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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-05

Toxic, May 5.-Contracts have been
placed for the construction of Japa-
nese yards of dreadnoughts. They
will be sister ships to the Fuso, the
displacement of which, is 10000 tons.
The Japanese press expressed a
general appreciation of the efforts of
President Wilson in behalf of the land
bill in California that would be unob-
jectionable to the Japanese.
Leaders of public opinion in Japan
are advising that an attitude of calm.
ness be maintained in the present sit,
uation. Such men as Baron Sibusawa
and Chairman Nakano Of the Toxic
Chamber of Commerce publicly as
sert confidence that the American gov
ernment and people alike are opposed
to discriminatory measures of legisla
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-05
Els Strong Box Located;
Large Quantity Booze Found

o'clock in the morning, were taken.
Powell was tried on the charge of hav-
ing liquor in his possession for sale,
and was adjudged guilty, though SEN
tence was suspended on promise
made by Powell at the time that he
had important revelations to make to
the chief of police relative to liquor
depot being maintained in the city.
The promise so glibly made by this
chronic liquor law violator, who ap-
pears to hold the law in constant con
tempt, has not been fulfilled and now
that another large stock of liquor has
been found in his place of business a
severe sentence will likely be imposed
when he again shows up after his
present hiding.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-05
Expect Protest Today.

Washington, May 5.-News that the
Japanese government had instructed
Ambassador Chinda to make formal
protest against the California alien
land owning bill now awaiting Gov.
Johnson's signature, was received in
Washington official circles last night
with interest, although 1t was not un-
expected. The protest probably will
be presented to Acting Secretary
John Bassett Moore at the State De
partment today.
Pending the return of Secretary
Bryan from Sacramento no statement
from the administration is expected
Wilson has had suggested to him the
referendum as a possible means of de-
laying for nearly two years the effect
of the California law in the event II
is signed by the Governor, but no in
timation of how the idea was received
, has been forthcoming.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-05
HAWTHORNE AND
MORTON CASES UP.

Atlanta, Ca, May 5.-Whether
Julian Hawthorne and DR.. George w.
Morton, convicted in New York of
misuse Of the mails in connection with
promoting mining schemes, shall be
released on parole, depends upon the
decision of the Federal parole board,
which met here today to take up the
applications Of a score or more pris-
oners now confined In the Atlanta
penitentiary. Hawthorne and Morton
entered the prison March "a to serve
sentences of a year and a day each
Although the trial Judge stipulated
that their sentences should date from
November 25, when their trials began
the Department of Justice at Wash
ington decided in an Interpretation of
the parole law that they must actually
serve one-third of the time in prison
before they will be eligible for release
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-05
JACK JOHNSON TO
THE BAR AGAIN.

Chicago, ILL.,, May 5.-For the Sec
ond time within two weeks Jack John
son, the negro pugilist, appeared in
the Federal court here today to stand
trial on a serious charge. Convicted
and fined two weeks ago on a charge
Of smuggling, the pugilist was ar.
raigned today for trial under an indict
ment charging a violation of the Mann
White Slave Act. The charge is based
upon the alleged act of johnson in
travelling from Pittsburg to Chicago
and thence to Milwaukee and other
cities in company with a white woman
whose expenses he is alleged to have
paid.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-05

out the details in a manner that has
caused the governor to personally con-
gratulate him.
Asked to give description of the
new invention, the detectaphone, en-
ployed in the Investigations in this
state, Mr.. Lehon said:
THE detectaphone was recently put
into use by the William J. Burns agen-
cy in place of the dictagraph. 1t is
the very last word in scientific secret
service devices. 1t is an instrument
manufactured for detective purposes
or for use wherever secret observa-
tions or reporting of conversations,
may be necessary. By its use the
operator at the receiving end is
enabled to hear every audible sound
made in the room where the transmit
ter is concealed. Conversation carried
on in undertones, and even in whis
pers, is distinctly heard. One or more
pair Of receivers can be used, thus
obtaining corroborative evidence.
"The use of the detectaphone by
those who are compelled to obtain in
formation or evidence is invaluable
1t is not only the best detective device
known, but an ever present and un
seen listener in the business world. Th'
transmitter Is so constructed that 1
Continued on Page .Three.)
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-05
REVOLT INTERRUPTS
AuGusTE FUNERAL

Rort au Prince, Hayti, May 5.-The
Ksvfian Congress Sunday elected
MIsh1A 0reste President of the re-
NJ Ics 10 sueceed Gen. Tancrede
AnEasfeg eho it'd Friday night. Or
este lwassa se1skar
Beth befors 49, sttex the election
ssrfeus disorder 1seurrsd In which
there was much $40 friisg. Trouble
began during the services at the fune-
raj of Gen. Auguste, which was held
at The Cathedral. Several fusilades
were fired in different parts Of the
town and a panic ensued among the
great assemblage in the church. Many
women and children were trampled
and seriously injured in the rush from
the Cathedral.
Troops held in readiness for suct
an emergency were called out ant
temporarily re-established order. Fir
ing ceased for time, and the funera
ceremony continued without furthel
incident.
Congress, which failed to hold ses
sion Saturday, on account of the lack
of a quorum, reassembled Sunday ant
elected Oreste President by seventy
five votes. During the sessions firinl
in the streets was resumed and con
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-05
RHODE ISLANDS JULY a.

Providence, R. l., July 5.-Rhode Is
lands independence day, the 18th
anniversary of the declaration of in
dependence in the Old Colony of
Rhode Island and Providence Planta-
tions, was observed today with spe-
cial exercises in the public schools
throughout the state. 1t was on May
4, 1776, two months prior to the sign.
ing of the Declaration of Independence
by the thirteen Colonies, that Cover
nor George Nicholas Cooke and mem
bers of the general assembly of Rhode
Island renounced their allegiance tc
Great Britain and enrolled as rebels to
the king.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-05
BRUISED UP BY
WITNESS LOOK
r. v. WALL AND L. o. LOOK EN-
GAGGED IN SCRAP ARE RE-
suit OF TRIAL.

F. V. Wall and L. o. Look were be-
fore Mayor Batson this morning, each
under charge of assault and battery,
with the result that Wall plead guilty,
was fined $3.50 and cost and Look
was discharged.
1t appears that Look was the princi-
pal state witness against Wall in his
trial before a jury on Saturday when
he was found guilty of obtaining mon
ey by false pretense. Feeling ag-
grieved at Look, Wall went to Looks
place of business at the corner of
Mobile and Front streets about 6
o'clock Saturday evening. Meeting
Look on the street he began to abuse
him, and Look went into his store,
followed by Wall; afterwards Look
went out on the sidewalk on the Mo-
bile street side, where he was still fol-
lowed by Wall, who kept up his as
ssult of words, which Look finally re-
sented by knocking Wall to the ground
with fist blow in the face. The two
we're separated by two bystanders, but
not until Wall received several face
bruises and Look got number of
scratches on his face.
In addition to the Wall-Look case
of assault and battery, there was the
usual Monday morning crowd.
John Reeks, accused of disturbing
the peace and of profanity, was fined
$3.50 and cost on the latter charge
and discharged as to the other. When
arrested while indulging in a high
lonesome" Reeks was found to have
a bottle of Jamaica ginger in his
pocket, which was said to be the kind
of liquor which got him into the hands
Of the police.
X. McInnis was fined $3.50 and cost
Charlie Holyfield was allowed to &c
free upon payment of cost in case
in which cruelty to animals was
charged against him.
Cora Johnson and Belle Hagan, two
duskies, who had indulged in a Sun
day scrap, were each fined $3.50 ant
cost.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-05

The police on Saturday having reas-
on to suspect that Eli Powell had
again replenished his stock of wet
goods obtained search warrant and
proceeded to Powells house on Mo-
bile street, where in few brief mo-
ments they discovered Q quarts and
2S half pints of 'T. w. Harper" whisky
and four quarts of "Schlitz" beer, all
of which was conflscated and removed
to the locker in the city hall.
Eli was not to be found and up to
this morning he has remained in hid
ing. 1t was to Eli Powell's house the
police followed Ben Jones in his hack
week before last, when several cases
of liquor, said to have been taken
from the express office between and
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-05

San Francisco, May 5.-A cablegram
from Toxic to the Japanese-American,
a Japanese daily paper of this city,
states that the japanese government
cabled instructions to Baron Chinda,
Japanese ambassador at Washington,
last night to make formal protest
against the alien land bill enacted by
the California Legislature, now await
ing Governor Johnson's signature. The
message adds that the position taken
by the Japanese government is that
the United States government is re-
sponsible for the finding of salts
factory solution of the situation in
California under its treaty obligations
to Japan.
Describing the receipt Of the news
from Sacramento last night that the
bill had passed both houses of the Leg
islature, the message says:
when the Japanese people receiv
ed the report that the alien land bill
had passed the California Legislature
all the people were disappointed deep
1v"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-05
ARREST Of YERGER IS
Just THE BEGINNING"
mothers DAY"
next SUNDAY

Mothers Day" is to be celebrated
by the Main Street Methodist Church
next Sunday morning at which an
elaborate program will be carried out.
The opening hour will be 9:15.
The custom of celebrating Mothers
Day" was at one time quite extensive
ly observed in this country and more
than once was remembered in Hatties-
burg, but for some time has been over
looked. Its revival here is to be COM
mended.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-05
AMERICAN THERAPEu-
TIC SOCIETY

Washington, D. c., May 5.-Promi-
nent physicians from many states are
attending the fourteenth annual meet
ing of the American Therapeutic So
ciety, which opened at the New VIII
lard Hotel today with DR.. Noble p
Barnes of this city, presiding. The
sessions will last two days, during
which time many papers on profes
sional topics will be presented and dis
cussed
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-05
No Conditions Named,

Berlin, May 5.-No conditions were
mentioned by Montenegro today when
she informed the German foreign Of
fee of the decision to place Scutari
in the hands of the powers. No date
for the evacuation of Scutari by Mon
tenegro was given in communica
tion received here from Cettinje, but
it is believed the first steps will be
taken within twenty-four hours.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-05
MEETING OF CITY PLAN EXPERTS

vi EE lING UT Vi FLAW ENTGh .
Chicago, ILL.,, May 5.-"The City
Beautiful" in all its phases is to be
considered at the fifth national confer
ence on city planning, which /con-
vened in this city today for a three
days session. Prominent among those
in attendance are Frederick Law Ohm
sted, the noted landscape architect;
Virgil G. Bogue of Vancouver, author
of the Seattle City Plan;" William A.
Magee, mayor of Pittsburg, and Milo
NJ Maltbie, of the Public Service Com
mission, New York City. Two we'll
known experts from abroad who are
here to address the conference are
Edward G.. Culpin of London and
Werner Hegemann of Berlin.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-05

ton. They declare that every effort
must now be made to separate and
eradicate the root of antagonism to
the Japanese in California in order
that amicable relations may be re-
stored.
While the Japanese newspapers
voice these same sentiments, they
blame the government for what they
term failure of diplomacy"
Special dispatches received from
Washington telling of reported plans
for t1e mobilization Of the Japanese
nt>s re read here with ridicule b,
.thoS& best informed on naval plans. \
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-05
TRI-STATE LAUNDERERS
ARE HERE FOR BUSINESS
". B RISHER Being
TRIED FOR ASSAULT

The Circuit Court has been engaged
today in the hearing of the State VS..
w. B. Risher, indicted for assault and
battery on w. R. Hardy with intent
to kill.
The taking of testimony for the
state was concluded at 2:3O p. m. and
the taking of testimony for the de-
fense began.
Court Stenographer e. L. Huddles.
tion was able to take up his duties in
court this morning.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-05
Ex-EMPREss EUGENE is 81.

Paris, May 5.--A dispatch from Nice
says that the ex-Empress Eugene is
almost wholly recovered from the ILL
ness that has kept her husband con-
fined during the greater part of the
winter. Today is the eighty-seventh
anniversary of her birth. She was
born in Granada in 1926.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-05
WILL ACCEDE TO
POWERS DEMANDS
MONTENEGRO TODAY ADVISES
THAT FORTRESS OF scuTARI
WILL BE EVACUATED.
(By Associated Press.)

Cettinje, Montenegro, May 5.-King
Nicholas of Montenegro decided today
to evacuate the fortress of Scutari in
response to the demand of the Euro
pean powers.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-05
Three ItInerant Walters.

Columbia, Miss, May 5.-That there
are at least three intinerant tikers and
stove members who correspond in de-
scription to William G. Walters, in Jail
here for the kidnapping of Robert
Dunbar, is the contention of the at
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-05

c. H. Yarbrough, representing the
National Airline Chemical Co., of
Nashville, is here attending the Laun-
drymen's convention. Mr.. Yarbrough
in addition to being salesman is a
hustler in the Epworth League work
of the Methodist church.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-05
DAUGHTER is BORN
TO QUEEN OF GREECE

Washington May 5.-A new princess
was added to the royal household of
Greece Sunday. The Greek legation
received a cablegram announcing the
birth of daughter to the queen.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-05

H. B. Jenkins, for many years the
leading laundryman of jackson, Miss,
is here attending the Laundry con-
vention.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-05
Gunboat Sails for Haiti.

tinued at intervals throughout the
day.
Gunboat Sails for Haiti.
Washington, May 5.-To be on hand
for any possible contingencies In con-
nection with the accession of a new
President of Haytt, the gunboat Nash
vile, one Of the naval watchdogs Of
the West Indies sailed Sunday from
San Domingo City for Port au Prince.
The gunboat was ordered to the Hay
tien capital upon the announcement of
President Auguste's death.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-05
CALIFORNIA LAND BILL
Passage of Measure Caused Dlsap-
pointment at Toklo-Japanese Press
Expresses Appreciation Of the Ef.
forts of President Wilson.
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tinued at intervals throughout the
Evening journal., 1913-03-07
Continued From First Page.

Continued From First Page.
time for filing and recording private
acts
Representative Swans bill, provid-
ing for the drainage Of marsh land ad-
iacent to ST. Georges creek in Red
Lion and St Georges hundreds.
March I. Moving Day.
Senator Dayid's bill changing the
moving day in rural New Castle
county from March 25 to March I.
The Senate this morning passed
Representative Cummin's bill affect
ing the oyster industry after Captain
Cummins had explained them. The
bills were agreed to by the oystermen.
The oyster and fish bills which
passed the Senate today were
House bill regulating the time and
season for catching shad in Broad
kill river.
House bill repeating the law pre-
scribing extra charges for survey of
irregular shaped oyster beds.
House bill repeating the acreage
limit to resident oystermen.
House bill permitting clans 10 be
caught by nonresident oystermen
only on their beds.
House bill to equalize resident ana
nonresident oyster tonnage taxes.
House bill limiting a days catch OF
oysters in Broadzill river to seven
bushels.
Road Bill FaVOrably Reported.
Representative Bradfords bill au-
thorizing New Castle county to bor-
row 100000 for the permanent i'm
provement of county roads was re
ported favorably in the Senate.
The Senate committee reported Oh
its merit the House bill to abolish de-
puties for the State Treasurer. State
Auditor and Insurance Commissioner.
The Senate discussed methods OF
remedying slight errors in the passed
bills which are sent to the Governor.
Senator Gormley stated that the Sec
retary Of State had informed him
that many of the passed bills con-
tanned misspelled words and gram
matical errors which impaired the
meaning OF sections of the bill. Il
was decided to refer the matter to the
rules committee to determine the pro-
per manner to correct the defective
bills
Enlarge City Court Jurisdiction.
The House passed Senator Ewings
Evening journal., 1913-03-07
SHOCK CAUSES NEAR
PANIC AT MIDDLETOWN

MIDDLETOWN, Del. March This
town was thrown into a panic by the
explosion Of dynamite in Baltimore
harbor this morning. The shock was
felt at 1929 o'clock and caused many
persons to run from their homes, so
violent was the force of the explosion.
Employees of the Transcript Office rush
ed from the building while it was
shaking on its foundations, and work.
ers in other establishments hurried
outdoors. fearing that the buildings
would collapse.
Until the source of the explosion
was learned, many persons here be-
lieved an earthquake had visited this
section.
Evening journal., 1913-03-07
SANITATION OF THE STATE cANNERIES

bill TO give the Municipal Court OF
Wilmington final jurisdiction in cases
of carrying concealed deadly weapons
and also in cases of selling malt
liquors illegally. Senator Ewing ex-
planned that the bill is favored by the
State judiciary and should result in
a great saving by reason Of offenders
being sentenced Immediately instead
of being held for county court. Deputy
Attorney General Chaytor explained
the bill too.
The House passed Senator Ewing's
bill to make q misdemeanor instead
of a penalty, the taking Of an automo-
bile without the consent of the owner.
The house also passed Senator
Ewings bill authorizing the governor
to appoint an additional constable for
New Castle county for the ensuing
four years. Under similar bill con-
stable Charles Green, of Wilmington,
has been appointed for the past twelve
years
Reports were made in the senate as
follows:
reported tdNOraDly.
House bill, to incorporate Bethany
Beach.
House bill. authorizing New Castle
county to borrow 100000 for the inn
provement Of county roads.
House bill, providing penalties for
issuing worthless checks
House bill, to encourage use' of
broad tires on heavy vehicles in New
Castle county.
House bill, repeating act providing
appointment of special auditor in Sus-
sex county.
House bill, providing for the gradual
elimination of grade crossings
House bill. prescribing method oil
laying out private roads.
Reported on merits:
House bill, abolishing deputies for
the State Treasurer, Auditor and the
/ Insurance Commissioner.
Reported unfavorably:
House bill, permitting conveyancers
to examine county records without
charge.
Reconsider Lighting Bill.
The House voted on reconsidera-
I ton of the Senate bill which passed
tn House yesterday to empower cleo
trio railway companies to engage in
Evening journal., 1913-03-07
DEATHS.


Edward r. johnson.
John Worth.
william Boney.
Ambrose Little.
Bethna Burns
George Hewlett.
william A. Snyder
Elvs Francis John
lOiiN--On March 6. 1913, Elva Frances,
daughter OF J. Bnyard and Nj. Myrtle
John ia her 9Th year.
Relatives and friends Of the family are
invited 10 attend the funeral services at her
parents residence R0ckland, Dol. ON Sntur-
day afternoon March 3, at p o'clock. Fur
thor services and ntermcnt at Brundywne
Manor. Chester county. Pa. ON sunday
morning, March 9, az 1910 o'clock. without
further notice.
BONEN--n this city ON March g, 1913.
Wilam Boney. in his 7Oth year
Relatives friends employees of the Belts
Machine Company, members Of the u. V. j..
and c. A. r. are invited TO attend the
funeral services at the residence Of his SON
in.law. James b. Dawson, No. T83 Maryland
avenue. ON sunday afternoon, March q al
% clock nierment Silvcrbrooh cemetery.
LiIrLE--ln this city. ON March 2, 1913,
Ambrose Little. aged 56 years.
Relatives friends and employees oi the pusey
and Jones Co. are respectfully invited 90 at
tend the funeral from the residence Of Dennis
j. Conner. 40 tli East Fifth street. on
Monday morning, at @ O'Clock Requiem mass
az ST. Mary's church. lntorment at Cattle
dral cemetery.
/ hlNNo-in thls ciiN. ON March @. 1919
Rcihna Burns. aged 81 years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully in.
fiird iO attend tbe funeral from her late
residence. no 1900 Gpin avenue. ON Mon
day morning. ai 70 clock. Requiem mass al
ST. Ann s church. lnterment at Cathedral
cemetery.
uEwlErr-Ot March 6. 1913. at the resi-.
dcuce Of his sou-in law. T.. Bayurd Leach.
HoscNc, Del, George Hewlett, in his 18th
Relatives and friends arc invited to at.
/ tcnd the funeral from his late residence,
] South Firth street New Castle. Del. on
! Monday afternoon. March 10. Services in
Emmanuel Episcopal church. at . o'clock
/ lnierment in church yard. Friends may
view the remains az his home in New Gas.
1 tlc, Monday. from p 10 . oclock
SNlDEk-ln this city. ON March T. 1913,
william a. Snyder, son Of Axle and Annie
81 snyder aged years and I months
Relatives and friends are invited 10 attend
the funeral services from the residence oi
bis grandparents. Mr.. aud Mrs. John Snyder.
NO slo Linden street. ON sunday afternoon
az o'clock. iuterment at Lombard,
cemetery.
. our little loved one in tho arms Of Jesus -
JohNSON--ln this city, on March .. 1914
Edward r. johnson. aged 81 years
Relatives friends members Union Veteran
Legion aud Phil sheridan Post g. a. r.. ar,
= invited 20 attend The funeral services at hii
late residence. No. 62i Adams street, ON Sat
, nrday afternoon, az o o'clock. lntcmcnt n
Wilmington and Brandywinc cemetery.
WORTH-ln this city, on March &
1872, John Worth.
Relatives and friends are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral ser
: vices at his late residence. No. 113
Walnut street. on Saturday afternoon
= at 2.30 o'clock. lnterment at Whining
E ton and Brandywine cemetery.