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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-05-23

inc banquet.
After the conclusion of Prof. Hardv's
speech, the alumni of the college and
a few invited guests repaired to the
Hotel Hattiesburg where the ban
quetters were entertained with violin
solo by Miss Dansby. accompanied on
the piano by Miss HODGE.
A pretty song was sung by Miss
Hyde.
A six-course luncheon then followed
after which the toasts, all good, were
had, Herbert ellis being POSTMASTER:
l Alumni history Of college-Pres
ident w. l. Thames
2. "And Other Things"-Dr. w. w
Crawford.
8. South Mississippi College. 1918
Prof. H. P. Todd.
A. Short speech by Prof. ]. C
Hardy.
This closed the second session o
this wonderful college, with prospect
brighter than ever for the future.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-05-23

Miss Bessie Haney has retu
home from Gainesville, Ga.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-26
The Recovery of D.
murphy of Chico
Is Remarkable

CHICO. Cal. June 2s.-To whom II
may concern: hereby state that Dr. T.
". Hing. Chinese doctor OF T25 street.
Sacramento. has fully restored me TO
health after suffering for four years
from ulcer of the stomach I consulted
the best doctors in san Francisco, be-
ing under their care for three years
without any improvement. was ad-
vised to undergo surgical operation
when I accidentally heard OF Dr. Hing.
and after six months treatment am
fully restored to health. After lapse
Of six months have had no return Of
my trouble. I am pleased to recon-
mend him to all sufferers OF stomach
trouble. d. J. MURPHY,
superintendent Phelan stock Farm,
Chico. Cal
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-26
TOCONTROl
COUNTYCONv[NTION
Canvass of Assembly Districts
Gives Majority Delegates to
Lincoln-Rooseyelt League
Rallies Planned to Increase In
terest in Fight Against Her
rim Courthouse Ring

OAKLAND, July 25.-Analysis of the
political conditions in Alameda county
made by experts who have canvassed
each assembly district gives the Lin
Roosevelt republican league and
its allies for good government virtu-
ally certainty Of controlling the re-
publican county convention this fall.
The attempt of the Herrin machine by
means of a jobbed convention call and
gerrymander to control the convention
has failed. Exposure of the plot has
aroused q strong public opinion.
An enormous and unprecedented reg
istration for primaries followed the
publicity which was given to the ger
rymander The result has been an
awakening along political lines rarely
noted in the history of Alameda county
The Lincoln-R Roosevelt republican
county central committee after a care
full estimate Of strength and a critical
analysis of the gerrymandered districts
makes claim to not less than 12S dele
gates in the convention, or Is more
than is necessary to control. This is
a minimum estimate, which leaves to
the machine every. delegate who could
be given to the Herrinites by any
present possible stretching OF coadi-
tions Included in the machine crowd
are seven delegates who will be ap-
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-26
Prepare Daily Newspaper During

the following resolution In one Of the
biggest political gatherings ever held
in this city:
Resolved, that we pledge the Lincoln Roosevelt
league delegates TO the several conventions 10
nominate an able and conscientious republican
70 represent the people OF the Fifth congressional
district OF the state OF California in the United
States congress. a candidate free from the con-
other special interest. and pledged 10 represent
the people OF California: also to nominate
candidate TO the Legislature such man as can
De relied upon 70 vote and work for the elec-
IiOn United States senator Of a clean repuo-
llcan not controlled By or affiliated with the
Southern Pacific railroad. or any other special
the principles OF this league and the policies
OF President Roosevelt. also for an assembly
man who can be relied upon TO work and vote
for an effective direct arimary bill and strong
anti-Facetrack gambling bill; also revision or
the laws governing civil and criminal procedure
IN order that prompt justice be secured TO all
men.
DR.. John c. Spencer, president OF the
club. called the meeting TO order. a
number of citizens adding their names
to the roll shortly before the opening
OF the session. Charles X Detrick; sec
retary of the league, presented MS
strong resolution determining the stand
of the club and it was adopted unani-
mously amid applause
Among the other speakers VINO point
ed out the aims and ideals OF the or
ganization were State Senator Marshall
Black and Richard Heating
The ballOting for delegates at the
various conventions resulted as follows:
For the county convention-Charle Ba-
ker. ]. T. Coulthard. ". F. Hyde. Rich
ard Heating, Fernando Sanford. h w
Simkins. w H Sloan, John c Spencer,
A. n. Humphreys. A. G. Walker. C. B.
Wing; for the congressional conven-
the state convention-E. P. Cashel, Ed
ward ACkley-
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-26
TAFT IS READY
FOR NOTIFICATION
Republican Standard Bearer
Goes to Cincinnati for
Tuesdays Ceremony
Ohio Metropolis in Holiday ATT
tire in Preparation for
Function

CINCINNATI. July 25.-"Notification
day" seemed suddenly TO become a
realization in this city upon the ar
rival today OF William Howard Taft.
The work of planning and of general
preparation for the event has been
going steadily forward for some time,
but it took the presence Of the candi-
date TO eXhilarate the unfurling or
flags, the draping OF bunting and the
general breeziness Of the holiday at
mosphere, all of which is TO culminate
Tuesday in official functions for the
few and unofficial festivities for the
many.
The reception Of Judge Taft as he
stepped from the train which had
brought him from New orktcOuld not
have been more simple It had been
purposely planned TO avoid any sug-
gestion Of a function" Charles P.
Taft and one or two old friends were
at the station TO greet the candidate.
4 crowd stood back of the station gate
and could not resist a modest demon
stratiOn Of approval, and a few friendly
expressions were shouted as the two
brothers made their way to a carriage.
During the drive to the C. P. Taft
residence in Pike street, a glimpse OF
the holiday attire OF the city was
had. and when the old colonial house
was reached there were eklQenceS OF
the coming event. Two large tempo
rary porches just being completed on
either side OF the pillared entrance
showed the necessity for providing for
the notification committee and the To-
cal reception and arrangement COM
mittees. Directly in the center Of the
stone steps protruded a speakers plat
form, which looked out on the right
and left 10 the spacious lawns, where
standing room for 1.500 persons viii
be eagerly sought Tuesday and per-
haps many times during the coming
campaign. On the south lawn is a
sleek new fagpOle. on which is mounted
a gilded eagle, erected 10 bear the
flag which Taft's enthusiastic Filipino
friends have sent 10 be raised daily
during the campaign. When it is
raised for the first time Tuesday morn
ing amid e general salute of guns and
whistles. IL is TO be the occasion OF q
brief address of acceptancy by c. P
Taft. This flag raising begins the
ceremonies for the day.
After his arrival today Taft spent
the afternoon and evening quietly al
the home of his brother. He saw few
callers and gave himself up 10 resi-
and reading and visiting with his i'm
mediate family.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-26

pointed by the Herrinites' county COM
mittee.
without hesitancy the league claims
IL delegates out of 80 in the forty
sixth assembly district, the IL being
from Eden township. The other Il
from the forty-sixth are blanketed
over Washington, Murray and Pleas
anton townships The league is very
strong in Washington. Advices from
Livermore and that part of Murray
township are to the effect that the re-
publican machine will be fought TO
standstill on primary day.
1t is conceded at present that the
machine will control the forty-sevenIh
district, which is Congressman Know
lands home. being the city OF Ala-
media In the forty-eighth the leagues s
friends have made satisfactory alli-
ances so that the "a delegates from
that district. headed by Mayor Mott.
will be in the winning lists. In the
forty-ninth, as the situation presents
itself, the league will handle five of
the % delegates, and will stand an
excellent chance Of getting Is more
There are four TO be appointed from
this district. In the fftieth "a out of
35 delegates are claimed by the league.
One delegate will be appointed from
this district The fifty-frst will be a
battle-ground Out of the 33 delegates
the league will elect II from the sew
enth ward and expects to have no diff
ficulty in winning the 10 from the
township outside, conceding six TO the
machine. The fifty-second, which in
cludes all of Berkeley, Ocean View,
Claremont and Piedmont, is thrown
into the league column for AZ votes,
two delegates being appointed. With
this calculation as a basis the league
finds itself in strong position. Pub
lie interest in the leagues campaign
is strong and will be kept very much
alive through the primary fight by a
series of large meetings at every point
of contact with the machine interests
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-26
FORM UNION LABoR CLUB

The regular union labor club of the
forty-fifth district was organized Fri
day night at 1907 Stockton street. The
club was launched under the auspices
of County Committeeman John Damo-
zonio, Arthur Flaherty John D. Matt
new organization are: Chairman,
George Run; vice chairman, P. H.
Coyie; secretary, Arthur Flaherty:
treasurer, John D. Matison. The exec
utiye committee, consisting of one
member from each of the FIVE precincts
in the district, includes William Sulli-
van, c. Croften, John j. Nealey, John
Antoine John DamoZonio.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-26
TAKEs POISON N JAIL

LOS ANGELES. July 25.-william
Nusser, city fireman who was ar
worthless checks in Bakersfield, at
tempted suicide by swallowing strych-
nine in the city Jail this afternoon He
had secreted two small phials contain
ing the drug in his pocket while being
searched before he was locked up. He
will recover.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-26
MARIN COUNTY PRIMARIES
Supervisors Yield to Demand of
LincoIn-RooseVeIt League

SAN RAFAEL, July 25.-Popular in
sistence, given expression through the
Lincoln Roosevelt league. has secured
primary elections for the republicans
of Marin county. The county COM
mittee provided this afternoon for pri-
maries to be held on August 15 for the
election Of delegates 10 the county
convention, which has been called for
August %. The committee gave the
republicans Of the county only half a
loaf leaving the selection OF delegates
to the state convention. TO be made
by the county convention.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-26
CASTS OFF MACHINE YOKE
Lincoln-Roosevelt League l.
Pledged for Clean Men

PALO ALTO, July 25.-All doubts as
to the control Of the Southern Pacific
machine over this city and the sur
rounding territory were dispelled last
night when the nominating convention
of the Lincoln-Roosevelt league adopted
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-26
cnrn ,rArER KILLS HUNTER

REDDING. July 25.-H- Donahue,
boiler makers helper IN the railroad
shops al Dunsmuir, dropped dead yes
se-fav afternoon on Castle creek
while drinking from the stream. He
snS his brother had spent the day
hunting DOnahue was overheated
-T9er he drank freely Of the cool water
Re was aged 20 and left a wife and
four children
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-26
PUBLISHES NAMES
OF COMMITTEEMAN

Continued from Page IL, Column
bottom OF the ladder. he has built up a
business that amounts TO more than
half million dollars q year and the ex-
ecutiye ability that he has shown in
his work commended him TO the COM
mittee that made the selection.
Hall. chairman Of the democratic
committee Of Nebraska, is at the head
OF one OF our banks and is thoroughly
acquainted with both politics and
business. I need not add that his selec-
tion 10 this post is very pleasing 10 me.
We have worked together in politics
ever since I went to Nebraska.
Governor Haskell the treasurer, is
one Of the new men, but he has made
good as governor. His ability will be
valuable TO the committee. His selec-
ton as treasurer is especially appropri-
ate, because he comes Of the only state
n which depositors are absolutely Sc
cured and the democratic platform has
a plank advocating the adoption of a
national system similar TO that now in
operation in Oklahoma. We do not
know how much our campaign fund
viii be, but we know it viii not be lost
by any bank failure"
Bryan also spoke in the highest
terms OF Urey WOodson and John I.
Martin, both of whom he said had rem
dered conspicuous service to the party.
Norman Z Mack was very much
gratified over his appointment, and par
ticularly at the withdrawal of the op-
position OF Messrs. Murphy and Con-
nors. A member of the committee de-
plete harmony among the democrats Of
New York state Mack, when asked
for a statement, said:
The selection came unsolicited and
am thankful for the confidence re-
posed in me. We will open the head
quarters in Chicago as soon as possi-
bic and branch headquarters in New
York city. The plan at present is for
systematic campaign and TO push the
fight in every state"
CONFER WITH BRYAN
The committee took q recess until
tonight Bryan announced that he
would be present and participate in
their counsels.
At the evening session of the sub
committee Henry Watterson of Louis
Vile, KY, was selected chairman Of a
new committee which will be charged
largely with the publicity problems
OF the campaign. The body which
Colonel Watterson will head will be
known as the newspaper committee" :"
I its membership being drawn from the
7 publishers of all metropolitan news
papers in the country who support
Bryan's candidacy. The exact member
ship of this committee will be an
nounced from Buffalo arter Colonel
Watterson has had an opportunity TO
confer concerning il with Mack
The executive committee of the ma
tiOnal committee will also be announced
7 from that city. action to that effect
being taken just before the adjourn
ment of the subcommittee tonight
Bryan will remain in Chicago until
tomorrow morning, when he will start
! for home He has planned to spend a
quiet Sunday and has made only a few
appointments for the day.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-26
TAKES KENrUcKY FUGrrIyE

BOZEMAN. Mont, July 25.-Sheriff
Reynolds brought in from Spring Hill
last evening Walter Estis, wanted by
the sheriff of Pulaski county, Kentucky
Estis said to the officers that he was
wanted in Kentucky for shooting a
man.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-26
.NrI-McNAH MEN no sPEAK

|1obr W- sweeney. W. a. Cole and other
hrominent anti-McNab democrats VIII
address a san Francisco democratic
raIIv in the thirtieth assembly district
Tuesdav night The meeting viii be
held under the auspices OF the district
branch Of the anri-McNab organization
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-26
Navy Orders

WASHINGTON. July 25.-Navy or
fers. Ensign c. ". Nimitz is detached
from the Alabama 70 the Decatur.
Ensign < B. Smith is detached from
s,,- J5srver TO the Alabama
Ensign K whiting is detached from
ahe Sunply TO the Manila.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-26

Continued from Page II, Column
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1908-03-27

joined in wedlock, Judge Taylor Of
ficiating.
Miss Hewett has lived here for the
past year and has made many friends.
She is a bright and handsome girl.
At present she is attending to the
central Office of the Tumwater Tele-
phone Co. Mr.. Copperberg is young
man who has lived here for several
months and is regarded as an indus
trious and worthy young fellow.
To the young couple who have just
started out in life, The Echo extends
congratulations and wishes for them a
long, prosperous and happy life.
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ADVERTISEMENT
Announcement Rates
CANDIDATES ANNOUNCEMENTS
For Sheriff

have decided to submit my name
to the republican voters of Chelan
county, for sheriff. If I receive the
party Endorsement at the primary cleo
ton l will make a vigorous canvass Of
the county. Del Mccoy
Ed. Ferguson. of Wenatchee, is a
candidate for sheriff of Chelan county
on the republican ticket, subject to
the result Of the primary election to be
held in September. lott
I wish to announce to the voters Of
Chelan county that l will be a candidate
for the nomination of county sheriff on
the republican ticket at the coming
primary election. Yours truly
N. Inscho,
loft Wenatchee, Wash.
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CLOSING OUT BUSINESS SALES
A Seattle Concern ftas fiustiing Repre-
sentative Closing out the King
Co., Stock

Mr.. A. J. Hosburgh, representing
The Northwestern Brokerage & Sales
Co., has been here for the past two
weeks managing the closing out sale
OF The King Co.'S, large stock of dry
goods. Mr.. Hosburgh is hustler in
this line of which he makes specially.
The headquarters Of his firm is in
Seattle and they conduct closing out
sales all over the northwest.
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PESHASTIN NEWS

A goodly part Of Peshastin residents
are at Wenatchee this week attending
court. Among them are Messrs. Ha-
vey, Craig, Beecher, Green, Munden,
Chas. and w. F. Wright. There is
some controversy over the location Of
an irrigation ditch.
Mrs. G. A. FHquha went to Cash
mere for a short visit Monday evening.
Prosecuting Attorney Grass and Mr..
Grimshaw of Wenatchee were Peshastin
callers last week.
The debate Friday evening on the
Aldrich bill was warmly discussed on
both sides. The decision was in favor
of the negative.
The new school bell for District No.
IS has arrived and been installed. Its
music geets our ears daily, but it is
about all we hear.
Mrs. c. M. Hendricks and infant
child have returned from Leavenworth,
where they have been under the care
of DR.. Hoxsey.
Mrs. Sherman, Mr.. and Mrs. Stewart
and family Of Sherman's mill, and E. L.
Meeker and family spent Sunday at the
home of J. ]. Griffith.
Mr.. E. K. Harvey met with pain
full accident last Saturday. When re-
turning from Mrs. Evanson's he fell in
to ditch and dislocated his arm.
Don't forget to tell your friends
about the entertainment to be given
at the Peshastin school house Friday
evening, April 3rd. 1t will be, the
best program of the season. Lunch
will be served, and as it is for the BEN
eft of the society and organ fund, do
not fail to bring some of that loose
change. The dialogue by ten charac-
tiers, the song sheet, the gun drill and
tenting song will be special features
worthy Of your attention.
J. J. Griffith and A. E. Clark, who
have been sick for some time. are inn
proving at present.
c. M. Hendricks started his sawmill
last Monday.
AS a result of Mondays high wind
E. L. Meeker's barn is a total wreck.
Luckily no stock was in the barn when
it blew down, as Mr.. Meeker had re-
moved his team a few minutes pre-
viously.
The new depot at Peshastin has
been closed and the operator, A. Hud-
son, is at Cashmere as night man. An
other result of the panic, caused by the
money kings having too firm grip on
the country's finances.
Miss Williams came over from the
Sound this week to visit the family of
w. F. Wright. A brother of Mrs. J. C..
Lemaster is here from Kentucky, and
]. w. Burns and family OF Dakota are
visiting with Mr.. Gilbert and looking
over the prospects of this community.
Mrs. Evanson and daughter, Annie,
were business visitors to Wenatchee
this week.
Rev. Henry Robinson of Akron, Ia,
arrived recently to take charge of the
Baptist church here. He purchased
land of H. w. Otis.
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Pat Gallagher answered a call from
Wenatche yesterday saying Walter Ash
nun the young man who was acct
dentally shot in the arm two weeks ago
was growing worse and some fears were
entertained of his recovery. Mr.. Cal
lagher and young Ashmun are warm
friends and he promptly answered the
summons of his friend.
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For Prosecuting Attorney

To the voters of Chelan county: I
hereby announce my intention of be-
coming a candidate for the nomination
of prosecuting attorney on the repub-
lican ticket to be voted upon at the
September primaries.
otf Sam R. Sumner.
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For Auditor

To the voters of Chelan county:
My intention is to become a candi-
date for nomination on the republican
ticket, for auditor, subject to the
primaries to be held in September.
Yours respectfully,
loft F. A. Reynolds
We are authorized to announce E.
G. Spencer of Lakeside for county
auditor, subject to the decision of the
republican voters at the primary cleo
ton in September.
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Oliver Peterson came very near
meeting with a serious accident on
Thursday of last week. He owns a
fine pair of very large and spirited
draft horses which he had turned into
vacant lot to exercise. They
raced around like a lot OF colts but
when Mr.. Peterson caught one Of them
and after he had put halter on it the
beast, playfully reared up and when il
came down struck Mr.. Peterson in the
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Notice for Publication
Department of the Interior
Land ONCE at Waterville, Wash.

MATCH % TWO
Notice is hereby given that Charles
Anderson of Leavenworth, Wash, has filed
notice OF his intention to make final f1ye-year
proof in support OF his claim, viz: Home
stead entry No. SSH, made March ID. 1903, for
the VIZ sw14, section 32, twp. 25 n, range l.
9. W, m, and that said proof will be made
before ]. e. Shore, U. s. Commissioner al
his ONCE at Leavenworth, Wash. on May
end, 1908.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultiya
ton of the land. viz: Patrick HI. Graham
John Holden, John s. Brender and Martin
christensen, all of Leayenworth, Wash.
W.T.. HAYNES,
lola Register.
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For County Treasurer

Wenatchee, Wash, March 4, 1908
To the voters OF Chelan county:
! wish to announce to the voters oil
Chelan county that l will be a candi-
date for nomination on the republican
ticket for the Office of county treasurer.
Respectfully yours,
A. A. Bousquet
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lie. Gutherless with his wife and
child arrived from Everett Wednesday.
He will commence operating the brick
vord inst as soon as the weather will
hermit. AT least two parties will be
wanting building brick by the time
they can be delivered.
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Notice to Contractors

Bids wanted on a brick building
30x50, one story. Plans and speci
fcations can be seen at the Opera Bar
Successful bidder will be required II
give bond conditioned that he will d,
first class job and save the owne
from any kind of loss.
ll-12 John Smith.
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J. M. Cunningham of Wenatchee,
one OF the jurors who was here We'd
nesday, called at The Echo Office to
pay his respects to the editor Of whom
he is an old acquaintance.
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Frank Coleman the wrestler was
here last Friday, coming from Spokane
where he is at the present making his
home. He has many friends here who
are always glad to see him.
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A man employed on the power
house construction up the canyon was
brought to DR.. Hoxsey's Office last
Wednesday with a four inch cash in
his stomach caused by the kick of a
horse. The doctor sewed the man up
and he is already on the road to
recovery.