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The Hattiesburg news., 1914-08-07
Japanese Funeral Odd
Celebration OOCcidenfQLs

Washington, D. C.--The oddities of
Japanese funeral are described in
communication to the National Geo
graphic Society, at Washington, d. c.,
by VIM. w. Chaplin, who has exten-
sively explored the far East.
First came four men, each carry.
ing fiimsy artificial tree, about three
feet long, representing the lotus plant
in bloom" he writes. These were
followed by eight coolies bearing on
their shoulders two poles about 1S
feet long, from which hung the coffin.
When the family, Of the deceased is
unable to bear the expense of a full
length coffin, a smaller square one is
used, the remains being placed in a
sitting posture. These receptacles
are sometimes too small to receive the
remains without breaking the limbs.
I'm the present case, owing to the
affluent circumstances of the de-
ceased, the coffin was Of full length.
its frail construction in the style of a
toy Swiss cottage. The two sides
were hung, with bamboo curtains of
SO loose a weave as to show plainly
the outline Of the occupant, who
proved to be woman. The remains
were followed by rikishas containing
the mourners and friends. On reach
ing the auditorium of a nearby Bud
dhist temple, the poles from which the
coffin hung extended so far into the
entrance that it was difficult to gain
admittance. The altars in these tenn
Piles occupy so much of the room that
little is left for the people. Spaces
were assigned us on the floor at the
right where we could sit. In front
OF each one stood tray with ciga-
rettes and a small brazier containing
live coal to furnish light for the
smoker
Mourners Receive Presents.
THE mourners were kneeling on
The Hattiesburg news., 1914-08-07
INFECTION AND INSECT BITES
DANGEROUS

Mosquitoes, flies and other insects,
which breed quickly in garbage pals,
ponds of stagnant water, barns, musty
places, ETC., are carriers of disease.
Every time they bite you, they inject
poison into your system from which
some dread disease may result. Get
bottle of Sloan's Liniment. 1t is
antiseptic and few drops will neu-
tralize the infection caused by insect
bites or rusty nails. Sloan's Liniment
disinfects Cuts, Bruises and Sores.
You cannot afford to be without it in
your home. Money back If not salts,
ed. Only 25c at your Druggist.
The Hattiesburg news., 1914-08-07
SUMNER CONSTIPATION
DANGEROUS

Constipation in summertime is more
dangerous than in the fall, winter or
spring. The food you eat is often con.
taminated and is more likely to fer.
ment in your stomach. Then you are
apt to drink much cold water during
the hote weather, thus injuring your
stomach. Collie, Fever, Ptomaine Pois
oning and other ills are natural re-
suits. Po-Do-Lax will keep you well
as it increases the Bile, the natural
laxative, which rids the bowels of the
congested poisonous waste. Po-Do-
Lax will make you feel better. Pleas
ant and effective. Take a dose to.
night. SOC at your Druggist.
The Hattiesburg news., 1914-08-07
EUROPEAN MAR
CONTINUED From Page Two.)e

lis Archipelago, the Loyalty Islands;
the Huon Islands and the New He
brides: Other French establishments
in Oceania scattered over a wide area,
are the Island of Tahiti, the Society
Islands, the Marquezas, the Tuamoto
group, the Leeward group and other
lesser islands. Total area S744 square
miles; total population s1,1OO.
German Colonies And Dependencies.
kiau-Chau CTsing-Tau)-On the
east of the Province Of Shantung.
Area 200 square miles; garrison of
9,125, composed of German marines
and Chinese soldiers. Population
16S,9OO
Togo-On west coast of Africa, be-
tween the Gold coast (British) and
Dahomey (French); area 3S,7OO
square miles; white population 36S,
native 100000; military force small.
kamerun-West coast of Africa be-
tween Nigeria (French) and the
French Congo. Area 191, 900 square
miles; white population 1870, native
100000.
German Southwest Africa-West
coast of Africa, north of Cape Col
ony; area 322,45O square miles; white
population 1880, native $4,000.
German East Africa-Between Brit
ish East Africa on the north and Por-
tuguese East Africa on the south.
The Hattiesburg news., 1914-08-07

the floor at the left. Just back of
the altar enclosure stood a low stand. .
behind this sat the high priest with
a pair of cymbals. The service con.
sisted Of prayers, repeated first by one
and then another, then all three in
unison, with occasional readings from
scrolls, all interspersed with strokes
on the gong and clangs of the cymbals.
During the service the bereaved hus-
band passed to the front of each
group Of friends, including our party.
knelt facing each group, and bowed
to the floor. This salutation was re-
turned by all in q similar manner, as
an expression or regard and sympa-
thy.
Toward the close of the service an
attendant entered, bearing an armful
or paper boxes about the size Of
pound candy box, filed with small
cakes and confection neatly tied. Un-
der the string Of each box was slip
with heavy mourning border and JAP
anese characters, which our guide
translated for us as follows: Many
thanks for your honorable attendance
for the funeral of Sem, my deceased
wife, today. Excuse for my express
ing thanks here instead to call at your
residence promptly. Yours respect
fully, Umesuke Saiki and relative
10Th day, fourth month, 42d year,
Mali One of these boxes was laid
on the floor in front of each person,
to be carried away by him. During
the early part of the service those
who felt disposed smoked the ciga-
rettes provided in the trays, and par
took of the. tea, which was also
served
The funeral described by Mr.. Chaplin
was held in Yokohama.
The Hattiesburg news., 1914-08-07

area 3S4,000 square miles; white pop-
ulation 1886; native 7,645,000.
In the Pacific Ocean-Germany has
as its colonies or dependencies, Kaiser
Wilhelm's Land. The Bismarck group.
the Caroline, the Pelew, the Marianne,
the Solomon and the Marshall islands.
and among the Samoan group, the Is
lands of Savaii and Upolu. Her total
Pacific possessions have an area of
$4,000 square miles, a white popula-
tion of 1884, and $4,000 natives.
The Hattiesburg news., 1914-08-07

plants and ferns formed the back
ground and white tulle entwined with
white poppies and smilax made a
canopy over the altar.
Before the ceremony cat Dawn
ing" and 80 Promise Me" were sung
by Mrs B. B. Pierce and Mr.. Robert
Chapman.
The bridal party entered to the
strains of Lohengrin's bridal chorus,
played by Miss Garnet Harris. Miss
Cozine was attended by her maid of
honor Miss Katherine Byrnes, Of
Natchez, and Miss Mary Spinks of
Meridian.
Rev. C. j. Willis, pastor of the
Christian church, performed the cere-
mony.
Mrs. Byrnes wore white frock of
hand-embroidered wolfe, with real lace
flounce and carried lilies Of the val
ley.
Miss Spinks was sowned in lace
over white taffeta, with touches of
pink and apple green, Her flowers
we're pink roses, tied with tulle.
The brides costume was tailored
suit Of brown creep de chine, with &C
cessories to match.
After the ceremony the young
couple left for an extended western
tour. Hattiesburg will be their future
home.
The Hattiesburg news., 1914-08-07
CAUSES SICKNESS

Don't permit yourself to become
constipated, as your system immedi-
ately begins to absorb poison from
the backed-up waste matter. Use DR..
Kings New Life Pills and keep well.
There is no better safeguard against
illness. Just take one dose tonight.
Zoe at your Druggist
The Hattiesburg news., 1914-08-07
THE RIGHTS OF WOMAN.

"mie Europe's eye is fixed on mighty
things,
The fate of empires and the fall q,
kings;
While quacks of state must each pro-
duce his plan,
And even children lisp the rights of
man;
Amid this mighty fuss, Just let me
mention,
The rights of women merit some at.
! tention.
Robert Burns.
81.
Bprn-Tc Mr.. and Mrs. Frank B.
Clarke, of New Orleans, little daugh.
ter, who will be called Margaret.
+ + +
Mrs. H. " Perry and children, of
Bond, Miss, are the guests of Mrs.
Perry's mother, Mrs. ]. H. Binns.
..1.t
Jennie Ramsey, of Collins, who has
been visiting Thelma Slade, on South.
ern avenue, returned home today.
+tt.s.
Mrs. D. Emmet McInnis and chill
dren are expected home from Biloxi
3bday, where they have been guests
Fat the White House for two weeks.
i -.
Miss Blanche Wells, who has been
for several days the guest of Mr. and
Mrs. Nelson, has returned to her home
in Meridian.
.t.s..t
Miss Juliet Featherstun left this
morning for Gloster, Miss, to spend
her vacation as guest of Mr., and Mrs. !
John Emile Braun.
X -.
Miss Velma Hoffman and Mrs. ]. !
Baker are expected home today from
Sanford, where they have been visit
ing friends for the last few days.
T. = !.
Mrs. j. H. Binns has as her guests, !
at her home on Fourth street, her sis |
ter, Mrs. Henry Bilbio, of Luvlow,
Miss. and her niece, Miss Zada Binns,
of Seminary.
X X
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Marshall Frye are
he guests of relatives in Lynchburg,
ciaa. Before returning home, Mr. and |
0u!Fs. Frye will visit New York and
Bints in Canada and Nova Scotia.
X .t..s.
j. o. Burnette, of New Orleans,
passed through Hattiesburg last night
en- route to Providence, Rhode Island,
where he goes as a delegate to the
International Typographical Conven-
tion.
+ -.
Watermelon Cutting
At Hamper Park.
The Senior Baracas of the First
Baptist church enjoyed a watermelon
cutting out at Hamper Park last night
Music by the band was feature of
the evening. The chaperones were
The Hattiesburg news., 1914-08-07

The Union Carpenters Of Duluth.
MINI, have closed an agreement with
their employers by which they will
profit to the extent of $4,000 year
in increased wages.
The Hattiesburg news., 1914-08-07
STAR SPANGLED BANNER
CELEBRATION BALTIMORE
CENTENNIAL OF BATTLE WHICH
INSPIRED FRANcIE SCOTT
kEE.

"Au', aug. f.-Oue IuOQIn
from today will witness the opening in
this city Of what promises to be one
of the most notable patriotic celebra
tions in history of the nation. The
celebration will commemorate the cen
tennial anniversary of the attack on
Fort. McHenry and the successful de
Tense Of Baltimore against the British
in the War of 1912, which inspired
Francis Scott Key to write the i'm
mortal "Star Spangled Banner"
The celebration will be carried out
under the auspices of the National
Star-spangled Banner Centennial Com.
mission. The honorary presidents OF
the commission are President Wood
row Wilson and ex-Presidents William
H. Taft and Theodore Roosevelt. The
active president is James H. Preston
mayor of Baltimore.a
The program for. the week of ,exer.
cisei ara festivities 'is. now practically
completes The principal features will
include the following:
Monday, September z, Industrial Day.
Industrial pageant with 500 floats.
Arrival Of the Constellation, the Oldest
vessel in the United States navy, &C.
companied by fleet of warships.
Middle States rowing regatta, band
concerts in city parks and illumination
of the city at a cost of $4,000.
Tuesday, September 8, Francis Scott
Key Day.
Floral automobile parade.
Reception aboard United States war
ships.
Colonial lawn fetes at Carroll Park
and Fort McHenry, the birthplace of
the national anthem
Carnival night, merry masqueraders.
band concerts and festivals along Balti-
more's boulevards and parked places,
all brilliantly illuminated.
Wednesday, September 9, Fraternal
orders Day.
Fraternal orders parade, 10000 men
in line, fifty bands of music and sixty
allegorical floats, costing $4,000 for
equipment alone.
Afternoon - Unveiling of tablets
marking historic places of commemora-
tion; dedicatory exercises with music
and addresses by governors of various
states, officers of historical societies
and distinguished visitors.
Fraternal ball at Americas largest
hall, the Fifth Regiment
September 10, Municipal
Day.
Municipal departments parade par
ticipated in by every branch of the city
government.
Public Athletic League champion
ship games and field sports.
Mass meeting of patriotic societies
at Fort McHenry.
Electrical historical pageant with
decorated floats people with
personages of the period in rich cos
tunes, illustrative of incidents and
events Of the War Of 1912, the battle
Of North Point and historical happen
ngs leading to the dawn of the morn
ng when Francis Scott Key inspired
BY the fluteering flag on the ramparts
If Fort McHenry, wrote THE Star
5pangled Banner" .-
Friday, September II. Army and Navy
The Hattiesburg news., 1914-08-07

Washington desires to entertain the
1915 convention of the International
Typographical Union.
The Hattiesburg news., 1914-08-07
PILES CURED IN 6 TO "a DAYS

FILES CURED IN TO ~ UAYS
Your druggist will refund money II
PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure any
case Of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or
Protruding Piles in to IA days. The
first application gives ease and rest.
SOC.
The Hattiesburg news., 1914-08-07

The annual convention of the Nation
al Association of Machine Printers
and Color Mixers of the United States
VIII meet in Philadelphia next week.
The Hattiesburg news., 1914-08-07

FOR SALE--Nice oak furniture, full
outfit for housekeeping. Can be
bought cheap. Will sell by suit or
lot. Apply l., care News. 5-6t-p
The Hattiesburg news., 1914-08-07
WANTS
FOR SALE-Miscellaneous

FOR SALE-Good horse at a bargain,
Apply at Hattiesburs Grocery Co.
6-5t-p
The Hattiesburg news., 1914-08-07

MISS McNair Entertains.

i - .t,
Miss McNair Entertains. #
Miss Annie McNair entertained a
number of her friends last evening at
her home on West Fourth street.
The house was beautifully decorat-
ed with white roses. After enjoying
music and games the guests we're re-
rreshed with delicious iced water.
melon.
Those to whom Miss McNair ex.
tended her hospitality wereS Misses
Carrie, Ruth and Cassie Hedgewood,
Bessie Lee Buice, Sallie Lee Linn.
baugh, Eta and Lucille Woods. Rena
and Phyllis Doherty, Daisy Gilmore,
Pearl Harris, Mrs. T. o. Watkins, Jr.;
Messrs. Jim Edwards. w. T. Harris.
w. c. McNair, Otho Eure, Walter Linn
baugh, Clyde McNair, Howard Philips.
Carley and Robinson.
!. 81.
Party For Younger Set.
Miss Lizzie Mae Pack entertained
the Junior B. Y. P. U. of the First
Baptist church and a number of other
friends Thursday evening at her home
on ROME street.
From the porch, which was hung
with Japanese lanterns, refreshing
punch was served by Misses Gladys
Metz and Deanie Pack. Rook and 9th.
er games furnished informal entertain
ment. Several musical selections ad-
ed greatly to the evenings enjoy
ment.
Later on an ice course with cake,
was served to Miss Packs guests, who
were Misses Bessie Denham, Marie
Denham, Esther Mae Polk, Thelma
Clark, Ivy Steen, Annie Mae Nixon,
Gertrude Sarphie, Helen Bryan,
Amelia and Elsie Massengale, Marga-
get Venable, Josephine Sullivan. Alice
Connors, Jenny and Ollete Ament,
Leila and Maggie Lee Hoffman, Leona
George, Vera and Grace Winn, Mae
Fuller, Maud Hartzog, Olivia .Ferrall;
Messrs. Lloyd Duckworth, Hugh Tur-
ner, Will Kingsberry, George Farley,
George and Willie Galloway, l. NJ. Sell
ser, Betro Nickname, Otis Eure, Jack
Dana, Emery Hendrick, Otho Ferrall
and Joe Ben Pack.
4. !. +
A prominent social event of this
week was the marriage of Miss Carrie
Clyde Cozine of Meridian and Mr..
Frank T. Myers, of this city, which
occurred Wednesday at one o'clock at
he home of the brides parents, Mr.,
md Mrs. S. X. Cozine.
At one end of the reception hall,
where the wedding took place, an i'm
,rovised altar was erected. Blooming
The Hattiesburg news., 1914-08-07
Day.l

Army and navy parade, state and Wis.
iting militia npyal reserves, 10000
regular troops. members of veteran or
CARNATIONS, the chief of staff of. the
United States army in command.
Junior championship games under
auspices of thea. A. u. p.
Military ball in honor of the Presi-
The Hattiesburg news., 1914-08-07

MRS j. M. Brown and Miss Maria
Johnson. ~
+ 81.
MISS Emma Rutherford, who is a
member of the public school facul.
" OF Philadelphia, arrived today to be
'ne guest Of her sister, Mrs. R. L..
6reland, for the remainder of the
summer
The Hattiesburg news., 1914-08-07

MONEY TO LOAN--Long time loans
made on producing farms and city
property, prompt service. Call on
or write Thomas E. Cooper, Wood.
man Building, ALP Main street.
Cumberland 352. 27-1mo-c
The Hattiesburg news., 1914-08-07

WANTED-White oak and ash logs
IT. J. sprasins G. Son, Bude, Miss
1S-1mo-p
The Hattiesburg news., 1914-08-07

Slippery Slim at LOMO tomorrow.
The Hattiesburg news., 1914-08-07

WANTED-To exchange Hattiesbure
property close in, improved or un
improved, for Gulfport property.
Address p. o. Box 454, Gulfpcrt
MISS. 16-1mo-p
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FOR RENT

TWO-Furnished rooms for rent. Gas
range and refrigerator. 514 Court
street, Cumberland phone 7S4.
E.. 6-2t-p
The Hattiesburg news., 1914-08-07

light housekeeping
two rooms. cumb. Phone 412.
g. 3t-p.
The Hattiesburg news., 1914-08-07

secondhand folding
typewriter desk with drawers.-The
News Office, both phones 1873. Att
The Detroit times., 1914-10-19
CANADA'S BAN
ON D. s. CATTLE
IS MODIFIED
Imports Will Be Permitted Ex-
cept From Michigan and
Indiana
STOCK PASSING THROUGH
THESE STATES NOT BARRED
Must Not Be Unloaded in In.
fected Territory-Horses
Not Affected

The embargo on cattle shipped from
the United States into Canada has
been modified to permit entry OF ship.
ments from points IN the United
States, other than the states OF Michi.
gan and Indiana. and shipments
through those states, from other terri
tory. Will be admitted II they are not
unloaded In Michigan or Indiana, and
are shipped through, sealed. according
to federal regulation.
An epidemic OF hoof and mouth dis
ease among cattle OF Essex county
was blamed by the Canadian govern.
ment ofEicials on infected cattle re
ceived from across the border. and
an embargo on all cattle from the
United States was proclaimed. Sun
day night the modified embargo was
put into effect.
Under its provisions, cattle, swine
sheep and goats. hay, stray and ma.
nure: raw hides, hoofs and horns
from Indiana or Michigan are not al
lowed to come into Canada at any
point, but shipments Of the same clas.
sincation. from points beyond the
states mentioned, may enter Canada
II not unloaded In the infected dis
tricts. but sent through them, sealed
Horses. dogs. chickens and other
animals and produce not specifically
mentioned In the embargo. will be al
lowed entry - before.
The Detroit times., 1914-10-19
Eat An Apple, Tuesday, and
Purchase Box If You Can

Tuesday is Apple day" and while
the International Apple shippers as.
sociation, which is boosting for a
big demand for the apple on that day,
does not antagonize the "Buy-a-bale.
of-cotton" movement. designed 20
save the south from poverty, II points
out that thousands who couldn't az.
ford to buy a bale OF cotton, can af'
ford TO buy a barrel. or a box, or a
bag OF apples. And one cant eat and
enjoy "A bale OF cotton, nor can he
make other Immediate use OF Il un-
Iess he owns mill OF some sort.
But the apple e-anybody can make
Immediate and profitable use OF shs
apple
IAN apple a day keeps the doctor
away" IL phrase ss true az II ID
The Detroit times., 1914-10-19
FERRIS SCORED
MINISTERS WHO
SOUGHT PEACE
Mffed Because They Asked
Strike Probe Without Con-
sulting Him
INVITED MINISTER'S OF
LANSING TO HIS OFFICE
Then Told Them That Church
Was Fifty Years Behind
the Times

LANSING, Mich. Oct. H. (Spe
cial) lin q speech at the governors
banquet held At Lansing on the eve
Of his Inauguration. Gov. Ferris in
vited the citizens OF Michigan tc
counsel and advise with him regard
ing the states interests.
~ When certain well-meaning citizens
Availed themselves OF the invitation
the governor showed his resentment
at their interference very plainly,
In November or last year. the Ian
sing Minister'S union, believing thai
conditions warranted an inyestiga
tion. petitioned the governor to ap
point non-partisan commission To
investigate the causes that had re
suited In the Calumet miners strike
and to make their findings public.
In answer to this petition the gov
ernor invited the ministers union r
'send - y'con1unt11oeHt - 1oouooy <znt1n< ~
upon this matter and the minister
appointed as their representatives
their president, Rev. w. 8. Steens
ma Of the Peoples church OF Eas
Lansing. and DR.. o. ]. Price, of the
First Baptist church.
When the clergymen were usheret
into the governors private ONCE they
were closely followed by three news
papermen invited by the executive
ito see the fun" as one OF them latel
said.
The governor expressed his regre,
that the Ministers union. had taker
such action without first consulting
him. and stated that few people n
lower Michigan knew Of the actua
(COntinued on Page Two)
The Detroit times., 1914-10-19
PAIR CAUGHT
REDEHArDED IN
GASOLINE THEFT
Nabbed by Police While Stealing
Stuff From Station on
FOrt-st. West
WIFE OF ONE OF THE
PRISONERS COLLAPSES
Owner of Premises Claims He
Has Missed 500 Gallons In
Few Weeks

Max p. Eckelman. president and
general manager OF the National Trac.
ing association and proprietor Of the
Second-ave. Auto Repair shop. at La.
fayetteblvd. and second-ave., was ar
rested ut $3.50 o'clock Monday morn.
ing by Lieut.. Theodore Wilde and
Sefgt. John MacLennan, after he had
taken 10 gallons OF gasoline from q
station at No. l3S Fort-st. west. Stew.
art Hockster. .of No. 1852 Medbury.
ave-. who was with Eckelman, was
also taken In custody. Both are chary.
ed with breaking and entering In the
nighttime.
Eckelman told the police he had
been given permission TO take gaso-
line from the station at any time.
Before he was locked up, the officers
telephoned Roy L. Francis. manager
OF the Central Oil & Gasoline station,
which conducts the place at No. 13s
FOREST west as a branch Francis
was asked II Eckelman had been
authorized to take gasoline.
mo. sir" said Francis. We've
missed 500 gallons OF gasoline from
the station In the last few week.. and
have been unable to account for the
shortage"
Eckelman, Hockster and Mrs Hook
ster drove to the station In Eckelman's
touring car. The officers we're across
the street. shielded from view by the
dense fog. According tn Iieut. Wilde,
Hockster opened the window by reach.
ing through a hole in the glass and
turning the lock. He crawled In,
passed the hose out TO Eckelman and
then pumped out 10 gallons after
Eckelman had connected the hose
with the tank Of his automobile,
Mrs. Hockster, who Is In III health
became hysterical and then collapsed
when the officers confronted her hus
band and Eckeiman.
Her husband was permitted to take
her home. and then was brought bach
TO police headquarters. Hockster ID
employed by Eckelman as an automo
bile repairer.
The Detroit times., 1914-10-19
PASTOR FIXES
QUITS PULPIT
In-Health Compels Well-Known
Baptist Minister to Tender
Resignation

The Rev Maurice Penneld Fixes.
for six years pastor Of the Wood
ward-ave. Baptist church. rendered his
resignation to his congregation. Sun
day. asking his people that they allow
1t to take effect at once. and pleading
that they not urge him to reconsider.
as he had arrived at his decision only
after ''tears Of sorrow"
Illhealth forced him to take the
step, he said, and he spoke of his pas.
torate as forming the happiest six
years OF his life.
During his incumbency the church
membership grew from small, debt.
ridden congregation, TO q membership
OF 1884 and all debts have been wiped
out. the receipts having reached the
splendid total OF s303 3,946.45. or that
amount, s51,165.s0 went for work out
side the local church.
In the letter which he read TO his
borrowing parishioners. Sunday, DR..
Fixes said, In part:
For more than two years have
been handicapped by physical suffer