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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-03
SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY FOR
PROFITABLE INVESTMENTS
ohoice Residence Lots In Most Desira
BILE Section OF City Are Bound To
increase in Eaiue-HanGsome Gones
To Be Erected.

Much interest is being aroused in
Hattiesburg and in the country about
here to an extent, over the auction
sale of lots at Normal Heights next
.Ionday, and with favorable weather
the attendance at the sale promises
to be large, while the demand for the
lots should be brisk.
This is the first auction sale of lots
held in Hattiesburg since the palmy
days before the panic, and it is doubt
full if more desirable residence prop
erty was ever offered here at open
bidding. The property three
hundred lots in all, fronts the Normal
grounds on one side while the Hardy
street car line with Hamper Park
nearby and the beautiful suburban
homes of w. A. Johnson, viii Kam-
per and II. S. Stevens are found along
one of the other sides. The car line
! the boulevard between the property
and the Normal so as to carry passen-
gers direct to the depot to be erected
by the Mississippi Central, so that in
time the lots will have the car line on
two sides.
Mr.. H. A. Camp has reserved half
block in the property, where he plans
| to build his handsome residence, fac
ing the Normal, while the other half of
the same block has been bought by
Rev. w. A. McComb and will doubt
less have handsome residence erect
property is high and especially well
drained. With the extension of city
water, sewerage, electric lights and gas
to the Normal this property will have
all the city improvements and will in
fact form the most desirable residence
section of Hattiesburg, embracing all
the advantages of both city and coun-
try
For the past two weeks corps of
/ Surveyors mas Deen at WORK placing
the corner stakes and laying off the
streets and alleys, while a force of
forty laborers has been employed,
clearing the land, blowing out stumps
and grading the streets. In fact, it
will take visit to the property to see
just how desirable it is and what a
splendid residence section it is des-
tined to be.
The lots are going to be sold with
/ out reservation. There will be no by
bidding, and the high bid will take
each lot, regardless of what that bid is.
Property, said to be not nearly so well
located or so desirable, was sold at
auction in the suburbs of Laurel last
week and went rapidly at from 200 to
$500 a lot, and theer is no reason why
this property should not be much more
valuable and eagerly sought
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-03

Program at the Gem theatre tonight
will be as follows: Spotlight song by
Mr.. w. w. wilkins, "Pick, Pick, Pick,
on Your Mandolin" Ted Snyder's 1912
big song hit. Biograph comedy, "a
Message From The Moon," Edison
drama, "The Jewels" Eclipse Trava-
logue, "a Trip to Switzerland" Bio
graph comedy, "He, She and It." Mu-
sic, etc. On Saturday, the Gem will
have it's sixth annual Easter show,
matinee and night, when special plays,
songs and enlarged orchestra will be
the feature attractions. the usual ad-
mission of FIVE cents.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-03
SUPERVISORS WILL
BUY Steel CULVERTS

The Board of Supervisors are still
In session at the Court House, the
greater part of the time already con.
sumed being in the disposal of the reg
plar routine business.
Today they are preparing to let a
contract for a carload of steel culverts
to be used on the public roads of the
county. This was done after careful
consideration of the merits of the
wooden and cement culverts. The
life of a steel culvert is practically
limitless, while those of the wood and
cement have many drawbacks.
The Board will probably be in ses-
sion all day tomorrow.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-03
Sunday School Convention
Opened Today N Jackson

committees, and later assigned to the
homes where they will be entertained
during their stay at the capital.
The formal exercises Of welcome
take place tonight. when addresses
will be delivered by Gov. Brewer and
Mayor Crowder. with responses by
prominent visitors.
Noted Sunday School workers iron
other states are in attendance, and
will deliver addresses on special fea-
lures of work during the session. The
convention will finally adjourn Friday
night. Gulfport has large delegation
on hand and will extend formal invi-
tation for the 1913 convention 70 be
held In that city.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-03
Arrest Of Other Axenaen
Expected to Be Made Soon

her accomplices, but the officers are
working on what clues they gained by
her amazing confession. Tatit' Barna-
bet, another brother, whose pistol
Clementine claims she used to shoot
Norbert Randall, after Draining him
and three members of his family, was
arrested last night. Today Sheriff
Lacoste went to New iberia to trap a
Iloodoo doctor from whom Clementire
claims she and other members of the
gang purchased "Candjah" bags. with
guarantees of protection against law
and the devil.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-03

LAFAYETTE, La, April 3,-lhe start
ling confession of clementine BaFna, a.
hot the eighten-year-old negress' 10
anticipation in four of the long series ,t'
p| @ro murders among engroes' is cor
roborated in many deta'" '' ''''' '>'
gathered by Officers. ...,,,aors
Others Of the bar' Of 'Isi' "'e'u.' ',,
-, Ot ,ho bloodv ave, which is credited
with the annihilation OF sever 'VS,s a.,
families, which tOta. thiry'ny' per, per
sons. are expected to be ''r's.'u n,ms .u,o
ar sOnJ, clementine refuses TO name
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-03
HATTlEseURG WILL NOT
INVITE 6. c. CONVENTION,

ME- W \. Johnson, superintendent
oi '0e Main Street Methodist Sunday
school states that delegates from
HattieSburg to the State Convention
Whlch convened in Jackson today,
would not extend ali invitation to the
nody to meet here next year. Mr..
Johnson says he suggested trying to
Drlhg the convention here and it was
hoped that flattiesburg would be able
TO extend the invitation, but some of
the churches would not join in the
movement and for that reason no ac-
tlon will be taken.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-03
LITTLE INTEREST
IN TAX SALES

Sheriff Bennett has concluded the
sale of delinquent tax lands. the sale
lasting through the greater portion of
two days.
1t is interesting to know that out
of the 300 or more pieces offered for
sale at this time only about 100 pieces
were bought by individuals. The re-
naming reverts back to the state.
Last year IT was all bought in by in,
dividuals.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-03

French Market Coffee is the identi-
cal old French blend brought to New
Orleans by immigrants from Paris,
over a hundred years ago. Tourists
and travellers know about 1t and they
rarely fail to visit the Old French
Market at New Orleans to drink cup
after cup of the marvellous coffee that
has made the French Market world
famous.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-03
CONSIDER TARIFF APPEALS.

Washington, April 3.-The United
States Court of Customs Appeals re-
sumed its consideration of tariff ap-
peals today, and before adjournment
is taken will clear up all cases ready
for trial Another session will be
held early in May, as the court in
tends to clear its dockets before the
recess for the summer begins
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-03
PRENTIsS HANNA
MAKES CHANCE.

Prentiss Hanna, who for several
years has successfully managed the
Hotel Hattiesburg Barber Shop, is now
connected with the firm of Hanna &
Steinwinder, at 119 Front street.
where he will be glad to see his old
friends and customers.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-03
Special to The Ne.os.

Special to The NetDs.
Jackson, Miss, April S.-Ine audi
torium of the First Baptist church,
with seating capacity of 1900. was
well filled at 10:30 o'clock this morn
ing when the annual convention of the
Mississippi Sunday School convention
was called to order.
Practically every county in the
state is represented in the gathering,
and some counties have sent twenty
or more delegates. 1t is by far the
largest assembly in the history of the
association.
A majority of the delegates reached
the city on the early morning trains,
were met at the depot by reception
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-03
PENN. PLAYS HOLY CROSS.

Philadelphia, April university
of Pennsylvania baseball club will
play Holy Cross on the Franklin Field
diamond this afternoon. Saturday the
Quaker team will go to Atlantic City
for a game with Swarthmore.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-03
FLOOD SITUATION HOURLY
GROWS MORE APPALLING
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Z Is PRACTICALLY SETTLED.s


= London, April 3.-Albert Stan =
:: ley, Secretary of the Midlands =
= Miners Federation and members =
: of the House of Commons practi- =
= cally announced an end of the =
8 national coal strike in the United Z.
= Kingdom, this afternoon. ::
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-03
THE MARKETS.
(Bv Associated Press.)

New Orleans, April 3.-Cotton
quiet, eight to ten points down.
Chicago, April 3.-Wheat easy, one
fourth to one-half lower Provisions
steady, five to twenty-seven and half
cents higher.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-03
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THE WEATHER.

: Fair tonight and Thursday: q:
:: slowly rising temperature.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-16
Personals and Briefs.

Oscar Yertzell. who has again en-
listed in the United States Navy. ex.
poets 10 leave for service in a few
months
Joseph Nossen. OF Fulton. left YES.
terday for Fairmont where he has
accepted position a. machinist in
one OF the mills OF that city.
Extensive repairs were begun YES.
lprdhy on tho residence Of George
Koch. on Fifth street. Fulton
After being ill at his home in Park
Vie" for few days. George Stroebel
has resumed his position IN the ~. r.
Behrens store. at WOodsdale.
;. beifbaugh. OF Short Greek. vas
IN" guest Yesterday Of his son. Nath
an Defibaugh. ~ Fulton
Arch PAUL. Of WoOdsdale. left wed
nesday evening FOR NeV York civ.
where he viii remain n few DAYS look.
INK after business matters
Earl kimmin-. 90 Fulton. has 70
covered rom = severe cold and I.
abs" fo D.. our again
reh"arsaI AS held Iasf evening
f'r Tho lauss.. Fodder Oh. rfst
.f'f". uhirr vii ha given mi mo Eds
rt'nr Lane rrhI.. school auditorium
"r Ttlrslsy srer.ns F@h-ra-f -
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-16
NO THIRD TERN
IN PRESIDENCY

vorable promise for success venture
70 materially change its organization :
The TAFT Force.
IL has been said Taft is not dyna
mic. say he 10 PR ainentiy SO He
has proven himself dynamic enough
In a quiet. dignified. yet powerful,
effective way. TO have constructed and
/ adjusted machinery for going against
the trusts. setting them to flight for
the first time. They now say to the
government at Washington. Tell us
what you want us to 40 and We will
do II" They defed the government
heretofore and gave II to understand
that II IL dared interfere with them
they would administer retribution by
creating such business conditions as
would bring disrepute to the admins
tration.
This change in the attitude OF the
great business combination provides
the best security and permanency for
the business OF the country that has
obtained in many decades. Whence
came il.
No living man knows Vim. II. Taft
and his wonderful capabilities better
than Col. Theodore Roosevelt. and
this is why he pleaded to his party
and the country TO make him his sue
cessor 10 carry through the great work
ahead. he claimed him. OF all men.
most capable of doing successfully.
, And Theodore Roosevelt's great brain
never evolved better judgment than in
this instance.
Just what the allurements Of the
highest official position in the world
may cause him to do at this juncture.
| am not prepared 10 say positively.
OF course: but it is my humble opinion
at the final moment and in his own
way he will take position consistent
with the traditions of his country. his
own previous declarations. and ac-
, knowledge President Tafts right TO
the nomination of his party for a
second term.
| hope this statement and explana-
ton will vindicate the consistency Of
my uJterances at the dollar dinner"
and the interview appearing later in
this paper.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-16
w ell Attended

The first performance of "Raggles
the Tramp. the two-act comedy pre-
sented last evening in ST. Michael's
school hall on Edgington Lane by tbs
Elaine Dramatic Cub. was well a,
tended. and the affair proved a sue
cess. IL will be repeated this even
ing. The club is raising money for
new hall.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-16
EDGEWOOD
Victim Of Shooting Affair Will Be
Buried To-day-Other Items
Of the Suburbs.

The funeral of Louis Wilhelm
Schneider. the victim of the unfortu
nate shooting affair in Fulton on Sun
day evening. whose death occurred
Wednesday morning at $50 O'Clock
will be held this afternoon at +:
O'Clock. Services will be conducted al
the residence OF his parents. No. I5s
National Road. Fulton. and will be in
charge OF Rev. w. G. Clfert. pastor
OF St Johns Evangelical church. In
terineni will be made in the Peninsula
cemetery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-16
looking for Site.

Since the Fulton board of education
has started the movement for a new
school building. the matter has been
taken up by the Fulton council. and
committee composed of Mayor Her
man Roeder and Councilmen George
Weimer and Jacob Busch. has been
appointed to make arrangements for
securing a suitable site.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-10-24
FATE OF MAUI
nominees UP
Il. +
TOCOURT "

After two hours argument by At.
torney General Alex. Lindsey, repre-.
senting the Territory, and Attorneys,
c. w. Ashford and r. P. Quarles, re-
presenting the Democratic territor.
ial central committee, the question
Of the validity of the Republican can
didates' nominations from Maui was
placed in the hands of the supreme
court at noon today.
The new legal point which devel-
oped yesterday, based on the asser-
ton that the nominees had stated
they were candidates of the Territory
instead of candidates from their res
pective districts, was given much
stress by the coinsel for the oppos-
t ing democrats. Just how much weight
it will carry with the supreme court
is unknown, but if it applies at all, it
will effect eight Republican candf-
dates On Maui, and if it disqualifies
one, it will disqualify all.
The original charge brought against
the Maui nominees is now virtually
admitted however, not to affect H.
b. Pehhallow, candidate for senator,
and George P. Cooke, except mas
much as they did not state their par
ty aftiliation on their original nomi-
nation papers. Attorney Ashford, in
his argument before the court this
morning, declared that a strict inter
pretation of the statute means that
the nominations are on file as soon
as they are in the hands of the Sec
retary of the Territory, even though
he may not record them until several
days later He declared the opinion
that the law required all Specifications
be met by the candidate at the mo-
ment the nomination papers came in
to the Secretary's possession, and
that for this reason Penhallow and
Cooke both should be disqualified.
The ballots to be used at the polls
on the other islands must be made
up within the next few days, and for
that reason an early decision on this
case is expected. Election day is one
week from next Tuesday, end nom
ination papers of all candidates on
Oahu must be in the Secretary's pos
session by next Saturday midnight.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-10-24
EXPERT FIGURES
SHOW VALUES
JUMP

Property valuation Expert r. r.
Reidford, on cross examination in the
third Mahuka site hearing this NOR.
ming identified sworn statements sub
mitted to the tax assessor in the last
few years for the Office Supply com.
pany property by him, in which he
had set the valuation of that pro-
perty at $4,000 for the land and
$4,000 for the improvements. These
same figures had been submitted by
him to the assessor last year and for
several years previous, showing that
tax had been paid on valuation OF
only $4,000. ~ "..... -. 4: .@
His estimate of the same property 3
present value, given before the jury
yesterday, was 73,413.s He also set
the value of the land at $1S per square
foot yesterday. On cross examination
this morning he gave figures on the
land valuations of neighboring pro-
perties, which, when reduced to va
lues per square foot, showing only $12
to $16 for them. Later, on redirect
examination today, he said the figures
deducted on the neighboring proper
ties per square were far too low. -
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-10-24
WATER RATES
IN CITY AND
HARDOR CUT
important Reductions Are An.
nounced Following Charg-
eS of Exorbitancy
AUTHORITIES SAY IT'S
|, DUE TO WORK OF METERS
Installation of Machines Now
Reaches Eight Per Cent.
of Consumers

Following a conference between
Governor .Frear and Marston Camp.
bell, chairman of the board OF har.
bor commissioners. announcement
was made this morning OF q 90 per
cent reduction in the rates to water
consumers along the Honolulu water
front. This means a reduction from
the present rate OF $3.50 per 1 900
gallons to So per 1000 gallons. This
Is to take effect January /, 1918.
While the exact figures for the
amount Of water taken by shippers
at this port were not given, and while
they are small In proportion to the
amount taken by the city at large,
the Governor estimates that the re-
duction will mean q saving Of about
$1,000 year to the shippers.
Much credit for this change Is due
Harbor Commissioner James Wake
field, who called attention some time
ago to the exorbitant rates and who
has continually urged and fought for
its lowering, and to the other mem
.bers Of the commission.
Installation OF meters, now in pro.
gress throughout the city, and which
at present has reached about eight
ger cent OF the consumers. Is the rea
son given for the change IN rates. Al.
ready a reduction to c0nsuinars IN
the city has gone into effect applying
from the first OF the present mouth.
lowering the rate from 4 1k cents Ia
6k cents per 1000 gallons, and IT IS
announced that further reductions
may be expected from time to time,
as the installation OF the meters ad
yances. When all outlets have been
fitted with these a final flat rate viii
be set, but this is not anticipated un
til late next year.
The reason the meters make tho
reduction possible, and enable all
consumers to obtain their water for
necessary purposes much cheaper
than before, says Campbell, is that
all waste Is eliminated, those who be
fore had been using unlimited quanti-
ties and wasting 1t because they paid
only flat rate per annum, now be-
ing compelled to pay absolutely ac-
cording to the amount taken. The
result, it is figured, will be that con-
sumers will not take so much as be-
fore, and that those who do waste
water will have to pay for the luxury.
The figures given above show that
the shippers are still paying almost
100 per cent more than the home con-
sumers. Many of the big trans-Pa.
cific vessels, such as the Manchuria
and the Pacific Mail liners pay out
several hundred dollars at every visit
to this port, taking on supplies of
water that run into the hundreds of
thousands of gallons per vessel. -.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-10-24

and under cover ready to stop their
advance guard.
7:50 a. m.-First contact with en-
emy. both sides using dismounted
cavalry.
S:15-Lieut. Kay waiting with
machine gun platoon on top Wahia-
wa side Of Kipapa Gulch.
$50 Lts Kay ordered to retire to
Honolulu side of Kipapa. Executed
the movement in splendid order in
remarkable time OF II minutes. The
trail is very difficult in places, be-
ing covered with thick growth of
lantana. He is now at top of trail on
main road to Honolulu.
$40 - Battery d." Captain F. f.
Hopkins, commanding, opened fire
from the main road, Honolulu side of
Kipapa, with deadly effect. The
"General' of the Reds is theoretically
killed at first salvo, range being only
1900 yards and-the efficiency Of this
CONTINUED on page 81
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-10-24
MERCHANTS Will Fight
PROPOSED AUTO ORDINANCE

when the matter Il placed before
them from the viewpoint Of the mer-
chants. viii be disposed 70 amend the
measure in accordance with our
views
"Yes, We hope to have gsneraI
attendance Ct members Of the a1so-
citation, in addition to the COMMITTEES.
at the meeting.
Asked whether the merchants
would present . written statement %
their position, or depend on oral 81
forts, to influence the supervisors.
Mr.. Johnson stated that the commit
tee, as authorized by the association
had engaged r. C. Peters 60 Its -
torney to conduct the case for the
association.
With Mr.. Johnson on the commit
tee are ]. d. McInerny, and Carl Du-
RoI.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-10-24
aWe are going to fight IT.

eve are going to fight IT,
Thus Merle NJ. Johnson, of H. r.
Wichman & Co.. chairman of the Mer-
chants Association committee on the
proposed ordinance to prohibit auto
mobiles from standing on Fort street,
answered when asked what the asso,
citation was going to do about 1t.
Practically all of the merchants
along Fort street are against the
ordinance" Mr.. johnson added. I'VE
believe there should be time limit.
say of thirty minutes, as was agreed
at the meeting the other bay, but
the absolute prohibition Of automo-
biles on the street, except when tax,
ing up or letting down passengers,
would be going entirely too far.
I'VE shall attend the meeting to-
night and I think the. supervisors,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-10-24
new consul FOR
JAPAN CONES
TOMORROW

Hon. Hfsakichi Eitake, His Imper.
ial Japanese Majesty's Consul Cen
eral in Hawaii, win arrive IN the Jap
anese liner Chiyo Maru. on October
90. according to the attaches Of the
local Japanese Consulate.
Notwithstanding the report, the
local Japanese newspapermen thing
that their new Consul General win ar.
rive in the Shinyo Maru tomorrow
morning. And to that end. the Jap
anese merchants are making prepar-
alton to welcome their new consul,
when the Japanese liner enters the
harbor in the morning.
The new consul Is one Of the
shrewdest diplomats In the Japanese
Foreign Office. He viii come here
alone, to be followed by his family IN
a few months. He comes to succeed
Hon. Sen-ichi Uyeno, former Consul
General, who has been promoted to
an important post In Kantow. China
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-10-24
|. hand of 1900 Mexican rebels a,

A band of 1900 Mexican rebels at
tackled and nearly annihilated a
small federal force near Hooma. -Four
federal officers were killed. Horrible
atrocities were committed on the
prisoners.
It is believed that with the capture
of the Chinese coolie and opium
smuggIers sloop Neptune off San
Francisco and lie arrest of its skip
per, Oesterhuis, the chief of the
smugglers is in the hands of the po.
lice.