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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26
PUBLIC INVITED To
VISIT new SCHOOL

The High School is moving into it's
new home on Main street today and
the work will be completed early to-
morrow so school work can be resum-
ed Monday morning
Tomorrow afternoon from three to
five o'clock the new brick school build
ing will be open to visitors and every
one is cordially invited to visit the
school to see the modern convenient
and sanitary arrangements. Super
intendent Woodley is particularly anx-
ious that patrons of the school make
it a point to visit the building tomer-
row afternoon and they are ur ed to
take advantage of the opportunity
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26
Olympic Voyage
Abandoned On
Account Strike
(By Associated PreSS.l

Southampton, April 26.-The voyage
of the Olympic, sister ship of the I'll
tanic, has been abandoned and the big
liner returned to port Seamen of the
Olympic joined the striking oilers and
greasers of the vessel today, refusing
to work with non-unicn men, taken
aboard to replace striking oilers. The
enginemen of the Olympic first struck
two days ago asserting that the life
saving equipment was iferior.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26
FEAR NO TROUBLE
FROM The PEARL

Pearl River continues to fall at
rapid rate, according to advices from
the local offices of the G. & s. l. Ry.
At one time the river rose to within
s inches of the rails at point two
miles this side of Jackson, where the
railroad crosses the river, and grave
fears were entertained by the officials
for the safety of the tracks for many
miles. No further fear is entertained
now at any point on the lines of the
railrosd company and schedules are
being maintained without any trouble.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26
Army Transport
Ordered to West
Coast of Mexico

Washington, April 26.-The army
transport Buford will leave San Fran
cisco Suday night for the west coast
of MexicoIto pick up American refu-
gees who may wish to leave. The
Buford goes at the request of the
State Department and will stop along
the coast as far down as Acapulco,
Guerrero. Today the State Depart.
ment reports show conditions in Mex
leo are growing worse Bands of ma
ruders are causing uneasiness by the
increased activity.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26
RICH BACHELOR OF AGE

London, April 26.-Sir Richard Vim
cent Sutton, perhaps the wealthiest
bachelor of England. celebrated his
twenty-first birthday today. He has
an annual income of hals a million
dollars and owns a number of big es-
tates, besides property in London
worth millions of dollars. He is q
lieutenant in the First Life Guards,
a handsome and intelligent young man
and now that he is Of age he will
probably be sought after by hundreds
of ambitious mothers with marriage
able daughters.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26
SUCCESSFUL MEETING
STILL IN PROGRESS

The largest crowd of the week was
in attendance at the Fifth Avenue
Baptist Church last night
The subject of Mr.. Webb for the
sermon last night was Neglect and
was thoroughly enjoyed by those in
attendance.
Tonight will mark the close of the
week day services, and all members
are asked to come out to this meeting
and bring as many others as they can
Up-to-date there have been ten ad-
ditions to the church, besides three
others who have signified their inten-
tion of joining other churches in the
city.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26
WILL DELIVER ADDRESS
To LITERARY SOCIETY

Duncan Draughn, the well-known
attorney will leave tonight for Jackson
and will go from that city to Clinton
tomorrow, where he is slated to deliv-
er the annual address before the De-
mosthenes Literary Society of the
Mississippi College.
The selection of Mr. Draughn to de-
liver the address this year is quite a
compliment coming from those with
whom he was associated number of
years, testifying to the esteem in
which he is held by students of his
alma mater.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26

with such expression that tears were
brought to the eyes of Sheriff Martin
Grain.
The prisoners wonderful voice
caused many to work in his behalf, in
cluding scores of prominent women.
Often, unknown to the prisoner, music
loving visitors were allowed to stand
in the Jail corridor and listen while
Ankrovitch sang one melody after an
other.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26
Important Meeting Normal
Trustees Held Tomorrow

An important meeting will be held
in Jackson tomorrow by the full Board
of Trustees of the Normal College.
At this meeting contracts will be let
for the building and equipment of the
power house to light the buildings of
the school, The contract for the ex-
terror and interior wiring and electric
fixtures, plumbing, etc, will also be
let tomorrow. 1t is planned to have
the grounds surrounding the college
brilliantly lighted and this contract
will be included with the other wiring.
Many other minor contracts will be
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26
Conditions Cannot BE Described In
Words.

Tallulah, La April 26.-Flood con-
dition in Northeastern Louisiana can
be but poorly described in words.
Scenes of desolation greet the eye at
every turn. The monetary loss result
ing from the great crevasses in the
west levee of the Mississippi, which
have inundated large areas of eleven
parishes, may total more than s15,000,-
900. 1t will be even more If the rains
continue few weeks longer
Perhaps 10000 already are homeless
and down in Concordia, Catahoula,
Tensas and La Sale Parishes hun
dreds of others will be forced to move
out as the progress of the water con-
tinues toward the Red River Valley.
After having covered more than 200
miles of the flood stricken territory, an
Associated Press representative re-
turned to Tallulah yesterday direct
from the Dogtail crevasse near Al
satia in a motor boat. Everywhere
nothing but devastation and a vast
expanse of muddy water from s to 15
feet greeted him. And still the flood
waters are pouring through the enor-
nous gap in the Dogtail levee, now
two miles wide, with the estimated
depth of the water 40 feet.
Force of the Waters.
Giant trees which have withstood
every flood for half century have
been swept up by the roots, miles OF
railroad have been washed away and
the manner in which heavy rails have
been bent and twisted attest the force
of the water in places.
Those familiar with railroad condi-
tions say the Iron Mountain will not
be able to run trains through on their
line from St Joseph to Lake Proyi.
denee 80 miles before September 1.
and officials of the vicksburg Shreye-
port & Pacific stated that 1t would be
at least three months before normal
conditions can be established on that
line which has more than 40 miles Of
track under water, Both roads viii
have to rebuild many miles Of new
road.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26
Startling Testimony Of Wireless
Operator.

!. Washington, April 26.- A sworn
statement that the captain of the Cal
ifornia refused to go to the aid of the
Titanic, although only a few miles
away, was filed today with the Senate
Comm ttee, by Ernest Gill, wireless
operator on the Californian. Gill said
the distress rockets were visable from
the deck of the Californian and must
have been visable to both the bridge
and lookout. Gill tried to organize
a committee of the crew to go to the
Captain and protest against his course,
but said the men were "afraid they'd
lose their jobs"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26

chemist, will talk of the relative values
Of feedstuffs.
Minister Eagan reached the city at
ten o'clock this morning, and is the
guest Of Maj. R. w. Millsaps during
his stay in the city. He was induced
to visit Jackson through the influence
Of Maj. Millsaps, who is one of the
vice-presidents of the Southern Com
mercial Congress.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26
COACHES DERAILED;
TRAINS RUN LATE.

The derailing of two passenger cars
at New Orleans at an early hour this
morning caused northbound trains to
be considerably delayed. No. was
four hours late and No 6 three hours
and twenty minutes.
The accident occurred Immediately
out of the New Orleans depot at the
terminal junction:
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26
RICH VOICE KEEPS
MOOSE FROM NECK

Sharon, Pa, April ga remarkable
baritone voice has saved velka Ankro-
i.ssa moose, for
the Board of Pardons has recommend
ed to Gov. Tener that he commute the
death sentence of the murderer to life
Imprisonment. When the condemned
man was told the news he cried for
Joy and exclaimed Thank God!"
Then he broke forth int5 hymn
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26
FAMOUS LECTURER
HERE NEXT SUNDAY
j. A. Naples, Of Texas, Will Deliver A
Lecture At The Columbia
ST. Church.

j, A. Naples, of Texas, known
far and wide as great tenn
peranee lecturer, will speak at
the Columbia Street Baptist church
next Sunday morning. Mr.. Solo
mon says Mr.. Naples has no superior.
He uses large pictures and charts to
illustrate his lecture. Don't fail to
hear him.
The Juniors of Columbia Street Bap-
tist church, will have charge of the
services Sunday night. They have a
splendid program. Hear the children.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26

.et, including water and sewerage.
A 50,0OO-gallon capacity water tank
will be erected on the grounds and
will rise $50 feet from the ground.
The faculty of the big school will
Se named at the meeting tomorrow
and there are many here who are
awaiting the selection with much
interest.
Prof. Cook is already in Jackson, go
ing there from his home in Artesia
and Mr.. B. F. Hunt, supervising archi
test of the building, will leave to
night to be in attendance
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26
WIRELESS OPERATOR SWEARSs
CALIFORNIAN IGNORED APPEAL
JN says lie Big Liner was Only a Few
~ Miles away from Scene of Disaster
and Distress Signals Were Seen
from the Ships Deck.
(Bv Associated Press.l

New York, April 26.-The bodies of
John Jacob Astor, Isadore Strauss, the
millionaire merchant of New York,
victims of the Titanic disaster have
been recovered and embalmed on the
cable ship Mackay- y-Bennett.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26
Our Boneheaded Kinfolks say smith
Is a "Born z SOL"

London, April 2G,-The British pup
lie is displaying considerable resent
ment At the course the American SEN
ate committee investigating the lltah-
lc disaster is taking with regard to
tbo detent, IN of British subjects ana
the manner of their examination Inc
attitude generally is taken that D.
prrco Ismay. managing director of the
company and the crew of the Titanic
we're iudged and convicted by the COM
mittee before the hearing began.
It is feared that should the Senate
Committee condemn the company ana
tho crow its action would give rise to
nl.feeling between the two peoples
CONTINUED on Page Four'
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26
THE MARKETS.
fBu Associated Press.l

Chicago, April 26.-Wheat steady,
unchanged to three-eights lower. Pro-
visions stronger, two and half to twen-
ty cents up.
New Orleans, April 26.-Cotton un-
settled, eleven to fourteen points
down.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26
OHIO CONVENTION RECESS

Columbus, Ohio, April 26.-The Ohio
constitutional convention took a re-
cess today and will not convene again
until May 6. 1t is expected to ad-
iourn sine die on May II.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26
UTAH COPPER MEETING

New York, April 26.-Stockholders
of the Utah Copper Company are hold
ing their annual meeting today in Jer-
sey City. Directors will be elected
and other business transacted
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26
NAILROAOS RtPURT
INCREASED BUSINESS

po,,roads in this territory report
onnroximately twice as much DUST
ness since the first of January as 'un 'nt
ne9o ii9oa 70 the same period of time last
a. p This has been done too IN tne
face Of the most DISTRESSING %es'nen s tn
laos na,t,ons ~ that have prevailed IN
.um man. ,oass are preparing to handle more
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26
woRkMEN,s INSURANCE

Chicago, April 26.--Workmen's in
surance and other questinos are on the
program for discussion at a banquet
tonight of the Illinois Local Insurance
Agents Association
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26
REV. ]. A. NAPLES
AT FIRST BAPTIST

Rev, ]. A. Naples the great tenn
perance lecturer. win speak in the
First Baptist Church Sunday night.
He is live wire on the subject OF
Temperance The pastor. DR.. Trottsr..
win be absent at Richton 10 preach Z
commencement sermon.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26
c. N. Hays Body also Recovered.

Halifax, April 26.-The body of C.
M. Hays, president of the Grand Trunk
Railroad was added to the identified
dead picked up near the Titanic disas-
ter
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26
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!: treme north portion tonight :
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-23

as attorneys fees upon its third
cause of action herein.
4. For the sum of $425.22, upon
its fourth cause of action herein.
5. For the sum of $495.36, upon
its fifth cause of action herein; and
6. For its costs and disburse-
ments in this action.
And the plaintiff will take a fur
ther order and judgment that the
property attached in said action be
sold to satisfy the plaintiffs de-
mands herein.
This summons, by order of the
Honorable Ed F. Coad, County
Judge of Polk County, Oregon, made
at Chambers in the city of Dallas,
on the 9th day of January, 1912, is
served upon you by the publication
thereof for a period of six eonsecu-
tive weeks Immediately prior to the
Dist day of February, 1912, in the
Polk County Observer, a newspaper
of general circulation published at
Dallas, in said County of Polk. The
date of the first publication of this
summons is January 9th, 1912.
GEORGE [. BROOKS,
OSCAR HAYTER,
2-2O Attorneys for plaintiff. |
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-23
SUMMONS.

In the Circuit Court of the State of
Oregon for Polk County, Depart
ment No. l.
Merchants National Bank of Port
land, Oregon, plaintiff, V. George
A. Berry, defendant. No. 1905
To GEORGE A. BERRY, the above
named defendant:
IN THE NAME OF THE STATE
OF OREGON you are hereby requir-
ed to appear and answer the com
plant filed against you in the above
entitled Court and action within six
weeks from the date of the first pub
lication of this summons, to-wit: on
or before the 21st day of February,
1912; and if you fail so to answer
the said complaint for want thereof
the plaintiff will apply to said Court
and take a judgment against you for
the sums demanded in said complaint
viz:
l. For the sum of $4,000, with
interest thereon from the 7th day
OF August, 1911, at the rate of eight
per cent. per annum until paid, and
for the further sum of $4,000 as at
torney's fees upon its first cause Of
action herein.
2. For the sum of 100000, with
interest thereon from the 9th day of
September, 1911, until paid, at the
rate of eight per cent. per annum,
and for the further sum of $4,000, l.
rs attorneys fees upon its second
cause of action herein.
3. For the sum of $4,000, and
interest thereon from the 10th day
# September, 1911, until paid, at the .
ate of eight per cent. per annum,
nd for the further sum of $4,000, :
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-23
Notice to Creditors.

Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned, Albert Osborne Yates, has
been duly appointed by the County
Court of the State of Oregon, for
Polk County, administrator of the
estate of Wallace Yates, deceased,
and has qualified.
All persons having claims against
the said estate are hereby required
to present them, duly verified, with
the proper vouchers, within six
months from the date Of this notice
to the said administrator at the of
flee of Oscar Hayter, in the city of
Dallas, in said County of Polk
Dated and first published January
?, 1912.
ALBERT OSBORNE YATES,
Administrator of the estate of
Wallace Yates, deceased
OSCAR HAYTER, Attorney. 1-30
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-23
COLLEGE EXPERT TO HELP
MANAGE SCHOOL FAIRS
Agricultural Education VIII be Per-
sOnaIly Conducted i'm Every
Oregon County Now.

oregon Agricultural College, Cor
ton of school Industrial fairs and the
promotion of agricultural education
in the schools throughout the state
will be the principal work of Calvin
c. Thomason, who was made a mem
ber of the staff of the Oregon Agri-
cultural Extension division under
Professor r. d. Hetzel at the last
meeting of the college regents
Under the immediate direction of
State Superintendent of Schools l.. r.
Alderman, Mr. Thomason will visit
the various counties, aiding the school
authorities in organizing the indus
trial work and promoting the school
fairs and school gardens The work
is part of that planned by the State
Bankers association and promoted
by the Oregon Development league,
the State Fair association, the State
Superintendent of Schools and the ag-
ricultural college.
Since his graduation in 1907 at
Whitman college, Mr. Thomason has |
been in journalistic work in various
parts of the state, notably at La
Grande, Pendelton, Salem, and Port
land, and has done much toward
better farm methods and the i'm
provement of rural conditions gener-
ally.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-23
ENJOYS FLORIDA'S CLIMATE
Former Polk County Resident Tells
of Weather in Southland.

The following letter from A. II.
Dodd, former clergyman, of Falls
City, will be of interest to his many
Polk county friends:
Han City, Florida, January 10, 1912.
Editor Observer: Thinking some
of my old Polk county friends would
like to hear something about Christ
mas in Southern Florida, will
briefly say that on Christmas day my
family and l Joined party of 81 who
went for a few days outing on Fish
creek, about six miles north. The
bright sunshine, the temperature of
about so degrees in the shade. and
the sight of barefooted children wad-
Ing in the water made ii seer. more
like Fourth uf July. The only thing
suggestive of Northern Christmas
was that the white sand in the road
looked like snow.
The day was spent picking flowers.
hunting, fishing, frying fish and boil
ing cofee over a camp fire, a dinner
on the ground in the shade of a big
live oak tree and kodaking. Three |
other men and the writer went in
swimming where the stream was 30
yards wide and over head deep. and
round the water pleasantly warm
warmer than Polk county water gets
at any time
VIII only add that last Sunday the
thermometer registered rs degrees
N the shade at o'clock p. m. Our
'omato' cabbage and potato plants
rom seed planted in November are
making fine growth and are nowI
ooking about as such things would
ppear in Polk county about the first |
4 July.
very truly yours, A. II. DODD." q
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-23
ENECIrnR,S Nnrr.,,,

Notice is hereby given 10 whom II
may concern, that the undersigned
mas been duly appointed executor of
the estate of August Martin Werner.
deceased, by the Honorable County
NouIt OF POLK County Oregon An
persons having claims against satJ
estate are hereby notified 10 present
the same 10 the undersigned. dulv
verified. at Perrydale. Oregon. on or
ntloFe SIX months from the date
hereof and all persons knowing
themselves indebted to said estate
are hereby notified To make imme-
ulate settlement thereof
1919. VI january
- FRED q. WERNER.
Executor OF the estate of Aurl,st
Martin Werner, deceased.
SiBLEY & EAKIN.
Attorneys for estate. 9ao|
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-23
SUMMONS.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
STATE OF OREGON, FOR POLK
COUNTY, DEPARTMENT NO. l.
F. J. COAD, plaintiff, V. GEORGE
A. BERRY, defendant, No. 1909.
To GEORGE A, BERRY, the above
named defendant
IN THE NAME OF THE STATE
OF OREGON you are hereby requir-
ed to appear and answer the com
plant filed against you in the above
entitled Court and action, within six
weeks from the date Of the first pub
lication of this summons, to-wit: on
or before the 21st day of February,
1912; and if you fail so to answer
the said com~laint, for want thereof
the plaintiff will apply to said Court
and take judgment against you for
the sum demanded in said complaint,
viz: for the sum of $397.42, and for
his costs and disbursements in this
action.
And the plaintiff will take fur
her order and judgment that the
attached in said action be
sold to satisfy the plaintiffs de-
nand herein.
This summons, by order of the
honorable Ed. F. Coad, County
Judge of Polk County, Oregon, made
It Chambers in the city of Dallas,
N the 9th day of January, 1912, is
erved upon you by the publication
hereof for a period of six consecu-
i've weeks Immediately prior to the
LIST day of February, 1912, in the
'olk County Observer, a newspaper
f general circulation, published at
)allas, in said County of Polk. The
ate of the first publication of this
is January 9th, 1912.
OSCAR HAYTER,
20 Attorney for plaintiff.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-23
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

Notice Is hereby given that the un-
derslgned administrator Of the estate
ot Harvey Engle. deceased. has fled
ms nnal account in the County Court
et the State Of Oregon for Poll
county. and that Wednesday. tbe
'th day of February. 1912. at the
hour Of ten o'clock in the forenoon
ot said day. at the Court room Of
ne sald County Court. in the CITY
~ Dallss, Oregon, has been appoint
cd ny said Court as the time ana
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-23

If your children are subject to at
tacks of Group, watch for the first
symptom, hoarseness. Give Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy as soon as
the child becomes hoarse and the
attack may be warded off. For sale
by all dealers.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-23
Notice to Creditors.

Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned, John r. Guy, has been
duly appointed by the County Court
Of the State of Oregon. for Polk
County administrator of the estate
Of John IL. Guy, deceased. and has
qualified.
All persons having claims against
the said estate are hereby reouire5
70 present them, duly verified. with
the proper vouchers. within six
months from the date Of this pdiee
TO the said administrator at his res-
idence near the city Of Dallas. in
sand County Of Polk.
Dated and first published Januarv |
.. 1912
JOHN r. GUY. I
Administrator Of the estate Of !
John H. Guy. deceased /
OSCAR HAHTER, Attorney. $50 /
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-23

place for the hearing of objections
to the said final account and the set
tlement thereof.
WILLIAM M. SHEWEY,
Administrator aforesaid
OSCAR HAYTER, Attorney
Dated and first published January
8, 1912. 2-6
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-23
What Can We Saw

More than if you are not satisfied
after using Sutherland's Eagle Eye
Salve we will refund your money.
25c at Stafrin's drug store.