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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-10-31

vertlsement writer, but debts soon
compelled him to leave the city. TAX
ing the name of Whitney he went to
Baltimore and after swindlng an arch
itect out of $4,000 he went to Roches.
ter, taking the name of j. C. Davis. 1t
was under that name that he married
there for the first time. The bride was
the daughter of a wealthy 1umberman
and she left him on the wedding trim.
when he was arrested for obtaining
$4,000 on forged drafts She subse-
quently obtained a divorce and Silber-
ferg went to Europe, where he travel
ed extensively, swindling many veal
thy persons and thus obtained the
money and credit which enabled him to
live in princely style.
Upon the advice of an Austrian
countess, whom he met in Vienna and
with whom he became intimate, he be.
gan to pose as J. Cunningham Drav.
ton, a connection of the Astors. Tn.
der that name he gained admission
10 the most exclusive circles in Austria
and other European countries and
Wherever he went he left a trail of
swindling operations, unpaid debts and
forged papers. While in London Sill.
perberg was arrested for some swind-
ing operations in Germany. He was
eXtradlted and sentenced to three
years in prison.
He was parolled after few months
and returned to the United States
lie sought the mild climate of Texas
and there married a wealthy girl in
Dallas' who soon divorced him. Then
he married another wealthy girl in
houston, who also obtained a divorce
Ihen he went to Denver, where no on.
tered the political field and by Cover.
nor Ihomas was appointed a commits.
sloher to raise funds for special min.
ing exhibit at the Paris Exposition.
oloerberg collected 100000 but the
money never reached Paris. Later no
Montana for Senator w
clark, who made him editor of one of
his papers.
soon Silberberg grew tired of the
lille OF an editor and went to New
YORK, where he lived in great STYLE
az the Waldorf-Astoria. He became
acquainted with handsome and cley.
Rr woman, who believed him to be the
real Mr. ]. Cunningham Drayton and
lolned him on a trip around the world
posing as his wife. They Travelled in
luxurious style, were received and fet.
"a by rulers, princes, and high officials
n the various countries and had no diff
lculty IN obtaining money and credit
feturnlng to the United States Silber-
'erg committed many large swindling
operations and then returned to Lon.
Ion, where he promoted a $40. 900 600
abroad scheme in Chile, obtaining
rom bankers and others several bun.
lred thousand dollars. He was ex-
'osed, but not arrested to avoid scand. |
-lous disclosures which would have
'een unavoidable had he been prose. |
uted.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-10-31
CHARTER OF INCORPORATION
Quick Commission Company.

Quick Commission Company.
1. The corporate title of said com
pany is Quick Commission Company
2. The names of the incorporates
sre:
]. A. Quick, Postoffice, Hattiesburg
Miss, R. R. No ].
w. n. Richardson, Postoffce, Hat.
tiesburs, Miss, R. R. No. /.
o. A. Travis, Postoffice, Hattiesburg,
Miss, R. R. No /.
3. The domicile is at Hattiesburg,
Miss.
4. The amount of capital stock Ten
thousand Dollars.
5. The par value of shares is Ten
Dollars
6. The period of existence mot to
exceed fifty years. is fifty years.
T. The purpose for which it is Gre
ated is to buy and sell farm products
and conduct a general commission
and mercantile business to the end
that both the producer and consumer
may receive fair and equitable profit
for their goods and money invested,
and to this end it may acquire, lease
and own such lands and buildings as
may be necessary or desirable for the
successful operation of it's business:
may sell and dispose of its real estate
and may hypothecate any or all of it's
property when desirable for the Dur
pose of obtaining credit, hut nothing
herein shall be SO construed as to give
it power to buy, sell or own lands for
agricultural purposes.
s. The rights and powers that NAV
be exercised by this corporation are
those conferred by the provisions of
Chapter "a, Mississippi Code, 1906.
J. A. Quick,
w. N. Richardson,
o. A. Travis,
incorporates.
Acknowledgement.
State of Mississippi,
County of Forrest
This day personally appeared beofre
me, the undersigned authority, ]. A.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-10-31
A GENTLE AND EFFECTIVE
LAXATIVE

mild, gentle and effective laxative
Is what people demand when suffering
from constipation. Thousands sweal
by DIR. Kings New Life Pills. Hugh
Taiiman, of San Antonio, Tex, writes.
They are, beyond question, the best
pills my wife and l have ever taken. ="
They never cause pain. Price 25c at
or by mail-H. E. BuckIen
& Co, Philadelphia or st. Louis.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-10-31

Quick, w. N. Richardson and o. A.
Travis, incorporates OF the corpora
ton known as the Quick Commission
Company, who acknowledged that they
signed and executed the above and
foregoing articles of incorporation as
their act and deed on this the 10Th day
of September, 1918.
w. A. Lovett, Notary Public.
17-3fris
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-10-31
READY TO RACE AT PIMLIco.

Baltimore, Md, Oct. 1.-Everything
is in readiness at the Pimlico race
track for the opening of the fall meet
ing of the Maryland Jockey Club to-
morrow An excellent programme and
the presence of large number of
thoroughbreds are expected to result
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-10-31
TO THE CHARTER
OF INCORPORATION OF
HAYS & FIELD.

Be it known, that the charter of in.
corporation Of the Tucker-Greer Drug
Company, amended by the Governor of
Mississippi en- the 30th day of Sep
TENDER, 1904, so as to change the cor
porate name thereof to Hays e Field"
| is so amended as to change the cor
porate name of the said corporation
! from Hays & Field" to Fields" and
the corporation created under said
, charter and amendment and domiciled
at Hattiesburg, Mississippi, shall, af-
ter the approval of this amendment
by the Governor, be known by, and
carry on its business under the cor
porate name of "Fields."
And said charter is further so amend
ed as to entirely eliminate section 4
thereof relating to the management
and the officers of said corporation.
Witness the signatures of majority
of the present stockholders of said
corporation, this October 18th, 1913.
Robert Field,
M. G. Field.
State of Mississippi,
Forrest County,
City of Hattiesburg.
Personally appeared before me, w.
f. Cook, a notary public in and for
said city in said county and state,
the above named M. G. Field and Rob-
ert Field, who acknowledged that they
executed the foregoing amendment on
the day and year therein mentioned.
Given under my hand and official
seal, this the 18th day of October, A.
d., 1913, w. F. Cook,
l'-3fr1s Notary Public.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-10-31

IN one of the most successful meetings
that the club has held in recent years.
The feature events on the opening day
Will be the Inaugural steeplechase for
four-year-olds and the Wicomico purse
for three-year-olds and upwards.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-15
RUN OVER, SHE SAVES BABY
Woman, Knocked Down by
Horse, Holds Child Safe.

Theresa MONACO twenty-five years old.
OF No. 81 Bedford street. was knocked
down and injured By horse IN Bleecker
street. near Carmine street. Yesterday.
while trying to save three-year-old To-
renzo Crozier. a neighbours child. whom
she was carrying In her arms.
She was on her way TO work, and eN-
pectcd 10 leave the boy at a day nursery
near the place where she Is employed.
Az she was crossing Blocker street she
fniled 10 notice the horse and wagon ana
although the driver. George Cattalano. Of
No. lis Elizabeth street. said he shouted
n warning. she was struck and fell under
the wheels In falling the young woman
succeeded In holding the child out 81
harms way. but she received severe CON
tusions.
Those who saw the woman's act or de
votion ran 10 her side and carried her IN
the sidewalk. Or. Mcclure was called
from st. Vincent's Hospital. where she
was taken. The child. who escaped with
out a bruise, was taken home.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-15

enthusiasm late in the afternoon MITE
John Roldt went back to the college IN an
au,omobile and raiiied off pilgrim CLOAK.
TWO hundred and fifty shares were sold az
odd charges. making y total OF >'- oo'
wilbur Edgar drew 10. the lucky number
rna crowd tore the cloak to bits for
souvenirs. one of the students got drum
and led the parade through the streets.
The cry "Freshmen out freshmen out
yept through the campus. The gasoiene
gave out. bat the students pushed vi s.
noId, hack 20 the hotel. She rejoined the
ann late In the evening with "A body
guard Of students. after having had am
ned al the Arch cub
docs are 40 respecters OF persons. IL IL
mn, recorded that revolutionary DOGS
fought Washington. but they nearly rout-
ed the suffrasists.
STEADY. men. steady" cried the gen
e,sI as two frothing CANNES rolled across
tho nathway The command ana 'he OPP
perfume boot of farmer prevented fou'.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-15
HAD S12 A DAY SUITE
"Mr. and Mrs. Craven" EW.
dence in Dudley Divorce Trial.
HOTEL REGISTER MISSING
Wife of Philadelphia Lawyer
Accused Husband in Her
Counter Suit.

Eustace c. Owen. assistant manager Of
the Raleigh Hotel In Washington. d. c..
was the principal witness before Vice
Chancellor Stevenson in Jersey City yes
brought by Edward $. Dudley. wealthy
lawyer and club member Of Philadelphia
and Camden. against Marie Mulock Dud-
ley. The register of the hotel for April.
1905. which has been missing since last
December, was an important factor in the
days proceedings. Mrs Dudley has
brought a counter suit.
The last time ! saw the register was
in December. 1872" declared Mr.. owen.
shortly after had received an order TO
produce i; in the Court of Chancery in
Jersey city
This register contained the entry. Mr..
and Mrs Louis Craven, New York city.
our records show that the CraNens oc-
cuped rooms No. "a and SIS on April II.
i and 10. 1898. These rooms formed "A
suite-parlor. bedroom and bath. The
rate was 81 day"
Mr.. owen also showed by leaves taken
from the hotels loose-leaf index ledger
that &c. W. Busby'' stopped at the Ra-
leigh at the same time the "Cravens
were there. Busby j. a Philadelphia de-
tective. At that time In the employ Of
Mrs Dudley. Mrs. Dudley asserts that
Craven was her husband and that Mrs.
Craven" was not Mrs. Dudley. Busby 5
testimony viii he taken in Philadelphia.
Counsel for Dudley fought hard 10 Keep
the loose leaves from the ledger and trac-
ings Of the Craven signature on the reg
lister by James -. Carpenter. IT,. Of coun-
sci for Mrs Dudley. from going into the
record. but Vice Chancellor stevenson
overrulcd the objection.
Louisa llirsch. formerly employed a. a
maid by Mrs. Dudley, testified that her
mistress drank q quart of champagne AT
n sitting and also took white pill which
made her drowsy. Mrs. Dudley, shs
said. was often away at night, returned
the lollooinS afternoon and went to bed.
The hearing was continued 10 Thurs
aay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-15
BUMP THE BUMPS ON DRIVE
Slower Blames Subway Delay for Bad
Going in Riverside.

Riverside Drive Is i'm such bad condi-
ton that vehicles of all sorts are using
other streets IN preference to that high
way. Park Commissioner Slower has been
told nv automobile owners that cars are
badly damaged from the Earring.
Commissioner Slower said the Firm
Avenue Coach Company had threatened
TO take it's new buses of the Drive be-
cause ~ ,he bad roadway.
The Commissioner has requested an APP
propriation of $4,000 to rebuild the Drive
from 7od street to Grants Tomb. The
road surface will be OF bituminous
macadam. on a foundation OF concrete
Consideration OF the request for the ap-
Precipitation. the Commissioner said
awaited disposal of the subway matter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-15
z. B. Simmons.

Is there one person in this great chang
ing city. this city fun Of tired people.
this city full OF round people IN square
holes. and square people in round ones
one person who is really doing beautiful
things in exactly the way she wants. p'ir-
suing The Visions s-tenely. happily. con-
stantly?
Yes. there is And the feminine pro-
noun is used advisodly. for the person is
"A woman. She is Harriet Cullen Bryant.
granddaughter of William Cullen Bryant.
She doesn't care. though. about having
her ancestry mentioned. At least she
doesn't want it dwelt upon. She prefers
To stand in herself and by herself. and
not lean on any genealogical tree 10
the suggestion that ii was nice to have
the author of ''Thanatopsis for ones
family background she returned that she
didn't see why. How did family back
grounds count Yyhow? 1t was the in
dividuals effort that counted.
All the same part OF Miss Bryants
work for several years has been helping
TO build and decorate "A family home.
home intended to perpetuate a fanny
name Sine is an interior decorator, ana
she is working with Mrs. Il. III. Harri-
man in the latter's effort to make Arden
what Mr.. and Mrs. Hartman planned ne
fore his death to make tia home where
their children and children's children
could live, and. also. monument 10
American art.
In Miss Bryants studio there Il great
,ei, ~ 4
with wreaths and punches OF flowers IN
exqusteIy soft colors, filled with fabrics
destined for the decorations OF Arden
wonderful velvets and silks in rich pur-
pies, soft mauves and silvers and srays-
all Of these woven by American manufac-
turers at Mrs. Harrmsns order. in col
ors indicated by her.
Mrs Hartman found" Miss Bryant
said. that the tints she desired were not
10 be- found in the fabrics offered for sale
in this country. But American manufact-
urers can weave quite as beautiful vel
vets and silks can the manufacturers
In Europe only there IL the commercial
consideration. Few people want stuHs
like these" she lifted a piece OF purple
velvet ridged to initiate the wonderful
old worn Venetian velvets OF the time OF
the Renaissance. which Is going into the
organ room at Arden. land the manufact-
urers prefer to weave fabrics OF which
thousands and thousands OF yards will be
used.
"Of course. Mrs. Hartman could have
gone abroad and brought over the beauti-
full things she wants for Arden at quar-
ter OF the expense and trouble. but she
was determined to have them all made
here. American artists alone are repre-
scented at Arden Albert Herter. Hamilton
Bell-oh, many Of them: but Mrs. Harri-
man is the guiding and directing spirit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-15

worse blemish than IL let alone until 1t
is ready to be opened. a pimple or boil
handled in this way requires twice the
length Of time to disappear.
What Dirt May Do.
Blackheads are particles Of dirt which
adhere to the grease collected in the on
Iarged pores and il these are squeezed the
pores become enlarged and eventually
form a larger spot To remove any for
eign substance by force tends to break
down the tissues and put the skin in an
unnatural condition.
Fresh Air Imperative.
To keep the liver in condition II is i'm
portant to walk a certain amount each
day in the fresh air. but when this Is not
possible the set exercises done I'm ones
own room tone UP the system. aid the d.
gestion and encourage the liver to perform
its proper functions. This means, OF
course. that one will reach the desired
/, nd--improvement of the color. clear
uess of the skin and removal OF PIN
Piles or other facial blemishes.
Sane Diet.
Dlet is al lIIlpoI tdbt ih''V' ~
Foundation for a good complexion Any
article OF food which has proved that II
disagrees with one should be omitted from
the menu II one wishes TO preserve a
smooth skin. An absolute diet is not inn
perative. If the tcne Of the system has
been built up by exercise. fresh air and
daily baths there need be slight change in
the menu beyond cutting down on the
amount OF rich foods
Water Used Freely.
Bear in mind the most important Aid tn
the building or preserving OF good COM
nIexIon is Internationally and exter-
nally. Do not drink water at meals and
drink at least two or three pints betweeu
meals. In time the system will crave 1t
and the drinking will no longer DE
duty" This internal bath is Of as greac
inheritance as an external one. To keep
the texture OF the skin soft, even II "
were not desired for the sake of cleanli-
ness. a daily bath is desirable.
NV next article will deal with the treat"
ment OF pimples and blackheads.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-15
ONE, CONTENTED WOMAN
IN THIS BIG CITY
William Cullen Bryant's Granddaughter Lives for Art,
and Lets the World Go By.

, She sees to every detail. and yet 70 gently.
so quietly. so patiently, that she brings
out the best in every one.
81 am sure" Miss Bryant went on as
she closed the lid Of the chest on the
shimmering fabrics, that there are hair
dozen young artists at least In THIS
country to whom life has meant a great
deal more since they began working with
Mrs. Hartman. She doesn't say: i want
this so-and-so. but she listens to what
every one has to suggest. and she has the
wisdom. too, to know that an artist cannot
sit down and produce work 10 oroer'
that his conception must have time I"
grow II isn't many women who would
have had the patience to do as Mrs. Harri-
man has done at Arden--to wait for this
one to inspire that One-but she unoer-
stands how artists must work.
This granddaughter Of William Cullen
Bryant says she doesn't know or care
anything about politics.
Il believe i'm woman suffrage, she
said. ''I have some splendid women
friends who are working hard for the
vote and I hope they will succeed. but l
don't do anything to help except TO send
check once in while. | am so busy
with my own work. | am happy to be
pursuing the glory Of the beautiful.
The evil in the world? Yes, suppose
there is evil, and am sorry: | would
like TO give everybody b autiful things
and work they loved to dol know
would be very miserable If didn't have
my work. ! work all day and into the
night and summer and winter. my work
fills every need. II is delightful 20 help
create beautiful things. not to keep them.
Ny needs are very simple; but to be
part of them and pass them on. And II
, is so delightful that there are people with
great fortunes who can do what Mrs.
I and perpetuate art.
, DO ever feel that great fortunes are
wrong? Oh no. Miss Bryant shook her
artistically fuzzy brown head and
J smoothed down tn. curious embroidered
smock she wore. II am sure the pos
/ SCISSORS OF great fortunes have ability and
! intelligence. else they would not have
acquired them. All rests with the indi-
vdual.
But have nothing to do with these
| Problems" she ended. II do my work,
| into which 7 have grown. for ! never was
| specially trained for interior decorating.
/ | did our own house. and then other peo-
! pie asked me, and so 1t came about
had studied painting at school. but that
was all
! Il DO my work. and I have my girls
Young students at Columbia. where in
order to get degree they must have.
with many other things, some practical
knowledge Of decorative work. We 90
| costumng and designing. but we don't
work so hard but that We can't 60 to the
theatre or the opera. and so We have a
| very good time"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-15

am q. the guest of Miss II. NJ. Wallace.
,rh.v pa ssed the fine old Colonial home oil
John c. Green. founder OF the academy
now occupied by Samuel Hamel' who
-. I'll tho family and all the servants
w w out on the front porch to wave greet
100 81 the army 1t was one Of the few
friendly demonstrations the su ''I J.
had received. The sent'men, OF , 'erses - -
dec,dedly "anti-pilgrim," II silence IS
anti" ,.....e.,
Miss Elizabeth Aldrich so impiesseo
charles s. Risdon. a wealthy landnoide'
~ I,awrenceville. with her pathetic taie
OF how she voted in California, ou' oou,u
not in New York. that he promised TO JoIn
~. army tomorrow. and the suiiias'sts
are looking for $lOo"". ,oo,.o ..
III you convert me III give 5000" 10
the cause" Mr. Risdon is reported 10
nav. said. Late last night Mr.. R'sdon
told the Tribune reporter he might 80 as
strong az $1,000. but he couldn't say yet.
srncston had another taste Of suffrage
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-15
AGAIN FREED FROM WIFE
Stamford, Conn, Man Gets His
Second Divorce.


Stamford, Conn, Feb. 1I.-Getting his
second divorce from the same wife. An
drew Charlton. jr.. Of Stamford. OBJ
tanned decree from Anna Reynolds
Charlton. Of Stamford. to-day in the
Superior Court. He testified that he
FIRST married the defendant In lhSJ
After living with her about eighteen
years he obtained divorce on the
ground OF desertion. but married her
again in 1907, following an accidental
meeting in the street
Charlton testified that his wife left
him again In 1909. following quarrel
a bout her mother. In granting the de-
cree Judge Burpee said:
Il don't know how many times this
court should help you out. YOU may
take a decree But advise you not to
try it again"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-15
WIFE COOKED ONCE A WEEK
Pretty Tough" Says Judge to
Husband He Paroles.

Chicago. Feb. I4.~Becnuse his wife
cooked peck Of potatoes and six pounds
of meat each Monday and made this serve
the family for week. Martin Proda left
LONE. 40 he told Municipal Judge Gem
nil! to-day.
well" unused the court. that's pr, tty
tough. I'll parole you. however II you'll
&c back home"
IAN right. your honor. bus 1t would he
much easier TO stay there II you'd make
her cook oftener. say two or three times
a week: that grub gets powerful stale by
the nth or sixth day
The court promised to use his good
offices
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-15
News Of the Markets

Washington Market is particularly dull
this week and the few noticeable changes
are Increases over last weeks prices. This
is mainly due TO the frosty weather the
early part OF the week
Fish still continues to be scarce and the
vegetable market IA little less hourishing.
Eggs are slightly higher. instead of low
or. as was predicted, but nothing else
seems To have been affected by the tenn
uorary lowering OF the temperature.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-15
JESSIE WILSON VISITS COURT.

Miss Jessie Wilson. daughter OF the
President-elect. visited the Children's
Court yesterday with Mrs. y. borden
Hartman. Justice Franklin chase Hoyt
susuended nroceedings to receive them
and then heard several cases as they sat
beside him on the bench.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-15
Suffrage Notes.

4 delegate TO the recent National PROM
bition Conference complained because IA
man had 10 be saint before he could
vote that ticket" This explains why the
Prohibition party polls so few votes at
every election. II should hurry up and
Get the suffrage for It's women members,
as they wouldn't find IL 80 difficult to
meet the requirement.
French papers are saying that II women
could vote they would nave elected
Deschanel because Of his fine figure and
handsome face People used 10 talk Ike
that over here, but they don't do ii any
more since the women passed up Tart
and voted for Wilson or Roosevelt.
Hasten the day when the national
amendment providing for direct election
NJ United States Senators shall be adopt
al and the franchise privileges of men
ehau he increased. If there is anybody
-, anvthing else that they possibly can
,,o,a for produce II and call for another
a,,erd,nent. and when nothing is left per-
hans the right Of women 70 90 h'te
voting may have some consideration.
I, was a fine joke on California men
.ha, a iudge accepting venire OF women
for the grand jury because he never mad
-, ohio 10 get one of men who would
-, oossip or who could keep secret.
aoon az women have chance they
wi,l disprove a good many oth% siahuers
''.,.,oh have been repeated so often that
,he minimizing really believe them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-15

Straightforward, common sense
advice about the care OF the body
will appear in these columns every
Wednesday and Saturday.