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The Washington herald., 1912-08-18
Many Western Crews 10 Row ii the Middle States Regatta

tally submerged. All that he retains of
them 10 the instinct TO go at the trot
or pace, and this virtually has been
perpetuated by scientific breeding.
There was also racing Of a high order
at Salisbury, Md. on Thursday. The
track at that point. must be a lightning
fast one, for in the free-for-all pace.
Thursday. Joe Boy paced three heats In
c:n II, 2:u IA. and 2:l4 Ia The three
year-olds especially distinguished them
Judge Mack. by General Mack, 2:12f-f.
beat a good field of youngsters by trot-
ting the first heat in 2:11 IL. the second
In 2:ls IA. and the third In 2:21 IA. The
Eastern Shore section is leading all other
parts of Maryland In the breeding OF high
class harness horses. The Inhabitants
OF that section seem TO be doing more TO
eicourage the breeding or high-ciass har-
ness horses than other parts of the
State. Here, in our immediate section
CT Maryland. nothing of the kind is done.
The Montgomery County Fair Associa.
tion. for instance. has been appealed to
through the columns OF The Washington
Herald for five years past to take ac-
ton. The appeals have been persistently
disregarded by a majority OF the board
OF fair directors. Such men as Hon. Lee
Oniut. William Dorsey. and President
Jones have lahored to effect a change
ci policy. being far-sighted enough TO
see that colt purses would stimulate the
breeding interests OF the country. draw
larger crowds. and help TO replenish an
almost empty treasury. What Is needed
In the Montgomery County Fair Asso-
ciation more than anything else IS
fresher blood and newer and more ac-
tive brains in its board of directors.
w. E. Miller was in Washington
Thursday with the red dust of the Sails
bury track still fresh on his shoes, anx-
iously looking for that Alcyne money.
or any portion OF II, that the hackers
match race with Alice NJ. Thursday, he
said. was the second time he had come
TO Washington on a similar errand, and
found nothing but a windy atmosphere
In the quarters where the alleged back
ers OF Alcyne are domiciled in the city
directory. IL T. W. Dunworth, +. j.
O'keefe. Maurice Joyce. and Norman
Corbin have any real money they would
like to risk on Alcyne's chances to beat
his mare, he would like to See their
certified checks as evidence of good
faith. Nor need they. he further said.
be frugal In their limit. He was ready
TO cover any sum they were willing to
produce AS to Won March as a gen.
uine race horse. he was free to admit
that in his recent purchase he had been
done to turn: that the other fellow had
seen him first; that he was convinced
receiver of equine junk all right, and
that he would hang out his sign to
that effect forthwith. At the close of
the seasons campaign he intended to
write book and call 1t Happy DAYS,
or Before / Bought Won March"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-30
COMMERCIAL CLUB EDITION OF THE NEWS

The edition of The News be under the
otne commercial Club this edited and supevd with
purpose of advertising the for the unno Of t
40, e support Vi inc
M EAt hE&#~hN y - %i,S n ~,
edition The times tho
circulation of the time when its
nn VIII De OF most value advertisers
ness SO that the profits to be paper as
possible
commercial Club of this
u sod Tor Hateburg the organization in the civ
mat mas Tor It's only aim the
organization that
Tue only business organization that
nave business
o"n awe by having live and attend
" those Things which, being
winch WITHOUT that organization go unat
For the
ana that they will participate
Inc news and that they
nome ana want to give fair index
49, Is their hope that
suourp large or small will be in tina
AND Ihe News believes the
men OF the city could
sona card that the professional m
wen as commercial life of the
of
ISSUE OF me news They will determine
YOU ought
oinen OF Hattesburg, won't 10
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-30
REV. N. B. M'LEoD WILL
ATTEND ALA. CONFERENCE.

Rev. Norman B. Mcleod, pastor of
the Main Street Methodist Church,
leaves at 11:15 Sunday night for I'm
ion Springs, Ala, to attend the Ala
bama conference, of which he is a
member
Under the laws of his church, his
character is subject to annual review
by that conference so long as he shall
remain a member thereof, hence the
necessity of his visit at this time. 1t
is his purpose to ask for a re-appoint-
ment as student at Vanderbilt Uni
versity and Immediately after making
his report to the Mississippi confer
ence at Hazlehurst of his work as pas
tor of the Main Street church in this
city for the past five months he will
take up his course at Vanderbilt with
the idea of completing it next June.
Mr.. Mcleod will return here Friday,
December 6.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-30
JOURNALISM TEACHERS MEET

Chicago, Nov. 3O.-Teachers of iour
nalism from fifteen American universi.
ties, colleges and other educational in.
situations met here today at the Hotel
Sherman to form a permanent organ.
lzation and to discuss various cues
lions as to the best methods to be en-
ployed in teaching practical journal
ism. Prof Fred Newton Scott of the
University of Michigan presided and
the following institutions were repre-
sented at the gathering: University
Of Michigan, Columbia University. I'm
iyersity of Wisconsin, University of
illinois, University Of Missouri, Uni
versity of Oregon, Indiana University
De PAW University, University of
Kansas and the State Agricultural col
leges of Iowa and Kansas. DR.. Tai
colt Williams, director of the Pulitzer
School of Journalism of Columbia Uni
versity, delivered one of the most i'm
portant addresses, on Technical In
struction in Journalism"
Among those who discussed various
phases of the instruction in practical
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-30

to 10 per cent and in the final few
minutes jumped successfully from 10
to Is and then Is and finally 20. The
rate has not been equaled in several
years, the nearest approach to it being
in January of 1910, when the maximum
rate was IA per cent.
Loans made Friday will carry over
until next Monday, which marks the
final month of the year, and on which
day payments aggregating 500, 700, 900
will be made in interest and dividends.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-30
ADMIREs JOHN r. TALLY.

(From Amory Times-Press.)
There has been quite lot said from
time to time by the press Of the state
about who should be the next cover.
nor and who should succeed John
Sharp. Now without saying any
thing against any of the gentlemen
whose names have been suggested, we
would like to have the attention OF
the house long nough to nominate Mr..
John r. Tally of Hattiesburg for one
or the other Of these places. We
think that he can fill either one OF
fhe positions better than any other
man in the state. Mr.. Tally is strict
iy and truly a man Of the people, one
OF the real folks. He is bigger than
anything he stands for, you feel all
this and more when you see him
you agree with him or not.
He is the kind of a man that the Of
lice seeks and has none of the office
seeker about him. The state needs
his services and he couldn't avoid the
'ail II he wanted to. Hon. John r.
rally, Mississippi has need of YOU
'ltnin the next few years, SO begin to
ret ready to leave your pillow!
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-30
GOVERNMENT WILCOX
INTO DECLINE OF BIRTH RATE.

An idea of what may be expected is
suggested in the recent experience of
an American resident who sought to
cash misdirected telegraphic money
order In vain he produced in success
sion bank passbook, several rent re-
ceipts' number of envelopes address
ed to him which had passed through
the post, a readers card for the Biblio-
theque Rationale (obtainable by for.
eigners only through their ambassa.
dors), visiting cards. tax payment re-
ceipts, club membership card, a rail.
road commuters card, with photo
graph, summons to appear before the
police judge, subpoena, a gas deposit
receipt, journalists police pass sign.
ed by the project of police, a dog
license, and birth certificate.
Finally he discovered that the iani.
tor at his lodgings was a postman and
the Influence of so cents proved the
solution of the trouble.
The superstitious are finding salts
faction in report that the hand of the
King of Bulgaria was read some time
ago by young army officer, who saw
in it meteorlc career for 1912, but
in accord with the sinister
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-30

reputation of thirteen for the year fol
lowing.
A legend says that King named
Michael will rule at Cbnstantinople,
and the Russians who believe this
story reflect that the Grand Duke in
line with the King after the crown
prince is named Michael. This man,
they say, is destined to raise the
cross under the dome of st. Sofia,
where Mahomet II rode on horseback
and thus, it is alleged profaned the
temple of the Christian faith.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-30
CALL MONEY WENT
TO 20 PER CENT

New York, Nov 3O.-Call money
loaned at 20 per cent just before the
close of business on the stock ex,
change Friday. The furry was caused
from borrowers and further calling of
loans by Clearing House banks.
Various factors entered into the
stringency, including the condition Of
the local banks, whose reserve had
been very much depleted by losses to
the sub-treasury. These have been
partly offset by receipts from the in
terror which may save today's cash
reserve from showing a deficit.
Money opened at per cent and re-
newals were made at I. 1t was not
until the final hour that the rate rose
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-30

journalism at the morning and the aft
ernoon sessions were; Profs. Merle
Thorpe, University of Kansas; Walter
Williams, University of Missouri;
J. w. PierCy, Indiana University; F.
W. Scott, University of Illinois;
Charles Dillon, Kansas Agricultural
College; the Rev. ]. e. Copus, Mar
quette University, and N W. Barnes,
De Paw University.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-30
Filth Avenue Baptist Church.

Firth Avenue Baptist Church.
Sunday school 9:45 a. M, p. R. Per.
kins, Supt.
Preaching II a. m.
B. Y. P. U. 6 p. m.
Preaching Z p. m.
We invite you to worship with us.
Homer H. Webb, Pastor.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-30
Court Street Church.

Sunday school GAS a. m.
Junior Epworth League $3.50 D. m.
Senior Epworth League 500 p. m.
Services at II a. m. and p. M, con
Quoted by the pastor.
Geo. H. Thompson, Pastor.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-30
by Associated Press.l

Paris, Nov. 30.-At last the govern
ment appears to have hit upon a prac
ttcal plan for the investigation of the
causes for the declining birth rate. II
is hoped that the remedy also will be
| found.
For years thinking Frenchmen have
been distressed at what has come m
be described as the depopulation of
France, but all attempts to arrest the
decrease have been half-hearted and
nave resulted in measures that proved
ineffective. Mr. Klotz, the minister of
finance, who worked out the present
plan' says that the problem is one of
national defense.
IL Is now proposed to establish. I'm.
der the Craftsmanship of the minister
OF finance, commission comnosed of
experts in each branch of the subject
VINO will be able to deal effectively
with the social, military, legal and
scientific sides of the question The
commission will be divided into five
committees. The first will take I'm the
administrative and legal side and in.
quire into naturalization and marriage
laws and the question of infanticide
and kindred evils.
The second committee will oorsido
tne military aspect of the subject in.
Guiding the effect of the birth rate ON
recruiting and army organization. The
third will study infantile mortality nv.
glene' 1ntemperance and tuberculosis
together with questions of assistance !
TO mothers and Of the proper education
Oh the sexes. The fourth will studv
now best to encourage the growth of
large families and how to assist those
which have become too large for tbe
financial means Of the parents.
49,
Al the same time the government 10
giving closer attention to the welfare
lnd morals of the youth of the country
n order to discourage clandestine
meetings between boys and girls and
make difficult the exchange of CORE
pondence that might not be approved :
y parents or guardians, the French !
ostoffice has adopted regulation bro. E
lDiting boys under 16 years of age )
nd girls under 1S years receiving LET. :
'rs through the general delivery de- .
Another new postal regulation is
Kelly to receive less popular approval
lrt1cularly among tourists. 1t stipu- a
ties that persons applying for mail S
the general delivery must produce g
commentary legal evidence of their
entity Unfortunately what consti-
ties legal proof of identity is left to
e discretion of the postal employees. st
foreign residents can OBJ L
in registration certificate that will d
swer the purpose, but the traveller bi
France is not accorded this privi- W
re. 90
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-30

First Presbyterian Church.
Sabbath school 9:45 a. m.
Preaching service II a. m.
A cordial invitation is extended to
all who desire to attend.
E. j. Currie, Pastor
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-30

Home Run" Baker, the Athletics
renee buster, maintained his reputation
by leading the American League in
tour-baggers the past season.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-30

First Baptist Church.
Sunday school 9:45 a. m.
Young Peoples Meeting 6:15 D. m.
Preaching by the pastor II a. m.
and 7:15 p. m. "
The quartette will sing at the night
service.
Monthly deacons' meeting p. m.
!. p. Trotter, Pastor.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-30
Central Christian Church.

Central Christian Church.
Bible school 9:45 a. M, James Metz,
superintendent
Preaching II a. m, Take Ye Away
The Stone,' John 1893.
Evening service 1880 p. M, "The
Conversion of Cornelius" Acts 10th
chapter
Prayer meeting Thursday evening
1880.
Acordial welcome will be given all
who attend. r. E. Weare, Pastor.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-30

Ask your friends their number and
AID them to get in the lead by Swing
Sarphie, the jewelers., cash receipts
given with every cash purchase.
Cut out coupon in today's paper.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-30
Sunday Services at
Hdttiesburg Churches

specially asked to make this their
place OF worship while in the CITY
me furnaces are installed and the
church is comfortable.
4. L. Campbell, Pastor.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-30

A bottle OF PrickIy Ash Bitters kent
In the house and used occasionally
means good health to the whole house
hold.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-30
CONTESTANTS STANDING.

Following is the standing of contest
ants in Sarphie, the jewelers., diamond
contest:
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-30

Don't waste your money buying
strengthening plasters. Chamberlain's
Liniment is cheaper and better.
Dampen a piece of flannel with it and
bind it over the affected parts and it
viii relieve the pain and soreness. For
sale by all dealers.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-30
Main Street Methodist Church.

Main Street Methodist Church.
Sunday school $3.50 a. m.
Preaching service II a. m. Subject.
The Message of Israel"
Junior League p. m.
Evening service p. m.
meeting of official board Monday
1880 p. m. M
senior League Tuesday 1880 D. m.
prayer meeting Wednesday 1880
p. m.
sunday schol convention begins Fri.
uay ESQ p. m. 1t will continue in
session through Saturday evening.
Norman Mcleod, Pastor.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-30

Bay Street Presbyterian Church.
Sunday school 9:45 a. m.
Preaching II a. m. and Z D. m. b
the pastor.
The public is invited to worship wit
this congregation and strangers ar
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-11-30

Trinity Church.
Ihere will be services tomorrow. the
nrst Sunday in advent and also the
beginning of the new church year at
the Court House at II o'clock in the
morning. .e-
Sunday school 10 a. m.
Simpson-Atmore, Rector.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-02
FEAST OF THE PASSOVER.

AT sunset last evening Pesach, or the
Feast OF Passover, the most important
festival on the jewish calendar, wa:
ushered in with fitting exercises in al
the Jewish temples and synagogue'
throughout the civilized world. The
holiday will continue for eight day;
and 10 the Orthodox synagogues daily
sereices will be held.
Family reunions and special cere'
monies at the Seder feasts are the con
spicuous features OF the holiday and
lend to it JOY and and enchantmen'
that makes the holiday Inspiring. La
the synagogues and temples traditional
hymns are sung by the cautors.
Tons OF cracker-Iike Passover bread
are consumed during the holiday.
Services appropriate to the OCCASION
we're held in the Jewish Synagogue on
North Washington street last nlgnt
They we're conducted by Mr.. 3. We'll
Fine music was rendered during tho
evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-02
OFFICERS.
Lee Camp holds Annual Election:
Plans for Observance OF
Memorial Day.

The annual election OF officers 81 r.
E. Lee Camp Confederate Feterads Yes
held at their ball last night With the
following result: g..
Coiimahder, W. A. Smnot; First
lieutenant, j. ". Hammond; second
lieutenant, jesse. Murray; third lieuten-
ant, Booke c. Hall; adiutaut. Edgar
Warfeld sr. quarter master, r: NJ.
Latham; officer Of the day, 6. VIM.
Ramsay: vidette, Jas. B. Spicer. Exc
cutiye committee. Edgar Warheld,
G. Vim. Ramsay and F. j. Davidson.
The report Of the executive committee
showed the Camp to be in a prosperous
condition.
Tue Womans Auxiliary sent to the
Camp their annual report which was
read, it was an admirable paper and
gave full aud accurate account OF
their work for the year.
The commander read bis report for
the year just ended.
The commander appointed the FOL-
lowing committee to make arrange
ments for the observance OF Memorial
DAY. Committee OF Arrangement
G. WIN. Ramsay, chairman
jesse Murray, F. j. Davidson
J. C. Milburn, P. German, E. c.
Graham, Jno N. Johnson, r; n. Ro-
land, J. Q. Adams, John R. zimmer'
man, Alex. Lylcs, Il. W. Ballenger
X. N. Crook and r. F. Knox. To as,
sist the ladies at THE monument, Edgar
Wartield. ]. G. Milburn, D. H. Ap'
pich and ". P. Mcknight, st. Mays
Cemetery, 2. F. Gorniab. R. NJ.
Latham and Levi Hurdle, Ivy Hill, Col.
Arthur Herbert, Geo. Wise and l.. M.
Blackford, Cemeteries near the city,
J. ". Hammond. E. c. Graham, B.
C. Hall, John NJ. Jonsou, S. c. Boush,
Morgan Davis, John R. Zimmerman
W. H. l-eatman and E. Fl. O'BriGn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-02
SAYS HE WAS ROBBED.

Walter Turner was arrested yesterday
for disorderly conduct 10 the Peters
burg ueighborhood. Upon being
brought before the Police Court this
morning he alleged that be entered a
house 10 that section and paid for treats
for the men and women therein ass mir
led, aud that he was later forcibly
elected. When be made AL inventory
he alleges he discovered he bad been
relieved OF about fifteen dollars. The
woman Of the house, who was present
in court. said lie came II Der bouse
1runk and becoming disorderly vas
put out. The police found Turner 10
the street cursiug and took him III Gus
tody. Justice Cation continued the
case in order that the police may be
enabled to m axe further investigation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-02
FINED FOR TRESPAsS.

Harry Minor, coIored, was arrested
Last night on Wilkes street by Special
Officer Cooke for boarding moving
freight train. The accused was ar
raiGned in the Police Court this morn
ing. BE acknowledged he was guilty
as charged and was fined So.
TIE special officer stated that the
crews oil thetrains With are made uf
on Union street are annoyed by boys
who Jump on the cars a. they pass up
and down that t6oroughfore and Wilkes
streets, and that it's the purpose OF
the company to arrest such trespassers
10 the future. Boys and others who
engage in this dangerous pastlme
should take notice and act accordingly.
Distressing accidents have at times oc'
Cured to persons Who attempted to
board moving trains on Union and
Wilkes streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-02
tlk5 INsTatL OFFICERS
Chief Officer Of State Visits Alexan.
dria and Conducts install:
lation.

Before a large number oil
Elks from here and elsewhere,
District, Deputy Grand Exalted
Ruler, =, ]. A. WeasTer, OF Roa:
noke, Va, last night installed the re-
Gently elected officers OF Alexandria
Lodge; No. z5S. 1t vas red letter
night ia the calendar Of local Elkdom
and during the evening the utmost
cordlaiity and enthusiasm existed.
The impressive installation services
were delivered by Mr.. Weasver who ~as
assisted in the work by Past Exalted
Rulers Jacob Brill, Howard W. Smith,
David Z. Robey. Harry B. Quinn and
Courtney Acton.
The new officers we're as follows
Robert s. Barrett, exalted ruler, Fred
erick P. Russell, esteerred lecturinH
knight; IIernap Friedlander, treasurer
Walter NJ. Donneliy, secretary; Thomas
D. Downey; tiIcr; Charles B. Marshall
Thomas Chauncey and james Callar
trustees.
MIR. Weasver delivered an address If
which lie explained the principles o
the order Of Elkdom. Each OF The
newly elected officers made brief ad
dresses.
The social SESSION which followed
the installation was most enjoyable
Exalted Ruler Barrett presided. aut
among the members taking part IN tht
programme were E. J. Fleming, Rob
iuson Moncure, Thomas Chauucey, e
7. Cation, Henry Callau, Harry b
Quinn and Gettys NJ. Myers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-02

You will look good while before
YOU find a better medicine for coughs
and colds than Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. 1t not only gives felief-lt
cures. Try it when you have cough
or cold, and you are certain to be
pleased with the prompt cure it will
effect. For sale by all dealers.-Adv.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-02
POLITE COURT

Hustle" "A. r. CATION. fresi'linS.
The following cases were disposed
of this morning:
Walter Turner. colored. charged
with drunken and disurdprly conduct,
had his case continued.
Nelson Wexford. colored, charged
with assaultine Harry Minor, colore1,
With knife. va, tued $40.
Harry Minor. colpred. charged With
trespassing upon the property OF the
Southern Railway Company, was
tiued 50.
James Lucas, charged with carrying
with carrying concealed weapons. was
sent to Jail for six months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-02
PORTRAITS PRESENTED.

The special dispatch from Manassas
published 10 today's Gazette will be OF
special interest to Ale1andrians AS IL
tells Of the presentation Of portraits OF
Prince William officials to the court OF
that county. The work OF Miss Fannie
Burke, OF Alexandria, who painted
the portraits, has been greatly ad-
mire1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-02
CHARTER GRANTED.

Tho State CORPORATION Commission
III Richmond has granted charter to
the Stones Mercantile Ayenuy (lnc.,l OF
.RossIyn, Va. The officers are William
Il. Stone, president: II. w. Wheatley;
n. G, Grasty, secretary and treasurer
all OF Washington, D. G. Capital is
$4,000 pinirum,I 81 ,00n. Object:
Operate a mercantile agency.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-02

Invitations have been issued by the
Ialks Dancing Club for a dance TO- be
givan on April the seventeenth. Tins
1iance will wind UP. the, season OF the
Flks Dancing Club, whose dances
have beei,s:s1o ap56ophlafalt Winter:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-02

Dir. Robert Graham and family are
moving from their home on Cameron
street to their new home on Prince
street, which Mr.. Graham has recently
purchased from Mr.. ?. I. Harrington.