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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-04-22
EFfOR' TO Be
MADE TO GET
THE COTTON TAX
GOVERNOR NOEL WILL COOPER
ATE WITH THE SIX SOUTHERN
STATES INTERESTED.
WOULD HELP RURAL SCHOOLS
Amount Due Southern States $6s s,ooo,-
ooo-LesisIature Will Be
Asked to Act.
WOULD HELP RURAL SCHOOLS

Jackson, Miss, April Ex-Governor
Noel will cooperate with the six other
Southern states interested, in an effort
to secure the refund of $6S,0O0, 900 Of
cotton tax funds paid by Mississippi,
Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, South
Carolina, Arkansas and Texas immedi-
ately after the civil war.
The Governor has just received a
letter from Governor George w. Done
ghey of Arkansas, enclosing copy of
House Concurrent resolution No. Is,
adopted by the Arkansas General as
sembly recently, and has written Gov
ernor Doneghey that he will use his
best endeavors to secure the refund Of
this money to the seven states named.
This money has been a source of
controversy for several years, and
while the United States government is
willing to make the refund, the several
states interested have been unable to
arrive at an agreement to pro-rating
the fund 1t is probable a meeting of
the Governors of the seven states will
be called for some time in the near
future, at which this feature of the
controversy will be settled, after which
the matter will be laid before congress
and the necessary legislation will be
enacted.
Governor Noel will take the matter
up at once and will lend his co-opera-
tion in every way. He will communi-
cate with members of the Mississippi
delegation In congress and urge upon
them the necessity of securing this
money for the public schools and 9th
er institutions of the state.
| Governor Noel has already recov-
cred large sum of money from the
United States government, and some
valuable land, for the state, and hopes
to be instrumental in recovering for
Mississippi her share of this cotton tax
before his term of office expires next
January.
This cotton tax was imposed and
collected about the same time as was
the land tax. This was from 1862 to
1867, but the land tax has already
been refunded to the several states.
The constitutionality of the tax was
upheld by the United States Supreme
Court, which was equally divided on
the question, while the agricultural
products of the North and West we're
not taxed. The people of the states
interested, paid this money out at a
time when they were least able to DO
so, and the resolution of the Arkansas
legislature memoralizing congress to
refund the money, asks that it be paid
oyer to the seven states for a public
school fund, to be devoted to the devel-
opent of the rural schools. q
The Governor, when the legislature
meets next January, will urge the adop-
tion of a resolution similar to that of
the Arkansas legislature, and hopes
other Southern states interested will
take tie matter up and aid in the
movement
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-04-22
Peace Prospects Roseate.

Madero's Camp, April 22.-Prospects
of peace in Mexico became roseate
today when General Medero in an in
terview with an Associated Press cor
respondent declared he had never and
does not now insist upon the imme-
diate resignation of President Diaz as
a necessary preliminary to signing a
, peace pact.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-04-22
Americans Disarmed.

Chihuahua, Mex, April 22.-An
American arriving from the interior
reported that twenty eight Americans
who crossed the. border west of El
Paso had arrived at General Madero' S
camp with forty thousand rounds OF
ammunition after nine days march.
Vixen they reached Madero's camp all
were disarmed because of some disa-
greement.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-04-22
Mr.. L. r. RUSHING is
TRANSFERRED TO JACKSON

Mr.. L. R. Rushing, who for some
time past has been connected with the
office of the Armour Packing Com
pany here. has been transferred to
the Jackson office.
Mr.. Rushing was commander of Hat
tiesburg Camp, No. 449, Woodmen OF
the World, and rendered his resigna-
ton at the last meeting of the camp
on account OF his removal.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-04-22
TRIED SELF MURDER
RATHER THAN STARVE

ChicSgo, April 22.-The fear of inn
pending starvation yesterday caused q
father and mother to administer
strychnine to themselves and two chill
,dren. The mother and the oldest
child are dead, while the father and
baby are in hospital and not expect
ed to recover.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-04-22
TRAIN PLUNGED ESQ
FEET; THIRTY KILLED
iBu Associated Press.l

Cape Town, South Africa, April 22.-
!. A. passenger train on the Kowiera rail-
y BAD plunged to destruction in the
Rocky Gorge $50 feet deep through
I the collapse of the Blaauwkrantz
bridge, thirteen miles from Grahams-
town today Thirty passengers were
carried down and are supposed to have
been killed.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-04-22

The Canadian Pacific railway has is
ssued an illustrated brochure, contain
ing portraits of England's king and
queen, and gives an outline Of the off,
scial program and services incident to
fhe coronation of George v.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-04-22
THE MARKETS.
(By Associated PreSs.)

(By Associated PreSs.)
Chicago, April 22.-Wheat closed
steady, IA lower to 3-S higher. Pro
visions firm, IL to 13 cents higher.
New Orleans, April 22.-Cotton
closed steady at net advance of to
Is points.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-04-22
join WRIGHT, THE
LATEST TIGER CAUGHT

John Wright, who was arrested some
days ago on charge of selling whis-
key, was given hearing before JUS
tice H, C. Greer and found guilty. A
fine of $500 and ninety days on the
farm was imposed on Wright. but Ae
appealed the case and made bend.
Wright is said to represent whoIesale
dealers in the nefaIious stun. and
works the retail blind-tiger trade. such
creatures have as hackers those who
need catching not worse, but as bad
as they.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-04-22

find you cant take 1t away with YOU
what win you do? asked the speak-
sr, in closing. You've nothing TO give
God II you've wasted your life Let
no fear, keep YOU away from the joy
and pc Ace Of salvation.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-04-22
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THE WEATHER.

: Washington, d. c.. April 22.-
: Fair tonight and Sunday. I
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-04-22
THENEWS

Gives the news, general, state
and local. Give the circulation
man your subscription.
Evening journal., 1911-04-03
GRACE ORCHESTRA
IN SPRING CONCERT

The spring concert by Grace Sun
day school orchestra on Thursday
promises to be an elaborate affair. The
soloists will be E. William Martin,
violin virtuoso; Frederick Il. Wyatt
and Mrs. Elda Idle Elmer OF New
York. The program is: Overture "zam-
pa" (Herold) Grace Orchestra; selec-
ton, Spanish serenade, La Paloma,
(Yrodier) Grace Orchestra; violin solo
Scene de Ballett de Beriot), soloist
p. william Martin; selection, airs from
Offenbach's operas (Moses) Grace Or
chestra; soprano solo, selected, Mrs
Elda dleI Elmer; overture, Ray
mond," (Thomas) Grace Orchestra
solo. Sunset" Dudley Buck). soloist
Frederick W Wyatt; selection, Il ln-
viatory q La Valse" CWeber) Grace
Orchestra; soprano solo, selected, Mrs,
Elda Idle Elmer; selection, Gems OF
Steven Foster" (TomanD Grace Or
chestra; director Of orchestra, John
d. Taylor.
Evening journal., 1911-04-03
THAYER- WARREN
NUPTIALS IN BOSTON

Miss Katherine Lee Bayard Warren.
daughter OF Mrs. Samuel Warren Of
Boston. and granddaughter Of the late
Thomas +. Bayard. will be married
on Thursday to John Z. Thayer. Jr.
Of Boston, in the Arlington Street
Church. Miss Warren will be attend
ed by Miss Nora, Miss Evelyn and
Miss Natalie Tbayer, sisters of Mr.
Thayer; Miss Margaret Thomas and
Miss Christine Hunnewell. Mr. Thay
er, who is a Harvard 1910 man. VIII
be attended by Roger Armory, a class
mate for his best man. The ushers
will be Henry Sargent Appleton and
Raymond Belmont, both Of New York,
and both Harvard 10 men. Thomas s.
Blumer. Of Providence; John r. Chap
in, George Saltonstall West. all class
mates; Bayard Warren. a brother Of
the bride-elect; Gilbert Mather. Of
Philadelphia: George A. Parker. OF
Lancaster. also Harvard 10 men, and
William Perkins Homans, Harvard
'05. and George Denny. Harvard '09
Evening journal., 1911-04-03
BAIRD-BRYAN
NUPIIALS TOMORROW

Miss Irene Marion Baird and Leon
Oswald Bryan will be married at the
home Of the brides father, Henry
Baird, No. sos Adams street, at Z
O'Clock tomorrow evening by the Rev.
A. -. Craig II will be a quiet we'd
ding, the ceremony to be Witnessed
only by tho family and few intimate
friends A larger number of friends
have been invited to the reception at
1.S0 o'clock Miss Baird will be givon
away by her father and attended by
her sister, Miss Mabel Baird. w. G..
McNees will ttend Mr.. Bryan as his
best man. Miss Virginia Brown OF
Elkins Park. Pa. will play the we'd
ding march from "Lohengrein."
The future home of Mr.. Bryan and
Miss Baird will be at No 920 Jefferson
street and they will see their friends
there after May 10. Mr.. Bryan Is the
son of Mrs. Mary Bryan of Queens
town. Md. and is connected with the
/ E. l. DUPONT Company.
Evening journal., 1911-04-03
Entertained at Luncheon.

Mrs. j. Roy Bradley. of No. 2l1
West Tenth street, entertained a party
Of twelve at a luncheon in honor OF
Miss Ellen B. White, daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. J. + White, of No. 1928 King
street, whose engagement to Edward
Sieman, has recently been announced.
The marriage will take place on We'd
nesday at the manse Of West Presby-
terian Church, and after a wedding trip
10 Boston the couple will live at No.
212 North ConnelI street
Evening journal., 1911-04-03

WASHINGTON, April 3.-James r.
Mann, the obstreperous Chicago con-
gresham, Is the choice Of a majority
of the Republicans in the lower House
of Congress for minority leader. Con-
gressman Currier, chairman of the
caucus committee, has issued a call
for the caucus of the Republican
members of the new House to be held
in the hall Of Representatives this
evening at o'clock. The proceedings.
except for tho selection OF a candi-
date for the speakership who later
will be the minority floor leader, will
be cut and dried. The present officers
Of tho House will all be renominated
except Mr.. Cannon, who himself will
place IN nomination James r. Mann
OF Illinois. for Speaker The NOMINEE
ton of Mr.. Weeks Of Massachusetts,
will be placed before tho caucus by
one of his Massachusetts, colleagues
yet to be selected, probably Mr., Gil
lett.
Evening journal., 1911-04-03
II. L. EVANS DEAD.
Former Wilmington Broker Expires
From tuberculosis of the Throat.

Harry L. Evans. aged AZ years, form
erly of this city. died at the home Of
his sister. Mrs. ~ William Hambrick,
Jr., at CollIngswood, n. j.. on Saturday
from tuberculosis of the throat after
an illness covering three years. Since
November and until a short time ago
he was a patient at White Haven,
Pa.
He was head Of the brokerage firm Of
Evans & Company which failed several
years ago He was born at Bridgeton,
N. j., and is survived by his parents
who live at Collingswood. His wife.
Mary Lindsay Evans, is a daughter OF
David Lindsay Of this city. She has
four children, Sarah b.. Jean L., David
L., and Harry L. Jr.
The funeral will be held from the
residence of David Lindsay. 1112 Rod
ney street tomorrow afternoon. John
H Evans. brother Of the deceased, died
in Philadelphia two months ago from
heart trouble.
Evening journal., 1911-04-03
FRIENDS SURPRISE HIM ON
BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY.

Frank Weatherby. OF No. S24 South
Broome street. a we'll known engineer
on the Maryland division OF the p,
b. and W. railroad. was given a sur
prise party on Saturday night In
honor OF his thirty-eighth birthday
anniversary. Thirty-elght OF his
friends walked into his house and
reminded him Of the occasion. The
evening was spent I'm singing and IN
delightful social way. Miss Elsie
Purdy played a piano solo. Miss Grace
Hand gave a recitation, Mr.. Weather
by sang a solo and others contributes
TO the evenings entertainment
A.. Luncheon was served.
Evening journal., 1911-04-03
Society Entertained.

The monthly social of the Little Wo-
mems Society OF Goodman Nj. r. Sun
day School Of which Mrs. j. T. Rich
ardson is teacher. was held at the
home of Miss Nellie Read. No. S21 du-
Pont street, on Thursday night. After
the business meeting was over So
cial time was spent In playing music
and games. Refreshments were served
Among those present were Hazel Slim
son, Frances Stats, Mildred Jenness,
Meta Wayland. Elizabeth Meredith,
Blanche Gallagher. Lillian Wardel,
Viola Cathcart, Florence Cathcart,
Bessie Hairslne. Mabel Stewart, Nellie
Read, Emma Read August n. Read and
Mrs Richardson.
Evening journal., 1911-04-03
AIIen.Tninnn MaddInr.

Miss Elizabeth r. Tatnall, daugh-
ter Of Ashton R. Tatnall. and H..
Percival Allen, Of Philadelphia, will
be married in Rodney Street Presby-
terian Church, on Thursday afternoon,
by the Rev. @. l.. Candee. The groom
will be attended by Mr.. Richards, Of
Philadelphia. Following the we'd
ding a reception will be held at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Rey-
bold, No. 1913 Delaware avenue. Mr.
and Mrs. Allen will live in Philadel-
phia.
Evening journal., 1911-04-03
post.Lepten Dance.

The Wilmington Business school
will give Post-Lenten dance in Eden
Hall on Thursday evening April q.
The committee having charge Of the
dance is making efforts to surpass
any previous dances, and the mem
hers are meeting with success. Mont
gomery's orchestra will play.
Evening journal., 1911-04-03
RETURNING TO MEXICO.
Mrs. Walton StaIey 10 Sail for the
Southern Republic on Thursday
Npxf

Mrs. Walton Staley and daughter,
Eleanor, who have been visiting Mrs.
Staley's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. ID.
Brown at Claymont. will return TO
Mexico this week. They will sail from
New York on Thursday on the Ward
line steamship Mexico. going to Vera
Cruz and from there 10 Mexico City.
where Mr.. Staley is engaged in busi-
ness. They will be accompanied by
Mrs. Staley's sister, Mrs II. l.. Pierce,
who will spend several months in
Mexico City.
Evening journal., 1911-04-03
Name Miss Hawkins Editor.

At the annual meeting OF the smith
College monthly magazine board, Miss
Dorothy l.. Hawkins Of Wilmington.
daughter OF William Z. Hawkins, was
elected editor in charge Of sketches.
Miss Hawkins. besides standing high
in scholarship, is one OF the most
popular members OF the southern con-
tingent at Smith.
Evening journal., 1911-04-03
RihIe Glass 10 EntertaIn.

The mems section Of the Westmin-
ster Bible class of West Presbyterian
Church, of which the Rev. Alexander
Alison, Jr., is the teacher, will enter
tain The women's section Of the Vest
minister class, Of which Miss Stop
pard is the teacher, at a reception this
evening In the church parlors.
Evening journal., 1911-04-03
Wedding Announced.

The Rev. George L. Wolfe has an
nounced the marriage Of Dugald Nc
Donald and Miss Elizabeth NJ. Locke,
which occurred in this city on Febru-
airy 20. The couple are living at Mt.
Holly. n. J.
Evening journal., 1911-04-03
Announce Engagement

Mrs. Edward Vincent Rice, Of Wash
ington. ID. c.. announces the engage
ment Of her daughter. Ethel Agnes, TO
George Hartman Lecarpentier, of this
city The wedding will take place
the last OF April
Evening journal., 1911-04-03
Seeing New York.

Wilmingtonians registered at New
York hotels last week we're: ]. B
Bell, St Denis; H. d. Belts anr A
Frankish. Astor House; Mr.. and Mrs.
]. B. Godfrey, Grand Hotel; W. T.
Woodruff, Herald Square.
Evening journal., 1911-04-03
To Receive DIR. Corkran.

A reception will be given to the Rev.
W. r Corkran, pastor of Union NJ e..
Church in the church this evening.
The Rev. J. d. c. Hanna of Philadel-
phia, former pastor of the church, is
expected to be present. -
Evening journal., 1911-04-03
TO Entertain Friends.

Professor and Mrs. Herschell A.
Norris will entertain a party OF
friends at cards at their home, No.
$40 Washington street, on Friday
evening.
Evening journal., 1911-04-03
MIss MendlnhaII Enterlnins.

Miss Sarah Mendinhall gave a dance
on Friday evening at Indian Hill.
near Newport, the home Of her father,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT John NJ. Mendin-
hall.
Evening journal., 1911-04-03
nnerntlnn n Snccess.

At the Delaware Hospital on satur-
day, Mrs. Willard Deaiyne. Of Smyr-
ma, had a foreign growth removed
from the side of her neck. The oper-
alton was successful.
Evening journal., 1911-04-03

Roof paint ready at Bamberger and
Robbins, No. 204 West Seventh street,
Evening journal., 1911-04-03
Attended PhIIadeInhIa Dance.

Miss Lulu G. Plumley attended the
dance at the Majestic, Broad and Cir
ard avenues, Philadelphia, Friday
evening, March 81.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-04-28
EIGHT HOUR LAW DOES NOT APPLY TO
CLERICAL HELP ACCORDING TO
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL LYLE

form as passed with the exception that
the phrase, "by contract or day labor
done was omitted. The bill was re.
ferred to the committee on labor and
labor statistics in the house and the
above amendment was proposed by the
committee, the bill reported out for pas
sage as amended, and thereafter the bill
passed both houses as amended. What
ever may have been the construction OF
the language of the act as originally
introduced, it would seem that the in
sertion of the phrase "by contract or
day labor done limits the scope of the
statute. There are two recognized
methods of doing public work, namely,
by contract and by day labor as it is
sometimes called, force account. The
use of the phrase "by contract or day
labor done" in our Judgment shows that
the legislature had in mind physical
labor as distinguished from labor in
which mental effort is dominant, and
that the act was passed for the protec
ton of those engaged in physical labor
for the public.
1t is difficult if not impossible, to
draw the line between labor in which
the physical element is dominant and
labor involving the exercise of the fac
ulties of the mind. We think it may
be safely said, however, that the act
does not apply to public officers nor to
those engaged in clerical work in con
nection with public officers or institu-
tions. 1t would also seem quite clear
that those employed in the state insti-
buttons as attendants or nurses, guards
or foremen are not within the provisions
of the act. The case of Waterman is
somewhat more difficult, but in oul
opinion the act would not apply to one
employed simply to guard or care for
public property where the employment
does not necessitate the performance OF
manual labor other than as incident to
the protection of property.
In direct answer to your inquiry
therefore, you are advised, ~ that the
act applies to all persons engaged in the
performance of what may be termed
manual labor, whether such employment
be by the state or other public body di-
rect or by one having a contract for
the particular work; (2) that the
method or time of payment is not con-
trolling lin other words, that the one
performing manual labor for the public
or for contractor upon public work is
within the provisions of the act even
though he be paid by the week or the
and 81 that the act includes
only those performing manual or ply
steal labor as above stated.
Very truly yours,
(Signed) j. T. S. LYLE.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-04-28

OLYMPIA, April ZZ.-1he legislature
has passed two acts on the subject upon
which you inquire One is chapter 1O1
of the Laws of 1899, the other is chap
ter A Of the Laws of 1903. These
acts contain substantially the same sub
iect matter and should be read together,
as was held in the case of State versus,
70 Wash. 116.
Since the act of 1899 only applies
to work done by contract or subcon-
tract on any buildings or improvements
or work on roads, bridges, streets, alleys
or buildings for the state or any county
or municipality within the state" it has
no bearing on the question submitted.
Section 1 of the act of 1903 is as fol-
lows: 1T is a part of the public policy
of the state of Washington that all
work by contract or day labor done for
it, or any political subdivision created
by its laws, shall be performed in work
days of not more than eight hours each,
except in case of extraordinary emery
ency. No case of extraordinary emerg-
ency shall be construed to exist in any
case where other labor can be found to
take the place of labor which has al
ready been employed for eight hours in
any calendar day"
Section 2 of the same act provides:
"All contracts for work for the state Of
Washington or any political subdivision
created by its laws, shall provide that
they may be cancelled by the officers or
agents authorized to contract for or SUI
peryise the execution of such work, in
case such work is not performed in ac-
cordance with the policy of the state
relating to such work"
Section of the act makes it the duty
of all public officials or agents to insert
provisions in all contracts provided for
by this act to the effect that such con-
tract will be cancelled in case the work
is not done in accordance with the public
policy of the state as declared by this
act, and makes it their duty to forfeit
any contract or contracts which are not
performed in accordance with the policy
declared in this act
The only section in the two acts about
which there is any ambiguity as to the
intent Of the legislature as to what class
Of employment shall be affected by this
legislation is section 1 of the act of
1uUq a. 4lr,a grr4a1 The go.+;o,, =
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-04-28
MISTAKES OF UNIONS.
Furnish No Justification For a Fight
on ORGANIZED Labor.

The trade union that admits to mem.
bershlp all competent workmen. pro-
viding all of them with equality of
existing opportunity, is the true open
shop" 1t Is this characteristic which
distinguishes such an organization
from the capitalist trust, which has its
doors closed to all except the favored
few" writes W. Hudspeth In the Typo
graphical Journal. There is no wrong
in an organization when all are helped
and none are hurt by 1t. but an or
ganization which seeks to control the
labor market and then will not give
some men chance to sell their labor
by not letting them join the combina'
ton Is as un. American and undemo-
cratic as the organization which seeks
to control the oil market or the meat
market. for instance, by keeping out
a part of the business men. Revenge
or oppression has no legitimate place
i'm either organized labor or organized
capital
The business mems "open shop" Is
not necessary when unions are con
Quoted along legal and just lines. ana
there can be no argument TO sustain
it.
The mistakes of some unions and the
mistakes of some members of all
unions are no justification for a dght
on all organized labor. just as the mis-
takes of some employers are no justl'
flea ton for fight on all employers
The business mems "open shop VIII
neither settle nor help to settle the
labor question. 1t not only tends TO
divide wageworkers and increase agi-
tation, but keeps wages down. to the
Encouragement of all business. All
fair minded and farsighted employers
are helping the wageworkers to get
higher wages. up to the point where,
on the other hand, wages are not so
high as to discourage business by caus-
ing it to run at loss. and there is no
present better way to do this than the
encouragement of well regulated and
businesslike unions.
Because a man does not want to join
a union is not a good excuse for the
business mems ''Open shop" or for the
employer who does not want to run a
union shop. Both of these men are
much In the same position as the
driver and the owner of the stage.
coach were in when railroads were
evolved. They could have spent their
time talking about the tyranny of the
new condition that drove them out Of
their particular ideas of business, but
it would not have paid them. They
did we'll to adjust themselves to prog.
ress.