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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-07-22
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contest must be either in the mails in the hands Of the
contest manager by HOO o'clock Saturday Night, July
Doth By votes is meant the vote certificates which
issued for subscriptions when turned in the contest
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HOO o'clock the closing night. Votes and subscriptions
can be turned in to the office up to this hour They also
be MAILED up to this hour and if they reach the
Contest Manager not later than Monday July 28h they
will count in the contest providing the hour of mailing
is signed for by the Postmaster.
Third-Address all mail to the Manager Prize Con-
test, Tacoma Times, to prevent delay and mistakes.
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-07-22
AS THEY ARE TODAY
Standings include votes cast to
noon, Monday.

DISTRICT NO. Including ali those who
reside in the city of Tacoma, south of South
Eleventh street, from the Bay to Sprague ave-
nue. and south of South Twelfth street from
Sprague avenue to the City Limits.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-07-22

DISTRICT NO. 2-Including all those who
reside in the city of Tacoma, north OF South
Eleventh street from the Bay to Sprague ave-
nue.. and north of South Twelfth street from
Sprague avenue to the City Limits.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-07-22

Mrs NJ L. Stitt, 1907 So. 9th 1925
Ed Gundstrom, 1918 No. vischer. $1,000
Mr. bertha Thomas, 2707 &c. 7th. .I77,915
Agnes Wren. 1923 No 2eth 1850. ITO, 600
w. j. Adams, 1906 No. Proctor. .156,6S5
Mrs Ida Brewer, 226 st. Helens .155,7S5
Mrs. M S. Conklin, 323 So. ]. .13S,240
Ada Allen, Nurses Home ........ .135, Ass
e. F. Drinkwine, 4122 No. Cove. .135,270
Mrs. Robt Munger, 4910 No. 18th. .12S,925
Elsa Jones, 1853 So. e. ......... .121,SS5
Mrs. l.. A. LaJoice, 934 " So. c.. 104,O70
Mrs. N b. Romano, 5019 N. Vassault102,1 35
Bette Larson, 2707 Carr st.. ....... 1875
Irene Reehling, Webster Apis, It'll
and st. Heiens ............... 69,S2o
Florence Speier, 4703 No. Cove. $500. 65,48O
Charles r. Pool s41lh So. 11th...s $500
Leah Van Kleek. 2909 No. 30th. -. 61.055
Mrs w. ]. DUNCAN. S12 So I..... b7,S65
Ellen Grace Libby. 1903 So. 9Th. 1880
Eldon Martin, 2611 So. 8th. -...... 10.ssb
Marcel Kahn, 612 So. Tacoma zo,l00
T.isiau walker. sis Tacoma 1890. 5000
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Frances P. Shaw, 1927 No. Cakes :. .15,755
Ed. Larson, 1909 No. 10th ....... 1885
Knudt Ofstad. 4205 No. 10th ...... HAS
Harold Stewart, Old Town $1,000. 11.150
Grace Brock 1418 No Prospect. -. 11,120
Mrs. A. ]. Ravetti, $500 No. 44th. :. 10000
Eva Kessinger, 1904 N. Adams go. $50
Mrs. A. e. Allen. 514 No. G........ S,190
II. Nichols, 3718 No. 31st ........ 6,130
Veta Todd, 1927 9Th ........... 5000
Mrs Il. H. Savage, 1904 No. Cheyenne 5,640
Mrs. Jno. Dorotich, AIT So Il, ...... $40
0. E. Stock, 713 Court D.......... 5,405
Vernon Kelley, opt So. st. ...... 5,215
v. L. Bingham, 1910 No. O........ 5,120
Alfred Opsall, 1901 Tyler ......... $3.50
Harry Stone, 919h So. Yakima. 49,. b.025
Ruby Jackman, 1905 &c. l st. $500. 5000
Mrs. A. Sanderman 2115 No. Mason 5000
Warren Rice, 201S So. 7th ........ 5000
Oscar Volk. 708 No. End. .......... 5000
Mrs. J. p Burnside, 1918 No. 34th... 5000
Elsie Bowman, Oakland Station $3.50. 5000
Mildred Leach, 1903 No. Stephens. 5000
Ruth Williams. Prospect Hill $500. 5000
Mrs. w. C. Scharf, 1923 So. 7th. 80. 5000
w. P. Dunton, 1915 So. 9TH. $1,000. 5000
Walter Risk, 1411 &c. 7th. ........ 5000
T. Johnson, 2422 No. Verde. ....... 5000
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DISTRICT NO. 3-Including all those who
reside outside the city of Tacoma.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-08
reno WAY WILL
NOT BE EASIEST

Carson City, New. Feb. S.-After sew
eral hours struggle the divorce law
amendment requiring twelve months
instead of six months residence In the
state passed the state assembly Fri
day by a vote of 30 to %. 1t goes next
to the Senate, where another hard
fight is expected. The amendment
adopted yesterday would go into ef-
feet Jan. 1, 1914.
Pro-divorce advocates attempted to
have action postponed indefinitely.
over three hundred men and women
working for the passage of the meas
ure came to the capital from other
parts of the state in special trains
The measure adopted carries out the
recommendations of Governor Oddie
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-08
SINA HOLMAN IS
AGAIN IN
TOLLS
WELL KNOWN VIoLAToR FINED
$40 FOR BEING "DANGERoUS
AND SUSPICIOUS.

Sina Hoffman, negress, a familiar
figure in the police court, was arraign-
ed before Mayor Batson Friday under
the charge of dangerous and suspici-
ous," and upon hearing of her case
and the argument of her attorney, ]. E.
Davis, she was given a fine of 500 and
costs. Notice of appeal was at once
given by her attorney.
It appears that Sina has been fire.
quently complained of by the negroes
living near her house, which, it is
charged, is conducted in manner to
indicate that it is not orderly. The
officers and others frequently note
hacks driving up to her door from
which white men alight and enter her
dwelling Packages containing cigars
have been seen to go into the house
on numerous occasions and on the oc'
casion of her recent arrest four quarts
of beer were found In the house.
The appeal taken in the case is the
addition of one more to several others
taken by the same woman on convic
tions for liquor law violations and 9th
er offenses against city ordinances.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-08
SATISFIED
ROCKEFELLER is SICK MAN

and the business Of the witness. It
did, however, demonstrate to the
satisfaction of Pujo and Untermeyer
that Rockefeller was physically unfit
to contribute testimony.
Bent and shaking, Rockefeller sat
in a large chair and greeted his in
quisitors in a whisper. With trem-
bling hand upraised he acknowledged
the oath. Then he gave the stenog-
rapher a slip Of paper stating that
he wished to whisper his answers to
the stenographer and have him read
them. This was agreed to. Scarcely
had the questioning begun when a lit
of coughing came on and DR.. Chappell
hastened to his side and asked that
/ the proceedings be stopped. Chappell
was sworn and said it was dangerous
for the patient to proceed. The com
mitteemen then filed out.
Pujo and Untermeyer declared las
night that they were satisfied Rookie
feller was unfit to undergo further ex
animation and would make no furthe
, comment.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-08
FAMOUS BRITISH SOLDIER Is rs

London, Feb. S.-Field Marshal Sir
Evelyn Wood, famous as one of the
fighting machines" of the British EN-
pire, is receiving congratulations in
anticipation of his seventh-fifth birth
day anniversary tomorrow. Few men
living today have had such a wide
experience in military affairs as Sir
Evelyn. He has served III both the
navy and army, with the cavalry and
the infantry. He has filled all the
regimental grades and served in near
ly every kind of staff appointment.
He began life as a midshipman in the
navy and fought at Inkerman and in
the attack on the Redan. During the
mutiny In India he was on the firing
line all the time. Afterward he saw
service in Africa, then returned to
England and fitted himself for a posi-
ton on the general staff of the army
Despite his seventy-five years the vet
eran soldier is still alert and active
Only few days ago he had narrow
escape in the hunting field. His horse
! Jumped short Of fence and was i'm
paled on a stake, but Sir Evelyn kept
/ his seat. Seeing that the horses con
/ dition was hopeless, his rider bought
a gun and shot the animal.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-08
CIV. BREWER HAS
NOTHING TO7'ADD
TO STATEMENT
TRUSTEES DENY IRREeULARITY
IN SALE OF STATES COT.
TON TO BoYcE G. CO.

Jackson, Miss, Feb. S.-Governor
Brewer had nothing further today to
add to his statement of yesterday re-
garding his intentions to probe into
the affairs of the Mississippi state pris-
on board of trustees.
He will not take any hasty action
regarding the investigation, and hopes
the trustees will offer to investigate
themselves, or more strickly speaking,
to offer to take their books to an ac-
countant to be named by him. He
also wants Boyce G. Co. of Memphis,
to show their books at the same time.
The trustees deny in teto that there
have been any irregularities connected
with the sale of the cotton Of the
state to Boyce & Co. While they have
made individual statements to that
effect at a recent meeting Of the board
no official notice was taken OF the
charges brought against them by the
Clarksdale Challenge and the asser
tions of Governor Brewer that he had
heard them and believed they should
/ be thoroughly investigated by some
agent of the state.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-08
COMMITTEE REPORT
fXONERATES
SENATOR'S
Chiffon AND WATSON OF WEST
VIRGINIA NOT GUILTY ON
CHARGES OF CORRUPTION.
(Bv Associated PreSS.)

Washington, Feb. 8.-Senators Wat
son and Chiffon of West Virginia were
exonerated on charges of corruption
in connection with their election two
years ago, in report decided upon by
the Senate elections committee. The
only charge was traceable to the as
sertion by L. ]. Shock of West Vir
ginia legislature that he was paid ST.,
900 and promised more if he would
vote for the two senators. Shock lat
er retracted the charge.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-08

Jekyl Island, Fla, Feb. S.-A spasm
of throat trouble that left William
strangling, trembling
old man on the verge Of nervous col
lapse, abruptly terminated his exam
ination by Chairman Pujo and Coun-
sci Untermeyer Of the house money
trust" committee here Friday.
He was asked just four questions,
ali practically immaterial, before the
attack forced the conclusion of the
hearing, The aged Standard Oil mag
nate was closeted with the committee
men just twelve minutes. At the end
of that time he was assisted to a
couch by DR.. Walter Chappell, his
physician. In the elegantly furnished
room of the Rockefeller apartment on
the isolated island that forms an ex
elusive millionaires' club, was ended
six months search Of the govern
ment by process servers. The net re
suit added nothing to the records o
the investigation, the only question:
asked being regarding his residence
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-08
ATTACHMENTS AGAINST
LANDS ORDERED DISMISSED
y ler Issued by Judge sheehy Before
Whom Case Was Heard-state VIII
Appeal to Supreme Court Following

Poplarville, Miss, Feb. S.--Argu- !,
ments in the case of the State against
the Edward Hines Lumber Company
were concluded Friday afternoon at 5
o'clock Judge Edgar H. Farrar, of
New Orleans, closed with an able
speech.
The arguments were resumed Fri
day morning by e. j. Bowers, after
which the state S attorneys presented
their side of the case.
The main contention throughout the
arguments was whether or not the
statutes on corporations in Mississip-
pi in regard to limitation on corporate
holdings could be construed to in
clude foreign corporations to that ex-
tent that the state could force them
to forfeit their charters and forfeit to
the state all the lands in excess of the
limitations in section 9O3 of the Code
of 1906, and whether or not the public
policy of the state in regard to foreign
corporations had been violated.
The state produced very little au-
thority to substantiate its construction
of the statutes quoted, and in this re-
spect the defendants cited numerous
authorities, decisions, etc., in support
of the claim that it was not the policy
Of the state to limit corporations from
owning as much property, real or per
sonal, as necessary to carry on theiI
business.
In proof of this Judge Farrar read
from copies of charters of numerous
corporations doing business in Missis
sippi which expressedly state that they
/, may hold as much property as desired
The state contends that the legisla
ture, in drafting section 903, intended
for it to apply to foreign corporations
the same as domestic corporations be
cause not to have so intended would
be a fragrant discrimination in favol
of foreign corporations and agains
domestic ones.
Judge Sheehy stated that on accoun
of the magnitude of the case and thu
many points involved he would TAX
the matter under consideration ant
render his decision in vacation In SIX
ty days. He issued an order dismiss
ing the attachment against the land
of the Edward Hines Company, an
following his decision on the demurre
the case will go to the State Suprem
Court.
As on Thursday there was larg
attendance at the trial Friday, inclut
ing a number of ladies, and the ou
come of the case will be awaited wit
much interest.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-08
POPULAR R. R. MAN
Died SUDDENLY
At laurel
RoADMAsTER M. A. KELLY SUC-
cUMBED TO AN ATTACK OF
ACUTE INDIGESTION.

NJ. A. Kelly, roadmaster of the New
Orleans & Northeastern railroad, suf-
fered an attack of acute Indigestion
and died within a few minutes, while
at Laurel Friday afternoon at four
o'clock
Mr.. Kelly was 81 years old; was
born in North Carolina and came to
Mississippi about twenty-five years
ago. He first located at Enterprise,
but stayed there but three years, then
moved to Ellisville, where he has been
living ever since.
Mr.. Kelly was a member Of the Ma
sonic Lodge and leaves a wife, four
children, two sisters and relatives in
Laurel.
Mr. Kelly had ben highly esteemed
employe of the railroad company for
thirty-fve years. He was known and
admired in every city and town on the
N. o. & N. E. railroad. The high de-
gree of respect in which he was held
by his fellow employees is shown by the
fact that all who can be spared from
the daily operation of the railroad
company will go to Bllisville tomorrow
to attend the funeral and burial ser
vices. A special car will be attached
to passenger train No. 6, which leaves
here at 1925 Sunday morning, for the
accommodation of the large number o.
friends who desire to go to Ellisville
Every section foreman on the road will
be on the car.
Those from Hattiesburg who will g
to Ellisville are E. M. Haynes, G. I
Singleton, e. F. Stollenwerck, t. J
Ferren, B. F. Hines and Mr.. Tillman.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-08

In the general corral being attempt
ed by Chief of Police Bennett In the
effort to suppress the illegal traffic in
liquor, the dwelling of one, a negro
woman, known by the poetic name OF
Lady Bird" was raided because a
full case of liquor was seen as it was
being carried by dray driver, into
her house.
The willy Lady Bird" evidently flew
around too fast for the officers, how
ever, as by the time five officers ar
rived the contents of the case had
mostly disappeared. The five officers
hunted every nook and corner of the
place, with the result that only one
quart and two pint bottles partly filled
with liquor we're found. In the alb
sence of any greater proof of guilt no
arrest was made on the occasion OF
this raid.
Police Officer T. P. Moore last night
raided the place where Eli Powell
makes his home, and where previous
raids have disclosed liquor WHICH Ell
has claimed belonged to someone else
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-08
filing SUITS IN
CHANCERY COURT

In anticipation Of chancery court,
which begins in Hattiesburg Monday,
March 10, a number Of suits are being
filed in the chancery clerks office.
Those recently filed are as follows;
T. G. Birchett, trustee in bankruptcy,
VS.. Ruth w. Howard, with lis pendens
on certain improved real estate in Hat
tiesburg, which it is claimed in the bill
70 have been transferred by the de-
fendant's husband, DR.. Howard, ne
gro doctor, formerly of this city but
now of vicksburg, without due consid-
Grafton, and to defeat the rights OF
creditors. Theo. Mcknight of Vicks-
burg is attorney in this case.
Mrs. Olivia Mcdonald Root ct al VS.
Albert Mcdonald ct al, petition for sale
of land for partition. M. D. Brown oi
Gulfport, attorney.
A. D. Givham vs.. Lorraine Givham
bill for divorce. R. ]. Bishop, attor
ney.
Lucy Warren VS.. J. ]. Warren, bill
for divorce. Currie & Currie, attor
neys.
f. L. Anderson VS.. ]. F. Moore, bil
to enforce vendors lien upon real Of
tato sold. e. A. Anderson, attorney.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-08
MUSICAL CONTEST
WON BY 5TH GRADE.

The five judges appointed in the
musical contest between the 9Th, 9Th
and 7th grades Of the Hattiesburg pub
lie schools. which was held Friday
night, decided unanimously in favor
Of the fifth grade from the five schools.
While the award was to these, the
other grades did very creditably in
their singing. There were over 200
children from the 5th grade who par.
ticipated in the contest.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-08
REVENUE AGENTS
Eayr
REPRESENTATIVE
IS IN H'BURG
WILL BE IN CITY MONDAY AND
TUESDAY LooKlNK AFTER
SOLVENT CREDITS.

Mayrant Adams, representing the
state revenue agent, is in Hattiesburg
today for the purpose Of having the
sheriff serve notices on about 700 par
ties who have failed to respond to the
notice of their assessment for solvent
credits.
Mr.. Adams states that he will be
here Monday and Tuesday also, and
it is his desire to close up these de
layed claims. In the event they are
not settled, proceedings will be taken
to enforce them by law, which will
necessarily add much additional cost
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-08
LINED UP FOR FIGHT
OVER THE WEBB BILL.
(By Associated PresS.)

Washington, Feb. S.-Opposing
forces in the House were arrayed to-
day for the contest over the Webb bill
to prohibit the shipment of liquors
into "dry" states. The Rules Commit
tee prepared a special rule for immedi-
ate consideration of the bill with three
hours general debate.
The special rule offered for consid-
Grafton of the Webb bill was adopted
by an overwhelming vote. The bill
will be voted on this afternoon.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-08
AUDITORIUM PROPERTY
ADVERTISED FOR SALE

A local bank is advertising the Audi
torium property in this city, for sale,
under deed of trust given by M. L.
Bixler and wife.
The Auditorium is Hattiesburg's
only playhouse, having at one time
been located at the corner Of Forrest
and West Pine streets, when built by
a company composed of large num-
ber of citizens, which sold the original
lot to the United States Government
for a post office site, at which time
Mr.. Bixler purchased the building and
moved it back to the corner of Forrest
and Front streets.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-08
WILSON'S SECRETARY
LEARNING The ROPES

Washington, Feb. S.-Joseph r.
1,,mrltv secretary of Governor Will
% and chosen by the President-eiect
as his secretary in the White House
was the guest of honor Friday at a
reception rendered him by the Nation'
Al Press Club. Mr.. Tumulty promised
to have "a great deal to say to the
correspondents little later" Joseph
r Wilson of Nashville, Tenn, accom-
nanied Mr. Tumulty to the club.
Earlier in the day Mr.. Wilson's sec
retarv was the luncheon guest Oh
charles D. Hilles, secretary to Presl-
dont taft Mr.. Tumulty will inspect
the White House executive offices TO- e
day when he will meet President iail
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-08
FRANK BURNS is
GRANTED PARDON
Special to The Nel0S.

Special to The Nel0S.
Jackson, Miss, Feb. S.-Four con-
victs, three negroes and one white
man. have been pardoned by Governor
Brewer. as follows:
Frank Barns, white, who was serv-
ing a term of one year from Forrest
county for escaping from jail He was
sentenced last June.
Sam Walker, colored, serving term
of ten years from Lowndes county for
manslaughter. He has served seven
years of his sentence.
Gilbert Tarnwell, colored, Of Pamela
county, who was sent up in October,
1908. for seven years for burglary.
Phillip Jacobs, negro, serving a
three-year term for burglary from
Holmes county.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-08
BILLIARD TOURNAMENT
WILL CLOSE TONIGHT

The pocket billiard tournament that
has crowded the Smoke House the
past week will come to an end tonight
when the ten best players in the city
will come together and contest for
preference of the prizes.
The tournament has created great
deal of interest among the players OF
the city and tonight's games will show
who's who in pooldom in Hattiesburg.
The various players who participant
ed in the tournament have greatly inn
proved in their play since 1t started.
and those who attend them tonight no
doubt will see games that are seldom
seen outside Of the larger cities.
Mr.. @. c. Orr having made the high
est run becomes the temporary cham
pion of the city, and will accept chal-
ienges up to o'clock Monday evening
Feb. 10. u,nuznxnss
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-08
CITY OFFICERS ARE MAKING
1T SULTRY FOR RETAILERS

with the result that four pints Of whis-
key were found and confiscated. AS
Eli was not to be found, his arrest on
the charge of having liquor on hand
for sale, was delayed.
officer Hugh McInnis found dray-
man Sid Moore conveying a case ad-
dressed to A. e. Smith, and marked
"9 gal. liquor" which was received
here by express from Bruner Mercan-
tile Company, New Orleans. He con
fiscated the shipment and it is now
being held at the City Hall subject tc
claim.