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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-26

to be found anywhere. He was at
one time with the Hotel Hattiesburg
but more recently with the lIillman
Hotel of Birmingham The walters
are all experienced in their work, hav-
ing worked for the Hotel Hattiesburg
and local restaurants.
1t will be the policy of the Idle Hour
Cafe to maintain a service equal to
the best to be had in much larger
cities and at all times furnish IT'S pa
irons the best cuisine the markets
afford. The kitchen has been fitted
out to insure absolute cleanliness and
this essential will be scrupulously
watched after.
The Idle Hour Cafe being centrally
located to the business section of the
city and convenient to the travelling
public, with the best of service and
fare promised the trade, its success
seems assured.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-26
PARENTS SEEK RUNAWAY BOY.

Jackson, Miss, Sept. 26.-Fearing
that his son will meet with accident
or be led astray, w. T. Hogan, of
College Park, Georgia, has written
Chief of Police c. B. Allen, of Jack
son, to try and locate the lad. The
name of the youngster is Hogan and
he is Is years old. He left his home
some months ago telling his father
that he was going to Atlanta. The
last heard of the lad was from Allan
ia; he wrote home saying that he was
going to Mississippi to get work in
one of the cotton mills.
The failure of the youngster to
write his parents of his Whereabouts
has caused them considerable ankle
ty. The police are making search
of this city for Harry, and have sent
his description to the police and coun-
ty authorities of several other cities
and towns in Mississippi.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-26
GOOD CITIZEN GOING AWAY.

F. S. Senton, the popular cotton
buyer, who has for many years been
located in Hattiesburg, will remove to
Laurel in a few days where he will
engage in the general cotton business
and probably extend his activities to
other lines.
Mr. Senton is a gentleman who
stands high with his fellow citizens
and is a valuable. asset to any COM
munity. His many friends here will
regret TO learn of his intended depar-
ture, but their good wishes will fol-
low him to his new home,
where they hope he will meet
with the largest measure of sue
cess in his business undertakings. Es-
pecially will Mr.. Senton be missed in
lodge circles, where he has been most
popular and an enthusiastic worker al
ways. and in all movements of .
quasi-public nature
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-26
Series OF Meetings
OPENED LAST night

A series of meetings of much inter-
est began at the First Presbyterian
church last night which will continue
through the week. Dir. ]. S. Hill
house of Vicksburg, is doing the
preaching and the first service proves
that he will have the full sympathy
and cooperation of the congregation.
DR.. Hillhouse promised his auditors
last night three things: 1st. That
he would have something to say. End.
That he would say it. Srd. That he
would quit when he had said it. Last
nights service proved the truthful
ness of his statement. Everybody is
invited to attend and wesfeel sure
that all who come win be spiritually
benefited. The day service begins
promptly at 10 in the morning and the
night at 1880.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-26

plates and a powerful floating crane
to lift the masses of steel were used
in conjunction with crew Of divers
who are working into the interior Of
the hull, This afternoon the Liberte
appeared as If her bow had doubled
over onto the stern Men buried in
water could be heard groaning and
screaming for help which the rescucrS
were often unable to give
The lower deck was an Internal
sight. One man had his foot held UNI
der a mass of steel weighing tons. At
ter three hours vain efforts to lift the
mass, a surgeon amputated the foot,
Through a hole in the armor portions
of bodies, contorted and piled togeth-
er, could be perceived, all of them
charred by the flames.
One of the survivors, warrant Of
ficer, who came out of a hurricane of
fire with only a slight cut on the fore
head, telling of the disaster tonight,
said:
"The fire broke out in the general
store, among cans of oil, turpentlne,
paint and other in1ammables, In spite
of every effort the flames reached the
coal bunkers and after that it was diff
fcult to prevent their gaining the
powder magazines. 1t was about $50
o'clock and dawn was breaking before
the danger seemed to be realized. AS
sistance was then being sent to us
| from the port and from three other
warships lying in the harbor.
Just when the whole ships crew
seemed to have reached the boats in
safety there was a terrific explosion.
The Liberte was hurled over on her
side, and the forearms, where the full
force of the explosion was felt, lurch-
ed forward heavily, with an appalling
crash. Cries resounded on all sides.
| The greater part of the ships boats,
with the rescuers and the men from
the Liberte instantly sank. How l es-
capped from this frightful calamity
do not know From that moment all
I was conscious of was being carried
aboard the Republique, where | was
taken care of. When had somewhat
recovered my senses they told me
what had happened.
After the explosion enormous frag-
ments detached from the boats of the
Liberte and other pieces of iron fell
on the Republique, smashing the
bridge and plunging between the
decks. The bugler of the Liberte was
hurled through the air from the i'll
fated ship to the deck Of the Republi
que, where he was picked up badly
hurt. In his hands he held the bugle
with which he sounded the alarm
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-26

fore there is any urgent de-
mand for the services. The Trac-
tion company proposes to run cars
to the Normal site Sunday for the ac-
commodation of all who want to go out
and look over the rounds, but this
special service will be for Sunday
only, as the regular service will not
be inaugurated until the line is put in
first class condition.
AS work on the Normal College
buildings progresses the Hardy street
line will doubtless become one Of the
best patronized of the system, for the
citizens of Hattiesburg and visitors
will take advantage of the long ride
and the opportunity afforded to visit
the site occasionally, to see what is
being done and the many improve
ments that the near future holds fol
that section of the city. 1t is hoped
that the future holds in store "some
thing at the Park"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-26
indian DESPERATE
IS IN THE Tolls
Mississippi officer Will Get 100000
Reward for Capturing Danger
Gus Criminal.

Jackson, Miss, Sept. 26.-Wanted
in Indian Territory for murder and
horse theft, full blooded Creek In
dian known by the name of Prince"
was arrested by Deputy Sheriff w. A.
Sandell, in a cabin on the Christman
plantation, at Madison station, this
morning. The desperate was asleep
on the floor of the cabin and on each
side was an automatic Colt revolver.
The prisoner was brought to Jackson
and turned over to H, T. Twimann. a
deputy from Weoka, who arrived too
late to assist in the capture.
Prince" killed the sheriff of Weoka
for attempting to arrest him for kill
ing two negroes. He is also wanted
for horse theft. He pleaded with the
officers not to take him back to the
Indian Territory, declaring that he
would be lynched. The deputy who
came after the Indian was armed with
requisition papers. The prisoner how
ever, after being assured that he
would be protected and given q fair
trial, waived requisition and said he
was ready to start back on the jour
ney.
The Indian is said to be a college
Continued on Page Four)
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-26
YOUNG WHITE MAN
CHARGED WITH BURGLARY

Hugh Nixon, a young white man Of
this county, who was arrested a few
weeks ago by d. G. McGilvray for
breaking into a G. & S. l. box car and
locked up on charge of burglary,
was given a preliminary hearing be-
fore Judge J. w. Bolton Saturday. The
evidence against Nixon was sufficient
ly strong for him to be bound over to
await the action of the grand jury
and bail was fixed in the sum of ST.
100000. 1t vas testified that Nixon
broke the seal and entered the car
but the extent of the theft is un-
known.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-26
KEPT THEIR SECRET WELL.

ST, Louis, Sept. 26.-That a regis
tered package containing a bank ship
ment of between $4,000 and 100000
in currency was stolen from the post
office year ago became public for
the first time today
Since the theft Postmaster Atkins
and a few employees under him, and
postoffice inspectors have kept the
theft a secret while trying to locate
the thieves and their loot.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-26
IDLE HOUR CAFE
WILL OPEN TOMORROW

The Idle Hour Cafe, Hattiesburg's
new and model restaurant, will je
formerly opened to the public tomor.
row evening, from to 10 o'clock.with
an elaborate dinner, the price OF
which will be S1.0O
The attention of The News read
ers is directed to the announcement
to be found elsewhere in this issue.
a reading of the menu for the opening
dinner will give the public an idea of
the nigh class of the new cafe and the
standard which is proposed to be
maintained at all times
No expense has been spared by the
proprietors of the Idle Hour, Messrs.
Pullen and Hutchinson, in thoroughly
fitting out their place of business and
in securing the most competent help
to be had. The store building on the
corner of Front and Mobile streets
formerly occupied by Joe Shelby
where the cafe is located has been
overhauled and remodeled with q view
to the convenience and comfort oi
the trade and presents a most inv 1t
ing and attractive appearance. The
chef, who will look after the prepara
tion of all orders, comes recommend
ed as being one of the best in his lin,
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-26
HE~Is 7e, CARES FOR MOTHER.

Admission, Ala, Sept. 25.-The old
story OF the South Carolina octogena-
rian, who was seen sitting crying by
the wayside because his father had
whipped him for throwing stones at
grandpa" just has been rivalled here
in a trip made through the country by
Mrs. Margaret Woodruff of Forney,
aged 107 years, accompanied by her
son, A. ]. Tillery, aged seveuty-six
years. Mrs. Woodruff, still very alert.
was born in Bates county, Ca, late In
1903, and has been married twice. Be-
sidas the son with her, she has an
other son, Wyatt Woodruff, of Kansas,
aged sixty years, and daughter, Mrs.
Elizabeth Hamilton. aged seventy-four
| years.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-26

There was an increase of more than
twelve per cent in the supply of raw
cotton in the United States during the
cotton year which ended August 81,
1911, according to the bureau report
made public this morning. Notwith-
standing the increase in the supply
the United States consumption show
ed a decrease of slightly more than
two per cent and the smallest con-
sumption in the past three years.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-26
THREATENED STRIKE COMES TO
HEAD YESTERDAY WHEN MEN
AND WOMEN WALK OUT.
CRIPPLES Freight SERVICE
About $50 Young Men and Young Wo-
men Now in Strike. I. & @. N.
Freight viii Also Be Tied UP az
Result of WaIk-out.
(By Associated Press.)

Chicago, ILL.,, Sept. 26.-The possi-
bility of the Chicago clerks joining
the strikers is secuted by railroad Of
ficials here who declare the strike
won't spread north of the Ohio river.
New Orleans, Sept. 26.-Both strik-
ing clerks and railroad officials are
confident today that neither side will
relent and will eventually win out.
No freight is being received here for
shipment and the clerks say the yards
will soon become congested. Railroad
men declare the interruption only
temporary.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-26
CAROLINA DISPENSARY SCANDAL
is NOW UP FOR TRIAL.

Columbia, S. c., Sept. 26.-Two
former members of the Dispensary
Board, former Commissioner OF the
Dispensary NJ. A. Goodman, liquor
man, and Dennis Weiskopf, Cincn-
natl business man, were placed on
trial here today charged with con-
spring to defraud the state. The
case is known as the dispensary scan
dal and has been on the docket for
several years.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-26
HACK DRIVER cARvEs WOMAN

Beazell Larridy, a negro driver for
W. E. Laird. was arrested yesterday
morning for using a knife on the per-
son of Ruby Cobb. The carving took
place in the Mayfower park section
of the city, where cutlery is becom-
ing a popular vengeance vehicle. The
woman was badly cut and will not be
able to appear in court before. next
week when Beazell, who is out on
bond will be given a hearing.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-26

Jackson, Miss, Sept. 26.-The strike
order isued by President Carrigan, of
the Order of Railway Clerks, was
obeyed by more than ninety per cent
of the men employed in the local Of
fees of the Illinois Central and Y. &
M. V. railroads. The men left their
desks in the freight office and ware
house promptly at 2:30 o'clock in
obedience to instructions. The strik-
ers were joined by ten women men,
bers of the union and sympathizers.
The local officials of the Illinois
Central were taken by surprise by the
action of the men, and were not pre-
pared for the strike. Agent Charles
Beven stated shortly after the depar-
ture of men that he had not made any
arrangements for handling the freight.
There are only ten clerks remain
ing in the Office" said President L.
Bell, of the local order, this afternoon.
THE few that have remained in the
office are expected to join the ranks
of the strikers within the next two
days. Two of the clerks are in the
cashiers department and under bond,
and will be compelled to remain until
checked out by the auditor They are
in full sympathy with the strike, and
will come out. There is not even a
messenger boy remaining in the Of
fee. The sympathy of the entire force
with about three exceptions is with
the clerks
The strike will effect the clerks only.
, 1t is their fight against the railroad
/ growing out of the refusel of the COM
pany to reinstate two clerks who re-
fused to work with strike breakers
during the recent trouble between the
union and the company at Mounds,
Illinois. The shopmen and others at
work in the yards will not take a
hand in the trouble; if they do it will
be in sympathy with the clerks who
have been valiantly fighting for rec
ognition from the railroad ever since
Continued on Page Four)
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-26
RECENT FRENCH
NAVAL DISASTER.

+ The recent history of the {.
= French navy contains series of {.
. disastrous accidents, most of Z.
= them caused by explosions, and I.
!: several occurring at Toulon, the {,
= scene of today's catastrophe. =
= On March IL, the battleship I.
I: lena was almost destroyed by =
= the explosion of her magazine, =
+ and 107 officers and men lost 4:
= their lives. Until today the lena !:
: disaster stood as the greatest re- 4.
& cent calamity suffered by the :.
= French navy in times of peace. !.
= Like the Liberte, the lena was I:
: blown up in the harbor of Tou- :.
: Ion, but the loss of life was less, {.
I. mainly. because the lena remain :.
. ed afioat. ::
: Other notable French naval :.
: disasters of recent years were: :.
: October, 1906, submarine Lutin :.
: lost off Bizerta, 13 dead. :.
" Feb. 3, 1907, explosion on tor :
! pedo boat No. 339, dead. :.
= Feb. 10, 1907, cruiser Jean Bart, :.
! lost off the northwestern coast :.
I: of Africa, no deaths. :.
: Aug. 13, 1908, gun exploded !:
:: aboard the schoolship Couronne =
:. at Toulton. dead :.
: Sept. %. 1908, gun exploded Z:
:: aboard cruiser La Touche Ire ::
= vile at Toulon, 13 dead ::
: May 27, 1910, submarine Pluvioz ::
: remained submerged after diving !:
= in the harbor of Calais, q dead. ::
Z: Sept. 10, 1911, gun exploded ::
: aboard cruiser at Toulon, man ::
: killed and 13 injured; fatally. ::
: I: {. ) : (. :. :. = e g = = : = I: I:
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-26
FURTHER FLUCTUATIONS
ON STOCK EXCHANGE
(By Associated Press.)

New York, Sept. 26,-Another out
burst of selling on the Stock Ex-
change took place today at the open
ing and carried prices down swiftly.
AS the gong sounded there was rush
to sell, the confusion being so great
around Union Pacific, Copper and
Steel posts that it was impossible for
a time to tell fluctuations. Steel lost
one and quarter, Union Pacific two
and one eighth; in thirty minutes buy
ing orders caused a quick return.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-26

Chiaasso, Switzerland, Sept. 26.-
According to the latest advices re-
ceived here, all Italy, except some So
cialists, demand the speedy occupa-
tion of Tripoli. The Socialists argue
Italy is not sufficiently prepared to
stand the heavy expenses required to
enter colonial competition.
The Italian government is taking
advantage of the present opportunity
to experiment in troop mobilization.
The entire feet is ready for war, the
coast Notifications have been strength
ened, and sixty steamers have been
chartered as transports. The con-
tingent of soldiers kept in service
after their time had expired, with the
reserve, brings the standing army to
10000 above normal.
The expeditionary force, in addi-
tion to the infantry, includes four bat
teries of mountain artillery, which
proved effective during the war in
Abyssinia.
Desiring to have all regions and
regiments represented in the expedi-
tion, the Colonels had their respec-
tive regiments drawn up and asked
those ready to go to step forward. All
the men advanced, cheering enthusi.
astically, Many reservists have asked
to be called to the colors.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-26

induce him to stop here and he prom
ised to return If he was not satisfied
with prospects there. Mr.. Fuller
wants to locate near the city and will
be shown desirable farming property.
and as he is much impressed with
Hattiesburg and Forrest county, will
probably purchase place within the
next few days.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-26
(By Associated Press.)
temporary

New Orleans, Sept. 26.-The first
evidence of trouble resultant on the
strike of the Illinois Central clerks
was reported today when H. E. Hams,
a non-union men, was set upon by
strike sympathizers and beaten.
Strikers in the crowd said they didn't
hit Hains, but only tried to reason
with him. The general freight office
put twenty men to work today.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-26
COTTON SUPPLY FIGURES.


Washington, D. c., Sept. 26.-Cot-
ton supply and distribution figures
were made public today by the Depart
ment of Agriculture. The supply is
13,655,479 bales for the year ending
August 81 last
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-26
HEAVY FIGHTING IN CHINA.
by Associated Press,)

Chengtu, China, Sept. 24.-CDelayed
in transmission A serious engage
ment between government troops and
insurgents occurred yesterday at
Shwangliu, ten miles south of here.
The troops lost heavily, but the in
surgents loss was still greater. The
insurgents hold Meichow. fifty miles
south of here.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-26
AN AMATEUR AVIATOR
WAS KILLED BY FALL.

New York, Sept. 26.-The interna-
tional aviation meet was marred to-
day by the fall of DIR. J. C. Clarke, of
New York. an amateur, who was to
try for his license tomorrow. He fell
260 feet in his Queen Bleriot mono
plane, sustaining such injuries that he
died at 1850 tonight
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-26
THE MARKETS.
(By Associated Press.)

Chicago, Sept. 26.-Wheat steady
around 9s S-s. Provisions depressed,
two and half to five to ten cents low
er than yesterday.
New Orleans, La, Sept. 26.-Cotton
steady, eight to ten points under yes
terday's close.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-26
GRAPHIC STORY
OF DESTRUCTION
OF The LIBERTE
DEAD AND WOUNDED GO DOWN
AS SHATTERED HULL SINKS
IN HAReoR.
AWFUL Scene IS PRESENTED
Men Were Sleeping When Alarm Was
Given and Rushed Out to Fight the
Roaring Flames. Many Jumped into
n Water and Swan Ashore.
AWFUL Scene IS PRESENTED
(By Associated PreSs.)

Toulon, France, Sept. 26.-Only a
thin ships company was drawn up on
the deck of the battleship Suffran this
morning to answer the roll cali of the
crew of the ill-fated French battle
ship Liberte, which was destroyed by
explosion and fire yesterday morn
ing. The estimate of the dead and
missing is between three fifty and
four hundred men.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-26

Toulon, France, Sept. 26.-The aw-
full tragedy, resulting in the destruc-
ton of the battleship Liberte and the
death of 400 seamen and officers was
caused by fire which eventually reach
ed the magazines.
Exactly from what cause or when
the fire broke out has not been estab
lished, but it is believed it had smoul-
e tEed for hours. OF the vessels full
Complement of 742, Captain Juarez,
Y brother of the Socialist leader, and
the second officer in command, were
both ashore on leave, as well as 140
officers and men. The command of
the ship devolved upon the senior
lieutenant, who perished.
The fire was discovered at 4 a. IN.
and the bugles Immediately sounded
an alarm. The crew rushed to quar-
ters and fought desperately the
spreading flames, but it soon was evf-
dent that the fire had obtained firm
hold. Signals of distress were flashed
to the other ships, and these de-
spatched steam pinnacles and launch
es at full speed to assist in the work of
extinguishing the flames and rescuing
the men. Their services were of lit
tie avail.
The position of the fire made it i'm
possible to flood the magazines, new
ertheless efforts to do so were made.
and finally the commanding officers,
realizing the ship was doomed, order
ed the bugles to sound the ''sauvequi
peut" (Let him save himself who CAM,
and, shouted to the men to jump for
Weir lives.
tM5:3 the first explosion occurred.
II was followed by three others at one
minute intervals. Then came the final
terrific detonation which shattered
the windows of the entire city ana
was heard for radius of many miles
The Liberte was rent asunder, her
bow was thrown high in the air, and
then slowly settled down, and in nine
teen minutes nothing was visible but
the top works.
Those still on deck were hurled sky
ward amid a shower of iron and
steel. The boats of the rescuers were
sunk and serious damage was done 10
the Republique, which lay at anchor
close by. Two of her decks were
stove in, and one of the armor plates
was hurled against her portside fhd
demolished tHe cabin of an absent ell
sign. For a few minutes after tue
frol avnlosion an intense black cloud
of smoke lowered over the haroor'
When it shifted a horrible spectacle
met the eyes of the people OF "o"!cr'
who. awakened by the first EXPLOSIONS
had hurried to the shore. The t"lsteo
unner works of the battleship we're
protruding from a mass oil lorNileSS
wreckage, among which struggled the
seamen from the rescuing boats that
had been sunk by the lying debris OF
smoked down in the maelstrom.
The work of rescue was quickly be-
\ gun. An ambulance station was IN
- STALLED in the arsenal and Admiral
y .-rDarbel, maritime perfect, went
- tbe wreck and superintendent the
work of extricating those imprisoned
undsr the shattered steel. The hrs'
sodv recovered was that of an officer
which was hauled from under an avn
ing with a boathook ,,
This evening forty bodies had "een
..,an ont and ninety-fonr injured
have been transferred to hospitals,
Tactric shears to cut through the
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-26
ITALY WANTS To
ocCUPY TR!POLI
(By Associated PreSS.)

London, Sept. 26.-Reports from
Rome say a general strike throughout
Italy will be declared within twenty
four hours. Socialists have arranged
for the movement as a protest against
the occupation tripoli.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-26
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