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The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-17
BINGHAM RETRAC1S Police Commissioner Finds Fig ures About Hebrew Crimi.
 nals Were Wrong,
 ------ NO MALICE OR PREJUDICE Head of New York Force Says Only Object Was Plea for Secret
 Service.
QO MALICE OR PREJUDICE

New York, Sept ls.-Gen. Theodore A Bingham, police commissioner. re- turned to the city today from his va cation. One of his first acts was to is- sue a retraction of the figures used in a recent magazine article purportlng to show the numbers of Jewish criminals in the city. He said:
 My attention has been called to a serious complaint made by the Jewish citizens concerning a passage In an ar- ticle recently published in the North American Review, entitled Foreign | Criminals In New York. in which said that, under existing conditions, 1t was not astonishing that with d mill l lion Hebrews, mostly Russians. in the l city (one-fourth of the populatlon). of that race, and in which comment was made on the percentage of Jewish boys in the House of Refuge.
 My purpose In writing the article l was not to publish statistics nor to en- ter upon a scientific inquiry into the race or religion of those charged with | crimnality, but solely to make a plea 1 for a secret service branch in order that crimiraity might be more ef- | fectively dealt with than Is now possl- ble.
 ITO indicate the necessity for addi- tional weapons to cope with crime, 1t was pointed out that crimes of various kinds were committed by those Of our population who were of foreign origin, who could not be adequately reached 1 bd the police force as now constituted. It was only incidentally that the re- 1 marks were made which have been challenged.
 "The figures used in the article were not complied by myself, but were fur nished mo by others, and were, unfor- tunately assumed to be correct It now appears, however that these figures were unreliable.
 Hence 1t becomes my duty frankly to say so and repudiate them.
 "The idea which sought to impress was that the number of foreigners with whom the police came in contact was very large, and that special 1 knowledge of racial customs and man ners was essential to the. attainment of the best results by the police in the l investigation of crimes committed by and against those of foreign origin.
 The percentage given of Jewish boys in the House of Refuge was. 1t appears, also misleading This proportion of boys, 1t is now pointed out should be considered not solely in relation to the total number of boys in the House of Refuge, but with reference to the total number of boys in all similar nstitu- tions where boys of this age and of other races and faiths are sent. The proportion of Jewish boys considered in relation to the inmates of other like institutions, would be. of course, radi- cally different"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-17
At tf e Mems G untor

Mems Knit FoUR-IN-HANDS that were 50c.
 THURSDAY AT 2Sc Mems HOSE in black cotton, with white feet, usually 12ac. THURSDAY 5 PR. FOR soc.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-17
Cloak Room Specials One-Third Former Prices
CretonneS

suitable for box, cushion and furniture covering, Si inches wide, variety of colorings, value l5c. yard.
 THURSDAY 1Oc.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-17
DEATHS.

GUNN.-At Washington, Conn, on Sun day Sept. 18th In the S9th year of her age, Abigail Irene Brinsmade, widow of Frederick w. Gum. Funera a' the Congregational church, Washington Thursday, Sept 17th, at ., m s15 3t HAWLEY-1n Norwich, Conn, Sept 15 Sophy sweet, wife of Arthur $. Haw- lev aged 35 years
 Funeral services will be held at the home of her sister-in-law, Mrs Theo- dore Blakeslee, Si Norton street on Thursday afternoon, Sept 17, at ? o'clock Relatives and friends are in- vited s17 If
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-17

A Florida judge ruled that mullet were not fish, but birds, because they had Rizzards. The customs officials in New York ruled that frogs were fish and must pay duty as such, A game warden in Maine gained popularity by declaring oysters were game and so acquired Jurisdiction, And now comes decision from the custom-ho that bagpipes are toys and can not be class ed as musical Instruments for purposes of taxation.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-17

A rally of Sunday school workers will be held at Morris Cove chapel this evening, under the auspices of the Re ligious Education Federation of New Haven. Supper at 50 cents a plate will be served at 6.30, An informal recep- ton will be extended to the new direc- tor, Rev Harold B. Hurtig. Plans for the years work will be discussed, Prof Charles F Kent will preside.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-17
MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY
Customary Revolutionary Disturbance
 Conspicuous by Its Absence.

El Paso, Texas, Sept 16.--The cele- bration of Dia De Independencia, Mexi- co.'s Fourth of July, was begun yester- day. and today it will be in full blast throughout the republic.
 The preliminaries to elaborate fiestas for today September IS, which in a number of years in Mexico's history has been remarkable for revolutionary disturbances, passed off In Juarez. across the river from here, without any demonstration hostile to the Daz administration. No reports of any out here.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-17
Other Thursday Attractions
Rugs for Students.

Here Is an Item that should appeal to students fitting up rooms.
 One bale of fspahan SIX Rugs in hand. some Oriental designs and oolorings, prayer and medallion patterns: imported direct from Turkey. They are about 3 1t. 6 Inches by 1t. in. and worth about s35. 5.O0 each. our price Thursday S2i.oo.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-17
BRIEF MENTION.

{, The winter schedule of exchanges with the Short Beach postoffice began yesterday at noon. Hereafter there will be but two exchanges where there were formerly three.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-17

It was stated last night that the condition of George Morton, former press agent for the New Haven theatre, is quite serl- ous and a second operation was neces' sary recently, being performed by Doc tors Ballosa and Butler. It Is thought that he will recover now if more com plications do not set in.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-17

Chapel street. The car stopped sudden ly and flames broke out from the un- der hood in front of the machine, The machine was valued at s2,500.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-17

The Grand Avenue Congregational church is soon to have a new organ. A committee has been appointed to se- cure fine organ to cost about $5O0O. The church has also instructed a com mittee to select a deaconess to assist tn the work of the church.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-17

- The touring car owned by Dr. Ralph A. Mcdonnell, of 1l42 Chapel street, was destroyed by fire Tuesday after noon in Whitneyville, near Lake Whit ney All that was left of the car was the iron work and this was badly twisted by the heat, so that it Is worth less for further use,
 pr Mcdonnell was on the way to Mt Carmel and with him in the car kas Dr. Louis M Gompertz, of l195
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-17

NICARAGUAS FOURTH OF JULY.
 Managua. Nicaragua, Sept 1G.-The independence of Nicaragua Is being celebrated throughout the republic to- day. A review of the school children of this city was held in front of the American legation,
The Ordway new era., 1908-06-12
The Solomon of Maine.

Dr. James X. Day, the brilliant chan
cellor of Syracuse university, was dis
cussing his recent assertion that some
ministers preach in a sensational man
ner. usurping the place-an undesir-
able place at best-of the sensational
press.
These men," he said, interpret the
scriptures to their own advantage.
They are precisely like a magistrate
they used to laugh about in Whitney
vile. One of his decisions gained him
the title of the Maine Solomon
Two women came before this mag
istrate with fine pullet. each declar-
| ing that 1t belonged TO herself. The
magistrate from his high seat. frowned
heavily at the first woman.
"'Does this pullet belong to Mrs.
Jones?' he asked her.
"'No. indeed, it don't SIR she re-
piled
Then he turned to the other wo-
| man.
Does this pullet belong to Mrs.
Smith,
60 1t certainly does not the sec
ond woman replied.
THE pullet.' the magistrate then de-
creed, does not belong TO Mrs. Jones
nor does 1t belong to Mrs. Smith. The
pullct is mine. Janitor take ii around
to the house and give it TO my cook"
The Ordway new era., 1908-06-12
The Seven Prophest.

THE late Duke of Devonshire." said
a diplomat ut a Washington diner.
kept a stud and took a calm and ducal
interest in the races.
There was certain sporting paper
that kept n large staff of prophets and
always prophesied the outcome of i'm
portant races. The duke. for some rea-
son put great reliance In these pro-
phets and their prophesies. He always
read the paper. and he continually re-
commended II TO his friends.
But once at Goodwood, at the days
end. n man came up TO the duke and
said:
What OF your paper now? Did you
see It this morning? Six prophets pro-
phesied that six different horses would
win. and here only seven ran. and the
winner was the seventh. which no
prophet had selected. Well, what have
you to say now?"
"'All | have to say the duke an
swered calmly. is that there's room for
another prophet on that paper"
The Ordway new era., 1908-06-12
FOR THE LITTLE MAIDEN,
Dainty Lingerie That Is Considered
the Mode.

Although the small maiden may
have an assortment of silk slips she
never wears a separate silk petticoat
or one trimmed with ribbons. Her
white skirts are carefully measured
an inch shorter than her frocks. and
are of somewhat heavier materials,
preferably lonsdale or cambric. These
may have deep hounces or embroid.
cred muslin headed with heading, to
accompany lingerie dresses. or sew.
eral ruiiies of dotted and figured swiss
may be used, rs this launders well,
looks exceedingly dainty and is mex
pensive. To the white petticoat is
usually attached an underwaist of
similar material and beading finish.
through which may be run very mar.
row white, light blue or pink ribbons.
This waist may be Joined by means
of band or cut in one with the UNI
brella shaped petticoat. thus avoiding
unnecessary bulk about the hips II the
child be somewhat stout. Some lit
tie girls wear beneath the outer petit.
coat a shorter skirt and drawers cut
in one piece and Joined at the waist
line to correct cover substitute that
Is worn over little spun silk or Isle
shirt. The French lingerie imported
for small maidens has beading Joined
seams and in sets comprising waist,
drawers. long and short petticoats and
gown all trimmed lightly with dainty
embroidery.
The Ordway new era., 1908-06-12
For Mourning Wear,

Some years ago a movement against
Grape took place in England. Of which
the influence was felt in America.
The swing of the pendulum has now
once more brought Grape in favor for
mourning use, and 1t is an English
manufacture-even in Paris English
Grape is used-British manufacturers
are rejoicing. The recent death Of the
duke of Devonshire has thrown a
great number of families into mourn-
ing, and the abundance of Grape used
is very noticeable.
The Ordway new era., 1908-06-12
SHORT SLEEVES LOSING VOGUE
Partisan Modistes Declare for Change
In Fashion.

As usual, sleeves are of prime I'M
portance in the warm weather ward
robe. says Mrs Osborn in the De-
lineator. More than any other de-
tail of the toilet they betray the eX-
act date of its creation. "A gown Is
as old as its sleeve" is an axiom OF
the dressmaking profession.
In Paris the short sleeve Is already
passe. The American woman, however.
will not drop 1t abruptly for the long
sleeve. She will be inclined to tenn
porize on account OF the heat of our
long summer. but by autumn 1t is a
certainty that the short sleeve Will
have been laid to rest.
One of the best examples OF the
typical small sleeve is used in the
tailleur. 1t is full length. of course,
close fitting and with no perceptible
fulness at the armhole. An excellent
phase of it Is illustrated In the cos
tune of shantung In the shade called
"ashes of yiolets." The little coat
has a square scanned position back
and a deep V-shaped closing in the
front that is caught to one side with
a darker tone chou of silk, plated and
ruched into a clever semblance OF
double violet.
The sleeve is most interesting and
unusual, for 1t has but one seam, and
that on the outside Of the arm. The
sleeve buttons from the elbow to the
wrist with n bias line of great button
holes bound in cloth. and small round
cloth.covered buttons. The armhole
of the coat is turned under and Diped
so that the seam Is as fiat as possible.
The Ordway new era., 1908-06-12
Should Cut Out the Outs.

A young man should not be out too
much at night, His outs are the cause
of his sins.
The Ordway new era., 1908-06-12
Cold Comfort

whats a man to do II he has no
money!"
BE a philosopher"
The Ordway new era., 1908-06-12
For the Stout Woman,

The stout woman will look well to
the construction of her corset cover.
1t should have as many pieces to 1t as
possible, as 1t will be stronger and fit
better and there should be no ruffe
about the bottom, but simply band
to make as little fullness as possible.
The Ordway new era., 1908-06-12


eskrt The foundation and circular
o
hounce
of
C collar facing and armbands
The Ordway new era., 1908-06-12
Tuesday an Excursion Day.

Colorado & Southern sells tickets on
Tuesdays from Denver. Colorado
Springs and Pueblo to all state points
at very low rates for the round trip.
The Ordway new era., 1908-06-12
OF volIe and raffeta.

Some suits are composed of voile
skirt with a wide band Of taffeta at
the foot, and coat Of taffeta. The
girdle is made of tafteta and is about
six inches wide.
The Ordway new era., 1908-06-12
OF Dark Blue Linen.

A suit of dark blue linen is
trimmed at the collar and cuffs with
blue soutache, while the skirt and coat
are finished with large blue bone but
tons. The skirt of this suit is circular,
whit fat back.
The Ordway new era., 1908-06-12
Problem In Division.

Foreman-"How many av yez are
down thot hole?"
Laborers-"Three."
Foreman-"The half av yeZ come
up."-Judge.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-23
TheJocial Side
Cunbe riand Phone No. 42o.


by the hostess assisted by Miss Marie
Hill.
Numerous interesting games were
enjoyed on the beautiful spacious lawn
which presented q lovely scene, amid
bright lights and beautifully dressed
school girls with their gallant young
knights. Too swiftly the merry mo-
ments glide by when each one is re-
plete with happiness, but nothing in
this life can last so this occasion is
now one of the yesterdays which will
ever fondly dwell among the glories
of memory. Those who enjoyed this
pleasant evening. were Misses Ruth
Bowen. Mary Ellison, Annie Phillips,
Mabel Bonner, Of Laurel Hessie Hick-
man, Olive Powe, Helen Thomasson,
Norma Long, Flofine Miner Mabel
Nixon, Hattie Hartzog. Lois johnson,
of Shubuta; Marie Hill. Barksdale
Stevens, Jack HAl, Will Tatum. Percy
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-23

Paris, July pa drama of infatu-
ated love and hopeless search has end
ed at Madrid by the suicide of Pedro
Teixeira, a handsome and highly ed
ucated Portuguese of great wealth.
Last September, when staying at Men
tone, Senior Teixeira saw and fell in
love with beautiful English girl, who,
in company with her father, sat at a
table next to his in the hotel dining
! room.
He discovered the lady's name, and
by paying slight attention to her
father>tried to get an Introduction; but
the naughty Englishman refused his
advances. For three days the young
Portuguese had the bliss of gazing at
the fairest face he had ever seen.
Sometimes he fondly imagined that the
| blue eyes looked at him with sympa-
thy, but they were quickly averted
under the fathers stern gaze.
Suddenly both parent and child dis
appeared. Inconcolate but not with
out hope Senior 'Teizeira set out to
track the only woman he had ever low
ed. He traced the pair to Paris, but
found that they had left for London.
In London the forlorn Portuguese
sought his beloved in vain. He search
ed for her surname in books of ref
erence, patrolled the parks and fash
ionable streets, and even employed a
private inquiry agent While in the
depths of despair, he discovered the
girls address, but an. inquiry cat the
house learned that she and her father
had left for Canada the day before.
! Ten days later the still hopeful low.
er arrived at Quebec. The pair had
left for Montreal. At an hotel in that
city he missed them again by a few
hours. Through clerks blunder he
was put upon the wrong scent, and
followed married couple of similar
name over the Canadian Pacific Rail.
way to Cancouver.
Despairing of ever gRi1iza71azs.s e =
for his devotion, Teize
Portugal. But love kn
and three months la
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-23
SEARCHED IN Vain
FOR H|SLADY Love

London again. His mind, was made up,
He resolved to go to his beloved s
house, force his way in if necessary
and demand her hand.
The morning after his arrival he
drove tie the Mayfair house where the
girl lived. AS he alighted from ham
som'an unexpected sight met his eyes.
A carriage was drawn up, and a gap
ing crowd stood with their eyes fixed
on the open door. The lovers heart
sank, and not with out excuse. A
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-23
surprise Party

Surprise Party
A very pleasant surprise party was
rendered Miss Carrie Jackson last ev-
ening. This pleasant surprise was
planned by Misses Marie Hill and
Mary Ellison. The crowd gathered at
Miss Ellison's home and from there
they went to the beautiful home of Mr..
and Mrs. T.. s. jackson, on Main
street. This home, at all times attract
I've and hospitable, was thrown open
1llh cordial greetings to each of the
young guests. To, say the enter
(alnment was delightful would but
feebly express the pleasure expert
enced by the favored ones who en-
tered the portals of this ideal home.
Miss Carrie, the sweet young hostess
surpassed herself in her pleasant
duties. A delicious ice course and
melons galore were charmingly served
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-23
MEL IY'

moment later leaning upon
arm decked in bridal array
blossoms, vision of lovelil
came from the hall the
whom he had sought so loi
at last. For a second thei
The girl turned pale, and
stagger. But with a prou
recovered herself and ente
riag.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-23
Young Peoples Meeting

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Young Peoples Meeting
The young people of Columbia
Street Baptist Church are requested
to meet at the residence of Mr.. F. F.
Phillips tonight at 8 o'clock, for the
purpose of organizing Philathea
and Baraca Glass. These are splen-
did organizations and it behooves
every young person connected with
the church to come and join in this
noble work.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Bond, of Wig
gins, left for their home yesterday af-
ter spending two weeks at Mammoth
Springs. -
:.
Mrs. Geo. Taft and little sons, Eu-
gene and Hunter, of Meridian, are the
guest of her sister, Mrs ]. C. Carley.
Miss Georgia Brumfield, who has
been attending the normal in Brook
haven, returned home Wednesday.
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DIR. and Mrs. w. NJ. Haag, of New
Orleans, are spending few days.with
Mrs. ]. C. Carley on Main street.
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Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T. Conner and child
rem arrived at Mammoth Springs,
where they will spend a month.
Mr.. Heman Magruder, of Hatties-
burg, spent the day with his mother at
Mammoth Springs yesterday.
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Mrs. Chas. p Kinard has as her
guest her nephew, Sedrie Erol Ander-
son, of Meridian.
Miss Emma Trip, charming young
lady of Jackson, is the guest of Mrs.
r. l.. Breland
Miss Laurie Ward, of Ellisville. is
,the guest of Misses Marie and Ruth
Turner.
Miss Henry, of Jackson, is visiting
her friend, Miss Norma Poye.
= = =
Mr.. Earl King visited Gulfport yes
terday.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-23

Mr.. E. L. Campbell. of H;
was at the Lawrence last mig
son Clarion-Ledger.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-23

On the Wedding jour-
She-Otto, l don't believe
love waits for a tunnel,-Ti
tic Tales
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-23
City Bre1ii

Master Earl Anderson
his aunt, Mrs. C. P. Kinar'
tiesburg.-Meridian Dispatcl
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-23
Must FIoht 10 Win.

Opportunity is the god of good luck,
yet the man who wins and holds the
fort always does so by means of a
gallant 6ght
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-23

port. We extend our heartiest congrat-
ulations and best wishes to this popu-
lar couple.
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Hickman, Frank and Homer Monta-
que and Lamar Robertson
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Delightful TaIIyho--
A delightful tallyho ride was given
yesterday by Mines. Benjamin Thomp-
son and J. B. Logan, complimentary TO
two of Meridian's most charming
young ladies', Misses Erma Dilleyhey
and Ollie Jewell. The drive was
charming in every detail, even the
weather seemed especially staged for
the occasion, the sky clear and beau
tiful, the guests unusually bright and
happy, nothing to mar the perfection
of the afternoon. The hostesses with
their usual graciousness deserve much
praise for their charming manner in
event pronounced success. Deli
cious refreshments served at Bufkin's
added another pleasant feature to the
afternoons pleasure. The gay party
of participants, were Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
jamin Thompson, M. L. Thompson, Jr.,
Mrs. j. B. Logan. Misses Lucille and
Katie Hightower, Leila McWilliams,
Annie Rose Mcleod, Fanny and Ma
mic Thompson, Olive Fewell, Annie
Belle and Virginia Mcleod, Hessie
Hickman, Emma Dillehey and Addie
Greedy.
Buuy Bee Circle
+ The Busy Bee Circle of Court Street
Church met with Mrs. Ernest Hanna,
on Bay street, at O'Clock, with Mrs.
M. e. Cadenhead asi its efficient lead
err AS usual the meeting was well
attended. Mrs. Dr. Leo H. Martin
sang beautiful solo with Miss Bessie
Cook as accompanist One new mem
Der, Mrs. Damon, was welcomed, and
one visitor, Mrs. Edmonson. Misses
.Lottie Jones and Bessie Cook served a
delicious watermelon course. Those
present were Mesdames ]. R. Jones'. J.
P. Carter, McInnis, Caperton. Harper,
Reed, e. Dill, Hanna, Damon, Edmon-
son, L. H. Martin, Misses Lottie Jones
and Bessie Cook.
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Married in Hazlehurst--
DIR. Miller Henry and his lovely
young bride passed through the city
last night en- route for Gulfport their
future home. He was married Tues
day night to Miss Mary Warrel. one of
the most charming and attractive
young ladies of Hazelhurst, Aside
from her attractive ways, she is very
gifted young woman.
DR.. Henry is the son of Hon RseH
Henry. the brilliant editor of the Clar-
ion-Ledger. and he is one of the most
prominent young physicians at Gulf
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-23

Do Their Betters.
Some men do their best. others their
'etters.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-23

Breland, Floyd Thomasson, Harry
Hickman, Frank and Homer Monta-
que and Lamar Robertson