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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-17
DISASTERS TO
NAVAL FLEETS
Even Peace Has a Death Toii-inci
dents of Recent Disasters on
BattIeships.

New York, June 1.-THE accident
on the Delaware recalls several dis
asters to American battleships and
cruisers.
One of the worst occurred on the
Georgia while at target practice off
Barnstable, in Cape Cod Bay, July Is,
1907. Two hundred pounds of powd.
er ignited, killing eight men and
wounding thirteen.
July 80, 1907, boiler tube on the
gunboat Wilmington blew up scald
ing three men. One died.
The North Dakota had two acct
dents from which she escaped without
fatalities. Nov. 5, 1909, a boiler tube
collapsed and sixteen men were badly
scalded. May 10 of last year a red
hot rivet dropped into the ground cork
in one OF her after magazines. A
prompt response to the fire call pre-
vented an explosion. She was not SO
fortunate Sept. 8, 1910, when an ex-
plosion of fuel oil in the boiler room
killed three men and injured nine 9th.
ers.
One man was killed and seven were
badly hurt on the torpedo boat destroy.
err Hopkins. Feb. Is, 1910. when a
steam pipe burst.
Two of the worst fatalities of peace
times in the American navy recently
were not accidents to battleships, but
due to the laundering Of ship launch.
es. Twelve men were lost in a launch
OF the Minnesota the night of June II,
1907. They were returning to their
ship from the jamestown Exposition
grounds. Last October twenty-nine
men were drowned in a swamped
launch of the battleship New Hamp.
shire in the North River while return.
ing from shore leave
Among the minor accidents, but by
no means insignificant from the stand
point of loss Of life, was the sinking
of the naval tug Nezinscot off the
Massachusetts coast Aug. II, 1909
with the loss of four of her crew.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-17
JOHN D. WANTS
TO Be LET ALONE
Begs Newspaper Reporters to Let Him
Come and Go Like an Ordinary
Citizen"

Cleveland, June Bemoaning the
fate that made it impossible for him
to visit Cleveland without attracting
newspaper men to the railroad station,
John D. Rockefeller arrived here yes
terday for his annual summer stay at
Forrest Hill, his estate in East Cleve.
land. He was accompanied by Mrs.
Rockefeller and the latter's sister, Miss
Lucy Spellman.
The oil king did not leave his pri-
vate car until the train on which he
made the trip from Pocantico Hills,
IN. W was almost ready to pull out
He was Immediately surrounded by a
flock of reporters.
please, please, gentlemen plead
ed the richest man in the world,
don't question me-
please, please"
And he added "Why can't be al
lowed to come home like an ordinary
man?
G. A. Rudd, Mr.. Rockefellers broth
er-ln-law, and n. NJ. Adams. an al
tache of Forrest Hill, met the party
at the station and whirled it's mem
bers away to Forrest Hill in an auto
mobile.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-17
LOCALS WON DESPITE TEN
BIG JUICY errors MADE
WAS PURELY LUck-oAME IN DOUBT UNTIL LAST MAN
-. WAS roWN-sAoey PITCHED WELL BUT WAS GIVEN MlsER
ABLE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS BATTING FEAruRg-eoNooL-
n ALSO WHEN ONE WAS BADLY NEEDED.

Luck GRAINED on the Woodpeckers
Yesterday and they got away with the
second OF the series with Waldrons
babies by the score Of to 8. 1t was
purely luck that the locals won, for
with ten big juicy errors to their credit
A win approaches the phenominai.
Aside from the avalanche OF errors
the feature of the game was Tut's
batting. That rival of Tyrus Cobb and
Hans Wagner got four hits out oil as
many times up.
The game was in doubt until the
last man was out. The Woodpeckers
scored Inres In the first, two IN the
third, one in the nth and three IN the
eighth. after the visitors had tied the
score In the sixth. The babies trieu
desperately to tie things up in the
ninth and came within one score Oh
making It a go. But they couidn
,ross again and the Peckerwoods won
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-17
SOCIALISTS OF STATE
Continued from Page One.l

Continued from Page One.l
party at large.
The committee that framed the
State platform was composed of J. R.
Hearn, Madison; w. e. Chatter, Mer-
idian; H. H. Fielder, Jackson; j,
Lipscomb, Jackson; and l.. o. Kelly,
Water Valley.
The committee appointed to make
report on the naming of candidates
to be selected for the State offices
was composed of w. Il. Fritz, Lex
ington; l.. w. Crum, Jackson, and 7.
J. Lyon.
The party has been gaining strength
throughout America, and at the last
election 100000 votes were polled.
Thus far there are forty-four Missis-
sippi counties represented by dele
gates in the National conventions.
The Socialist vote at the last national
election in Mississippi was 400, and
it is claimed that its strength has
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-17
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CITY BREVlTlES.
!. *:*****..s~%%%~.

The suggestion has been made to n
representative of The News, that the
safety of the public would be more
greatly preserved if automobilsts
would use a uniform alarm or horn on
their machines. The various and sun
dry sounds emitted now range all the
way from light opera to the cough Of
whale, and the gentleman who made
the suggestion, suggests that people,
and particularly children, do not know
whether to wait in the streets and lis.
ten to the circus band or jump for their
lives to the protecting telephone pole.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-17
THORNTON MAY TAKE
Charge OF DRUMMERS

Jackson, Miss, June l7.-Woodie
Thornton, director of the 1910 Cotton
States pennant winners, and manager
of Greenwood again this year up to a
few days ago, when he was succeeded
by Orth Collins, may take charge of
the Jackson team.
George Wilson, one of the Green
wood directors, has submitted a propo.
sition to the local baseball association
for the trading of Thornton for a local
player, and the matter is under con.
sideration. Due to dissensions in the
ranks, and to differences between the
management and directors, Thornton
has been unable to get the proper re.
suits out Of the Greenwood bunch and
the showing Of last years champions.
who are now at the bottom of the per
centage column, has been the surprise
of the season.
Woodie is one of the best-known ball
players In the South, a veteran at the
game, and In the past has shown mark
ed ability as a manager. It is under.
stood that he objects to coming here SO
long as certain man retains his con
nection with local baseball affairs. and
this stumbling block will probably be
overcome by the resignation of the
latter judging by gossip heard on the
streets yesterday.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-17
HEN LAYS 8 EGGS DAILY,
HAS BROOD YOUNG CHICKS

Athens, Ca. June 1.-THE most
unique freak of nature unearthed in
this vicinity in many years is a hen
owned by William Britain, a police
man of Athens, which has laid Is eggs
during the past five days. In addition
to this she cares for a brood of chick
ems only two weeks old. The owner of
the phenomenon has watched her nest
carefully and is positive that she lays
three eggs daily.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-17
COBB KEEPS TIGERS
in FIRST DIVISION

Take Ty Cobb from the Detroit
team and 1t would have a hard time
finishing In the first division. and this
Is not rejecting in the least on the
other members of that very good ball
team. But where in the history of
baseball has there ever been a ball
player to compare with Cobb? There
have been others who were brilliant
in sports. but Cobb Is the only one
who is sensational every day and
does more to win ball games for his
team than any three other individ-
uals on 1t. You may despise him be-
cause he is always making the other
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-17

Here is real thriller, picking an
almost senseless girl from the rail-
road track, from the cowcatcher of a
locomotive is a thrilling situation in
"a Close Call" a western drama to
be presented at the Lomo Theatre
today. The rescue scene is a real
sensation and is so well planned that
spectators will be reused to the high
est pitch. Also good comedy, Billy
in Trouble. If you don't enjoy this
program your troubles must be great
Tuesday we will show a picture tax
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-17

fellow look foolish; you may charge
him with being inflated over his
success or what not, but you can't
get round the fact that his equal on
the ball field has never been seen.
There have been other ball players,
there are some today, but compare
them, day in and day out, with Cobb,
and they are not In the same class.
What is most remarkable about the
lad from Georgia is his untiring ag-
gressiveness. There is never an idle
moment In a ball game for Cobb. He
does not stop to rest on his laurels,
nor slow down because a game is
won or lost, but he is always In the
game from head to foot.
Cobb is supposed to be playing in
the highest class of baseball, and yet
1t is but seldom that he does not
show his superiority over his oppon.
ents. And they realize his prowess
too, for no sooner is he on the bases
than the opposition is on a tension
He no sooner faces the pitcher than
that worthy concludes that he is fac
ing master at the art. Cobb helps
his ball team as much by the fear
that he creates among the opposing
team as he does by his actual sensa-
tional performances.-Ed Grille in
Washington Star.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-17

closing a big portion Of the gap be-
tween themselves and the Billies. who
lost. in the percentage column.
Bagby pitched good ball letting the
visitors down with nine hits and with
better support the hits would have
been fewer.
Waldron had to use two of his best,
in the persons of Welt and Sprinkle.
Both Jared about equally in the bonn
bardment, the Peckerwoods getting
away with twelve hits off the pair.
Box score follows:
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-17

The UNIFORM success that has at.
tended the use of Chamberlain's Collie.
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has
made 1t a favorite everywhere. It
can always be depended upon. For
sale by all dealers.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-17
Big Event At
RAWLS SPRINGS
Formal Opening Friday Night With a
Grand Ball in Which Prominent
Citizens Took Part.

RaNls Springs, June l7.-Last even
ing Witnessed the formal CD opening
OF this popular summer resort. 1t wa
an auspicious occasion and a proncunc-
ed success from every point on view
The grand bali carried one back to the
days serela! years ago when Hatties
burg and Rawls Springs turned out en-
masse to "trip the light fantastic under
the noon shade Of the beautiful oaks.
While not as elaborte as the affairs OF
other days: not previously advertised
and the participants fewer; the enjoy.
ment was individually as evident rs
any similar event ever held here.
Those taking part in the opening ana
ball were the members OF the families
Of the following, who are spending the
summer at the springs and engaged
IN the grand march in order given. Mr.
and Mrs. r. s. Jackson, leading, Sena
tor and Mrs. ID. NJ. Watkins, DIR. and
Mrs. W. k. Thomas, Hon. and Mrs
John Haney, Hon. and Mrs. A. A.
Hearst. These couples were followed
by the following members of the Sec
ond generation; Wylie Jackson and
FL Essie Hickman, Harry Hickman and
Carrie Jackson, Clifford Jackson and
Florence Hickman.
Music was furnished by two piece
string band and accordian in the hands
of colored musicians from Jackson.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-17
Summary.

Summary.
Two base observation-disclosures. Nor
cum, Gondoli, Madden. Three base
hit-Waldron; sacrifice hits-Tutwiler,
Cruise, Wickenhoffer. Bagby, Norcum
2. Stolen bases-Emery, Blanchfeld,
Ryan, Stewart, Tutwiler. Passed bali
-Wickenhoffer. Bases on balls-Oh
Bagby 2; off Welt /; off Sprinkle l..
Struck out-By Bagby s. Sprinkle s;
Welt 2. Hit by pitcher-Madden
Time 2:05. Umpire-Chestnut
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-17
WHY GAME WAS FORFEITED.
Umpire Franklin Gives Version of va
zoo City Affair

Vickburg, Miss, June 17.vUmpire
Franklin wrote to President Scott tell
ing about the game in Yazoo City yes
terday. A Jackson player, en- route
to the plate, was called out because he
ran out of line. Sorrels beefed very
much. Robinson ran forward and kick
ed dust all over the umpire. Robinson
was then ordered out of the game. The
Jackson players, after this, refused to
play further, declaring they had no
other catcher
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-17
KNAPP's BOND is $4,000.

Port Gibson. Miss, June FIRED
Knapp. formerly connected with the
Mississippi Southern bank, who was
arrested last week on charge of mis-
appropriating funds of that institution,
has been placed under $4,000 APP
pearance bond. The loss has been
made good The bank declared an
eight per cent dividend at their annual
meeting recently
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-17
The woman of today who has good

The woman Of today who has good
health. good temper. good sense.
bright eyes and a lovely complexion
the result of correct living and good
digestion, wins tie admiration of the
world. II your digestion Is faulty
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets viii correct It, For sale by
all dealers.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-17
EAPoRE-RYAN WEDDING.

Miss Cora Eapore of Versailles,
Ohio, and Mr.. r. Ryan, catcher for the
Meridian baseball team, were married
Wednesday at 9 o'clock in the st. Den
mis- church in Versailles, Ohio. Mr..
and Mrs. Ryan spent a few days in
Birmingham, en- route to Hattiesburg,
where they were entertained by
friends.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-17

en- from the old song, IN the Baggage
Coach Ahead" Il real touching story
and well acted by the best actors in
the picture business.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-17
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Results Yesterday.
at. Louis 8; New York a.
Pittsburg 8; Boston 2.
chicago 6; Philadelphia 3.
Brookiyn-CinclnnatI; wet grounds
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-17
HOW THEY STAND.
COTTON STATES LEAGUE.

Results Yesterday.
Yazoo City 8; Jackson 2 First
game.)
jackson 4; Yazoo City 2. (Second
gsme.)
Greenwood C: Vicksburg 0.
Iratuesburg .; Meridian 8.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-17
Games Today.

Nashville at New Orleans.
Chattanooga at Montgomery.
Memphis at Mobile.
Atlanta ut Birmingham.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-17
Games Today.

Boston at Pittsburg.
Brooklyn at Cincinnati.
Philadelphia at Chicago,
New York at st. Louis.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-17
SOUTHERN LEAGUE.
Results Yesterday.

Chattanooga 4; Montgomery 3.
Memphis 4; Mobile 1.
Nashviiie-New Orleans: not scheduled
Atlanta Birmingham; rain.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-17
AM ERiCAN LEAGUE.
Results Yesterday.

Washington 6; st. Louis 0.
Philadelphia 10; Chicago 6.
Cleveland s; Boston Q.
petFoit-New York; rain.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-17
DR.. W. A. CHARpiNG

OptIcian and Optometrist
Graduate New York. Chicago, AtlantA
and Boston.
Office Carter Bldg. Room sos
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-17

w. L. Douglas low cut shoes re-
oueed. See adj. v. q. 6iount.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-17

w. l.. Douglas low cut shoes re-
dpced. See ad. "a. 8 Eount
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-17
Gamea Today.

Games Today
sc Louis at Washington
Chicago at Philadelphia.
Detroit at New York
Cleveland It poafan.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-17
I: : :: 80 = = = !: Z: :: /: I: :: : .
/: THE WEATHER. :

: Unsettled. local showers to- :.
= night Or Sunday. .
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-17
Games Today.

jackson at YaZoo City.
Meridian at Hattiesburg.
ViclIsburg at Greenwood.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-09-29
Cigarette Betrays Girl in Male Garb

contort1ons Of the face alone were a
stuly.
What is your name" he asked, TO-
ins up to the smoker. willie Wright"
was the reply in soft voice. The
policeman lifted the cap and light
tire sses fell about "Willie's" shoulders.
Ca, don't care" pouted the owner
of the hair. THAT cigarette has made
m: sick, anyway" At Central Dis
trfct station the prisoner said she was
Ala Wright, eighteen years old, 280Y
South Broadway. Il got a letter last
week that my mother is sick in Bloom
inyton, Ind, and needs my help" she
CO ntinued. Il had only $S.45, so I
tt ought l would beat my way on a
freight train and have a little money
lett for my mother when l got there.
TONY Miller, my landiady's son,
give me these toys, and l bought the
tc oacco and cigarette papers to help
me- play the part. I bought corncob
pipe and a revolver and some cart.
ridges, because I heard there were
lots of rough hobos on the road"
In bundle under her arm she car
r'ed skirt, waist and corset, which
She said she meant to put on when
she should arrive in Bloomington. The
Eolice held her over night on the
charge Of masquerading, but released
he. when she agreed to travel to
Bloomington in skirts on a passenger
train.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-09-29
Many Inquiries are Left Unfinished

among persons who are particularly
interested in this subject.
The Democrats of the house have
laid out enough investigation work to
keep many committees busy until mid
summer next year. The Democratic
leaders intimate that 1t is their inten-
ton to keep up the investigation bust
ness until the next session Of con-
gress gets out OF the way of the ma.
tional convention Of the political par
ties.
The inquiries into the affairs of the
steel trust and the sugar trust have
attracted wide attention, and have de-
veloped valuable information-infor
nation to which not only congress is
entitled, but which the people ought
to. possess. These two major investi-
cations have, it is said, only begun.
Each of the inquiries is to continue
for months. The committees will get
down to work again in the fall, and
IL they continue to find pay dirt
they will continue their researches far
into the session that is to begin In
December. The Democrats, It is said,
plan to Investigate other trusts during
the next session.
The standing committees of the
house on expenditures in the several
executive departments expect to re-
sumo business when the regular aes.
sion opens.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-09-29

WASHINGTON.-Recently there has
W been distinct revival here of in
terest in banking and currency legisla-
ton. There are at least three reasons
for this. which may be enumerated as
follows:
l. The announcement that an organ
1zat1on to be known as the National
Citizens league is being formed to ad-
vocate some sort of federal reserve as
ISOLATION.
z. The organization in New York
city of the National City company,
with capital stock Of $4,000 900, as an
adjunct Of the National City bank, and
Tor the purpose of acquiring and hold
Ing stock in other banks.
3. The movement on the part of the
insurgent Republicans in the senate,
and supported by some Of the Demo-
Gratis, to compel the national monetary
commission to close its affairs and re-
port to congress not later than Jan
uary l, 1912
The activities mentioned would in
d1cate that banking and currency leg
islation will become a live topic in the
autumn, and probably will receive
much attention at the next long ses-
sion Of congress. It is not believed,
however. there will be any legislation
socn. The prevailing view is that it
will take congress several years to de-
eide what 1t wishes to do about the
creation of a national reserve asso-
ciation
It is evident that the conservative
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-09-29
Aged Farmer Loses $4,000 to Fiance

n HICAGO.-No wedding bells will
~ ring for William Dennis, SO years
old, retired Wisconsin farmer wS:s
came to Chicago to be married to a
woman whom he had met two week.
before at county fair. The day afte.
his arrival here Dennis appeared d:
the detective bureau and reported thaj
his intended wife had disappeared,
taking with her $4,000, which he hsd
entrusted to her care.
Dennis told the police that tts.
young woman, known to him only Is
Blanche, left him in the La Sale
street derot on the pretext that size
was going to telephone to a wealthy
sister. Dennis waited patiently for
her for several hours, and when she
failed to return realized that he had
been feeced.
Dennis. according to Lis story, told
the police he met the woman at the
county fair, where she conducted a
fortune telling concession. Dennis
told the police that he took liking
to the woman and proposed marriage
to her. She accepted me-" he said,
and We made preparations to come
to Chicago and get married."
They came in on the interurban
electric railroad. Then they took e.
Northwestern elevated train around to
the La Sale street depot. Mile
Blanche said she wanted to telephone
her sister in Grant Park. You stay
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-09-29
Plans for the Canal Fortifications

TIBRALTAR may be robbed of the
u distinction of being the most i'm.
pregnable fortress in the world II the
plans Of the fortif1cation board in the
Panama canal zone are adopted. AS
q preliminary, looking toward this end.
the war department has ordered the
16-inch gun now stored at Sandy Hook
proving ground to the canal zone.
Although the gun was constructed ten
has been produced in the world. Its
range is beyond 16 miles and its pro.
jectiles, aero-torpedoes, weigh 2,400
pounds, and could easily destroy a
battleship before it reached a point
near enough to do damage to the canal
locks or other portions of the water
way. Later on more guns Of this CAL
lber will be placed there.
Super-dreadnaughts according to the
calculations of ordinance experts, can
be sunk easily by the 16~inch gun at
distances of 16 miles from the mouth
Of the canal This is not the limit Of
the range of the great gun, but it is
dpOuI d. IdT as Nus Cali W mdue,
even with the aid of range finders,
which are to be installed in the forti-
hcations.
The projectile of the gun is virtually
an aero-torpedo. 1t will weigh 2,400
pounds and will carry about $50 pounds
Of high explosives. There Is not the
least doubt that even at an extreme
range of Is or 16 miles the projectile
will penetrate the heaviest armor plate
on the largest battleship. After the
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-09-29
Pacific Coast Has a Customs Scandal

An investigation of alleged under
"a valuation frauds involving several
millions of dollars has been instituted
by the customs authorities at the port
of San Francisco. Cal. Disclosures
which, 1t is said, will eclipse in mag
nitude the recent customs frauds ex'
posed in New York. are promised by
the federal officials. The investigation
centers around some of the biggest
importers of Oriental wares in the
United States, and it is alleged that
some government officials are in
volved.
The government activity includes
the principal seaports of the entire
Pacific coast and extends to Japan.
where secret service agents have been
busy for the last few months amass-
ing evidence of the alleged frauds.
Held at the custom house In San Fran
cisco there are at present 500 cases
OF Oriental wares consigned to sin
gle drm. The goods, which consist
principally Of crockery, alleged to be
vastly undervalued, are being held,
pend.1x the determination Is to exact