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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-04-13
NOVEL Plan TO
Develop LANDS
Colonel Byrnes Has Proposition He
viii Submit to Land Develop
ment Association.

Natchez, Miss, April 13.-One of
the matters that will be brought to
( the attention of the members of the
Mississippi Land Development Asso-
citation at the annual meeting in June
will be the proposition of Hon. c. R.
Byrnes, of NatcheZ, president of the
Chamber of Commerce and vice presi-
dent of the state association, who
proposes to subdivide a plantation in
his county into 100-acre tracts and
sell same at the rate of 81 per acre
for a period of twelve years, at 6
per cent interest. He will endeavor
to induce the association to push
campaign for similar propositions
throughout the state. He advises
systematic way of doing the thing
First, he would induce the land own
ers to enter into an agreement to
adopt this plan; second, he would
inaugurate a sure-enough advertising
campaign in the newspapers, because
they bring the best results, the ad-
vertising literature to offer the plan
of sale and to have concise descrip-
tive matter; third, he would have am
pie literature giving all details OF eli
mate and soil conditions, assessive
values, tax rate and accessibility to
rail and river ready for distribution,
all of which could be prepared and
ready for distribution before the re-
plies to the advertisements are re-
ceived.
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petition here, saying that they had
complied with their uncle's wishes.
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:: UNCLE JOSIAH TELLS .
:: ABOUT PETAL AND .
! THE PEOPLE THERE. .
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There is one thing about Petal you
can always depend upon. No matter
how late you sleep of mornings, when
you do get up, you will find Petal in
the same place and everybody in a
good humor with everybody else.
About the only trouble is a few, very
few, thank the Lord,) do not have
business enough of their own to keep
them busy, and being very industri-
Gus, they try to attend to other peo-
pies business. Who was it that put
himself to the trouble once to say:
you who are so good yourselves, so
pious and so holy, you have naught
to do but point and tell your neigh
boris faults and follies." But don't
worry; it was even thus, and thus it
other day searching carefully with a
magnifying glass for a mote in a
BILE to see through smoked glass the
beam in his eye! May the good Lord
help him, is my prayer.
Petal High School will close this
session with grand concert Thurs
day and Friday nights, the goth and
21st inst. On Friday there will be a
picnic, and public speaking after din
ner by the various candidates.
Everybody invited to be on hand
early, and bring a basketful of good
eating truck" Be sure to attend
the concert Thursday and Friday
night, as Prof Mcdonald and his
able assistant expect to give us some
thing worth while There is to be
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Social and Personal
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brother, Mr.. w. A. Jones, at that
place.
Misses Eleanor and Carrie Cochran
and Jessie Parker are among the visi-
tors here today from Petal.
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Myra Chapter No. 20, order of the
Eastern Star, will meet tomorrow eve
ming at 1880, in regular session. All
members are expected to attend.
Mrs. ]. NJ. Carley and her grand.
son, Eugene Carley, of Petal, were
guests Wednesday of Mrs. Cooper
Duckworth, on Main street.
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Petal U. D. C. Meeting.
Wednesday afternoon Mesdames D
B. Holmes, G. L. Russell and Andrew
McGregor went to Petal to meet with
the Petal Chapter of the Daughters Of
the Confederacy. 1t was a called meet
ing to complete the organization oil
the chapter and send for their char
ter, which was done. The ladies met
with the president, Mrs. Jesse Lott, al
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-04-13
CHURCH SOCIETIES.

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the home Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Westerfield, and an enthusiastic meet
ing was held, with a good attendance.
After the business, social hour
was spent, with old songs and read.
ings from Southern authors, and the
hostess, assisted by her sister, Miss
Westerfeld, served ice cream and
cake.
An election of a delegate to the
State U. ID. G. convention at Meridian,
on May LIST, resulted in Miss Pickel
being chosen. The present, Mrs.
Lott will be the other representative
of the chapter.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-04-13

plenty of refreshments on the ground
Friday, picnic day.
A great, grand and glorious Easter
egg hunt is on tap for Saturday even
ing before Easter Sunday, at the
w. o. W. Hall. Easter eggs, pretty
girls, gay beaux and happy children,
will make the welkin ring. Well,
Easter doesn't come often, so let them
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! CONTINUED from Page Three.)
Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Bruce, of Mo-
bile, spent Wednesday in the city.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. B. Wilson, of
Petal, spent Wednesday in this city.
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Misses Mamie Wilson and Mollie
Baggett, of Petal, spent Wednesday
+. here
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Miss Mamie Westerfield, of State
Line, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Jesse
Lott, in Petal.
Miss Bessie Mathis, who has been
a student at Monticello, has returned
to her home in Petal.
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Among the visitors here today are
Mr.. D. M. McLemore and his sister,
Miss 1rri' M. Il m e. of Petal.
Little Miss Marguerite Jones left
this morning for Jackson, called by
the death on Wednesday of her
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-04-13

FOR bodied,
unmarried men, between ages of IS
and So; citizens of United States, Of
good character and temperate hab
its, who can speak, read and write
the English language. For infor-
nation, apply to Recruiting Officer
621 Main street. 1une3O
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-04-13
THREE GIRLS GET $4,000
FOR NOT MARRYING

New York, April 13.-Three New
Haven, Conn, girls, the Misses Belle,
Henrietta and Marion Feuchtwanger,
will receive $4,000 each from the es'
tate of their uncle, Meyer Feuchtwan.
ger, who died in this city April 6, for
not marrying during his lifetime.
The young women have just filed O
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-04-13
Song Recital, Benefit of
Philathea Union.

Philathea Union.
Monday evening, the 18th, the date
for the recital 20 be given by Mrs. R.
X. Akers for the benefit of Home
for Working Girls, is being looked for
ward to eagerly by the many interest
ed in this worthy cause. Tickets are
! already out for the recital, which will
be under the auspices of the Philathea
1 Union of the city, those indefatigable
workers who are bending every effort
to build this Home, so it bids fair to
be success. Mrs. Akers has ar
ranged program especially for this
, occasion and this will be her first re-
cital in Hattiesburg, although she has
given them in other places for sweet
; charity's sake.
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Egg Hunt In Petal.
| Saturday afternoon the Baptist
ladies in Petal will give an Easter
egg hunt at the Woodmen Hall, the
proceeds to go towards the buildings
fund for the church they are anxious
to build.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-04-13

Lame shoulder is nearly always due
to rheumatism of the muscles, and
quickly yields to the application of
Chamberlain Liniment. For sale by
all dealers.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-04-13
ON THE SICK LIST.

Mrs. T. G. Russell, who has been so
i'll at the Infirmary, is not doing well
today, her friends will be sorry to
learn. Her sister, Mrs. Yergin, Of
Greenwood, has been with her, but
returned home Wednesday.
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Mrs. R. Korndorffer is critically i'll
today, her condition giving grave fears
to her family and friends.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-04-13
Inexperienced
SALES LADIES
Wanted at Once

grasp the flower ere the bloom
shed.
YOUR UNCLE JOSIAH
SPECIAL NOTICE.
We are now the only exclusive un-
dertakers In the city. No other bust
ness or profession. Phone 40.
RAMSEY q CO.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-04-13

Twenty pounds of cloves a year are
produced by an average ten-year-old
tree.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-14
EAST SIDE At NEW THEATRE
Audience Adopts Resolution OF
Thanks to Founders.

The last Of the East Side subscription
performances for this season was given at
The New Theatre last evening with the
ARROW Maker occupying the boards. SO
crowded was the house that when the
author Mrs Mary Hunter Austin, arrived
during the progress Of the piece she fonnd
herself unable to obtain a seat until a
friend, noticing her predicamen,. offered
her place In his box.
George J. Smith, a supervisor Of the
Board Of Education. and one OF those In
strumental IN obtaining the East Side sub
scription performances. for which prices
are reduced 10 from 10 to 30 cents. rose in
his box at the end Of the first act and said
that In view Of the opportunities for dra-
matte education made possible by the
generosity of the founders of The New
Theatre II seemed fitting that those who
had been able 10 attend the last OF the
admirable performances should make
known their appreciation. and thereupon
offered a resolution. which was adopted
with great enthusiasm. II was as follows
Whereas Tn. New Theatre. in its en-
deavor to maintain In New York CITY a
playhouse where. TO the benefit OF the com
munity. a high standard of dramatic art
may be upheid. has So n~i1" .~~'~ q" ----
lngs for working people In order that they
might attei.0 is cAcv,tcn, ,,i-Di.......-~-
greatly reduced rates, be II
Resolved. That We attending the last Of
this seasons East Side subscription uer-
formances. do hereby express our thanks
show our appreciation ot the opportunities
thus afforded us
New-York tribune., 1911-03-14
THE DRAMA
Augustus Thomas's New Play at
Thirty.ninth Street Theatre.

LAS a Man Thinks" is the most absorb
ing, most vital play that has been written
by an American dramatist 1t was pro-
duced last night at the Th.rty-ninth Street
Theatre formerly called "Nazimova }.
and won instant and splendid success.
Staged with all the care and taste that
should be expended on worthy drama
acted as well az any notable modern play
can be acted written with even a hher.
nooler more inspiring touch than Its au-
thor has ever before brought TO his achieVe-
ments. this new four-act picture CT life is
destined to attract no less attention ana
support than it's forerunner, The "itch-
Ing Hour" 1t is strong and thought
full. and compels alike the interest OF mere
killers of time in the theatre and the IN
terest Of all who care 10 think over "hat
they have seen. On another occasion the
play and the performance will be reviewed
in these columns. 1t Is sufficient 10 say
this morning that performance ana play
are in all respects. admirable contributions
to dramatic art As good wine reeds no
BUSH" Mr.. Augustus Thomas needs no
congratulations. The public that long VIII
crowd the playhouse will supply more than
praise. John Mason. the principal actor
never played better than last night John
Flood. Vincent Serrdno, Walter Hale, Will
lam Sampson. Amelia Gardner, Chr!stai
Herne and Charlotte Ives made up d cast
that was quite fla wless. This first night
was that rare thing event, not mere
incident in the local annals Of play-actinS.
The management must have anticipated
something Of the kind. because they placed
chairs In .he righthand side aisle This
also was an eveut--of a sort. ~ w.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-14
FOR FLATBUSH FAIRGROUNDS
ORGANIZATION Formed to Pick Out Par.
GELS of Land.

Upward 0. seventy-fve prominent men
OF the Flatbush section of BROOKLYN met
az Erasmus Hall High school last
night and formed an organization which
will have os its object the selecting Of
playground sites for the city. Or. Walter
e. Gunnson, principal Of the school. pre-
sided and speeches were made by Lee
Hammer, assistant director of the Russell
Sage Foundation: Naval Officer T. J. n.
Kracke. Republican leader Of the 18Th As
sembly District which embraces Flat
bush: Lewis II. Pounds. Public Works
Commissioner. and others.
The opinion Of the speakers was III Il
the present vas the time 10 start acqIir-
ing fairgrounds as the growth Of the sec
tion made II evident that GOOD lots for the
purpose would soon be scarce. The plan, II
was said. had been tried successfully else
where The men will have their organiza-
ton. known as the Flatbush Playground
Association, incorporated. On the last day
Of the month they will meet again and
make contributions toward a fund with
which to start the work.
The scheme is 10 pick out parcels o.
land every half-dozen blocks and either
buy them outright or secure options on
them. These lots will le held by the asso-
cation until the city can take them over.
Mr. Kracke said that he had been assured
thar the Board Of Aldermen would look
kindly on the undertaking.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-14
AGAINST BUTLER STATUE
Civil War Officers Oppose Plan at
Legislative Hearing.

Boston March l3.-The proposition 10
erect a statue ot Major General and Gov
ernoi Benjamin F Butler. which received
considerable support two weeks ago at
hearing before d legislative committee,
found many opponents among veteran Of
dcers Of the Civil War and others at the
resumption of the hearing at the state
House to-day.
The committee gave few minutes 20 j.
w Schenck. a negro messenger az the
State House. who said that the negroes
were grateful for what General Butler had
done for them, and asked that the question
be submitted TO the people Of the state az
the next election
Among those who opposed the statue
were Major General y. y Hallcwell, colo
mel +. b. Hesscltne. who served with Cen
eral Butler IN the Department of the Gull;
Major Henry L. Higginson. James T.
Rhodes and Moorefield Storey. Nearly all
the speakers attacked the war and political
record cf General Butler. While others be
loved that no more statues should he erect
el by the state. Extracts from the bog-
II ply OF the late Senator George 7. Hoar.
who opposed a similar measure several
years ago. were also read
New-York tribune., 1911-03-14
NEW AMSTERDAM THEATRE
Mcclellan and Carylls The
Pink Lady

The first performance in New York OF
this new musical comedy last night was
witnessed by a crowded house, that well
coined IL with more than the customary
first night expressions of approval. MI
c. VI :. Mcclellan has based his book or
a successful French farce. wherefore the
piece unlike most Of its kind, has an m
telligible plot that does not get lost in the
course of the second act, but even suftlces
TO justify the third 1t is too intricate
10 relate in detail. Suffice II 10 say that
the women patrons OF a suburban Partisan
restaurant have been frightened by a man
who kisses them in the woods. that fes-
tive young Partisan has made last ap'
pointment to lunch al the restaurant with
an old fame. that his rival betrays him TO
his fancec and that in order 10 clear him.
self. he involves solid. middle aged cit
izen In a peck OF trouble. not only with
his wife, but with every one concerned IN
the proceedneS He is even arrested a
the man OF the woods.
The hook is amusing but not brilliant.
depending largely for its effect on the
work Of the players. who, indeed, improve
their many opportunities. Mr.. Caryll's
music is commonplace, but suffces for its
\
purpose. Only one OF the lyrics makes a
direct appeal--"The Girl by the Saskatche-
wan"-sung delightfully."- by John +. Young
and Miss Ida NJ Adams; another. "Beauu-
ful Lady" Is pleasing, but decidedly remi-
nlscent.
The performers are excellent. and TO this
Miss Hazel Dawn. as the Pink Lady.
and Miss Alma Francis. Serpolette. add
their blond beauty, Miss Alice Dovey's ;
brunette piquancy furnishing on attractive
contrast Miss Alice Hegolnann, as the
solid citizens wife, brought out all the fun
there was in her eccentric role. not the
least IN her dancing. Miss Louise Kelley.
as French countess. ends the list Of the
feminine principals Among the men hrst
place goes 10 Mr.. Frank LalCr. az the citl-
zen aforesaid. and to Messrs Fred. Wright
ir.. William Elliott and Craufurd Kent.
The stage settings and oostuming are
beautiful, the dances good. The piece has
been staged by Herbert Gresham. Julian
Mitchell staging the musical numbers.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-14
BIJOU THEATRE
1.-THE Confession" by James
Halleck Reid.

Devotion 10 the Church might lead one 70
praise The Confession but interest in
the drama forbids. Tho Confession IS
the title of play by James iialleck Reid.
the erstwhile Hal Reid. of one-act melo-
drama fame. II was written apparently for
those who have the good fortune TO ne
Irish and Roman Catholics. For them the
central theme Of the play will not be dis
tasteful, although its treatment may be
tedious and mournfui. For others IL can
have little interest
The Confession is old-fashioned-as old
fashioned as some Of the top hats and
double breasted wa!stcoats seen in the
lobby Of the theatre. II is crude and melo-
dramatic You can see Just what is coming
in the first act. The only comedy in the
piece is In the two characters, Patsy Mo-
ran. who has no particular reason for being
In the play, and Michael Grogan, a sexton.
The play centres around the murder of q
Young man named Creighton. Thomas
Bartlett, a young chap. Is accused of the
crime. He is innocent, and his brother. q
priest. knows it, for French-Canadian
fisherman has acknowledged his guilt
through the medium OF the confessional
| The priest allows his brother TO be arrest
ed and taken to jail. He maintains his
silence through the trial and up 10 the day
set apart for the execution. under the con-
yiction that God will intervene. God does
intervene, through the confession OF the
Canadian fisherman, and Bartlett is par
doned. But only after oceans Of tears are
shed by the grief-stricken sweetheart ana
heartbroken mother.
An unusually good cast is utilized in the
presentation Of this play. Theodore Rob
erts acts the part Of Josef Dumont, the
French. Canadian fisherman livins in
Gloucester. Mass, where the early scenes
Of The play are laid. In appearance. ac-
cent and acting he is excellent. Tie leaves
nothing undone to make his part a success.
Miss Olive West gives a very good impsr-
sonation Of the mother. and Miss Helen
Holmes Toms sweetheart, Is TO be praised
for the intelligent acting Of disagreeaoie
part Orrin Johnson was dgnined ana
reverend as the priest. Mart Cody Vas
successful ss Grogan. the sexton, anu
| Ralph Denmore made an excellent judge.
Most of the other actors did the best they
could with their parts
New-York tribune., 1911-03-14
TO RECEIVE JOWETT,

The New York Presbytery met last night
IN the University Place Presbyterian
Church and decided that the presbytery
should meet IN the chapel Of the First
Presbyterian Church on March 81 at
O'Clock for the purpose of receiving and
welcoming the Rev DR.. John H. Jowett,
who will come from Carr's Lane Congre-
gational Church. Birmingham, England.
The meeting will formally present TO Dr.
Jowctt the call t. the Fifth Avenue Pres
bvterian Church and declare him a mem
Der Of the Presbytery Of New York Ihe
doctor Is expected TO arrive on the MauTe-
tania on March 50. Arrangements were
also perfected for Installing the Rev. Al
bert Dale Gantz as pastor Of the Williams
bridge Presbyterian Church on March D..
Or. Parkhurst addressed the meeting.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-14
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New-York tribune., 1911-03-14
VARIETY HOUSES.

Miss Nina Minar heads an excellent bill
IT Hammersten's Victoria Theatre, in
/ The Darling o. Paris an interesting PAN
tonirne, IN which she has the support OF
twenty players.
| Miss Linden Beckwith SANG very accept
ably az the Fifth Avenue Theatre yester.
day in place OF Nine Adelaide Norwood,
who was announced as the "headliner.'
/ Miss Beckwith has a pleasing personality
| and good voice She was most cordially
received.
| Robinson's "Crusoe Girls appeared at
the Columbia Theatre Yesterday in ,wo
amusing one-act burlesques. called Lost:
a Million Dollars" and Cohen IN China
town Charles Robinson, the principal
comedian. was capably supported by Ida
| Emerson, May Belle. Oracle Hammond.
May Bernhardt. Tom Barrett. Harry Hills,
! Frank De Mont, John keit and others.
VIII Cressy and Miss Blanche Dayne
made their first appearance in New York
in three years at the Colonial Theatre yes
terday, in "One Night Only.' capital
little comedy by Mr.. Cressy, in which Miss
Dayne has the star part. The Jack Wilson
Trio. Miss Charlotte Parry. in Into the
Light" protesn sketch. and the Top OF
! the World Dancers also contributed 70 the
excellent bill.
! Miss Valeska Suratt IN "BouNe Variete," /"
is the leading attraction 81 the Alhambra
Theatre. Also The Man Hunters" tale
OF the Canadian Northwest: Gus Edwards s
school BOYS and Girls and World and
Kingston, comedians
George Lashwood, the English comedian.
opened his farewell week AZ the American
Music Hall yesterday. Others on the bill
were the Roberty Dancers, Miles Stavidal le
and company, Alice RAYMOND. Rae Brosche
and company. Arthur Aldrich. Maxini and
hobby ard Blair and Blair.
Marching Through Georgia." the new
spectacle, together with The International
| Cup" The Ballet of Niagara" and the
new circus. makes of the Hlppodromc q
more popular centre of amusement than
New-York tribune., 1911-03-14
JAMES DOUGLAS WARNER.

James Douglas Warner. a mathematician
the oldest alumnus of the State Normal
School, at Albany, died on sunday AZ the
home of his daughter. Mrs Frank =. Fish
er. No. i63 East 26th street Flatbush. Mr
Warner was born in Saratoga in 1897. and
after receiving his early education in his
native town entered the State Normal
School. from which he was graduated in
1916.
Mr. Warner was one Of the original sur
yevors of the Erie Railroad and also helped
I'm the construction of the Pacific Railroad
lie received the degree of NJ. A. from Col
gate University and was assistant astrono-
mer Of the Rensselaer, Institute. For many
wears Mr. Warner had taken an active part
in politics.
lie was a member Of the American Asso-
citation for the Advancement OF Science ana
a life member OF the British Society Tor the
Advancement OK Science. He leaves two
sons and a daughter. The funeral viii be
held at his home this evening and the
burial will be in the family plot in Green
wood Cemetery.