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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-19
SOCIALIST SPOKE
AT AUDITORIUM
LAST night !
MRS. KATE ROBERTS o'HARE DE-
LIvERED Philippe AGAINST
EXISTING CONDITIONS.

Mrs. Kate Robert 0'Hare, a repre-
sentative of the Socialist organ the
RIP Saw" published in st. Louis,
lectured at the Auditorium in this city
Thursday night, to an audience Of
about two hundred people. Beginning
at S:15, she talked steadily till IL
o'clock, keeping most of her hearers
through to the end of her address,
which was characterized as a philip
pic against existing conditions, for the
cure of which no remedy was pre-
scribed except that of an alignment
with what is called the Socialist party.
Mrs. O'Hare was especially caustic
in her arraignment of the churches,
and church members, and unlike the
terrible Teddy's attitude towards the
trusts, there are mo good churches.v
The illustration of the church mem
bers, with pious mien who holds to
the enforcement of church doctrine
while taking II per cent out of an
employees wages, who happened fol
sickness or otherwise to need hell
before payday, was a figure used II
, illustrate the contention that thu
churches or church members are no
in sympathy with socialism. 1t 4
claimed by one who heard her, tina
like all doctrinairs, there was a mod
, cum of truth in many of the state
: ments she makes in support of he
teachings, but it was clearly man
fest that with her as with others,
- IS easier to tear down the house tina
to build better structure.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-19
TRAGIC Death Of.
JACKSON
LADY
MRS. JEAN MeLAURlN WoMAcK
ELocrRocurEp WHEN TURN
ING ON LIGHT.
WAS DAUGHTER OF LATE
SENATOR A. ]. M'LAURIN
Owing to Succession of Deaths Which
Have Occurred In the Distinguished
Family the Tragedy Awakens Keen
er Sympathy Among Friends.

Jackson, Miss, July 19-Mrs. Jean
McLaurin Womack, beloved young
wife of DIR. N. c. Womack, of this city,
and the youngest daughter of the late i
Senator A. J. McLaurin, met tragic |
and untimely death about 8 o'clock !
last night, and the sympathies of the
entire community go out to the sorely
stricken household. According to
what can be learned, Mrs. Womack
and her husband had been out in their
automobile, and had driven home. She
jumped lightly out of the car and went
on into the house, while her husband
remained behind to attend to putting
the machine away in his garage,
which occupied him few minutes.
He finished his work and followed
his wife into the house, calling to her
as he entered the door. There was no
response, and proceeding inside DR..
Womack discovered the form of his
wife huddled upon the floor, apparent.
ly iHdulmdle anu tno uSdl OH0 uLOoh-
scious. 1t was evident from the first
superficial examination that her death
had been due to electrocution and that
she had sustained the shock at the
moment when she approached the
switch to throw on the lights.
A hasty call was sent in for medical
and other assistance, number of his
brother physicians Fastening to the
help of their young associate, but
human aid was of no avail.
Beyond the fact that Mrs. Womacl
met her death from electric shock
nothing definite could be ascertaineC
as to the cause of that shock, in view
of the complete state of collapse int
which the occurrence had thrown he
husband and household.
This unfortunate and shockin
tragedy awakens still keener sympath
among the friends of the distinguish
family of which Mrs. Womack was
member, owing to the succession c
deaths which have occurred with
the immediate circle during the pas
few years, the most recent havin
R been her sister, Mrs. w. T. Pate, {
Jackson, whose death occurred abot
one year ago. She was a splendi
type of woman and deeply beloved b
all.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-19
MISS. METHODISTS
ASKED TO GIVE $4,000

Jackson, July 19-Methodists in
Mississippi have been asked to con-
tribute $4,000 toward the fund being
raised for the erection of the Repre-
sentative Church in Washington, an
edifice that is to typify Southern
Methodism.
The plan adopted is to raise the
amount within four years, at the rate
of $1,25O per year. The movement IL
in charge of Rev. w. H. Huntley, Of
Port Gibson, G. s. Harmon, Of Meri
dian, John A, Mcleod, of Hattiesburg
Robert Selby. of Brookhaven, T. B
Clifford, Of Yazoo City, and q. 7
Bonner, Of Port Gibson, all well-knowI
members Of the Methodist clergy.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-19
r. G.. Mckenzie in the
Race For Commissioner
wELLKNowN WHO SERVED TWO YEARS ON THE BOARD
ALDERMEN FOR MALLY ANNOUNCES

R. G. Mckenzie, whose announce,
ment appears in today's issue Of The
News as candidate for commissioner
of the city Of Hattiesburg, is we'll
known to the people of this city as a
man of honest purpose, sober habits
and clean life. His ideas of the duty
of an officer to the people he is chosen
to serve are clearly set forth in his
card appearing herewith. AS the mat
ter of streets is ever prominent one
in a populous city, it is mentioned
that Mr.. McKenzie's work in building
Bouie street while he was a member
of the city council, gives evidence OF
his ability to do good work in direct
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-19

Jackson, Miss, July 19.-Almost in
cessant showers are becoming a seri-
Gus problem with the farmers in Mis-
sissippi. Aside from the fact that the
surplus rainfall Is causing rapid prop
agation of boil weevils, It is also play
ing havoc with growing crops, and
both corn and cotton are showing the
result of it.
The rainfall in this immediate sec
tion shows total of SIS inches since
the 1st of July, according to the re
ports of Local Observer Nall, of the
weather bureau. This is far in excess
of the average for the entire month
OF July, and, when considered in con
junction with a wet June, it is readil!
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-19
lOO-YEAR old HAMS
DISCOVERED IN
PASSAGE
FLAVOR so EXCELLENT THEY
HAVE BEEN READILY MARKET
ED AT S1.oo PER POUND
(Ry Associated Press.)

Providence, R. l., July 15-fhe re-
vent discovery of several choice 100
year old hams in an underground pas
sage near a historic old Colonial man
sion on Prudence island has started
Prof. Davis Greenberg of Columbia
university on systematic search OF
the old cellars on the island. Prof.
Greenberg has been on the island sew
eral months studying the soil and the
peculiarities of the nature.
The hams heretofore found are
packed in wood ashes. Their flavor
is so excellent that they have been
readily marketed at one dollar 9
pound.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-19
plan TO GUST
CHAS. MURPHY
Empire state Democrats Going After
The Tammany Leaders
Scalp.

New York, July 19-The Empire
State Democracy, which had its incep1
ton among the anti-Murphy men ct
Baltimore and which organized We'd
nesday night at the Hotel Belmont
with 100 members, lost no time yes
terday in opening headquarters In this
city. The headquarters are at 81 Mas
sau street, and from there the cam
paign to carry the state for wilson
and overthrow Charles F. Murphy. OF
Tammany Hall, viii be directed. The
next step in the movement, which is
to be statewide. win be the issuing Of
a call to all Democrats throughout the
state, telling them what the Empire
State Democracy is and stands for,
and urging them to join in the move-
ment. Senator Franklin D. Roosevelt,
who was chiefly instrumental in or
ganizing the anti-Murphy forces, said
that the call would set forth these
four principles of the new democracy;
Permanent organization.
Intelligent party organization.
Progressive legislation.
Honest and efficient administration
At the same time Senator Roosevelt
said, all Democrats would be inyitet
to come to the new Democracy's firs
general conference, which will be hell
at the Hotel Astor on the evening 0
July 20. This conference. it was hor
ed would see representative men from
| all over the state assembled in tn
: interests of Wilson and the ousting Q
} Murphy.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-19
FILiBUSTER IN
SENATE ENDED
Agreement Reached for Vote on TariH
Bills-WiIliams to Write
Minority Report.

Washington, July 19-According to
a programme of tariff legislation
adopted by the Senate Thursday, the
underwood free sugar bill will be vot-
ed on July 81.
Senator Simmons, of North Carolina,
Immediately after the Senate conven-
ed offered a programme for tariff
legislation which provoked bitter
wrangle. Senator Simmons served
notice that he would refuse unanimous
consent to any measure proposed until
a date was set for consideration ol
the wool schedule, the excise bill ano
the sugar bill.
The programme proposed by MT
Simmons provided for consideration O.
the wool bill on July 25, the excise bill
on July 27 and the sugar bill on Jul!
26.
The Republicans, realizing that MI
Simmons could cause them mucl
trouble by refusing unanimous COZ
sent. held a conference, with the re
sult that Senator Smoot, Of Utah
Ibrough forward a compromise Pre-
gramme, which was adopted. smoot'
programme provides for vote o
wool on July 25, excise July rs an
sugar on July 27.
Senator John Sharp Williams ye'
terday left for Charlottesville, Va, fc
weeks rest. He has not been we
recently. 1t is possible that he WI
write the Senate minority report 0
the free sugar bill while in Charlotte
vile.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-19
PANIC STRICKEN
CROWD GAINED
BY Dance

Canton, O., July ia spirited clos
ing dance in the theatre at Meyers
Lake near here last night calmed a
panic stricken crowd of 800 that had
started wild rush for exits when a
sudden and severe storm smashed
in the double doors at the rear OF
the stage, put out the lights and hurl-
ed scenery about the heads OF the
players. The operators of the spot
light threw it's beam full upon the
stage and into the lighted space step
ped Ravie Troy, one of the company
who, clad in red bath robe, stared
his clogs in merry dance. Almost
instantly the crowd quieted.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-19
(By Associated PreSS.)

New York, July 19-As two men
passed the corner of One Hundred
and Sixteenth street and First avenue
this morning several men leaped at
them from a doorway. Ten shots
were fired and one of the passers fell.
His companion ran.
When policemen came the shooters
had disappeared. The injured man
Vincent Galdi was taken to the Har'
lem hospital. Hardly had he reached
the operating room when Jos. Russ
his friend and neighbor staggered in
to the building. He had bullet
wound in his abdomen. The same
gang which shot Galdi had come upoI
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-19

ing street work. In the election held
two years ago for mayor and commits
sioners Mr.. Mckenzie received very
complimentary vote, and was next to
the successful candidates in number
of votes received. Mr.. McKenzie's
card is as follows;
To The Democratic Voters Of Hatties-
burg:
Believing that the commissioners re-
sponsible for the governmental affairs
Of a city should be men living in
close daily touch with the people, and
thereby learning their wants, and be
ing such an one, / have announced
CONTINUED on Page Eight.)
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-19
LEADERS CONFER ON
Gam MPAIGN
PLANS
COMMITTEE OF FOURTEEN AP.
POINTED LAST NIGHT GET
BUSY FOR COMING FRAY.
(By Associated PresS.)

Sea Girt, July 19-Governor Will
sons campaign committee has been In
a conference today that will probably
last until Monday on plans for the
coming political fray. The governor
did not attend. Advisory, finance and
publicity committee are to be chosen
and probably a vice-chairman. Judge
Hudspeth of New Jersey is most fire.
quently mentioned for the position.
The Democratic campaign commit
tee, which will have supreme charge
of the presidential campaign, was
named last night by Governor Wilson
1t consists of fourteen members, with
William f. McCombs, the chairman OF
the Democratic national committee, as
chairman.
The other members are: Robert
S Hudspeth, of New Jersey Jose
phus Daniels, of North Carolina; VII
lard Salisbury, of Delaware; Rober
L. Ewing, of Louisiana; A. Mitchell
Palmer, of Pennsylvania Joseph d
Davis, of Wisconsin; Will R. King, o
Oregon, all of whom are members o
the national committee; and Senator
Thomas P. Gore of Oklahoma, jane
A. O'Gorman of New York and Jane
A. Reed of Missouri; Representative
Daniel ]. McGillicuddy of Maine, A
bert S. Burleson of Texas and WI
liam G. McAdoo of New York City.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-19
REV. ". A. M'COMB WILL
CONDUCT REVIVAL

A revival meeting will begin Sun
day at Greens Creek Baptist church,
with Rev. w. A. McComb, the well
known evangelist doing the preaching.
The congregation of the church has
made preparations for successful
meeting and many visitors are ex
pected to attend the services.
i A basket dinner will be served or
the grounds Sunday and cordial in
vitation is extended to the public tt
attend the services.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-19
INCESSANT SHOWERS BECOMING
SERIOUS PROBL EN- WITH FARMERS

apparent that the farmers have had a
hard time keeping their crops out of
the grass.
In some of the southern counties,
and in the northern portion of the
delta, the rainfall has been even heav-
ier. In the Jackson rainfall the total
precipitation since the 1st of January
is nearly forty inches, or about two
thirds of the average for the entire
year.
During the past two weeks weevils
have been developing with remarkable
rapidity, as is always the case wher
the weather man offers a combination
of high temperature and frequen
| showers.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-19
INTERNATIONAL RIFLE MATCHES

Biarritz Ranges, Paris, July 19-The
international rifle matches, in which
the members of the Ohio National
Guuard will represent the United States
began here today and will continue
until July 81. The American rifle
men, who also represented their coun
try at the English national matches
start for home August IL to take part
in the National Rife Association meet
ing at Sea Girt, N. ].
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-19
(By Associated Press.)

New Straitsville, o., July 19-Hun-
dreds of men battled last night to
raise dam against thousands Of gal
Ions of blazing oil which was rushing
down a hillside and threatening to
engulf many homes and business p.ac-
es. Three tanks of crude oil situated
on hill above this city were struck
by lightning and their contents
launched directly at its business cen.
ter. Every available able bodied man
who could use pick or shovel al
once volunteered and by rapid work
raised dam which controlled the oil
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-19
LUMBER COMPANY
SUED FOR $4,000

Sullivan & Conner as attorneys for
Mrs. Beulah Langford, have filed suit
in Forrest County Circuit Court for
$4,000 damages. against the Firm
Lumber Company, Mississippi cor
poration doing planning mill busi-
ness in Hattiesburg. for the death Of
her husband Charley Landlord. who
was killed on June sth, 1919. at the
company's mill. he having been caught
by shaft near which he was working
at the time Of the accident
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-19
A BOON TO BOOzERS
and SWELTERERS TOO

Philadelphia, July ia novelty i'm
ported from Paris which is likely to
prove popular during the hot weather
Is hollow walking stick which holds
pint Of ice water or whiskey, accord
ing to the taste of the owner. The
handle is in the shape Of a swan and
allows easy tippiing without much
danger of discovery.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-19
BLOODY MASSACRE
OF REBELS BY
INDIANS
(By Associated PreSS.)

Jaurez, Mexico, July 19-Passengers
arriving here over the Mexican North
western from MADEIRA reported the
bloody massacre of rebels by Yaqui
Indians in the Dolores Mountain pass
at the entrance is the state Of Sonora
Five hundred rebels are said to have
been trapped by one thousand Yaquis
and more than half the insurrecto
force killed.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-19
MORT DAKOTA EDITORS.

Mimic, N. D. July 19-The annual
meeting of the North Dakota Editorial
Association began a two-days session
here today. Progress In the plan to
write political news without having 1t
colored with a newspapers special
policy will be one of the subjects to be
discussed during the meeting.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-19
MISSING Il YEARS;
WILL BE DECLARED DEAD
(By Associated Press.)

Mobile, Ala, July 1s-Unless Thomas
F. Moore who went to New York
eleven years ago and shortly after
wards disappeared puts in appearance
within the next few weeks he win be
declared legally dead. Steps towards
this end have been taken with the
view to settlement Of his estate
Moore was once prosperous druggist
here.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-19
WHEAT ADVANCES
ON EXCITED MARKET

Chicago, July 19-Wheat advanced
three-fourths to two and three-eighths
on an excited market due to reports
that grain exports in southern Russia
were blockaded by sinking Italian
warships in the Dardanelles. Provis-
ions firm; unchanged to fifteen up.
New Orleans, July 19-Cotton
steady, two down to three up.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-19
HOUSE ELECTION COMMITTEE
VOTES TO UNSEAT REPUBLICAN

tive Patrick Gill, Democrat. The
committee held that Mr.. Catlin's elec-
tion was secured corruptly and that
Gill, had there been no corruption,
would have been elected.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-19

New York, July 19-According to
fashion paper women's stockings
made from real gold thread and silk
are to be the proper thing abroad this
Autumn. They come from Vienna
and cost $25 pair.
Another novelty will be black or
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-19

Washington, July 19-House Elec-
tions Committee No voted on strict
party lines to unseat Representative
Theron T. Catlin, st. Louis, Republi-
can, and to seat former Representa-
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-19
MAKES RULES FOR
SEED cRusHERs

Houston, Texas. July 19-The mem
bers of the rules committee OF the
Texas Seed Crushers' Association
gathered here today to complete their
reports and frame suggestions to De
presented at the eighteenth annual
convention which begins in this city
next Monday.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-19
PROBE PROPOSED
FORESTRY SERVICE

Washington, D. c., July 19-Inyes-
tigation of expenditures in the for
estry service is asked for in resolu-
tion introduced by Senator overman,
of North Carolina. A special senate
investigating committee would SIT
during the recess of congress.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-19
$500 fine FOR
ASSAULT and BATTERY

.Iohn o'Neal was before Mr.. Fuller
IN the city Court this morning charged
with an assault on Matte jones' also
with disturbing the peace Wnen tne
Evidence was heard and the negro
,,ead so hard for clemency, the lattei
nbarpe was dismissed and fine OF "
ard cost was assessed against him
For leaving a team unhitched Petel
Eoote was fined 81 and cost.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-19
STOCKINGS FROM REAL GOLD
THREAD TO COST $25 PER

white silk stockings which, above the
ankles, will be worked in elaborate
designs such as peacock with its tail
outstretched in gorgeous colors. To
enable these embellishments to be Wis
ible, shorter skirts are to be insisted
upon by the dressmakers, it is said.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-19

A German aviator named shermin
stor recently remained aloft S3 min
utes and 40 seconds, with four pas
aangars thereby establishing ne"
secord. 80 minutes 80 seconds beint
,Ss auration of similar feat by Hoa
,.,an i Johanisthal, March 8, 1919
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-19
Men Battle Against
Blazing Crude Oil
THREE TANKS STRUCK LIGHTNING SENDING THEIR FLAMING
CONTENTS DIRE cLY CITY.

and diverted it to a creek. Many OF
the men were overcome by heat and
the rapid work necessitated by erect
ing the dam.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-19
TWO FATALLY WOUNDED BY
HIGHWAYME,N EARLY TODAY

Russ a block away and fired upon him
also.
Both of the injured men will die.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-12-05
THE NEw ALBUQUEnoUE.

AlbuqIcrpu" ~ the past fopr years
han undcrgou" Transformation ~
complete that ~, visitor SIN" hds NOT
been here for tina, length Of time hos
To INQUIRE Of policeman ~ iud h.s
way about II 500 viii stop ana hg.
ure up the changes which have been
brough, about IN tn business ana r"f.
iden.s sections a. the ,It', and ih"
municipal improvements which haN'
aiken pincC, u - not sGrpuslng that
the visitor who has been four OF NJ
years abscn, nnds prncti,ally q ne"
yity.
In four or Hyo years NOR" tn"
transformation from the present Viii
ne on complete and astonishing. Iiish.
now there In more new construction
under way than since 1908. over q
hundred thousand dolhts ., belng
spent ~ present Win q new thcater
ond one or two now hotels planned
for erection IN the not Tar distant fu-
turc and many new houses ~ the
more prctontiuuH aud cXpensiS" sort
To be started before long. In addition
10 the large number Of homer now
under way. II In not difficult 10 sen
that the changes about to be- made
IN the size and appearance" at the ciiy
wili far overshadOw what has already
been done. when the Santa Fe shop
construction begins. the umount OF
money expended for building IN AlDu.
querque will ba far greater than At
any previous time Ia the history OF
the city.
Albuquerque II Just fairly gcttina
into her guilt She Is going to aston
ish the southwest IN tho next Nv
years. That population Of 5000
which we used 10 regard hs an irr
descent dream In coming closer nnt
closer To the reality.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-12-05
IN THE SOUTH.

Down IN Florida tn" other dnN u
negro suspected vi the usual CRIME
was caught lbs mob, taken 10 M
open space and ordered 10 run while
The man. according to the dlspatoh
from OcalH. Fla, had been only par
tislIy Identified The same dispatch
states that several fragments Of tho
man were left after the official butch
eTing by the community. which Az
pArently made Roman holiday out
OF the occasion. Following the an
nOunCement bS the governor ui south
Carolina that lynohlng IN 10 bc legal
ized by the executive Of that stat,
the general reader may gdiu some
idea az the situation ~ the southern
states aH regards the namclcw crime
Of the negro against III" white wum-
an. The slaughter Of the negro Sel.
cUrding Ia the sportlvr custom uf the
HenunOles Of It hundred years ago Oi
shooting arrows play fully into the vic
Tim M he ran the gauntlet Burning
AZ the stake, while popular among
the red men wsB not considered ~
diyertinz us the target method. and
the desire Tor variety ON the part Of
tho Indian II apparently the sam,
among the white men OF the present
day. The Ocala plan appeals to one
ss being much more sportsmanliks.
us 70 the victim runs fast enough he
may not resemble anything worus
than a sieve after the party II over,
Now there II no use Of q northern
or attempting 10 pass judgment on
the men Of the south who have hang
ing over them AL the time the terri
Die dread OF this negro crime, Bul
n 10 hard not 10 believe that the ruth
less. dispaSsi Onate, imperHrnal work
ina Of the Law must have lore ter
Tifying moral edOct than the com
munity-butcherlnS, with all the pas
SlOnate aud bitter aud venOmOus hate
and venseEulneSs which II must breed