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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-25
THE TAX ORDINANCE.

We invite the attention of our
readers to Mr.. w. NJ. Corners ar
ticle in this issue, discussing the tax
raise proposition. 1t is full presenta-
ton of the opposition side.
Mr.. Conner of course is as honest
and sincere in his opinions and state
ments as we are, but he is the first
man we ever heard advance the argll.
ment that public park is a play
ground for the rich and leisure
classes. The rich have play grounds
of their own. A public park is a play
ground for all the people The rich
who have homes in the heart of a
great city. have play rooms for their
children; ofttimes play houses with
several rooms. The children of the
poor who live in the tenement houses
OF a great city, the little time they
have to play play in the parks or on
the streets. The rich have their coun-
try clubs and their country homes.
They ride through the parks in their
splendid equipages, and look down up
on the poor as they pass by. But the
people who roam the park, who enjoy
It's amusement features and rest be-
meath its shade,-young and old are
the average wage-workers, who must
per force of circumstances seek for
cheap amusements or get none at all
The girls in this town who are
working for eight or ten or twelve dol
lars week and spending nearly all
of it for the absolute necessities of
life. they are entitled to some sort
of recreation and pleasure resort.
Their natures call for it. their health
demands it. The young men who
are working for wages large or small |
II you want to make this their home, |
make 1t an attractive home to them;
else they will not stay.
The rich. who are they? They are
Few in number in the first place, and
In this town they are neither clan
nish nor selfish Thew will doubtless
enjoy the park more than the well-to-
10 genera " do. We are glad of that.
But mind you they pay for it, and I
ir. Conner should not begrudge them I
that they pay for.
Mr.. Conner suggests that when we
end our reporters out for interviews i
re Instruct them to inquire of each I
1an what interest he has in the trac-
lon company, or in lands out that v
ray. We prefer not to do that. We D
hink we can discuss this question Il
dthout imPugning the motives of Il
len. And besides that the Park could
ardly be located where some men a
'ould not have property contiguous fl
1t. And we take it that wherever t.
70 Park is the street cars ought to c;
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-25
OCTOBER.

Old Jack Frost is on his way
Soon he'll have us dancing;
Seems as if twas yesterday
Summers sun came glancing.
Wailful winds HE up and down,
Autumn's leaves are falling,
Leading lights in Squirreltown
Blithely go a-calling.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-25

FOR SALE-One saw mill, capacity of
10000 IT, per day, electric light
plant, single machine, steam dry
Kiln, together with six hundred acres
OF land, and two million. feet OF
timber, average haul, one and three
quarter miles. For sale cheap. Ia
addition to this there is four mil.
lion feet of timber within the same
distance that can be bought for
$3.50 per thousand feet and on
good terms. Apply to R. B. Hop.
kins, Columbia, Miss, 21-30t
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-25

FOR SALE-6,000 acres of improved
farms in the vicinities of Ethel,
Sails, Boyett, Durant. Lexington,
howard, and Tchula, Miss, in,
tracts small and large, and prices
according to location, quality and
improvements. Oscar Boyett, Sal
lis, Miss. 22.3r
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-25
N'ScELth hrs

WINNFLI a NJ
HELLOW! What is this! The new
market. Fresh fish, Oysters sbrimn
ana crabs, daily. The rrice TINT
sells, the specially that tols. Ouic,,
delivery. T. f. Reid, mana ~er P0x
e. Home Phone 20 Kettle avenue
near M. j., C X. C. Railroad. % .,
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-25
The OwlDrug Store
BOTH PHONES NO. 7

his name, both in print and in public
observation-disclosures News.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-25

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and repair.
ed D. c. Baldwin, GO years exper.
lence), Phones Cumberland 122
Home 129' 1875 East Pine street
Hattiesburg. Miss.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-25
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Pair mules and WAGON,
cheap, in first class condition. Must
be sold at once, Address Xxx care
news. 25-6t
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-25
WANTS

WANTED-An experienced hand as
partner in dressmaking. 312 Bay.
23-3t
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-25

WANTED-Two connecting rooms for
light housekeeping in private fam
lily. Address P. o. Box K, 1855. 25-5
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-25

FOR SALE-An upright Kimball piano
For particulars ring Home phone
oIo' 22-3t
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-25

WANTED TO EXCHANGE-One first
class upright piano and mechanical
player for Hattiesburg real estate.
Address Lock Box 1888. 21-eod-st.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-25
LOST.

LoST-One pair rimless eyeglasses.
ear chain attached. Return for re.
warn u Inc news. 22-tf
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-25

s'Hf girl III deed of Friendship hcir
sdvice. etc, would find ready and
Wiling assistance by applying to the
mairons Of The Salvation Army Res
rpe Home S9rd st. and Avenue q
Nfmingnem. Ala 10 10 n
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-03-24
Three Young Men Arrested
On Serious Charge.

James Clarke, Simon Lucas and
Jerome Lucas, three young white men
Of Pelion section, were arrested and
lodged in Jail Friday by Sheriff P. H.
Corley, upon warrant charging them
with assault and battery of high
and aggravated nature with intent to
kill upon the person of Oscar D. Hutto,
a young white man Of the same neigh
borhood. The two Lucases are only
charged with being accessories to the
crime. The difficulty occurred at
Pelion few days ago, when, tie said,
James Clark struck Hutto in the head
with pair of brass knucks and other
wise injuring him. 1t seems thatyoung
Hutto and Clarke had a row some
time ago, Clarke getting the worst end
Of the game, and when the two came
together at Pelion again Clake tried to
get "even" with Hutto.
All three of the defendants appeared
before Magistrate T. L. Harman, and
we're admitted to bail in sum of five
hundred dollars eacn, which was
promptly furnished. The defendants
have employed Messrs Efird & Dreher,
while the prosecution is represented
by Ex-senator Sharpe.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-03-24
Officers Surprise Gambler.

On Saturday night, about 10 o'clock,
Sheriff Corley and Deputy Sheriff
Miller rounded up gang of gamblers
at gypsy camp at the fair grounds,
and as result Early Rish. "Sug"
Battles and jim Williams, negroes,
and Eddie Sherlock, a white youth,
were landed in Jail. Sherlock, Rish
aud Battles were released upon put
ting up cash bond, but Williams is
still in Jail. Sherlock and Williams
belong to the camp, while Rish and
Battles reside around town. It is said
that several others were in the par
ty, but they "lit rag" when the off,
GERS appeared on the scene.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-03-24
s. Johns News Notes L.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
The wet weather continues and but
little plowing has been done, there
fore preparation for the coming crop
is delayed.
The frosty mornings have about
killed the fruit and have injured the
gardens.
Wheat and oats are looking fairly
well, some recently sowh oats are just
coming ~.
The Lexington-Hollow Creek Phone
Company held quite an interesting
meeting laat Thursday. Many new
'phones have recently been tin and
others have been applied for.
Mr.. Heber Ballentine's school at
Mt. Pleasant closed last Friday after
noon. The entertainment was very
good.
Some days ago Mr.. ]. J. Harman's
pretty colt hurt one Of its legs. The
hurt seemed to be about we'll when
it is thought that blood poison took
place and it died soon after.
We are glad to note that Mr.. c. n.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-03-24
John Gadsden Behind Ba1s.

On Saturday afternoon Deputy Sher-
iff Miller succeeded in capturing John
Gadstlen, negro, for whom there
had been a warrant standing for over
two years. It will be recalled that
Gadsden was with party of alleged
gamblers in the Lower Fork On the
night of January 13, 1907, and made
his escape, while number of his pals
were arrested, some of them having
already served out their sentences on
the gang. When arrested, Gadsden
was employed as switchman in the
Southern Railway yards in Columbia
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-03-24
Lexington Savings Bank
First On Honor Roll.

The proceedings of the eighth an
nual convention of the South Carolina
Bankers, association held at the Co.
lonia hotel in Columbia on the 23rd
and 24th of last April, has recently
been published. The book is gotten
out by Mr.. Giles L. Wilson, secretary
of the association and State bank
examiner.
In this book quite compliment has
been paid the Lexington Savings bank,
of this town, it being first upon the
honor roll of banks. When it is con-
sidered that there are somthing over
25o banks in South Carolina. to stand
at the head is something to be proud
of, and that this honor has fallen to
a Lexington bank is greatly appreci-
ated, not only by the officers of this
we'll known and conservative institu-
ton, but by the people of the entire
county.
1QlS fOll 10 COupOSCo VI ot1Sh A1SAA0
Der banks as have surplus and profile
amounting to so or more per cent. of
their capital. There are So banks on
this ''honor roll," and the Lexington
Savings bank heads the list with
capital of $4,000, with a surplus and
profits of 1914 The Farmers and
Merchants bank of Anderson is Sec
ond with capital of 500, 900 with sur
plus and profits amounting to s1S7, ,142.
The First National bank of Batesburg,
this county, is on the roll with a CAPT.
tai of $25, 900, with surplus and profits
of 81, 1908. The First National, how
ever, is 49th on the list.
The Lexington Savings Bank was
organized in 1892 through the efforts
of Mr.. W. P. Roof, the prominent
merchant, banker and cotton mill
man, and from the very beginning it's
growth bas been phenominal. Mr..
Roof is now president and cashier,
and to his wide personal popularity
and sound business judgment, the
success Of the bank is largely due.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-03-24
A Crowded House.

. You have heard tell of q "c<owded
house," but unless you have seen the
large crowds that are attending the
Lyric" theatre in Columbia at each
and every performance, you have
never seen a crowd. This popular
play house continues to furnish the
best amusements ever seen in the
city at any price. MIR. Rockefeller,
tie genial and ever popular manager,
i, doing himself proud and is growing
more popular with the people every
day. The price Of admission is only
one dime-ten cents. Go!
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-03-24
County Board Of Equalization

The County Board of Equalization
met here March 23rd, for the purpose
of passing upon tax returns of the
various townships.
The following members were pres
ent
Black Creek-E. Austin Smith.
Boiling Springs-A. R. Taylor.
Broad River-James O. Hope.
Bull Swamp-W. @. Jackson.
Ohinquepin-John T. Sawyer.
Batesburg-M. B. Edwards.
Brookland-A. D. Shull.
Congaree-Thomas J. Roof.
Fork-Jos. S. Huffman.
Gilbert Hollow-Fred. G.. Hartley.
Leesville-F. Hamp. Hendrix.
Hollow Creek-G. Franklin Keisler.
Lexington-James E. Hendrix.
Lexington Township. G. Zenker.
Platt Springs-Geo. W. Pound.
Saluda-Jacob Q. Fulmer.
Sandy Run-W. H. Wanamaker.
Mr.. M. B. Edwards, of Batesburg,
was made county chairman wa;ch
virtually makes him the county rep
resentative on the State board Of
Equalization.
There were few appeals, and in all
instances the township boards were
sustained in their actions.
The following valuations were the
general average of stock, fixed by the
board: Horses $57; mules S63; cattle
$13.
The board is composed of good men
of ability and fair judgment, and their
deliberations were brief and pleasant,
and after receiving their pay warrants
from our very efficient County Audi
tor, Mr.. Dent, they went their way
homeward bound, feeling that they
had rendered their county the best
service possible.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-03-24
Young White Man Arrested.

Chester Black, a young married
white man of New Brookiaud, was
lodged in Jail on Saturday upon the
charge of disposing of crops under
lien. The warrant was sworn out by
Mr.. John W. Adams, of near Lees
vile. Chapman appeared before
Magistrate Shealy on Monday and
gave bond for his appearance at the
next term of court. Deputy Sheriff
Miller made the arrest.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-03-24
Livingston and family have recovered
from a severe attack of measles.
March %. S.
Whittan's Opening.

In this issue tie Written Dry Goods
Co.,, of Baresburg, announce their
grand spring opening tomorrow and
next day. The array of new goods at
at this popular establishment this sea-
son surpasses all previous efforts and
marks a new era in the history of
Batesburg. Whitten is recognized as
a leader in the mercantile world and
it is a known fact that he is one of the
best buyers in the country. Attend
the opening at Whitten's and get all
your friends to do likewise.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-03-24
Easter Footwear.

Lever, The Shoe Man in Columbia,
is Offering special prices in Easter
footwear. He has the finest and best
selected line Of shoes for men, women
and children, he has ever carried.
You just ought to see these shoes be-
fore you buy. His shoes for farm and
substantial wear are guaranteed.
Everybody knows Lever, The Shoe
Man, and he will treat you fair and
square on every deal.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-03-24
NV Baptis Pastor.

The Rev. N. n. Burton, Of Bates
burg, the new pastor of the Baptist
church in this place, filled bis first ap-
pointment last Sunday to large and
appreciative congregation. The Rev.
Mr.. Burton is one Of the most gifted
preachers in the Baptist church and
has already endeared himself to the
members of his congregation.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-03-24
Watson Names
Two inspectors.

Commissioner Watson has an
nounced the appointment of Messrs.
Alex McDougal of Columbia and S.
M. Sloan of greenville, a graduate of
Clemson college, in the textile depart
ment, as inspectors Of Factories. TIE
positions pay 81 900 per year ea:h and
each carries All expense account Of
about $500.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-03-24
n ew Pupils

Misses Mary Ballentine and Ruth
Long, who entered the Palmetto Ia
stitute on Monday have also had their
names added to Mrs. E. B. Roofs al
ready large music class. These
schools are doing good work for this
section,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-17
c0RBETT WILL
HELP JEFFRIES

New York, Dec Thames ]. Corbett
Will be the animated punching bag on
which James ]. Jeffries will practise in
fitting himself for his fight with Jack
johnson for the heavyweight Champion
ship of the world
This was the announcement madc to-
day by Corbctt on his arrival from Eu-
rope on the Maurctania The one time
wearer of the championship belt said hc
would start series OF hard fights with
Jeffries 40 days before the big fight
comes OF.
7 am going to do all I can to hclp
Jenries win." declared Corbett- az think
II ne simply spars to get into shape il
VIII do him little good and have ar
ranged to get into condition myself and
have some good fights with him. They
VIII not be merely light forms of exer-
else, but we Will go at ono another as IL
there was big stake up and a GOOD
house looking on. believe this is Just
what Jef1rles needs to make him fit.
If Jim Jeffries was the Jeffries OF 10
years ago I wouldn't bother going to
see the fight" continued Corbett. SBu,
wo must find out Just what stamina he
may have lost while he has been out OF
the game.
I'm some of my bouts with him ve
may go as many as 20 rounds. / have
no monetary agreement with him. mn,
simply helping him out because OF NV
desire to sec him in shape to whip
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-17
THOUSANDS OF QUILL
STARVING TO DEATH.
Fish and Game Commissioner Cham
bers Takes Measures - Save
Pcrisliing Birds.

But for the prompt action of Fred w.
Chambers, state fish and game commits
sioncr. thousands of quail would starve
to death during the present cold SPELL
in Weber county along the bench near
the foothills
Word WAS sent 70 Commissioner
Chambers Thursday afternoon to tho
eject that largo floc;Ss OF quail were
roaming among. the nothllls vainly
seeking food. but they could find none
as the snow is about 20 inches deep
and frozen so 1t was impossible for
the birds to secgte food. Mr.. Cham
beTs at once started out to investigate
an found conditions as reported He
wheat and chopped corn for the birds,
and the work was continued today.
I'VE do not propose to permit the
quail to starve to DEATH" said Mr..
Chambers this morning. 1--WE are feed
ing them all they want and Will con-
tinue to do so as long as the cold snap
lasts. Wherever the quail are where
they are unable to obtain food, we Will
scatter wheat and chopped corn for
them. l struck few places where the
ground is bare for n short distance, but
most OF the ground was covered with
heavy and solldly frozen snow and it
was impossible for the quail to get food.
/ will venture to say that there are
thousands within a strip OF 10 miles.
saw more than 1000 yesterday after
covering but short distance. but they
were all fed and made happy"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-17
NATIONAL LEAGUE
IN DEADLOCK YET
Situation May Remain So and Hcydlcr
Continue 10 Hold Office Until
Trouble Is Settled.

New York. Dec. 17.-Thc magnates OF
the National league were In complete
deadlock today when they met again to
select a president
AS suggested by Ward yesterday the
magnates will likely become hopelessly
deadIockcd and Mr.. Hcydler Will con-
tinue to hold the Office of president while
a board OF three regents probably VIII
be appointed TO conduct the affairs OF
the league.
The move OF Garry Hermann in
bringing forward the name of Robert w.
Brown OF Louisville for president yester-
day instead of Mr.. Hcydler was regard
ed as an extremely strategic one mas
much as 1t assured Mr.. Hermann and
his friends the absolute support OF STAN
ley Robson. who favored Mr.. Browp.
AS the day wore on prospects OF a
break In the deadlock over the presi-
dency did not improve. Statements OF
some of the magnates made IL look as IL
each OF the two sides to abe controversy
WAS more bitter than ever.
Garry Hermann, president OF the Gin
cinnati club. declared that an iron-clad
agreement had been reached by Browns
supporters not TO vote for Ward in any
circumstances.
The Pittsburg, Boston. ST. Louis and
Cincinnati clubs representatives have
pledged themselves not 10 vote for Ward.
whatever happens said Hermann.
Ward cannot possibly be elected"
Then II his supporters stick together
there can be nothing but q deadlock"
was asked
That seems to be about the size OF IT,"
replied Hermann.
1t was understood that the anti-Ward
men got together today In conference
to decide their future course. No ono
showed signs of weakening and the
adoption of the pledge to stand pat
against Ward was checrfully taken.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-17
FIGHTING DICK" VS..
"CYCLONE JOHNNY

Kansas City. Dec. 17-Dick Hyland or
San Francisco and Johnny Thompson of
Sycamore. ILL.,. will meet in q 10-round
bout at the Hippodrome in this city to-
night. This promises to be ono of the
best lightweight contests of the season
Both men are said to be in excellent con-
dition and the local followers OF pugil-
ism arc about equally divided in trying
to pick the winner. The betting opened
at even money and remained at that
figure today.
There is only half pound difference
In the weight of the two men. Thomp-
son Weighing 1S3 pounds and Hyland
Interest in the contest is increased by
the probability that the winner will be
able to secure a match with Battling
Nelson or Ad Wolgast
Hyland said today:
have fought Thompson three times
and know exactly what he can do. He
VIII come at me rushing and I Will be
there with the punch 20 stop him A
Wolgast-"
Thompson said:
II have but one chance to get a FIGHT
with Nelson and that is to whip Hyla1d'
L am confident OF winning
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-17

parents. Tho event is Christmas tree
and the children have been working on
II for long time arranging the pres
cnts to be distributed and several sur
prtsing features arc promised.
1t was Intended to hold the event at
the rooms Of the association, 1872 south
Fourth West but there was not room
and the ward chapel WAS secured. The
officers of the association are as fol-
lows: President, Mrs. c. E. Richards;
secretary, Mrs. Z. a Wedgwood; treas
urer. Mrs. Simon Bamberger Miss
Nellie Shormcr. Miss Vera Fuegcr and
Miss Alice Gray ure the teachers OF the
youngsters. Others greatly interested
In the work OF the association are Miss
N. ID. Fox Of the kindergarten depart
ment OF the university, Mrs. Dr. j. NJ.
Dart, Mrs. Elmer b. Jones and Mrs
E. o. Lee. The affair this afternoon
began at 1 O'Clock and candy and re-
freshments fire. were Served to those pres
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-17
SOCIAL AND
PERSONAL

Mrs. Margaret Salisbury was hostess
yesterday at delightful afternoon tea
given in honor of her daughter Mrs. o.
| J. Salisbury. the rooms being decorated
in yellow and white chrysanthemums
and ChetHey roses, and Held's orchestra
furnished a program of choice music
during the afternoon. The hours were
from to o'clock and about $50 guests
were present. Assisting the hostess
were Mrs. w. S. Mccormick. Mrs w. NJ
Ferry, Mrs. G. ]. Gibson. Mrs. Arthur
Bird, Mrs. Walter Stone of California,
Mrs J. a. Marshall, Mrs. C. E. Allen,
Miss Adlaide Bancroft, Miss Mccormick
Miss McGrath and Mrs. L. 3. McCor-
nick.
Miss Jennie Breckcn who has recently
returned from Toronto, Canada, was
pleasantly surprised last evening" when
about 20 friends chiefly members oe the
Savage club. gathered at her homo. the
affair being planned by her mother
and successfully carried out. Cards
were played and refreshments served
and delightful time spent.
Mrs Fred Davidson was hostess at
n bridge tea on Thursday, the rooms
being decorated in holiday colors and
1U laUleS prayed. Inc event was III
honor of Mrs. b. NJ. White OF Colorado.
Mrs. James Langton entertained her
card club on Monday afternoon the
prize going to Mrs. James Prinson.
Mrs A B. Abertson entertains this
afternoon at a Kensington, the rooms
being decorated in pink chrysanthe-
NUNS and Mrs. w. S. Mitchell assist
ing. Tho guests include Mrs. P. s.
Keogh. Mrs. C. w. Boyd. Mrs. A. H
Ensign. Mrs. NJ. H. Sears, Mrs. Lewis
Cam, Mrs. A. F. Wey. Mrs. w. F.
Mitchell, Mrs. Florence Barron, Mrs.
A II. Peabody. tho Misses Helen Rich
ards, Lizzie Rockwell and Margaret and
Nan Gibbons.
At the Ladies' Literary club this af-
ternoon distinctively Christmas pro-
gram Will be given. Miss Emily
Jcssup to sing a number of early
English carols, paper on the "Toy
shops of Nuremberg. Germany" written
by the u. S. consul of that place, Mr..
Ifft, to be read by Mrs. H. K. Keingen-
der; and readings from 1.-The Bride OF
the Miscletoe" to be given by Mrs. o. L.
Cox. Miss Ada Ferguson sings a
Christmas ballad.