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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-17

of ceremonies, introduced Congress-
man Pat Harrison, who expressed his
appreciation of the visit of the board
of engineers to this city and section,
for the purpose of looking personally
into the Leaf river project He paid
a tribute to the engineering profession,
especially for what it's members have
done for America, in the development
of the marvels of engineering skill,
such as Pixies Peak cog road, rail-
roads over and through mountains,
subway lines under great cities, and
coming nearer home, the deep water
harbor at Gulfport, the building Of a
railroad from Tampa to Key West,
and that great climax of modern con
struction and engineering genius-the
Panama canal. when | see these
great schemes wrought out, am
amazed he said 1T then requires
no stretch of the imagination to con-
template the easy solution of this
little project now under consideration
was his thought, which was followed
by reference to the immense unde-
veloped resources of this territory to
be effected by the opening up of the
river to navigation.
Mr.. Harrison told of his enthusiasm
for this section, while speaking in
the north and Of his being asked if
he was in the real estate business.
He assured the board that he felt
sure they would act in this matter
with unprejudiced minds, and that
their decision would be determined
by their conscientious regard for
their duty in the premises. He closed
by expressing the appreciation which
he felt and which he knew his peo-
pie felt, for the personal visit of the
board to Hattiesburg.
Col Lansing H. Beach was then in
troduced and made a short speech, in
which he related two stories that great
ly amused those present. The thing
that ELECTED the greatest applause, how
ever, was when after expressing re-
greet that he was not a painter to pic
ture Leaf river, dotted with white
winged yachts and smoking chimneys,
with the banks lined with prosperous
towns and well titled farms,
he said: Though | may not do that,
it does seem that such city as the
board had found Hattiesburg to be,
deserved all that she may desire" He
added, whatever may be the result
of the Leaf river project this city will
get all that the board under the law
and the departmental policy can give"
One thing he wanted all to feel as
sured of is, that the board will always
be ready to do all it can for Hatties-
burg.
At 10:40 Mr.. Jackson announced
that the guests must prepare for their
departure and the party at once
broke up.
The board of engineers left at 11:15
for Washington. Mr. Youille left for
Mobile this morning and Congressman
Harrison left for Gulfport at 1890
The impression prevails that the
Leaf river project was greatly helped
by the happenings of the day. 1t is
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-17

When you have bad colo you want
the best medicine obtainable SO as to
cure it with as little delay as possible.
Here is a druggists opinion: 81 have
sold Chamberlain's Cought Remedy
for fifteen years." says Enos Lollar
of Saratoga, Ind, land consider II the
best on the market" For sale by all
dealers. 4
ADVERTISEMENT
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-17

]. w. Copeland, of Dayton, Ohio,
purchased a bottle of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy for his boy who had a
cold, and before the bottle was all
used the boys cold was gone. Is that
not better than to pay FIVE dollar
doctors bill? For sale by all dealers.
ADVERTISEMENT
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-17
PAY LEss-oEr BETTER FRUIT

Martello's Fruit Store, recently
opened on Main street, just below
the Gem Theater, keeps larger
stock of delicious fruits and confec-
tions and charges much less than
others ask. Fresh oysters on the
shell and vegetables too If you want
the best and want to pay less. call at
MartelIo's
IL st advertisement. y
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-17

Here is a woman who speaks from
personal knowledge and long expert
ence, viz, Mrs. P. H. Brogan, of Will
son, Pa, who says: 81 know from ex.
perience that Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is far superior to any other.
For Group there is nothing that excels
it," For sale by all dealers.
ADVERTISEMENT
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-17
NOTICE..

All unpaid water bills for fourth
quarter, from Oct. LIST to Jan list,
1918, will be cut off after Oct. goth,
without further notice, and an extra
charge of One Dollar will be made
before service will be continued.
c. H. Rich, Mayor,
T. M. Fuller, Commissioner,
W. R. Hardy, Commissioner.
II 2-t advertisement
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-17
REMOVAL NOTICE.

1 have removed my office from the
Kennedy building to the second floor
of the S. & H. Katz store.
A. r. Powe, Justice of the Peace.
II St advertisement
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-17

.ssAi- settled, that the board were
I'D impressed with the CONNER
-. and agricultural possibilities of
- section, whatever may be their
aaGnon about the river.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-17

The fourth quarterly conference of
Main Street Methodist church will
meet at the church at 1880 p. m. to-
night with Rev. NJ. B. Sharbraugh
presiding.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-17

j. c. Cavett, prominent citizen of
the capital city, was in THE Hub"
yesterday
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-17

Sick headache is caused by disor-
dered stomach Take Chamberlain
Tablets and correct that and the head
aches will disappear For sale by all
dealers.
50 ADVERTISEMENT
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-17

William e. Lee, a prominent lum-
herman of Ellisville, was a visitor to
Hattiesburg yesterday.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-17

A. D. Draughn, of the Enon Lumber
Company, left today for ST. Louis, on
a business trip.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-17

Judge Stone Deavours, of Laurel,
was in the city last night
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-17

Clip" Wise, of the New Orleans
Picayune, was in the city last night.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-17

Ex-senator w w. West, of Richton,
was in the city last night
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-17
CITY BREVITIES

F. w. Foote left this afternoon for
New Orleans.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-17

Cadet and Gordon Hosiery at
Swittenberg's. II 2-t
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-17

Ladies' Tan Buttons with cloth
topping at Swittenberg's. II 2-t
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-17

Ladies' Patent Button with white
buck tops at Swittenberg's. II 2-t
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-17

Ladies' Combination Lace and But
ton Boots at SWittenberg's. 17-2t
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-17

Free shines for ladies at switte,r
berg's. II 2-t
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-17

HuLETT UNDERTAKING CO.
FIRsT-cLAss FUNERAL DIRECTING
AND EM6ALMlNe.
advertisement.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-17

H. P. Mollere, manager of the Lomo
Circuit, returned today from Brook
haven, where he has been spending
the past week in the interest of the
theatre at that place.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-17

Circuit, returned today from Brook
haven, where he has been spending
the past week in the interest of the
theatre at that place.
w. ]. Sewers, of Epley, was in the
city yesterday afternoon. Mr.. Sow
ers states that lumber conditions
could hardly be better except that
the car situation is getting desperate.
The Lomo presents splendid pro-
gram today including a good West
ern story entitled "The Prospector's
Sweetheart" It's a romantic melo-
drama with fresh and interesting
backgrounds, and story that has
good interest throughout. A charm
ing story told by Biograph film, of
the far north, dealing with the trap
pers and hunters, who inhabit the
woods the year around. The Biog-
raph people are noted for their plots
and acting, and "In the North Woods"
is story that will appeal to all. "The
Bond of Music" is a Vitagraph por-
trayal, based on French-Prussian war
The scene of the destruction of a
city is very real, and will cause ex-
citing moments. The picture is so
clearly worked out, it is bound to
please. Tomorrow the Lomo shows.
In animated form, the principal event
and happenings of the week, portray
ed by "Pathe's Weekly"
The following interesting and highly
amusing program of three full reels
Of the very latest and worlds best
picture plays, win be shown at
the Gem theatre tonight: "A Man of
The Making" an Edison subject, made
with the aid and in conjunction with
The Young Mems Christian Associa-
ion. mo Trespassing," Lubin COM
.dy; 1.-THE Turpentine Industry" Luz
lin education; 1.-THE Rube's Vacation
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-17

= burning oil well expIodes and
kills fifteen people.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-17

. Many more interesting views in
this weeks release.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-17
Pathe's Weekly
Featured at the
LOMO THEATRE
--TOMORROW-
TOMORROW

The director of the Geological Gar
oens' IN sydney, Australia, has sue
eeeded inathe almost impossible task
OF making play-feIIOws Of a Kangaroo
and a Fox Terrier.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-17

ADVERTISEMENT
The evening world., 1912-10-21
Many More Suspended Sen
tcnces for Serious Offenses
- So Far This Year.
BLAME POLITICAL PULL
In First Nine Months of 1912
SOS Guilty of Felonies
Were Released.

The practice Of the courts turning out
convicted criminals on suspended SEN
tsnces Is more prevalent than ever. ac-
cordius to police reports OF the court
dispositions of cases OF criminals con-
victed during tho nine months begin
ming Jan. and ending Sept. 30. 1912.
These records show that 565 criminals
who have pleaded guilty to or have
been convicted OF felonies during the
Hlno months were released on suspend
ed sentences. In addition. sentence was
suspended on $50 criminals convicted Of
petit larceny and on II. S6s per sons con-
visited Of minor offenses.
The total Of suspended sentences for
the flrst nine months OF 1919 was Il, 2S3
40 against 1850 for the entire year OF
leal Police officials call attention to
che fact that q considerable percentage
Of the increase Is found In suspensions
OF sentence on criminals convicted of
serious offenses. The 5G5 who escaped
punishment for felonies and 800 who
were let Off after conviction Of petit
larceny furnish q total Of 925. or 3li
moro than the total of suspensions In
slmilar cases for the whole Of 1912
Among the crimina who were alleged
to 80 on suspended sentences were sew
berry. forty-six convicted Of carrying
concealed or dangerous weapons, 269
convicted OF burglary in residences,
stores or lofts. two convicted of receiv-
ing stolen goods. 2o+ convicted OF grand
lerceny and twenty-seven convicted OF
picking pockets. II Is customary, for
critics Of the Police Department to point
out the large number OF crimes of vio-
lsnce and burglaries. The police officials
ask how they can be expected to reduce
crimes OF this character materially when
% many convictions are virtually NULL
ned by Judges of the courts OF final dis
position.
Il is charged that many OF these sus-
pensions OF sentence were accomplished
by Toll,ical pull" Interesting statistics
IN this connection have been prepared
the occasion arise.
The Judges OF the Court OF General
sessions we're asked by the EVENING
World to-day II they had any common,
to make on the Police Department re-
port dealing with suspended sentences.
None would talk but Judges Rosilsky
and Warren w. Foster. Judge Foster
said he would mako statement from
the bench later In the day. Judge
RosalSky said:
II don't believe the list Is from the
records of the Court OF General Ses-
sions. 1t includes $50 cases of petit
larceny which are handled by the
Court Of Special Sessions.
"The records of General Sessions
show that during the nine months
specified the judges tried 5.262 cases
There were 2.806 convictions, OF which
1.si2 were by pleas OF guilty and 80
by verdict Of fury.
''In the first nine months Of this year
I suspended sentence in only seventeen
The evening world., 1912-10-21
MADE "FAKE" CITIZENS
AND GOES TO ISLAND.
Judge Mayer Sentences Three for
Misconduct in Naturaliza-
ton Gases.

Judge Julius M. Mayer, sitting IN the
Federal District Court to-day, had he
fore him Meyer Levy. Samuel Shapiro
and Abraham Siegcl, east side Repuo-
leans, who had pleaded guilty to indict-
ments charging the procuring Of false
witnesses in naturalization cases.
Siegel, tailor, during the slack sea-
son ran a constitution school, at
which applicants for citizenship we're
supposed to be Instructed regarding the
great constitutional charter. and, It
seems, when necessary we're supplied
with fake witnesses. Pupils at the
Constitution School, we're. according
to Assistant United States District-At-
torney Griffiths. charged tuition fees
from $40 to $50 apiece. and the witnesses
were supplied gratis. The witnesses
swore they had known the applicants
for more than four years In the United
states. but the Government discovered
that the acquaintanceship was less than
four months.
Judge Mayer sentenced Siegel TO EIGHT
months Imprisonment on Blackwe;rs
Island; gave Levy three months and
Shapiro two months Incarceration at
tho same place.
The evening world., 1912-10-21
Don't Be Pussy
About Eating
Your Stomach Will Digest Any Kind
Of Food When Given the
Proper Assistance.

We are prone to fall into the error OF
singing out some article OF food and
soundly berating the ficnd who first in.
vented the dish. Tho habit grows with
some people till almost all food Is put on
the blacklist. This In all wronE. What 10
agencies upon which scientific students
for many years have set their seal Of
approval because they have become abso-
lutte facts. stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets FOR
all stomach disorders are recognised;
they have a fine record; they are rated
reliable, dependable and worthy Of con.
fidence just as the president OF . big
bank puts his O. X. on deposition s
check. And SO you can eat what you
want, whatsvsr you like. knowing well
that shouid Indigestion. sour risings. gas
lorna tions. lamentations or any other
stomach distress arise. stuart's Dyspep-
sia Tablets In q fsw moments will put
you right.
Coated tongue. bad breath. heartburn.
bsiching. flatulency. bioat-all the symp.
toms OF digestive troubles disappear
quickly when these tablets are used. They
are not a cure for anything but dys.
ne paia and kindred complaints. But they
have brought relief to more sufferers
Z, ON digesting diseases than all the patent
medicines and doctors prescriptions put
together.
The stomach does the heaviest work
of any OF the bodily organs, yet it's the
one We treat with the least regard. We
eat too much OF the wrong kind OF food
at any time. The patient stomach stands
such treatment a. long a. Il can and then
II rebels. You get notice Of the rebellion
In the shape Of the gases and pains caused
by undixestsd, fermenting food.
stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are sold
and recommended By all druggists st sOc
Q box.
The evening world., 1912-10-21

cases. OF these. four suspensions we're
at the request OF the District-Attorney,
seven at the request OF complainants,
one at the request OF the jury az four
In cases OF ABANDONMENT where the ac-
cused gave bond to support his family.
suspended sentence In three cases on
certain indictments and inflicted SEN
tence on other Indictments"
The evening world., 1912-10-21
A Miracle Indeed.

From the Chicago Record Herald.)
"You say there are no miracles now
adays"
Il do, mos, emphatically."
what, for instance, would you con-
slider q mlracle?"
III q man should make . fortune In
New York and then go to Chicago OF
to Pittsburgh to spend II. I should
consider that a miracle"
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-02
STATEMENT OF TREASURER
States Cash Balance Reduced Sew
enty thousand Dollars in Year.
PERMANENT INVESTMENTS GROW
Large Amount of Outstanding War
rants Partly Due to Fact that
Last Legislature Spent
Record sum,
tFrom a sad CORRESPONDENCE

LINCOLN, Jan. 1.-(Special. when
State Treasurer George closed his books
Saturday, afternoon for the year 1911, he
had a cash balance of $3.50, 1854 against
a balance Of $GO5, 1926, when he assumed
office January 6, 1911. One year ago the
states permanent investments are So
O29, 1859.
The state board has invested money in
the permanent fund at present up to the
limit and in fact so closely that the
treasurer has been unable to care for
registered state warrants as is usually
the case at the close of the year. The re-
ceipts from settlements with county
treasurers however, are coming in now
and the outstanding warrants will all be
taken care of and in addition those issued
I'm the course of current business. There
are now outstanding s25O,OOO Of general
fund warrants.
One reason for the large amount OF
outstanding warrants is the fact that the
last legislature appropriated more money
by 100000 than any OF its predecessors,
and more than the revenues Of the state
can provide for until the receipts from
the new levy are available, which was
made larger to care for the Increased ex-
penses. Following is the statement Of the
treasurer:
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-02
FILINGS FOR OFFICE ARE FEW
Week Fails to Live Up to Promise
of Political Activity.
TAFT LEAGUE TO BE ACTIVE
Frank Currie, New Secretary of
ORGANIZATION, Opens Headquarters
Mt Lincoln, Much EncOur-
aged by Outlook.
(From a staff Correspondent

LINCOLN. Jan. Especial start
ing off with the meeting of the Taft
league the week promised to be prolific
Of political developments, but for some
unexplained reason failed 10 make good
on its promise. Filings of candidates
were few, the most important being that
Of r. d. Sutherland, as democratic asplr-
ant for congress in the Fifth district, and
G. NJ. Skiles, democrat, for congress In
the Fourth. Wilbur S. Wait OF Loup
City filed as republican candidate for
land commissioner.
The meeting OF officials Of the Taft
league promises some active work in the
immediate future. Frank Currie Of
Broken Bow, who was selected secretary
in place OF Il. NJ. Pollard, who was UNI
able to devote his time to the duties
has arranged TO take hold I'm earnest He
arrived in Lincoln today and tomorrow
morning Will open headquarters in the
Lindell hotel and proposes to start things
moving at once. In conversation today
he said he was more encouraged than
ever since he had started In on the work
and there is no question, he asserts, that
the vast majority OF Nebraska repub-
licans are heartily In favor Of the re-
nomination Of William II. Taft.
The executive committee and the COM
mittees from the various congressional
districts will meet IN Lincoln January Is
to name the candidates for delegates 20
the national convention, the candidates
for electors and also the national COM
mitteeman who will go on the primary
ballot as the representatives Of the Taft
forces. This plan was considered essen
tial TO avoid a multiplicity OF candidates
which promised to defeat the will of the
voters, as It Is certain the La Toilette
men will center on one set OF candidates
La Toilette Boom Nipped.
The failure OF Senator La Toilette 20
visit Nebraska when he makes his west
ern to n has caused a chill to creep down
the spine OF his boom In this state, which,
even before this event, had shown signs
Of anemic conditions. His followers
however, met during the week and de-
cided they would try and have a rally in
Lincoln some time during January, the
date OF which has not yet been fixed.
Another development Of the week is the
probable switch OF W. B. Price, who, II
Is rumored, has switched his ambitions
from the goyernOrship or congress on the
democratic ticket 10 the senatorshlp. lie
Is credited with thinking that both Shal-
lenberger and Thompson have worn out
their welcome by continued appeals 10
democracy for office and that there is
a good chance 10 land the plum for
himself.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-02
Commission Comes
to Aid of Shipper
lFrom a Staff Correspondent

LINCOLN. Jan. 1.-(Speclal)-Au the
state offices will be closed Monday on &C.
count OF the New Year holiday but as
usual some OF the officials will be around
to open their mail and take look around
the state house Just from force of habit.
Attorney General Martin has gone to Fort
Madison, Ia, for a few days, and a few
OF those I'm the state house who did not
visit their homes on Christmas are doing
so on New Year.
The hearings on the physical valuation
or the Northwestern road will he resumed
January 3. one thing stands out promi-
nently, and that is the company Is seek
ing by every means to raise the valuations
placed on its property by Mr. Hurd the
states expert. In the matter OF right
of-way MIR. Hurd placed the value at
from two TO two and a half times that
Of adjacent lands while the company in
troduced evidence to show the multiple
should be three on all parts of the road
This alone would make considerable
difference in valuation, but in addition
the company witnesses placed much
higher price upon adjacent lands than
did Mr.. Hurd.
The State Railway commission yester-
a
stock shipper in short order. UnbeItnown
to the stockman the train for live stock
which generally leaves that place Sunday
had been abandoned on account or the
holiday. lie had brought his stock IN
and did not relish holding It untll Wednes-
day when the next stock train went over
the branch, and wired the commission.
The Burlington officials were advised OF
the situation and Immediately ordered the
stock moved Sunday.
The Haveock Commercial club through
its secretary, W. u. Fisher. has COM
planned 10 the railway commission that
the PlattsmOuth Telephone company,
which operates the exchange I'm that city
is giving poor service In the city and also
between there and Lincoln. The COM
mission will investigate and II necessary
set date for a hearing.
George NJ. Laird OF Omaha wants the
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-02
RAILWAY PROMOTER STARTS
SUIT AGAINST STlLLWELL

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Jan. IA. f.
Sullwell, president OF the Kansas City
Mexico q orient railway, has been sued
in the circuit court here by James Ed
ward Buckley, a railway promoter Of
Chicago who asks 100000 actual and
$4,000 punitive damages for the alleged
breach OF a contract in connection with
proposed railway in Colombia, South
America.
Buckley alleges in his petition that he
obtained a concession from the govern
ment of Colombia TO build "a railway 100
miles long and that Stillwell and asso-
GATES agreed TO investigate the PROPOSE
zion and II found satisfactory TO build
the road
il is alleged by Buckley that by reason
Of the failure OF the stilwell people TO
furnish him with COPY OF the reports Of
experts sent 20 Colombia he was unable
10 make financial arrangements and that
his credit as a promoter and railroad man
has suffered.