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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-19
MRS. IRELAND DIES
AFTER OPERATION
WIFE OF HATTlEsBURG TRAVEL.
ING MAN TO BE BURIED TO-
MORROW MORNING.

After an illness of several weeks,
and following an operation performed
at the South Mississippi Infrmary yes
terday morning, Mrs. r. L. Breland,
wife of r. L. Breland, a travelling man,
who resides on Mcleod street, died
at the Infirmary this morning at $40
O'Clock. Mrs. Breland was taken to
the Infrmary Tuesday.
Arrangements for the funeral are
being made this afternoon. The ser
vices will be held from the Main
Street Methodist church at 10 o'clock
tomorrow morning. The interment
will take place in the City cemetery.
The Rev. Charles w. Crisler and the
Rev G. II. Thompson will have charge
of the services.
Mrs Breland was about 80 years old,
and had resided in Hattiesburg for
years. She is survived by her hus-
band, r. L. Breland, well known
throughout South Mississippi, and two
sons and daughter-Emory Breland,
of GulfpOrt, who came here Tuesday
night: Percy B. Breland, and Miss
Elizabeth Breland. She also is sur
vived by sister, Miss Emma Ruther-
ford.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-19
WILL MAKE COTTON
WAR CONTRAbAND
CONTINUED from Page One.)

nation. The opinion is that the price
which Great Britain and her allies
! agree to take over the approximately
! 100000 bales that would ordinarily
go direct to Germany and Austria
Hungary will virtually be the fixed
price of the staple.
Cotton as cOntraband of war will
| still go to Great Britain, France. Bel
GUM, Russia, Italy and the neutral
Scandinavian country, Great Britain
making sure, of course, that the cotton
shipped to the Scandinavian ports
does not get to Germany and Austria
Hungary. ---.-.,--.,----
The supply of cotton now on hand
is 4,250,000 bales, with a prospective
crop of 100000 bales, making 49,
100000 bales in sight. The worlds
normal consumption is estimated at
100000 bales a year, and for the
past IS years the price has averaged
.93 to 1012 cents a pound. There is
talk of Great Britain and her allies
agreeing to take over the 100000
bales that would go to Germany and
Austria-Hungary in normal times al
10 cents a pound, but this opinion is
not generally accepted.
Should Great Britain agree to take
over 100000 bales as the quantity
that would in times of peace go to
Germany and her allies there would
be left a surplus of 100000 bales,
which, it is. estimated, would be con
sumed in the United States in the
manufacture of high explosives as
part of its proposed increased prepa-
ration for national defense. 1t is not
questioned here that this country will
consume a large quantity of cotton in
the next year in the manufacture of
high explosives. Of course, should
Great Britain and her allies not agree
to purchase the cotton that would be
shipped to Germany and Austria-Hun-
gary were it not a contraband of war
the situation would present a differ
ent aspect, but indications are that
the countries declaring cotton contra
band will not refuse to offset the loss
of the German and Austria Hungary
markets.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-19

The following extraordinary pro-
gram will be given at the Gem
tonight at five cents admission to all:
1.-THE Sort of Girl That Came From
Heaven" Vitagraph, featuring Earle
Williams and Anita Stewart: by The
Flip of Conn., Lubin European war
drama, in two acts; Han and Bud
in Polly's Picnic" Kalem COM
edy; Hearst-Selig News Pictorial" the
world before your eyes; "A Gentle
man Burglar" Sehg drama, in two
acts. Tomorrow, special at the Gen.
wives of Men, Vitagraph feature, in
acts; "A Pair Of Queens" feature
Vitagraph comedy in 3 acts and other
special comedies and dramas. Pat
Drew, one of the most popular enter
tainers that has ever visited Hatties-
burg, will entertain the patrons of
the Gem with latest comic songs
starting Monday matinee.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-19
YELLOW STOCKINGS
KEEP OFF SHELTERS.

Savannah, Ca, Aug. 19.-The yell
low silk stockings of a society girl
have led to an interesting scientific
discovery. The young lady in ques-
ton was invited to a house party
with half a dozen bellies at a coun-
try home near Atlanta, where mos
quitoes are prevalent One evening
they were so acutely active, making
savage attacks upon the silken-clad
ankles and neither limbs of all the
girls but one particular one" No
body could understand why the
mosquitoes had not bitten her.
Suddenly somebody observed that
while all the othe girls were wear
ing hosiery OF black and white, this
ones stockings were of pro-
nounced yellow shade. There was
a physician in the party who knew
that insects of various kinds had
been found peculiarly susceptible
to colors, and he went about max
ing experiments with the result
that he found that mosquitoes, at
least those in this locality, will
never alight on anything that is
yellow in tone.
Wear yellow says the Doc
and you will escape mosquito
bites.''
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-19

The fifth in the series of Lasky-
Belasco photodramatic productions
which has done more than any other
productions to make history during
the current seasOn-will be "The WO-
man" with an extraordinary alI-star
cast of artists. The cast selected for
the perturbation of THE Woman
which, by the way, closely follows the
original drama by William G.. De Mile
includes Lois Meredith, Theodore
Roberts, James Neill, Mabel Van
Buren, and other favoriate artists. 1t
is truly an all-start cast, in that it
includes people recognized as stars
by virtue of their photo-dramatic at
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-19
PICNIC PLANS ARE
WHIPPED INTO SHAPE
SCORES OF THE METHODlSTS GO.
ING TO HAMPER PARK ON
OUTING TOMORROW.

George S. Bilbo, chairman of the
committee on entertainment, which
will have charge OF the outing and
picnic to be given by the Main Street
Methodist church at Hamper Park
tomorrow, requested today that all
members of the church meet at Nc
Leod's corner, Main and West Pine
streets, tomorrow afternoon at 4
O'Clock. The Hattiesburg Traction
Company will provide special cars
free of charge to the picnickers.
The younger members of the con-
gregatiOn have been asked to bring
ropes, balls and bats, marbles, and
other games. A basket picnic will be
served at $50 o'clock.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-19
DUPONT WILL OPEN
POWDER DEPOT HERE
TWO ACRES OF LAND LEASED
NEAR JACKSON FOR DISTRIB-
UTlON PURPOSES.

Jackson, Miss, Aug. 19.-The Du-
pont Powder Company of New Jersey,
has leased two acres of land two miles
south of Jackson and will erect three
buildings as supply depots, having de-
cided to make Jackson the distribu-
ting point for Mississippi. Many car
loads of powder and dynamite will be
shipped here as soon as the buildings,
one of brick and two of sheet iron,
are constructed.
T.. Craig, a representative of the
powder company, was here yesterday
and signed a lease for the acreage on
which the buildings will be construct
ed. The property has been leased for
a term of fifteen years.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-19
Here's a Chance to-
Assist the Library
Raise Its $50 Debt
ICE CREAM AND CAKE LAWN
FETE TO BE GIVEN NEAR
HOME TOMORROW.

Here's a chance for Hattiesburgians
to go into their pockets and produce
Is cents each for a worthy cause.
The Philathea Library is in debt
to the extent of $50. The library is a
free institution in Hattiesburg, and
there are something like 1902 names
on its membership rolls. No dues
are demanded, and there's no wav OF
clearing the debt except by donations.
This is how every one can help the
institution along at comparatively no
cost:
An ice cream and homemade cake
lawn feIe is to be given on the lawn
between the library and the offices of
the Firm Lumber Company tomorrow,
beginning at o'clock in the after
noon, and continuing until 10 o'clock
at night. There will be an admission
OF ID cents only charged for the affair.
Mrs. Geo. Komp, who is in charge of
the affair, is endeavoring to sell 500
Of the lucent tickets. Should she sue
coed, the $50 debt can be cleared and
the Library will have a little balance
on hand.
1t is expected that every person
who has made use of the Library, and
every one friendly to it, will buy
ticket, and will attend the fete.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-19
FOR SALE = 1913 Model
Roadster. Just overhauled.
New tires, new top. Original
cost $1,O5O.OO. $325.OO
cash. Address P. 0. Box
SIT. 17-5t-p
CONCERT PROGRAM
BEING COMPLETED
Entertainment at Lomo Sunday Night
for Homeless Girls to Bring Many.

The program for the sacred concert
and entertainment to be given at the
Auditorium Sunday night for the ben
eft of the Hattiesburg Home for Girls
will be completed today and will be
made public ts-l6igow. Miss Ethel
Powe will have charge of the affair.
There will be NO admission charged
but a free will offering will he taken.
Some of the best talent in Hatties
burg will appear on the program. -,
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-19
Saved BY Sea Wall.

Houston, Tex, Aug. 19.-''The sea
vail did its duty fully and Galveston
vas saved"
These were the first words of DR..
Vernon Powell, official representative
If the Galveston Commercial Associa-
zion, who arrived here late yesterday
rom Island City. DR.. Powell said
that the greatest property damage
vas on the beach.
radically all houses east of TWEEN
tieth and near Boulevard were de-
stroyed," he said. "A strip of about
one-half to two blocks wide to Fourth
street was damaged. There was but
small damage on Broadway. The
wharyes were damaged but slightly.
When the storm approached 5000 per-
sons sought refuge in the depot Five
hundred persons were housed in the
Scottish Rite Cathedral. All saloons
n Galveston were closed by order of
The mayor Tuesday morning"
A story of the thrilling night battle
with death when the hotel at Virginia
Point crashed down into the swirling
waters with so persons within its
walls, was brought here today by the
Rev. T. j. Sloan, of Houston. Be-
.ween IA and 20 of those in the build
ng probably lost their lives.
Galyeston's greatest problem today
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-19
Stays Self Accidentally.

Purvis, Miss, Aug. I'D. D. AlgoOd,
a young man about 20 years old, who
lived in Seminary, Miss, and was
shot himself in the chest with rusty
pistol yesterday, dying instantly. There
were no eye witnesses, but his father
and sister were only few feet away
when it happened. He never spoke
after they reached his side.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-19

is fresh water, its 80 watremains hay
ing been broken. Sanitary measures
already are being taken to prevent
disease. The city is being policed by
United States soldiers, army officers
having taken over this work at the
request of the civil authorities.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-19

DR.. L. L. Kennedy, of Tuscaloosa,
who has been in Hattiesburg for the
last three days, left this morning for
a brief trip through South Mississippi,
He then will go to his home in Tus-
caloosa, and in a day or two will leave
on a canOing trip and camping expedi-
ton with Mrs. Kennedy and their
son, Logan.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-19

tainments and in that these people are
all assigned to roles for which they
are especially suited THE Woman
is one of the features at the Lomo
tomorrow.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-19
CEMETERY WILL BE
CLEANED TOMORROW

The cemetery lots at Hickory Grove
will be cleaned tomorrow, and all Hat
tiesburg residents having lots and
graves there have been asked to come.
1t will be an all-day affair, and the
cemetery will be thoroughly cleaned.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-19
GALVESTON SAVED BY
ITS BIG SEA WALL
tContinCed from Page One.)

Point, Z; Hitchcock, Z; LaPorte, Z;
Port Arthur, 5; Sylvan Beach, g.;
Lynchburg, 8; SeabrooG. 3; Houston,
3; Dickinson, l.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-19

Roscoe r. Bonslagel, we'll known
first baseman of the Bankers team of
the City League, and book-keeper at
the First-National Bank of Commerce,
leaves Hattiesburg on his annual va
cation next Monday.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-19

L. A. Ramsey left Tuesday for Baton
Rouge, La, where he has accepted the
position of book-keeper with Armour
& Co.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-19

Clarence Clapp. of Baltimore, Md,
is spending few DAYS with friends
in this city. He formerly lived in
Hattiesburg.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-19

F. w. Mason, of Laurel, spent Wed
nesday night in Hattiesburg.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-19
CITY EREVITIES
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w. f. Leonard is in Jackson today
on business.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-19

restaurant, who is spending his vaca-
ton in New Orleans, is expected to
return to Hattiesburg in a day or two.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-19

Chief of Police Bennett, who was
absent from his desk yesterday on
account OF a slight illness, was again
on duty today. He has not yet recov-
cred from his indisposition.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-19
THE NEW SOUTH OR
MODERN DIXIE

talent, as we'll as to herald South Mis-
sissippi resources, and will pay cash
for accepted short stories, sketches. es-
says or poems pOrtraying South Mis-
sissippi, its life and people. Address,
j. Frank Mcdonald, care News.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-19

Work on the new Lomo Theater on
West Pine street adjoining the Hat
tiesburg Traction Company's building
is progressing rapidly, in spite of the
intermittent showers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-17
FREE WOMEN" SEND
ENJOYS TO WILSON
Margaret AngIin, Actress, to Present
Resolutions to 9th
Congress.

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 17.-En-
vOys from the free women" of the
nation are now on their way Chico
retically) to Washington armed with
a set of resolutions 70 congress and a
great protocol addressed to Pres't
Wilson.
As matter Of fact the ENJOYS will
not start until Sunday morning But
for the sake OF the plot of a pretty
ceremony enacted Thursday night in
the Court of Abundance at the exposi-
ton, the ENJOYS are supposed to be on
their way.
The deputatiOn was named at Thurs
days closing session of the cOnven-
ton of free women" held in San
francisco this week. 1t consists of
Mrs Sarah Bard Field. Miss Frances
JOlliffee and others who are to travel
in an automobile and acquire sigma
tures to the monster protocol
Miss Margaret Anghn. the actress,
WAS given the honor of presenting the
resolutions which are TO be read 10 the
Gath congress urging that body to
consider the Susan Il. Anthony amend
ment to the constitution.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-17
AZ THE LASAILE.

internationally famous as come
dienne. Miss Fanny Ward will make
her debut as a phOtOdramatic star III
the Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play com
pany's production, The Marriage OF
Kitty" at the LaSalle today. In this
production, which will abound in com
edy of the highest type, the Lasky
company therefore, introduces to
phOtOplay enthusiasts another noted
star of the legitimate stage in play
that has been acted in all European
countries, throughout the United
States and Canada and in Australia
and south Africa.
The Marriage of Kitty" is a COM
edy of continental and American So
cietv and manners. replete with hui
morous characterizations and anus
ing scenes. Miss Wards role OF Kitty
i'm the photoplay version will offer her
opportunities for her delightful and
wholesome personality that not even
the stage version provided
on Saturday the celebrated beauty,
Jane Cowl, will be seen in stirring
dramatic play by Justin Foreman, en-
titled THE Garden of Lies Miss
Cowl's experience with such successes
as Within the Law has placed her
in the highest rank of leading wom-
an. She is q brunette of the most
pronounced type and possesses grace
of bearing and a charming personal
ity. equalled by few. The story of
"The Garden of Lies" is filled with
thrilling moments and opportunities
for emotional acting and the attractive
star is equal To every requirement.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-17

audiences at both performances. 1t
is frank in its teachings, dealing with
the evils of the white slave traffic in
a startling manner and many of the
telling speeches were received with
loud applause. The company handled
the play in a capable and inoffensive
way, for which they deserve much
credit. 1.-THE Lure" will be given for
the rest of the week, with a matinee
tomorrow. No children under 4 years
of age will be admitted to the theater
during its run. Starting Sunday aft
ernOOn William A. Brady's well known
farce comedy, Baby Nine" will be
presented and will be the attraction
for the first part of next week up until
Wednesday evening.
Lawrence Finch scored as Bob Nc
Cauley. the secret service agent. The
role calls for -naturalness and Mr..
Finch seemed to possess this in large
quantities. Miss Patti Mckinney ap-
peared as Sylvia Jones, the shop girl
and she and Mr.. Finch were called
upon to do some clever work in one
scene in the second act.
Others who took part were: Paul.
the cadet. G. G. Blundell; Capt Jim
Wilson, the politician, Jack Robert
son; DR.. Goldberg, John Justus; the
servant, VIII H. Bruno: Mcclure, e.
r. Thompson; Katie Lockwood,
fashionable modiste, Miss Ethel Ro-
main; Nellie Mason, a victim, Miss Eff
fe COrbin: Mrs. Hester Jones. the
mother, Miss Robbins.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-17
Ar TIE ORPHEVNI.

"Its an i'll wind. ETC. for the storm
of yesterday drove the fair crowds
down town and packed the theaters,
the Orpheum turning away hundreds
at both evening performances. Those
who secured seats in the pretty play
house were rewarded with a drst class
bill
The big act was Lasky's summer
girls, in "A musical comedy OF minia-
ture size. but bright and tuneful and
capably presented by cast of four
principals and six attractive chorus
girls who could sing. The program
was rather vague but Helen Bancroft.
Mae Lorimer Mr.. Metcalfe and Billy
Hurst were clever in their respective
roles and the new song numbers in
PRODUCED were appreciated. A duet
"A Little Bit of Loving" BON Bonn
Bay and the finale, Rag Time Ball. ~
went over big and the light lines were
delivered in a way that few suspected
first performances.
Lew Hawkins, black face star, with
some good songs and familiar riddles
told in a new way kept the crowd
laughing Dainty Dorothy Bremen re-
turned in her act, The Candy Booth, -
seen here last April. but worth re-
peating on account of the delightful
personality OF the star. Her winsome
ways make her baby song and bal
lads a hit Her new partner. Eddie
Allen. makes a good appearance and
sings well.
Olga. dancing violinist pleasing
with her novel act. and the KelsO
brothers opened the show with comedy
Juggling of clubs and hoops.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-17
18TH A RECORD BREAKER
New York Weatherman Declares 1T
Hottest One Since 1870.

NEW YORK. Sept. 1.-THE eighth
day Of the most unreasonable, un-
reasonable weather ever experienced
at this time Of the year in New York
placed another record upon the books.
Thursday was the hottest September
16 ever noted in the weather man 8
diary. which ne has faithfully kept
since 1870. Six deaths and 10 pros
trations were reported.
Reports from other sections Of the
country show that death and discom-
fort extended as far north as Man
chester. y. H.. and as far west as Chi
cago Schools were closed in Albany.
NewbUrgh and GlOversville, y. Y.
New Haven. Conn. Philadelphia, Pa.
Terre Haute and Manchester. y. II.
Boston declared a holiday until
Monday for the school children and
all through Massachusetts the children
were dismissed.
In Worcester. Mass. n woman Of
SO years and an infant died from the
heat. One died in Chicago, one in
Waltham, Mass, and there was an
other victim in Toledo. Ohio New
Hampshire reported two deaths and
scores of prCstratiOns.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-17

A perturbation of George AIDES
best comedy, Just out of College" is
the attraction at the Auditorium to-
day, being given in five reels. with
Eugene O'Brien, Ben Hendricks, Jack
Sheriff. Amelia Summerville, Kate
JepsOn and Wright Kramer in the
leading roles. The picture opens an
indefinite run at the Fine Arts theater.
Chicago, on the 18th, where 25c, soc
and S1.00 admission will be charged,
while il is being shown at the Audi
forum today at the regular prices of
five and 10 cents, so that South Bend
picture fans are seeing this picture
before Chicago has a peep at it and
at much cheaper prices. A hand
cOlOred Pathe educational picture is
also on the bill. TOmorrow's offerings
are "The Slavery student" a three
reel Edison, featuring Pat O'Malley
and Viola Dana; The Fable Of the
REGISTERING Blares," by George AIDE;
THE Mirror" a Lubin comedy drama,
with Ethel Clayton and Crane Wilbur,
and the SeIig weekly of current news.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-17
CALLED PARROTS

CHICAGO, Sept. IA charge that
many speakers on chautauqua plat
forms we're mere parrots" speaking
what their employers have taught
them 10 speak was made by Frank
Dixon in an address before the con-
vention OF the International Lyceum
association today. Among the So
called parrots" to whom Dixon re-
ferred are Miss Jane Adams. Mich
olas Murray Butler and Jenkin Lloyd
Jones, Carnegie Foundation peace
speakers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-17
THE LIRE"

Yesterday afternoon and last eve
ming the oliver Drama Players pre-
scented 1.-THE much talked of play. The
Lure" at the oliver tneater. and there
Is no gainsaying that it pleased the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-17
MRS. LYONS
ACHES And PAINS
Have All Gone Since Taking
Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound.

Terre Hill, Pa" Kindly permit me
TO give you my testimonial in favor of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-17
WANT RATES
RECONSTRUCTED
Western Railways File Petition
With Interstate Commerce
Commission.

WASHINGTON. Sept II. - Attor-
neys for all western railroads Thurs
day filed a petition with the interstate
commerce commission asking that the
effective date OF it's recent decision in
the advance rate case be postponed
for 90 days The decision was to have
become effective Sept. so. The rail-
roads want time 10 prepare an eXcep-
tion 70 the ruling.
1t is stated in the petition that the
commissions order is set 20 go into
effect too soon TO give time for con-
sideration. The railroads suggest
that If a 90 day pOstpOncment were
allowed. it would be sufficient 20 per-
nit a Tehearing Of the case 20 enable
the road TO present their exceptions,
and finally TO dispose of the whole
case
In its decision, handed down on
July 80 last, the commission rejected
proposals OF the roads to increase the
rates on most of the principal COM
modities. such as grain and grain
products, cattle, live stock, fresh
meats and package house products.
were allowed on bituminiOus coal and
coke. except as 20 South Dakota
points; brewers rice, fruit and vege-
tables in carloads.
The decision as a whole was regard
ed as a great victory for the farmers
and shippers generally who contested
merit OF the proposed matter.
The rates the railroads want the
commission TO reconsider particularly
are those on grain, live stock, pack
ing house products, cotton piece
goods and fertilizer. 80 reasons were
given by the attorneys for their pres
entation. they merely asking that they
be permitted TO prevent their argu-
ments.
No official connected with the COM
mission would indicate what action
would be taken on the request, but
the impression prevailed about the
commissions office that the request
probably would not be granted.