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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-17

Flanders Manufacturing Company, f. lie
Roy Pelletier has agreed to write the ad-
vertising of the Universal Motor Truck
Company.
Louis V. Stevenson, driving an Oakland
touring car, had quite an experience last
Monday while coming over the Baltimore
Washington boulevard from the Monu-
mental city. The day was of the, spring.
like variety and all went well until he
ran into a SnOwStorm in the evening Just
after leaving Laurel, Md Between this
point and Contee the road was about two
feet deep with mud, and no sooner had
he struck 1T than he commenced to sink
in il right up to the axles. He jumped
out of the car. sized up the situation and
soon came to the conclusion that the
chains on the machine were of little
value. Ii was case of dig the car out
Of the mire. He proceeded to the near
est farmhouse. secured a shovel and
started to work. He was unaccompanied
on the trip and 1t was up to him to
make good" After iaboring for some
time he finally extricated the machine
and resumed his journey home. He ne
gotiated Contee 20. X" much to his sur
prise. Another surprise, however, was in
waiting for him just after leaving the
Contee stretch. 1t was then dark. and
when he stopped the car 10 light the
acetylene headlights he found that there
was no gas tank aboard. This meant the
use of oil dash lights and slow maneuver-
ing the remainder of the distance home.
And this he did. Lou now says never
again for him at this season of the
year unless the roads are good and
hard and he knows it,
j. X x
While predictions are generally consid-
cred premature, the assertion is made
that 1912 will go down i'm motor car his
tory as showing 9 wonderful increase in
the sale of cars In the small towns and
farming districts While there will non
be a decrease in buying In the large cities,
there is no denying that the largest per-
centaRe of increase will be in the less
thickly populated sections.
This prediction is not by any means
made at random, but is based upon facts
by travelling statesmen. the in
CONTINUED on Nineteenth Page)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-17

Glidden tour. which was won last fall
by the Maxwell team.
4 =
A new machine called the Militaire, a
two-wheel motor cycle, with a steering
wheel and column with spark and gas
control. has just made its appearance on
the market and Is attracting widespread
attention. 1t has artillery wheels, foot
controls for clutch, brake and speed
changing and is the first vehicle of its
kind to be produced.
4 *
A four-ton Speedwell truck was deliv-
cred last week TO the Andrew Loeff1er
Sausage and Provision Company This Is
the first Of the new trucks to be received
here.
One of the most comprehensive illus
trated books giving descriptions of motor
cars has just been issued by the Auto
mobile Board of Trade of New York 1,
is the ninth annual handbook of gasoline
automobiles. prepared annually for the
Information of the public who are inter
ested in the manufacture and use OF
gasoline-driven vehicles. The present vol
ume is one of the largest ever issued
and contains POI pages, with illustrations
of cars made by the leading manufac-
turers.
Following it's adoption by leading motor
car OullQeTS Oh Europe anu AmcTlCd diiu
the powerful influence which Ii has ex-
erted on the trend Of gas engine design
the Silent knight motor has been adopted
for course of study in the leading
schools of engineering and motor cal
practice in all parts of the country.
x X x x
f. K. Callahan, well known in CONNER
cial truck circles, is now connected with
the Speedwell Sales Company and will
handle Speedwell trucks and Iippard
Stewart delivery cars in the future. Mr.
Callahan for a number of years was ir
the commercial truck department OF me
Packard Motor Company at Detroit.
X
The prediction of the Remy. Electric
Company for newspaper men is eviden
by the enrolment of w. D. Edenburn al
publicity and assistant advertising man
ager for the well known magnetic com
pany at Anderson. Mr.. Edenburn leaves
the Indianapolis Sun, where he was man
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-17
BY HOWARD S. FISK.

vHE good roads question is one
which today is occupying the
attention of every thinking
man in the United States This
question does not affect alone
the farmer or autOmobiliSt, but is one
which is of vital Importance to all OF us.
owing to the fact that every extension of
the good roads movement and the COM
pletion of every new artery has resulted
not only in a greater production of food
stuffs in that particular section, but has
cheapened them on account OF the small
cost of getting them into the market.
Although at the present time there are
between $1,000 and 10000 miles of i'm
proved roads in the United States, either
under construction or proposed. no sec
ton of road is receiving the careful in
vestigation or is being watched as closely
by the road makers Of the country and
by good roads advocates as is the one
hundred and-six- road which Gen. L.
Coleman du Pont is constructing at his
own expense through the state of Della
ware.
Gen. du Pont felt that any amount of
money which he might give for road
would be of far greater benefit and
would have far greater influence on the
happiness and material prosperity of the
people of his state than any other project
he might select. To quote his own words:
MY object in building the road is not
only to provide a good highway where it
is badly needed, but also to work out in
practical way problem that. will if
successful. revolutiOniZe the building of
roads in the United States. The problem
is. how can a free. country road be built
to make 1t pay it's original cost, cost of
maintenance and fair return on the
money invested"
The solution of this problem is worked
out by Gen. du Pont, as a result of his
experience on the Delaware road. is a
system of graduated assessments, SO ar
ranged that all who receive direct bene.
fits from the road are to bear their share
of its expense at the outset, and will
later be recompensed by rentals of The
unused portions of the road itself.
| Suppose. for instance, that this Della
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-06-20
SANITATION CAMPAIGN
IS Meeting SUCCESS

Jackson, Miss, June 20-Dr. S. w.
Glass, president of the Mississippi
State Board of Health, is in the city
today in conference with the secre-
tary of the board regarding the plac-
ing of the various serums which have
been ordered to be placed in each com
munity in the state with a population
exceeding five-hundred inhabitants
and other important matters.
He expresses himself as well sat
isfied with the successful campaign
of DR.. Rowan, the field agent of the
board in the interest of general sani
tation. Numerous hotels, restaurants
barber shops and meat markets have
been given notice to clean up, ant
from reports received. are obeying tn
order.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-06-20

Baltimore, June 2O-Several mem
bers of the Arrangements Committee
meeting today to name temporary Of
ficers of the Democratic National con-
vention openly asserted they were de-
termined to name Judge Alton b.
Parker of New York, despite the op-
position of Col Bryan. Charles F.
Murphy, the Tammany Hall leader,
telephoned the New York delegates
he wanted a fight made for Parker.
Bryan opposes Parker on the ground
that he is conservative while the
Democratic party is progressive.
It is generally believed the selec
ton Of Parker will result in the fight
being carried to the floor of the con
vention where at the opening session
will be determined the question
whether the conservatives or pro
gressive, will name the presidential
nominee, and dictate the Democratic
platform.
Theodore A. Bell, of California, ;
friend of Bryan, is talked of as per
manent chairman.
The Wilson forces are expected t
put forward Senator Cluberson o
Congressman Henry, both Of Texa
for temporary chairman, and Sens
tor-elect, Ollie James of Kentucky,
considered the likely candidate of tn
Clark forces.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-06-20

of fraudulently seated delegates who
haven't the slightest right or title to
represent the rank and file of the Re-
publican party and without the slight
est right or title to seats in the Repub-
lican convention"
Gov. Johnson of California reached
the Florentine room few minutes af-
ter Mr.. Roosevelt had concluded his
address. Many were leaving the room
when Gov. Johnson entered. A score
of men seized him and rushed him to
a table. Immediately the room filled
up again with delegates.
Gentlemen" Gov. Johnson began,
"you have heard what we are going
to do tomorrow We are going to stop
dillydallying with this robbing conven-
ton. We are going in there to fight
and we are prepared for the birth of
new Republican party which will
nominate for President Theodore
Roosevelt"
"And he will be elected" was
: shouted in chorus from the delegates
AS Gov. Johnson proceeded someone
in the crowd shouted the name of
"Hadley."
"Hadley! Hadley!" was the cry.
A mingled roar of cheers and Kisses
greeted this, but quiet was soon re
stored and Gov. Johnson proceeded.
"This new party, which is inevitable
will be an honest party" he contin
ued, "a party that will not countenancf
robbery, thievery and dishonesty sucf
as we have experienced here"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-06-20
BOLT IS ALMOST SURE
TO COME BEFORE LONG
Leaders Oppose Radical step-May
attempt to Hold Convention In
Same HalI-Report has 1t Colonel
Will Lead Followers Elsewhere.
(By Associated Press.)

Chicago, June 20-Seldom if ever
have delegates to Republican Ma
tional Convention been confronted
with such confusion and uncertainty
as the opening of the third day OF the
political contest.
Even veterans of scores of political
fights admit they cannot determine
what the outcome will be.
From this quarter comes the report
that Roosevelt is certain to bolt, and
from that the report that many Roose-
velt leaders oppose such move.
Estimates vary as to the number
of delegates who would follow bolt.
but many declare it would not exceed
200.
| Last night was a strenuous one for
the leaders Of both candidates. The
Roosevelt forces planned further
strategies and discussed a bolt or a
second convention, while the Taft
leaders we're busy preparing strate-
giles to block their opponents scheme.
Groups Of delegates discussing
plans for the fight we're driven from
hotel lobbies by scrubwomen at day
break, only to resume their confer
ences a few hours later.
What the convention will do today
was the subject of various reports.
but the most common one was that
the convention would convene at noon
adjourn till four, then adjourn till
eight to allow the bitter fight center
, ing about the Roosevelt contest to
reshape itself. Some processing to
have inside information declare
Roosevelt will lead his followers to
another hall. Others just as conn
; IDENTIFY declare a second convention
will be held on the floor Of the audi
:, torium. They also say Roosevelt VIII
attend the convention in person to
day.
!, In the event the Roosevelt forces
attempt to hold a second convention
; it is believed Chairman Root will
order them elected from the hall
Senator Kenyon declared low
would not bolt and Senator Gronn,
predicted like action by North Dakota
y Missouri and the Illinois delegate
D are also said to be opposed to bolt
Taft leaders declare victory TO
Taft is assured.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-06-20
SMALL NUMBER Of
CITY court CASES

Commissioner Fuller continues to
find a few midemeanous to engage his
daily attention. The last cases pass
ed on by him, are as follows: Her
bert Oliver was given a fine of $40,
and sentenced to the street gang for
ten days for disturbing the peace.
Joe Wilson was given a fine Of $3.50
and cost for the same offense. Willie
Griffin was given a $40 fine for reck-
less riding and Robt Turner required
to pay court cost for assault and bat
terry on his wife, Ada Turner.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-06-20

At a meeting of number Of citi-
zens called together on short notice,
at the Commercial Club rooms Tues
day night, DR.. T. E. Ross was called
to the chair and Geo. D. Stockman ac'
ted as secretary. The object of the
meeting was stated to be, the consid-
Grafton of the call by the City Demo
cratic Executive Cimmittee for an
August primary election of candidates
for mayor and commissioners.
DR.. ]. D. Donald was asked for an
expression of his opinion as to the
real status of this much vexed ques.
ton. DR.. Donald stated, that while
the law seemed to be in conflict, the
fact is that it is clear, that the ex
ception named as last paragraph in
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-06-20
SENSATIONAL SUIT
FOR DIVORCE FILED

Davis G Davis Attorneys at law
have filed suit in the Chancery Court
asking that Alice Look be granted an
unconditional divorce from her hus-
band L. o. Look, on the grounds Of
cruelty and drunkenness alleged
by her, against her husband. She also
asks for alimony and that she be grant
ed the possession and ownership of
the homestead occupied by her.
Currie & Currie, Attorneys for l..
o. Look promptly filed answer denying
the allegations in the bill and setting
up cross bill in which Look makes
very sensational charges as his
ground for asking that decree be
granted, restoring to him the fruit
stand business, decided to his wife a
few days ago for a nominal consid'
Grafton and that the homested which
he claims as his be restored to him.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-06-20
UNCERTAINTY CONFRONTS
THE CONVENTION TODAY
CEMETERY Assn.
MET YESTERDAY
Number of New Names Added to
Membership RoIl-Much inter-
est Manifested.

The newly organized Cemetary AS
sociation met with Mrs. Ben M. Fos-
ter on Main street yesterday after
noon, with Mrs. Geo. Komp presiding
and Mrs. L. M. Williams at the Sec
retary's desk Much interest in the
plans of the association was manifest,
and quite a number of new names
were added to the membership roll
The next meeting of the associa
ton will be held at the Commercial
Club rooms, Wednesday, June 26th al
400 p. m. at which all parties inter
ested in the matter Of beautifying the
Cemetery are asked to be present.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-06-20
Crisis Has Been Reached At Chicago;
Organization OF New Party In Making
SENATOR BONDS
TRIAL JULY 8IH
Date Set to Give Gov. Brewer Time
to Return From Baltimore
Convention.

Jackson, Miss, June 20-The trial
of State Senator A. w. Bond who
was indicted yesterday by the grand
jury of Kinds county on the charge
of altering an enrolled bill of the leg
islature, has been set for July 8th.,
in order to give time for the return
of Governor Brewer from Baltimore
where he has gone to attend the Dem
ocratic convention.
Attorneys Burch and Stricker have
been engaged by Senator Bond tC
defend him in the suit, and his friends
assert there is little fear of conviction
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-06-20
Executlue Committee Asked
to Recall Primary Order

the legislature enactment, is necessar-
lily in operative, since its enforcemerf
would nullify the main features of
the law and leave every city or town
having less than $4,000 inhabitants,
without any law for the creation of a
city government. To eliminate the
last clause referred to, would leave
the law standing with a provision for
an election every four years. The
matter was discussed at considerable
length, and resolution was finally
adopted without opposition, asking the
Executive Committe to recall Their
order and announcement of primary
election in August.
The Executive Committee has moi
! yet acted on this resolution.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-06-20
Conflicting Reports From Headquarters

Conflictlng RepoTtS TTo'" '1e9"f""' 49,
Chicago, June 20.-Conflicting re-
ports came from the Roosevelt head
quarters that Roosevelt had released
his delegates.
At eleven fifty the Colonel issued
statement which was variously inter-
preted. The statement: THE time
has come when | feel | must make
certain statements, not only to the
honestly elected members of the Re-
publjcan National convention, but 10
the rank and file of the Republican
marty and to the honest people of the
entire Nation.
81 went into this fight for certain
great principles. At the moment
can only be of service to these prin-
.ciples by continuing to bear the per
,sonal responsibility which their ad-
yocacy has brought"
A further conference OF the hoose
velt forces will be held at two O'CLOCK
After a four minutes session the
convention adjourned to four O'CLOCK
An effort to induce Illinois to loin
in a bolt failed.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-06-20
colonel Authorizes BoIt-New Part
May Be Born Today.

colonel Authorizes BoIt-New Party
May Be Born Today.
Chicago, June 20.-"So far as | am
concerned" declared Col. Roosevelt
to his delegates and advisers, in an
address this morning, 81 am through.
If you are voted down, hope you, the
real and lawful majority of the con-
vention, will organize as such, and you
will do it if you have the courage and
loyalty of your convictions.
"If you want my advice, I would ad-
wise that you place no further trust,
would advise that you waste no fur
ther time, l would advise that you do
not permit yourselves to be committed
in any further way, shape or form by
further association with these men SO
long as they retain control of the
Republican convention by means Of q
majority composed in an essential part
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-06-20
KICKED BY MULE :;
INJURIES MAY
Be FATAL

This afternoon at o'clock, while
driving his team, James Berry, whose
home is about four miles out of town
on the Columbia road, fell from his
wagon and was badly kicked in the
head by one of the mules. with the
result that he is dangerously if not
fatally injured. The ambulance was
summoned and the injured man hur-
ried to Hattiesburg Hospital, where
his wounds received attention. Little
hope is entertained for his recovery.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-06-20
Fight PROMISED over
TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN
Question May go to Convention for
settIement-Bryan Opposes Parker,
as Conservative, and Wants Pro-
gressiVe Named.
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:: BRYAN NON-COMMlTTAL ON :
:. REPORTED OPPOSITION. &:
(Bp Associated PreSS.)

Z: Chicago, June 20.-William :
:. Jennings Bryan, attending the :
= convention as a reporter, refused !:
:. to commit himself on the report ::
:. that he is opposed to Judge Par ::
:. ker for Temporary Chairman of :
:. the Democratic National conven- ::
:. tion.
:. !: :. :: :: I. : :. I: : I: : :: :: 8 I: :
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-06-20
R. R. COMMISSION
ORDERS CARS
SCREENED

Jackson, Miss, June 20-An or
dance was passed today by the Mis-
sissipp Railroad Commission compell-
ing all railroads to screen their cars
in which passengers travel. Several
of the roads complied with the order
upon its proposal over a month ago,
and no protest is even expected from
any of the lines entering the state.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-06-20
GOOD ATTENDANCE
At REVIVAL MEETING

Rev. A. G. Sammon, who is conduct
ing a revival meeting at Newman's
Chapel in this city, reports, that the
attendance is good and increasing with
each nights service. At the meeting
last night there five professions OF
faith from those who came forward in
response to an appeal for decision
In the Christian life.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-06-20
pissention In Roosevelt Camp.

Chicago, June 20.-This morning
serious dissention existed in the Roose-
welt camp. Many of his leaders frank
ly declared he had been hasty in a
number of matters, among them his
coming to Chicago and his precipitat-
ing the bolt last night from the Gre
dentials Committee.
Roosevelt followers in nearly all of
the state delegations are busy with
talk of a compromise candidate. Lu-
Glen Littauer, of New York, an ardent
Roosevelt admirer, is reported to have
helped in plan of the New York del
egates, who held a long conference
last night to boom Justice Hughes as
a third candidate.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-06-20
PO|NDEXTER SAYS PARTY Will Be
new FORCE IN AMERICAN POLITICS
Penose Says Taft Delegates will Stick to President but Hughes
Cummins, La Toilette and Hadley are Mentioned--
Boom Started for Latter.
(Bu Associated Press.)

June Washington following
certain there VIII be n0
vou / will new roc
in American politics.
did discuss third cand'date
would the hall for their meeting
determined at the conference THIS AFTERNOON
ROOSEVELT DENIES RELEASING DELEGATES.
released MS oeeates me
friend Regis POST forerV
of
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-06-20
Roosevelt Members Return To Cor

n1Ittee-HedTTIIYS III
Chicago, June 20.-RooseVelt mem.
nars acting under the suggestion Oh
ri, Roosevelt, returned this morning
=. tho eassion of the Credentials Com
nittee When they bolted last night
tbev declared they had left for goou'
Tho Ninth Alabama District was
taken up first Members of the com, ,,
mittee expressed doubt as to whether
tbav would complete hearings OF the
70 contests in time to report 10 Tue
convention today.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-06-20
ALGONQUIN HILL CLIMB.

Chicago, June 20-Hundreds of mo-
torists have gone today to algonquin.
H., where the annual hill climb of the
Chicago Motor Club will be held.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-06-20
Roosevelt Forces Lay Plans for In
dependent Convention.

Chicago, June 20-The long expected
crash in the Republican ranks came
last night. The Roosevelt forces, ac
ting, they said, under the personal
direction of the Colonel himself, be-
gan to lay their plans for independent
action in the Republican Convention.
AS forerunner of the more drastic
action expected in the convention.
Roosevelt members of the committee
on credentials withdrew from that
body, and in effect withdrew all Of the
Roosevelt contests, which had been
scaled down from ninety-two to sew
enty-eight.
Col. Roosevelt was in the midst OF
series of execiting conferences. and
was busy figuring on the loyal dele
gates whom he could expect to carry
with him out Of the convention, or
rather into a separate convention on
the convention floor. in the event the
! Continued on Page Eighty
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-06-20
PENNSY EMPLOYEES MEET.

Harrisburg, Pa, June 20.-Members
of the veteran employees association
of the middle division of the Pennsyl-
vania system held their sixteenth an
nual reunion in this city today. A
banquet at the board of trade build
ing this evening will conclude the
meeting.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-06-20
ROOSEVELT MEMBERS
STAYING AWAY.

:: Chicago, June 20.--Sub-commit- =
:. tee of Resolutions Committee re- =
!: sumed the work of shaping =
:. platform. None of the Roosevelt =
!: members attended. Platforms =
:. submitted by Taft, Roosevelt AMI :;
:. La Toilette, are under considera- :
!. tion.
:. !. :. :. !. :. !. Z" :. 4. i: :: . : . Z: :.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-06-20
The Renort That Is Denied.

Chicago. June 2O.-At ten thirty
Roosevelt released his delegates from
all obligations to support him. he
will not withdraw from the fight
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-06-20
Temporary Organization Is
Permanent.

Chicago, June 2O.-The Committee
On Permanent Organization voted %
to to make the temporary organiza-
ton permanent. This will continue
Root as chairman and other tempo
rary officers throughout the conven-
ton.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-06-20
. BOSS FLYNN RESIGNS
. FROM ORGANIZATION.

:: Chicago, June 2O.-William :
:: Flynn, National Republican Com :
!: mitteeman from Pennsylvania, =
!. resigned from the Republican or =
:. ganization. H. G. Wasson, :
:. Flynn lieutenant, was chosen as Z:
:. his successor.