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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-11-23
PROMINENT Man
KILLED BY TRAIN
A. Lehman, One Of Jackson's Best
Known Citizens, Meets a
Sudden Death.
Special to The News.

Special to The News.
Jackson, Nov. 23.-Mr A. Lehman,
one of Jackson's best known citizens,
was run down and killed by "Ole
Miss" the southbound newsboy train
on the Illinois Central, in the north
ern part of the local freight yards at
$3.50 o'clock Sunday morning.
Death was instantaneous, and the
body of the unfortunate victim was
horribly crushed and mangled. The
train was running at a rate of about
twenty miles per hour, the engineer
having just commenced slowing
down for the stop at the union sta
ton.
Mr.. Lehman had made trip
through that part of the city for the
purpose of collecting rents from ne
gro tenants, and was walking down
the railroad right-of-way. He stepped
from a track from which a north
bound freight train was approaching
and stepped directly in front of the
southbound passenger train. The en-
gineer had no opportunity to stop in
time to avert the accident. After be-
ing dragged by the pilot for some dis.
tame the body was hurled sveral feet,
and the victim was practically dead
when the train crew reached his side.
The deceased was about 60 years
of age, and had been prominnt in bus
mess circles for many years. He was
especially we'll known in fratrnal cir
cles, belonging to a number of secret
orders. For a number of years he
was a lay reader in the Jewish syna-
gogue.
He leaves family consisting of a
wife and three children.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-11-23

PLACE YOUR ORDERS EARLY.
This store will be closed Thanks
giving Day.
MOORE BROS. GROCERY co.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-11-23
@ewars Of oIntments for cstarrh rhae
Contain Mercury.

'eware Of OIntments Tor Catarrh Thal
Contain Mercury.
- mercury will surely destroy the
---se or smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering II
through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except
on prescriptions from reputable ply
sicians. as the damage they win do IL
ten fold to the good you can possibly
derice from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney
& Co., Toledo, o., contains no mer
curry, and is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get
the genuine. It is taken internally
and made in Toledo. Ohio. by F. J
Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price 75c per
bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti
patton.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-11-23

SUBSCRIBE FOR THE NEWS.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-11-23

CAPUDINE for THAT HEADACHE"
Out last night? Headache and ner-
vous this morning? icks' Capudine
just the thing to fit you for business.
Clears the head-braces the nerves.
Try It. Al drug stores.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-11-23


weight would have pressed it down
and the back wash from the yacht
would perhaps have swamped the
launch
At any rate, she succeeded, although
after she got her foot in the bows she
slipped and fell. But that she fell
straight aft upon the cloak and bun.
dies she would have hurt herself Sc
verely. II she had not fallen that way,
If she had pitched to the right or the
left she would have gone overheard
and that would have been the end,
for she knew that she would have died
rather than appeal to that ship for
help. She was fearful that the noise
of her fall might have attracted the
attention of some one on the deck.
but the poop of the yacht was US
ually deserted at night and it was I'M
likely that any one would be up there.
Scrambling to her feet, she drew
her knife and severed the taut rope
that held the launch to the yacht. 1t
parted instantly. She was whirled
backwards and sideways with a sud.
denness that again almost threw her
out Of the boat. For one agonizing mo
ment the launch lay full in the broad
beam Of light that proceeded from the
bright cabin window she had left. For
one agonizing moment Of suspense she
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-11-23
COUSIN OF DAVY
CROCKETT DEAD
10y Associated Press)

Nashville, Tenn, Nov. 23.-John
Anthony Crockett, aged 92, whose
father was a cousin of Davy Crock
EFT, the Tennessee hunter and states
man. is dead at his home here.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-11-23

This child is the 5sth case that l
have corrected in the past year Of
squirt (cross eye) without the use Of
knife or drugs. The treatment IL
painless and bloodless.
1t has been clearly proved that to
leave squirt (cross eye) to be grown
out of. or until the child is old enough
to be operated on is unjust and un-
scientific. and the proper course is to
correct promptly as possible to stop
the tendency of the muscle to a fur
Their deviation from parallelism.
Don't handicap your children IN
their school work. Bring them to mo
If they complain of eye troubles.
F. w. QUEEN, Oph. D.
Optical Specialists
Polk Building. he East Pine
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-11-23
SPECIAL NOTICE

During the absence Of DR.. c. w. Buff
kin during the next thirty days, those
indebted to him and desiring to settle
their accounts may do SO by calling at
Bufkin's Drug Store, where they will
be properly receipted. 22-3t
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-03-07

about them flowers of his every year of his life For
my part | wouldn't miss en- They're perfect
nuisance on wash days"
"Hc docs to take sight OF comfort in 'em,
said Mrs, Deming placidy, Minnes mother was
large woman ample of heart and body. with face
that some thirty years ago must have been like hcr
daughters. She bore more resemblance 20 Mrs.
Hewlett than full-lcavcd oak docs to telegraph
pole
This was tho first visit she had paid her sister in
some years, although their homes less than
days journey part She had come more from
a sense of duty than from any pleasure she might de-
rive leaving her comfortable home IN cool Con-
nccticut town for two-wceks' stay IN dusty city
Il wouldn't think of it if she could come here
she had explained to her daughter, but, what with
Georges father to look after and those young men
from the mill coming in for table board she's bound
hand and foot She's had pretty hard time OF 1t
since George died. poor llm and its pity if can't
make visit to the only sister I've got i'll the world
IN five ycarsW
Mrs Dcming was a widow. Minnie her only
child, and the affection between them would never
have permitted two-wccks separation that could be
avoided by the simple cxpedient OF two being
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-03-07

comfortable instead Of one As matter Of course
Minnie had come with her mother
Presently a factory whistle somewhere blew rau-
cousy and Mrs. Hewlett sprang to her feet as at an
order "Tvc got TO hurry. The boys will be here in
few minutes" she said Jim Eton's usually home
by this time, anyway. Since you and Minnie have
been here he to beat the sound OF the whistle
] don't know what he'll do when Tomorrow comes
and you're gone"
Mrs. Dcming laughed unconccrnedy That
young should be attentive TO pretty girl was
fact accustomed to her way of thinking as to be
unnoticcable
Minnie was nineteen, and since her earliest school
days had never failed TO have certain number of
callow admirers at her heels with all of whom she
had laughed and chumincd as unconscously as il
each had been her sister II romance had ever
touched her with very hngcr-tp, she had given no
evidence OF it.
Mrs. Hewlett pursued the subject, however, as she
and Mrs. Dccming laid the long table in the GLOOMY
dining
Well he's real nice fellow and he's got nice
parents, too His father was a friend OF Georges in
Cheago-thats how he happened to come to me for
board when they sent him here take charge OF the
new steel works. He's awful handy around the
house too-docs lots of little things that woman
can't manage and fathers no more than an old
tomcat"
ies' guess hcs real pleasant agreed Mrs
Dcming i must say he as far above those
young men from the mill a church spirc from
fence. though don't doubt they're good honest
boys It's been real nice for Minnie to have some
body to take her around lttle-that trolley ride to
Electric Grove last night and going TO Luna Park
Saturday | was glad she had the chancc-but land
] guess he won't miss much as you think Why.
they haven't known each other two weeks Until to-
morrow guess there's nothing to worry about"
You'd known Wilbur Demng ono month to the
day you ran off with him!" Mrs Hewlett rctorted
Mrs Dcmng's lace grew rosy as youth itself and
she laughed Those were different times" she said
People are more calculating these days I'm not
afraid OF Minnie dom anything ike that-shc's a
funny girl never dared tease her about the boys
for all her laughing, she fare up like lightning"
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-03-07

daughter who had risen from her and bur
rlcdly putting on her gloves. The girls mouth
dctermincd-her eyes were very bright
Il am gong get off this tram the minute it stops
and am gong back for that bouquet" said Mimic
I'D rather die than have that poor old think
/ didn't appreciate his flowers.
why you must be crazy" SraSpcd Mrs. Demng,
her large face crimson: What am going TO do;"
you stay on the tram, that's all" said her daughter
"and when you get to New York, just sit in The
waiting room until comc-Tl be as quick as can
We're not out of the city yet III take car back and
catch the first train can TO New York You just
wait for nc. mother, that's all
We'll miss the Shore train +"
Then well take the next Now don't say an
other word. mother. You Just get a magazine and
read il in the station till | comcl"
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-03-07

The man says VIC can't get Shore train before
two o'clock" she announced with offended ar.
Well | dcclarc You look happy though YOU
hadn't been racing all creation since breakfast
Minnie smiled vaguely: her mother seemed TO Dc
talking 10 her through very mist OF happiness that
made her voice faT away. 1--WE been thinking
while | sat here-and land knows I've had time
cnoughl !" continued Mrs. Dcmng-"about Father Hew-
lett and seeing that you're crazy about him. sup
pose take him with MS for wule-thc rest of the
Summer, at any rate, But how can he get to Con-
necticul'
Minnie lifted her eyes wherein love and gratitude
shone like stars "IIe can come out with Jim next
week." she said She lifted the crimson ramblers be.
tween her radiant face and her mothers bewldered
eyes.
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-03-07

The side OF tho house itself superb Crimson Ramb-
Ter seemed to Aaunt audacious defiance to the col
oress town. Before this, apparently wrapped in
contemplation OF its splendor, stood, this sultry
Summer afternoon, a little old man and girl.
"Twasn't no than Slip hc give me- Father
Hcwlctt's voice, cracked but triumphant, he
approached the climax OF his story. "Nothin more
than slip. And look at 1t now"
He waved trcmulous hand at the Haunting Ramb
Icr
The girl drew long, apprecia:'"c breath, One
could never have told from the hattcring interest
with which she followed Father Hcwleus story that
this was far from her first hearing OF the spohcosis
of tho Crimson Rambler.
We'll, you ought to be proud!' she assured HIM
loudly.
"Ehr' said Father Hewlett he very deaf
She raised her voice and repeated the compliment
her face flushing with the cxerton She was
radiant young creature. ruddy blonde warm as to
tints and generous to proportions and buoyant
with health, the type of girl whom might fancy
could stand to symbolic the embryonic mother
OF race There was look OF motherhood now in
the young eyes that looked at the bent old man
whose head scarcely reached her shoulder.
We'll" she called at him, aren't you going to
give onc?'
Dunno as can spare one" he said begrudgingly,
and they both laughed
This was the inyariabc game that followed the
inspection of the garden and the old man delighted
IN il. He broke off spray of the Rambler and she
tucked it coqucttshy in the open neck OF her white
blouse. THERE" she shricked at him
Becomes yc' he chucklcd Gallantly,
Inside the kitchen window her aunt. Mrs, Hew-
Ic;t who was also the old mans daughter law,
looked out at them disappoovngly above the pan Of
unshcllcd peas her lap, She was little woman
with personality that suggested worn-out machin-
cry still kept revolving by sheer power OF insisent
tcrycs. Her expression seemed to belong TO one
who was constantly ahrontcd and resented it.
There's Minnie pottering around the yard with
father again she said to her sister 81 should think
she'd be cat alive with mosquitoes. It's all | can do
10 keep en- of the house witl; his coming in and
going back there every few minutes lie gets crazier
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Within, there little enough of originality dis
played TO make doubt that its furnishings sug
gescd those Of it. countcrpars to right left 1t
was only when passed through the kitchen and
emerged on the steps that led TO the region known
as the back yard chat the note OF distinction
sounded.
As far indeed as dimensions and clothcs-polcs
were concerned the yard precisely and mathc
matically like any enc OF the row; but where the
others were given oser chiefly to struggling growths
Of and weed With here and there neglected
plant this boastcd OF a well-tendcd border cir
cling three sides Of the minute grass-plot wherein
bloomcd charming, II miscellaneous collection OF
hardy roses old-fashoncd bells, Philox and
raggcdsailor, that stood side by side in almost mill
tary precision like corporals guard on dress pa
radc
The high board fence that separated the little gar
der from the grounds OF the box factory the
glorious with tansc OF honeysuckc, and up
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-03-07

HE house was one of brick row in an un-
pre,cntious street Of manufacturing
city.-a street gwen to clouds OF dust in
drought and to amazing depths OF mud in
tim-S OF rain. Outwardly, tho house was
like any one of its half-dozcn neighbors.
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-03-07

CoPyRiSEy. 1893
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-17
CHAPTER XII.


TOR some distance the automobile sped onward.
y Before of the big wholesale buildings
lower Broadway entirely dark, it suddenly
stopped in obedience to signal from the tonneau.
\ hand was laid on Gormly shoulder and voice
he knew and to which he thrilled spoke to him
Mr. Gormly,'' said Miss Haldane, that the
most magnificent, splendid, dramatic l ever
witnessed or participated in
Gormly to his feet instantly and faced about.
Were you there Miss Haldane?" he exclaimed
Didn't You see me'' asked the girl a note of
disappointment in her voice.
And didn't you see mel" put in Miss Stewart
opportunely
well, girls" said Livingstone Haldane, how
long you going to keep stopping here?"
Il about to suggest said Miss Stewart,
want to talk to you particularly; but l know that
Eleanor wants to speak to Mr. Gormly and"
The words not out of her mouth before
Gormly had leaped to the street and opened the
door He assisted Miss Stewart to the place he had
vacated, and took her place in the big roomy ton
neau. AS the exchange had been effected,
Haldane started up the street again.
II conscious of your presence, Miss Haldane,''
said Gormly quietly. He looked very white and
tired, careworn and haggard, thought the girl, as
they passed under electric light which for
moment illuminated his features. Il know that l
never spoke better.
1t great OCCASION, the reply, and
great occasions make great speeches."
That and the consciousness that YOU there
carried me through"
1T magnificent. You played on those people
l might play on"
Me" said Gor1nlv softly.
On instrument of music, continued the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-17

Your success. But never dreamed that l 60
ing to be the spectator OF such scene as that which
has just happened. | don't believe there
anything more dramatic splendid in the history
of American politics. Why, IT was like new Dec
laration of independence! When that multitude
surged back and forth crying yelling threatening,
and mutterinq- followed every emotion in nv own
heart. l never thrilled in my life. l am glad
to have lived through this, to have seen it. to have
been part of it..
You can't imagine" said Gormly how great
part of it you have been. | will not say that am
doing it all for you now that would not be true
nor fair. But you my inspiration in the be-
ginning-your words your presence. Miss Haldane.
l have something to say to YOU.
The slowly moving automobile was by this time
in the midst of the theatrical district. Although
il was late for the theaters, there were crowds of
people in the street. One of them recognized
Gornly and signalized his knowledge by leading
cheer Others caught it up, and the automobile
moved up Broadway through continuous and
ever increasing of admiration and applause.
1t until the quieter sections above 45th-st.
conversation.
First of all" he began, when speech was prac-
ticable where are you taking me-
Anywhere you want to go. You said you had
no engagement you know Miss Haldane leaned
forward and touched her brother, He stopped the
again and turned about. Mr.. Gormly wants
to know where going
Il thought we'd swing over past the park and
go out Riverside Drive We get decent bite
to eat in quiet place along the river road, and
spin will do us all good. Is that agreeable to you!
4 am in your hands," answered Gormly. and
indeed l think l should like it very much. You
have idea how tired l and how few oppor-
tunities get like this for hours quiet enjoyment
Leave it to me" said young Haldane. I'll
turn you up at your apartment in proper time and
in good shape. Tonight you are going to ENJOY
yourself and drop the campaign for little while"
GORMLY sank back in the luxurious seat as the
machine started once more, with an expression
of great relief He had said he tired No Won
der! The strain of three or four months campaign
ing had been enough to test his nerve and vitality
to the very limit He had enjoyed opportunity
for relaxation. The pace had been too swift, the
going too hard, for that. He had not dared to let
go for single moment. He would not have dared
it then but being caught up, abducted as it were
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-17

girl. Il think that your election is absolutely sure.
Il think so too was the answer but am not
indulgng in any confidence and there is to be no
weakening of effort until the last minute
That's right, said Miss Haldane quickly. DO
YOU really think the Mayor meant what he said;
that he will do what he said he would dor"
Not doubt of it, the answer. 9 He would
not dare to do otherwise Every paper in New York
will be filled with the scene tomorrow Llsten!
They had by this time reached 14th-st. Though
it long after the time for the issuance of the
latest editions of the newspapers newsboys were
already crying accounts of the episode the Streets
and papers being bought eagerly every hand.
You see said Gorrnly, hes bound now to do
it. He has committed himself"
You forced him to do So
We'll had some hand in it; but after all the
people forced him.
It's good augury, isn't it? They will under
stand their own power better.
Yes, l think So said the man.
MR. GORMLY,' she turned suddenly full upon
IVA him, why have you said to my brother that
l must not come to the store any more to consult
you on business matters!
MY dear Miss Haldane, " said Gormly, Il did that
for your sake
Il have ascertained that l being Swallowed
by practically all the detectives of the City Hall
force; that watched constantly; that all my
visitors noted; and l did not wish to involve
YOU in any notoriety whatsoever. Therefore, al
though l had no knowledge that you would come
that you wanted to come, l thought 1T proper to
advise you through your brother not to do So
"Of course l wanted to come, said the woman
Il have read every scrap pertaining to the cam
paign. / have done what could among such friends
as could influence to get them to aid you 1t was
through that Livingstone protfered his services
/ even tried my father but have been able to make
impression upon him; and wanted to hear from
you directly how things going. Of course Lv-
ingstone tells me; but it is not like hearing from
you
You can't imagine, Miss Haldane, how great
deprivation it to to send such message,
and how hard course it was to decide upon"
Il made Livingstone bring us both down here
tonight. He told you going to attempt
to stop the passage of that franchise. l counted
meeting you. l thought could take you
away, and that | could have an opportunity to
you how fervently we are all praying for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-17
Synopsis of Preceding Chapters

THE story starts with prologue
L dramatic episode in the far West.
Twenty-Five years later George Gormly
was New York northumberland at the
head of the worlds greatest drygoods
store. He promised to give million
dollars toward founding settlement
house by which the employees of his
and other stores would greatly benefit.
the project of Eleanor Haldane. the
daughter of wealthy New York fami-
ly, who was devoting her energies To
philanthropy and sociology.
Gormly fell in love with Miss Hal
dane at their first interview; but wisely
concealed the fact. He filled his room
with photographs of her, and sub
scribed to press clipping bureau tor
every item printed about her. He
realized that to win her he would have
to achieve more in the world than be
mere success as merchant. His OPP
portunity came when an attempt was
made to extort half a million dollars
from him when he applied for per-
mission to build a short railroad spur
connecting his piers with the city
freight line. New York transportation
facilities were mostly controlled by the
Gotham Freight Traction Company.
and Gormly Immediately began as
first move a bold newspaper attack on
that institution.
Gormlv bought country estate
near the Haldanes' on Long Island,
and on Christmas Eve the two elder
Haldanes, Eleanor, her brother Living
stone, and some friends took refuge
there from a fierce snow storm. The
elder Haldane offered to assist Gormly
in arranging a compromise with the
Gotham Traction but the latter
spurned the offer.
The merchant announced in news
paper advertisements his candidacy
for the mavoralty of New York. The
party out of power Which was con-
trolled by committee of political
bosses, offered to nominate Gormly for
Mayor; but he refused pointblank, an
nouncing that he would run solely a
The city political bosses, including
financiers controlling the Gotham Tri
renominate the Mayor and other city OFF
Gornly's opposition. to railroad throug
dermen at first opportunity the renewal
due to expire that was necessary to
pany's existence. The Chief of Police We
some black spot in Gormly's past.
When the Aldermen were putting thr
for the Gotham Traction, Gormly o.
dollars for it: but was unceremoniously
City Hall. A tremendous popular der
the Mayor to promise to veto TIE tr;
leaving the question open till after the C
CHAPTER XII.