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Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

interest by the statesmen of Europe
because of the consequences upon the
future development of civilization in
Turkey. Arabia, Persia. India. Turkes.
tan. Egypt. Morocco and other coun.
tries. where there is a large Moham.
medan population.
The visit of the khedive was no
doubt intended to stimulate the faith
OF believers. in anticipation of the pan.
Islam congress which is to be held at
his capital. While every good Noslem
endeavors to earn the coveted title of
Pilgrim OF the Faith" and the privi.
lege of wearing the green turban that
Identifies those who have made the
pilgrimage, the members OF his house
have been Indifferent TO their relig.
ious duties and have thereby incurred
the distrust of the faithful.
Before leaving Mecca the khedive
presented the Sheriff OF Islam. or pre-.
siding bishop. with luxurious car
riage with rubber tires and a pair of
beautiful Arab horses. and made simi.
lar presents TO other officials. 1t is
understood that he has ordered a sur.
vey made for railway from Jeddah.
the seaport on the Red sea. 10 Mecca
distance of about sixty miles. and
Will provide means for its construction
In the immediate future. He could not
confer a greater benefit upon the hun.
dreds of thousands OF pilgrims who
visit the holy places every year. When
they are landed at Jeddsh from the
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-11-14

ported the circumstance to Mr..
Hughes. Upon further investigation
it was discovered that a man was in
the ''lady's" room, and that the woman
was drinking. Mr.. Hughes promptly
notified the police department and
requested that an officer be sent to
the hotel at once.
Fortunately for the man who had
occupied the room with the woman,
he succeeded in making his getaway
before the officer arrived, but the wo-
man was not so fortunate, as she did
not know the town and did not know
where to go to-" She was taken in
charge and spent the larger portion
of yesterday at police headquarters.
She finally arranged to give a cash
bond for her appearance in court at
any time the authorities would notify
her, and was permitted to go, upon
condition that she leave the city inn
mediately and not come back"
In conversation with News re-
porter this morning, Mr.. Hughes
stated that he would not tolerate any
improper conduct on the part of his
guests, regardless of who they might
be. There are class of people, men
and women, who impose upon the
hotels by arranging to meet each 9TH
er there said Manager Hughes, 'but
| am determined to show them that
this is one hotel, no matter who they
are, that will expose them. I do not
care whether they are high or low,
rich or poor or where they live,
whether here or elsewhere, they shall
not use this house for their assigna-
tions.
"It is up to them to take care Of
their own morals, but it is up to me
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-11-14
MIDNIGHT BURGLAR ENTERS THE
HOME OF MRS. H. c.
DUeaAN.
THREATENED TO STEAL BOY
Woman Frustrated BY Fear, Unable
To Give Alarm Until All Traces
OF Man Had Been Lost.

Probably the most sensational bur-
glary ever known in Hattiesburg oc-
CURED last night when an unknown
man entered the home of H. G. Dug.
gan, SIG Arledge street, and forced
Mrs. Duggan to surrender all the cash
in the house.
Mrs. Duggan, who was alone with
her two small children, aged 1 and 8
years, had retired and had left the
light burning in the room At about
IL o'clock she awakened and saw a
black man with handkerchief around
his neck, standing by the side of her
bed.
IF you cry out, I'll kill you," said
the man, brandishing a club of wood
and looking death at the terrified wo-
man, at the same time demanding
that she surrender all the money
which she had.
Trembling with fear and looking
with horror upon the brute, Mrs Dug.
gan arose from the bed and produced
Sc, which she handed to the burglar
Not content with this, the thief then
grabbed the three-year-old child from
the bed upon which it was lying and
made as if to leave the house. The
mother pleaded for the safety of her
child, and, evidently fearing that he
would be apprehended, the man flung
the child upon the bed and made his
escape.
Mrs. Duggan, who related the cir
cumstances of the occurrence to a
News representative this afternoon,
stated that while the mans face was
black, she believed him to be a white
man in disguise. He was a small
man, weighing perhaps 14O pounds,
and had piercing, black eyes.
The front door of the Duggan resi-.
dence was locked, and it is thought
the man entered through a transom
by the side of the front door. His
presence in the house was not dis.
covered until Mrs. Duggan awakened
and saw the fiend standing by the bed
with the cudgel of wood in his hand.
The shock and excitement of the
occurrence has almost prostrated Mrs
Duggan; who is nearly upon the verge
Of a nervous breakdown as a result
Creeping back to bed with her little
ones she spent the latter half of the
night in terror. No clues could be
found this morning.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-11-14
AGED Mother Pleads.

Chester is not a criminal, nor is
he a bad boy" said the mother of
the unfortunate young man to a News
representative this morning. al
though still a mere lad, he has been
my sole support, my comfort and
pride for many years, and l know
that there is something behind all this
aside from a desire to steal. My boy
is not a thief. He has worked hard
and faithfully and has earned an hon
est living for me and himself ever
since he has been large enough to
work.
He has always made a confidant
of me, and many times, when things
would go wrong at the express office
and his fellow employees have yielded
to temptation, he has said: Why, he
should have known better. 1t is as
easy to steal from the government
as from the Southern Express com
pany, and you know the government
will not stand for a shortage of even
a penny
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-11-14
nine YEAR old
School Child
Slain BY BRUTE
Mutilated Body of Marie Smith Of As
bury Park Missing Since Wednes-
day Found in the Woods.
lBH Associated PreSaA

Asbury Park, N. j., Nov. 14.-Miss-
ing for four days, the horribly mutila-
ted body of Marie Smith, a 9-year-old
school girl, was found Sunday in the
woods near her home. Autumn leaves
which had drifted over the body partly
covered deep cash in the girls head,
evidently made with an axe.
The child's mother collapsed when
she saw the body, and is in a critical
condition.
Thomas Williams, negro, who had
been chopping wood near the Smith
home on Wednesday morning, the day
the girl was last seen alive, is held
in jail on suspicion. The city and
neighborhood is in ferment of excite
ment over the finding of a bloody tow
ell and an axe on the premises where
the negro had been at work. He de-
nies the crime and the police are in
vestigating his movements.
Marie left the Bradley school We'd
nesday for home. When night came a
search was started, proving successful
Sunday, when her mutilated little body
was found in a pile of leaves in the
woods. Evidences of a struggle were
plain.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-11-14
PROTECTED THE PRlNcG -.
AND WINS cs4lNEoE

Portland, Ore, Nov. 12.-"SteTsz.
Connell, chief in oregon of the Secret
Service of the United States, has
been made member of the imperial
family of China and loaded with pres
ents for his services in guarding
Prince Tsai Hsun on his recent tour
of the United States. :
Mr.. Connell came back to Portland
with medal pinned on his breast by
the prince himself, when the distin-
guished Chinese sailed in safety with
the members of his retinue from Hon.
olulu. 1t carries the colors of the
Chinese empire and within a golden
circle it is stated that the bearer has
rendered distinguished services to
the Chinese empire. A handsome
cigarette case of solid gold, a jade
ring, silver basket and vases are
among the presents made to the
Secret Service man.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-11-14
INSANITY PLEA
''Y BE DEFENSE
IN WATSON CASE
lria' opens on Next Thursday, and
Promises to Draw Large Crowd
Of Witnesses.

Last week was a busy one for the
Forrest county grand jury, and the
success Of their labors is attested by
the fact that already they have return
ed twenty true bills.
We have a good grand jury this
time, said Judge Johnson, "and | feel
very much encouraged over the favora-
Die prospects for better law enforce
ment."
During the first week of court cases
appealed from the city courts were
taken up and large number of them
have been disposed of. 1t is hoped to
clear the docket of all these cases
during the present term.
The case of the state against Arthur
A. Watson has been set for next
Thursday, and more than So witnesses
have been summoned, among them a
number Of physicians. This is taken
TO indicate that the defense will re-
ly upon the insanity plea in an effort
to save Watson from the gallows.
\ fact in This connection which is
being commented upon is that one of
Watsons sisters was sent to the asy-
lum a few weeks ago.
The case of the state against Fox
worth, for the forging of county war
rants, has not yet been set for tria,,
and 1t is not likely that this case will
be called until next week, as it is be-
lieyed Watsou's trial will consume at
least three days. Other appeal cases
were taken up this morning, and the
court will probably be busy with them
for several days yet
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-11-14
HATTESBlRC MISSISSIPPI MONDAY AFTERNOON NOVEMBER A. 1910
my BOY NO Thief"
Says HIS MOTHER
Pathetic Plea For Another Chance For
Young Puckett Gives Good Cause
For Petition for Pardon.

Will Chester c. Puckett, the young
man who was sentenced to two years
in the penitentiary for taking package
containing $11O from the safe of the
Southern Express company, and who
pleaded guilty in the circuit court
here last Thursday, ever enter upon
his term in the state prison?
This is question which the serious
minded and charitably disposed peo-
pie of Hattiesburg are asking each
other today. The indications are that
it will be answered in the negative. The
sympathy of the people are with the
young man, and the popular demand
Is, give him another chance"
That young Pickett is not Grim
inal is the honest conviction of those
who have known him intimately since
early boyhood. The boy has al
ways borne a good reputation, has
held positions of trust since a mere
child, and has conducted himself in a
most commendable manner. This, it
is said by those who know him and
have been intimately associated with
him, is the first time suspicion has
attached to his conduct.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-11-14
METHODIS1S BUSY
GETTING HOMES
FOR CONFERENCE
Committees Were Selected at Church
Conference to Prepare for Enter
tanning Three Hundred Ministers.

That Hattiesburg will royalty enter
tain the Methodist ministers of the
state during the coming annual confer
ence which opens on December 7, goes
without question. There will be
around 300 ministers and visitors in
attendance, and though there will be
an unusual demand for accommoda-
tions, those in charge are confident
that Hattiesburg will sustain her repu-
tation for hospitality.
Following the morning service Sun
day at the Main Street M. e. church,
conference of church members was
heldto discuss plans for the entertain
ment of the visitors. This will give
an opportunity to all Methodists of the
city as well as to their friends, of
whatsoever denomination, to aid in
this work by opening their homes for
this occasion.
To facilitate the matter of procuring
homes, committees on entertainment
were appointed, the city was divided
into six districts which will be can
vassed by women from the three
Methodist churches, in companies of
twos. The committee will be announc-
ed Tuesday.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-11-14
MERCHANTS lunch AT
Hotel HATTIESBURG

In addition to it's already excellent
service, the Hotel Hattiesburg an
nounces a new department in the way
of a business mems lunch, which will
be served daily, at the noon hour.
The price of the meal will be only
soc.
AS will be seen from the menu in
todays News, the lunch will be tempt
ing and we'll worth the price charged,
and will doubtless be. a great con-
venience to a large number of bust
ness men who, for various reasons,
find it inconvenient to go home for
lunch
Manager Hughes annoucnes that
the bill of fare will be different every
day, and every effort will be made to
give the very best service possible.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-11-14
j. D. {. NAMES OFFICERS
RICHMOND NEXT YEAR

Little Rock, Ark, Nov. 14.-Ad-
journing Saturday evening the United
Daughters if the Confederacy raised
during the day over $4,000 for the
fund for a Confederate monument in
Arlington Cemetery, Washington.
Richmond, Va, was selected for the
1911 convention.
Officers elected are:
Mrs. Virginia Faulkner McSherry.
Martinsburg, West Virginia, President
General; Mrs. L. C. Hall, Dardanell.
Ark, First Vice President General:
Mrs. Mary E. Bryan, Houston, Texas.
Second Vice President General; Mrs.
Thomas T. Stevens, Atlanta, Ga, Re
cording Secretary General; Mrs. Kate
Tyler Childress-Schnabel, New Or
leans, La, Corresponding Secretary
General; Mrs. C. B. Tate, Draper, Vir-
ginia, Treasurer General; Mrs. James
B. Grant, Jefferson, Mo-, Registrar
General; Mrs. L. H. Raines, Savan-
nah, Ca, Custodian Cross of Honor:
Mrs. Frank Anthony Walks, Norfolk
Va, Custodian of Flags and Pennants
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-11-14
CONTEST 3PENSITODAY
az4as5 = -~-7s'ss-7--ss'-' sss's ssafsSsEss.zsz<a
In $lO,OOO,00O WILL
(By Union Associated Press.)

New York, Nov. 14.-Property
amounting in value to over $lO,OOO,OOO
is involved in the contest over the will
of the late Mrs. Mary e. Brinckerhoff,
which is set for hearing at Mount
Vernon today. No less than $50 heirs
are parties to the suit.
Mrs. Brinkerhoff left large part of
her vast estate to friends and charita-
bic institutions. She also set aside
$4,000 for the care Of her two pet
horses. 1t is alleged that the last will
was obtained by deceit and undue in.
fluence, and that Mrs. Brinckerhoff
was not mentally capable of making a
will.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-11-14

never been strong physically; in fact,
his health has been bad nearly
all his life, and confinement and night
work have told upon him. Just about
a week before this occurrence he had
hard congestive chill, and thought
he was going to die. He has not been
well since then, and I have noticed
something strange about his conduct
on several occasions, but I attributed
it to the fact that he was sick, tired
and worn out. Notwithstanding this,
he has always been the same affec-
tionate, thoughtful son, always So
licitous for the welfare of his mother.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-11-14
FOR ANNUAL FAIR
AT HATTIESBUkG
IS The next MOVE
Commercial Club Members Will Die
euss County Fair Proposition at
Special Meeting Tonight.

The matter of a permanent annual
fair for Hattiesburg, which has been
discussed sporadically for the past sew
eral months, will probably take definite
shape tonight at meeting to be held
for this purpose at the Commercial
Club rooms. All members of the club
have been notified, and it is expected
that something definite looking to-
ward permanent organization ana
making application for a charter will
be accomplished.
The splendid showing made at the
state fair, when Hattiesburg took first
prize for the best agricultural exhibit,
has stimulated interest in this matter
until the demand for a permanent fair
for this city has become quite general.
and business men have expressed
willingness to encourage the move
ment by lending their financial sup
port.
The object of the meeting tonight is
for the purpose of discussing the prop
osition from all points of view, and it
is probable that an association will be
formed Immediately so that the fair
may be worked up to a satisfactory
point before next fall. 1t is probable
that adjoining counties will also be-
come interested in the movement and
a large association formed.
This matter is considered to be of
sufficient Importance to warrant a
large attendance at the meeting to-
night, and every member is urged to
be present.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-11-14
TO MAKE PLANS
FOR GIRLS Home
Ladies Will Meet Business Men Of the
City to Arrange Plans for
Early Start.

Much interest attaches to the con.
ference to be held tonight at the Com
mercial Club rooms between the ladies
of the Hattiesburg Philathea Union
and the business men of the city. Now
that the ladies have gone forward to
insure an early start on the project,
it is expected that ways and means
will be speedily provided
That Hattiesburg has long needed
such an institution, as the Philatheans
propose, is conceded on all sides, and
the project has the strong endorse
ment Of the public.
The letter sent to the business men
by the president, Mrs. r. B. Stapleton,
is as follows:
"As you have doubtless noticed
from our local paper, the Hattiesburg
Philathea Union is planning to organ
ize a Philathea Home for Girls-an in
stitution that is greatly needed in our
city, and we want and need your CO.
operation in this great work.
"As a business man, you are inter-
ested in the upbuilding of our city,
and what does more towards the up
building of city than the protection
of her womanhood."
You are cordially invited to meet
with us tonight.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-11-14
MANAGER HUGHES
TO Be COMMENDED
viii Not countenance Improper Con
duct or Harbor Dsreputable Char
acters at Hotel Hattiesburg.

That the Hotel Hattiesburg will not
tolerate improper conduct on the part
of its guests, or condone certain prac-
tices which are known to be more or
less common among a certain class of
hostelries of the larger cities, was
made plain yesterday morning when
Manager Hughes elected from one of
the rooms of his hotel woman of
bad character who had engaged ac-
commodations there on Saturday
night.
The woman came to the hotel and
engaged room just as any other man
or woman would, and retired to her
apartment. Late in the night, how
eveess the watchman heard talking in
the room, became suspicious and re
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-11-14
GEORGIA SENATOR NEAR DEATH
FROM THE DREADED CANCER.

Atlanta, Nov. 12-United States
Senator Stephen Clay, of Marietta, Ca,
is seriously i'll. He was recently re-
moved from his home in Marietta to
sanitarium in Atlanta, suffering from
cancer of the stomach, and it is said
there is little hope for his recovery.
Should Senator Clay die, his sue
cessor would be named by Governor
Joseph NJ. Brown, as the legislature
will not meet till next June.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-11-14
FEDERATION OF LABOR
HOLDS ANNUAL MEET

st. Louis, Nov. 1.-THE annual ses-
sion of the American Federation of
Labor opened here today. President
Samuel Gompers will be reelected.
Among subjects to come up will be
the past suit against the federation,
and affiliation with Canadian unions.
Resolutions deploring the Los Angeles
Times disaster will be passed, but the
proprietor will be condemned for blam.
ing organized labor for the crime.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-11-14
LOWER RATES SOON HERE
ON PULLMAN CAR BERTHS

Chicago, ILL.,, Nov. 14.-A sweeping
Investigation into the rates charged by
the Pullman Company for sleeping car
berths and parlor car seats over some
of the most heavily travelled railroad
routes in the United States is to be
held in Chicago, beginning November
80.
The directors of the Pullman Com
pany to forestall any official action an
nounced reductions in rates, effective
November 90, in interstate trips.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-11-14
TAINTED BY COMPANIONS
BOY TOOK FATAL DARE.

Lancaster, Pa, Nov. 12.-Daniel
Laudenberg, years old, bright boy,
lost his life through being taunted by
O. panions. He was told he was
d aid to take hold of broken cleo
tn light wire dangling in the street
of Columbia. He said he was not,
took hold of the wire, and 5000 volts
of electricity passed through his body.
He was instantly killed,
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-11-14
THIS GERMAN OFFICER ONLY
sKETcHlNG THE HAReoR'
fB1 associated PreSS.)

London. Nov. 14.-Lieut. Siegfrled
Helm a German army officer charged
with making sketches of Portsmouth
Harbor pleaded guilty today and was
nlaced under bond not to repeat the
offense.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-11-14
COMMISSION HITS
SOUTHBOUND TARIFF

Washington, Nov. 14.-The Inter
state Commerce Commission has sus-
pended until March 1, the interior
Mississippi Valley south-bound tariff
between Ohio river and, Mississippi
points. Rates involved are on all
classes of merchandise.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-11-14
CALLED IT A RALLY;
a. POLICE RAID PRIZE FIGHT.

Chicago, Nov. IA gathering ad-
vertised as a political rally, turned
out to be a prize fight. The fight got
well under way in a barn at the cor
ner Of West 59th street and South
Paulina street before the police raid
ed the place and arrested 300 men,
including the principals and a prom
inent politician.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-11-14
Told Friends Goodbye.

"If my boy had wanted to be a
thief he has had ample opportunity
to steal. l don't know what induced
him to take the money, but it is evil
dent he did not try to runaway, for
the reason that he told many of his
friends goodbye and told them where
he was going. 1t is fearful to think
of my boy going to the penitentiary
for such small sum of money, about
$50, and even this will be repaid to
the company. l am confident that
Chester could not live two months in
the penitentiary, and l cannot stand
to think. of him going to his death for
such small amount, especially so
when l know him as l do and know
that he has always been honest with
me and his employers.
"I sincerely appreciate what The
News is doing for me and my boy in
this dark hour, and hope and pray
that your efforts will be blessed"
1t was learned this morning that
officials of the express company win
sign a petition for the young manls
pardap.zand it is believed that he
B the penitentiary. but b5
chance and those whx
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-11-14
FIVE PAIRS OF TWINS
MARRIED ONLY SIX YEARS.

Ottawa, Ont, Nov. 14.-Edouard
Jolicotur and his wife, parents of five
pairs of twins, have arrived here ON
their way to Wynward, Sask. They
were married six years agol
There will be plenty of room for
them in the West" said the father.
He is 23 years old and the mother 22.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-11-14
MANY ARE KILLED
At Leon, NICARAGUA
rBu Associated PreSs)

San Juan, Delsur, Nlcarausa' 49,
14-At Leon Sunday the liberals neid
meeting in spite of the govern
ment's prohibition. Troops called 10
s,,nnress the demonstration swept the
streets with grape and canister. Many
were killed and a number wounded
The liberals gathered later, but were
driven to cover by furious charse =
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-11-14
SUPERVISORS RULES
CAN'T STOP HUNTERS
Special to The Nea0s.

SpeCtut 10 Ihe Ne1OS.
Jackson, Miss, Nov. 14.-The SUI
preme court decided today that the
statute permitting boards of supervis-
ors to make rules prohibiting non-resi-
dents from fishing in their respective
counties is void, because of violating
state and federal constitutional rights.
Decision applies to hunting b ynon-
residents and blocks half the boards
in the state.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-11-14
A Mothers Intuition.

There was something wrong with
Chester on Sunday night. My belief
is that the boy has been overworked
and his mind is not right. He has