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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-20
Weather Conditions.

There has been snow in the central
valleys, which continues at Knox
vile, Tenn, this morning, and Is fol-
lowed by colder weather as the high
pressure advanced from the northern
fplains The temperature is below the
freezing point in ali districts east of
the Rockies except the gulf states,
Marquette, Mich, reporting ? above
zero.
Light snow in the northern plains
region has attended a moderate de-
preston which is in North Dakota,
this being followed by an area of
high pressure, moving down from the
British northwest into Montana.
Conditions indicate fair weather for
this section tonight, becoming unset
tied and colder Saturday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-20

LONDON, March 20. Repeated
conference of government officials,
the hurried departure of Sir Edward
Carson of Belfast, rumors OF impend-
ing arrests and possible opposition IN
Ulster by government troops were
evidences today of the crisis in the
Irish home rule conflicts. With union
lists declaring that the government
has doubled the number of troops in
all Irish barracks, the greatest activ-
ity was evident among thu Ulster vol
unteers. Unionists firmly believe that
the government plans some coup. The
leaders assert that the Ulstarites can
not be held in check much longer and
that any military action which may
be taken, will be followed by the
war so long threatened" Thu mar
quis of Londonderry and other prom.
inent Ulster leaders had returned to
Belfast today, and with the Bonar
law motion for the censure of the gov
eminent defeated in the house OF
commons. reports of impending &c
velopment of most serious nature
prevailed. Liberal leaders today ad
mitted that the situation was serious
but expressed confidence in the pre-
cautions taken The sudden inflam
! matory reports from Ulster, they de
Glars, indicate clearly that the union
lists realize that they have been de
feated in the parliamentary battle,
Premier Asquith and other liberia
( leaders have all but broken uncer ths
strain of the bitter fight, it was de
clared today The premier Is said tt
be in very poor health.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-20
Daily River Bulletin.
Stage. Height. ChangeWea'h'r.
River Forecast.

The river will remain nearly sta
tionary from Davenport to Keokuk
during the next fortyeight hours.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-20
WARM OVATION
FOR SIR EDWARD.
Carson Returns to Ireland and
Home Rule Crisis
is Now at
Hand.
TROOPS EVERYWHERE
TROOPS EVERYWHERE
Garrisons Are Doubled and Every
Precaution Is Taken in
Expectation Of
Trouble.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.l
BELFAST, March 20 Firing re-
volver salutes, shouting and wildly
cheering, a great crowd welcomed
Sir Edward Carson here today after
the Ulster leaders hasty trip from
London following stormy scene IN
the house of commons yesterday
when Andrew Bonar Law challenged
the government to hold a referendum
on the Irish home rule bill and de-
manded vote of censure for the gov
ernment's attitude. The situation was
believed to be extremely critical to-
day. A great quantity OF records
were removed during the night from
the unionist headquarters. High
powered motor cars with volunteer
guards drove up to the headquarters
at top speed, filed with records and
then whizzed away. Their destination
was kept secret as the Ulster lead
ers apparently fear government
raid.
The clank Of sabres was heard
throughout Ulster today. Unusua
activity in the movement of British
troops gave every indication that the
government was preparing for an.
eventuality. Heavy attachments Q
troops arrived at Newry, Omagh
i Armagh, and Eniskillen during tn
isiay Hitherto only small garrison
ihave been stationed at these points
lit was reported arrangements wer
being made to increase the garrison
at Belfast.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-20
Local Observations.

March Bar.Ther.W Wind. Weather.
10 / pm. =. so. IS 30 N Clear
20 I am. 30. 46 81 n Clear
Melted snow for the past "a hours,
6 hundredths.
River above low water of 1864, 8
feet. tenths.
Change in "a hours, rise 4 tenths
Lowest temperature. March 10, %.
Highest temperature, 80.
Lowest temperature. "a
Lowest temperature last night, 20.
FRED q. GoSEW1sCH,
Observer.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-01-24
HARRISON SUIT
IS COMPROMISED
TRIAL WAS ABRUPTLY ENDED
FRIDAY AFTERNOON COURT
ADJOURNED UNTIL MONDAY.

The trial Of the case of Walter H.
Harrison VS.. Mississippi Central Rail-
road Company, in which $4,000 dam
ages were claimed was abruptly end
ed Friday afternoon when the an
nouncement of a compromise settle
ment was made.
Other cases disposed of Friday
we're:
First National Bank Of Commerce
VS.. R. s. Hall, Judgment on note for
$344.S5.
]. A. Swensen VS.. New Orleans &
Northeastern Railroad, judgment for
$3.50 and cost of court in favor OF
plaintiff.
In matter of ]. J. Lee, father and
next friend for Nancy Lee VS.. Gulf &
Ship Island Railroad Company, motion
of defendant asking for writ duces
tccum directing Southern Express
Company to bring into court Febru
airy 4, 1918, their books and records
showing shipments from Pascagoula
and receipts at McLaurin during
month of April, 1913, was granted.
Court adjourned Friday afternoon
until $50 Monday morning.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-01-24
Secretary Bryan huaed
To Address Legislature

The state senate late yesterday con-
CURED in the house resolution invit-
ing Hon. VIM. ]. Bryan to visit Jack
son and address a joint session of the
Legislature on the question of state de-
positors guaranty law.
The following telegram, signed by
several members of the legislature,
was sent from Hattiesburg to Mr..
Bryan this morning:
Hon William Jennings Bryan,
Secretary of State,
Washington, D, 9.
"By a concurrent resolution unan.
imously adopted by the Senate and
House of Representatives Of the Mis-
sissippi Legislature now in session al
Jackson. Mississippi you are respec
fully and cordially invited to address
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-01-24

joint session of the Mississippi Leg
islature at the earliest possible mo
ment to suit your convenience upon
the question of policy of the State De-
positors Guaranty Law. The Legisla-
ture of this state is now seriously con-
sidering the adoption of this policy
and as you are the original and great
est living exponent of this idea, the
people of Mississippi and especially
the Legislature are very anxious to
have your advice and recommendation
on this important legislation. Kindly
wire us upon receipt of this telegram
the day upon which you will be able
to deliver this address. The Legisla-
ture is inclined to postpone action on
this proposition until they hear from
YOU. Your expenses will be paid by
| the Legislature.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-01-24
ASSERTS He IS Son !
Of LoRB SIRATHCONA

, Y. M :.
Boston, Jan. 24.-Asserting that he
is the son Of Baron Strathcona and
Mount Royal, late high commissioner
for Canada, James H. Smith of Brook.
line will take steps, It is said, to OBJ
tain recognition of his interests in
the vast estate. Mr.. Smith last night
refused to talk, but his wife said Gun
sci had been engaged to represent him
in presenting his claim to the execu.
tors of Lord Strathcona. Mr.. Smith
added that friendly overtures would
be made first.
Mrs. Smith declared there was NO
doubt that her husband was the legal
son of Lord Strathcona "He is O
full brother to Mrs. Margaret Char
lotte Howard of London, who is re
corded as Lord Strathcona's daugh
ter and heir" she said. "Mr. Smith
was in constant communication will
his father"
The Smiths and their three childreI
live in a comfortable, but unpreten
tious home here. Two of the daugh
ters were in England last year.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-01-24

the institution, believe the appropria-
tion asked for should be granted.
Surprise For soIons.
An interesting feature of the trip Of
the legislators down this morning was
the boarding Of the train at Seminary
by a committee of ladies and gentle
men with Mr.. o. w. Connor as chair
man. Mr.. Connor had arranged by
wire for the train to stop at Seminary
for his party.
The young ladies of the Seminary
party went through the train pinning
carnations on each person on the train
and they were followed by gentlemen
who supplied cigars to the smokers
of the party.
This party consisted of Mr.. and Mrs.
o. w. Connor, Miss Bernice Connor.
DR.. and Mrs. H. F. Garrison, F. w.
Ellis, Mrs. G. H. Welch, Miss Pearl
Calhoun, Miss Grace Kelly, Mr.. Alex
Lott and Mr.. ]. w. Binns.
The carnations provided for Lieuten-
ant Governor Bilbo and Covington
County Representative j. T. Watson,
bore long streamers of white ribbon.
Negro Band Aboard.
Another interesting feature Of the
excursion was that provided by the
head porter of the senate, Professor"
of negro band, who yesterday extend
ed an offer to the members of the
legislature to place the musical aggre-
cation at his command at the the dis
posal Of the lawmakers, which offer
was accepted. When the train pulled
out Of the union passenger station at
Jackson this morning the spirit Of the
crowd was visibly frightened by the
tune of "Dixie" and other popular
airs. The band was taken to the Nor
NAL, where they continued to dispense
popular airs.
Lieutenant Governor Bilbo and
Speaker Hilary Quin were both in the
party. Among others who accompani
ed the legislators were: Mayor s. j.
Taylor. Of jackson; Hon. F. M. Feath
erstone, justice of the peace Of Jack
son; ]. J. O'Neal. sergeant at arms OF
the house; Evan Barber. sergeant a.
arms of the senate; Stoves v. Robert
son, clerk of the house and his assist
ants, Curran Sullivan and Carson Rob
ertson; Bart w. Sharbrough. of Laurel
(Continued on Page Eight.)
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-01-24
COMPANY
ELECTS OFFICERS
c. Z, srgyENs MADE VICE pREsI.
pENT AND Il. r. WHEELER.
a9tkAL MANAGER.

At a recent meeting Of the board
of directors OF the Hattiesburg Trac-
tion Company, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year:
President, Henry L. Doherty; 1st
Vice President, c. 2. Stevens; End
Vice President, s. E. Travis; General
Manager, H. T. Wheeler; Secretary
Treasurer, A. B. Paterson; Assistant
Secretary, E. e. Mcwhinnery; Assist
Treasurer, c. B. Gilbert.
AS will be noted the election of Mr..
Stevens as first vice president, and
Mr.. Wheeler to be general manager of
the company, was a promotion for
each, it being the purpose of the CON-
pany to create a team service and
team efficiency in the work of con-
tinual development of the company's
plans for giving the public the highest
possible service.
The changes do not involve the les.
sening Of Mr.. Stevens authority. as he
will continue actively In service; but
he will be relieved Of many Of the op
Grating details by Mr.. Wheeler whose
powers are greatly enlarged.
Since Mr.. Wheeler came to Hatties
burg he has made many friends who
will be pleased to hear of his promo
ton.
The public will be glad to know tha
Mr.. Stevens, who has done so mucl
to promote the welfare Of his compan!
and has contributed so largely to 1t,
development. is to remain actively con
nected with its management.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-01-24
Southern Train Held Up;
Bandits Secure Only $500

Chattanooga, Tenn, Jan. 24.-Three
men last night boarded Southern Rail-
way passenger train No. Al, Chatta-
nooga to Tuscumbia, Ala, at Packers,
Ala, held up mail clerks and the ex-
press messengers, emptied mail
pouches and the express safe and OBJ
tanned not more than 500 for their
trouble. No attempt was made to
rob the passengers. Train No. rs was
held here to carry officers and blood
hounds to the scene.
At Stevenson man boarded the
train at the coal chute. He covered
the express messenger and took pos
session of the express car. ...t
At Facklers, second man boarded
the train making his way to the engine
where he held pistol to the head OF
the engineer, compelling him to stop
the train on Mud creek bridge where
third bandit got aboard. Here the
robbers opened ur abrisk fusilade
with pistols. evide f fhe purpose
Of terrorizing the prs.
The express an ge cars were
cut loose and ri es down th'
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-01-24
Was ANXIOUS TO
SEE HER SISTER
MISS WILSON CLIMBS SIDE OF
LINER WITH ROPE TIED
AROUND HER WAIST.
(By Associated Press.)

New York, Jan. 24.-With a rope
around her waist Miss Margaret Will
son climbed up the side of the liner
Majestic in quarantine to greet her
sister, Jessie, who returned from Eu.
rope with her husband, Francis Sayre
The sea was rough and the rope was
attached as a precaution. During the
rough trip across Mrs. Sayre was
thrown against the door in her state
room and wrenched her wrist, but is
now suffering no inconvenience.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-01-24
MfXlCO'S DEFAULT
INTEREST PAYMENT
LONDON FINANCIAL INTEREST
AROUSED BY RECENT Ac- 4
TIoN OF HuERTA.
(By Associated Prcss.)

London, Jan. 24.-Mexico's default
of recent interest payments has
aroused financial interest and the
chamber of commerce has sent out
letters asking each member to ex-
press his views as to whether England
should work in conjunction with
France and Germany to urge Presi-
dent Wilson to take some action to
regularize financial conditions in
Mexico.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-01-24
FILES SUITS AGAINST
ARK. COTTON OIL MILLS.
(Bv AssscisteS Press.)

Little Rock, Ar, Jan. 24.-The at
torney general has filed suit against
six cotton oil companies asking that
they be ousted from the state and a
fine of more than 100000 be as
sessed against each. 1t is charged
they formed a trust to control the
price of cotton seed.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-01-24

road near Hollywood. Here r. K.
Taft, messenger, was forced to leave
his car and Engineer ]. l.. Armstrong
and his fireman driven from the en-
gine.
The section foreman at Hollywood
reported that he saw the three men
fire up the engine, open the throttle
and send it wild down the track. The
same man reported that he saw the
three men mount horses and ride
away.
The engine was recovered two miles
west Of Larkinsville.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-01-24
LIBERAL APPROPRIATION FOR NORMAL
FAVORED BY Leaders OF LEGISLATURE
, = 80 . = . . . . . 80 .
p. o. APPROPRIATION 4
BILL BREAKS RECORD.
(By Associated Press.)

= Washington, Jan. 24.-The =
= House passed the postoffice ap- =
. preparation bill, carrying the rec =
. ord-breaking total $S05,0OO,000. =
. One provision provides years =
= salary for. employees incapacitat- =
= ed for year by injury received =
. while on duty. Z
q q q q = . q q . 90 . . = Z
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-01-24
HANDSOME VEHICLES
USED TO HAUL COAL.
{By Associated Press.)

London, Jan. 24.-The strike Of TO-
900 coal carriers was brought home to
citizens by a hard cold snap. Hand
some private vehicles were among the
many drawn up before coal yards to
get the fuel supply.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-01-24
DENY CHARGE MADE
BY JACK JOHNSON
(Bg Associated Press.)

Chicago, Jan. 24.-Jack Johnson's
story that 1t cost him $4,000 to es-
cape from Chicago, was vigorously de-
MED by several Of those connected
with the white slave case. The Fed
.eral grand jury is investigating sew.
eral stories connected with the negro1
escape
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-01-24
SENATE DEBATING .a.et.
ALASKA r. r. BILL.
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press.)
Washington, Jan. 24-The Senate
is spending the day debating amend
ments to the Alaska railroad bill, with
prospects of vote on the measure
before adjournment tonight. n
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-01-24
col. COCKTAILS TENDERED -
LICE coMMIssIoNERsHiP or
NEW york CITY.
mrs. ROOSEVELT ToeK
| INTEREST IN HATTIE.
George w. Perkins Went 70 Panaunn
With Mayors Proposition and H.
Brought Back Qualified Aeesptaaee
From the Army Engineer.

New York, Jan. 24.-f Col Goethals
accepts the police commissionerBh1n
of New York it will be largely through
the efforts of Mrs. Theodore Roose-
welt, coupled with Mrs. Goethals' aver
sion of living in Panama. When Mr..
Roosevelt was in Panama she heard
Goethals had been offered the place
and interested herself in having him
accept. After Goethals had practically
turned down the proposition Mrs.
Roosevelt told Mayor Mitchell there
was still a chance. 30 he sent George
M. Perkins to Panama to see Goetha1n
with the result that Goethals sis seri-
ously considering accepting.
Mayor Mitchell announced that Coo
thals would not accept appointment
as first governor of the canal zone 4
1t was offered him.
! Mayor John Purroy Mitchell, in an
nouncing last night that he had OBJ
tanned from Colonel George W. Coo
thals qualified acceptance of an offer
of the New York police commissioners
ship, made It known that he immedl-
ately would take steps to meet the
conditions laid down by the Panama
Canal builder.
Mayor Mitchell late last night, after
a conference with George w. Perkins.
Robert A. Adamson, Henry Bruere and
Arthur H. Woods. issued . statement
In which he asserted that = bill vl1l
be sent at once to the legislature.
which, II adopted. WIN enlarge ~
powers Of the commissioner a. spg
gested by Colonel Goethals- The nay
or highly praised the canal enginesr;
and although he aid not defln1tsly ~
that the place would - held opea
year. he strongly intime1n1 wlx
make more definite 81 ~
phase later. y
The letter from Colo , y
Mayor Mitchell in rep1y to his ofos|
was brought back to New York Il
George w. Perkins. who went to Pans
/ ma as a special emissary Of the may
I or's. ts
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-01-24
THE MARKETS.
(By Associated Press.)

Chicago, Jan. 24.-Wheat closed
firm, three-eighths to half up. Pro
visions unchanged to ten down.
New Orleans. JAN 24.-Cottor
closed steady. four to seven up. -
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-01-24
Wild Run Of Engine.

Wild Run OF Engine.
Scottsboro, Ala, Jan. 24.-Following
the report that Southern train had
been held up near Facklers, IL miles
away, people here were thrilled last
night by the wild run Of an engine
and two cars through Scottsboro at
the rate of SO miles an hour. Not a
light ~ y. be seen. The headlight
had 6e6H oxtinguished and if there
wers ~ lights in either Of the cars
th1I| 1rG4 not be seen.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-01-24
Opposed to New Orleans.

Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. 24.-Gov.
George s. Hodges Of Kansas and
CONTINUED on Page Eight
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-01-24

THE WEATHER.

} Mississippi-Colder and gener- =
} ally fair tonight and Sunday. =
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-01-29

ton. We often discuss temptation
with the thought that il is peculiar
to other classes Of people. We think
of il ny peculiarly common TO young
people and to people who are not
Christians. But Paul reminds us
that he who thinketh he standeth is
the one 30 take heed lest he fall.
WhM temptation is common to
young people, there is certain kind
of self-coniidence, among those of
mature years who are members OF
the church and who have achieved
triumph of character, which makes
such persons subject to very dan
gerous temptations. In mature
years when we are not conscious OF
the scrutiny Of others, many of the
safeguards of youth are gone. The
young man knows that he is under
the eye of his parents, his employ
ers, his teachers and the new friends
whom he is constantly making. This
scrutiny makes him watchful over
himself lest he fall under the con-
demnation of those who are in posi-
ton To advance his interests. But
those of us who are in the stormy
forties are deprived of the advice
which is so freely given to the
young. Advice is not given I'M
sought to those who are of advanced
years. Further, the temptations of
the religious sheltered life in ma
ture years are increased because a
certain confidence born of achieved
results replaces the caution oh
served by one who is experimenting
amid the problems of life. Now the
self-confldence which gives tempta-
ton its insidious power is the de-
feet of the valuable quality of self
reliance, and thus the very power
which comes TO us by years OF
growth and achievement should
make us take heed lest we fall"
There is another quality of life,
beautiful in itself, which also con-
tains the germs of peril. II self-c0n-
lldence is the defect of self-reliance,
timidity is the defect of modesty.
Everyone admires modesty. But ex-
cessive modesty is a temptation to
stop growing. II is the cause that
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-01-29
The Revival Meetings and the Preacher

at sevcn-thirty, with a song service
beginning at scven-flfteen. All the
preachers in the college staff, Prcsi-
dent Frost, Professor Raine, Brother
Roberts, and Brother Knight will be
on hand 10 cooperate and render all
assistance in their power. There
will be n fine chorus Of singers.
The Preacher.
You will want TO know about Bish-
op Sellew, who Is To be the preach
or. He is q native Of western New
York. lie was educated at Dart
mouth College, taught school for a
few years. then went into business
in connection with the Dunkirk Iron
Works, and later he became an oil
operator. Subsequently he laid
aside business and gave himself To
the work Of the ministry in the Free
Methodist Church. For many years
he was in western Pennsylvania,
where he became well known for
his vigorous and successful efforts.
He was made n bishop OF his church
number Of years ago. He has trav-
cled extensively, not only over this
country. but in mission lands. He
spent some time in South Africa, in
India, and has visited China and ia
pan, in all these travels working
with the missionaries for the up
building and strengthening OF their
work. He is considered an espec-
tally effective speaker on mission
AIRY topics. For many years he was
president Of the board Of trustees
Of the Chesbrough Seminary Of
which Brother Roberts and Mrs.
Roberts were principals. He is the
founder of the Gerry Homes in
Chauiaudua County, N. V, an insti-
tuition designed for homeless child
rem and for aged people. II would
add Ia the interest Of some to know
that he is the brother Of Mrs. Rob-
erts.
He is a forceful. direct. and con-
vincing preacher: not disposed to
be sensational, but he deals with
facts. and is not afraid Ia hew close
10 the line and preach the truth as
he sees it, moreover he is apt to
make you believe that his view Of
tina -traath is corrset.- Gene - hear
him, bring your neiohbors. and you
will come again.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-01-29

grudges. and Ia open the heart for
the incoming Of the blessed Holy
Spirit.
Every citizen Of Berea, whether a
professcd christian or not, should
take this time for a careful consid-
Grafton Of his personal relationship
TO God: 10 look at himself in the
light Of eternal things; to consider
himself as belonging TO two worlds |;
and 10 so prepare himself To live in
this world that he will be III TO live
forever in the world 10 come. Shall
we not take these things into seri-
Gus consideration at this timer
The meetings will be held in the
college chapel. The first revival
service proper will be next Sunday
night when Bishop Sellew will
preach. The services will he held
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-01-29
Facing Our Temptations
delivered the
N. ", Aug. g. 1918, by Rev. c. Rexford Raymond,
of Brooklyn, N. w.

Notc:-Brothcr Raymond is low
ingly remembered as former Sup
erintendent Of extension work for
Bcrea. He will be our Commence
mcnt Orator next June.
Text: Wherefore let him that
thinketh he standeth take heed lest
he fall. There hath no temptation
taken you but such as man can
bear: but God is faithful, who will
not suffer you TO be tempted above
that we are able; but will with the
temptation make also the way of es-
cape, that ye may be able 10 endure
it," I Cor. i0:i2-i3.
This text reminds us that temp
tation is fact facing each of us. We
are tempted not to face our tempta-