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The Hattiesburg news., 1914-06-20
AsQUlTH TALKS TO
SOffRAGE11ES
MEETS WORKING WOMEN FROM
DELEGATION, REFUSING TO
ALLOW OTHERS TO ENTER.
TELLS them BALLOT WILL
NOT end THEIR TROUBLES
EngIand's Premier Keeps His Promise
And Makes Another That He Will
Give the Matter Further Considera.
tion-They Want Unconditional Re.
lease Of Pankhurst.
(By Associated Press.)

London, June 2O.-True to his prom
Use, Premier Asquith today received
deputation of suffragettes. He met
six working women, having refused to
allow any women in the party who are
not of the working class.
He told the women very frankly that
he did not think giving them equal
suffrage would settle all their troubles
He promised, however, to give the
matter further consideration and to
take up with the Home Secretary the
request Of the suffragettes that Sylvia
Pankhurst be Internationally re
leased. ..
The Hattiesburg news., 1914-06-20
Villa ProcIaims President.

Niagara Falls, June 20.-The Mexi-
can delegation received word today
from their consul, at Ell Paso that
General Villa has issued statement
to the American people proclaiming
General PHILIPPE Angeles provisional
President of Mexico.
The consul also reported that inter-
cepted private messages at Juarez
showed that the reports of amicable
adjustment of the differences between
Villa and Carranza are not true. 1t is
further reported that Carranza is send
ing 1000 nen into Sonora to depose
Governor Maytorena.
The Hattiesburg news., 1914-06-20
Angeles Removed by Carranza.

Satillo, June 20.-General Angeles,
acting secretary of war Of the Consti-
tutionalist cabinet, has been removed
by Carranza for disobedience to Or
ders.aAngeles has been one of the
foremJt fighters during the revolu-
tion and his removal has caused a
sensation here.
The story told in the United States
that Carranza was fleeing to the bor-
der has just been received here and
branded as absurd.
It is reported here that General
Chao. former Governor of Chihuahua,
whom Villa ousted, has been executed
at the orders of Villa.
The Hattiesburg news., 1914-06-20
MExIcANs TO CELEBRATE.

City of Mexico, June 20.-Residents
of the capital are preparing to OBJ
serve their customary holiday tomor-
row in celebration of the anniversary
of the taking of the City of Mexico by
the forces of Gen. Diaz, June 21, 1867.
The city had been held by Count Won
Khevenhuller, in command of Hun
garian veterans. Gen. Diaz had main
tanned siege for 50 years. The fall
of the City Of Mexico to the Liberal
troops marked the last blow to the
Imperialists and practically ended the
long war Of the Napoleon invasion.
The Hattiesburg news., 1914-06-20
EXAMINES NEARLY
1000 FOR H00kWORM
ALMOST ONE-THIRD OF THOSE
EXAMINED FOUND TO BE IN.
FEcTED WITH DISEASE.

DR.. Whitfield and his assistant have
examined nearly a thousand cases of
hookworm disease. Nearly one-third
Of the cases we're infected. This in.
cludes Hattiesburg people of all ages,
both white and black. The percentage
Of infection among white children of
school age will run to fifty per cent
or over. A large number of grown
people are infected.
DR.. Whitfield will examine in Hat
tiesburg hereafter only on Monday
morning and on Saturday, and will be
In the county only a short while
longer.
The Hattiesburg news., 1914-06-20
"AD" MEN TO MEET IN TORONTO.

Toronto, Ont, June 20.-Leaders Of
the advertising business from all Sec
tions of the United States and Canada
are rallying in Toronto for the four
teenth annual convention of the Asso-
ciated Advertising Clubs of America.
The delegates will attend special
church services tomorrow and on Mon
day the regular business of the con-
vention will get under way. Al
The Hattiesburg news., 1914-06-20
Excursion, Boat
Sinks; ThreeAre
Believed Dead
HAD JUST UNLoApED HUNDREDS
OF TELEPHONE GIRLS FROM
VACATION OUTING.

st. Louis, Mo-, June 20.-The packet
Majestic, the largest excursion boat
on the Mississippi river, sank at an
early hour today ten minutes after
striking a newly constructed water
tower.
OF the thirty-one person known to
have been aboard, three are still un.
accounted for.
The boat only a few hours before had
put ashore several hundred telephone
operators who had been having an out
ing.
The Hattiesburg news., 1914-06-20
MOTION PICTURE EXHIBITION.

Toronto, Ont, June 20.-The first
Canadian exhibition of the motion pic,
ture art, under the auspices of the
Motion Picture Association of Ontario
opened at the Arena in this city today
in conjunction with the third annual
convention Of the Ontario Exhibitors
League, The convention and exhibit
tion win continue through the coming
week.
The Hattiesburg news., 1914-06-20
DE kALB, INSISTS
RUINED BY fire
ENTIRE BUSINESS BLOCK OF SIX
PRINCIPAL STORES BURNED
THIS MORNING.
Special to The NeaoS.

SpectdI 70 The NetOS.
Jackson, Miss, June 20.-The entire
business block containing the six prin-
cipal stores of the town of De Kalb,
the county seat of Hamper county,
burned this morning. The loss is ap-
proximately $4,000.
The fire originated in the mercantile
establishment Of William Hopper and
the property destroyed is practically
the entire business section of the town.
The latest estimate of the loss at
100000
The Hattiesburg news., 1914-06-20
FAINT HOPE FOR 1875
ENTOMBED MINERS
Eorty.one Escape But Gases Killed
q Others.
lRm Associated PreSS.)

Lethbridge, Alta, June 2O.-only
faint hope is entertained for the lSo
men who we're entombed in the mine
of tn Hillcrest collieries yesterday
FortysSps>escaped after the explosion
IN thet mine but it is believed gases
have Killed the others.
The Hattiesburg news., 1914-06-20

<for life. Stone Deavours at once asked
for time in which to prepare a motion
for new trial. Judge Arnold said he
would not sentence Staiger until this
afternoon.
Unanimous For Conviction on First
Ballot.
The jury was unanimous for convic-
tion on the first ballot, which was
taken 20 minutes after the twelve men
left the courtroom. Eight were for
life Imprisonment; four were for hang
! ing.
The following jurors were for hang
ing: Forrest Pearce, ]. w. Rush, J. w.
Gray and R. w. Knight. The remain.
ing eight were for life Imprisonment.
Several ballots did not change the
,, result and the jury decided to retire
for the evening and to discuss the
case further In the morning. Today,
when they resumed the balloting. two
others came over to those who we're
for hanging, leaving the jury evenly
divided as to the punishment. It was
decided to argue no further but to re-
port to the court that they were unable
to agree on the penalty, which was in
effect saying life Imprisonment.
Mrs CfoiUar 1id ,,1t ,1oek
room in time to be with her husband
when the verdict was read. Owen
Staiger, his brother, was not there
either. Mrs. Staiger walked up to the
court house alone. She met the people
coming out of the courtroom and hesi.
tated. Owen Staiger met her and to.
gethsr>'they went back to the hotel.
Evidently he hsAsnot told her the YER
dict, because she was quite calm when
she went up to her room.
Loaded Gun Most Damaging Evidence
J. A. Carnes, of Brooklyn, one of the
jurors, stated today that one of the
facts the jury could not get away from
was lhat Stalger went with loaded
gun to the place where he knew Mil
Ter was, knowing that trouble was
brewing.
IF he had come direct from the train
and not iycp his home, and had killed
Miller. am Could have accounted for
having the gun on his person, the
verdict would have been manslaugh-
ter" he said. "The jury would not
have been willing to take the testi-
mony of Armbrecht alone. because he
was too excited. but it was supported
by the testimony of several others and
corroborated in all details SO far as
they went by the other Witnessed.
The coincidence Of the loaded gun ana
the difficulty In the ofhcS 1t the sa,ns
time did not leave any reascrnbIo
doubt IN the minds & ~ }rus = y
The ipteht -. stn19 r.
The Hattiesburg news., 1914-06-20
PLAY WAR IN AIR
Turns TO TRAGEDY
NINE AvIAToRs KILLED WHEN
TWO AIRSHIPS STRIKE
EACH OTHER.
(Bu Associated PreSS.)

E Vienna, June 20.-Nine aviators were
killed here today when a mimic war
in the air suddenly was turned into
tragic reality.
A dirigible airship was ripped by a
biplane when both were flying at a
great height during the Austrian army
maneuvers. The biplane was making
a sham attack on the airship.
The Hattiesburg news., 1914-06-20
LOADED PISTOL WAS MOST DAMAGING EVlDENCE

Guilty charged the indictment agree on the Dun
When Joseph Sager heard read that verdict
for him
unless higher
after of the dav
his brother
acting foreman who
handed the written verdict T. Of the court
except staiger leaned forward to
hear the verdict Judge Arnold thanked the They
Av an
fcer of the law prison bars
The verdict that the court will penalty imprisonment
The Hattiesburg news., 1914-06-20
Arkansas State
Bank Fails to
Open It's Doors
LIABILITY AND RESOURCES MORE
THAN $4,000, ,ooo-DEPosIroRs
PROMISED PAYMENT.
(By Associated Press.)

Little Rock, June 20.-The Stale
National Bank did not open for busi-
ness today.
The bank is capitalized at $500,000
and its last statement showed re-
sources and liabilities amounting to
more than 100000. The statement
of the officials, given out today, was
to the effect that the bank had been
closed because Of steady withdrawal
of deposits. They promised to pay all
depostors dollar for dollar.
The Hattiesburg news., 1914-06-20
WILSON ASKS NEGRO
FOR RESIGNATION
Believed He Will Appoint Another
Black Man to Place.
(By Associated PreSS.)

(By Associated PreSS.)
Washington, June 2O.-President
Wilson today requested the resignation
of negro, Henry Johnson, as recorder
of deeds for the District of Columbia.
1t is reported, however, that the Pres
ident will appoint another negro, not
withstanding the severe criticism Of
Southerners here.
The Hattiesburg news., 1914-06-20
"hopeful," Says Wilson.

Washington, June 20.-President
Wilson today authorized only this brief
statement regarding the conference he
and Secretary Bryan had with Minister
Moan:
"The entire Mexican situation was
discussed and the outlook Is more
no, 1uI."
The Hattiesburg news., 1914-06-20
THE MARK ETS.

New orleans, June 20. - Cottoh
closed steady nine to nineteen poin'S
down.
Chicago, June 20. - Wheat closed
weak, one-quarter to three-eighths OF
| 4 cent up. as
The Hattiesburg news., 1914-06-20
AMERICAN AVIATOR
WINS ENGLISH RACE
Walter Brock Beats Eight Competitors
at London.
(By Associated Press.)

London, June 2O.-Walter Brock, an
American, won the air race from Lon
don to Manchester, England, and re-
turn here today. beating eight competi-
The Hattiesburg news., 1914-06-20
>>>> 80 80 .
THE WEATHER.

= Mississippi Generally fair to- I
: night and Sunday; cooler tonight I
: extreme northern portion. I
The Hattiesburg news., 1914-06-20
|0NLY TWENTY Minutes
REQUIRED FOR JURORS
TO agree ON VERDICT

Could Not Agree On Punishment, But Verdict Makes 1t
Obligatory Judge Arnold to Impose: Life Imprison
ment-Four Jurors Stood Out For Capital Punishment
Others For Life Sentence--Staiger Hears Doom
Read Without Batting an Eye or Moving
Muscle-Mrs Staiger Not Present.
The Irish standard., 1914-12-12

easily the second port Of the country
in value of goods handled, with total
of $29O,O0O,000. Other southern ports
and certain Of those on the Canadian
border and Pacific coast are also grow
Ing rapidly in commercial Importance.
New Orleans is the third port, with a
total of $252,0OO,O0O; Boston fourth,
with 100000; Philadelphia fifth,
with $17o,000,OOo; Baltimore sixth,
$150,O00,000; San Francisco seventh,
$1S0,000,000; the Puget Sound ports
eighth, $114,O00,OOO and Buffalo ninth,
$S1.000,000, closely followed by Detroit
with $71,000,000.
Customs revenues last year aggre.
gated $313.0Oo.00o, and particulars re-
garding over 5000 classes varying in
Importance from such great groups as
cotton laces, embroideries, etc., which
paid $22,000.00O in duties, to snow
shoes, paying $633 in duties, and skele.
tons admitted free are presented in
tables showing quantities, values and
rates of duty and, in some cases, coun-
tries Of origin.
The Irish standard., 1914-12-12
GREEN ISLE.

Thursday, November 26, Mr.. John
Martin died at his home in this city.
Mr.. Martin was born in County
Meade, Ireland, in 1882. He immi-
grated to this country in 1s47 and
settled in Fort Wayne, Ind, where he
was united in marriage to Hanora
Ryan. Four sons, Thomas, John and
Michael of Green Isle, and William of
Superior, Wis, and one sister, Mrs.
Kate Rogan, of Fort Wayne, Ind,
survive him.
In compliance with his request his
six grandsons acted as pallbearers.
The funeral services were held at St.
Brendan's church, Sunday, November
20, Father Doyle officiating.
On Thanksgiving Day in Mime
apolis occurred the death of Edward
Doyle, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Doyle. The remains were brought to
Blakely Friday, November ~, and laid
to rest at st. Thomas cemetery in
Jessenland, Father Coyle officiating.
The Irish standard., 1914-12-12
REV. THOMAS L. KELLY DESlG
MATED FOR ARMY
CHAPlAlNcY.

Father Thomas l.. Kelly, who was
recently examined at Fort Myer, Vir.
ginia, for appointment as Chaplain,
United States Army, to fill the vacancy
caused by the retirement of Chaplain
Frederick L. Kunrecke, has been desig.
mated for appointment.
Father Kelly will be an adornment
to the chaplain corps of the United
States Army, as he is priest of cul
ture and refinement, and possesses a
magnetic personality. He is native
Of Boston, but has labored as priest
in the. diocese of Lincoln. Nebraska
He is considered one of the foremost
public speakers of the middle west
having fectured extensively on the
subject Of Immigration"
His assignment to an army post will
be made later on.
The Irish standard., 1914-12-12
Irish Papers Suppressed.

Dublin, Ireland, Dec. 3, via London.
The newspaper Sim Fein did not
appear today. The publishers Of this
journal refused to print it in conse-
ounce of having been warned by the
authorities that they would be liable
to prosecution for the publication of
reasonable matter.
This is the second step in the sup
preston of Irish publications which
have been opposing enlistments and
expressing pro-German sentiments.
The police last night raided the office
of the Irish Freedom, monthly pub
LEGATION, and confiscated all copies of
the paper offered for sale on the news
stands.
The Irish standard., 1914-12-12
CARDINAL GIBBONS APPEALED
TO.

Cardinal Gibbons has received a
cablegram from Sir Gilbert Parker, the
English novelist, at Maastricht, Hol-
land, appealing to him to assist the
American commission for Belgium re.
lief in their staggering task"
Here l watch penniless, homeless
Belgians fleeing from their naked
land"-the message adds. MANY
towns and cities are absolutely de-
stroyed. Countless homes are stones
and ashes. Hundreds of thousands
lack food and clothes. They ask for
bread and salt, no more, and it is not
Forthcoming. The commission asks
for half of soldiers ration for each
starving Belgian.
I'm your land of plenty there are
millions who would give If they knew.
Will your eminence not help to make
them know? In the name of Christian
ity and human compassion make this
appeal"
The Irish standard., 1914-12-12
WArERvILLE.

The death Of Mrs. Mary Crosby, wife
OF Owen B. Crosby, and one of the pio-
neer residents, occurred on Sunday, Nov.
21.
The funeral was held Monday. Nov.
%, from st. Canice Catholic church
where a requiem high mass was cele-
brated and the funeral sermon preached
by Rev. Father Prendergast. The re-
mains were inferred in Calvary GENE.
terry.
Deceased was born in County
Monaghan, Ireland, 80 years ago. Her
maiden name was Mary Burns. She
came with her husband to Kilkenny in
1856 and settled on the farm. She is
survived by her husband and three
daughters, Mrs. Jacob Gangloff, Mrs.
Rosie Kierens and Miss Anna Crosby.
The Irish standard., 1914-12-12
MONTGOMERY,

The funeral of the late Mrs. Michael
Barnett, who died Thursday, Novem-
Der 26, took place Saturday morning,
November %, with services at St.
Michaels Catholic church. Rev. Father
Pendergast of Kilkenny conducted the
last rites.
The deceased was born in the Coun-
ty Cork, Ireland, Christmas Day, 1870.
On August 80, 1892, she was married
to Michael Barnett, the services TAX
ing place at the same church from
where her funeral rites were con-
Quoted. a.
She was member of the L. A. A.
o. H., and Altar Society, the members
of both organizations being present
in, large numbers at the funeral.
The Irish standard., 1914-12-12

home Friday. November 81. The de-
ceased was born in Cork, Ireland, and
came to the United States at an early
age. Mr.. and Mrs. Broderick settled
In Graceville about thirty years ago.
The deceased is survived by her hus.
band, Eugene Frederick, and five chill
dren, Teresa, Dennis, William, Pat
rick and Frank. The funeral was held
Monday, November 80, from the Holy
Rosary church. Requiem High Mass
was celebrated by Father Kennedy.
The Irish standard., 1914-12-12
from the National Capitol
BY Stanton Lswton

had been made for him by the com
handing officer of Fort Sill
This is a great distinction and an
unusual honor, that a staff officer
should be ordered so great distance
at so much expense, to deliver lectures
of this kind.
Major O'Hern is an expert on gun.
merry. He graduated from the Military
Academy in 1894, standing high in his
class.
He is a brother of Rev. Lewis ],
O'Hern, c. S. p, of Saint Thomas
College, Catholic University of Ameri.
ca.
The Irish standard., 1914-12-12
WHlTTEMoRE,, IA.

Mrs. J. T. Creighton, one of the old
residents of Whittemore, died last Fri
day, Nov. ~, after an illness of some
duration. The funeral was held Mon
day, Nov. 30. Services were conducted
at the Catholic church at that place.
The burial was in the parochial GENE
terry. Mrs. Creighton is survived by
her husband, three daughters and one
son.
The Irish standard., 1914-12-12
Healy Raps
English Censorship

The censorship exercised by the gov.
eminent in England with regard to
news from the seat of war was round.
ly denounced in the House of Com
mons by Timothy Healy. He made
the house shake with laughter over
the picture of a censor who was not
content with pairing down stories on
battles, but even excised portions OF
the Mohammedan petition for the
blessings of Mahomet on the fight.
"Who is responsible for all this?''
Healy demanded.
Then he told of his experiences in
America where every morning the
newspapers received long wireless
kilograms from Berlin, but from Eng
land only an authenticated abortion of
a message.
"How can such state of affairs
be reconciled with common sense?"
he asked. 1--WE have not got control
of the air, and Germany is pumping
into every country its own version y
He said that Americans had asked
him to explain this extraordinary con-
tract in the news.
II gave them an explanation" said
Healy, in tones of biting scorn. II told
them that the government had put
this whole work under the charge of
a chancery lawyer, accustomed to
drafting affidavits. (Laughter.) He is
most able man in his profession, but
would as soon put plumber in
charge of illuminated manuscripts.
He is an admirable lawyer, but this is
now lawyers job"
The Irish standard., 1914-12-12
LITTLE FALLS.

Mrs. Desniege Morrisette, aged 81, a
pioneer resident of the county, passed
away on Wednesday morning, Dec. 2,
at the home of her son, Frank O. Nor.
risette, at COS South Sixth street, Brain.
erd. At her bedside was her entire
family. She was buried at St. Matthias
on Friday morning, Dec. 4, the serv.
ices being held from the Catholic
church and Rev. Father Lamay officiat.
ing. -,
Deceased was born in st. Gertrude,
Quebec, Can. She came to the United
States with the family IS years ago,
locating In Morrison county, where
she lived for 80 years. She had lived
in Grow Wing county the last two
years of her life.
On Thanksgiving afternoon occurred
the death of Mrs. Peter Picotte, one of
the Oldest residents of Morrison county,
The funeral service at st. Francis
Xavier church, was held Saturday, Nov
%, and the service at Belle Prairie
church was held at 10 o'clock. Inter.
ment was at Belle Prairie cemetery.
The Irish standard., 1914-12-12

The exercises in connection with the
unwilling Of the centennial memorial
to John O'Neill. the gallant defender
of Havre de Grace, Nd, against the
British attack. May 3, 1913, took place
on Nov. IA on the lawn at Point Con.
cord Lighthouse. The memorial tablet
Is set In granite base and bears the
following inscription: "This cannon
of the War Of 1912 marks the site of
the three-gun battery on Point Con-
cord, where John O'Neill resisted for a
time single-handed, the British attack
on Havre de Grace. May 8, 1913, until
he was disabled and made prisoner.
He was then taken on board the Brit
ish frigate Maidstone, whence he was
rescued by his daughter. Matilda, to
whom Admiral Cockburn presented his
gold-mounted snuffbox, in token Of her
heroism. In recognition of his bravery
the citizens Of Philadelphia presented
John O'Neill with a handsome sword,
Erected by the citizens of Havre de
Grace in the year Of the star-spangled
Banner Centennial 1914"
The Irish standard., 1914-12-12

Parker, S. D.-The marriage of Mr..
Hugh F. Sweeney of Centerville, to
Miss Agnes Mulhare, of Parker, took
place at st. Christmas Church, Parker,
on the 4th inst. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. ]. R. O'Mahon,
assisted by the Rev. William Keane,
the latter of Centerville. The young
couple will make their home on a
farm near Parker.
The Irish standard., 1914-12-12
BRAlNE

On Nov. 20, Mr.. Thos. Willis and Mrs
M. E. Gardner were married at the St.
Francis Catholic church, Rev. Father
]. ]. O'Mahoney officiating.
Mr.. Albert J. Rau and Miss Carrie
Person were married Saturday, Nov.
%. at the parsonage of the st. Francis
Catholic church, Rev. Father J. ]. O'Ma.
honey officiating. The bride was at.
tended by her sister, Miss Rose Person,
of Dykeman. The best man was Mr.,
Will Trichler, of Dykeman.
The Irish standard., 1914-12-12
DICKINSON, N. D.

The Dickinson Council No. 1915,
Knights of Columbus, are planning for
big time on Sunday, December 10. A
large class will be initiated in the
order. Candidates and members will
assemble at the st. Charles hotel at
9 o'clock in the morning and will
march to st. Patrick's church to at
tend high mass. The initiation cere-
monies will be held at the armory,
after which banquet will be served
in the Elks' hall.
The Irish standard., 1914-12-12
HENRY, S. D.

Wednesday morning, November 25
at st. Michael's church of Clark, oc
CURED the marriage of Della E. Halli
nan and Earl Geise.
Nuptial Mass was celebrated by
Rev. Father Cunniff.
The program given Thanksgiving
Day under the auspices of st. Henry's
Catholic church was grand success
"The Merry Cobbler," rendered by
Home Talent under the instruction OF
Mrs. Sullivan and Miss Nellie Riley
was we'll received.
The Irish standard., 1914-12-12
MAJOR o'HERN TO LECTURE Al
FORT SILL.

Major Edward P. O'Hern, Ordnance
Department United States Army, has
been ordered to Fort Sill, Oklahoma,
10 deliver course of lectures before
The School Of Fire for Field Artillery.
located at this post.
This ID . post graduate school for
United States Army omcers, and
Major o'Hern was ordered to deliver
st g series Of lectures. after, q request
The Irish standard., 1914-12-12
GRAcEvILLE, MINI.

John c. Mccormick, pioneer resi-.
dent of Graceville, died at his home
on Wednesday morning, November Is,
Deceased was horn in Maine in 1888
and moved to Graceville in 1879. He
Is survived by two sons, j. M. and R
G. Mccormick, of Graceville. Funeral
was held Friday, November 81, from
the Holy Rosary church. Requiem
Mass was celebrated by Father Ken.
needy.
The Irish standard., 1914-12-12
DICKINSON, N. D,

The Sisters of st. Joseph's hospital
were given two happy surprises dur
ing the past week. The ladies of the
hospital guild arranged dance for
the benefit of the hospital and the pro-
ceeds will go to provide new linens
for the patients.
The Irish standard., 1914-12-12

Three hundred and thirty-nine Cath
Ollie churches were built in the United
States last year. Out of that number,
the Catholic Church Extension Soci-
ETY., through it's chapel-building gifts,
is to be credited with It's. This means
that the G. G. E. S. is now instrument
tai in the erection of Catholic church
every other day.