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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-25
VETERAN OF TWO
WARS IN CITY
TODAY
JOSEPH MEYER, 1o1 YEARS OLD,
WANDERER OVER COUNTRY
LOOKING FOR BROTHER.

Joseph Meyer, 101 years of age--so
said-formerly of Galveston, Is in the
city today making his way to Mobile.
Mr.. Meyer is a wanderer over the
earth, his alleged purpose being
to locate a half brother from
whom he has been separated
many years. The old gentleman is a
veteran of two wars, having fought
under Col. JEFF Davis in the war with
Mexico and for a time with the army
of the Tennessee during the civil
strife. For a time during the war
between the states he was detailed as
a special guard of Beauvoir, then JEFF
ferson Davis home. He gives the
date Of his birth as June /, 1911, at
Weiss-Baden, Germany. He came to
the United States when a young man
and settled in Texas In 1874. At the
time Of the Galveston food he had
accumulated a comfortable fortune of
$4,000, all of which was swept away
as were all of his relatives then liv.
ing In this country, except the half
brother, whom he is still seeking. Mr..
Meyers hearing is very acute, and
until recently he could read without
glasses, though lately his eyesight is
failing. He walked into Hattiesburg
from Slidell and is making his way on
foot to Mobile.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-25

Collins, Miss, Nov. 25.--At 3 o'clock
Sunday morning desperate bandit
ventured into Ora, one mile north of
here, and entered half dozen homes.
sneaking various articles and meeting
no obstacle until he reached the resi-
dence of Hon, w. T. Johns. The lat
ter was awakened by the noise, but
before he could make many steps he
was shot twice by the desperate. Each
bullet inflicted a flesh wound.
The alarm was Immediately given.
but the thief disappeared and made
his way to Collins. He promptly went
to work here, entering half dozen
homes taking valuables each time, and
finally entering the home of F. M.
Lowry. Detected. he again showed
resistance and shot Willie Lowry, a
prominent man, aged 81 years, who
was hit twice, both wounds being serl-
Gus. One bullet perforated below the
groin. DR.. Crisler, of Jackson, and
two nurses are working in an attempt
to save the young mans life.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-25
HOPE OF PEACE IS
ABANDONED BY
AUSTRIA
WAR WITH sERv'A SEEMS INEvi-
TABLE AND uLTIMATuM Ex-
-PEcTED IN A FEW DAYS.
RUSSIA'S ATTITUDE MAKES ~e
SITUATION MORE ACUTE
Foreign MInlster sazoneH Abandons
Former Stand Looking to PeaceabIe
Agreement With Regard to servIa--
Mobilization Of Troops Continues.
tBu Associated Press.l


Berlin. Nov. S5.--Reiations between
Austria Hungary and Servia are 30
strained that. political circles In vien-
ma have abandoned hope Of preserva-
tion of peace. according to press dis
patch claimed to be based on diplo-
matte information. Despite official de-
mails, the correspondent asserts they
have the army corps Of Austria Hun
gary already modified and reserves
continue to be called in large numbers.
The Austro-Hungarian government
is determined. 1t is said, not to wait for
the return Of Servian troops operating
against the Turks and an ultimatum to
Servia may be expected in a few
days. The situation is more acute be-
cause of the changed attitude of Rus.
sia. After having declared suitable as
basis for further negotiations, the
Austrian proposal guaranteeing Servia
free port on the Adriatic and a Ser.
Wan railway through Albania without
territorial rights, Russian Foreign
Minister Sazonoff has abandoned this
stand.
Austria Is now disposed to push the
matter to decision, because II wal
ia inevitable she wants to take ad
vantage OF her mobilization being
more advanced than Russia's.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-25

Deputy Sheriff Cahal, with H. C. Cul-
pepper and w. A. Lovett. went to Col
Inns at 10:40 Sunday morning, carry
ing bloodhound, which was used in
the efforts to run down the robber.
They returned last night, bringing the
dog with them.
1t seems to be we'll settled that the
robbers headed south, and their bold
ness at Collins is sufficient warrant
for great vigilance on the part of the
officers here and care on the part of
the citizens in guarding against in
trusion at night.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-25
2 HAIRS To GROW
WHERE | GREW BE4

Palo Alto, Cal, Nov. 25.-Prof. Mig
ge, assistant in the anatomy depart
ment of Stanford University, has dis
covered a method for killing the mi
crobes which prey upon human hair
roots and which makes two hairs grow
where none grew before.
His method is to take a chemical
analysis of live member-pulled out
by the roots-decide what particular
species of microbe is at work on the
Uranium and then treat the scalp ac-
cordingy.
Prof. Migge says that he started his
experiments while with wholesale
Druggist concern of Detroit, Mich. He
first tried the cure ON rabbits and later
on human craniums. About five
months ago he came to California anC
became associated with Stanford Uni
versity.
Prof. Migge has discovered a poison
which will cause rats to die outsid,
their holes. He has also discovered
process for making buttermilk In pow
der form.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-25
SENATOR RAYNOR OF
MARYLAND
DEAD
BRILLIANT srArEMAN succuMss
TO LINGERING ILLNEss-NEu-
RirIs WAS THE CAUSE.
SENATE CONTROL MAY
HINGE ON HIS DEATH
Governor eoIdsboroush VIII Appoint
Republican Successor Who VIII sss,d
office at Least Until state Lssisla-
sure Meets In January, 1914.
fBr Associated Prras.l

Washington. Nov. 26.-senator lad
dor Raynor Of Maryland died this
morning Of neuritis.
He was one Of the striking figures
OF the Senate. He had been a mem
ber of the Senate almost eight years.
was one Of the strongest debaters and
recognized as an authority in constt
tutional law. He was native Of
Baltimore and aged so years.
Raynor was one OF the foremost
Democrats in public life. Control Of
the Senate after March 4 may hinge on
his death. Governor Goldsborough is
expected to name a Republican sue
cessor who will hold office at least un-
til the Maryland legislature meets In
January, 1914.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-25
Desperate Robber Wounds
Prominent Collins Citizens

Collins was quickly given the alarm,
but the man again disappeared. Tne
State Farm dogs were Immediately
telephoned for, but they missed the
train. Governor Brewer later sent a
special train carrying the dogs and
officers to Collins.
In the meantime a set of dogs ar
rived from HattieDburg. Both sets of
hounds trailed the desperate, having
gone a distance of ten miles south OF
Collins at nightfall.
The man was seen In several places
he entered, but it was dark and none
can say positively whether he was
white or black. He was barefooted on
each raid, but when he left both towns
he evidently slipped on a pair of rub
ber-heeled- or tennis shoes. He is
described as being heavy set and wore
broad-brimmed, soft hat. His little
toes sank deeply into the ground. He
walked the distance between Ora and
Collins, and likewise proceeded or
foot when he left Collins. In the va
rious places he robbed he secured q
big sum of money, watches. pistols ant
other valuables.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-25
The SLOGAN sign
CELEBRATION
THURSDAY
MUCH INTEREST IN THE EVENT
MANY VISITORS EXPECTED IN
THE CITY ON THAT DAY.

The work on the Slogan Sign is be-
ing rapidly pushed to completion. and
it is now certain that it will flare forth
in all It's brilliancy on Thanksgiving
night.
The sign has attracted much inter
est and It's erection will be an event
of which Hattiesburg will be justly
proud. AS previously announced the
sign runs full fifty feet above the
top of the five-story Ross Building and
when lighted at night may be seen
In practically every part of the city
and for miles around.
The sign will contain 1,400 lights and
will show three colors. The current
for maintaining the sign will entail
considerable expense on the Hatties-
burg Traction Company. but this serv-
ice as we'll as the sign is gift to the
city from the Doherty company. The
sign cost nearly $4,000, and is said to
be the, largest slogan sign in exist
ence, and one of the largest electric
signs In the entire South. The exer.
cises on Thursday night will attract
large crowd and are going to be very
interesting. marking. as they will. an
epoch in the history OF Hattiesburg
the Hub.
The game of football between Mis-
sissippi College of Clinton and Howard
College Of Birmingham, scheduled foi
$3.50 p. m. at Hamper Park Thursday
the 2Sth, will be another event of un
usual interest. A large crowd vii
come on the special train from Clin
ton with the Mississippi College boys
and as the Mississippi Central railroa'
is giving a special rate, number o
other visitors doubtless be here tina
day.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-25
WOULD RESTRAIN BODY
FROM ENFORCING STATUTE
Passsd BY Last Legislature Requiring
Az Railways In State to Equip En-.
s'"es on Main Lines With Electric
Head'l9hts-easls For injunction.


jackson. Miss, Nov. 25.-A bill Of
complaint was filed in the federal
court this morning by the Illinois Cen.
traI and Yazoo & Mississippi Valley
roads seeking an Injunction to restrain
the Mississippi Railroad Commission
from enforcing the statute passed by
the last legislative session requiring all
railway lines In the state to equip the
locomotives used on their main lines
with electric headlights. The bill also
asks that district attorneys in various
counties, through which the two rail-
roads pass, be restricted from lnstI-
tuting any form of prosecution for
noncompliance with the statute.
AS a basis for the injunction the
complaints allege that the statute Is
unconstitutional and an interference
with interstate commerce; that to
equip an engine with an electric head.
light Is expensive and requires time
that 1t could not operate its englns
from point in Alabama and Tennes
see or Louisiana to the Mississippi
line without an electric headlight
while running in Mississippi.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-25
BIG TURKEY FOR PRESIDENT.

Westerly, r. l.. Nov. 25.-ftorace
Vose of this place. known all over the
country as the Thanksgiving provider
for the President, has selected one
Of the largest and choicest turkeys in
this section and shipped 1t to Wash
ington to grace the White House ta-
BILE next Thursday. Mr.. Vose has had
the distinction of furnishing the
Thanksgiving turkey to every Presi
dent from Grant to Taft.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-25
negro CAPTURED AT
HAMBURG, ARKANSAS

Dan McGilvary returned last night
from trip to Hamburg. Ark. with
Tom Harrin, negro wanted In La
mar county for the murder. on Au-
gust 81. this year, Of a negro woman
named Mamie Burton.
The fugitive was arrested By the
sheriff of Ashley county, Ark, upon
information furnished by the McGil-
vary Detective Agency. Mr.. McGilvary
left with his prisoner for Purvis at
1925 today.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-25

A telephone message from Collins
at 2 o'clock this afternoon states that
officers and dogs are leaving there this
afternoon for Taylorsville. in Smith
county, where a robbery was commit
ted last night, supposedly by the same
man who burglarized several homes
in Collins and Ora Sunday night and
shot two white men.
Willie Lowery. the young man who
was shot by the desperate robber, sue
cumbed to his wounds this morning
Mr.. Johns. the other man wounded. ia
reported as getting along satisfactor
lily.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-25
BROTHER HARRIS TO
BE P. M. At laurel

Gulfport. Miss, Nov. 25.-Congress-
man B. P. Harrison. who returned Fri
day from Laurel. after making per-
sonal investigation into the postmas-
tership situation there, stated that SO
far as he was concerned he had con-
cluded, when the term Of the present
postmaster at Laurel expires. to en-
dorse and recommend for appointment
Edgar G. Harris as the successor. Mr..
Harris is editor of the Laurel Daily
Argus. and the Jones County News
published at Ellisville. and is recog-
nized as one of the strongest newspa'
per men in Mississippi.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-25
TRIAL IN "NlcHr RIDER" CASE.

Owensboro, KY. Nov. 26.-The case
Of ]. F. vanHoose against A. e. Rob
inson and eighteen other defendants
came up for trial In the federal court
here today. The case Is one Of the
many might rider cases pending in
the federal court in Western Kentucky.
vanHoose is seeking damages on the
ground that he was driven out of
Christian county by the alleged threats
Of the defendants. In former trial
he was awarded $2.500.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-25
Plenty of Time Left to
VIM IS and Extra Votes

cure the special ballot and IS in gold.
The regular number of votes issued on
three yearly subscriptions is 10000.
The nomination coupon is good for
1000. A special ballot of $4,000 extra
votes gives the candidate a grand to-
tai of $4,000 votes. and they have won
IS in gold. It can readily be seen
how easy it is to get in the race for
the big prizes. On December 21 some
one will be awarded the big $1,75O
Pullman touring car. Another per
son will win the $3.50 Pianola play.
er-piano. the furniture. diamond rings,
scholarships, watches. etc. After
that time It will be too late to say,
IT could have won the touring car
myself II had only tried" Get in
the game today. and make up your
mind that on Christmas day you will
find q splendid big five-passenger
Pullman touring car in your list of
gifts.
The best way is to begin today Be-
curing special ballot. This is q grand
opportunity to make up for lost time
and gain lead. Six subscriptions
for six months each will turn trick
The Prizes.
$1,7600 Pullman touring car, pur
chased Of Thomson & Edwards oi
New Orleans.
| $3.50 Pianola player-piano purchased
Of Philip Werlein of New Orleans.
Three 500 suites Of furniture.
Three $50 diamond rings purchased
o. Joseph Sarphie.
/ Three $50 scholarships in the Hat
tiesburg Business College.
Three s25 gentlemen's gold watche
purchased OF Joseph Sarphie.
Three $25 ladies' gold watches pul
chased of Joseph Sarphie.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-25
HUNDREDS OF LIVES
ENDANGERED BY
FLAMES
HOME FOR FEEsLE-MlNpEo Chill
DREN euRNED-MANY IN
MATES ARE MISSING.

New York. Nov. 25.-One man was
burned to death, several are missing
and fifteen helpless inmates were car
ried out by rescuers at the risk OF
their lives in a fire that swept the
Brunswick Home for Idiots, Epilep-
tics and Feeble-Minded Children at
Amityville, Long Island. Sunday after
noon. Six hundred inmates of the
various buildings of the institution
were in danger and led out in con-
fusion. The flames spread to the roof
of the Long Island Home. short dis
tance away, but were quickly extin-
guished. The inmates were led out
while in state of wild panic.
Eight hundred other inmates in
London Hall. similar institution.
standing between the Brunswick Home
and the Long Island Home. were led
out hurriedly when the flames from
the Brunswick institution. which were
famed by a strong southeast wild.
threatened 1t.
Altogether nearly 1000 feeble-mihd-
ed persons were led from the three n
stitutions and kept at distance while
firemen from half dozen Long 10
land towns fought in vain to quell ne
flames. The buildings In which the
, fire occurred. two-story frame struc-
lures that connected with each other,
we're burned to the ground.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-25

There Is one point about the spe-
cial ballot offer that has not been
made quite plain. 1t is this: A can
didate may win more than one spe-
cial ballot and be entitled to the 25,-
900 extra votes on each. II a person
is energetic enough to secure twelve
six months subscriptions they will re-
ceive two special ballots instead OF
one. In other words they will have
won $4,000 extra votes besides those
regularly issued.
There is plenty of time left In which
to win your special ballot, II you have
not already begun. The offer does
not close until Thursday, November
%, 10 p. m. This gives three full days
after today. Five dollars Ia given TO
every candidate who secures a special
ballot Just think Of the many ways
in which IS may be used, and just
think how easy 1t is to obtain It A
person may enter the race for the
purpose Of winning the IS and then
withdraw II they desire.
Today's published list shows no
more than 10000 votes to the credit
Of any one candidate. A person may
enter the race today and secure six
six months subscriptions and be
among the leaders. For instance, the
number of votes issued according to
the regular schdule, is 1000 on six
months subscription. Six of these,
with the nomination coupon of 1000
votes, totals 900. The special bal
lot which they are then entitled to
gives them a grand total of $4,000
votes. This places one right among
the leaders in the published list, and
all that is necessary is to secure six
subscriptions for six months each.
Three yearly subscriptions will Sc
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-25
TOMATO CLUB WORK
IN FORREST
COUNTY
FIGURES BENT OUT BY MISS POW
ELL GIVING RECORD OF THE
LEADING MEMBERS.

Miss Susie v. Powell, state agent In
charge of the girls tomato clubs OF
Mississippi has submitted for publica-
ton to Mrs. Tabitha S. McLemore
club director of Forrest county, re-
pert from the official records, showing
the results in Forrest county for the
past year OF the tomato club work.
This report Is as follows:
Number of girls reporting November
/. 26.
Number OF cans reported, 12,34s.
Proceeds from fresh vegetables
sI3s.
Average cost Of cultivation, 1928.
= Average profit to members report
ing. $3.50.
Average cost per can, SOC cents.
The ten best records as shown by
number OF cans put up, are Mamie
Chatham, 1852: Esther Lee, 1892;
Katie Travis, 912; Mona Lyle. s26;
Ethel Dasterling. 7h6; Eunice Nall
760; Mary Lee. 725: Ruby Mathis, $50;
Clara Odom, 645; Ruth Parker. 600
Mamie Chatham, Route s. Hattiesburg
received s15 in gold for greatest yielt
and aiso a barrel of Swans Down floul
from Igleheart Brothers, Evansville
Ind.
Ether Lee, whose yield of tomatoes
from one-tenth of an acre. was 1.43'
cans, and who led the state in the
matter of net profit to the acre, re
ceived from the same company a hal
barrel Of Swans Down flour TIE
donors OF the flour wrote each Of the
Young ladies' letter comolimentinf
. them on their success in the culture
n tomatoes.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-25
"OLD Pete" GOES
TO The ASYLUM

Jackson, Miss, Nov. 25.-"Old Pete"
nobody seems to know his real name,
was brought to the insane hospital
yesterday from Magnolia, where he
has been familiar figure for many
years. Pete is an aged white man,
and it is claimed that he belongs to a
prominent New Orleans family, and
was once a social leader in the Cres-
cent City. He is apparently suffering
from an acute form of alcoholic in
sanity.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-25
EVACUATION DAY IN NEW voak.

New York. Nov. 25.-'TEvacustion
Day"-the 12sth anniversary Of the =
parture Of the last British troops frcn
American soil. at the end of the Reyo-
lutionary war-was celebrated In New
York today in accordance witt the
custom Of many years. A parade Of
the Old Guard to the Battery. whore
the Stars and Stripes were unfurled.
and patriotic exercises in Central Park
and in Fort Greene Park were the
principal features Of the days obser-
vance.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-25
LIBRARIANS AT MITCHELL.

Mitchell, s. D.. Nov. 25.-President
Ledger of the American Library As
sociation is scheduled as the princi-
pal speaker at the annual convention
of the South Dakota Library Associa
tion, which met in this city today fos
a three days session. Librarians anc
library trustees from all parts Of th>
state are in attendance.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-25
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

D. B. Red and wife have conveyed
to G. C. and s. v. Robertson lot 13
and half of lot IL in block 149 Of the
Hamper & Whinnery Survey. for the
consideration OF $3.50.
]. L. Mcdaniel has sold to John F,
Bennett all of blocks 1 and Q Of the
J. l. Mcdaniel Survey and addition
to Hattiesburg, for 5000.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-25
= = . = . . . = e = . = . . . .
%'cHAReE GIBSON JURY
= BEEN TAMPERED WITH.
lBu Associnted Preas.l J

= Goshen. N. Y, Nov. 25-Charges Z
= that Juror No. in the trial of 4
. Burton W. Gibson. charged with
. the murder Of Mrs. Szabo. had
. been approached by persons 4
. friendly to the defense we're sub
. mitted to Justice Tomplkins by
. the prosecution counsel this morn
= ing.
%~%~% Q 4
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-25
)sRAiNe HIS WIFE;
THEN FIRES HOUSE.

Ellisville, Miss, Nov. 25.-John
Howard. a negro Waterman. hrained
his wife with an ak Sunday afternoon
In their house. He set fire to the
house and escaped to the swamps.
The woman's charred body was found
IN the ashes. Sheriff Jordan with a
posse is searching n ''"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-25
. . . . . . . . . . . 80 . .
, EXPECTS TO OCCUPY ,
= JUAREz BY CHRISTMAS. 4
(By Associated Press.)

. Washington, Nov. 25.--General
= Inez Salazar. who is marching on Z
. Casas Grandes. chihuahua, with Z
. band Of rebels. ia said have de-
. clared he will capture the town
. within five days, and be In Juarez
= before Christmas.
. = = 80 % 90 . o = . = o Z
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-25
AERO AUCTION
EXCHANGE CLOSED

The Aero-Auction Exchange owned
by @. r. Croft, was closed by Sheriff
Bennett Saturday evening under an
execution, and later was attached by
Constable F. C. Cooper.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-25
SAMUEL GOMPERS
IS SERIOUSLY I'LL

Rochester. N. Y. Nov. 25.-Presi-
dent Samuel Gompers of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor is seriously
Ill at a hotel here. He is threatened
with pneumonia, according to physi-
clans.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-25
THE MARKETS.

Chicago, Nov. 25.-Wheat steady:
one-fourth off to three-fourths higher,
Provisions steady; shade lower to ten
cents up.
New Orleans, Nov. 25.-cotton at
noon easy, two points down.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-25
$4,000 FOR GOOD
ROADS IN ANTE

Jackson, Miss, Nov. 25.-Amite
county has Joined the good roads
movement, which is making steady
progress throughout the state. At the
December meeting OF the board OF
supervisors a bond issue in the sum
Of $4,000 will be sold,eto be used in
road improvement work.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-25
. >>>>~%%~ . = %~ . ~>~%~
. THE WEATHER .

. Mississippi-Fair tonight, with =
= heavy frost or freezing tempera- =
. ture In the interior; Tuesday fair. =
. 900 >~&~~~ ~~~~~~~
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-25
servIa Reposes For gventuaIItIes.

servla Reposes For EVentualltIes.
Vienna, Nov. 26.-It Is reported that
the Servian war office has hastily
armed all Belgrade forts with heavy
guns. Also that all servian troops
who can be spared from the Turkish
campaign have been recalled to the
Servian capital.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-25
oreeks oceupx eamarIna Road.

Athens. Nov. 25.-Greek troops to-
day occupied the samarlna roads lead
ing to the Turkish fortress of Janina.