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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-10-06
GOOD features OF
MERIDIAN FAIR
Practical Talks by Practical Farmers
Every Day. The Amusement
Features Good.

Meridian, Miss, Oct. 6.-The Missis-
Fair to be held Oc- /
tober 1921, inclusive will put on daily ,
a lecture course from 10:30 to 1870 |
the speakers being practical and ac-
tual farmers who have made them
selves famous by consecutively and
successfully. from year to year, spe-
cializing. such as E. c. Jones, of Ran
kin county in 80 minutes will tell you
how he raised 12 ears corn to stalk
and will show you the stalk; how he
produced two bales of cotton to the
acre; how he raised 1000 bushels of
corn on 10 acres at cost of 19 cents
per bushel, without commercial fer
tilizer Gaines Mauldin, a 12-year-old
boy will tell you how he raised big
crop of Irish potatoes and IT'S bushels
of corn last year on one acre of pine
woods land. Gurler of NoXubee coun-
ty will tell you how he is raising hogs
! at . 1-2c a pound. Gurler is formerly
| of Illinois, and is now shipping hogs
to Cincinnati in car lots getting from
. &c to &c per pound. He states he can
8 raise hogs for one third less in Mis-
( sissippi than in Illinois. Then why
should we pay Armour 80 cents a
pound for bacon? Mr.. Gurler daily
expressed sweet milk to Paris, France
from Illinois and it arrived there
sweet Mr.. Gurler is 76 years old ant
has spent his life studying and expert
menting the proper production O
milk, butter and hogs. His accom-
plishments demonstrate the fact Ht
KNOWS HOW. Our daily ex
hibitions and practical demonstra
ton of modern Agriculture imple
ments, will be interesting and exceed
ingly instructive and of lasting good
A Mississippian who this year plante
500 acres in peanuts will tell you wha
it cost and what he gets for them an
will sell you seed cheap. Cover
+ ment experts will tell you all abou
how to grow peanuts and operate in
s proved machinery for harvestin
a nuts. Oil mills will bid on your nut
+ for next year. Now these fellow
+ know from experience and did NJ
e read about it in books.
d Too. the races will be fast, nigl
|. shows and fireworks display will
grand. Do not miss the big show ft
Q it is a concoction of delicious fl
j. that will make you delirious will jo
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-10-06
Hero of Santiago Fight
Reposes in National Cemetery

two blocks along the side OF IN
church and stiffened to attention 81
the bugles sounded the approach &
the funeral party,
The services were conducted by th|
Rev. DR.. DR. Roland Cotton Smitf'
rector of St. Johns, assisted by Cha
lain Bayard. Of the navy. From II
church the casket was transferred q
the caisson. The blue and white 4
the Union Jack covered the coffin
upon it rested the sword and hat :
the dead naval officer, and behind
marched a gunner bearing the drapt|
flag of the rear admiral. blue fie
with two white stars.
! Six seamen gunners from Norfo
bore the body of Admiral Schley FRI
/ the house and the church, and ma
ed at its side to Arlington. The
bearers included eight intil
friends of the dead fighter-Rear
mirals Nicholson, Cromwell, Gret5
Barker. Mclean and Remey; Ii
tenant General Nelso A. Miles Al
) Justice Alexander B. Hagner,
: Washington.
Secretary of the Navy Meyer, =
, miral George Dewey and members
the Supreme court, the diploma
t corps, the executive branches of 4
e government and both houses of %
E gress thronged the church. with scor
r of intimate friends of the Schley Ia
T. lily 1t was President Taft's person
! request that Spanish War vetera
! in the government service be pern[
! ed to attend the funeral, aud q IaE
!, company Of them marched to
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-10-06
HARTMAN Lines
NEARING TIE.UP
Waiting Situation The General
Condition in the General
Strike.
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STRIKERS REFUSE PAY.

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:. striking shopmen of the Harri- :
:. man lines here today refused to Z"
!: accept nearly $4,000 in gold, rep =
:: resenting their pay for last =
= months work. BY this action =
:. the men expect to preserve a =
:. technical right as employees OF =
:. the road and say they will accept :
:. no money until the regular pay =:
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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-10-06
TRIPOLI IS UNDER
ITALIAN FLAG
New Government Set UP in Town
Which is Completely Under
Italian Control.
(BD associated PrcSS.)

Tripoli, Oct 6.-The Italian govern
ment has been set up in Tripoli CAPT
tol, abandoned by the Turkish troops.
The town is completely in the hands
of the Italians who, at the solicita-
ton of the foreign consuls, have
guaranteed the safety of foreign resi-
dents. During the bombardment no
harm was done the property of Euro
peans.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-10-06

John Hopkins University is
said to have an excellent
eleven and hopes to catch the Navy
sleeping In tomorrow's game, just as
Rutgers did last autumn, holding the
Annapolis team to a 0 to score
Thomas Fl. Lynn of Yale is again the
head coach of the Baltimore aggrega'
ton. and there are few better.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-10-06
HEAVY EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS.
(By Associated Press. }

New Orleans, Oct. 6.-An earth
quake, described as very heavy and
destructive" and estimated by obser-
yer Frankhauser of Loyola University
to be approximately twenty-five hun
dred miles southeast of New Orleans,
probably in Ecuador, was recorded
this morning on seismograph at this
institution.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-10-06
MILITARY RULE AT McCoMB.

McComb City, Oct. 6.-With the
tightening of the lines of the military
union the struggle here between the
Illinois Central and its strikers, set
tied down tonight to one of endur'
ance.
More than three hundred state
troops, reinforced by machine gur
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-10-06

Must Cease Coupling Hartman Cars.
Portland, Ore, Oct. 6.-It was stat
ed today at headquarters of the strik-
ing union shopmen that the grand
lodge of trainmen had issued instruc-
tions to all brakemen and switchmen
to cease coupling Hartman engines
and cars. Strikers said the Hartman
lines were approaching a tie-up,
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-10-06
THE MARKETS.
(By Associated PreSs.)


New Orleans, Oct. Cotton q
noon fifteen to sixteen points dow
Chicago, Oct. 6.-Wheat shade .
one quarter up. Provisions unchanf
ed to FIVE cents higher.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-10-06
Railroad Strike Crouds
R1uer Craft on Mississippi

from 500 to 1920 per month for labor
and are compelled to work short la
Dor crews nearly all the time.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-10-06
SINKS TURKISH GuNRoAT.

Rome, Oct. 6.-Provoked because
she had been fired upon by the Turk
ish fort at Hedeidah in the Red sea
where Italy intended to remain on the
defensive the Italian cruiser, Aretusa
attacked and sunk a Turkish gunboat
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-10-06
Continued on Page Four.)
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/: THE WEATHER. =:

Fair tonight; Saturday fair :
slightly cooler in. north portien :.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-04-14

Is CONVICTED
GIANNi lONGl FOUND GUILTY OF
USING THE MAILS H.
LEGALLY.

CHICAGO, April 10.-The United
States government today won the
first case in the fight it has begun to
drive out of Chicago ring of Italian
blackmailers, known as the Black
Hand" and said by the police to be
responsible for nearly fifty dynamite
outrages and a score of murders. Gil
ami Alongo wos found guilty of using
the mails in sending threatening let
ters. Judge X. M. Lands and Post
office Inspector 7. E. Stuart both re-
ceived threats of death should Alongo
be convicted.
Alongi was accused of having writ,
ten threatening letters to Carmillo
Marsha, a meat dealer in the north
side of the Italian section near
Death Point" where many explos-
ions and murders have occurred.
Marsala refused to pay the tribute
demanded and five bombs were ex-
ploded near his shop before Alcngi
was arrested.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-04-14
SPLENDID STUD
OF WATSON BROS.
FIRM HAS A RARE COLLECTION
OF STATIONS AND
JACKS.

Watson Brothers, who are known
all over this section of Tennessee for
their high class stock, have in the
stud this season some of the best an.
imals that have ever been seen here
Victor Glenn 2499 and Goldbrand
36S67, are two very handsome stall.
lions. Both of them are highly bred,
both are splendid breeders and they
have been winners These fine stall
lions are at the stable of Tindell &
Journey in Columbia and the service
fee is, considering the quality of the
stock very low. A full description
of these fine animals appears else.
where in this paper.
Watson Brothers also have four OF
as fine registered jacks as one will
find in any days journey. An extra
good jennett jack is also in their
stud. This jack has a record that
guarantees the value of value Of his
service Watson Brothers stock al
ways command the top.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-04-14
COLORED BASEBALL
CLUB ORGANIZED

The Columbia colored baseball club
organized by W. T. Porter, H. NJ. Flip
pen and S. H. Huntington, formerly
known as the Columbia Cubs, has
changed its name The managers an
nounce that hereafter the club will
be known as the Columbia Athletics
They also announce that the manage
ment will endeavor to get the very
best of material for the team, much
better than that Of last season. They
claim that the team will be the best
that ever represented Columbia
among colored ball players. They
propose to have everything up-to-date,
and hope to give the initial game Of
the season some time in the near fu-
ture.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-04-14
:ORTER Bros, BUY
FINE COACH HORSE
ALSO FINE REGISTERED BLACK
JAck-WATsoN BROS, OF CO.
LUMBlA, THE SELLERS.

Watson Bros. have sold to Porter
Bros their fine registered German
coach horse Manuel and fine regis
tered black jack. The sale was con-
sumated today. The stock will be
taken to South Side Stock Farm An
mex, formerly known as John M.
Frances place on the Pulaski pike.
Announcement cards will be publish
ed by The Herald and full pedlgrees
and terms can be had upon applica-
tion to Messrs. Porter Manuel is
one of the finest and highest bred
country.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-04-14
Live Stock and Agricultural Department
DOES A&Y COLUMBIA YOUNG LADY
WANT TO RIDE In AN AIRSHIP?

Does any prominent young lady Of
Columbia want to go riding in an air.
ship? This query is prompted by the
statement of Clinton w. Vidor of the
Exhibition company, who is hers to-
day, and who volunteered the infor-
nation that even the bird men are not
averse to taking a ride with an attrac-
tive young lady. If you want to ride
notify The Herald and this office will
arrange for the trip. There is prac-
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-04-14
OF
FORT SUMPTER
SHOT THAT WAS HEARD AROUND
THE WORLD WAS FIRED
FIFTY YEARS AGO.

April is notable anniversary
month for events of the great war
between the States, the irrepressible
conflict. Fifty years ago today. the
first shot of that great struggle which
was to result in the Punishment of
slavery forever from the face Of the
civilized earth, was fired at Fort
Sumpter. That shot was heard
around the world"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-04-14

tically no danger, the aviators say; as
high fights and difficult stunts are
barred while a passenger is aboard.
1t is a great chance to get the laugh
on a girl who has been bouncing along
in autos and scorning horses, for the
fly" girl is the only one who is real
ly abreast of the times. Send in your
name promptly if you want to become
more heavenly" than at present.
The aeroplane fights will take
place here April Fl and %.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-04-14
FACE OLD RIVALS
HERE NEXT FRIDAY
COLUMBIA MILITARY ACADEMY
AGAINST BRANHAM &
HUGHES TEAM.

One of the hardest baseball games
of the season will be played on the
diamond of the Columbia Military
Academy on Friday, April IA, If the
weather will permit, when the local
Cadet team lines up against their
hereditary rivals, Branham & Hughes,
of Spring Hill.
At Spring Hill the school boys are
confident that they will win the con.
test They figure that according to
the way these teams played against
Greene School, of Athens, they have
a clear advantage over the. locals,
since C. M. A. lost to Greene by a
score of 5 to Z, while ON the other
hand Branham & Hughes ran all over
the Alabama bunch, taking the con.
test by the one sided score of Is tt, 2.
Since the Greene game the c. M. A.
has been materially strengthened, and
they will put up much stronger. fight
against the boys from the north than
was seen hele when they met the AL
ALBANIA school boys. But B. & H.
have also been busy, and they an
nounce that the team is in better
shape than it ever was. The match
game of G. NJ A. against Jones could
not be played on account of wet
grounds, and safe line for figuring
on the strength in the lineup cannot
be secured. The game will be called
at three o'clock.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-04-14
GLENDALE SCHOOL
ENTERTAINMENT
EXCELLENT PROGAM Is RENDER
ED BY THE PRIMARY De.
PARTMENT.

A most excellent program was rem
dered by the primary department Of
the Glendale Training School Mon
day night. There were fifteen rum
bers on the program, all of which were
carried out. The pupils showed that
they had been we'll trained for the en-
tertainment, and the frequent APP
planse received by them attested
their popularity.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-04-14
DO GHOSTS HAUNT sWAMPs?

DO GHOSTS HAUNT SWAMPS?
No, Never. It's foolish to fear a
fancied evil, when there are real and
deadly perils to guard against in
swamps and marshes, bayons, and
lowlands. These are the malaria
germs that cause ague, chills and
fever, weakness, aches in the bones
and muscles and may induce deadly
typhoid. But Electric Bitters des-
troys and casts out these vicious
germs from the blood" Three bottles
ties drove all the malaria from my
system" wrote VIM. Fretwell, OF Lu-
CANA, N. :, land I've had fine health
ever since" Use this safe, sure rem
edy only. SOC at BROOKS-LATHAM
DRUG co.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-04-14
COMMITTEE FOR
BUILDING BRIDGE

Judge Mcknight this morning ap-
pointed the following committee to
investigate the building Of a bridge
over Johnson's branch: w. E. Bal
lanfant, Allen Holt, J. B. Lowell.
This branch is located on the valley
road in the Fifth district
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-04-14
QUALITIES AS
ADMINISTRATORS

R. H. Hood qualified Monday as ad-
ministrator of the estate of Miss Rox-
lie Hood, who died several weeks ago.
He gave bond in the sum of $4,000.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-04-14
MORE PENSIONS FOR
WIDOWS OF STATE
SENATE PASSES BILL TO PEN
SION THOSE MARRIED PRI-
OR TO 1890.

Special to The Herald.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, April 1.-THE
Senate today passed the House bill
granting pensions to Confederate wild
ows of the State married before 1890.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-04-14
AvERTS AWFUL TRAGEDY.

AVGn . HWFO u nHSGD'
Timely advice given Mrs. c. Will
loughby, of Marengo, Wis, (R. No.
u prevented a dreadful tragedy and
saved two lives. Doctors had said
her frightful cough was "consump-
ton cough and could do little to
help her. After many remedies fail
ed, her aunt urged her to toxic DR..
Kings New Discovery. Il have been
using it for some time" she wrote
land the awful cough has almost
gone. 1t also saved my little boy
when taken with a severe bronchial
trouble" This matchless medicine
has no equal for throat and lung
troubles. Price soc and $1.OO. Trial
bottle free. Guaranteed by BROOKS
LATHAM DRUG co.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-04-14
SWEET POTATO SEED

We have a surplus above our own
planting to offer for sale; they are In
good condition and make good crops
every year Have some Key West
Vans, the potato for rich land. Bell
phone AL. COLUMBIA CANNING
COMPANY. 31tf
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-04-14

Dipping Tanks, Cresyline Dip,
Shep Shearing Machines at B. A.
SATTERFIELD G. cos. TIT
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-04-14

BY attention to these rules, you
can increase your crop from TO 1o
bushels per acre, with very little ex-
ira expense. Additional attention to
cultural methods and soil fertilization
will add further to the profits.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-04-14

If you have any good seed grain
Won should send sample to your
State Experiment Station, stating
how much you have and the price you
want for it. Your name will be listed
and sent to those who ask for good
seed.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-04-14
SEED GRAIN
SUGGE SIiONS
Experts Say That All Seeds Sown or
Planted Should Be
Tested.

Have you any choice seed grain for
sale, or will you need any?
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-04-14

Whenever smut appears treat the
seed grain with formalin solution.
get the formula and method from the
State Experiment Station. The treat
ment is very simple and effective.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-04-14

If you produce your own seed grain
it is important to select 1t early out
of the best part of the crop and take
good care of it.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-04-14

want for 1t. Your name VIII be listed
and sent to those who ask for good
seed.
If you need good seed, ask the State
Experiment Station where to get 1t
and what it will cost.
If you produce your own seed grain
it is important to select it early out
of the best part of the crop and take
good care of it.
You should never fail to use good
tanning mill, selecting only the heav-
lest and plumpest kernels of good
body for sowing, and avoid planting
shriveled and dwarfed kernels.
Wheat, oats, barley and rye seed may
be best prepared by tanning mills,
which separate by size and by weight,
by means of screens and wind blast,
A good tanning mill properly Used,
will more than pay for itself in a sim
gle season.
If your seed appears to be mixed or
falling off in yield, it will pay you to
get pure bred seed of the best strain
ADAPTED to your soil or climate. II
you have any doubt as to what Varle-
ties to plant, write the State Expert
ment Station and ask them what will
do best in your soil and climate.
Are you testing your seed for ger
minating qualities? It is simple
matter, and the State Experiment Sta
ton will send you full directions for
doing it at home.
Do not waste your time in sowing
new varieties Except on small
tract as an experiment) unless your
State Experiment Station recon-
mndS them. you cdHHol dhoiu "
take the chances. Let the Expert
ment Station do the testing OF new va
rieties and learn the results from
them.
Whenever smut appears treat the
seed grain with formalin solution.
get the formula and method from the
State Experiment Station. The treat
ment is very simple and effective.
By attention to these rules, you
can increase your crop from to 10
bushels per acre, with very little ex-
Additional attnntinn To
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-04-14

If you need good seed, ask the State
Experiment Station where to get 1t
and what it will cost.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-04-14

Are you testing your seed for ger
minating qualities? It is a simple
matter, and the State Experiment STA
ton will send you full directions for
doing it at home.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-20

In his annual report for the years 1908
and 1910, NJ L. Britain. state school SUI
perintendent. recommends that teachers
be paid monthly: deplores the popular
election OF county school commissioners
and recommends county boards of educa-
ton; suggests three, Misunderstanding SUI
pervisors for the teachers institute; re-
fers to the consolidation Of schools and
compulsory education, and urges the
county unit plan.
In speaking Of compulsory education. he
observes that the state is not able at
the outset. perhaps, to enforce rigid
compulsory educational law and speaks of
a local option measure. but adds that
it is doubtful IL such a measure would
be effective. He concludes that the strong
arm OF the state is the only means by
which nliteracy may be wiped out.
His report is now in the hands Of the
printer.
STATISTICS OF REPORT
The following statistics are given at the
opening OF his recommendations:
Enrolment OF pupils. during 1909 was
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-20
SILVER WEDDING OF
THE TAFTS WILL be
BRILLIANT EVENT

WASHINGTON, d. c., June 1s.-Sev-
eral prominent Atlantians arrived IN
washington this morning to attend the
celebration OF President and Mrs. Taft's
silver wedding at the White, House to-
night. John w. Grant, Mrs Grant ana
Miss Margaret Grant came over from
Atlantic City They were accompanied
by Hugh Richardson. Juoge and Mrs.
Don A Pardee. Judge and Mrs William
T. Newman, Col. and Mrs. Robert j.
Lowry and Mrs. Albert Thorn-
morning trains from Atlanta
The president and Mrs. Taft today re-
ceived a beautiful gift from the people
of Augusta, presented through Hcting
Mayor j. ]. O'Connor. 1t is a silver
punch bowl with silver waiter. cups and
ladle. Upon receipt of the gift President
Taft sent the following telegram 10
acting Mayor O'Connor:
Mrs. Taft and I have just received
at the hands of Mr.. wright the beauti-
full silver punch bowl. with silver waiter
and cups and ladle as an expression of
the congratulations of the citizens of
Augusta upon the occasion of our silver
wedding. Our relations to the people of
Augusta with the last three years have
been so close and so full of pleasure
that we are greatly touched by this ev-
idence Of their kindly feeling, and
hope that you will convey to those whose
expressions OF friendship are contained
in this gift an assurance of our pro-
found gratitude for their thoughtfulness
and generosity. Sincerely yours, VIII
liam H. Taft"
1lrts from all parts OF the country
continue to pour in upon the White
House. All day Saturday they were de-
livered by the wagon load and there
was no cessation today. The presents
will be displaye.4 at tonignus reception
in the red room
The Washington hotels are overrun
with out-of- town visitors come to atten'i
the reception. The weather is fair and
cool, and the White House lawn will be
opened tonight for the accommodation
of the crowds. Ten thousand mean
descent electric lights have been strung
through the trees.
Colonel Lowry and Judge Pardee call
ed at the White House this morning to
paw their respects to the president.
They spent some little time with Mr..
Taft. wishing him many happy returns.
Colonel Lowry took advantage Of the
opportunity to invite President Taft to
come to Atlanta on November IL, 1912,
to attend the celebration of the colonies
and Mrs. Lowry's golden wedding ami
versary. ..-------