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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-09-04
WE WILL MAIL YOU 81

for each set of old False Teeth sent
us. Highest prices paid for old Gold.
Silver, old Watches, Broken Jewelry
and Precious Stones.
Money sent by Return Mail
Philadelphia Smelling G Refining
Company
Established 20 Years
1863 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa,
To Dentists
We will buy your Gold Filings, Gold
Scrap and Platinum. Highest prices
paid.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-09-04

J. b. Logan. who has been connect.
ed with O'Ferrall Bros, in the mems
wear department. for the past five
years. has accepted a position with
8. G. Fl. Katz. where he will be GLAD
to see his friends.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-09-04

sessment rolls as may be necessary
and proper.
The Taxpayers of the City of Hat
tiesburg and others interested must
have their objections on file with the
city Clerk before the rolls are ap-
proved.
Witness my signature this Bird day
of September, 1912.
4'lot A. Farley, City Clerk.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-09-04

p. M tkeler president of the Mis-
sissippi Pine Association and one of
the largest Individual lumber manu-
facturers "a this section, was here
yesterday attending the meeting of
the association.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-09-04

ed out that the party had gone into
the fight with an organization that
was new to politics and was forced to
make up with notable orators what it
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-09-04
Are You
NervouS?

If you are
jerky and your
nerves on edge
and you don't
sleep quietly
andreStfully we
suggest you try
just one bottle
o f "RenOvine"
a w Ond erfuI
remedy for the
heart and nerves.
just try one bot
tie of this nerve
tonic. Ask your
druggist. S Oc
and $1.OO per
bottle, or write
Vanvleet-M ansfied DRUG Co.
Memphis. Tenn-
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-09-04

-Vitagraph stories at the Lomo
today. Her Old Sweetheart" It's
the chance of your lifetime. When
Il comes a. a forlorn hope the old
maid grabs it and holds on to it.
Flora Finch and John Bunny make
this comedy one that you are sure
TO eajoy "Fates Awful Jest" is a
story Of circus life. The acting of
Joey, the pet elephant. is remark
able. MAX is Qonvalescent" is a
good comedy with Max the French
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-09-04

N. M Parker and L. NJ. Nolan, prom.
inent lumber manufacturers of Kola,
were here yesterday attending the
meeting IF Mississippi Pine Associa.
tioa.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-09-04

e. Blanchard. for some time asso-
cfated with the Lamar Lumber COM
pany and ]. J. Newman Lumber COM
pany as civil engineer has engaged
offices in the McInnis building and
expects shortly to take up the work
Of general engineering, Mr.. Blanch.
ard expresses the belief that Hatties-
burg has Just ahead marvellous de-
veiopment in prospect.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-09-04
CITY BREVITIES

q. o. Batson, of Willard, was in the
city Tuesday
S. e. Williamson. of Collins. was
in Hattiesburg Tuesday
A g Little, of Picayune, formerly
" Clyde. was in the city yesterday
w. M. lrby has returned from a
weeks Visit to relatives in Enter
prise.
Jas. A. Kirby, representing the
Southern Lumberman. was in Hatties-
burg yesterday.
x. A. Moore. representing the New
York Central lines. was at Hotel Hat.
iiesburg yesterday.
II. L. O'Ocnad, of Seminary, was
with the tumbermen at their Tuesdays
meeting in this city
w. s. West, prominent attorney
at law. from Laurel, was a business
visitor to this city yesterday.
Philip P.0ils, whose barber shop has
been on West Pine street. opposite
the City Hall. Is now at 30 Front
street.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-09-04

/. v. Austin has returned TO this
city prepared to resume the cotton
buying business in which he has been
engaged Tor several years.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-09-04

w. s. West. prominent attorney
at law. from Laurel, was a business
visitor TO this city yesterday.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-09-04

The following agreement has been
signed by practically every member
of the Laurel bar, and will have the
hearty Endorsement of the public:
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-09-04
HER OLD SWEETHEART

MAX is coNvALEscENT
A roaring comedy.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-09-04

T. L. 0'OCnald, of Seminary, was
with the tumbermen at their Tuesdays
meeting in this city
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-05-17
Pretty Legend Of the Origin Of Wine
In Persia. Where Il First
Was Made.

Tho making Of wine is said to have
originated with the Persians. who dis
covered the process quite by accident.
One Of their earliest kings, Jensheed.
who, it Is said. was only i've or six
generations from Noah, wal the dis
coverer, or rather q woman Of his
household was.
HE was immoderately fond Of
grapes" says the narrative, which IL
found in Sir John Malcolm's History
OF Persia" "and desired to preserve
some. which were placed In a large
vessel and lodged In q vault for future
use. When the vessel was opened
the grapes had fermented and their
juice in this state was so acid that
the king believed It must be poison
Gus.
HE had some vessels filed with It
and Poison written upon each. These
were placed in his room. It happened
that one OF his favorite ladies was at
fected with nervous headache; the
pain distracted her so much that she
desired death. Observing . vessel
with Poison written on 1t, she took
It and swallowed its contents. The
wine. for such It had become, over.
powered the lady, who fell down into
. sound sleep ana awoke much re
freshed.
Delighted witA this remedy. she re
the doses 80 often that the
poison was all drunk. He
soon discovered this and forced the
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-05-17
SYNOPSIS.

et a critical stage Of the Civii War. Gen;
Lee imparts 70 Capt. Wayne an importa mt
starts on his mission. They get within
the lines Of the enemy and In TIE dar *.
dcer and q young lady on. horseback Is
eirl and attempts 10 escape. One Of the
s1tse The su dispasehs sno w Shsis w sSss .naa3lH5 ny
Lady Of the North are left alone. They
seek shelter in q hut and entering It IN
Tho girl shoots the brute Just in time:
Tho owner Of the hut. Jed Bungay, and
bis wife appear and soon q party Of
man olsimi sppt e 81 RED ahf ryow srs is 81. ~ Who 9
eeiSesr. whom the Union siri recognizes:
n o he + sao u .aTs' se 81 " szsrid a. a VIZ sRo
threatens him with death unless he re-
ysais the secret message. Wayne believes
s6 rsnna M 7. to s.. be ne ~ VIE dfs Gun ST. M \.
Eno starts to reach Gen. Lee. while
room. beneath which he had been i'm
sdlnor snd barely escapes being unmask-
ssays she win save him. Securing a pass
srsnnsann. 's Who on l. knocked ao 6 are sen n=setran' The 1y
bidding Edith adieu. Wayne maxi a
Gash Tor liberty. He encounters Bungay;
Siskh rsinfero ans nss to sa 90inn Easy saa are In s shs
battle Of Shenandoah the regiment is
Sverwhsimed. and Wayne. while in the
Wayne and Bungay are sent on a scout
ins detail. and arriving at the Minor
9lace, Wayne meets Miss Minor and Mrs.
HWnnsay: ana later Edith appears.
Sil!as. Brennan and his men arrive and
AID In repelling the invaders.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-05-17
it sounded then-which recalled my

It sounded then-which recalled my
attention.
"Mapes," he said. with the sharp
tone Of wearied command, take a
crack at that fellow Owe yonder by
the big tree; he must be In range.
You men. l verify believe, shut your
eyes when you shoot, for there hasn't
a man dropped out there In the last
half hour"
/ had reached the door by this time,
but paused now, determined to ven
ture one word OF ex%postulation at his
recklessness.
Major Brennan" I said, speaking
sufficiently loud to be audible above
attempt to charge the house?"
Not while we keep up this fire." he
returned coldly, evidently recognizing
my voice.
II grant that, at least while dark
ness lasts. But you have just COM
planned that your men we're doing but
small execution, and is there not dan
ger Of exhausting our stock of ammu-
milton by such a useless f%usillade?"
1T will last until our fellows get
here-that Is, II your man was ever
really sent for aid. as you say"
There was q thinly yelled neer in
the words as he spoke them. but
curbed my temper.
We'll. in my judgment. strand !
tell 1t you because I deem 1t a duty
l retorted plainly, you are making a
grave mistake which you may realize
when 1t becomes too late to rectify 1t.
Possibly l have no right to criticise
n who is technically in command.
yet l am serving as a volunteer, and
the conditions are peculiar. l not
only remember the scene witnessed by
In the lines yonder, but also recall
the fact that we are here to fulfl a
sacred duty-the defense of helpless
women from outrage. A fatal mis-
take upon our part would be horr1-
ble."
Very we'll. strand his tone was
rough and overbearing-"then kindly
recall your soldierly instincts to an
other little matter. I chance to COM
mand here by authority Of rank. and
hold myself responsible for the proper
defense Of this portion Of the house.
! believe you have already been as
signed your duties; II you will attend
to them l shall be greatly obliged. and
I may desire your valuable
advice I shall take pleasure In sending
for you"
turned away in silence and strobe
back to my post, white with anger.
Tho dining-room remained as l had
left It, and when I lay down In my
old position and peered out through
the broken blind could mark no
change In the appearance Of our be-
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-05-17
inspired by lust, ye, guided by rude

inspired by lust. yet guided by rude
dis cipline.
| knew little Of detail; faces were
blurred, unacceptable; all l seemed
to note clearly was that solid, brutal,
heartless, blasphemous line OF desper-
ate men sweeping toward us with a re-
lentless fury our puny bullets could
not check. Reckless ferocity was In
that mad rush; they pressed on more
like demons than human beings. l
saw men fall; I saw the living stumble
over the dead. l heard cries of agony,
shouts, curses, but there was no pause.
l could mark their faces now. cruel,
angry, revengeful; the hands that
grasped the veranda ratings; the leap
ing bodies; the rife butts uplifted to
batter down our frail defenses.
AS trapped tigers we fought, hurting
them back from the windows, slashing,
clubbing. striking with fist and steel.
Two lay dead across h sill before
me, cloven to the very chin, but their
bleeding bodies were hurled remorse-
lesslz aside, while others clambered
forward, mad from lust Of blood,
crazed with liquor. With dubbed
guns we cleared 1t again and again,
battering mercilessly at every head
that fronted us. Then a great giant
Of a fellow-dead or alive, l know
not-was hurled head-long through the
opening. an inert. limp weight. that
bore the two soldiers beside me to the
floor beneath his body With wide
sweep Of my gun l struck him. shat
tering the stock into fragments, and
swung back to meet the others, the
hot barrel falling to right and left like
a fail. They were through and on
me! Wild as any sea-rover Of the
north l fought, crazed with blood, I'M
conscious Of injury, animated solely
by desire to strike and Stay! Back
had to go; back-I trod on dead
bodies, on wounded shrieking in pain,
yet no man who came within sweep OF
that iron bar lived. loved to hear
the thud of 1t, and l fronted those
glazing eyes. my blood af1re, my arms
like steel. Through the red mist l be-
held Cation for an instant as twenty
brutal hands upilfted, and then hurled
him into the ruck beneath their feet.
Whether l fought alone l knew not,
cared not. Then some n pressed
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-05-17
BY ARTt1UR ]. WILLIAMSON NJ

night had badly splintered an upper
panel Of the door. Halfway down the
broad hallway, and partially obscured
by the turn of the stairs, a door stood
| slightly ajar upon the right hand.
| Conjecturing this might be where tho
defenders Of the eastern exposure
were lying, I peered within. The
blinds were tightly drawn and was
able to perceive little Of its interior,
excepting that the walls were lined
with books.
"Ebers." I called, thinking he must
be there, "are you In charge here?"
"I vos, captain" came the instant re-
ply, and he at once emerged from the
darkness.
Have the enemy kept you busy?"
der vos some shooting, und Hadley
he got hurt bad, but der fellers is all
gone"
Bring your men fit for duty out
here in the hall, and have them join
my party. How many have you?"
Der is four, captain"
He drew back, and as he disap-
peared some one came hastily toward
us along the hallway from the rear.
What is it, Caton?" l asked anx-
iously, as l recognized him.
They are forming to rush me, l
think" he answered. II need a few
more men If I can get them"
They are preparing to assault front
and rear at the same time" l an
swered. They are massing now, and
in my judgment Brennan will have to
ACE the brunt of it. The front Of this
house is greatly exposed. and will
prove extremely difficult to defend II
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-05-17

next to me, facing as l did, welding a
sword like a mailman. We had our
backs against the piano. u shout
ders touched; before US that mob
swayed. checked for the moment, held
fast by sudden overpowering dread.
l glanced aside. MY companion was
Brennan, hatless. his deep-set eyes
aflame. his coat torn of, his shirt
ripped open to the waist. his bare
breast red with blood.
mo shootin', damn vel" shouted a
voice, hoarsely. NO shootin': I want
that Reb alive!"
Through the swirling smoke l rec
ognized the malicious face Of Red
Lowrie as he pushed his way to the
front. To me 1t was IKE a personal
challenge to combat
Rush them!" l muttered into Bren-
mans ear. .Hurl them back q bit, and
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-05-17

they come against 1t with any force.
How many men do you absolutely re-
quire to hold your position? Remem-
Der. the women are all in the front
part OF the house, and we must pro-
tect them at all hazards; come with
me. There are times when q higher
law than that OF military despotism
should control our actions. l am go
ing there, orders OF no orders. Ebers
can command your detachment and &C
complish all the service you possibly
could. Your rightful place Is between
these ruf1ans and the woman you
love. How many additional mon viii
be required to make the back Of the
house secure?"
II feel like q new man. Wayne" he
said thankfully, 'and ! know you are
right. -Four nor would be sufficient.
besides the one in command"
Good! Ebers." I said, as my portly
sergeant again emerged from out tho
darkness. take your four men back
to the kitchen and assume command.
The guerillas are preparing to make
Q rush there, and you must drive them
back by . rapid IRE. Hurry along
now"
The little group had barely van
ished beyond the glow Of the light
when from without our ears were sud-
denly assailed by \ wild. exulting yell
that bespoke the charge.
There they are!" l cried. Nov.
lads, come with mel"
The dull, gray, chilling dawn re
vealed q room in utmost disorder. the
windows shattered, the blinds cut and
splintered. the walls SCARED with bull
lets and disfigured with stains OF
blood, the furniture overturned and
broken. A dead soldier In gray uni
form lay in the center Of the door, his
life-blood . dark stain upon the rich
carpet; . man with Goa on, and blue
shirt ripped wide open. was leaning
against the further wall vainly endeav-
-oring to staunch q wound in his chest
Brennan was upon one knee near the
central window. . smoking gun in his
hand. . red welt showing CHASTITY
his cheek. All this l cav in .
single glance, and then, with the leap
of q panther I was beside him. gazing
out into the morning mist, and firing
~ fast a. I could handle my gun.
Through the shifting smoke clouds
We could them advancing ON .
run-an ugly, motley line. part blue,
part gray. part evsrything-yelling
they swept forward like q pack Of
Infatuated wolves, their fierce faces
scowlins savassly behind the rifles.
II was hall war. half riOt-the reckless
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-05-17
color IN Preelou. stone,.

The color Of gem stones. although
Of greatest Importance commercially,
is Of little or no value in determining
their particular identity. Certain
stones show their characteristic
shades OF color. 4. is true, but 1t IL
only after various tests have been
applied that color can be considered
at all as evidence of value. All min.
erals in their pure state are pure
white. and the color shown Is due to
mineral pigment in many cases.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-05-17
It Was Delightful Poison"

lady to confess what she had done. A
quantity Of wine was made and Jen-
sheed and all his court drank Of the
new beverage, which from the circum-
stance that led to its discovery is to
this day known in Persia by the name
Of Zeher-e-khoosh. OF the delightful
poison"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-05-17
CHAPTER XXI.
Hand 70 Hand.

0Nu0 70 0anos
The faint graz light OF early dawn
rested upon the outside world, and
through the fleeing shadows of the
mist was able to distinguish much
which before had been shrouded by
the black curtain. In front Of the
window where rested, the grass
covered lawn sloped gradually down
ward until it terminated at q low
picket fence. thickly covered with
vines. A great variety Of shrubs,
which during the night had doubtless
afforded shelter for sharpshooters,
dotted this grass plot. while beyond
the fence boundary stood a double row
Of large trees. To the far left Of our
position the burnt stable yet smol-
dered DULY, occasionally sending up a
shower OF sparks as q draught OF air
famed the embers, but there were few
signs Of life visible. For the moment
l even hoped our enemies might have
grown discouraged and withdrawn.
what has become Of the guerillas7 2
l asked In wonderment, turning as
spoke to face tho Federal corporal
who lay on the other side Of me. els
It possible they have given up?"
Il think not, captain" he replied re-
spectfully. saluting as he would n Of
his own officers. They were there
Just before the light came, and I saw
. dozen or more stealing along behind
the fence not 1ve minutes ago. SEQ,
there II . squad OF them now huddled
together back Of where the stable
stood.
Screw your , close to the cor.
ner Of the pane" I ordered hurriedly,
and zee what you make out toward
the front OF the house."
There's men out there sure, plenty
Of EN-" he reported slowly. 1T looks
to mo mighty like the end Of q line OF
battle. right there by that big mag
nolia tree. Anyhow, there must be all
Of twenty fellows lying close together
between there and where the corner
Of the house shuts on my view. I don't
. none this side anywhere. unless
It's . shooter OF two hiding along the
fence where the vines are thick"
That's It, my lad" exclaimed,
heartily, getting upon my feet a. l
spoke. We can stand up now, there's
NO danger here. but there will be mu-
sic for all Of US presently. Those fell
lows are getting ready to charge w
front and ear"
There were nve In the room. 1
could see them only indistinctly. %
the morning light was not yet sum
ciently strong to penetrate clearly to
where We were. but I was able to note
those present-tho corporal and his
wounded companion. with Hollis and
Call Of my troop.
Let the wounded man remain and
guard those Window" / commanded.
He would prove Of small value In I
h~and-to-hand struggle. but can proba-
bly, do some shooting The rest come l
with me"
I led them forth Into the wide hall
way, which extended the full length
q the house. with . broad hight OF
stairs just forward Of the center,
gradually curving and leading to the
second story. The suspended Light
was yet burning - Ne came out, but /
9tckered wildly q r. In . strong
draught Of air. and I noticed that The
constant rain Of BULLETS during tAo
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-05-17
May Be overdone.

Bishop Willard F. Mallalieu, at I
dinner. defended the laws against Sun
day breaking. indecent literature, etc.
"But these laws" objected q sociolo-
gist, undermine our freedom" Free
DOM" said Bishop Mallalieu. sis q good
thing, but let us not make too much
OF it. In Pennsylvania, for Instance.
q man II free to marry his motherin.
law. but NO man ever does"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-05-17
CHAPTER xxxl.-contInued.

i
was my reply, given thoughtlessly
when the rush finally comes we are
likely to be without sufhc:ent ammu'
milton to repel It hardly expect
those fellows out there Will ever
leave without . determined effort to
carry the house by storm. / have nc
doubt they are simply drawing all this
nro In the hope that our ammunition
viii thus be uselessly expended. II
y an old army trick. and one I am sur
pr1sed to see 30 experienced an oficer
~ Major Brennan yield to-. In my
Judgment they Will make an effort to
rush N a. soon a. there is sufficient
light"
'But why not warn himf"
Major Brennan would scarcely vel
come any interference on my part"
But surely, - . soldier, he must
value the advice Of another soldierf-
"Possibly you forget" I explained,
striving to speak ~ lightly Of 1t ~
might be. that there Il . lack Of
friendship between Major Brennan
and myself."
''still?" she asked. 'aTruly I thought
that might all DO over. Even II Il sur.
vtved until now. this noble act Of
yours i1 coming to ~ defense should
have earned you his gratitude. He
he has never once mentioned your
name TO ma since that night"
not oven when I came here with
my troop. I believer
Inst with the other. I supposed It q
nero oversight. or that he believed
the mention Of your name would not
greatly interest me. Surely, Captain
Wayne, You are not keeping open this
unhappy woundf"
ION my word, no; but l regret to
eenfess It II very far from being
closed"
sHe-Major Brennan does not know.
Asn. that you are here now with mo 2"
HE evidently hssitatsd to ask this
question.
Certainly not" In surprise at her
apparent Innocence. "You cannot have
supposed I had been sent here by
him 70 talk with your"
I'll did not know. I do NOT think
realized." she stammered. vainly
seeking for words with which to make
Near her bewilderment. II imagined
you might have come at his sugges-
0on 20 rec that We were amply pro
>Dcted. This u al 20 very strange.
He does not even know you are here
With us?''
mo" I admitted reluctantly. -Per.
AAps I have no excuse even Tor being
hore q al. Ny duty a. . soldier 10
eogto1nly elsewhere. but could not
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-05-17

Trouble.

THAT man seems to be greatly de-
[prossod about something.
whose baseball team Il ct the tail
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-05-17

Occasionally We meet = man who
would rather work for . living than
gst Into politics.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-05-17

The average married man has about
~ much to do with managing mir
home az q mouse has with managing
the family cat.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-05-17

Some people are such sticklers for
form that they expect Dame Fortune
10 remember their "at home" days.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-05-17

Garfield Tea II unequalled either % an
io~coasional or Z, daily laxative.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-05-17

y friend in word Is not always q
friend IN deed.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-05-17

The man who steals our thunder Is
naturally under : cloud.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-05-17

b nope fashionable than walt paper or paint and costs
lar less. II 10 too re6ned and exquislte In color to COM
pare With any kind Of kslsomine. Goes further on
The wallis does not chip. peel or rub OF. lasts far longer.
rs Rapuinl Tint. Gomez al ready % mix with cold