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The Hattiesburg news., 1910-08-27

The longest steps in advance of ex-
isting laws attempted to- be taken by
the committee on marriage and di-
vorce in it's drafts of a mar iage act
provided that something in he nature
of bans be published as prerequisites
of valid marriage. The object of
the provision is to take the matter to
a court for adjudication as to the vail
dity of the objection. This at the first
glance appeared revolutionary but
upon inspection will be found to be
along the line of previous legislation
in a few states, although it is an ad-
vance over all such legislation.
The act recommended to cover the
common cause of prevention of de-
sertion and non-support appeared to
be generally accepted. While nearly
every state has some provision upon
this subject most of the laws are at
wide variance. In some states, nota.
bly, Tennessee, Iowa, Texas, Nevada
and Oregon, there is no law upon the
subject.
The committee proposing the laws
with the conference acting as a com
mittee of the whole are Edwin
w. Frost, chairman, Michigan; j. R
Thornton, Louisiana; S. NJ. Taylor
Missouri; F. L. Siddons, District OF
Columbia; Robert Snodgrass, Penn
sylvania; John R. Emery, New Jer
sey, and Ernest Freund, Illinois.
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-08-27
VERMONT PYTHIANS
HOLD A CONCLAVE
(By Union Associated Press.)

Rutland, VT, Aug 27.-Clad in the
brilliant uniforms of the order, Yer
mont members of the Uniform Rank
Knights of Pythias assembled here
today to begin their annual encamp-
ment.- The conclave will continue to
next Wednesday night, and, in addi-
ton the encampment of the Uniform
Rank, the Grand Lodge Knights Of
Pythias will hold its twenty-second
annual convention, and sessions will
also be held by the Pythian Sisters of
Vermont and the Dramatic Order of
the Knights of Korassan. The pro-
pram includes a parade, ball, banquet,
ceremonial sessions and prize drills.
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-08-27
WOMEN URGE PARDON
OF CHARLES ". MORSE

Washington, Aug. PA large num-
Der of letters from persons in different
parts of the country urging the pardon
of Charles w. Morse, the convicted
New York banker, now serving a SEN
tence in the penitentiary at Atlanta,
were received at the department of
justice yesterday, having been for
warded from Beverly by President
Taft. The majority of the petitioners
are women. In every instance the
bankers health is given as reason
why executive clemency should be
extended to him. Several of the
writer's ask the privilege of being per-
mitted to personally present a pardon
to the prisoner.
Although a number of petitions in
behalf of Morse are on file at the
department, no formal petitions have
been received.
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-08-27
BULLETIN From
A. & N. COLLEGE
Prof. n. C. Thompson, of the Chair of
Plant Industry, Issues Very In
teresting Bulletin.

The Mississippi agricultural expert
ment station has issued an interest
ing bulletin prepared by Prof H. c.
Thompson, of the chair Of plant in
dustry, on control of diseases of
fruits, vegetables and flowers"
The special purpose of the bulletin
is toNmake the farmers Of Mississippi
familiar with the modern methods en-
ployed to combat diseases affecting
plant life. No effort is made to give
remedies for all diseases, but to dis
cuss those of the most economic inn
portance. Considerable space is CIV
en- to a discussion of apple diseases,
not because the apple is an import
ant crop in this state, but with the
hope of encouraging the orchard in
dustry, especially for the home sup
ply.
Prof. Thompson states that the boil
weevil will doubtless drive many cot
IUH planters W SiOWiHS Otuel CIOpS
on the farm, and truck and fruit crops
must come in for recognition in the
plan of diversified farming. The sue
cessful cultivation of fruits and vege-
tables depends on knowledge of the
enemies to plant life, and how to keep
them under control. Spraying is the
only practical way to keep these
plant diseases in check, and knowl-
edge of this operation is absolutely
essential No phase of horticultural
practice pays greater returns for the
money invested, and none are more
essential The difference between
spraying and not spraying, in most
cases, means the difference between
profit and loss. The work properly
done and at the right time often pays
Continued on page six.)
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-08-27

during Attorney General j. B. Ster-
ling's term, which were won by the
state, resulting in recovering several
thousand dollars worth Of property
for the state. The data in these cases
was furnished by Representative o.
A. Bennett of Winston, and he is still
collecting information on this subject
for the department of justice.
Mr.. Bennett is investigating the alb
stract and titles to a great deal of
land in this part of the state, and the
department of justice, when it has re-
ceived this data, will decide whether
it is worth suing for. Fraud is claim
ed in most instances, and where this
can be proved, of course the state
can recover.
The title to many thousands Of acres
of land in the state is jeopardized by
these investigations, for if the state
can gain possession of the lands OF
East Mississippi by proving fraud, II
is understood suits will be entered
for the recovery of much valuable tim
Der land in South Mississippi. and
where the timber has been cut on
suit win be entered to recover the
damages.
Mr. Bennett, who was in Jackson
"Wednesday, conferred with Assistant
Attorney General Fox, leaving Ger
tain papers with him. When Attor
ney General Hudson returns from hil
vacation. which may be some tim,
this week, he probably will take VI
THE matter and 90 into 1t to deter
mine the. merits q ths titles.
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-08-27
Uniform Child Labor Law.

The report of the special committee
on uniform child labor law will be
presented and discussed by the con-
ference today. The conference will
be addressed by Owen L. Lovejoy, of
Georgia, general secretary of the
Child Labor Association.
The commission adopted an act re-
lating to desertion and non-support
of wife by husband, or children by
father, or mother. The act makes
desertion without lawful excuse mis-
demeanor, punishable by fine not
exceeding $500 or Imprisonment not
exceeding two years, or both, in the
discretion of the court. The act will
be submitted to various states for
adoption by their legislatures.
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-08-27
SIX OF ten Counties
Went To WITHERSPOON
Figures Indicate That Byrd Was De-
feated by Majority of 3e7 Votes
Clarke County Gave Witherspoon
Heavy Vote.

New Orleans, Aug. 27.-Complete
returns from the Democratic primary
election in the Fifth congressional
district of Mississippi, with the ex-
ception of one precinct, show that s.
A. Witherspoon of Meridian, defeated
A. NJ. Byrd, of Philadelphia, for the
nomination by a majority of 367 votes.
The missing precinct is Antiock, Lau-
derdale county. The list of voters at
that place is small and the returns
will not change the result.
The returns show that Witherspoon
received 1895 and Byrd 6,72S votes
in the district, giving Witherspoon a
majority of 367 The missing precinct
in Lauderdale county will probably in
crease Witherspoon's majority
Mr.. Byrd, the defeated candidate,
has served several terms in congress
and is one of the ablest men in Missis-
sippi.
Mr.. Witherspoon is one of the lead
ers of the Mississippi bar, and is well
known throughout the state.
The contest just closed was ex-
ceedingly warm, and partisan feeling
ran high on both sides in some por-
tions of the district. The vardaman
and anti-Vardiman feeling entered
largely into the contest, the defeated
candidate owing his defeat almost en-
tirely to his anti-Vardaman proclivi.
! ties.
lows:
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-08-27
ENGLISHMEN Arrested
ON CHARGES Of SPYING

Berlin, Aug. 27.-On the report of
official advices from Emden, it was
learned here that the German au-
thorities suspect two Englishmen cap
tured in the Brandon Notifications of
being disguised British army officers.
Secret codes have been found on
the men held as spies, and the Ger
man authorities have learned, it is
said, that the men developed photo
graphs of the Notifications. Press
comment is bitter, particular refer
ence being made to the incident in
connection with the German scare that
agitated England a year ago.
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-08-27
SWIPED A Wheel
FROM GROCERYMAN
Police officers Looking for Negro Lad
Who Has Committed Numerous
Thefts in Hattiesburg.

Hattiesburg policemen are looking
for small negro boy who has given
the authorities considerable trouble
recently, but who, it appears, is
smooth enough to avoid arrest.
Yesterday the police department
was notified that a small negro boy
had entered the Ball grocery store on
Buschmann street and made away
with a bicycle which belonged to Mr..
Ball. The boy, it is said, went into
store and pretended that he want
ed to buy knike; the clerk went to
the rear of the building to get some
knives which he expected to show to
the prospective purchaser, but when
he returned the boy had taken his de-
parture, and the bicycle also
Two officers were detailed to look
after the case, and although they ar
rived on the scene within few min
utes from the time they were noti-
fed of the occurrence, the thief had
made his "get away" He was track
ed to the edge of Leaf river swamp,
where the trail was lost in the grass.
This negro, it is said, has recently
been accused of stealing certain ar
ticles from hardware stores in this
city and from the store of N. B.
Blount, but has been successful in
avoiding the police.
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-08-27
women Held FOR Theft
OF H9RSE And BUGGY

Macon, Ca, Aug. 27.-Sheriff e.
L. Higdon, of Birmingham, assisted by
Detective j. E. Bunch, of the city
force in Macon, arrested an attractive
Young woman, who gave her name as
Marie Evans, and the Alabama officer
took the woman back to Birmingham
to answer several charges of stealing,
chief among them being one for get
ting away with horse and buggy.
She was taken from house on low
er Cherry street.
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-08-27
SAILORS ARE RESCUED
FROM SINKING VESSEL

Bremen, Aug. PA dispatch from
Fayal, Azores, to the North German
Lloyd Company reports that the North
German Lloyd steamer Koenigin Luise
encountered on August "a the ship
Harvest Queen of Windsor, N. s.,
which sailed from Dalhousie, N. B.,
August 10 for Buenos Ayres, in a
sinking condition. The ship was then
in longitude 4O.51 west and in latitude
44.24 north. All the crew of the Har-
vest Queen were taken aboard the
Koenigin Luise and the ship was left
burning in midocean, having been set
afire to preevnt her becoming a men,
ace to navigation.
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-08-27
MANY FAMILY REUNIONS
Held in PHILADELPHIA

Philadelphia, Aug. 27.-No less than
a half dozen family reunions of the
descendants of the old settlers were
held today in Eastern Pennsylvania.
The Willards met today at Willow
Grove for their annual session. Sew
eral reunions were held in Bucks
county, including the Meyers at Per-
kasie Park, the Thomas clan at Chal-
fent, the Johnsons at the home of
Jessie Robinson, Holland and the Mi
chenors and Worthingtons at Tohick-
on Park. The Beyors held gather
ing at the home of Douglass Beyor in
Jeffersonville, Montgomery county.
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-08-27
SHOWS some Change
in THE TEXT BOOKS
Contains Complete Course of Study,
Rules And Regulations And Some
Valuable Historical Data On The
City Schools.

Il ID NOOuiSJJ VI
the Hattiesburg Public Schools, has
just issued his semi-annual manual OF
the city schools, and is being general
ly complimented on the manner in
which the pamphlet is gotten up and
the splendid showing made by the
schools during his term as superin-
tendent.
The manual gives a complete list
of the teachers to be employed in the
various schools during the session of
1910-1911; list of the graduates from
the High School since 1897; a COM
plete course of study in each depart
ment of the different schools, rules
and regulations governing both pu-
pills and teachers, and some very in
teresting and valuable historical data
and school statistics.
Patrons of the city schools will
doubtless be very much gratified to
learn that the text books to be used
this session are the same as those
used last session, with the exception
of the grammar, arithmetic and phys
iology This year Hyde's grammar,
Colaw, Duke and Powells arithmetic
and Mayberry's philosophy will be
used, while Riley, Chandler and Ham
ilton's history of the United States
will be used in the higher grades.
Text books on these studies which
were used last year may be exchanged
at the book depository for new books.
Historical data as compiled by
Prof. Woodley and published in the
School Manual shows that the city of
Hattiesburg was made separate
school district on November 1, 1892.
Since that time the schools have ac-
quired property that cost $97,500, di-
vided as follows
Main Street School--Lot purchased
1892 for $1,000, building erected at
cost of $4,000 Built in 1898, and
condemned in 1909; school has been
occupying temporary quarters in
fairfield building since January, 1910.
Court Street School-Lot purchased
in 1902 for s1,500; building completed
in 1903 at cost of $4,000.
Eaton School-Lot purchased 1908;
cost $4,000; building completed in
October 1905; cost, $4,000.
Hardy Street School-Lot and ten
thousand brick donated to the city by
Mr.. H. A. Camp in 1907; building COM
pleted in 1907 at a cost of 100000.
Bouie Street School-Lot purchased
1907; cost, $3,5O0; building completed
in January, 1908; cost $21, 900 includ-
ing furniture.
Columbia Street School-Lot do
mated by B. j. Allen for school pur-
poses; became part of the city by or
dinance extending the city limits in
1905. Contains one-story frame build
ing, which was built by local patrons
in 1900, renovated and refurnished by
the city in 1907.
These figures, added to the value
OF the property donated by Mr.. Camp,
show that the city now owns school
property at cost value of s97 500. which
is another Indication of the rapid
growth and prosperity of Hattiesburg.
The, school manual just issued will
be distributed to the patrons of the
school within the next few days. 1t
is product of the Martin Printing
company, and its style and general
appearance reflects credit upon the
concern.
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-08-27
new HIGH RECORD
IN COTTON MARKET
August Contracts Sold in New York
at 1s.so-new orleans Closes
Steady at Slight Decline.
fBy Associated Press.)

New York, Aug. PA new high
record was established for the season
in the cotton market today, when Au-
gust contracts sold at 1880.
New Orleans, Aug. 27.--Cotton fu-
ture market closed steady, at net
decline of to 8 points.
Chicago, Aug. 27.-Wheat irregu-
lar, is to IA cents up. Provisions
firm, at slight advance.
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-08-27

and p. M. Howard were held for court
trial here yesterday by Justice Of the
Peace H. S. Perry. "a t
Sibley, who according to physi-
clans certificate, was confined to his
home in Franklin with acute heart
trouble, was not present.
Justice Perry granted the prosecu-
tion the right to amend the original
informations by changing the date Of
the June primaries from the fourth to
the eleventh.
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-08-27
OXFORD SCHOOLS To
Open SEPTEMBER l2

Oxford, Miss, Aug. 27.-The trus-
tees of the Oxford Graded School have
decided to open the public schools of
Oxford on Monday, September IL, un-
der the principalship of Prof. E. S.
Balthap of Jackson, Tenn, who was
recently chosen head of the public
school system of the town.
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-08-27
SIBLEY WANTS QUICK
ACTION ON CHARGES

Warren, Pa, Aug. 27.-Waiving a
hearing on informations charging
them with conspiring to debauch the
electors of Warren county, Joseph G.
siNey. who recently resigned as can
didate for Congress on the Republican
ticket in the Twenty-eight Congress
sional District, Frank R. Taylor,
charles p. Crandall, George ?. Mum
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-08-27
DEAF MUTES HOLD
ANNUAL CONVENTION
(By Union Associated Press.

Portland, Me-, Aug. 27.-Deaf mutes
to the number of several scores win
take part in the thirty-first annual
convention of the Maine Mission OF
the Deaf, beginning today at the
Maine School for the Deaf The b.
ennial session Of the New England
Gallaudet Asspciafion a rlIa
FOLLOW On Mqe11 "a
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-08-27
IMPORTANT SUITS
MAY Be ENTERED
For the Purpose of Testing the Titles
to Lands in Several Counties Of
the State.a


Special to The 1,etps.
Jackson, Miss, Aug. 26.--It is proba-
BILE several important suits will be
entered by the department of justice
in short time. If they are, these
actions will be directed against GER
tain land owners and for the purpose
of testing the titles to lands in sever
al counties of the state.
One or two such suits were eptered
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-08-27
New Steel Bridge.

The Illinois Central railroad COM
pany is building new steel bridge
across Tallahatchie river, near Able
vile, twelve miles north of here
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-08-27
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THE WEATHER,

: Washington, D. c., Aug. 27.- :
, Generally fair tonight and Sun =
: day. =
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-08-27
THENEWs

Gives the news, general, state
and local. Give the circulation |
man your subscription
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-08-27
THE NEWS

Leading Paper Of South Miss
sslppi. Always brings results
to Advertisers.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1910-09-24
Local and Personal

Miss Emma Bunk is spending her
vacation in Boise.
Mrs Frank Moon of Seattle Is Wis
iting at the Pilliner home.
Mems clothing retains the shape
when cleaned by Tyler the Tailor.
Mrs. j. V. Norris was visitor in
Boise Monday.
Mrs, ID. F. Densel went to Boise
for few days this week.
Albert johnson spent the week in
Eoise on business.
Miss Bessie Galloway was visitor
d Boise this week.
and Mrs. Milan Miller and Mis-
4fellen went to Boise Tuesday
a few days.
I, September Is, son
MIR. and Mrs. G.. A. Her
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1910-09-24

Evans left Saturday for MOSCOW TO
,n,er the state University.
j. l.. Gray, of Rogerson transact
d business in Mountain Home, We'd
iesday.
John Hayes came home Tuesday
rom Skeleton Creek where he has
been employed In a quartz mill.
A seven pound girl was born on
Sunday to Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis OF
3runeau, at the home Of Mrs. Chas.
Crabb.
Mrs. Fred Williams has returned
10 her home In Kansas after a
pleasant visit at the home of Mrs.
4ongfeMow.
Clark Wetherell arrived Saturday
from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to remain
indefinitely with his son, c. r. Weth-
erell
Mrs. L. A. Underwood and Mrs.
Geo. Mahoney went to Boise We'd
nesday to spend a few days ON bust
ness.
Mrs. Thomas Mellen returned sew
sral days ago from Salt Lake City
where she has been spending the
past few weeks. Mrs. Mellen's
health Is much improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. N. Vanderford
came in from Thurman Monday and
Mr.. Vanderford who was very III. wa
taken to Kelsey Hospital for treat
nent. He is now improving nicely.
Miss Marie Gjertsen who was call
ed home because Of the very serious
illness OF her mother in Minnesota,
several months ago. returned to Noun
tain Home Wednesday.
Mrs. Shelton has returned to her
home in Kansas. after spending the
summer with her son, County Com
missioner, H. F. Shelton. She was
by Miss Velma Shelton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hansen have returne
% Mountain Home from Montana.
Mr. Hansen has been engaged as
Principal of the High School. taking
sp his duties Monday,
Mrs. BellpOr and Miss Groves of
lacrosse, Kansas, arrived Wednes-
ay for visit with Mrs. F.. s. Haw-
ey They are on their way home
fter an extended trip to the Coast.
The Junior Christian Endeavor So
ety of the Congregational Church
i'll give concert in the church Fri
ay evening. October Z. Watch for I
lrther particulars.
Miss Albertsons~gos OMAHA and ]
iss Moore of Beatrice took the I
,achers' examination Thursday !
9th young ladies will teach at Bru- !
eau. X
Mrs. Sam Oliver Of Pocatello who I
as been spending the summer with !
err mother, Mrs. Rudolph Larsen at !
all Creek, returned to her home Z
y
Miss Ruth Shelton who has been !
teacher In Idaho schools for the !
asst seven years has gone to Kansas 4
ity where she will enter school OF 7
'atory. !
John Pence who has been at Three !
reek for the past three weeks, re. Z
lrned home Saturday night and 7
IT again on Monday for Logan, U. !
here ne will resume his studies at !
le Agriculture Colleage. Z
N. B.-The Brady.Whitson mine !
as been sold to Dick Bennett and !
IN Christensen, Consideration, one Z
imOn fish hook and $3.50 in cold 7
ash. All further orders for hot !
,cks must be mailed to the above
AIMED parties. For further partic-
lars address Lady of the Lake" .
! care of Frank McWiniams.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1910-09-24

j. M. Cowan transacted business
in Boise this week.
LADIES-If you wish your skirts
hang well, have Tyler clean and pres
them.
I'hreefourths high grade Jersey
one-fourth Red Pole bull for service.
Service fee $3.50
j. J. Childs.
Geo. Peacock of Nampa arrived
Thursday and on Friday went to the
Dienst ranch to look at the herd OF
cattle with view to purchasing
The young son Of Mr.. and Mrs. G
w. French is suffering from an at
tack of Infantile Paralysis and the
French home is under quarantine.
LOST-Three year old red hound
has yellow eyes, answers to the nam,
of Drum" Reward for return t.
the Republican. 52-tf
Judge Hawthorne of Seattle spent
the first part of the week here look
ing after business connected with the
land drawing which will take place
October 5.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1910-10-13
His First Lesson In Economy.


when I was very small boy and
dime looked pretty big to me, l met
John H. Farley-who had always been
my good friend-on the street one
June day." says Frank Harris.
Frank he said the Fourth OF
July is coming soon. You'll want
some change then. Let me be your
banker until then and you'll have
some money for firecrackers, torpe
toes, lemonade and peanuts
Il emptied my pockets into his hand
and every day thereafter until the
Fourth turned over to him my small
earnings. When the day Of days came
around had fund that enabled me
to celebrate in proper style, while
many OF my playmates were flat
broke. 1t was my first lesson In thrift,
and 1t was good one. Hundreds of
Cleveland people would be glad today
to testify to the fact that when John
H. Farley was a friend of man or q
boy he was friend indeed."-Cleve-
land Leader.