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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-10-11

near Gallant Green. We are informed
that she never made an application to
the so-called resent Board Of schonl
Commissioners. as such. but through
her husband, made an application di-
rect to the Doctor. and was notified to
go on and teach by the Doctor and she
is now teaching. So how the Doctor
can reconcile his own action in direct
ing person TO teach in public
schoo' with his new assumed position,
is for him TO explain.
We haye always and still contend
that In the appointment OF public
school teachers, our own teachers
should be given the preference and
plead guilty TO the weakness we have
for the graduates OF our MeDonough
Institute and feel, without impairment
Of the public schools. we would like to
see every one Of the latter. get school
to teach.
The bringing OF outside teachers 10
teach In the public schools in our coun-
ty was done before either one Of the
two new men in tho School Board were
even appointed and we must presume
that this was done with the sanction
and approval OF DR.. Higdon, because
notwithstanding we have ALWAYS CON
demned the placing Of teachers from
other counties, in our schools over our
own peop'e, the genial Doctor has
never seen fit to object, to this during
the past four years but waits until the
republicans obtained a m ,jority repre-
sentation IN the Board before raising
cry against the very acts to which
he must necessarily have been party.
The so called present Board Of School
Commissioners, as is well Known,
measures in intelligence and respecii-
tude, up to the best class OF our
citizenship and any attack directly or
indirectly made upon them from any
source is ill-advised and Of bad grace.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-10-11

Governor Goldsborough in a recent
made statement by him in reference to
the work OF the State Roads Commits
sion had the following to say of the
Charles county roads.
''The Act appropriating $500, 900
special for Southern Maryland provides
that Charles county's portion shall be
first expended On construc ting road
from Rock Point north 10 miles to Way
side. A contract has been let for this
whole section, and it will be pushed
vigorously. The next construction
from this fund must be from Indian
Head toward La Plata, and this will be
begun in the spring. Out of the regu-
lar allotment, miles Of gravel maca-
dam road from Waldorf toward Bryan
town is under way, and about mile of
same has been completed. A sand-clay.
gravel section OF miles from the end
of this contract toward Bryantown is
being constructed, and is about graded.
This road will be extended next spring
from Bryaptown south towards Hughes
willie and the St. Mary's county line.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-10-11
Local Brevlties.

Court is sitting in Prince Georges
County.
Land sales in the County this year
have been few.
The tobacco crop is practically all
housed.
The Colored public schools will open
on Monday.
No frost yet but old jack is scented
in the near future.
Tu - was sadly missed by someone
last Friday evening.
The New Wills is the stopping place
for you where every comfort and desire
prevails.
The registration over, Republicans
get down to work getting votes for the
grand old party.
An enjoyable Leap Year Dance was
given by the young people Of Bel Alton.
in Mudd's Hall on Friday evening last.
Mrs. Frank Hopper visited Baltimore
City during the week looking for win
Professor Reich, of 1.-THE McDonough
Institute, paid short trip to Frederick
few days ago.
All the money gone the County road
Ups az aoou' W De ca'iea ineo WIN
~ f1@''s'
E1-sheriff K. L. Tippett, was among
the prominent citizens Of the County
:" Ia 'A'A' y" iuesuay'
Miss Grace Gardiner, of Washington,
Is visiting the Misses Hamilton "Haw-
thorne."
"'.A ms o'ei'as''ns ''n"e mr. Al
po.s io-'AA $50 yo4 n"o secs ai''r
80 aa' oe' 80 's'A'
heau Inc washington star Tor full
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-10-11

Master Ignatius Lancaster aud sister,
Miss Mary v. Lancaster, have return
ed to their home "Rock Hall" from a
visit to Washington.
Messrs: +. Stone Posey and sydney
Mudd made speeches at the Parran
Mass Meeting at Leonardtnwn on
Tuesday.
A boy? Yes, twelve pound boy is
what the Stork left at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. S. Garner on Thursday
last.
Registration over Tussdsy next will
be revision day. Those who have been
wrongfulIy noted should appear be-
fore the Registration officers and have
he errors corrected.
Mr.. Jack Reeder, son Of Justice
john u. Reedsr, Newburg, has removed
to Washington City to accept a posi-
tion in large mercantile establi sh-
ment.
Knowledge IL at hand Of two new
families wanting to remove TO our
town TO reside. Can't the town pro-
gressives who recently wanted to sad
die the town with heavy debt for
their own selfish purpose answer the
demand.
Miss Clara Wilson is visiting her
aunt Mr.. Thomas L. Long OF Wlcomtco
Miss Wilson Is one Of the most popular
young ladies Of Harfort County and is
a niece of DR.. Frank B, Smithson Of
the we'll known Smithson family Of
Forest Hill Md.
Rev. George W. Gather. Of Belts
vile, Md, and Rev. II. s. Wiley, Of
Virginia, Singer and Preach
err, will preach at Pisgah on Sunday
next. Both'are said TO be excellent
takers and their sermons will be well
worth hearing.
Mr.. p. s. Bowling wishes to announce
to the general public that Misses Keene
and Marie Russell. two popular young
have charge Of his fall
millinery department. and ne Is prepared
to show you the latest fail Styles
Call to see them
Mr.. T. r. FarraIl is showing the live
man that he Is, in improving his hand,
some property BY making gravel walks
around a part Of the same. Mr.. Far
rail- is not one of those who wants i'm
prov. ments at the ex pens- Of In neigh
Dor.
Al, R,.bar, Graf. ba, had H.. w,v
n ~ nc hono, t,,d r.,esa a. . ooon,;
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-10-11
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
In the Orphans Court for Charles
County, S. s.

In the orphans Court Tor Charles
County, S. S.
La Plata. Md, October LIST, 1912,
ORDERED By The Court. that Will
liam C. Matthews, executor of Hollis
Matthews, dece ased, give the
notice required by law to the
creditors OF said Hollis Matthews
to exhibit their claims, legally anthem
ticated, by advertisement published in
some newspaper printed and pub
liseed in Charles county, Maryland,
once in each Of three successive weeks.
True copy-Test:
7. ERNEST SASSCER,
Register of Wills for Charles County.
THIS Is To Give Notice, That the
subscriber has obtained from the
Orphans Court of Charles County,
Maryland, Letters Testsmentary on
the Personal Estate of
HOLLIS MATTHEW'S,
late Of said County, deceased. All per-
sons having claims against said de-
ceased are hereby warned to exhibit
the same with the vouchers thereof
legally authenticated to the subscrib-
er on or before the 4th day OF April,
1913. Thev may otherwise by
law be excluded from all benefit of said
deceased estate.
Given under our hand, this 4th day
of October, 1912.
WILLIAM C. MATTHEWS,
Executor Of Hollis Matthews. deceased,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-10-11
How's ThIs9

Weoffer one Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrah that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrah Cure. +. J.
CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, 0.
We, the undersigned. have known f..
]. Cheney for the last Is years, and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by his firm. WALDING, KINNAN &
MARVIN. Wholesale Druggists, Tole-
do, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
ly, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Testi-
monials sent free. Price, 75c. per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Take Halls
Family Pills for constipation.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-10-11

0RDERED by the Circuit Court
~ for Charles county this LIST day
of Oct, in the year 1912, that the sale
of the real estate mentioned and de-
scribed in the above entitled cause,
made and reported by F. Stone
Posey, Trustee, be inally ratified
and confirmed unless cause to the con-
trary thereof be shown on or before
the 2Sth day of Oct, next; Provided
a copy of this order be inserted in
some newspaper printed and publish
ed in said Charles county once a week
for three successive weeks prior to the
said 2Sth day Of October next
The report states the amount of sale
to be 100000.
HARRY c. CHAPPELEAR,
Clerk OF the CT. CT. for Chas. Co. Md.
True copy, Test
Ii. G. CHAPPELEAR, Clerk.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-10-11

A meeting cfthe executive committee
~ the southern Maryland League was
held vt Hughesvilie on Saturday last
with full representation present.
The purpose Of the meeting was to hear
and dispose Of the charge by La Plata
against Indian Head Of violating the
league rules by playing Ineligible play
ers, in the last of the tie series.
After hearing the testimony the
committee sustained the charges, de-
claring the last game a iorfiture and
awarded the pennant 20 La Plata.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-10-11
A Log On The Track

OF the fast express means serious trou-
BILE ahead if not removed, so does loss
OF appetite. 1t means lack of vitality,
loss of strength and nerve weakness.
II appetite fails, take Electric Bitters
quickly to overcome the cause by ton
ing up the stomach and curing the in
digestion. Michael Hessheimer of Lin
coin, Neb., had been sick OYER three
years, but six bottles Of Electric Bltters
put him right on his feet again. They
give pure blood, strong nerves, good
disgestion. Only so cents at all drug
gists.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-10-11
ORDER Nlsl.
In the Circuit Court for Charles Coun-
ty, Maryland. No. 1856 Equity.
Walter R-Gibbons AMI Mary II. G..
Gibbons, Plaintiffs.
VS..
Alice Y Slider Defendant.

ORDERED by the ircuit Court for
~ ChaFss County this 2Gth day Of
Sept, JOE, that the sale be ssade and re-
ported by Adrian Posey & F. Z. Cook
sey, Trustees, and be ratified and con.
hrmed as petitioned in above entitled
case unle- cause to the contrary oe
shown on Or before the 21.t day Of
October, 1912; provided copy of this
order be inserted in some newspaper
published in said Charles county.
Maryland, once week for three sue
eessive weeks prior to the said October
21st, 1912.
The petition states the amount of
sale to be $4,000.
HARRY q. CHAPPELEAR,
Clerk of the Ct. CT. for Chas, Co.
True copy fest:
II. c. CHAPPELEAR. Clerk.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-10-11
ORDER NIsI.
In the Circuit Court for Charles Coun-
ty, Maryland, No. 1900, Equity.
The Southern Maryland National Bank
of La Plata, corporation.

James Thomas Adams and Annie
.Erma Adams.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-10-11
Religious Notices.

M 4. y. ..
A revival meeting will commence at
Pisgah on Sunday, Oct. 18th. Preach
ing at IL q. m. and 7.30 p. m.
Rev. George W. Gather and Rev H.
s. Wiley will be with us for a few
days
There will also be preaching at Chica-
muxen at 8 p. m.
G. M. SARvER, P. G.
Port Tobacco Parish--lsth Sunday
AFTER Trinity.
S. Paul Chapel, Piney, Holy Com
munion 10. 80 a. m.
S. Philips Chapel, lcolored) Evening
Prayer, 400 p. m.
Christ Church, Evening Service 7.30.
REV. HORACE W. STowELI.. Rector.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-03-07
Local Business Men TO
Erect Canning Factory

the others who were interested are
well satisfied over the turn affairs
have taken.
The promoters of the new enterprise
state that the plant will be incor-
porated for $1O0,OOO.OO, and that just
as soon as the incorporation papers
can be filed and approved, steps will
be taken looking toward building
and equipping the plant. Every
piece of machinery and accessories
used in the canning business will be
installed, and no stone will be left
unturned to make it one of the
most modern plants in the state.
They state they will be ready for bus
mess by the first of June, in plenty of
time to take care of all the potatoes
Continued on Page Eighty
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-03-07
YOUNG LAWYER
GETS Three YEARS

Liberty, Miss, March ii. B. Christ
man. a prominent attorney of Pasca-
goula, Miss, was convicted Monday in
the circuit court of Amite county for
obtaining money by false pretense and
sentenced to three years in the state
penitentiary. Christman is well known
in this county. He is the grandson of
Judge J. B. Christman, who was cir
cult judge of this district for years.
He was born and raised in Brookhav-
en- and has practiced law here for a
number of yearN. He was for several
years the law partner of Bob Miller,
with headquarters at Hazlehurst, Miss.
The testimony in the case was that
in January, 1911, Christman, succeed
ed in getting the bank of Gloster to
cash his check for $25, drawn on the
Bank of Canton and he having moth
ing on deposit in the bank his check
was returned marked mo funds" The
bank of Gloster reported it the grand
jury and he was indicted.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-03-07
SENATE PASSES NORMAL
SCHOOL APPROPRIATION
BEDLAM REIGNS
REGULARLY AS
SOLONS JABBER

jackson, Miss. March IF there is
legislative body in the world that
tFanSacts business amid more noise
and confusion than the lower house Of
'he Mississippi assembly. its where
aoouiS have not been discovered
During normal periods perhaps
twenty per ccut of the members can
near what speaker is saving. and
perhaps twice that number keep ac.
quainJed with the subject under de-
bate.
The other day during one of the tur-
bulent periods while piney woodes
member was explaining bill a vener-
able solon who is slightly deaf arose
asd said:
Mr. Speaker ask the gentleman to
speak louder. | can't understand him"
'Aw, it don't make no difference ."
growled his desk mate. He amt say
ing uuthin nohow."
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-03-07
Will DISCUSS
CHEAPER Light
"Modern Illumination" Will be Subject
of Talk at Hotel Hattiesburg
Tonight.

One of the country's foremost il
Illuminating engineers, Mr.. w. E. Tritti-
po, of Newark, Ohio, will lecture to
the merchants and others of Hatties-
burg at the Hattiesburg Hotel tonight
at eight o'clock.
Mr.. Trittipo will talk on Modern
Illumination 1t is said that he will,
in a practical way be able to show
the merchants of Hattiesburg that
they are at present wasting at least
forty per cent of the light.
Mr.. Trittipo along with his talk will
make dark cabinet demonstration
in which he shows how to make four
candle power lamp do the work of Il
thirty two candle-power lamp. tt is
claimed that many other startling re-
suits will be shown.
MIR. Trittipo has lectured before
some of the leading universities in the
United States. including Yale at New
Haven. Leland Stanford of California.
University of Maine and others. The
lecture will be given in the dining
room on second floor of Hotel Hatties-
burg, and will be free to the public
and all who are interested are invited
to attend.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-03-07
ENGLISH EXPLORER SCOTT
DISCOVERS SOUTH POLE.
MORE AMERICAN
TROOPS ORDERED
TO NORTH CHINA

Manila, March I'm response to
the request of United States Minister
Calhoun, at Pekin, Major General j.
Franklin Bell, commanding the Philip
pines Division, is sending another bat
talon of the Fifteenth Infantry from
here to north China. The battalion
will be under command of Lieutenant
Colonel Edwin A. Root, and its com.
panies will be brought up to the
strength of $50 each, making the bat
TALON 600 strong
Additional men also will be sent to
the battalion already in north China,
under the command of Major James
NJ. Arrasmith, bringing its companies
also up to the strength of $50 men
each The strength of the Fifteenth
Infantry then in northern China will
thus be 1,200.
The transports Seward and Liscum
have been ordered to convey the
troops to China. They will depart
Friday.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-03-07
Meets Death
UNDER ENGINE
h. N. Almany, Young Engineer For
the Wells Lumber Co., Killed at
lumberton.

Lumberton, Miss, March Harry
A. Almany, age 25, met a sudden death
near here Wednesday morning at $3.50
by being pinioned under his engine,
which left the tracks.
Mr.. Almany was employed by the
Wells Lumber Co., as locomotive engi-
neer, and while backing up his engine,
it left the tracks, and escaping steam
caused his sudden death.
He was faithful and industrious
employee of above firm for two years,
and leaves young wife and two small
children, besides a large circle of
friends to mourn his loss. He was a
member Of the order of Locomotive
Engineers, Red Men and Odd Fellows
Lodges.
The remains were prepared for
burial by Ramsey & Co, of Hatties-
burg and forwarded to Mt. Olive, Miss
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-03-07

IMPROVEMENTS
At planning MILL
Firm Lumber Plant Shut Down Until
Extensions and Repairs Are
Completed.

The Firm Lumber Company have
closed their plant for ten days. This
is done for the purpose of completing
repairs and making many needed ad-
ditions that have been under way for
several weeks.
The office, now located about one
hundred and fifty feet from Main
street, will be moved even with the
street. The new lumber shed just
finished near the present office will
be extended along the entire length of
the main mill building. The mill build,
ing which is being rebuilt and enlarg-
ed is nearing completion. The ma
chinery is being moved and placed in
more advantageous position, and i'm
provements made in the engine and
boiler rooms.
On completion of all plans under
way now, this firm will have one of
the largest and most modern mills in
this section, and the changes will add
much to the appearance of the plant.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-03-07
News Comes As Startling Climax.

Gable dispatches from New Zealand
announcing that Captain Scott had
found the South Pole, came as a start
ling climax to the race which five ex-
plorers of different nationalities have
been making to reach this final ex-
remity Of an undiscovered portion OF
the globe. Captain Scott started on
his expedition from Port Chalmers,
New Zealand, in November 1910.
Started in July, 1910.
Captain Robert Falcon Scott, of the
British royal navy, who is in com
mand of the British Antarctic expedi.
tion, left England in July, 1910. He
had with him sixty men, twenty Siber-
ian ponies, twenty dogs and two
motor sleds. Before his departure he
said his plans for the journey from
King Edwards land to the South Pole
called for the use of three means of
sledge traction-ponies. dogs. and
motors.
The Terra Nova, in which CAPTAIN
Scott's expedition sailed. left London
on June 1, 1910, and was joined later
in New Zealand by Captain Scott, the
leader.
-Four other expeditions are now in
the Antarctic, each of them with a
view of attaining the South Pole. The
most important of these is considered
to be that of the Norwegian captain.
Roald Amundsen, who is utilizing the
celebrated polar ship. The Fran,
which DR.. Fridtioff Nansen used in
Continued on Page Eighth
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-03-07
LIEUT.. GOVERNOR
BIL90 LED Fight
ook the Floor For First Time This
Session and Spoke For Large
Appropriation-SchooI Gets $4,000
For Two Years.

The feature of the legislative day
yesterday was the fight made on the
floor of the Senate by Lieutenant Gov
ernOr Bilbo in behalf of the appropria-
tfon of $17S,000 for the State Normal
School at Hattiesburg. He made a
magnificent appeal, and in battle
with such strong opponent as Hon.
| Wiley Sanders, chairman of the FL
| nance Committee, he came out victori-
Gus. 1t was the first appearance of
the Lieutenant Governor on the floor
| during the session and he explained
| that according to the constitution he
had the right to the floor in Commit
tee of the Whole, by which rule the
Senate was working. He was warm
ly congratulated on winning his fight
| and putting the appropriation through.
The Mississippi Normal College bill
provides for an appropriation for 1912
and 1913. The bill was considered in
NOullllllee Ol llle NnOle.
Senator Donald spoke at length in
favor of the bill and was followed by
Lieutenant Governor Bilbo. who made
Fan earnest speech in advocacy of the
measure. He explained that under the
constitution he had the right to the
privileges Of the floor in Committee Of
the Whole, remarking that he made
this statement in order that the mem
bers might not be under the impression
that he was intruding his rights.
Senator Norwood said it was unnec-
essary for the Lieutenant Governor to
quote the Constitution, that he could
have the floor by unanimous consent
of the senate.
He pleaded with the members to pass
this bill. not because of South Missis-
sippi alone, but as matter of vital
import to the people of the entire
state. The speaker was applauded as
he took his seat.
Senator McLaurin was for the orig
forceful speech on the subject of edu-
cation in Mississippi in which he op-
posed the increased appropriation.
The original appropriation called for
$l26,000 and the substitute $17S,000
Senator Norwood hoped the bill
would pass as one of the most meri-
torious bills that had come before the
Legislature.
Senator Campbell was in favor Of
the bill and paid a high tribute to the
Normal School system.
Senator Ellis was in favor of State
Normals but the appropriation was too
great. He would vote for the $4,000
appropriation "even though the ex-
pense account provided for a one hun
CONTINUED on Page Eight)
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-03-07
SUPERVISORS ARE
BUSY this week

The Board of Supervisors are still
in session and are disposing of a great
deal of accumulated business. The
10th section money matter is occupy
ing large portion of the proceedings
and nine loans have been made this
week. The amounts range in sums
from 500 to $780, The treasurer's re-
port has been submitted to the Board,
and will likely be gone over tomor-
row. Warrants to the amount of $685.
600 are shown in this report.
The Board will be in session all of
the week judging from the outlook
now, though it was thought at the be-
that they would complete
their labors by Thursday or Friday.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-03-07
SAM TUCKER GETS
8 YEARS in Pen
Convicted of Robbing Store at Manned
Sentence Causes Sur
prise.

Sam Tucker, who was convicted at
New Augusta during the present term
OF Circuit court, was brought back
here yesterday. He has been held
here for safe-keeping and was carried
there to receive sentence. He was
charged with the robbery of Kennedy
4 Co.'S store at Manned about one
year ago.
He was given three years in the
penitentiary. The sentence caused a
distinct surprise in New Augusta and
at this place, and it is understood
that attorneys for the defendant will
ask for a new trial At least ten years
was expected by those in touch with
the case.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-03-07

that the levy must be again boosted.
and put at seven mills, or a bond is
sue authorized. and the leaders in the
house are well aware of this fact.
However, it is up to the senate to
wrestle with the problem next. and it
Is understood that an effort will be
made in that body to put the pensiou
appropriation back to sS5O,OO0 per
year, or not exceeding 100000 per an
mum.
During the debate the old pension
scandals were again brought up, and
it was alleged that if the various
counties will purge their pension rolls
OF persons who have no legal or moral
right to receive the states bounty
that ss5o,Ooo per year would be quite
Sufficient