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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-03
keen INTEREST
IS MANIFESTED
Many From the South Will Attend
The National irrigation Con-
gress.

Spokane, Wash, Aug. 3.-"Keen in
terest is manifested throughout the
southern states in the 18th annual
meeting of the National Irrigation
Congress in Chicago, December to
9, and a strong bid will be made to
have a convention in the South in
January, 1913"
r. Insinger, head of the Northwes-
tern & Pacific Hypotheek bank, said
this morning on returning to Spokane
from an extended tour of the central
states and visit in Chicago, where
he presided at four meetings of the
national board of governors, of which
he is chairman.
Every indication is there will be
rivalry for the 1912 convention" he
added, among other candidates be-
ing Atlantic City, N. j., Rochester and
Buffalo, N. Y, st. Paul, Mimi, Los
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-03

eral thousand dollars, and large num-
Der of representatives of wholesale
firms are in the city for the purpose
of submitting estimates. 1t is not like
ly that the awards will be made until
Friday.
Another matter of importance before
the board is the making of repairs on
the negro female ward, partly destroy
ed by fire Tuesday morning. The
board of trustees has no fund avail
able with which to make the needed
repairs, estimated cost Of which is
several thousand dolalrs, but owing to
the vital necessity of providing quar-
ters for more than 225 patients, who
are now crowded into other wards,
it is probable that the board will bol-
row the necessary funds, trusting to
the next legislative session to pro
vide reimbursement. Governor Noel
is attending the session and comforting
with the trustees on this subject.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-03
NO TRAGEDIES ON
ACCOUNT ELECTION
Special to The Netos.

Special to The NetoS.
Jackson, Miss, Aug. .9-One Of the
pleasant, but unexpected features of
Mississippis primary election, is the
fact that not single tragedy occurred
in any section of the state.
The absence of killings or casualties
has been the subject of much COM
ment, especially in view Of the very
intense factional telling that had been
manifested for several months.
In some communities factionalism
was so intense that it had caused es
arrangements in families. Fathers and
sons ceased speaking, brothers passed
each other as strangers, and more bit
terness was manifested than in any
campaign that Mississippi has exper
fenced since the reconstruction days
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-03
Forum of the People

to my loyal friends for their support
in the recent race for County Attor-
ney. A more loyal band never waged
battle than those who had my inter-
est at heart. | had a great interest at
stake, no one save those who know
my situation best can realize what my
success or defeat meant to me, a
young member of your bar. l serious
ly regret disappointing my friends
who believed me a sure winner. May
you accept the results cheerfully as
accept them with best wishes to Mr..
Hill.
Thanking you again and again for
your kindness. Yours,
Duncan Draug1n.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-03

crops this year. The gulf coast, it is
said, will produce the best crops. A
great deal of farming land is chang
ing hands and a number of large tracts
are being PLAYED in cultivation through
sale of 40, so and 100 acres. A notice
has been sent out to number of Ia
Dor organizations warning against GER
tain fraudulent land operations in Tex
as through advertising and agencies in
other States, as land has been sold
under misrepresentation in several in
stances.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-03
Mr.. UVERS7REE!
IS SUCCESSFUL
Superintended Construction of Court
House at Salem, Ill.,, in High
ly Satisfactory Manner.

The following extract is taken from
an article in the Salem, ILL.,, Republi-
can and will be read with interest by
the many friends of N. w. Overstreet,
one of the young men mentioned in
the article. Mr.. Overstreet is a son of
H. H. Overstreet, the popular Easta-
buchie merchant, who is we'll known
throughout this section and whose
friends will be glad to know of the sue
cess his son is meeting with in his
chosen work.
at is rather a remarkable coinci-
dent that three members of the same
graduating class of the Illinois Uni
versity should have an important part
in the upbuilding or rather the making
of public improvements in Salem.
This is a fact nevertheless and the
three gentlemen are Will c. Johnson,
N. w. Overstreet and W. T. McClena
han. These gentlemen graduated to-
gether in the class of 1909 from the
State University each receiving di
ploma from the engineering depart
ment.
1.-THE second member of the class tt
have part in the improvement of Sa
lem was N. W. Overstreet who was
superintendent of construction of thu
new court house. After letting con
tract for this structure the comitte'
was casting about for a superintendent
and an appeal was made to the Uni
versity for competent man. Mr.. Ov
erstreet was recommended withou
reservation and the excellent name
in which he performed the duties is
tribute to the excellence of the Uni
versity as we'll as to Mr.. Overstreet
There is not single flaw in the struC
ture; every stone and every piece G
lumber was personally inspected an
passed upon favorably or rejected. A
result of this inspection the citizen
of Marion county are assured that the
have their moneys worth in every pa
ticular."
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-03
WOMEk'S HATS
TO BE SMALLER

Chicago, Aug. Shaking over a
customers face to fit a dimlnutlVe
hat and then slipping the underslzed
headgear on with the aid of a shoe
horn and soap stone, as In the tale
of Cinderella's slipper, are among the
simple things that the milliner Will
be compelled to do this fall.
Yes, the milliner who hopes to keep
all of her patrons beautiful through
another season need only be a magi-
clan to accomplish her purpose.
The secrets of the future, as far as
they concern the millinery world
were whispered into the ears Of Sc
lect few Chicago women today by Ora
Cne, man milliner. Mr.. Cne, who just
has returned from trip to the style
factories of Paris and London, held
a conference with the seekers aftei
things modish in bonnets in the par
lors Of Madam Hunt in the Masonic
Temple
Here's just a few of the arbitrar!
rules laid down by Mr.. Cne:
Hats will be extremely small thi
fall
They will consist. chiefly, of tn
sugar loaf" cube, the "steepl
crown" and the "pierot cap"
They will follow the Egyptia'
styles and hair must be dressed dow
over the ears to conform to the style
! But some of the women Just can"
wear small hats" suggested one @
the milliners in the audience. Thev'r
not becoming TO everybody"
VERY simple" replied the resource
full Mr.. Cne. 1--WE will make the fac
over in order to make It becomini
Try on the small hat first then max
the face conform to the remainde
of the picture"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-03

The American Federation of Labor
has inaugurated 8 vigorous campaign
to raise money with which to conduct
the defense of the McNamaras. charg-
ed with dynamiting the plant of the
Los Angeles Times. In addition to
general appeal through the press of
the country, it is planned to augment
the fund by the sale of buttons bearing
a picture of J. ]. Mcnamara and the
word kidnapped" Stamps carrying
a photograph of Mcnamara and de-
signed to be used on the backs of en-
velopes will also be offered for sale.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-03
House COMMITTEE
TURNS Down BILL
(By Associated PresS.)

Washington, Aug. 3.-The House
and Means committee refused to &C
cept the farmers free list bill as
amended in the Senate and instructed
Chairman Underwood to move non
concurrence and ask for conference
with the Senate.
81 have not the slightest doubt we
can come to an agreement on the bill
in conference" said Mr.. Underwood.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-03
THE GEORGE COUNTY
OFFICERS NOMINATED
Special to The Net1s.

Special to The Net1s.
Lucedale, Miss. Aug. 3.-The first
primary of George county was pulled
off yesterday which resulted as fol-
lows:
For county prosecuting attorney, L.
C. Helms; elected over two oppon-
ents by large majority.
For chancery and circuit clerk, e.
v. Mckay, elected by 120 majority
over two opponents.
The race between the sheriff's Of
fees is between A. e. Dean and W
H. Eubanks, to be run off in the sec
ond primary.
The race for tax assessor is be
tween w. f. Thomas and J. W. Ran
ager, to be run on in the second pri
mary, with Thomas in the lead.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-03
MUCH NEEDED RAIN
RECEIVED IN WEST
(Bu Associated Press.)

Kansas City, Aug. 3.-The first gen.
eral rain this section has received
since April fell this morning. One to
two and a half inches fell over west
ern Missouri, much of Kansas, Okla
homa and Northern Texas.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-03
THIS DATE IN HISTORY.

1554--Thev FIRST letter In Europe
rs known . to have been sealed
with sealing wax bears this
date. and was written at Lon
don by Gerhard Hermann.
1ee2-French defeated William III
of England with great slaugh
ter at Steenkerken.
18O6-Miranda, having received re
enforcement from the British
landed in the Gulf of Paria, fol
the purpose of effecting revo
luton.
1s14-Great disturbances in Spain
many members Of the Corte7
arrested by order of the king.
1s29-"Moray floods" in Scotland
caused great loss Of life and
damage to property.
1s49-Gen. Oudinot surrendered the
civil administration of the Pa
pal states into the hands of the
pope's three commissioners.
fs64-The citizens of Pennsylvania
at a special election, approved
an amendment to the eonstitu
ton allowing soldiers to vote.
1ss4-Henry M. Stanley, the African
explorer, recently returned
from Africa, was given recep
ton by King Leopold at ostend
1ss4-viceroy Ii Hung Chang was
intrusted with the conduct Of
the war against Japan. by the
emperor Of China.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-03
INSANE HOSPITAL ,.
TRUSTEES IN SESSION
Special to The Ne|s.

Special to The Nei5s.
Jackson, Miss, Aug 3.-The board
of trustees of the Mississippi Insane
hospital met in regular monthly SEES
sion today The most important mat
ter before the body is the purchase of
supplies for the remainder Of the cur
rent year. Contracts will be awarded
for the cloth to be used in making
clothing for about 1900 inmates, shoes,
etc, and material for the manufacture
of bed clothing.
These contracts will amount to sew
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-03
Card From Mr.. McGlIvray.

| take this method of thanking all
the voters who gave me their support
in my race for sheriff, and I'wish
especially to thank the ladies who
have so nobly endorsed me, both in
Hattiesburg and throughout the coun
ty. With your confidence, can accept
my defeat more cheerfully. And |
will ask my supporters to select with
care, the next best man.
D. G. McGILVRAY
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-03

issued to the public while the
sting of defeat with the late Bishop Gallo
of intellect and moral worth
cas H. Alexander should called his state and
in pubic
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-03

To My Friends and Supporters:
I desire in my humble way to eX-
tend my hearty thanks Of appreciation
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-03

FOR Rents seven room houses on
Mcleod street-cheap rent. sew
en- room houses on Jackson street
cheap rent nice cottage on West
Pine street. 2 nice cottages on
Southern avenue. nice cottages
on Hall avenue. P. R. Perkins,
Phones 16e 26-tf.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-03

rop sALELDining room table ana
chairs. kitchen cabinet gas 81, s,o''
and utensils. Both Phones 80
26-tf.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-03
CIVIC IMPR WHEN

to himself Citizen
In a o appeared timely
editorial of pointing
in and that volunteer
Commercial Club has Civic I'm
provement election might be
sure attention of this
committee
editorial referred
suggestion made by
Committee
perhaps
relief from the
railroad crossing
And busy somehow
weeds The city has not the
commissioners could
compelling their premises clean and the
that would
think and their opinion So
needed might
calling
might nocuae
might
would different if its weeds cut
hold of the all these unsighty
will No
PRIDE would tolerate
either bills anront the visitors
to
of committee of the
better it,
will the suggestion Citizen and get busy
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-03

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC have
sold my business known as The
Union Pressing Club, to Mr., Albert
Bounds and wish to thank my pa
irons for their valued patronage, and
hope they will favor the new man
agement with their business Jno.
e. MadduX. 3-1t
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-03

NEW BUICK TOURING CAR-At a
reduction BY special arrangement
with the factory we are enaOleu u
sell orr new Buick ive-passehgeI'
Al II p Touring car with all tne
late improvements at 10 per cent re-
duction This price is good for ~
days only. If you are going 10 pun
chase a car. now is your opportuhi-
~ This car is on display at our
garage in the Stevens Building
Home Auto Co. 14-o''
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-03

STOCK AND TNTrREs-F'Y sac
stcre sor roat lo6 wanna. ~
CHAS. JORDAN
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-03

SEWING-Done with neatness and
dispatch. Prices reasonable LOG
Brunie street. Home phone 607.
3-2t.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-03

enough idle hands
all this city
and land In addition where all these rank
would
would greatly improved
might accomplished In cities
the boys making and the
clubs also inducing the renting class take
small details good is
fine field for work for Civic Improvement
League in
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-03

IlIIi0sllrg, Miss. Meridian, MISS.
Kennedy Building. Suttle Building.
1897
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-03
LABOR NOTES.
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The latest bulletin issued by the
labor department Of the State Of New
York covers data as to conditions for
the first three months of the year.
From this it appears that "out of ap'
proximately 100000 wage earners
there were reported idle 1881, on the
last working day of March, which is
equal to 1911 per cent. This is a sub
stantial reduction from the figures for
the same date in 1909, when it was 21.1
per cent. and less than half in 1908
when it was 1851 per cent.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-03

If YOU want to succeed take a course
OF bookkeeping, penmanship, short
hand, typewriting or telegraphy in the
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-03

WANTED-You to ring Home Phone
III w. when you want your furni-
ture refinished or upholstered-all
kinds of repairing. 30-tf
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-03

Experienced sales lady, good stock
keeper who can alter satisfactorily
desires position. Address, Mrs. w.
106 Brunie street. git.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-03

JERSEY COW FOR SALE-Fresh in
milk. Ring Cumberland I Dhope
369. "
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-03

With the exception Of corn, the farm
ers If Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and
Texan have raised exceptionally good
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-03

Out in San Jose, Cal, the trade
unionists are planning to lay the cor
nerstone of their labor temple on La
Dor Day, for which great
preparations are being made
II is said that the Chamber OF
Commerce and the merchants
and business men of that city, gener.
ally, have been of great assistance to
the rtade-unionists in raising the funds
for the proposed labor temple. San
Jose is anxious to join with Pittsburg
Philadelphia and San Francisco in be
ing ranked as the cities possessing the
finest labor temples in the United
s%tes.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-03

LOST-Roman gold watch pin with
pearl setting-between Forrest St
and Newman offices. Return to
1922 Forrest street and receive liber-
al reward. 3-3t
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-03

MEN and WOMEN, sell guaranteed
hose. 70 per cent. profit. Make $40
daily. Full or part time. Beginners
investigate. Wear Proof, 3038 Chest
nut street, Philadelphia, Pa. 24-4w.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-03

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and Paint
ing. Home Phone 1856 Red. JULIA
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-03

FOR RENT-10-r"om house on East
Pine street, suitable for boarders.
Several nice cottages on 9Th street,
Hall avenue and West Pine street.
p. r. Perkins. lit
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-03

c. H. DELMAS, PASCAGOULA, MISS
wholesale fish and oysters. Long
in business. Good facilities for get
ting stock. Orders solicited.
Nov. %.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-01-20
HOLD CHILD LABOR
LAW DETRIMENTAL
State Manufacturers Would
Change Provisions.
HOLD MEET AT INDIANAPOLIS
Friedrich Declares Families Are De
priVed Of a Par; OF the Income
They Could Have II Children
Were Permitted 70 Work.

Indianapolis -Niewing the present
provisions OF the child labor law 10 be
detrimental 10 many families. the In
diana Manufacturers and shippers
association. in session al Indianapolis.
voted 10 instruct its legislative com
mittee 70 endeayor 10 bring about an
amendment 10 the statute. The mem
bers Of the organization declare they
do not desire 20 be placed in the light
OF opposing the law. but rather they
object 70 the provision which makes
a Hat statement that a child may
work only after IL attains d certain
age
r Friedrich OF Kokomo. retiring
president OF the association. declared
after the session that the provisions
OF the present law are such that many
families are deprived OF a part of the
income they could have IL children
were permitted 10 work. and many
others. he said. are denied a proper
livelihood by reason OF the provisions
Of the law which prohibit children
from working
We do not oppose the provisions
OF the law which prohibit children
from working in insanitary surround
ings. said Mr.. Friedrich. nor do We
oppose the provision which prevents
the employment OF children where
their wages are not needed by the
family The association believes
% ..N4
necessary 10 the welfare OF the fam
lily and the conditions under which
they work are proper. they should be
allowed 10 aid in maintaining the
family"
Some OF the members suggested
that a provision be inserted in the
child labor Law TO require all minors
under a given age TO attend night
schoo, when employed during the
days. but the organization did not act
on this
II was expected that the organiza-
ton does not desire 10 see enacted
any amendment 70 the statute which
in any way will affect the present
compulsory education law. Any amend
ment which would change the pres
ent statute. IL was explained. would
be applicable only - the season when
school is not In session
c " Kimbrough OF Muncie former
state senator. spoke in favor OF the
amendment TO the law. saying that 10
prevent a child from working under a
given age prevents the earning OF a
proper livelihood for many families
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-01-20
LABOR BEHIND BILL
FOR WEEKLY WAGES
Desire Payment OF Employees
Four Times a Month.
PROVIDES STIFF PENALTIES
A Fine OF Not More Than sioo for
Each offense in Case Employers
Attempt 10 Pay in Any Method
Which is Not Cash.

Indianapolis 1t became known that
bill TO provide for the weekly cash
payment OF employees OF mining. man
uiacturing. retail and wholesale cor.
porations and firms will be introduced
al the coming session OF the general
assembly. Behind the proposed bill
are the United Mine Workers OF Amer
lea, the Indiana State Federation OF
Labor and probably the building
trades organization The bill will not
apply TO railroad or agricultural EN-
ployes
The chief provision OF the proposed
act includes penalties for failure Of
any corporation. association. company.
firm or person engaged in mining
manufacturing. buying or selling OF
merchandise TO pay employees for their
labor at least four times a month An
other provision is for a fine OF not
more than 500 for each orense in
case employers attempt TO pay their
employees by check or other method
which is not cash
In case the employer fails 70 pay
the wages OF the employee within ten
days after demand. in accord with the
specifications OF the proposed act. the
employer is 10 be held liable 10 the
workman for the full value OF his la
Dor. penalty Of one dollar for each
day the payment remains due-not
10 exceed double the amount OF wages
due-and reasonable attorneys
fee.
The contemplated law provides fur
Their for the repeal Of the law now
in effect compelling the payment OF
employees semi-monthly and regulat-
ing the sale of merchandise and sup
plies by employer TO employe
A number OF other bills are being
framed for presentation at the coming
session OF the legislature by the labor
organizations OF Indiana Among them
are the employers liability bill which
is practically the same as the one in
troduced and defeated az the last ses-
sion. and the bill providing for a ten.
hour workday for women laborers.
which is based on laws in force in
Oregon and Illinois
An act 10 legalize trade unions. sim
liar 10 the statutes in force in Texas
and Oklahoma. probably will be intro
duced with the labor organizations Of
the state as its sponsors This bill
provides for the legalization OF peace
full picketing and the right OF the la
borer TO express his preference as 10
whom his fellow laborers shall patron
ize