davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-01-06

local agents and correspondents be es-
tablished for the following items of
services: To help producers organize
for associative marketing; to examine
and remove local difficulties in the
way Of such marketing; to help pro-
ducers to find markets; to report the
current descriptive condition of crops,
in addition to the work already done
by the departments crop reporting
service; to estimate the probable pro
duction Of crops a short time before
harvest; to report tle beginning and
ending of the shipping season; to re-
port the crop movement from produc-
ing points through "gateways" to prin-
cipal markets.
Subjects for Investigation.
Among the subjects whose investiga-
ton is suggested are the storage of
farm products either on the farm or
elsewhere pending their sale; the bus
mess of commission dealers; the vari-
GUS costs of marketing, properly item
lied, and compared with prices of prod
ucts at the farm and with consumers
prices; a description of principal mar
kets and of chief producing regions;
and some problems of transportation. /.
Some information with regard to |
foreign markets, it lis advised, might
l, L
De made useful to producers. 1t is pro-
posed also to keep an elaborate record
OF prices of farm products in which .
prices at the farm shall be paralleled !
by wholesale and retail prices. Among
the other recommendations are the
of list of marketing as.
sociations and the collection of sta
tistics concerning the business done
by them; the investigation of systems
of marketing farm products in other
with special attention to
those features which it may be as
might be adopted beneficially
IN this country.
Proposal to Aid Consumers.
Inc secretary Of Agriculture closes
lis recommendation by making one
the participation of con-
tuners in the solution of marketing
'roblems. "a cheapening of farmers
osts OF marketing will naturally re-
uit IN gain to the producer rather
nan the consumer. If the consumer
10 gain by changes in the costs of
lstrlDutlon, it seems probable that he
lust 90 so through fheapening or elm
latlng costs at hi9 end of the chain
distribution. The consumers can I
neapen the costs of farm products by
cooperative buying and by reducing
lie expenses OF retail and other local
strlDutlon. The consumers aspect
the problems of 1.-THE distribution of
rm products is a conspicuous one at
Ie present time, abd problems in dis
lputlon that are concerning the con-
lmer rather thanl the producer may
ell be included within the service of
division of markets." u
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-01-06
COLONEL ROOSEVELT, PLEASE
NOTE.

President Taft predicts four years
OF peace and prosperity for the vii.
son administration.-Dallas News.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
ULSTER SEEKS RECRUITS.
Armed Remittance to Home Rule In
dicated by Letter.

New York, Dec. LA circular letter
whose contents are surprising If authen-
tic has been received in this city from
England calling for recruits for the
British volunteer force for the support
of Ulster and the union" in the political
conflict in Ireland over the homerule bill.
The communication is as follows:
(''Strictly confidential.'O
Dear Sir: Lord Willoughby De Broke
has asked me to find a few recruits for
the British volunteer force for the sup
port Of Ulster and the union. I shall be
glad il you will let me know IL any of
your friends would be willing to be en-
rolled. The following is brief outline
of the scheme
IL To enroll suitable men to assist
the loyalists of Ulster il necessary in
their armed resistance to home rule.
-, Men enrolled will be expected to
defray the cost of the journey and back:
and while there everything will be found.
"a A knowledge of drill desirable.
Il Men thus enrolled must sign a
form of attestation.
'S. To submit themselves to- a number
of drills.
IS II is undesirable to publish the ac-
tivities OF the branch, and matters of
organization should be treated as far as
possible in a confidential manner.
y. A careful choice OF men enrolled:
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
MAN KILLED BY CAR
NEAR HYATTSVLLE
G. r. Bible, Of Tennessee, Dies One
Hour After Being Run Down
BY Interurban.

Struck by a suburban electric car -uear
Hyattsyille shortly after 7 O'Clock last
night. G.. r. Bible. a poultryman. OF
Midway, Tenn. died at Emergency Hos
pital an hour later. Both legs were
broken. his collar bone fractured, his
right arm crushed. and his skull frac-
tured. Picked up by friends and the
crew of the car. Bible was brought TO
Fifteenth and G streets northwest. where
an ambulance from Emergency Hospital
was in waiting Bible died Just as he
vas placed on the operating table.
, Bible, with Robert s. Clemmer. also OF
Midway. Tenn; Frank n. Howell. OF
Roanoke Va. and two other men, all
poultrymen. were in charge Of q train OF
poultry for New York. The train was
sidetraeked near HyattxviIle for an hour.
so they decided to walk to Hyattsville
for supper. According TO an account OF
the accident given the police last night.
the party was walking down the car track
when Bible was struck. Howell and
Clemmer had narrow escapes.
Mrs. Bible. wife Of the dead man. was
notified Of her husbands death by tcle-
gram. IL
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
NATIONAL REFORM CONVENTION.
Discusses Christian and Moral Eda-
cation I'm Public schools.

Pittsburgh. Pa, Dec. 1.-Sectional con-
ferences CT the annual convention OF the
National Reform Association, which
opened here today, were designed to re-
produce features OF the worlds Christian
citizenship conference held at Portland.
Greg. year ago. AT the conference Of
public education Henry Collin Minton.
president OF the National Reform Asso-
citation, discussed Christian Public Edu-
cation" DR.. J. Boggs Dodds, of Sterling.
Kans., took up the worlds conference re-
port on the Bible. while local educators
addressed on the topics OF True Basis Of
Moral Education and Moral Training
In the Public School"
The National Reform movement at an
other conference was taken up by Rich
ard Cameron wylie, IL D., of this city;
the report OF the worlds conference COM
mission on Mormonism was made by
Prof. o. F. Davis, OF New Richmond.
Wis, followed by addresses and general
discussion.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
NEW TRIAL IS ASKED
FOR MRS. WAKEFIELD
Attorney Cites nineteen Reasons Why
Jersey Murderess Should Not
Be Hanged.

Hartford. Conn.,, Dec. 1.-Nineteen
reasons why Mrs Bessie Wakeneio
should not be hanged March : sno
should have a new trial are to pc MED
today with the clerk OF the supreme
r. Devine. of Waterbury.
Mr.. Devine and Arnon A. Alling. state
attorney for New Haven County, wiz
argue on the. bill of exceptions at the
January term OF the Supreme Court. a
decision Is expected about the time now
set for the hanging.
Since Mrs. Wakefield has been In
prison her father and mother and her
two little children have been her ohiy
visitors.
James PIew, her admirer. who act
ually killed her husband, and win prob
ably be hanged March 4. has had no
visitors and does not seem to wish Tor
VI. ! - 81 a
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
sMUGGLERs BETRAYED BY WALK
Japanese" show Chinese Peculiar.
titles and Are Nabbed.

Boston. Dec. 1-Because two orientais
struck the deck with the heel first instead
Of the toe in walking they were detained
today by immigration oficials who be-
lieve they have discovered widespread
plot to smuggle Chinese into this country.
The two men. posing as Japanese school
boys. arrived from Hamburg on the
Hamburg-American liner Hamburg. With
their interpreter, who gave his name as
Tokal Marutani, a japanese merchant,
they we're detained pending an investiga-
tion by United States District Attorney
Asa p. French.
The suspicion OF keen-eyed inspectors
was directed toward two of the suspects
by the manner of their walk A jap
anese, the inspectors say, strikes the toe
first in walking and a Chinaman strikes
the heel The inspectors found several
discrepancies in the stories of the two
men and say that they finally admitted
they were Chinese. Marutani, tht on
cials say. admitted he had been in this
country before. An Investigation of the
records showed he was then accompanied
by three other Japanese"
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
BANKRUPTCY NOTICES.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
Of Colombia As Court Of Benkruptcy. In the
matter o, Maurice "a Sehreibef Bankrupt In
Bankruptcy No. 81 To the creditors Of Mauriee
= sehreiber, Of Washington. d. G.. a bankrupt;
Notice Is hereby given that on The nh day ot
November lsl5 the said Maurice r. Schreiher vs5
duly adjudicsted bankrupt. and that tho nrst meet
ing OF his creditors Win be held at my Office
Rooms 6. Z, and g. No. 4ss Louisiana avenue n. W..
washingtoo D. c., on the iith day Of December.
1873 a , o'clock D. m. at which time the said
creditors may afstnd prove their claims. appoint
trustee examine the Bankrupt and transact such
other business as may properly come before aid
meeting WILLIAM NJ. HALLAM. Referee in
Bankruptcy.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
CHILD KEPT IN CAGE.
Earle'. Mother Explains Why He
kidnapped Boy.

New York, Dec. 1.-Although private
detectives in Europe and he pniIeo
states have searched for three weeks me
whereabouts Of F. Pinpey Earle, ene
artist of affinity fame, who Is accused Oh
kidnapping his SON Harold, in France re-
NAMED Just as much mystery as ever
today.
A striking development in the latest
escapade OF the eccentric artist today was
a statement by his mother, Mrs Liiy =:
Earle. who explained that Haroio mao
been taken away by his father because
OF I'll treatment.
"a month before the kidnapping my son
was In Paris preparing to have oook
published" said Mrs. Earle. He went
to Lamotte-Beuvron to see Harold ana
found the boy in wire cage. The ooy
was in filthy clothes and his manners
were frightful. Nine. Fischbaker. the
mother of the boy. Is a peasant We have
rroof that she neglected the boy.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
NEW CURE FOR TYPHOID.
aAato-vaeeination, the Invention OF
French Medical Men.

Paris, Dec. LA successful new method
OF curing typhoid fever is announced by
Doctors Jesus and Bellar. 1t is called
A culture of bacciIli
is made from the patients own blood.
After two days the culture Is sterilized
by heat Then 2oo.OoO.ooO germs are in
jected into the patient three times, at
days the patients temperature Is still
high 3 further Injection OF %. .ooo. 900
germs Is made.
splendid results even In the most serious
cases
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
GIRLS ACCUSE
HEADOF Home
William R. George, Founder
Of the Junior Republic
Faces Charges.
HE ASKS INVESTIGATION
Philanthropist, Health Shattered BY
Allegations, win Be Cleared,
It Is Believed.

New York, Dec. Ian Investigation. In
stituted at hts own request. has been
made OF the conduct of William r.
George. founder of ths George Junior
Republic Of Freeville. N. Y. while he was
active head of that institution. The tes-
timony OF at least fifty persons-''citizens"
and former citizens" Of the Republic and
persons identified with the work there
has been taken, and three judges-Joseph
H. Choate, Justice Samuel Seabury, and
Lillian D. waid-will hand down deci-
sion about January !.
The investigation. growing out OF the
charges Of Elsie Whitmore, Leah Klemm,
and Iva Temple. all former ''ciizenE." :"
has been conducted by the National AS
sociation Of George Junior Republics. Of
which George is director. Henry A. Wise,
former United States district attorney,
was retained to represent the directors.
and Emory R. Buckner. to represent
George.
Girl Makes Charges.
The whitmore girl. who became q
"citizen"-o the republic at Freeville in
1904 aad remained there three years. has
made three afiidayits. In the first she
said that George was the father of her
baby which was born in Rochester after
she had been sent from Freeviile. In
the keCOnu snc fcpuOiapcu ucf iiiot 5edie-
ments declaring that they had been in
huenced by william Zabesky. who had
been taken fr m Freeville to the Elmira
reformatory for burglary. In the third
she repudiated the second and reverted
TO her first charges.
Both Mr.. Wise and Mr.. Buckner de-
clare that there is little IL any chance
of these charges being considered con-
demnatory by the judges.
George. his finances broken because Of
his philanthropies and his health shat
tered by the charges. is in his Freeville
home. He has not. for sometime. been
active in the administration OF the af-
fairs OF the Freeville republic.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
GIrl GuIIty of IliII,nE Playnate.

Prince Albert. Saskatchewan. Dec. L.
Cathleen Okla Simmon, thirteen years old.
was today convicted of numbering her
Eine-year-old playmate, Julia Jennex. ON
the afternoon of June n. The little girl
said that while walking across a field the
Jenex girl picked up a dead prairie
chicken and struck her across the face
with it. The Simmon girl then hit the
other with a shovel, knocking her down.
after which she beat her face into a pulp.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
KISSES GIRL AS HE SPEEDS.
schmon, Fined s25, Says Il Was
Worth IL.

New York, Dec. 1.-Armond Schmoll
a handsome young Frenchman. was fined
IS today by Magistrate Corrigan for
dividing his attention between driving his
automobile at speed OF forty miles an
hour and kissing a young woman who
sat beside him in the machine.
"Ah," sighed the young man as he paid
the f1ne. ''if was going too fast ! am
all regret, but II was worth It."
Schmoll admitted incidentally that he
had a summons to appear before another
magistrate because OF speeding yester-
day.
kissing the girl then. tooy-' asked the
magistrate.
..AIas. no." was the reply as scnmoi
hurried out. --ss.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
seek Girl and Rro,her.

Syracuse. N Y, Dec. 1.-The police
today are searching every rooming-
house in this city in an effort to find
Helen Burns whitehead, a twelve-year-
old Herkimer girl. who has been miss
ing for more than a week. Detectives
assigned to the case are confident that
she and her middle-aged brother. who IS
charged with being her abductor. are In
hiding here.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
supposed NobIeman a Suicide.

New York, Dec. 1-Paul Baraghi, be-
lieyed TO be q member of the Italian
nobility. committed suicide today in the
home Of Louis Brugnoloti, where he had
rooms. He arrived in this country eigh-
teen months ago. The police found let
ters In his trunk bearing a ncbleman's
crest and postmarked Naples.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
JAPANs WAR PLANS HALTED.
National Poverty Prevents Increase
of Armament.

Tokyo. Dec. 1.-The japanese cabinet
has decided to postpone increasing the
war strength of the empire because OF
poverty. It was learned today
that tine chief features Of the 1914 budget
have been decided upon
The war minister consented to relin-
quish his plans for adding new divisions
to the army, and the minister OF marine
program
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF TBE
district Of Columbia. Washington. d. C., Noyenn
o - is1 sezled proposals. VII be received at hi.
once. Room. 500. District Building, washington. D.
y untl O'Clock, p m. SATURDAY, DECENf.
bkR y. sB. 70 furnish an necesszry labcr and
materials for printing and furnishing the list Of de-
hnduents tor taxes due said District levied and in
arrears On the lst day Of July lsG3 Specifications
and necssay information may be obtained from the
Purchaxing Ofncsr Of the District Of Cotrrnhia
Room n District Building. Waxhingfon. d, O.
his adver1sement b published in Washington,
Saitinoro. Philadelphia. and New YORK CITY. for
tne reason that In rspouss to an advertisenent tr
ne same purposs which was pubiiShed in three daily
newspap-s n the CITY Of Washington, under data
O. ocfooG B. lSiS. only one pruposal was received
whch was re1eeted in view Of the Ahsencs Of CON
peunon indtzted By that limited response to ths
adyertisenent. OLIVER P NEWMAN FRED
Ehick L sIDDoNs. CHESTER HARDING,
CuEnnisaoner3, ID. O dsla3
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
Rembrandt Sell. Cheap.

Special Cabs to Tho Washington Herald
London, Dec. 1.-The cheapest Rem
brandt acquired at a public sale in many
years was sold at the Aynard auction
today, when the dealer. Ferral. bought
"Ecce Homo" for $500. The painting
had been valued at $4,000. The total
realized at Stoday's sale was se5S02S.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
CLASH FEARED AT FUNERAL.
.'Dakota DAM Says He VIII Attens
Rites for W William c. RUSSELL

Boston. Dec. 1T will attend the
funeral of my brother, William c. Rms
sell" declared Dakota Dam Russell to-
day. He Is determined that the relatives
opposed to him shall not prevent his go
ing to the funeral or following the body
to the grave. A clash Is feared.
Strong guards encircle the residence OF
Mslrose.
Dakota Dan" Russell still maintains
that he is the brother of William c.
Russell, and heir to the $4,000 estate OF
Daniel Blake Russell although the courts.
after a four-year legal nght declared
Fresno DAN" another claimant, the
only legal heir and brother.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
MAYORS NOW OUT OF DATE.
comnis.ion Government Begins in
Majority of PennsyIvania cities.

Philadelphia. Dec. l-commission form
Of government went into effect in a ma
jority Of the cities OF Pennsylvania to-
day, the bicameral system OF select and
common councils going out Of existence
Hereafter the affairs Of these municipal
tiles win be conducted by q single coun'
ell of Eve men. one OF whom Is the
mayor.
With the exception OF Philadelphia
Pittsburgh, Scranton, and three or four
small municipalities operating under
special charters, ali cities in the State
are affected by the new commission law
passed by tEe last Legislature The five
councilmen WIN pass all ordinances and
also enforce. them.
The executive and administrative pow
ers Of the city will be distributed among
five departmsnts-public affairs, accounts
and finances.b public safety, streets, and
public improvements, and parks and pub
lie property. The mayor will be the su-
perintendent Of public affairs
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02

OFFICE OF THE ASSESSOR OF THE DIS
triet Of 0olufnhia. Washington. D O.; NoSenesI
for savings and Loans Of WsShington has appted
To- The Commissioners Of the District o. Columbia
for a license to lend money security. under the
AT Of February g. 49, at so E Street Northwest
Protests against granting g1ch license should be
made h tbe Commissioners before the THIRD day
Of DECEMBER lsl3 WILLIAM p: RICHARDS,
AsseSsor D. G. No. ne.I-l<3tS-declI lI
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02

-Four of the Mission Fathers from the
old Santa Barbara (Cal) Mission recently
were the guests of the American. The
reverend gentlemen were taken through
the extensive grounds and plant of the
American Company. located there, the
details 'of which proved interesting and
fascinating to them. They were shown q
print of The Trail of the Lost Chord,
the settings Of which were largely taken
or the sacred grounds OF the mission
Tlis production proved to be the first
moving picture witnessed by them. Spe-
cial permission had been granted the
American Company TO Use the grounds,
as with the single exception OF an exhibit
made for a railroad company, the sacred
gardens and structures are carefully
guarded, even against the moving picture
camera
Carlyle Blackwell plays the leading
role in the new Kalem two-part drama
of India, THE Plot of India's Hillmen."
Mr.. Blackwell, as Lieut.. Maxam. invents
q powerful explosive, the formula OF
which Is stolen by a Russian spy. Before
the precious document is recovered. sew
eral battles occur between the British sol
diers and the hillmen, followed by an
explosion which wipes out the natives
This feature is one Of the most exciting
ever shown.
William Bertram, who made name in
Indian parts at the Universal. Is doing
finely at the American He is being a
good Indian, but as far as they make 'em
from dead one
Billie West mad her experience in the
East, but now she has followed her name
and Is scoring with the Majestic She
writes scenarios on the side.
George H Melford at the Kalem studios
has finished his big four-reel feature,
''The Siege Of Ladysmith." and it is on
its way East
Colin Campbell Is busy at the selig
studios putting on THE Salvation of Nell
O'Shaughnessy." a two-reel story by
Lanier Bartlett.
'sThe squaw.s story Is a strong two
reel Kalem play. with which Frank Mont
gomery Is busy Just now.
Fred Mace. the jolly comedian. met with
a big reception when he arrived in Los
Angeles after q little trip. A delegation
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
PLANS FRISCO REORGANIZATION
Committee of Stockholders Urges
Unity and Calls for share Deposits.

tH1Ns WHU eN1hN TUT S"@EN 0%~PS@'E"'
New York, Dec. L-Declaring that the
recent investigation of the st. Louis
and San Francisco Railroad by the In
terstate Commerce Commission revealed
certain facts and conditions which en-
phasize the Importance OF unity on the
part of shareholders, the protective COM
mittee OF which Charles S. Sabin is chair
man. has sent out call for share de-
posits.
The circular mailed to stockholders
says that the committee has under con-
sideration plans for reorganization and
will attempt to submit plan as soon
as practical.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
AUCTION SALE
rHos. ]. OWES 9 sons. AuctiOasers
TRUSTEES SALE OF BLUE PRINTING
Equipment. OFFICE FIXTURES. STOCK

TRUSTEES SALE OF Blue PRINTING
EQUIPMENT. OFFICE FIXTURES. STOCK
IN TRADE, &c.
By virtue Of certain ehattel deed Of trust duly
recorded in hber 5sn at folio No. -. Of the
land records for the District Of Columbia. and at
the request q the party secured thereby. We viii
seil At public auction in premises known as Or
ford Bldg northwest corner Of FOurteeuth street
and New York GEenue Northwest Washington, d.
e.. Saturday. the sth day Of December A. D.,
1915. at O'Clock q n: One Pease Peerless blue
print machine. complet,i with washing and drying
apparatus; ooe Erinch Simplex coating machine.
one motor-driven trimming table. storage case for
B. p. paper, wash tank complete with drip board I;
racks. sticks. &c.; three paper trimming tables.
scissors, roll top desk, typewriter desk. Office table
Remington typewriter SIX Office chains desk fix
tures. stationery. books. and papers; stock blue
print paper. drayins materials. chemicals /&e, &c
TERMS CASH.
WILLIAM A BAKER,
CLARENCE DODGE.
Trustess
sLEMAN LERcH. C. sELDEN. H.. Attys.
des5
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
RAILROADS.
NORFOLK 8 WEsTERN RAuWAY.
scAEDULE .s. ~ kFthtI NoV. 9. lsia-

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT Nov %. 1913
Leave Wasbinstoa. New Cnion starou-
$50 .. N Daily-Ah POINTS Norfolk & Western
is:l8 .. N Dasiy-Roanoke, Bristol. Winston
Salem. knuxriiie. ChattarooEA Nashville. New Or
leanA fhroush sleeper. Dining cara
SD q m--for Bristol. k=nzFilie. Chatianooga.
Nashville. Memphis. and all points a the South
vest Washington Memphis slsepers open At 70
.. m Dining car.
Arrive NorioR u1D = N and SD p N Parios
ear
30s p m. Dsily-BeuyviIe. Lray. Shenandpah
y n. aad izas a N daiD.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02

and it is absolutely necessary that they
be stanch adherents OF the union of
Great Britain and Ireland at all costs
and at all hazards.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
Motion Picture
Me-, A Daily Feature
lNCWS In The Herald

This daily news feature Of The
Washington Herald is fer the bens-
nt Of everybody interested In molten
pictures.
Suggestions. comments, criticisms,
Inquiries, and questions invited. Ad-
dress communications to Motion
Picture Editor. Washingtor Herald.