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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-08
Mr.. MOORE Tells Of
VARDAMAN Letters

Jackson, Miss, May S.-Reports
having become current that Charles
]. Moore, the public accountant who
was appointed to make examinations
of the different state offices and pub
lie institutions had addressed ex-Gov.
Vardaman several communications re-
questing information regarding the
contingent and other funds which he
had handled and that the requests
had been ignored, Mr.. Moore was
interviewed Saturday and stated that
such was the case.
Mr.. Moore said that he had written
Governor Vardaman several letters
about the funds passing through his
hands, as it was made his duty to
check up all state officers, and that
the only reply he had received was
an insulting message in which the ex-
governor had untruthfully referred to
him as the "hired man of Gov. Noel"
He was asked if he had kept copies
of the correspondence, and replied
that he had, showing duplicates of
all letters passing between them.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-08
NATCHEZ GETS A
POSTAL SAYINGS BANK

Washington, May S.-Postmaster
General Hitchcock has designated
thirty-six additional postoffices as
postal savings repositories, which, in
Guiding those previously selected, will
make total of 129 established since
January l. The work of furnishing
the necessary equipment and having
the postmasters and their assistants
instructed will be hurried to permit
receiving deposits June 1.
Mr.. Hitchcock expects to extend the
system as rapidly as possible until he
has a postal savings bank in every
money order office in the United
States. Among the offices designated
were:
Ensley, Ala, Miami, Fla, Hopkins
vile, KY, Natchez, Miss, Partlesville
Okla, Sumter, S. c., Jellico, Tenn.
and Staunton, Va. -.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-08
MANUFACTURERS
MEET ON MAY Is
Color Problems, Prevention of Acct.
dents and Industrial Relief Will
Be Considered.
(By Union Associated Press.)


New York, May S.-Manufacturer
of the country opened national head
quarters here today in advance of the
sixteenth annual convention of their
association, which convenes a week
from today. 1t is understood that
labor problems will occupy much of
the attention of the congress. The
prevention of accidents and Industrial
relief will be the subjects of volumin-
GUS reports.
The problems connected with bank
ing and currency will also be taken
up and thoroughly discussed. Immi-
grafton, industrial education, patent
law reforms and the creation OF an
independent tariff commission of ex-
perts will also be considered.
The sessions will extend through
the first days of next week and will
be open to the general public. All
manufacturers, whether affiliated
with the association or not, are invit-
ed to attend.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-08
DIAz At LAST SAYS He
Will RESIGN Presidency
GRAND LODGE
X. OF P. TO meet
Annual Meeting OF The Order In jack
son Today and Tomorrow-Pro-
gram Issued.

The program has. been issued for
the annual meeting of the Mississippi
Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias, to
be held in Jackson this week.
The opening event will be the cere-
monial of the Dramatic Order knights
of Khorassan, to be held this afternoon
and night, opening with a street pa
rade at 4:30 p. m, and the ceremonial
for novices at p. m. This event will
be concluded with a Dutch lunch at
"The Edwards"
Tuesday morning at ten o'clock the
Grand Lodge will be welcomed to Jack
son by Hon. w. A. Montgomery, pre-
siding. Secretary j. B. Lusk, of the
Board of Trade, Of Jackson, will de-
liver the address of welcome, to which
response will be made by Grand Chan
cellor R. Whitaker. The Grand
Lodge will then take up routine work
until three p. m. when they will be
given street car ride over Jackson.
Tuesday night at eight o'clock a
reception will be rendered to the
Grand Lodge at the Pythian Castle
Hall with Mr.. R. A. Remington acting
as master of ceremonies. Refresh
ments will be served, and a musical
program rendered.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-08
INVITATION TO
BIG CONFERENCE
Mayor Rich Receives an invitation
for Hattiesburg to be Represented
at Health Conference.

Natchez Miss, May S.-Mayor c.
w. Rich, of your city, has received
the following invitation extended by
Mayor w. G. Benbrook, of Natchez:
"On behalf of the mutual interest
in the proposition which will be dis
cussed in the South Mississippi Valley
Health Conference on Monday, May
Sth, in this city, l would extend to
you and your city a very cordial in
vitation to be represented in this
conference, and to participate in the
discussion.
"On behalf of the committeeman
making the arrangements l would re-
quest that you take such steps as
you can to bring this conference to
the attentinon of the general public
and to a few public spirited citizens
who ought to be especially interested.
Your aid in securing the presence of
several representatives in the confer
ence will be particularly appreciated
and ought to be of some value in
helping the development of the south
Mississippi valley states"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-08
BOOKLET ON The
RURAL SCHOOLS
Prof. w. n. Smith the Author--Presi-
dent of State Normal Doing
Great Work.

Jackson, Miss, May S.-Prof. w. II.
Smith of this city, who is elementary
school supervisor for the state has
issued another bulletin dealing with
the rural school problem, in which
he is vitality interested. Prof. Smith
has done some very efficient work in
the lettering of the rural school sys-
TEN of the state and the new booklet
shows the comparative conditions in
the school methods and buildings of
few years ago and today.
The new bulletin takes up the con-
sideration of the problem of consolida-
ton, the Importance of the question,
the benefits to be derived, and num-
Der of striking examples of the eff
fects of the consolidation already
noticeable in various portions of the
state.
The recent selection of Prof. Smith
as president of the Mississippi State
Normal College, which is to be erect
ed at Hattiesburg, is a matter of re-
greet to his friends, as it will remove
him from the active supervision of the
rural work. He has visited all parts
of the state and has been, undoubted-
ly, the leading factor in school de-
velopment in the farming districts for
a number of years.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-08
STATE STATE DENTISTS
MEET TOMORROW
Sessions VIII Be Held At The Hotel
interchangeable Program
For Tuesday.

All arrangements have been COM
pleted for the meeting of the Missis-
sippi Dental Association to be held in
Hattiesburg, commencing Tuesday
morning. The sessions of the associa-
ton will be held at the Hotel Hatties-
burg.
The program of Tuesdays session
follows:
Tuesday, 10 a. m.
Meeting of general session in ban
quet hall, Hotel Hattiesburg.
Invocation-Rev. e. D. Solomon.
Address of Welcome-Hon. w. Eel
der Cook.
Response-Dr. ]. H. Phillips, Me-
ridian.
President Address-Dr. G. Stuart
Handy, Natchez.
Roll call and payment of dues.
Election of new members.
Welcome to visiting dentists.
Reading of communications and dis
cussions. W..
Report of Executive Committee.
900 p. m.
Report of standing committees and
unfinished business.
Report of clinic committee, writ
ten.)
Report of special committeeman.
trail hygiene.
Literary and scientific work.
800 p. m.
Papers and discussions.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-08
OKLAHOMA GETS N. E.
GENERAL CONFERENCE

Nashville, Tenn, May SIT is Off
cially announced that Oklahoma City
has been selected as the meeting
place of the general conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South,
in 1914. The special committee which
had the matter in hand was so noti-
fed today.
Oklahoma City was selected, 1t is
said, because in the opinion of the
committee which visited the various
cities the matter of western work
needed the conference more than any
territory under consideration:
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-08
FATHER DOYLE IN
this CITY SUNDAY

Rev. Father Doyle, of Vicksburg,
held services yesterday at the Cath
Ollie church, in the absence of Father
P. O'Rielly, who will be away for a
few days.
Father Doyle was but recently Or
dained a priest by Cardinal Gibbons
in Baltimore. He was a student at
st. Mary's University, in that city,
where he graduated, taking the de-
grees of s. T. l.. in divinity and law.
Father Doyle is a personal friend Of
Eather O'Rielly.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-08
HEBREWS HOLD SESSION.
(By Union Associated Press.)

Indianapolis, Ind, May S.-Dele
gates to the Order of Birth Abraham
biennial national convention held
their first business session today. Re-
ports presented show the order to be
fiourishing, with membership COM
posed of leading Hebrews in cities
throughout the country. A banquet
will be held at the Denison tonight,
when Governor Marshall will speak.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-08
GERMANY SENDS
WARNING TO FRANCE

Berlin, May S.-Germany has warn
ed France of the dangerous conse-
quences likely to follow the occupa-
ton of Fee by the French troops.
Further than this the government has
taken no steps regarding the Moroc-
can situation. In view of the hint
from the German government, it is
believed here the French flying col
umn which has been hurrying to the
relief of Fee will be halted outside
the capital.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-08
BISHOP MOUzON
Will NOT Come

The preparatory services to a re-
vival that were to be held at the Main
Street Methodist church this week
have been called off. Such was made
necessary by Bishop Edwin D. Mouzon
informing Dr. Watkins that he will not
be able to come to Hattiesburg at this
time and conduct the revival.
The official members of the church
will meet tonight and issue an official
statement in reference to the meeting
being called off tomorrow.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-08
t LeaMINlNe TOWN SACKED.

San Luis Potosi, Mex, May S.-The
.abols WHO recently occupied San Giro
and whose number is said to be 400,
Yesterday sacked the little mining
town Of Xichu. Today they are
marching upon Santa Maria.
Advised Of their coming, the resi-
dents of Santa Maria are reported to
he deserving their homes.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-08
MISS. CONFERENCE
Meets DECEMBER 6

The Mississippi Conference of the
Southern Methodist church will be
held in Meridian, commencing Decem-
Der 6. Bishop John c. Kilgo will pre-
side.
In the list of assignments OF the
bishops published last week the date
for the South Mississippi Conference
was omitted by mistake.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-08
uoJ DER MAY MAKE RACE.

Jackson, Miss, May S.-Friends OF
Ran u Holder. son of the late Col. W.
ID. Holder, announce that he Will be a
candidate for state auditor and that he
1,r at once begin a thorough cam
paign.
Dnncan L. Thompson, present depu'
l., ,rditor is also seeking the office.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-08
OFFICIAL BOARD MEETING.

An important meeting of the official
board of the Main Street Methodist
church will be held in the stewards
room of the church this evening at
7:45 o'clock.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-08
FEARING BEFORE ACCOUNTANT
BROUGHT TO AN ABRUPT
CLOSE THIS MORNING,
INTERVIEW WAS VERY BRIEF
Ex-Governor Told Accountant He Did
NOT Recognize His Authority-says
Records Have Been Destroyed.
Special to The Ne,os.

"F0r'Nt ~ me N6lCS,
Jackson, Miss, May 8.-Because he
mad been out OF Office three years and
many OF his vouchers, showing how
certain expenditures had been made
were mislald or lost, former Governor
Fardaman refused to testify today be-
lore {. j. Moore, examiner of public
accounts, The hearing was brought
to al abrupt close.
Mr.. Moore issued subpoena for Gov.
Vardaman last week for the purpose
Of securing an explanation concerning
certain funds alleged to have been
misapplied during Governor Varda-
mans term.
Major Nardaman declared that Mr..
Moore had no authority in law to con-
duct such an Investigation.
Interview Very Brief.
The interview between Mr.. Varda-
man and the accountant was very
brief
Addressing Mr. Moore, Major Varda-
man said; 81 am here upon the i'm
piled promise of my campaign COM
mi,tee and not because l recognize
Your authority to summons me, or
have me- appear before you.
"1he matters which you propose to
Investigate have been gone over-the
contingent fund matter before the leg
islat,e committee and the other mat
TOTS at various times.
"rhese records have been in the
hands Co. parties whom I consider my
political uemies, for the last three or
,Nour aus and l think this investiga-
ra3or is conducted for political purposes
so'eI.
~ have uo data TO give, and no ex-
PLANTATION 10 offer. Good morning"
Vardam5n Left Room.
Major N.laman turned, and was
-.atn- .Hu room, when Mr., Moore
aid: lHau you refuse to answer"
IL N.tor goldaman made any reply to
his query, # was drowned by the
cheers Of his followers. They left the
building Immediately.
When asked what he intends to do
about the matter, Accountant Moore
said: az shall proceed with the In
vestigadon just as I always do when
such refnsals are given. Subpoenas
duces tecum will be issued to secure
access to the books of the banking in
stution where Major Vardaman keeps
his accounts. When the investigation
is concluded full report will be
made"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-08
WALTERS HOLD SESSION.

Boston, May S.-Waiters and bar
tenders from all over the United
States and Canada commenced today
q convention of the Hotel and Res
taurant Employees International ALI
ance and Bartenders' International
League of America.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-08
RAILROAD TELEGRAPHERs.
(By Union Associated Press.

Toronto, Ont, May Specifically
all of the railway systems of Canada
and the United States are represented
in the meeting open here today by
the Order Of Railway Telegraphers.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-08
WINTER GRAIN STATISTICS.
10, u7ioo Associated 8 e-s.l

(sy c0io7 Associated erees.)
Washington, May S.--Tbc MAJ crop
OF the bureau of statistics rapart-
ment of agriculture. was .esu-5 today
and covers the condition of winter
wheat and rye and an estimate of
the acreage of the winter wheat re-
naming to be harvested
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-08
TIE MARKETS.

Chicago, May S.-Wheat closed
o.r unchanged to one-half lower.
provisions firm, five to seventeen ana
a half points higher
New orleans, May S.-Cotton clo sssal
oosv one point up to eleven points
down. - <.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-08
HATTERs' CONVENTION.

New York, May S.-An Information
al convention of the United Hatters
of America was opened today in New
York.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-08
May Ignore Orders.

El Paso, Tex, May S.-About one
hundred rebels moved forward in ap-
parent readiness for an attack upon
Juarez. The impression prevails
here that Madero's orders have been
disregarded and an engagement is i'm
minent. 1t is believed his officers de-
cided to take advantage of the interim
for the arrangement of the armistice
to advance on Juarez. General Ma
dero hurriedly left headquarters for
the front to determine whether or not
his orders have been disobeyed.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-08
THE ARMIsTIcE HAS BEEN Elk.
TENDED TO COVER THE
ENTIRE COUNTRY.
The PEACE NEGOTIATIONS START
President Diaz Sent His Reply in Time
to Avert Attack on Juarez-
Troops Ignore Orders.
(By Associated Press.)

Ell Paso, Tex, May S.-Following
the announcement from Mexico City
last night of President Diazs procla-
nation of his intention to resign as
president as soon as peaceful condi-
tons are established, arrangements
for the extension of the armistice to
cover the entire country and the re-
sumption of the peace negotiations
with the insurrectos are being made
today. No one expects any difficulty
in arranging permanent peace, as the
government concessions on the points
other than President Diaz's resigna-
tion has been we'll known and accapta.
BILE for some time.
Came Just In Time.
The news of General Diaz's an
nouncement of his intention to re-
sign came last night to prevent an at
tack upon Juarez by THE insurrecto
army, which supposedly, was march
ing south toward Mexico City, was
in fact, creeping along in thick dark
ness to the federal outposts at Juarez
and was about to open an attack upon
that federal stronghold. This attack
was agreed upon secretly by the in
surrecto general, Notwithstanding the
orders of their chief, Medero, to re-
tire toward the capital
It was arranged that General Me-
dero would be persuaded to leave the
camp first and proceed to Bauche,
eleven miles distant With their
chief out of reach, they were to have
persuaded the attack with all the
force which has been pent UP since
the armistice began.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-08
THE w EATHER.

: Washington, D. c., May S. :
: Generally fair tonight and Tues =
: day. .
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-08
THENEWs

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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-02
business Sense.

Of course, there is some sentiment
about the "virginian' car; Its very
name is sentimental; but the fact that
1t is built complete in Richmond ana
Is q perfect car also appeals TO busi-
ness sense. The automobilist knows
me Importance of getting broken parts
restored promptly. and having neces-
sary repairs quickly made. Drivers Of
me NirEinian" do not have to await
the SLOW mails and delayed trains and
express strikes and all such TO gel
dupncatc parts or, to have repairs
made. delays that arc intensely annoy
ms when orders have to be filled
IRON 800 TO 1000 miles distant.
Yes, automobile manufacturing has
come to Richmond to stay. and 1t
taxes no prophet to see that 1t Is go
ing TO be an enormous business. and
one mat is enormously profitable.
me Richmond Iron Works Corpora
non ~ to be congratulated that 1t han
me foresight to get in the field first,
even u II did cost lot Of good money
TO get there
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-02
New Bank for DillwYn,

was closed here tho past we'd, Tie crnn -,
isio or 30 much OF II as Is mn rketed bore
n IIiN,ie been disposed of. The sales on tho
Dl."yn market this year exceeded those Of
o",Wyn was hurt some by the failure OF
,ne Virginia Trust Company. OF Alexandria
whlsh mad branch bank here. the only
WINK IN the town. but Dillwyn and this rich
part OF buckingham county intend to have
bunting facilities. and a movement Is now
on iood. with every prospect OF success to
organize home bank here I%t
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-02
AUTOMOBILES ARE
MADE IN RICHMOND

ment. However, the equipment Is gen.
eral III It's scope, and Is suited to the
manufacture OF almost any kind OF
wrong ht-iron work.
III addition to the iron foundry, the
plant has q thoroughly equipped foun-
dry for the making of brass, bronze,
copper and aluminium castings. In
this department bronze guns have been
and are being manufactured for the
governments life-savng service. Cop
per bells for the governments light.
house department are also consider
able business of this corporation. This
department liz also largely occupied
with the manufacture of automobile
parts for the now famous motor car
known to the trade and to- the cal
owners as the "YirSinian."
Automobile Making.
The automobile department which i.
something new in the South, 1t being
the only auto factory south OF the Po-
tomac. so far as the records at hand
go to show, is IL complete establish
ment unto itself. 1t consists of all
erecting shop, an assembling shop,
finishing shop and Il paint shop. All OF
these shops. now under one roof, arc
equipped with all OF tho necessary
machinery and appliances for tho com
plete manufacture of the best automo-
pany puts out, known the Wiz
ginian," is really and truly credit
to the manufacturers, to Richmond, to
Virginia ana to the South. These peo-
pie did not embark in the business OF
manufacturing AUTOMOBILES without
first having given the whole subject
careful study. First they studied the
business situation, and they found no
good reason why Southern made car
t,n fn1Y a
made in tho Middle West, In New Eng
land or anywhere else.
Worked for tho Hest.
To compete with already csta blished
factories in the territory indicated
these people we'll knew that they must
make a better car, and SO before
they attempted any work they made
q study of the business. For two
years before lick OF work was
put forth on the first car they
..ad highly paid experts at WORK
n the study room. All of tho leading
ctor!es OF the country were visiteo
IS these experts, all Of the latest par,a
nd parnphcrnalia were carefully stu
sled. cost of machinery and patented
parts were duly considered and after
much money had been spent In this
kind of investigation and in securing
the best OF workmen and material the
first car was built. 1t and d dozen
of Its companions We're Thoroughly
tested before single one was put on
sale. Thus 1t happens that the cor
poration offered no cars for sale until
last January, although ,ney had been
working and spending money for two
long years. The result was that the
very first "Virginian" that appeared on
the streets Of Richmond in the nnisncd
state was declared BY all Of the eX-
perts to be a perfect success. and by
some declared TO be the acme of all
motor-car building
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-02
Building Boom in Raleigh.

,t.aIeIHil, NJ. April Colonel Fred 4.
oias, me secretary Of the Chamber OF Com
!nerce. says:
Ra!eiKh. given by the last census a popu-
lauon OF le,2ls. Is inquest onably doing rs
tnncn building as any place OF Its size in the
south The new construction last yoar ex-
.eedcd E!eo.oo. and this year Will 30 well
beyond that ngurs." 80 * ts
colonel Qlds gives n list OF many now
buildings already contracted for and to be
completed this year. tho value OF which
foots UP more than 1880. o00,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-02
Invading Dig Territory.

In view of all Of these facts IL IT is
not surprising that the "Virgininn
went at once to the head Of tho column.
and that the sales have been enormous
since 1t got on the market in January
last Since that time the cars have
been sold all through the South, agen-
cies having been established here.
ton deemed wise and advantageous. Tho
"Virglnian'' Is just now entering the
Northern territory. numbe: OF cars
having recently been sold in Pennsyl-
Vania. So far only one style or car
has been made, a superior seven seat
touring vehicle, but the corporation,
encouraged by its wonderful success
III the auto manufacturing line Is
now designing several new cars, or a
series OF cars, which 1t Is proposed
TO manufacture Immediately, among
which is a hrst-ciass rapid moving
roadster. The company also contem-
plates the early manufacture OF motor
trucks and various styles Of CONNER
cial vehicles, probably including tax
lcabs thus making the autom obile de-
partment of the Richmond Iron Works
Corporation complete automobile fac
tory. and probably the biggest thing
In the manufacturing line In all the
south. The success of the "Virginian''
so far. and the more than encouraging
outlook for the future OF that one car
and other types, assure the success
Of the enlarged plant, and no one need
be greatly surprised Ii tho automobl lie
department of the Richmond Iron
Works Corporation ultimately en-
croaches upon the other departments
SO as to take up the full capacity Of
the big plant