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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-27
FORESTS CROPS TO
Be IMMENSE ONES
RlCHTON BANKER SEES PROS
PERlTY FOR FARMERS OF
COUNTY THIS FALL.

Gulfport, Miss, Aug. PIT. w. Mil
ner, cashier of the Bank of Richton,
is spending a short vacation with his
father on east beach. Richton is one
of the coming towns in South Missis-
sippi, said Mr.. Miner, and the corn
crop of Forrest county is something
immense this season. The excess corn
will he sold by the farmers to local
merchants who in turn will sell it to
mill operators for their teams. AS to
the matter of the pay roll in a radius
of 10 miles of that thriving town it
will aggregate 100000 a month. This
was no guess work with Mr.. Miner
for he figured it out when asked the
question. This money is all spent
locally and one general merchant sold
during the last twelve months s132.-
900 worth of goods while four others
sold in the neighborhood of $4,000
during the same period. Cut-over
lands are being put on the market at
IS per acre and farm DEVELOPMENT is
going on at good pace.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-27
Weather Favorable
for Raising Cotton
Crop BuHeton Says
TOO LATE, HOWEVER, TO
HELP 1T THERE.

Weather, generally favorable for
cotton, both in Mississippi and
throughout the Cotton Belt, prevailed
during the last week, according to the
crop bulletin issued by the Mississippi
and the United States Weather Blu
reaus today.
The National Weather and Crop Bull
letin, put out from Washington, had
this to say:
"Over the eastern and central dis
tricts of the cotton belt the weather
was distinctly favorable. Timely
rains relieved any need for moisture
and the warm weather favored growth
and ripening. Picking is now in prog
ress over the southern districts and
bolls are opening in the extreme north
ern portion.
ITO westward Of the Mississippi
river heavy rains and high winds near
the close of last week and during the
early portion of the present week
caused much damage in eastern Texas,
the cotton being blown from the open
bolls and destroyed, while the later
planted was badly blown down and
otherwise injured. In Arkansas and
Oklahoma the weather was generally
too cool for the best development of
the crop and heavy rains caused addi-
tional damage"
This is the weather and crop sum-
mary issued by the Vicksburg section
Of the weather bureau:
The general rains that occurred
during the early part of the week in
Mississippi we're copious in some To-
calities, but they came too late in
many places to be of much benefit to
any but the later crops.
Cotton is opening rapidly in the
southern portion of the state, and the
picking of cotton is progressing rap
idly. Some corn was Frustrated by
the winds, but the effects on the final
yield will probably not be great, if
the weather should be favorable. Pas
lures, sugar cane and late truck crops
are now doing well.
"The rains put the soil in generally
good condition, and, as a result. some
fall blowing is being done"
Notice was sent out by the Depart
ment of Agriculture today that the
report on cotton will be issued next
Monday at noon, instead of next Tues
day, as originally announced.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-27
ARMY WOMAN ANE
CHILDREN BURNED

San Francisco, Aug. 27.-Mrs.
John J. Pershing, wife of Briga-
der General Pershing, with three
of her four children, was burend
to death in her quarters in the
Preside here this morning. The
children who lost their lives were
Helen, aged 8; Anne, 6; Marga-
ret, q. The five-year-oId son, War
rem, escaped. General Pershing
is at FL Paso in command of the
troops there. 1t is believed that
the explosion of night lamp
caused the fire. Mrs. Pershing
was the daughter of Senator
Warren, of Wyoming.
Later investigation revealed
that there had been two crate
fires in the Pershng home last
night. Lieutenant w. C. BosweIPs
wife and two children escaped
from the fire, Mrs. Boswell
wrenchng her back. Warren Per-
shing was rescued by a negro
servant.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-27
WORK OF G|DEONS
REVIEWED BY ORDER
GRAND LODGE in SESSION HERE,
RECEIVES INTERESTING RE-
PORTS FROM OFFICIALS.

Reports of the various officers of the
Gideon Grand Lodge, in session here
, today, consumed most of the time of
the officials and the delegates to the
meeting.
The Grand Ruler, James A. Allen
reported that he had travelled more
than 1000 miles and had visited every
local lodge of the 0rCu..; that he had
caused 200 renewals of members: had
made or caused to have been made
1000 new members and that he was
able to report enthusiastic satisfac-
ton among the rank and file of the
order.
Supreme Ruler, Chas. @. Williams
reported success in his department
above all expectation, hard times con-
sidered; that in spite of the European
war, marketless cotton and democrat
lied commerce the 11nanc.ai side of the
order has its head up; that there is no
account nor claims due and payable by
the order, but that there could and
would be met when presented as pro-
vided for in the orders obligation.
Upon this report and its verification
by an inspection of the supreme rulers
accounts by the proper committee the
Grand Lodge was delighted and gave
Chas. Q. Williams a vote of thanks
as it did its Grand Ruler, James A.
Allen.
DR.. Williams has done and is doing
much for the people of his race. The
citizens of Hattiesburg feel kindly to-
ward him and wish him success in
his endeavors as they are directed
along proper lines
The Grand Lodge, thankful for the
kindness shown its members upon the
streets, in public places and upon the
street cars, rendered all, white and
colored, its thanks with resolutions
which it spread upon it's minutes of
today's session.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-27
CONFERENCES OF NE.
CHURCH SOUTH.

ST. Louis, Mo-, Aug. 26.-Tnree con-
ferences of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South are being held today.
Bishop E. R. Hendrix is presiding at
Denver conference at Colorado
Springs. Bishop w. r. Lambuth is
presiding at Roseburg, Wash, and
Bishop John c. Kilgo is presiding at
the Illinois conference at Patoka, III.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-27
TWO MEN HELD FOR
SHOOTING BRAKEMAN
AUTHORITIES ARE SEARCHING
FOR THIRD ONE CHARGED
WITH COMPLETELY.

Charged with shooting a negro
Northeastern Railroad near Richburg
last night, two negroes are locked up
in the Forrest county jail, while the
officers of the county and the city
are searching for a third man, impli-
Gated in the affair.
One man, who gave his name as
George Stockton, was arrested by
Patrolmen Hugh McInnis at the end
of the car line early today. He was
taken to the Jail where it was found
that he was shot through one of his
fingers He said that either a brake
man or conductor on the freight train
on which he was stealing a ride, shot
him. They told him to get off the
train, he said, and he was carrying
out their instructions, when some one
fired at him. His hand was dressed,
and he was locked up.
"A coupe VI HOtIIS ldIcl NOlIStdDle
Barney DOherty arrested Harry
Smith, who answered the description
of one of the trio, as given by the
train crew.
Both negroes denied their guilt
Stockton told Deputy Sheriff Frank
Williams that he was born and raised
back from Hattiesburg," but he
couldn't remember where. He later
said that he was native Of Jones
county, and was reared 10 miles from
Ellisvile.
Charges of shooting with intent,
and dangerous and suspicious charac-
tiers were lodged against the men.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-27
FIRST BALE AT STARKViLLE

Starkville, Miss, Aug. 27.-The first
bale of new cotton was brought in by
w. NJ. Clardy Tuesday. 1t weighed
643 pounds and was of fine quality.
Mr.. Clardy's farm is located about five
miles west of town and he cultivates
mostly that of the fiat woods land and
finds it profitable in the production
of every kind of produce and is espec-
tally adapted to trucking.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-27

Help Wanted" the noted Morosco
dramatic success comes in a splendid
five-reel picture from the Bosworth
studio of the Oliver Morosco Photo
play Company, and will be shown at
the Lomo theatre today. The leading
part is played by the we'll known star,
Louis Meridith and the entire cast is
above the average. Saturday will be
presented Robert Edison and Mary
Alden in Mans Prerogative."
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-27
HOME DESTROYED BY FIRE,

Bay Springs, Miss, Aug. 27.-The
home of c. II. Ainsworth was destroy
ed by fire at o'clock Thursday morn
ing, entailing a loss of $4,000 on which
there was an insurance of $1,000
The fire was first discovered near
the kitchen fiue and was beyond con
troll before the fire fighters could sue
cessfully combat it.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-27

Box" in two big acts. Tomorrow
the first ten-cent special Saturday
show will be given at the Gem, pre-
senting the feature in four acts. Fred
erick Wards Don Caesar De Bazan, -
also Helen Holmes in railroad drama,
Billie Richie in comedies. and other
specials. Annette Kellerman in ''Nep.
tunes Daughter" early attraction at
the Gem.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-27

According to negroes who keep up
as 'possums and coOns are concerned,
there will be plentiful 'possum sup
ply this fall, and the hunting will be
good in a very short times.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-27

Candidates for state librarian and
the various offices in the gift of the
senate and house are now busy and
making a canvass of the members OF
these two bodies in an effort to insure
their election. 1t is only a little more
than three months until the legisla-
'ture will convene.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-27

Frank w. Foote, who was in Biz
mingham yesterday and last night
comforting with associate members Of
the Federal Reserve Board. returned
to Hattiesburg this morning.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-27

Pat Drew in new comic songs and
an all-feature special program will be
given at the Gem tonight as follows
Richard Travers in the two act Ess-
anay drama, "A Man Afraid" Des.
tinys Skein,' Lubin feature in three
acts; Hearst-Selig News Pictorial,
European war views; His Singular
LESSON" Biograph drama; Mr.. and
Mrs. Sidney Drew in THE Professors
Painless Cure" Vitagraph comedy
and the conclusion of THE Black
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-27
SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTs MEET

Oakland, Cal, Aug. 26.-State SUI
perintendents of Schools from many
states attended the annual meeting
which opened at the Municipal Audi
forum today. Thomas E. Finnegan
of Albany, n. Y, is presiding. The
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-27

-iiss Mary Lintield, daughter of the
Rev. W. L. Lintield and Mrs. Linfield,
will leave September for Harris
burg, Ore. She will go by way of
Cincinnati, where she will board the
Olympic train on the c. NJ. & ST. P.
r. R.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-27

Hattiesburg restaurants will com.
mence next month to handle oysters
and many Hattiesburg people who
delight in these succulent bivalves on
the half shell will welcome the com
ing of September. According to ira
dition oysters are only good to eat in
month that has an ''r' in it.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-27

John l.. Weille, after spending a
week in Brandon on house party as
the guest of his brother, Col A. H.
Weille, has returned to his home
here.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-27

National Association for the Study and
Education of Exceptional Children
also opened its annual session.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-27

R. r. Akers, proprietor of the Lomo
Theater here, is in Meridian today,
studying the architecture and the
plans of the Princess Theater, in that
city. The Princess is said to be the
best moving picture theater in the
State. Ideas gained on the trip will
be incorporated in the new Lomo now
going up on West Pine street.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-27

Charlie Galloway. night ticket
agent of the New Orleans & North.
eastern Railroad, the efficient catcher
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-27

Seventy babies are born every min
utee of the day, according to statis-
ties gathered from all over the world
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-27

DR.. John L. Johnson, president Of
the Mississippi Woman's College, after
being absent from Hattiesburg for sew
eral weeks. during which time he has
been canvassing the State in the in
terest of that well-knOwn Hattiesburg
institution, has returned to his home
in this city. He reports a successful
campaign. The Womans College will
open September Is.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-27

w. A. Sessions was in Hattiesburg
today for several hours, while en- route
to Jackson. Mr.. Sessions is prominent
in Knights of Pythias circles.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-27

j. A. Damon, Jr., who, with Mrj
Damon, have been spending their hon,
eymoon on the Gulf Coast, will return
to Hattiesburg tonight
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-27

of the Transportation team of the
City League, is in Jackson today.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-27

Biloxi: Riviera-F. d. Lander.
Biloxi: The White House-Dr. and
Mrs. J. D. Donald; Miss Alberta Nc
Swain.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-27


J. r. Clark was visiting in Hatties-
burg this week.
j. S. Turner, Sr. is spending the
day in Vossburg, Miss.
A. Hudson, of Clyde, is looking after
personal affairs here today.
DR.. F. G. Merrill has returned from
a visit to Meridian and Laurel.
DR.. w. w. Crawford is in Rochester,
Mimi, with the Mayo brothers.
Dan Waggoner, of Laurel, is spend.
ing a few days with relatives here.
w. E. Leonard, of Hattiesburg, was
in Jackson yesterday on official bust
ness.
W. w. Finley spent several days at
Slidell and several other Louisiana
points.
Will Damon, of Oklahoma, spent a
few days here this week with his
mother.
T. ]. Ferrail will leave tonight on
weeks vacation to be spent in Beau
mont, Tex.
, S. S. Moody has returned from FL
iisville. where he has been visiting
homefolks.
j. J. Abernethy, district passenger
agent of the Sante Fe, is in Hatties-
burg today.
A. R. Herrin returned this morning
from New Orleans, where he has been
on business.
DR.. John t. Christian has returned
home after conducting a meeting in
Philadelphia.
DR.. J. ID. Donald who went to Gulf.
port yesterday for the day, returned
this morning.
The Rev. Dan E. Kelly, wellknuwn
evangelist, is back at his home in Hat
tiesburg for few days.
c. Bowden Smith, one of the most
popular travelling men coming to Hat
tiesburg, is here today on business.
The Rev. George D. Booth, pastor
of the First Presbyterian Church, OF
Laurel, is in the city today.
t. j. Campbell, manager of the
Laurel branch of Armour & Co. was
recent business visitor to Hatties-
burg
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-27

J. j. Steadham, foreman of the con-
struction work of the New Orleans
and Northeastern Railroad, is in the
city today.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-27
HATTIEsBURGIANs ABROAD

Gulfport: The Great Southern.
A. Damon and wife.
Meridian: Southern V. Austin,
NJ. p. L. Love, J. ]. Griffith, J. ].
West.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-27

t. J. Campbell, manager of the
Laurel branch of Armour & Co, was
a recent business visitor to Hatties-
burg
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-27

j. J. Abernethy, district passenger
agent of the Sante Fe, is in Hatties-
burg today.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-27

A. r. Herrin returned this morning
from New Orleans, where he has been
on business. 49,
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-27

S. S. Moody has returned from FL
iisville, where he has been visiting
homefolks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-27
BOMB PLACED IN HOME
OF WAR SHOP FOREMAN
Life Of the President Of Texas Sad
dlery Company Also
Is Menaced,

DALLAS, Tux, July s7-A bomb
placed under q bed in the homo Of w. T.
Moore. foreman of Padgitt Brothers
Saddlery Company here, last night
wrecked the bedroom. Moore and his
son were hurled from the bed and seri-
ously injured.
The police today were Investigating
a theory that the attack might have
been made on account of the saddlery
business for which Mr.. Moore works,
which has furnished large orders to
European belligerents. A personal
grievance clue also developed. officers
announced, and a near relative of the
Moores was taken into custody for ex-
animation, but no warrant was issued
for his arrest. Both Mr.. Moore and
his son. Frank ]. Moore. will recover
from their injuries. physicians said.
j. D. Padgitt, president of the sad
dlery company. told the police today
he was sure war orders had no conneo-
ton with the bomb. He said that for
mer labor difficulties might explain the
attack on Moore's house.
-Four sticks Of dynamite were found
under Padgitt's house shortly before
midnight, after some one, whose name
Padgitt refused to reveal, had tele-
phoned him a warning that his house
would be blown up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-27

received from American Consul Canada
at Vera Cruz reporting that Eight Mexi-
can naval vessels probably transports,
had arrived there and were taking on
supplies. MANY troops have arrived
here from the interior in the last few
days. the message continued. 1t is be-
lieved that CarranZa will send reinforce
ments to the constitutionalists' armies IN
the north, probably to Gen. Trevino.
The statement that the administra-
ton would move in the Mexican sit
uation within a few weeks, which was
made in positive manner at the State
Department last Friday, was reiterated
today. So far. however, the officials
have not indicated what course of ac-
ton will be adopted by the admins
tration.
President Wilson has been giving
close study to the Mexican situation,
particularly since the heads of the
warning factions have failed to heed
his warning to settle their differences
and bring peace to the troubled repub-
lie. The President, it is said, is weigh
ing carefully several suggested courses.
but an announcement of his decision
likely will not be made until after
his return from Cornish, N. H.
The most probable step, 1t was said
will be to make a Anal plea to Gen
Carranza to confer with other faction
leaders in an effort to restore peace
Failing in this, conferences of other
Mexican chiefs would be urged. A
government formed by them might be
recognized by the United States and aid
given to maintain It.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-27
INCREASING ITS EFFORTS
FOR WIDER INSTRUCTION
infant Welfare Committee Il Plan
ming for Milk Feature on Keith
Bill the Week Of August q.

Having just moved into larger quar-.
tiers adjoining its Infant Welfare
Center at $500 Dumbarton avenue,
Georgetown. the committee Of the Chill
dren's Council Is increasing its efforts
for wider instruction and assistance to
mothers In the care OF their children
during the warm weather.
The question Of proper feeding is con-
sidered OF paramount importance, and
for the instruction of the mothers the
members of the committee are co-op-
Grating with the management OF
Keith's Theater for a special feature
on the bill during the week of August
2. One of the acts Is to be MILK" and
the members of the committee, besides
encouraging all mothers to learn what
they can from this visual presentation
OF the subject, are to distribute tickets
to a number of mothers who would be
unable to purchase them.
Mrs. Walter S. Ufford Is chairman Of
the committee of the Children's Coun-
Gil. and among the more active members
are Miss Estelle Wheeler of the diet
kitchen: Miss Elizabeth Fox, superin-
tendent of the instructive visiting
nurses; Mrs Max West Of the children's
bureau and Miss Emma Wilson Of the
school nurses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-27
GERMANSDESTR0Y
FRENCH SUBMARINE
Thirty-One Members of Crew
Captured in DardaneIIes
VarrOWS.

BERLIN, July q, by wireless to Say
VILE, N. Y.-The French submarine
Marfotte was destroyed by a German
submarine July 26 in the narrows Of
the Dardanelles, according to a dis
patch from Constantinople to the Nit
tag Zeitung. Thirty-one members Of
the French submarines crew were cap
tured.
The narrows where the engagement
between the French and German sub
marines took place is about midway
in the Dardanelles straits between the
Aegean sea and the Sea of MarmoIa-
They are fifteen miles from the en-
trance to the straits.
The French submarine Marietta was
built at Cherbourg in 1911. The YES
sci displaced SIS tons when submerged
and was 2157 feet long. She was 1T
ted with six torpedo tubes and was
capable of travelling fifteen knots an
hour on the surface and ten knots
when below.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-27

right to destroy American ships event
II carrying contraband
Officials here are OF the opinion that
the Leelanaw should have been ifne
in reality had again violated thu
Prussian-American treaty Of 1928
Ignores q. 8. Interpretation.
Destruction OF the Leslanaw drew
sharply TO the attention OF oflciais the
fact that Germany was insisting on her
own Interpretation OF the Prussian-
American treaty. in disregard Of two
American notes on tho subject.
In three instances Of American sAips
destroyed or damaged-the Gulhight,
the Nebraskan and the William J.
Frye-Germany has agreed to pay dam
ages and in the last case the Berlin
government took the position that ~
had not violated the treaty of 1928. but
had exercised a right given her By in
ference from the language Of the pact.
The fact that the crew OF the vessel
were saved caused a feeling OF relief In
official quarters, but there were many
evidences of apprehension that II Ger
many continues to promise payment.
yet destroys more American ships,
new situation might be created which
would require further warning to the
Berlin government.
The fact that the Leelanaw carried a
band by Germany. April Is. does not
alter the view of the United States
government that the contraband might
have been removed and the vessel
spared.
Change Of Rules.
Cnder the general rules Of fnterna-
tional law the destruction OF q neutrs
vessel carrying contraband was not ad
mitted until the famous knight Com
mander case I'm the Russo-Japanese
war. The declaration of London in
1909 embodied the principle as appli-
cable in extreme cases. but stipulated
that passengers and crew must be
transferred to a place OF safety and
the case itself later sent to a prize
court for determination as to the le-
gality of the act.
The United States in the case Of the
William p. Frye. however, took its
ciples Of international law as set forth
in the unratified declaration of Lon
don. going back to a prior authority
the Prussian-American treaty Of 1926
any attacks on American vessels carry
ing contraband.
That treaty especially permits traffic
in contraband by the United States or
Prussia in time Of war and outlines
that no contraband owned by citizens
Of either power may be conf1scated. but
can only be detained and paid for.
Vessels, according to its provisions,
must be allowed to proceed after Civ
ing up their contraband.
In the case of the William p. Frye
the cargo was foreign-owned and no
claim for IT was presented. The owner
ship Of the cargo OF the Leelanaw
has not been reported as yet. but the
question Of cargo. unless American
owned, would not in the view of on
cials. affect the case.