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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-27
JOSEPHUS LAUDS
SECRETARY BRYAN
DANIELS DECLARES PREMIER OF
CABINET GREATEST SINCE
THOMAS JEFFERSON.

Washington. May 27-Mr. Bryan is
the greatest secretary of state since
Thomas Jefferson, In the eyes of Jose
phus Daniels, secretary of the navy,
who said Sunday in an address lauding
the Nebraskan for omitting wine at
diplomatic dinners.
81 advise all young men to follow
the course set few weeks ago by our
great secretary at state" Mr.. Daniels
said.
"He refused the meat from the
kings table and the wine that was
offered.
when he gave that dinner to the
diplomats of the several countries rep
resented in the United States he had
the courage Of his convictions and did
not serve wine to the men who had
cen accustomed to having 1t with their
dinners. When, in explanation of his
action, he told the statesmen there as.
sembled why he had refrained, they
stood up and applauded him.
"They were proud to be rendered q
wineless dinner by a man who fol
lows the dictates of his conscience and
lived up to his principles from boy
hood"
These remarks were made in an ad
dress delivered to a Sunday school
temperance rally.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-27
TRYING TO SAVE BECKER
FROM THE CHAIR

New York, May 27.-Justice Goff will
hear arguments of counsel tomorrow
on the application for a new trial in
the case of Charles A. Becker. the
former New York city police lieuten-
ant, who is under sentence of death for
the murder Of Herman Rosenthal, a
gambler. Counsel for Becker claims to
have important new evidence in sup
port of the contention that Becker
was convicted through 'frame-up" OF
the "gunmen," who were desirous OF
Obtaining sfevense against the police
officer for previous prosecutions.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-27

T. G. Spencer of this city has receiv-
ed from his father, c. e. Spencer, some
fine specimens Of Bermuda onions
each measuring five inchs in diameter.
These onions were grown on Southeast
Mississippi cut-over pine land near
Pass Christian, and In sending them to
his son Mr.. Spencer writes that he has
a neighbor who this season has pro-
duced 1000 bushels Of Just such onions
on one acre of land. He also says that
up to date the grower has sold 400
bushels of these onions at an average
price of $1.40 per bushel. Mr.. Spencer
had only one-third OF an acre in onions
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-27
REUNION OF INDIANA ELKs.'

Lafayette, Ind, May 27.-visiting
members of the order of Elks took Laf-
ayette by storm today on the occasion
of the opening Of their annual state
reunion and convention. The initial
session of the convention was held in
Elk's Hall this morning and was de-
voted to the exchange of greetings and
the work of organization. The days
program included numerous features
of entertainment. The street parade,
which is the big spectacular feature oil
the gathering, will take place tomor
row afternoon.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-27
HEATING ENGINEERS IN SESSION

Indianapolis, Ind, May 27.-The Ma
tional District Heating Association be-
gan it's fifth annual convention in this
city today with an attendance of well
known heating engineers from San
Francisco, Chicago, Detroit, Rochester,
Toledo and other cities. Mayor Book
walter welcomed the visitors at the
opening session. The remainder of
the morning was occupied b ythe re.
ports of committees and the transac.
ton of routine business.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-27

occupied the seat on Col Roosevelt's
left. but they found time to whisper a
few words to each other. which seemed
to be of a jocular and pleasing nature.
the former President smiling and Sher-
wood choking on a laugh with diff
Guilty. 9
The spectators only comfortably
filled the room as entrance was barred
after all seats had been taken.
During the day Judge Richard G.
Flanagan, who presided, received a
telegram from Minneapolis, as follows:
Don't let this sensational trial con-
tinue until have arrived"
1t was signed Jacob Miles" Judge
Flanagan turned the message over to
Frank Tyree, who was one of Col.
Roosevelt's guards while President,
and who is here as a witness. Tyree
notified the chief of police of Mime
apolis, who wired back that Miles was
insane and had been arrested.
Congressman Figures.
James H. Pond of Letroit question
ed the veniremen for the plaintiff. His
associate attorneys are VIM. H. Van
| benscholen Of New York and w. s.
Hill of Marquette. The Detroit lawyer
made 1t point to ask possible jurors
as to their acquaintance with the
principals in the defendants legal
camp, and about their acquaintance
with H. o. Young. Mr.. Young was
elected to Congress from the Mar
quette District as Republican, but the
Progressive candidate, Mcdonald, sci
up a claim In the House that he had 9
moral right to the election as a large
number Of persons who wished to vote
for him had innocently used errone
ously printed ballots. Before a de
cision was reached at Washington
Young resigned. Counsel for the
plaintiff are interested in reports tha
remarks made by Young really in
I'spired Newett to write the alleged
libelous article.
Opposing counsel worded the sam'
inquiry differently when asking II {
venireman would be prejudiced agains
either party to the suit.
would the fact that the defendan
is a neighbor and citizen of this com
munity, while the plaintiff is residen
of different state, prejudice yo'
against the plaintiff?" was the way, Il
effect, that Mr.. Pound put 1t.
! Mr.. Belden would ask: Would tn
fact that one party to this suit Is
former President Of the United States
while the other is a mere either
cause you to give more weight to tn
statements of one side than to thos
of the other?"
Fall to Comprehend.
In all five veniremen were dismisse
Continued on Page FIVE.)
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-27
Hatt,esburg Slogan Sign
Agam Ready For Seruice

"Hattiesbura The Hub" is tonight to
again blaze forth as Hattiesburg's
slogan. This announcement is the re-
suit of the completion by the Green
wood Advertising Company of Knox
vile, Tenn, of it's work in restoring to
its former position on top of the Ross
building the beautiful electric sign
donated by the Hattiesburg Traction
Company to this city and by them
maintained without cost
The sign was tested by the city
electrician last night, and tonight II
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-27
COASTER RRAkERs
ALL PLEAD GUILTY

Rochester, N. Y, May 27.-Defend-
ants In the government suit against
the Coaster Brake Trust" all pleaded
guilty in the Federal court today. A
civil suit against the trust" was
settled last week in Buffalo by a volun-
tary dissolution Of the alleged COM
bination. The corporation was formed
in 1908 for the purpose of fixing uni
form prices for coster brakes and other
bicycle parts.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-27
ODD FELLOWS MEET
IN SAVANNAH

Savannah, Ca, May 27.-Three days
of interest to members of the Odd Eel
lows fraternity were ushered in here
today with the opening of the annual
session of the Georgia grand lodge.
The state meeting of the Rebekahs,
the women's auxiliary of the Odd Eel
lows, will be held during the week.
An elaborate program of entertain
.ment has been prepared for the Wis
itors.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-27
STOLE GALLON ZIP;
GOT So And costs

In the Mayors Court, Alice Barnett
was taxed $5 and cost when she plead
guilty to assault and battery on anoth-
er negro woman.
Will Jennings plead guilty to assault
and battery on his wife and was fined
SI and cost
Floyd Barnes being adjudged guilty
of the theft of gallon of molasses, to
which offense he plead not guilty was
fined $5 and cost.
Susie Busby plead guilty to assault
and battery on another negro woman
and was fined 81 and cost.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-27

will be turned on for service. after
which as before, the Traction Company
will see to its nightly proclamation
of the central position of Hattiesburg.
Mississippi.
AS this sign was originally donated
through the Commercial Club, that
body is today making public announce
ment of appreciation for the gen.
erosity of the Hattiesburg Traction
Company and the business integrity
of the Greenwood sign company in re-
building the sign after its destruction
by wind storm last February.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-27
ANNUAL REUNION
CONFEDERATE
VETERANS
eAILy DEckED CHATTANOOGA
is l4osroF HEROES OF AMER
icAN CIVIL WAR.
WELCOMED BY GOV. HO0PEi|
Hopes Wisdom of Diplomacy VIII
Restrain Passion of War Until Ger
ing of Prince Of Peace-cener1I
Young Makes Response.
tBy Assocsssed Press.,

Chattanooga. Tenn. Nay x7s-
More than seven thousand vsts-
rams, large number o. speneof4
maids os honor and visitors ~spe
present today at the Opening - ~
twenty-third annual United coesed-
crate Veterans reunion. Fsars q
rain were early banIshed when the
sun broke out brightly on the bril-
liant military review. The parade
led by the Eleventh United States
cavalry, passed between walks
lined with grizzled veterans and
visitors. After the parade there
were welcoming addresses and re-
sponses In the city auditorium.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-27
WILSON JURY BILL
PASSED BOTH HOUSES.

Trenton, N. j., May 27.-The chan
cellor sheriff jury reform bill which
has the approval Of President Wilson.
passed the Senate last night by q
strict party vote. The measure passed
the lower branch of the General As
sembly two weeks ago.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-27

lar guards enjoyed a concert by vau-
deville performers in the prison mess
hall.
1t was hot on the wall, and the
scales at the Capitol showed that the
governor had lost two pounds Of his
ample ayoidupois.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-27
COLLEGE TRUSTEES
ATTEND EXERCISES

The out of town trustees of the Mis-
sissippi Womans College, who are here
attending the closing exercises of the
college are, Rev. L. G. Gates of Laurel;
Rev. ]. B. Quinn, of Prentiss; Rev. H.
c. Joyner, of Virgins; Rev. H. M.
King, of Jackson; DR.. H. G. Culpepper,
of Bond; and Mr.. J. L. Taylor, of
Gulfport.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-27
NEGRO MURDERER IS
IN ALABAMA JAIL

H. o. Rodgers learned today that Jim
Kelly, the negro who Killed G. E. Rog-
ers, brother of H. o. Rogers, four
years ago in Alabama, was captured
in the Mississippi bottoms and is be-
ing held in the Butler, Ala, Jail. A
reward of $500 for the capture of the
negro was outstanding.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-27
GOVERNOR GUARDS
coNvicrs AT PLAY

Phoenix Ariz.. May 27,-Armed with
rifles and revolvers. as regulations re-
quired, Governor George w. P. Hunt
mounted guard on the Penitentiary
walls at Florence for two hours Sun
day while the convicts and their regu
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-27

Marquette, Mich, May PA suit in
volving allegations of drunkenness on
the part of former President of the
UnitedsStates will be heard here begin
ming today by a jury composed of
four miners, three teamsters. two farm
ers, one blacksmith, one locomotive
fireman and one woodsman.
The plaintiff, Col. Theodore Roose-
velt, who is suing George A. Newett,
an Ishpeming newspaper publisher, for
$4,000 damages because of an editorial
charging him with drunkenness, prob
ably will be the first witness today.
.. The arrival of Col Roosevelt, ac-
companied by Clifford Pinchot, Truman
H. Newberry, James R. Garfield, Jacob
A. Riis and others, caused scarcely a
ripple on the placid surface of this little
l. city. The party arrived early and
only a few persons were at the train.
The distinguished plaintiff entered the
court room with rapid strides and
there was acraning of necks for a mo-
ment to see him, but the spectators
had eyes only for the veniremen ex-
amined. 1'l
George A. Newett. the defendant
whose ,paperslThe Iron Ore Of Ishpem
ing, Mich, alleged that Col. Roosevelt
"gotsaFoaik and shat .nst-infrequently,'
- - i. k.A9x .s,ikA Atu 10 ausvneo UHft
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-27
HOosgg !!!!!| LIBEL
he IS eeskT BOOZE
Ios7Ea.
INSANE ~ ZNDs MESSAGE
Hearing - today-Jake R'Is
and Jimmy Garfield on Hand.
INSANE I| IkDs MESSAGE
(Bv Associated Press.)
and Jimmy Garfield on Hand.

Marqoette, May 27.-Theodore
Roosevelt took the stand today In
the libel suit against Editor George
A. Hswett, who, In an editorial, Z
charged him with drunkenness.
The ex-presldent entered denial.
He admitted using light wines with
meals but declared ne never touch
ed strong liquors except on the ad-
Vice Of physicians or after great
exposure.
An attorney drew from him the
story Of his checkered career and
the long list of offices held. Cues
toned regarding his attitude to-
ward intoxication he said: ~ have
never drunk a cocktail or a high
ball in my life. Il don't smoke,
don't drink beer, the only wines |
drink are white wines. Il probably
drink champagne once month.
While in the White House drank
mint juieps perhaps half a dozen
times a year. Since leaving there
I remember drinking but two. Dur
Ing the past fourteen years don't
believe have drunk whiskey
straight or with water more than
half a dozen times. The only drink
took on my African hunting trip
was brandy, Of which ! drank
seven ounces, given by physicians
when had fever. .on campaign
trips ! drank nothing until go to
bed, then take a goblet Of milk
with a teaspoonfuI of brandy"
Roosevelt was on the stand an
hour and forty minutes. Henry
Rauthier, city assessor of lshpen-
gen, was the next witness. He
testified concerning the publica-
ton of the alleged libel. Jacob
A. Riis was next called to the
stand. He said he became ac-
quainted with Roosevelt in New
York, where both were interested
In social betterment. ~ made him
my brother" said Riis. Questioned
regarding the ex-president's So
briefly he declared: 1.-THE state
ment that he is a fire. user of H.
quor is a lie. I have never seen
him resort to liquor"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-27
THE MARKETS.

Chicago. May 27.--Foreign advices
caused a decline of wheat an eighth
to a quarter cent. Provisions firm,
two and half cents down to five cents
up.
New Orleans. May 27.-Cotton fouI
to six points up.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-27
FULLER'S NOMINATION
SENT TO THE SENATE.
LBp Associated Press /

(BV A8SOCtdt6u PTes5.l
Washington, May 27.-President
Wilson today nominated T. N.
Fuller to be postmaster at Hat
tiesburg, and S. s. MeClenson to
be postmaster at Tyler, Texas.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-27
THE WEATHER.

= Mississippi = Fair tonight and Z
= Wednesday. Slightly warmer Z
= Wednesday interior.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-27

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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-25
TO FORCE ISSUE
WITH RAILROAD
CHAMBER COMMERCE WILL PUSH
EFFORTS FOR BETTER LOCAL
TRAIN SERVICE.

In taking up The matter of restoring
through train service over the Balti-
more aud Ohio, railroad eliminated by
the removal of trains Nos. I and s
from the Wheeling branch OF the sys-
TEN with the West Virginia Public
Service Commission, the Wheeling
Board Of Trade states that the reason
given by the Baltimore and Ohio Off.
Cials for the discontinuance OF these
trains is that the operation Of them
over the Wheeling branch does not
pay.
In all OF the discussion of this case
with the local business men the Balti.
more and Ohio officials have never
Chained that the operation OF trains
Nos. : and over the Wheeling
branch did not pay but the officials Of
the road were free TO admit that the
revenue from these trains through
central Ohio by way Of Pittsburgh was
greater than it was through northern
W tSl WI gum.
Reasons that the officials gave local
shippers were that the freight facii.
ties OF Fairmont would be augmented
by the discOntinuancC of the passer.
Scr service uI these trains: that their
, operation inferfered with the handling
Of freight trains and that the heavy
tonnage Of the Fairmont field could b.
handled with greater dispatch and tn.
| shippers be better served were thF
| change made,
The congestion Of freight complain
ed Of was east of Grafton. That Their,
has been any change in the freiSh
conditions here is not apparent to tho
shippers who are still cramped be
cause Of the inadequate facilities fo
handling the tonnage that originates
here.
| The Chamber Of Commerce will con
time its efforts to have the promise
made by the Baltimore and Ohio off
Gals carried out and II no results ar.
soon forth coming the matter will b,
taken up with the Public Service Com
mission.
! Express shipments and mail deliv
cries make it imperative for :he SCI
vice TO be restored. The depiorabi
conditions that obtain here aud al
along this line will be brought TO tn,
notice of the Commission In the mos
forcible manner II the relief sought i
not granted by the railroad compan
which will have au opportunity to dC
so before the aid of the Commission /
implored.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-25
Toss Babies
In Air. To Fall
Upon Bayonets

LONDON. July 25-Firsthand evi
!ence oil the alleged barbarIty OF the
3ulsarians was given at Athens today
BY Commander Cardale, OF the British
navy. He said that he personally
counted LOO bodies of old men. wo
men and children among the dead ii
Doxato. .ss H..
Cardaie said the bodies OF many o,
the little children were pierted
through, indicating that the Bulga
rians had tossed the little ones up IN
the air, and caught them alive on
;heir bayonets.
An ambassadorial conference was
held this afternoon at the foreign Of
fleet consider the Balkan situation,
but 1t was regarded as unlikely tina;
the consultation would result in any
decision regarding Adrianople. De.
cause Of the well known divergent
views OF several of the powers as to
the proper disposition of Adrianople.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-25
ATE EGG 3 YEARS OLD.

TRENTON, July 25.-Members OF
the State Board of Health, tSate
House stenographers and reporters
are today members OF the poison
squad In the state chemical labora.
tory. They all partook OF cakes, ice
cream and egg custard pie containing
eggs more than three years old as Il
test Of $4,000 worth of eggs seized by
the government in a cold storage ware
house in Jersey City In 1910 rs unfit
Tor human consumption. Those who
ate pronounced the product palatable
None Of those who had the feast arr
feeling Ill effectsrtoday.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-25
Entire Militia
To Strike Zone
Continued from page one).

ton other than letting out all ocea
sional yell
There were no concerted attacks on
mine property or persons about ting
mines, but several persons were in.
iured In sporadic brawls. So menac.
Ing did the situation appear to Sheriff
Crune that he asked Gov. Ferris for
militia early in the day.
The governor was on his way to Al.
pena, and when the request reached
Elm at Bay City he at first was in.
clined to think the sheriff vas alarm.
ed unduly. Later reports. however.
convinced the governor that armed
help was needed and he ordered Adjt.
Gen. Vandercook to rush soldiers to
the strike zone. Ammunition and two
field guns with shrapnel will arrive TO.
day for the use OF the militia.
Deputies overpowered.
While there were several outbreaks
in various parts OF the mining ccun.
try. the chief disturbance that set the
troops in motion was an assault on the
deputy sherffs stationed at the mines
OF the Calumet and Hecla company to
protect property. None of the mines
has attempted TO operate. but the
strikers seemed to object to the pres.
ence of the deputies.
About 400 strikers, armed with steel
drills, clubs and stones and few with
firearms, which they fired in the air.
marched TO the No. c0nglomerate
shaft and stripped the deputies Of
stars. The victorious strikers. meet.
ing with little opposition, proceeded
to the Hecla branch mine and divested
the deputies there of their insignia Of
authority.
The deputies could not offer much
resistance, as the strikers outnumbe".
ed them, but there were many fights
after the stars had been collected and
several persons were beaten severe
~. A few men were taken to hes.
Wtals.
The strikers then surrounded all tho
surface plants of the Calumet and
llccla Company and forced suspea,
sion Of auxiliary operations in these
plants.
The machine shops. foundries aud
ether similar industries were closed
before the onset of the miners. The
company managers asserted that
these shops would have been CLOSED
later anyway. as there was little fol
them to do.
| The stamp mills were not molcsted
but they shut down today for lacl
of ore and because OF the general con
fusion.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-25
SENDS WIFE FAKE SUICIDE I.
NOTE AND THEN ELoPES
Another Note Reveals Plot-Wite Toe
Late to Balk Flight.

Late to ealk Flight.
HIGHLAND FALLS. July 25.-Mrs,
Elsie Travers. of Lake Oscawana. nea.
Peekskill, has given up searching in
Stony Point for her husband. Howard
Travers, whom she to-day accuses OF
writing Il suicide note as a blind to
clear the way for an elopemcnt with
an efIiniiy.
Old clothes containing u farewell
discouraging message left on the
bank OF pond near Mrs. Travers
home we're found. She doubted 4
Travers had drowned himself and
was convinced he hadn't upon find
ing he had taken away his new
clothes.
A torn note found in a coal-hod
signed Ethel" arranging an appoint
ment III Stony Point was patched to
gether and when Mrs. Travers read
it she fastened TO the meeting place
She claims that her husband, who ap
peared pretty much alive. took :
train to New York with the mysteri
otis young woman.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-25
STRIKERS GATHER AT -.
MILITIA HEADouARTER S.
(BY ASSOCIATED PRESS)

CALUMET, Mich, July 25.-Threc
thousand strikers of the keweenaw
county mines adjacent to the Calumet
district marched TO Calumet this
morning The marching miners pass
ed quietly through the streets here
A large American flag was carried at
the head of the line and there were
many small flags.
The men were laughing and joking
Mtiitiamen are at the south shore de
pot awaiting the arrival of other Up
per Peninsula troops. The strikers
this morning drove the deputies ava!
from the Wolverine and AhmeekH
mines. AT the Allouez the fires were
drawn by strikers and the plant shu,
down.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-25
WASHER SouNDLY WHIPPED.
Girl. 20, With Umbrella Gives Roman
tic Youth BEATING,

KANSAS CITY. NO.. July GA
good pounding over the head with an
umbrella, and the addition of fine OF
$500 was the lot OF young masher
with the romantic name OF Sanford
Nanlew IN the Northsde court today.
Miss Mary Brown. 20 years old ana
pretty. was waiting for car when a
large florid man winked at her Then
ne came nearer and asked Miss Brown
where she lived. Suddenly she struck
him over the head with her umbrella
and rained blows upon him until po.
l'ceman gathered him in.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-25
May Try Miners, Leaders.

Attorney General McReynolds may
permit President White and other of.
iicials of the United Mine Workers 10
go TO trial on their recent indictments
in Charleston. W. Va. for alleged vic.
lation of the antitrust law in connec.
ton with the West Virginia coal
strike. even though the evidence in
possession may seem insufficient 10
sustain the action of District Attor.
ney Harold R. Ritz in presenting the
charges to the grand jury.
The attorney general is looking into
the situation and officials of the de.
partment of justice declared 1t migr.
be better, in this case. to let the il,
sues SO before the court.