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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-12
EDUCATING THE OYSTER.

Now they are teaching oysters to
make pearls. The Japanese have
started it, and they promise to add
enormously to the worlds output in
years to come An oyster doesn't
make a pearl of his own free will. Left
to himself he wouldn't have anything
to do with the formation of these
baubles of civilization.
But in the course of his meander-
ings over the ocean bottom he fire.
quently opens his jaws. And just
when he has his mouth agape he gets
a grain of sand between his teeth
and it refuses to get out. 1t irritates
the gentle tissues of the oysters, and
he promptly begins making a covering
for it. The chemical matter used in
this covering becomes hard, and forms
our pearl of commerce, which is daily
growing in value.
The Japanese are trying the forcible
introduction of foreign substances in
to the oyster shells. They place live
oysters before fire, the heat of which
induces them to slightly open their
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-12
FUTURE OIL SUPPLY.

Since Col. Drake, In August, 1850,
tapped an underground supply Of Pc
troleum by sinking an artesian we'll
into the underlying rock, mining for
oil has grown into a great world in
dustry. Oil strata have been found
in all the continents and underneath
many Of the islands of the world. The
United States yet holds the lead in
the quantity of oil produced, but its
primacy has been at times threatened,
especially by the vast outturn Of oil
In Russia. And there are other fields.
Enough is known Of the possible pro-
ductive capacity of the Mexican oil
field to warrant extensive purchases
Of territory and active competition
upon the part of English and Ameri-
can capitalists. There is every rea-
son to believe that in South America
will be found one great source Of
future supply. Colombia. Ecuador,
Venezuela and Peru are probably all
underlaid with oil rock. A number OF
producing wells have been sunk in
Argentina. This is the present ex-
treme of South American develop
ment. The gradual falling off of sup
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-12
"THIs is MY 18TH BIRTHDAY"
Nelson O'Shaughnessy.

Nelson O'Shaughnessy, who, as
charge d'affaires of the American en-
bassy in the City of Mexico, has had
a conspicuous part in the diplomatic
negotiations to bring about restora-
ton of peace in the southern republic,
was born in New York city, February
IL, 1876, and was educated by private
tutors and at Georgetown University.
In 1899 he received the degree Of ABB.
from oxford University and later he
studied law and languages in Europe.
travelling extensively and fitting him
self for the diplomatic service. His
first diplomatic post came in his ap-
pointment as secretary of legation at
Copenhagen in 1904. One year later
he was promoted to the position of
third secretary of the embassy at Ber-
lin. In 1907 he was appointed second
secretary of embassy at Vienna and
in 1911 he was transferred to Mexico
City as second secretary. Last March
Mr.. O'Shaughnessy was promoted to
first secretary and has been in full
charge Of the embassy since the resig-
nation of Ambassador Wilson.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-12
Mothers Advice
To Her Daughter
A Real Live Doll to FondIe Il Womans'
,,.- Greatest Happiness.

One Of the most important matters about
which women concern themselves Is their
future status as grandmother. And she
10 wisdom itself who knows Of or learns
Of that famous remedy, Mothers Friend
This ID an external application for the
abdominal muscles and breasts. 1t GER
tainly has a wonderful influence, ailays ali
fear, banishes all pain, is a most grateful
encouragement to the young, expectant
mother. and permits her to go through the
period happy In mind. free In body and
thus destined to anticipate womans great
est happiness as nature Intended she should.
The action Of Mothers Friend makes tho
muscles free, plant and responsive to en-
fansion. Thus all strain and tension upon
the nerves and ligaments Is avoided, and,
In place Of q period Of discomfort and con-
sequent dread, 1t is a season Of calm repose
and joyful expectation.
There Ia no nausea, no morning sick.
ness. no nervous twitching,' none Of that
constant strain knowf to SO many women,
hence Mothers Friend is really one Of the
greatest blessings that could be devised.
This splendid and certain remedy can be
had Of any druggist at $1.00 bottle, and
Ii sure to prove Of inestimable value, not
Dry upon the mother, but upon the health
and future Of the child. Write to Bradfield
Regulator Co., 1872 Lamar Bldg, Atlanta.
Ca, for their book to expectant mothers.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-12
MISSISSIPPI WOMAN Two
WEEKS TO LIVE. she ESCAPES

Mrs. Gentry's experience is like
those of thousands of others who have
taken this remedy.
Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy
clears the digestive tract of mucoid
accretions and removes poisonous
matter 1t brings swift relief to suf-
ferers from stomach ailments, liver
and bowel troubles. Many declare
that 1t has saved them from dangerous
operations and many are sure that it
has saved their lives.
Because Of the remarkable success
of this remedy there are many imita-
tors, so be cautious. Be sure it's
MAYR'S. Probably it is known among
your own neighbors. Ask them. Go
to The Owl Drug store and ask about
the wonderful results it has been ac-
among stomach sufferers
they know-or send to Geo. H. Mayr,
Mfg. Chemist, 154-156 Whiting St.,
Chicago, Ill, for free book on stomach
ailments and many grateful letters
from people who have been restored
Any druggist can tell you it's wonder
full effects.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-12
SHERMAN law SHOULD BE
IMPARTALLY ADMINISTERED

plot coal conservatively, and they
would be the gamers in prolonging the
life of the mines for future genera
lions.
80 far as the public is concerned
in the separation of the Union Pacific
and Southern Pacific railways, the
only effect is that there will be fewer
through trains, greater expense in &C.
counting, and less close cooperation
between the two systems. in handling
the freight and passenger business.
Il am willing to stand for enforce
ment Of the law when it is enforced
alike for all, but when some one Is
picked out because 1t Is good politics
to attack him, and the others are al
lowed to escape, l say, 1t is a pro-
foundly immoral situation. To have a
statute which requires the officials OF
Justice to close one eye whenever
they pass by the men in control Of
some industries and, at the same mo-
ment see other men not one whit
more guilty is not justice. And that
is exactly the existing situation in
this country"
The speaker said 1t had been gen.
erall assumed that the only violators
of the Sherman act were combinations
such as the Steel and Tobacco Trusts,
and that the small business men and
small producers were not dealt with
under the law although they cooper
ate in exactly the same way as the
more powerful organizations.
Congress well understands this
situation" he continued, land at re-
cent session a paragraph containing
an appropriation of 100000 for the
enforcement of the antitrust laws
was attached with a proviso that none
of the money should be spent in pros
ecuting combinations or agreements
of labor, or for the prosecution of pro-
ducers of farm products and associa-
tions Of farmers.
Some state legislatures, including
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-12
FAMILY AVOIDS
SERIOUS SICKNESS
By Being Constantly Supplied Will
Thedford's Black Draught.

McDuff, Val suffered for several
years." says Mrs. ]. b. Whitaker, Of
his place, with sick headache, and
stomach trouble.
Ten years ago friend told me to try
Thedford's Black Draught, which did,
and found II to be the best family medi.
cine for young and old.
keep Black Draught on hand al the
time now, and when my children feel a
little bad, they ask me for dose, and Il
does them more good than any medicine
they ever tried.
We never have a long spell Of sick
ness in our family, since we commenced
using Black Draught."
Thedford's Black Draught Is purely
vegetable, and has been found to regu-
ATE weak stomachs, aid digestion, re-
re Indigestion. collie, wind, nausea,
leadache. sick stomach, and similar
symptoms.
1t has been in constant use for more
han 10 years, and has benefited more
han million people.
Your druggist sells and recommends
Black Draught. Price only Csc. Get a
Rzckage to-oay. NC IA
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-12
Mother! The Child
IS C0STIVT, BILIOUS
IF TONGUE is COATED, BREATH
BAD, STOMACH SOUR. DON'T
HESITATE!

Give California Syrup Of Figs" at
once-a teaspoonful today often saves
a sick child tomorrow.
If your little one is out-of-sorts, half.
sick, isn't resting, eating and acting
naturally-look, Mother. see II tongue
is coated. This is sure sign that it's
little stomach, liver and bowels are
clogged with waste. When cross, irri-
table, feverish, stomach sour, breath
bad or has stomach-ache, diarrhoea,
sore throat, full of cold, give a tea
spoonful of California Syrup Of Figs"
and in a few hours all the constipated
poison, undigested food and sour bile
gently moves out Of its little bowels
without gripping, and you have well,
playful child again,
Mothers can rest easy after giving
this harmless fruit laxative" because
it never fails to cleanse the little ones
liver and bowels and sweeten the stom-
ach and they dearly love its pleasant
taste. Full directions for babies, chill
dren of all ages and for grown-ups
printed on each bottle.
Beware of counterfeit fig syrups.
Ask your druggist for 50-cent bottle
of California Syrup of Figs" then
see that it is made by the California
Fig Syrup Company" Don't be fooled!
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-12

jaws; then a tiny piece of wood is
inserted with a little carbonate Of
lime. They are then placed once more
in the oyster beds. and it is calculat-
ed that in about twelve months the
oyster will make a pearl out Of the
substance introduced.
The result of the experiment is
awaited with keen interest, as, owing
to their comparative scarcity, pearls
are now among the most valuable Of
precious stones, very large sums being
paid for especially fine pear-shaped
stones.-New York Press.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-12

ply in the oil fields of Pennsylvania,
Ohio, West Virginia, and other states
indicates the possibility of future ex-
haustion. There are vast stretches
Of unworked and undeveloped terri
tory on the earth's surface. There is
a seepage of petroleum from the
rocks in Alaska. The tremendous
Californian output indicates like pos.
sibilities Of supply along the whole
western coast Of North America. 1t
will be many year before we shall
have to go back to whale oil and tai
low candles for purposes of illumina.
tion.-Philadelphia Record.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-12
VAN HIsE CHARGES LAWS ARE
ENFORCED ONLY AeAiNsr
"slo BUSINESS"
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Feb. 12.-President
Charles R. Van Hise, of the University
of Wisconsin, proposed before the
Chamber of Commerce of America
here today that the Sherman anti
trust law should be supplemented by
an act which would forbid only COM
binations and contracts in restraint of
trade that are detrimental to the well
fare of the people. He charged that
for political reasons laws agains,
big business" the small dealer, the
farmer and the laborer being permit
ted to combine and monopolize at
will.
Under the enforced competitive
SYSTEM" President Van Hise said,
I'VE are recklessly Swimming the
cream of the natural resources OF a
virgin continent, with no concern for
the future"
To support this contention, the
speaker said that the coal mines
ould produce 200,000,00O tons more
pal per year than the market demand
!, but that the operators, regulated
the Sherman act, were compelled
to handle their mines, without CO
operation in limiting the output, d.
viding territory, or regulating prices.
Such practices result, he said, in min
ing in a wasteful fashion, working
thick veins and neglecting the thin
veins in order to get coal to the mar
ket at the lowest possible cost.
IF the operators could agree upon
limitation of output, so as to reduce
freight" continued the speaker. "and
could arrange fsF reasonable prices,
which would give them no more than
their present profits. they would ex-
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-12
SEALED BIDS.

UNITED STATES post office, Hat
tiesburg, Miss. Office of Custodian.
Feb. 9th. 1914. Sealed proposals will
be received at this building until g.
O'Clock p. M, March 6, 1914, and then
opened, for furnishing electric cur.
rent, gas, water, ice and miscellaneous
supplies, removing ashes and rubbish.
and washing towels, during the fiscal
year ending June 30, 1915. Sealed
proposals will also be received until
2 o'clock p. m, April 20, 1914, and
then opened, for two cords wood. The
right to reject any and all bids is re-
served by the Treasury Department.
T. NJ. Fuller, Custodian. 10-2t-eod
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-12
HORRIBLE BLorcHEs OF ECZEMA

Quickly cured by Dr. Hobson's &c
sema Ointment. G. P. Caldwell, Of
New Orleans, La, states: my doctor
advised me to try DR.. Hobson's &c
zema salve.' I used three boxes Of
Ointment and three cakes Of DR.. Hob.
sons Derma Zema Soap. Today !
have not a spot anywhere on my body
and can say I am cured" It will do
the same for you. Its soothing. heal
ing. antiseptic action will rid you Of
all skin humors. blackheads, pimples.
Eczema blotches, red unsightly sores.
and leaves your skin clean and
healthy. Get a box today. Guaran-
teed. All Druggists, SOC, or by mail.
Pfeiffer Chemical Co., Philadelphia
and St Louis.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-12
entry, After Long Suffering,
g An Unexpected And
Swift Deliverance.

< years Mrs. M. A. Gentry, Of
Miss, suffered arrangements
digestive tract. Her malady
er great pain. A diagnosis of
/ the stomach was made and
Is told her that she could ex-
i've but a short time.
DIX Mayr's Wonderful Stomach
and found herself restored.
part of her letter:
icited on your part, ! am
oncerning your great remedy
it cured me. Six years prior
me I began using your won
medy-six months ago--I suf-
told agonies. The doctors
led in consultation and they
d cancer of the stomach and
uld not live over two weeks.
to try your remedy. l am
day to say that l am a we'll
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-12
oe g ss.: CI.stt. Peabody z Co.: lac:

Texas, Louisiana, Illinois and South
Dakota, appreciated that the farmers
had so many votes that they had to
be dealt with gently when they form
a trust and acted accordingly"
Il confidently look forward to new
era of social responsibility on the part
of both the well-to-do and the poor"
Mr.. Van Hise concluded, "and to a
time when reason and science rather
than vested interest shall control
economic legislation"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-12

hibits the issuance Of injunctions In
labor disputes and also amends the
Sherman antitrust law, by excluding
labor organizations and farmers as
sociations from the provisions Of that
law.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-12

President Gompers of the American
Federation of Labor appeared recent
ly before the House Judiciary commit
tee of Congress for the purpose of
urging the committee to take early
action on the Bartlett bill, which pro-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-04-07
CONVICT PROBLEM
To WORK ITSELF
OUT IS BELIEF
Working Prisoners on Roads
Under Honor System
Meeting Approval.

Austin, Tex, April From pres
ent indications the penitentiary prob
lem bids fair to solve itself in the de-
velopment of the plan of hiring the
convicts to work on the county roads
on the honor system and by the pay
ment Of a stipulated amount to the
convict and also q part Of the wage
to the prison system.
over year ago, governor Colquitt
made an offer to some Of the leading
counties in the state to lease the con-
victs for work on the county roads,
but It seems that the offer was met
with indifference. Now the condt-
tions have apparently changed. This
was brought about by the success OF
the Lindale plan. Since, the 80 con-
victs were leased to the Lindale road
Improvement district. the governor
has leased so to Gregg county. 90 10
the state railroad and also to the ~
Ter road district in Smith county.
Counties Ask For COnviets.
Applications are now pouring into
the executive department from other
counties who are anxious to get this
convict labor. which proves DeneIlclaI
to the counties. to the prison. system
and also to the convict himself The
secret of the success of this enterprise
seems to be in the fact that the con-
victs are not treated as felons. They
do not wear stripes and there are no
armed guards over them. Should
they obey their parole, their chances
for full pardon, are excellent
In the event this plan continues TO
develop, then there will be compare
lively few convicts confined within
the prison walls, the cost of operation
will automatically decrease, and in
stead of losing approximately $1,000
600 a year the system will soon be on
a paying basis.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-04-07
To Absorb Freckles
And Other Blemishes

Every spring numerous inquiries
are made by girls seeking some re-
liable recipe for removing freckles.
Last year very favorable reports were
received from many who had used
mercolized wax during the freckling
season. The wax seems to possess
unusual properties which completely
absorb the freckles, with no harmful
effect The complexion improves Won
derfully, becoming as soft as a rose
petal, and as delicately tinted. Get an
ounce Of mercOlized wax at any drug
gist's spread a thin layer Of it over the
entire face every night for awhile,
washing this off in the morning For
rough, spOtty skin, sallowness, black
heads, pimples, and all cutaneous
blemishes, this treatment is superior
TO any other.
Springtime also brings wrinkles to
many sensitive skins that are much
exposed to winds and changing tenn
peratures. To a half pint witch hazel
add an ounce of powdered saxolite,
which quickly dissOlves. Battle the
face in this; the effect on a wrinkled
sl<in is Advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-04-07
Rims DELEGATES
UNINSTRUCTEDBUT
ARE FOR G0L0UITT
Some Doubt Exists that the
Fort Worth Conven-
tion Will Be Held.

Three hundred loyal supporters of
the ring" attended the ring anti"
county convention held in the saith
district court room Monday night and
elected 50 ring" men as delegates to
go 'uninstructed" to the state con-
Eention, if one is held, at Fort Worth,
Tex, on April Il. Mayor c. Z. Kelly
heads the list of delegates.
NO one at this time seems to be GER
tam that the state convention will be
held, but the ring" is playing the
game of politics, and having elected its
delegates, will be ready If the con-
yention is pulled off. The convention
date was fixed some time ago, but
recently there has been a threatened
DoItlng in state factions and there is
some doubt existing now as to
whether the convention will be held.
In the event the convention is held,
governor Oscar 3. Colquitt viii be the
candidate for a third term governor"
1t is believed that this is the political
card the ring" will play at the con-
ventiOn. Colquitt is the choice of the
ring" secretly. but not openly. Os-
tensibly the ring delegation will go
to the county convention uninstructed.
That was the sense of the county con-
vention, but Notwithstanding that, it
is believed pressure will be brought
to bear to get Colquitt into the race
Convention May BE Called Off.
Uncertainty about the convention
being held is based on the reported
Jake VOTERS VOTERS, the report is
has not forgotten his defeat by Nor
rtS Shepperd for UBited States SEN
tor. and some Of the blame, politicians
say, he places at COlquitt's door
Should the convention nominate COL
quit, and he should be governor again,
It would only be stepping stone to
United States senator. Elected gov
ernOr of the state for three consecu-
tive terms, politicians say, Colquitt
would experience no trouble in being
United States Senator. That, they
also say, is the governors real am
bition. VOTERS wants that Job. too,
politicians say, and that is the rea-
son that he, or his friends, are trying
to block the Fort Worth convention.
As far as the local ring" is con-
pro" and the ring does not want
him. 1t does want Colquitt, but this
Will not be admitted.
Convention Begins Work
the county meeting was called to
order by Robert Holiday, who was re-
spOnSible for the convention. On mo-
ton of W. H. Brophy, seconded by
H Q. Dow, Mr.. Holiday was elected
permanent chairman. of the meeting
Harry Johnston, opposed by John 7.
Cain, was elected secretary.
Richard Burgess, J. NJ. Pollard and
George Huffman, appointed by the
chair as a committee on credentials,
reported that every one IN the court
room was entitled to be a delegate to
the convention.
State senator Claude B. Hudspeth,
Park W. Pitman, judge A. S. J. Eylar
and e; z. Kelly were appointed a
committee on platform and resolu-
tons. Through senator Hudspeth, the
committee reported in substance that
it was the sense of the convention
that a delegation be sent to the state
convention to be held at Fort Worth
on April IA and there confer with
Democrats assembled upon the selec-
ton Of candidate for governor. The
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-04-07
CONFERENCE ELECTS
OFFICERS FOR YEAR
Rev. Miles Hanson HOnOred With Re-
election as Moderator of Con-
gregatiOnaIists for 1914.

Observation-Disclosures IOE 1919
Officers for the succeeding year
were elected by the New Mexico Con-
gIegational church conference held in
the First Congregational church Mon
day. Rev. Miles Hanson was reflect
ed moderator. Rev. D. Blakesley was
elected assistant moderator, Mrs. A.
Ceilings clerk, and H. s. Lithgow eu-
ditor The board of directors Of. the
conference are: J. NJ. Boyle and I. T.
Reed, for the term of 1914, A. G. Hey
man and Edwin Burt until 1915. The
ex-Officers are: Rev. J. H. Head, H,
7. Sugden and Mrs. A. Ceilings.
Rev. J. H Head, the organizing sec
rotary for the two states Of Arizona
and New Mexico, reported on the work
under his charge. He said the inten-
ton of the Ongregationalists was to
earnestly seek federation, to resolute-
~ keep out of all work which the
other denominations were doing, and
to attempt only such tasks as they
were eminently fitted for.
At the conference Monday the re-
ports were presented from the various
fields of labor in the two states, and
included the cities and towns Of Albu-
querque, Gallup, Ranches de AtriscO,
San Jose San MateO, Hurley and
White Oaks. Reports were also given
from the various schools in connection
with the churches at AtriscO, -CuberO,
Marquee, San MateO, San Rafael, Sc
boEela. Rio Grande Industrial school
and the mission schools in FL PasO.
Tuesday morning the mission Of the
church was the subject and speeches
were made by Rev. Miles Hanson and
Rev. H. A. Deck, and unfinished bust
mes was disposed of. The afternoon
was spent in visiting the Mexican mis-
sion schools.
The convention was the 31st annual
meeting of the Congregational churches
Of New Mexico, Arizona and FL PasO
county.