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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-05-20

Reception.
A charming reception was held yes
to-day afternoon by the ladies of the
Missionary Society of the Broad Street
Methodist church at the home OF Miss
ntbel Inerarity. Profuse decorations
of pink cut flowers, palms and ferns
nero artistically arranged. The col
IorA ink and green were also evident
n the refreshments. Callers were
.orved with fruit punch in the recep-
,ion hall by iss Elizabeth Helveston.
The beloved pastor, Rev. o. S. Lewis,
was presented with a handsome silk
sofa pillow embroidered in forget-me-
nots by Miss Maud Fail, president of
the society.
Mesdames Waterson, Jordan and w.
S. Hopkins, assisted Miss Inerarity in
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-05-20

been published. The author is Mrs.
Mary Belle Poole-Mason, of Hatties-
burg. Mrs. Mason has written a num-
Der of poems which have appeared
from time to time in several of the
big Southern dailies.
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Mrs. F. b. Ryan and littel son,
Marks, returned yesterday from visit
to Lumberton
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Miss Pearl Mars who has been the
guest of Mrs. Ross, left yesterday for
Laurel.
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Miss Lima McInnis has issued invi-
tations TO an "At Home" Friday, May
p from S to II.
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Miss Van Nordan has returned from
a protracted stay in Seminary.
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Mrs. Stafford is entertaining the
Reapers' Circle this afternoon.
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The Home Mission Society of the
Main Street Methodist church will
meet with Mrs. J. s. Turner on Main
street next Monday afternoon at four
O'Clock. 1t was decided last melting
to disband the Circle and all the So
cieties work together for the sum-
mer. All the members are urged to
attend.
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The Mothers Congress and the w
C. T. U. association of the First Ban
fist church held their regular weekly
meeting Tuesday afternoon. The
ladies planned to have a baby show
to take place some time next month
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-05-20

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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-05-20
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
TO PRESENT PLAY

One of the features of the COM
mencement exercises of the Hatties-
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-05-20

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New-York tribune., 1909-07-04
KING rs SOCIAL LEADER.
The Bal at Buckingham Palace
Embassies Entertain.
Especial by French Cable to The Tribune

London, July s.-The ball at Buckingham
Palace has been fresh proof that the King Is
bent upon doing everything in his power 70
impart brilliancy and distinction 10 the sea
son. The attendance was larger than 1t hao
been at any similar court entertainment OF MS
reign although a considera BILE number Of nEi-
tations have been reserved for the second pail
There was Z magnificent display Of diamonus
and lace in the redecorated ballroom. with us
GobeIin tapestry panels. There was a full mus
ser of the staff Of the American Embassy. with
many American women
The King is spending the weekend at Cotton
House with Arthur James, where he meets the
Duke OF Richmond the American Ambassador
and Mrs. Reid and a small party. and will sub
seuuently visit Lord Derby With the Queen and
keep various engagements at Manchester. Birm-
ingharn and Liverpool Both the King and
Queen viii dine at Dorchester House before the
week ends Ths American Ambassador is in
fine health having enjoyed his visit to Moulton
Paddocks and the Newmarket races
The embassies have been entertaining hand
saT,elv during the week and there have been
nanv dances a. tho great houses The Duke Of
Sutherland has given a dinner for the Duke ana
Duchess of Connsught. Mrs. Carl Meyer has on
tartained the Prime Minister AZ luncheon Mrs.
coats has had fne music for her guests and
I.ad,- clinton has arranged a charming dance.
It has been one Of the gayest weeks Of the sea
son. with two novelties. one was the series OF
French dances At Mrs. Alfred Monds, with
nayanas. 1nadrigals fauto solos and Vatican
costumes. The other was Mrs. Asquith's the
,triea9s En- Downing street with a good fnaIN
professional actors as spectators. Mrs George
,-r-,,vralFS-vv Vests pIsv. His Borrowed Plumes
7il h the social il not the dramatic. event next
week J. ~ r.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-04
KAISER is UNDISTURBED.
UW Take His TSHGl Summer
Cruise Despite Internal Troubles

Bsriin, July S--17 spite Of the Internal political
situation Emperor William has decided 10 take his
customary summer cruise in northern waters
which II recently reported he would forego
There is nothing the situation that he cannot
deal with by telegraph He VIII leave for the
north after meeting the King Of Sweden at Sass
nitZ. July g where the two mon5rchS viii i1augu-
rate o nov steamship line hat0een Sweden sud
Germany.
Opinion in the higher political world is settling
upon one OF thrae persons 10 succeed Chancellor
Won Bdlow. These Dr.. BcUhmanII- HoliEeg
Minister Of the Interior and VccC Chancellor Baron
Won Fshei7baben. PruSsiau Minister of State aud
Finance and Count VedeL Governor General
of Alsac" Lorraiu7.
The report sent TO America that Count Won
Eemstorff. tho German Amba ssador at Washington
and Baron Nufnm Won SchwaTtzensrein,t the AInbas-
sador 10 Japan, nave been mentioned as possible
successors 10 Won Rucw appears to have been
originated solely for American consumption: there
is no knowledge ~ such . niInor IN responsible
quarters here
New-York tribune., 1909-07-04
CANADA FEARS STRIKE.
Coal UnerS Nay 90 Ont Unless
Union Is Recognized.

Sydney. 9. b, July 5.-Ths long struggle of
the United Mine Workers Of America to draw
the thousands Of coal miners of Cape Breton
into IT'S membership will reach 4 climax next
Tuesday morning, when the members of that
organization in the southern Cape Breton mines
numbering about six thousand men, will go out
on strike. unless in the mean time the Dominion
Coal Company should recede from IT'S position
not 10 recognize the union.
The majority of the mine workers in this
province, including the employees OF the Do
nlinion Ceal Company, are members of the Pro-
vincisl Workingmen's Association. which il gen
orally recognized by the coal operators
New-York tribune., 1909-07-04
44RHCTS CELEBRATION.
Danish -4m6r5caR Papers TsS,
4merIcan Editions.


Copenhagen, July 3.-Aarhuus City is mass Of
Danish and American colors In honor of the cell
ehraton ~ Independence Day tomorrow under
the auspices OF Danish Americans Even the
poorest of the houses are covered with bunting
The Danish American headquarters which sre
elaborately decorated with American flags were
opened this morning and thronged with visitors
Already three thousand persons have registered
from all parts of the United States The lead
ing Danish weekles issued special American
editions to-day. and the daily nswsra psrs will
print American extras tomorrow.
BY special permission foot American fag
is floating from the exposition flagstaff, there
being only one Danish flag on the grounds. Fire
crackers were discharged in the streets to-day
and pyrotechnic displays will be given in Aarhuus
Bay tomorrow night
a resolution. signed by ten thousand Aneri-
cans OF Danish descent, expressing their love for
the mother country and their pride in American
citizenship, which will be read at the Official
ceremony, is considered next in Importance 10
President Tafts message, which also will be
read.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-04
NO WAR OVER CRETE
POWFRS ADVISE TURKEY.
Belief That Greece viii 4id Efforts
to SOLre Question.
Especial by French cabl. to The Tribune.I


Paris July 3-The Cretan question, notW1th-
standing disquieting reports Of Turkish military
and naval preparations, is believed in diple-
matte circles here to have DOW received a solu-
ton acceptable tn Greece and not altogether
unacceptable to Turkey by the decision Of the
four protecting powers 10 maintain practically
the status quo on the lines already indicated
in The Tribune.
Prince George of Greece, formerly High Com
missioner of the powers in Crete, after brief
visit to Copenhagen has returned to Paris to re-
join his wife who is a daughter of Prince Roland
Bonaparte. He expresses absolute confidence In
the moderation and common sense of the Greek
nation and government, and of their willingness
to abide by the arrangement made by the
four powers. which have already unoffciaIly
notified to the Turkish government their
willingness 10 discuss for the present tho mod
fcations which the Porte proposed to introduce
in Crete. because. If carried out. tney might
lead TO further troubles
Germany and Austria have, through their
spective embassies in Constantinople. intimated
TO Turkey in a,friendly but unofficial way their
opinion of the unwisdom and danger of any
military preparations OF movements Just now
near the Greek frontier e IR
New-York tribune., 1909-07-04
FRENCH U7HEAT OUTLOOK
Summer Heather RemOrcs Fears of
He0lY Shortage.
r.ns..a, h. r,-.-.. o,.A,.m

LsPscsi hy French Cable 70 The Tribune.
Paris. July 3--The French wheat harvest
prospects which owing to the stormy weather
that has prevailed without a break for the last
three weeks and 10 the excessively cold nights
when the thermometer dropped 10 within few
degrees Of the freezing point have been very
dismal, row brighter. owing TO the sudden
change to summer sunshine and temperature
which came to-day With the full moon. The
damage already sustained reduces the most
optimistic estimates of the wheat crop which
IN May promised to be exceptionally good. 70
merely average harvest. provided to-dsy's
fine weather continues
Unusual Importance is attached To the wheat
prospects this year because. owing to the late
ness OF the season. the stocks on hand will b.
coming 20 end lust when the crops should be
harvested. Tho leading dealers say that the
present high prices Of wheat must increase IN
less the growing crop IS both abundant and Of
good quality. {. !. e
New-York tribune., 1909-07-04
THE TRIBUNE'S FOREIGN NEWS.
THE FOURTH IN PARIS.
Restaurants Apparently CONFUSE the
Day pith Thanksgiving
Especial by French Cable TO The Tribunal

Paris, July 3-Independence Day, which falls
on Sunday. Is being celebrated in Paris to-day
with unusual enthusiasm American flags ny
beside the French trlcoor on the BouleVards,
the Avenue de 1Opera and the Rue de la PAX
Special American performances are given at
the open air concerts in the Champs Elysees
and at Montnartre. President Fallieres has m
vited large number of American visitors in
cluding the United States delegates to the In
ternationaI Commission for Revising the Gas
sifcation of Diseases TO the garden party to-
morrow at the Elysee Palace. where perform
ances are to be given by popular Partisan ar
lists Nearly all the leading hotels provide
special Fourth of July dinners to-day and also
tomorrow.
II is amusing to note that many Partisan
restaurants seem 10 have mistaken the Fourth
for Thanksgiving Day. and have provided as
the grand dish of q occasion Young turkeys
and cranberry sauce. and also pumpkin pies
and Boston baked beans However, they all
mean well
The American Chamber Of Commerce dinner
was attended by over three hundred guests
Louis Rarthou, the Minister of Public Works
AmDassa dor Henry White. President Srhurman
oT Cornell University, and Patrick Francis Mur-
ply we're among the speakers
Among the Americans in Paris are J. Low
Hartman. Mr. and Mrs. F. II. Everett. Mrs.
A II Alden, Mr- and Mrs. George Sherman.
Colonel and Mrs. William jay and Major IT
Rentley Mott, the newly appointed military at
tache
Mr.. and Mis-, 6. J. Hoyt and family and Miss
Newell have started on an automobile trip
through Tourane. and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Kempner have gone on an automobile journey
to Aix-Iss- I2ains
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Cass Ledyard arrived in
Paris yesterday after pleasant trip in Ger
many in their automobile. and intend 10 leave
Paris on Sunday fer London.
william r. Newman. ex-president of the New
York Central Railroad, and his wife arrived
here today by automobile from Vichy, and
viii start again Monday for Aix-Ies- Bains.
General Skelton Harrison will leave here on
Monday in his automobile for Germany and
Frank A Munsey will go in n motor car 10
Carlsbad the same day.
Among the latest arrivals are Richard H
Ttushto0. president of the Fourth National Eank
Of Philadelphia G l. =.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-04
NO BARS TO ANARCHY
BRITISH LAWS LACKING
Mwder of SIR CurroH IVyLiie Sho5rs
Poscerlessness of Police.
Especial BY French Cable 50 The Tribune,j

Tondon Julv 3-The assassination OF Sir Cur
ron zyrx-llie is discussed without hysterla, but
sn 2 tone OF utter hopelessness. There Is no eNl-
.,en,a NJ rnental disorder in the dark-skinned
NIscl-bs;red murderer. who smiles compiaseItiN
hehind his gold trimmed spectacles as though he
had earned 4he plaudits 81 a vlrtuous World lor
killing one of the most humane FRIENDS OF Iaola'
nor is there any suggestion that he had a per
-nnal grievance. It is an anarchist crime. in
xpired by the teaching that killing is not mur-
der when India needs n throw of British rule
snd govern itself. A large conoourse OF Indian
studerlts is denouncing il as q Tcnstrous act AT
p public meeting held here to-day. and nobody
believes that Lord Morley Viii modify IN the
slightest degree tbe policy "f dealing firmly
with seditious sgitators and appealing tactfuIIy
for the support of moderate men, Yet here is
evidence that the cult Of murder has been taught
in the capital OF the empire and that nothing
has been done 10 prevent it.
Mahsr Lai Dhingrs has acted upon fhe pr1n-
cipies proclaimed by KTlslinavsrua, th" leader
Of the Tr6ian anarchists in Europe. and other
students who nave lodged at India House l1
1Eighgste- OF have reaG the jnf7ammstory ar
1ioIes In The socialist periodical. may haF- been
instigafed to similar outrages Humane civil
szation seems 10 lack resources for preventing or
adequately punishing such crimes. when il is
foregone conclusion that British rule in India
cannot be afolislte5 i,s ;l1e processes Of assas-
sins1ion there ar here There Is 10 sgreenleE'.
among the leader writer's that defensiy" meas
z1res car Be taken against tho leading Cons2ira-
Tors who are accessories before the fact Toe
only practical suggestion T. that the Tendon
printers Of ETishna varHla' : "In5ian SorioioCist
can BE hold "a account h13t their arrest voui6
merely in7-olve tIe transfer of the printing
offices from London TO Paris. The lrlpracti-
Csbiiity of obtaining the ex:raditior cf editors
or writer's whose indictments 10 sassratic1
published sDd circulated among TIE leo
students = tacitIv recognized. ana this raises
anew the question whether the governments Of
Cirisfendom may not be compelled TO diScrfIn-
1n2te between political offences and anarchist
srimes and agree among themselves 10 alter
eStraeition practice.
India House is described breed
sng place for sedition and school Tor mur-
der, yet the police have no power 20 close
the house or break up the pernicious influences
exercised over the dreamy. half-educsted stu
dents. The sanitary authorities could act if
there were IN outbreak of infectious disease.
but nothing can he done when minds more or
less unbalanced are poisoned with the anarchist
cult Of murder \ F
New-York tribune., 1909-07-04
SALE or H REMBRANDT.
descent from Cross Brings $59,-
00O-I Turner for $500.

rspecisl h. french Cable 10 The tribune
London July 3.-Sales 81 Christle's continue
TO offer evidence Of surplus wealth available Tor
investment in works OF art. Rembrandts De
scent from the Cross which has been out Of
sight in Lancashire and Cumberland for over
eighty years, has fetched the immense price Of
1900 euineas from q French bidder. or about
thirt1--three times as much as its last auction
price, Turner's East Cowes Castle, a superb
work, almost unknown to ccnnos sSeCrs. brought
s 700 guiueas, and portraits BY Raeburn, Rom
nev and Maos aere eagerly competed Tor by
dealers at high prices. The London dealers are
now heavily loaded with Turner's. eighteenth
century portraits and French and Dutch pictures
Of the Barbzcn school, and are eager 10 have
American collectors return 10 the market.
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New-York tribune., 1909-07-04
( TFNNTSON EXHIBITION.
Centenary Of Birth Celebrated at
Fine .4rts Society.
rs,.n.sl by F,rsnch calle 70 The r-.eene-l

rs7acisl bv French cable 20 The TEleunel
London. July 3-Jhe centenary Of the bIrth o.
TaDnvsor ts celebrated by a unique exhibition
st the Fine Arts Society with nearly three hun
dred entries It includes fine series OF por-
traits of the poet by Millais. Watts. Herkomer
and ether artists. drawings Of the various homes
OCCUPIED 10y him. memorials of Arthur HaliaIn'
rre-Rsp phaeIite and other illustrations Of MS
poems and many autograph letters. early edl-
tions and privately printed issues It IS a loan
exhibition. necessarily incomplete. but extremely
interesting Lord Tennyson. Mrs AlEngham
Lady Henry Somerset, ". NJ. Rossettf canon
RainsIey. Holman Hunt and many other con-
rrit7,tors having brought TO light memorials,
souvenirs and treasure t-ove Of various kinds
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New-York tribune., 1909-07-04
THE BUDGET STRUGGLE
ELECTION IN THE SPRING.
House of Lords Expected to Force
Liberals to Appeal.
Especial by French Cable to The rriDune.I

London, July S--Prenier Asquith's appeal ~
the National Liberal Federation has strength
ened the general impression that the struggle
over the budget viii culminate in general
election He has declared that the relations
between the two houses will be the dominating
issue. That implies that the budget tselr VIII
count less than the right Of the elected represen-
tatives OF the people to control taxation rather
than an irresponsible titled house. The Union
lists themselves are settling down 10 the conYic-
non that the House OF Lords will intervene and
either strike out the land section or throw out
the budget aItogether.
The budget at the present rate Of progress
cannot reach the Lords lefore September or
October and an election is not likely 70 occur on
a stale registry or Immediately after the e1er-
ris, Of tn, slIspensive veto The Radical sup
r,orters of tho government look for an appeal L"
the country during the spring. when there WI
have been time TO organize campaign against
the Lords and produce new programme oI 50
cial reforms. \ closer coalition between Ii8er-
alisu1 and Labor is already forcshadoved by the
tv-elec+fons in cleveland and Middle Berkshire.
where a third candidate is ruled out IN "e'h
case. and the seats are divided.
While the taxation Of ung.tten niheIa's anu
other IN ageable features Of the land sec
tian are likely 10 he modified II is hardly prob
abb that the government can hold Its Had'ca'
followers together if it drops the scheme Tor
the general revaluation Of land TINS IS "ild'
the landowners consider fatal to their interests
since 81 opens the way for cumulative taxation
and rating that exctss the resistance OF property
owners all along tne line, rather than the Prln-
ciple of taxing unearned incrernents or WIND
falls" as Mr. AsCuith calls them
It Is stiH probable that the government VIII
seek to uopulariz- the budget by agreeing az
the last moment to lny down four more battle
ships This will make it more difficult Tor the
Lords 10 reject the budget, Vet the latest IL
formation about the German Dreadnoughts
Strengthens the belief that tho alarming minis
teriaI statements Of last March were made under
unisapprehensions, and Lord Charles BeresfoTu :
speech has had the unexpected effect oi pleasing
the Liberals rather than the Tories. and pro-
noting more reasonable and moderate views on
naval expenditure. l. y +
New-York tribune., 1909-07-04
ALL BUT ONE IN POTASH AGREEMENT

Berlin. July 5.-with the exception of one man,
all the members OF the former potash syndicate
and some ones have signed new mutual pro
tective agreement. The exception is Waldenar
Schmittmann. proprietor Of the soIlestedt and
AsoherIeben mines who in 1907 made contracts to
supply various American fertilizer concerns with
potash for term Of ten years. Herr Sehmittrnann
is considering whether he viii derive greater advan
tage from joining the syndicate remaining inde-
pendent
The American agents here have BEEN offered varf-
potash mines but as the prices are unsatisfaG.
tory none Of the negotiations has been brought TO
q conclusion
New-York tribune., 1909-07-04
CHINO AMERICAN AGREEMENT URGED
Russian Newspaper Advocates Closer Co-oper
alton in the Far East.

St Petersburg. July 8.-The 'Novoe vr4n1ys' TO-
day published car efuly considered editorial ar
ticle Russo Chinese relations, in which it urges
q understanding with The United States in Far
Eastern affairs and close cooperation Of the pow
ers interested in maintaining the Independence and
territorial integrity Of China
Attention is called 10 the success of the Russian
policy in Corea prior 70 1896, while working with
America for the defence and independence OF
Corea, particularly the defeat OF Japanese designs
in Corea after the Chino-Japanese War, and thanks
are expressed for this cooperation. A contrast is
then made with the utter failure of the Russian
representatives when they abandoned this course
and ATTEMPTED 10 play lone hand in Corea.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-04
GREAT DIAMOND FIND.
Fields IN German Southeast africa
Talued at .S25O, 900 900.

Berlin. July 3--Colonia1 Secretary Dernburg
to-day informed a deputation OF members Of the
Relchstag. who called on him to inquire regard
ing the newly discovered diamond fields in
Southwest Africa. that these mines we're valued
at $3.50. 1000 600
Continuing. h explained that the significance
~ his recently formed coalition of the diamond
interests in German Southwest Africa was iudi-
Gated by the fact that representative OF tbe
De Beers company. which controls the diamond
market. had offered 10 make reciprocal selling
agreement in order to keep up the prices on
diamonds. This was rejected by the Colonial
Secretary.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-04
AMBASSADOR AND MRS. HILL RECEIVE.

Berlin July 2--AmbassadoT and Mrs Hill gave a
reception their residence this afternoon TO the
members OF the American colony. the occasion be
ing the anniversary Of American independence
Five hundred persons present, and refresh
ments served IN the garden. There is to be
an American picnic Monday at Gruenau. with
field sports dinner and speeches
Ambassador Hill during the course of the re-
ception made a short patriotic speech from the
veranda The Rev. Thomas c. Hall, professor of
theology at the Union Theological Seminary New
York, also made address, and he was followed
by General Charles D. Hail, Rear Admiral Ray
mond p. Rodgers and the American Consul Gen
eral Alexander II. Thackara. Ambassador and
Mrs Hill will leave tonight for a brief vacation
In Switzerland
New-York tribune., 1909-07-04
ENTERTAINING ROBERT j. wYNNE.
Retiring Consul General at London the Re
cipient of Several Courtesies

London July 3-Robert J. Wynne the retiring
American Consul General London, has been the
recipient Of several farewell courtesies during the
last week
The correspondents of the American uewsps pers
gave dinner in his honor AZ the Savage Club
and Mr.. Wynne also the guest at two
luncheons given by business men and personal
friends. He was obliged, however. 20 decline an
invitation to dinner by the Pilgrims Comm ltteee
because Of other gaGements.
The former consul general and Mrs. vynne H-
leave here for the United states on July 10 NIr
Wynne has received offers from several prominent
American firms 10 represent hem in London
New-York tribune., 1909-07-04
RUSSIAN COLONEL SHOT DEAD.
He Had Rehuked Two Soldiers Who Had
Failed to Salute Him Properly.

Nikoiskoye. Siberia, July 5--Colonel Ivon1ik OF
the quartermasters department, was shot and
killed here to-day by attendant OF the military
canteen.
The colonel stopped two soldiers on the street and
rebuked them for falling TO salute him properly.
The attendant, who noticed the incident, drew d
revolver and shot the colonel dead