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ROCKEFELLER OWNS LARGE
SLICE OF INDUSTRY NOW
ATTACKED BY UNION men

Sen of Standard Oil Magnate Says Father Holds 40 Per
Cent of Colorado Fuel and Iron Company he
Is Dummy Drector-Admits Deegating Investigations
to Subordnates-House Mines Committee Probing the
Conditions
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U. S. Court Upholds
Decision of Local Body
LAssociated Press CabIe1

WASHINGTON, April 6H. l.
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Lurline, April Z.
For s. F.:
Matsonia, April s.
Prom Vancouver:
Makura, Apr. %.
For VAncoUVerI
Niagara, Apr. 81.
The chronicle=news., 1914-07-07
OFFICER ENDS 5000
NILE RACE WITH DEATH

Philadelphia. Pa, July Cap
tain P. H. Uberroth of the revenue
cutter service ended five thousand
mile race from Unalaska today when
he arrived at the bedside of his wife
in this city. Mrs. Ubberoth was
stricken several weeks ago and a
serious operation became necessary.
Her husband, who was in command
of the revenue cutter McCulloch in
Alaskan waters, was notified and
left his long journey fourteen days
ago. His son, Lieutenant F. E. p.
Uberroth, who was on the battleship
Vermont at Vera Cruz, was also sum-
moned and arrived home Saturday
night.
Mrs. Uberroth's condition today
was unchanged. She refused to un-
dergo the operation until her hus-
band and son arrived.
The chronicle=news., 1914-07-07
MURDER MYSTERY Y.
BATTLES DETECTIVES
lCostinued from paEs IL


both. The moment we saw them
the woman in our party screamed
and ran back to the boat. Her hus-
band remained, surprised and non
plussed by his wife's action. l ran
to the boat after her. I found her
on seat in Mysteries. She was
screaming That man ruined my hus-
band and ruined me. l am going to
kill him if it takes lifetime. She
picked up a paper knife shaped like
dagger and started to leave the
boat. l caught hold of her and kept
her back and asked whom she meant.
DR.. Carman,' she said.
Howe said the woman refused to
explain her actions. When her hus-
band came aboard the party returned
to Freeport.
whether one or them spoke of the
incident again." said Howe.
81 did not try to find out the reas-
on for it and never gave it another
thought until this murder occurred" ="
Howe said he telephoned Kennedy
OF the incident and the latter re-
called it and said he would notify
the police.
Howe also said he had telephone
message from Freeport today that de-
tectives had gone to the woman's
house but they did not find her at
home.
The chronicle=news., 1914-07-07
oslr'uA q Y

Wade.
Mrs. Carolina T. Wade, a former
well-known and old resident OF this
city, died yesterday in Bueblo at the
home of a son, e. A. Wade, with
whom she had been visiting. Death
was due to senility. The body Will
be received in Trinidad and will be
accompanied by c. A. .Wade.
Deceased leaves Ave sons. c. A..
Wade OF Pueblo, S. c. Wade or Grand
Junction, J. o. Wade ofaNew Mex
leo, w. J. Wade of California and
M. M. Wade Of this city, the latter
is the city weigher. Funeral will
take place at 10 O'Clock tomorrow
morning from the R. G. Sipe chapel,
the Rev. Overstreet officiating.
The chronicle=news., 1914-07-07
BOMB DOES GOOD JOB
=
NATION MENACED BY ANARCHY
TIME TO THROTTLE THE AGI7ATORS

get together plot commit
der and the of death intended for someone else
and kills the conspao there good for law abiding cl
feel grafd This what happened in New York on the
glorious Fourth July In tenement where agao held their
rendezvous internal machine exploded and three were killed The
bomb intended it believed for John D. Rockefeller ana the
phlanhropst insigaed by
these agitators rebuke his attitude in the Colorado coal
strike
Had the conspraors accomplished their another na
onal tragedy like the assassination of the martyr president NC
Kney recorded The explosion of the bomb in the
probably robbed the electric chair of or
victims. That is ALL
that running the United States The teach
preachngs Goldman and such dmagogues and
muakers Upton Sinclair furnishing the inspiration Tor the
murderous pngs which being disclosed The central hgures
conspaces agators posing the friends of labor
Further constantly being given the bomb
ynamters by of the yellow newspapers and
magazines the who have sent out irresponsible corre
pondnts false and highly coored stories of the industrial
Colorado This stuff read with avdy and the noto
rey gained these muckrakr acts incentive for the Vi
elsewhere cone and execute deeds of vio
lencc that they in turn ve the notous recognition OF
Czolgosz Schrank -
is just that has largely responsible
awlessness ontlary of the present coal strike The
newspapers dedicated the unions and whose pol
c is that of endorsement of violence of just
last Saturday blown the New York ene-
against the constituted officers OF the
citizen army the lauded brave champions
of the downrodden working man. and are commenced as
good worthy citizen who really accomphes
something for humanity the of progress or community
betterment.
the country to the other have Or
gand overthrow and of the worst element
have found their to Colorado
There only thing do The people who are law and
should get together stand firm for law and order and be-
hind who will enforce the law and stamp out awessne
guilty while seeking advance the Of labor
other by unlawful should be appehended and
the road to the same place as the
higher of the workers.
The chronicle=news., 1914-07-07
Mrs. Mcdonald Hostess.

up as to render difficult the pas
sage of deep laden steamers.
Development and construction
work in the Panuco oil fields was re-
nics were said to be preparing to re-
call their employees; and ususpend all
work not necessary in caring for the
storage of the present output Of the
wells,
Lack OF confidence in the situation
was given as the cause,
The visit of General Carranza.
which originally was set for today,
apparently has been indefinitely
postponed. ~ .,.....-.t
The chronicle=news., 1914-07-07
Social Affairs
@ LOCAL FUNc1 IONS ET
SsX AND SOCIETY NEWS III

Masonic Meeting.
Las Animas Lodge No. IS, A. F..
and A. M. will meet tonight. Work
in the second degree.
Trinity Guild. I
The Trinity Episcopal guild will
meet at 2:30 Thursday afternoon at
the home OF Mrs. j. +. Sherman, 515
Nevada avenue.
Women of Woodcraft.
The regular meeting of the Women
OF Woodcraft. Trinidad Circle No.
1853, will be held Wednesday evening
at s o'clock at the Odd Fellows Hall.
To Entertain at Bridge.
Mrs. w. w. Taylor and Mrs. f. r.
Dunlavy will be the hostesses at
charming bridge party Friday after
noon at the home of the former on
Colorado avenue.
M. E. Missionary Society.
Mrs. DEWITT was the hostess this
afternoon at the meeting of the Mis-
sionary Society of the NJ. +. Church.
A pleasant afternoon was spent and
light refreshments served.
knights and Ladies of Security
Meeting.
A meeting of the Knights and La
dies of Security was held last even
ing at Castle hall After the bust
ness meeting social hour was
spent. Refreshments were served at
the close OF the evening.
Meeting.
A sDlcndid musical and literary
The chronicle=news., 1914-07-07
SMALL BLAZE AT
COMMERCIAL HOTEL

A small blaze of unknown origin
broke out shortly after 9 O'Clock this
morning in an upstairs room of the
Commercial hotel. The damage done
will not exceed $40. t..
n.The blaze was discovered by an
The chronicle=news., 1914-07-07

cmploye of the Schneider Brewing
company, who notified the fire de-
partment. The fire boys hastened
across the street with fire extin-
guishers and soon had the blaze,
which was mostly confined to cur
tain and the side OF the wall, un-
der control.
The chronicle=news., 1914-07-07
GETTING HIS FOOT In IT

They had just become engaged.
"What joy it will be-" she exclaimed,
'for me to share all of your griefs
and sorrows''
But. darling" he protested, ~
have none"
NO" she answered, "but when
you are married you will have"
The chronicle=news., 1914-07-07

(Continucd from paEe ID
senting Villa and Carranza. which
met at Torreon to smooth out the
difficulties which existed between
the two chiefs, has been entirely sue
cessful and that General villa would
accompany the Carranza commission
on its return to Saltillc. This lat
ter report would not be confirmed
officially, but there is spirit ap-
parent in official circles here which
would seem to confirm that the mis-
sion of the delegates sent to Torreon
has been successful.
1t was reported that regular traf-
fic between Saltillo and Torreon
would be resumed within the next
few days.
The chronicle=news., 1914-07-07

program was given yesterday after
noon at the Union Missionary meet
ing held at the home of Mrs. l.. H.
Peters. Vocal solos were rendered
by Mrs. Farquharson and Miss Alice
Moser and duet by the Misses Ed
wards, piano solos by Miss Alice
Moser and Miss Lucille Cook and
readings by Mrs. d. c. Stratton and
Mrss Eyre. A talk was given by
Mrs. Randolph Cook. E
Wedding Announcement.
Announcements of the wedding OF
Miss Marion Lee Mustard. the daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis West Mus
tard, of Lewis, Delaware, and Mr..
George Strausser Messersmith, of the
same city. to be solemnized on the
evening of July twenty-second. in
the Lewis Presbyterian church, haYs
been received in this city. Miss Mus
tard has been a guest at the C. H.
Nichols home on East Second street
here. several times. and has many
friends in this city.
Mrs. Mcdonald Hostess.
Mrs. f. w. Mcdonald was the
hostess this afternoon at the regu-
lar meeting OF her Auction Bridge
club. A delightful afternoon was
spent and at the conclusion of the
game a charming luncheon was
served at the card tables by the host
ess, assisted by Mrs. Mannion.
Mrs. McDonld's guests were Mrs
]. A. Storm, Mrs. Seeley, Mrs. Am
bros Lunney, Mrs. Austin Lunney.
Mrs. E. ]. Mcmahon, Mrs. J. p. Man
nion and the substitutes Mrs. r. f.
Gregory and Mrs. l.. v. Griswold.
The chronicle=news., 1914-07-07

Torreon, Mex, July 7.-The Car
ranza-Villa conference came to a
close late last night. No statement
concerning its transactions was is
sued other than that the points in
discussion had been settled satisfac-
torily.
The chronicle=news., 1914-07-07

q echronicle-Ncws. soc per month.
The chronicle=news., 1914-07-07
UNION AGAIN NEAR
BREAKING POINT

(Continued from page ~
The chronicle=news., 1914-07-07

Ell Paso, Tex, July 7.-Reports Of
the sudden ending OF the conference
at Torreon, designed to settle the in
tGrnal disagreement of the rebel rev.
olution, wre received with surprise
tone Of all expressions from the
south was not reflected at this point
where Carranza and Villa agents
still were in conflict over matters
pertaining to Carranza's currency
issue, which has thrown the revolu-
tion into the courts.
The chronicle=news., 1914-07-07

Tampico, July 6.-tVia Ladero.
Tex. July 7JEMore oil tank steam
ers were reported idle here today
than in.hhany months. This is part
ly due to low prices on oil. which
makes expectation barely profitable,
and partly as protest, it was said,
against the action of constitutional
lists who have continued to exact the
tax intended to apply to dredging.
but have neglected dredging until
the lPanuco river Smonthfhas so filled
The chronicle=news., 1914-07-07

Meeting.
A splendid musical and literary
The chronicle=news., 1914-07-07


On Board U. S. S. California, Ma
zatlan, July 6 (via wireless to San
Diego, Calf. july D.-In tho fight
ing yesterday outside of Guaymas the
cohstitIt rdpalists were ,repulsed.. with
considerable loss, according to ad-
vice received at Federal headquarters
here. The Federal gunboat Guerrero
shelled the enemys position mar
Cruz dc Piedras. The federal losses
are gwen as several killed and many
wounded. Skirmishing continues to-
day.
Rear Admiral Howard exchanged
today official calls with Governor
Amezuca Lapaz at Mazatlar,
The German cruiser Nuremberg re.
turned today to MaZatlan from Pana.
ma.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-05-25
LITERARY SOCIETIES
IN TRIPLE CONTEST

The third annual contest between
the Lamar, Jeff Davis and Lafaye
Literary Societies, composed of boys
of the Hattiesburg High School, will
take place in the High School audito-
rum Wednesday night, May 81, at
500 o'clock. The winner in this con-
test will hold for his society for one
year the loving cup, awarded by the
First-National Bank Of Commerce.
The Lafayette boys won the cup in
1912, and it was taken from them by
the jeff Davis Society in 1918. The
boys of the Lamar Society assert that
this years contest viii permit the en-
craving of 1914" beside their society s
name in this cup.
Announcement of the chosen speak
ers and their subjects is yet to be
| made.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-05-25
Or. LAWRENCE TELLS
Continued from Page One.)

Miss Annie Rush, Miss Sudie Thomp
son, Miss Mae Davis, Miss Ethel Har'
rison, Mrs. A. L. O'Bryant, Miss Gladys
Gaynes, Miss Carrie Jackson, Miss
Neva Morris, Miss Francis Ellis, Miss
Cora Hudson, Miss Dixie Moore, Miss
Nola Cook, Miss Mala Hamilton and
Rev. A. l.. O'Bryant
The musical program was as follows:
ocessional-"Praise Ye the
Father. .............. Gounou
Invocation .... .....A. l.. O'Bryant
Anthem-~Holy, Holy" ..... .Gounod
Miss Stephens and Choir.
Violin Solo-"Largo" ....... Handel
Mr.. Wiley Jackson.
These Are They" ........ Brown
Miss Francis Ellis
Scripture Reading and
Prayer. Rev. ]. B. Lawrence
Duet-"The Lord is My Shep-
neru ............., oHldrl
Misses stephens ana Pnllllps.
Anthem-"Hark, Hank My
Sour ....... ..........S Shelley
Like AS the Hart Desireth" ..Allisten
Mr., p. J.. CASTOR.
Offertory-"M Moonlight
Sonata" Miss Louise Walters
Anthem-"The Heavens Are Telling"
(The Creation) ....... Haydn
Delivery of Sunday School Diplomas
Recessional-"S Unto the Lord
Benediction .Prest. ]. L. Johnson, Jr
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-05-25

rick, Hickory; Farewell, Miss Cora
Hudson.
The exercises tonight will be accord.
ing to the following program.
49,. Prayer
Bridal Chorus, from "The Rose
Maiden. -. ..........C owen
Glee Club.
Baccalaureate Address
DR.. P. I. iipsey, Clinton, Miss.
Dance of the Gnomes ........ List
Miss Louise Walters
Delivery of Diplomas
Glee Club
Benediction
Diplomas will delivered tonight as
follows:
Graduates In Literary Course
Miss Cora Hudson, Clyde, Miss.
Miss Carrie Jackson, Hattiesburg,
Miss; Miss Holley McLendon, Lafay-
cite, La.
Graduates in Piano.
Miss Ruth Neel, Hattiesburg, Miss;
Miss Louise Walters, Ellisville, Miss.
Graduates In Expression
Miss Vida Huff, Mize, Miss; Miss Car
rie Jackson, Hattiesburg, Miss; Miss
Holley McLendon, Lafayette, La; Miss
Mae Rogers, Pachuta, Miss.
Certificates In Home Science.
Miss Della Bennett, Hattiesburg.
Miss; Miss Mary Curtis, Hattiesburg,;
Miss Vera Oden, Hattiesburg, Miss.
Certificate in Stenography.
Miss Bertha Ball, Foxworth, Miss;
Miss Gertie Crumbley, Ellisville, Miss;
Miss Sadie Gill, Bogue Chitto, Miss:
Miss Ella Jones, Oakvale, Miss; Miss
Ottie Holder, Patterson, Miss.
Certificates in Bookkeeping.
Miss Bertha Ball, Foxworth, Miss;
Miss Ella Jones, Oakvale, Miss; Miss
Ida May Thompson, Foxworth, Miss.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-05-25
TRUSTEES SALE.

By virtue of the power conferred
on me as trustee by the terms of a
deed Of trust from Maggie Rawls and
husband, Adam Lambert beneficiary,
to secure an Indebtedness of 1,500. 90,
interest and cost, as evidenced by
note therein described, said deed of
trust dated January %, 1910, and re-
corded in Book s, at pages 1853 to 165
of the record Of mortgages and deeds
of trust on lands.i In the County OF For
rest, State of Mississippi. default
having been made in the payment Of
the indebtedness secured by said deed
of trust, and the beneficiary demand
ing the sale here advertised to satisfy
the same-,.I, as such trustee, will, on
Monday, the list day Of June, 1914,
within lawful hours, at the front door
of the Court House in the City Of Hat
tiesburg. said County of Forrest, State
OF Mississippi, offer for sale and sell
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-05-25
CITY BREvIrIEs.


The Greater Gem theatre has a
splendid all-feature ten cent show ar
ranged for tonight. Following is the
program: "a Game of Poker" Key
stone comedy, featuring Ford Ster-
ling and Mabel Normand; ANDY and
the Hypnotist," eaturing Master Andy
Clark; THE Navajo Blanket" Kalem
Indian drama, in. two acts; Pathe
Weekly, late news in moving pictures,
"At The Races" special feature in
two acts; music by Gem orchestra.
Wednesday a treat is in store for the
children at the Gem, as the well-known
story of Jack and the Bean Stalk, "
in two acts, will be presented at five
cents admission to all.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-05-25
Seniors Transfer
Their Poluers To
Class of 1915
THIS is CLASS DAY AT WOMAN's
cOLLEGE-DIPLOM TO BE
AWARDED TONIGHT.

The exercises at the Woman's Col
lege today were in celebration of Glass
Day. The ceremony of the transfer of
the reigns of government from the de-
parting seniors to the juniors was
quite impressive and the breaking of
the ties caused by the departure of the
seniors brought tear drops to many
young eyes.
The exercises this morning consist
ed of a procession of the classes, the
daisy chain march, senior class song,
followed by individual renditions as
follows: Glass History, Miss Mae Rog-
ers, of Pachuta Glass Prophecy, Miss
Vera Oden, Hattiesburg; Piano Solo,
Miss Ruth Neel, Hattiesburg Class
Poem, Miss Vida Huff, Mize; Last Will
and Testament, Miss Holly McLendon,
Lafayette, La; Song, Miss Carrie Jack
son, Hattiesburg; College Heirloom,
Miss May Curtis, Hattiesburg; Accept
ance of Heirloom, Miss Addie Ham
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-05-25

at public cutlery to the highest bidder
or bidders for cash, the following de-
scribed real estate lying and being
situate in the said City of Hattiesburg,
and embraced in said deed of trust az
such security, to-wit:
All of the south or southwestern
half Of lots 10, II and ~, in block 8,
Of the Hardy G Scott survey of the
said City of Hattiesburg Except
strip ten feet wide off the west or
northwestern side of said lot 100, the
same fronting on First street and ex-
tending back between parallel lines
along Ryon street to within ten feet
of the western boundary of said lot 4
Witness my signature. this the goth
day Of April, A. D., 1914.
s. e. Travis,
l1-Smons Trustee.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-05-25

posed of Edward Yerger, of Jackson,
chairman; Fred v. Becker, of Good
man; w. d. Davis, of Brookhaven; B.
M. Crimes, of Meridian; ]. H. Johnson,
of Clarksdale; F. M. Brown, of Rich.
ton.
The association changed its name
from the Mississippi Local Fire Under
writer's Association to that of the Mis-
sissippi Underwriters Association. It
was decided to hold the 1915 meeting
in Jackson.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-05-25
RUNDOWN PEOPLE
Let vinoI Make You Strong.


Rundown conditions are caused by
overwork, worry, too close confine-
ment, a chronic cough or cold which
it is difficult to cure.
We want to say to ever yper son in
this condition-you need Vinol, our
delicious cod liver and iron tonic with.
out oil, the great strength creator. 1t
will supply iron to the blood in the
most easily assimilated form, create
healthy appetite, strengthen your di
gestive organs and make you eat bet
ter, sleep better and feel better.
A case has just come to our atten-
ton from Racine, Wis. Mrs. w. H.
Brill says: 81 was in a very bad run
down condition. Life was not worth
living. l could not sleep-was ner.
vous and not able to work-and doc.
tors failed to help me, but Vinol did
wonders for me. In a short time
vas stronger than ever, and hao
gained % pounds"
We are confident that Vinol Is the
best body builder and strength crea
tor we have ever sold. Try a bottle
on our guarantee to refund your mon
ey il 1t fails to benefit you. The Cen
tury Drug Store, Hattiesburg, Miss.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-05-25
NOTICE or ADMINISTRATIVE TO
CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE
or DANIEL GILMAN,
DECEASED.

Notice is hereby given that on May
9Th, 1914, letters of administration on
the estate of Daniel Gilman, de.
ceased, were granted by the Chaheery
Court of Forrest County to the under
signed Mrs. Emma Gilman; and that
all persons having claims against said
estate are hereby required to have
same probated and registered by the
clerk Of the Chancery Court of For
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-05-25
In CIRCUIT
| COURT NOT READY
JUDGE ARNOLD DlsMissEs SEW.
ERAL CASES AFTER PAYMENT
OF COST BY PROSECUTION.

There was no case on the civil dock
ct ready for trial at the opening of
Circuit Court this morning, though
number Of non litigated cases were
wen orders which removed them
from the docket. After one hours
sitting, Judge Arnold adjourned court
to reconvene this afternoon.
The following cases were dismissed
at plaintiffs cost for want of prosecu-
ton. Ingram Day Lumber Co. VS.. j. +.
Wilder ct all P. E. Montague VS.. J. }.
Barnes and J. C. Hathon; Ferrill Lum-
Der Co., VS.. Rich Lumber Co.; The
Lumber Underwriters VS.. Creek Lum
Der Co.; Dalton Electric Company VS..
Watkins Machine & Foundry Co.; Hat
tiesburg Trust & Banking Co. VS.. T.
E. Martin and G. B. Hall; l.. Ruben
stein VS.. Watkins Machine & Foundry
! Company; Angie Jordan VS.. United
Woodmen Benefit Association; South
ern Coal Co. VS.. Watkins Machine &
Foundry Co.; Allen Pfeiffer Chemical
Co. VS.. c. j. Thornton trading as
Corner Drug Store.
T. J. Jackson, trustee VS.. T. ]. and
Will Truelove, dismissed upon pay
ment of cost.
F. c. Martin VS.. Southern Lumber
& Ice Co. continued for term.
Emile J. Lacosta VS.. Chas S. Jordan,
cost paid and cause dismissed.
The juries for the current week were
not completed at the morning session.
Those selected were:
Jury No. ii. B. Causey, w. +.
Slade, S. Entreken, d. e. Edwards, K.
D. Dossett, w. A. Lovett, ]. e. Barron,
j. M. Bryant, H. X. McLemore, Fl. NJ
Tidwell, H. A. Lee and G. V. Moseley
Jury No. al. w. Sexton, E. T.
James, B. A. Anderson, A. E. Cameron
c. H. Colmer, Phillip Rawls and w. T.
Maloy. .-'"'
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-05-25
INSURANCE men
IN BUSY MEETING
wlNoNA MAN SUCCEEDS p. |
CASTOR As PRESIDENT MISS.
UNDERWRITERS ASSN.
Special to The Neios.

HptttQt w u HO ANtet"s
Jackson, Miss, May 25.-Endorse-
ment of the work Of the Mississippi
Society for the Prevention of Fires,
addresses, discussions of timely sub
jects. and election of officers repre-
sent in brief the work accomplished
at the annual meeting of the Mississip-
ri Fire Underwriters Association held
in jackson in the Pythian hall.
Walter H. Witty, of Winona, who has
been one of the most active members
of the association, was elected presi-
dent, succeeding P. l.. Castor, of Hat
tiesburg. w. F. Rumble, of Laurel,
was chosen vice president, taking the
place occupied during the past year
by Mr.. Witty. J. X. Moore, of Vicks-
burg, succeeded himself as secretary
treasurer. which position he has held
continuously during the sixteen years
of the society's existence.
/, District vice presidents were chosen
as follows: First district, Jessie P.
woodward. of Columbus; second dis
trict, NJ. A. Bergman, of Greenville;
fourth district, T. e. Moody, of Gre
NADIA; fifth district. A B. Nicholson,
of Meridian; sixth district, e. H. Reber
of Fayette; seventh district, Martin d.
King, of Hattiesbnrg;, eighth district,
r. E. Spivey, of Canton.
The new executive committee is COM