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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-12
Gist Of Proceedings Board Of
Supervisors, July Meeting, 1912

The Board met Monday morning.
July 1, at o'clock. with all mem
bers and officers present.
The June report of the superlnten-
dent Of education was considered and
approved as fled, and the county's
part of his salary. $7s.75, allowed.
The regular monthly accounts were
then considered and allowed with two
or three exceptions. The amounts
ordered drawn on the general fund
amounted to nearly $1se00O, of which
$275.00 was allowed for relief of and
medical attention to the paupers.
Road and bridge expense during June
amounted to $65O.00, school expense,
$4,000, bond, interest and sinking fund
expense $2,035.O0, and number of
other smaller items on the various
other funds amounting to several hun
dred dollars.
A sixteenth section loan of $1,SO0.O0
and timbered land on which is located
two farms and some timber. This is
the largest amount loaned in some
time, but is well secured by collateral
consisting in pasture land, timbered
land, land in good state of cultivation
and insurance policies on the build
ings and other improvements.
Sixteenth section interest amounting
to $51.10 was allowed two public
schools near McLaurin in township 8
north, range IL west.
A number of erroneous poll tax and
dog tax assessments were presented
for consideration and disposed of as
warranted by the law and the evil
dence.
The personal assessment roll for
1912 was properly filed by H. e. Clark.
tax assessor, and after being found in
all things regular, was ordered to re-
main on file during the month of July
after which the usual equalization will
be made.
All road overseers' reports were ac-
cepted as filed and those who did not
report were given until the August
meeting to report because of the
change of time for the semi-annual
reports. All overseers not reporting
at the August meeting will be fined as
: required by law.
~ Two favorable reports on new roads
we're made and the roads accordingly
ordered opened. Both these roads
are in the eastern part of the county.
The Board adjourned Tuesday eve
ming or rather took a recess for two
DAYS to view the two proposed routes
to the Agricultural High School at
Brookhaven. Leaving Hattiesbure
Wednesday morning they went down
the river road by McCallum, McLaurin
Epps and Rosine, returning Thursday
by way of the ridge route.
On Friday morning the usual rou
tine of business was resumed. John
Williams county treasurer. made his
second quarterly report showing
total balance of cash on hand 500,
54O.61, in all funds. The total ex
penditures on all funds during April
May and June amounted to $30,1S5.OC
The county treasurer was allowe
his second quarters commission
amounting to $25O.00, the maximum
amount allowed by law.
The expense of treating the hool
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-12

The Great Northern has awarded
contracts for the rebuilding of its main
line between Interplay and Metum, the
latter a station few miles north of
Ballard. The work will cost $780,
900. 1t includes Is complete pieces
and the substructure of new bridge
crossing Lake Washington canal.
There is also to be done 1,25O,OOO cubic
yards of earth excavation Railroad
men believe that the Gregon-Washing.
ton will ultimately cross the Lake
Washington canal by way of the Great
Northern's bridge.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-12

Central Lines west, Burlington, Chi
cago & Northwestern, Illinois Central,
Great Northern and the assistant gen.
eral passenger agents of the st. Paul
and the Wabash. The association
will exploit American scenic wonders
and the name of the association, BY
an extensive advertising and promot-
ing plan. membership includes rail and
water carriers, chambers of commerce,
boards of trade. civic organizations,
hotel and hotel organizations. The
plan is to direct from Europe much
touist travel to places and attractions
in this country.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-12

An innovation in passenger service
has been introduced by the Lehigh
Valley railroad. 1t is afternoon tea,
served regularly on the Black Dia-
mond Express to and from Buffalo.
Many Englishmen travel upon this
train and their fondness for tea sug-
gested the present plan.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-12
ANNOUNcEM ENTS.

We are authorized to announce l..
L. POWELL as a candidate for Mayor
of the City of Hattiesburg, in the
democratic primary election, August
goth, 1912.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-12
WENTWORTH COLLEGE,
(For Younq LaoIesN

College never more prosperous. For
" thousand dollars will be expended
for new buildings within eighteen
mohlhs' Most excellent Literary
course conservatory of Music, Depart
ments OF Art, Expression and Com
merce' Write for catalogue. Address
WENTWORTH COLLEGE
20-6-25t RrooLh
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-12

Having acquired the property of the
lines it needed for the work, the South
Pacific announces that it is prepared
to accept common user franchise for
certain trackage in Portland, Ore, and
proceed with the Identification of $40
miles of interburban road involving
the immediate expenditure of $S,000,-
900 with the work now being done on
the new lines between Eugene and
Coos Bay and Natron and Klamath
Falls, this $s,OOO,OOO makes the ag-
gregate authorized expenditure in the
state of Oregon for the next two years
more than $20,000,000.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-12
RAILROAD NOTES
***.*****"*"=****

Judging by the earnings of the Atch-
ison business is exceptionally good in
the Southwest
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-12

thumb and finger! Unpleasant posi-
bilities are suggested by such facts.
1t is not worth while to take some
pains to prevent the contamination of
bread?
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-12
TIME CALLED.

"Everybodys dom it, was not writ.
ten of the third-term movement
New York World.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-12

Organization of the Soc America
First Association has been effected
with a temporary board of managers
consisting of the passenger traffic ex-
ecutives of the Santa Fe. New York
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-12

"0sn N Laurel SOP with
"ey chuek.y"
the NELSON HOTEL
s.,.... A. J. Nelson, Manager.
.,,v ~ best Of attention given to I'm, y.
,r,."s public BY "chuokey,- VA. ~ !.
!. 81 '''s mo to the "boys.r Rates. 30 = J. J"
WOO per day Baths. samDl. go. !. %
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-03-02
Continued next week }


Strange unused north side man
when he was more or less dexterously
fishing clinkers out Of has furnace with
a poker, he spear, a bright, silvery
fused mass about the size OF a No. s
shoe.
Extraordinary, In fact" he ex-
claimed as he examined the metal. the
identity OF which he did not fix az
once. He glanced with interest at his
coal pile, for this N. s. man is OF a
sort OF scientific turn OF mind. and
he was somewhat pleased with him
self as he figured that some kind OF
ore had been mixed up with his coal.
and his furnace acting as a smelter.
had reduced the bright shiny mass
therefrom. Il tickled him that he had
explained the matter SO easily and lie
thought he would modestly show his
wife how he had solved the strange
occurrence. -
Look here dear" he began. "
don't suppose you could tell me what
this is, could your"
Yes" she snapped. That's my
aluminium skillet"
NOTE. She put the skillet I'm the
furnace 10 burn OF the dries particles
of turkey hash No trace OF the tur.
key could be seen.--Cleveland Leader
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-03-02

continuous, rendered discovery from
any misstep highly improbable. and as
delay was dangerous neither OF us was
disposed TO lingev long
BE We all ready Cap?" questioned
Bungay. bending his head down. Fer
II We be, I'm goin up"
All right" answered, struggling
to my knees in the narrow space
only take II slow, Jed I'm n trffle
bigger ryan than you, and this is
rather close quarters"
Wal yes, maybe a matter OF a
poun er two, he retoTted, and the next
moment | could hear him scraping
his way upward. feeling for foothold
upon the irregular layers OF stone !
followed, pressing my knees firmly
against the rough wall. and trusting
more 10 my hands than feet for re
curity against falling. There was
evidently fireplace OF some kind on
the first floor, with a considerable
opening leading from II into the chin.
ney We were scaling. for as led slow.
ly passed, could perceive n sudden
CLEAN OF light streaming across his
face from the glare OF the lamps with.
In. He glanced anxiously that way.
but did not pause in his steady climb
upward
A moment later | came opposite
that same beam OF radiance. and
cautiously peered down the sIeped
opening that led 10 the disused fire.
place. All | could perceive. was
pair OF legs, evidently those or a cav.
airy officer. judging from the broad
yellow stripe down the seam OF the
light-blue trousers. and the high boots
ornamented with rowel spurs. lie
stood leaning carelessly against the
mantel. talking with some one just
beyond the range Of my vision.
AZ that moment the music ceased
suddenly. and afraid 10 proceed until
II should strike ~ again. braced
myself securely on projecting stone
and bent my head over the orlfice IN
I'll could catch portion OF the con.
versation being carried on by my un
conscious neiehbors.
NO." said the cayalryman. grufny.
and apparently In 7 ply to some previ.
Gus question, the fellow was most
deyilish obstinate. wouldn't tell the
first thing; even threat OF treat.
ing him as spy and hanging him
outright proved OF no avail But
Sheridans theory is that Lee las or.
dered Longstreet 10 hit our rear.
while he makes direct attack In
front That's why the old man pro.
poses to get In his work first. and
We march az daylight 20 form cor
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-03-02
SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER 1.-The story opens in q
tent OF Tie Confederate army az a critical
stase or the Ciyl War. Cen. Lee
imparts 20 Captain Wayne a secret
message 70 L.ongstreet upon the delivery
OF which depend great issues. Accom-
panied by Sergeant Craig, an old army
mission.
CHAPTER 1.-THE two messengers
maize a Wild ride. lodging squads of sol-
ciers, almost lose their bearlnfs ana Qnai-
~ are within The limos or tho enemy, hav-
ing penetrated NE Gordon OF pickcts un-
molested.
CHAPTER III Encountering a small
party OF soldiers III the darkness, Wayne
~ taken Tor 4 federal officer who came
90 keep an appointment. Is accepted as
his representative. and a young iady on
horseback y given IN his charge.
CHAPTER IY.-The female companion
Of the two southern scouts Is northern
GIRL who, when she becomes aware or
thtlr army athllatlons, alashcs Wayne with
her riding whip and attempts 70 escape
but fails.
CHAPTER v.-one OF the horses Civ
ing out. Wayne orders Craig to get
through with the dispatches 20 Long
street. lie and Ny Lady of the North
are left alone near a rocky gorge.
CHAPTER vI.-The Confederate officer
and tho Union girl thread the mazca OF
AiN Noouh lie discovers a lonely hut,
and entering II in tho dark huge mas
I'm attacks him. The girl shoots the brute
Just IN time.
CHAPTER Vu.-Tho owner OF the hut.
one jed Bungay. appears and he and his
VIE give the captain n welcome. Sud-
denly party OF horsemen are observed
coming down tho road
CHAPTER VIII.-They are led by
man claiming 20 be Red Ilowrie. who
orders Mrs. Bungay 10 give them food,
and her husband 20 act as a guide. The
woman discovers tho man 90 DO disc
guised impostor, attacks the Intruder and
there Is a general melee
TAPTER IX.-The disguised leader
! ives 10 be Major Brennan. n Federal
Uliicer whom tho Union girl recognizes.
lie orders the arrest OF Wayne as "a spy.
Tho girl protests and says she Will appeal
70 General Sheridan.
CHAPTER X-Waync held prisoner In
copse, sees files OF Confederatcs pass
the road at a distance and knows that
Craig has delivered the message.
CHAPTER XI.-The captive is brought
before General Sheridan who refuses 10
ret him free unless he reveals the secret
message.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-03-02

There's mighty big stone chimbly
comes down we're. Cap" he whispered
AN Their openin' ter take ont scot an
ashes is up thar. jIst blow Their
fluer. It's a sheet-iron pan. reckon.
Their way IL feels: an IL must be thar
they put niger IN ter clean Their
chimbly whin II gifts stuffed up
could git up thar alone. but ] couldn't
do no work. but tibet thar pan ought
ter cum out all right Dew We think
We cud hol me up, Cap? I'm purity
durn heavy"
/ smiled in the darkness at the lit.
tie fellows egotism. and lifting him as
might a child. poised him lightly
upon my shoulder He struggled a
moment 20 steady himself against the
wall. and then could feel him tug
ging eagerly AZ something which APP
peared TO yield slowly to his efforts
AS he worked. a dense shower OF dust
and SCOT caused me 10 close my eyes.
She's a comm al right" he said,
cheerfuly. putting with his exertions.
but reckon as how this chimbly
Amt bin cleaned out since Their war
begun Hold up yer right ham Cap,
an git q blame good grip on her, fer
she's almighty full, ann wanter 60
down sorter easy like
did as be suggested, bracing my
self % meet his movements. as he
stood straining on my shoulders and
in another moment ! had succeeded
in lowering the large sheetiron pan
silently 10 the floor
Room nough yere fer two men ter
oncet chucklcd my companion in
rare delight The chief IN silence
strobe before Yere goes"
Ills weight left my shoulders; there
was d slight scramble another shower
OF dirt then the sound Of his voice
once more.
Lift Zip yer hans, Cap; dig in yer
toes on Their stones an Wen begin
our vi,ge
lie grasped my wrists with
strength which / had no conception
the little fellow possessed There was
moments GREATNESS struggle, and
! squirmed through the opening. and
lay painting on the flat slabs which
composed tho foot Of the great funnel
To afford me more room Bungay had
gone up a little finding foot.lodgment
upon the uneven stones Of which the
chimney Was constructed For a mo.
ment we rested thus motionless. both
breathing heavily and listening to the
music and shufring Of feet now almost
upon level with our heads.
The noise, which was strong and
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-03-02
Under Sentence Of Death.


At this late date / doubt greatly
II my situation at that time was so
desperate as i then conceived t. |
question now whether the death sent
ence would ever have been executed.
But then, with the memory OF Sher-
idan's rage and my own hotheaded
retort, ! fully believed my fate was
destined TO be that of the condemned
spy, unless she who alone might tell
the whole truth should voluntarily do
so. That circumstances had left me
In tho power of one whose fierce dis
was already evident was beyond
ion, and ! had yielded to his
{ ding TO such an extent as to give
IN authority every excuse for the
else Of extreme military power
of one thing | was firmly re,
ved-no thoughtless word OF mine
ould ever endanger the reputation
q Edith Brennan. Right or wrong,
would go TO death OF dishonor be-
fore would speak without her author.
i,y. Love and pride conspired to
make this decision adamant.
Come said Cation. briefly. and |
turned and accompanied him without
thought OF resistance At the front
door he ordered the little squad OF
waiting soldiers 10 fall in, and taking
me by the arm. led the way down
the gravelled path TO the road. | was
impressed by his seeming careless
ness, but as We cleared the gateway
he spoke, and his words helped me
TO comprehend
Captain Wayne he said quietly. so
that the words could not be over.
heard. you do not recognize me, but
] was the officer who conducted YOU
60 headquarters when YOU brought the
flag In az Wilson Greek or course |
must perform the duty given me, but
i wish you to understand that | wholly
believe your word
lie stopped. extended his hard, and
] accepted II silently
There must be some grave personal
reason which seals your lips2" he
questioned
There is
II thought as much. / CHANGED 10
overhear the words. or rather a por.
tion OF them. which Brennan whis-
pered. and have no doubt II they were
explained to the General he would feel
more kindly disposed toward you"
II was asked as question. and
felt Obliged TO reply
II appreciate deeply your desire TO
aid me, but there are circumstances
involving others which pei me for
the present 20 silence Indeed my pos
sible fate does not 80 greatly trouble
me, only that ! possess strong de
sire TO have freedom long enough 10
cross swords with this major OF yours
The quarrel between us has become
bitterly personal. aud | hunger for a
chance TO have II out DO YOU know.
is he man who would fightgo
The young fellow stifsened slightly
we are serving upon the same
f'aff," he said more abruptly. and
we have never been close
q, yet ] cannot honorably take
gainst him. He has been out
IA within the last three years 70
wledge. and is not devoid
e.,. i. u courage or skill Possibly,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-03-02
Then she'd say II.

I assure you" said the persistent
suitor, that I will not take no for
an answer"
You needn't" replied Miss Bright.
III say yes upon one condition"
'Ahl Name the condition"
Just ask me n am determined
not TO marry you under any circum-
stances. Catholic STANDARD ard
Times
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-03-02

pathos as he wrung my hand good
bye Sheridan. he said. had gone
down the lines and both Brennan and
himself were under orders 10 follow In
another hour What instructions. n
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-03-02
CHAPTER XIII.
A Strange Way out.

Cation came in once more about the
middle OF the afternoon. bringing me
some blankets; but he had no news.
and his boyish face was picture OF
The Tupelo journal., 1912-05-17
Nettleton.

Roy Dabbs spent Sunday with home
folk in Tupelo.
Miss Annabel Quillin is a visitor in
Tupelo this week.
DR.. Spencer, of Verona, WINS in town
last Friday on professional business.
Prof. Matt Francis and family, of
Guutown, are the guest of relatives
here this week.
Mr.. Charley Long and wife. of Tu-
pelo, were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Sam Burt Sunday.
Miss Juanita Clifton is teaching a
music class this month on account of
the short school session.
Chas. Mcneil is spending a few days
with homefolk, after a successful ses-
sion at the Hamilton High School, near
Aberdeen.
Mr.. Lee Trapp, who has been con
fined to his bed for some weeks SER
iously i'll, is reported as no better,
being in a stupor most of the time.
Miss Myrtle Buchanan left Friday
morning on a months visit to relatives
in Texas. Most of the time she will
be the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Sallie
Rutledge, Tern ell.
The election for good roads in the 5th
district in Monroe. resulted here in
an overwhelming victory for the good
roads advocates, and carried in the en-
tire district. On June 1st, it is under
stood, is the time set for the election
in the 5th district in Lee county. 1t is
to be hoped that the 5th district will
not fall behind in this progressive
movement.
M. H. Moore, cashier of Bank of
Tupelo, was in our city Monday.
Scott Wiley, one of the town ne
groes, got on a wild career Sunday eve
ming. being orazed with cheap whiskey
or cocaine, and beat up his mother and
father considerably. He is still at
large.
Mrs. Arch McDuffie and Mrs. Will
liam Wlygul took their two little daugi-
ters to Memphis this week for treat
ment for nasal trouble.
Jim Burney, one of our NettletoD
boys working in Memphis, is seriously
i'll with a case of mumps. His sister,
Mrs. Arcn Smith. went to him Monday.
The Tupelo journal., 1912-05-17
Joy and Bliss.
Hot Springs LIVER Buttons Make
Constipation Sufferers Happy.

Don't be peevish-decide to-
day that you are going to give
all the old time constipation
remedies the 60 by and try one
box just one box-of the new
and better liver, bowel and stom-
ach remedy.
Just try them once and you'll
never he satisfied with pills,
salts, waters, oils or any other
preparation.
Hot Springs Liver Buttons are
the product of the greatest medi-
cal minds in Hot Springs, Ark. /,
the worlds greatest sanitarium
where the springs are owned by
the United States government.
Don't fail to take them for
constipation, sluggish liver, gas,
billiousness. sick headache, stom
ach distress. They certainly do
keep the bowels in fine condition
and bring cheerfulness and health
to all who use them.
Sold in Tupelo by all good
pharmacists at Is cents a box.
For free sample write Hot SPRINGS
Chemical Co., Hot Sprinks, Ark.
St. Clair Drug Co., special
agent in Tupelo.
The Tupelo journal., 1912-05-17
Monroe County's Ten Living
Sheriffs.

Some time ago the Examiner
called attention to the fact that
Monroe county could boast the
proud and we believe unpara-
lelled distinction of having yet
on the roll of those who share
Gods sunshine, every man who
has borne her commission as
sheriff for the past 40 years. VIZ
suggested a reunion, and last
Friday our hope materialized,
and they all met at the scene of
their former trials and labors,
the county court house. and eff
fected an organization to hold
until death do us part"
There were ten of them, a
splendid body of men, and all
bread-winners in their various
spheres of life.
Named in order of succession,
the roll call was as follows:
Capt. ]. w. Lee, aged .---72
Capt. J. w. Howard, aged Sc
Capt. E. l.. Sykes, aged 81
J. H. Marshall, aged
Joseph A. Johnson, aged 81
James j. Basham, aged .-----63
]. C. Crosby, aged--------52
R. C. Crenshaw, aged----.--.56
T. Ollie Jones, aged .--.----49
Jeff D. Cooper, aged d.
The assembly organized as the
Monroe County Sheriffs' Associ-
alton by the election of Capt. J.
w. Lee as President; Capt j. w.
Howard, as Vice-President, and
Deputy Sheriff S. H. Crosby, as
secretary.
On motion, Mr.. M. H. Steph-
ems, who had served as special
deputy under them all, and Ma
jor S. A. Jonas. who as editor of
The Examiner, has chronicled
all of their transactions, were
made members of the Associa-
ton.
On motion it was resolved that
an annual reunion shall be held
at such time and county location
as the president shall designate,
the first to be this summer.
Mr.. F. S. Mcknight was pres
ent and secured fine group plot
ographs sitting and Standing. of
this splendid body of veta rs.
We very much doubt If within
the borders of the United States
there is another county in which
to a roll call of ten successive
sheritfs. every one can answer
"PRESENTi" And every re
Spouse represented a man who is
yet a potent factor in public at
fairs. Aberdeen Examiner.
The Tupelo journal., 1912-05-17


After a bitter fight the citi-
zens of Meridian voted in favor
Of trying the Commission form
of government. The sentiment
was very nearly evenly divided.
The advocates of the Commission
form winning by only "a majority
out of a total of 1,700 votes cast.
Meridian does not own her pub
lie utilities and the manage
ment Of the city's finances is
greatly simplified. There will
be three Commissioners whose
duty it will be to direct the en-
ire affairs Of the city.