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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-18
BUMPER CROPS.
Secretary Wilson Says Wheat Yield
VIII Be a Large One.

Will &c EaI9C WV
Chicago, Ill.-James Wilson, secre
tary Of agriculture, en- route from
Tama, Iowa, his home, for Washing
ton, passed through here. He has
made an investigation as to the crop
outlook in the west and expressed the
opinion that there is every outlook
for good times for the farmer.
Il cannot say anything about new
'Patten DEAL, if there is another one
coming" said Secretary Wilson. THE
crop prospects are excellent and the
farmers have been rejoicing over what
they think will be record-breaking
year.
I'm summing up the wheat situation
it is largely question Of weather. If
wet weather continues too long the
harvest will be delayed, and, Of
course, delay the market.
Il have not been south and know
only the condition by reports, but l
understand that in some parts the
harvesting has already commenced,
and this | take to be another favor
able outlook. The harvest has been
a trife delayed by the rains in the
middle west, including my state, and
the only thing that can be said is
that it looks favorable all over the
country A"
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-18
RESTORE LIQUOR BY REVOLUTION.
This is Prediction Of Speaker at the
Liquor Convention.


Atlantic City, N. J.-"Members of
the trade may differ in their opinions
of what is whiskyY yet there is one
common ground on which all can
stand shoulder to shoulder, namely:
fighting the aggression of anatical pro-
hibition," said G.. F. Deiterle Of Gin
cinnati, president of the National
Wholesale Liquor Dealers Association,
in his report, which was read here
at the annual convention of the as
ISOLATION. He devoted much OF the
report 10 the work Of the association
in eounteracting the prohibition wave.
A. j. Sunstein Of Pittsburg, in All
address, declared his belief that the
people Of the country who favor open
vending OF liquors would not realize
the power Of the prohibition move
ment until the liquor interests have
ben entirely slaughtered.
He stated his belief that there would
be a revolt, which would destroy all
the results obtained by the reformers.
He insisted, however, that the grow
ing broadness of the public generally
along with the power of the combined
liquor interests, might save the liquor
men before the final humiliation, and
advised general organization for the
fight. The speaker also accused the
anti-saloon and prohibition forces OF
using the methods Of ring politicians
ito secure the state and district victo-
ries which they have gained"
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-18
THE COTTON ACREAGE.
The Decrease Will Probably Be About
Five Per Cent.


New Orleans, Lathe Times-Dem.
ocrat, in publishing its first report of
the cotton crop of 1909, summarized
conditions as follows:
There has been moderate de-
crease in probably about 5
per cent.
Taking the belt as whole, the
condition of the plant leaves much
to be desired.
THE supply Of labor is fairly ade.
good deal of complaint in some Sec
tions.
Among the reports from the cotton
belt of unuusal features is the fol-
lowing from Austin. Texas:
That central Texas is without a
cotton crop, with half Of the month
of June gone by, may be state of
affairs difficult to imagine, yet such
is the case, and to farmers of this
section 1t is sad reality
This is generally, admitted through.
out the rural precincts, and it is be-
lieved that the same conditions exist
throughout the state and most OF the
southwest The state department Of
agriculture in this city confirms this
statement. In fact, there is so little
cotton in the ground that a com.
pariSon between the acreage Of this
year and that of last is next to I'M
possible. About the only cotton well
grown at the present time has been
raised almost exclusively by the hot
house method
Memphis, Tenn.-The Commercial
Appeal, reviewing crop conditions,
says; Excessive rainfall has caused
much grass in cotton fields east Of
the Mississippi river.
The weather OF the last week was
fair and hot, however, and much prog
ress was made in cultivation.
Another week OF bright, warm
weather is needed to put the crop in
good shape. Worst reports are re-
ceiyed from mississippi, where until
last week, the rains were very heavy,
washing the Eplands and flooding the
lowlands. The acreage In the state
has decreased AS a result.
West of the Mississippi the crop is
in fair condition, reports from Okla
homa and Texas being excellent. The
rainfall west OK Arkansas and Louisi-
ana, except along the coast of Texas,
has not been excessive. Parts of Tex
as is deficient in moisture, but the
plants looks well and is growing.
The plant generally is smaller than
last year, but where not overrun with
grass or submerged, is healthy
Showers in Texas and Oklahoma
would be beneficial, while fair wealth
er is needed elsewhere.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-18
SAVING MONEY FOR UNCLE SAM.
Al Government Departments Trying to
Reduce Expenses.

Washington, d. C.-Every govern
ment department in Washington is
doing its utmost at this time to cut
its estimates for the next fiscal year.
to the very lowest possible notch. The
ofticial year Of, 1903 comes to an end
on June 80. On that day all balances
must be struck and new accounts
opened for the year 1910. The heads
OF many Of the bureaus have been at
their wits ends for months past try
Ing to get things In such shape that
they might consistently recommend
decrease in the expenditures of
their work for the next year, but
many of them freely admit that they
cannot do so without either working
q hardship on the employees or i'm
pairing the character of the work
sturned out.
S The navy department, through Sec
Rotary Meyer, has already informed
President TAFT that $10,OOO,O0O will be
cut from the expenses of that depart
ment for the coming year, and Secre-
tary Dickinson will try to do even
better and make his saving at least
SIS, 000, 900 or $40, 900 900. THEN there
is the department Of agriculture, the
treasury, the department of commerce
and labor, the interior department,
and others which will come into line
before the present month ends, and
show that one way or another they
have been able to cut down govern
ment expenditures greatly during the
next year in the respective depart
mentS.
The army, the navy and the depart-
ment of agriculture are the three most
expensive of all the government de-
partmentS, and with the assurance
that these have materially cut their
expense account for the next year
there will. no doubt be easier breath
ling in administration circles. The
growing larger from day to day, has
given no small amount Of concern TO
members of congress and others who
are pledged to devise ways and means
for running the government.
The estimates that will he SUBMIT
ed TO congress this winter by the va
rious cabinet officers will be further
cut when the various committees take
hold Of them. 1t is feared that tho
cut may have been carried too far
A larger and more effective army and
navy can never be had with the cry
always for curtailment and, though
no one wishes to see the government
further hampered by debt, too vigorous
use of the pruning knife may, in
the opinion of some, prove disastrous
A deduction of $20,00O,O0O from the
army and navy alone, to say nothing
Of the cuts in the other departments,
will probably result in a slow and
unprogressive program of advance
ment for many years to come One OF
the most difficult problems ever known
is that Of getting more money from
congress than has been recommended
for expenditure in the different de
partments.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-18
BIG SMUGGLING PLOT.
Inspectors Discovered Nine Nude
Cinnamon OH steamship.
Nude

Seattle, Wash. = immigration Off
Gals, after picking up on the wharf
a stray Chinese, who admitted that
he came over a stowaway on the Great
Northern liner Minnesota, searched
the vessel and discovered nine more
struggled coolies and quantity of
silk and cigars.
Inspector G. E. Keagey, who is 2
heavy man, stepped into the sail lock-
er Of the steamer and fell twenty
feet through a hole in the floor,
alighting squarely on top Of nine
nude Chinese. Further investigation
brought to light several leather sacks
government mail pouches,
filed with raw silk and a number of
boxes of expensive Manila cigars. Tho
bags of silk are supposed to have
been taken aboard with the mail
sacks.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-18
TWO LEADERS MEET.
Ty Cobb and President Taft Engage
Engage in a "Joshinav Match.

Washington, D. C.-The Detroit
baseball team, champions Of the
American League, was received by
President Taft in the east room Of
the white house. Each member of
the club was introduced to the presi-
dent by Representative DENLY Of
Michigan, whose home is in Detroit
When "Ty" Cobb, who led the
league in batting last season, was pre-
sented to him, the president grasped
the hand of the Georgian warmly and
said:
Il believe you and are fellow citi-
zens of Augusta, Mr. Cobb"
Cobb modestly replied that he was
proud to be citizen Of Augusta and
fellow citizen of Mr.. Taft.
THE only difference between u.s."
responded the president, with broad
grin, lis that down there they think
yon are about twice as big a man as
/ am
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-18
AMERICAN SUFFRAGETTE.
First Number OF New Organ Of Mill
tant Woman Suffrage Party.

New York City-With "Vote for
Women" printed across the cover,
the first number Of the American
Suffragette," the new organ of the
militant woman suffrage party in this
country was placed on sale. Five
cents is the price and issues will be
monthly. The cover is yellow, the
suffragette color, and carries the an
nOuncement:
For the long work day;
For the taxes we pay;
For the laws we obey;
1--WE want something to say"
Mrs. Sophia Loebinger is manag-
ing editor of the paper.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-18
Vim. ]. BRYAN, Jr., TO we'd.
Son Of Democratic Leader Will Marry
June 24th.

June 24en.
y Milwaukee, Wis.-William Jennings
Bryan, Jr., and Miss Helen Berger,
daughter Of Alexander Berger, well
known throughout the northwest as a
grain dealer, will be married Thurs.
day, June "a. The ceremony will take
place at the Colorado summer home
of Mr.. Berger at Grand Lake.
After the wedding the couple will
live at Tucson, Ariz., where young
Bryan has extensive interests launch
ed BY his father.
Miss Berger is a strikingly hand
some young woman devoted to out
door sports, educated and accom-
nliShed
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-18
NURSE GIVEN $4,000.
She Nursed Former Sweetheart All
Through Hines.

Roanoke, Va.-Mrs. M. e. Mayo, a
trained nurse of this city, has been
notified by a Danville, Va, lawyer
that Captain William H. Blackwell,
who died there recently, left his es-
tate worth $4,000 to her.
AS girl, Mrs. Mayo and Black
we'll were sweethearts. She married
another man, and was ten years ago
left a widow. Some years later she
nursed Blackwell through an illness.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-18
5000 RUSSIANS KILLED.
Troops Stay Tribesmen in Northern
tRussia in unrisinn.

st. Petersburg, Russie.-D dispatches
from Tabriz, northern Russia, reeeiv-
ed here, state that Russian forces
have taken hand in the Shaksavien
uprisings in the Ardabill district in
Azerdaiian, where 5000 persons have
been reported killed. Fifteen troops
of Russian mountain cavalry with two
Maxim rapid-fire guns, have been dis
patched from the Russian frontier
against the Shaksavien tribesmen.
They were sent in response to ap-
peals made upon the consul by lead
ing citizens of the province.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-01
EULOGIzES PRESS
OF this COUNTRY
Says "You Are a Marvellous PEOPLE
Englshman, He Ayers, Would Cut
Poor Figure as Publisher in This
Country-Terse Comments.
Special 10 The News

Special 10 The News
CHICAGO, October 1.-"America is
a nation of ptimists-England a ma
tion of pessimists.
America should produce great ar.
lists, great statesmen-you have the
material.
Theodore Roosevelt is one of the
few men of this or any age great
enough to say what he thinks. Europe
use of their miliacns."
John d. Rockefeller could make no
better use of his vast wealth than the
founding of your wonderful university
You should appreciate your rich men
like J. Pierpont Morgan-for the wise
Sc of their millions"
Thus in terse English-the native
English of merry EngIand-Lord
Northcliffe, otherwise Sir Alfred
Harmsworth, publisher of the London
Times and some sixty other English
and continental publications, passed
opinion upon America and Americans
today, having breezed into town for
a stay of five hours.
The peer of the worlds journalists
had steped from his private car, the
Independence, which had been drawn
into town over the Santa Fe road from
Kansas City. Summoning the first
taxicab that could be found, be dashed
off for the University of Chicago,
where he called upon President Jud-
son.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-01
Are Marvellous People.

You really are mervelous people,
he exclaimed above TIE whistle of the
breeze as he sped down Michigan and
Grand bouleyards, marvellous for your
conservatism. Your conservatism
leads you to talk about the income
tax as though it was something new
and daring. Why, we had our discus
sion of the income tax in the time of
Queen Elizabeth
The American press,' he said In
reply to another question, SIS great
educational force It exerts unlimited
power for the uplifting of the public.
1t is the function of paper to edu-
cate"
when do you plan to establish a
paper in American" was asked.
Never" was the prompt reply
"An Englishman would cut as poor a
figure as a publisher in America as
your American publishers do in Lon
don. Not but that the reading pub
lie are much the same the world over"
Lord Northcliffe left at p. m for
Niagara Falls and Newfoundland
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-01
BOTH ARTISTIC
and BEAUTIFUL
Is Fall Opening at Mrs J. H. EIIerbe's
Millinery Emporium-Handsome
Hats by Hundreds.

I All the adjectives in the lexicon de-
noting the various degrees of pulchri
tude We're exhausted by the delighted
throng of femininity which invaded
last night and this morning the mil
linery emporium of Mrs. ]. II. Eller.
be to attend her fall opening.
| be to attend her fall opening.
tablishment with it's pretty and artis,
tic decorations, and its lavish display
OF millinery, from the ready-to-wear to
| the mos recherche Partisan creations.
Is one well calculated to inspire feel
ings of delight in the feminine breast.
In the ready-to-wear department,
there are some truly beautiful hats
| which cannot fail to catch the eve
and taste of the discerning, while in
the tailored hat department the ere.
ations are a source of never-ending
| delectation to those who view them.
Elegance and fashion are written upon
the shape, shade, style, and trimmings
OF every one of these lovely hats.
One of the creations that catches
the artistic eye Immediately upon en-.
terlng the store is Cabachon of
the most recherche Partisan creations,
plume and rhinestone and pearl trim
mings. Another is a pressed black
white beaver, with white willow
boa around the crown, and aigrettes
Yet another beauty is a Fisk hat of
olive green with gold band and coaque
leather. Near this is a lovely Perry
OF white velvet, with black facing.
ostrich pons and aigrettes. A gem of
of liveliness is a toque of shirred vel
vet, dark wine in color, with trim
mings in taste with the ensemble.
A hat which is greatly admired is
Major, with black velvet pompon and
black ostrich plumes. A wine-col
ored Partisan creation. with an i'm
ported bird, is yet another which is
causing many CALCULATIONS of delight.
Decidedly new and fetching are the
hat brims which are long from back
to front. These usually turn up at
the side. Persian silk, cretonne and
foulard silks enter into the make.up
of many modish hats. Gun metal
cloth, also gold, is used in effective
touches on many hats, and uncut os-
trich bands are used the same as fur
bands of marabou.
Beautiful turbans and small hats
are made entirely of feathers. even to
the trimming; that is, feather ro-
sette or pompon, or a ruche on the
edge and a hussar mount of feathers.
completes the hat.
Mrs. Ellerbe's opening continues
throughout today.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-01
CITY C0NvICTS
GET NCuW New Hats
Enterprising Firm of Deas G. Duke
Make Present Of New Sky-Piece to
All the City Prisoners.

AS a manifestation of gratitude for
the splendid business which they are
enjoying, the enterprising firm of
Deas & Duke. haberdashers. this
morning presented each of the city
prisoners with new hat.
This bit Of thoughtfulness and con
sideration on the part of these gentle
men, on day when everyone is re
joicing over the return of prosperity
to Happy Hattiesburg, and enjoying tc
the fullest extent the Festivities Of
the day, will doubtless touch ten
der spot in the hearts of the unfortu
mates who are barred from partici.
pating in the celebration.
Their action on this occasion en-
titles them to the respect and admira
tion of every patriotic citizen.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-01
JUDGE Wired TO
HIRE TWO men
Secretary Bixer's Reply to Judge
Hardy About Coming to the
Celebration.

Secretary Bixler, of the CONNER.
cial Club received a letter this morn.
ing from Judge Hardy in which he
states that he probably will not be
able to attend the celebration tomor-
row. In this letter Judge Hardy, who
lives in Pass Christian. stated that
since the storm which recently de-
vastated the Gulf coast the country is
infested with tramps who are seeking
to pick up anything of value they can
find, and that he is almost compelled
to remain at home to protect his fam
lily and property.
Secretary Bixler at once wired
Judge Hardy to hire two reliable
men to look after his interests in his
absence at the expense of the Com
mercial Club and to be here and be
in Hattiesburg tomorrow. 1t is hoped
this telegram will have the desired ef-
feet and that Judge Hardy will be on
hand when the bell taps for the begin
ming of tomorrow's festivities.
Judge Hardy wrote very enthus-
iastic letter concerning the big jubi
lee and said it would prove to be a
great thing for Hattiesburg and South
Mississippi.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-01
MISSISSIPPI BABIES
CONTEND FOR PRIZES
Day Was Grand Success and the
Bluff City Was Thronged With Wis
TORS From Various Sections of This
State.
Special to The Mems

Special to The Mems
MEMPHIS, October 1.-Mississippi
day at the Tri-State fair was inaug-
rated with the opening of the big gates
yesterday morning, and before noon
the fair grounds was thronged with
visitors from the sister state. The
weather was ideal for the occasion,
and the visitors had an opportunity
to enjoy every minute of the big day
at the south's greatest exposition.
A leading feature of Mississippi day
was the baby show in the grandstand.
Many fond mothers entered their
young hopefuls, and there was a won
derful array of babies of all descrip-
tions. There were fat babies and lean
babies, brunettes and blondes. blue
eyed, black-eyed and brown-eyed ba-
bies, and each mother was absolutely
certain that her child would win one
of the handsome prizes offered A
committee of bachelors, fully protect
ed for the occasion. acted as judges,
hastily making their exits through the
rear of the grand-stand just as oon as
decisions were announced. No cas-
ualties occurred.
A morning musicale. with only Mis-.
sissippi artists participating, was a
pleasing "headliner" of the day. A
splendid program was rendered in the
woman's building. commencing at II
O'Clock, in which Mrs. Martha P. Haw-
kins, chairman of the music commit.
tee of the woman's department. di-
rected.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-01
Line is Heavier.
victims

A great deal depends, of course,
upon the character of team work de-
veloped, but it is a certainty that the
University of Mississippi lineup will
be much heavier than the institution
has been able to show during the past
ten years. and the coach makes no
concealment of the fact that he is ex-
ceptionally we'll pleased with his raw
material. Similar information comes
from the A. & NJ. College. but the
coach of that institution has adopted
secretive tactics, and Is handling his
material in a rather puzzling manner.
The big clash between the teams of
these two institutions, in accordance
with established custom. will take
place in Jackson on Thanksgiving Day.
Last year the A. & NJ. farmer bows
literally demolished the University
team, but, so far as all present ap-
pearances go. it will not be a wakover
when the two elevens meet here on
November 25th.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-01
SEVERAL CHALLENGES
ALREADY ACCEPTED
Corking Good Material Beinq Deve,.
oped at A. G. M. and at Mississippi
This season-Latter May Be Serious
Contender For Southern Honors.

Training practice is going forward
rapidly now at South Mississippi Col
lege by score of athletes who are
anxious TO make the football team of
the present season. Alex Powe. of
this city, who has been engaged to
coach the team, has a promising
squad of ambitious youngsters, and the
indications are that South Mississippi
will have a strong eleven to represent
the Black and Gold on the gridiron
this season.
II. n. Hunter has been elected cap-
tain of the team and o. B. Loper has
been selected for manager. I. N. Sail
Is secretary of the college football as
sociation
Challenges have been accepted from
the elevens of Jackson. of the New
Orleans city high school and of Spring
Hill, at Mobile, and other games viii
be arranged later.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-01
"Old Miss" and A. G. M.

Mississippi will be serious con-
tender for honors in the Southern In
tercollesiate Athletic Association foot
ball series this year, according to ad-
vices received from the University of
Mississippi and the A. & NJ College.
At both of these institutions the
football squads are being put through
hard daily practice work. and corking
good material is being developed.
While forecasts are hazardous at the
beginning of the season, the material
available for both teams gives promise
that "Ole Miss" and the A. & M. will
both be much stronger than last sea
son, and they must be regarded with
a larger degree of seriousness by such
teams as the l.. S. u. Vanderbilt, and
the University of Alabama. for whom
they have heretofore been rather easv
victims.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-01
GOOD-NATURED GROVES
THRONG CITY'S Streets
6ands Are Playing and Banners Flying
While Great Crowd Celebrates Re-
turn of Prosperity to South Missis-
sippi-Day An Ideal One.

With an ideally lovely day; with
banners and bunting streaming from
windows and draped artistically over
doors: with the latchstrings on the out
side of her hospitable gates, and with
a warm and cordial welcome for her
guests, Hattiesburg is today enjoying
with her thousands visitors a great
celebration in commemoration of the
return of Prosperity to South Missis-
sippi.
Every train which arrives in the
city today is bringing its load of WIS.,
itors who come to rejoice with the
citizens of Hattiesburg and to witness
the carrying out of the splendid pro-
gram arranged for their entertain
ment and reflection
1t is happy, good-natured crowd
which throngs the streets of Missis-
sipprs Magic City today, and the car
nival spirit is rampant. On every
side nothing but expressions of sur
prise and delight are heard, and all is
going merry as a marriage bell.