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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-27
PROMINENT men
IN The PEN.
osbornes of Charleston, Miss, Serve
Time For Arson. Charged
With Murder.
special to The NetDs.

special to The Eet0s.
Jackson, Miss, Dec. Ell. B. Os-
borne, nephew of w. C. Osborne,
of Charleston, Miss, was brought to
the city by Travelling Sergeant Boil
en-, yesterday. Osborne goes to Parch-
man convict farm where he begins inn
mediately a life sentence for arson.
He was charged with conspiring with
his uncle to fire his store in ITALIA
hatchie county.
The elder Osborne was recently
granted a pardon by Lieut.. Governor
Manship after having served eight
years in the penitentiary. Barely had
he breathed the air of freedom when
the authorities of Tallahatchie caus-
ed his arrest and brought him to trial
on a charge of murder. 1t developed,
during the time Osborne was in the
penitentiary. that a negro who work
ed in the store was cremated in the
flames, and this fact led to an in
dictment against Osborne for murder
and an indictment against his
nephew for arson.
The Osborne case. with it's peculiar
chain of unique incidents, was very
much discussed throughout the south.
Both men were prominent and
stood high in the community before
the crime was discovered.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-27
negro POPULATION
ON The WANE
Shows Less BY Census Report in Pre-
portion to Whites of
State.

Jackson, Miss, Dec. 27.-Mississip-
pi has a total white population of 1885,
119 and a negro population of 1907
4S7, according to statistics issued re-
Gently by the Census Bureau dealing
with elements of population in the
United States.
All other forms of population in this
state number only 1,50S, this including
Indians, Mongolians, etc.
From these statistics it is apparent
that the white population forms 43.7
per cent. of the total, against ALB per
cent, of the total in 1900, the increase
of white population in proportion to
the whole being "a per cent within
the past decade.
The negro population, on the other
hand, has decreased from $50 per
cent. of the total in 1900 to $50 per
cent. of the total in 1910, a loss of 2.3
per cent. by the black race.
Another interesting fact in connec-
'iNiA 'iNi -iioSinoiPpi SCIouo 10 ludl
OF the total white population of 1885,
l19, the number of native born whites
is 776,72S. In other words. less than
10000 citizens of this state are of for
eign birth, and no state in the Union
shows a smaller per centage.
The number of whites of foreign
parentage is only 1896, or just IL
per cent of the total, both white and
colored.
The logical deduction from these
statistics is that the negro population
is on the wane in Mississippi, and
native white population is steadily in
creasing, and that there has been prac
tically no influx of population of for
eign birth.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-27
RICHESuN TRIAL
MAY BE PRIVATE
Eff;rt Will Be Made to Exclude the
Public From TIE Court
Room.

Boston, Dec. 27.-With the COM
g trial of Rev. Clarence V. T. Richie
son, charged with the murder of Miss
Agis Linnell less than two weeks
away, interest in the case was in
creased considerably by today's de-
,lopments One of these was the APP
.2arance of Rev. George e. Horn,
president of the Newton Theological
Institute, where the accused clergy
nan was prepared for the pulpit, at
he office of the district attorney.
No statement was given out but it
is believed the district attorney ques-
toned Rev. Horr regarding his knowl
edge of the engagement of Richeson
to Miss Linnell.
An attempt to have the trial made
private was made today with the
fling by local attorney of a petition
for the incoming legislature to enact
a statute, which would cause the ex-
clusion from the court room all per-
sons not connected with any case,
which envolves the decency and NOR
als of the community.
AS the legislature convenes jan
uary 3, rapid action in the adoption
Of the proposed bill would make it
necessary if it became effective in
the Richeson case.
Three hundred summons we're
- a,,S f.fY Aomfno ouar tha daehh0af
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-27

days's program. Tomorrow the Gem
presents special Biograph play. en-
titled The Stuff Heroes are Made Of"
And Saturday a special New Years
Eve show will be presented for FIVE
cents, which will be something out
of the ordinary.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-27

1Madge OF The Noun taiLs," sp,en-
did Vitagraph drama, a mountain ror
nance of remarkable beauty. keen
heart interest and human attractive
ness, VII be featured at the Gem
Theatre tonight. On the same pro-
cram is a gccd Edison comedy, en-
tiled "A Telephone Mystery" New
Bngs by Miss Montgomery and music
the Gem orchestra, with the usual
( he cents admission will conclude to-
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-27

O'''"ia next Year, and as the o..
eo" cn metropolis will retain its p..,
w, wiu coast league franchise. t6i, r 'i,I
wan wan consequently have The 'I d,., city
ton of supporting two m tno Justine
leans teal No city outside Of m, league
.ors can now boast such an b tas ma
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-27
BAD YEAR
FOR MINORS

Chicago, Dec. 27.-This year of 1911
has been a tough one for the smaller
minor baseball leagues and the mag
mates of the bush circuits are still
up in the air regarding the prospects
for 1912. 1t is probable that some of
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-27

. M. Hull and wife, of Ovett, are
ong the holiday visitors here.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-27
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CITY BREvlrlEs. :


- jackson and wife, of Mobile,
kere for the holidays.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-27

N. H. L. Carruth, editor of the Col
9 commercial, is in the city today.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-27

=. II. Cline and family are spending
. holidays with friends in st. Louis.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-27

Jasper Love and Mike Kingsberry,
4 the Hawkins Hardware Co., are off
IN a bird hunt today.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-27

A crowd of negro boys were arrest
lof trespassing. They have been loiter-
ling. about the Water Works and had
been repeatedly warned to stay off
fand yesterday when they again con
Eregated they were arrested and
placed in Jail.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-27

Experienced book-keeper solicits
practice in general audits.-W. C..
Oh MAKER. 1Sdec2wks
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-27

The Lomo program today consists
Of two splendid pictures. The Engi-
neer's Daughter is an exciting rail-
road drama, showing a real landslide.
Tie other picture is a good comedy,
10th entertaining and amusing. Mr.
Jerry Minor is making quite a hit in
his character songs and promises an
Eother one for today that will produce
a hearty laugh.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-27

Ike Shemper has returned from
birmingham, where he spent several
days preceding the holidays.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-27

Marriage licenses were issued yes
ferday by Circuit Clerk T. J. Nixon
20 Mr.. A, E. Phillips and Miss Enid R.
sFreeman.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-27

Chester E. Jones, of the Owl Drug
Store, has been confined to his room
at the home of Mr.. H. C. Greer, for
several days with smallpox. The
case is not a severe one. Mr.. Jones
Is doing nicely and expected to be
alright in a few days
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-27

w. j. Garrison, of New York, is in
AHattiesburg and vicinity for a few
fdays. Mr.. Garrison is connected with
| the Bureau of Investigation of the
New York Life Insurance Co. and is
here looking into claims.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-27

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Piner, of Per
kinston, are spending Christmas here
1.-THE guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Long
gon East It'll street
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-27

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CITY sREvlTlEs. :
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A. Jackson and wife, of Mobile,
Aere for the holidays.
NJ M. Hull and wife, of Ovett, are
ping the holiday visitors here.
". H. L. Carruth, editor of the Col
commercial, is in the city today.
II. Cline and family are spending
re holidays with friends in st. Louis.
II Jasper Love and Mike Kingsberry,
NJ the Hawkins Hardware Co., are off
Pm bird hunt today.
Ike Shemper has returned from
birmingham, where he spent several
days preceding the holidays.
Experienced book-keeper solicits
practice in general audits.-W C.
foHuMAkER. 1Sdec2wks
Marriage licenses were issued yes
4erday by Circuit Clerk T. J. Nixon
20 Mr.. A. E. Phillips and Miss Enid R.
Ereeman.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Piner, of Per
kinston, are spending Christmas here
1.-THE guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Long
on East It'll street.
j. d. Lugg, a former resident of
IHattiesburg but now living at Wing
tte lis spending the holidays here. ac-
I companied by his family.
II w. J. Garrison, of New York is in
2Hattiesburg and vicinity for few
Mays. Mr. Garrison is connected with
u the Bureau of Investigation of the
New York Life Insurance Co. and is
!. here looking into claims.
= A crowd of negro boys were arrest
/ ed yesterday afternoon on a charge
Elof trespassing. They have been loiter-
/ ling about the Water Works and had
*been repeatedly warned to stay off
fand yesterday when they again con
gregated they were arrested and
plaeed in Jail.
Chester E. Jones, of the Owl Drug
Store, has been confined to his room
at the home of Mr. H. C. Greer, fol
several days with smallpox The
case is not a severe one Mr.. Jones
Is doing nicely and expected to be
alright in few days.
My stick of Staple and Fancy Gro
eeries and Staple Dry Goods, Hats ane
y Shoes for Men, Women and Children
Is complete at cheap prices. carry
also Farm Implements. Field anc
4 Garden Seed for early planting are ar
riving daily. Second crop Early Tri
umph Seed potatoes now on saIe.-T
A. HIGHToWER. wed& sat-3wk.
The Lomo program today consists
4 Of two splendid pictures. The Engi
neer's Daughter is an exciting rail
road drama, showing a real landslide
Tie other picture is good comedy
10th entertaining and amusing Mr.
Jerry Minor is making quite a hit in
his character songs and promises an
I other one for today that will produce
y hearty laugh.
"Madge OF The MouE taiLs," a splen
did Vitagraph drama, a mountain 70
nance of remarkable beauty. keen
heart interest and human attractive
! ness, vii be featured at the Gen
&fheatre tonight. On the same pro
Gram is a gocd Edison comedy, en-
tled "A Telephone Mystery" New
Bngs by Miss Montgomery and music
III the Gem orchestra, with the usual
II
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-27

j. D. Lugg, a former resident Of
BHattiesburg but now living at Wing
fte is spending the holidays here ac-
companied by his family.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-27

My stick of Staple and Fancy Gro
eeries and Staple Dry Goods, Hats and
Shoes for Men, Women and Children
lis complete at cheap prices. carry
also Farm Implements. Field and
Garden Seed for early planting are ar
riving daily. Second crop Early Tri-
umph Seed potatoes now on saIe.-T.
A. HIGHTOWER. wed& sat-3wks
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-03-24

combe as bookkeeper and stem
ographer was read and on motion
duly carried was accepted. to take
effect March 31st, provided that in
the meantime he have the inventory
of the store room checked up to
date and the cards balanced and all
the bookkeeping end of the work
brought up to date and report filed
in time for the proper committee to
check same.
An application for the position
of bookkeeper and stenographer
was read from Mr.. G.. HI. Johnson
and on motion duly carried same
was referred to the committee on
schools with power to act.
The Supt. presented requisit.
ion for lumber for the manua.
training department, and or
motion duly carried the secretary
was instructed to order the same.
On motion duly carried the meet
ing adjourned.
THos. E. MILLER. SEc'Y.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-03-24
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL,
CITY OF ELY.
Ely. MIMI. March 2lst, 1911

Ely. MIMI. March 2lst, 1911.
The regular meeting of the city
council was called to order at 8
o'clock P. M. by Mayor Knutson.
Roll-call: Present. Aldermen Sera-
phine. White, James, Maxi, Cosgrove
and Banovetz. Absent, none.
Moved by Alderman Seraphine,
supported by Alderman MAXI that
the minutes of the previous adjourned
meeting be approved as published.
Carried.
Communication from the Standard
Oil Co. with reference to an ordinance
covering the installation of storage
tank for gasoline or any other mineral
oils or fluids, the products of petrol
cum, was read.
Moved by Alderman James support
ed by Alderman Seraphine that the
matter be referred to the city attor-
ney to report at the next regular
meeting carried,
Report from Supt. T. w. Toal, of
the light and water plant showing
the operating expense for the month
of Feb. to have been S2169.63 and the
total earnings for the same month to
have been $24l5 SO; a net gain for the
month of $246.20.
Moved by Alderman Cosgrove sup
ported by Alderman Maxi that the
report be accepted and placed on file.
Carried.
Report of I. Visited Jr.. clerk of the
court, showing fines and fees collect
ed and deposited with the city treas.
urer for the month of Feb, to have
been $4,000.
Moved ty Alderman James support
ed by Alderman Banovetz that the
report be accepted and placed on file.
Carried.
|. The finance committee reported
that they had examined the following
bills and pay-rolls against the city
and find them to be correct recon-
mending that the same be allowed and
paid. tO-wit:
Remington Typewriter Co.,
Typewriter ribbon .A.S rs
Laing Hardware Co., Supplies 2.30
H. Niedecken Co., Light and
water book 1875
st. Croix Lumber Co., Lumber. 9.37
Ely Hardware Co., Supplies. 1886
Pittsburgh Coal Co., Coal 526. 40
Allis-Chalmers Co., Piston
Marshall Wells Hardware Co.,
Supplies 44.47
Northwestern Electrical Equip
ment Co., Arc lamp. ........ 4.65
R. j. Coffeen, Hauling coal to
plant during Feb, 1911 ............ 21.55
First National Bank, Insur-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-03-24
Ely Girl Married.

Miss Bessie Kent, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Kent of this
city went to Spokane, Wash, a
week ago and a wire to the daily
papers from there has the following
to say. The item explains itself:
While nursing and caring for
the sick and injured in the St.
Luke's hospital in St. Paul, Miss
Bessie Kent of Ely, Mimi, and
DR.. L. E. Doolitt1e of Newberg,
Or, fell in love with each other
and were married yesterday (Mon-
day) at the residence of DR.. and
Mrs. E. ]. Lawrence. Mr.. Doolittle
was hospital surgeon in St. Luke's
hospital at the same time Miss
Bessie Kent was taking training
course in nursing and the couple
were associated together a great
deal at the bedside of the sick and
a friendship grew into a live affair.
About year ago DIR. Doolittle
came West and located in New
berg, Or, and the love making
was continued through Uncle
Sans postal service.
Miss Kent arrived in Spokane
yesterday morning and the mar
rage took place a few hours after
her arrival. DIR. and Mrs. Doolittle
left for a honeymoon trip to the
coast and then will make their
home in Newberg."
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-03-24

c. ]. SAwBRIDGE of Fergus
Falls, who sends out legislative
letters to various papers through
out the state is a very weak sister
as a correspondent and it is a
wonder his stuff is published. The
fellow is utterly ignorant of con-
ditions as they exist in any place
other than his immediate home
township. He made a very as
SHINE display when he attacked
the bill providing for monthly sales
of state land in his writings.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-03-24
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
SCHOOL BOARD
DISTRICT NO. Y.

Ely, Mimi, March 22nd, 1911.
A special meeting of the board
was called to order by President
Trezona at SIS p. m. All men,
bers being present excepting Mr..
Gleason.
A communication from Drs.
Ayres and Parker relative to their
report on inspection of schools was
read and ordered filed.
Communication from the county
auditor relative to tax levy for state
loan was read and ordered filed and
the secretary was instructed to
write the state auditor for further
information regarding this levy.
The resignation of 7. M. Biddle-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-03-24
The Ely Business Mems
Association

is progressive institution founded on
the "Get-Together" and do 1t For Ety.
spirit. Every member is using his best
endeavor to keep our city in the front
rank of the bright, progressive cities of
the Northwest.
The advantages of united action are
many. At the meetings, matters of pub
lie interest are discussed openly and ev-
eryone has chance to express his views
on all public questions. In this way are
the busy people of our busy city brought
together and much good results.
Every progressive citizen having the
welfare of the city at heart is cordially
invited to become member of the Ely
Business Mems Association and a public
invitation is extended to all to attend the
meetings and by united efforts assist in
the work.
If you are not member, become one
at once. The meetings are held on the
first Thursday of every month at the City
Hall and we hereby invite you to be
present at the next meeting and bring
prospective member.
COMMITTEE.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-03-24

act as an auditing committee to audit
the city books.
Moved by Alderman White sup
ported by Alderman Banovetz that
the matter Of fixing the screen win
dows in the city Jail, be referred to
the building and grounds committee
with power to act. Carried.
Moved by Alderman Seraphine sup
ported by Alderman James that the
liquor license bonds of Clyde McDon-
aid and Matt Koski be accepted and
approved after the proper corrections
as to the location have been made.
Carried.
Moved by Alderman Seraphine sup
ported by Alderman Maxi that
the council adjourn. Carried.
IvER visited JR.
| City Clerk.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-03-24

A DIVISION of the state on the
recent reapportionment vote in the
senate would be just about the
proper caper. Sectional lines were
drawn to nicely in that vote and
it was plainly shown that the
southern end of the state has no
use for the northern end. When
it comes right down to brass tacks
the northern end could get along
without the southern end consider
ing all we get out of them is abuse
in return for Our good tax money.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-03-24

THE Missabe & Northern road
are arranging for the installation
of solid steel passenger trains and
have let the contracts for the same.
A few weeks ago a writer in the
MINER made the assertion that the
Missabe management was far in
advance of the Iron Range and
this late move goes to prove the
assertion. A suggestion that the
D. &. L. r., who have been hamp-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-03-24

PARTY promises in Minnesota
are joke. The Republicans and
Democrats both promised reap
portionment before election but
forgot their promises the moment
they entered the capitol. This
legislature is somewhat of joke
all the way through, one of these
jokes that causes people to cry and
not laugh.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-03-24
Return From Florida.

Herman Kandelin, who in com
pany with A. Kolstad, E. E.
Lindblad and A. Schroeder went
to Florida some three weeks ago,
returned Wednesday evening.
Mr.. Kandelin was so favorably
impressed with the country that he
at once decided to sell out his bus
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-03-24
SENATORS, NOT STATESMEN

SENoToRs Haycraft and Lende,
two learned statesmen have RECALLED
the people of the state the past
two weeks with bursts of their
overlooking wisdom. AS Charley
Mitchell in the News Tribune says:
The people have learned from
these profound students of state
craft, who frequently have Travelled
as far as St. Paul, many amazing
things
These two oracles from Yellow
Medicine and Watonwan counties
told the people that there were
$4,000 "Dagoes" in St. Louis
county. They probably meant
the foreign laborers employed here.
They characterized these laborers
as a menace to the liberties of the
people OF Cn1S state.
Both of these two members of
the wisdom trust are a pair of
second class pettifoggers from
whom actually nothing better than
a bunch of hot air could be expect
ed. From the name of Lende it
would be hard to tell whether he
had citizens papers or not but CIV
ing him the benefit of the doubt,
the fact still remains that he is a
bum" citizen and second only to
this fellow Haycraft. The accom-
panying comments of the Tribune
touch the proper spot:
These two men, graced with
wisdom of the bar, also have arous-
ed the state to sense of its danger
if St. Louis county should have
five members of the state senate in
stead of three. They have seen
the people led in iron shackles at
the chariot wheels of wealth, when
these five senators dominated the
legislature of Minnesota.
A larger portion of tommy
rot never emanated from that part
of the human anatomy intended for
brains. But it won, not because
any one was impressed nor believed
it, because it had any sense, rhyme
or reason, but for the same reason
the jury cleared the man who stole
the pig, all had a piece of the pork.
These worthless will go back to
their districts to tell how they saw
ed the state. But their people will
take thought that St. Louis county
imports each year nearly $1,000
600 of farm products, and that the
more 'Dagoes" it employees, the
greater the steel plant built here,
the more of these products of the
farm it will consume.
They will look at the tax rolls,
and Mr.. Lende's county will find
its total tax assessment 81, 100000
and Mr.. Haycraft's county will
find its total assessment S., 400, 900.
They will then remember that the
delegation from St. Louis county
voted solidly to assess the property
of this county an extra one mill as
a state road tax.
In other words, they voted to
take from this county $3.50, 900 a
year to put into state road fund
to which Yellow Medicine county
will contribute ST, 200 and Waton-
wan county S., 400, while they will
draw out at least twice as much as
they put in. :"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-03-24

THE house committee on towns
and counties met Friday and voted
to recommend the county division
bill for indefinite postponement.
Considering the fight made on
the measure, even by the towns in
terested coupled with that of the
steel people, the killing of the bill
was foregone conclusion.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-03-24

A RECENT dispatch told of man
in Pittsburg who ate a plate of raw
oysters and coughed up a dozen
paris. We knew a man who
drank three bottles of champagne
and then coughed up three thou
sand dollars in divorce suit /.
(The Chisholm Herald and Biwabik
Times please notice
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-03-24

Helen Pink" hats named after
the daughter of President Taft has
taken place of Alice Blue" in
Washington. The girls liked the
blue and wore it quite extensively.
We have seen some that 1ookee like
Helen Pink" although the craze
has just hit theseffete east.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-03-24
FOR MAYOR

To THE CITIZENS OF Fly
I hereby announce myself as a
candidate for Mayor of the City OF
Ely at the coming election on April
4, and solicit your support for this
honored position.