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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-08-05
BOIL WEE.VIL HAS DONE.
LITTLE DAMAGE SO FAR

prevent them from making a fairly
good yield.
Still more encouraging is the fact
that the army worm is not spreading
with the expected rapidity. Large
quantities of Parish green and arsen-
ate of lead have been ordered for use
in fighting this dreaded pest, whose
ravages were far worst than those Of
the weevil in 1911, but thus far they
have not had occasion to apply the
poison in many counties.
In consequence of these conditions,
the farmers who were feeling very
much depressed two or three weeks
ago are now finding cause for genuine
optimism, and many of them who had
not regarded it as worth while to pick
the few weevils found in their fields
are energetically at work destroying
the insects.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-08-05
LARGE AUDIENCE
HEARD DR.. R. N.
WHITFIELD
HooKWoRM SPECIALIST DELIV-
Erred ILLUSTRATED LECTURE
SUNDAY NIGHT.

DR.. r. N. Whitfield was favored by
a packed house at Columbia Street
Baptist church Sunday night. His
address on health and sanitation was
listened to with manifest interest by
the audience. His illustrated dis
course on the hookworm was in line
with those lectures he has been max
ing all over the county. The map
shown, in which the hookworm terri
tory was so plainly marked, was a
surprise to many. The pictures of
subjects who had been cured, showing
their appearance before treatment
and the marked change after treat
ment, were suggestive features of his
Illustrations. DR.. Whitfield expects tc
wind up his work in this county Au
gust 31st.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-08-05
LOCAL INTEREST IN
TRACTION CO.'S
ACTIVITY

The publication of an amendment to
the charter Of Hattiesburg Traction
Company, making it's capital 81 100000,
and the putting on record of mort
gage securing $2,50O,00O bond issue,
to be made by that company, has Gre
ated much local interest and an unlim-
tied amount of guessing, as to what it
all means. 1t is generally accepted
as an indication that the COM
pany must have some large plans
for early development, and possibly
means large extensions in the
near future. One enthusiastic citizen
thinks he sees in it the Harvesting of
Bouie river, an unusued nearby con-
servatory of hydro-electric power,
which in the dreams of some of the
local idealist has for a long time
been turning large turbines, generat-
ing electrical energy and running in
dividual motors for a half hundred
Hattiesburg factories. Another finds
it suggesting the early building of a
trolley car line to connect Hattiesburg,
Ellisville and Laurel. But these are
mere guesses, and should be taken
only for what they are worth, and per
haps are not worth much. Everybody
finds it at least giving renewed assur
ance of the fulfillment of the prom
ises of large and extensive improve
ments on the local plant made wher
the Doherty company took over the
holdings of the local stockholders
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-08-05
WALDO PLACES The
BLAME j N
COURTS
WELCOMES AN
Observation-Disclosures AR
RAIGNED TODAY.

New York, Aug. 5.-Police Commits
sioner Rhinelander Waldo, in a state
ment relative to the Rosenthal case,
recommended an impartial and thor
ough investigation of the charges
made regarding the alleged connection
between the police and gamblers. At
the same time he declared that gam
bling can exist only because the gam
blers can obtain what amounts to pro-
lection from the courts, and asserted
that gamblers do much of the corrupt
election work of the political parties
who place the judiciary on the bench.
While the issuance of this statement
was the most important development
Sunday, it was reported at police
headquarters that detectives were
close upon the trail of Lefty Louie"
and "Gyp the Blood" the two remain
ing gang men sought in connection
with the murder. Inspector Hughes
spent his third day in personal charge
a
vile in the Catskills.
1t is known that "Gyp the Blood"
Lefty Louie" and Whitley" Lewis
were in Tannersville last week. Lewis
left the others to go to Fleishmann's, S,
where he was captured.
"Gyp the Blood" and Lefty Louie, "
however, are believed to have re-
mained in Tannersville.
Both Lefty" and Gyp the Blood"
are known as desperate men, reputed
to be dead shots. They are believed
to be armed. A hard fight is looked
for by the police when the detectives
finally attempt to arrest the alleged
murderers.
District Attorney Whitman, who has
, been spending the week end at Man.
chester, VT, will return to this city
today and resume his work in the
case. Lieut.. Charles Becker, deposed
| head of the "strong-arm squad" was
Sunday preparing himself in his cell
| in the Tombs for his ordeal today
when he will be arraigned to plead
to the indictment charging murder
! Neither he nor the other eight prison
ers held made any statements.
Commissioner Waldo declared in his
statement that at no time in it's his
I, tory has the police department beer
so well prepared to stand an investi
cation as at present.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-08-05

Jackson, Aug. 5-With each passing
day the farmers of Mississippi are
finding cause to indulge in the hope
that the ravages of the Mexican boil
weevil will be materially lessened in
the state this year.
Reports from the various countries
are desidedly encouraging. In no
community has the weevil, up to this
time, committed repredations equal
to those of last year. and in some
counties where the pest was bad in
1911, very few can be found.
Lack of rainfall during the past ten
day has been a hard blow to the pest.
While the farmers of the state do not
entertain the hope that they are 60
ing to escape without serious trouble
with the weevil, at the same time there
appears to be ample justification for
their belief that the insects will not
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-08-05
TISH-AMERICANS
DEDICATE PARK.

Copenhagen, Aug, 5-The Danish
American national park at Rebild
Barker in the province of Jutland was
formally dedicated today in the pres
ence of the royal family and repre-
sentatives of the American govern
ment. The deed to the passes to the
people of Denmark. with the proviso
that on each Fourth of July the Stars
and Stripes are to be hoisted over the
park, and the park turned over to
Americans. President Taft is honor
airy president Of the Danish-American
committee which made the presenta-
ton. Honorary vice-presidents are
he United States Minister at Copenhag-
en-, DR.. Maurice Francis Egan, and the
Danish Minister at Washington, ,Coubt
Carl Officers Of the committee are
DR.. Max Henius, chairman, Carl An
tonsen, secretary and Censul G. H.
Hanson, all Of Chicago, III. On the
committee are a number of prominent
and representative Danish-Americans
from all parts of the United States.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-08-05
COLONIZATION IN AFRICA.

st. Louis, Mo-, Aug "a move
ment toward the colonization of ne
groes in Africa is the object of the
"On to Africa" Congress which open
ed in this city today under the leader
ship of Isaac B. Atkinson. Atkinson
says that he thinks his movement will
result in removing 100000 or 5,000,-
600 people from the United States, or
nearly one-half of the population. His
plan is to appoint an Executive Com
mittee to confer with the representa-
tives of the English, German and
French governments, who own vast
acres in Africa, to interest themsel-
yes in the colonization scheme and to
loan money for long terms to develop
the country, and thereby render the
country more valuable to the powers
who own it. The movement originated
with the negroes in Oklahoma, who
claim that they are disfranchised by
the "Grandfather Amendment"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-08-05
NO DEVELOPMENTS IN
M. c. CROSSING MATTER.

The special committee of interested
citizens appointed to confer with
Gen. Manager R. K. Smith of Missis-
sippi Central r. R., held private con-
ference with Mr.. Smith, for the pur-
pose of discussing the matter
of the Traction Company crossing
on Main street. The committee de-
clined to give out any information as
to the nature of their discussion or the
result of their conference. No new
feature has entered into the situation
since the Injunction suit was filed by
the M. c. R. R., restraining the Trac-
ton Company from using said cross
ing. The indications are that nothing
will be done that will permit the use
of the crossing or the operation Of cars
out Main street from 4th until the mat
ter has been settled in the courts.
The case will come up for hearing at
the September term of chancery court.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-08-05
PACIFIC HIGHWAY ASSOCIATION,

San Francisco, Aug, To-day In
the convention hall of the Hotel st.
Francis, Judge J. T. Ronald called to
order the third annual convention
of the Pacific Highway Association.
The livelies interest promises to be
sustained during the sessions. The
remarkable achievements accomplish
ed by the association have placed it
in the forfront of associations of the
West. Samuel Hill, the pioneer OF
the good roads movement on the Paci-
fic coast will, this evening. tell of the
roads that he has built in this coun-
try. He is one of the best authorities
on roads and road construction in the
United States. The delegates repre-
sent every state along the Pacific
Coast.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-08-05
DEMOCRAT LIKELY AS
NOMINEE FOR V..PRESIDENT
John M. Parker and Gen. Luke E.
Wright Mentioned for Second Place
Louisiana Man Also Probable
Permanent Chairman.
(By Associated Press.)

Chicago, Aug. 5-Pending the arriv-
al of Col. Roosevelt plans for the most
important work of the National Pro-
gressive convention are still tentative.
Among Democrats most prominently
mentioned for the vice-presidentia
candidate, are John M. Parker, of
Louisiana-and Gen. Luke e. Wright,
of Tennessee. The probable nomina-
tion of Parker for permenent chair
man, however, doubtless will mean his
elimination from the ticket.
Attempts of the National Committee
to pour oil on the troubled waters in
Southern contests were not marked
with brilliant success. After it had
been announced compromise" had
been reached in the Florida case by
seating the Lily White delegation and
making the negroes supplemental
delegates" the latter stripped the
Roosevelt badges from the lapels OF
their coats and held an indignation
meeting G.. H. Alston, negro lead
er of the protestants, declared IF we
are TO attend the convention merely
as spectators we prefer to buy our own
tickets"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-08-05
IN SESSION;
ROAD MATTER AGAIN UP

The Board of Supervisors met in
members present. The forenoon was
taken up by routine matters, princi-
pally the passing upon accounts. At
1:30 this afternoon they re-opened the
subject of highway to Brooklyn,
which was decided last meeting in
favor of the McCallum and McLaurin
route. Those interested i'll wnat is
known as the ridge route have been
reconsideration with the result that
the whole matter is now. being dis
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-08-05
RICE GROWING IN
WILKINSON COUNTY

Jackson, Miss, Aug. 5.-Rice grow
ing is becoming an important industry
in the county of Wilkinson. The in
dustry is being taken up in that county
on an extensive scale, about $500
acres having been planted in rice dur
ing the current year, and it will be
one of the chief money crops of the
county. The land is admirably adapt
ed to rice culture, and the crop will be
grown on a much larger scale next
year.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-08-05
PROF. J.L. JOHNSON
LECTURES ON
EDUCATION
PRESIDENT OF WOMAN'S COLLEGE
DELIVERED ADDRESS AT
COLUMBIA ST. CHURCH..

Prof. ]. l.. Johnson, president of
Mississippi Woman's College, deliv-
cred lecture on christian Educa-
church Sunday morning. He con-
cluded his address with an earnest
appeal for Hattiesburg girls to patron
ize Hattiesburg' college. The high
standard of education which is guaran-
teed by the character of the faculty
elected, together with the course of
study prescribed, he claimed, relieves
all parents of any necessity for send
ing their girls away from Hattiesburg
to get thorough college training.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-08-05
REVIVAL AT MeLAuRIN.

Rev. John s. Zeran and family left
this morning for McLaurin where he
will conduct ten days revival meet
ing, being assisted in the music, by
Mrs. Zeran their daughter, Miss Ruth
and their two sons. Mr. zeran him.
self being a musician. he with his
family make up az 1rc1>s<ra of five,
which is drawing <ee<oIz n all his
evangelestic meeting
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-08-05
CAMpMENT OPENS
At COLUMBUS
TOMORROW
FOUR SPECIAL TRAINS WILL
CARRY THE SoLDIERs-G GOV.
BREWER ATTENDS.

Jackson, Aug, 5-The two regi-
ments composing the Mississippi Ma
tional Guard are moving today to .
Columbus where the annual encamp- !
ment will open on Tuesday, and con-
tinue for a period of ten days.
The troop trains passed through
Jackson this afternoon en- route to
the encampment city, and are sched-
uled to reach Columbus by daylight.
Governor Brewer, commander in
chief of the military forces, and men,
bers of his military staff, will go into
camp with the soldier boys, quarters
having been provided for them i'm
mediately adjoining the headquarters
of Adj-Gen Arthur Fridge, who will
be in command during the ten-day
period.
The Capital Light Guards, Jackson's
crack company, will get away at four
o'clock this afternoon, occupying a
coach on the special train starting
from Natchez, ,and picking up the
other companies from South Missis-
sippi en- route.
Gen. Fridge has planned to carry
| the soldiers into Columbus on four
special trains, and all scheduled to
reach Columbus about the same hour
Tuesday morning.
Troop A., the only cavalry command
in the state militia, will march over
land from Macon, leaving during the
night and reaching Camp Brewer by
daylight.
The first battalion of the 18th in
fantry, United States army, left Forl
Mcpherson, near Atlanta, this after
noon, and will be pitching camp Tues
day morning by the time the state
troops reach the scene.
Governor Brewer expects to spen(
the entire week in camp with thu
soldier boys, returning to the capita
Monday morning. In the meantime
the duties Of the executive office will
be performed by Private Secretary W
D. Buck. Important business will b.
Transmitted over long distance phon
to the Governor for disposal.
Governors Day will be- observed ol
Friday, on which date Gov. Brewe
will deliver the principal address a
the unveiling of a monument to tn
Confederate Veterans during the fore
noon, review the troops at dress pal
ade in the afternoon, and lead tn
Governors ball at night. Mrs. Brew
er and the children of the househol
will leave Tuesday morning 70
Columbus. Numerous social function
have been planned for the encaml
I ment period.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-08-05
saIazar Headed for the Border.

Juarez Inez, Aug. 5-Salazar the
rebel leader who was responsible for
disarming American colonists, is head
ing for the Border. On his way he is
destroying the Mexican Northwestern
railway, hoping in this way to delay
the pursuit of two federal armies
which picketed him at Oasas Grandes.
The movements of Salazar's forces is
not agreeable to American capital.
Conditions are deplorable, all is lost"
wires Amadora, manager Of the Cors-
aites Cattle Co., ranch, an American
property, to officials Of the company
at Ell Paso. The Northwestern rail-
road, being disrupted isea Cana1I1n
and American owned road.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-08-05

Chicago, Aug. 5.-Every southern
negro who raised contest for a seat
in the National convention of the new
Progressive Party was barred by the
action of the National Committee to,
day. While the permanent roll call
was not completed early this
afternoon, it appeared there would be
only one negro in convention. He
was in the Pennsylvania delegation.
Negroes from Florida, Mississippi
and Alabama declared they would
carry the contests to the Credentials
Committee. Protests from Florida
negroes grew so loud the committee
finally determined to throw out each
delegation. The white delegation was
headed by l. Anderson.
Former Senator Albert j. Beveridge,
of Indiana, was elected Temporary
Chairman. Roosevelt will not attend
the convention until tomorrow.
The national Progressive party Will
be launched formally today at noon In
the Coliseum where little more than
"a month ago President William How
ard Taft was renominated for the
Presidency on the Republican ticket
over the protest of many of those now
leading the third party movement.
The big convention hall, ready for
the new party, shows but few changes
in the arrangements provided for the
Republican national convention. over
the main entrance door, however, has
been hung the head of a magnificent
speciment of bull moose, in token OF
the nickname attacked to the new
party.
Between 100 and 1900 delegates are
expected to gather in the Coliseum to-
day.
On Wednesday, when all the neces'
sary pieliminaries of national politi'
cal convention have been disposed or
they will ratify the nomination of Col
Theodore Roosevelt for President
Col. Roosevelt was tentatively placed
in nomination at gathering the Sat
urdaf night of the Republican conven
ton when his followers assembled In
~ lestras Hall and laid the founda'
<ftion upon which tomorrow's conven
3 tion was builded. Who will be the
nominee for Vice President has moi
yet seen determined.
So far only the temporary OFFICERS
(Continued on Page Four.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-08-05
CONVICTION COUNTY
SHOWS GOOD GAINS.

Jackson, Miss, Aug. 5.-The county
of Covington reports personally as
sessment this year of $1,13S,629
against $1,O54,S62 in 1911, a gain of
$73,757. This is the most substantial
increase in personally yet reported
from any county in the state. The
county has enjoyed exceptional pros
perity, both in agriculture and the de-
velopment of manufacturing industries
during the past year.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-08-05
GRAND CIRCUIT MEET
AT PITTsBuRe.

Pittsburg, Aug. 5.-Pittsburg beats
the world! With the largest list of
entries of any Grand Circuit associa-
ton this season, the races which be-
gin here today, have attracted prac-
tically every devotee of the sport on
the big line, who have brought out
their trotters and PAGERS for the events
scheduled for the first five days of this
week.
The feature of the meeting, the
Pennsylvania stake, 2:10 trot, $1,000,
has attracted one of the class
lest fields of trotters ever
gathered together for the world.
Next comes the professional drivers
for 2:15 class trotters, $4,000. The
prizes in the other races aggregate
$1,000. The national character of the
meeting can best be judged by the
wide area covered by the enters. Nc
less than 27 states and Canada are
represented in the list. New Yorl
and Ohio have almost as many entries
as Pennsylvania, which leads with 43
The races are being held under IN,
auspices of the Pittsburg Driving
Club.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-08-05
HARVESTER TRUST
FILES ANSWER

Washington, Aug, 5-The answer
of the International Harvester Com
pany for the Governments antitrust
suit was filed today by counsel for the
company. This is in accordance with
an agreement recently reached be-
tween Attorney General Wickercham,
Assistant Fowler, E. A. Bancroft and
John P. Wilson, the last two named be
ing counsel for the company.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-08-05
PERCY Will NOT
MOVE TO MEMPHIS

Jackson, Miss, Aug. Sin letter
to a personal friend, Senator Percy
announces that he has definitely con-
'cluded to decline proffered law part
nership at Memphis, and will resume
the practice of his profession at the
expiration Of his term Of office on
March 4th, next, Senator Percy is
now at his home in Greenville, for a
faw davs
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-08-05
EAGLES AT CLEVELAND.

Cleveland, Ohio, Aug, 5-The grand
aerie session of the Fraternal Order
of Eagles began here today with a
large number of representatives from
lodges all over the country. Exten-
sive plans have been made for the
entertainment of the delegates, and
the pageant will be feature of the
meeting.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-08-05
oReANisrs TO DISCUSS
"RAcTIME HYMNS"

Ocean Grove, N. ], Aug, 5-The
fifth annual convention Of the national
association of organists opened here
today, with delegates present from all
parts Of the country. The "rag-time
gospel hymn" viii be discussed at
the convention and an effort WIN be
made TO raise the standard Of hymns
The Standardization OF the keyboard
win also be one Of the subjects to be
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-08-05
NEW YORK eRocERs CONVENE,

Hornell, N. Y, Aug, 5-The annual
convention of the New York State
Retail Growers Association opened
here today, with 400 delegates in at
tendance. Pure food laws and recent
State legislation affecting the trade
will be among the matters discussed.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-08-05
GOVERNMENT FORCES
MEET WITH DEFEAT
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Aug, 5-Today's ad-
vices from the Nicaraguan revolution
report that government forces were
defeated at Tipatapa, near Managua.
the capital. Leon probably will be de-
clared in state of seige because Of
the release of large number of polit-
ical prisoners.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-08-05
Light BUSINESS
IN CITY COURT

In the city court this morning Lonza
Murray was charged with profanity,
and with an assault on Emma Pickens.
His case was continued till Tuesday.
Geo. McInnes and G. Everett each
plead guilty to the charge Of drink,
and were fined $3.50 and cost.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-08-05

cussed, with a large number present
favoring the last-named route.
The work of equalizing the personal
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-08-05
SALAZAR is LEADING ARMY
TOWARDS RIO GRANDE
Rebel Leader Who Disarmed Ameri-
can coIonists is Destroying Railway
as he eoes-Hopes to Delay Orders
All Armies In Pursuit.
(By Associated Press.)

Ell Paso, Aug. 5-An appeal has been
received from people in Candilera.
Texas, on the Mexican border. which
they declare is threatened by Mexican
rebels. Rebels took San Antonio. a
Mexican settlement across the river
from Candilera, and the American
town asked for troops to protect them.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-08-05
POSSE KILLS NEGRO WHO
MURDERED FARMER
fRr Associated Press.l

Demopolis, Ala. Aug. 5.--sam Yer
go, a negro, was killed by a posse in
Marengo county. The posse is now
searching for his brother, Richard
1dey killed Vernon Tut, a farmer.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-08-05
RECALL ELECTION IN OAKLAND.

Oakland, Cali, Aug. 5-This city is
holding an election today for the re-
call of Mayor Frank F. Mott and two
commissioners. The election grows
out of a fight between the present
government and the Industrial Work
ers of the World.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-08-05
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