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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-23
fine PROGRAM
WELL RENDERED
Splendid Addresses, Excellent Music
and Sumptuous Feast Contributed
to the Enjoyment of Many Woodmen
and Their Friends.

An event which will be long re-
membered in local Woodcraft circles
was the ''log rolling" last night by
Hattiesburg Camp No. 449, at the obi
Fellows Hall, which was attended by
a large number of Woodmen, their
friends and invited guests.
The program, which was a most ex-
cellent one, was carried out to per-
fection in every detail, and members
of the various committees in charge
of the entertainment performed their
duties in most acceptable manner.
The addresses were excellent, the
music, which was supplied by the
Woodman Band could not have been
better, and the sumptuous hanqueT
which was served at the conclusion
of the ceremonies surpassed anything
heretofore undertaken on an occasion
of this kind.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-23
NO TRACE FOUND
OF Mr.. 0GLETREE
Well Known Planter of Montgomery
County Seems to Have Com
pIeteIy Disappeared.
By Associated Press.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, October 2S.
j. T. Ogletree, well known plant
er of this county, has been lost to the
world for one week, and his family
and friends fear that he has been foul
ly dealt with. He has not been seen
or heard from since Wednesday, a
week ago, when he came to the city to
purchase goods. 1t was known that
he had 800 on his person, and it is
likely that he fell into the hands of
thugs and cut-throats, according to
the belief of his relatives after a
weeks futile search.
In addition to the police, relatives
have employed two special detectives
to investigate the case, but with no
results. Not the remotest sign has
been discovered that would lead to
his location.
He was seen at the exchange sta
bles about o'clock on the afternoon
of October IL.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-23
BUT OPPONENTS ARE
EQUALLY SANGUINE
Those Who Favor Increase May Take
Steps For Systematic Campaign
Early Next Week-Daughters of
Confederacy May Take Hand.

Proposed increase in the tax levy
of the city of Hattiesburg was almost
the sole, and undoubtedly the most
sorbing, topic today on the streets of
the city and in public places where
people most do congregate to eX-
change views and otherwise discuss
matters of more or less moment.
Advocates of each side of the ques-
tion are very reticent in the matter
of giving their views to be put in
print, but few hesitate ito express
themselves in discussing the question
either privately or in the presence of
a gathering of interested persons.
Today the most prominent business
men who favor the increased levy are
inclined to be more optimistic with
regard to the situation and aver that
the proposition is steadily gaining
ground. Those who oppose the propo
sition, however, are just as sanguine
that it will be defeated when the test
vote comes.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-23
Possibilities OF
SHALLOW Streams
To Be Shown Wide-Awake Business
Men of the South BY Secretary Jno.
L. Mathews, Of Mississippi Valley
Transportation Company.
By Associated Press

WASHINGTON, October 23.-"It is
possible to use to commercial profit
any navigable streams in the South
thirty (3O) inches deep. 1t is pos
sible to carry 1000 tons of freight
on six feet draught."
These are the words of Mr.. John L
Mathews, secretary of the Mississippi
Valley Transportation Company of
st. Louis, when accepting the invita-
ton to address the Southern Com
mercial Congress in Washington, De-
cember 9Th and 7th. Mr.. Mathews
will come to the Congress with models.
drawings, diagrams and pictures to
show to the wide-awake business men
of the South. THE Commercial Pos
sibilities Of Shallow Streams"
When it Is remembered that out
of the 26,4lO miles of navigable
streams in the United States (accord
ing to National Conservation Commits.
sion) there are over $4,000 either with.
in the South or benefitting the South,
the commercial Importance of these
streams should be Immediately con-
sidered in practical ways, by heavy
shippers, everywhere through the
South, but particularly In towns and
cities Immediately in touch with navi-
gable streams.
The Southern Commercial Congress
will meet in Washington. at The Will
lard, December 9Th and 7th, and
those in attendance will then ad-
journ to take part in the National
Rivers and Harbors Congress which
meets at the same place December Sth.
9th and 10th. The Congress of the
United States begins its long season
December 9th. From present indica-
tions, over 500 business men will be
in Washington for Congress Week"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-23
BUSINESS men HEAR
AGRICULTURAL TALK
Special to The Netrs

Special to The Netcs
LIBERTY, Miss, October 23.-W. E. (.
Young, agricultural commissioner of
Amite county, addressed the business
men of Liberty Thursday evening on
government demonstration work. The
meeting was held in the directors
room of the Liberty Bank Mr.. Young
showed by facts and figures what had
been done by over twenty farmers ifs
different parts of the county who had
planted sey yeral acres and warked
them according to his methods. and1
in every case the yield was larger than
that worked by old methods. He had
also some to plant demonstration
patches OF corn which showed a good
yield over old methods Mr.. Young
advocates burning of the stalks as
soon as possible after the crop is
gathered in the fall; deep fall plow-
ing; thorough preparation of the land
In the spring; thorough cultivation of
the growing crop, and picking up OF
the squares. He compared these five
points with the links of a chain and
said anyone of them would do good.
but to leave out any one would weaken
the chain that much. He was assured
by the business men that they would
render all the assistance possible to
reach the farmers, and they would en-
deavor to get as many as they could
to follow the government cultural
methods
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-23
PUTS RASMUSSEN
in LIARS Club
news FROM make
and HOLMES, MISS.


Special 10 the Nems.
MAXIE, October 23.-The school is
now running at full blast. The new
school house. the large enrolment, and
the enthusiastic patrons tend to make
this year the most prosperous in the
history of the Forrest school, and have
already made it the best in the coun-
-ty.
j. w. Gray made business trip 70
Hattiesburg Wednesday.
We were to have had preaching at
the school house Thursday night, but
Rev. w. G. Backus, OF Mississippi City.
who was to conduct the service, was
called to Texas by a telegram, and
had TO cancel his engagement.
The first Sunday school in the past
five months was held at the school
house last Sunday morning at 1000
O'Clock. AS it was the first in so
long time it was made organizing
day. Plans were made for enlarging
the enrolment, and obtaining litera-
ture.. BY vote the hour was changed
from 1000 a. m. to 800 p. IN. The
sunday school is much needed and
will do much good in The neighbor-
hood
Hudson Gray, the young son of ].
w. Gray. had his right arm seriously
burned by falling in the fire.
The boys of the Forrest school pick
ed peas last Saturday to help pay for
a base ball set. The Make school
has challenged the team for a game
Saturday. AS soon as they win that
game 1t is understood they will chal-
lenge Hattiesburg.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-23
Will INSTRUCT
The STATE GUARD
Sergeant Patterson, Of U. s. A., To
Be Attached to Gen. Fridge's
Office.
Special to the Netc,.

Special to the News.
JACKSON, October 23.-Sergeant
Andrew ]. Patterson, a non-commis.
stoned officer of the 18th U. S. In
fantry, who was here with his regi-
ment during the state encampment
last August. and who has been as
signed to a place as instructor for
permanent duty attached to the office
of Adjutant-G General Fridge, is expect
ed to arrive today and enter actively
upon his duties.
Sergeant Patterson. in addition to
visiting among the 26 companies of
the State National Guard over the
state for the purpose of instructing
them In military tactics, will be ac-
lively engaged during the remainder
of the time in various duties in the
adjutant-general's office.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-23
TURPENTINE MANAGER
STABBED BY NEGROES

Special 10 the Mems.
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss, October 23.
Frank Corbin, manager Of the Fen
ton Turpentine Company at Fenton.
Miss, became involved in an alterca-
tion with some of the hands during
which he was stabbed several times,
one wound being in the abdomen and
the others in his arm. The wounds
are not considered dangerous, and he
is ia fair way to recover. A search
is being made for Orthur and Ran
dolph Brewer. charged with the cut
ting. The negroes are residents Of
Moss Point, Miss. Fenton is situated
on Jordan River. about fifteen miles
from the Bay.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-23
COLUMBUS FAIR
GREAT SUCCESS
Interesting and Attendance is En-
t;rely Satisfactory.
Special 10 The Ncus

Special TO The Ncps
COLUMBUS. Miss, 23-The third
day of the ninth annual exhibition of
the Mississippi and West Alabama
Fair Association was completely sue.
cessful in every respect. The wealth
er was ideal, the crowds both morning
and afternoon were enormous. The
regular programme was augmented by
the automobile parade, which should
have been held yesterdaJ. 1t was the
first show of the kind Columbus has
ever seen. The blue ribbon was
awarded to T. Bailey Hardy, who
drove his Jackson. His partner was
T. Ballard Blake and three fair com.
panions, beautifully garbed, Misses
Lenore Hardy, Elonis, Dudley Hutch
inson and Frances Cady, made his
cars appearance one of beauty. After
the parade the cars did speed stunts
which inspired the crowd and brought
forth many cheers. The bad wealth
er Wednesday evening caused a post
ponment Of the horse show program
which was held Thursday night. A
tournamnt was also run. The races
were good. A large crowd is in the
city. and great interest being mani
tested.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-23
The Peace Cake.

During the the course of the BAN
quet, huge cake. bearing the let
ters "W. o. W." was cut by Sow
ereign Russell, after which the Coun-
Gil Commanders of each camp cut it
in small portions and divided it
among the sovereigns signifying that
it was the cake of peace which binds
both camps in closer bonds of fra
ternal fellowship.
AS a token of appreciation OF his eff
fieient work for both camps, Sovereign
Russell was presented with a hand
some Woodmen emblem, which he
gracefully accepted with .. few ap-
propriate remarks.
The occasion was a splendid sue
cess in every particular, and greatly
enjoyed by all who attended.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-23
SMALL CROWDS At
COV|NGTON FAIR
6oy's Corn Club Makes Interesting
Exhibit, and Other Features Are
Said to Be Good.
Special TO The News

Special 10 The News
MOUNT OLIVE, Miss, October 23.
The second day of the Coyington
Fair opened cloudy and threatening
The attendance was not as good as
expected, but better than the first
day, and on the whole, was quite sat
isfactory. Many belated exhibits
came in, including live stock and spe-
cimens of the Boys Corn Club effort,
which has stimulated the corn indus
try more than any similar effort for
many years. The fair ha. been a
great benefit to this county in stimu.
lating more intelligence, in not only
agricultural pursuits, but in many
other ways, to say nothing of its So
cial features. 1t is to be regretted
that some portions of the county do
not respond to the efforts of the man.
agement with more alacrity than they
do.
The races at the fair resulted:
First Race-One-half mile; trot or
pace; best Q out of 8; won by bay
fflly Willie May, owned by William
Biglund.
Second Race-One-fourth mile:
scrub; won by Ernest Fairley's grey
filly. Nell.
Third Race-Three-eiehths of a
mile: scrub won by Massengale's bay
pony. Snip. 49,
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-23
HIS INFORMATION
NOT AT FIRST HAND
Commander Says Story Told In Ras-
Elussen's Report, Recently Made
Public BY Latter's Wife, Lacks Au-
thority-Wires Scientific Friends.
By Associated Press

WASHINGTON, October 23.-Com-
mander Robt. E. Peary, the arctic ex-
plorer, has telegraphed to scientific
friends here that it was impossible
for Knud Rasmussen, the Danish ex-
plorer, to have seen any of the men,
bers of DR.. Cooks party, and that
any information which Ramussen rel.
ceived was therefore not at first han
That the story told in Rasmussen
report of his impressions of DR.. Cook,
recently made public by Mrs. Ras-
mussen at Copenhagen, lacks authori-
ty is the substance of Peary's latest
message
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-23

this election, although I am for the
increased levy and shall vote for it,
but we, in our capacity as councilmen.
have simply put the matter up to the
voters. 1t is for them to decide what
they want
Mrs. d. B. Holmes, president of Hat
tiesburg Chapter U. d. c. is now con-
sidering ways and means for a cam
paign to be made by the members of
the chapter. She may call meeting
of the chapter early next week to de-
eide upon what action The organiza.
tion shall take in the matter.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-23
LEAVE, OR
Be KILLED.
Was Word Sent By Husband
to Smith and the Kill
ing Did 0, cur.
BUT HUSBAND HIMSELF
IS THE dead man
Man Whom he Sent Word to Got in
First Shot-TroubIe About Hus-
bands Wife, From Whom He Was
Separated.
Bv Associaced Press

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, October 23.
Charles A. Husband, mechanic, no.
titled J. H. Smith, electrician, that if
he remained at Jacksonville after 7
o'clock this monring that there would
be a killing. Smith remained and
there was a killing, but it was Hus-
band who was killed.
When he received Husbands mes
sage last night Smith armed himself
and whon Husband started after him
today he got in the first shot.
Husband became separated from his
wife several years ago. Since that
time the woman has been receiving
attention from various men, among
them Smith.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-23

To the writer, however it appeared
today as if the new levy is growing in
public favor, and there is very little
doubt that a majority of the largest
taxpayers in the city are advocates of
the proposed increase and will cast
their ballots for it on election day,
but few of them will consent to be
quoted in the public print. This aver
sion to being quoted in newspaper,
however, obtains to just as large an
extent among the opponents of the
proposed new levy
1t is highly probable that the advo-
Gates of the increased levy will take
some sort of steps early next "ee
looking TO an organized effort to place
the question, as they view it, squarely
before the voters of the city. Along
inst what line it is proposed to move
is not known at present, but there
is a strong disposition to get the mat
Ter DGeotulCu " thS NotSio AAA SN>AA -
manner as will enable them to cast
their ballots with intelligence and to
The end that the best interests of Hat
tiesburg may be served.
1t is probable that Hattiesburg Chap
ter United Daughters of the Confed-
eracy will take some steps early next
week TO arouse sentiment In favor of
the levy, the Daughters special inter-
est being in the levy for park pur-
poses. Hamper Park originally was
decided to the local chapter of Daugh-
tg-s, and they turned 1t over to the
Jey with the express proviso that the
city should properly maintain the
park, In case it fails to do this, the
property can be taken back by the U.
d. c..
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-23
The Program.

Following is the program rendered: ::
Opening prayer-Rev. E. j. Currie
Address of Welcome-R. P. Ander-
son
Response-Hon G. w. Currie, Leaf
River Camp 2S.
Music-Hattiesburg W. o. w. Band,
March-America Forever.
Address-Hon. ]. E. Watts, State
Organizer w. o. W
March Santiago Flynn
Address-A E. Harbeson, c. C.
Leaf River Camp 2S.
March-Hampton Cadets.
Address-E. Ward, c. c. Petal Camp.
Address-Fraterna Fer
guson. Leaf River Camp 2S.
March-Uncle Sammy.
Address on Woodcraft-W. B. Rus
sell, Deputy Organizer.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-23
new TAX LEWIS
Absorbing TOPIC.
U. D. c. ELECTS
new OFFICERS
BIZ Associated Press

HOUSTON, Tex, October 23.-The
United Daughters of the Confederacy
late yesterday elected these officers:
President general, Mrs. Virginia Nc
Sherry of West Virginia; first vice.
president general, Mrs. L. c. Hall, Of
Arkansas; second-vice president gen.
eral, Mrs. NJ. e. Bryan, of Texas;
third vice president general, Mrs.
Thomas T. Stevens, of Georgia; re-
cording secretary general, Mrs. A. L.
Dowell. of Alabama; corresponding
secretary general, Miss Childress, of
Louisiana; treasurer general, Mrs. c..
B. Tate, of Virginia; registrar general,
Mrs. James B. CAN'T. of Missouri;
historian general, Mrs. ]. Endois Rob-
inson, of Virginia; custodian of cross
of honor, Mrs. L H Raines, of Georgia;
custodian of flag, Mrs. F. A. Walk, of
Virginia.
The selection of a place of meeting
will not be announced until the clos
ing session tonight, but as the office
president general went to the east It
is understood that Little Rock, Ark,
will be selected for the next general
convention.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-23
nATTIESBURG MAN
WEEDS in MICHIGAN

BENTON HARBOR, Mch., October
2S.-Elmer D. Miller Of Hattiesburg,
Miss. and Miss Helen Weigrand. Of
Clinton, Iowa. visited this Gretna
Green Wednesday and were married
by Rev E A. Hoffman. They will re-
side in Chicago.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-23
MERIDIAN MAN
ELECTED BY MAsoNs.
Bp Assoeiateo Prs.

WASHINGTON, October 23.--In se-
cret session the supreme council.
Southern Jurisdiction Scottish Rite
Masons, elected five executive mem.
bers. Among these was MelvIle R.
Grant, of Meridian, active member
for Mississippi. 4.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-23
up to the Voters.

A member of the city council said
today:
Il am not taking any active part in
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-23

The News gives the nsws,
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Give the circulation man
your subscription.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-11-27

put a layer of fondant, a layer OF
chopped pineapple, candied cherries,
chopped figs, dates, etc. Cover the
top with fondant. Let it harden a lit
tie. then cut in small squares.
Chocolate Creams Use confec-
toners chocolate for these. Melt It.
Take good stiff fondant, flavor it as
desired, form it into balls, and drop
them into the melted chocolate If
liked, chopped nuts, dates, etc., can
be mixed with the fondant, and makes
a pleasant change.
Chocolate AImonds.-Blanch the
almond meats by pouring boiling water
over them and letting them stand a
few moments. Turn the hot water of
and cover with cold, when the skin
may easily be rubbed OF between the
thumb and forefnger. Break some
sweet chocolate into small pieces, put
into dish and set in larger pan of
hot water. When the chocolate is
melted put a blanched nut meat on
the point of a skewer or darning
needle, or use candy dipper and dip
into the melted chocolate. Then lay
on oiled paper to cool When the
chocolate coating becomes set dip a
second time. Flavor the melted choc-
olate with vanilla if desired.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-11-27
Latest Kansas Events.
Talked Dairyine to Farmers.

A series of farmers institutes in
Dickinson county concluded at Acme.
This series included meetings at Chap
man, Woodbine, Hope, Carlton, Gyp-
sum, Holland and Acme. At these
places L. d. Bushnell OF the bacteria
logy department of the Kansas State
Agricultural college, discussed the
production of sanitary milk and the
channels of infection. and the treat
ment and prevention of hogs cholera
c. H. Human, dairy expert of the ex-
tension department of the college, dis
cussed farm dairying and also con-
struction. At Woodbine and Carlton
farmers institute associations were
formed
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-11-27
Rush to Pay Taxes.

Nothing probably, better indicates
the prosperity of a section than the
promptness with which taxes are paid.
Half of the tax assessment must be
paid before December 81 and the other
half may run to June 81. If all the
taxes are paid before December 81 a
rebate of per cent is given on the
second half of the taxes. The first
day on which taxes could be paid in
Clay county the treasurer's Office was
crowded and every man paid his en-
tire tax, taking the rebate. All ex-
cept one made the payment with a
check, showing that the farmers have
the ready money in the banks to make
their payments.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-11-27
Kansas CITY Theatres.

Geo. NJ. Cohan's latest success, "The
American Idea," comes to the Willis
Wood during the week commencing
Sunday, November 21. Trixie Friganza
and company of rs people compose
the cast. The play is full of catchy
songs and pretty dances.
During Thanksgiving week com
mencing Sunday, November FL, the
Shubert will present the well known
star, Dustin Farnum, in his new play
entitled Cameo Kirby The scenes
of this fascinating play are laid on the
Mississippi river and in New Orleans
in the early 30's.
At the Grand for the entire week
beginning Sunday, November Fl, with
a special Thanksgiving matinee, Ward
& yokes, the noted fun experts, will
be the attraction. They will present
their big musical comedy, ..The Pro-
moters.'. The company this year num-
beers 60 people.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-11-27
With the Santa Fe 80 Years.

An unbroken record of a little over
80 years service with the AtchiSon,
Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad, and abb
sent from duty only Al days, is the
record made by John B. Secoy, a
brakeman, who has just been placed
on the pension list of the company
Mr.. Secoy began work for the Atchi-
son, Topeka e Santa Fee October 8,
1879, as yardmaster at Dodge City.
Every since then he has worked as
yardmastef, conductor and brakeman.
In all of these years he has never
been away from the territory between
Dodge City and Topeka. He is now
60 years old and has retired on
monthly pension of $3.50.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-11-27
Cholera Kills Kansas Hogs.

Hog cholera has been running
among the hogs in the southern part
of Miami county for the past several
months and many farmers lost their
entire herd. me disease was worse
in Usage township, farmers there los
ing their hogs by the hundreds, in
most places only two and three re-
naming out of a herd of that many
hundred. The vaccination remedy
proved very effective when taken in
time, only small per cent of those
vaccinated dying.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-11-27
Club Women Elect.

The fifth district of the Kansas
Federation of Women's clubs closed
it's annual session at Enterprise with
an address by Mrs. G. G.. Goddard,
president of the state federation. The
officers are: President, Mrs. c. K.
Raber, Junction City; vice-president,
Mrs. o. l.. Moore, Abilene, and Mrs.
Edward Arnold Chapman; secretary,
Mrs. George Merrilat, Enterprise;
treasurer, Mrs. Frank Reid, Clyde.
Next years meeting will be held at
Chapman.