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The Hattiesburg news., 1911-12-01

A Mcnamara Defense League has
been formed in San Francisco, Cal,
which is rapidly growing all over the
state During one week more than
one thousand contribution books were
distributed to trade-unionists, and the
The Hattiesburg news., 1911-12-01
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The Hattiesburg news., 1911-12-01

Werner Fail, 14-year-old son of w.
e. Fail, was the principal in an acci-
dent yesterday in which he sustained
broken arm. He fell from a swing
and the arm was broken in three diff
ferent places. The injury is proving
very painful but otherwise he is do
ing nicely.
The Hattiesburg news., 1911-12-01

The special commission ON improy-
ed railway mail cars has forwarded
its report with recommendations to
Washington for the approval Of the
Postmaster-Gcneral. AS result Of
the investigation Il Encouragement is
proposed of this class of railroad
equipment. The chief feature is in
The Hattiesburg news., 1911-12-01

There has been a large increase in
the number of railroad employees in
the United States during the past
twelve years. In 1898 the number
was S74,55S. Statistics taken in 1910
showed that there were 1,451,0 ,0OO
The Hattiesburg news., 1911-12-01
CITY BREVITlES.

H. H. Spears and j. H. Wright of
Gulfport, connected with police de-
partment of that city are in Hatties.
burg today.
The Hattiesburg news., 1911-12-01

Prot. M J.. purin of Columbia Uni
ressity has announced The completion
of an invention which fin nt down
electricity bills and also DO away
with certain work done hy human
hands. The machine, the professor
explains, was discovered almost by
accident and his first one was broken
into bits at the application of a small
current. As an example of the utility
of his machine the Professor says
that it will be possible to run street
cars with the current which is found
in a telephone circuit He expects to
make announcement in detail regard
ing the invention next spring at the
meeting Of the National Academy o.
Sciences.
The Hattiesburg news., 1911-12-01
cHhRLse S. FRANCIS DEAD.
lRn Asaocinted PreaaA

Troy, n. " Dec. 1.-Charles S.
Francis, proprietor Of the Troy Times
and late Ambassador to Austria, Hun.
gary, died today
The Hattiesburg news., 1911-12-01

rather its result, is the fact that the
University hackers were afraid the
people would not take the chances of
their opponents seriously enough.
They, themselves, seemed to hold the
farmer lads so cheaply, that they
imagined the public felt the same way
about the outcome; and it is true that
the odds were in favor of Ole Miss,
what betting there was, indicating
the dope" favored the Red and Blue
Noise Starts Early.
Before great many people were
out of bed, the football spirit pervad-
ed the air, and every incoming train
brought visitors to witness the fray.
Besides this, there were three special
trains between II and l o'clock
The one from Starkville arrived
about 11:45 and brought the A. & NJ.
rooters, packing the cab, express and
baggage car, and every available Bit
of space on the train. The college
band came along and within a few
minutes. between four and five hun
dred enthusiastic lovers of the game
were lined UP to the old Capitol to
the tune of Dixie. Here they disband-
ed and made straightway for the Roy
al Hotel whore their heroes were
camped
Train No. 81, anotner special pull
ed in shortly after noon with large
crowd ffom Aberdeen. and the OK
ford train came rumbling in with 2
big hurrah at l:15 p. III. 1t was moi
long before everybody began to pre-.
pare for music, revelry and college
wells rent fhe air
The Hattiesburg news., 1911-12-01

There are 125.oOO cotton mill opera
tiycs in North Carolina.
The Hattiesburg news., 1911-12-01
LABOR NOTES.

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The Hattiesburg news., 1911-12-01
The Game.

The Game.
The first quarter was played m0st1Y
/ in A. & NJ. territory. which was due
largely TO running back OF punts by
Randolph, Shields doing splendid in
! terference work. Many times it look
ed as though Ole Miss would have the
drop on the boys from Starkville, bu,
through gameness and snappy play.
they warded off the strong advances
of the Red and Blue
The second quarter was almost a
repetition of the first for the greater
part, but toward the end the Ole Miss
line undoubtedly began to weaken.
Backward and forward the two teams
surged in a desperate though fruitless
struggle. When time was called the
ball was in oxford territory.
I he opening Of the third Quarter
I began to siye an inkling Of the lna
outcome of the scramble. A. e NJ.
/ carried The ball down the line and a
few minutes after, Chick Magee, Il
Jackson boy, secured the ball on a
tumble and rushed over for a touch
down, jennings Kicking the goal, ana
the figure six was written by jho
score keeper on the side of A. G NJ.
The last part of the third quarter was
played in universities territory.
The fourth and last quarter vas
also contested on Ole Miss ground
most of the time. In this quarter,
they developed the only play thar
made the University team look dang
erous to the Maroon and White squad.
and that was when Williams fumbled
a punt on his own fve-yard line,
thereby placing the A. & NJ. boys in
a tight place, but the ball was recov-
cred just in the nick of time, and
time was called before the Ole Miss
could recover. and the curtain fell on
one of the prettiest games of football
ever played and on one of the pretti-
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The Hattiesburg news., 1911-12-01

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-30
GOVERNOR VARDAMAN
 LIKES BIRMINGHAM
Visits Steel Plant at Ensley and the New Town of Corey-Talks
 of the Future

Ex-Gov. James K. Vardaman of Mis- sissippi was in Ensley Sunday afternoon and visited the steel plant and the new town of Corey. He attracted much atten- tion by his striking appearance. He spoke glowingly of the greatness of the Birmingham district and was much im- pressed with the vast industrial develop ments at Ensley. When questioned as to the political situation in Mississippi the governor quietly smiled 'and sug- gested that the election next fall would tell a tale, referring, of course, to his race for United States senator.
 In speaking of the district he said: {: "You have a wonderful district here. am much impressed with the immensity Of the industrial plants I have seen and the evidences of material prosperity on every hand. I am convinced the district has a great future and is destined to at tain an industrial grandeur and ma- terial prosperity that will rival the great industrial centers of the north. The new town of Corey is a wonder It is mag nifcent, the town is laid off like gar den and is the first town that has come to my notice that was built without a population The whole district is a wonder and fully deserving of the great reputa- ton 1t enjoys"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-30
REV. [. 1. BELL MAY
 SUCCEED DR. HAND[EY Prominent Minister of Union Springs Called to Pastorate OF BIRMINGHAM CHURCH The Members of Central Presbyterian Church Vote Unanimously for His
 Election-Asks Release From
 East Alabama Presbytery
oF BIRMINGHAM CHURCH

The Rev. Robert Lee Bell of Union Springs was given a unanimous call yes- terday by the members of the Central Presbyterian church to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Dr. Luman S Handley.
 The Rev. Bell at present has charge of a pastorate at Union Springs which be- longs to the East Alabama presbytery from which he would have to be released before he could accept the call made him yesterday. A committee composed of three, namely. J. R. Hernady, Frank Les lie and W. G. Montgomery, were appoint ed to petition the East Alabama presby- tery for the release of the Rev. Bell so that he may be transferred to the North Alabama presbytery in case of his &C., ceptance.
 The Rev. Mir. Bell, to whom the call was extended, Is one of the most prom islng ministers in the state, and there is unanimous wish on the part of the Gen. tral Presbyterian congregation for his ac- ceptance. He is apparently only about S5 years of age, and has all the attributes of a powerful preacher.
 For six years he has served as pastor of the First Presbyterian church at Union Springs, having come to that place from Dothan Only short while ago he was extended call by the Central Pres byterian church of Oklahoma City, but the East Presbytery of Alabama did not grant the release which was necessary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-30
NEW STEEL CARS
 FOR EXPRESS WORK
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Mainly for service on the recently in- hugurated express trains through Bir- mingham, the Louisville and Nashville has ordered 32 all-steeI express cars. The equipment will be turned out by an east ern manufacturing company at once and will be placed in service within a few months.
 The additional equipment is necesstated by the advance in< volume of express which has shown up since the beginning of the new service. While all of this equipment does not come to the local service, the order will replace many now in use and will add largely to the ca pacity and efficiency of the road.
 For the past several months the Louis- vile and Nashville railroad has been so overwhelmed with express that Pennsyl- vania cars were borrowed and have been in service on the line. These will be re- turned and the Louisville and Nashville will operate it's own equipment
 The express sent through Birmingham over the Louisville and Nashville railroad is said to be twice or three times as great as any other two lines entering Birmipg- ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-30
ROOSEVELT JENKINS
 IS STRENUOUS LAD

Roosevelt Jenkins. a negro boy years of age, was captured in the act of bur gIarizing Byrum 6 Butchers hardware store at Ensley at o'clock yesterday morning. He was locked in jail at Ensley and last night escaped by bending the bars in the window of his cell. He has not been recaptured.
 About 2 o'clock yesterday morning of fcers passing Byrum & Butchers store heard noise on the inside. Upon inves- tigating they found Roosevelt pumping up a bicycle. He had broken the cash register with an ax, but found only a small amount of money.
 The boy with the strenuous name was locked in the woman's department of the city jail at Ensley Some time early last night it was discovered that he had es- capped. Bars at the window were found pried apart, indicating the manner of his escape.
 It is believed that the boy secreted him self in the store late Saturday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-30

Under a convoy of distinguished rail- road and public men. the body of the late Gel Edward LaFayette Russell vice pres ident of the Mobile and Ohio railroad, is nearing his home city, Mobile.
 The special funeral train left Washing ton yesterday morning and will probably reach it's destination this afternoon late or tonight. The funeral service will be held in the city where he has lived for many years, and In the creation of which he had played an important part
 Quite number of local railroad officials and friends of the late railroad official will attend the funeral in Mobile. L. Sevier, general agent of the Southern railway, and Assistant General Freight Agent Jackson of the Mobile and Ohio left yesterday to join the funeral party, and will attend the obsequies in Mobile. In addition to the two mentioned 1t is probable that several others will go from this city and many from Montgomery and elsewhere in Alabama.
 The death of Colonel Russell yesterday caused much regret in local railroad cir cles. Eulogies of marked earnestness were paid him by the Birmingham men who have in various ways been associated with Colonel Russell for many years.
 Among a few were the following:
 l.. Sevler Talks
 "'rhe death of Colonel Russell coming as it did in very short time after reas- surlng announcements that he was better, is a profound shock to me-" said MT. Sevier.
 q little dreamed that in such a short time death would claim one of the most engaging men and most picturesque char actcrs in southern railway circles. He was of the best kind and his death will be keenly felt all over the south. In Ala bema the los sof Colonel Russell will be felt in places months hence. where he was accustomed to render distinguished and conspicuous service. I am at loss to further. express my intense sorrow over his death''
 StovaIIs Tribute
 When l was young man I occupied a minor position with the Mobile and Ohio," said E. F. Stovall
 "It was in St. Louis and Colonel Rus sell came there frequently. My chief and  Colonel Russell had been intimates and friends from boyhood.
 'Whon I was placed in Birmingham, about 20 years afterward I had occasion to meet Colonel Russell. He asked me if I were not an old employe of his line about 20 years ago, and I said yes. He had remembered me in such long term of years and spoke glowingly of my chief, his old friend
 Such an incident as this more potently than anything else shows the character and kindness of the man whom we mourn. In all railroad circles he was held in the highest esteem, Our calling has experi- enced a blow in his death.''
 T. E. Brooks Talks
 ~'I was intensely shocked to hear of Colonel Russells death," said T. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-30
OF COL. RUSSELL
 ON THE WAY TO MOBILE

Brooks. "He contributed as much for our own Birmingham as perhaps any man who lived in the state and not in the city. For that reason he was almost as widely known here as anyone. His death is se- were blow to me, as l respected him as a great railroad chief and above all a man inspiring respect"
 \. ID. Lightner
 q came in frequent contact with Colonel Russell" said MT. Lightner of the Frisco lire, "and he always impressed me with deep feeling of his chivalry and kind ness toward men. His was a rare char acter and personality. I was greatly shocked to hear this morning of his death. He was a good friend to Birmingham and man who will be seriously missed by all railroad interests. His taking away creates a void in railroad circles which it will be difficult to overcome"
 General Agent Lee Clary
 'I was very much shocked to hear of the death of Colonel Russell,' said Lee Clary, general agent of the Louisville and Nashville
 He and l have been associated in many
 
 the genial Mobile and Ohio vice pres ident. His death will be felt in railway circles"
 W. H. kettig
 q knew and was very fond of Col. Ed Russell" said W. H. Kettig. He often came here and l always tried to find him when in Mobile. His death to me is very sad and l feel that great Alabama man has been called away. His death in Washington will be regretted in every hamlet in this state however re- mote. He was known and loved by many people,
 Passes Birmingham Today
 Mobile. January 9.-(Special.) )-The fu- neral train bearing the remains of Col. Edward Lafayette Russell. vice president of the Mobile and Ohio railroad, who died last night in Washington. will past through Birmingham some time Monday morning over the Alabama Great South ern railway, proceeding to Meridian. where the train will be turned over to the Mobile and Ohio, arriving in Mobile at o'clock D. m. Upon the arrival of | the train in this city the remains will be escorted to the Russell residence, where the body will lie in state until the hour of the funeral. which has not yet been definitely decided upon It was at first l believed that the funeral would he held | Wednesday, but tonight 1t was decided to hold it on Tuesday, and the hour will probably be o'clock in the afternoon. The funeral will, in all probability, be in the nature of a great public demonstration for Colonel Russell was known to prac- tically everybody. in the city and was loved and esteemed by all. Hundreds of telegrams of sympathy await the arrival of the funeral party, and the florists are working to their ut- most to fill orders for elaborate floral de- signs.
 In Mobile today all flags were at half mast and expressions of sorrow were heard upon every hand. In many of the churches reference was made to the death of MT. Russell, who was invariably re- ferred to as Mobiles best friend, and he was mourned accordingly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-30
PERCY AND COWART
 DENY THE REPORTS
Jefferson Representative Declares That Nothing Would Change His Posi-
 ton on Liquor Legislation

Representative Walker Percy and Lee Cowart. secretary to the governor, who were in Birmingham yesterday, both strenuousy denied the report circulating in Montgomery that MT. Percy sent message by Secretary Cowart to the governor to the effect that he would change his position on the liquor bill if Governor ONeal would agree not to ap- point F. G. Bowman to the position of banking commissioner for Jefferson county.
 My position on the liquor question is plain" said MT. Percy last night. There can be no question about it. have pub licly stated it on numerous occasions. is matter of principle with me. and
 hder no conditions would l consider changing my position to prevent an ap- pointmeRt, no matter how much I might object to it. The report is absolutely untrue"
 MT. Cowart, who returned to Montgom- cry on the afternoon train, said that he had discussed the liquor question and the Bowman appointment with Governor O'Neal but that he had carried no mes sage to the governor with reference to the Bowman appointment.
 MT. Percy will return to Montgomery Tuesday morning. .The commission bill will be reported favorably Wednesday morning." he said. While meeting will be held Tuesday night to consider the general bill, it is understood that my bill for Birmingham will be reported favorably Wednesday. I also understand that there will be a special bill for Montgomery.
 T am of the impression that the legis- lature will continue in session about a month longer, though have no idea to what date adjournment twill be taken"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-30
MINING BILL MAY
 HAVE OPPOSITION Two Clauses Are Not Clearly
 Understood MINERS RESPONSIBILITY Men Who Framed the Measure Claim That It Is Intended to Protect
 the Miner as We'll as
 the Operator
MINERS RESPONSIBILITY

Those who assisted in drafting the new mining bill and which is sponsored by the Alabama Operators association, have been advised that some opposition may develop in the passage of the bill through the legislature.
 The most seriously opposed sections are said to be those that provide that all miners must at first ascertain that the mine is not gaseous before entering and that no information shall be di- vulged by the employees regarding acci- dents or explosions
 It is claimed by those who prepared the proposed law that the bill was care fully written and that only one section refers to the ascertaining of the condi- tion and that is section 32, which follows:
 Section 32. When gas is known to ex- ist, the owner, operator, lessee or agent of any coal mine shall employ com petent fire boss, whose duties it shall be to examine every place in the mine before the men permitted to enter for work. Said fire boss shall be at some convenient place each day to inform every man as to the state and condition of his working place before entering Said work shall be carefully examined every morning with safety lamp by the fire boss before the workmen are allowed to enter therein. It shall be unlawful for any miner to enter his working place in a gaseous coal mine without first ascertaining that such working place is in a safe condition"
 The only duty placed upon the miner in that section Is to pass by fire boss, who must be at the mine opening, and who is paid by the company and receive word from him that the mine is safe or the miners individual working place is safe. It is not admitted that such an enactment would cause any great hardship upon the miner or that it would gent operation of an unsafe place. The fire boss is to be stationed only to ad- wise the men and if they enter after be- ing warned they violate the law.
 The matter of information has not been seriously questioned. One passage of the bill makes it compulsory, 1t is said, upon the inspectors not to divulge any infor- nation except to authorize agents of the company or to the attorney or relatives of any person who may be injured.
 The operators state without hesitation that the bill will infiict upon them a multitude of hardships and will cause the expenditure of large sum of money upon every company in Alabama to com ply with the laws. The operators also announce that the laws are for the em- ployes more than anyone else and that every section more or less surrounds them with added protection.
 It is claimed that if the miners oppose the measure 1t will not be insisted upon by the operators. The law is based upon those on the statute books of other min- ing regions and Is held by industrial ex- perts to be one of the most enlightened onactments that has yet been presented to the present session of lawmakers.
 The opposition to the measure as rule comes, it is said, from a source which is not expected to engender any bitter ness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-30
THE OLD STATION
 TO BE REMODELED
PLANS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED AND. WORK WILL BEGIN WITHIN TWO wEEKs-wORK WILL COST ABOUT S3O,OOO

Plans are now practically completed and are being inspected by the city building inspector for the S30.0OO im- vile passenger station and work win begin within two weeks.
 Mir. Matthews, the building inspector, will put his official indorsement on the plans today or tomorrow, and in the next few days the contracts will be let for all the Improvements. It is proba- ble that all the work will be done by separate contractors.
 It was announced yesterday that the improvements as planned call for very little change in the outside appear ance The brick work will be freshened up and the shed will be repainted.
 However, the whole interior will be remodeled and teautified. In fact, the plans are quite elaborate, and will so arrange the waiting rooms as to be more convenient. and in every way bet ter adapted to handling the immense traffic which pours through the sta ton.
 The ticket office will be removed to the center of the building and so sit uated as to serve all waiting rooms in dependently. with separate windows. The general waiting room and the ladies' waiting room will be adjacent while the colored waiting room will be on the western end.
 The restaurant will remain where it now is. but the whole interior will be overhauled and beautified. Through out marble flooring and wainscotng will greatly improve the appearance of the building. There will be an entire encouragement of the sanitary con- veniences, a renewal of plumbing, new electrical fixtures. woodwork, etc.
 The baggage room will remain as at present with few interior changes. In all the cost of the repairs will total nearly $30.000.
 It is believed that this Is just the first of series of great developments in the building line which will pass through the inspectors office in the next few months
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-30
EXUM FINDS THAT
 LEGISLATION IS SLOW

"They havn't done thing down there," said Mayor Culpepper Exum, who re- turned to the city from Montgomery on the Saturday night train. '"The legisla- ture has been in session thirteen days and not a thing is accomplished. It is certainly a slow legislature, eminently conservative"
 Do you think we will get any relief on the liquor question:" he was asked.
 'It Is guess work" was the mayors re- ply. q don't believe that thing which has been suggested will pass. The house will not accept the Smith bill or the Percy bill Senator Morrow's bill seems the most likely proposition, but that will come a long time later.
 "They are so far away from coming to