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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-16
Tribes Declare war on servia

Amsterdam, Via London, Dec. 16,
$50 P. MA telegram from Constan,
tinople to the "Telegraaf says that
the tribes in northern Albania have de-
elsred war on Servia.
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The Harrisburg Mummers' Assoeia-
tion will meet this evening at police
headquarters. ImpOr: mt business will
be transacted and large attendance is
expected.
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FOUR CITIES ON ENGLISH COAST
AREATTACKED BY GERMAN FLEET

1aiser's Warships Make Sudden
Dash Into the North Sea and
Bon1bard Scarborough, Har-
tlepool, Whitby and Redcqr---
Great Damage to Property
ReportedAtFr NamedCity
While At Hartlepool Nine
Persons Are Said to Haze
Been Killed and Many Injured
---Reports Current in London
That Two German Cruisers
Were Sunk---Attack on Cities
Made Under Couer of Heauy
Fog
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London, Dec. 16, 11.52 A. MA German fleet made
sudden dash into the North Sea to-day sheed Scarbor
ough Hartlepoo Whitby and Redcar English towns
the North Sea- and engaged certain units of the British
fleet
London, Dec. 16 1885 P M-Reports are current in
London that two German cruisers have been sunk in the
North Sea.
Hull, Dec. 16 via London, 312 P M-The arrival of
the German raiders off Scarborough took place under
of thick veil of fog Some people declared they
saw German cruiser lying off Castle Cliff.
The roof of st. Martins church was struck and one
woman is known to have been killed Another church
damaged and the roofs of several houses carried
away by shells
The people were greatly excited They rushed from
their houses at the first sound of firing and and
children running through the streets in their
night clothes.
London, Dec 16, 312 P. M.-The Yorkshire Evening
News reports that German cruisers were sunk in to-
days engagement and that the British flotia was
damaged
Hull, Eng, Dec. 16 via London.-Fugitives reaching
here from Scarborough say the German bombardmen of
that port was heavy and that great damage done
property at Scarborough.
BOMBARDED HARTLEPOOL 25 MINUTES
Hull Dec 16 via London $40 P M-Nine persons are
reported to have been killed at Hartlepoo and number
injured in the bombardment of that port by German
cruisers this morning. The bombardment of Hartepoo
lasted for 25 minutes.
The hostile warshps which took part in the operation
estimated from two to SIX but never once they
Gle rly visible from the shore.
The forts the river Tees replied to the fire of the
Ger vessels
P of shell have been found all over Hartlepool
The mage inflicted the town is said to be consider
able One OF the shells hit gas tank and set fire.
Hartlepoo Dec. 16, via London, 245 P M-Many
business premises and private homes wrecked here
by the German shells.
Whitby, ork England Dec Is, via London 148
P. M.-Two German cruisers bombarded this town be-
tween and 10 o'clock this morning
Whitby is in the north riding of Yorkshire on the coast
and about half way between Scarborough and Hartlepoo
1t is town of about 600 people, and also is seaside
resort 1t has group of hotels along the cliffs and the
town itself is situated on both banks of the Esk.
ATTACKING TEES BAY FORTS?
Redcar York, England, Dec. 16 via London 127
Heavy firing heard off the coast here between
and $40 m to-day The forms of three cruisers could
be scerned looming out of the haze and the flashes of
artillery fire could be easily observed from the Redcar
promenade.
The people of Redcar sought the water 'front.' but they
nfIuuedo
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Mummers Meet Tonight

Continued ON Eleventh Page.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-16
By Associated Press.

London Dec 16, 11.52 A. MA German fleet made
sudden dash into the North Sea to-day sheed Scarbor
ough Hartpoo Whitby and Redcar English coast towns
the North Sea- and engaged certain units of the British
fleet.
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Continued ON Eighth Page.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-24
WILSON, SUICIDE,
DIES IN HOSPITAL
LlNoERs ONE WEEK AFTER TAX.
ING DOSE or eIchLoRIpE
OF MERCURY.

Hamlet Wilson, aged 32, died at the
South Mississippi Infirmary at II
o'clock last night. one week from the
time he took a large dose of bichloride
of mercury at the Klondyke hotel.
Owing to the known deadliness OF
the drug which Wilson acknowledged
to have taken with suicidal intent
no hope of his recovery was enter
tanned by the attending physician
though everything thought possible to
alleviate his suffering was resorted to
by those attending the dying man.
Wilson was a printer by trade and
he received every attention the
local Typographical Union could be-
stow while he fingered. His body
was taken charge of after his death
by members of that union, which also
provided an escort to Mobile, where
the body was taken this afternoon for
interment.
Mrs. ]. Beardslee of this city is an
aunt Of the deceased, who is also sur.
vived by his mother and two brothers,
Arthur and Sam Wilson, OF Mobile.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-24
GROSSLY EXCESSIVE
SAY Investigators
BUT $50. 1000 ATTORNEY FEE Al
LOWED BY CHANCELLOR WHIT
MAN Is LAWFUL.
Special to The NesUs.

Special to The Nesss.
Jackson, Miss. Feb. 24.-"Grossly
excessive" but lawful. Is the way the
legislative Investigating committee
puts it. in its report submitted to the
Legislature today. after completing a
thorough investigation of the report
that Chancellor Sam Whitman, Jr.. of
Meridian, allowed a $4,000 fee to re-
ceivers and attorneys in connection
with the failure of the Union Bank
and Trust Company, Of that city, in
accordance with the resolution OF
Repre- sentative Cavett, adopted by
both houses of the Mississippi legisla.
ture about two weeks ago.
The report goes into the minutest
details regarding the appointment OF
the receivers. and makes many inter
esting observatinos. among them that
"a certain banker and business man
offered to put up $500, 900, at the rate
of 6 per cent. and close up the banks
affairs for fee of $4,000 The report
also says that In addition to the $50,
900 fee the chancellor allowed $1,000
for travelling and other expenses to
the attorneys and receivers.
I'VE are impressed that the receiv.
ers and attorneys have given able and
diligent attention to the affairs of the
failed bank. and in view of the short
crops and the tightness of the money
market. and the usual difficulties en-.
countered In winding up business of
that kind. when in a hopelessly insol-
vent condition. they have done as we'll
with 1t as It was possible to do. And,
while we found nothing to indicate
that Judge Whitman was controlled
by corrupt or Interior motives in fix
ing the amount of the fee, yet it is
our deliberate conclusion and judg-
ment. after going fully into the matter,
that the fee of fifty thousand dollars
was grossly excessive. However, it
is within the law. as such matters are
left to the dissertation of the court. At
the time the fee was allowed num-
Der Of lawyers testified that they be-
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-24


ter the killing. and when 1t was
learned that he had shut himself up
In a cabin heavily armed, the place
was surrounded early Sunday by B. N.
Simrall, w. B. Harris and James
Dickson. When the negro refused to
come out, several shots were fred
into the house. so Sheriff Hyland
learned after investigating the killing.
and later. when the door was broken,
Ross was found corpse, with a gun
and pistol by his side He had
been shot through the head. The
coroner's inquest verdict was, I'VE
the jury, find that deceased came to
his death at the hands Of officers
while in the act of resisting arrest
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-24
SEE If THE CHILO'S
TONGUE IS COATED
n cRoss. FEvERlsH, coNsTIPAT.
60. GIVE "cALiFoRkiA SYRUP
OF FIGS"

Lock at the tongue, mother! IL coat
ed, 1: Is a sure sign that your little
ones stomach. liver and bowels need
. gentle. thorough cleansing at once.
When peevish. cross, listless, pale.
doesn't sleep, doesn't eat or act nat
uraily, or is feverish, stomach sour,
breath bad: has stomach-ache, sore
throat, diarrhoea, full of cold, give a
teaspoonful of California Syrup of
Figs" and III few hours all the foul,
constipated waste, undigested food
and sour bile gently moves out of its
little bowels without gripping, and you
have a well. playful child again.
yoa needn't coax sick children to
take this harmless fruit laxtive;"
they love its delicious taste. and 1t al
wars makes them feel splendid.
Ask your druggist for a so-cent bot
de of California Syrup of Figs"
which has directions for babies. chill
dren Of all ages and for grown-ups
plainly on the bottle. Beware of coun-
terfeits sold here To be sure you get
the genuine. ask to see that it is made
BY California Fig Syrup Company"
Refuse any other kind with contempt
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-24

1.-THE First Christmas" film story
of the birth of Christ, is the feature
play at the Lomo theatre today. The
night scenes, wherein the star ap.
pears, are very appealing. A fine
spiritual atmosphere is achieved by
this film and it is an excellent offer.
ing. The story leads up to the birth
of the Child in the manger, and vari
GUS biblical quotations of an approprj
ate nature are shown. The film is
made by Edison and shows the work
of artists. Mary Fuller takes a lead
ing part. "Granddaddy's Boy" and a
Kalem play entitled "The Electri
clans Hazard" complete the program
What the Gods Decree" a worthy
successor to "Protea," will be shown
at the Lomo Friday.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-24
NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE.

By virtue of the powers and pro-
visions contained in a certain deed of
trust executed by Jno. B. Burkett and
Mary Katherine Burkett on the 18th
day Of February, 1913, to secure the
payment of the Indebtedness therein
mentioned to N. D. Conn, wherein
am named as Trustee, which said
deed of trust is recorded in book 10,
at pages 27S-9 of the Record of Mort.
cages and Deeds of Trust on Land in
Forrest County. Mississippi. Default
having been made in the payment OF
said Indebtedness upon maturity and
demand. and having been requested
so to do by N. d. Conn the owner Of
said deed of trust, will at the front
door Of the court house in Forrest
County, Mississippi, within legal
hours, on the
nth day Of March, 1914,
to pay and satisfy said Indebtedness,
sell at public outcry to the highest
and best bidder for cash the property
conveyed In said deed of trust and
described as follows. to.wit:
All that part Of the west half Of the
southwest quarter Of section IA, in
township four north Of range thirteen
west, lying and being between the
right Of way of the Mississippi Gen.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-24

jects are "The Promoter" a drama,
and Gratitude" western drama,
making five reels in ali. Tomorrow a
most interesting Pathe Weekly will
be at the Gem, besides a two-part Wit
agraph drama, The Street Singers. "
Thursday the second Adventures of
Kathlyn," in two acts, will be at the
Gem. Friday John Bunny and Lillian
Walker, in the Vitagraph comedy,
King and Queen of the Mardi Gras, "
will be at the Gem.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-24
BISHOP ALTHoFF coNsEcRATED.

Belleville, ILL.,, Feb. 24.-In the pres
ence of a notable gathering Of prelates
and priests of Illinois and neighbor-
ing states and of the Catholic laity
of this diocese the Rev. Henry Althoff
was today consecrated bishop of Belle
Vile as successor Of the late Bishop
Jansen. The conservation took place
in St. Feter's Cathedral and was &C.
companied by the full ritualistic cere.
mony. The new Bishop has been pas
tor of church at Granville, ILL.,, and
since the death of Bishop Jansen
has served as administrator of the
Belleville diocese. He was formerly
assistant pastor of st. Mary's church
in East St. Louis.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-24
Use OF CALOMFL DANGEROUS
and IS RAPIDLY FALLING OFF

way with your regular business, hab-
its or diet.
So successful, so reliable and so
popular remedy has its imitators,
naturally. But beware of them. You
can easily detect the difference.
Dodson never makes extravagant
statements. His liver Tone has been
made from the first to take the place
Of calomel. He says that 1t "livens
the liver" overcomes constipation
agreeably and makes you feel good.
If you are not satisfied completely
with Dodson's Liver Tone. Fields
Qncorporated) will hand back the pur-
chase price (5Oc) to you cheerfully.
instantly and without question. Hence
you run no risks to health or pocket
book in giving 1t trial.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-24
Fewer People Risking Dangerous
pruo-Thousands Taking Dod-
son'a-tiver Tone Instead.

The use of caiomel, which is a
poison and form of mercury. seems
10 be decidedly diminishing nowadays.
Dodsea's Liver Tone takes its place
90 reliably In cases of constipation
and Liver trouble that It's popularity
is spreading more widely all the time.
Dodsoa's Liver Tone is a harmless
vegetabieiiquid. What caiomel does
uspieasaatiy--often with danger-for
constipation and sluggish liver. Dod-
sonis Liver Tone does for you safely
and PLEASANTLY. with no pain and no
grfes- It does not interfere In any
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-24

former Governor his full salary as the
occupant of that office, should not be
issued. Mr.. Sulzer previously had
made written demand on Mr.. Sohmer
for his salary.
This is the first proceeding institu-
ted by Mr. SLlzer to test the validity
of his removal from office. Two other
actions have been started by residents
of New York City, but the former
Governor has disclaimed any connec-
ton with them.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-24
CHICAGO SUfFs CAST
THEIR FIRST VOTES
(By Associated Press.)

Chicago, Feb. 24.-Chicago women
for the first time today exercised Their
newly acquired right of suffrage. AS
candidates. as voters and as election
officials they played most important
part in the aldermanic primary. 1t is
believed from fifty to seventy-five
thousand women will have voted be
fore the end Of the day.
Greatest energy on the part Of the
women is centered in the first ward
where Miss Marion Drake is the pro
gressive candidate. If nominated, she
will oppose Bath House John" Cough
lin.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-24
MURDERER DEAD
when Identified
SLAYER or CONSTABLE CLIFTON
SHOT AND BURIED BEFORE
OFFICERS FIND HIM.

vicksburs. Miss, Feb. 24.--The
body Of David Ross, negro criminal.
who was shot on the Harris place in
the northern part Of Warren county
SUNDAY morning. was taken up today
and positively identified as that Of the
negro, Who. q week ago, murdered
Constable w. H. Clifton at Leland.
when Constable Clifton attempted to
place the negro under arrest. The
Identification was made by A. E. Cliff,
ton, brother of the dead officer, w
H. MCGOWAN and J. e. Burt. who came
here upon hearing of the negro's
death.
Rsss fed to this county shortly af
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-24
EAT CABBAGE, FISH,
SAUSAGE, new BREAD
"PAPE's DiAPEPsIN" DiGEs1s
FOOD WHEN STOMACH CAN'T
CURES INDIGESTION.

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taste good, but work badly; ferment
into stubborn Jumps and cause a sick,
sour, gassy stomach? Now, Mr.. or
Mrs. Dyspeptic, jot this down: Pape's
Diapepsin digests everything, leaving
nothing to sour and upset you. There
never was anything SO safely quick, SO
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but what pleases you most is that it
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Most remedies give you relief some
times-they are slow, but not sure.
Papes Diapepsin" is quick, positive
and puts your stomach in healthy
condition so the misery won't come
back.
You feel different as soon as Pape's
Diapepsin" comes in contact with the
stomach-distress just vanishes-youl
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your head clears. and you feel fine.
Go now, make the best investment
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cent case Of Pape's Dfapepsin from
any drug store. You realize in hve
minutes how needless It is to suffer
from Indigestion, dyspepsia or any
stomach disorder.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-24
OFFICERS SEARCH
ALLEGED ASSAILANT

County officers are today searching
for a negro about twenty-five years
old. said to have attempted criminal
assault on Martha Croft, twenty
three-year-old negro school teacher at
about 1880 o'clock this morning. The
woman claims that as she was on her
way to school this morning tie man
attacked her about one mile east Of
Petal.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-24

state cf nafo, - =. 1....,. Lacas county, y.
partner Of the Arm OF F. j. Cheney * ca. d.
ilg business In the City of Toledo. County ans
State Aforesaid. and that said firm viii pa
the OF oEE HUNDRED DOLLARS fol
eacn and every case OF Catarrh that cannot bs
cured by the use Of Halls catarrh Cure
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence. this 9Th day Of December. A. D.. 1886
Seal. A. W. GLEASON.
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally and
acts directly upon the blood and mucous sur.
frces of the system. Send for testimonials.
free.
f. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists. Toe.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-24

lieved the court should allow a fee Of
from seven and one half to ten per
cent and Judge Whitman says it was
upon the good showing made by the
receivers and the testimony Of disin,
terested attorneys at Laurel that he
fixed the fee at about seven per cent
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-24
HERE At HOME
Hattiesburg Citizens Gladly Testify
And Confidently Recommend
Doan's Kidney Pills.

1t is testimony like the following
that has placed Doan's Kidney Pills
so far above competitors. When PEG
pie right here at home raise their
voice in praise there is no room left
for doubt. Read the public statement
of a Hattiesburg citizen:
Mrs. M. w. Clark, 511 Newman St.,
Hattiesburg. Miss, says: 1.-TWO or
three yaers ago was having trouble
from my kidneys. suffered intensely
from weak back and had sharp pains
In my loins when stopped. had to
be very careful when doing my work,
as the least exertion made me worse.
| heard so many people praise Doan's
Kidney Pills that finally used them.
1t did not take them. long to complete
iy cure me. Later another Of my fam
lily used Doan's Kidney Pills, getting
them at Hays & Fields Drug Store,
and the results were Just as satisfac-
tory. ! cannot recommend Doan's
Kidney Pills too highly
For sale By all dealers. Price 50
cents. Foster-MiIburn CO, DnIRalo,
New York, sole agents for ~ united
States.
Rerrembe 49, - = - ,aslsr
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-24
sUlz! WANTS Tn dfT
GOVERNOQSHlP AGAIN

Albany, N. r., Feb. 24.--William Sui.
ger instituted legal proceedings be
fore Justice Alden Chester, Of the Su.
preme Court, with the purpose of re-
gaining the governorship from which
he was removed last October.
An order was issued by the court
commanding Comptroller Sohmer to
appear and show cause why writ of
mandamus compelling him to pay the
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-24
WITNESS AGAINST
FRANK SENTENCED
by Associated Press.)

Atlanta, Ga, Feb. 24.-James Conley,
a negro sweeper in the National Pen
ell Factory. where fourteen-year-old
Mary Pagan was murdered, was found
guilty today of accessory after the
fact and sentenced to one year on the
chain gang. He was the principal
witness against Leo Frank, who was
found guilty of killing the girl and
sentenced to hang.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-24
THE KING OF ALL LAxAr,ves

For constipation. use DIR. Kings
New Life Pills. Paul Mathulka, Of
Buffalo, N. Y, says they are the king
of all laxatives. They are blessing
to all my family and l always keep o
box at home" Get box and get well
again. Price CSC. At Druggists or by
mail. II. E. Bucklen & Co., Philadel
phia or st. Louis.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-24

Augustus Carney (Alkali Ike) will
keep the crowds laughing at the Great
er Gem theatre tonight in two-act
Essanay comedy, THE Awakening at
Snakeville." On the same program a
Vtagraph drama, Their Interest in
Common" will be shown. Other sub
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-24
CITATION NOTICE.
State of Mississippi

OCdlt UI NIooISoIppI
To George Davis:
You are commanded to appear be-
fore the Chancery Court of the coun-
ty of Forrest, in said state. on the End
Monday of March, A. D., 1914. to de-
fend the suit in said court of Lille
Davis, wherein you are a defendant.
This the 10th day of February, A.
D., 1914. Herbert ellis,
17-3tues Clerk.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-24

trail Railroad Company on the east
and the right of way of the Gulf and
Ship Island Railroad Company on the
west, and containing 70 acres mere or
less with all improvements thereon.
A. L. Conn,
I7-3tues Trustee.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-24
CITY BREvlrES.

d. w. Robins returned to his home
at Tupelo last night, after brief
visit to his brother, E. L. Robins, Of
this city.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-24
THE MARK ETS.
(By Associated PreSS.)

(By Associated Press.)
Chicago, Feb. 24.-Wheat closed
steady, one-eighth to one-quarter
higher. Provisions five to seven and
a half down.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-24

Cures Old Sores, Other Remedies Won't Cure.
The worst cases, no matter of how long standing
are cured by the wonderful, old reliable DR.
Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil. 1t relieves
Pain and Heals at the same time Csc. soc. 81 .0l
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-24
DON'T LET THAT COUGH
''hAke ON"
Stop il now before it gets a hold. Use
GE.RAR.DY
LUNG 8AlSAM

It's a speedy remedy for all colds,
bronchitis, etc. Price only Is cts.
If your druggist does not keep il
write to us for sample.
The PHI ?. cresap Co.. Ltd. New Orleans. Ia
The daily Alaskan., 1914-10-12
SOUTHERN YUKON FOX FARMER
 HAD VERY NARROW ESCAPE

J. P. Whitney, the former well known pioneer merchant, and now one of the principal fox farmers of the Southern Yukon, had a very narrow escape from being drowned one day last week when the engine of a motor boat in which he was trying to make a landing at the dock in Whitehorse stopped work ing and the boat was drawn by the swift current under a barge that was lying alonside and below.
 Mir. Whitney, when he found that he had lost control of the boat, had presence of mind to jump clear and fortunately landed in water that only reached as high as his shoul- ders, from which he finally manag- ed to struggle ashore.