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The Washington times., 1915-09-15
1t Ruins Hair to
Wash 1t With Soap

Soap should be used very sparingly.
IL Mt all. II you want to keep your hair
looking It's best. Most soaps and pre-
pared shampoos contain too much al
kali. This ddes the ncalp. makes the
hair brittle. and ruins It.
The best thing for steady use is Just
ordinary mulsified cocoanut oil (Which
is pure and grcaseless), and is better
than soap or anything else you can use.
One or two tcaspoonfuls will clease
the hair and scalp thoroughly. Simply
moisten the hair with water and rub
It in. IT makes an abundance of rich,
creamy lather. which rinses out easily.
removing every particle Of dust, dirt,
dandruff and excessive oil. The hair
dries quickly and evenly, and 1t leaves
tho scalp soft. and the hair fine and
silky. bright. lustrous. fluffy. and easy
to manage.
You can get mulsificd cocoanut oil at
any pharmacy. It's very cheap, and Q
few ounces will supply every member
Of the family for months.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1915-09-15
Cinderella to Be
Given by Children
M-...essori Fairgrounds Will Be
Scene Of Lawn Fete Tomor-
row Evening.

A lawn fete for the benefit Of Friend
ship House. dramatization Of Gin
derella." and an exhibition OF their
summer Industrial work. will be given
by the children of the Montessori play
grounds at the grounds. ls4O kalorama
road. tomorrow evening.
The play will begin at 7:16. Follow
ing are the cast of characters:
Mary Haltigan. Cinderella; Maria
acCormack. Stepmother;. Helen Haiti
gan and Dorothy kimmel, Stepsisters; +;
Louise Murphy. Fairy Godmother;
Helen Simpson and Eileen Haltigan.
Godmother's Attendants; James Haiti
gan. Prince; Truman Sudduth. Herald,
and Florence Murphy, Helen walsh
Bernice. Hortense, and Violet Johan-
neson, Catherine Kohner. Helen Simp-
son. Helen Hayden. Frances Russell.
Sarah Atle. Flora Addison, and Catalina
MacCormack. Court Ladies'. Patrick
and Frank Haltigan will be stage man
The industrial exhibit will include
samples Of crochetins. sewing. en-
broidery, and basketry. The best pieces
will be selected to form a part of the
annual exhibit to be held at the Ma.
tional Museum in October. The festival
will be under the direction OF Miss
Maude Burklin. assistant by Miss Ber-
tina Egli
The Washington times., 1915-09-15

u was quite dark and out Of the ques-
ton that u submarine could have been
visible. Officials also remarked that
In other cases, definitely established
as mine accidents, so-called eye-wit
nesses have always appeared with
statements that they saw a submarine
or periscope.
The admiralty today had not re-
ccived the report from the only sub
marine commander still missing, who
was at sea on the date tho Hespcrian
was wrecked, but expressed confidence
that his report will confirm the state
torpedoed.
The fact that no German submarine
was on duty In the waters where the
Hesperian was sunk and that the ex- =
plosion occurred near the bow con-
vinces the admiralty that the liner
struck a mine.
The Washington times., 1915-09-15

hands Of the State Department has con-
yh,ced the President The Arabic was at
tackled without justific alton.
The paramount question is whether
Ambassador Won Bernstorn will be able
to impress his government with the
fact that 1t Is the part Of wisdom to
disavow the Arabic attack
In a high quarter, It was pointed out
today that Germany could, without any
detraction from her dignity. offer rep
aration, the amount to be determined
by a commission. ..
Ambassador Won Bernstorff does not
expect to be back in Washington for
ten days or two weeks. Secretary
this week for a short period Of we'll
earned rest.
The Washington times., 1915-09-15
RUSSIAN PREMIER
GIVES CARS REPLY
Slight Concessions To Duma
Promised In Furthering
War Policy.

PETROGRAD, Sept. Is. - Premier
Goremykin conferred today with a
number of cabinet members and lead
ers Of the Duma upon his return from
the Cars headquarters, in an effort
to reconcile differences still existing
between the two groups. A formal
cabinet session is to follow this con-
ference.
The prime minister. it Is understood.
brought to today's conference the final
word from Gear Nicholas on the
Dumas demands for more active par
ticipation in the conduct Of the war.
The Car. 1t is understood. Is disposed
to make some further slight conces-
sions. but he believes that the war office
should not be hindered by interference
by Duma members until familiar with
military affairs.
The Washington times., 1915-09-15
SURGEONS TOLD OF
WATER PROBLEMS
Methods Of Securing Pure
Supply Is Explained to Con-
vention.

The problem Of pure drinking water
Is one Of the principal points to be con-
sidered in providing for the physical
needs Of an army in the field. Major
William ]. Lyster. Medical Corps, U.
8. A., told delegates to the Association
Of Military Surgeons Of the United
States this morning.
Major Lyster read a paper in which
he discussed various methods Of insur-
Ing clean drinking water to soldiers.
and went into detaile descriptions Of
the methods now In use on the battle
fields Of Europe.
Water borne diseases, he explained.
can be avoided in nearly every in
stance. DR.: Lyster warned against too
great confidence In vaccination against
Major r. B. Miller, of the Army
Medical School; Capt. David A. Kraper.
National Guard, of New Jersey, and
Major Henry Ullrich. Maryland Ma
sion that followed Major Lyster's
paper.
First Aid Packets.
DR.. Joseph Bloodgood described rec
concentrations made during the recent
First Aid Conference in Washington.
attended by railroad and industrial
surgeons from all over the country.
He read the resolution passed at that
conferenle railing for a general rom
ferenue. to include military surgeons.
to consider standard FIRST aid" pack
ages and standard "frst aid" meth
DDS Of treatment.
DR.. w. c. Rucker. Of the Public
Health Service, discussed the recon-
mendation.
Work Done in tuberculosis by the
Royal Faculty Of Genoa" was the SUBJ
5ect Of a paper by Capt. Enrique Co.'S
tell, Of the royal Italian army reserve.
The delegates thanked him for his pa
per by rising vote.
National Guard Training.
Lieut.. Alexius McGlannan. Medical
Relief Corps. U. s. A.. read a paper on
THE Prevention and Treatment of
Tetanus.' Major Gustavus NJ Blech.
| Of the Illinois National Guard. precipi-
tated lively discussion by his paper
on "A Scheme for the Systematic
He advocated training in mapmaking,
visibility calculations. and other tech
nieal problems Ter Young 0ftiGers. .n.
U. s. A. doubted the advisabilit; OF Of
| teaching these subjects before a medi-
| cal officer reached the rank of major.
| He said that In the Governments cor
respondence course in this subject
| fourth year. Major r. B. Miller de-
Tended Major Blech's plan of study.
Women accompanying the delegates
are being entertained at Keith's Thea
| and Mrs. w. e. Braisted are hostesses
| The convention will come to close
| with the reading Of the scientific papers
! this afternoon.
The association was addressed las,
| night by Henry Breckenridge. Assist
| ant Secretary of War.
The Washington times., 1915-09-15
Crown Prince Is in
Collapse, Is Report
kaiser's Heir Breaks Under
Strain, London Hears From
German Sources.

LONDON. Sept. 15.-BreakIng under
the strain of the campaign. the German
crown prince, according to reports
through Rotterdam, Is In n state OF
mental collapse.
The crown prince undoubtedly has not
spared himself In his attempt to strike
a decisive blow on the western front.
prisoners state that for three days dur
ing the recent offensive he went en-
tirely without sleep.
He has now broken under the strain,
according to the German report, which
adds that In spite Of the entreaties OF
the Crown Princess Cecilie. the crown
prince has refused to relinquish his COM
mana even temporarily.
The Washington times., 1915-09-15
Charles County Body
Is Headed by Ladson

Charles l.. Ladson was elected presi-
dent OF the newly organized Fenwick
Citizens Association, Of Charles coun-
try, Md, at the last meeting OF resi-
dents Of the Town. The other officers
are E. ]. Schuyler. first vice president :
b. B. Pigman. second vice president H.
f. Thomas. secretary and treasurer and
J. r. Fl. Willmuth and Floyd B. Olcott,
trustees
These officers and Mrs. II. F. Olcott,
Mrs. A. w. Knight, Mrs. B. B. Pig
man. George F Amidon and Ernest 8.
Warder. compose the executive commit
chosen as follows: w. b. Beecher. T.
G. Floyd. G. +. Amidon. Miss A. 8.
Chriscaden and Miss Kate Johnson.
The Washington times., 1915-09-15
P0SLAM QUICK
TO S00THE ALL
ITCHING skin

Don't scratch all summer!
Poslam at once stops the terrible Itch
ing attending any skin affection and its
healing process continues until the
cause Of the annoyance Is removed.
Eczema. acne. BARRIERS itch and all like
diseases are relieved and eradicated.
Poslam assures summer skin comfort
In quickly healing sunburn, mosquito
bites, lvy-poisoning. rashes. pimples.
hives, prickly heat, blisters. itching feet.
etc, clearing infamed spots. the COM
pleXion and red noses over night.
II ordinary toilet soaps irritate. try
Poslam Soap. medicated with Poslam
and superior for daily use; Toilet and
Bath.
For samples. send 4c stamps to Emer-
gency Laboratories. 80 West 25th St.
New York City. Sold by all Druggists
The Washington times., 1915-09-15
Dogs Duty to Bite.

ST. LOUIS. MINI. Sept. 15,-Amos
Rosenberger charged before Justice
Fred Witt that he had been bitten on
the leg by a Spitz dog owned by Mrs.
Ida Clayton. He admitted that the in
jury was incurred when he entered the
said he had done so In the discharge
Of his duties as a collector. 1T was the
duty Of the dog to bite" the court de-
clared on finding Mrs. Clayton not
guilty.
The Washington times., 1915-09-15
Importers Protesting
Delays in Shipments

Importers are flooding the State De-
partment with protests because the
promised arrangement Of Great Britain
to permit shipment Of American-owned
goods from neutral ports is not being
carried out.
1t Is not vet possible to say when Il
will become effective. The British OK
pla nation is that there Is delay because
joint action with France is necessary,
The Washington times., 1915-09-15
Peary's Island to Be
Used as Aero Station

PORTLAND, Me-. Sept. 15.-A report
favoring Flag Island. IN Casco hay.
the property of Rear Admiral Robert
+. Peary. as one of the stations Of the
proposed aerial coast patrol. was made
by Henry a. Wise Wood. vice president
Of the Aero Club of America. to Alan
Hawley. its president. The use OF the
island alreadv has been rendered to
the club by Rear Admiral Peary.
The Washington times., 1915-09-15
HESPER|AN MINED,
ADMIRALTY CLAIMS
No German Submarine on Duty
in Waters Where Ship Was
Sunk, Says Report.

BERLIN (via wireless to sayville),
Sep. 15.---In reaching it's conclusion
that the Hesperian was mined and
not torpedoed the admiralty has dis
regarded the alleged statement of n
survivor that he saw a submarine Just
before an explosion wrecked the liner.
This statement appeared in London
newspapers reaching here. But It
was pointed out in n statement ap-
proved by the government today that
the explosion occurred at 8:45: when
The Washington times., 1915-09-15
Marks-GOldsmith Case
Goes Over to FRIDAY

Arguments in the case involving the
right of postoffice inspectors and n
deputy marshal to seize certain records
in the office Of the Marks-Goldsmith
Company. music publishers, under an al
legged illega! duces tecum subpoena were
trict Supreme Court. today until 9
O'Clock Friday morning.
The Washington times., 1915-09-15
Baby a Spelling Wonder,

QUENEMO. Kan. Sept. l5.-As rule
a child of three and one-half years las
hardly mastered the A Cs and knows
very little or nothing about the art Of
spelling. But that is not the case of
Elmer jerks, the three-and- "a -half-year-
old son of Dr. and Mrs. f. E. jerks Of
this city. In addition to being thorough
ly acquainted with the alphabet, Elmer
recently spelled a list of 242 words with
out making a single mistake.
The Washington times., 1915-09-15
Germans at Front Eat
Plums From California

REDLANDS. Cal. Sept. 15.-Some of
the soldiers in one Of the German armies
at the front have enjoyed a box of
plums grown in Radlands. Herman
Polite sent a box recently to his cousin
at the front. and he has received a letter
that the boys In the trenches enjoyed
the treat. The last plum in the box
was divided into six pieces.
The Washington times., 1915-09-15
Breaks Jaw Against
Pole in Tire Explosion

HIGHLAND FALLS. N. Y. Sept. 15-
Frederick Lawrence. of Central VAL
ley, is laid up with a compound fracture
of the jaw, following the explosion Of
an automobile tire.
He was leaning over one of the
wheels pulling Off a shoe. The tire
burst, hurting him backward against a
pole. He was taken to st. Lukes Hos
pital by his father. Charles Lawrence.
and his Jaw was set In Q cast.
The Washington times., 1915-09-15
Shellmakers Get Wage
Increase; End Strike

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio. Sept. l5.-The
strike Of munitions makers at the plant
Of the William Tod Company here was
settled after a conference between a
strikers committee and the company
managers. Over 100 men are back at
work after being out of work a week
They will receive an increase in
wages. A bonus system for shellmak-
ers will also be inaugurated.
The Washington times., 1915-09-15
Southwest Citizens Will
Begin Meetings Tonight

The first meeting Of tn eSouth Wash
ington Citizens Association will be
held in st. Dominics Hail. Sixth and
F streets southwest. at S o'clock to-
night. Major Pullman and other offi+
cials Of the District government have
been invited to attend and make ad.
dresses.
GERS and decide upon permanent
meeting place at tonights meeting.
The Washington times., 1915-09-15
Leper Cradle Coming
Here in Automobile

PITTSBURGH. Sept. B.-Federal
health authorities have determined to
buv small automobile in which to
transport to Washington Elmer r.
Cradle. the Pittsburgh leper. No rail-
road would transport him. The car will
be burned after the journey.
The Washington times., 1915-09-15
5000 Copper Miners
Strike in Arizona

CLIFTON, Ariz.. Sept. l5.-Eight
thousand men are now on strike at the
mines and plants of the Arizona Cop
per Company. the Detroit Copper Com
pany, and the Shannon Copper Com
any. The strike includes miners, cleo
tricians, machinists. and boilermakers.
The strike follows demands Of the
Western Federation of Miners for In
creases In wages
The Washington times., 1915-09-15
Allies Reinforced on
Gallipoli Peninsula

ATHENS. Sept. 15.-Heavy re-enforce-
ments for the British and French are
being landed on Gallipoli peninsula. The
decentralization of the new expedition
TO the Dardanelles was preceded by a
terrific bombardment directed by the
allies warships upon the Turkish bat
teries on both the Asiatic and Euro
pean sides.
Many Of the batteries were complete
ly silenced and others have been able
to reply at intervals.
The Washington times., 1915-09-15
THE WEATHER REPORT.

The forecast .or the District of Co
lumbia-Fair tonight and probably
Thursday: not much change in temper
ature: light southerly winds.
Maryland-Fair tonight and probably
Thursday; not much change in temper
AZURE: light southerly winds.
Virginia-Fair tonight and probably
Thursday; not much ckanfe in temper
ature; light southerly winds.
The Washington times., 1915-09-15
West Va. Postmaster Is
Victim of HighWaymen

James F.. Hamic. postmaster of Uler.
w. Va, was relieved of $1s.25 by two
armed highwaymen at Delaware ave-,
nue. and d street northeast. last night,
according to report made to the
police today. Hamric gave the police
a description of the men.
The Washington times., 1915-09-15
Boy Scout Troops Out
To Hunt Missing Man

EAST ORANGE, n. j.. Sept. 15.-An
all-night search of the woods along
Midland avenue. East Orange. failed to-
disclose any trace Of Elijah NJ. Sand
ford. a wealthy retired lawyer. who hat
been missing since Friday.
Seven troops of Boy Scouts again
took up the search at daybreak.
The Washington times., 1915-09-15

Ambassador Bernstoff left Washing.
ton for New York last night, about
twelve hours earlier than had been
Sxrected. He will return as soon as ne
receives fresh official word from Ger
many.
The Washington times., 1915-09-15
Bernstorff in New York
To Await Berlin Reply
In Fortnight, He Says

NEW YORK, Sept. 15.-Ambassador
Bernstorff. back ut his hotel here to-
day. said he anticipated no further de-
velopments in the situation between
Germany and America in less than a
fortnight. Beyond this he wns unwilling
to discuss the renewed difficulties be-
tween this country and his own.
The Washington times., 1915-09-15
Bombard German Posts.

BERLIN (by wireless. Sept. 16.-Of-
fcia! announcement was made today
that aviators OF tfH allies had bonn
barded Trier. Moerchingen, Chateau
Salins. and Donaueschlngen.
The Washington times., 1915-09-15
Think of Getting This Handsome Six-Piece
Solid Oak Bedroom Suite for the Small Sum of
$3.50

T h e Illustration
shows exactly how
this suite will furnish
your room. The
Solid Oak Dresser,
Chiffonier and Dress
ing Table are perfect
ly matched and have
large oval French
plate mirrors swung
in the attractive land
Scape effect. The
Massive 2-inch Post
Chilles Bed has ten
heavy i-inch filters.
"A Solid Oak Chair
and Rocker complete
the outfit; and it's
some value at the sale
price.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-11-26
COURT ADJOURNS;;
OFFICIALS HAPPY
EARLY NIGHT SESSION NEcEs
sARY, HOW EvEA. 70 HR'NG
IT TO AN END.

The November term Of the Forrest
county circuit court came to an end
on Thanksgiving Eve, and yesterday
there wasn't o set of folks anywhere
as thankful as the various ofhclals
and attaches.
Since the first of the month, the
court has been grinding out cases, all
of them criminal, and from S:3U
O'Clock in the morning until after dark
the sessions continued.
Judge Johnson and District Attor
ney Hall are resting up now, prepara
tory to going to Ellisville the mid
die of December, to conduct court
there. They will return to Hattles
burg in time to begin the January
civil term of the circuit court here.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-11-26

Meridian Miss, Nov. 2G.-Business
will cease in Meridian between and
o'clock this afternoon while the city
pays honor 20 the memory of Congress
man S. A. Witherspoon, whose funeral
viii be held at the First Presbyterian
church. Interment will be made in
Rose Hill cemetery. Services will be
conducted by the Rev. ID. H. Scanlon,
beginning at o'clock.
Relatives and friends from all Sec
tions of the state will gather here for
the obsequies. Many others, who have
been kept away, have sent kilograms
of coincidence to the surviving mem
bers of the Witherspoon family here,
These messages of sympathy came
from all snatiars of the TInitat states,
! from statesmen and educators
! Senator James K. Vardaman, al
Washington, sent this to S. A. Wither
spoon, Jr.:
My heart bleeds for you in this
hour of great sorrow. Would be with
you tomorrow and by my presence pay
! tribute of love and devotion to your
great father, but you know it would be
impossible to reach Meridian before
Saturday morning. May Gods love
and tender mercies sustain you and
yours
! To Mrs. Witherspoon, Senator Var
daman wired the following message:
please accept my deepest sympathy
and coincidence in this hour of youl
sad bereavement. In the death of your
CONTINUED IN Page Two.)
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-11-26
TRAVELLING MEN At
THANKSGIVING FEAST
ANNUAL DINNER OF THE HAT
TlEsBURG COUNCIL, DECLARED
TO HAVE BEEN BEST YET.

The annual dinner OF the Hatties-
ciaI Travellers, given last night at the
Hotel HattiesbUrg, is declared to have
been the best affair of its kind yet
held by the local organization There
were more than so travelling men,
their wives, and friends present.
T. C. Hannah, president of the
Commercial Club, made the principal
speech of the eyeniSs ~. Hirn~>ail
VINO Is IN close tor @fEh business
interests of the city explained the
benefits to be derived from close CO
operation of travelling men and the
business men.
T. S. Jackson also made brief talk
A musical program. in charge ol
Mrs. A. J. Grove, was rendered during
the evening.
The Thanksgiving dinner served by
Manager Joe Scarden, of the hotels
cafe, was one of the best dinners ever
served at that hOstelry.
The musical program at the ban
quet was:
Mrs Edwin WALES sang Roses
and 'Laddie.'
! Mrs. Ban Moore sang "Banza" anC
| FREELY also by request Garden
! Song" Mrs. Groves composition.
Miss Peters gave two violin selec
tions. Romance" and Mediation"
| Miss Salome Garnett gave two vo
cal selections, Waltz Song" an(
I Creep a Little Closer, Do" accom-
panied by Mrs. A. J. Grove
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-11-26
TOM WATSON IS
PLACED ON TRIAL
WELL KNOWN EDITOR CHARGED
WITH SENDING OBSCENE MAT
TER THROUGH THE MAILS.
(Bp Associated Pre6S.)

Augusta, Ga, Nov. 26.-Thomas E.
Watson, editor and lawyer, and once
populist candidate for President OF
the United States, was arraigned in
Federal court here today charged with
the mails. Watson is directing his
own case He entered demurrer to
the Indictment, and made a motion
that it be quashed, alleging that 1t
was illegally drawn. Judge Lambdin
overruled the demurrer. The seiec-
ton of the jury was then begun.
The article complained of was en-
titled: The Roman Catholic Hereby,
the Deadliest Menace to Our Civiliza-
ton.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-11-26
CLAIMS s,7e4, 1926 BACK TAXES.

Meridian. Miss, Nov. 26-State Rev
enue Agent Johnston today, through
Deputy AAgent E. H. Hart, filed claims
against thirty-three Lauderdale county
corporations and firms for taxes on
values, capital stock, amounting to
S31, ,214,326.
When this amount is added to- the
previous claims against the banks, the
local cotton buyers and the lumber
mills, the total amount on which taxes
is sought is $59.764 1926.
The city council and the supervisors
will pass on these back tax assess
ments running back six years at the
next regular meetings.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-11-26
HATTSBURG MISSISSIPPI FRIDAY AFTERNOON NOVEMBER e. 1915
TORNADO KILLS IS;
Is FOUND INJURED
FARMING SECTION EAST OF HOT
SPRINGS Is WIND SWEPT ON
THANKSGIVING.
(By Associated pressa

Hot Springs, Ark, NGy. 26.-Reliei
parties this afternoon are searching
the wreckage caused by the tornado
which late yesterday swept the pop,
ulous farming section east of Hot
Springs, in an effort TO locate the mis-
sing persons.
The revised list places the number
of dead at 13 and the injured at 25
Several were injured critically.
The storm lasted ten minutes 1t
appeared to have formed near River
view Park, crossed the Ouachita river
nearby, sweeping a clean pathway
from an eighth to a quarter of mile
in width.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-11-26
LAID
TO REST TODAY
FUNERAL OF 3. r. HUSBANDS
WHO DIED YESTERDAY, HELD
FROM FAMILY HOME.

The funeral of B. F. Husbands, one
of the pioneers of the city, who died
at his home, 600 West Fourth street
at $50 o'clock yesterday morning,
was held from the family residence
at 10 o'clock this morning. The inter
ment was in the City Cemetery An
unusually large number of friends of
Mr. and MrL Husbands were at the
services, and accompanied the body
to the grave. Many beautiful floral
pieces were sent to the house by the
scores of friends of the dead man.
Death was due to complications ac'
companying old age Mr. Husbands
!had been in declining health fol-
months. He began to grow weake.
some days ago.
! Mr.. Husbands has been closely al
| lied with Hattiesburg business inter
ests for years. He was sc years old
and owns much property in the city
| The Rev. II. Mellard pastor of tht
] Broad Street Methodist Church. con
Quoted the funeral services. Mr.. Mel
lard was in Laurel attending the Meth
odist conference at the time of the
IIdeath. He came to Hattiesburg tt
conduct the services, and returned a
noon
Mr.. Husbands is survived by wifi
and two step sons, one from Newton
and the other from Columbia. Miss.
Il He was born in Simpson county
Sc years ago. He was confederat
veteran and veterans acted as pal
ibearers today.