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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-02
SITUATION in West
VIRGINIA IS
IMPROVED
(By Associated Press.)

Charleston, w. va.n Oct. 2.-Six
companies of state militia in the
Cabin Creek and Paint Creek coal
districts broke camp this morning
after being in camp two months.
Other troops will be withdrawn Sat
urday, Reports from Boomer. West
Virginia where an effort to get for
eign miners to surrender thir arms
to the state, two hundred modern
guns were turned into the committee
and leaders of the Italians promise
that all arms will be surrendered
Military authorities are inclined to
believe the situation is much i'm
proved.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-02
(By Associated PreSS.)

Washington, Oct. 2.-The condition
of. the growing cotton crop of the Uni
ted States on September 25 was 69.6
per cent. of a normal, as estimated by
thecrop reporting board of the Depart
ment of Agriculture's bureau of Stats
tics in its last cotton condition report
of the season issued at noon today and
reckoned from the reports Of CORE
spondents and agents of the govern
ment located throughout the cotton
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-02
"RlNG" TICKET WINS EASY
VICTORY IN NEW ORLEANS

New Orleans, Oct. MARTIN Behr-
man, mayor of New Orleans for two
terms since 1904, will be the city's
first mayor under the recently adopted
commission form of government. He
was nominated at the primaries yes
terday on the ticket of the regular fac
ton of the Democratic party by a ma
Jority of 9,371 votes over Charles F..
Claiborne, candidate of the Democrat
he Good Government League. Inas-
much as no opposition to the Demo
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-02
IHE MISSISSIPPI STATE FAIR
GOVERNMENT REPORT OF THE
CONDITION OF COTTON CROP

of 74.S per cent. of a normal on August
25; Ill per cent. on September 25
last year; 65.9 per cent on September
20, 1910 and 67.5 per cent, the average
normal condition for the past ten
years on September %.
Conditions on Sept. 25 by states
follows: Virginia, 20; North Carolina,
20; South Carolina, 6S; Georgia, 65;
Florida, 65; Alabama, 6S; Mississippi,
G3; Louisiana, 60; Texas, rs; Arkan-
sas, 6S; Tennessee, 6S; Missouri, 72;
Oklahoma, 50; California, 80.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-02
AR WILL BE PULLED orr AT JAckso

Gratis exists in local municipal politics,
nomination means election, at the gen
eral election in November.
The entire ticket of the regulars, in
Guiding four members besides the may
or, was nominated by large majori-
ties. The nominees, excepting Mayor
Behrman, are all business men. They
are w. B. Thompson, formerly presi-
dent of the Cotton Exchange; A. E.
Kicks, retired banker; Harold New
man, president of the Stock Exchange
and Edward E. Lafaye, merchant.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-02
POLICE GUARD FOR
AUGUSTA
CARS
fFf.f a

(By Associated Press.)

Augusta, Ca, Oct. 2.AAll efforts to
get the Railway company and strik-
ers to agree to arbitration have failed
Officials of the company announce
that cars will be operated today, fol-
lowing conferences with municipal
and military officials. Special police
guards have been detailed for the cars
to prevent interference in operation.
The mayor and sheriff have issued a
proclamation that interference will re-
suit in arrest and turning over to the
military authorities.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-02
Flynn Confessed To "Gold-Brlcking"
Quay.


Washington, Oct. 2.-William Flynn,
of Pittsburg, Roosevelt leader ana Pro-
gressive National Committeeman in
Pennsylvania, and Elon H. Hooker, of
New York, treasurer of the Progressive
National Committee. gave the Senate
campaign expenditures committee some
inside facts yesterday about primary
expenses of the Roosevelt campaign
for the Republican nomination at Chi
cago
Prodded by Senator Pomerone, who
demanded specific answer, Mr.. Flynn
admitted having written an agreement
in January, 1896, in which Senator
Quay, ]. o. Brown and Mr.. Flynn pro-
posed to divide up the Federal and To-
cal patronage of Pennsylvania. He de-
clared he had "gold-bricked" Senator
Quay, that he never had signed or
intended to sign the agreement" and
that he had written it only to allay
Senator Quays opposition to the Re
publican candidate for mayor of Pitts
burg.
The investigation this year showed
Mr.. Flynn has this year contributed
$144,SOS.29 to the Roosevelt, the Re
publican and the Progressive cam
paigns in Pennsylvania. Mr. Hooker
who preceded him on the witness
stand, produced records to show tina
the Roosevelt National Committee hat
spent $141 ,657.44 in the entire nationa
primary campaign preceding the Chi
cago convention. More than $4,000
Of this sum went to Massachusetts 70
the bitter primary fight there.
Mr.. Hooker also produced record
of the New York primary campaigl
where the Roosevelt forces spent $52
6O6.52. The records. showed tina
George w, Perkins had given $500
to the New York and s22.50o to tn
national campais nix A. MunseS
$4,000 to the New York and $500
* to the national campaign; and D, F
Ie Hanna, $4,000 to the national can
Al paign.
x The Senate committee today wi
8. hear Senator Joseph M. Dixon, maj
t. ager Of Colonel Rooseyelt's campaig
st since its beginning last February;
r. G. Cannon, president of the Fourt
as National Bank, who audited the book
m of Cornelius N. Bliss; George R. She
ee don, treasurer of the Republican N
Sc tional Committee in 1908. and Co
d. gresham John r. Weeks of Mass
to chusetts who will be questioned r
M garding Congressional funds,
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-02
Chan Gerry COURT
DISPATCHES
BUSINESS
CITY ALLOWED 60 DAYS TO AN
sWER LAYNE & BOWLER, CON-
TRACTORS, WHO DUG WELL.

In the Chancery Court yesterday af-
ternoon and this morning, proceedings
were had as follows.
VIM. X. Evans vs.. Della NJ. Evans,
remanded to rules to allow further
process.
Mrs. Fannie Johnson was granted a
divorce from II. A. johnson and grant.
ed the right to resume her maiden
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-02

call it's attention to the provisions of
section 1902 of the code which pro-
vides that any municipal officer "who
shall knowingly or willingly fail, ne
glect or refuse to perform any of the
duties required of him by law" is
liable to fine of $1,000 and imprison-
ment in the county Jail not exceed
ing six months" Section of the COM
mission government act plainly
makes it the duty of the aldermanic
body to order the election when re-
turns are submitted by the election
commissioners showing that the re
quired majority was given.
The four opposing aldermen take
refuge from this statute on the ground
that they have been advised by the
city attorney that the measure is
unconstitutional, to which the COM
mission advocates retort that it is at
| least the law until declared other
wise by the Supreme Court, and that
the aldermen who thus flout the will
Of the people are guilty of malfeas-
ance in office.
! Alderman w. ]. Buck, who is also
private secretary to the Governor,
and declared his purpose at the be-
ginning of the campaign for the com
mission plan to support the measure,
led the fight against the four alder
men, but was powerless with only
three allies, including the mayor
Alderman Taylor, who was not in the
council chamber sent word that he
approved the course of Messrs. Bevin
Bourne, Searcy and Maxey.
Fight on Bond Issue.
The $25,00O bond issue authorized
at the special election on Septem
Der oath for the purpose of erecting
a public abbatoir, also had a mar
row escape from emasculation.
Alderman Searcy objected to thu
ordinance declaring the purpose o
the city to float the bonds unless ad
vised by the city attorney that a con
stutional majority had been received
Under the Mississippi statutes bonC
issues must be endorsed by two
thirds of the qualified electors par
ticipating In the election. The abba
toir issue received more than two
thirds of the votes cast on that part
cular question, but not a two-third
majority, based on the returns of tn
commission government election
However, two separate and distinc
election orders were issued by tn
city council, one for the abbatoir an
the other on the question of adop
ing the commission plan. City A
torney Powell said that he would Civ
the bond issue the benefit of tn
doubt, and take it for granted ths
the required constitutional majorit
had been given.
It Is not believed that the elemer
of doubt, as expressed by the city a
torney, will jeopardize the sale I
the bond issue.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-02
TAFT LAYS CORNERSTONE.

Boston, Mass, Oct. president
Taft came in from his summer home
at Beverly today and laid the corner
stone for the new home erected in
Huntington avenue for the Boston Y.
NJ, c. A. In addition to President Taft
the chief participants in the exercises
were Bishop Lawrence and Arthur S.
Johnson, president of the association.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-02
NEVADA MINERS OUT; T
WANT INCREASED PAY.
(By Associated Press.)

Ely, Nevada. Oct. 2.-Thirty-five
hundreds employees of the Nevada
consolidated Mining Company of Ely
struck today. They demand an in
crease in wages and other conces-
sions.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-02
FIRE DESTROYS 500
FEET OF NEW PIER.

Gulfport, Miss, Oct. 2.-Five hun
dred feet of new creosoted wharf at
the Gulf & Ship Island railroad pier
was destroyed by fire yesterday. One
fiat car and new pile driver were
destroyed. The loss is estimated at
$4,000. The fire is supposed to have
been caused by live coil on the coil
hoist.i
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-02
THE MARKETS.
fRn Associated Preaa.l

New Orleans, Oct. 2.-Cotton bear
ish; seventeen to twenty points down.
Chicago, Oct. 2.-Wheat advanced;
eighth to three-eighths up. Pro-
visions strong; two and half to ten up.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-02
WlLSON-MARsHALL
Campaign FUND

Contributions to the Democratic
campaign fund received by the News
to date are as follows:
Previously acknowledged ..... $4,000
J. E. Arledge ................ LOO
Total .....'... ........,... $1,000
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-02

THE WEATHER

, Generally fair tonight and =
B Thursday. =
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-02
THE NEWS

Gives the news, general, state
and local. Give the circulation
man your subscription.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-27
MUST SURRENDER ARMS.
COMPENSATE CHURCHILL
FOR UPSET OF HIS PLANS

Belfast, Ireland, Jan. 27.-The lib
eral party, according to report cur
rent here, hopes to compensate Win
ston Churchill, first lord of the ad-
miralty, for his disappointment over
the upsetting of his plans in regard
to speaking in favor of home rule at
Ulster hall. To do this they Will or
ganize a demonstration in connection
with his visit to Belfast on more strik-
ing lines than would have been the
case If the home rule meeting had been
allowed to proceed without molesta-
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-27
FOR SANE INVESTIGATION.
STUBBS AND GLASSCoCK
IN GOTHAM; MAY SEE T. R.

New York. Jan. 27-Governor
Stubbs of Kansas. with Governor
Glasscock Of West Virginia. who re-
Gently declared himself for the nOmi-
nation Of Roosevelt. reached New
York today. Roosevelt spent the day
at oyster Bay and Stubbs could not
say whether he would see former
president Roosevelt before leaving
New York. Stubs will address the
Kansas society at its annual banquet
Monday night. Glasscock will ad-
dress the West Virginia society TO-
night. President Taft also will
make a speech before the society.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-27
A union
OF TWO SCHOOLS

st. Paul, Mimi, Jan 27.-What will
be done with Morgan Park, ILL.,, the
illogical seminary. a Swedish Baptist
institution, is being discussed at a
meeting of the school committee of the
Swedish Baptists of America today
Hitherto the seminary has been affili-
ated with the divinity school of the
University of Chicago. That relation
has been terminated and a plan to
amalgamate the seminary with Bethel
academy in st. Paul is now being con-
sidered. Rev. Carl Vingren Of Mo-
line, Ill.,, is a member of the commit
tee considering the matter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-27
Organizations Closed to
All Identified With tho
Movement.
AMEND CONSTITUTION
Civic Federation Treated Like
wise by Convention at
indianapolis.

indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 27.-The boy
scout movement came under the ban
of the United Mine workers along
with the Civic federation today, when
the miners convention adopted amend
ments to the constitution forbidding
persons in these organizations becom-
ing members Of the miners union.
James Herrin Of Sparta, ILL.,. who
proposed the boy scout amendment,
declared the movement detrimental to
unionism and that it would grow into
an organization Of strikebreakers.''
OPERATORS PREPARE SCALE.
A new wage contract was adopted
last night by the representatives Of
the bituminous mine owners of Illi-
nois, Indiana, Ohio and western Penn
sylvania for presentation at a joint
conference with the United Mine
Workers committee next Monday
probably will add to the differences
of the two forces.
The operators heard the demands
of the miners and at separate meet
ing drafted a set of demands indirect
opposition to those Of the workers.
Instead of an increase of 10 cents
ton, they demand 10 cent reduction.
The operators declare there will be
no compromise, and predict that Mon
days conference will end without ben
eft to either side.
The miners have asserted on the
80 h.
not concede a point, and it is predict
ed in many quarters that a special
convention, such as was held last year
at Cincinnati, will be called to decide
upon scale.
WILL ACCEPT NO COMPROMISE.
The operators, in their prepared
statement, say that the high cost of
production and the corresponding de-
crease in profits has brought about
actual loss in operation. They will
demand that all coal be paid for on
1.-THE lump or mine run basis at the
option Of the operator and that there
shall be a fiat decrease of 10 cents a
ton. They also will demand a proper
readjustment of the machine differen-
tial at the basing points in Indiana
and Illinois; that it shall be the same
as Ohio and western Pennsylvania.
The operators will insist on a uniform
day of nine hours, eight hours to con-
stitute a days work on Saturday.
They also demand monthly payments
and the signing Of the contract for
four years. The operators say they
will stand on their proposal and will
accept no compromise. They frankly
admit that Mondays conference will
not result in an adjustment Of differ
ences.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-27
BUSINESS GLOOM
SEEN BY MILLER

New York. Jan. 27.-"There is no
prospect OF improvement in general
conditions said Roswell Miller. chair
man Of the board OF directors of the
81. Paul railroad. today. in explana-
tion OF the reduction OF the St. Paul's
dividend rate from TO per cent,
announced THURSDAY. Other reasons
assigned for the cut were a failure Of
crops in the Dakotas and Minnesota,
decreased volume Of merchandise and
ulanufactures. continued reduction Of
rates and high cost Of labor.
Millers statement was the signal for
an outburst in tie selling OF railroad
stocks. and the market broke badly.
Losses in leading railroad stocks in
some cases were three points
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-27
GOULD, HILL AND MORGAN
RAIL INTERESTS AS ONE

New York, Jan. 27.-Reports that
readjustment of the western rail-
road situation is pending continue to
be circulated in Wall street despite
denials put forth few days ago. The
combine is to be one of the Hill,
Gould and Morgan interests against
the Hartman roads, according to one
account today and will mean control
of properties from the Atlantic to the
Pacific.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-27
Society Maids a la salome.

San Francisco. Jan. 27.-San
Francisco society leaders danced last
night in gorgeous resetting of
scenes from the Arabian Nights at
Mrs. Templeton Crocker's oriental
ball The ballroom OF a fashionable
hotel was converted into an oriental
palace with rare embroideries and
tapestries. One OF the most striking
features was a Salome dance by six
maids gowned in robes of satin, en-
blazoned with jewels.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-27
JUDGE HARLAN Is
DEAD OF INJURY

Washington, Jan. 27.-Judge B. A.
Harlan, rs, for more than 30 years a
member of the board of review Of the
pension Office. is dead as the result
OF being struck by a street car Tues
day. Harlan was once probate Judge
at Grand Rapids, Mich. He was ap-
pointed to the pension Office in 1881.
Harlan leaves his widow and a daugh-
ter, Mrs. Stoneman, wife OF Rev. H.
A. Stoneman of st. Joseph, Mich, and
a son, H. B. Harlan of this city. The
body will be taken to Grand Rapids
for burial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-27
Senate Committee De-
cIines to Discriminate
Against Any School
FOR A HEALTH BUREAU
House Takes Up Consideration
of Amendments to the New
Steel Tariff Bill.

Washington, Jan. 27.-Without pass
ing upon the measure as such, the
senate committee on public health to-
day adopted an amendment TO the bill
creating department of public
health 10 provide only for the bureau,
and to prohibit discrimination against
any school Of medicine or methods of
healing. Further action was postponed.
STEEL TARIFF BILL UP.
Washington. Jan. 27.-The house to-
day took up the steel bill for amend
ment. When Democratic Leader I'm
derwood moved 10 close the general
debate the republicans objected and
demanded a record vote. which was
taken The bill should reach the SEN
ate committee Monday.
FOR SANE INVESTIGATION.
Chairman Henry of the house rules
committee today declared for a sane
and unsensational investigation of the
money trust
There should be no pussy-footing
or gum-shoeing by the trustees of the
people now holding seats in this con-
gress." said Henry. Let those agents
OF the people stand up and vote open
y and boldly in behalf of their con
H.EI.lnea.sss..,s@-A-~--
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-27
two Murderers Sentenced.

Cadillas, Mich, Jan. 27.-Albert
Weeks, alias Earl Bliss, who plead
guilty of killing Mrs. Fred Cozier, in
December, was today sentenced to
from two to Is years in the Ionia
prison.
Bay City, Mich, Jan. 27.-Mrs. Vina
Behrmann, convicted of manslaughter
in Staying her husband, Henry Behr-
mann, in August last, was sentenced
today to three to six years imprison-
ment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-27
If Chinese Throne is Not
On Its Way Then At
tack Will be Made.
BOMBS FOR 2 GENERALS
General LANG, ManChu Official,
Probably Fatally Injured
Another Misses Chang.

San Francisco, Cal, Jan. 81
President Sun issued an ultimatum
declaring the Manchu throne must
be abdicated by s o'clock the morn
ing of Jan. 20, or an attack will be
made on Peking. This information
reached here today in a cablegram
to the Chinese Daily Free Press.
ASSASSINATION ATTEMPTED.
Peking, Jan. 27.-General Liang,
a high Manchu official, and former
commandant of the imperial gaurds,
was injured, perhaps fatally, today,
by bomb thrown by an unidentified
Chinaman in a military uniform. who
was himself killed by the explosion.
Both of Liang's legs were broken and
torn.
Tein Sen, Jan. 27.-Two bombs
were thrown at General Chang here
today. Chang was not injured, but
his carriage was wrecked. The as
sailants were arrested.
FRENCH STEAMER RELEASED.
Rome, Jan. 27.-The French passen-
ger steamer Tavignano, seized by Ital-
ian torpedo boats last night off Biban,
has been released.
Paris, Jan. 27.-The Italian to-
pedo boats, which seized the French
steamer Tavignano last night, also
shelled several barges which were 60
ing out from shore esterday to un-
load the Tavignano off Biban, Tunis
1t is said the capture of the Tavig.
nano and the shelling of the barges
occurred in French waters.
! FIND NO CONTRABAND.
Rome, Jan. 27.-A semi-official
note issued explains that the French
steamer Tavignano, seized by the
Italian torpedo boat destroyer Full
mine, was nine miles east of Zarzia
and outside of French waters. A
search not revealing contraband the
Tavignano was released.
MUST SURRENDER ARMS.
Tabriz, Persia, Jan. 27.-Persian!
and Armenians in this city have beeI
ordered by the commander of the
Russian forces here to surrende
their arms within a fortnight unde
penalty of severe punishment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-27
PROCRESSIVES IN
LORIMER ATTACK
Merriam, Conference Tempo
rary Chairman, Calls It Po-
htical Sacrilege.
SWIPE FOR DENEEN ALSO
Charges State Bosses Are Aligned
Against Direct Election of Sem
ators and Other Reforms.

Springfield, Ill, Jan. 27.-The pro-
gressive republican conference today
was called to order by Fred Wilbur Of
East st. Louis, ILL.,, candidate for the
nomination for congressman against
William Rodenberg.
Professor Charles E. Merriam of
Chicago, the temporary chairman,
made an address in which he criticised
the Lincoln Protective league and de-
clared its real purpose is the defense
of Lorimer.
HELD POLITICAL sACRILEGE.
Continuing, Merriam said: "The use
of the name of Abraham Lincoln for
this purpose Is piece Of political sac
rilege unparalleled in the history Of
this or any other state. That action
deserves a rebuke from every republi-
can in whose heart the name of the
great republican is enshrined."
DENEEN LEAGUE ATTACKED.
Merriam also attacked Deneen pro-
tective leagues and declared Deneen
has not been with the people Of this
state who are progressive. I'VE stand,'
said Merriam, "for the direct election
of United States senators, the initia-
tive, and referendum and recall, and
we find the political bosses and mon
eyed interests of this state formidably
arrayed against these reforms"
COMMITTEES APPOINTED.
A committee on resolutions, headed
by Medill Mccormick of Chicago, was
appointed.
An organization committee. compos
ed of Oscar Zipf and IA others, was
also chosen.
OSBORN ON ROOSEVELT.
Chicago. =Ian----2z--"If~~R Roosevelt
is nominated he should carry Michi
gan by at least one hundred thous
the Roosevelt national committe,
headquarters here today. The gov
ernor said he believed Roosevelt
will be a candidate if the people o
the country demand it Asked If h,
thought either Taft or La Follett,
would accept his suggestion tina
they retire in favor of Roosevelt, tn,
governor said:
WOULD FORCE WITHDRAWALS.
''If Roosevelt is a candidate, yes
but they probably will not retire vol
UNFAIRLY. With Roosevelt in the fell
they probably would retire during
the convention, for he would be nom
mated
SUGGESTS MEETING.
Osborn suggested to the committe
that a meeting of the committee b
held here Feb. to determine wheth
er the people really desire Roosevelt
for candidate. He said sentimen
could be determined by that time
and if 1t were not favorable it woul
! be useless to continue the work.
MISSOURI FOR TAFT.
Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. eth
administrations of Taft and Cover
nor Hadley were strongly endorse
in resolutions of the Missouri Ed
torial association today. Charlie
Morris of st. Joseph, republican stat
chairman, startled the editors wit
the announcement that an edito
had no business being a postmai
ter" Morris believed the day hs
come when an editor must give hi
undivided attention to being an et
itor and leave postoffices alone"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-27
TRAIN HITS A SLED; TWO
KILLED AT A CROSSING

Benton Harbor, Mich, Jan. 27.-Two
persons were killed and two injured
today when a Michigan Central pas
senger train entering the city struck
a farmers sled. The dead:
SOPHIA MUFF.
ROSE MUFF.
The injured:
Herman Muff, so, and his son Har-
old, 9.
The accident occurred on a sharp
curve at Hickory Greek crossing.