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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-06-24

a run of one block had been
the hose coupled and a stream o.
flowing from the hose nozzle. .
Another run of one block |
standstill was made, one hundrl
of hose handled. the coupling
and a stream flowing within I
five seconds from the signal to
The performance yesterday ou
ed anything of the kind ever
here, the previous record being
by five seconds.
Chief Potter and the members
department are to be congrat
upon their good work. and oitiz
Hattiesburg have reasons TO be
Of them.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-06-24
THE THIRD DEGREE
ACCOMP[|SHES PURPOSE

they were all united with the police
In efforts to run down the murderer.
Chung Sin then talked freely, but that
he had not been actually implicated
in the crime itself is indicated by the
fact that last night he was still in
the House of Detention for witnesses
and not in the Tombs charged with
being an accessory in the murder.
Those who knew Elsie Sigel best
believe she was sincere in her mis-
sion work with the Chinese up to the
day of her death, Mrs. Florence Todd
of the Bowery Settlement for Girls
has never 'aried from her assertion
of that belief. Assistant District At
torney Ward is inclined to the theory
Of Ouon Yick Nam, the interpi etor,
who thinks the girl was ure1 to
Leon's room by report of his feigned
illness and there chloroformed, after
Leon had been angered by her cold
ness and her refusal to see no more
of Chu Clan, his wealthier rival.
The chloroform, Quon believes,
worked too well, and when Lem
found he could not revive Elsie he
hound her with cord and wedged
the bdy into the trunk.
The police believe that their man
either took ship as a sailor or COCK
or has worked his way south into
some of the obscure colonies on the
outskirts of New Orleans, Baltimore
or Galveston.
Chung Sin, Icons roommate, was
subjected to thirty minutes of the
third degree" Inspector McCafferty,
of the detective bureau; Captain
Carey, of the homicide bureau, and
half a dozen detectives who had
been working on the case, surround
ed the tired Chinaman in the office oi
i Assistant District Attorney Ward al
1.-The time the gruesome details were
revealed. Suddenly Ward startled
Chung Sin by pointing his finger al
him and crying in loud tone:
"You killed Elsie Sigel."
Il didn't kill her. snapped Chung
Then Ward fired one question aftel
another at the Chinaman, going into
the murder in every phase.
when did you last see Elsie"
asked MI Ward.
81 saw her that morning"
+ "Where?"
"In Icons room."
Were you in the room?"
NO.
Where were you?'
IN my own room"
;. "How did you know Elsie was il
Icons room?" purused Ward.
Il heard a noise"
> What did you do?"
81 go to the keyhole in the doc
between Icons room and mine and
see her there"
what did you see?"
81 heard some noise, and ther
when | looked | see Elsie lying o.
. the bed and she was scuffling wit
IA Leon. He lie with his hands O.
Elsie, like on her neck, and she tr
to get away. Elsie try to cry(,
guess. Leon had a handkerchief il
her mouth. l see blood on the hant
: kerchief."
Did you see her clothes?"
81 see Leon tear off her clothes
= her waist, this way" replied Chung
> tugging at his coat lapels.
WAS all this while you were lool
ing over the transom?"
i mo. l go downstairs to the restal
| rant when I see Elsie there frs
Then soon came up. When 1 &c
} up, l look in Icons room and Sc
Elsie lying there. She are on bed
p; all still"
l. What did you do next?"
Y Il get up on the transom agaii
) and l see Leon go to the closet an
q 90 to his trunk He pull boxes an
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-06-24

What promises to DC one OF the
most interesting lectures ever deliver
ed in Hattiesburg, will be that of
Tndge Sam Cook, Of Walthall, at the
Auditorium tonight, when he proposes
70 tell the secrets Of the Ku Kiux
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-06-24
KUlKLUX SECRETS Will
BE TOLD TONIGHT

Klan. Every one who has heard
this lecture says that it is of the most
interesting character, for there is no
subject today that attracts more at
tention than the history of this or
ganization, which Judge Cook has
styled the Invisible Empire"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-06-24
susnect Arrested in Frisco.

SAN FRANCISCO, June PA man
answering the description OF Leon
Ling was arrested as he started 10
hoard steamer for the Orient today
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-06-24
cabman Saw Him in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS, June PA To-
cal cabman today identified the pic
ture of Leon Ling as that of a rather
nervous Chinaman he said he hau
Ndriven to the Union Station about SIX
days ago.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-12-16

German Friedens Church--Kev.
Peithmann returned from Bristol yes
terslay, where he instructed class OF
young people prepatory to confirmation.
He will couduc. Christmas services at
Webster the first Christmas day Deem
Der %, at ii o'clock.
Miss Mabel Alley departs for Abcr-
deem tonight to look after her large
music class. The lady will not return
to Webster until the first of next week
as she is on the program for the travel
ing mems entertainment for Saturday
evening in the Hub City,
Rev. Jonas Johnson will preach in the
German Friedens church Sunday, Dec.
10, at II a. m. and 3 p. m and Christ
mas morn "Julotta" at 6 a. IN. In the
New Sweden church, town of Kidder,
on Christmas day at IL a. m. and Sun
day, December 26, at IL a. I'm.
II. r. South, of Ortonville, MINI.
who is one OF the leading contestants In
the race given by the Minneapolis Daily
News for REQ automobile has been in
Webster for couple of days visiting
his brother, l.. L. South, and incident
ally picking mp few subscriptions,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-12-16
HAIBkAT, The MediCineman.

DIR. i W. Graham, Supt. will hold
quarterly meeting in the M +. church
next Sunday, preaching at II o'clock
and conducting the communion service.
He will preach and administer the Sac.
rament of the Lords Supper at North
Webster in the afternoon az o'clock
DIR. r. ID Peabody, who attended
the meeting of the national railroad
physicians and surgeons which wss
held at Excelsior Springs, Mo. arrived
home Sunday morning. lie reports
delightful trim aud says we have Mis-
souri, beat TO death on weather as il was
twelve below zero while he was ln that
state.
j. A. Homes, who IS one Of the trusted
and efficient employees OF the Farmers
Union Elevator company, OF this city,
returned home last night from Minueap-
oils where last Friday he was united ia
marriage TO Miss Eva Annis, of River
Falls, Wis. Mrs. Holmes did not
accompany him but will visit her par.
ents until such time as MIR. Holmes has
made suitable arrangements for home
in this city. The young couple will be
I gladly welcomed to Webster,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-12-16

son, the eecing photographer, Is the
one TO have it done by. Make your
appointment early and avoid the holiday
rush
County Commissioner q, II Wheeler,
expects to leave Saturday night or Sun
day night for Chicago and from there
will go to Florida to remain for few
weeks during our coolest spell.
II G. Raffelson was in Webster the
first of the week attending meeting of
the county commissioners. He informs
us that while away he contracted for
two automobiles for spring delivery
Pierpont Signal
j. b. Anderson, who travels for the
International Harvester company, and
makes his home in Webster, was home
for few days last week but went to
the southern part of the county on
business Monday
| Mr.. and Mrs Matt Monzel returned
from Minneapolis this morning where
the lady has been in one of the hospitals
for an operation. We are very much
pleased TO state that the lady's health is
very much improved,
There will be nomination and cleo
ton of officers at the meeting of the
Modern Woodman lodge in this city
next Tuesday evening aud n smoker
will be held after the lodge. Every
member 10 urged to be present.
Charles Bates made a "trip to Frank
Monday with large sleigh load Of
freight. He reports the roads as being
broken down In fine shape ane that w
have the best sieighing in prospect tina
we have enjoyed for many years.
Oscar and Edward Berven were her
from Lily Friday and Saturday on bust
! ness matters. They were to have gon
home Saturday night but Ed was taker
with q bad cold and they therefor
postponed the trip until Monday night
e. A. Ogden, Of Watertown, repre-
8 senting the Dakota Mutual Insuranc
d company, arrived in Webster Wedne'
r day morning to transact business fc
the company and to assist the loci
Z agent, p. A. Gross, looking up me-
" risks.
& Miss Pearl Wheeler, daughter
II County Commissioners Wheeler, who
living with Mrs Schultz and attendir
Il the Webster schools this winter. vi
4 counnsd 20 her room with Illness for
a few days last week but 10 able 70 DO
!. school agAin.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-12-16

". Martin, Paul Gruby, DR.. l. w.
Cook, John Sherbino, DR.. Brooks and
Earl Tuel were out at Hetke's woods
Sunday hunting rabbits and brought in
fourteen cotton tails.
j. + Haugen, a brother of L. T..
Haugen of this city, VINO formerly
resided here but now makes his head.
quarters in Dell Rapids, was visiting
Webster folk Sunday
"The Granger Business School at
Aberdeen will begin Its winter term
Jan. 3. 1910. Those who are thinking
of taking a business course should write
at once for circulars"
For Rent-My residence in the First
ward of Webster. All modern conven-
iences--heat, water, sewer connection,
bath and lights. For information call
at store. Jens Peterson.
l.. Gross, formerly of this city but
now in the real estate business in st.
Paul, was looking after business mat.
tiers and visiting with his many Day
con nty friends yesterday.
w. G. Bartell, formerly employed by
the Webster Hardware company but
who now is employed in Aberdeen came
down Saturday night for visit of a
few days with his family.
For Sale--Model IN" Ford run one
season. Has been over hauled and all
damaged parts replaced with new, car
be bought dirt cheap this winter. Day
Cour' ri n.
| mfhs Granger Business School a
| Aberdeen will begin its winter tern
January 5, 1910. those who are think
ing of taking business course shoui'
write at once for circulars"
i 1.-THE Granger Business School
Aberdeen will begin Its winter teri
, January 3, 1910. Those who are think
ing Of taking business course Shout
write at once for circulars"
The Farmers' Gram and Fuel con
pany 10 now ready for business and
. paying the best prices for grain an
selling coal at prices that make the oth'
: dealers set up and take notice.
Better order that Christmas tree
J. once. We were able to get but fe
9 trees this season and they are goii
fast. II you put of ordering You VI
n be too late. Irwin Pharmacy.
IT A picture 10 the most economical 81
It q person can give. a..d still IL 10 the me
3. appreciated present anybody o
receive. For satisfactory photos, Jon
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-12-16

Amos Grsiwold was called to Ipswich
last Friday night TO look after some
plumbing work for Dow q Dow He
returned home Sunday night
We are over.stocked with nice dolls.
We have decided to give % per cent
off, Look them over before assortment
is broken. Irwin Pharmacy.
Red School House shoes for boys and
girls are the best. Sold bv the Pioneer
Shoe Store, north corner from Security
Bank. Repairing neatly done.
G. b. Knott, one Of the leading bust
ness men and bankers of Bristol, was
looking up some matters and visiting
with friends in Webster Friday.
Miss Maud B. Williams, who spent
the past week with the family of her
sister, Mrs. ii. f. Denton, returned to
her home at Pierre last evening
Manson Rexford went down to Brook
ings Saturday morning to see his brother
Mat, who is recovering nicely from his
recent illness -Waubay Clipper.
The most pleasant as well as the most
healthful manner to have the head
cleaned is with electricity. @. q. Chap.
man has the latest appliance for that
work.
Mr.. Corey, brother of Mrs. l., G..
Levoy, stopped over here Sunday for a
short visit with the family of his sister
He was enroute to California to spend
the winter
l.. l.. Butler, formerly county treas
urer of this county, came over
Butler Yesterday -
snothibg Ga inattesl
of sasihess and to visit HE many Web
sser friends,
III .,ou wish fine Christmas presen
Tor your wife or best girl. buy q pieo
OF Mrs. McDonald's rAnd painted chin'
now ON display. and for sale, at tn
Irwin drug store.
On Saturday of this week the NJ. 4
ladies will sell numerous fancy article
suitable for Xmas presents at Mi
. HAWKING rooms, four doors west OF tn
Irwin Pharmacy.
/ There is nothing more pleasant, mott
r ing which gives the skin q finer an
4 nicer look than an electral massag
O. @. Chapman is now prepared to CIV
them at all times.
Miss Laura b. Hanse returned fro
Webster Saturday and resumed b
= duties Monday in Farminston's Large
S school after . weeks vacation at hom
-Pierpont Signal.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-12-16

We are now showing handsome line
8of holiday goods. Presents suitable for
pail ages. Something worth the while.
Irwin Pharmacy.
Allan Cowan has moved into the
SVeatch farm, northeast of town, now
owned by his father, j. j. Cowan.-
sCrandall Tribune.
4 Peter Monson, who spent the past
fwo weeks visiting at his former home
Pa Fort Dodge, Iowa arrivsd home
Monday morning.
We have few good second hand
cars-l909 me dels, which can be bought
at half price this winter. Day County
Auto q Supply Co.
Ii You are planning on an Indian
Motor Cycle for next spring it will pay
yau to SET us this winter Day County
Auto & Supply 90.
Ball Band overshoes are the best wear
ing, mems, ladies' and children's. Sold
~ Pioneer Shoe Store, north corner
Rom Security Bank.
Have you noticed that it can snow
most any old time this winter. But as
the sleighing is good and the grain is
coming in who cares?
w E Wells, Andrew Small and J..
g. RathbuE have been in Minneapolis
and St. Paul the greater part of this
week on legal matters.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Bates went to
Andover Saturday night and remained
over Sunday as the guests of Mr.. and
hrs. Archie Flanders,
n q 8. Denny came over from Webster
tuesday morning to renew his acquaint'
nee with his many friends here Tor a
1ew days.-Butler Herald.
Just received large line of sow. al,
poems of the court house and hiet
ehool, handles are the newest patterns
- Bart's big jewelry store.
Special Clark Sheet Metal Foo
FARMER with 1 dozen brick. 81 90
pecial while they last. The Oclisen
liter Implement company.
Carl Ratjen, formerly of thi q city bu
no has been in business in Bristol fc
Few years has sold out there, an
Bpin resumed his old pc Aition with v
kading In the harne ~ shop.
Fancy aprons, dr. ssser scarfs. sol
'lows. corset CO ,sers and neckwss
8 the incest .Aings for Christina
Mss tlagst Ads Millinery.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-13
A. @. Il. TO MAKE IMPROVE.
MENTS.

Steel and Concrete to Replace Wood
en- Bridges Over the Pee-Dee, San.
tee and Savannah.
Wilmington. N. c.. March st Is
announced from the executive offices
of the Atlantic Coast Line here that
from the proceeds Of the recent sale
OF the roads consolidated 4 per cent
bonds In New York the company has
provided. in addition to the cancella-
ton Of its short term, that the per
cent notes due March /, 1909, and
all the cash necessary to retire on
June 1. 1910, one million six hun
dred thousand underlying per cent
bonds, the funds required for re-
placing five and one-quarter miles Of
wooden trestle with concrete piers
and steel girders across the Pee Dee
river, near Florence. s. c.; over San
tee riser. between Lanes and Charles
ton. 8. c.. and over the Savannah riv-
er. between Hardeevile, s. c., and
Savannah. BY the negotiations for
the sale Of the bonds interest charges
will be reduced $4,000 per annum.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-13
AL KUBIAK KNOCKED OUT.
Michigan Boy Put to Sleep by Chelsea
Boxer.

Boston. March 9.-"Sandy" Fergu.
son OF Chelsea knocked out AL Ku.
biak of Michigan in the fourth round
tonight at the Armory Athletic club
The Chelsea man showed surprising
form. and had the better of the bou,
from the start.
Ferguson secured an advantage by
flooring Kubiak with right to the
Jaw in lieu of shaking hands in the
initial round. During the first two
rounds Ferguson kept up a series OF
left jabs on Kubiak's left eye
In the third round. Ferguson slow.
ed down somewhat. but near the mid.
die Of the fourth he delivered three
straight lefts to the face. followed
quickly by a right hook to the jaw
which laid Kubiak on the floor fol
the count.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-13
GEN. BUTLER SERIOUSLY ILL.
His Condition Yesterday Was Alarm.
ing-He Is in Columbia Hosnital

fng-He Is in Columbia Hospital.
Columbia. March 8.-Gen. Matthew
c. Butler, who is here at the Knowl-
ton Infirmary. Is seriously i'll. He has
not been doing very we'll for several
days. and his condition today was re-
garded as more serious than it has
yet been. Tonight DR.. T. M. Du-
bose, who is one of the physicians in
charge Of Gen. Butler, stated that his
patients condition tonight was q
shade better. and that while his con-
dition Is serious, it is not desperate.
There were alarming reports about
the streets today, and there was deep
concern as to the condition of Gen.
Butler, and during the day the re-
ports were exceedingly discouraging
and alarming. Mrs. Butler, DR.. But
Ter and his nurses, are in constant at
tendance. and everything possible is
being done by the attending physi-
clans, Drs. DubOse and Taylor, for
their distinguished patient. There
were many callers at the infirmary
today, but no visitors were permitted
to see Gen. Butler.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-13
ATllMTA's NEW RECORD.
REIGN OF "PROHIBITION" HAS
MOST WOEFUL EFFECT.
i'oiice Reports for January and Feb
ruary Show 800 Per Cent in Drunk
enness Over Same Period I'm 1908.

Atlanta, March 9.--Police records
for the month just ending, and fol-
January show an increase of nearly
800 per cent In drunkenness over the
two corresponding months Of 1908
and almost so per cent increase in
crime generally.
In January and February of 1908
out lO6 cases for drunkenness were
made, and in January and February
OF 1909. SAT cases of drunkenness
have been made. The number of ar
rests In January and February of 1908
was 1898; in January and February
Of 1909. have been 2.773.
The increase in cases Of drunken
ness is 351; in general cases, S75.
Cases of disorder have undergone
an Increase of 412. and the number of
cases for idling and lettering have
been materially augmented.
Altogether, a comparison of the
police records of the first two months
OF the second year of prohibition
SHOWS quite an increase in the
amount of crime. The theory of the
police seems to be that the increase
is due to a slackening Of the restraint
that was felt immediate after prohibi-
tion. The increase in drunkenness
Is attributed to the number of blind
tigers.
Despite the utmost diligence in the
prosecution of the blind tiger evil. 1t
Is admitted that the illicit sale of
liquors goes forward unchecked. The
police say that in the face of their
most persistent efforts the city is in
Tested with blind tigers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-13
JUDGE OBSTRUCTING STAND.
ARDS PROSECUTORS.
May Put a Stop to Trial-Belieyed
That Indictment Must be Amended
Before Government Can Push Case
To Successful End.

Chicago. March 9.-The govern
ment's case In the retrial of the STAN
dard OIL Company Of Indiana, which
SO far has Jared unfortunately in
Judge Anderson's court, narrowly
averted a death blow today, Judge
Anderson held that the government
must prove as alleged in the indict-
ment that there was q standard rate
for oil shipments betweeen Whiting.
Ind. and East st. Louis. at the time
OF the offense with which the defend
ant Is! charged and that the defendant
knowingly accepted a lower rate. The
court declared that the government
must convince him that it would be
able to prove this.
At the request OF Assistant District
Attorney Wilkerson, court unexpect-
edly adjourned until tomorrow to al.
low time for the preparation Of argu-
ments to show that the required evil
dence would be forthcoming. Judge
Anderson's ruling will. 1t is said, COM
pei the government to ask for leave
to amend the indictment. Although
the government counsel did not di-
rectly state that refusal to allow
this amendment to be made would be
death blow to the prosecution. their
admissions made this inference OBJ
vious.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-13
Joke ON DR.. Crum.

There In a rule In Charleston that
coiored people shall not be allowed
to promenade through Magnolia Gem.
etery. the principal burying place II
the white citizens. The old gate keep.
er Is an irishman. and that he knows
how to obey orders IL illustrated b,
a recent occurrence. He was standina
at his accustomed place Of duty
when there drove up a stylish equip.
age. containing well groomed ne
gro man and two female companions
Faith. an ye can't COON in here.
said the old Irishman.
Whats that?" queried the negro
leaning forward. "I wish to driv,
through the cemetery"
And as the carriage drove ava,
through the cimetery. Naygurs 1.
not allowed inside the gate"
my dear fellow" retorted the oc
cupant of the carriage. In his suaves
tones. II don't think you know t;
whom you are speaking. I am tn.
collector OF the port OF Charleston. -
1 am DR.. Crum."
"Begobs! l don't give d-n 1
you're a whole loaf. mooch less
Crum. Ye're naygur-and ye can
go IN"
And as the carriage drove aw,
the old son OF Ireland settled back I,
another peaceful pipe.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-13
u00lIEI ANNUAL MEETING.
Next Meeting ~ sumter
INV WINS Out Over Chester--Two
Hrnaircd and Fssy Choppers Pres

Spartanburg. March s.--The head
camp of the woodmen OF the world,
In convention here tonight. elected
the following oficers: Head consul
n. A. Lids. oranseburg; head adviser.
Thomas c. Hamer. Bennettsvilis
head banker. Fred c. Lots. Charles.
ton (rslected); head clerk. n. 8
Hood. Sumter; head escort. W.
Hampton Cobb. Columbia: head
Waterman. w. Il. Lee. Anderson;
heal sentry. r.. N. Edmunds. Edge
fsld; board OF head managers. c. A.
Powsrs LAurens. chairman: A. NJ
Boolisr. Columbia; ]. Il. Carroll,
Yorlsville; Max q. Bryan. Rock Hill;
-. y. Spears. Darlington. Delegates
TO the sovereign convention. which
mssts In Detroit In June: DIR. r.. A.
0yles of Blackville. retiring head
consui. and Robert A. Lyde. head
consul. by virtue of their offices; l.
/ Parrott OF sumter and A. s. Parks
OF Greenville; alternates. r.. b. Gross
OF Holly HUI and Philip stoll of
KinIptree.
TIE next meeting will be held at
Sumter. this place being chosen over
Chester.
There are ut present more than $50
Visiting Woodmen here. The flrst ses-
sion OF the convention was held this
morains. at which addresses Of well
come were delivered.
THIS afternoon there was barbe-
cue at Rock Cliif park.
The work OF the convention will
probably bs concluded tomorrow.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-13

The law to keep newspapers from
printing the name Of victims Of rape
Is all right. We think it is a good
law. But why didn't the legislature
go further and provide against telling
the names of such victims in private
conversation? The newspapers have
not been the only offenders in this
respect.-Anderson Mail.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-13

Chester, March S.-John Stevenson,
colored. killed his wife and fatally
wounded his father-in-law, Tillman
CASTOR, this afternoon at his home in
the Mount Prospect section, five miles
southeast of Richburg. This after
noon Stevenson and his wife quar-
relied, and when CASTOR endeavored
to pacify them Stevenson shot with
the results already given.