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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-02-07
THIS Man HAS A
BRAND new face
10y Union Associated Presc.)

st. Louis, Feb. when Thomas
Herbert leaves the city hospital he
will have a brand new face. Hall
dozen physicians and surgeons are
now making visage for him, and they
promise such an improvement over
the countenance that nature gave
that even his best girl will not know
him.
While driving wagon Wednesday
he fell of and the hind wheel passed
over his face. The hospital physi.
clan found thirty-three fractures in
the bones in his face. In fixing him
up it was necessary to remodel his
features along entirely new lines.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-02-07
Wont-Ads are Best
Market flinders

Classified ads search out the people to whom among
all Ct those who NIGHT BUYthe particular thing is
worth most.
That property you want to sell is WORTH MOST
to someone who reads the ads in this newspaper and
would never hear Of your property unless was advertised
here
Others who read and ads in this newspaper
want land are anxious pay cash fo books used machn
cry and furniture, articles Of usefulness OF any sort and mu-
steal Instruments
AS the classified ads are read by all possible buyers Of
all possible sorts Of things they have TO be the finders
Of the best markets.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-02-07

Fitzgerald as mayor, was inauguratea
TODAY. fitzgerald is a democrat ''
was elected under the new Id" "
nrobibited partisan tickets
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-02-07
NEW MAYOR. OF BOSTON.

Boston, Feb. 7.-Boston's new city
headed by John F.
The Washington times., 1910-10-27
FIRE IN VICTORIA,
100000 Loss
Business District Threatened
for Time BY Early Morn
ing Blaze.

VICTORIA, British Columbia, oct =.
The whole business district Of Victoria
was threatened by Ire early this morn
ing, but after several hours Of fghJ ng.
the fremen succeeded in getting the
flames under control
The damage is 10000.
Some Of the city's finest buildings are
ia ruins today, and several yachts in the
harbor were ignited by fyins sparks.
SpenCer's department store, valued al
a quarter OF a million dollars. was the
scene Of the fires origin The Driard
Hotel was destroyed. and the Times and
PembertOn buildings gUtted-
Militia and troops from the West
Point garrison were called out to help
the fremen. For a time It looked as
though the fire would sweep a big sec
tion Of ne cj-y, and the soldiers were
pressed into service then. The soldiers
acted IN the double capacity Of police
and fremen, helping hold back the
crowds and manning the dre-fghtlng
apparatus.
The Washington times., 1910-10-27
TARIFF BOARD TO Be
FREE FROM POLITICS
President Directs That Ap-
pointmentS Be Made Re-
gardleSS of Party.

President Taft has directed that the
appointment OF experts for the tariff
board shall not be based on partisan
lines, nor made in return for political
services rendered any party.
IN other words, the President pro
poses that the work Of the tariff board
shall be as Independent OF party politics
as that Of the Interstate Commerce
Commission. the Supreme Court, or any
other judicial or semi-judicial body
connected with the Government
An extract from a letter written hy
the President in response to the pO-
litical claims Of an applicant whose
name is not made public, follows:
81 have directed my office 70 indi-
cate in all communications on this
general subject on appointments of
the tariff board that desire those en-
ployed as experts to be employed
entirely regardless of their services to
any particular party"
The attitude Of the President is that
the board is 10 be composed of and as
sisted by experts without regard TO
party affiliations
The Washington times., 1910-10-27
NEGRO CONSIDERED
FOR SUBTREASURER

President Taft may give another i'm
portant appointment TO a cOlored man.
Following on the heels Of the announce
ment that W. II. Lewis. Of Boston, col
ored. viii be appointed an assistant at
torney general. IL IS learned today the
President is considering appointing 4
negro as subtreasurer at Philadelphia.
No selection has been made. but II the
President can find q suitable man for
this place ne viii name him
The announcement that Charles COu-
teriI, OF Toledo. viii be appointed col
lectOr Of customs 1T Honolulu. has
brought protests from Honolulu Citi-
Zens there assert they can furnish all
the material needed for filling Federal
offices in their city, and the President
need not 20 outside
The Washington times., 1910-10-27

vent OF some other place where she
could not meet Robert
But Virginia got wind OF the dire plot
and she and Robert framed up a little
run or 20 Rockville and get married
Accordingly, they took the train for the
local GreCua Green this morning and ar
rived there about noon.
Clerk Proves 0bdurate.
A precious three-Quarters OF an hour
was spent looking for the license clerk.
but they finally located him. and Rob
ert applied for the license When the
license clerk saw that their ages were
sixteen and nineteen respectively, he
said
Nothing doing" or similar words.
For there has been q new law passed IN
Rockville which VIII do away with run
away marriages between legal infants,
unless they have the permission OF their
parents. Tnis, OF course. the young
So. crestfauen. they asked the clerk
what they should do Following MS
advice they made out an application for
a license, which MaTmion tucked over
his heart and started for the city 10 TRY
10 get the parents signatures 20 the
paper
But just about this time the pareqts
got wind Of the little escapade. and
they too. started for Rockville. their
train passing the one MarmiOn was on
en- route.
What the outcome Of the AFFAIR will be
remains 10 be seen The fond parents
viii not consent TO attaching their
the youthful Paul and Virginia" are
again just where they started, for the
prOveTbial adamanJ is ike soft soap
compared TO the attitude Of the marriage
license clerk at Rockville. when IL comes
TO marrying persons under the legal age.
The Washington times., 1910-10-27
DENIES FALSE BABY
AS MARRIAGE HOAX
Divorce Answer to Husband
Filed BY Mrs. Mary Adele
Hilton After Months.

Answering allegations in a divorce suit
brought in the District Supreme Court
by her husband, Harry L. Hilton. last
spring, Mrs. Mary Adele Hilton denies
size used a substitute baby to cement
the matrimonial union four years ego,
when the couple were married.
Mrs. Hilton charges that her husband
used bad faith in marrying her, as he
deserted her the same day the nuptial
knot was tied by the Rev. J. B. Mac
Laughlin. in the presence of representa-
tiveS Of the United States Attorneys Of
fee. at the courthouse. She denies she
used any coercion in persuading Hilton
20 marry her, and adds that he has con-
tributed nothing 10 her support.
The husband seeks TO obtain a divorce
or an annulment Of the marriage on the
grounds that coercion was used, and
that his wife was untrue
The Washington times., 1910-10-27
FAMOUS UNIVERSITY
is SWEPT BY FIRE

TOULOUSE, France. Oct. 27.-The
famous University Of Toulouse, found
I'd in the thirteenth century, was
swept by fire today
Two thousand students helped fight
the fire The famous library of the
university, the biggest and most COM
prehensive In the world, was de-
stroyed. The buildings Of the schoo g
OF medicine and pharmacy, and those
housing the faculty were consumed.
The actual loss to the buildings is
estimated 20 be at least S1,00O,OOO, but
the loss from the destruction OF rare
works of art, books Of medicine, an
tiquities, and medical Instruments
viii be several times as great Pro-
fessors declare that many of the
medical works can never be replaced
The Washington times., 1910-10-27
TAFT ASKS ADVICE
ON DISTRICT NEEDS
Citizens to Confer With
President Before Recon-
mendationS TO Congress.

Needs of the District 10 be recon-
mended by President Taft in his forth
coming message TO Congress are now en-
gaging the attention fthe Chief Exc
cutive.
He has invited a number of District
citizens to the White House 70 talk over
informally the legislation which the Dis
trict should obtain during the next ses-
sion. Those invited include the District
Commissioners, who will go fully into
the question OF the Districts budget. the
Improvement of streets. schools. play
grounds, and Rock Greek Park.
II was said at the White House today
the President has not outlined his
recomm citations.
The Washington times., 1910-10-27
TIME LAPSES
FOR COMPLETION
Extension Denied and Local Com
panies Refuse to Grant EX-
change of Transfers.
Status of the TqUo-MiLe
Charter Line

Charter of new Washington and
Baltimore Transit Company in
danger Of being annulled because
of delay in operating cars.
GasOlene car placed on track run
ming from Fourteenth and Ken
nedy streets to Takoma Park.
Officers of new company threaten
legal action against Capital Trac-
tion Company if its transfers are
refused.
Commissioners viii place informa-
ton concerning alleged failure of
company to comply with require
ments of charter before United
States district attorney.
The Washington times., 1910-10-27
PRESIDENT TO VISIT
COMMERCIAL CLUB

President Taft has accepted an in
vitation 10 drop by" the Commercial
club on his return from a horseback
ride tomorrow afternoon. The PreSi-
dent will reach the club house about
6 O'Clock and will be informally en-
tertained BY its members.
He will probably be the guest Of
the club for an hour or more.
The Washington times., 1910-10-27
FOURTEEN INDICTED
IN NORFOLK FRAUDS

NORFOLK, Va, oct Z7--The grand
jury today returned fourteen more in
dictments against the judges Of cleo
tons in the courthouse precinct Of Nor
folk city during the Democratic Con-
gressionaI primary Of August %
Out Of lis Witnesses. forty said they
did not vote though their names were
recorded on the poll books as voting.
The Washington times., 1910-10-27
DR.. MILLER INSANE.
IS DECREE Of JURY

Dr. William l. Miller, a practicing
physician in Washington for twenty
seven years, was today found OF un-
sound mind by a jury IN the District
Supreme Court and ordered committed
TO the Government Hospital for the
Insane.
The Washington times., 1910-10-27
AEROPLANE HURLS
ITALIAN TO DEATH

ROME. Oct. ZT-On the military
grounds at CentOselle. today, Lieuten-
ant Sieglette's aeroplane fell while he
was descending, instantly killing him
Those who saw the accident could give
no cause for II. The machine was Gid
ing beautifully to the earth, when il
suddenly tipped. Sieglette made a des-
perate effort TO right it, but clutched at
the levers IN vain
The Washington times., 1910-10-27
WEATHER REPORT.

FORECAST FOR THE DISTRICT
Showers this afternoon or tonight;
colder tonight Friday fair and much
colder; brisk sOuthwesterly. shifting to
northwesterIy winds
The Washington times., 1910-10-27
DEATH IS TEMPTED
BY THE AVIATORS
Speed Trials Begin Despite
High Winds At Bel
mont Park.

AVIATION FIELD, B ELM n T
PARK l. l.. oct. IA courtship OF
death opened the official flights Of this
afternoon IN the international aviator
tourney. when John b. Moissant. J. J.
F'Hsbee. Charles X Hamilton, and
Walter BrOol1ins announced that de-
spite the tempestuous wind which was
sweeping IN from the westward they
would start in the international elimina-
tion trials.
Although II was deemed close 70
suicide 10 challenge death in the high
wind, the men tuned up their aero
planes, BrookiEs plnning his hope TO
the new Wright baby racer FrISbis
TO his Rochester biplane, MOlssant 70
his Bleri0t mon0plane, and Hamilton 10
his own biplane.
tt was then announced that the other
starters in tahe elimination trials would
probably be OTyille Wright. J. c. (Budl
Mars. Charles +. Willard. Eugene Ely.
and J. McCurdy.
The echo Of the "hve-minute bomb, %
announcing that the Ong-waited-for
elimination contest would be on. hardly
died away when Johustone and Hoxsey.
Of the Wright camp, left their tents.
both again competing for altitude rec
ords. Following them came Latham IN
his Antoinette, i'm struggle fer the
hourly distance prize.
Race tor statue
In addition TO the elimination contests
to decide the American team in the in
ternatiOnal cup race. postponed from
yesterday because Of the high winds,
famous aviators were tuning up their
machines early for the Statue OF Lib
erty flight, which Orvine Wright de-
clared TO mean certain death"
Despite Wright's prediction, four avi-
ators announced their intention of flying
70 Liberty Statue from the park in an
effort to win the prize OF SO, 900 offered
by Thomas F. Ryan 70 the first man
who makes the trip.
Three Of those who said they would
attempt the fight were Americans. and
one an Englishman. Those who an
nounced their intention Of starting were:
j. Armstrong Drexel, millionaire avia-
Tor. Of Philadelphia. BleTiOt mOnoplane;
J. McCurdy, American. CUrtiss biplanei
J. b. MOssant. American, BIeriot mono
plane. James Radley, Englishman
BleriOt mOnOplane.
the elimination race Is for American
flyers only. The three aviatOrs making
the fastest time over the IoG-KHOmeteT
in the contest Ter the Gordon Bennett
trophy. which was won last year at
Rheims by Glenn CuUtiss.
Latham Gets Racer.
/ Hubert Latham at l o'clock this
morning received his 1OO-horsepower
AntOinette racer. which he will
use in the big Gordon Bennett race OF
Saturday. The complaints Of Latham
/ and lie Blanc against the course have
| been adjusted, and it is now definitely
assured thar the FrenChmen Will par
/ ticipate In the premier event.
! TOday'S program was as follows;
! Elimination trials for the American
team which viii compete for the in
: ternational cup, postponed from yes
terday on account OF the wind, a. m.
/ TO $50 p. m.
/ Hourly distance and hourly altitude
/ > 30 TO $3.50 D. m.
Grand altitude contest. 1 p. m.
/ Flight from Belmont Park to Statue
Of Liberty, encircling II. then back "a
Belmont Park, for $4,000 prize offered
/ by Thomas f. Ryan, 2:45 to $50 D. m
The Washington times., 1910-10-27
Would-Be Husband on Way Back - License
Clerk Stony Hearted.
MISS VIRGINIA DAPDEN.

While one OF the parties 20 a youthful
clipping trip IS huTTying back TO Wash
lngton from Rockville. 10 attempt 20 get
the consent OF his parents and those Of
the 'ladye fair 10 the marriage OF the
couple, two irate mothers are on their
way % Rockville from this CITY 10 see
that the proposed ceremony Is not per
formed.
Il all happened Just because Robert
loved Virginia-their last names are
MarmiOu and Darden, respecIfvely-and
because their respective mothers, when
ihey heard Of the match, said No,
Back in the days OF her pigtails and
spring heels, Virginia Z. Dardeu, who
resides at 1925 Thirteenth street. met
Robert T. MarmiOn, who has his home
at 2ll6 p street, and IL was only an
all over again. Indeed. the little god
without clothes had 70 laugh in his
wlng-Ee hasn't any sleeve-at the
ease with which the two fell victims
% his shafts
Trouble Just Begun.
But the troubles Of the couple had
only begun. When the mothers of the
parties got wind Of the affair some time
ago they determined TO do all that they
could 10 break II up. But although they
forbade the two TO write 10 each other
ard threatened dire things If they ever
met, the little god persisted in his work
and the love went on
Fina.ly Mrs. DaTden said that she had
had enough Of the whole affair and that
she was going 10 put Virginia in a con-
vent. Accordingly she made arrange
ments to have Virginia placed in a con-
The Washington times., 1910-10-27
Illness of Several Months Re-
moves Eastern Market
Superintendent.
ONCE POLICEMAN
AT THE CAPITOL
Many Years a Resident of Wash
ington and Prominent-Fun-
eral Tomorrow.

With the end hourly expected for two
days. Benjamin F. Graham, a past ju-
nior vice commander of the Depart
ment of the Potomac, G. A. R. and
well known in Washington, where he
has resided for years. died peacefully
at his home, 3552 Tenth street north
west.
He was surrounded by all the imme-
date members Of his family, including
his wife, three sons, and a daughter.
Ill Several Months.
He had been in poor health for sew
eral months. suffering with chronic in
testinal nephritis. The trouble which
contributed directly to his death was
cardiac failing.
At his bedside, besides his wife. Mrs.
Lucy A. Graham. were his two sons
of this city-Edward c. Graham, Of
the National Electric Supply Com
pany. and George G. Graham. A third
son. Chester B. Graham, OF New York.
and his only daughter, Mrs. Van A.
Potter, Of LynbroOk. L. l.. were pres
ent.
Funeral Tomorrow.
Funeral services. to be conducted
by the Rev. a. II. Thompson, will be
held at the house at $50 Saturday
morning, followed by interment in
Arlington The paUbearers have not
yet been selected. although II is prob
able that many Of them will be chosen
from among his associates OF war
days.
At the time Of his death Mr. Graham
was superintendent OF the Eastern Mar
ket, a position he has held under the
District government for twenty-one
years. Prior 10 that, and Immediately
after his coming 10 Washington, he was
employed as a policeman at the Capitol,
holding the position for twenty-three
years.
Lived In Illinois.
His early life was spent in Warren
county, Illinois, where he was born
August 20. 1854 He entered the civil
war at the age or seventeen. serving
first I'm Company c OF the Eighty-third
Illinois Volunteers. and subsequently be
ing transferred to Company f Of the
SiXty-first Illinois Volunteers
At the close OF the war, he moved TO
Grundy county, Iowa.
On December q. 1905. Mr.. Graham
organized the r. F. Graham Camp,
No. 10, Sons Of Veterans. He was an
active member OF the Grand Army
Of the Republic, and was a past com
mander Of Farragut Post. He was a
member Of the Old Guard of the Dis
trict. with the rank Of lieutenant at
the time Of his death.
1t was stated at the residence that
II has not teen decided whether the
funeral will be held under the aus
pices Of the G. A r.
The Washington times., 1910-10-27

The matter Of the tUbercUlin test or
der has been adjusted with the Health
Once TO the complete satisfaction Of
the milk producers OF Virginia"
This statement was made today by
Representative c. G Carlin Of Virginia,
who represented the interests Of the
farmers al a conference with Health
Ofhcer W c. Woodward.
The nature OF the adjustment VIII not
be made public until the return OF Com
missioner John A Johnston 70 his desk
at the District building But il Is under
stood that the health officer has agreed.
provided the plan meets with the ap-
proval OF the Commissioners. 10 s1s-
pend the tu5erculin test order until the
Virginia and Maryland legislatures meet
and have an opportunity 10 pass meas
Ures reimbursing farmers for con-
demned cattle.
Satisfactory To All
Though he spoke only for the farmers
OF his own State. M CarIin said he be
( heved the adjustment was equally sat
isfacto-y to the producers Of MARYLAND.
. The talk with Dr. woodward followed a
lengthy conference at AIr. CarIin's Of
. fee last evening ar which members Of
the executive committee Of the Produc-
ers' Association. Senator Thomas Mar
tin Of Virginia and d w Baker repre-
sent.ng Maryland farmers. were present
That the Virginia Legislature viii
pass promptly an appropriation for the
reimbursement Of farmers Is the opin-
ion OF Mr.. Carlin.
Their attitude was shown BY the
act OF the last session Of the body, when
i they made provision TO pay farmers
I for voluntary submission 70 the test
That the producers jumped at this op-
pOrtunity was shown by the fact that
/ the appropriation was used Up in a
short time"
Maryland In Line.
| The attitude Of the Maryland I.eefs-
lature was equally favorable. said Mr..
I Carliu
/ I am assured by Nj Baker" he said
! and by John Thomas. president OF the
I Producers Association. who is a Mary
/ land man, that there is little doubt that
l the Maryland Legislature VIII fall in
I line with the Virginia body in this
matter
. Final action on the matter must be
! taken by the entire board, according TO
! Commissioner Rudolph Il Will not be
Z acted on until the return OF COmmis-
Z siOner Johnston. who has immediate
/ supervision Of Health Office affairs,
. Mr.. Rudolph said
The Washington times., 1910-10-27

Maryland producers regard settle
ment arranged by Virginia rep
resentatives with Health Office
as highly satisfactory.
The Washington times., 1910-10-27

Today-High tide, 3:2l a. m and 3:T
p. m; low Ide, 1907 a. m. and 1899
p. m.
Tomorrow-High tide, 8:2S a N. and
I:53 p. m; low tide, II 02 a. m. and u:27
=. m.
The Washington times., 1910-10-27

Strong Endorsement by the District
government heads today was given The
Times suggestion that streets fronting
the public schools be closed during the
noon hour TO allow pupils adequate play
space
The suggestion already has received
hearty cOmmendation from school Of
fcials. who declare the scheme is simple
and wonder that II had not been
thought OF before
Comment on the present danger chill
dren face in playing on the streets was
made by several officials.
Because the school cards are in MANY
cases too small fo- even a few punils
20 play running smes and are uni
formly inadequate as Fairgrounds. the
children are forced on the pubIic
streets. Every day they face the risk
Of being run down by horse and auto
mobile.
Little Effect On Traffic.
An investigation today deveIope,1 that
the blocking Of the streets could be
accomplished with comparatively little
obstruction to traffic, as most schools
are situated on streets where the traffic
is not excessive.
1t is the only feasible solution so
Tar offered to a problem that has been
worrying citizens who have the well
fare OF the city's children at heart"
was the comment Of Commissioner
Cuno II. Rudolph today.
Il am heartily in favor OF the idea
and will use my power as Commis-
sioner for its advancement" was the
declaration Of Engineer Commissioner
William V Judson.
Il am more than glad to give the
plan my hearty support, not ONLY az
Commissioner, but in any other wav The
Times may suggest that will aid in
bringing about its successful issue ''
said COMMISSIONS Rudolph. II am the
nfN one in Washington to start a chill
dren playground movement That was
years ago, and my interest is as crca.
now as then. II IL is within the DOwer
OF the Commissioners 10 put this plan
into execution, YOU may say that I will
certainly be among its most ardent
champions"
Primed For Protests.
It was suggested to Commission
Rudolph that there would in all Droba-
biIity be protests.
I'm primed for that" he said. MY
experience In our first public playground
venture, on y street northwest, near
First, save me an admirable schooling
for just this. The playground we put
in operation there was near the Homen-
pathic Hospital. Soon We got so ulaLv
and such vociferOus complaints about
the play Of the children disturbing The
patients that we were compelled to clos
down. And them Why. there were So
many and such vociferouS complaint S
from the patients because they were ic-
prived Of the pleasure or hearing the
laughter and merry shouts Of the emil
Continued on Second Page)
The Washington times., 1910-10-27

Proposition is to close these parts
of the streets to traffic in order to
eliminate the dangers that auto
mobiles and other vehicles create.
The Washington times., 1910-10-27

CONDITION OF THE WATER.
HARPERS FERRY, W. Va. Oct. IL
Both rivers clear this morning.
The Washington times., 1910-10-27
WOULD HAVE LITTLE
EFFECT ON TRAFFIC
Suggestion of The Times Hailed AS
Solution of Difficult
Problem.
Closed Streets Favored for
School Play.

Plan for closing streets in front
of schools for a playground during
the noon hour heartily commended
by the heads of the District gov
eminent and school officials.
The Washington times., 1910-10-27

President of the Board of Educa-
tion W. V. Cox thinks the plan sim
pie, and says it can easily be put
into perfect execution.
The Washington times., 1910-10-27

Superintendent Stuart says that
only few of the $50 schools in the
District are provided with adequate
Fairgrounds for the pupils, and is
enthusiastic over the scheme pro
posed by The Times.