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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-02
negro POSTMASTER
RESIGNS Office
At PORT GIBSON
THE ONLY NEGRO HOLDING I'M.
PoRTANT OFFICE IN THE
STATE, QUITS.
HAD HELD JOB FOR 80 YEARS
Mckinley, Roosevelt And Taft Have
Gradually Weeded Out The Negro
Office Holders In This State Until
Few Remain.

Jackson, Miss, Sept 2.-The politi- |
cal adage that "few die and none |
resign" gets a violent setback in the |
historic city of Port Gibson, where
Thomas Richardson, who has served
as postmaster of the community for
SO years, has rendered his resignation
to the department, effective Sept.
Both.
More remarkable still, Richardson
is negro, and has served continuous
ly in the office since 1870, with the
exception of the eight-year period of
President Cleveland's service, when
he was jostled from his job by white
Democrat
Richardson is the only negro in Mis-
sissippi holding postoffice in a com
munity exceeding 1000 in population.
Ten years ago negro postmasters
were rather numerous in the state,
but under the successive Mckinley,
| hOOSeVelL anu ldlI administration
the department has been slowly but
steadily wedding them out, much to
the disgust of the brethren in black
with political predictions. Negro
postmasters may occasionally be
found in the fourth-class offices where
the remuneration is so small that
white men do not care to bother with
the office.
Incidentally, this tendency of three
successive Republican administrations
to fence Sambo away from the politi-
cal plum tree is largely responsible
for the apathy that prevails among
members of the race concerning mat
ters political. The average negro
has not only lost his interest in local
political affairs, but he don't even
care to participate in the Republican
conventions held every four years for
the purpose of selecting delegates tC
the national convention of the party
| ne tepuDllCdu ludSuilt III mlSolSolp
pi is dominated absolutely by white
men, and, barring those few leaders
of the race whom 1t is necessary tc
use to scare up quorum, they treat
the average negro with scant courtesy
. The respect and affection, not tC
say idoatry, once cherished by the
negroes of Mississippi for a Republi
can president, has become decided!
, lukewarm When Col. Theo. Roose
welt visited Jackson last March thu
negroes of Jackson and vicinity mani
} tested no interest whatsoever in hi
coming, and few of them even tool
: the trouble to find points of vantag,
where they could get a glimpse OF thu
Hurrying Colonel. This lukewarn
feeling was also shown two years agt
when President Taft paid a visit t.
Jackson, the first time in history tina
president then in office had eve
| visited the state. The city was file,
with negroes, but the vast majorit,
of them were far more interested Il
a big circus that was exhibiting in tn
rear of the old capitol than In tn
presence of the chief magistrate o
the nation.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-02
TOO I'LL TO MARRY
COMMITTED SUICIDE.
(By Associated PreSs.)

New York. Sept. 2.-While waiting
to meet his fiancee upon her return
from Europe. Daniel Garrison, junior
member of one of the most prominent
and wealthiest families of ST Louis,
committed suicide today because he
believed he was too i'll to marry He
blew his brains out.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-02
SEVEN MEN DROWNED.

Toledo, Ohio, Sept. 2.-Seven men
of party of fishermen bound for
Kelly Island, were drowned this morn
ing when their launch was struck by
big freight boat.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-02

in every respect and of such architec-
tural finish that it will be a credit to
Laurel. The people of our sister city
are to be congratulated.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-02
Enterprise Electro Company
Moues to Neu Quarters

added a large stock of chandeliers,
electroliers, lamps, fixtures and other
electrical accessories and when all
things are in place and arranged the
store will present a most attractive
appearance. They make a specially
of interior electrical works of every
description.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-02

The Enterprise Electric Company,
who for long while have conducted
an electric shop on West Pine street.
have moved for the present further
ont Pine to No. 303, into larger and
more attractive quarters. This was
made necessary by the continued in
crease in their business. They have
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-02
SIX INJURED IN
WRECK ON SEABoARD.
(By Associated PreSs.)

(By Associated Press.)
Atlanta, Ga, Sept. 2.-Six were hurt
when the Seaboard train collided with
a construction train at Milburn near
here today. B. S. Williams sustained
a broken collar bone.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-02
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The Chanute times., 1911-11-17
PRAIRIE QUEEN

Mrs Bundy Of Erie is visiting with
Mrs Montgomery
Bessie Allen visited the school FRI
day afternoon
Mr. aud Mrs Hoyt Lefever and
daughter Leloie spent Sunday with
the later's parents Mr. and Mrs q
f Lasley
Mr. and Mrs j w Lefever and
daughter Clara and E H Brown and
family ate Sund ly dinner with r A
CaSsingham
Lizzie Follin returned to school in
Chanute Saturday after visiting with
home folks
Miss Lola Limbocker spent Friday
night with Miss Emma Hardend0rf
Mr. T G Henry and family spent
Sunday with the later's parents Mr.
aud Mrs DR. Wellman
Ralph and Pearl Norris spent Sun
day afternoon with Herchel and
Abbie HardendOrf
Bessie Allen spent over Sunday
with home folks OF near Rollin
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17
Market Report.

Kansas City Stock Yards, Nov. 49, 1911
Colder weather will put life into the
beef trade. Stockers and feeders are
stronger to-day with plenty of buyers
in the field. Stockers sell at So. IS to
So so, feeders 1926 to $5 Is, the best
kinds about so cents higher than a
year ago at this time Quarantine
came in freely last week, and the
quality was better than formerly.
Forty cars arrived in that division
today, market ~ higher steers 81 90
to $40.
There was strong demand from
packPrs all of last week for hogs and
the 72,000 head that came in sold at
stronger prices. the week closing
with a net gain of to 10 cents.
Qnality was better all around. The
run is 5000 today, which is three
thousand more than the early esti-
mate, but the market is to 10
higher, aud practica ly as high as
st Louis and Chicago, per pound.
Top Sc 524 bu k 5000 to Sc. so.
Run is 1000 today, market 10
higher, best active lambs $3.50,
wethers worth up to S4.00, ewes SO 60.
Range feeding stock is plentiful
especially lambs which sell at 81 80
to S4.80 for weights around So pounds,
with lambs at $4.00 to 81 30
A, J. RICKART,
Live Stock CorrespOndent
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17
Careless About Appendix
CitiS i'm Chanute

Many Chanute people have stomach
or bowel trouble which is likely to
turn into appendicitis. If you have
constipation, sour stomach, or gas on
the stomach, try simple bucktnorn
bark, glycerine, ETC., as compounded
10 Adlerika, the new German appendi.
citis remedy. Chase W. Brown, drug
gist states that a single dose of this
simple remedy will relieve bowel or
stomach trouble almost instantly.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17
PARK ORDINANCE FINALLY PASSED

The ordinance setting January 10
as date for the election to decide on
$25, 900 bond issue for the pur-
chase of park sites was advanced to
third reading and final passage by
the city council Monday evening.
1t was adopted unanimously, Hays
only being absent. The ordinance
provides for bonds for SI8,95o to
be issued for the purchase and the
Sc, for the betterment. The
bonds are to be in denominations of
$500 with interest payable semi-an-
nually at not to exceed S per cent.
They are to be payable in not less
than ten years nor longer than
twenty years time.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17

Sheriff Reynolds and County
Attorney Smith were in Fort Scott
Monday to testify against the men
who robbed the Hertha post office a
few weeks AGO. The robbers entered
a plea of guilty and will receive a
sentence to the federal penitentiary
In damp, chilly weather there is
always large demand for Ballard S
Snow Liniment because many people
who know by experience its great
relieving power in rheumatic aches
and pains, prepare to apply it at the
first twinge Price 25c, SOC and Il 90
per Lott e. Sold by Legitimate Drug
Company.
Mrs. H. NJ. Squier wentto Erie
Monday afternoon to attend the
county Sunday School convention and
visit her aunt Mrs. W. l. Light.
An ordinance to authorize the Stan
lard Oil Co. to move their storage
anks to a new location near the Katy
track was given first reading and
eferred to the judiciary committee
1T the council meeting Monday night.
Miss Nellie Clark returned to her
work in the Pittsburg Normal school
Monday afternoon after short visit
mere with her parents Mr.. aud Mrs.
y. B. Clark. She has recently been
elected secretary of the Portarian
society of the school.
Children who have worms are pale,
cross, fretful, and sickly most of the
time, To rid the little body of these
parasites Whites Cream Vermifuge
is an approved remedy. When the
worms have been driven out the child
grows strong, healthy and : robust
Price 25c per bottle. Sold by Legiti-
mate Drug Co.
Duy Olu papers mere,
q. W. Murphy left for st. Louis
Monday afternoon to purchase addi-
tional goods for the Murphy-Mills
Clothing Co.
Miss Lena Avenarius, assistant in
in the Kansas State Nor
NAL at Pittsburg returned home Mon
day afternoon after a short visit with
Mrs. H. r. Woodlief.
Geo. Harms and wife of Illinois are
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Even.
Mr.. Harms is brother.in-law of Mr..
Even, the latter is continuing to inn
prove from his recent serious illness.
Rev. ]. R. McFadden attended the
Of the county Sunday School
Monday afternoon and
morning.
Lou Griesel made a business trip to |
Monday afternoon. |
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17
Dead

James R. Ray, citizen of Cha
mute and vicinity for a good many
years, died at his home on South
SantaFe Monday evening and was
buried Tuesday evening. Mrs. Ray
died less than a year ago. Mr..
Ray, soon after her death seemed
to be failing and only fingered a
few months. He leaves three living
children.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17
Signing With a Cross.

Persons who cannot write their
names are required to use as substi-
tute the sign Of the cross (X). An
ciently kings and mobiles used the
same sign, but not ignorantly. 1t was
used by those who could not write as
well as by those who could not sym.
Dol that the person making 1t pledged
himself by his Christian faith to the
truth Of tie matter to which he affixed
the cross. Hence. although people
now write or subscribe their names,
they are still said to sign.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17
Starve to Gain Weight.

The fat one who has been cut out OF
meals galore will now rejoice. The
last cure for thinness is to omit every
other dinner. A man under such treat
ment by advice Of an up-to-date
physician has gained at the rate OF
two pounds a week. With Partisan
specialists advising five meals a day
for obesity 1t sounds as If the doctors
liked change as much as the mode
makers,
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17
Live Stock Correspondent
Pesslmistic Forecast.

1T is annoying TO have to run into
SO many cranks, said the irritable
person. Yes, replied the mathemat-
ical friend but think what the world
Will be few generations hence. The
rate of the increase will be terrific.
foI cant live without meeting cranks,
and you can Keep running into them
without becoming one yourself"
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17
Triumph of Positivism.

Nine. Ackermann thus expresses the
perfect triumph Of positivism: ma
ture, the eternal stepmother, has but
one desire. 1t is continually to bring
forth, endlessly, increasingly; greedy,
motherl she has chosen eternity for
herself, to you she leaves-death!"
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17
Irrigation In Chile.

Chile is producing great harvets Of
cotton and other valuable staples by
extended irrigation Already about e.
100000 acres of her territory are be-
ing treated in this way and about as
much more Of her land is available for
the same purpose.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17
Utilizing Intellect and Reason.

We have Ineffective possess rea.
son. Let us. therefore, make these
two servants work to discover for US
the true way whereby we may scale
the heights and plumb the depths Of
understanding, so that we may reach
that summit of attainment which is
ours by divine right. and where dark,
loathsolne pessimism has no place.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17
PeeuIIarItles Of Authors.

Addison. whose classic elegance has
lcng been considered model of style,
was shy and absent in society, pre-
serving. even before a single stranger,
stiff and dignified silence. Rousseau
was remarkably trite in conversation
not word of fancy or eloQuencs
warmed him.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17
loRo Nl.tL i, Sermon In II.

noted sociolGgist tells the follow
ing story OF woman in a manufac-
turing town Approaching her for
statistics, he asked: Madam, have
you any chlldren?" NO" she replied.
81 have to work in the factory my
self. Life.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17
Ignorance.

ignorance of books 8 not the great
est ignorance ignorance of the ways
of peace, of kindness. of justice. Of
charity, of unselishness and honesty.
is the ignorance which works the
most harm
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17

The Freuch Academy of Science
has been asked to utilize subter-
ranean river at Lot for the study Of
aquatic animals for many generations
out of the reach Of sunlight,
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17
Primitive Medicines.

Some Of the early medical practi.
TONERS were very limited in the choice
Of remedies. Victor Hugo's family ply.
sician used only ammonia s-4 cam
phor In different combi-
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17
RELIABLE JEWELRY

Our superior array of JewelrY and
Watches makes selection easy. Every
hing is in perfect taste, and every
thing may be perfectly relied upon.
We sell nothing we don't know ali
bout, and We tell you everything we
low about every thing you ask to see
e. CONKLIN, the Jeweler.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17
PennsxIvanIa,s Natural Gas,

Pennsylvania opened her first well
Of natural gas in 1882, since which
time the state has produced about one
half the natural gas consumed in the
United States
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17

Want Something to Exercise On.
Somehow or other the women who
feel that they were born to command
always get married.-Exchange
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17
A RARE CHANCE

Accept this great offer before it is too late.
In order to increase our subscription list and
collect up back subscriptions we are making this
unparalleled offer for a limited time.
For each yearly subscription, paid in ad-
vance we will give one of Hammonds Handy At
lases of the world, containing new maps of each
state and territory and of every country in the
world, and a large map of Kansas, besides popu-
lation of the cities and valuable statistics.
This book is well worth anybody's dollar
and is indispensable to the student
Thisu offer applies to new as well as old
subscribers~
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17
A Jelly Faee.

when mamma asked II I'd been
stealing Jelly, I said yes" why
didn't you deny?" Il didn't have the
face to say no.--Boston Transcript
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17

Mr.. Shyboy-Jesse. does your sistsS
like to see me better than she does
Mr. Huggard?
Jesse (aged nine)-She must, cause
when he's In the parlor she keeps the
gas SO low that she can't see him at
all.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17
Two Greatest ClvlIIzers.

Increased means and increased leis-
ure are the two civilizers of man.
Disraeli.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17
The World PIaYa Fair.

Depend upon this: You get what Is
coming to you. be It big honor or q
swift swipe
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-09-28
Invented by a Mandarin.

One of the first things the surprises
a foreigner on arriving at Feking is
the strange sound that seems to come
down from the clouds, but which
really comes from the celebrated mu
steal doves of that city. Overhead on
all sides are great f]ocks Of these
birds, and ever as they sweep to and
fro the weird music is heard. Com
pared with the plaintive COO Of ordi-
nary pigeons it sounds mysterious,
and yet 1t is easily explained. To
the tail Of each bird is fastened an In
strument known as Chaotic"
"chao" signifies pipes and 1.-THE" me-
chanical. The instrument Is COM
posed of several small reeds, and is so
light that the birds flight is not i'm.
peded thereby. 1t is fastened to the
tail between the two middle feathers.
and is kept in place by small stick,
which passes through It. During the
birds flight the air passes impetuous-
ly through the reeds. causing continu-
Gus shrill sounds. 1t is said that these
instruments we've invented by man.
DARN, and that their object Is to pro-
tect the doves, which are highly priced
everywhere in China, from birds Of
prey.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-09-28
Notes From Cato.

A baby boy frightened the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Klann, mother
and child are doing nicely.
Frank Pischel purchased new gaso-
line engine of Joe Kolbeck, one of our
local agents.
The Oslo electric light company has
completed repairs on its dam and is
now running night and day.
Mr.. Ernest Klann is suffering from
a slight attack Of blood poison, starting
from 4 small eruption on his finger.
Frank Doubeck, our local miller, re-
ceived a car load of flour and feed.
Anton Gintner conducted duck
rattle at Vim. Brennan's, Saturday
evening.
Silo filling is well under way, fair
crop of corn is reported.
Glover threshing has begun in our
vicinity, and good yields are report
ed.
Frank Cole of Mill Center visited
friends at Cato and Carks Mills the
past week.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-09-28
Notes From School Hill.

The "duck shooting" at Brost's on
Sunday turned out quite success, l2O
ducks being exchanged
Mr.. Frank Kutz was at Valders on
Sunday.
Mr.. VIM. Strebelow and family took
an auto trip to Franklin on Sunday.
Don't forget the town fair to be held
on Friday night, Sept. 10Th at
Schwartz's hall.
A number Of young people from here
took in the dance at Millhome on Sun
day night.
Mr.. Julius Meyer who was seriously
hurt by falling from horse some time
ago is reported to be recovering.
A baby girl arrived at the home of
Peter Stein last week. Congratula-
tions.
Mr.. Frank Groh who is attending
the business college at Sheboygan was
visiting in this vicinity last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Zimmerman
took business trip to Plymouth on
Tuesday.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-09-28
Notes from Newton.

Mr.. Edwin Mack entertained a large
crowd of young folks at LIS home las
Sunday evening, the occasiNn being hi.
birthday. Everyone present had fine
time.
Mr.. Herman Bruckschen who is EN-
ployed at Sheboygan visited at his
home here last Sunday.
Mr.. p. ]. Bonde, the Union Grove
merchant and hardware dealer, at
tended the state fair last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. August Scheffier OF
Manitowoc spent last week at the home
of Chas. A. Brick In our town.
Mrs. August Eberhardt is on the sick
list.
People in our town are busy filling
their silos.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Duebner WIS.,
tied at Manitowoc last Sunday.
Mrs. Chas. Roedeg took sick with
appendicitis last week. She was taken
to the hospital at Manitowoc to under
60 an operation.
Edwin Eberhardt spent last Sunday
with friends at Manitowoc.
Miss Silla Bierhaus left last Monday
for Nebraska.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-09-28
Notes From Branch.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Kuehne OF Iowa
are visitors at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Anton Brown.
DR.. Rank was professional caller in
our village Tuesday.
Joseph Graykofsky, formerly section
foreman here, and family of Manitowoc
spent Sunday at the Nespojonie nome.
A number from here attended the
Winninger Bros. plays at Manitowoc
last Saturday and Sunday.
Herman LEM Of Manitowoc made
two trips to Branch Tuesday with his
auto truck hauling grain for F. j. Shat
fer to the city.
Mr.. Henry Rain of Shoto is Install
ing carbide lighting system in the
dwelling house and stables of Mr..
Chas. Kiel.
AL. Wetenkamp, Jr,, was business
visitor at Reedsville Wednesday.
Our burg was well represented at
Stastnys dance at Francis Creek on
Sunday.
Farmers in this vicinity are busy fill
ing silos now.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-09-28
Notes From lander.

Don't forget the time, Oct. 1st, the
place, Round hall at Bolt, and the girls
whom all the young men ought to be
able to find in this locality.
Rev. VIM. Bergholz of Kewaunee i.
spending the week with Rev. Reusche
OF this place.
The parochial school is closed for 6
week on account of some repairing
which is being done by local masons.
Miss Blanche Greycarek is spending
few days with her sister at Mishicot
Mission Fest was duly celebrated ir
the st. Johns church last Sunday. Lr
spite Of cloudy weather large GROVE
attended the services which were con
Quoted by Rev. Koch from Newton ir
the forenoon and by Rev. Berghola
from Kewaunee in the afternoon; also
English services in the evening by
Rev. Koch.
The culvert west of lander is now
being built and will be completed in 8
short time. +. Heidman has charge o
the job, while the work is being done
by Hientz Bros, of Franklin.
Miss Ella Schultz who recently
returned from Rice Lake, visited with
Hilda Heidman for few days.
Mr.. Anton Spevacek of Manitowo(
was seen in our burg last week. He
made his home here until few years
ago when he removed to Manitowot
where he now holds permanent posi-
ton.
Mr.. Aug. Janke, our local blacksmith
lost a valuable horse last week. A
number of horse doctors were called
but no help could be given the animal
The horse was valued at $3.50.
Mrs. Frank Riemer is at Athens
Wis, where she attended the f,inera
of her grandchild, Allen Heidman
whose death occurred last Wednesday
The following weddings were an
nounced Sunday at the Tisch Mills
Catholic church: Miss Josephine Mala
eek and Mr.. Nicholas Jachlean, both O
Franklin; Miss Mary Anlik of Carlton
and Mr.. Wencil Shebesta of Mishicot
Miss Josephine Fronk of Mishicot ant
Mr.. Naidel of Two Rivers.
Mr.. John Krcma made business triI
to Kewaunee Saturday.
Mr.. Frank Mach and fanny of Two
Rivers moved to Cooperstown Wednes
day. He will run the saloon owned b.
Peter Bartelme and formerly occupied
by Frank Kugle.
Mr.. John Krcma bought gasoline
engine of DeWane Bros. of Maribel ont
day last week.
Mr.. John Stangel and Rev. Fathe
Pelner both of Texas are spending
few weeks with relatives here and a
Tisch Mills.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-09-28
Notes from keIlnerSyille.

The cattle fair on Monday was fairly
well attended.
Don't forget the time at Wachal's
next Sunday. Dancing afternoon and
evening.
An auto party went through the
burg on Tuesday morning. Among
them few ladies and apparently they
ran into a beer wagon or a distillery
before they reached here. Strangers
to every body in this burg.
M. Kellner q Sons bought 40 acres
OF land from Mat Ledvina.
Q. Y. Kellner has left to resume his
college work at the p. s., Chicago.
Jerome V. Ledvina has returned to
Milwaukee where he is attending law
school.
Messrs. VIM. Seibel, Thos. Torrison
and p. A. Miller attended the cattle
fair on Monday.
One of the oldest residents of this
place, Mrs.. Stephen Reindl, died at her
home here Thursday, Sept. 81. She
was SO years of age. She is survived
by Mrs. Wenzel Kazda, Mrs. Anton
Wit and Mrs. j. kries of Manitowoc:
Mrs. Joseph Steh, Cato, and Mrs
Joseph Muensch of Kellnersville
Mrs. Reindl was born in the city OF
Prague, Bohemia in 1923 and came to
America i'm 1850. The funeral was held
at kellnersville on Saturday from st.
Josephs Catholic church. Her hus
band died two years ago.