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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-13

All members having transportation
which reads via Washington can go on
this train, and other members OF the
conference and of the affiliated COM
mittees are invited to make the trip.
Mr.. Roosevelt has expressed the
greatest interest in. the work of the
conference. having sent personal mes
sage of regret that as Congress was in
session. he was unable to attend. Not
withstanding the fact that meeting
of Governors from all parts of the
Union is nov being held at the White
House. the President has insisted on
carrying out the program. and will
make brief address to the delegates
when they assemble IN Washington.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-13

humanity In this imperiled nation
and yet there has not been, SO far
as I have seen or heard, one dis
cordant note. Doctors, Jews, Cath
olics, Protestants, bending over the
helpless, wounded man in the road.
have one heart and one soul, for
they come to do, not to dogmatizc.
Has not their Master said: IF any
man will do Ny will, he shall know
the doctrine? Behold, see, bear re-
cord. What hath God wrought right
here before our eyes and the eyes
only way to right doctrine. Piety,
rather than pedigree, must save
churches as well as individuals
The Samaritan had one. the priest
and Levite had the other. The man
In the road got saved by the Sa-
marian. We have schools of music
training our chanting Levites; coll
leses and seminaries, our priests
and preachers. This is all right,
but not all the rightness. We need,
and perishtng humanity In its agony
is crying for, the Samaritan. Where
are our sch ools to produce the sup
ply and meet the demand? One
thing Is sure, the crowds of glory
given will be numbered by the num-
Der OF those to whom the King can
say: II was an hungered, and ye
gave Me meat: I was thirsty, and
ye gave Me drink; was a stranger,
and ye took Me In; naked. and We
clothed Me- sick and in prison, and
ye visited Me" (Matt. XIV. AZ, 4s).
The ng tree was surely a fig tree,
but Its fgness could not atone for
It's frnitlessness, nor divert the
stroke Of Gods Word that withered
1t to Its roots.
Our churche and our society must
teach and train people how to live
All should unite. with one heart and
one soul, in demanding that every
child In our every school shall ne
taught and trained to do his duty
in that state of life in which 1t shall
please God to call him." This is i
putting the hand of humanity's
friends on the helm TO guide on into
right living. rather than wrestling
at the bow of the onrushing ship to
turn It to path OF life and safety,
or sending out our llfe-saving crews
to gather UP the wreckage. No eft
fort or. sacrifice should be spared to
teach our 26,ooo,ooo Of school chill
tlren how to live, beginning now.
I'D d l. L X
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-13
WILL MAKE REPORT ON
RESOLUTIONS TONIGHT

One ofthe features of the conference
which is being anticipated with some
interest, is the report of the commit
tee on resolutions. which will be pre-
sented in the closing hours toni ft
While number of resolutions have
been referred to this committee, 1t i
regarded as strong and representa-.
tive body. and no radical recommen.
dations may be expected. A we'll.
known member of the conference sal,
last night that the committee was
really appointed to XIII unwise resolu
lions. Certainly In so large body
covering so wide a range of interests
there must always be those who would
endeavor to have the conference com.
nit itself on many Wild theory. Sucl
resolutions have been Introduced in the
past, and left to slumber peacefully III
the strong box of the committee.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-13
SETTLEMENT WORKERS
MAY GO INTO NEW ORDEl,

Believing that their effectiveness
may be increased by forming a ma
tional and independent order. settle
ment workers now attending the con-
ference decided yesterday to hold n
convention next year at Buffalo, along
with the sessions of the general body
There was some difference of opinion
as to whether or not shey should break
away from the conference. and COM
mittee of three, consisting OF Miss
Hanow, OF Baltimore; Miss Kramer, IF
Philadelphia, and j. .. White, of Gin
cnnati, was appointed to take up the
question and prepare a report.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-13
PAY VISIT TO LAUNEL,
PRAISE WORK BEING DONE

Two considerable parties went on
the excursion train which yesterday
afternoon took visitors to the Laurel
Retormatory and the Loretta Training
school for the feeble minded. The
work Of the State reformatory school
proved exceptionally interesting, many
of the members of the board of that
institution being present to welcome
the visitors and to show them over
the place. Luncheon was served and
both parties arrived in Richmond
shortly after 5 o'clock on the return
trip. Several of the visitors took ac-
casion to compliment the school, In
dustrial and farm work being done at
Laurel.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-13

ono sinner that repenteth." The
Joy of salvation is the JOY Of Jesus,
the JOY Of heaven. and must become
the JOY OF the church of God, ere
she can live His life with Him,
which is her life also. No self
righteous, selfish 'elder brother"
can stand sulking at the gate and
share the life. joy and love Of the
Rather, His redeemed Son or HIS
faithful servants.
NOW, all of these splendid organi-
cations have come to our city with
creeds astdivergent and different rs
~ Is possible to conceive them,
They have held their own meetings.,
under their own rules, discussed
their vast works and methods in
their own way and freedom, then
blended, and now are canyassing
the wide woes, works and needs OF
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-13
WORK OF S. p. C. A.
Report Of Agent Taylor for the Month
of Aprii,

Report Of Agent Taylor for the Month
of April.
The report of Agent E. c. Taylor.
Of the Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty Of Animals, for the month of
April Is as follows;
Number Of cases inyestiga ted...... "a
Horses and mules with sore backs
and CALLED shoulders. unhitched,
sent to stable to be cared for.... !
Horses and mules, lame. unhitched,
sent to stable to be cared for... II
Horses and mules unfit for work,
poor, half-starvcd, sent to stable
to be fed and cared for....,..... 9
Horses and mules sent to shop to
be shod ..t.s,...,,,,. ..s.,......,. IL
No cause for complaint. ............ 12
Veterinary called 1850 ..s........,. 4
Nails pulled ont horses foot. ...,., 8
Cared for by agent, ..... .........., 4
Overloaded teams ,.,..,.....,.,,.. ii
Homes found for dogs. s
Dogs found for owners .....,,..,..,{4
Cruelty beat mule ....,......,..,,.
Fast and cruel driving .........,,. 2
Total observation-disclosures. e.a..-.,,.,, 81
OF the above one man was fined $40
and cost ($12,65) for cruelty working
CALLED shoulder mule.
Admonition given owners and
drivers ...,,,..,,,,,.. ........,,. az
Dogs destroyed Observation-Disclosures, 81
Horses and mules dessroyed.,.,,,,. %
exc .jgHs 49,
Total .s..,.,,,,,. ,,...,..,,,., 90
& 49,
Grand total ,,..,,,,,,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-13
GIVEN PENITESTIARY TERMS
FOR ROBBERY FROM PERSON

Especial to The Times -Dispatch.]
NEWPORT NEWS. VA. May LIN the
Corporation Court OF Warwick county Tom
Spady and Nubby Wright. negroes. who held
up and robbed Frederick Barrett several
months ago. pleaded guilty and were SEN
fenced 10 eighteen and ten years In the
penitentairy. respectively. Dug Smith, an
alleged accomplish Of the highwaymen. was
acquitted. The negroes stopped Mr.. Barrett
at the point OF n gun and relieved him OF a
Estehel containing about 5000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-13
Especial TO Thc Times-Dispatch.1
POR DEATH OF BABE.
Young slnn In Prison and Woman In Hospl-
tai Seriously III.

WILMINGTON, N. c., May 1o.-With 4
likely charge of infantcidc hanging over
his head, Fred Walton, well-known young
white man of this city. Is in jail Tonight.
while wsll-known young woman, Miss
Katie Hewitt. mother OF the child, is In q
hospital under surveillance. For other par
ties supposed to be implicated In the affair
the police are rigidly searching.
IT. Is thought likely that tho child was
allowed to die soon after birth. which was
kept secret until accidentally discovered.
Walton admits he knew of the birth and
burial OF the child. which was exhumed In q
remote locality by the police to-day. but
saw 1t. The affair has created distinct
sensation. The young woman worked at the
exchange of the Southern Bell Telephone
She was removed from her secret abode to-
night and sent to the hospital. She is In q
serious coEd ition.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-13
NEGROES HERE INSPECT
CONGESTION EXHIBIT

a speclal exhibit of the congestion OF pop
ulntion. arranged for the negroes OF the city,
was largely attended yesterday afternoon al
2;30 o'clock at tho Mechanical Institute.
Prof II, r., Frissell, OF Hampton Institute.
spe Ike, con,plimenting the negroes upon the
mond, and calling attention to the need for
greater effort to secure the betterment Of
social conditions.
About 400 teachers. business men,. pro-
fessonal men and social workers We're pres
ent and spent nearly two hours on care
fully examining the exhibit School was
closed at I O'Clock In order to give them all
An pnhnrtnnitv tn hA arasant
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-13
CHARITY AND THE CHURCH
By the Ri. Rev. C. C. PENICK, Of Richmond
written for The Tlmes-Dispatch.

tWrltten for The Tlmes-Dispatch.)
we think that He leaves in human.
lty, however beaten ana battered.
bent. bowed or degraded, the power
to judge this vital question III sa
vorless church life. David WAS as
deep In sin as soul could we'll be;
yet, when Nathan laid the parable
OF the "ewe lamb" before him, quick
and terrible came the Judgment as
lightning stroke: THE man that
hath done this thing shall surely
die. and shall restore the lamb four
fold" He had not lost one whit CT
power to Judge. So 1t Is written,
no less in history than in Holy Writ,
that humanity will Judge and tram
pie until it comes to the sa.vory salt,
the church with soul like unto
that which compels the angels In
the presence OF God to "rejoice over
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-13
INFERENCE TO
SEE PRESIDENT
IN WASHINGTON
Delegates to Go on Special
Train Leaving Richmond
at 7:55 O'Clock To-mor.
row Morning.
row Morning.

President Roosevelt has extended an
Invitation to the conference to attend
a reception at the White House in
Washington at noon tomorrow. Clos
ing the convention with the meeting
to might, the delegates have arranged
with the Richmond, fredericksburg and
Potomac railroad to operate Il special
train, leaving Elba station at 1855 A..
M. tomorrow, and arriving in Wash
ington In ample time for the reception.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-13
DIR. LINDLEY FINDS
NEPHEW IN NEARBY CITY

DR.. Walter Lindley, Of Los Angeles.
has a nephew attending Guilford Col
lege, in North Carolina. Being unable
to go there to visit him, DIR. Lindley
called up the young man over the tele-
phone yesterday and shouted greetings.
MY father was native of North Caro-
line" he said, "and I was particularly
anxious to see his old home country,
but could not make the trip
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-13
REPUBLICAN, STATE
LEAGUE OF GEORGIA

ATLANTA. GA. May 1.-THE state Re-
publican League has elected the following
tional convention at Chcago: j. E. Sis
trunk. ], P. Long and J. II. B. Fleming, of
Fulton county. and 4. 3. James. OF Rock
Gale. Alternates were chosen as follows:
p. I. Mallory. Allen Johnson a. Beasley
and ", ]. Wellborn Of Atlanta. All the
delegates and alternates are negroes. The
delegation goes uninstructed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-13
AGAINST PROHIBITION.
Mr.. Settle Makes Strong speech and Crowd
Seems to Bc With Him,

[Special to Tho Times Dfspatch.l
RALEIGH. n. C.. May ie.--Hon. Thomas
Settle delivered an antiprohibition speech in
tho courthouse tonight to crowd that
occupied every inch OF standing room, and
large numbers were unable to get even into
the Rnteroonl.
The Second Regiment Band furnished the
music, and Mr.. Settle was at his best. He
characterized the pending prohibition act.
sought to be ratified as a death blow TO
local selr-5oTernment. as un-Democratlc and
un- Republican, and predicted that the rank
and Ale OF the people would come to realize
thiH and rtbuke the measure and those en-.
tla had his crowd With him. being applaud
ed throughout his address. ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-13
Fusion Democrats Divided.
Special to The Tlmes-pIspatch

lSPecfal 10 The Tlmes- DIspatch.1
NORFOLK. VA, May 12.-Fuson Demo
cracy IN Norfolk county Is divided over the
question OF who shall be named for the
position on the Democratic State Central
Committee state Senator ]. A. Lesner and
Sheriff A. G. Cromwell being the candidates
~ the hold. Cromwell has the Endorsement
OF the county committee. and Lesncr has a
strong PERSONAL following. Unless compro-
mise Is reached aSred-hot fight Will develop
IN the Roanoke convention.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-13
y ~ -7a'
Inspects Pcnltentiary.

Mrs j. Ellen Foster, inspector OF
prisons for the United States govern
lnent, who is a prominent leader in the
National Conference of Charities and
Correction now In session here. was a
visitor at the penitentiary yesterday
afternoon, and was taken through the
institution by Major e. r. Morgan. Mrs.
Fosters position as Inspector Is in con-
nection with the United States Depart
ment OF Justice.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-13
DIFFERENCE IN SCHOOL MATTERS
REFERRED TO CITY ATTORNEY
[sneeial.to rhe Tln1ea-pisns

Especial to The Timca- D ispatch.]
& NORFOIk, VA, May 12--The City Schno
Board ana Seventh Ward local board Are a!
outs. the former claiming the latter board
Is usurping its powers by deciding to handle
their own school funds and pay their teach.
ers. ,5t
The school trustees have entered a pro
test and to-day appealed to the city attor
iney for an opinion as to the right OF tina
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-10-09
New Orleans Market.

New Orleans Market.
New Orleans-December S.4Sc, jan
uary Sale; close, December $3.50, jan
uary $500.
New Orleans splits, 1896
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-10-09
THE HAITIESBURG NEWS
CALL
FOR FUNDS

The collection of funds for the
Bryan and Kern campaign will be
closed next Monday insofar as this
newspaper is concerned.
The election is now only a few
weeks off, and funds sent in after that
time would hardly reach headquar-
tiers in time for effective use.
Hattiesburgans have not respond
ed literally to the appeals made in
these columns, but the few who have
contributed their dollar to the cause
will not regret it.
Others who want to have a part in
the Democratic victory which now
seems imminent may send their dollar
to the office before next Monday noon.
The amount will be promptly acknowl-
edged in the columns of the News
and Forwarded to Democratic head
quarters at Chicago.
Send us your dollar.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-10-09
CHANCERY SUMMONS.


State of Mississippi.
No. 1872.
To Robert L. Crawford, if living, and
in case he is dead to his heirs at law
or devisees, and to any and all persons
having or claiming any right, title or
interest, either at law or in equity,
in the following described land stu.
ated in the County of Forrest and
State of Mississippi, to-wit:
E. IL of S. E. IA of N. w. IA of
section 80, township 5, north range 10
west.
You are commanded to appear be-
fore the chancery court of Forrest
County, Mississippi, at the regular
term Thereof, on the LIST Monday of
December, 1908, to defend the suit in
said court of F. F. Phillips, wherein
you are defendants.
Witness my hand this the End day
Of October, 1908.
T. E. BATSON,
10 3tFri Clerk.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-10-09

He was working out a sentence for
unlawful retailing when he ESCAPED
and he will now finish the sentence
with some extras for escaping.
Mr.. McGilvray brought back Bill
Evans. negro wanted in Jones Coun.
ty. This negro was running a blind
tiger in Eastabuchis about two years
ago and made an attempt to shoot the
sheriff and his deputy when they went
to put him under arrest. Bill Evans
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-10-09
DR.. JOHN B. EAGER
IS VISITING IN CITY

DR.. John B. Eager, prominent Bap-
fist minister of Baltimore, Md, is
spending the week with his brother
in-law, Rev. 1. P. Trotter, and while
here is engaged in the work of raising
the Jubilee" endowment fund to the
Southern Baptist Theological Semin-
airy at Louisville, Ky. 1t is the pur-
pose of the trustees of the Seminary
to raise handsome endowment and
1t is expected that the Baptists of Mis-.
sissippi will contribute literally to
this fund.
DIR. Eager was for many years a
missionary at Rome, Italy, and he is
generally known, at least by reputa-
ton, to the Baptist people of the en-
tire south.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-10-09
WOODMEN Will
HAVE PICNIC

The Woodmen of the World of Beau
mont will have picnic tomorrow and
they have extended an invitation to as
many of the Hattiesburg choppers as
can get off to attend
Prof. ]. ]. Ferguson. of this city. has
been invited to deliver an address and
has accepted the invitation. He is
thoroughly familiar with woodcraft
and will give his audience an inter-
esting and instructive address.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-10-09
AGENTS WANTED.

AGENTS-We want live local agent
in every town and village In South
Mississippi. Liberal commission and
attractive proposition. Address A
B., care Of Hattiesburg News.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-10-09

You iac7 on three Post Cards for
rs GEMS TT Post Card Depot. 20 If
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-10-09
dan M'GILVRAY
BRINGS BACK
Three NEGROES

Deputy Sheriff Dan McGilvray re-
turned last night from Columbia. La,
where he went after an escaped pris-
oner and two other negroes, one of
whom was wanted in this county and
the other in Jones County.
The negro who was wanted in this
county is veage Mcdonald, who es-
capped from the county faE;,' : -'."
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-10-09
BROOKLYN School
Opens AUSPICIOUSLY
Daily News Special.

Daily News Special.
Brooklyn, Miss, October 9.-The
Brooklyn high school opened Monday
with a large attendance. The teach
ers are Prof. T. Gay, principal, and
Miss Emma Danley, assistant. Prof.
Gay has taught this school for the past
two sessions and the people here are
well pleased with his work.
A Methodist revival has been in
progress here for the past twelve days
and will close Sunday. The services
are being conducted by Rev. R. A. Bre-
land, from Meridian, and much good is
being done.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-10-09
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Nice rooms at 1Os Bav.
street. Phone 1923 Cumberland.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-10-09
HELP WANTED.
FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms for
light housekeeping. Call at 1900
Main street. 10 < IF
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-10-09
The Cotton Market.
Liverpool Market.

Liverpool-Spots slow; prices dull.
Observation-Disclosures 4.59d, De-
cember-January 4.53 1-2d close, Octo-
ber-November 4.57d, December-Janu-
airy 4.52r.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-10-09

was carried to Laurel last night and
turned over to the sheriff.
Dan Evans, another negro. was also
Drought back by Mr.. McGilvray. Dan
is wanted on a charge of unlawful re-
failing in Forrest County, though the
scene OF his operations were in Easta-
ouchie-that part which is in Forrest
County.
Inis was pretty good haul for one
trip.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-10-09

POSITION WANTED-As bookkeeper
either permenant position or special
work. auditing any kind of books
W. R. Cochran, address sol Court
street, either phone 17s, e.2a.st
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-10-09
ATTENTION, LUMBERMEN.

Do you need men? Do you to buy or sell timber?
Do you want buy sell machinery? Do you need more
capital to develop your holdings?
SO, little ad in these columns will probably get you
what want You needn't sign your name to the ad
We can forward the replies to your address.
ONE CENT A WORD is all that we ask. And the
News reaches 80 cent of the mills of the district every
day.
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-04-30

border line in sister state of Massachusetts
Mrs, Britten took up and handled in a mastery
way the relation of the drink problem to the
financial crisis through which the country is
passing; she applied sound, common sense to the
politics of our time, showing by what manner of
reasoning she had found herself in harmony with
the principles of the Prohibition party and why
it was the place where all enemies of the saloon
should be gathered.
The Rev. c. H. Mead, d. D., of New York
City, is the speaker for the May meeting to be
held May 25, which will be under the auspices
of a committee representing the Alliance and
committee from the Rhode Island state central
committee, and committee representing the
Providence Prohibition city committee
This it is hoped will take the form of an old
fashioned New England supper, but considerable
difficulty is experienced in securing an acceptable
place that will hold all the friends who usually
rally in great numbers on these occasions. 1t was
hoped the Calvary Baptist church might be Sc
cured for they have very large banquet hall
and every convenience is offered but the conn
mittee was unsuccessful because, it is reported,
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-04-30
RHODE ISLAND MEETINGS
Mrs Britten Addresses Large Audience-Dr.
Mead to Be Heard

PROVIDENCE, r. l., April 23.-(Special CORE
spondence 1.-The largest audience of the season,
hardly an empty seat left greeted Mrs. Fred E.
Britten of Boston at the Broad Street Christian
church on Monday evening, April 20. The oc-
casion was the regular meeting of the Edmands
Prohibition Alliance. The quartet from the First
Unversalist church choir, as usual at these gather
ings, made many friends by rendering in
an acceptable manner several selections Miss
Loretta O'Hara, a young lady pupil of. Miss
Evangeline Larry, gave several violin solos with
much credit to herself and to her accomplished
teacher.
President Smith, of the Alliance introduced
Mrs. B. T. Livingston, president of the Rhode
Island w. c. T. u, as presiding officer of the
evening. In taking the chair, Mrs Livingston re-
ferred briefly to the very encouraging prospects
for Prohibition, to the work being done in the
South and West and to the part her friend whom
she was about to present is taking across the