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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-03-29

Special to The Net0s.
Jackson, Miss, March 29.-In the
white little gown which she had Sc
lected with her own babyish hands to
be the dress she was to have worn on
her entry into the home of her new
parents by adoption, Lillian Gibson,
the fiye-year-o tot who was burned
to death in the Mississippi Children 5
tome Saturday morning. was laid to
rest in the Cedar Lawn Cemetery yes
terday,
And the Carroll family couple which
was to have adopted the child saw tc
It that little Lillian was given the besi
burial possible. .4t
. The entire home where the tot hat
lived since January Is, attended thu
funeral, 26 of her little orphan com
panions toddling. along behind tn
hearse, and lining themselves up o.
the four sides of the grave while tn
interment services. were being cor
Quoted ~. lsl
According to officers and emp,oye
of the home, the little girl was in
bued with fascination for fire tbs
amounted almost to a mania. She wa
brought here ON january 10 frol
Batesvillur rufew days late
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-03-29
IS IMMEDIATELY ARRESTED
AS ACCESSORY TO CRIME
Warren County Grand Jury Will Take
YSp the Investigation Today-Dr. E.
d Ecook, Charged With Manslaueh-
ter, Still on Bond-Authorities Are
Determined to Press the Matter.
Special to The NetOs.

opcCtut 10 Inc NeUS.
Vicksburg, Miss, March 29.-On the
the eve of the meeting of the Warren
county grand jury, when the sensation
al charges against DR.. E. R. Cook in
connection with the death of Miss
Blanche Pace, the Winona stenogra-
pher in Vicksburg a few weeks ago,
will be taken up, Charles Ruffin, the
negro porter who was expected to be
the principal witness against the physi-
clan, has signed retraction paper.
The statement | made about DR..
Cooks connection with the death of
z Se woman the negro now says, was
Nue"
%lIe negro, who had been visited
several times by attorneys, now be-
lieyed to have been friendly toward,
if not representing the physician who
is now out on bond caused the great
est of surprises by announcing that
his former statement was lie.
Some time ago, the porter was re-
leased on small bond. Immediately
after the signed statement was issued,
the negro was again arrested and
placed in jail on the charge of being
an accessory to the crime of man
slaughter
That the retracton will have but
little effect on the grand jury which
convened today is the general opinion
in Vicksburg. The county and city
authorities will press the matter tc
the fullest extent%
The following statement, issued by
the negro, was witnessed by tw(
reputable citizens of Vicksburg, haV
ing been signed by the porter, while
the statement at the bottom was writ
ten by Ruffin himself:
"Vicksburg, Miss, March 9th, 1915
.xgee statement | made about tn
)nan who died at the hospital wa
IN right. The woman so far as
know was never in DR.. Cooks offlce
could not have signed the paper
/ had not been scared,
"CHARLES RUFFlN,
'I have read and fully understan
the same freely.
CHARLES RUFFIN."
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-03-29
Rae Was Mistaken.

New York, March 29.-Miss Rae
Tanner, who recently sued James Os-
borne for $4,000, alleging breach of
promise, went to the District Attorneys s
office today and said she had made a
mistake in identifying Osborne as the
man who courted her under the name
of oliver Osborne. She waived i'm
munity before making a statement
She is charged with using the mails
to defraud.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-03-29
French Ships Damaged.

Paris, March 29.-Two French
warships damaged in the recent
DardaneIIes fighting, proved so Sc
vereiy hurt that they are returning
to France for dry dock.
The Russian fleet, operating In
the Bosphorus, Is reported to have
been strengthened by modern
fighting units, according to news
dispatch received here.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-03-29

Washington, d. c., March 29.-War
Department officials today believe that
the forces at Brownsville are ample
to protect the town during the fight
ing at Matamoros. The American SOL
diers will not return any fire that
might be directed toward Brownsville,
unless specifically ordered to do so
by Washington.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-03-29
BLIND RUN BLIND.

corotobia Miss, March 29. - lhe
.ord blind tiger" may be a misnomer
!, some places, but not in Tate couii,
Yesterday Sheriff Williams placed
IN IN the county Jail two blind negroes
who were convicted and sentenced ,,', ,Ur
selling whiskey. They are 'V' %,,nd
Kind one Of them having been biino
n bis life. 1t is said that he can M IN
AZ quart bottle from ceRa 96s ra sD'l'
drop.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-03-29
Fight Seats Bring Thousands.

Havana, Cuba, March 29.-Wealthy
Cubans today began the purchasing Of
expensive ring side seats and boxes
for the Willard-Johnson fight to be
staged next Monday. Hundreds Of
women are planning to attend, and
promise to make the fight a social
function that will rival the opera.
Pugilists coming from every section
of the United States, are being follow
ed about the streets by huge crowds
of men and boys.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-03-29
Wilson At Annapolis.

Annapolis, Md. March 2s.-The Pres.
ident came here on the yacht Mayfow-
er today and is the guest at luncheon
of the Argentine Ambassador on board
the new Argentine battleship Morenou.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-03-29
Mexican Bombardment Tomorrow.

Brownsville, Tex, March 29.-The
artillery attack by the Villa forces
forces which are now besieging Mata-
moros, across the Rio Grande from
here, is not expected to begin before
tomorrow morning. Fifteen fiat cars
loaded with Villa artillery, sighted by
Americans yesterday, 60 miles to the
south, can hardly be placed before to
morrow. There was no fighting to
day.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-03-29

London, March 29.-The Britlsh
steamship AguiIe was sent to the
bottom this morning by German
submarine off Bishops Rock. The
crew of 20 were saved.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-03-29
LAUNCH ANOTHER SUBMARINE

Quincy, Mass, March 29.-The sub
marine LA, of the new type for the
launched here today. The L3 was
launched only two weeks ago. The
new under-sea craft have been built in
record time.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-03-29
Her 26 Little Companions
Attend Orphans Funeral

msN1s BEFORE SHE WAS TO HAVE BEEN ADOPTED BY VEAL
THY MISSISSIPPI FAMILY, REST, WHILE HER LIT
TIE PLAYMATEs SIDES OF THE eRAvE-cHiLo NEv-
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-03-29
THE COTTON MARKET.

ss5s (Bp Associated Press.) ., I
New ONfans, March 29,-The cotton
market Iosed 4 to points down. The
opening figures were May s,31; July,
9.55 Land October, 9.96.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-03-29
TELEGRAPH
BREVTIES

Biloxi, Miss, March 20. = George
Washington wilkes, editor of the Bi.
loxi Herald, died at his home here to.
day at the age of 81.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-03-29
THE WEATHER.

W 'ssisslppi - Unsettled tonIqht
ana tuesday; Probably local rains.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-13
TO CONCENTRATE [ INFLUENCE IN PASSING
 SHIPPING BILL

WASHINGTON Jan. 13-Presdent Wilson in tends to concentrate his influence to the pas sage of the ship purchase bill, according to reports from semi-ofcial sources to day It is said that the president will urge the passage of the b even to the exclusion of the Philippine and conservation meas ures if necessary, and in this will probably have the aid of some of the Republican Senators and Repre- scntatives.
 Republican Senator William S. Kenyon, of Ohio visited the White House today, invitation of the president, and discussed the shipping bill with the chief executive. He suggested several amendments to the bill at present drawn, which he believes will make it acceptable to certain Republicans at present antagonistic to the measure. Among these amend ments which will place the government ships under the control of nonpartizan board, which is provided in the original bi
 The President states that he expects to consult with other Republican congressman in the future re garding the bill It is known that some of the Dem ocratic members of congress opposed to the meas uure, and 1t is believed that the President hopes to win enough votes from the Republican side to more than offset the Democratic defection
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-13
FRENCH ADMIT REvERSESEA OF SO|SSONS BUT HOLD
 POSITIONS WEST

PARIS, Jan 13-A French official bulletin, is sued this ateracn states that heavy fighting has ac cured around spur No. 132 northeast of Soissons, and IS continuing with great severity. The Ger mans are employing large force and storming the French positions. On the crest of the hill to the west of the spur the French have been able to main ther postlon repulsng every attack of the Germans and nflicting heavy losses To the east the French have lost ground, having fallen back before the fierce attacks of the Germans This is the point to Paris reached by the German line, being but about sixty miles from the city
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-13
SUFFRAGE r A|LS TO PASS THE
 HOUSE

WASHINGTON. Jan. 13-The Wo- mans Suffrage bill went to vote in the House last evening. The result was 204 votes in favor of the measure to 174 against While a majority vote was cast in favor of the bill, 1t failed of passage, as a two-thirds vote is re- quired to carry a bill providing for an amendment to the constitution.
 Although the bill failed to pass. the leaders of the woman's suffrage move ment are much encouraged by the showing made, and are now preparing to make suffrage a national issue.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-13
AUSTRIAN MINISTER WHO WAS CAUSE IF EUROPEAN WAR
 RESIGNS POSITION

VIENNA, Jan. 13-Count Berchtold von und gu Ungarschitz minister of foreign affairs for the em- pir, who caused the gigantic struggle in Europe through his insstence that Servia be coerced into compliance with the demands of Austria arising out of the assassination of the Archduke Francis Ferdi- hand, heir to the throne, and his wife, has resigned his position, it is said by request of the emperor
 The successor to Count BerchtoId is Baron Ra- jecz, who is Hungarian, and this appointment is taken to indicate that from this time Hungary will have an important influence in the affairs of the empire.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-13
MANY BUILDINGS |NJUREDB BY
 QUAKE

ROME, Jan. 13-A terrific earth quake occurred here early this morn ing, lasting for several minutes. The quake was the strongest ever felt here, and caused considerable damage to buildings, some of the historic buildings of the city having suffered considerable from the disturbance. The shock created a panic for time, many persons fleeing from their dwellings as the buildings swayed and rocked, fearing their collapse. So far as reported by the police, no lives were lost.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-13
DENIES ANY HOSTILITY ALASKA RAILROAD IMPORTATION
SHARP ADVANCE IN PRICE COPPER
 STOCKS

NEW YORK, Jan. 13-The market for copper shares is showing a decid- ed improvement in tone, with marked advance in some of the shares. This is due a sharp increase in the demand for copper, both for home consump- tion and for export which is rapidly clearing up the accumulations of the metal, and indicates an early re- sumption of production on a normal basis. For several months past the principal mines of the country have working on a 50 per cent basis of pro duction.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-13
DRAWS FINE
 IF FIVE AND COSTS

Hans Peterson, a well-known char acter about town, was arrested last night on the charge of being drunk and disorderly and before Commissioner Adams this morning drew a fine of five dollars and costs. He will re- main boarder with Uncle Sam until the fine is worked out
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-13
RAILROADS DEVOTED TO RUSHING TROOPS TO
 THE FIGHTING LINE

AMSTERDAM Jan 13-Reports reaching here from Berlin to the effect that all passenger traffic has been suspended on most of the railroads throughout Germany until January IS. In the meantime the roads will be used exclusively for the transportation of new troops and munitions of war to the front This is believed here to indicate that Germany is making preparations on a huge scale to combat the plan of the allies to throw an overwhem- ing force against the Germans with the opening of spring.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-13
COMMITTEE WILL REPORT NAVAL
 BILL

WASHINGTON. Jan. 13-The naval building program for the year. which, provides for the construction of two battleships of the first class. six tor pedo boat destroyers and seventeen submarines, has been adopted by the House naval appropriations commit tee, and the bill will be favorably re- ported to the House immediately.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-13
AMERICAN BANKERS JOAN TO RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT SUM
 TWELVE MILLIONS

PETROGRAD, Jan 13-It is officially announc- ed that a group of New York bankers, including the house of J. P. Morgan X Co.,. has agreed to loan to the Russian government the sum of twelve million dollars, subject to drafts at one two and three months.
 Bankers of this city consider this favorable indication and predict that the present loan is only forerunner of further credits to Russia by Ameri- can bankers
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-13
ANOTHER BOOST. IN PR|CE OF
 WHEAT

CHICAGO. Jan. 13-The big sales of wheat to Europe and the conCnua tion of buying by the millers for domestic consumption, has again boosted the price of that commodity higher. The market closed strong this afternoon with some options quoted at 25s cents higher than yes terdays closing prices.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-13
SEATTLE FIRM |S TO CONSTRUCT
 SUBMARINES

SEATTLE, Jan. 13-The Seattle Construction & Drydock Company is preparing to begin the construction of three 1O0O-ton submarines for the gov ernment, contracts for which were re- gently let. The materials for the yes sels are now being assembled here and the work of construction will begin within short time.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-13
HAzZA COMING
 ON TIE MAR|POsA

George Hazard, who was arrested at Juneau on the arrival there Of the steamer Alameda, on a warrant from Cordova charging him with obtaining money under false pretenses, will ar rive here this evening on the Mari posa in charge of deputy from Ju- neau.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-13
CONNIT TEE NOT OPPOSED ID APPROPRIATIONS FUR
 ALASKA ROADS

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13-Charman Fitzgerald, of the House Committee Appropriations made a denial today of the report that there members of the committee hostile to the Alaska Railroad ap- propriations. The chairman states that the mem bcrs of the committee are in accord on the subject of the government construction of railroads in the territory, and that the administration may obtain any appropriation necessary for the construction of the roads
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-13
GERMANS AND AUSTR|ANS
 ORDEREDFROM RUSSIA

PETROGRAD, Jan, 13-Al German and Aus trlan subjects between the ages of sixteen and sixty years, have been ordered expelled from Petrograd and its environs, by an official ukase issued today
 By the terms of the order all subjects of the hos e countries are also to be expelled from the Russian provinces bordering the Gulf of Finland and along the Baltic sea-
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-13
RUSSIA REPORTS HARD BATTLE. WITH CAPTURE If ENTIRE
 TURKISH REGIMENT

PETROGRAD, Jan. 13-An official bulletin is ued by the office states that terrific fighting is in progress in Karauguan region between the Russian and Turkish forces, resulting in favor of the Rus clans have captured the entire ninety second Turk ish infantry and partially destroyed the ifty-second regiment, and have also captured much artillery and ammunition.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-13
GERMAN A|RSH|PS SEEN
 OVER ENGLISH CHANNEL

DOVER, Jan, 13-Reports received here today state that hostile arships have been reported the English Channel and at several points along the coast. So far as learned no attempts have been made by the aviators to drop bombs on any of the vessels on the coast towns
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-13
Eagle Lodge Will Install
 New Officers Tonight

At the postponed meeting 1 Cordoya Aerle of Eagles, to be held this evening in Eagle Hall, the recent. ly elected officers for the ensuing year will be installed.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-13
ROUMAN|A TO ENTER THE
 FIELD EARLY NEXT MONTH

SOFIA, Jan. 13-It is semi oflically announced that Roumanla will enter the the side of the allies m February. It is said that an invasion of Pennsylvania by the Roumania troops will mark the opening of the campaign
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-13
ALASKA NORTHERN MEN ASK F|VE MILLION FUR THE
 SEWARD ROAD

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13-It is unof1icially re ported here that the Alaska Northern road, at Sc ward, has been offered to the government for the value of the bonds, four and onehalf millions, and three hundred and sixty thousand dollars cash, the amount of outstanding obligations, total of four millions, eight hundred and sixty thousand dollars.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-13
Mariposa In Port.

The steamer Mariposa arrived in port shortly before five o'clock this evening, and is scheduled to sail for the west at g o'clock.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-13
IvlERCIER REFUSES RETRACT
 ANYTHING IN H|S LETTER

THE HAGUE Jan. 13-Cardinal Merccr head ot the Belgian Catholic church today, told repre- sentative of the Associated Press that he has with drawn nothing from his pastoral letter. which caused his detention by the German Governor of Antwerp.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-13
EASTERN STAR MEETS

The Order of the Eastern Star will hold is regular meeting in Masonic hall tomorrow evening.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-13
HUNDRED BRITISH FORTS
 SINK GERMAN SUBMARINES 5

DOVER, England, Jan. 13-The rumor has been persistcntly circulated today that two German sub marines were fired and sunk in the channel off this city by the cast batteries No official confirmation of the rumor can be obtained.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-13
TURKEY SENDING TROOPS
 TO INVADE PERSIA

PETROGRAD, J@n 13-A detachment of the Turkish army has advanced into Persia, threatening lablz The Russian garrison at that place, number ing but few men, are withdrawing before the Turk ish advance
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-13
CANADA |S CONSTRUCTING
 FLEET IF SUBMARINES

MONTREAL, Jan 13-A fleet of submarine yes ses will be constructed here at the yards of the Can adian Vivkers Company, for the British navy. Sev- er of the ships are already under construction and the work IS being rushed with ali possible speed
Evening journal., 1915-09-24
JERSEY BOATS Will take
PART IN RIVER CARNIVAL

Arrangements for the boat carnival
Of the United Boat Club, to be held
Saturday afternoon and night on the
Christiana River. are completed and
everything points to the most sue
cessful affair of this sort ever held
here. William G. Piper. chairman
of the committee Of the club, has
been in communication with boat
clubs of Chester, Philadelphia, Es-
sington and Salem. and a large num-
Der have expressed their intentions
Of entering a number of boats in the
carnival The club figures on hav-
ing an entry of sixty or more boats.
The carnival will start at o'clock
Saturday afternoon and in the evening
all the boats will be illuminated while
at anchor. An entertainment will be
given the crews of the boats in tho
evening and luncheon win be served
in the clubhouse. Entries for the
carnival will not close until 1.30 p.
m. Saturday, a half hour before the
assembly of the boats for parade.
Evening journal., 1915-09-24
feds FIGHT LIVELY
FOR their PENNANT
Nv \ p. yODER

United Press staff Correspondent.
CHICAGO. Sept 24-There is every
evidence Of a bitter battle right up
to the curtains drop In the fight for
the Federal flag The older leagues
never staged a prettier scrap for a
pennant
Pittsburgh is leading today by the
grace OF a game and half The
Whales and ST. Louis are each that
distance behind. Chicago has a
slight edge with a .553 percentage.
The Sloufeds mark Is .552.
The leaders today begin a harder
job than that set for the Whales
and Terriers. Pittsburgh VIII be
playing a series with Newark, always
a hard nut for them, while Chicago is
meeting Brooklyn and ST. Louis
clashes with Buffalo.
Very few stumbles by either Pitts
burgh or Chicago IN the series start
ing today, and merely the usual sue
cess St. Louis has had this year IN
walloping Buffalo. will put a remnant
where nobody in the world ever
thought one would bloom.
Evening journal., 1915-09-24
Chief BENDER FILES suit
AGAINST Federal LEAGUE

PITTSBURGH. Sept 24-Charles A.
(Cbiefl Bender. a former player with
the Philadelphia American Baseball
Club. who this year played with the
Baltimore club of the Federal League,
has filed suit in court here against the
Federal League of Professional Base
ball Clubs, asking judgment for S10S5.
which he claims is due him on a con
tract for his services.
In his petition Bender alleges that
he signed a contract for two years at
$500, but recently he was uncondi-
tionally released The Pittsburgh
Federal League Club and the Buffalo
Federal League Club. playing here,
were made the garnishees in the suit,
and the papers we're given to Deputy
Sheriff Edward Swartwood, a former
National League player, to serve.
Evening journal., 1915-09-24
Three pills have
The LAUGH This YEAR


II Pat Morans Phillies win the
National League pennant this'
year as Il appears they viii,
three members of the team are
going 70 laugh themselves sick.
They are AL Demaree. the we'll
. known cartoonist: Milton Stock
= and George Whitted MeGraw
! considered the latter pair drift
: wood, so ne cut them loose last
; season while the Giants we're
. leading the league with every
; prospect OF finishing first. Stock
e and Demaree were pretty peevish,
. as they figured they were being
o cut out Of a worlds series melon.
3 When the Giants didn't win the
3 pennant they snickered audibly.
O. And now that 1t appears McGraw
y traded them to a probable win
. ner. they're guffawing outright
Whitteds case is almost the
= same. George was sore >when
. stallings sold him last winter TO
o the phils In the Magee deal. for
. Braves looked sure TO repeat Now
3 that the Phils look like they'll fig
ure in the October pic cutting.
. George has joined the chortline
chorus.
Evening journal., 1915-09-24
MISS SCHOFIELn HIGH.

The fifth shoot for the Morning
News trophy was held by the Nemours
Trapshooting Club yesterday. Miss
Amy Schofeld made the high score of
the day
Miss Schoheld broke rs out Of the
string of 25 targets, making a run Of
II targets straight. She is now lead
ing in the race for the cup. Several
beginners we're al the shoot yesterday
and made good scores. some breaking
two out of the 10 targets.
Evening journal., 1915-09-24
cHrsROOK An GLENN Mills.

Tho Chesrook Academy football
team will open IFS football season TO-
morrow when they meet the fast Glen
Mills School team. at Glen Mills. This
is the fourth year the Chesrook
eleven have been on the gridiron and
IN three of these seasons they have
captured the championship.
The team will leave Ninth and Mar
kef streets on Saturday at l.l5
o'clock
Evening journal., 1915-09-24
OXFORD FAIR RACES.

ONFOhJ. Md, sept 2l.-Three thou
sand persons saw two races on the open
ing day at the Oxford Fair yesterday
Both went to split heats and both had &
number of exciting finishes that brought
the stand to its feet Silver King sur
prised ,he wisest by winning three heatl
after losing the first two to Essie AL
farf
Evening journal., 1915-09-24
POWDER WORKERS BOWL.
Gun-C Cotton Leads With 1919 Points
In Three-Cornered Game.

A three-cornered game was rolled
on the Crescent bowling alleys last
night between the Smokeless, Dyna
mite and Gun-Cotton teams, with the
latter team outdstanoing the rest
with total score Of t.949. The in
diVidual scores follow.