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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-31
COMMITTEE OF
SENATE BEGINS
LOBBY SEARCH
(By Associated PreSs.)

Washington, May 31.-The Senate
Judiciary Committee met today to be-
gin a hunt for the lobby which the
President said threatened the tariff
bill. Senators Overman, Reed, Walsh,
Cummins and Nelson were selected as
the subcommittee to conduct the in
vestigation. 1t is expected the ex-
animation of witnesses will begin Mon
day. The committee plans to ask the
Senate to extend the ten days allowed
to twenty.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-31
DOUBLE LAUNCHING CEREMONY

Baltimore, Md, May 31.-Two mag.
nificent passenger steamers built by
the Chesapeake Steamship Company
for service between Baltimore and
West Point, Va, were launched at
noon today from the shipyards at
Sparrows Point. The vessels were
named City of Annapolis and City of
Richmond. Miss Ursula Harrison,
daughter of Fairfax Harrison, presi-
dent of the "Monoh" railroad; chris.
tened the City of Annapolis and Miss
Annie Carter Lee, a granddaughter of
Gen. Robert E. Lee, christened the
City of Richmond.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-31
BULL MoosER's KINsMAN DE.
cLAREs HE NEVER SAW PLAIN
TIFF UNDER INFLUENCE.
HANDY MAN LOEB TESTIFIES
Former Private Secretary Says: "He
is AS Temperate AS Any Man Ever
kne~'-coloneI's Testimony Cor
roborated BY Several Others.
(By Associated Press.)

Marquette, May 31.-The exam
Ination of witnesses in the libel
suit of Roosevelt against Editor
Newett proceeded rapidly today.
1t was expected that by late this
afternoon all evidence of the pros
ecution would be before the jury.
Several witnesses, including two
secret service men close to the
ex-president, corroborated in ef-
feet the testimony of former wit
nesses to the effect that plaintiff
Is abstemious. Dispositions bear
ing out the same statements we're
read from Albert Shaw, the edl-
tor, George B. CorteIyou and 9th.
ers.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-31
PASSING OF FAMOUS
OLD RACE TRACK.

New York, May 31.-An auction
sale of the Morris Park estate, en-
bracing the historic old race track of
that name, was begun today. The
crowd that gathered for the opening
of the sale was the first that has been
seen in the great clubhouse since the
good old days when racing was an
established institution in New York
The sale Is expected to last week or
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-31
PREsToNIAN socIETYs
ANNUAL CONTEST.

The Prestonian Literary Society
held its annual contest at the Normal
College Friday night when M. d.
Dunlap, Mel Rhine, ]. G. Neely, T. f.
Stanley and ]. e. Mclaughlin con-
tested for a gold medal, with the re-
suit that Mr.. McLauehlin was award
ed the medal By tho Judges, C. E.
Hill, DR.. c, @, I1iehtoser and A. v.
Hays.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-31
IMPORTANT ELECTION
IN PORTLAND MONDAY.

Portland, Ore, May S1-A strenuous
political campaign closed today, pre-
liminary to Mondays election, the
first to be held in Portland under the
commission plan of municipal govern
ment. Four commissioners, one may
or and one auditor are to be elected.
Ninety candidates are contesting for
the six offices.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-31
DEALS WITH CALIFORNIA ANTI
ALIEN LAND LEGISLATION.
FORWARDED SOON.
NO OFFICIAL ACTION AT PRESENT
Feeling Prevails In Toxic That United
States Has Not Said Her Last Word.
Japanese Statesman Declares His
Country Does Not Want War.
(Bt Associated Press.1

Toxic, May S1.-Another note from
the japanese government, dealing with
the California alien land situation win
be forwarded to Washington soon. The
idea is prevalent here that the United
States has not yet said her last word.
No official action therefore viii be
taken now.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-31
THE MILITANT ERA.
(From New York Press.

Madam, am sorry, but must re.
quest you to remove your hat" said
the worried usher.
She smiled grimly and asked: Does
my hat annoy that little man behind
me?"
Yes, madam" answered the usher.
"Then you'll find it heap easier &
remove him!" was the-last word,
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-31
18th AMENDMENT
SIGNED BY SECY.
OF STATE BRYAN
(By AssOciated Press.l

Washington, May 31.-In the pres
ence of a notable company including
many legislators who aided in it's adop-
tion the seventeenth amendment to the
Constitution, providing for direct cleo
tton of United States Senators was
signed by Secretary Bryan today.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-31
FINE SPECIMENS OF EARLY FIGS.

H. S. Arlington, at No. 4O5 Forest
street, has fig tree in his yard of the
lemon cling variety so tall that the
upper limbs can be reached only with
a ladder and from which he yesterday
gathered some splendid specimens of
ripe figs. This fig tree has a remark
ably large trunk from which a number
of branches as large as a mans arm
extend, ali literally loaded down with
figs just beginning to ripen.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-31
WORK PROGRESSING
ON THE "AIRDOME'

Work is progressing rapidly on the
erection of the "Airdome" on the lot
adjoining The News office. The frame
building, now occupying part of the
lot, will be moved Monday, and it is
expected the new show place will be
completed by June 5th.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-31
6ULLlTT-lAsleI WEDDING.

Stockbridge, Mass, May S1.-St.
Paul's church was the scene of bril-
liant wedding at noon today, when
Miss Nora Iasigi, daughter of Mrs.
Oscar Iasigi of Boston, became the
bride of William Marshall Bullitt, of
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-31
= = = q . ,
FAvoRs IMMEDIATE
CURRENCY Reform
(By Associated Press.,

= Washington, May s1.-Senator =
. Tillman today published q letter =
. from President Wilson in which Z
= the latter declared for currency Z
= legislation at the special session. 4
The President said a freer sys- 4
ten of credit should be estAb-
= 1ished to make it possible for all
= inep to take care OF themselves I
2 aftsr the tarin il reformed.
%%H&%NANAAAA
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-31
COMMITTEE NAMED
FOR w. VA. PROBE.
fBu Associated Press.l

= Washington, May 31.-At the 4
= first meeting today of the SEN .
. at committee to investigate con- Z
= ditions in the West Virginia coal .
= district, Senators Swanson, Mari =
= tine, Shields, Borah and Kenyon, =
y were appointed subcommittee .
. to conduct the inquiry. No def .
. mite plans were formulated. =
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-31

The great problem of maintaining
peace by battleships is to build enough
ships for defense without soaring 9TH
er folks into building a few more.
What's the answer?-SpringfeId Re-
publican.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-31
THE WEATHER.

Mississippi-Fair tonight and .
Sunday. o
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-31

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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-07
RUSHING THE WORK
ON CANYON H0STELRY
Force of 1O9 Men Now at
Work on the Handsome
Structure.

The plan to construct an elegant sum-
mer hotel at Point Lookout In Em!gra
ton canyon, which is being promoted by
the National Real Estate & Investment
company, received the hearty Endorsement
OF the Commercial club publicity bureau
at an executive meeting OF the board
held yesterday. The bureau will give
the proposed resort wide publicity in its
regular boost work for Salt Lake and
environs.
Besides the National company. c. n.
Strevell and j. Fl. Paterson OF Salt Lake
are interested In the project. Full de-
tails OF the plans for the proposed struc-
ture were given out yesterday by the
two local promoters. The committee was
informed that the Emgra ton Canyon
Railroad company had agreed TO extend
the line TO the new resort site and an
automobile road is to be constructed.
The hackers expect TO have the resort
ready for opening by July of this year,
and a force OF 100 men is now at work
on the building.
According TO the announcement made
yesterday, the hotel Will be three stories
high with slXty-two sleeping rooms II
Will be modern In every respect and all
the usual resort features OF mountain
hotels will be included 1t Is proposed
also to erect cottages In the vicinity and
have moving picture shows. q modern
cafe and other places, OF amusement.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-07
N. E. A. SPECIAL is
BURLINGTON'S PLAN
Handsome Train to Be Run From Chi
cago to the Big Con-
vention.

According to information received
yesterday by the Utah executive com
mittee of the National Education asso-
citation, the Burlington will run spe-
cial train from Chicago to Salt Lake
for the convention, arriving here at s
clock the morning of July 6. The
train will be operated over the Burling-
ton to Denver and over the Denver s.
Rio Grande to Salt Lake. The train
will contain the Chicago Teachers fed
Grafton and members Of the Chicago
Principals club. A representative Of
the Burlington passenger department
will accompany the train.
One of the prominent men who will
attend the convention is Edward d.
Eaton, president Of Bcloit college, Be
lott, Wis, A letter was received yes;
terday from Professor Eaton announc-
ing his intention to make early hotel
reservations.
That unauthorized persons have been
soliciting advertising for handbook in
connection with the convention has
been learned by the Utah executive
committee. AS the only persons au-
thorized to solicit advertising for the
n. l.. A. enterprises are s. II. Lynch
of Salt Lake and his representatives,
the committee has warned business men
not to give out advertising unless prop
er credentials are presented.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-07
BENEFICIAL LIFE is
HOLDING CELEBRATION
Eighth Anniversary of Organization Is
Being Observed in Salt
Lake.

The eighth birthday anniversary Of the
Beneficial Life Insurance company, which
Is being celebrated by the company with
an annual meeting, was opened yesterda y
with the first session OF two days meet
ing. Yesterday an informal business
meeting was held in the morning and an
other business meeting was held at a
luncheon in the grill room OF the Hotel
Utah. Yesterday afternoon and last night
the visitors were entertained at Saltalr.
Bathing was indulged in during the after
noon. supper In the ship cafe was en-
joyed at o'clock and dancing was in
dulged In at night. About 200 persons.
including the wives OF those In attend
ance, were present a all the sessions yes
terday
Today the regular business OF the meet
ing will be taken up at the Hotel Utah.
Among those who are taking an active
part in the meeting are President Joseph
F. Smith. John C. Cutler, Lorenzo n.
StohI. Francis NJ Lyman: Richard w.
Young and DR.. John A. Wdtsoe. The
insurance company does its heaviest bust
ness In the intermountan region and the
attendance OF field men was hea West from
Nevada, Idaho and other surrounding
states However, representatives from
much longer distances are present
The convention closes tonight with a
reception and ball at the Hotel Utah.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-07
CITY AND VICINITY

CHARGING CRUEL and inhuman
treatment, Blanch p Clark filed suit for
divorce In the district court yesterday
afternoon against Otto +. Clark. The
couple were married In Salt Lake City
November 8. 1905.
A COMPLAINT charging Gideon Gibbs
with having embezzled $3.50 from James
Wade on January last was issued by
the county attorney late yesterday after
noon.
FUNERAL SERVICES for John AL
cock will be held In the Twenty fourth
ward meeting house Sunday at 2:30
o'clock. Interlnent will DE In the City
cemetery.
IN A COMPLAINT issued by the coun-
ty attorney yesterday afternoon, ]. i.
Kelley is charged with forgery, 1t Is al
legged that he passed a forged check on
N NJ Rosenblum on June g.
JUDGE GEORGE G. ARMSTRONG
yesterday granted divorce to Florence
l.. O'Niell from Chester w. O'Niell, on
the ground Of desertion.
IN a COMPLAINT issued by the coun-
ty attorney yesterday afternoon, Frank
w. Wckers is charged with neglect OF
his wife and minor children
A DAUGHTER was born last night 70
Mr.. and Mrs. r. NJ. Haddock, 433 West
Filth North street.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-07
SQUARE DEAL ASKED
FOR AVID PROMISED
Governors and Government
Officials Meet at Banquet
and Fraternize.

A square deal and better develop
ment working plan for the west was
asked for and promised last night at
banquet in the Alta club attended
by the governors of six western states.
Several officials of the fedora, govern
ment in positions to materially aid in
making good the promis Sc, state officials
of Utah and other men prominent in
western public life also were present.
Governor Stewart of Montana told a
story Of the big copper war few years
ago in his state, which illustrated the
need of men being on the ground TO
understand and win and said thai the
west now needed such intimate coop
Grafton with federal officials in the
administration of affairs of vital i'm
portance to this section of the country,
The presence of two high government
officials whose homes are in the west,
and their promise of earnest efforts TO
help give to the west what it deserves,
seemed to satisfy the need which Gov
ernor Stewart pointed out.
Andrious A, Jones, first assistant
secretary of the interior, is New Mex
leo man. He gave promise Of n new
order of things for the west and de-
clared that the interior department S
policy would be to make the aims of the
western people its object Of accomplish
ment.
When people get together they usu-
ally work their problems out satisfac.
torily.' he said.
Clay Tallman. commissioner of the
general land office, is also a western
man He is a Nevadan.
"We are with you; arc you with us?''
he said. estate lines count for little;
the interests of the western states are
identical and the aim Of the present
administration is to build up this great
country on broad and lasting lines"
Governor Spry. who was host. intro
duced Governor Carey of Wvomin~ as
the first speaker. Governor Carey told
Of his first trip to the west and of the
wonderful growth since that time. He
predicted great things from the new era
Of better understanding Of western
conditions and needs.
Other speakers were Governor Taskar
L. Oddie of Nevada, Mayor Samuel c,
Park. Adiutant General Z. A. Wedg-
wood, Fred P. Johnson, representing the
Rocky Mountain News Of Denver, and
G. A. Quigley.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-07
FUNERAL SERVICES
FOR WESLEY AUSTIN
Body Of Popular Hotel Man Is Sent to
Detroit, Michigan, for
Burial.

Simple. brief, but impressive. were the
funeral services for Wesley Austin, the
popular assistant manager OF the Hotel
Utah, which were held at 1 o'clock yes
terday afternoon at the funeral chapel OF
the S. ID. Evans Und ertaking company In
accordance with the wishes OF Mr.. Aus
tins closest relatives. the services were
very short. consisting only OF a few re.
marks by the Rev. Peter \. Simpkn and
two musical numbers.
The Rev. Mr.. Sinpkln told briefly OF
the character OF the we'll known and be-
loved man. and followed his remarks by
short prayer quartette Of friends OF
Mr. Austin, Messrs- Pyper. Whitney, En-
sign and Spencer, sang 20 Love Divine.
Horace s. Ensign sang ''Oh Dry Those
Tears" Prof. John J. Mcclellan accom-
panied the singers.
At the conclusion of the service. the
body was taken in\charee by Mr.. Aus
tins brother who will accompany IL to
it's final resting place In Detroit. Mich.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-07
Motion Is Denied.

THE motion FOR new trial Is denied "
said the court at the conclusion OF his
statement. The announcement apps rent
~ had no effect upon Inflow. lie turned
To one OF hts attorneys and held whis-
nered conversation. during which he
smiled several times.
Attorney Walton Immediately asked for
stay OF sixty DAYS before sentence was
passed in which 10 present affIdavlts IN
support OF 4 motion for a new trial He
changed this request, however. and asked
that sentence he postponed until juno II.
The district attorney opposed any fur
ther delay IN the passing OF sentence.
lie declared that in the past there had
been too many delays in cases OF this
kind.
The court announced that hc would
grant stay OF judgment until June 21
in order TO give counsel for the defense
time In which to file their affidaviis OF
newly discovered evidence. but that SEN
tence would be passed at once
Mr. Walton then argued for q light
sentence. He argued that Inflow was
either guilty Of murder In the first de-
gree, or he was not guilty at all. lie
said that the verdict Of murder in the
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-07
Asks for Extension.

When the case was called at 10 o'clock
yesterday morning. Attorney =. A. Wal
ton, for the defense. asked that the time
for arguing the motion for a new trial
be extended until June 81 Mr.. Walton
said he made the request principally on
the ground that new evidence had been
discovered that would he OF great i'm
portance 10 the defendant. He said tina {
since the conviction OF Inflow. who was
adjudged guilty OF the murder of Thomas s
l.. White, who was found dead in his
taXicab on the morning OF October
last. ne had been In communication with
a stranger, who had furnished the names
OF some important witnesses for the de-
fense, but that he had not had time TO
get the details together
Mr. Walton added that In asking for an
extention Of little over two weeks, he
did so because both attorneys for 1nlow
would be busy In other courts during the
greater part OF The next two weeks.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-07
Better Rate Needed.

President Blood referred to "A.
SiFe rates demanded on flour Ia All
except the southeast in the CO.
with the low rates OF wheat s,s;7'
the equalization OF those rates uo-
20 nulld up a large milling iudn
ttln, and that the products Of h
would find ready market b
places, To which under present IA.
Utah grown wheat is shipped n
quantities. "
J. ]. Neville. manager OF ths
Milling & Elevator company. dle
the same subject, declared that
tttude OF the railroads was discrin
and unfair TO Utah and Idabo
lie favored demanding from tbe +.
such an adjustment Of rates A.
give Utah the same privileges
at points east OF us, where Ia,
wheat and flour are equal. s.
Mr., Neville strongly urged the
and grain men 10 request the h
10 eliminate the charge OF "a "a
hundred pounds against shippers
privilege of milling or storing Z
transit. This charge. he said. q
as a further handicap 10 local hi
turers
ID, f. Collett OF the Manufnctur
sociation OF Utah was present
convention and Joined In the al
OF the rate question. profYering
slstarce OF his association In sect
the miilers what they are trying
cure from the railroads. The mat
he referred TO committee TO ho
by the president OF the assocIatl
II necessary the rate question
referred 20 The Interstate commef'
mission for a rulinp
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-07
EXPRESSMAN HAS
NOVEL EXPERE
Automobile Strips Bride kro1
Horse and Animal Runs Av
Patrolman Captures IT.

"Whoa." shouted Albert Cls>3
ezpressman, as he tugged at tne y
keep his horse from amblng w. W.,
an automobile going south on Ma,c
al the monument yesterday aye
Then something happened .s;a,. -
trick of legerdemain. the ~
transferred from the beao o.
TO the hood OF the automopie. a.
nressman was jerked from ~ ~
Hanging on grlmly. he founa '
insensible to either the resu,''' m
guiding pull he exerted on tns e. e
he slid over the pavement. ..,is
harness from his nose 70 nis a.
eXnress horse looked arounq "
that he was hitched TO sometsmhhIs NJ,
something was n wagon pnea -
beavv hoTes. But he tried 70 -.
from II and started after me
vehicle that had robbed n'" =
AS the animal broke Into a Iur :
of his load. Traffic Patronsssh 49,
Schranz made shift TO holn w.
witbou, a bridlc. Running a ~
caught the animal By the noss shst ii n
of It's wind, with the resul. ul.sssnS
10 a stop quickly. The, epns Ia
engaged the bride and nnss r. -
auto and was soon on MS mssrr
worse for the startling sxpsicns
cept for q few sniarting ap'as
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-07
TOday's Programme.

The attendance at the conventI|
cluded representatives from "a
Idaho and from the principal miIiIn
ters OF Utah.
Today the nlillers will contInu<
work, and sessions will be held
Hotel Utah at 1880 o'clock th4
ing and at o'clock this afternoor
OF which WILL be held Jointly vi
Utah Dry Farmers associate
dress on Wheat Conditions In
Will be given by Prof. L. A. Merrill
cultural expert OF the Salt Lake
pure Seeds for the Farm" VII D
cussed by Dr. r. ]. Evans Of the
cultural college, and Prof, p. w
Of the Nephi experimental stauoI
deliver an address on Cleaner On
the Market"
The afternoon session VIII be q
TO an address on "The Relation
Wheat Producer to the Nanufacto
Flour" by DR.. Robert Stewart o.
David Robbins OF Salt Lake VIII
the topic Wheat the Millers Need.
annual election OF officers OF the
assocla ton will be held at the p
session. the evening TO be gwen
a banquet In the grill room Oh tne
Utah.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-07
|N|LLERS GA7N[R1
ANNUAL CD|VVE|
Utah and Idaho a.
and Grain Dealer.
in Salt Lake.
RATES ARE Dlscl)
Uniformity as Betw..,
and Wheat Is The 4
Desired.
RATES ARE DIsclI

The first session 80 ~
{ convention Of the Utah.Idsh.
u Grain Dealers assoc,a,,a-
IN the Hotel Utah at loan
terday morning. follow,np q
quainted' meeting which lss,sa
nan an hour. The meeting =,
70 order by President H. u
haysViiIe. who made short eu.-
dress. After the regular rou,,r'
was transacted II was ds.,Ss.
JouTn until 2:3O In tho 20
which time the eomlnant fa,,,',
convention WAS discussed NJ NJ
feature concerns the matter ~
faction with the present r,u
on grain and -four from J;taS
points TO markets in the asss
PRESIDENT Blood urged ,ha ~
the association to comblno
TO arrange Tor uniform nr,caa
ilonr, based on the selling nri-s
speaking Of legislation relaf,rs
and grain dealers. NIr Rioaf y
.act That a bill had been drsr-
presentation 10 the last IesIsIst,
reference 10 the growing NJ Go
Dut on account OF report hci~
lated that II might iniure the B.
was not considered He InsIsI'
as the best market price can III
obtained with quality. the "Beffs
Tor Utah propaganda should
tiuuo1 'e