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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-18
FEDERALs Plan

ton of chihuahua, except to say that
his flight to the border at that point,
opposite Preside, Texas, was to en-
able him to communicate with Mexico
City. In Chihuahua he had no way
of obtaining orders or money for the
troops. He now has nine other gener-
ais here.
Should Mercado attack or surround
Chihuahua, where General Francisco
villa and the main body of rebels is
fortified he would check any rebel &C
tivity toward Torreon, directly south.
Federal officers had information
that Federal troops were moving to-
ward Chihuahua from Torreon and
that the return Of General Mercado
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-18
CAMP IGN FOR
USEFUL GIVING
MISS MARGARET WILSON sUe.
GESTS THAT GIFTS BE MADE
WHERE NEEDED.

Washington, Dec. 1S.-Miss Marga-
ret woodrow Wilson, the Presidents
eldest daughter, who is chairman of
the Washington committee of the So
ciety for the Prevention of Useless
Giving, in a public statement has sug-
gested plan Of useful Christmas CIV
ing for local "Spugs" which if accepted
in the capital, she said she felt might
alter the whole Christmas spirit all
over this mighty and prosperous
land" She made it plain that the
"Spug" movement was directed not
solely at useless Christmas giving, but
towards the encouragement of useful
giving.
Miss Wilson's suggestion was that
local "Spugs should find some one
person and give him or her happy
Christmas" She furnished the ad-
dresses of local charity societies
where lists were carefully investigat-
ed.
IF this suggestion could be taken
up by 'Spug' members" said Miss Will
son, sit would mean the lifting of
burdens from many an anxious, care
worn suffering family, not only for
one day but for many days to come.
We ask you not to give from a sense
of obligation but to give for the joy
of giving and to give where giving is
needed"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-18
MccoMBS REASONS
FOR DECLINING POST

New York, Dec. 1S.-William F. Nc
Combs, chairman of the Democratic
national committee, gave his reasons
Wednesday for declining appointment
as ambassador to France.
'The post entails the expenditure
of about $15O,O0O a year." he said. ut
pays S17.500. l could not afford to
accept it. I am going back to the
practice Of law, and 1 hope to make
some money"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-18
WILL INVESTIGATE
GOVERNORS OFFICE

Vicksburg, Miss, Dec. 1S.-The state
brought into being through the efforts
of Governor Earl Brewer to investi-
gate alleged irregularities in state in
stitutions, announced through A. c.
Anderson, chairman, late last night,
that affairs in the chief executives
office would be looked into today. The
official affairs of Theodore Bilbo, lieu
tenant governor, recently indicted with
G. A. Hobbs, state senator, on charges
Of soliciting and accepting brides, will
also be investigated. The governor
has been summoned as witness in
the trials of Hobbs and Bilbo.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-18

sented claim for the defense that as
Judge Mounger had recused himself
there was question as to his right
to proceed with the case. Judge
Mounger, however, overruled, and the
case was again taken up.
Attorney Patrick Henry, for the de-
Tense, asked that the clerk report on
service Of subpoenas. 1t was found
that few Of the witnesses were present
on account Of their uncertainty as to
when the case would be commenced
Sheriff Hyland was asked by Mr..
Henry to telephone to Washington
county, and did so, learning from the
sheriff of that county that all papers
sent there were then in the hands Of
Of deputies.
Will Fine Absentees.
District Attorney ]. D. Thames an
nounced that the state was ready for
trial. Judge Mounger directed that
Wits be Issued Tor all absent Witness
es and that fine Of 800 each would
be imposed on those who failed to
appear.
Court adjourned at 5 o'clock to re-
convene this morning at the usual
hour.
Attorneys for the defense continue
to assert that they have startling and
sensational disclosures TO. make, and
this serves to add interest in the case.
People from all sections of MISSISSIPPI
pi are focking here to witness the
legal battle. Among the visitors are
several members Of the legislature,
who are closely watching events.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-18
POLICE Chief and
DRUMMER DISAGREE
TRAVELLING MAN SUGGESTS THAT
T.. BARR LEAVE QUESTION
TO JACKSON VOTERS.

Jackson, Miss, Dec. 18.-An eI-
change of open letters carried in the
local press between T. P. Barr, chief
Of police of Jackson, and Major John
Armstrong, we'll known travelling
man, and member of Governor Brew
er's stan, has attracted considerable
comment. Both letters are couched
in courteous and good-natured terms,
that Of Mr. Barr being defense Of his
administration, in which he points
with pride to what has been accomp-
lished in law enforcement during his
year of service.
This was drawn out by some re-
marks made at travelling mems ban
quet Saturday night, In which Mr..
Armstrong commented on the need Of
"a broad-minded, liberal administra-
ton that will allow the people simple
and harmless pleasures" and was 9TH
erwise critical, Mr.. Barr declares that
IF the majority of the peoplesare with
Mr.. Armstrong in his ideas about an
open town. then I am not the proper
man for chief of police"
Mr.. Armstrong comes back with the
proposition that Mr.. Barr refer the
question whether or not the people Of
Jackson want him as the chief Of po-
lice to the voters to decide, claiming
that Barr was not elected anyhow, but
holds an appointive office. He pro-
poses that If Mr.. Barr will submit the
question to a referendum election he
armstrong; will guarantee to defray
the expenses of the election. 1t is not
believed that such an election will be
held.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-18
BEGIN WORK

The defense will resist an appoint
ment made by the governor on the
ground that he is not entitled to select
a Judge for a case in which he is
vitality interested.
The defense claims that appoint
ment is neither with the governor nor
Lieutenant Governor Theodore G. Bill
BIO. who is under indictment in connec-
ton with the Hobbs case, but with A.
G. Anderson, president Of the Senate.
At o'clock Wednesday afternoon
the prosecution announced that It was
ready for trial
Attorney J. w. Cassidy here pre-
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-18

They expect that the cases will finally
reach the legislature for settlement
and they wish to secure information at
first hand. One of the members of
the Senate said that he expected the
legislature would have at least three
Impeachment cases to deal with.
A photographer representing a NOV.
ing picture sydicate arrive in Vicks-
burg and began making films Of some
of the notable who will figure in the.
trial.
Dan 8. Lehon, general manager of
the southern division of the William
]. Burns International Detective Agen.
cy, was asked about the statement ap-
pearing in print to the effect that the
Burns detectives had packed" Jury
boxes, as shown by Attorney General
Wickersham's report, and that Bilbo
and Hobbs claimed similar methods
are being used In efforts to 'rhoundn
them.
Mr.. Lehon stated that neither he nor
the Burns Detective Agency had any
thing to do with the selection Of jurors
in any case pending in Mississippi.
and certainly had rbthing to do with
the selection Of the jury in the Bilbo-
Hobbs case.
The state legislative investigating
committee arrived from Clarksdale
last night and will begin its work of
inquiring into the alleged leak" from
the grand jury room in the Bilbo-
Hobbs bribery case today. The mem
beers of the committe declined to dis.
cuss the BilboHobbs case. y S
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-18
HOME AND FARM RETIREMENT

speaking
will South this Baltimore
years
will have
considerably than $3OoOOooOO agriculture The
may complain about high prices but the producers are getting
which total for the
than sSOOO,OOO,OOO.
higher living resulting these figures ndi
getting the rising
prices of farm products have been giving to the agricultural interests OF the
prosperity which The situation
increasingly hard shall the be begrudged
their good fortune?
industrial interests
farmers furnishing foundation for vast increase in the wealth
the whole South
money important question
The Central ready
that they have had This will that section
the banking interests and the generally that section as
well the emphasize possible the importance
carefully safeguarding this misled into
wasting investing in every wildcat enterprise that will be brought to
undertaking. sellers of
endless while many
are worthless Will crowd the farming regions of the South as never be
They
fortunate who will give his investigation
a money
should
possible running
and provide the nome comforts OF this kind which are available every
city and town.
abundany with
possible comfort will begrudge dollar giving their
home to existing homes and the building
justified
thousands water
while
en- wise investments in improved stock order that and better
and and better cattle raised all these things
carefully
the
of thousands
will be less
o
And behooves
men in the cities and consult with bankers
to the best of using their
look bankers with
leader for the good in
Shylocks seeking only their
the South highest
advice would farmers we'll
oil
which
the South improve their homes improve
live stock and let them at the time
earnings Of the
then they will laid the
whole agricultural life OF this section
things all the this should added
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-18
SEX HYGIENE IN SCHOOLS
Philadelphia Public Ledger:

Governor Dunno President
would permit sent to school
where six hygiene discussed
sensible father
During the last months most
nary for publicity Always
waiting for opportunity
ceive to be the benefit took p.c
lar Joy In joining this and ne faint
worst experiences
which the
Fortunately the pendulum
fighting what a tho
family.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-18

jackson be Jealous the vicksbug
open town SO the being
law Enforcement carried that gentle
mans wish to get rid Of the active chief predict
the churches the capitol proclaimg righteous
ness Mr. Armstrong will City he
and has kind they demand
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-18

Let The News Job Department print
your stationery.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-18

was ordered in conformity with orders
from Mexico City for an advance on
Chihuahua from two directions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-01
THE PLAZA
CBy the Plaza Press Agent.l

Commencing today and for the bal ance of this week another sure fire vaudeville and photo-play program of excellence will prevail at the Plaza theatre. This is the last bill of the season, next week the Poli Players will hold forth with "Get Rick Quick Wallingford.'' On the same day and date the Plaza policy of popular price vaudeville which has been so success full at the Plaza will revert to Polls new theatre de luxe. Six big acts and photo plays and the Edison talking pictures thrown in for good measure will be the program. The bill for the last three days is headed by the Clipper Quartette. Each one of the four is a finished singer and the blending of the four voices will be a. rare pleasure. The three Falcon Bros. present an acrobatfc turn that is re- plete with clever tumbling and bright comedy. As a. character singer few are better known than Ben Bernard. Rogers & Dorman in a blackface di- version; Jenkins and Covert in a real comedy sketch, and Rego. an eccen- trfc musician, are the other acts. The photo-pIays for the last three days are also of the exceptional order.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-01
POLI'S = VAUDEVILLE
(By the Pon Press Aeent-> !

| l Manager Poli should be well pleased with his unerring judgment in select | ing a bill of such infinite diversity, | excellent variety and all around pleas ing propensities as that which charac- | ter1zes the show at his big new play house in Main street, this week. He l has nine feature acts, including every i individual element which goes to make vaudeville, really vaudeville, and his reward is the excellent patronage. Frederick Bowers and Company in ''The Song Review are the headliners. MT. Bowers singing in his inimitaible way many songs that have made him famous with Broadway productions, in his s1lvery tenor, is positive hit at each show. Miss Ripelle, the beauti- full dancer in his act, is a sensation. Her magnificent form and graceful dancing captivates and makes the au- dience wish for much more of her, a1- though is true the spectators could not wish for much more of her, phy- sically, but she being the most per fectly formed woman in vaudeville her physical exhibition is most exhil- arating.
 Baby Helen, the cutest and most ta1- ented of all juvenile entertainers, is the big hit of the show. Baby Helen sings four songs and tells many stor- ies in dialect that surprises and ticlzles the spectators beyond decription-
 Flanagan and Edwards in their comedy slxit, "off and On", keeps the visitors laughing throughout the twen- ty minutes they are on the stage, while the Five Martells are thrilling and sensatio for a full twenty min ute period.
 Rich and Lenore in a pianologue with several good song hits are most pleasing, while Chic Sales, the protean artist, in his offering School Room Nonsense, Is a positive riot each per- forrnance.
 Bert Melrose the local boy, is a. sen sation. His friends have been most kind. to him on this, his fourth en- gagement here, and large theatre par ties have been arranged for each even ing this week. Bert is funnier than ever and still features that remarkable ''Gelrose Fa1l.''
 Navarro and Borani and their clever dog Spot open the show and for fifteen minutes the spectators simply shout with glee and aTnazement at the ludicrous antics of the acrobats and the accom- ishments of the clever dog. The Kinetophone, with new subjects, closes the show.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-01
"ROBIN HOOD" AMONG
 BEST THINGS OF SEASON

What will be recalled as one of the bright lights of the current theatrical season was the production of Robin Hood'' which held forth yesterday matinee and evening at the Park thea tre. Under the direction of Daniel V. Arthur, with a splendid company and no detail lacking to make the produc- ton complete, the famous opera was presented to excellent advantage, and last night it attracted one of the larg- est audiences of the year.
 Bessie Abott sang Maid Marian" last. evening, and Walter Hyde imper- sonated Robin Hood" The princi- pals were uniformly well chosen not able among them being George B. Buckingham whose creation of 'Frtar Tuck is recalled by the music lovers who cherish in memory the early days of the Bostonians. Francis Lieb as Will Scarlet scored heavily in the ''Armorer's Song" while the Forest Song gave Miss Abott an opportunity to reveal the rare beauties of her gift of song. Henrietta Wakefield, Sylva Van Dyck, Ha1lan Mostyn, Francis Lieb, Edith Ross, the danseuse, and other principals contributed to the general excellence.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-01

Frank Chase of Greens Farms has completed a sale of the farm owned by Mrs. Charles B. Read of Greenfield Htll, to Willis H. Botsford of Staten Island. It is one of the finest in that section of Fairfield and contains about 40 acres, handsome residence and farm house and the usual farm build 1ngs The purchaser is engaged in marine insurance with offices in New York.
 This evening the anniaI dinner of&the F'ellowcraft Association of Temple lodge. A. F. & A. M, will be held at the Royal James In Norwalk, and a party of about 40 members will at tend.
 Quite a large party from westport attended a barn dance given last ev- ening at the home of Charles Mills in Greens Farms, which proved a very pleasant affair. Music was furnished by a Bridgeport orchestra The barn was decorated for the occasion and presented very pretty appearance This is only one of a number of sim liar events held there during the past winter =srs .4s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-01
GREENFIELD HILL

MT. and Mrs. Robert Barmore have purchased a new touring car
 Mrs. Frank Brothwe1l is spending a few days as guest of friends in New Haven
 MT. Samuel Gorhan has the sympa- thy of many friends in this vicinity in the death of his wife, which occur red at St. Augustine, Fla, where they have been spending the winter.
 A Christian Endeavor missionary concert was held in the Congrega- tiona1 church Saturday evening. The following committees have been appointed for the Handkerchief bazaar to be held in the parlors of the Con- gregational church Wednesday even- ing: cake and ice cream, Mrs Brad ley Jennings, Miss Edith Merwin, and Seeley Jennings; candy, Miss Helen Prentice, Miss Frank Gushing, Miss Francis Pease and Miss Esther Knapp; handkerchief, Miss Elva Banks and Miss Ethel Merwin-
 Rev. E. H. Olmstead will conduct the prayer meeting in the church par lors Friday evening. The subject will be Charity"
 Mrs. William Meeker was given a very enjoyable variety shower Satur- day afternoon by the members of her Sunday school class.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-01
This Weeks Attractions
 At Local Play Houses
FOx's LYRIC THEATRE
(By, the Fox Lyric Press Agent.O


 With a three days record of success unprecedented in the history of dra- matic stars in this city, and with ca pacity audiences at each performa nee Miss Eleanor Cleveland, her very ca pab1e co-stars, Margaret Lewis and Guy Harrington, and the other mem bers of her clever company will pre- sent at the Fox Lyric for the re- mainder of the week beginning today, "A Diamond in the Rough, a com edietta that will give fully as much satisfaction as the opening playlet, ''Tricked.'' Although, as Miss Cleve- land said in her speech to the audience Monday night, she IS under contract with MT. Fox to play but four weeks in this city, it is very evident that the theatre going public Is prepared to make a strenuous appeal to MT. Fox to 1engthen that stay and as means to that end the Eleanor Cleveland club is in the process of formation, Its fundamental principle being to keep Miss Cleveland right here in this city and for more than four weeks.
 The vaudeville stars appearing on the same bill with Miss Cleveland in clude a splendid aggregation headed by the Ricei Trio; Three O'Connor Sis ters; Har1ie Gibson; Miller & Tenn pest; Eddy Trio; the Kinemacolor, and the black and white photo plays.
 Miss Cleveland will give reception on the stage after the matinee Satur- day to her lady and children friends.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-01
TRUMBULL

The Nichols Afternoon Whist club was entertained today at the pleasant home of Mrs. Willard S. Plumb.
 Miss Cora E. Beach was the guest on Tuesday of Mrs. Lorintha Beach on Boston avenue, Bridgeport
 All dogs must be registered on or before the first day of May. If not an extra fine of one dollar is the penalty for the negligent one
 Louis Coari is building a, fine large new barn to replace the one recently torn down.
 Through the kindness of Arthur H. Linley the young people will enjoy a straw ride to Stratford on Friday evening and attend the Third District rally in the Congregational church of that place.
 Mrs. Frank Rudd is on the sick list The many friends of Ernest l.. Vim cent, of North Canton, will be sorry to hear that he lost the index finger and mangled the thumb and middle finger while working a hay cutter.
 Little Marion Chase, who has been staying with her aunt, Mrs. H. B. Cur tis for the past three weeks during her mothers illness, has returned to her home in Stratford.
 Mrs. Horace T. Wellington will en- certain the Priscilla club Friday after noon.
 Mrs. George Farrar returned on Monday from a four days visit in Bridgeport. Mrs. Farrar, who has been troubled with rheumatism has not been able to get to Bridgeport for four years. She was accompanied by a sister and niece.
 Master Kenneth .McDonough re- turned on Tuesday from Stratford, where he had been visiting cousins since Friday.
 Section Foreman Kelley's men re- moved the fences as all the Long Hill railroad property at the station yester- day and the place will be graded and laid out in flower beds.
 Abram Gross, Miss Mamie Wolff, and Miss Nellie Wolff attended the flu neral of Mrs. Morris Wolff's father in New York City on Tuesday.
 Ransom O. Beers is making his home at present with his daughter, Mrs. Albert B. Bronson, of South Britain.
 Simon Gross, who last week moved from New York into the point house has left there and is occupying the upper floor back of Staine's store.
 William Robison, who is employed on a wood contract at White Plains will move his family and household effects there the latter part of this week.
 Owing to an accident on the main line, extra passenger and freight trains were run over this division Tuesday.
 The Christian Endeavor nominating committee met at the church Tues day evening and elected the Following officers and chairmen of the commit tee to have charge. of the society for the ensuing six monthPS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-01
EASTON

MT. and Mrs. Clarence Babcock of Bridgeport were guests on Sunday of Mrs. Mary Staples on Sport Hill.
 The funeral of Mrs. Paulina White was held from the Methodist church in Stepney on Monday. Mrs. White was 83 years of age and until nine years ago was life long resident of this town. She was the oldest of fifteen children, of which her brother, MT. Daniel Edwards of this place, was the youngest. The burial was in the Stepney cemetery
 Harold Jennings led the Epworth league at the Methodist church on Sport Hill, Sunday evening.
 Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Marsh en- tertained at their home recently MT. and Mrs. Frank Wade of Greenfield. :
 Miss A. Florence Nichols a former teacher at the Easton Academy was entertained over Sunday with MT. and Mrs. Fred B. Silliman.
 Mr. Edson Hall of Stratford was 8 guest on Sunday of his sister, Mrs. Charles Blakeman of this place.
 Frank Edwards, Jr. was a guest On Sunday of his cousins, MT. and Mrs. Howard Wade of Greenfield.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-01
POINTS OF INTEREST.
"A Good Beverage" 1"

Order Miles Ale. This ale has set the standard of quality for years. It adds. .zest and relish to a meal. M. J. Maloney, SC Jones avenue. His wines and liquors are of the best quality. All orders promptly delivered.
 Tons of Fresh Caught Fish to be sold at the lowest prices in the city. W. D. Cook & Son have just received a fine lot of roe shad, cut shad, buck shad, b1uefish, harbor blue fish, eeIs, chicken halibut, flatfish. striped bass, Boston blues, pollock, fresh codfish, fresh haddock, little neck clams, round clans, Long Island oys- ters, and all other kinds of fresh fish which they will sell lower than any other dealer in the city. Pure cod liver oil. W. D. Cook & Son, 523 Wa ter street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-01

Florence Miller with 'sIhe Rose Maid'' don mansion in the first act and only nod their heads when Daphne, the rose girl, sings When Two Little Hearts Beat Together Werba & Luescher secured them from a former U. s. army officer who captured them from the palace of a Mandarin in Pekin during the Boxer trouble. His Chin csc cook told him they were supposed to bring good luck to their owner. Perhaps there is some truth in this, for their present possessors certainly have had Dame Fortunes smiles ever since they produced the Rose Maid.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-01
sBeStsPaint

What is it? '~ Devoe.
 How Devoe?
 It's 1so years old; but that Isn't how.
 It has long been the best; but that isn't how.
 It has been developed by use and study, by study and use; that is how; and approved by experience, many years; that's how.
 It comments itself by long lasting and small paint cost; not cheap by the gallon, but cheap by the job and cheap by the year and ten years, cheap by the lifetime.
 That's how.
 HubbeI & Wade Co. sell it