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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-05
BEATTIE TELLS STORY
Of HIS WIFE'S MURDER

MT tell, being excited, whether she
was dead or living
81 hollered 'Murder!' and 'Help!'
and blew the horn, but knowing there
was a doctor at Tom Owens, seated
my wife on the left seat. Her head
dropped forward and holding her with
one hand I ran the car with the other.
A little way down the lights went out.
I fixed my wife in the seat and jump
ed out to fix the lights. realized
then had no coat on. | lit the lamps,
and went on to Mr.. owens house"
"How fast did you run back?"
about forty or fifty miles an hour.
Denies Paul's Statement.
Now. Paul Beattie has said he said
This thing looks black to me- and
that you said, 4 wish to God hadn't
done it, though she never loved me
and only married me for my money!?
did you ever make that state
ment?"
mo"
"Then Paul Beattie said you re
marked How in the HI did those
detectives find out there was a mum
ber six shell in that gum"
did you make any such state
ment?"
"No"
"Did you have any intimation tha
you would be arrested?"
"Not until after o'clock, afte
Paul had gone
Beatte told Of his visit to the HON
of Attorney Smith in company wit
Sandifer and Luther Wells, declarin
he did not know he was to be arres
, ed.
.. II told Mr.. Smith" said the accused
}. that I thought they were going
= bring the Binford girl in, and | CAV
n him all the information I could"
D CONTINUED on page eight)
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-05

A meeting of the Hattiesburg Com
mercial Club vii be held in the club
rooms tonight, at which time several
important matters will he considered,
particularly the program for the third
annual Prosperity Celebration. Some
very attractive features have been
selected for this program and it is
hoped that as many members as pos
sible will be on hand for the meeting
that there may be full discussion OF
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-05
TWO ASK PARDON.

Jackson, Miss, Sept 5.-Alfeging
that the only witness against him was
selfconfessed accomplice, now a
fugitive from justice and wanted for
another. crime committed in Alabama,
Besse Hollifiild, sent up from Jones
county to serve a term for grand lar
ceny, has petitioned the Governor to
grant him. a. pardon. Thurston
Charles, sent up from Lefiore county
to serve a term for manslaughter, asks
pardon on the! ground that his crime
was committed in self-defense.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-05

Rev. NJ. L. Burton, of Gulfport
preached yesterday and last night at
the Broad Street Methodist church.
Revival services really began at the
church on Sunday when the pastor.
Rev. Neil filled the pulpit at both SER
vices, delivering two splendid ser
mons.
A fine crowd was in evidence yes
terday at both services to hear Mr..
Burton who is an able preacher pos
sessing a splendid voice and pleas
ing delivery, and those who had not
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-05
JACKSON FAILS TO GET
ARTESlAN WATI

Jackson, Miss. Sept. THE test
the FIVE artesian wells { rom Will
Jackson proposes to secure its SOW
of water supply was failure, ana
looks like the city will be forced
continue the use of Pearl river VA
The test showed a flow Of only
million gallons per day from the Fl
wells, and it is estimated that It \
take at least 1000 gallons per das1
furnish the city. The Contractors
press confidence, however, that {
will succeed in securing the additi
flow after additional machinery
pumping is installed u
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-05

Jackson, Miss, Sept. 5.-The w. I.
T-U. of Mississippi gives notice that
at the approaching session of the leg
islature a bill will be introduced re-
auiring the teaching of scientific tenn
perance in all grades of the public
schools.
In the opinion of the president OF
the organization, the statute passed
on this subject by former lawmak-
ing body requires scientific temper
ance instruction only in the fourth
and eighth grades-at least, 1t is now
being taught only in those grades.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-05
Commercial Club VIII
Hold Meeting Tonight

all subjects and that anyone who has
suggestions looking to the attractive
ness of the coming celebration may
lie on hand and make that sugges-
tion.
The meeting will not be tiresome or
of great length; it will simply be an
informal gathering where all will be
at their ease and can smoke a good
cigar while listening to or participat-
ing in the discussion.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-05
To Teach Scientific Temperance
To All Public School Children

The w. C. T. U. contends that, in
asmuch as many children who attend
the public schools quit before they
finish the fifth grade, that they are
not receiving the benefit of a full
measure of this much-needed instruc-
ton.
The present statute on the subject
was framed by Judge R. H.. Thomp-
son, of the Jackson bar, who holds
that it can be made applicable to all
grades, but the w. G. T. U. will In
sist on more specific verbiage in the
statute yese
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-05
Broad Street Church Has +
Begun Series of Meetings

already heard him in the past were
afforded rare treat yesterday. Mr..
Burton will fill the pulpit the balance
of the week.
Everyone is cordially invited to go
out and participate in the meetings
Much attention is being paid to the
music and the choir, and every effort
will be made to make visitors enjoy
themselves.
The Broad Street church presents a
most attractive appearance since the
new additions have been built and
painted
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-05
ROBBERY AT LUX.

Lux, Sept. 5.-The store of G. R.
Lightsey of this place was robbed
Sunday night. The whole house was
ransacked but not much damage was
done. Not much has been missed ex-
cept clothing, and twenty or thirty
pennies. At present the loss is es-
timated at seventy-five dollars. No
clue has been found to the identity of
the robbers.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-05
(Bv Associated PreSS.)

Chiasso, Switzerland, Sept. 5.-Since
the beginning of the year the total
deaths from cholera in Italy has pass
ed the thirty thousand mark. Terror
and superstition are causing out
breaks of violence among the inhabit-
ants who consider the authorities re-
sponsible for the scourge. Health
measures are opposed by the people
who firmly believe the authorities de-
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-05
MISS lSSlPPl RATE SHEET
BEING REVISED

Jarl.son, Miss, Sept. 5-A revision
of the Mississippi rate sheet, covering
au freight tariffs in the state, was the
principal subject before the railroad
commission when the body met in reg
ular session today A large number
of traffic officials were present. The
work OF revision will occupy several
weeks.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-05
ARMY WORM, BOIL WEsviL, CAT,
ERPILLA AND RAIN RUIN
rst -rf reg tsf
FINE PROSPECT.
4 ARMY WORM TM & rMif vasasr aa ygsr
Paris Green and othsr Peisors sHav-
ing LittIe EHect.as TbeirgUse Was
Begun too Late. The Cotton Seed
EeEz so.
Market Opens,
Special to The Ne,os.

Jackson, Miss, Sept 5.-That Mis-
sissippi's cotton crop will not reach
million bales, and may. go below
that figure. is the prediction Of ex-
perts who are keeping closely in
touch with the situation, through the
reports showing devastation Of the
staple by the boil weeyil, the army
worm, and caterpillers. -...
{ While determineds efforts are be-
ing made to suppress the three pests,
especially army worms and catterpil-
lers, the farmers are meeting with
Indifferent success, chiefly for the
reason that they started too late, al
lowing their fields to- become thor
oughly infested before the use OF
Paris green Or arsenate Of lead were
employed as a means Of killing the
insects. -.ay .~
The. army worm, especially, is play
ing havoc with the staple, not only in
the southern part of the, state, where
it made its first appearance. but IN
the; delta as we'll From the state
convict farm of 10000 acres in Sun
flower county comes a report that the
stencil from. the insects is well-nigh
uncomfortable. They travel across the
fields by countless thousands, always
moving southwark, and, upon. strik-
ing a ditch, tumble into it until the
, depression is completely filed, those
who survive passing over, while those
+, who perish quickly decay and fill the
air with most noxious odor...- Some
planters report having found bitches
o two or three feet deep completely
filed with deeaying insects. They
multiply with astonishing rapidity,
however, the number killed during
migrations being quickly replaced by
the fecundity of the pest. -
While the Mexican boil weevil Il
inlicting considerable damage on the
cotton crop, its ravages in the infested
sections are comparatively harmelss
as compared with the work of the
army worms.
{ Oil mill managers are kept busy
denying the sensational report cur
e rent in many sections of the state tha
they will refuse to purchase cottol
% seed from cotton upon which Parf
s. green and arsenate of lead has bed
le used in efforts to kill the army worm
II This rumor has created a great dea
y of uneasiness because of the fact tha
both poisons are being shipped int
the state in carload quantities, and
ie vigorous effort is being made by ia
III ers to destroy the dreaded pest bef
1t devastates the entire cotton croi
Mill managers have conferred "
competent chemists who advise Il
that Paris green and arsenate Of l.
will have no effect whatever on
1 ton seed; that the hull is as imperio
~ to such poisons as would be pie
of rubber, and that there is no like
hood of any degree of absorption, cit
ge er by the plant proper or by the set
ay at any period of its growth.
The local seed market opened Il
season at SIS per ton. but sterf
advance in prices is anticipated
view Of the very pessimistic re-
showing widespread damage tt
dy, crop by army worms and boil wes
nts
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-05

Mr.. n. A. Prescott, general manag
err of the Hattiesburg BUSINESS Soi-
lege speaks enthusiastically concern-
ing his institution, and The PROSPECTS
in store for it. Under his manaeement
the college has steadily advanced and
is in better condition than avery be-
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-05
HATESBJRC MISSISSIPPI TUESDAY AFTERNOON SEPTEMBER 1911
STATE CROP LESS THAN Il
ONE Millions BALES

Maree Woolwich, malicious mischief,
$500 and costs; c. w. and w. R.
Chandler, drunk, $500 and costs
each; Henry Carter, carrying weap-
ons, $25.OO and costs; Dan Drum
monds, drunk; $500 and costs; Ben
White, escape, $40 and costs. NJ
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-05
Hattiesburg Business College
Doing Flourishmg Business

fore in its history. Four new pupils
were enrolled yesterday. Miss Ander-
son, of Woodville, l.. l.. Prescott and
Ira Beard of Claude, and Mr.. Hays of
Philadelphia. The college is located
on Main near Front street, occupying
the third floor of the building adjoin-
ing the Citizens Bank building.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-05
McSwam Lumber Company
Has Resumed Operations

chinery and various other work look
ing to the resumption of work has
been going or for a month or two.
and the mill commences again with
everything in tip-top shape. A shingle
mill has been added, and Mr.. Nc
Swain will give special attention to
this end of the business
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-05

Captss A. H, McSwain is in New
Augusta aookipg after the interest of
his mill which has resumed opera
tions after being idle for some time.
Repairing old buildings and the
erection Of new ones, additions and
alteratione.s Installation of new ma
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-05
10000 Deaths From Plague
In Italy Since January Ist

sire to kill, through poison a large
number of the people and in that way
get rid Of the poor.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-05

meeting the defendant Thursday night
before the homicide. Mrs. Houchens
also testified thar the defendant
brought Paul home Saturday night |
before the homicide This. was the
night Paul claims he delivered the
gun 10 the prisoner
Chesterfield Courthouse. Va. Sept.
Although six weary hours in a
crowded and stuffy courtroom Henry
Clay Beattie, Jr., indicted for the muir
der of his wife, battled for his life to-
day. Evening shadow alone inter
rupted a vigorous oIoss-eyamination
by the Commonwealth, Judge Watson
ending the oroeal -. alIoWniua court
to az earlier h0m rhau UsHai lomor-
row -4..- m. when Prosecutor L.
o. y.ud=.l la~a wit continue his rapid
Gre 50 es-ions.
Henry Clay Beattie, Jr,, when put
.pm be- stand, freely told of his
meeting with Reulah Binford. when
sne was fourten years old. and Of his
relations with her, with one break in
them existing up to the time Of the
killing OF his wife Led by his coun-
sci he related the story OF the muir
der of his wife, as follows;
1--WE passed three cars. The last
thing can remember before We turn
ed around was row OF cedar trees
which my wife said would make good
Christmas trees"
state what happened then
"Abour rhree-quarters of mile or a
mile from where We turned, We were
going along easily. when man came
from the lefthand side of the road
frs was so close to me that | had to
nut on the brake so as not to hit him
He asked if | was going to hit him
and /. said he had plenty of room anc
1" mould have / then put on the
low gear and reached over to take th'
brake. Fl pointed the gun at NE anC
said: Stop or I'll shoot | didn
want to aggravate him, so I said moth
ing. As touched the clutch he fired
and my wife fell back of me-
"She fell between your back and th'
back of the seat"
"Yes. In the space of a moment
Jumped out of the car and started tc
word the man. He raised the gun t.
hit me. I caught the gun as it hit m
on the nose. He, n loose, and beih
oyerbalanced. fen back. There ma
been something said about blood o
the gun. Tom owen said my fac
was bloody
Don't argue the case" objected tn
prosecution.
81 picked up the gun, and the ma
ran up the road
who was the first man you toid
Tom Owen"
WAS the statement OF what 70
told Tom owen the same as you mac
at the coroner's inquest?
Yes"
The court here told the witness Il
to orgue the case. you have comp
tent and experienced lawyers Sd
r.doo 1ra..on. They will argue
for you. . ~.
81 had cautioned the witness Il"
u.ise " said Mr.. Smith promptly D
bo has never been on witness sta'
before 80
"vpy didn't you follow the man
"Ven. AFTER getting the gun ana st
f,o him running up the road my lie
tbonght was for my wife. ohe W
,,ing on the left hand side OF the c'
I had TO step on her dress to get Ill
Col, for her pulse, but I knew | co"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-05
THE MARKETS.


Chicago, Sept. 5.-Wheat steady,
one-eighth to one and one-fourth cents
higher. Provisions easy, twelve and
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-05
DISCREDITS PAUL BEATTIE
Prisoner Gives Vivid Account of The
Tragedy and Describes the Beard
ed HighWayman." Says He Loved
His Wife.


Chesterfield, Va, Sept. j.-After
three questions prosecutor Weden-
burg completed the cross examination
of Henry Clay Beattie. il, this morn
ing and Immediately began the in
PRODUCTION Of reDutraj testimony.
W. R. Hart and Ms. \. B. Houch-
ems, mother-in-law of Paul Beattie,
verified the latters testimony about
meeting the defendant Thursday night
before the homicide. Mrs. Houchens
also testified thar the defendant
brought Paul home Saturday night
night Paul claims he delivered the
gun 10 the prisoner.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-05

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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-05

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Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-08-03
Westfork News

Mrs. Marie Suttrr is visiting
with her daughter, Mrs. Sam
Rossitcr, this week.
Mrs. r.. c. Warrington and w.
A. Parks were business callers
at VIM. IIilds Saturday.
Rev. IIoye and Mrs. Il. II. Mu-
NINA were callers at the w. f..
Jcrnegan home Wednesday.
Little Robert Bruckner was
quite i'll last week, but is re-
ported much better.
Miss Josephine Kelley was "a
passenger on the stage Saturday.
+. NJ. Mccoy, Of Ottumwa, was
a business Visitor in town Mon
day.
y number of Westforkers at
tended the dance and ball game
at Mllesville Friday and a.. T."
port a very good time.
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-08-03

man saved his patch of potatoes
by irrigating it.
Miss Frances Jordan who has
been holding down IA claim near
the Grindstone Buttcs has gone
to Bcrcsford to visit parents and
relatives.
Mrs. p. S. Lancing accompani-
ed her husband, the mail carrier
last Tuesday from Hartley to
Smith and return.
Last Friday Il small prairie fire
burned over about 50 acres of
prairie two miles south of A. p.
llartzells. Short grass no wind
and plenty Of help kept it from
nc'ng Il large one.
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-08-03
Named by Governor Vessey

John Deets, state commission
er of immigration, has been nam
ed as a member of the executive
committee of the Northwestern
Development League, by Gov. r.
$. Vessey, who is vice president
of the league for South Dakota.
When the Northwestern Dew
elopment League was organized
in Helena, Mout., !; st May, :he
governor was made vice presi-
dent and it was left to him to
name the member of the eXecu-
tive committee from South DakO-
ta
Commissioner Deets is plan
ming to make an exhibit of South
Dakota products at several OF
the land shows to be held during
the fall and winter. 1t has been
decided that the state will be re-
presented in New York City and
will doubtless have generous
space at the land show to be Civ
en- in st. Paul from December IL
to %, as the St. Paul show is
under the auspices of the league
of which Mr.. Deets is now an Of
ficer -
Arrangements have been made
to secure the best exhibits at
the Mitchell corn palace to COM
bine into a great state exhibit
for land shows.
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-08-03

thing to take home with them at
the close of the convention which
they can apply in a practical way
There were few speakers who
failed to appear, but their places
were ably filled b y competent
substitutes, and the work went OF
very nicely. 1t is note worthy
fact that the Sunday school, ow-
ing to it s undenominational at
titude, is becoming more than a
mere form of study. 1t is pro-
wing invaluable as a means of
reaching the lost, and pointing
out the ways of the higher life to
both old and young.
The following officers We're
elected for the ensuing year:
C. II. Leggett, Fort Pierre,
President.
H. B. Fislar, Philip; Mrs Hop
kins, Cottonwood; Mrs. j. S.
Schroeder, Midland, Vice Presi-
dents.
Ralph Vandercook, Fort Pierre
Secretary and treasurer.
The following department sup
erintendents were also elected.
Miss Una Cullen, Midland,
superintendent Elementary De-
partment.
Mrs. A. d. Lowe, Van Metre,
superintendent Secondary Grades
C. M. Damon, Fort Pierre, Su-
pcrintendent Adults.
w. w. Graham, Capa, Super
intendent Teachers Training.
Rev. A. C. Miller, Wendte,
Superintendent Home Visitation.
Mrs. II. Teeple, Wellsburg, Su-
perintendent Missions.
Philip was recommended by
the nominating committee for tn
meeting of the convention next
year. i
Adjourned with song and pra-
yer-FOrt Pierre Fairplay.
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-08-03
Smith News

Little Walter Martin, son OF
Mr. and Mrs II. r. Martin has
been very sick with cholera III
fantum for the last ten days. Lat
er reports are the infant brother
has the same disease.
w. |. Hampton and family, OF
Wellsburg passed through this
place last Sunday on their way
overland. to the ncaid lands III
Nebraska where they have filed.
They took household goods,
cattle and horses with them.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Oliver, of
Belle Plaine, Iowa, returned HON
last Saturday. They had been
visiting James Young the brother
of the latter and looking after
their land.
August Griesel shipped his cat
tie last Monday having sold to
Mr.. Davis Of Platte S. ID.
Misses Mary Kennedy and
Helen Pint recently spent a few
days in the bad lands.
People from the country north
Of here are coming into this vi
cinity to make hay and to see
about renting hayland.
James Keane has new potatoes
large enough to eat. This gentle
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-08-03
Sunday School Convention

The Stanley County Sunday
School Association held its fourth
annual convention at Midland
July 22nd and 23rd.
In spite of the fact that times
are close, there was a good rep
resentation, the Presbyterian ch,
urch, where the convention was
held, being comfortably full at
every session. The spirit made
itself felt by all ready to receive
it. and the motto of the occasion
was "Our Sunday Schools fol
Christ.
A large number of important
topics, concerning the working
Of the Sunday schools were hand
ed in a masterful manner by
speakers of experience; demon.
trations We're made; and, all to-
gether, those present had some,
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-08-03
Leslie Laconics

John Van Laningham, of Moen
vile was in town Saturday.
Mrs. r. j. Maupin returned
the fore part of the week from
the Fort Pierre hospital She is
feeling much improved.
DR.. Walsh. of Fort Pierre, was
called to Cherry Creek Saturday
to attend the infant son of Mr.
and Mrs. f. H. Squirting. He pro
nounced the child suffering with
pneumonia.
ID. F.. Carlin, II. j. Mcclure,
II. b. Hudson and Louis La Plant
Sr., went to Fort Pierre Tues
day in the Griffith auto to at
tend the funeral of James Philip.
j. F.. Mcclure returned to Mid
land after spending a few days
with relatives ON the ranch.
From reports we learn that the
little son of Mr.. and Mrs. Spurl-
ing is recovering nicely.
II. f. Litteer went to Midland
on business Monday.
The official program o the
old settlers association will be o,
Thursday August H. special
program prepared by the commit
tee in charge will be carried out.
Every body come prepared for a
big time.
The Midland band will furnish
music at the old settlers picnic.
Miss Josephine Kelly is visit
ing at Milesville this week.
Shirley Town returned from
Mellette on Wednesdays stage.
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-08-03
Old Trail Etchings

Jacob Smith had business call,
ing him to Milesville on Wednes-
day.
Earl Manion expects to spend
next Sunday in Philip with his
with his brother, Elmer, OF
who is visiting relatives in Phil,
ip for few days.
Tom Sulland drove to Philip
and back last Friday.
Mrs. Jordan took pity Oh a par
ty of ten belated travellers the
other night and in a twlnkllng
converted her commOdiOus homo
into an emergency hotel. Chalk
Wagner, of Deadwood, his wife
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-08-03

A young lady living west Of
the Missouri found upon enter
ing her shack rattle snake
which showed fight and disput-
ed her possession of the building
She seized a broom and with a
few well directed blows put the
snake out of commission and
dragged the remains outdoors.
Reentering the house, she
found two ferocious mice waiting
for her. This was too much and
she mounted a table and scream
ed for help. Females are very
peculiar.