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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-21

There is, and has al
ways been,a radical difference of opin-
ion among farmers as to the relative
value of late and early planting, each
having strong advocates.
Taking past experience as a guide,
there is no reason why bountiful
cotton crop should not be raised, pro-
viding the boil weevil ravages are not
more extensive than anticipated. The
best cotton crop ever grown in Mis-
sissippi, proportionate to the acreage
planted, was in 1897, just following
an overflow that inundated a good
portion of the delta, and the crop was
planted Immediately behind the re
ceding waters during the first two
weeks in June, and the bulk Of the
acreage was planted by throwing the
seed on the side of the old bed ant
having them mashed into the grounC
by barefooted negroes. Whether thil
method will prove equally prolific thi
year remains to be seen,
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-21
Local Bankers
OFF For State
Meet at Gulfport

f. w. Foote and Geo. ]. Hauenstein,
of the First Natl Bank of Commerce;
J. s. Love of Hattiesburg Trust &
Banking Company; G. M. McWilliams,
of the Citizens Bank, left this morning
over the G. & S. l. railroad for Gulf
port to attend the Bankers Conven-
tion which convenes there today. Nj.
Mcleod, President of the Citizens
Bank and Mr.. Camp President of Hat
tiesburg Trust & Banking Company,
expect to leave for the convention to-
night or tomorrow
Among the Mississippi Bankers, en-
route to Gulfport, to attend this
convention of Mississippi Bankers
who stopped over in Hat
tiesburg for brief visit to their bank
er friends here, were: s.. ], High and
F. Johnson, of Tupelo; N. H. Cren'
shaw, of Guntown; Isham Evans, OF
West Point; Walker Broach, of Me
ridian; c. NJ. Harrison. of Amory
John F. Osborn, of Corinth, and Ashby
Foote of Sumrall.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-21
overflow lands
Will Be PLANTED
Cotton VIII Be Planted in the Mud
and viii Begin June
First.

Jackson, Miss, May 21.-State
Treasurer Stovall, who has three
plantations in Washington county
near Elizabeth, and on Deer Creek,
says that the fall of water there is
almost imperceptible as yet. That is
back water over that portion Of the
country from the Beulah crevasse.
Lower down, and nearer the crevasse
the overflow water is reported as re-
ceding at an average of two inches a
day, but even that fal has not reached
the part of Washington county where
Mr.. Stovall's plantations are, and
which is the richest part of the coun-
ty, all along the celebrated Deer
creek. 1t is thought that as soon as
the crest of the flood which has pass.
ed New Orleans, gets out of the mouth
Of the Mississippi river at the jetties
the fall will be considerably accelerat
ed and by June l cotton planting II
the mud at least, will be under way IN
many portions of the delta that nov
have several feet of water over them
Other citizens of Jackson who hav'
planting interests in that section an'
which are now under water, are get
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-21
JACKSON TO HAVE
SANITARY A6ATToIR,

Jackson, Miss, May 21.-Among the
for the upbuilding of the
city of Jackson is the construction of
a public abattoir, to be made as sani-
tary as it is possible, and to be in
charge of a competent veterinarian
and inspector who will supervise the
work of slaughtering all meat used on
the local market. The city council
proposes to pass an ordinance fining
any one for selling meat not bearing
the certificate of inspection and that
it was slaughtered at the public abat
toir.
An investigation into the conditions
prevailing as to slaughtering by the
local butchers has shown revolving
state Of uncleanliness, which is proba
bly, the same condition obtaining else
where in cities the size of jackson
which permit meat to be slaughtered
in private slaughter houses. jackson
proposes to remedy it and that righ
away.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-21
BRAVE CONVICT
wins A PARDON
Heroism Displayed in Fighting Flood
Wins Freedom For Harry
Mills.
(By Associated Press,

Jackson, Miss, May 21.-Heroism
displayed in the fight against Mis-
sissippi floods has brought to Harry
Mills, state convict a pardon from
Governor Brewer. Mills was convict
ted of murder in vicksburg six years
ago and sentenced to 20 years i'm
prisonment, escaped soon after he be-
gan to serve his term. He married In
Arkansas where he was living happi-
ly when betrayed by an old acquaint-
ance. When the convicts were sent
to hold back the Mississippi floods
Mills attracted attention by his reck-
less disregard of peril. On one oc-
casion he swan through a swift cur
rent to carry life line to boat con-
tanning refugees whose oars had been
swept away.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-21

Jackson. Miss, May 21.-The Mis-
sissippi Railroad Commission is now
engaged on it's annual task of revis-
ing the assessment rolls submitted to
it by the various public service cor
porations of the state. 1t may be that
some of the assessments on railroads
and telephone, express and sleeping
car lines will be raised, but the raises
will not amount to much. The Com
mssioners believe that the railroads
and corporations have suffered just as
much as individuals in the past year,
and that now is no time to be raising
taxes on them any more than it is on
individuals. The losses of the Illinois
Central and the Y & M. Y. railroads
from the high water, from washouts,
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-21
Cloy'o Bondsmen
Repay to Local
Bank $3,493.l3

P. L. CASTOR, local representative
of the Guaranty company responsible
on the bond of J. R. Cloy, on yester-
day handed the Company's check to
the First National Bank of Commerce
this city, in full settlement OF the
shortage claimed by the bank. A
copy of the banks acknowledgement
was handed the News by Mr.. CASTOR.
This letter is as follows:
MIR. P. L. CASTOR, Agent,
Title Guaranty & Surity Co.,
Scranton, Pa.
Dear Sir:
We beg to acknowledge receipt OF
remittance $3,493.13 to cover our
claim against you on account OF loss
incurred in connection with Schedule
bond No. B 1876 covering in behalf oi
]. R. Cloy.
We thank you for the prompt set
tlement of this claim, and are very
much pleased with the service youl
company has given us.
Yours very truly,
Geo. ]. Hauensteln
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-21
Supreme Court Hands
Down Several Local Cases

The Supreme Court Monday hand
ed down long list of decisions.
Those from Forrest county were as
follows:
Ruth Cakes vs.. state, unlawful re-
failing, with fine of $500, reversed and
remanded. This gives the woman a
new trial on this particular charge,
but as it was only one of many against
her she will not benefit much by this
favorable decision.
Ben Taylor VS.. state, suggestion OF
error overruled.
Edgar Britton VS.. state, motion to
re-instate overruled.
Sol Wilson vs.. state, motion to re
instate overruled.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-21
CATHOLIC WOMEN MEET.

New York, May 21.--Catholic wo-
men from many states are registered
at the Broadway Central Hotel today
to begin five-day session of the su-
preme body of the Catholic women's
Benevolent Legion. The organization
is an insurance association and has
been in existence for about sixteen
years. During that time 1t has paid
out more than s1,42o.00O in death
benefits. The benefit fund is s26.15s
and the benefit fund surplus is s225.-
$40 Mrs. Mary B. Hurley Of Connec-
ticut is the supreme president.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-21

Gulfport. Miss, May 21.-The G. &
s. l. Sunday special excursion train
handled large crowd of excursionists
into Gulfport yesterday Total num-
ber of passengers on this train was
2S2. 12 of these moved from Jackson
and 80 from Hattiesburg. There is
every indication that these special
Sunday excursion trains will be as
successful this summer as last, when
the G. & 8. /. handled large crowds
each Sunday after this train was in
augurated. These excursions are fine
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-21
Underwood vote 10 Date.

In this table the twenty votes from
Kansas are conceded to Speaker Clark,
though the delegates favor the nomi-
nation of Gov. Wilson, and under in
structions will go to him early in the
balloting. The ten delegates from
North Dakota are put down for Coy.
Burke, but 1t is weIl-known they open
ly favor the nomination of Gov. Wilson
in preference to any other candidate
This makes Gov. Wilson's actual
strength 273 delegates.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-21
WOMAN'S COLLEGE WILL
Be MUCH IMPROVED
Traction Company is Pushing Con
struetion Work and VIII Have Line
to College Ready BY Arrival Of 1000
or More Guests.

The local members of the Board OF
Trustees of the Baptist Woman's Col
lege met Monday afternoon, with the
following members present: DR.. T.
e. Ross, M. P. L. Love, S, e. Travis,
A. Polk, Ellis Hickman, Rev. 3. D.
Solomon and Rev. A. L. O'Bryant.
The object of the meeting was the
closing up the financial ends of the
|1911-1912 session, and to perfect plans
for the B. Y. P. U. Encampment.
The work required to finish the In
completed dormitory en- the College
grounds. has been contracted for and
orders were given that this work be-
gin at once and that it be pushed
rapidly to completion.
The handsome programs gotten out
for the coming encampment are Just
off the press. and these will be sent
tomorrow throughout the stat114U
coming of this encampment
tiesburg is an event worthy II
ested attention OF every man,
and child in this city.
The Hattiesburg Traction Company
is going right on with the work Of lay.
ing It's track toward the College. The
fill is being rapidly completed at the
crossing of the N. o., M. & 9. rail
road and the connection with Bay
street is about ready to be made.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-21
TO STOP
COTTON SPECULATION.
(By Associated PreS9.)

Washington, May Undetermined
to curtail speculation in cotton Con-
gress today passed a bill providing
for the exact condition in spring as
to the number of acres in cotton culti-
vation and in autumn as to the produc-
ton from the same acreage. The
House put it's seal of approval on this
legislation when it accepted today
the Senate amendment to the House
Bill making reports unnecessary on
the condition of the cotton crop in
August, September and October.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-21
RAILWAY MAIL MEN
MEET IN NEW ORLEANS.

New Orleans, May 21.-The twen-
tieth annual convention of the Ma
tional Railway Mail Association was
called to order here today by w. H..
Chandler, president of the New Or
leans division. Addresses of welcome
were made by Mayor Behrman and
Postmaster Leonhardt and responded
to by Second Assistant Postmaster
General Stewart and Mrs. Mae Jones,
president of the Woman's Auxiliary
meeting.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-21
FIRM LUMBER co. SENDS
HEAVY TIM5ERs TO GOV
EMINENT ENGINEERS.

The Firm Lumber Company has just
made a shipment to Engineers of u.
S, Government at vicksburg OF large
carload of exceptionally large and long
timbers, several of which were 14x16
and 70 feet long. This company con-
tinues to tear away the old sheds. and
as these are removed their plant con-
tinues to take on the air of prosperi-
ty, giving evidence too, Of increased
efficiency. The planning and easy
handling of 7o-foot timbers is a mark
of service worthy of public note.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-21

Jack Rogers VS.. state, affirmed.
The charge in the cases of Taylor,
Britton. Wilson and Rogers was "un-
lawful retailing"
The civil cases handed down were:
Miss. Central railroad VS.. H. M.
Hanna, affirmed.
w. R. Melton ct al vs.. R. F. Ken
nedy, affirmed.
The Mississippi Central railroad
case was one in which H. M. Hanna
was awarded $34O damages, on ac-
count of the killing of his horse and
destruction of his buggy when struck
by an engine at the Main street cross
ing of Miss. Central railroad
The Melton-Kennedy case relates tc
land titles.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-21
FARMERS RENEW
WORK IN EARNEST
With Good Weather Prevailing un-
usual Activity is Manifest
throughout State.

Jackson. Miss, May 21.-With good
weather prevailing throughout the
state, the farmers of Mississippi start
cd with rush today to get their be-
lated crops planted, and remarkable
activity is being manifested in every
nook and corner OF the commonwealth.
While the farmers are from eight
to twelve weeks behind with their
planting, this does not necessarily
mean that the general crop outlook is
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-21
G. 6 S. l. Special Handled
Large Crowd Sunday

things for the people on the G. & s. ].
main line who are given an opportuni-
ty to visit Mississippis only deep
water port and the coast for nominal
amount. The fare being only $500
from jackson and s1.25 from Hatties-
burg for the round trip.
Passengers express themselves as
being highly pleased with the service,
all seeming to have enjoyed the trip
fully.
The officials Of the company are
looking for larger crowds as the seas
on advances.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-21
MEDIcs HOLD MEETINGS.

Springfield, May 21.-The Illinois
State Medical Society convened here
today in annual session, with promi.
nent physicians from all over the
state present.
Toronto, Ont, May 21.-Medical
men of the province began three
day session of the Ontario Medical
Association in this city today.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-21
LIGHT VOTE IN OHIO.


Columbus, O., May 21.-Many farm
ers of the state are reported not vot-
ing at today's presidential preference
primary because of the inhibition in
the Kimble Corrupt Practice Act,
which prevents hauling of voters to
polls in vehicles. Because of the un-
usually fine weather the farmers are
refusing to leave the fields.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-21

which 1 wish to correct, is that his
courage was buoyed up through OPT
ates and medicine. Not once since
he entered the state prison at Charles
town did he take a single drop Of med
icins of any kind"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-21
AMATEUR AvlAroR KILLED.

Xenia, Ohio, May 21.-Fred J.
Southard, of Minneapolis. an amateur
aviator, was instantly killed today
when his machine fell hundred feet
on his first flight alone.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-21
PHYSICIAN KILLED
BY LOG TRAIN.
tBy Associated Press.)

Alexandria, La, May 21.--Dr. s. 0.
Anthony, prominent physician for
the Alexandria Lumber Company, was
run over and killed by a log train
near Pineville last night.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-21
SPEAKER CHAMP CLARK
NEXT in STRENGTH
Underwood Third In Number, While
Harmon, Foss, Baldwin, Marshall
And Burke Have Scattering Vote
1856 Are In Doubt.
speotol to The Ne.S..

Washington, D. c., May 21.-Gov.
Wilson continues to lead in the NUM-
ber of delegates chosen to the Balti-
more convention. His total strength
to date is 24S delegates, while Speaker
Clark, who is next in the contest, has
ZIG delegates. The standing of dele
gates already elected follows:
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-21
CUBAN REVOLT SUPPRESSED.
tBy Associated Press.)

Washington. May 21.-The Cuban
government has expressed confidence
that the recently discovered conspi-
racy of the negro element of the
Island to revolt has been successfully
suppressed, according to State De-
partment advices today from Ha-
wanna.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-21

ting their forces ready, and as fast as
the water recedes will plant quick
maturing cotton in the mud. Some Of
the record crops in the past have been
planted in this manner
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-21
ASK GOVERNMENT TO
TAKE LEvEE SYSTEM.
fcv Associated Press.)

Baton Rouge, May 21.-The General
Assembly of Louisiana today passed
resolution asking the Federal Gov
ernment to take over and control the
levee system along the Mississippi
river.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-21
DETROIT PLAYERS
FINED $4,000 EACH.
tBy Associated Press.,

Philadelphia, May 21.-The Ameri-
can League. in special meeting today.
fined each member of the Detroit base
ball team one hundred dollars for re-
fusing to play ball in this city last
Saturday and Monday.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-21
REBELS MAY HOLD JAuREz.
lBu Associated PressA

(By Associated F1ess)
Washington. May 21.-Possible COM
plications with the United States will
undoubtedly prevent Mexican Feder-
ais from attempting to take Jaurez, ac-
cording to report from Colonel Ste
yer, Commanding the Department Of
Texas, to the War Department today.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-21
eRoussARD AND RANsDELL
FORMALLY ELECTED,

Baton Rouge. May 21.-Congress-
man Joseph 2. Ransdell and Robert
F. Broussard. of Louisiana, were elect
ed by the state legislature today to
the United States Senate.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-21
THE MARKETS.
fBv Associated Press,

IDV dsSVcIHttu ffeSS-I
Chicago, May 21,-Wheat quarter
cent lower to half cent advanced.
Provisions two and half to twenty-five
and half cents up.
New Orleans, May 21-Noon. cot
ton six points up.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-21
Taxes on States Railroads
VIII Not Be Raised

and the interruption of business have
been something terrific. The South
ern has also suffered greatly and 1t is
pretty certain that no raises will be
made on the property Of those two
railroads..
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-21

1t was necessary to apply the current
only once The former minister did
not break down as had been feared.
Boston, May 21.-Clarence " T..
Richeson was electrocuted at 1911
this morning.
The current was turned on at 1910
and the prisoner declared dead at
1911.
The former Baptist clergymen, who
confessed poisoning Avis Linnell of
Hyannis, his sweetheart, was outward
ly calm when he entered the death
chamber, and he maintained his COM
posure while the straps and electrodes
were being adjusted as he sat in the
electric chair
Richeson walked to the chair erect,
eyes straight ahead, until he sat down.
Then he closed his eyes and kept
them shut until the end.
Seated in the chair. he was asked
a series of questions by the Rev. Her
bert S. Johnson, his spiritual adviser.
During his answers he said:
God will take care of my soul, and
I pray for all. I forgive everybody y
The last question was:
"Are you willing to die for Jesus
sate?" The reply, in an even, well
modulated tone, was: "I am willing
to o.e."
The current applied was of 1900
volts, eight amperes. One application
was sufficient.
Enters Death Chamber.
The party then entered the cham
Der. Richeson, accompanied by the
clergymen, followed soon after, the
unfrocked minister appearing as calm
as either of his companions.
Among many letters addressed tt
Richeson which were opened by War
den Bridges today was one which was
found to contain cyanide of potassium
It was mailed from Station N. New
York City, on May 10, at 8 p. m. |
contained no clew to the sender, th'
powder being marked headache pow
ders." An analysis developed that |
was poison of the same nature as tina
which killed Avis Linnell, ,Richesonwai
entirely innocent of any knowledge o
its having been sent, Attorney Mors
declared.
Gives out Statement.
The following statement was give
out by the Rev. Herbert johnson
Richeson's spiritual adviser, after tn
execution:
"I make this statement not as muc
as an item Of news as an act OF Jul
tiee. in order to give truth concernin
certain questions relating to M
Richeson that have been much In tn
public mind of late
@The stories that he has been for
good portion of the time in state
physical collapse are absolutely u
founded. except for the one sevel
nbvsical reaction after his counsel a
nounced to him that his senten'
would not be commuted by the 60
ernor. He did not eat mouthrul
food for thirty hours. The coliap
which followed lasted for fourtet
hours, and was a perfectly natural
Ia 80 tba strain. and from the m
ment when he recovered till he ent'
al the execution chamber, he gave
almost perfect example OF nero
courage, or to speak more Truly
deep religious faith. ),
"The second erroneous impress'
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-21
end OF NATIONWIDE
MURDER SENSATION
Body of Observation-Disclosures VIII Lie
Beside His Mother in Old Virginia.
Repents His Sins and Forsives All
Men.
(By Associated Press.)

Boston, Mass, May 21.-The mis-
shapen corpse of Clarence V. T. Richie
son, executed just after midnight for
the murder of his castoff sweetheart,
will be claimed by his brother Doug
las, today and probably taken to Vir-
ginia for burial That the brain of the
electric chairs victim will be given to
a medical college was denied by Of
ficials. The execution of Richeson is
declared to have been the most sue
cessful state killing witnessed since
the institution of the electric chair
1t was necessary to apply the current
only once. The former minister did
not break down as had been feared.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-21

North Dakota ..............
Uninstructed And Doubtful.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-21

GOV. Harmon's Vote to Date.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16

-SsnAt Is that you have tssd sxe1zzi
your neck. Wiliam?" she asked, -
the little boy rose to his feet
That's my rabbit foot; you won't
never have no 'sease I all an nobody
can't never conjure you II you wears
a rabbit foot. This here one is the
lef' him foot; 1t was ketched by a red
headed niger with cross-eyes in q
graveyard at twelve o'clock on a Fri
day night. when they's a full moon.
He give 1t to Aunt Cindy to tie 'roun'
my make when rs a baby. Amt you
got no rabbit foot?" he anxiously In
quired.
NO" she answered. 81 have never
had one and l have never been con-
tured either. Give it to me, William;
/ can't allow you to be superstitious."
and she held out her hand.
please, Aunt Minerva, Jest lemme
wear it tonight" he pleaded. me an
Wilkes Booth Lincoln's been wearin'
US rabbit foots ever sence ives born"
NO" she said firmly; "T1l put a
stop to such nonsense at once. Give
it to me, William"
Billy looked up at his aunt's aus
tere countenance and lovingly fin
gered his charm; he opened his
mouth to say something, but hest
tated; slowly he united the string
around his neck and laid his treasure
on her lap; then without looking up,
he ran into his own little room, clos
ing the door behind him.
Soon afterward Miss Minerva, hear
ing a sound like a stifled sob coming
from the adjoining room, opened the
door softly and looked into a sad, lit
tie face with big, wide. open eyes
shining with tears.
What is the matter, William?" she
coldly asked.
Il amt never slep' by myself" he
sobbed. wilkes Booth Lincoln al
ways slept on a pallet by my bed ever
sence we's born an'-an' l wants
Aunt Cindy to tell me bout Uncle Pill
jerk Peter"
His aunt sat down on the bed by
his side. She was not versed in the
ways of childhood. and could not know
that the little boy wanted to pillow
his head on Aunt Cindy's soft and am.
pie bosom, that he was homesick for
his black friends, the only companions
he had ever known.
"Pll tell you a Bible story" she
temporized. "You must not be a baby.
You are not afraid, are you, William?
God is always with you"
II don't want no God" he sullenly
made reply; II wants somebody with
sho' 'nough skin an bones, an'-an' |
wants to hear bout Uncle Piljerk Pc
ter"
II will tell you a Bible story"
again suggested his aunt. Il will tell
you about"
IT dom want to hear no Bible story,
neither" he objected. 81 WANTS to hear