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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-02-25
The Social Side.
PHONES: Cumberland No. 422 Home No. 264

do otherwise, with Miss Florence Dea-
son as the faithful teacher The
hostess served delicious refreshments
and dispensed hospitality both cordial
and elegant to each of her guests.
Committee Entertained.
When Mrs. L G. Stern as chairman
called the shirt waist committee to-
gether at her home yesterday they
fully realized her happy habit of COM
bining business with pleasure and
never was an deliberately planned en-
tertainment more thoroughly enjoyed.
With such workers as Mesdames
Stern, ]. w. Champlin, Adolph
Draughan, Hugh McInnis, e. N. Pack,
M. l.. Thompson and A Polk, the task
of valuation and measurement was
soon done and they were free to en-
joy the readings given by Miss Rosa
Lee Hartzog and little Miss Bessie
Heidelberg and the sweet music rem
dered by Miss Annie Lou Thompson
Further enjoyment was afforded when
they were ushered into the dining
room in which violet scheme OF, dec
orations was used with good effect and
where delicious two course luncheon
was served by Misses Mamie Stern,
and jamie Mcleod, consisting Of salad
and waters and coffee with whipped
cream and cake, French nougat and
fudge.
Other visitors entertained were Mes
danes Selby, Waller. Ruth, West, Ia
tum, ]. A. Mcleod, l. p. Trotter, w.
E. Laird, J. w. Wright, G. E. Lassiter.
s. L.. Heidelberg, Lewis Knight and
Miss Calhoun.
Busy Bee Circle.
The Busy Bee Circle was entertain
ed yesterday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. ]. P. Carter on Court street. Mrs.
Damon presided over the meeting and
Rev. G. H. Thompson lead the devo-
tional exercises. Several selections
we're read by different members on
Home Mission work Misses Annie
and Ruth Carter, served two course
luncheon, consisting of chicken salad,
waters and coffee, followed with am
brosia and cake. Mrs. Damon on Court
street will be the next hostess.
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Mothers Meeting.
There will be the regular monthly
meeting at the Fifth avenue Baptist
church tomorrow afternoon. The sub
ject is Parental Influence" and follow
ing is the program.
Paper-"Parental Infiuence"--Mrs. A.
Polk. sd
Vocal Solo-Mrs. Benjamin Thompson.
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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-02-25

Really" said Miss Planeley, IT con
slider it very good portrait of me.
Don't you think it wauia be wise to
have it enlarged?"
'Why err yes" replica Mis-
Brakes, "but then you'd have to make
the mouth and ears larger. too. would.
MT your
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-02-25
Important to Bachelors.

Celibacy does not pay. A good mar
rage is the supreme human felicity;
a tolerable marriage is as much as
the tolerable majority of people de-
serve; but even bad marriage is bet
ter than no marriage at all-Book-
fellow.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-02-25
Pretty Good Evidence.

"Flubber, the tragedian, is undouht-
eddy a great actor" Have YOU ever
seen him act?' NO. bsase my re-
marks on the fact that he has never
written, any "reminiscences for the
maGazines
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-02-25

turned Wednesday night from New Or
leans, where they have been attending
the carnival and while there were
guests of their brother, Mr. C. C. Col
Inns.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Cochran left today for
New Orleans to visit the latter's moth
err.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-02-25
WANTS
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

WANTED-Three or four unfgru| 40
rooms suitable for light henee1<
ing. Reasonably close in. Prefe4 1 +
conveniences. Address o. B. care
Hattiesburg Daily News. 2-25-st
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-02-25
MONEY TO LOAN

One Of the best evidences that the panic is over and
that we are now the banks Of the golden stream Of
prosperity and good times general the fact that many
thousands Of dollars being invested here in the
way Of permanent improvements, besides many thousands
Of dollars are being offered loans improved city
property.
representative Of one Of the large life insurance comp
anes desires place Fifty Sixty thousand Dollars here
right away and better than ALL the aold reliable Georgia
States Saving, Association notified that they want to
put twenty to Thirty Thousand Dollars per month here
Hauiesburg dirt considered the best Of secuny
and if you want some Of this easy-o-get cheap-tokeep
and pay-it-back-as-you-pease money, call to see
Yours for business
6lO Main St TIIOs. M. FERGUSON
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-02-25
Never.EaIl eInuerhread.

Beat one egg with onehalf cup Of
sugar and one tablespoon lard, add
one.half cup sour milk with one tea,
<pean coda Is II one-half 4 Gun mo.
Evening star., 1909-05-30
.fIfTy-SEvEN CENTS IN BANK
PRESIDENT AND CASHIER AC-
CUSED OF SWINDLING.
Georgia Institution Utilized in Con-
fdence Game Worked
by Officials.

CAMBRIDGE, Ga, May 29-Wha
appears to be one of the most giganti,
confidence operations since the days o
Sidney Lascelles was brought TO lish
this morning when A D. oliver. presi
dent of the Climax Bank of Climax
Ga, and Cashier Hall of the same insti
tuition were arrested.
Oliver has been operating in and abou
Climax since JANUARY of this year. L
was generally understood he had million.
of money. He bought timbered lands
sawmills houses automobiles, etc, pay
ing part cash.
1t is charged that he would secure casl
through deposit in his bank, il which in,
stitution the public had considerable con
fidence, and with partial payments o1
cash, usually small amounts. he Woulo
appearance of large properties. thus es-
tahlishing confidence and permitting him
to continue in his alleged plans.
1t is reported that when the Climax in
stitution was examined today by state
examiners they found 81 cents in cash
in the vault.
divers alleged operations ran all the
way from insignificant deposits in his
bank to $29.UD from ore individual. His
operations were indiscriminate. it is
charged. taking as his victims from bank
ers down.
His past record, SO far as the public is
concerned. is n mystery. He has refused
to make any statements as to his history.
A few weeks ago he was married to a
young woman of the town. He gave her
5000 in cash and numerous diamonds.
Evening star., 1909-05-30
AlDRICH RESOLUTION PASSED
PROVIDES FOR INVESTIGATION
OF DEPARTMENTS.
Annual Revenues of Government
and Business Methods to Be Ex-
amined by Senate Committee.

The Aldri,h resolution directing the
new Senate committee on pubic expendi-
lures to investigate the annual revenues
odS of the several departments witt, a
view TO economZng was adopted by the
Senate yesterday after being favorably re-
ported from the committee To audit and
control the contingent expenses OF the
Senate.
The resolution was amended So as to
give authority to the committee TO have
such printing and binding done as may he
necessary. The resolution as adopted is
very broad in it's authorization and direc-
ton Every branch Of the government
service is to he thoroughly examined and
reports are to be made To the Senate from
time TO time of the results. together with
the committees recommendations as To
the relation between expenditures and
revenues anu possible improvements in
governmental methods.
For this purpose the committee is an
thorized TO sit, by subcommittee othel-
0se. during the recesses or sessions us
the Senate. at such times and places as
1t may be advisable, and to send for per-
sons and papers. To administer and To
employ such stenog aphic, clerical and
experts and other assistants may h..
necessary. as we'll as To have printing and
binding done stated. All expenses Of
these Investigations are to he paid from
the contingent fund Of the Senate.
1t Is understood that no time will he
lost after the enactment of the tariff bill
in getting down To this work. and when
Congress toHvenes next December the
committee will have something interest
ing TO report.
Evening star., 1909-05-30
THREE ARRESTED IN new YORK
LYONS, CALDWELL AND MCKAY
TO BE TRIED HERE.
Former Charged With Theft of Jew
elry Worth 2.5OO-Fought
Hard to Evade Extradition.

Three men who were arrested in New
York at the request Of Mai. Sylvester
have been brought here for trial.
The last of the trio. Thomas Lyons,
reached here late Yesterday afternoon.
The others are Samuel Caldwell and John
F. Mckay. They We're turned over TO
the marshal 10 be held IN jail unless bond
is given for their appearance.
Lyons is under Indictment for participa- /
ton III the theft of $3.50 worth of jewelry'
G. street. several months ago. Walter
Brooks. his alleged accomplIce. is III
prison at Sing Sing serving eighteen
who arrested him.
Samuel Caldwell is alleged to have
obtained $40 on a worthless draft to
which he obtained the Endorsement or
JOHN X. Duke. 1t is charged that he
claimed he was representative of the
Bloom Clothing Company OF New York
and that he obtained the money on the
draft from local bank.
Mckay is charged with embeZzlement
OF S2,ID from Samuel Reinhard of Mer-
cersburc. Pa. who employed him as
agent in charge OF real estate in this city.
Mckay had an office in the Colorado
building and lived on 18th street.
Thomas Lyons put up hard legal fight.
His case was postponed several times.
witnesses were heard In an effort 10 prove
an alibi and Detectives Pratt and How
lett We're compelled TO appear with Mrs.
Brown before United States Commissioner
Shields several times. On one occasion. it
is stated friends OF Lyons We're accused
of following the prosecuting witness and
were assaulted by q New Yorl. detective.
IF I'm taken to Washington within
thirty days. Lyons is reported to have
stated. '.I'll be taken dead
When he reached here he shook hands
with Detective Hewlett and congratulated
him upon the strong fight he had made
in New York. He said ne had just 81
left when his fight was finished. Brooks
viii he brought here as soon as his term
in New York expires.
Evening star., 1909-05-30
PLANS FOR COMMENCEMENT.
Program of George Washington Uni
versity Completed.

The commencement exercises OF tile
George Washington University will take
place Wednesday morning, June 0, at
1880 clock, in the Belasco Theatre The
haccalaureate sermon will be preached
next Sunday by Rev. DR.. w. T..
Herrdge of ST. Andrews Presbyterian
Church. Ottawa, Canada. in the New
York Avenue Presbyterian Church, at 4
o'clock in the afternoon. Candidates for
degrees, members of the faculties and
trustees of the university and colleges
will assemble in academic dress at the
university at $50 O'Clock and march to
the church.
Commencement day the candidates for
degrees, with members OF the faculties.
will assemble in academic dress at the
university at $50 O'Clock in the morning.
The university procession to the theater
will start at 10:15 o'clock. There will
be no reserved seats.
Student events during commencement
week will take place follows: June :,
opening of the exhibit of the division OF
architecture, in the architectural building,
Evening star., 1909-05-30
THE BRUSSELS EXPOSITION.
Presidents Message for an Appro-
,r;o+;ou Referred to Committee.

The Presidents message to Congress ie
newing the recommendation ii"uN
President Roosevelt for an appropriation
for participation by the American govern
ment in the Brussels exposition. has beeh
referred to the committee Oh ioreis II
affairs of the House and II Is rot likely
that any action will be taken by the
House during the present session.
The foreign affairs COMMITTEES mas -hos
been named vet but it is practically GER
tain that Representative Perkins or New
York will be its chairman. He may draft
a bill in accordance with the President S
recommendation and enGeaVor to nave IL
considered by unanimous consent.
Evening star., 1909-05-30

following other members were chasen:
Commander a. G. Cove, Commander u.
r. Clark, Commander t. l.. Dewey.
Robert H. Thompson, Lieut.. Commander
G. Il. Britain. Lieut. Commander Arthur
Macarthur and Prof. D. j. Garrison.
Rear Admiral j. II. Cpshur. retired, of
Washington. the senior graduate, was
elected president for another term. and
Prof Garrison was renamed secretary
and treasurer.
In recognition Of his services III the
fight TOR increased pay in the navy Pay
Director T. j. Cowie was made an hon
orary member of the association, though
ne is not a graduate of the academy.
Evening star., 1909-05-30

15@.. | street. at o'clock p.m.: prize de-
bate between Columbian and Needham
debating societies, open TO the public. IN
university hall. at the same hour. Tues
day, June 3, exercises of the senior
classes of the department of arts and
sciences. unive rsity hall. at ) O'Clock pm,
open to the public.
The reception to the graduating classes
by the president and faculties will be
held at Rauschers Wednesday,. June $.
at O'Clock pm. to be followed by
dancing at $50 O'Clock, to which ad-
mission will tc by card. The prize debate
of the Enosinian Society will take place
in university hall. Friday, June |. at
o'clock pm. and is open 10 the public.
Evening star., 1909-05-30

good luck. and was waiting patiently
for a strike when suddenly he felt some
thing tugging at his line.
ITS a whale" shouted his companion
Just so il is not a shark, said the
fisherman. remembering hls experience
with one some years ago. 'I don't care.
Presently the head Of a big rockhsn
was seen near the surface Of the water.
but il was quick enough TO get beneath
the boat and give the angler some
trouble. Dienlcr did not give up, how
ever. and succeeded in getting the fisI
to the other side OF the boat. An IN
stant later the fish broke the line. and
the angler thoroughly disappointed ami
disguised. got his tackle together ana
left the fishing grounds.
n was the biggest fish he hooked That
day and, as usual, it got away.
Grabbing will probably have the az
tention of many persons at some OF lhe
salt water resorts tomorrow.
Evening star., 1909-05-30
Large Plant at Carlisle Burns.

CARLISLE. Pa, May :3.-The large
plant OF the Manufacturing Company or
Carlisle, makers of steam ana electric
frogs, switches, etc. was destroyed by
fire today The loss IS estimated at
$4,000 The fire is believed to have
been of incendiary origin.
Evening star., 1909-05-30
Japanese Admiral Visits the
Naval Academy.
FIRST SINCE GRADUATION
Went Over to Attend Reunion and
Banquet.
RECEIVES MARKED ATTENTION
Made Honorary Member of Council
of Graduates -Association-Re
ception to Baron and Wife.

ANNAPOLIS. Md. May .3-For the
frs time since his graduation from the
Naval Academy in 1881. Vice Admiral
| riu of the japanese Eayy today Visited
his American alma mater Admiral Iriu
requested that the usual honnrs to visit
ing dignitaries be dispensed with. but
from the moment of his arrival ne was
The recipien, of marked attention and was
fairly showered with good fellowship and
friendliness The baron came over from
Washington for the purpose of tending
1he reunion and banquet OF the Naval
Academy Graduates Association, which
took place in Bancroft Hall this evening.
His car was late IN arriving ard the
business session of theassociation was
adjourned for a time III order that he
might be present His appearance at the
meeting was the signal for an ovation,
and tater. on motion of COL r. NJ Thomp-
son of New York the baron was made
an honorary member OF the council of the
association. Between the business meet
ing and the banquet, which t:oi place
this evening. Baron and Baroness Iri,I
were rendered reception at the super
intenderts residence by Capt and Mrs.
G. J. Badger.
In addition to the heads Of tn. various
academic and other departments at the
academy VINO were present Win InelF
wives, capt. r. c. Tilly of the English
navy, the sole guest of the graduates.
association at the banquet. present
Ut this function.
Ovation to the Admiral.
Forming in procession in the acad :
emy grounds. with Baron Uriu headin@
his own class. the old graduates
marched To the dining hall to the
Sic of al nd nj
the cheers OF the midsnipmen.
The famous -Four N yen with
three graduates on the end was
given with a vim and followed imm ;
diately by another similar cheer. to the
end OF which was tackled "I-riu. t-r1u
l-riu.'
All the speakers at the dinner re-
ferred to Admiral Uriu in the most
lardatory manner. expressing their
pride over the distinction which had
been achieved by one of their aln;.
mater. Rear Admiral Tpshur. retire1
the president Of the association in he
first address said:
We are fortunate in having with
us one whose name is written on the
scroll of honor of his own country and
who by his achievements has refecte
credit on our alma mater
capt Badger. superintendent of t..
academy. and Capt. A. p. Niblack. ne
foastmaster. spoke in a similar vein.
In responding to the cries for Il
speech Admiral Uriu said that he came
TO Annapolis and 10 this country with
the warmest of warm feelings. Il eel
at home tonight" he said. "as I ought
TO feel in the house of my alma mater
] cannot express the feeling that l
have over the way L have been re-
ceived'
Upshur Reelected President
Besides the election of Baron Uru to
the graduates yearly council which con-
siSts OF seven members ordinarily, the
Evening star., 1909-05-30
Audience With the Pone

ROME. May 29.-TLe Most Rev. James
II. Blenk. Archbishop of New Orleans,
was received In private audience by the
pope today. The pontiff questioned his
visitor at length regarding the condition
OF Catholicism in Louisiana
Evening star., 1909-05-30
NO IRISH SPUOS FROM IRELAND
IMMIGRATION OF POTATO BAR
RED BY TARIFF.
Rate Is Raised Because Shipload
Recently Sailed to These
Shores
81 last that humble garden fruit.
The earthly, brown potato.
Successfully has pressed it's suit

The Senate Yesterday afternoon tonk
pity on the American potato. 1t de-
cided that too many Irish potatoes were
coming TO this country from ireland. and
voted TO stop the immigration.
Senator din Pont Of Delaware was the
potatoes champion. The consideration
of the tariff bill had brought nothing OF
real interest for over an hour and every
body was expecting the Senate would
adjourn in the most commonplace man
ner. Then the potato paragraph was
reached.
1t was the same old potato paragraph
that was in the Dingley act. Even the
House had not thought it important
enough to change it one way, or the
other SO that the Senate could have the
fun of changing it back again. The duty
was still that prosaic .? cents 4 bushel
of sixty pounds
MI. du Pont Intervenes.
The paragraph was read. and the Vice
President was about to say agreed to, =
when the voice of du Pont was heard.
Mr.. President cried he The re-
publican convention last summer-''
and he told in splendid language all about
the protective policy of the republican
party. He even went back bit and
used that telling phrase, Coming down
through history"
All about the potato paragraph too.
Senators wondered what he meant by it.
Then he made his appeal
1t was very touching.
Irish Spuds From Ireland.
He read from Il neWspape clipping to
show that d shicload of Irish potatoes
from Ireland had come into the port OF
Baltimore few days ago, and Others
were on the way. 1t would never do.
said he. to allow the foreign potato }
come into competition with the American
potato when the American farmer needs
so much more money to live on than
does the foreign farmer. 1t wasn't lar
competition,
Mr. du Pont thereupon moved to in
crease the rate OH pota toes from 25 cents
to 40 cents bushel OF sixty pounds
rte looked around for opposition. There
wasn't any His speech had evidently
been convincing. His plea had touched
the heart.
The motion was adopted. just a few
almost inaudible noes coming from the
revisionists.
Evening star., 1909-05-30
Lady Aberdeen Sails for New York

QJ QJEENSTOWN, May I9.-Among the
passengers for New York. on board the
steamer Cedric that sailed toray, Is Lady
Aberdeen. who, in addition 10 attending
the Wonans congress at Toronto, will
fill engagements at New York and Boston
to explain what is being done i'll Ireland
for the suppl ession of tuberculosis
Evening star., 1909-05-30
Uruguay and the Holy See.

ROME, May .9.-Heber Jaskson. min
ster from Uruguay. las arrived here to
re-establsh diplomatic relations between
mis- government and the holy see, which
have been Interrupted since 1901.
Evening star., 1909-05-30

peopie 90 NOT realize the alarming in
etease anu remarkable rrevalcncy of kiJn.r a..
ease While kidney disorders srs ,hu us
mon diseases that prevail. they ar. .I,o.. .,,
iast recognized by patient and physicians w,,"
CONTENT THEMSELVES WITH nocrop,n.
THE EFFECTS. while the ORIGINAL nISE.SI
ttIidermues The system.
Evening star., 1909-05-30

1t matters little what il is that you
want-whether situation or a servant
q want ad. in The Star will reach the
person who can ill your need.
Evening star., 1909-05-30
New Orleans Exchange Closed.

NEW ORLEANS. May 29.-The cotton
exchange here was closed today on ac-
count CT holiday.
Evening star., 1909-05-30
Prevaiency of Kidney Disease

rheumatism. bioatrs lac. OF am.i,;o,
'HaSoe loss OF flesh, salIow complexion.
Evening star., 1909-05-30
Danger Signals.

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Evening star., 1909-05-30
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Lame back is only OF many symptoms of
kidney trouble. Other symptoms showing that
you need Swamr-Root are. being Obliged 10 pass
water often during The day and get up many
aiInrs duriu.. riIr ni.LI.
Evening star., 1909-05-30
Catarrh of the Bladder.
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lessness nervousness. sometimes the heart acts
Evening star., 1909-05-30
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Evening star., 1909-05-30
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Evening star., 1909-05-30
Upshur Reelected President.

Besides the election of Baron Uriu to
the graduates yearly council which con-
sists OF seven members ordinarily, the
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-11-05
1929
Armstr0ng-Priest

After a dainty luncheon served
at the home of Mr.. A. c. Priest, OF
Alexandria, Va, Mrs. Mary f.
Priest and w. NJ. Armstrong, ac-
companied by Miss Annie NJ. Priest
Miss Francis I. Gordon, Messrs. &.
H. Armstrong, and O. M. Price,
motored over to Washington City
and were quietly married at the
home Ct Mrs. A. F. Harlin, 326
South Carilona Avenue, S. F., on
Thursday afternoon, three p. M,
October 18th, Rev. Burgess OF the
Midland, M. E. Church, officiating
The bride was given in marriage
by her father. A. c. Priest.
The bride was most becomlngly
attired in a blue tailor-made suit
with hat to match. The pressn,
were numerous and handsome.
After the ceremony the youngooupls
left for their beautiful home a
Bealton, Va.
The above clipping isfurlshed u
by q friend.
Mr., Armstrong is a son OF MT
Jared NJ. Armstrong, was born Il
Highland, and, with his parent
moved to Fauqueir county twenty
five years ago. He has manyfrlend
and relations in Highland who WI
unite with the Recorder in wlshln
him happiness.