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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-10-07
KAISER READY TO JOIN WITH HIS
FOES IN DIPLOMATIC -RELA-
TioNS WITH AMERICA.
ALL EUROPEAN NATIONS
COURT (0]D OPINION HERE
Contended Treaties Were Futile
Cited Russian Mobilization--Wai awe
Objectionable Development ReIa.
tive to Offers of Mediation.

Washington, Oct. 7.-As a conces-
sion to public opinion, particularly
that in the United States, Germany
will sign Secretary of State Bryan's
peace treaty. 1t is expected that Aus
tria-Hungary will follow the example
thus set by the kaiser and sign a SINH
lar treaty with the United States
The negotiations with Germany
have progressed to this point:
Count Won Bernstorff, the Ger
man ambassador, will forward to
his government a copy Of the
treaty, which he received from
Secretary Bryan, and will recon-
mend that the empire enter into
the agreement for the peaceful
settlement of disputes between
that nation and the United States.
Germany Now Favors Treaty.
Although both Mr. Bryan and Count
Won Bernstorff declined to discuss the
matter, information from other sources
disclosed that Germany now is inclined
! to give favorable consideration to the
Bryan treaty.
1t is expected that before Germany
signs the treaty there will be diplo-
matte discussion of several phases OF
the Bryan peace plan, particularly that
prohibiting the initiation of warlike
measures by either party during the
investigation of the question in dis
lpute. The Germans contend that the
futility of such provision is illustrat
ed by the action of Russia in mobiliz
ing its army on July 26, when media
ton negotiations were still in pro
gress. ~.~f-
There is excellent authority for stat
ing, however, that Germany now is
disposed to waive this and other OBJ
jections and sign the treaty in order tt
show that it is willing to do its par
in trying out the Bryan plan for avert
ing wars.
Court Good Opinion Of U. s.
This deveoplment is another indi
cation of the tendency to court thu
good opinion of the United States
which has been manifested by Euro
pean nations since the outbreak of tn,
great war.
1t was not until after the opening o
hostilities, when the importance of tn,
Judgment of the American people re
garding the causes and progress Of tn
conflict became apparent, that Grea
Britain, France and Russia decided t
sign the treaties. Spain and Chin
also entered into the agreement, whicl
has been signed by twenty-seven na
tions.
Secretary Bryan said today tha
there are no new developments relat
ing to the question Of ending the wal
/, No further steps have been taken b
this government and none of the be
ligerents has signified desire to col
slider peace.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-10-07
PREPARING FOR
WINTER CAMPAIGN

London, Oct. 7.-Advice from Berlin,
by way of Rotterdam, say that the Ger
mans are pushing forward with the
utmost vigor their preparations for a
winter campaign. Until recently. ap-
parently, they had not conceived Of
such an eventuality. In the last few
weeks, however, they have learned
much. All the high-class shops that
formerly did nothing but make the
best fur garments for ladies are busily
engaged in the manufacture of sheep.
skin clothing for the soldiers. No few
er than 10000 fur coats have been
delivered, presumably for the use oi
officers, and 100000 sheep and lamt
skins have been bought by the govern
ment for winter garments for ltht
men. For the cavalry special leather
leg protectors are being made out o
leather intended for gloves.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-10-07
German Warship Sunk.

Another German warship and tor
pedo boat have been sunk in the
North Sea off the estuary of Ems by
mine. according to an Amsterdam re-
port to the Reuters agency. The
vessel is reported to have sunk three
minutes after it was struck. but the
crew was rescued by a German vessel.
According to a German news agen-
cy dispatch from Peking the japanese
have occupied the island of Yap, the
most important of the Caroline group
of the New Philippines, 1000 miles
from the Philippines. Germany
bought the island from Spain in 1899
A Havras dispatch from Petrograd
says the Russian bombardment of
Phzemsyl is doing great damage.
German dispatches mention fighting
near Radon, in Russian Poland. This
vicinity has not figured in the field Of
operations for some time. 1t is sixty
miles south of Warsaw.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-10-07
Wilson to Support
Bill Providing For
u S. Warehouses
ALSO APPROVES PLAN.To RAISE
s15o,ooo,ooo TO LEND TO
FARMERS.
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Oct. Tn a cotton
conference between Congressman
members of the Farmers Union and
President Wilson this morning, the
President agreed to support an effort
to get action at this session Of Con
gress on a bill to provide federal Ii
censed warehouses for cotton. The
House previously had refused to con
slider this bill.
The President also approved a plar
started in st. Louis to raise pool ot
$3.50 100000 to loan to farmers on cot
ton warehouse receipts.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-10-07
WON MUCk MAKES
DARING ATTEMPT TO
TURN allies FLANK
GERMAN GENERAL, REiNFoRcEp,
ENDEAvoRs TO HAMMER HOLE
IN ENEMYs WING.
WOULD FORCE ALLIES TO
| RETREAT TO THE COAST
Neither French Nor German Com
manders Claim Decision in unprs-
cedentsd Struggle German
warship Sunk in North sea-Rus-
slams Surprised at Advance Of the
Germans.
(By Associated Press.)


The conflict In Northeastern France,
although in its twenty-sixth day.
shows fewer signs of an early end to-
day than 1t did two days ago.
Two days ago Won Kluck's army,
fighting on the northeastern end of
the long battle line, seemed seriously
threatened, but conditions have
changed, With reinforcements from
an unknown quarter he is now making
a daring attempt to turn the flank
of the allies and at the same time
hammer hole through the middle Of
the allies left wing.
If this movement is successful the
allies would necessarily have to re-
treat to the coast. The movement
takes the German cavalry screen al
most to the Belgian border.
Neither the French nor the German
commanders have claimed any decision
in this unprecedented struggle. A
German official statement says the
movement is successful and the
French official statement says the
fighting is more and more violent"
1t extends from Lisle to Roye by way
of Lens, Arras and Albert, ~~~s-
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-10-07
DIPPING VATS WILL
Be READY APRIL |
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DISCUSS
PLANS FOR MAKING COUNTY
TICK FREE.

The Board of Supervisors today
spent large part of the morning dis
cussing plans for building the dipping
vats. T. P. Crymes, brick contrac-
tor had an appointment with the SUI
pervisors today for the purpose OF
submitting an offer on the watts. The
supervisors have not reached an agree
ment as to when the work will begin
and where the watts are to be located
but they say the watts will be com
pleted before April 1, when the spring
dipping begins. .....
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-10-07
NEW SHOES BROUGHT
Y s OWNER TO GRIEF
Country Negro Came To Town To
Have Them Stretched to Fit
His Feet. -

Hansum Welch, a country negro,
came to town yesterday to have his
new pair of kicks" stretched to fit
his feet. He spent all he had except
dime to rent bicycle and was hav-
ing fine time riding up and down
the smooth streets of Hattiesburg.
The streets were smoother than any
road in the country, but the sidewalks
looked smoother and he tried them
until the strong arm of the law
reached out and plucked him from the
rented wheel and dropped him in the
lookup.
He was in court this morning. His
bright yellow shoes smote upon both
the eye and the ear They were loud
in more ways than one. He could
not button more than two notches, but
even on the witness stand he coula
not help but admire them. His ig-
norance Of city ways proved to be his
salvation. The Judge dismissed the
case with an injunction to be more
careful in the future.
Will Arthur, a negro boy better
known as Peg" on account Of his
wooden leg, was fined $3.50 for tres
passing on the G. & S. !. railroad
property. Charlie Roam, witness
against Peg, says he saw him "lisin
(soliciting) business on de deepo fiat
foam"
]. J. Spencer, charged with retail
ing liquor, was dismissed on accoun
of the lack of satisfactory evidence
against him. j. M. Chancey and A
B. Herrin were witnesses for the city
M. Galloway, Robert White and Ear
: McCardie, knights of the cross til
route, were charged with vagrancy Il
. the city court today. 1t was allege'
that they begged at back doors an
: frightened the housewives Of Hattie'
burg by their unkempt appearance
. They claimed to be trying to reac
New Orleans, where they hoped t
connect with a circus. Their case
were dismissed because the prosecu
=. ing witnesses failed to appear.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-10-07
DEMAND FOR INDEMNITY
FROM AUSTRIA NOT PRETExT
Benevolent Neutrality All Required OF
Her-WouId Direct Attack on Aus.
tria, Which is Now Considered as
Practically Out Of the Fighting Ring
-Avlona Rumor Unconfirmed.
Especial to N. Y. Times.)

London, Oct. IA dispatch to Reu-
ters Telegraph Company from Rome
says that the Villoria has published a
special edition saying that a rumor
is in circulation that Italian sailors
were landed at Avlona on Friday
There is no confirmation of the rumor
A Stefani Agency dispatch from
Rome says that a telegram received
from Avlona states that the Epirotes
have been defeated by Albanians ant
evacuated Berat, leaving four large
guns, two quick-frers, and number
of prisoners in the hands of the AL
banians.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-10-07
A Merchants Test of Advertising
Is Whether it Brings Results

To create sustain demand is the paramount issue OF m
knows he get plenty OF goods ne
outlet is demanded and demanded quick
rho vng inertia the opening OF season must
ed In buying enthusiasm must be kept up
a tho season quickly turned into cash.
bn the Eatbug merchant notices that there are people In
, nunv that are buying him. Perhaps he notices
buying much as they should Ger
% e ia at least one which he has not fully de-
veloped. . uooa ,,s,,os. For tho ,narcbor+ to
Such problems of selling make II sooo business o w - & 20
,ossa which Will keep goods moving THE
~~r METHOD WHICH WILL SOLVE ANY SELLING PROBLEM IS
newspaper ADVERTISING We do not have TO prove 10 you ne
,. statement neghbo merchants ASK them
Without exception those who nave been
% wpaper space literally will tell you their business is good
The DvrRTsE or advertise spasmodicaly on too small
scale without care u.,, houo rEsTEn advars
All ' ,,s resuts If they would spend
ing for YOUR business needs boosting
@ s ~ o universally effective way is NEwsfArSK ADyEnllSS9
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-10-07
NEW YORK FIRMS
BUY COTTON HERE
DAVIDSON COMPANY INSTRUCTED
TO PAY 10 CENTS PER POUND
FOR BALE.

l.. L. Mullinnix, local manager for
the Davidson Company, has received
letters from two New York firms in
structing him to purchase bale OF
cotton at ten cents per pound for them
Simon Ascher & Co. and Warner
Bros. have written similar letters to
their customers all over the South
Each firm will take several hundred
bales off the market in this way.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-10-07
LARGEST BALE
ON RECORD HERE
J. S. Black Brings Two Monster Bales
of Cotton to Market.

The largest bale of cotton on record
here, according to several Of the cot
ton brokers, was brought to market
yesterday by ]. S. Black, farmer liv-
ing near Hattiesburg. Mr.. Black
brought two over size bales on his
wagon. One weighing 636 pounds and
the other 724 pounds. They were
placed in warehouse here.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-10-07
Worlds Series

The Philadelphia Athletics and
the Boston Braves begin next Fri
day the great Worlds Champion
ship Series.
Full Associated Press reports OF
these games, inning BY inning, will
be printed In The Hattiesburg
News
THE DAY OF THE GAME.
Game called every day At Z
O'Clock. Game over at about Z
o'clock. 5attiesburo News on
street at 4:2o with ecmpIsts -
count.
Watch for Il.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-10-07
$4,000 Killed To Sept. 1.

London, Oct. Am official list pub
lished in Berlin, says an exchange
telegraph dispatch from Rome. places
the Germans killed and missing up to
Sept. at 117.0o0. The authorities
admit, the dispatch adds, that the to-
tai losses are 100000. -
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-10-07
JUDGE ". A. SH|PMAN
SPECIAL CHANCELLOR
PoPLARvlLLE ATTORNEY HERE
TO TRY CASE OF JACKSON
VS.. oERsHoN.

Judge w. A. Shipman, Of Poplar
vile. special chancellor by appoint
ment of the governor, arrived today to
hear the case of T. s. jackson ct al
VS.. George Gershon, and others.
The regular chancery court docket
was set aside for the day IN order to
give the special docket right Of way.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-10-07
Germany claims Success.

Berlin, Oct. Tin an official state
ment given out at headquarters last
night the Germans say continuous
French outflanking movements against
Continued on Page Two.)
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-10-07

When Italy demanded large in
demnity from Austria for the losses
sustained from Austrian mines in the
Adriatic, it was assumed that she did
so with the idea of seeking casus
belli, to be followed by her entrance
into the war on the side of the Allies.
Apparently however, this was not her
intention.
Among diplomats here the belief is
growing that the Allies-Great Britain
especially-are no longer anxious to
have Italy do anything more than OBJ
serve neutrality. If Italy enters the
war, she would, of course, devote her
self to Austria first, and the Allies
probably think they need no further
assistance against Austria, who is
now practically considered out of the
fighting ring
Then, if Italy should go in and as
sist Russia and Servia in the demoli
tion of Austria, she might want more
in the final settlement than she is te
get for neutrality, i. e., Trieste and the
Trentint. Also, as Servian and Italian
interests would be likely to conflict
there might be trouble.
If Italy gives nothing more than be
neyolent neutrality, she will not be II
a position to claim as much as sh'
undoubtedly would be if she had spen
blood and money; and the allied grea
mowers will be in better position
TO deal with Servian claims.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-10-07
London Buys
American Papers
For War NeWs
ENGLISH CENSORSHIP OF BAT.
/. TILE NEWS BECOMES
INTOLERABLE.

New York, Oct. Arthur T. Tur-
ner, Chicago merchant, who returned
from Europe on the Campania, said
that the people in London were COM
planning of the manner in which the
news of the battles was suppressed
by the censor. He did not believe the
the English public knew how many
British troops there were in France
and Belgium.
when the correspondents file their
dispatches" he said, 'the dispatches
may obtain interesting items of news,
but when the censor has finished with
them they appear in print like this:
"An important action was fought at
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-10-07

A dispatch from Trieste to a Paris
paper on Sept. 13 said that Italian
troops were dsembarking at Avlona.
This movement was because of the
disturbed condition following the abdi-
cation of Prince William of Wied.
Kiamil Elbassan, at the head of 1000
insurgents, was reported to have
threatened to sack Avlona.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-10-07

--between the and -
forces. The battle was fought mainly
the result was that gained a
decisive victory over -.
''The above message has been submit,
ted to the Press Bureau, which does
not object to its publication, but
takes no responsibility fer its accur.
acy.") --p
Mr.. Turner says that the American
newspapers print the only intelligible
accounts of the war, This is recog
niked in London by business men, who
buy the New York newspapers to ge
the news week Or more old.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-21
CHILDREN PINNED
. BENEATH CARRIAGE
On Their Way to Entertainment
When Overturned by Street Car
on Westhampton Line.

Struck by an inbound car near Stop
No. of tho Westhampton line. car
riage containing Father Charles. of the
Benedictine College. and seven chill
dren, on their way to an entertain
ment at the Benedictine College. was
overturned early last night. though
without serious injury to any Of tho
occupants.
1t was with some difficulty that the
children were extricated from the car
riage, which, in turning over. had
pinned them beneath it's weight The
car crew finally broke the windows and
pulled the children through the open
ing.
Dir. Upshur, of the. Virginia Railway
and Power Company's corps of physi-
clans. was, called to attend the chill
seriously hurt. All Of them were
having just started on their journey,
Ind were soon taken to their parents.
Father Charles was in charge of the
party, which contained two children
of j. It. Lewis, two of Mr. O'Neil. two
of j. It. Sledd and one child of August
Boiling. Both of Mr.. Lewls's children,
tho two Boiling. children and the ONeil
child were cut by broken glass.
The carriage, which belonged to A. D.
Price. was being driven by John Scott
Scott, 1t. was said, attempted to turn
and was struck broadside by the on
coming car. The car was In charge of
Motorman Trainum and Conductor
Snow.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-21
.OP T|C|ANS AFTER
EXAMINING BOARD
Ask for Law to Bar From State
Itinerant Vendors of
Glasses.

Opponents and supporters Of Senator
liarmans 3ptometry bin were given an
by the Senate Committee on General
Laws. The State optical organization
which is urging it's passage was repre-
who made out a strong case for the
enactment Of the proposed law to pro-
tect the public from Injurious exploit
tation by mail order and ittnerant op-
ticinns of doubtful standing.
The opposition was led by DR.. j. A.
White specialist of this city He
optometrist constitutes part OF the
broad field OF the science of medicine.
and that the State should not by legal
enactment accord a professional stand
ing to persons who are not and do not
claim to be regularly educated physi-
and physiology. The relation OF the
similar to the relation OF the druggist
the optometrist or optician to fiji the
prescription OF the oculist--a duty con-
cerned chiefly with the grinding and
The opticians, through their attor-
have enacted. optometry legislation
tice OF the profession The pending
bill. they said, gave them no privileges
not nov. enjoyed by them; but merely
Grant vendors of glasses who pose as
opticians. The sale of glasses In stores
as merchandise Is in no Wise inter-
fered with.
The Hartman bill creates board OF
examiners In optometry, which is
ali applicants for certificate to prao-
tice in this State 1t lays down certain
professional qualifications and pro-
metry in this state who have not been
passed by the board Of examiners. An
amendment to the bill exempts oil OPP
Virginia at one location at least ono
year.
The committee will hold another
meeting this morning, at which time an
effort will be made to reach an agree
ment on tho bill.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-21
JONES GIVES AID
TO PR0GRESS|VES
Congressman Will Attend Con-
vention Next Week if His
Health Permits.
WARMLY ENDORSES LEAGUE
Many Speakers Resides Bryan
and Owen Invited to Ad-
dress Democrats.
WARMLY ENDORSES LEAGUE

The program of speakers for the day
sessions OF the State convention of
the Virginia Progressive Democratic
League. which meets here on Friday
and Saturday of next week. Is nearing
completion. Secretary of State William
Jennings Ma Bryan S and Senator Robert L;
speakers. That Congressman William
A Jones will take part in the conven-
from letter which John Garland pol
league, reseiSsd yestord hS progressive
Thomas S. Martin In the last senatorial
election. has recently suffered n physi-
cal breakdown. and has not been able
Eressionai deliberations. The ~ move ove-
ment started by the Progressive Demo-
CRATIC League Is heartily commended
gret that his health will not enable him
to bear larger burden in Its cam
His Heart I'm the Movement.
The letter of Mr.. Jones to Attorney
General Pollard follows:
II have your letter of the 18th In
slant inviting me to attend the ses-
sions of the Virginia Progressive Dem
ocratic League to be held in your city
and also asking me to be one of those
to make short speeches on Saturday
AFTERNOON. l nm delighted to know
that you have secured two such splen-
did representatives of progressive Do
mocracy as Secretary Bryan and SEN
ator Owen to address those who will
attend them 1 have. no doubt that
they will draw very large audiences.
and that great impetus will be given
the cause of progressive Democracy In
Virginia
Il cannot possibly foretell what tho
state of my health will be ten DAYS
hence, but If 1 find II possible for me
to do so, want to attend these meet
ings. 1t will not. however, be safe for
you to. put me down for an address,
for unless my condition Is Improved
not be possible for me to make anv
speech. AS you know, my heart is
with you In this great movement. and
that I am so situated that i can render
little or no assistance to a cause so
dear to me-"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-21
RICHMOND GRAYS
CAN'T MAKE TRIP
Like Howitzers, Battalion Is
Unable to Take Part in Alex
andria Celebration.

Because the official invitation was re-
cciVcd too late to allow time to make
proper arrangements. tho officers OF
inc Richmond GrayS Battalion. Firat
infantry, last night decided to decline
me invitation OF the George Washing
ton Birthday Association. OF Alexan-
uria; 70 participate In the parade and
SgrS,ieoration In that city on Mondav
INC committee from Alexandria was
ettrctneiy anxious to have tho Grays
attend The celebration. but II was fear
ca thal IL would be impossible for the
nenocrs OF the battalion to get or
from work on such short notice. and
Major Lawrence T. Price commander
committee by telephone
with the decision OF the Crav. ond
the Richmond Howitzers not to taxa
part In the parade the Richmond Lieht
infantry Blues Will be the only renras
sentatives OF the local military 70 mar
tlciphte. The invitations were oniv
sent out this week
The people OF Alexandria are mektnr
great preparations for the parade. and
~ was planned to entertain the visiting
military organizations at the local arr
mory at big luncheon. while the ON
GERS were invited to be the Ruesta OF
colonel Henry T. Allen. u. s. A. chief
marshal, and his STAFF Mt luncheon In
course. take part in these events
The Blues Will leave this city over
the Richmond fredericksburg and Po-
tomac ut s:3o o'clock on Monday morn
Ing. The special train Is furnished
free OF charge.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-21
FIRED REVOLVE
TOCALL FOR HELP
Policeman Holt Holds Three
Robbers at Bay, and Is Com
mended by Chief.

Policeman Holt. who occorhino ~
his tos,,,nor, a., ~, 60 ~
49,. ~ IA once court yester-
DAY morning, caught Jacob S. Sonny
Conway, r. e Prentis and IT NJ
Rroo,,s ,r ,ho . ~"
vac "c' VI ropoihg snow
case In front OF the store of w. a.
Sorg 4. Co. 324 East BROAD Straa. of
s95 worth ne &C.. lii ol' y,
W -. S'ioeS' WIZ DC commenced
py Major Werner to the Board OF Po-
licc Commissioners for bravery md
efficiency
The officer, he says, saw the three
Young men break open the locks OF
Ihe showcase and take the shoes out.
re apr oached them from the opposite
side OF the street. and when within
I'VE rect OF them, drew his revolver
ana backed them into the vestibule OF
.le store; In such position none OF
mem mem couid attempt to escape without
passing him. Conway, II is said, made