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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-10-07
The Great HagerstoWn Fair

This generation demands more free
dom, more joy and more. life than our
ancestors dared even to think of. The
Great HagerStown Interstate Fair and
Exposition Supplies this demand Our
Universities have their fraternities,
their entertainments and their athletic
games. Our common schools have
their Fairgrounds. Our churches have
their social functions and the Great
Hagerstown Interstate Fair has It's
amusements.
At the Great Hagerstown Inter
State Fair October 18th to 18th, prob
ably 100000 persons will gather to
seek information, to rub elbows with
their fellows and to enjoy the varied
amusement offerings.
There will be music everywhere
On the Grandstand tie people win be
delighted to hear their old favorite
Wallace's Orchestra, from Cleveland
while over the grounds bands from
the nearby Counties and Towns will
discourse the latest music. Music,
there will be in abundance both day
and night. The most lavish Fire
Works have been provided and will
be given Wednesday and Thursday
nights by the International Fireworks
Company of America.
There will be championship horse
racing with purses aggregating nearly
81, 100000. There viii be humorous
and thrilling free acts in front of the
Grandstand day and night. -,
All prize winning stock will be
shown each day in front of the
Grandstand. There will be the laTgesl
chicken show in the United States
zrogeous display Of cattle in the
new COW barn; machinery by the
acre and amusements and attraction.
Everywhere. There will be, in short
exciting entertainments for every
hour Of every day from Tuesday
Imominx until Friday night OetobeI
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-10-07
Deceptive, Locke.

Although Lord Charles Beresford IL
noted for his breezy style, he can at
times be very sarcastic, as his po-
litical opponents we'll know.
Shortly after he entered the house
Of commons certain M. p, who had
recently announced . complete change
In his political opinions on very Inn
portant matter, said to him one day in
a patIonizing tone: 81 think, In time,
you might become statesman, though
I must admit you don't look = bit like
one.n
For that matter" answered Lord
Charles instantly, you don't look like
q weathercock!"
After that the other M. P. was less
patronizing.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-10-07
AeropIanes In Arctic.

A Norwegian steamship company
whose boats ply to Russian ports on
the Arctic ocean. has conceived a
novel use for the aeroplane, which IL
hopes to put into operation next
spring. the route is frequently
blocked by icebergs and ice foes, the
steamers lose much time in searching
for channel and then usually do moi
find the best one. The proposal is to
have an aeroplane on each steamer
When ice is sighted, the aviator is tc
ascend and fly over the ice until he
determines the best channel Ameri
can Boy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-10-07
Cock Fighting Ancient Sport.

A cock fight recently took place in
Dunfermline, Scotland, and fifteen OF
the promoters and supporters were
fined. For the accused it was plead
ed that the sport was very ancient
one Caesar and Mark Antony had
engaged in the excitement Of cock
fighting, and Henry VIII, was SO taken
up with 1t that he built a palatial cock
pit SO that he and his courtiers could
witness their favorites doing battle.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-10-07
Fishing Days.

When we are confused and harried
by the turmoil of modern life, our
heads and our hearts aching with its
complex problems, its exigent de-
mands, its rebuffs and its bitter disap-
pointments, let US turn once more to
the forest and meadow, the peaceful
stream, with the feecy clouds of over,
hanging boughs kindly tempering the
rays Of the summer sun; let us drop
our pens, abandon for the nonce our
manuscripts, our ledgers, or the stock
reports of the day, and Ego a-fishing. :"
Willis Boyd Allen, in Scribner's
Magazine.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-10-07
cettinu the petaiIs.

How did you get your clothes torn
and your face 6ruised?" asked the
boys father.
my condition" was the cautious re-
ply. SIS the result of slide to second
base"
But | thought you were umpirins
the gamer"
7 was. I said the boy who -sltd
didn't make It"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-10-07

Deer may be so plentiful in West
Virginia in a few years that they will
become pest, owing to the stringent
new laws protecting them, according
to State Game Warden LA. Viques-
ney. He says West Virginia is the
best deer state east of the Rocky
Mountains, and the deer family in
Randolph, Webster, Hardy, Grant,
Nicholas and many other counties IS
growing fast
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-10-07
Advance Ia Australia

The expansion Of the post ONCE
business in South Australia has neces-
STATED increased provision for the re-
quirements of the public in many
places throughout the state. Included
in the amount provided in the federal
estimates to be expended on public
works In South Australia during the
current financial years is 100000 for
additions to existing and the erection
of new post office buildings. A large
proportion of this expenditure will be
incurred on works in various country
towns.
West Virginia's peach crop this year
will amount to approximately 2,500, 600
bushels which, selling at $1.00 per
bushel would net the farmers of the
state. $780, 900, enough funds to run
the state government. This estimate
is based upon figures compiled from
the reports received in the office of
Commissioner of Agriculture, H. E.
Williams. The peach crop this year
is reported to be the largest In the
history of the state and the fruit is
of particularly fine flavor. II Is moi
believed, however, that the money re-
ceived by the growers viii amount
to much more than LOOT, 900 as ths
immensity of the yield has forced 1hg
price 70 low figure choice peache;
hSr,n7 bern 11Id e 81 c11.f . tr11e1
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-10-07
Recreation for Soldiers.

Supplies Of games are now being
sent by the war office to the British
troops at the front, as well as to those
In training at home. They include
chess, checkers, dominoes. backgam-
mon, cards, and wall quoits. British
firms are finding it dificult to meet
the demand. At the present rate Of
production it will take about forty
weeks to supply all the sets Of domi-
noes ordered by the government, and
in addition supplies OF games are
wanted for French and Russian troops.
The farmers .of=the county are very
busy at this season, cutting corn and
picking apples. The corn crop this
year is very good with fodder larger
than usual. Some of the farmers have
finished cutting their corn while 9th
ers have not begun there have beer
no killing frokfs Many have haule(
their fertilizer and have their zrcuns
= Ie> 1i1e&1 fcE 6ee1i1f
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-10-07

$14 week. Double $4,000 to
s24 90 per week: private
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-11-11
Prices of Turkeus
Are NOW Beginning
to Go TOuards Sky
INDICATIONS ARE THAT COST OF
BIG BIRD WILL CONTINUE HIGH
TILL THANKSGIVING.

Stories purpOrting to come from
Texas and Tennessee to the effect
that the European war was going to
prevent the shipment of turkeys
abroad and make Thanksgiving din
ners cheaper, are discounted by Hat
'tiosburg dealers, and the general opin-
ion is that the big birds will be scarce
in this city the latter part of the
month.
Practically all of the turkeys sold in
Hattiesburg which are not raised in
the adjoining rural communities, are
raised wit,;in 100 miles of the city,
and the idea that some might be
shipped here from Texas for the
Thanksgiving market was secuted as
improbable. Turkey raisers who have
been at the market during the last
week say that the hocks in Tennessee
and North Mississippi are smaller this
year than for several years past. For
1C4+lG ltd0OH IOI dCCOulllGu IOl INC
birds did not hatch out well last
spring, and the effect is beginning to
be felt now.
Gcod turkeys are now selling for
rs cents a pound, dressed, though
some of the plumpest will bring 30
cents. The best of the focks have not
come on the market but the demand
will keep pace with the supply, and
probably outstrip to some extent, say
the retailers. Last fall and two years
ago the prevailing price at Thanksgiy-
ing time was 2S cents, but it is expect
ed to be a few cents higher this
season.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-11-11
Nc MOre Cut Rates
On Fines GiUen In
the Mayors Court
BATSCN ISN'T GOING TO LET
THEM OFF WITH A 81 SEN
TENCE IN THE FUTURE.

There1l be no more "cut rate" fines
in the police court of Hattiesbutg.
Breah2rs Of The mipor regulations
of the city, who have heretofore laugh
ingly appeared in court and plead gull
| ty. and have received their sentence
| to pay a 81 fine, never again will be
allowed to escape so cheap.
Mayor Batson this morning an
nounced in tones loud enough for every
one to hear, that there would be no
more 81 fines in his court He stated
that boys riding bicycles on the side
walks would not be permitted to es-
cape with the nominal fine. Then he
amended this decision by stating that
no other class of law yiolators would
be able to escape with such a small
sentence
"The laws are made to obey" he
continued. 1t doesn't seem to do very
much good to fix small fines on some
of the people constantly appearing in
this court. So | am going to change
the method of procedure for a while,
and see if that works
Willis Coalfield was the next man
called, following this announcement
and it certainly was tough on Willis.
He had been arrested for assaulting
his wife. He said that the woman
tried to keep him from seeing what
she had in her trunk
"Do you plead guilty?" the mayor
asked
yes" the prisoner replied.
Five dollars was the mayors an
swer.
But, Jedge, All didn't hit her.
jes' showed her.
'The fine stands. Wasn't It worth
s. to shove her?'
"Deed it wasn't" the negro replied
But the fine stood.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-11-11

The consideration of the work of
the various women's organizations Of
Foreign and Home Missions. in which
reports from several persons were
read, attracted much attention at the
second days session of the MISSISSIPPI
pi State Baptist Association, at the
First Baptist Church today.
The discussion began with the open
ing of the session. Great numbers
were present and seats were at a
premium in the large auditorium. a
noticeable increase was seen in the
crowds due to the presence of the
women whose meetings in the Main
Street Baptist Church concluded yes
terday
Devotions continued until 9:15,
when Miss Margaret Lackey began to
read the report of the woman's work
to the convention. The report indi-
Gated the organization this past year
of l64 new unions, but the absence in
two thirds of the churches of the state
of any union at all. The earnest
prayers of the men were besought,
and it was asked in the report that an
amount equal to per cent of tie re-
ceipts of the state W. NJ. T. be turned
over to the women to care for neces-
sary expenses, which recommenda-
ton was the convention readily voted
on in the affirmative To Miss Lack
ey on the conclusion of the reading
was presented by E. D. Solomon, in
behalf of the women of Meridian,
vase of beautiful flowers. And as
beautiful as the flowers was the trib-
ute OF praise from Dr. J. F. Love, of
Richmond, Va, who arose to say that
in all the conventionsshe has recent
ly attended in the South, he heard no
report read that was such classic as
the one he had just listened to. Those
discussing the report and warmly en-
couraging the women's work were:
n. r. Stone. ]. w. Lee. c. r. Dale, Rev
Morgan, L. G. Gates, Rev. Parker and
DR.. L. R. Scarborough of Texas.
Continued on Page Four.)
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-11-11
LUMBER COMPANY TO
RESUME OPERATION
LOUISIANA FIRM OPENS OFFICES
IN HATTlESBURG WITH LO-
CAL REPRESENTATIVE.

Announcement was made today that
the big plant OF the McCreary Lumber
Company, OF FranklintOn, La, which
has been closed down for some time,
will resume operations about Decem-
Der I While the plant was closed, eX-
tensive additions were made, the plant
enlarged and additional planning ma.
chimes installed
The McCreary plant has daily ca
pacity of $4,000 feet
Hereafter the general sales office
Of the company will be located in the
Ross Building. Ewing A. Walker the
southern representative of D. L. Gil
lispie & Co., also will be sales man
ager for the McCreary company.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-11-11
After Rockefeller Donation.

Brookhaven, Miss, Nov. 11-A dele
CATION composed of members of the
board of trade, and other citizens OF
the county, headed by Prof. r. E. Lam
dis. of Lincoln-Copiah Agricultural
High School, went before the board
of supervisors this week for the pur-
pose of securing an appropriation OF
SO, 700 annually to the expense of the
school SO that the school might be Sc
lected as the BENEFICIARY of the S7,10O
donated by the Rockefeller foundation
for model schools to be selected by a
committee from some county in the
state. One of the requirements of the
county selected to this honor is the
CONTINUED on Page Eightl
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-11-11
BOWLS ARE ROBBED"
MUCH MONEY TAKEN
YOUNG WOMEN GET MANY PEN
MES FOR USE OF THE PUB
Lie LIBRARY.

This is not story which the police
should investigate. The headlines
may be somewhat misleading but
that is for a purpose. The young
women connected with the Public Ii
brary want every one in Hattiesburg
to know about how they are raising
money with which TO Duy new books
for the Public Library.
For several days little bowls, such
as the kind in which gold fish are
kept, have been placed about the city.
Fishing for Pennies" is the card
over each bowl. The pennies go to
the library.
Today special committee robbed
the bowls. and got whole hatful-
small hat, however-of pennies and
nickles and dimes. The largest num-
Der was obtained from the one at the
Owl Drug Store, and that establish
ment will be given prize.
The bowls are located in the follow
ing places: Owl Drug Store, Fields
Drug Store, the Century Drug Store,
The Citizens Bank. the Bank of Hat,
tiesburg, at the First-National Bank
of Commerce, the Love Drug Com.
panys store, the Corner Drug Store,
Davidson's, OFerralls and the Hotel
Hattiesburg.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-11-11
SIDEWALKS WERE NOT
BUILT FOR CYCLISTS
CHIEF BENNETT GOING AFTER
TIE YOUNGSTERS WHO
VIOLATE LAWS.

The sidewalks of Hattiesburg were
not made for bicycle riders, and every
man, woman and child, black, white,
or brown, caught making race course
out of them. is going to get fined.
This is the welcome news to the
youngsters, put out by Mayor Batson
in Police Court this morning, when
three youngsters were up on that
charge.
Roy Donaldson asked the chief TO.
plead guilty for him. Dewitt Mill
wasn't present, but was tried during
his absence, and round guilty. Thorn
as Brown also plead guilty. Each was
fined 81.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-11-11

London, Nov. 1t.-The steamer
Acona was not sunk without
warning, according to the sur
ViVors landed at Malta, says Reu-
ter's correspondent. The Aus
trian submarine, alter long
chase, oVerhauled the liner and
gave the commander a brief re-
spite to permit the removal of
the passengers, but the indescrib-
able panic which began among the
immigrants as the submarine was
sighted was responsible for the
loss OF many lives. In the MAI
rush, men, women and children
overwhelmed the boats, several of
which overturned, and their occu-
pants were drowned. Most of the
people aboard were Greeks and
Italians, with large families on
their way TO the United States to
settle there. A majority were
women and children. It has not
teen determined how many per-
sons lost their lives.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-11-11
MISSIONARY UNION
COMPLETES WORK
DELEGATES TO MEETINGS NOW
ATTENDING THE STATE
CONVENTION

The WOman's Missionary Union of
the Mississippi Baptist Association
has completed its annual sessions held
here, and has ADJOURNED. The dele
sessions of the association, being held
at the First Baptist church.
The opening devotions yesterday
were led by Mrs Martin. of Indianola,
whose subject was "Watchfuln< S. :"
opening prayer. Mrs. Riley closed
the devotions by brief invocation
for divine guidance.
fContirued on fage Eighty
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-11-11
New Board Is Interested.

The location of the mode $1,000. to
be erected in some county in Missis.
sippi by the Rockefeller Foundation,
will be selected newt Saturday by
the special commission appointed for
that purpose.
This information has been received
by Superintendent E. }. Currie of the
Forrest county schools.
Mr. Currie has already notified the
commission that Forrest is eligible to
enter the contest; will be abler full
fill all requirements, is after the
school, and feels that it ought to have
it.
The present board Of supervisors
has indorsed the idea. The incoming
board while not officially on record,
will. it is known. vote for the small ap.
preparation necessary to land the
school,
1t has been pointed out repeatedly
that Forrest county is the logical
place for the school, and the men who
have been working valiantly for
months to convince every one con-
cerned Of this fact, believe that their
work will prove successful.
Notice Received.
Mr.. Currie has received the formal
notice OF the meeting of the commits
sion designated to make final selec-
tion on next Saturday. This commits
sion will consist of r. S. Wilson, state
agent for farm demonstration; Miss
Susie v Powell, DR.. w. S. Leathers,
director of public health and hygiene;
DR.. ]. c. FAINT Of the University of
Mississippi, ]. T. Calhoun. supervisor
of rural schools, and Superintendent
Smith.
The following information accom-
panies the notice:
Each county entering the contest
is requested to- file with the commits
sion on or before the 18th instant evi-
dence that it has complied with the
requirements, or to have such eEl-
dence presented by a personal repre-
sentative Time will be given for the
representative of each county to pre-
sent additional facts which the com
mission should consider in making the
selection, but it is not thought nee
essary or advisable TO have more than
one representative from each county
'"The State Board of Health. under
whose direction the county health Of
ficer will work, advises that present
health officers, in counties asking for
the model organization, be requested
to file with the commission state
ment indicating their willingness to
terminate present contract with the
board of supervisors in case their re-
spective counties should be chosen by
the commission. This precaution
would prevent the possibility of COM
plications over present contracts and
would be effective only in the county
cnlpctpd
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-11-11

London, Nov. 11.-Heavy firing yes
terday in the Baltic is believed in
Copenhagen to have been the result
of British submarine attack Oh the
German squadron. The firing lasted
20 minutes, and much violence result
ed. Doors and windows in Fehmarn
were broken open. Houses vibrated
as though in an earthquake
Along the southern extremity of the
Russian line to the west of Czartorysk,
where desperate fighting has been un-
derway for several weeks, the Rus
slams claim TO have broken through
the Austro-German lines. In the re-
treat, many TeutOnic soldiers were
drowned, and in addition to this, 1000
prisoners were taken.
West of Riga the Russians claim to
have retaken several villages occu-
pied by the invaders. 1t is reported
that both wings of the Russian forces
invading Macedonia are menaced by
the Anglo-French advance, while the
Serbians are said to have resumed the
offensive in the region of the Babuna
Pass. The Serbs are making a stand
there, and are reported to have estab-
lished complete communication with
the French.
Inactivity along the western front
is indicated by an official statement
from Paris.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-11-11

Great Bend, Kas., Nov 11.--Search-
ing parties today are exploring the
debris of the residences and business
structures for victims of the tornado
which swept through the southern
part Of this city last night. Two per
sons were killed and more than two
score injured Property loss will
reach half million dollars.
The tornado struck the city with
only a few seconds warning.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-11-11
TORNADO Strikes
KANSAS: TWO KILLED
PROPERTY LOSS AT GREAT BEND
WILL REACFi HALF MILLION
DOLLARS.
(By Associated Press;

Kansas City Nov. 11.-Six per-
sens were kife1, land more than
so injured, and properly damaged
more than half d million dollars as
a result of last nights storm which
swept Centrc, .<-r-as. Many per-
sons believed to have been killed,
later were rescued from their
ruined houses.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-11-11
WOMAN'S WORK
IS PRAISED By
THE BAPTISTS
What They Have Done In the
Home aud Foreign Field
Is Reported On.
CHURCH IS FILLED WITH
INTERESTED SPECTATORS

DR.. CiIion Makes Report on Foreign
Missions, While Or. Williams Tells
of What Is Being Done at Home
Along This Line-Woman's College
Acts as Host to the Delegates at
a Luncheon - Money Raised for
Schools.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-11-11
.LEVERETT JURY
BEING SELECTED
THIS AFTERNOON
Twenty-lo,r Men Are Question
ed Before the Court Selects
Twelve.
CASE SHOULD BE BEGUN
BY TOMORROW MORNING

Attorneys For Beth sides, AS Well AS
The Judge, Subject Venremen to
Close Examination-Many Had
Fixed Opinions, While Others Op.
nosed CAPITAL Punishment-They
Were missed-LeVerett in Court
During Day.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-11-11
MEDICAL MEN TO
MEET IN ATLANTA.
fKu Associated Press.l

Dallas. Nov. 11.-Atlanta was chosen
today for next years meeting place Of
the Southern Medical Association. Dr.
Robert Wilson, Jr., of Charleston. S.
C., was elected president of the Asso-
citation.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-11-11
MODEL SCHOOL
SITE: WILL Be
SOON
Commission to Determine Loca-
lion Rockefeller Institution
Meets Saturday.
FORREST COUNTY Is
AFTER THE ORGANIZATION

Advantages of Having the School 10.
Gated Here Are Pointed Out-Men
Who Have Been Working TO Con
vince thc Interested Parties, Believe
That Their Work VIII Bear Fruit
SUPERVISORS Have lndorsed Move
New Board Is Interested.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-11-11
STEAMER GIVEN
WARNING BEFORE
BLOWN Up
Austrian Submarine Commander
Gave Captain Of Acona
Brief Respite.
SIGHT OF U-B0AT CAUSED
PANIC AMONG PASSENGERS

Greek and italian immigrants. Bound
For the United States With Their
Families, Leap Promiscuously Into
Many of the Boats, Swamping Them.
Lansing Says This Government Will
Obtain Statements From Survivors.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-11-11
(BU ASSOcldEe1 PreSS.)

u AANNTff 7 tSOsJ
London, Nov. 1.-THE comman-
der of the Ancona declares that
the Austrian submarine gave his
vessel no signal to stop. The first
shell grazed the steamer. Many
passengers were killed or wound
ed on the deck and in the boats.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-11-11

Washington, D. c.. Nov. ILL.,
Less than $50 persons lost thri,
lives in the sinking of the Italia
steamship Ancona, bound from
Naples for New York, accordir
to adVices received today by I
State Department from the Am
lean consul at Naples. Out of
total of 496 aboard, 347 are rep
e0 to have been saved.
ascEeary sas.is p si;i
that statements would be taken
from the survivors, and that the
United States would gather all i'm
formation possible before taking
up the matter with any foreign
government.