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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-30

good, because talk and more talk final.
ly results in action. But neither talk
nor wishing will bring good roads;
it takes money; and the sooner the
solons realize that fact and levy
the tax to raise quarter or half a
million dollars to build good roads. the
better it will be for this county. Good
roads will develop a country quicker
than any other one thing; and the
county in southern Mississippi that
can first advertise to the world that
it has miles and miles, in fact is a
net work of splendidly macadamized
roads, will be the county that first
develops and grow: and not only
that. but it will get the best class of
settlers. There is no sort of doubt
about the settlers coming. They are
already beginning to hear of this
country. They have their faces turn
ed this way. Who will get them? The
county that has the best roads.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-30
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1909.
Circulation Double That Of Any
Other South Mississippi Paper

They are evidently making it mighty
warm for the editor of the Birming
ham Age-Herald, which paper is fight
ing the proposed constitutional amend.
ment to prohibit the sale of all intox.
icating drinks in the state. Mr. Bar
ret. the editor, in his issue of the goth
comes out in a double column double
loaded editorial, defending himself
against the attacks of one political
parson," DR.. A. ]. Dickinson. When
ever we hear fellow ranting about
a political parson," we know the
parson has him on the go. For a long
while many of the preachers stood
abashed at the billingsgate the brothel
tenders could hurl at them; but when
they had gone into their secret closets
and wrestled with the question down
on their knees, they came out I'M
afraid; and the editor or the orator
who shouts political parson" nova
days, gets the horse laugh. Editor
Barrett says he attends church some
times. but indicates that he is mighty
choice about his preachers. The man
who attends church merely to be en-
tertained from the pulpit as he would
from the lecture platform, has not the
first conception of why churches are
built and maintained Brother Bar.
rett says he ''lives up to that christian:
lily which the Holy Bible teaches
What a fortunate man he is. How few
there are like unto him. What a wide
swath he must cut all by himself. In
conjunction with his pious pronounce.
ment that he lives up to that Christ.
ianity which the Holy Bible teaches"
he also affirms with no less pompous
mein. that his paper takes whiskey
and beer advertisements, and is glad
to get them" AS between his two
Numerically opposed asseverations.
you may pay your money and take
your choice.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-30

The hotels. restaurants, boarding
houses, lunch counters, will all run
out of provisions tomorrow if they
do not prepare for the largest crowd
Hattiesburg has ever entertained.
There is no doubt about their hav-
ing all they can do; the question is.
are they fully awake to the occasion +?
Do they realize what a big crowd is
coming? 1t would be pity and a re-
Election upon the town to have any
visitor go away hungry. By-the-way
any citizen of Hattiesburg who hears
any visitor say he cannot find any
place where he can get something to
eat, should take that visitor by the
arm and help him find a place. That
much hospitality is due from every
citizen to every visitor. If the hotels
and restaurants are overcrowded, take
him to some boarding house a little
way out, or on a side street, that is
not so crowded Don't let him go
away hungry.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-30

The Young Men Democratic League
of Atlanta are trying to pull off a
joint debate between Senator Bailey
of Texas and William Jennings Bryan,
the tariff being their theme for dis
cussion. Mr.. Bailey appears to be
more than willing; he even seems to
be anxious. But Mr.. Bryan, we take
it, will display his usual good sense
and good judgment and avoid a con-
troversy that will only tend to widen
breach the republicans are already
exulting over. Of course the Young
Mems Democratic League is so imbued
with the Atlanta spirit that little
thing like widening a breach in the
Democratic party does not halt them
in the least.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-30

The Board of Revenue of Jefferson
county, Alabama, have under consider
anon the question of issuing one mil
Hon OF bonds, the entire proceeds to
go toward building good roads. One
million dollars for good roads would
DO more for Jefferson county. Ala
Dana, than one million dollars spent
any other way. One half of a million
dollars spent for the building of good
roads In Forrest county, Mississippi.
would do more good for "all the peo-
pie' and all the interests, than double
mat amount of money spent any other
way. Would-be immigrants to this
section can easily be pursuaded that
this climate is healthy, the land well
Watered and productive; but the
roads; when they see the roads. their
hearts sink. 1t is not the stumps that
stump them; it is the roads. OF
course good roads are coming: lust
Ike the country will soon or late be
tnlckiy populated. But what's the
use of waiting? What's the use of
going slow? The roads have to be built:
the money has to be spent; the bonds
nave to be issued; why not do these
Things now, and let the present gen
Grafton get the benefit of them? Good
times are coming to all south Missis-
sippi. but they will come first and fast
er to the community that offers the
most Inducements and is best prepar-
a to meet the new corners and show,
Them when they come to look. For
mind you this: There are other places
han Forrest county and Hattiesburg
pn the map, and home seekers are
likely to look at more than one place
'efore they locate
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-30

Major General Fred Grant marched
in the great Prohibition parade in Chi.
cago, wearing his uniform, and the
liquorites are beefing about it. 1t is
all right, in their opinion, for a soldier
to disgrace the uniform by walloving
In the gutter in a drunken debauch:
but if Major General, bearing an
honored name. shows his colors in
good company they want him court
martialed. They are dying hard these
fire water dealers are, but the hand
writing is on the wall, and though their
cheeks may blanch and they may
squirm and squeal their doom is fix
ed; and il reads: you've got to move
off the face of the earth"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-30

The Louisville & Nashville, the
Nashville, Chattanooga & ST. Louis,
the Southern, the Cotton Belt, the
Union Railway and the Iron Mountain
have Joined together and applied for
a charter to build a Union depot at
Memphis This is one time a
plucky city asserted its rights and
compelled four or five great railroad
organizations to bury their private
grievances against each other and give
the general public that comfortable
and decent service it is entitled to.
an aroused public sentiment can do
anything that is right.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-30

The News is indebted to Mr.. C. u.
Porter, for a most interesting COM
munication. published elsewhere in
this issue, making an interesting COM
parison between Hattiesburg of today,
and Hattiesburg of thirteen years ago
Mr. Porter says he could occupy a
page with such comparisons. We
would be glad if he would do so, us
ing a column at a time.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-30

Governor Vardaman is coming. This
is definitely and finally settled There
is no politics in this meeting between
Senator McLaurin and Gov Vardaman.
They are both coming upon invitation,
and simply to help celebrate Miss
Prosperity's return to "Old Miss" and
to shake hands with their friends.
whose name is legion.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-30
CHAIRMAN ROBINS NOTICE To
ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE

There will be Apeetlyk of the En-
tertainment CommiNSe/for the Cele-
bration; but all membMare expected
to do their part t%ard Seeing that
visitors are enabled to see all of the
points of interest about the city. Those
in charge of manufacturing plants are
expected to have arrangements made
Tor conducting visitors through their
plants.
e. l.. ROBBINS,
Chairman Entertainment Com.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-30
THE HATTEESBUKCf NEWS
II DUTY

is duty every parent to give it
The thing a
girl along with honesty
is the habit learned
dimes will after accumulate
his The
of childhood youth will make
cessful homebuder when duties of wonahhood coM
One of the best the world Ehich ~
almportan habit is start bank accdntM the
boys girls themselves A
posted the baby's continued
wentyone will which nearly
Can not discharge this by deposing
lar with the Citizens Bank?
We particularly accounts
CITIZENS
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-30

HAVE YOU A HOME?-If not. do Won
want one on the car lnie? Where
cars pass every Is minutes, IS hours
every day? On West Pine, the most
prominent street in the city? If so.
can supply your wants, on car line
or Off. Cash or easy payments. C.
e. Tucker. 3o.et
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-30
SeminoIes in the EVERGLADES.

Seminole Indians still live in the
everglades, just as they were in the
time of the chief Osceola, whose war.
riors mastered Gen. Candy. These
people have intermarried. some of
them, with negroes, They are fishers
and hunters.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-30

Mr.. Whitney, DR.. Cooks star VIII
ness, seems to make out the case.
but it will be easy for the Commodore
Of the Roosevelt to dispose of that.
After the fashion of his chief he will
relegate Mr.. Whitney to the liars club.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-30
Soon Becomes tllTdened

But sometim es it's right to tell
white lie, isn't it?" perhaps. But
notice that when man gets that idea
once it isn't long till be becomes
color-blind = Cleveland Leader.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-30

diamonds and one large moonstoue.
Finder will please return to George
Leggette, South Mississippi Infirm-
airy and receive liberal reward 2S-2t
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-30

WANTED-Position by experienced
stenographer, with some knowledge
of bookkeeping. Address IN" care
News. 30-3t
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-30
WANTS

WANTED-A boy or girl to answer
phone and collect. Must be bright
and attentive to business. Sanitary
Plumbing Co. 3O-5t
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-30

Cook took the Esquimos in sight of
the promised land and then called a
matt, while he took sole possession. 1t
was selfish trick.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-30
Emancipated by Couraoe

Many people are so afraid To- diu.
mat they have never begun to live.
But courage emancipates us and gives.
us TO ourselves, that we may give
ourselves freely and without fear tn.
God.-Henry van Dyke.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-30

500 TO LOAN-On city property.
room POL Carter Building. A. J..
harris' 30-2t
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-30
Criticism of New York Women.

An observing Englishman, on his
nrst visit to New York city, says that
our women are the most awkward in
their walk of any he has seen in the
worlds great capitals. He says that
.here Is no grace in their stride and
hurry and that they can learn some
tning to their advantage by observing
,ne gait OF women of London, and.
better yet, of Berlin and Paris. a
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-30

WANTED-Position by experienced
stenographer or as assistant book
keeper and office work. Address
"R" care of News, DIST
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-30

POSITION WANTED-By capable,
proven, bookkeeper. Hardworker.
No bad habits. Married High
grade references. H. H., this office.
25-11t
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-30

WANTED-Boarders, Mrs. Fairfax.
504 Bay street. 3O-6t
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-30

Al the people and all the papers
sverywhere are talking abort good
roads" Talk does whole heap Of
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-30

FOR RENT-Rooms for light house,
Keeping. Board and lodging $50
per week, $500 per month. 1901
Main. 25-6t
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-30

All roads win lead to Hattiesburs
tomorrow. I.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-30
MISCELLANEOUS.

observation-disclosures and repair.
ed, D. c. Baldwin, GO years exper.
ience), Phones Cumberland 1913.
Home 1873. 1875 East Pine street,
Hattiesburg, Miss.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-30

FOR RENT-Room at BOG Bay street
All conveniences. 9-293t
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-30
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Six room house. ia Oak
street Bargain. 9-24-1mo
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-30

FOR SALE-Any one needing good
work oxen write or see w. ]. Hester
Durant, Miss. 9-246t
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-30
Timel

Timel
1t is suggested that unselfisness is
the great need of the world today
Trouble Is everybody is waiting for
the other fellow to start.-New York
Herald.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-30
Member Of the Associated Press

OFFICIAL PAPER CITY OF HAT.
rEsBURe AND COUNTY OF FOR.
NEST.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-12-17
STAR OF BETHLEHEM.

Miss Ethel Ledbetter is improv-
ing.
G. A. Bedford was in Cairo Fri
day.
Mrs. Belle Hays has been very
sick this week.
Miss Sallie Calhoun was visitor
here Wednesday.
The sons and daughters of Mr..
and Mrs. A. M. Vaught surprised
them Sunday night by congregat-
ing at the old homestead for the
purpose of celebrating their golden
wedding. Those who came were as
follows: Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Vaugbt
and children, Mr.. and Mrs. Guy
Walker and six children, Mr.. and
Mrs. Sam Vaught and four chill
dren, MIR. Joe Vaught and three
children, Mr. Robt. Vaught and
three children, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Shepard and four children, Mr.. and
Mrs. L. c. Vaught and three chill
dren, Mr.. and Mrs. D. D. Kirk. A
great feast was gathered together
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-12-17
MAPLE GROVE.

It was so gloomy last week the
"Star" didn't shine.
Mrs. Andrew Wheeler was in
Rives Monday.
The Sunday School at this place
has suspended until next spring.
Miss Stella Williams spent last
week with Miss Agnesse Palmer,
of Obion.
We are glad to have Misses Nina
Wheeler, Eva and Nell Park able
to be in school again.
Mrs. Matte Shearon, of Dallas,
Texas, has returned home after
spending a week with her sister,
Mrs. G. w. Latimer.
MT. and Mrs. L. G. Logan were
called to the bedside of Mr.. Hughey
Hendricks, of Hickman, KY, who
was at the point of death.
We deeply sympathize with Mr..
and Mrs. R. F. Mabrey, of Beech,
in the loss of their daughter, Mrs.
Annie Clark, of Union City.
Messrs. Robt. Marshall, Clarence
Williams and Roy Mitchell went to
Trenton last Saturday, and that's
not all-they got beat playing foot
ball. STAR.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-12-17
Thanks giving.

A large congregation assembled
at t h e Cumberland Presbyterian
Church Yesterday and heard SER
mon by Rev. II. B. Johnston on an
appropriate subject. The text
was 1.-THE calf hath cast thee off, +"
showing the tendency to worship
idols. The preacher made an APP
plication of h e text in a very
strong discourse.
After the service the United Char
tiles met in a b II mess session.
Judge A. ]. Lawson was reelected
president and Lea Garth secretary
and treasurer. The collection was
about $50.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-12-17
Absolutely Free.

In one of the windows of the
Union City Hardware and Furni-
tuta Co. is displayed child's cook
stove, a toy that will do the work
of a grown-up stove, on a lesser
scale. This stove complete, with
vessels, stove-pipe and handsome
stove board, will be given away at
4 o'clock Dec. "a. Beginning Fri
day, Nov. 80, each cash purchase of
$100 will ent1tle the purchaser to
a numbered ticket, which gives the
holder a share in this contest. Mr..
Walter Howell, cashier of the First
National Bank. has selected from
the numbered tickets one number,
known only to himself, and placed
it in the vaults of the First Ma
t1onal Bank. The holder of this
lucky number will get the stove,
complete; or if the ticket bearing
this number is not presented, the
one nearest to the number selected
by Mr.. Howell will be awarded this
handsome and eful children S
Xmas present. Everybody invited
to look at the various offerings in
china, glassware, Rogers 1847 sill
verware and up-to-date things in
furniture aud join in this free con-
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-12-17
Watch the Label.

If you are subscriber to The Com
mercial your name is printed on a lit
tie yellow label. On this label is print
ed the date TO which your subscription
is paid. Look it up and if you owe the
paper anything we want it. The
amount may be small, but several hun
dred small accounts mean a great deal
to US. The Commercial appreciates
your patronage, but if you will attend
to this matter to-day the favor will
be doubly appreciated.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-12-17
Notice.

DR.. ]. Frank McM1chael has now
fulfilled all outstanding obligations
to visit other towns and cities, and
will from this date devote his entire
time to his ofice, which is being
fitted up in the most modern style,
equipped with the latest optical
instruments. Your eyes can be at
tended to day or night. MANY
thanks to those that have INDUCED
me in my absence.
DIR. ]. FRANK MCMIcHAEL.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-12-17
Always Was Sick.

When a man says he always was
troubled with cough that last
ed all winter-what would you think
if he should say he never was sick since
using Ballads Horehound Syrup.
Such man exists. Mr.. j. G Clark,
Denver, Colorado, writes: ''For years
/ was troubled with severe cough
that would last all winter. This cough
left me in a miserable condition. l
tried Billiards. Horehound Syrup and
have not had a sick day since. That's
what it did for me. Sold by Allies
Drug COMPANY.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-12-17
Fine Barn Burned.

A barn belonging to Sam Grooms,
near Protemus, was completely de.
stroyed by fire Tuesday Mig h t.
Origin of the fire unknown. The
barn was a new one and was one
OF the best in the county. Loss
about 81, 500. Insured with Davis,
Bramham & Co., of this city, for
81, 900.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-12-17

in baskets for the occasion, which
was enjoyed by the old folks and
the young, an occasion which will
long be remembered. These peo-
pie are among those of our oldest
and best citizens. Mr.. Vaught was
a veteran of the Civil Strife and a
worthy citizen. He ha S always
stood for that which was right and
for the best interests of the coun-
try. These pioneers ca me from
Middle Tennessee, and were among
those who made our country what
it is. Their lives were filled with
good deeds, and blessings came to
them from bountltul heart. The
homestead was the scene of great
rejoicing. THE TWINS.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-12-17

"Dr. Thomas Electric Oil is the best
remedy for that often fatal disease
Group. Has been used with success in
our family for eight years. Mrs. L.
Whiteacre, Buffalo, n. Y.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-12-17

House and lot near First Chris
tian Church for sale. For particu-
lars apply to W. T. Ramsey.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-12-17

For a mild, easy action of the bow
els, single dose of Doan's Regulets
is enough. Treatment cures habitual
constipation. rs cents box. Ask your
druggist for them.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-04-15

y Anonymous ietferwrite- seems
10 BE- one % the Inevitable waste prod
nets u an " q discussion
In 4 DAY when the public schools
make almost universal the knowledge
n reading and writing when yeiior
journalism supplies the vifriolic phrase
and the United States mail carries
any respectfully covered missive. Their
does the cowarlly soul and rare sport
IN Kicking Judges editors legislators
and other public men with irrespons
ible taunfs The president o. the
United States gets a basketfni %
ANONYMOUS letters daily Judges xho
are trying cases that bulk large In the
public eve md themselves the targets
for dire warnings and alihy abuse
The evil Is probably more vide
spread than the public appreciates
There Is no absolute remedy. though
the post Office inspectors sometimes
succeed in catching offenders and e.
fecting their punishment The sheer
eowardice Of the practice makes for
its Increasing discredit. and this Is
probably the only eure-Chicago Post.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-04-15

This church. Ike many another one
had had trouble about pumping the CT
gan. and the plan OF using water
power was gladly adopted. Co2nec-
ton vas male with the pipes OF the
rectory. which stood on the adjoining
lot All the preliminary tests we're
satisfactory on the Sunday morn
ing when the apparatus vas TO be
used for the first time al a regular
service the Orgalist arrived early for
a final trial There was not . hitch.
The congregation generals knew Of
the innovation. and awaited the open
ing strains Of the professional with
uncommon interest Not a sound came
from the organ. however. and the
choir had TO march in singing the
hymn as best il could. unaccumpanied
OF course the disappointment was
keen.
The rectOr's wife was resourceful
A eiergyman's wife usually has TO be
She slipped out By a side door and re
turned in five minutes with a note
This she forwarded 20 her husband
IL read Its all right now. Coos
was taking a bath
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-04-15
THE STORY.

WHEN the present conditions are
w dark and ~forbidding there is al
ways comfort in the promises Of God
Darkness may be around one. but
IL only the heavenly vision can be
caught brightness breaks in upon the
soul and the song of JOY sounds forth
from the lips.
No harder place could be imagined
than that OF the prophets OF old who
amidst the wickedness and wayward-
ness Of the times. preached righteous
ness to a people who would not hear
whose hearts were wholly given over
10 evil. and who were bringing upon
the nation the ruin 4 disgrace Iong
forefold-
They could cry out against the evil
They could warn the people Of the
coming Judgment Of God upon their
sins. But they could not compel them
to listen They could not force them
10 turn their hearts 10 God They
could only cry out and see the DARK
ness close in around the nation deem
er and deeper. But If the mission NJ
prophet to the people was discourag-
ing from n point Of view. certainly
there was the brighter side as the
eyes turned towards God and a vision
of his glory and power and ultimate
triumph was caught.
Here was the secret Of the coma
dence and hope OF all the prophets
from those OF the early days OF Isra.
els history down to the DAYS OF
Malachi. the latest Of the prophets.
The mission Of Malachi was a dis
eouraging n indeed. The decline
which had followed the revival under
Nehemiah marked the last downward
plunge Of the remnant Of the nation
which had been restored to Jerusa-
lem.
Priests and people were corrupted
by the conditions which surrounded
them, and as Malachi went about de
bouncing sin and pleading with the
people to return to God. he was given
scant hearing.
Day after day following such An
parently fruitless efforts he would re-
turn to his humble abode and lose