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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-14
The Mystery of the Pearl
1t Gains IN Lustre by Being Worn

once or twice a month Will go on for
half century and show no change.
Lock the same necklace up for 20
years and all the glow and lustre are
gone, and the pearls look like wax
beads.
IN its manner of origin the pearl
differs from all other gems 1t is
not a stone, in the ordinary sense, but
a growth of mineral matter. around
a nucleus. consisting of a minute
grain OF sand, or other hard object,
or perhaps a parasite, which serves
as a center of irritation inside the
shell of an oyster, and which gradually
becomes encysted, or encased in sue
cessive layers Of carbonate Of lime
secreted by the physiological pro-
cesses Of the living animal. Various
species Of oyster are capable of form
ing pearls, but they become true
gems only when secreted in the
bodies of species whose shells are
lined with a nacreous, or pearly sub
stance. The pearls sometimes found
in ordinary oysters are dull shape
less, and usually without value.
The old Persians, who put the pearl
above all other gems, had a legend
that they were formed of cyrstallized
raindrOps which had CHANGED 10 fall
into the shells of oysters as the ami
mails lay airing themselves on the
beach. Even the Roman philosopher
Pliny could see nothing implOrable in
the suppOsition that the drops of wa
ter, once inside the shell of the Oys-
ter. could be hardened by mingling
with the secretions Of the animal
One Of the most famous pearls in
history was found by a negro 10y at
Panama in the days of the Spanish
conquests. ii was pear-shaped and as
large as the largest pigeons egg. It
was presented to Philip il. and be-
came known as La Pelegrina" and
was regarded as a prodigy. 1t was
worn as a hat buckle by several kings
of Spain. then as an ornament for the
hair of a queen and finally IL found
its way to Russia. where it seems to
have disappeared.
Whatever the real facts may be as
to the Improvement of the lustre of
pearls by treatment with ultraviolet
light, or other rare rays, there seems
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-14
SPECIAL BARGAINS

The smartest trimmed hats in the
city specially priced at $500. saturday
only. Mrs. NJ. A. F'ralick. 81 y. Main
st. Advt.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-23

based upon the fact that some agency
must continue TO perform the func.
lions of the present-day middleman.
Problems Complicated.
The problems involved in handling
goods through a large market differ
greatly from those of production.
Usually one man or one firm cannot
handle both production and distribu-
ton and succeed at both. The vast
volume of business transacted at
large market centers makes necessary
some special agencies which can de-
vote all their energies to distribution.
Especially does the machinery for eff
ficient marketing become necessary
when perishable goods are to be han
died. Commodities of this sort must
be moved rapidly, must be distributed
evenly, and from their very nature
permit of no weakness in distributive
machinery. if they are TO be sold at a
profit.
The lack of proper refrigeration IA
cilities at distributing centers is a
cause of much loss. When produce
moves slowly, there is often much
spoilage before complete sales can be
made. Rough handling during I'M
loading or carting is another impor-
tant cause of loss. AS a matter Of
fact, the opportunities for losses due
to the spelling of commodities are so
manifold that it is impossible to enter
into complete discussion of them.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-23
G. WASHINGTON BUSTING
BRONCHOS FOR BRITAIN

London, Aug. 23.-Ge0rge Washing
ton, negro messenger who has been
with Consul General Skinner for nine
years, saw service in the Spanish
American war with the Ninth Cavalry
and was a rough rider in Buffalo Bilrs
show, is puzzled to know whether he
Will be straining the neutrality laws
if he helps to break in some of the
ObstreperouS brOnchOs recently
brought here from America.
There has been great demand here
for experienced American riders. and
wages have been raised from $25 to
500 / week. Washington finally has
decided that his diplomatic prestige
might not be affected and his neutral
ity would remain intact if he took a
week off to reduce the spirits of the
American ponies which are now the
property of the belligerent nation. To
day he got into the saddle again.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-23
VIE FOR BALL GAME.

Jackson, Miss, Aug 29.-There
promises to be some rivalry between
Vicksburg, Jackson, Meridian and Co
lumbus to secure the football game to
be played November 6 between the
University of Mississippi and the A.
& NJ College.
Fred Robbins, the new coach at the
University of Mississippi, is in Jack
son and stated that he is making a
tour of the state in the interest OF
athletics. He confirmed the rumor
that after the severance of relations
for three years so far as football is
concerned, the A. & M. and the Uni
versity have at last come together
again and signed contracts to play
a football game on November 6. This
information will considerably revive
interest in football in this state, for
the University and A. & M. football
games have always been the great ath-
letic events of the fall months in Mis-
sissippi.
Coach Robbins was a star quarter
back on the famous Vanderbilt team
in 1911. Last year he coached the
Mercer College team at Macon, Ga.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-23
er company.

away on their summer vacations, ana
in some parts of the state the farmers
are busy picking cotton.
Third, but by no means least, a
stern warning has been given that IL
LEGAL voting will not be permitted, and
that if poll tax delinquents show up
at the polls and deposit ballots, which
occurred to the extent of about $1,000
votes on Aug. 3, they will be vigorous
ly prosecuted
The county executive committee will
meet here Wednesday afternoon TO de
clare the result of the election.
In Hattiesburg a number of autos
will be in commission tomorrow and
an effort made by the friends Of the
candidates to get all the voters TO the
polls.
While the respective candidates
have been making q hard race of it
and are of course keen TO win, the
second primary so far has been I'M
marked by any difficulties or mud
singing as far as can be learned, and
it is generally hoped that the election
tomorrow will pass off as pleasantly
as did the first event.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-23
CORPORATION REPORTS.

Jackson, Miss, Aug. 23.-Late cor
poration reports filed with the rail
road commission include quarterly
statements of the Natchez & South
err Railway and the postal Telegraph
Company, for the period ended June
80.
The Natchez & Southern shows
gross revenue earned of $6,647.02,
with operating expense account OF
$6,59026. This left a net revenue
margin of $5675, against $96.1S fo-
the same period last year.
The Postal Telegraph Company
shows gross revenue of $13,905.06,
with an operating account of $l6,-
S40.35. This leaves a net deficit OF
$2,935, compared with a net revenue
of $685. the year previous.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-23
HEALER A FUGITIVE.

Greenville, Miss, Aug. %. = Geo.
Miles, the negro preacher who found
ed the notorious Healing Well" on
Nomini plantation last winter, which
has been the means of much talk,
many reported cures of various all
ments and diseases and some legal
proceedings, is today a fugitive. ac-
cording to information obtained from
the office of Justice O'Bannon today.
Yesterday w. r. Beardon, of Lee
county, Arkansas, called at the sher-
IFS office, relating his experience at
the healing we'll yesterday morning.
He said he was searching for a negro
who had jumped his bond in Lee
county, Arkansas, and was informed
that the negro was at the Healing
Well. While there looking over the
crowd he was accosted by Miles in re-
gard to a remark alleged to have been
made by Mr. Beardon, that the well
was a fake. which was followed by
Miles drawing pistol from his peck
ct, using abusive language and max
ing threats. Mr.. Beardon was directd
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-23
TABER HAS MALARIA.

Jackson. Miss, Aug. %. - Jail Of
ficials here who have the custody OF
J. A. Taber, the Lafayette county man
who is serving out his 80 days re-
spite of the death penalty to which he
is sentenced, awaiting the final action
of Gov. Brewer on his petition for
communication, report that he has been
suffering with malaria for some days,
though at present he seems to be
somewhat inn roved. His respite will
expire on Sci :. G. at which time, I'M
less further Communication is granted,
he must go ID the gallows to expiate
the murder CT his stepdaughter.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-23
COLLIER BACK HOME.

Visksburg, Miss, Aug. %. = Con-
gresham ]. W. Collier of this district
returned today from Baltimore. where
he underwent a most successful OPP
GRAFTON upon his throat, and believes
now that he will soon have permanent
relief. Mr. Collier was operated on in
the Johns Hopkins hospital by DR..
Grove, noted surgeon, who advised
him to take a complete rest for his
throat, and not to make any public
speeches for two months at least.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-23
SCISSOR HARPENER G..'.eRiED.

Natchez, Hiss, Aug. 23.-To Isaac
Ausman, scissor sharpener and ped
dler, all creation has taken on a new
hue and his happiness is supreme.
Through the assistance of Judge A. H.
Diers and Circuit Clerk Lamar Lam
bert he has been united in the holy
bonds of matrimony to Miss Katie
Fits. age 25. Ausman is IS but what
matters that-the fires of youth have
only been tempered by discretion and
Judgment. The newlyweds are now
at home at their residence in Natchez
Under-the-IIill.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-23
POSTOFFlCE SAFE LOOTED.

Newton, Miss, Aug. 23.-The safe
in the Newton pOstoffice was burg
larized this morning between l and 2
o'clock and $40 in cash and $50 in
stamps were obtained. Two blasts
were necessary to open the safe, one
for the outer door, which was torn in
to fragments, and the other for the
inner door. Tables and rural car
rier's cases were demolished by the
fragments Of the safe.
Entrance to the building was OBJ
tanned by breaking into the front door.
One or two citizens heard the explo-
siOns but did not investigate and the
cracksmen made good their escape.
1t is thought they got out on the
early morning train. The work was
evidently done by professionals.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-23
GULF COMPANY AT BROoKHAvEN

Brookhaven, Miss, Aug. 23.-The
Gulf Refining Company is locating a
commodious local station at this place
and is now building offices, barns and
warehouses on property in the north
ern suburbs.
Arrangements are being completed
by local parties to put on the market
the large crop of sorghum sugar and
Louisiana cane molasses that is made
in Lincoln county each year. Many Of
the farmers have turned from cotton
as a money crop to sorghum.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-23
CANDIDATES WINDING
Up 1915 CAMPAIGN
CONTINUED from Page One.)

and a good idea of the results can be
obtained by that hour"
Ballots Sent Out.
Ballot boxes and tickets were sent
out Friday and Saturday from all the
county seats in the so counties of Mis-
sissippi to the various precincts for
use III the second primary tomorrow.
The same election officers who served
in the first primary on August 3 will
serve in the run-Off event.
Estimates vary as to the total vote
that will be poiled tomorrow, but it
is generally conceded that it will be
much smaller than in the first pri-
mary, when a total of 147,925 votes
were poled in the gubernatorial con-
test Ii is not likely that exceeding
10000 votes will be cast next Tues
day, and it may not exceed 125,000.
In the contest fer state office in
terest is chiefly centered in the race
between George r. Edwards, present
railroad commissioner of the. middle
district, and his opponent, J. r. Nc
Dowell, of Jackson. While the result
promises to be close, the supporters
of Mr.. Mcdowell are displaying a con-
fidence that has at least caused much
apprehension among the friends Of
Edwards, despite the fact that the
latter had a plurality OF about 1920
votes in the first primary.
Robertson In Race.
Next in the interest is the race for
state revenue agent between Chas. J.
Moore. of Durant, and Stokes V. Rob-
ertson, of Hattiesburg Both of these
aspirants are young men, neither being
hardly beyond his 35tn year, and they
have conducted a spirited campaign
on q Identified plane.
The fight for state land commission
er is between M. A. Brown, present
incumbent, and Henry j. Wood, Of
~ston county.
la J. northern district p. E. Mat
thews, pr. on trustee, is opposed ly
l.. Q. Stone. Mr. Matthews had good
plurality in the first primary.
Probably one-third of the members
of the two houses of tae legislature
are to be chosen tomorrow, and prob
ably an equal percentage of county
officers.
As the official ballot will be much
shorter than in the first primary, the
count will be made much more quick
ly, and all results will probably be
known within five or six hours after
the polls close.
Why Vote Will Be Smaller.
There are several reasons in justifi-
cation of the belief that the vote in
the second primary will be much less
than in the first event.
First and foremost. there is a de-
cided lack of interest. now that the
goyernorship is out of the way.
Second, many people have gone
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-23
MISSISSIPPI NEWS

to the office of Justice H. Fl. O'Ban-
non, where he preferred charges
against Miles and warrants were is
sued for his arrest The deputy sher-
ifs located Miles at the Healing Well
and brought him to Greenville about
II o'clock, but while the deputy was
unlocking the door of the jail Miles
took leg bail, escaping and his where
abouts now / matter unknown to
the officers.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-23
FIRST BALE AT HOUSTON.

Houston, Miss, Aug. 23.-Houston
received her first bale of new cotton
M. Brown, a Chickasaw county farm
er, living about 10 miles southeast of
Houston, and was sold to w. d. Mey-
ers. local buyer for Beane Bros, at
S.0Sc. and the business men contribut-
ed $21.50 in cash as a premium for
the first bale. The cotton was ginned
free by J. E. Dendy e Son.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-23
GEOLOGICAL STAFF NAMED.

Washington, d. c., Aug. 23-As-
signments Of the field staff of the Geo
logical Survey for the next fiscal year
were announced yesterday. Assigned
to Louisiana are:
o. B. Hopkins, G. c. Matson, E. w.
Berry and j. A. Cushman. In Missis-
sippi the following were assigned: o.
B. Hopkins, c. w. Cooke, G. C. Mat
son. L. w. Stephenson, E. w. Shaw,
J. A. Cushman, r. S. Brassler, c.
Canu, E. W. Berry and R. B. Dole.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-23
RICE GROWERS WILL
USE TRACTORS

Natchez, Miss, Aug. 23.-John Bur
gin, one of the largest rice growers or
this section, announces that he is con-
templating using tractors in connec-
ton with his operations as he believes
the motor driven machinery is more
economical. Other rice growers are
interested and will probably follow
his lead.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-23

81 took your Com
pound and have a fine,
strong b q by. - Mrs.
JOHN MITCHELL, Mas
N. Y
Lydia T. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound is a
wonderful medicine for
expectant mothers. "
Mrs. A. NJ. MYERS, Cor
donville, Mo.
a" / highly recommend
Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound before
child birth, it has done so
much for me. Mrs. f.
M. DoERR, r. L. l, Con-
shohocken, Pa.
81 took Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Com
pound to build up my
system and have til e
dearest baby girl in the
world. - Mrs, MOsE
BLAKELEY, Coalport, Pa.
q praise tie Gem
pound whenever | have
a chance. 1t did so much
ter me bc1c-o my little
girl was horn. +" Mrs.
E. ". SANDERS, Rowlas-
burg, W. va.
81 took your Com
pound before baby was
born and feel / owe my
life to it. ~ Mrs. WINNIE
TILLIS, Winter Haven,
FLOR, IL.
A DIV
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-23
DIES AT 1902.

Meridian. Miss, Aug. 90. - Mrs.
Mary C. Wilder, believed to be the
oldest resident of Lauderdale county,
at the age of 102 years, died at her
home, several miles south of the city
Friday. The funeral took place at
Shuqulak cemetery.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-23
WESSON MILLS ASSES
SEQ AT $4,000

Hazlehurst, Miss, Aug. 23.-At an
adjourned meeting of the Board of
Supervisors of Copiah county, the
question of the equalization of the
taxes was taken upon an assessment
of Wesson Mills, given in by parties
in New Orleans. The board, after an
investigation, raised the assessment
from $4,000 to about $4,000.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-23
HOME IN MAGNOLIA BURNED.

Magnolia, Miss, Aug. pa dwell
ling owned by the Magnolia Cotton
Mills and occupied by Booth Dean
and family caught fire from the stove
fine today and was completely de-
stroyed. The loss will approximate
$1,000 and was covered by insurance
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-23

with all its strong points and its
weaknesses, has been created Of nee
essity, and it has weathered the storm
of much adverse criticism. Every
part of the country IS now enjoying
the perishable products of the most
remote districts. Any REIMBURSEMENT
Of present market practices must be
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-23

The Royal Edward, chartered by
to transport troops from England, wa
She carried 1850 soldiers, 80 military
11,117-ton steel triple-creW steamer, o
have been Communicated by the gov
ward was huilt in 1908 at Glasgow. A
on April 10, was not so successful. T
Ieaped into the sea, about 100 being d
ceeded in landing the remainder of h
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-23

Iowa has nine cities under the COM
mission form of government. Twenty
five American cities and towns are
run under the commissioner-manager
plan.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-23
HAVE YOU
4 Child?

Many women long for children. but because of
some durable physical arrangement are deprived
OF this greatest Of all happiness
The women whose names follow were restored
to normal health by Lydia f. Pinkham's Vcgeta-
bic Compound. Write and ask them about it.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-23

This photograph, showing a front
view of the body of Leo NJ. Frank,
was taken an hour after he was lynch
ed at Marietta, Ga.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-23

H. P. vasquez of st. Louis has
worked as motorman for 4s years
and in that time has never had vaca-
ton.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-23

the British government from the Can
6 blown up Saturday, Aug. Il, by q
officers, and crew of 22o. OF these
wned by the Canadian Northern Ste
ornment for use as a transport at the
former attack by Turkish suDmarl
he explosion, however, caused panic
rowned. The transport was reported
er company.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-23

adam Northern Steamship Company
erman submarine IN the Dardanelles.
some coo were saved. She was an
amship Company, and is understood to
beginning of the war. The Royal Ed
ne on a British transport, The Manitou,
aboard and many of the soldiers
by the British admiralty to haze sue
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-23
GETS NEW HOSPITAL.

NatcheZ, Miss, Aug. 23.-Through
the efforts of local members of the
Dear Knights of Friendship, a negro
fraternal organization, Natchez is to
have another hospital. This matter
was voted and agreed upon at a re-
cent meeting of the organization in
New Orleans and work on the build
ing viii begin soon.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-23

PSYCHOLOGISTS recently found under
the finger nails Of men, women and
children no less than thirteen kinds of
disease germs, including diphtheria,
and influenza.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-23
REPORT TELLS WHY
LIVING COST SQtf3
MlDDLEMEN NOT TO BLAME FOR
HIGH PRICES OF VEGETA-
BLES AND FRUITS.

Middlemen, as a CLASS ARE given "a
clean bill of health" in a bulletin from
the Bureau of Markets Of the Depart
ment Of Agriculture, Oh methods of
wholesale distribution of fruits and
vegetables on large markets
The bulletin points out that much of
the cost laid to the arbitrary profits of
middlemen, is nothing more nor less
than cost for elaborate service.
AS matter of fact, say the depart
ments specialists, economic laws
would not permit the long continued
existence of a marketing agency which
was solely a parasite.
MiddIemen Necessary.
Several important factors have con-
tributed to the establishment of many
middlemen as necessary agents in the
present system of marketing. Produc-
ton during the last decade has in
creased greatly, and improved meth
DDS and facilities for handling the in
crease have been introduced. Keep
ing pace with increased production
has come the demand of consumers
for more elaborate and efficient SER
vice. Seldom is the fact considered
that service can become a very ex-
pensive luxury. With the widening
OF the distance between the city and
the sources of its fruit and vegetable
supplies there has arisen the neces-
sity for special agencies to meet the
changed conditions.
The present distributive machinery,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-10-12
HAS DOG FOR PRISONER
SHERIFF TURNER TURNS KEYS
ON POSTUM HUNTING CANINE.
Mitchell County Negro Stole Animal
From Terrell Brother-in-Law, and
Is Arrested Also.

Sheriff Turner has haa new eype-
rience in his career as an arrest'HG
officers. Several ,onths ago Charlie
Edwards, a negro who lives in Mitch
ell county, came to Terrell to visit
his brother-in-law who lives on the
farm of Mr.. j. 1. Roberts. When the
visit was over and Charlie made his
departure he carried away dog be-
longing to his brother-in-law and re-
fused to return it, whereupon war
rant was issued for him and he and
the dog were arrested by the Mitchell
county sheriff. When Sheriff Turner
went to Camilla after the prisoner
he found both the negro and the dog
in Jail, and had the unique expert
ence of paying turnkey charges to
the Mitchell county sheriff on the
dog as we'll as the other prisoner.
Sheriff Turner arrived in Dawson
Saturday afternoon with the negro
and dog in his custody, and placed
both of them in jail.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-10-12
AN INTERESTING EVENT IN
HONOR OF SOON-TO-BE-BRID
Mrs. Williams Hostess at an Enter
tainment for Miss Alexander.

Mrs. Williams Hostess at an Enter
tainment for Miss Alexander.
One of the pleasant affairs OF the
week was the party given Friday at-
ternoon by Mrs Jonathan Williams
in honor of her niece, Miss Anna AL
exander. whose marriage will be an
interesting event in November. The
rooms were tastefully decorated in
goldenrod combined with green, and
making a pretty background for the
bevy of young ladies assembled. A
five course luncheon was served in
the dining room, the places marked
with hand-painted place-cards con-
tanning miniature of the bride-to-be
with the announcement of her en-
gagement and approaching marriage,
which will take place November 10Th.
Toasts were given by the twenty
two young ladies present, and each
was requested to write message to
be opened by the prospective bride
on her wedding day. Assisting in
serving and entertaining were Mrs.
A. J. Hill, Mrs. Sallie Crouch, Miss
Mary Belle Irwin and Miss Matte
Pace.