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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-12-13
Is No boycott"

He buys from the wholesalers, and,
by the way, this is about the way 1T
was always done. The same is true
of purchases of oil. That comes under
the quartermaster's department. and
the quartermaster general under
stands the secretary's order to apply
only to combinations barred by the
war departments orders.
The effect Of the governmental
frown appears to be directed against
the conscience of the convicted cor
porations, rather than against theil
means of livelihood. There is no in
tention, so far as anything is revealed
here, to boycott the goods of con
victed trust.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-12-13
negro SHOT AT
M'CALLUM, MISS.
Afro-Americans Engage in controver
sy With Near-Fatai Results, and
Arrest Follows.

AS the result of an effort to square
supposed personal difference with
a member of his own rekse at Mccall
lum Saturday night, by the shooting.
iron method, George Jones, negro, is
in the Forrest county Jail awaiting
the action of the court, while his erst,
while antagonist is nursing a bullet
wound in his shoulder and side.
Jones was brought in by deputy
from McCallum last night, as was also
his victim, whose name could not be
learned. the latter being turned ovel
to a surgeon, while the former was
locked up in the county jail Partic,i
lars of the difficulty could not b,
obtained here.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-12-13
government CAN'T BUY
Direct FROM TRUSTS
But Can Purchase From others Sup
plies Which Trusts Have Manufac-
tured-AlI Are Not Barred BY the
Ruling.

Washington, Dec. 13.-The war de-
partment has to put on the blacklist
all combinations in trade that have
been shown to be trusts and against
which a judgment has been ordered.
This is a definite policy, the working
out of which is seen in the order is
sued last week by Secretary Dickin-
son against the use of Standard Oil
products. 1t is an effort to enforce the
attitude of the government against il
legal combinations.
Last summer the secretary of war
placed the tobacco trust on this OBJ
jectionable list, and he issued at that
time a public statement correcting the
published statement that the war de-
partment would not buy from any
trust.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-12-13
To EXPERIMENT
WITH TOBACCO
Farmers Near Seminary Will Also
Raise Sugar Cane on Larger
Scale.
Special to The Neps.

Special to The Netcs.
Evans, chairman of the Covington
county fair. was here looking into the
organization of syrup association to
handle Mississippi syrup from this
point. He secured several gallons If
fine molasses which he shipped to
Memphis as samples Of. the grade of
sippi soil. If the prices on syrup are
satisfactory, the. farmers Of this sec.
tion will go into sugar cane raising
on a large scale next year. They
also are considering planting tobacco
as an experiment.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-12-13
POLICE NOW have
HIM UNDER ARREST
But Are Also Looking for Negro Seen
To Enter House Of Death With Ak
Shortly Before the Murders Were
Committed.

Savannah, Ca, Dec. 13.-Mrs. Mag
gle Hunter, who was beaten and left
for dead at the same time that Mrs
Eliza Gribble and her daughter, Mrs
Carrie Ohlander, were murdered al
their home here last Friday, died to
day as a result of her injuries
Mrs. Hunter gained consciousness
long enough to implicate her hus
band. ]. c. Hunter, in the crime. Hun
ter is under arrest, but the police
are also looking for negro who waf
seen to enter the home carrying an
ak shortly before the murders were
committe.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-12-13
JUDGE ROANE TO
OPPOSE SPIGHT

Jackson Dec. 13.-Judge w. A.
Roane. a. prominent member of the
oxford bar, and former circuit judge
IN that district, has decided to enter
the race for Congress in the second
district against Capt. Thos Spight, and
will make his formal announcement
during the coming month. The for
NAL announcement Of Hon. G. l.
Jones as candidate for Congress In
this district was made a few days
since.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-12-13
SENDS
War Vessel
To Nicaragua And Probably Is
Cooperating With US. To
Quell Zelaya.

Washington, Dec. ia Mexican
gunboat is enroute to Corinto, Mica.
ragua, according to an official dis
patch from Managua.
This leads to the conclusion that
Mexico is actively cooperating with
the United States in it's aggressive
kolicy toward President eZlaya, Of
Nicaragua.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-12-13
MEETS IN HOMER.
(By Associated Press.)

Alexandria, La, Dec. '13.-The
Methodist conference adjourned to-
day to meet next year at Homer La.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-12-13
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= THE WEATHER. 4

Washington, Dec. 13.-Fair to- I
; night, with heavy frost; slightly I
warmer in southwest portion. I
Tuesday. warmer. 4
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-02
Masked Highwaymen Caupht.

TULSA, Okl., Jan. 1.-The two masked
highwaymen who held up twenty-five men
near Tulsa last night were captured early
jail. The robbers proved to be Hershall
Wolfe and Charles Haubaugh, young men
of this city. The robbers were overtaken
several miles from here. where they had
taken refuge in a small barn. They made
little resistance.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-02
Puppy: Leroy first, Prince second,
z. Roger, Omaha.

Novice: Sport first, w. G.. Carpenter;
Don, jr., second, L. p. Roger; Duke White
stone third, Fred Heyn.
Limit: Don Gladstone first. ]. w. Mum
choff; Sport second, w. G. Carpenter;
Duke Whitestone third, Fred Heyn.
Open: Don Gladstone first. J. w. Mum
choff; Sport second, w. G. Carpenter.
BITCHES.
open: Milly p, L. p. Roger.
NEWFOUNDLAND.
Open: Buster first, A. Jameson.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-02

BUFF LACED POLISH.
], G. Gourley, Surprise, Neb., first hen,
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-02
Nobody Is Too Old

to learn that the sure way to cure a cough
or cold is with DR.. Kings New Discovery.
soc and 500. For sale by Beaton Drug Co.
The avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 190?-1909, 1909-04-01
EDITOR ON THE WING
Makes a Flying Trip to Terry
County Towns and Sees Fine
Country

The Avalanche pc neil push
turned his sanctum over 10 the
printers last Friday morning and
boarded an auto bound for Brown
field, the county seat OF Terry
county. After swift ride we
landed in the above named town
in time for supper, which we
heartily partook. Of at the Hill
hotel, which is conducted by j.
r. Hill, who is ever anxious to
make his guests comfortable and
feel nj home. Mr.. Hill sets a
good table, furnishes nice beds,
and DO fact he has good accomo'
dauons throughout, for town As
far from the railroad as Brown
now IS. We spent the night at
this place, and left next morning
for Come FIVE miles west of
Browntield.
Arriving at Come, We met Our
friend, DR.. NJ. r. Griffin, who
seemed to take a special delight
IN introducing Us 10 his fellow
townsmen. and they were u pro-
gressiye set Of men. and those en-
gagged IA business seemed tote a
enjoying good patronage, aud car
r.ed much larger stocks OF goods
than we really expected TO lind
In that town There IS consldera.
bile Improvements going on IN
this town. 4 big fine Baptist
church building IS under construc-
ton, and will be Il credit to the
town when completed. A num-
Der Of good residences are also
being built. aud others being en-.
larped, painted and liked up,
which improves the looks OF the
town a great deal. The country
e last settling up, with progress
,iye set OF farmers, who are
dong great deal toward de
.eloping farming interests Of that
county \ fine crop was raised
last year and At every farm house
there Is a large quantity Of feed
stuff stacked up, and much corn
ia the CRIB, hogs IN the pen and
tine cattle and horses IN the pas
lures.
Many inc orchards ore being
,et out and this will 10 doubt be
come 6nc fruit country. The
land in Terry county IS for the
greater part much sander than
around Lubbock, aud OF course
will boz better adapted 70 the
Growth Of different crops, such As
: corn. katiir corn, maize, vines OF
every description, and cotton IS
raised IN that county too, though
tie land we think is hardly As
we'll adapted 10 that crop, as ours
Very little has been done 10.
ward preparing Their lands for
the coming crop season 90 account
cd lhe dry weather, but there is
plenty time for this yet
The Avalanche man wAs enter
famed very pleasantly while IN
that little city, by Dr. Griffin and
h. interesting family, and we en-
DYED the visit 10 that town very
much % say the least Of IL. and
hope that opportunity may pre-
seul tself that we may again have
che pleasures Of their hospitslities.
We returned b. Brown6eld
sunday and spent few hours
there AID returned home IN one OF
Dick Brownfeld's dandy new
Boiess. which he bad Just re,eiy.
The avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 190?-1909, 1909-04-01

Two cars best NlIS-rlead Coal
Just received. I.ubtosk Lumber
Grain Co nions No. "a 2f-u
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-19
WESTERN NEWS.

]. l.. Purcell, a claim holder near
Brushie. S. D.. was held up on the
night Of the 18th inst. by a masked
bandit and robbed of S3.372.
Eleven thousand chickens were
burned to death when fire destroyed
the plant of the United States Pack.
ing Company at Hutchinson. Kan, a
few days since. The loss will reach
nearly $4,000.
Pres. B. l.. Winchell. OF the Rock
Island system, who has recently re-
turned from trip in Europe. says
that the service OF American railroads
is iinmeasurably superior to that OF
the roads abroad. especially in regard
to the passenger service.
There is considerable oil excite
ment around Artesia. N. NJ. as the re-
suit of the bringing in of ten-barrel
producer six miles south of town on
the Hammond farm. Roswell and
eastern capitalists have leased all the
surrounding lands and many wells will
be drilled in at once.
Cairo was in the grasp Of firm au
thority on Sunday, the 14th inst. and
experienced the quietest Sunday that
has been its lot in years. No saloons
we're open and the few attempts tc
evade the orders Of Governor Dineer
In this regard met with quick detec
ton, several arrests being made by
the militia.
Finding that the soldiers were get
ting drunk on pay day. two ministers
at Fort Leavenworth. Kan, led raid
upon a liquor joint and seized twenty
cases of beer and two jugs Of whisky
The ministers are the Rev. F.. H
Brown of the Baptist church. and the
Rev. E. L. Cunningham of the Chris
tian church.
Congratulations from the Italians OF
the ten states and two territories com
prising the Rocky mountain jurisdic
ton were sent in dispatch from Den
yer on the 10th inst. by Consul Gen
eral Adolfo Rossi to King Victor
Emmanuel of Italy In honor Of his for
tieth birthday. The King replied
with warm message Of appreciation
Hearst's Homestake Mining Com
pany has brought suit in the Federal
Circuit Court at Deadwood. 8. D..
against the Lead Miners Union fol
$4,000 damages. No injunction is
asked. The company alleges threats
of bodily harm on the part of the
miners and intimidation Of non-unior
men. and charges the union with re
ducing the efficiency Of its employees
Fourteen men were killed and nine
seriously injured, of whom three may
die, in a head-on collision on the inter
urban line of the British Columbia
Electric Railway Company at Lake
View station, on the 10th INST. The
dead and injured were passengers and
crew of car which left Vancouver
for New Westminster. Not a man OF
the 23 on the car escaped death OF
injury.
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-19
Vienna, ". Va.
the last ten years

and misery. I advise all suffering
women to take Lydia Z. Pinkham's
Vegetable COMPOUND" ."-MRs. EMMA
WHEATON,, Vienna, w. Va.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com,
pound, made from native roots and
herbs, contains no narcotics or harm
full drugs, and to-day holds the record
for the largest number of actual cures
of female diseases of any similar medi-
cine in the country, and thousands Of
voluntary testimonials are on file in
the Pinkham laboratory at Lynn,
Mass, from women who have been
cured from almost every form Of
female complaints, Inflammation, ul-
ceration, ,displacements, fibroid tumors,
Irregularities, periodic pains, backache,
indigestion and nervous prostration.
Every such suffering woman owes it to
herself to give Lydia 3: Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound trial
If you would like special advice
about your case write G confiden-
tial letter to Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free,
and always helpful.
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-19
POOR WITNESS FOR FRIEND
Deaeon's Brief Emphatic Testimony
Probably Somewhat Impressed
the Jury.

Deacon Stephen Potter, one Of the
pioneers Of Utica. N. Y. was man
of great eccentricity but high moral
character. The deacon Will speak
the truth and shame the devil" was
often said of him.
On one occasion a friend was en-
gagged in lawsuit In regard to some
land few miles from Utica. He held
the land at high price. During the
trial he called Deacon Potter as a
witness. to prove how valuable the
land was. The deacon was sworn and
asked II he knew the land.
YES" he replied, Il know every
foot of it."
What do you think 1t is worth. Mr
Potter?" was the next question.
The old man paused a moment and
then said, slowly: IF had as many
dollars-as my yoke Of oxen-could
draw-on a sled-on glazed ice-l
vow-I would not glve-a dollar an
acre for it!"-Youth's Companion.
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-19
GENERAL NEWS.

The supply agents for the Ameri-
can expedition at Nairobi state that
there is absolutely no truth in the ru-
NOR recently circulated that Colonel
Roosevelt was Ill.
Tips and his savings were so wisely
invested by James Thielman. head
waiter at Delmonico's, New York City,
that when he died recently he left an
estate valued at 100000.
The membership OF the late E. H.
Hartman in the New York Stock Ex-
change has been purchased by Robert
H. Loeb for price understood to be
about $S5,OOO. Mr.. Hartman paid
$500 for the seat.
It was said at the Lambs Club In
New York that Sir Thomas Upton has
come to an understanding with the
New York Yacht Club regarding the
conditions under which another race
for the Americas cup may be sailed
in 1911.
Lord Mimic, viceroy of India, and
Lady Mimic, narrowly escaped death
a few days since, when two bombs
were thrown at their carriage at All
medabad, British India. The bombs
fell in the sand and failed to explode.
The throwers made their escape.
One of the most famous murder
trials ever held in Paris has just end
cd in the acquittal Of Margherita
Ste,nheil, who was accused of muir
derlrg her husband, Adolphe Stein
he'll, u noted painter, and her STEP
mother. Nine. Japy.
Prominent scientists Of New York
City have organized the Radium In
stitut. of America, which Is to be de-
voted to the treatment of disease by
radium under philanthropic auspices.
Their plan contemplates the estab.
lishment Of a clinic and a research
laboratory.
Mai. Thomas H. Hays, formerly in
spector general of the Confederate
army, at one time second vice presi-
dent Of the Pullman Palace Car Com
pany. died at Louisville. KY. on the
9th inst, aged 72.
Joel T. Rice and John A. Riggs Of
Hot Springs, Ark, have completed the
construction of the largest dirigible
balloon in this country. at the old Nor
ris Park race track In New York, and
they announce that in a few weeks
they will be sailing over New York
City.
At the Brooklands track. London. on
the sth inst, August Hemery. the
French automobilist made new records
for the half-mile with flying start.
driving at the rate of 127 miles an
hour, and for the kilometer with flying
start at the rate Of 1875 miles an hour.
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-19
A Remarkable Preacher.

A young preacher who was staying
at clergy house was in the habit OF
retiring to his room for an hour or
more each day to practice pulpit ora
tory. At such times he filled the
house with sounds Of fervor and
pathos and emptied it OF almost every
thing else. Phillips Brooks CHANGED
to be visiting friend in this house
one day when the budding orator was
holding forth.
"Gracious mel" exclaimed the bish-
op, starting up in assumed terror.
pray. what might that be-"
"Sit down, bishop" his friend re-
piled. That's only young D.
practising what he breaches. Every
body's Magazine.
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-19
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

President Taft returned to the
White House on Wednesday. the 10th
instant, after an absence OF trifle
more than three months in the West
and South. having made successful
trip OF $4,000 miles.
There has been an increase of
nearly 100000, 900 bushels, or fully
one-sixth, in the production of wheat
recently harvested in six countries in
the northern hemisphere. which in
1908 produced practically two-thirds
of the worlds supply.
The Supreme Court Of the United
States has advanced for hearing Janu-
ary /, 1910. the cases of the govern
ment VS.. Capt, Oberlin NJ. Carter. in
which the government is seeking to
obtain possession of the money held
by him at the time of his arrest for
defalcation in connection with the i'm
provement of the harbor at Savannah,
Ga.
To protect power sites, Secretary
Ballinger has withdrawn from entry
1854 acres of land lying along the
Gunnison river in Colorado and New
Mexico, and 712 acres on Green river
and H., tributaries in Wyoming. This
land now being in the public domain.
will probably be affected by legisla'
tjon to be enacted during the next
Congress.
The Department Of Agriculture has
published a bulletin entitled The
prickly Pear as Farm Crop" This
H0 1tc nj
ments with prickly pears and gives
directions for their cultivation. Any
one who is interested may obtain d
copy of this bulletin by addressing
the Department of Agriculture, Wash
irrton, ID. c., and asking for BureaT
of Plant Industry Bulletin No. 124,
"The Prickly Pear as Farm Crop.
The rank of major general in the
army has been conferred upon VIII
liam II. Carter. in command of the
Department of Luzon In the Philip
pine Islands.
Announcement is made that distin-
guished men and women are behind
a movement to raise $2.500,00O before
February 22nd next for George
Washington memorial building at
Washington, which shall be head
quarters for scientific, patriotic. edu
cational and art organizations of the
country.
Orig. Gen. William Beatty Roches
ter, u. S. A., retired, grandson OF Ma
thaniel Rochester, the founder If
Rochester, N. Y, died in Washington
CITY on the 11th inst. following a
stroke of apoplexy.
Archer Christian the eighteen-year'
old left halfback of the University OF
Virginia football team, who was In
jured in the game with Georgetown
University on the 18th inst. died at
Georgetown University hospital in
Washington the next day. His death
was due to cerebral hemorrhage fol
lowing conclusion.
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-19

On the night of the 9th inst. Hallsy-s
comet was observed at Brown univer-
sity by Prof Winslow Upton. who
says it is quite faint. but should be
visible by telescope from now on and
with the naked eye in January.
Betting is a crime in New York
anly when accompanied by record,
registry or the use of some part of
the paraphernalia Of professional gam
blers. according to q decision handed
down by the New York Court of Ap-
peals.
Alice Paul. who is a member of
New Jersey Quaker family. and Anne
liza Brown. the window smashing suf-
fragettes, were sentenced in London
each to one month at hard labor. Both
are members of the Pankhurst organi-
zation.
Major Mearns and j. Alden Loring,
the naturalist. recently arrived at Maj
robi with splendid collections of pho.
tographs, birds and mammals. Both
men are in excellent health. In his
climb OF Mount Kenya, Loring
reached an altitude of 16.5OO feet.
From a stroke Of apoplexy. Mrs. u.
s. Grant. Jr.. daughter of the late
United States Senator Jerome ID. Chat
fee OF Colorado, and wife of the Sec
ond son of the late President Grant,
died suddenly in San Diego, Cal. on
the 10th inst.
1t is reported in New York that the
formation Of a giant copper combine
ho ~
the metal and boost the price OF the
finished product will be begun within
few days. The return Of Daniel
Guggenheim from Europe has set the
machinery in motion.
A growth in the campaign to elm
mate Bible reading and hymn singing
from the public schools was reported
at the Central Conference of Ameri-
can Rabbis in New York City. In
thirty-five cities there are no Bible
readings. and in eight only the old
testament and other psalms are read.
The will of the late Mrs. FranziskH
Speyer, widow of George Speyer, a
partner in the banking house of
Speyer Il Co., of New York, London
and Frankfort on the Main, be-
queaths between $S.0OO00O and $10,-
0OO,UOO TO charity. The gifts include
s1.O00.00O for research into the sub
feet OF cancer and lupus.
Having invaded many other fields Of
mans activities. young women Of
prominent families in New York City
have incorporated what is to be known
as the Woman's Athletic Club. A
gymnasium and grounds will be oh
tanned and the members will endeavor
to foster athletic achievements among
women generally. The members 80
far are mostly college women.
The New York Sun, in an extended
and sensational article, declares that
the sugar trust has stolen $4,000. 900
from the United States. 1t says that
the same cargoes were weighed and
underweighed. The trust paid freight
on actual weight. 1t paid duties on
the underweight. 1t stole from to
10 per cent of the duty on every
cargo.
Two boys who gave their names as
George Williams. aged 1s. and Frank
Brown, aged 16, were arrested on the
10th inst. on the charge of attempting
to rob an express train on the New
York Central, between Lyons and Sy
racuse. On entering the car they
were instantly covered by guns in the
hands of detectives, who had been en-
gagged on account Of recent car robber
les.
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-19
A Hero.

Tommy's mother had made him 9
present Of toy shovel and sent him
out in the sand lot to play with his
baby brother. Take care of baby
now, Tommy, and don't let anything
hurt him." was mammals parting in
junction.
Presently screams of anguish from
baby sent the distracted parent flying
to the sand lot. For goodness sake
Tommy, what has happened to the
baby?" said she. trying to soothe the
wailing infant.
"There was a naughty fly biting him
on the top of his head, and killed II
with the shovel" was the proud re.
ply.-Exchange.
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-19
SKIN TROUBLES CURED.
Two Little Girls Had Eczema Very
BadIy-In Ono Case child's Hall
Came Out and Left Bare Patches.
cutIcura Met with Great sueees.

II have two little girls who have
been troubled very badly with eczema.
One Of them had 1t on her lower
limbs. 1 did everything that could
hear of for her. but 1t did not give
in until warm weather. when 1t SEEM
ingly subsided. The next winter when
1t became cold the eczema started
again and also in her head where 1t
would take the hair out and leave
bare patches. At the same time her
arms were sore the whole length Of
them. took her to a physician, but
the child grew worse all the time. Her
sisters arms were also affected. be-
gan using Cuticura Remedies, and by
the time the second lot was used their
skin was soft and smooth. Mrs. Charles
Baker, Albion. Me-. Sept. 81. '0S."
hss.sr Drug : chsm. Corp. Sole Props.. Boston.
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-19
Good Reason for MARRYING.

A young couple developed such in.
compatibility of temper that six
years after marriage they carried their
difficulties to the divorce court. Their
little Cherry was very much concerned
through all the trouble.
"Well," she said, thoughtfully,
when | grow up should never marry
if it wasn't that l want father for
my children, Success Magazine.
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-19
Gettlnu In peep.

The ladies' devoted to reform were
n session.
II believe" said one, "that only
good men should be permitted to
marry"
But" interposed a second. would
not such radical policy be promo
tive of race suicide?"
On the instant they perceived that
they had tackled a real problem.
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-19
An ArtIess Distinction.

Lewis. aged three. asked his mother
what he was made Of. The mother re.
piled. Sugar, because you are SO
sweet" Soon after she heard his de-
clare to his little colored companion.
IL am made of white sugar and you
are made OF brown 1ugar."-The De-
lineator.