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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-03-25
REV. LEAVELL ON
GREAT SALVATION
SAYS 1T SAVES ALL FROM SIN IN
THE PAST, PRESENT
AND FUTURE.

Rev. James B. Leavell preached to
the usual large congregations at the
First Baptist church last night Mr..
Hunt sang "Jesus Stands Ready to
Save" The meetings will be held at
the usual hours today.
Mr.. Leavell preached upon How
Shall We Escape If we Neglect 80
Great Salvation
"The great salvation 10 not only the
saving of the soul, but Of life as
WE'LL" he said. Salvation Is both mega
tive and positive, II saves from the
guilt of sin in the past. the power of
sin in the present. and the consequen-
ces of sin in the future. 1t saves to
cleansing for past sins, the dominion
over evil today and a blessed life
hereafter Sin is something more than
a disease. 1t is a state, condition
Of life. 1t needs to have remedy and
a change of life and circumstances"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-03-25
MISSISSIPPI IS
GOING INTO REAL.
ESTATE BUSINESS
HOUSE AUTHORIZES GOVERNOR
TO SPECULATE IN LAND WITH
BORROWED MONEY.
PASS new COUNTY BILL AGAIN
Brewer Has Vetoed Measure as un-
constitutional and Is Expected to do
SO Again-House Endorses New Or
leans Exposition Project.
PASS new COUNTY BILL AGAIN

Spectsl to TIE Nctos.
jackson. Miss. March 25.-Missis-
sippi Is going into the real estate
business The House today by vote
Of fifty-seven to forty-four authorized
Governor Brewer to borrow $4,000
to be used to purchase wild lands
near the convict farm. have same
cleared with convict labor and sold in
small tracts to farmers.
The Senate passed a bill authoriz-
ing the employment of convicts at
crushing limestone, to be sold to farm.
ers for fertilizer purposes.
An amended form of the bill author.
ing the creation of the new county OF
Stone was again passed in the SEN
ate. Governor Brewer vetoed this
measure once and it is expected ii
will be again vetoed.
The Senate, after much debate
passed a resolution authorizing Gov
ernor Brewer to borrow $4,000 to be
used for a Mississippi exhibit at the
New Orleans exposition.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-03-25
HARVESTER cOMPANY's
REPREsENTATivE HERE

G. H. Afford, southern representa-
tive of the International Harvester
Company's agricultural propaganda,
and H. J. Nagorsen, of Chicago, are
in the city today arranging with Sec-
retary Hauenstein Of the Commercial
Club for the campaign in the interest
of diversified farming in this county.
April 8.
Mr.. Afford is South Mississippian,
a graduate Of the States Agricultural
& Mechanical College. and was for
several years connected with the Uni
ted States Department OF Agriculture
as field agent in Mississippi. Messrs.
Afford and Nagorsen leave tonight for
Gulfport.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-03-25
FER6USON-GILLIS
CASE IN CAANCERY
HARD FOUGHT CAGE STILL IN
pRoeREss-oEcREE AGAINST
puNHAM GRANTED.

The Chancery Court this morning
heard the case of s. j. Ferguson VS..
Miss Estelle Gillis ct al. The case
was warmly contested. 1t involves
the question as to whether or not Fer
guson has an equitable mortgage on
the interest of Miss Gillis in 480 acres
of land in the Gillis old homestead,
lying near the corporate limits of Hat
,tiesburg on the south.
The chancellor granted a decree
against ]. R. Dunham, one Of the de-
PENDANTS named in the bill. for the
full amount of the Indebtedness sued
for, he having failed to answer, plead
or demur to the bill. The question
contested is whether or not the con-
veyance sued under will stand against
the undivided interest of Miss Gillis
and that of certain minors named in
the bill.
The following cases upon motion of
the clerk were dismissed at the cost
of complainants as stale cases:
H. A. Camp VS.. M. w. Merchihson;
H. A. Camp vs. T. p. Moore; II. A.
Camp VS., H. c. Madden; H. A. Camp
VS.. G. C. Beaumont; w. R. Davis VS..
BERTHE Parker Eckles ct al; N. e Cat.
lin VS.. H. A. Camp.
M. e. Bishop was granted divorce
from Robert Bishop.
In the matter Of the guardianship
of Curry Clark. minor, the second an.
nual account Of H. McInnis guardian
was approved.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-03-25
METHODIST MEET !
BEGINS TONIGHT
REV. JOHN q. ANDREWS AND
ASSOCIATES HERE FOR RE-
LiGiOUS CAMPAIGN.

( The Union evangelistic campaign at
the First Methodist church begin to-
night. Evangelist John B. Andrews
arrived last night Y from Starkville,
where he has just closed successful
meeting. Prof. and Mrs. ]. E. Thorn
as, who will direct the music, arrived
yesterday and last night large choir
was organized.
Prof. Thomas, who has a reputation
as soloist. will sing at each service.
Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. A. ]. Grove,
of this city. will preside at two pianos
Master Courtney Zeran, young cor.
netist, will take part in the musical
program. t-
"Mr. Andrews is a strong expounder
of the gospel" said Rev. C. w. Crisler
pastor Of the Main Street Methodist
church today. "He is a preacher for
the busy man. His sermons appeal to
the hearts of men Of all walks of life
His success as an evangelist has been
phenominal. During his meeting al
Gulfport in December. $40 persons
professed Christ"
The first meeting is tonight at 7:3e
o'clock and the meetings will continue
Indefinitely.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-03-25
Rapid Fire Legislation.

Both branches of the Legislature
passed bills in rapid fire fashion to-
day, endeavoring to clear the calen-
dars for Saturdays adjournment. The
only personal clash was in the Senate
between Senators Russell and Steph-
ems, during the consideration of the
drainage law amendment, when
Stephens intimated that Russell, be-
ing attorney for the drainage district,
was receiving pay for his services.
"Ill give you a thousand dollars to
prove that" exclaimed Senator Rus
sell.
All hope for an appropriation for
the Peace Jubilee at Vicksburg has
ceased. but the Senate passed bill
authorizing Governor Brewer to name
a commissioner to solicit contributions
for the event. Authority was also
given to make the commission solicit
funds and collect an exhibit for the
San Francisco exposition.
After some wrangling. the Senate
fixed the salary of the superintendent
of the State Insane Hospital at $4,000
a year.
There was an echo Of the Lawrence
Yerger embezzlement case In the
House when a bill was passed fixing
the surety bond of the prison board
secretary at $4,000 per year.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-03-25
PRIMARIES Being
run IN ARKANSAS
ONE SENATOR, SEVEN REPREsEN'
TATlvEs, eoveRNoRANp STATE
OFFICIALS TO BE SELECTED.

Little Rock. Ark, March 25.-One
United States senator. seven represen-
tatives in Congress-, q governor and
other state officials and many mem
beFs Of the Legislature are to be named
in the Arkansas Democratic primaries
today. Usually. nomination is equiva-
lent to election,
Senator James p. Clarke, who is a
candidate for reelection, is opposed
by Judge w. F. Kirby. an associate
justice of the state supreme court.
All of the present representatives In
Congress appear confident of re-nomi-
nation.
Governor George w. Hays has no
opposition for denomination and a
number of the other present state Of
ficers are assured of being named for
another term.
1t is expected that the vote will be
light as compared with that cast at
the election two years ago, when Joe
T. Robinson defeated Governor George
w. Donaghcy for reelection. The alb
,sence of any notable contest this year
has resulted in rather tame cam
paign, while the fact that many Of
the counties have already held theiI
primaries for the selection OF county
and local officers has added to the
general apathy.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-03-25
HUfRTA IS
STILL HALE AND HEAEJ|
(By Associated Press.)

Mexico City. March 25.--After
year in office General Huerta appsa,
in better health than when he una
took the presidency. The difhcult
he has encountered have left
stamp upon his features. Six mo-
ago some of his friends and mos
his enemies predicted early phys
collapse and there were some u
would not have been surprised &
his intellect suffered as the result
the enormous odds.
Take things as they come" seel
to have been the lifelong phflosor&
of Huerta, tempered always. howeve
with the belief that all things cor
to him who waits, especially to ii
who waits for and seizes the big 4
portunity. Worrying has never 81
one of Huerta's failinsss Nor
creature of routine. Begula11
not characterize his 1nethoi
does his work wheu and 49,
suits his convenience and ali &C.,
of his official family. the public,
his private family as wen have
yield. 4
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-03-25
COMMERCIAL CLUB DIRECTORS
ABANDON OFFICE OF COUNTY
DEMONSTRATION AGENT.
PLAN FARMING CAMPAIGN
Clubs Leaders Anticipate Big occa-
sion When Noted Farm Specialists
Tour Forrest county-Many Well
known Names In List.

At the meeting Of the directors Of
the Commercial Club last night the
resignation of A. H. Carpenter. County
Demonstration Agent. was presented
by Secretary Hauenstein. who explain.
ed that after Mr.. Carpenter entered
upon the work for the year, he became
30 discouraged at the lack Of coopera-
tion by those he was hired to help
that he concluded to abandon the work.
After discussing the matter for some
time the directors voted to make no
effort to secure a successor to Mr..
Carpenter for the current year.
Diversified Farming.
Considerable time was given to a
consideration of the plans for the diver
sified farming campaign. now going on
in South Mississippi, Under the aus.
pices of the United States Department
of Agriculture, the Department of Ag
riculture of the State. the A. & M
College and the extension Department
Of the International Harvester Com
pany.
This campaign is being participated
in by distinguished agricultural spe
cialists, who are certain to attract
attention, when they make an auto
mobile tour Of this county, April 8.
Among those expected are: Profes
sors Lloyd, Pate, Smith and Cobb. O.
the A. & M. College; General Agen,
R. S. Wilson Of the United State.
Department of Agriculture: Or. Tai
Butler and D. J. F. Herman, of Mem
phis; E. B. Ferris of the Mcneil Ex
pertinent Station; w. H. Corn dub
Smith; ]. B. Mitchell of Goodman. ant
many others.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-03-25
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BRITISH CABINET
TOT1ERING OVER
ULSTER MA11E
SECRETARY OF STATE ron wx
RESIGNS. BUT IT Is Nov
ACCEPTED.
DERlSlVE LAUGHTER
Many Complications Ariss n eIu1s
Irish Home Rule and Assiase
-sritish cevsrnment Prsm1pp
[ to vss Arms in Fsseiss vanow 7
Accept Ru's.
lBy Ass,cisses frsss.,


lerdea. March s2$-cseeNs1
Jehe sseley today raslsned -
secretary - state fer war n ~
esitish eahissA
u y Persistsntiy rpmersd se1sos
members ef the cabinet have hausd
- their resIsnatiep to, Promtof
Asqstths but this rumor eanNst -
absoluteiy confirmed now.
ssesey was Jssrsd In the Houeo
Of Commons Monday when ~
made an unsatisfaetory explaaa-
tion Of the deseetiors in the army
because u the Ulster ineideNt
Premier Asquith, however. refus@
to accept Seeley's resignation b ><1
House Of Commons, Lord Cho1>
Beresford opened an attack q c
government and asked Winston St.
Ger Churchill, First Lord Of the ~
miralty, If squadron Of war voo16
had been ordered to proceed q g.
speed to the Irish coast. Y
Amid derisive laughter Of the q
ionists. Churchill answered that ~
had. Seeley then further expln1<
his position and the way 1t was u
ceived by the Commons, 1t Is believo<
prompted Premier Asquith not to =
cept the resignation.
Documents made public today <1
close officially the fact that the IN
ish government gave officers in ~
land written guarantee that the 81
eminent would not use the army =
crush listers political opposition !
the Home Rule bill. The corresponI
ence, however. points out that the 81
ernment retains its right to uso q
army to maintain order.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-03-25
Date For Bibo
Trial ToBe Set
Next Monday
DISTRICT ATTORNEY THAMES
coNFERs WITH MANY OF
STATE WITNESSES.

Special 10 The Neacs.
Jackson, Miss, March 25.--The in
dictment against Lieutenant Governor
Theodore G. Bilbo, charged with COM
plicity in bribery, will be called in
the Warren county circuit court Mon
day morning. and the date set for
hearing.
District Attorney J. D. Thames, who
will conduct the prosecution. was In
jackson last night and held severn
conferences with witnesses who viii
testify in behalf Of the state.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-03-25
PENNsY LINES CUT
Their nlVIDENDs
(By Associated Press.)

Philadelphia, Pa, March 25.--Direc-
tors of the Pennsylvania lines west Of
Pittsburg today reduced dividends IN
that company on common stock from
five to three per cent, and on pre-
ferred from five to four.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-03-25
CoTTON WHARVES ARE
DAMAGED S2S0,0OO

Savannah, Ca, March 25.-Fire 'of
undetermined origin early this morn
ing caused a 100000 loss to the rosin
and cotton wharves of the Atlantic
Coast Line Railway. The British
steamship Farley was also damaged.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-03-25
EMIL sEI9EL LEADS IN
MILWAUKEE ELECTION

Milwaukee, Wis, March 25.--Emil
Seidel, socialist and former mayor
led the field in the mayoralty primary
here today, His opponent at the elec-
tion of April 7th, will be tae present
incumbent, Gerard A. Bading, nom
partisan.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-03-25
rHs mARkers.

New Orleans, March 25. Cotton
steady. three to four points down.
Chicago, March 2s.--wheat closed
steady, unchanged to three-eishths
cents down. Provisions unchanged to
two and half cents lower. N
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-03-25
W,H,SPARROW GOES
TO NEBRASKA CITY
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER OF HAT
TIEssURG TRACTION CO. GETS
GOOD PROMOTION.

William H. Sparrow, who for some
time has been electrical engineer OF
the Hattiesburg Traction Company,
has gone to Lincoln, Neb., where he
goes to occupy similar position with
the Doherty properties in that city.
The transfer Of Mr.. Sparrow to Lin
colin was the result of his company's
recognition of his service with their
plant in this city.
An officer of the Hattiesburg Trac-
ton Company said while officials OF
that company regret to lose Mr. spar
row they could not interpose personai
Iebjection to his transfer, as it means
XMsk&e promotion.
I'M has made many friends
s uring his residence here
{I,} zee him leave,
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-03-25
.fEDERALS KEEP
VILLA FROM GOAL
ADMITTED RESISTANCE At CON-
- Ez PALAcIo Is uNExPEcT.
EoLY STRONG.
ALL NEWS DISPATCHES CUT OFF
One Report Says Rebels Were Driven
Back Twenty MiIes-Arturo Walls,
American, Imprisoned by Mexicans,
Reported Missing.
ALL NEWS DISPATCHES CUT OFF
(By Associated Press.)

Bermejillo, March %, by Courier to
FL Paso.-Rebel leaders have officially
admitted that they encountered much
stronger resistance at Gomez Palacio
than they had expected. A large num
Der Of wounded rebels are beinl
brought here from the front. Wills
has the largest hospital corps ever at
tached to q rebel army In Mexico, bu
they have been exhausted by th'
necessity Of working night and day.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-03-25

Nashville, Tenn. March 25.-lnfor-
nation from Baltimore that a new
Southern Methodist University is be-
ing planned by number OF the
church's leading bishops, now in that
city, caused no surprise among off,
cials of Vanderbilt University.
That Bishop Hoss and other church
leaders would throw their influence
against Vanderbilt II the courts did
not take the control of the University
away from the Board OF Trust and
give it to the Bishops, has been gen.
erally recognized. officials Of the
University believe, however. that the
rank and file of the church's members
will continue to patronize all the de-
partments of the University except
the Theological department, which
probably will be abandoned. The at
tendance at this department is very
small compared with the other depart
ments of the University.
With the decision of the supreme
court. Vanderbilt University comes
Immediately into possession of the
81 900. 900 which Andrew Carnegie do
mated to the medical department on
condition that it be administered by
a non-sectarian board. Other large
appropriations which have been held
up pending the supreme courts de-
cision are expected shortly, and many
new buildings and improved equip
ment are being mapped out by Off
cials in the institution.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-03-25

Laredo, March 25.-Arturo Walls. the
American who went to Nuevo Laredo.
Monday and was reported arrested by
Mexican federals, has disappeared. No
one by that name is held in Jail at
Nuevo-Laredo, and 1t is believed he
was taken to Monterey under a ficti-
tious name.
Walls drove to the Mexican side and
entered a store. Coming out, he found
his horse gone. A search for the
animal led him near the federal camp,
where he was arrested
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-03-25
BISHOP Hoss AND OTHER LEAD
ERs WOULD SEVER coNNEc-
TIoN WITH VANDERBILT.
NO ANXIETY At NASHVILLE
officers Of the University Plan Imme-
diate Construction of New Buildings
And Installation Of New Equipment
Says Future 10 Bright.

Baltimore, Nd, March 25.-News
that the Supreme Court Of Tennessee
had decided that Vanderbilt Universi-
ty at Nashville is under the control
of the trustees and not of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church. South. has
aroused the members Of that denomi.
nation; in this city.
While there has been no public an
nouncement of the plans under con-
sideration, the course warmly advocat-
ed by many Influential preachers and
laymen in the Southern Methodist
church is to sever every connection
possible with Vanderbilt University
and to found new university or take
one of the leading southern Methodist
colleges as a nucleus for its founda.
ton. Atlanta and several other large
cities of the south have offered large
inducements for founding such uni
versity in their borders.
already there has been $1,000.0oC
pledged, the site granted and build
ing begun at Dallas, Texas, on what
is proposed to be the Southern Metho
dist University said Bishop Hoss
AT the coming Methodist conference
this will be put forward for otficia
endorsement as the accepted ccntra
educational institution of the denomi
nation"
| Bishop Hoss has made that institu
tiop his special interest for man,
years. has taken active part in thu
controversy from its inception ant
1 was really the one first to institute
the suit for the courts to decide
whether the church or the trustees
had control of the property and tn
government of the university.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-03-25

Juarez, March 25.-The last news
from a non-partisan source of the
progress of the Torreon battle is that
received by the Associated Press ct
five o'clock yesterday evening. The
rebels are either using poor telegraph
facilities for official messages or are
censoring news dispatches.
The federal consular agent at Ell
Paso claims to have official news that
the rebels were repulsed at Gomez Pa
lacio and driven back twenty miles.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-03-25
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THE WEATHER.

. Mississippi Cloudy tonight and .
. Thursday, probably showers. =
The Washington herald., 1914-03-18
PRACTICAL HINTS
FOR THE HOUSEWIFE

Woodwork which has grown duh with
time and the accumulation OF dust may
be restored by first cleaning thoroughly
with kerosene on a flannel cloth 1t
should then be polished with a mixture
of two parts of turpentine to one of lin
seed OIL Apply this with soft cloth.
and rub with flannel until every trace
of the liquid seems to have disappeared.
Repeated applications and continued rub
bing will give a rich gloss. to wood trim
or mahogany furniture.
To Clean Delicate Lace.
Real Iaces which become soiled from
wearing may he cleaned by applying
powdered magnesia or French chalk to
them. Lay the pieces out smoothly on
tissue paper and dust the powder over
them. Fold and put away for several
days Then brush with a nail scrub. and
II the soil has not come out give a sec
ond application. LaCes that have grown
yellow need to be bleached with Chemi-
Gals used by professional renovators.
Washing Soda for Cleaning.
To easily and effectually clean oil
cruets put some washing soda into the
cruet and shake it with a little water.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-18

uncles so that they did not want to come
again.
They had plenty of opportunity to ex-
| change condolences. as they had done
| in school days, but it was not until the
| last day of Jem's stay that Henry s
| peculiarity was broached for the first
time between them. Jem had looked at
| her critically for a moment, and then
said:
You're a lot improved by marriage.
old lady-did you know it,"
| How" asked Sally.
| He looked again, but seemed unable to
| formulate his impression.
| 81 can't just say. You seem Hnfolded
] somehow expanded - ripened, IL you
| know what I mean. As IL you'd got into
the right soil and atmosphere, like a
plant"
| She was feeling so keenly just then
the repression of the past years that
she opened her eyes a little wider and
looked at him in wonder. Jem did not
/ notice.
''Henry's such a queer chap" he went
| on, following some train of thought Of
his own. 81 guess he doesn't let on how
| much he thinks of you. does hep
| Never" said Sally. Something in her
tone made him suddenly reach out and
pat her hand.
| And you miss that" he said. 'I
| know. But he's that sort, and can't
be made over He thinks you made the
| earth, though, even IL he doesn't talk
| about it What do you think he said
/ to me? Said you were about as near
| perfect as they made 'em. and that he
had yet to hear the first cross-grained
| word from you in ten years OF married
| life"
Something rose in her heart, at first
| slowly. then flooding to her eyes, SO
| that she closed them suddenly.
Funny old feller," added Jem mus
| ingly'' He acted as II twas pulling
| teeth to say even that. Why. Sally
| girlie!''
For Sally had bent her head suddenly.
with her hands over her face; but the
tears were tears of happiness. and the
| bent head was e II hAad Of one newly
crowned.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-18

The oil and soda will make soap. which
then cleans the glass. and leaves il shin
ing. Washing soda sprinkled on n
greasy griddlc Immediately after frying.
and dissolved with a little boiling water,
will similarly turn the grease into a
soapy mixture and make the cleaning
task much easier.
Cheese pastries are growing in favor
for dinner and luncheon dishes. There
are delicious puffs made with grated
English cheese as follows: Rub together
two tablespoonfuls of butter and flour,
add One-half cup of milk. and put in
double boiler for ten minutes stirring
constantly to prevent burning Take
from the stove, add the beaten yokes OF
three eggs. and a cupful of grated cheese
Allow the mixture to cool Fold in th,
beaten whites of the eggs about twenty
minutes before serving. put into a pud-
ding dish and bake in a moderate oven.
Serve at once.
Sardincs au Gratin.
Sardines will make an unusual lunch
con dish served au gratin. Into shallow
baking dish sprinkle fine hrean rumbs.
and place a layer of sardinCs on il. Add
a few drops of lemon juice. a layer of
breadCrumbs, and bits of butter to
moisten them. Cook for ten minutes un-
til the fish are thoroughly heated and
the crumbs are Drowned.