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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-15
NEEDED CIVIC
IMPROVEMENTS
Growth And Underbrush Under Bridges
Being Cleaned Out-Street Paw
ing Preparations start.

The street cleaners of the city are
tpday cleaning our the growth and un-
derbrush under the Main street bridge,
which work they will complete today,
and then tomorrow will do the same
work under the bridge on River ave-
nue..
The n. O. & N. h. section hands
have started work on the railroad
crossing on Main street preparatory
to paving same.
Tomorrow or Saturday the North
Eastern will begin sprinkling the Mo
bile street crossing, which is the
dustiest place in town, and when they
have finished paving the Main street
crossing will then pave the crossing OF
Mobile street, and also lay a side
pavement for pedestrians. from theil
depot shed to Front street.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-15

Gulfport, Miss, June 15.-t has
just come to light that officials of the
Gulf and Ship Island railroad have
filed with the United States war de-
partment application for permission to
put on an additional charge on all
commodities shipped through Gulfport
In the form of wharfage charge.
If granted, the proposed charge will
amount to about 100000 year, to be
paid by the shippers, and persons who
have seen the schedule predict fight
ahead, started by the shippers here to
prevent the granting of permission to
make the new charge.
A copy Of the schedule filed with
the war department shows contem-
plated charges in part as follows:
Lumber. per thousand feet, board
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-15
Pardon Granted to RAY
7emplet By Gouernor Noel

Governor Noel has granted par
don to Rap Templet, a white youth
from Baton Rouge, La, who was sen.
fenced from the Circuit court of For
rest county during the fall of 1910 for
forgery, the period of servitude being
twenty-six months. The petition was
heartily indorsed by the trial Judge,
and concurred in by the party who
was the victim OF Templets forgery,
the actual amount having been small.
The young man father died a few
weeks ago, while there is a brother
in California who is i'll with consump-
ton and is needing immediate atten-
tion, and arrangements have been
/ made by which Ray Templet may
leave for the coast without delay. In
this case, as in many others which he
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-15
IMPROVEMENT IS
SHOWN BY BANK
Statement OF The Hattiesbura Trust
& Banking Company Shows insti-
tuition In Helthy Condition.

While this is the season of the year
when all banks have their surplus
money out helping to make crops,
move lumber ard oil the wheels of
industry generally and it is not ex-
pected that the deposit account will
show much of an increase the state
ment of the Hattiesburg Trust & Bank
ing company appearing in today's
News shows Improvement all along
the line over the same period year
ago.
There is an increase of nearly $780,
900 in deposits or 40 per cent, and In
crease in undivided profits after pay
ing an per cent dividend, and In
crease of over $4,000 in cash on hand
and quick assets, and at the same time
large increase In the money loaned
ont. showing the bank has large In
crease In resources over a year ago
and is using this increase for the up
uilding and general welfare of this
section.
Keeping everlastingly at it brings
! success, and this is particularly true
where the new customer. once Sc
cured, is given service unsurpassed
lHrd is accorded perfect courtesy and
nrompt attention and is aided in every
way possible in his business under
takings. The Hattiesburg Trust &
Banking company is building for thu
future and the foundation stone al
ready laid provides for magnificen
structure.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-15
BARREL OF BEER
Was DESTROYED
Watchful Sheriff At Louisville, Miss,
Captured The Goods-Mayor Or
ders its Destruction.

Louisville, Miss, June l5.-Sheriff
Hull, learning that beer was being
shipped into the town unlawfully in
large quantities, endeavored to PUT a
stop to the illicit traffic. Watching
for an opportunity he pounced, early
Saturday morning. on two barrels of
bottled beer and had it hauled to the
mayors office for adjudication. That
official ordered 1t destroyed.
Forthwith the sheriff, followed by
an eager crowd of men, hied to the
rear OF the court house. Bottle after
bottle was uncorked, and the drinking
was freely INDUCED In. A quantity of
the beer was poured on the ground.
Everybody enjoyed themselves.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-15
RADICAL PRICE
REDUCTIONS ON
In Order or Close Out Certain Lines
O'Ferral Brothers Have lnau-
9urated Great Sale. ..

A bargain even of unusual magni-
ude is announced in today's News by
O'Ferrall Bros.
This big department store has re-
Gently made some important changes
and big reduction in stock Is abso-
lutely necessary for the proper hous-
ing and display of goods. The large
stock of ladies' footwear has been
moved from the Main street store to
the main building, and this of itself
will require large amount of floor
space for proper display. The first
floor of the Main building Is being re.
modelled, and 1t is found that large
quantity of goods on that floor can not
be properly displayed. 50 many lines
must be closed out.
1t simply came down to the abso-
lutte necessity of reducing stock In all
lines and closing out number of
lines, and the members of the firm
realized that this would only be effect
ed by radical price reductions. The
big ad in today's paner gives few Of
these reductions. This big ad tells also
of railroad fare refunded, and of other
matters. of interest pertaining to this
big opportunity. You should read the
ad, and it is a certainty that you will
realize that this Is your opportunity to
save money ON goods. whose value is
. beyond question
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-15
PROSPERITY FOR
UNCLE SAMUEL
Treasury Expects To Have More Mon
ey On June 30 Thar T"c
Two Years Past.

Washington. June l5.-The en0 ot
this month promises tn find the fed
eral treasury in a better condition
than for two years. While the fiscal
year already shows an ordinary sur
plus of more than sS,000,O00 as
against a deficit of S13,000,000 a year
ago at this time, there is promise that
the total deficit, now standing at s21,
100000, may be much reduced before
the next fiscal year begins.
All corporations taxes should be In
by the end of the month. Nearly 81,
100000 has been paid so far this
month. The estimated total income
from that source Is $26,000,00O. AL
sources of income except customs re
: ceipts have produced more this yea
I than last year. Expenditures will
show little change.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-15
Upton Street
HOUSE BURNED
S. J. Jones The Loser-AdJoining
Property Slightly Damaged
Insurance Carried. =.

This morning about $3.50 o'clock,
fire broke out in the kitchen of the
residence of S. J. Jones on Upton
street. 1t was caused by a defective
fiue and was not discovered until too
late for the firemen, who came i'm
mediately upon the scene, to be Of
assistance, except in saving adjoining
property. The Creveous house next
door was slightly damaged. The
piano and several other pieces of fur
riture were saved and the pieces lost
were insured. The house was also
covered by insurance, therefore the
loss sustained was not great.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-15
unique CLEANUP
CAMPAIGN IN ftxAs

Mart, Texas, June 15,-The city of
Mart, is conducting a unique cleanup
campaign. The plan is on the honor
rolf system. and is being conducted
hy the Commercial Club, and Ladies
Civic League.
A trip of inspection is made once
week by Joint committees from the
two organizations and each store. OF
flee and bank is visited and graded as
a teacher grades her examination pa
pers. The report is then published in
the local paper, and the system has
created friendly rivalry between diff
ferent firms and business concerns
and Mart is fast becoming one of tn,
| cleanest little towns In Texas.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-15
Report Unfounded.

Vigo, Spain, June 15.-Reports from
Chaves of the mutiny of two regiments
of the Portuguese troops is not con-
firmed. The rumors are probably un.
founded, since 1t is learned from other
sources that the royalists plans on the
Portuguese frontier did not develop as
expected. It is supposed here that the
royalists at Chaves planned to mutiny
upon the approxies of Captain Cou
ceire. the monarchial leader, who is
said to be at the head of the forces
near Braga.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-15
STORM RACED
CAUSING DEATHS
Many Lives Lost And Shipping DAM
aged on Austrian Coast By a
Terrific Wind.
(By Associated PresS.)

Trieste, Austria, June ia storm
of hurricane force ragged during the
night here, causing many deaths and
much damage to the shipping. Early
today the bodies Of twenty victims
had been recovered. 1t is feared that
fishing smacks with their crews to-
ta'ing forty men, which were at sea
last night, are lost. Ships in the road
were seriously damaged, and a Greek
vessel with a crew of twelve, foun
dered. Minor damage to craft report
ed from other points on the Adriatic
sea.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-15
VENEZUELAN Being
WATCHED CLOSEl Y

Washington, June l5.-Cipriano
Castro, former president of Vene-
zuela, now said to be planning to re
turn himself to power viii get no aid
from any persons in the United States
if redoubled vigilance of the secret
agents of the state department and
the department of justice can prevent
It.
The report of Castro's presence at
Hayti caused orders to be issued to
day which will have the effect of a
double guard being set at New Or.
leans and other points along the guli
coast from which q filibustering expe
ii;ion might find aid.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-15
THE DROuTH IN
TEXAS CONTINUES
=----
Rains of Last Night Not General and
the Dust Was Barely Settled in
Some Parts.
(Bu Associated PreSs.)

Dallas, Texas, June 15.-The first
rain in nearly month fell last night
in numerous sections of North Texas
where the corn is burning up and cot
ton must soon have moisture gave
rise to reports that the drouth had
been broken. Today's reports how
ever, show that the rain was not gen.
eral, as a rule not more than enough
to lay the dust falling.
Dallas and Fort Worth were nearest
the center Of the rain. but less than a
quarter of an inch fell here. The
heavy precipitation benefited only a
few square miles.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-15
c.: G. ST. Has New Scheme;
Wants More Concessions

measure. 20 per cent; crossties, each
l cent box and barrel material. per
hundred pounds, 1-2 per cent; naval
stores, per barrel. 8 cents; brick. per
thousand, 20 cents; merchandise, per
hundred pounds, / cent, and other
items in proportion.
On the basis of three hundred mil
lion feet of lumber shipped in 1910,
the charges on lumber alone would
amount to 100000 1t is feared that
if it goes into effect that in the end it
will result in a decrease in the volume
of business.
No wharfage charge has ever been
made by the G. &c S. I. Shipments are
loaded direct from cars to vessels in
nearly all cases. A vigorous protest
is certain to be made.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-15
LIVES MENAJtD
BY BOAT BURNING
Steamer Burned To Waters Edge
All White Passengers Accounted
FORA Few Injured.
(By Associated PrcSS.)

Paducah, KY, June 15.-Flames men,
aced the lived of the twenty-six persons
on the steamer John Lowrey," which
burnsd in the Ohio river. opposite
Smithland, Kentucky, early today. AS
the flames licked at the feet of the
frightened passengers the steamers s
nose was run into the mud Of the Illi-
pois shore and all passengers rescued.
The fire started near the boilers. A
few passengers were slightly injured,
and the steamer was destroyed.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-15
AGRICULTURAL AGENTS
INSPECTING CROPS

j. II. Afford, the Government agri-
cultural agent from Jackson, and Fl.
Z. Saveley, of the department at Wash
ington, accompanied by Mr.. Thomp-
son. the local agent. left on whirl-
wind trip by automobile over this sec
lion. looking after the conditions of
the crops today.
They will make an especial exam
ton of cotton fields where boil Vice.
yils are found.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-15

has acted upon, the governor in in
fluenced largely by the recommends
tions of the Judge, which is an i'm
portant factor either for or against a
pardon issuing. 1t was evident to the
Judge that short sentence in this
case would meet the ends of justice.
and this view of the court was
strengthened by after developments.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-15
LUMBER MILL DESTROYED.

Mobile, Ala, June 15.-Fire early
yesterday destroyed the mill of the
Hurricane Lumber Co., near Bay Mi
nette, Ala. Incendaries are suspect
ed. The loss aggregates $4,000,
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-15
White Passengers Accounted For.

Paducah, KY, June 15.-All of the
white passengers aboard the steamer
John L. Lowrey, which was burned
near Hamletsburg, ILL.,. this morning,
have been accounted for, according to
message brought to Paducah. The
crew also escaped. 1t is also thought
that all of the negroes aboard reached
shore safely.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-15
REPORT HAS 1T THAT HE SAID
Dewitt THREATENED TO
KILL HIM If SET RAYED.
RELEASED ON A BOND OF $500
First Formed Acquaintance With De.
Witt While Working in N. O. & N.
E. Yards When Dewitt And Another
Were in Act of Robbing a Car. o..

The report is current on the streets
Just before The News goes to press
that Bill Taylor has made confession
to part he played with George Dewitt
before the latter was killed at Clyde
some ten days ago. 1t is impossible to
coroborate the story before going to
press this afternoon, but the informa-
ton comes from a reliable source and
is given as told to The News.
- Taylor was thought at the time of
The robbery at Clyde to have been
DeWitts partner in crime, and was
uot seen again after the tragedy in
which Dewitt lost his life until he was
arrested a few days ago in New Or
leans. He was brought to Purvis and
confined to Jail. 1t Is reported bail
has been allowed him In the sum OF
$4,000 after he had made the confes-
sion.
Taylor's story is substantially as
follows: He first formed acquain-
tance with Dewitt while he, Taylor,
was working in the N. o. & N. e. yards
in Hattiesburg, and one night came
upon Dewitt and another in the act
of robbing box car. They at once
covered him with their guns and told
him plainly they would have to kill
him but he suggested that they take
him iu as partner in crime, promjs-
ing TO make good in the role. They
accepted his proposition and he went
with Dewitt 10 the latter's home and
ate and slept with him for about ten
>.s. when money became scarce, and
@lor suga ested that they rob the
SIZE store. stating there was plenty
Of money to be gotten in the haul.
Plans were accordingly made and the
attempt to carry them out on the
night the store was entered and De
Witt killed
While living with Dewitt, Taylor
states the former confessed to robbing
the Eureka Lumber company's store
at Eastabuchle; robberies at Sanford
and Nahned robbing and killing a
white man at Okahola; and killing
negro.
Taylors story runs that on the wa
10 Chde tnat Sunday night they me-
tvo ,ouug men and Dewitt being ii
, bloadtbirsty mood wanted to Kill
and rob them, but Taylor persuaded
him not To commit the crime; that h'
notified the officers at Clyde OF th'
Intended robbery and also advised
members of the Lamar Lumber co
. Of the proposed attempt and that plan
were made to entrap Dewitt. Afte
ii. shilling of Dewitt Taylor says h
vent to New Orleans to consult ofii
ci,is If the n. o. K n. f. Il. X. com
oapy having had a previous under
stSrd,ng that Officer Chambers woul'
GENrcst him thera. and that he was Il
tie office of the railroad compan
when arrested.
TAYLOR is now at his home at Clyd
and the fun story of DeWitt's crime
and raylor's part in them is expecte
in short time
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-15
INDIANS BALANCE LARGE.

Nowata, Ok, June 15.-W. W. Hast
ings. attorney for the Cherokee nation
is In receipt Of a statement from the
department of the interior, which
shows that the total sum of the ma
ton on deposit with the interior de-
partment to amount o $2,414 4,39269.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-15
Bomb EXPLODED.

Valencia, Spain, June 15.-The great
entrance of the Cathedral here was
shattered by bomb exploded in the
plaza In front today. So violent was
the shock several neighboring build
ings were damaged. No persons were
injured.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-15
LONG ABSENT COIN RETURNS

Oil City, Pa, June 15.-The first so
cent piece he eyer earned was handl-
ed for the second time recently by
Frank Woods, a local hotel proprietor
A guest presented the coin in paying
his bill. Mr.. Woods recognized the
coin by his initials. which he had cut
on 1t 20 years ago.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-15
GIVES CAREER TO CHARITY.

Cincinnati, June 15.-Clarence w.
Kuhn, who was a member of the bank
ing firm of S. Kuhn & Sons of Cincin-
natl, and who is credited with being
worth 100000, has announced that
he will devote all his time to charity.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-15
cAo ,,lIpERs MEET.

unrH, city, y, j., June l5'-Dele'
10 fine conventions of the Master
ca, p,ilder. and the Master Mechail'
les, association began their business lts''
~, ,n.,ro,ions today. In connection
with the meetings an eAl'iOi''on WAS
or young's Pier, occupying
~ ooo souare feet of space.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-15
THE MARKETS.

New Orleans, June 15.-Cotton clos
ed unsettled, twelve to fifteen points
down.
Chicago, June 15.-Wheat closed
strong, one half to five eights higher.
Provisions easy two and half to ten
down.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-15
A REVOLUTION
IS REPORTED
IN PORTUGAL
MONARCHlST SAID TO HAVE
SToRMED AND RAIOED PLACES
IN PLAZA BRoGA.
The REPORT is NOT CONFIRMED
Advices From other Sources Are That
Plans of the RoyalIsts in the From
tier Did Not Develop-Bomb Ex-
pIo6ed on Plaza at Valencia.
(BN Associated Press.l

Madrid, Spain, June 15.-Telegrams
received from Vigo state that a mon
archist revolution has broken out at
Chaves, Portugal and the Portuguese
garrison mutinied and killed its COM
mander. The monarchists stormed
and raided the offices of the republi-
can newspapers in the Plaza Braga.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-15
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THE WEATHER.

I: Washington, D. c., June 15.- =
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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-15
THENEWs

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Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1911-04-28
WILL ESTABuGH
PRIVATE PLANT
r. A Fowler Is Putting in an
Individual Electric
Plant
is VERY ENTHUSIASTIC
Will put His Alfalfa into
Pork Instead Of Selling
il for Hay.

Talk about twentieth century lux
uries, the Mimbres Valley Is get.
ting right into line. r. A. Fowler,
living south Of the city, Is already
installing a private electric plant for
the purpose Of pumping water, run.
ming barn machinery, and furnish
ing electric lights and fans for his
new home. which, because Of its
color, he calls the White House. +"
His engine and generator are com.
bined. with a tested compacity Of
100 lights and cost sl050. The
pump Is a No. 4. American turbine
and when the entire pumping outfit
is ready to have the button pressed,
II will cost close TO $1,000. With
this combination Of power Mr.. Fow-
Ter can conduct power TO any part
Of his farm and will thus have the
advantages Of a modern city home.
Aside from a herd of good cows
and few horses, Mr.. Fowler will
apply his time to raising alfalfa and
hogs. which industry he has already
started. His alfalfa will be divided
into two-acre lots and the hogs
shifted from one to another in or
der to keep fresh feed all the time.
Mr.. Fowler says he can place from
so to l50 hogs in an enclosure, and
by fencing off enough yards, can
turn Oft big punches Of hogs at
pleasure. He is feeding a small
bunch now with great satisfaction.
In a few months he expects to show
his friends one of the best ranches
in the valley.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1911-04-28
BAKERS NEW WELL
IS A PEACH
The First Stratum Of Water
Delivers 500 Gallons
or Better
MODEL. ELECTRIC PLANT
With Slow Motion Humphreys
Pump that Works to
Perfection.

G. L. Baker, who was formerly
one Of the cattle kings Of New Mex
leo. is genuine farmer now. II
you don't believe II go TO his fine
farm just outside the city limits TO
the southwest, where he is cultiva-
ting bread acres as level as a floor
and as mellow as an ash heap. The
beautiful green Of his mixture OF
oats and wheat as an experiment in
winter planting for feed is very
pleasing TO look at. Among nice
improvements this summer he is
setting out 300 box elders and 400
black locusts for shade trees.
But II you want TO touch Baker
where he's strong, just mention
that electric pumping plant. He
has one of the finest in New Mexico
and Is delivering better than 500
gallons per minute from the first
stratum of water, with the water
level at SO feet and the pumping
head ten feet below. with a water
lift above Of eight feet. The cleo
trio motor cost him $685. laid down
and the pump and gearing 1915.
The pump, Of the improved
Humphreys type, Is Of 1000 gallons
capacity and very low speed, only
10 revolutions per minute, but 1t
sure does deliver the goods. The
GRAPHIC Is informed by Henry
Blackhem, who designed the drive
and made the entire installation,
that the pump has an efficiency of
81 per cent. The pump and motor
are fixed in the bottom of the well
on a specially made frame Of SxS
Texas pine, and the whole frame is
hung from top of the well suspend
ed on four steel cables, so that in
the event of the water rising in the
development Of the same. the pur"p
and motor can be easily raised in a
few minutes without the change of
single bolt.
The well is SxSft. in the clear and
Is timbered exactly like mine shafts.
1t is by far the prettiest well in the
valley.