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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-11-17
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SPEAKS UP FOR
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI
Col. Street Thinks This Section De
serves More Equitable LesisIa-
tive.-Apportionment.

Special 70 The News
Jackson, Nov 17.-Col. H. NJ.
Street, of Meridian. speaker of the
Mississippi House of Represents
tiyes. who is spending the day
in the city on personal business,
accompanied by his wife. estimates
that the legislative session. which
convenes on January 4. will last about
so days. He believes the governors S
message will undoubtedly be very
prolific in recommendations bearing
on a large number of measures which
he desires to get through in addi
ton to the constitutional, revenue
and appropriation bills.
Col. Street believes it TO be the
duty of the legislature to submit to
the people number of constitutional
amendments. Prominent among
these he mentions one which would
give the southern part of the Stats
more equitable legislative apportion
ment. Unless this is done he de
clares his intention of voting for a
constitutional convention.
Col. Street expresses the opinion
that it would be unwise of the pro
hibitionists to undertake at this time
to secure constitutional prohibition
He seriously questions their ability
to get such measure through unit
there has been time for a more thor
ough test of the present Statewide
prohibition statutes, which are as We
less than a year old in their opera
ton.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-11-17
NEWSPAPER MANS
SENSE OF DUTY
Fine Illustration of 1t When jackson
Man Is Injured BY
Train.
Sbecial 10 The Neus

Saeciai to The News
jackson, Nov. 1.-THE deep sense
of duty with which every genuine
newspaper man is endowed, a sense
akin to the martial spirit of the SOL
dier, was strikingly illustrated at the
union station Monday afternoon when
Mr. Arthur C. Walthall, local CORE
spondent of the New Orleans Picay-
une and Memphis Commercial-Appeal
was knocked down and painfully in
jured by north-bound Illinois Cen
trail train.
When Mr.. Walthall returned to con-
sciousness, the first words from his
lips were in regard to his news let
ters. He had gone to the depot for
the purpose of. placing his daily let
tiers aboard the north and south.
bound trains, and, in his dazed and
confused state of mind, could not re-
call whether he had performed this
duty before the accident occurred
1t was not until after he had been
satisfied that the letters were en-
route to their destination that hs
made inquiry of the doctors con
! corning the extent of his injuries
/ When assured that they were moi
fatal in character the patient settled
himself comfortably on the stretchel
and the physicians, continued the work
of dressing his wounds.
| Advices from the family residence
! today state that Mr.. Walthall is get
ting along nicely, and the doctors ne
longer entertain a fear that the severe
concussion of the forehead will resul
in brain hemorrhage.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-11-17
Won't Affect Cumberland.

Nashville, Tenn, Nov. 17,-President
Caldwell, of the Cumberland Tele-
phone and Telegraph Company, says
the telegraph and telephone merger
will in no way affect the business of
his company. He says the deal means
such combination of interests as will
enable those in official charge to
spread out and take advantage of the
equipments of the two companies and
by combination Of forces, to thereby
greatly extend and improve the ser
vice.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-11-17
FOR REORGANIlING
THE c. S. LEAGUE
Special TO The NetOs

Special TO Ihe Net0s
Jackson, Nov. 17.-Mr P. S. Mer
rill, former president of the Cotton
States League, received advices to-day
from Mr.. Will Hamilton, sporting ed
itor of the New Orleans Item, stating
that Algiers will have representa-
tive present at the meeting to be held
in Jackson next Saturday for the pur-
pose of reorganizing the Cotton State :
League.
Meridian and Columbus have indi-
Gated their intention to send represen-
tatives, and this assures four towns
for the organization. No direct ad-
vices have been received from Baton
Rouge, Monroe, Vicksburg, Natchez,
Greenville, Gulfport or Hattiesburg
but it is hoped and believed that suf-
ficient interest will be shown at those
places to at least guarantee a six
team league, and tie local promoters
would like very much to see an eight
team circuit formed.
While it is advisable that each town
form a temorary organization prior to
the meeting next Saturday, the pro
moters will recognize as representa-
tives persons from either of the town:
named who will undertake to organize
associations prior to the first of Ian
uary. The meeting will be held al
the Hotel Edwards Saturday afternoon
at four D. M -
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-11-17
EFFECT OF SENTENCE
. ON THE negroes
Viewed With Grave Alarm BY Georgia
People, Who Send In Petition-Ten-
nessee EIks Taking Active steps In
the Noted Case.
BIZ Associated Press

Rising Fawn, Ga, Nov IA peti-
tion to President Taft to pardon Ex-
Sheriff Shipp and co-defendants, SEN
fenced to ninety days Imprisonment
for contempt of court, signed by prac-
tically every citizen of this vicinity,
says: I'VE view with grave fear the
effect the fulfilment of the sentence
will have upon ignorant and irrespons
ible negroes, increasing beyond ques
tion the danger to the women of the
South.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-11-17
IN HARD
LUCK ALL ROUND
Mule, Only Possession Left Man BY
Runaway Wife, Kicks Him
To Death. >,
By Associated Press.

Pittsburg, Pa, Nov. 17.-Mrs. James
Edmonds, of Washington county, ia
alleged to have deserted her home re-
Gently, taking with her the household
effects and five head of cattle, but
leaving behind an old mule. Edmonds
preferred charges of desertion against
his wife and larceny against Pitts
burg man. Early today the mule
Edmonds' only possession, kicked him
causing his death soon afterwards.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-11-17
BOY DRAGGED TO
DEATH BY MULE.

Admission, Ala, Nov. 17.--Bester
Leggett, son of prominent farmer
living near here. met horrible death
yesterday. While riding a mule from
the field in which his father had been
working the animal became fright
ened and thryw the Doe OFF. His feet
became enangled in the harness and
he was dragged for half mile.
causing his death.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-11-17
FOR
Open SHAFT
Pathetic Appeals Of Miners Wives
Cause Officials To Turn
Their Heads.
fire IN Mine NOW
HOTTER Than EVER
Chances Are That Mine Cannot BE
Entered For Week Yet-Explosion
Threatened In Burning Shaft To day
Air-shaft Planned.
Bg Associated Press.

Cherry, ILL.,, Nov. IA pathetic
appeal from the unfortunate women of
Cherry for the shaft of the St Paul
mine to be opened forced the officials
to turn their heads. With soldiers
standing by, one woman rushed up on
the sand covered top of the shaft and,
throwing herself upon the earth, cfied: {:
"Open the shaft. My father was
down in a mine a week and came out
alive and know my husband and
brother are not dead"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-11-17
Explosion Threatened.
By Associated Press.

Cherry, H., Nov. 17.-An explosion
to-day threatened the st. Paul mine.
Burning of coal was one cause and the
action of fire and water another In
an effort to rid the mine of this gas,
an open air-sbaft was planned to-day
The fire was hotter to day than it has
been at any time. 1t was said the
chances are that the mine couldn't be
entered for a week.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-11-17
BEAT CRIPPLED SON
until LATTER died
Ry Associated Press

Charleston, W. Va, Nov. N.-Free-
land Meaders, a coal miner, was held
for the murder of his ten-year-old son,
before Justice of the peace yesterday
According to the testimony offered
during the hearing, Meaders beat his
crippled boy to death because the lad
could not keep the pace. Freeland
was arrested in Beckley, but was
sdrite here, as a mob was forming.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-11-17
EIks Taking Steps.

Columbia, Tenn, Nov. 17.-Mora B.
Ferriss, state president of the Elks,
has sent a telegram to the exalted
ruler of every lodge of Elks in Tennes-
see urging that messages be sent Pres
ident Taft asking the pardon of Ex.
Sheriff Shipp and co-defendants.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-11-17
GETS SIS fine AND
80 PAYS IN JAIL

In the city court this morning, w.
d. Scott, negro, pleaded guilty of
stealing SO from the counter at Deas
& Dukes store aud was given a fine
of $25 with 80 days in Jail.
Frank Cox. ne9ro, was assessed
$3.50 by Judge Davis for using pro-
fame language.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-11-17
REPORT OF THE
NJ, ]. & X. c. ROAD
Special to the NeOs.

Special 10 the NetOs.
Jackson, Nov. 1.-THE annual re-
port of the Mobile, Jackson e Kansas
City Railroad Company for the year
ending June 30th. has just been filed
with the Railroad Commission, and
shows total operating revenue for
the entire line of $1,525.SS3.15, of
which s1,4O3. 1861 was on Mississippi
business. Its operating excuses dur
ing the same eriod were $1,o23,729.29
OF whicl $941 ,s3O.94 is apportioned to
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-11-17
Much BOOZE POURED
OUT BY THE POLICE

Specioz 10 The Neps.
Jackson. Nov. 17.-Chief of Police
Allen this morning had another booze
spillingsdown by the city hall. during
which, In the presence Of several spec.
tators who had assembled, great
quantities of whiskey. beer and gin
were destroyed, while the small mul.
'titude sighed.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-11-17
OATH AS MAYOR.
b. Associated Pres.

Louisville, KY, Nov. 117.-William
%. Head took the oath Of office as
Mayer of louisville yesterday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-26
NEW MOVEMENT IN WEST.

After the first of February the boys and girls in the high school of Colorado Springs will be segregated, and if the result is as satisfactory as is anticipated the segregation will reach to the grammar schools and possibly throughout the course While the superintendent of schools is said to be in favor of the move ment, the teachers are not agreeing with him, and declare that boys and girls in the same school is for the benefit of both. The change is tried with the idea that both sexes will give more time to study and less to one another.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-26
PRO CONNECTS TO HIRE
Supt. Pitcock Has This Many Men on
 Loafing List.

Little Rock, Feb. 26.-Special.-
 Supt. James Pitcock of the Ark ansas penitentiary still has his 25o white convicts at the new pen itentiary for hire, and no one offer ing to take them. The men are waxing fat at the new penitentiary with nothing to do but loaf all day ill their cells. Supt. Pltcock says that it will be impossible to lease such a number of men for so short a time, as all contractors who could work that number, would lose money by taking them for only one month. Supt. Pitcock, carrying out instructions of the penitentiary board, is rushing the work on several additional stockades and hospital building at the state farm. These will be completed within two weeks and the white convicts may then be taken there to be worked. The penitentiary board will have another meeting next Monday, and at that time can dis pose of the prisoners in some other way should they desire to do so,
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-26
TAX COLLECTORS
 ARE AT HOME

After spending nearly five weeks in a tour over the county, Sheriff w. M. Brady and Deputy J. s. Johnson are again in their office, where they will be "at home" until April 10 for the reception of those who desire to pay their tax for the blessings of free government which they enjoyed during the year 1908.
 During their rounds Messrs. Brady and Johnson issued I5I6 tax receipts and IoS2 poll tax re- ceipts, collecting in all about SIPS 900. The total amount of taxes to be collected in the county this year is S72, ,94o. 52 and total of 47oS poll taxes have been assessed.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-26
ANOTHER NEW
 BUSINESS HOUSE

Contractor John c. Hamilton will start Monday morning on the erection of a handsome new build ing for H B. Ingram on his lots just east of the Terry livery stable, on the corner of Chestnut and Oak streets. The building will be d one-story 4oxIoo feet, of pressed brick, with plate glass double front and high steel ceilings. MT. Ingram owns 40 feet front on Oak street, and it is his intention to build four more 25- foot buildings on the re- mainder of the lots at an early date.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-26
STATEWIDE BILL SIDETRACKEO
Gam Bill Placed Back on it's
 Second Reading.
Substitute Offered to Submit Question to Vote of PeOple-DeRossitt Bill
 in Senate.

Little Rock, Feb. % Special. - The house spent the afternoon winding up on the Gam bill, which was an act to pass a state wide prohibition bill. The matter when to its third reading, with the state widers having clear majority of I4. A motion was made to re- consider and this carried, after which the bill was placed back on its second reading and a substitute proposed which will refer to the people the question of state wide prohibition in a special election.
 An effort was made by Heartsill, of Sebastian, to leave Sebasti an county out of the provisions of the bill, but this lost, after a lengthy debate, 50 to 2o. Further action upon the matter cannot now be taken until Saturday, as this is senate day, and the entire time is to be devoted to senate business, unless the business supplied by tn e senate is exhausted before the time of adjournment, which is almost an impossibility.
 The senate spent the entire day debating the DeRossitt state Capi- tol bill, but no definite action was taken.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-26
Clibourn-Li -Liggett.

w. E. Clibourn was married last night at the home of A. J. Witt, ST., to Miss Ada Liggett, Rev. R. H, Latham pronouncing the cere- mony. MT. Clibourn, who was formerly constable of this town ship, is in the harness business on West Front street, and is a popu- lar young man. His wife is most deserving young lady. MT. and Mrs. Clibourn will board at the Hines hotel for the present.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-26
Snow Gets a Patent.

A patent was issued yesterday to w. ]. Snow for churn. MT. Snow expects to form a stock con- pany to manufacture and sell his device. The invention is fashion ed so as to operate in an ordinary stone or wooden churn. Instead of the ordinary dasher it has two dashers, one of which goes upward while the other goes downward the motion being imparted by a crank. MT. Snow states that but ter can be produced in two minutes with his churn.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-26
Didn't Like Printed Letters.

Following is letter written to a we'll known wholesale dry goods firm by rural merchant
 "Jentlemen-I want you to un- derstand sur that aint no dam fool when i bort that Bill from that r ad hedded Agent of yors he told me you sent him all the way from nashville to git that order. thot he wa, lyin and told him i bort all my goods from the be Hive and he told me he sole the be Hive and wood sell me jest like he sole the be Hive. now you rites me a printed letter and sez If send you the mummy you will send me the goods reckin you will most enny durn fool ud do that. iwood not mn bit sending the mummy and rist gittin the goods but when recel feet how you an your agent done me refuse ter do it. if you wood of treeted me rite and rite me let ters in riting and not newspaper printed letters like was a dam fool and cud not reed ritin wud a tux the goods..and paid the cash.
 "now don't want no more of yore printed letters wont stan sitch rum no house am fifty sicks yurs ole the last commin Jinuwary and the first man has got to put my back on the ground yit. may not have as much larnin in Grammar as you got but i can whip you or enny other dam yanky that wants to try ritin me a printed letter. '- Exchange.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-26
GOVERNOR SIGNS TWO BILLS
Appropriation for Attorney General and
 Pindall Salary Bill Approved.

Little Rock, Feb. 26.-Special.- - Governor Donaghey yesterday af- ternoon signed two bills of more than general interest to all sections of Arkansas. The first of these was senate bill No. S2, introduced by Senator Rowland. It provides for the appropriation of SIo ,ooo for the use of the attorney general in defending the anti trust laws of the state. This fund will be used in carrying to the higher courts all cases in which the state is involved such as the Hammond Packing Go. case, which was recently decided in favor of the state by the supreme court of the United States
 The other bill signed was that which pays to Senator Pindall his salary as acting governor. Tn S bill appropriates about S6, POO for this purpose. The bill is known as house bill No. 59, and was in troduced by Parks of Lafayette. During his tenure of office, Acting Governor Pindall turned all his salary over to Mrs. John s. Little, wife of Governor Little, in whose place he was serving.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-26
TWO MINUTE TITLE TALKS
XVII. Buying a Law Suit.

Did you know that placing your reliance upon a warranty deed is simply bidding for a law suit?
 In California this fact is so well understood that a warranty deed is looked on with suspicion.
 It is for this reason:
 If the title is good it passes with the deed, end that is all there is to it-no need of a war ranty. If bad, the adding of a warranty does not make it good.
 A warranty is only sort of bet-a wager that you will have no trouble; but If you do, and finally lose out, I'll pay your money back.
 A better plan is to require an abstract. Don't go to law. B LINER & COMPANY Abstracters Conway. Ark.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-26
SHOW OPENS
 MARCH |5

The new moving picture show to be oferated by Hugh Pence and Roy Rogers will open March IS, in the building recently vacated by Cole & Go. The show would have opened February I, but a suitable building could not be se cured. Malone & Clay, who had the Cole building rented, decided not to open open up a grocery es- tablishment as previously announc- ed. MT. Pence was in Plumer- vile yesterday and made arrange ments to get the building from Messrs. Malone and Clay.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-26
Smoker Tonight.

All arrangements have been com pleted by Secretary G. l.. Banner fo. the Board of Trade smoker at the board rooms tonight. A large attendance is expected and the oc- casion will doubtless be an enjoy able one.
 Col. R. D. Dunlap of Clarksville, probably the best known stock raisers in the state, will be present and will make talk before the board with reference to a county fair
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-26
THE DEAR CREATURE.

The loss and recovery of a $6,5OQ pearl necklace recalls to the New York Tribune the story of similar experience which a woman had after the last Old Guard ball. She also missed her necklace when she ar rived at her home, and the next day it was brought to her by woman who had shared her carriage on her way home. Handing the necklace to her friend, the finder said: "So glad found it. We always thought thav wore raol !"
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-26
BIG DAMAGE SUIT FILED
I. M. Scott Sues Railroad $2o,ooo for
 Death of Homer R. Scott.

Through his attorney, U. s. Bratton of J. M. Bratton, as admin
 istrator of the estate of Homer R.
 Scott, today filed suit in the Faulkner circuit court against the St. l.. I. M. & $. Railway Co. for S2o, ,ooo alleged damages occasion ed by the death of Homer R,
 Scott at McAlmont, Pulaski coun- ty, last month. The complaint alleges that Scott was neglig ently run over and killedby tram ol the defendant, his legs being cut of and his head badly crushed. It llso alleges that Scott lived for bout i've hours, during which tim, he was without medical attention. The plaintiff asks SIo, ,ooO for the pain and suffering endured by the de ceased, S5,oo for negligence in
 failing to furnish him with medi- cal attention before his death and s. ,ooo for the benefit of his estate.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-26
In Memory of Bro. U. C. Craig

To the Wonderful Master, Ward ems and Brethren of Green Grove Lodge No. Io7. F. & A. M.
 Whereas, the Supreme Ruler of the Universe in his all-wise provi- dence, did on the 2th of February, A. D., 1908, see fit to remove from our lodge, from the bosom of his family and from the walks of men, our cherished and faithful brother, U. C. Craig.
 Be it Resolved, Ist, That we his co-workers for the elevation of mankind, unite in extending to his bereaved widow and children our children our sincere sympathy and heartfelt Condolence in this their hour of sore trial and sad aff1lction. ?. That we each cherish his memory as faithful and loyal member of our ancient and honor able order; as a model citizen, whose example is worthy of emul- ation and as a true husband and loving father, whose life was spent in the service of the Lord and for the betterment of mankind.
 5. That these resolutions be published in the county papers; that a copy be furnished the fam fly of our deceased brother; that a page of our record be set apart for these resolutions sacred to his memory and that the members of this lodge wear the usual badge of mourning for a period of thirty days.
 Fraternally submitted this Feb. 18th, 1909.
 w. H. DUNCAN,
 w. s. HAMMER,
 G. M. WALTHAI.L
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-26
Want Monday for Holiday.

The pupils of the Russellville public school are petitioning the school board to make Monday in stead of Saturday their weekly hol- iday. Monday was the holiday in the Conway public school for sev- eral sessions until about six years ago, when the old week end holi- day was resumed. Both colleges are not in session Monday, while the State Normal School has adopt ed Saturday as weekly holiday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-26
Wants More Light.

We don't want to talk out of school, but honest, wouldn't an all-night electric light system be grand. Morrilton is too big for the few hour system now in vogue here. Gentlemen of the city coun- Gil, can't you help tue matter in some way?-Morrilton Democrat.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-26
Committee Fails to Come

The legislative committee ap- pointed to visit the State Normal School, failed to arrive this morn ing, and President Doyne has not been informed as to when they will make their visit. It is sup posed that the important matters now under consideration in both houses have prevented their leav- ing the capitol.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-26
Wants Directors Appointed.

w. l. Clark of Benton township has reported to the county court that there are two vacancies in the board of school directors of district No. 8, and recommends the ap- pointment of G. D. Thompson and Jesse Melton.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-26
PresbYterian Services.

Rev. K. H, Latham of Walnut Ridge, synodical evangelist of the Presbyterian church, preached an interesting sermon at the Conway Presbyterian church last night. MT. Latham is working today in the interest of the home mission fund of the church.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-26
Today's Marriage Licenses.

G. w. Carmichael, I9, and Mag, gie Bennett, IS, Naylor.
 NJ. T. Vernon, 24, Greenbrier and Jeanette Jordan, 25, Spring field.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-26
Deputy Constable Appointed

Constable o. l.. Honea has ap- pointed John Durham of this city as one of his deputies.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-26
WEATHER FORECAST.

New Orleans, Feb. 26.-Tonight aud Saturday unsettled weather; colder Saturday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-26

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