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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-24

IA Pleasant Party
The home of Mrs. McSwain was the
scene of pleasant party last evening
given by the winsome little daughter,
Alberta, and the bright young son,
Robert. In response to- the cordial in
vitations, quite number Of their lit
tie friends gathered at this lovely
home. and spent most delightful
time. Numerous japanese lanterns
we're suspended around the porches,
over the beautiful lawn and every
where adding marvellous touch of
beauty to the already attractive home.
There was not dull moment, through
out the evening, each one replete with
joy and happiness. 49, @
Cooling punch was served the guests
in very charming manner by Ed
wilma McSwain.
A dainty ice course with cake was
faultlessly served in the beautiful din
| ing room, after which delicious water
melons were served on the lawn
Those enjoying this pleasant evening
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-24
Painful to Her.

Its all well enough to say ignor-
ance is bliss" began Miss Yerner.
whats the matter now?" asked her
chum Tom gave me an engagement
ring last week and l can't find out
what 1t cost him."
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-24

bill ever put on in an electric theater
in Hattiesburg and no doubt thousands
of Hattiesburg citizens will flock to the
new Gem Theater tonight until late
hour. The price of admission remains
the same. Five cents.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-24

THAT was quite joke in the mil
lionaire colony" What was it?-
why. it seems that somebody there
had been married once before and
had forgotten it,"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-24
Exist on Summer Earnings.

There is a population in the Bow
cry of New York city that numbers In
the high hundreds that lives in Bow
cry luxury without work all winter on
the savings of summer earnings as
"barkers" and other attaches of vari-
Gus places of amusement in the popu-
lar resorts.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-24
RATES FOR CITY PATRONS:
Thrue fr Yez.

Speed amt everythin'," re-
marked Phelim O'Toole, sententiously.
9TH loightest mon en- git up a lad.
dher tn soonest-rll grant yez that
But he amt tn. wan thatll carry up
tn biggest hod av brick"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-24

so large;
to be most9l1l
host. and hostess sdrVU[
course of ice cream and cake.
Gaines Hightower delivered one of his
characteristic, masterful and flowery
speeches, paying high tribute to the no
lble work. Both classes will meet Sun
day morning at 9:45 at the home of
the pastor to elect officers and com
plete their arrangements.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. e. Williams had
midnight caller last night in the per-
son of little son, who has come to
bless their home with his presence.
And his name shall be called 'Finis,'"
as he is the third ]. e. Jr., in the fam
lily. May the charming little lads
life be one of peace and happiness.
Mrs. c. A. Russ, who with her sick
baby has been out with Mrs. R. A.
Fairchild's in the country is now Wis
iting at the springs. Under the skill
full nursing of Mrs. Fairchilds the lit
tie one has improved rapidly. His
little life had been despaired of, but
dt is now believed he will recover.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. E. McInnis with the
children left yesterday for Lake Chau-
tauqua, N. Y, to spend a month. This
popular family will be greatly missed
in the social circles during their alb
sence.
Mrs. ]. D. Prayter, with her little
daughter and son, Pearl and Clyde, re-
turned Wednesday from a months
visit to friends and relatives at Liv-
ingston and Sumpter, Ala, and other
points.
Mr.. S. s. Field, of Mobile, has
Joined his daughter, Miss Lila, for a
few days. They are the guests of Mrs.
George Hauenstein, on Bay street.
= = :
Mr.. Gilbert Nicholson, the efficient
druggist of Hays & Fields drug store
left for Castalian Springs today to
l.spend two weeks vacation.
:: I. =
| Miss Rose Terrell, of Richton, Miss
Sallie Carter and Dick Carter, of Quit
man, are the guests of Mrs. o. s. Fer
rell, on Rebecca avenue.
Miss Emma Dunn and Frank Dunn,
Of Laurel, are the guests this week of
Misses Lyon and Allie Smith at their
cosy home on Hall avenue.
1. !: {.
Misses Mamie and B. F. Haas re
kturned to Richton after pleasant ,is
ut to their aunt, Mrs. Chas Pool
:: :: I.
Mrs. L. e. Hall, with her winsome
little daughter, Lucy Hall Pack are
Visiting this week in Columbia.
/ Misses Varena and Maggie Terrell
are the charming guests of Mrs. T. 7
Terrell, on Williams street.
H I: : I.
Miss Emma Fossett, of Terry, wht
has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Chas
Huff, has returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. X. Hemeter ant
children have gone to Rawls Springs
for few days.
, Mrs. Don Van and Edith left toda!
for points on the coast to remain al
summer.
Edgar Daughdrill reft today for Mer
rill for a visit of few weeks to rel
atives.
/ l. Mr. Claud Reddoch. of Ellisville
was in the city yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs, Henley left for White
bur, Tex, yesterday.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-24
The Smell of Burnt Food.

If anything boiling over on to the
stove burns and smokes lift stove
lid an inch or so on one side and the
smoke will draw into the fire.-Suc-
cess.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-24
MANS Better Nine.Tenths.

A Cornell professor is endeavorins
to make the point that women and
men are equals. 1t is safe to say that
the ladies will not submit to any such
reduction to ranks without bitter
struggle.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-24
. 4. . I. 4: 8 . . !. . 4. . = . 4
MR.. MERCHANT. +.

. Spend thousands year on rent :
: and electric light and experienced :
= statesmen and then squeeze out =
= niggardlys hundred or two on adA :
I: vertising; on telling the people =
= that you have the store and the :
= goods and the statesmen, all hang =
= ing around waiting. A retail =
Z, store that spends $4,000 a year Z.
= on rent, decorations and electric :
- lights, ought at the very lowest =
= estimate spent $4,000 year on I.
= advertising.> !:
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-24
TELEPHONE, MAIL OR BRING
YOUR SUBSCRIPTION TO THE
DAILY NEWS.

FOR sALE-A $4,000 Drug Store
and fixtures with daily sales of over
$50, located in prosperous town of
$500 people, on splendid railroad in
timber belt of South Mississippi. This
is one of the best business opportuni-
ties in the state. Address all commu-
nications to Drug Store" care Daily
News, Hattiesburg, Miss. jpl "a If
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-16
FOOLS AND THEIR MONEY.
Colorcd Women Clean Up $500 by
Robbiu2 Male Visitors.

Mary Taylor, a notorious colored wo-
man of the town, seems to be always in
trouble. She was arrested again iast
night on the charge OF robbery by Of
ficers Cassidy and Howell, charged with
rObuinS lureigner OF $40 on VICTORIA
alley. The woman WIS then out on $500
bail, the charge being robbery, ana she
was also under arrest on the charges Of
vagrnncy and frequenting a hop Joint
Detective Sheets SAYS the woman is
one OF the worst thieves that ever in.
Tested salt Lake City, and the officers
are at their. wits end in scheming how
to get rid Of her.
Last night Officer IL D. Lyon arrest
ed two more colOred women, Mary Jar
rett and Merena Kingston on the charge
Of robblng a. foreigner named John
Dalkos of $3.50 on Victoria alley The
man was III the house where the women
live and they picked his pockets. so he
says. on Monday night last another
man. whose name the police werc unable
to learn. reported that he had been
robbed of 2l2 and IL is believed that
the women now under arrest turned tho
trick. The police say they are practically
powerless to cope with the women
thieves for the reason that their vic
tins. az rule Will not appear to pros
ecute.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-16
SOCIAL AND
PERSON AL.

Mrs. Chloe l., Eldredge announces the
engagement OF her daughter Mary Jane
10 Lee Greene Richards the marriage
to take place Aug. Is.
The largest AFFAIR of yesterday was
the charity card party for the benefit
OF the Hospital Aid association. given
during the morning at Rowland Hall.
Punches and ices were served. with
Mrs. A. s. Bower. in charge assisted
by a bevy of young girls. About 80
tables were played and prizes in tso
way of pictures In watercolors done
by Miss Edith Mcguire were awarded
each table, the winners being Miss
Dame of Boston, Mrs George Suther-
land, Mrs. j. r. Megeath, Mrs. Jay
Rogers, Mrs. II. A, Whitney. Mrs Wey-
her, Mrs Percy Nelson, Miss Bretano.
Mrs Fred Hornung, Mrs. Joseph ODER
dorfer. Mrs. b. A. McMillen. Miss Tins
man, Mis- Bean, Mrs. w, d Donoher.
Mrs. John Weir, Mrs. George Airs, Mrs.
]. NJ Wiley, Mrs William Ames. Mrs
Emlaw, Mrs. Heber Lee, Mrs j, w.
Edmunds, Mrs. Justus Jungk, Mrs. f.
J. Fabian Mrs X. c. Hill, Mrs. j. 4.
Richards, Mrs. Elmer Darling.
Six tables were played at the bridge
tea given by Miss Julia Cullen yester-
day In honor OF Miss Edith Sutherland
and prizes were Won by Miss Edna
Farnsworth Miss LuVera Snow, Miss
Carrie Sappington Miss Olive Bartch.
Miss Winifred Lynn, and Mrs. William
Hunt The decorations were in roses
and sweet peas, and two or three
friends assisted in serving tea.
Mrs. Ernest Bamberger gives a
luncheon today at the Country club.
Miss Emma Lucy Gates leaves today
to join her mother. Mrs. Susa Y. Gates
at Brighton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nephl Clayton and fam
lily have gone to their ranch In Par
ley's canyon for the summer.
Capt. and Mrs Briunt Wells have
arrived from Manila and are with Mrs.
Wells mother Mrs ]. w. Jennings.
Mrs. John Reed gave breakfast
and card party this morning in honor OF
Mrs. c. O. Whittemore. the rooms be-
ing bright with flowers and about a
dozen present.
The II. g. Whitney and J. d. spen-
Ger families leave on Saturday for
Brighton The latter win occupy the
Piper cottage for tn. summer
Mrs II. c. Edwards gave a lake par
~ last night for Miss Leigh Whittel
more.
Mrs, j. II Young and family OF Oak.
land were visiting Mr., and Mrs, Henry
Lawrence,
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Savage leave
this week for Gold Circle, New, for an
extended stay
Mrs. S. Redding Of ottinwa, Iowa.
arrived today for an extended visit with
her daughter, Mrs G. a. Young OF
70 Second avenue.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-16

ms of next year. Seattle, Louisville.
Atlantic city and Detroit.
Tho matter was refericd to d COM
,nlttee. which reported in favor Of
Louisville. The report OF the commit
tee was adopted late this afternoon,
In accordance with precedent. Frank
c. Roundy imperial potcntate wax not
Il candidate for reelection and became
past imperial potentate. The officers
below him were each advanced step,
leaving only the lowest oiIioeIe-outor
Imperial guardan-open TO a contest
-Four candidates were voted on for
this office. namely Charles L.. OVEN
shiere, Minneapolis; j. II. Leggatt,
Butte, Mont; George w. Fowler. Dc
ttoit, and w. q. kendrick, Philadel-
phia.
on the first ballot no choice was
made, but the two highest-Mr oven
shiere and Mr.. Kendrick-were balloted
for again. on the second ballot Mr.
Ovenshicre received l61 votes and MI
Kendriok So. The number necessary TO
choice was 175. On the third ballot
Mr.. OVenshiere received 200 votes and
was declared elected.
The officers chosen today are as fol-
lows:
Imperial potentate-Edwin 1. Alder
man, Marian. Ia
The treasurer and recorder were re-
elected.
The council granted dispensatlons to
Masons OF Seattle and Ashland. Or,
to organize shrines in these cities
The new temple in Seattle will be
known as Nile a special dspensation
was refused TO Dawson City, Yukon.
Calam temple, Lewiston, Idaho where
a dispensation was granted year ago,
received its charter today.
An important action OF todays ses-
sion was the raising of the initiation
fee to a minimum of $50.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-16
WHEEL THIEF ARRESTED.

As a result of some good de-
tective work on the part of Bicycle or
iicer Dan Grundvig, Charles Themm.
a young man residing at 10 west Third
South street. is now serving sentence
of 10 days in the city jail on the charge
of petit larceny Themm stole a val
liable bicycle from youth named Rob
ert Glenny The wheel was stolen about
June Is, and the theft at once reported
to the police.
Grundvig was detailed on the case and
finally located the bike and the man
who stole IT, Tho wheel had been re
painted and for several days had been
secreted at Themm's place. When ar
rested he admitted his guilt.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-16
TEMPERANCE IN IDAHO.
Mrs Il. II. Shepherd Returns from
Lecture Tour Through Gem State.

Mrs, %, h Shepherd. who has been
absent for the past month visiting the
eastern counties OF Idaho I'm the inter-
ests of temperance. has returned and Is
delighted with the reception given her
lectures Some mlsgiyings We're felt
as 10 the interest 10 be expected in
comparatively strange localities, but
everywhere along the route, Mrs. shop
herd declares, large audiences greeted
her. and return dates arranged az evil
dsnce OF the enthusiasm awakened in
the work Mrs, Shepherd visited
American Falls. making two speeches
there before the election, and staying
over to SEQ the results of the liquor
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-16
Earnings Show Increase in Inter-
state Commerce Com
missions Report.
ALL PHASES WELL COVERED.
Only One Passenger Killed for Every
Forty-Flvc Million Miles
Covered.

Washington, July ia net income
of S449,i6l,lSS available for dividends
or surplus. S7S.9O5, 1873 passengers car
ried, and 1896, SS665s tons Of freight
hauled, track mileage of S21 975, emp
ties numbering 1,6790T4. equipment In
GLIDING So, SSS locomotives. 1873 pass
senger cars and l,9s1,57 freight cars
and 122.S55 persons killed or injured is
the showing made in the Interstate
commerce commissions report yester-
day for the year ending June go 1907.
In these figures neither cars used in
the company's service nor commercial
private cars are included. The mile
age of tracks of all kinds increased lO.-
1872 over the previous year. Railroads
owning 2,Sl1 miles of line We're reor-
gdnized, merged or consolidated. There
We're 20 roads in receivership. Nearly
all the locomotives and cars i'm tho
passenger service had train brakes all
but IS passenger locomotives carried
automatic couplers. only a little over
per cent of the passenger cars lacked
automatic couplers and Of 1891, 551
freight cars, 1901, SSl had train brakes
while l972,SO4 of them had automatic
couplers, Employees averaged 735 per
hundred miles of line a substantial
increase.
EARNINGS GREATER.
The total wages and salaries paid
was $l,072, 3S6, 427 The passenger traf-
flee exceeded the previous year by all
most 10000, 600 persons. The freight
traffic increased almost l65 600, 600 tons,
or 6971S tons per mile. The passenger
revenue per mile averaged 20l4 cents.
and both passenger and freight train
earnings per train mile showed an in
crease.
The gross earnings from the opera :
ton of 227,454 miles of line for which
substantially complete returns were
rendered were S2.5S9, 105,57s, being over
1868, 000, 900 greater than the previous
year. Operating expenses were 81, =
74s,515.S14. or considerably over SILL
600, 900. an Increase. The income from
operation or the net earnings of the
railroads We're $S4oi5S9 764. exceedina
the previous year by $5,T01, S6s. The
total of 81, 1877 ,173,706 income on rail-
ways embraces net earnings and in.
come from lease. investments and mis-
ccllaneous sources. Dividends de-
clared aggregated s3o8, 137, 1924 leayins
s14l ,264 as surplus from the opera.
tons this year against the pervious
years surplus from operation OF about
$4,000. 600 less.
In 1907 one passenger was killed for
every l,432,6l1 carried and one injured
for every 67,0i2 carried. a little worse
showing than the previous year.
One passenger was killed for every
a. 600 odd passenger miles travelled
and one injured for every 2,125, 4ss
miles.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-16

been issued Mt the war department for
battery Il, Fourth artillery. upon be-.
Ing relieved from duty at the camp %
instruction. Fort Benjamin Harrison.
Ind, to proceed TO Fort u. 4. Russell.
Wyoming, for station. and for company
G First infantry. when relieved from
duty at Vancouver barracks, Wasli-
ington, Sept Is, TO proceed TO tho
Preside OF Monterey, California, fcr
duty at the school OF musketry,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-16

BATTERY II, FOURTH ARrILLERY.
Washington, July 1s.-orders have
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-16

vote. II came In In the closing of
saloons ut American Falls, Victory
over which Mrs Shepherd is naturally
delighted. Mrs. Shepherd combined
pleasure with service while away. and
made trip through the Yellowstone
which sh thoroughly enjoyed. She win
return to idaho within few weeks
to make a temperance tour Of other
counties In the state
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-16
HELD WITHOUT BAIL.

New York July 16-A young man
who gave his name as Juan Herzteld,
has been arrested here at the request
of the Mexican authorities on the
charge of having stolen E25 from
the Mexico Sugar Refining company
at Eel Potrero Cordora, in the state or
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-16
MYSTIC SHRINERS.
Elect Officers and Select Louisville for
The Next ConcIave.

st Paul, Mimi, July 1.-THE imperi-
al council of the ancient Arabic order.
Mobiles OF the Mystic Shrine, today
elected officers and decided to hold
the conclave of 1909 in Louisville. Four
cities We're contestants for the gather
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-16
GOLD FOR EUROPE.

New York. July 1b.-The National
City bank has engaged $500 600 for ship
ment to Paris Thursday. This makes a
total of Si5, 500, 600 gold on the Euro-
pean movement which started April Is.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-16

B. Vera Cruz. When arraignod before
U. s. Commissioner Gilchrist, the pris-
oner's counsel claimed that the com
plants were not sufficient to warrant
Her2felds detention, but the commits
sloner ordered him held without bal.
for examination In redulsitlon proceed
ings on July 90.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-16
80 PER CENT

OF the readers of tho Semi Weekly
News are Farmers, stoekmon and
Ranchers. Advertisers desiring 20
reach this class OF buyers. can ma no
paper In the West that will serve their
needs so Well
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-04-09
COMMUNICATIONS.
USE DISCRETION IN CHARITY.

past
humility public
Auditorium
idemand breada ndt 0
that the extent suffering the bread lines that formed Tuesday
a
little the police
o.
it
of all
speaking
greenbas up their
hoard has
though these probably
better withholding
where there is need There i
The funds of North which
suffering
legitimate
charity oftmes
cpient dsguss
vesgaion has
to be
and food fuel
place entire matter
Individuals who
questioned observed for
who they headed
straight the paper was
at
thing wrong the chairman politician
This in spite of the be nothing the best of
motives grocer politicians breast
Trustee shaaf who has admin
istratn from criticism cannot
in this attach to his mama IN
the matter Of taking matter policy even
though those friends most capably
the duties of the Office.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-04-09
THE CREAM OF THE
Morning News

Claims against Venezuela so tainted
fifth misdeeds of asphalt trust that
America cannot afford to take i'm
petuous action against Castro's gov
eminent.
Ex-Governor Yates apened campaign
for reelection with address in Wood
stock in which he bitterly attacked
Deneen and present administration.
Prohibition leaders. as we'll as liquor
men, professed much encouragement
from study Of the election returns.
Secretary Taft appears to have won
three Wisconsin delegatesl two in
Tenth district and one ia Eighth.
Carter Harrison led fight on ward
convention plan of Roger Sullivan and
two sets of delegates to democratic
state convention win be result
Complete change in system of control
in state charities will be urged by Leg
isuative committees.
Girl of s prevented big Jail delivery
dangled prisoner in air by legs till
father came.
Thomas F. Ryan and lawyers added
to gayety of nations during damage
suit in Harlem court.
Four women instantly killed and
man fatally inquired when Aurora, Ell
gin and Chicago train struck carriage
Jury assessed Chicago and North
western railroad s765,000 damages for
ney station site, thereby ending one
Of the longest civil cases on record in
Cook county.
Eugene Elliott, head of Elliott sys-
tenn, attacked with umbrella by woman
whose husband paid former IS in hope
of obtaining a position.
Chicago University football PLAYER
chief of hungry Bulgarians who
marched on city hall under leadership
of lieutenant.
Railroad yards inspected with view
of charging factory district by divid-
ing terminal lines relating to cash re-
serves.
Remains of Emanuel swedenborg.
buried in England in 1872, exhumed and
taken to Sweden.
Attorney for Mrs Hart Mckee de-
MED she was guilty of intrigues as
charged by husband
Former President Orr and Clarence
Fl. Mackay resigned as New York Life
directors.
White Sox run into chilly weather
at Champaign and were unable to plav;
Jones suggests new rules; White sox
ii. beat Knox college to o.
Chicago Cubs prevented from meeting
Evanston by rain, the worst weather
they have encountered since leaving
Vicksburg.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-04-09

Alabama, who recently came into pub
TIC notice through his efforts to have
Jim crow law adopted for the street
railways in the national capital was
born April 8, 1869, in Randolph coun-
~ Alabama. After the usual course
IN the common schools he attended the
Southern university and the Alabama
Agricultural and Mechanical college.
upon leaving the last named institu-
ton he began the study OF law and
was admitted to the bar in 1893. The
same year he entered upon his public
career as mayor of Lafayette, which
office he held for two terms, resigning
In 1896 to accept the democratic nomi-
nation for representative in the legis-
lature. Two terms in the legislature
We're followed by two years in the Of
fee of secretary of state of Alabama.
This office he resigned in 1904 upon
his election to fill the unexpired term
of Representative Charles w. Thomp-
son in the ffty-eighth congress. Mr..
Hefiin was reelected to the ffty-ninth
and sixtieth congresses. practically
without opposition.