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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-27
WOMAN COLLAPSED
over body OF
MAN
BEING HELD IN CONNECTION
WITH DEATH OF TRAVELLING
SALESMAN IN ATLANTA.

Atlanta, Ga, Feb. 27.-Mrs. J. A. Ap-
plebaum collapsed late yesterday over
the body of the travelling salesman in
connection with whose mysterious
death she is under arrest. she was
permitted by court order to leave
the jail and take final look at the
body. She returned Immediately to
jail, refusing to see any one or make
a statement.
Despite her efforts to conceal her
identity, it was learned that she is
Mrs. Callie Scott Keller, formerly of
Birmingham and Montgomery, and
whose parents are said to live at
Brewton, Ala. Her first husband is
said to have been a man named Hen
derson, also of Brewton.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-27
Jntemeyer's Report Not
Accepted By Committee

had expected that Mr.. Untermeyer's
report could be accepted with but lit
tie discussion and practically no
amendments, but the committee show
ed decided inclination to differ with
Mr.. Untermeyer.
Several bills prepared by Mr.. Inter.
meyer were laid before the committee
and they, too, were subjected to an ex'
ceedingly critical analysis. 1t was be
lieved they would be materially alter
ed before being included in the com
mittee's report.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-27
WILLIAM r. WILSON OF PENNsYL.
vANiA LIKELY TO BE NAMED
SECRETARY NEW DEPT.
BRYAN IS CERTAIN FOR A PLACE
Four Members Of Wilson's Cabinet
Said to Be Determined Upon-New
Orleans Man Dropped BY Cabinet
Makers.
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Feb. 26.-The pleas of
union labor for representation at the
council tables of the President of the
United States may be recognized in
the selection of William B. Wilson OF
Pennsylvania to be secretary of the
newly-created department Of labor
This information came to political
leaders of the capital today.
About three portfolios oil
Agriculture, Secretary of the Interior
and Secretary of War-little informa
tion is known.
William Glosgow, Philadelphia law
yer, and Edgar Farrar of New Orleans
are reported still under consideration
by the President-elect. Most reliable
information, however, today is that
James McReynolds of New York will
be the next Attorney General.
The name of Louis Brandeis is still
known to be uppermost in Mr.. Will
sons mind for the Secretaryship Of
Commerce.
Confirmation comes from every side
that William J. Bryan has been picked
for Secretary Of State, William Nc
Adoo for Secretary of the Treasury
Josephus Daniels for Secretary of th,
Navy and Representative Burleson foi
Postmaster General
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-27
WANT TO EXHIBIT
sIAMEsE TWINS

New Orleans, La, Feb. 27.-Protest.
ing that there could be no legal reas-
on to prevent the exhibition of twins
Joined at birth, test case was nled
today before the state supreme court
An amusement company has been for
hidden to publicly exhibit twins Joined
in much the same manner as the IA
nous Siamese twins, and the com
pany is appealing from the decision
of lower court.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-27
FATE OF REPUBLIC
Will BE DETERMINED

A joint debate between the Lafay-
ette and the Jefferson Davis societies
of the Hattiesburg High School will
take place at the high school audi
torium Friday night beginning at 5
o'clock.
The patrons of the school are invit
ed, and all who attend will be welcome
The young gentlemen who are to take
part in the exercises are working hard
to qualify for the occasion.
The question for debate is: IRE
solved, That the signs of the times in
dicate the downfall of the republic"
The young men will be greatly en-
couraged in their efforts by large at
tendance.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-27
WoMEN's INDUSTRIAL
EXPOSITION OPENS.

New York, Feb. 27.-The women's
industrial exhibition, for which prepa-
rations have been making for nearly
year, was opened in the Grand
Central Palace today and will be con-
tinued two weeks. The aim of the
exhibition is to demonstrate the call
ings of women and show what they
are doing not merely in philanthropy,
charity, and uplift work, but also in
arts and crafts and all the industrial
and commercial pursuits in which they
are engaged. The proceeds of the ex-
hibition will be donated to various
charities.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-27
TELEPHONE COMPANY
OFFICIALS VISIT HERE

H. N. Rufo, division traffic superin.
tendent, and w. H. Thames, division
traffic engineer, of the Cumberland
Telephone Company, are in the city
for the, purposefof studying local con
ditions in Hattiesburg as they relate
to the business of the company they
represent.
The territory embraced in the dis
trict over which these gentlemen have
supervision, embraces the territory
from Shreveport, La, to Pensacola,
Fla.
Mr.. Thames is son of Prof. w. R.
Thames of the Mississippi Normal Col
lege.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-27
No Harm Done Emilio Madero.

Laredo, Texas, Feb. 27.-In response
to telegram of inquiry relative to the
reported death Of Emilio Madero
brother of the late President of Mex.
leo, near Monterey, Tuesday night
General Geronimo Trevino, governor
of the state of Nuevo Leon, last night
sent the Associated Press the follow
ing from Monterey:
There has been no execution oil
Emilio Madero, nor was he killed in this
vicinity, nor is there any reason why
harm should be done to the venerable
person of such a man as Don Emile
Madero. (Signed)
GERONIMO TREVINO."
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-27
ACTION ON COTTON
FUTURES BILL
DEFERRED
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Feb. 27.-No action on
the anti-injunction legislation or bill
prohibiting interstate handling of cot
ton futures will be taken at this ses-
sion of Congress by the Senate ju-
dietary committee.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-27
CHARGED WITH DOUBLE MURDER

Newark, N. j., Feb. 27.-William
Overton, charged with double murder,
was arraigned in court today for trial.
Overton is charged with having hang
ed his wife and 2-year-old son from
a bedpost in their home on June 2S
last. He is said to have confessed
the crime.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-27
y y 90 ~~~H
WILL NOT AVENoE
BRoTHER,s DEATH.
(By Associated Press.)

= Chicago, Feb. 27.-Carlos Ma =
. dero, youngest brother of the late =
= President of Mexico, who is at =
= tending school in Wisconsin, to- =
. day denied the reports that he 4
. would go to Mexico to participate 4
. in a revolution against his broth 4
. er's slayers. 4
a 4 a a a 4 4 4 a 4 a 4 4 a a a A
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-27
DESTRUCTIVE Wind
IN SOUTHERN
STATES
TRAFFIC DELAYED AT slRmlNo.
HAM-rELEeRAPH WIRES
OUT OF BUSINESS.
LOSS IN LOUISIANA is HEAVY
Several People InIured--FIfty Thou
sand Dollar Damages to Lumber
company-one Hundred and Fifty
oil Derricks Brown Down In Texas.
(By Associated Press,

Birmingham. Ala. Feb. 27.-A big
wind storm which passed over Birm-
ingham and district this morning did
much damage to property and delayed
and suspended traffic on street and
steam railway lines and telephone and
telegraph wires.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-27
DEATH AND DESTRUCTION
IN LOUISIANA PARISH.

Lake Charles, La, Feb. 27.-Several
people were injured and heavy prop
erty damage was inflicted by the cy-
clone which struck central Calcasieu
parish this morning.
The Longville Lumber Company's
plant was damaged $4,000 and mum
ber of houses were demolished.
Several houses were blown down at
Fulton
Standing timber suffered heavy dam
age.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-27
Is Auto Bandits
Guilty of Murder,
Arson, RatIprl
(By Associated Press J

Paris, Feb. 27.-The trial of the
gang of twenty-five auto bandits. who
held Paris in terror for months. ended
today.
A verdict of guilty was returned
against eighteen of the prisoners, In
cluding murder. arson and robbery.
Four of the occused, including three
women accomplices, were found moi
guilty.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-27
No Pitch Forks
{ We're Found But
There We're Fish

When the wind was playing such
pranks this morning as to cause the
suddenly awakened citizen to wonder
what was going to happen, no one
could guess what freak would greet
the eye when daylight had come and
a chance to scan the scenes had ar
rived.
1t was not surprising therefore,
when crowd was seen to
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-27
Congress Stops
Distribution of
Imitation Seed
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Feb. 27.-The Congress
sional distribution of seeds was ended
by the Senate today by eliminating
from Agricultural Appropriation bill
the provision appropriating $25O,OOO
for that purpose.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-27
KITCHEN FIRE.

The fire department was called to
500 East Pine street at o'clock this
morning by small blaze in the kitch.
en- of Earl Currie's residence, occa.
stoned by defective flue.
The flames were soon extinguished
The damage to the building was very
slight.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-27
FIRE AT JACKSON.

Special to The Nelos.
Jackso4 Miss, Feb. 27-The one
and half story residence Of e. d.
Holcombe, at 216 North street. was
partially destroyed by fire at IL o'clock
last night Mr.. Holcombe carried 81
900 insurance on household furnishings
and $4,000 on the house.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-27
oEFuNcr BANK PAYS DIVIDEND

Louisville, KY, Feb 27.-Depositors
in the Commercial Bank and Trust
Company, which failed recently, to-
day were paid an initial dividend of
33 1-S per cent. The total disburse-
ments amounted to nearly $25O.OOO.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-27
oil Wells Damaged.

Sour Lake, Texas. Feb. 27.--A tor
nado struck here this morning, blowing
down $50 oil derricks. damaging
houses and scattering debris over the
city. No one was seriously injured.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-01-11
in SNOW HILL
The Evidence Il Supplied BY Local
Testimony.

Ii the reader wants stronger proof
than the following statement and ex-
perience of a resident Of Snow Hill, what
can IL be?
A. +. Hartman, mail carrier, Market
ST., Snow Hill. Md. says: -Four or
five years ago my kidneys became dis
ordered. due no doubt, TO exposure to
all kinds of weather and riding over
rough. country roads. II | caught a
cold, it settled on my kidneys and caused
me much pain and discomfort. The COM
plant gradually grew worse and began
to suffer from intense. darting pains
across the small OF my back. The kid
ney secretions became irregular in pas
sage and caused me annoyance. was
advised to try Doan's Kidney Pills and
| procured box at p. d. Cottingham &
Co. s Drug Store. ! used this remedy
and got almost immediate relief. have
been very enthusiastic about Doan's
Kidney Pills ever since.
For sale by all dealers. Price SO cents.
Foster Milburn CO.. Buffalo. New York,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-
take no other
Advertisement
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-01-11
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES.
They are Closely Observing Pub.
lie Health Conditions

An examining physician for one Of the
prominent Life Insurance Companies in
an interview on the subject, made the
astonishing statement that the reason
why so many applicants for insurance
are rejected is because kidney trouble is
so common to the American people. and
the large majority Of applicants do not
even suspect that they have the dis
ease
He states that Judging from his own
experience and reports from druggists
who are constantly in direct touch with
the public. there is one preparation that
has probably been more successful in
relieving and curing these diseases than
any remedy known The mild and heal
ing influence Of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root is soon realized II stands the
highest for its remarkable record of cures.
We find that Swamp Root is strictly
an herbal compound and we would advise
our readers who fell in need of such a
remedy to give it trial. 1t is on sale
at all drug stores of two sizes-fifty-
cents and one dollar.
However, If you wish first TO test its
wonderful merits. send to DIR. Kilmer
a Co., Binghamton. n. ", for a sam
pie bottle. absolutely free. When writ
lng be sure and mention the Democratic
Messenger.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-01-11
EGYPT's GREEN SUN.
A Phenomenon That Was Commented
Upon by the Ancients.

The appearance OF n green light ut
sunset was noticed and commented
upon by the ancient Egyptians and
more particularly 50 because 10 the
clear air of Egypt the tints OF sunset
are peculiarly distinct
As the sun there descends nearer
and nearer Ia the horizon and Is im-
mensely enlarged and flaming II std
denly becomes for m instant a bril-
liantlv green color. ana Immediately a
series OF green rays suifuses the sky In
many directions, well uight to the ze-
NTH the same phenomenon appears at
sunrise. but 10 a smaller extent Some
tines just as the last part OF the sun :
disk vaniShe>. rs color changes from
green t0 blue. aud 81 aisu after 1t nas
disappeared tlc sky near the horizon
often is green. while toward the zenith
II Is blue.
This was alluded to In Egyptian
writings Day was the emblem OF life
and night that OF death. and the noc-
turnal sun. being Identified with Osiris.
thus rendered Osiris king Of the dead.
The setting sun Was green. therefore
Osiris ~ the nocturnal deity of the
dead. was painted green. The splendid
collins Of the high priests of Ammon
frequently depict the green sun. and
the funeral deities are all colored
green
There arr innumerable Instances In
the Egyptian relics of representations
relative to death being colorcd green.
The practice undoubtedly arose from
the green tlnis az sunrise aud sunset
The green sun disk is referred to 5000
years ago IN Egypt This Is the EARL
est known human record OF an as
Economical phenomenon
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-01-11

Mrs. A. X. Tabor, Of Crider. Mo had
been troubled with sick headache for
about five years. when she began taking
Chamberlain Tablets. She has taken
two bottles Of them and they have cured
her. Sick headache is caused by a dis
ordered stomach for which these tablets
are especially intended Try them. get
well and stay we'll Sold by all dealers
Advertisement
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-01-11

Persons troubled with partial paraly
sis are often very much benefited b,
massaging the affected parts thorough
~ when applying Chamberlain's lini
ment. This liniment also relieves rheu
matte pains. For sale by all dealers.
ADVERTISEMENT
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-01-11
The Secret Terror

The haunting fear of sickness and help
lessness is the secret terror Of the work
ing man. Health is his capital, Kid
ney diseases sap a man 5 strength and
vitality. They lessen his earning cap
acity Foley Kidney Pills bring health
and strength by healing the disease.
They are the best medicine made for
kidney and bladder troubles The gen.
uine are in the yellow package. Refuse
any substitute. For sale by all druggist
lAlNnrtl.nlL-..utL
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-01-11
The Busy Woman's Day

II begins early. ends late. and is full
of work. She often has kidney trouble
without knowing it. Her back aches.
and she is tired and worn out. Sleeps
poorly. is nervous. no appetite. Her
bladder gives her trouble too. Foley
Kidney Pills will cure all that and make
her strong and we'll They are the best
medicine made for kidneys and bladder
disorders. For sale by all druggist.
ADVERTISEMENT
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-01-11
unnrofitahla Peta.

II is said that hundred thousand
canaries are kept In Paris apartments
and that It costs $4,000 a day to sup
ply them with chickweed alone They
also consume large quantities OF let
tuce, hemp and other seeds.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-01-11
Coughing At Night

One bad cough can keep: the whole
family awake at night. Phil. Disorneau,
Schaffer, Mich. says: II could not sleep
on account Of bad cough. and | was
very weak. used Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound. and soon the cough left
and l slept soundly all night. F" For sale
by all druggist.
ADVERTISEMENT
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-01-11
They Always Help Elderly People

Foley Kidney Pills give just the helr
elderly people need 10 tone and stregth-
en- their kidneys and bladder and re.
gulate their action. John McMasters.
Streator, ILL.,. says: II feel better and
stronger than have for many years.
and Foley Kidney Pills did il" Fol
sale by all druggists.
ADVERTISEMENT
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-01-11

Here is remedy that will cure your
cold Why waste time and money ex-
perimenting when you can get prepar-
alton that has won world wide reputa-
ton by its cures Of this disease and can
always be depended upon? II is known
everywhere as Chamberlain Cough
Remedy. and is medicine Of real merit.
For sale BY all dealers.
Advertisement
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-01-11
The Other Way.

III were Younger said the rich
old mar. 81 believe ! might win you
for my wife
YES" replied the cold beauty
dreamily considering his sixty wears
"or. say. fifteen or twenty years old
r"-Philadelphia Press
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-01-11
Daily Glimpse Of Manhattan.

Numerous elderly, prosperous-look-
ing business men were distinguished
In the wriggling throng that filled the
floor most Of the time. and at day
break the negro musicians were still
playing York Sun.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-01-11
Heater for DRINKING Water.

For the use OF dentists and BARRIERS
there has been invented a metal hold.
or for tumblers. with which water
may be heated by electricity to any
desired temperature.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-01-11
Letter to
Or. klimor 4 Co.,
Binahamson. NJ. }.
Prove What SWamu-Dcct viii Do For You

Send to DR.. Kilmer & Co. Bingham
ton, n. Y, for q sample bottle. Ii will
convince anyone. You will also receive
booklet Of valuable information, telling
all about the kidneys and bladder When
writing, be sure to mention the Demo-
cratic Messenger. Regular fifty-cent
and one-dollar size bottles for sale at
all drug stores.
Advertisement
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-01-11
Each In HIs Own Sphere,

The man who sweeps the streets is
doing as much service to the state as
the man who fills tho pulpit or sits in
the senator's chair.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-01-11

Allow Sunday Target Shooting.
Sunday target shooting in the Brit
ish army ranges is permitted in the
London district except during morning
church hours.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-01-11

If your children are subject to attacks
of Group. watch for the first symptom.
hoarseness. Give Chamberlain Cough
Remedy as soon as the child becomes
hoarse and the attack may be warded
Off. For sale by all dealers.
Advertisement
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-01-11
No, AI,oa.,h.r Satisfactory.

1t may indicate genius TO be for.
ever sticking ones paste brush into
ones Ink pot but most Of us would
prefer more substantial proof
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-01-11

Wlgwag My wife is suflragetie
She is going on the lecture platform
Henpeckke HIM Ms wife doesn't need
any platform Philadelphia Record
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-01-11
An Execution.

A scientis, informs US that the ay-
erago man Is rs per cent water. Won
der II he means the average Milwau-
kee man Milwaukee Sentinel.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-01-11
Lauahable Reduction.

A statement was made In the house
OF parliament in 1910 that the coal
mines OF Newcastle would be produc-
tive for at least twenty-one years.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-01-11
He Deserves No Liberty.

Those who would give up essential
liberty 10 purchase little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor
safety-Ben1amin Franklin.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-01-11
croupy Coughs And wheezy Cold.

The quickest simplest way to rid the
children of dangerous croupy coughs
and wheezy stuffy colds is 10 give them
Foley's. Honey and Tar Compound. II
gives almost instant relief and stops a
cough promptly. II soothes and heals.
Contains no opiates. For sale by all
druggist.
Advertisement
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-01-11

When You want reliable medicine
for cough or cold take Chamberlain 8
Cough Remedy. II can always be de-
pended upon and is pleasant and safe to
take. For sale by all dealers.
ADVERTISEMENT
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-01-11

e-oken Along the Highway.
!; good resolutions were made Of
glass. what tremendous lot Of tire
punctures there would bel
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-01-11

This world belongs TO the energetic
Emerson.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-01-11

English Dogs rs Beasts OF Burden.
Until 1889 dogs were employed to
draw wagons through the streets Of
London as they ar' now in parts Of
Europe.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-01-11
We will
help you,

II you are living in rented hons
you. no doubt. have long desired to own
your own home and have made plans to
that end There is no need to delay the
matter. when the Snow Hill Building
and Loan Association is ready TO help
YOU. ana wnen you realize that the
money you have been paying out every
year for rent would have bought and
paid for home for you. then you will
no longer continue to pay rent.
Call and see w. ID. Cordry. Jr.. Sec
rotary Of the Association aud he will
explain how you can got the money to
build you house an and easy way by
which you can repay the loan.
Snow Hill Building and Loan
Association.
MARION L. HARGIS.
President.
w. D. CORDDRY. Jr.
Secretary.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-18
RY HARRY NELLY.

(sportins Editor st. Louis Times.)
If Ty Raymond Cobb can maintain
his pase as Nap Lajoie and Hans Wag-
ner have done, the Georgia Peach will
be hailed as the greatest ball player
OF all time. AS far as he has gone,
Cobb has surpassed his brethren, but
it's a long jump from seven years OF
service to l3. IT, has progressed a
shade more than half way and Is do
ing right well, thank you.
In the, seven years OF his major
league career Cobb has averaged
l.a 80 hits per season. Wagner aver
aged 1877 in 13 yearsof service,
while Lajoie rolled up<f67.62 per year.
The King was=eHt of the strife for
long periods at least three years OF
his> career, which hauled down his
mark.
Lajoie has the best batting average
In 13 years he averaged .377 and he
never was fast and never a good
waiter. Cobb stands second with
.372. while Wagner is third with .3Ss