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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-08-30
YOUTHS COMPANION
ASTRAY
GONE
Beats Jordan of the Punta Gorda
Herald Telling a Fish Story

Beats Jordan of the Punta Gorda
Herald Telling Fish Story
Here is a fish story" of new kind,
and not less astonishing than the
best of the usual sort 1t comes from
the New York Sun, and the scene of
the famous catch" is laid at Punta
Rassa, Fla.
Two fishermen named Schultz and
Foster had just left the wharf on
their way to the up river fishing
pools. They were in a little motor
boat-a mere skiff with an engine
in il;
The steamer Mildred, which plies
between Punta Rassa and Key West,
was at the cattle wharf near the hotel
taking on load of range cattle from
the pens. Just as the little motor
BOAT was abreast of the steamer, a big
black steer jumped over the runway
with the agility Of stag, and plung-
ed into fifteen feet of water
He came up glistening in the sun
and seemed daZed for moment.
Then he struck out against the tide,
heading for the gulf, two miles away.
Schultz wanted to take the bull by
the horns, but both Foster and the
guide put up strenuous objections for
fear that the animal would want to
join the party in the boat. Schultz
had his rod ready and his nerve with
him. He watched his chance and
cast about a dozen feet at the steers
head. The line wrapped around one
horn and the hook took hold in the
knob between the horns.
The steer shook his head in vain
as Schultz put on the strain. He was
using a twelve-thread linen line, and
seven and one-half ounce green
heart rod, with a plain multiplying
reel and thumb-pad. He played" the
steer for three-quarters of an hour.
while his negro guide deity manipu-
lated the boat, and Foster sat in the
pivoted chair, giving advice as to the
best way to land the catch
Finally Mr.. Schultz got the animal
headed toward the beach, where two
men belonging to the cattle outfit
roped the scared and wary creature
and got him into the corral, whence
he was driven aboard the Mildred,
having delayed the sailing for more
than an hour.-Youth's Companion.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-08-30

At the Avonmore, where your cor
respondent stops. we have 125 guests,
OF whom just now there are nine from
ocala Mrs Guy Toph. siste: and
two children, Mrs d. w. Tompkins
and daughter. Miss Irene, and the
writer and Miss Halle Just around
the corner are Mrs. l. S. Giddens and
daughters of Tampa On Church
street. not far away. are Mrs. Crosby
Dawkins and sister, Miss Tatum, and
Mrs Houston of Tallahassee. and
oh. well. Floridians are scattered all
around Col Ward of Jacksonville
told the writer Saturday that he had
just purchased a summer home near
the center of the city. We get very
good board and a delightful room from
s. 10 $40 a week. the only drawback
being that our room happens to over
look the chicken "killery, where We
saw Ga broilers decapitated the 9TH
er day at one time. Our hostess is
said 10 require something like 800
chickens a week Well. if the chick
ems don't mind. we will try to stand
1t. j. B. LEY.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-08-30
ANOTHER LAUNDRY FOR ocALA

This paper announced in Thurs
days edition that Mr.. J. D. Bacon
would soon establish a new laundry
in our city, but much to his surprise
he learned that Messrs. Elmer De-
Camp and son had already purchased
a lot and had ordered all the most
modern machinery for an up-to-date
laundry, so Mr. Bacon wisely con-
cluded that the town was not yet
large enough to support three first
class establishments of this kind, and
relinquished his idea, and kindly step
ped aside in favor of the new enter
prise
Messrs. DeCamp and son say that
their establishment will be modern
in all respects, and will have an auto
mobile delivery and everything else
that enters into the operations of a
perfectly sanitary laundry, and that
they hope to help make Ocala famous
as a laundry town
Mr.. A. W. DeCamp, the junior mem
Der of the firm, has had several years
experience in the best New York
laundries, and promises to give the
people of Ocala the benefit of his ex-
perience.
The new firm will begin building op-
erations at once.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-08-30

For nearly year, under the direc
ton of Vice President James E. In.
graham, the Florida East Coast rail.
way has been carrying a full page
boosting advertisement for Florida in
each weeks issue of the Manufacture
er's Record. The ST. Augustine Rec
ord says, and we think truthfully, that
this advertisement has been of great
benefit to the whole state Mr. In
graham is due the thanks of the peo-
pie of Florida.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-08-30
BUSHNELL HAS NEW PASTOR

Bushnell is glad to open her gates
to new resident, Rev. T. j. York.
who is to live just outside, but who
will from time to time minister to
the people in the things holy He and
Rev H. P. Blocker will add Adam 5
God-given occupation to their former
ministerial lines, and Bushnell is
glad to hope that they will espouse
Ruth's refrain, Thy people shall be
my people" Rev. Blocker has earn
ed the esteem and love of this people
beyond his own church lines.-Bush-
nell Cor. to Tribune.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-08-30
VICE RESIDENTIAL
CANDIDATE IN FLORIDA

We are informed by Mr. Nathan
Goldman that Mr. Emil Seidel, the
socialist, who was mayor of Milwau-
kee. Wis, and is now the candidate
for vice president of the United
States on the socialist ticket, will be
in Tampa, and make an address on
present day issues, speaking from the
court house square on September II,
if the plans of the socialists of that
city do not fall through.
The socialists OF our city will en-
deavor to have Mr. Seidel make an
in Ocala after his visit to
Tampa.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-08-30

The reason that Mahomet went to
the mountain was because the noun
tain would not go TO Mahomet. For
the same reason Floridians go to the
mountains of North Carolina. His
tory is always repeating itself in ev-
cry conceivable way.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-08-30

The ST. Augustine Record says that
the st. Augustine branch of the An
cient and Sorrowful Order of Sum-
mer Widowers is enjoying the largest
membership in it's history this sum.
mer. Same report is made by the
Ocala branch.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-08-30

Lambright of the Tampa Tribune
says that the progressiyes are stand
ing at Armageddon, and then init;
mates that standing" is the proper
term. Take the head of the class, Sir
Edwin.-Pensacola News.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-08-30

stein, Brown. Sacrifice hits. Gallo
way, Fleckenstein. Stolen bases.
Curry, Metcalf 2, Julian, Stafford, IL
lar 2, Chazal Left on bases, Dunnel-
Ion 6, Ocala 4. Base on balls, off Ju-
han 8, off Fleckenstein 2, off Gallo.
way l. Hit by pitcher, Waters, Bra
zier. Struck out, by Julian 8, by
Fleckenstein /, by Galloway 4. I'm
pire: Mr.. Bennett
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-02-26
Mississippi Largest Bank
Makes Magnificent Shouting

The Comptroller of the Currency
has called for statements of the ma
tional banks for February goth. The
statement of the First-National Bank
of Commerce of this city shows de-
posits of $1,947,759.9S, the largest
amount of deposits ever shown by the
bank in one of its statements. This
bank has for long time had more de-
posits than any other bank in Missis-
sissippi, and it is gratifying that the
increase continues, as it reflects the
fact of greater resources on the part
of the people.
South Mississippi is achieving great
progress in all lines. and the success
of the First-National Bank Of Com
merce is one of the principle markers
of the advancement of our people. The
energy, attention to duty and the
sagacity of its officers and directors
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-02-26
FORMAL OPENING
GYMNASIUM FRIDAY
Mr.. HARRISON Meets With Encourage
nent since Taking over Man
ment Of X. Of p. Gym.

A. E. HARRISON, who recently took
over the management of the X. of P.
Gymnasium, reports that he Is meet
ing with much success and encourage
ment in working up prospective men,
bers for the gym and that when the
place is formally opened Friday night
he expects nice membership.
Mr.. J. c. Smylie has been employed
to look after the gymnasium and
this gives assurance that the gym will
be conducted on a high plane and the
best Of order maintained at all times.
Mr.. HARRISON announces that Fri
day night of this week the gym will be
open to the general public who are in
vited to visit the hall and see what is
offered In the way Of healthy exercise
and inducements to build up the mem
bership. 1t Is hoped to have the new
paraphernalia installed by that time
and to furnish amusement for the
visitors in the way Of amateur wrest
ling mathces, high jumping, etc.
The gym will be run as near as pos
sible after the manner of Y. M. G. AS
gyms, and Mr.. HARRISON has just
returned from visiting the Y. M. c. A
at Laurel where he went to get ideas
as to how to follow that plan.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-02-26
Woman;s College Now Has
Enrolment of Seuenty-One

A meeting of the Board of Trustees
of the Woman's College was held at
2 o'clock this afternoon at the Hat
tiesburg Trust & Banking Co. The
meeting was called for the purpose of
transacting routine business accumu-
lated since the last meeting and to
make preparations to turn the col
lege over to the new board of trustees
appointed by the Baptist State Con-
vention which convened in Gulfport
several months ago, when the college
was formally accepted and designated
as a state denominational school for
girls.
Since the beginning of the College at
this place. Considerable progreS has
been made. To date there is shown
an enrolment of II pupils. There are
colleges, now having a wide reputa-
ton. that after is years of existence
can show little more than one hundred
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-02-26
PIKE CO. MURDERER
GETS DEATH SENTENCE.

Magnolia, Miss, Feb. 26.--Toney
Higgins, who shot and killed Howard
Given at South McComb last Decem-
ber, was found guilty of murder in the
first degree Saturday afternoon and
sentenced to hang on March 29.
Higgins, so it was brought out in
the trial, shot Givens without provoca-
tion, because of an old grudge, shoot
ing him twice and then stopping to
scare away a man by the name of
Gardner, who came to Givens assist
ance. After pursuing Gardner, who
made his escape, Huggins returned
and finished the job of killing Given by
shooting him in the head.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-02-26
Death DEALING
TORNADO IN ARK.
Ten Killed, Twenty Five Injured
Property Damage creat.-HIIz-
zard in Oklahoma.
fBr Associated Press.l

Little Rock, Feb. 26.-Details Of the
double tornado, which yestedray de-
wasted portions of Lincoln, Jefferson
and Arkansas counties, place the list
of dead at ten and twenty five serious
ly injured. The property loss was
heavy. Handsome homes, plantation
equipment, rice and pumping stations
were caught in the path Of the storm
and reduced to wreckage. Fire broke
out in many places following the tor
nado and heavy rain saved many of
those caught in the wreckage from
being burned to death.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-02-26
Eugene Youngblood Meets Death at
Hands of J. W.Rourk in ATTEMPT to
Preuent Trouble-Rourk Shot Doun
Deporable Tragedy Enacted Mobile Street Saturday
Afternoon When Rourk Ran An,uck, Defying
Officers and Citizens

Drunk or crazed, armed with a dou-
ble-barrel shotgun and swearing ven-
geance on the police force of Hatties
burg, j. w. Rourk, an aged man, ran
amuck Saturday afternoon and as a
result of the rampage, Eugene Young
blood, young man employed as engi-
neer by the Southern Cement and
Building Material Company, was NOR
tally wounded by Rourk and the latter
was shot down by police officers, re-
ceiving five bullet wounds from which
he died at 2 o'clock yesterday after
noon. Youngblood died early Sunday
morning.
The fusilade which resulted in the
two deaths was the bloodiest affair of
it's kind ever enacted on the streets of
Hattiesburg as well as the most excit-
ing and deplorable. The young man
Youngblood, in an effort to disarm
Rourk, or persuade him from resisting
arrest, sacrificed his life, which is the
saddest part of the whole bloody affair.
There were so many conflicting re-
ports as to exactly what happened dur
| ing the short time the shooting was
in progress and the circumstances
! leading up to the elimination, the
statements of eye-witnesses being Sc
divergent, that it was rather diff
cult matter to get correct version
But taking the statements wherein
several witnesses corroborated one
another, it seems that the affair hap
pened as follows: Rourk was either
drinking or temporarily insane, des
perate man when under the influence
of liquor, and he harbored a grudge
against the entire police force of the
city for having been subjected to ar
rest a few days ago. Since that time
he had been in an ugly humor ant
had made curses and threats agains
the officers repeatedly, swearing ven
geance at the first opportunity. Sat
urday he decided to make the oppor
tunity, came to town with shotgun
and as he made his way through the
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-02-26

pupils enrolled at any one session. 1t
is expected that Immediately on as
suming charge of the institution the
new board will commence active work
on the college buildings and canvass
to secure new pupils. A
great deal of re-modelling on
the interior of the building
now used as the main school has been
done. Additional rooms have been
built, new class rooms arranged, new
halls, parlors and offices constructed
and the whole converted into a most
attractive and convenient place. 1t is
understood that plans will be formu-
lated by the new board looking to the
erection of a large main building to
occupy the site of the old South Mis-.
sissippi College, directly between the
two dormitories.
The new Board has been called to
meet at an early date.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-02-26

are aptly expressed In the results ac-
complished. Institutions of this kind
are very useful. Their large resources
make them a great power for good in
commercial life. Strong, safe de-
positaries are always a boon to be
appreciated by the public, and bull
wark to its prosperity.
The business of the bank has been
increased no little by its we'll devel-
oped system Of banking by mail. The
United States mail service has placed
the big banks at the doors of all, and
has made 1t possible for all classes to
deposit with the best banks, regard
less of distance.
The very large capital of the bank,
coupled with the double liability of
shareholders and Government super
vision of National Banks has been its
strongest drawing card.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-02-26
Plant VIII Locate Here
to Make Stun,p-P ullers

The Little Giant Stump Fuller Co.,
is the name of new concern that will
establish manufacturing plant in
Hattiesburg. Several weeks ago F. M.
Hill of this city secured through the
inventor of this contrivance, Fred
Server of Standish, Mich, the exclus-
i've agency in this state for the sale
of the new machine. He wrote Mr..
Server to come here and assist him in
making the first demonstration. Ac.
cordingly Mr.. Server came to Hatties.
burg and remained several days
While here he observed the immense
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-02-26

possibilities that awaited the exploit
ing of a successful stump puller that
could be manufactured and operated
at small cost in this new country.
So pleased was he that he went back
to Michigan and commenced active
preparations to move his business to
this point. He and Mr.. Hill have
formed partnership and just as soon
as arrangements can be made will
open place here for the manufacture
of these machines. Mr.. Server viii
arrive in few days and active work
looking towards the erection Of the
Continued on Page Three.)
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-02-26
Railroad Seeks to Preuent
Complamants Bringing Suit

AS result of the recent suits fled
for damages against the N. o., M. &
c., on account of the wreck which oc-
Cured on October 18th, at Little's
Creek, the railroad company, through
its attorneys Flowers. Alexander and
Whitfield of Jackson, filed suit Of In
junction this morning against the COM
plainants in the case.
The petitions of the complainants
aver that the tracks of the company
were in bad shape, that through the
negligence of the officials in not keep
ing up repairs on said road, the wreck
occurred and that the plaintiffs were
injured and caused considerable pain
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-02-26

Moore by an unknown negro and was
not read Immediately, as the officer
did not consider it of unusual signifi-
canoe. When he did read it, however,
he realized there was serious situa-
ton to meet and that there would
most likely be bloodshed If the uni
formed officers went to take Rourk, so
Mr.. Moore went to see Sheriff Bennett
and get some plain clothes men to try
to arrest the desperate man. The
sheriff and Chas. Pool, the jailer, Of
fered to accompany the chief and try
to effect Rourk's capture, but before
they reached the scene of the tragedy
affairs had taken such turn that a
peaceable arrest was out Of the ques-
ton and Mr.. Moore quickly Joined his
men, with the result as above stated.
The note Rourk sent the officers is
verbatim as follows:
police Headquarters,
Hattiesburg, Miss.
81 take this method to inform you
that | am in the Same condition &
Same place that you intercepted me
arrested me last Wednesday morning
at o'clock If you desire my company
I am at your Services instanta
2 "a p. m.
]. w. Rourk"
"P. S.-the Same officers is desired
for Servis"
Eugene Youngblood, the young mar
who gave up his life trying to do {
friendly act, came to Hattiesburg sew
eral months ago and was employed a!
engineer at the gravel pit north o
town. He bore a good reputation witt
his employers and the family of Mrs
Henry Roberts, with whom he boarded
was Industrious and faithful in hi
work. He was 29 years of age, a sol
of Jesse Youngblood, of 1929 Bienvill,
street, New Orleans, and besides hi
father leaves his mother and sil
brothers, one of whom is Special Jess
Youngblood, Jr., an efficient officer o
Continued on Page Three).
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-02-26

jackson, Miss, Feb. 26.-The sVorm
center of legislative interest Saturday
formed in the Senate during the after
noon session, when several appropria-
tion bills had been passed, among
them those for the support OF the geo.
logical survey, the maintenance of the
State Capitol building and grounds,
cattle tick eradication, farmers insti-
tutes and experimental work In con-
nection with the Agricultural and Ne
chanical College, on which Mr.. Burhitt
got in an amendment providing that
no part of the funds shall be used on
Shines, shaves or shows" such as
were allowed the young men who at
tended to the State Fair exhibit last
fall free of charge.
1t was Mr. Burkitt who started the
storm. AS chairman of the COMMITTEES
on Executive Contingent Fund (the
same committee that found ex-Gov.
Vardaman had accounted for every
cent of the money intrusted to his
care) he had lengthy report on Gov.
Noel's funds, requesting and being ac-
corded the privilege of reading 1t him.
self.
While no specific charge was made
against the accuracy Of a single item
in Gov. Noel's accounts, every posi-
BILE opportunity for criticism was seiz-
ed upon, and the States former Chief
Executive held up to ridicule. He is
accused of profiigate extravgance In
his expenditures, especial stress being
laid upon his frequent trips out Of the
state, while the office had to be held
down by Lieut.. Gov. Manship, and his
efforts for the better enforcement OF
the law were necessarily ridiculed.
Numerous items in the household
expenditures were cited with broad in
situations and plain innuendoes as to
their accuracy, despite the fact that
every article purchased during the
Noel administration for the furnish-
ing of the mansion is there today, that
magnificent establishment, the home
of the Governors, of the State, being
for the first time in the history OF the
State decently furnished, and yet not
completed. The fact that these expen-
ditures were not superfiuous has been
proven by the Senate's willingness, ex-
pressed few days since. to extend
the outlay for further Improvements
by allowing liberal sums for the build
ing Of a garage. poultry house, garden
fences, ETC., and the purchase Of bed
room furniture, bedding, ETC., and the
laying OF hardwood floors, improve
ments that could not be made undes
the Noel regime because Of so mf
other demands upon the funds av-.-
! able.
Messrs. Price. Ellis, Greaves and
Skies voted against the resolution
and Messrs. Reed and Tucker asked h
: be excused from voting, saying they
t could not subscribe to all the items d
4 the report. Several others were 40
!. sent. and an overwhelming majoritz
K voted for the resolution.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-02-26
only Recently Has The President
doubted His Former Friend, And
The Rough Riders Letter Reveals
Object of Activity.
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: I'VE ARE IN THE :
" FIGHT, THAT'S ALL" /:
by Associated Press.)

: Boston, Feb 26.-"We are in !.
: the fight, that's ALL" said Col. :.
: Roosevelt today. 1t was the only :.
:: comment upon his statement is !.
: sued last night that he would :.
:: accept the presidential nomina- :.
: tion if offered him. With Col. :.
" Roosevelt on record, active work :.
: of getting together a Roosevelt :.
=: organization was begun today. :.
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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-02-26

and expense thereby. They sued in
dividually for $4,000. The railroad
company in asking for the injunction
claim that the wreck was caused by
circumstances over which they had no
control, that the train and tracks were
in good condition and that each had
been inspected on the day the wreck
occurred.
The injunction was approved by
Solicitor Tell Of the 5th district and
the -complainants subpoenaed to ap-
pear before the Ohancery court at
this place, the coming session and
show why the Injunction shall not re-
main permanent
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-02-26
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i NEW ORLEANS BANKER .
= MUST SERVE SENTENCE. :
(Bg Associated Press.)

:. Washington, Feb. 26.-Review :
: of William Adler, as President of :
:. the State National Bank of New =
: Orleans, of misapplication of :
:. funds was today denied by the =
= Supreme court of the United ::
!: States. Adler will have to serve I:
:the sentence of six years i'm I:
: posed by the lower courts. I:
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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-02-26
THE MARKETS.
(By Associated PresS.)

IDy AooUJtUttW tOosT
Chicago, Feb. 26-Wheat active; un
changed to one fourth cent up. Pro
visions strong; two and half to TWEEN
ty-five cents higher.
New Orleans, Feb. 26.-Cotton dull
twelve to sixteen point down.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-02-26
noel ROASTED
in REPORT OF
Sen. COMMITTEE
INVESTIGATORS OF CONTINGENT
FUND EXPENDITURES cRiTI-
cIsE EX-GOVERNOR.
MOVE OF POLITICAL ENEMIES
Storm Caused in Senate When Hurkitt
Reads Report-Aecused Of Extrava-
giant Use Of Money-Report Adopted
BY Large Majority.
MOVE OF POLITICAL ENEMIES
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9 LOWER HOUSE ADOPTS .
= SEN. 6uRKITT's REPORT. =

e Special to The Neps.
I: Jackson, Miss, Feb. 26.-The =
= Lower House of the Legislature q
: this morning, after a bitter de- .
: bate, adopted the Burkitt report, =
= criticising Gov. -Noel's contingent =
+ fund expenditures. Not all of the =
: Vardaman supporters, however, =
. voted for the resolution. =
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