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The Hattiesburg news., 1915-09-21
suslnEss OUTLOOK GOOD.

Meridian, Miss, Sept. 2f-"Through.
out this entire section there are evi-
qfnces that an era of great prosperity
n dawning." declared VIM. L. Rogers,
local manager of Dun's Commercial
AGENCY in Meridian. "Our reports
are very encouraging and Indicate a
business revival that means better
times"
Mr.. Rogers was asked what he
based his optimistic views upon, and
replied:
why there are many things. Ac-
cording to the amount of land planted
in cotton this year, there VIII be fair
yield throughout this section and cot.
ton is now bringing more than 10
cents on the streets of Meridian when
st this time last year there was no
sale and not even quotations. Never
in the history of farming in this Sec
tion has a crop been made at such a
small outlay as the present crop. Most
Of the farmers Will have their cotton
crops clear. Very few people have
sohe In debt. The percentage of ac-
ccunts made this year for supplies
viii not exceed one-fourth the usual
sinount. People have learned econ
ofny." 1
Talk about the boil weeviI," SAID
Mr.. Rogers, while there has been
some temporary loss I really believe
the past will prove blessing in dis.
gllise. People in this section have
slresdy learned thst,the one.crop plan
isIa bad one. and they have also learn!
Cd how to raise a fairly good crop un-
der boil weevii conditions. The trade
this fall y going to- be much better
than It was last fail lowing to the fact
that there have been fewer and small
ef debts contracted. think there will
BE fewer financial embarrassments
than ever before. Yes, things look
good to me-"
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-09-21
1Oc a Cut or
25c a Plug of 3 Cuts
X,,enoe M,.z.1 .1Sx,.o,g.

seems to be tendency to believe that
big firms will need bond money dur
ing this time and accumulations of big
stocks are expected to reach the mar
ket.
A feature that lent optimism occur
red during the week when COTTON sold
for 1OA cents, the highest mark
reached this season, and considerably
better than for last years crop. Bad
weather has cut off about twenty per
cent of the yield.
Local building operations continue
on a fairly good scale. '-''
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-09-21
RAILROADS
BUILT UP WITH PINE
Continued from Page one.)

the cars for untitled orders by fully
three for one. There were some 49,
900 car orders on hand with but
about 5000 shipped and 1000 new
cars booked during tie week.
Mill owners are also chary about
making shipments now on account OF
the new tariff proposed by Southern
railroads which places an increased
rate on cars of dressed lumber over
cars of rough lumber.
Business in yellow pine during the
past week has held steady, although
1t has not had the vim of last week
There has, been noticeable stagnant
undertone and sales while going fair
ly good, were rather sluggish and
slower. Prices, however, are exhibit
ing tendency to get away from, the
low figures and advances are reported
from many points on shiplap boards
and railroad material. Dimension, .es-
,pecially the short items, hold steady
at 80 cents advance over last week,
selling around $1O.5O off, with. few
reports of $40 and $3.50 off. Yard
stocks have had fairly good call.
Twenty-Five carloads of shiplap moved
out during the week at an advance Of
so cents.
The movement is considered good
and good shipments are being made to
the Missouri and Ohio territory, taken
as an indication that fall business is
opening up in that direction. Inquiry
continues good and is still followed
by a quick shipment demand, which
in some cases, is bringing advanced
prices. paid readily If the lumber
moves Immediately.
Opinion Of yellow pine men Is some
what mixed. They are rather betwixt
and between the situation some
viewing the outlook with optimistic,
while others are lnore cautious
in their views, looking worward
to what the next sixty Gays win bring
forth. Just what is expected in this
Lection Is indetsnite although there
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-09-21
ASSESSMENTS FALL.

Jackson, Miss, Sept. 21. = Judging
from assessment rolls now being filed
at the state auditors office, the new
state administration is going to haze
serious financial problem to deal
with when the legislature meets in
January.
State collections will be decidedly
smaller than last year. This is indi-
Gated by the decreases on both realty
and personally assessment rolls from
the counties varying from $4,000 to
100000. Formerly county that
chowed decrease in assessment was
an exception. This year the county
showing an increase is the exception
There has been a deliberate lowering
of values by property-owners who are
evidently tired OF paying taxes, and in
many instances the boards of super.
f'r~rs failed to restore the former
values.
Pontotoc county. for instance, sends
In an assessment $21s,343 lower than
last year, which means loss in-state
revenue Of s1.S0s. Leake county shows
q decrease Of $191.sS6. In some other
counties it is expected that the de-
creases will be even heavier, and the
legislature will have to figure out
some way Of making up this revenue
deficit.
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-09-21
MOORE is DEPUTY AGENT.


Jackson. Miss, Sept. &c. ].
Moore, of Durant, who was defeated
for the position of state revenue agent
by Stokes v. Robertson of Hatties-
burg, in the recent Democratic pri-
maries, has accepted a position as dep
uty revenue agent, and will work in
the special line of auditing and check.
ing up county officials all over the
state until the new revenue agent
takes the oath of office.
Mr.. Moore began performing the
duties of deputy revenue agent a few
days ago, and has made number of
examinations e. books of county Of
ficers at sever laces.
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-09-21
WIFE OF VARSITY
PROFESSOR WINS

Oxford, Miss, Sept. 21.-A set Of
books, Southern Library of Literature,
valued at $50, Offered by Martin &
Hoyt Publishing Company Atlanta,
Ca, Tor the best essay on certain
subject, was won by Mrs. C. Longest,
wife of DR.. c. Longest, of the univer-
sity. This contest was open to all the
U. d. c. chapters in the state and this
is the second time that a member of
the Oxford chapter has won a like
prize, Mrs. J. L. Farley last year win
ming the prize in a similar contest.
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-09-21
gee MOVIES FROM TREES.

Biloxi. Miss, Sept 21.-Indications
were apparent last night that C. B.
King, manager for the Big Airdome
and other Biloxi theatres had further
reduced the price "in certain sec
tions" when PatroIman sardin George
'riade a raid" on the trees in the vi
cinity of the Big Airdome theatre on
West Howard avenue. Quite a num-
ber of men and boys perched in the
trees were obtaining view of the
moving pictures gratis from this point
Of vantage.
Patrolman George shot his flash
light into the trees. Then the ..fel-
lows" began to drop like persimmons
on q frosty morning from the syca,
more on the corner. Big fellows and
little ones. boys and grown ups, came
down out Of the tree growing like
bears because Patrolman George had
spoiled an evening Of recreation for
them.
When Patrolman George first began
his operations only a few scrambled
down from the tree tops, but he con-
tinued to fiashlight about and then
fhe movie. lovers began to tumble
d9wn tn large numbers Nineteen in
Ill were counted who, had obtained
views Of the moving pictures for moth
ins. No arrests were made.
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-09-21
FAMILY TRAVELS AEooT.

Quitman, Miss, Sept. 21.-A family
of father, mother and five children,
hailing from Arkansas, passed through
Quitman today afoot all their belong
ings being packed on one-horse cart
and drawn by a small pony, the father
leading the "horse" and the family,
one behind the other. following the
wagon. They were bound for North
Carliny," they said, and at the gait Of
twelve miles a day hope to "rech'
their destination in time to take
Christmas dinner with their "sokes."
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-09-21
MOBILE MAN THANKS /
A CHICAGO CHEMIST
Jerome Nicholas Suffered a Iona
Time, Then Found the Way to ,
Health Quickly, Easily.

Here is the story of a man who
long suffered with stomach troubles
how his health slowly failed and
how in the end he made rapid recov.
ery-a joyous surprise.
jerome Nicholas of Mobile for con.
siderable more than a year knew h.
was in good health.
One day, by good fortune, he learned
Oh Mayr's Wonderful Remedy.
In short time he found biuso,s
with new life and energy. He was So
well pleased that he urged otberes toS
use this truly remarkable remedt 4
rart Of a letter from Mr.. Nicholas win
tell you his experience. ~
4 received your medicine and was
very anxious to continue the troot,
ment' After taking three doses I.fol,
better than l have felt in a wear 7
nave passed several hundred gall
s'ones' besides other secretions.o
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy gives
permanent results for stomacb ill.,.
ana intestinal ailments. Eat as mnch
and whatever you like. No mora az
tress after eating, pressure Of %. -
the stomach and around .h.
ue. one bottle of your druggist now
ana a. try 1t on an absolute guarantee
u not satisfactory money will Be re.
" W re-
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-09-21
cENTREviLLE GETS CREAMERY.

Natchez, Miss, Sept. 2iCentrevilie
is to have a modern cheese factory
and creamery. Henry Dyer, formerly
resident of Wisconsin. has purchas-
ed the oil mill site, and buildings in
the town ard will in addition to the
creamery and cheese factory, install
an ice plant, and will also manufacture
ice cream. In addition to the pur-
chase of the oil mill buildings he has
bought something like two sections Of
land for dairy farms. @i lss
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-09-21
ILLUMINATE EXPERTS MEET.

Washington, y. G., Sept. 21,-The
annual convention of the Illuminating
Engineering Society will open here to-
day, with experts on artificial and
natural lighting in attendance. For
four days the problems of public and
private lighting will be discussed, and
all phases of the light. question win be
threshed out. DR.. A. s. McAllister,
president of the society, will preside
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-09-21
ANTITU6ERcULosIs PRIZES.

jackson, Miss, Sept. 21.-It is an.
nounced at the State Department of
Education that the Mississippi anti.
tuberculosis campaign committee has
decided to again offer series Of casfl
prizes, aggregating in value $1OO to be
apportioned among the rural schools
Of the state, as stimulus to intelli-
gent activity during a six months
health campaign. This will be open
to every rural school community in
the state, and all will be qualified to
participate. The prize offer is made
at the beginning of the scholastic
term, so that the communities may
derive the greatest possible benefit.
The above mentioned sum will oe
divided into prizes of $50, $25, SIS
and $40. to be awarded according to
the adopted rules of judging and con
testing, and the grading which is to
follow, A c:mp,:te set q: regulations
las, been drawn and gotten Up in ,con,
venient form. with; a suggested health
Gay program accompanying. Behind
this movement are the home eco
nc mics extension dspa rtnant of TIE
A. & NJ. College. tbs State Department
Of Education, the State Board of
Health, the ant'.ubcrculosis commit
tee. and the health committee u Tie
Mississippi F'1 ra .;Ga of Womens
Clubs, which $ sufficient guarantee
that the campaign WIFI be th3roreh.
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-09-21

and tattered in an old broken down
wagon driving a dilapidated looking
old mule. This is made Of corn. on
the other end he has a thrifty-looklng
farmer driving an auto; tIlis Is also
made of corn. Over the first he has
written with grain of corn. This man
planted any old corn" The other has
written over 1t. This man planted
only the best seed corn"
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-09-21

not complete final settlements by Sep.
tember 15 of each year will be subject
to penalty il any money is due the
state. AS rule. however. the ac-
counts about balance, SO 1t is improb-
able that any Of the officers viii have
penalties to pay.
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-09-21
TO INCORPORATE
WALKER SPRINGS

!, Natchez, Miss, Sept. 21.- Walker
Springs. a resort about five miles
from Natchez, is to be incorporated
with an authorized capital of $4,000
with d. H. Britton, C. F. Engle, and
Raphael DeMarco as incorporators
Extensive improvements will be made
at the Springs, which will include a
number of cottages, dance pavil or
and residence for the custodian.
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-09-21
PREssyTERIANs TO MEET.

Columbus, Miss, Sept. 21-The East
Mississippi Presbyterian Union will
convene in annual session in this city
Friday, October 8, at the First Presby-
terian church. The session will con-
tinue three days. The union is the
missionary branch of the church un-
der the directorate of the ladies, and
comprises organizations of seven
counties in northeast Mississippi.
Mrs. John Kaye of Okolona, is presi-
dent of the organization. About so
or rs delegates are expected to attend
the meeting in this city in October
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-09-21
PROTECTING BIRDS.

Natchez. Miss, Sept. 21. - H. III.
Kopman, U. s. inspector, representing
the Department of Agriculture, 4 is in
Natchez for the purpose of enlisting
the aid of local sportsmen in enforc-
ing the migratory bird law. He lays
special stress upon the shooting of
birds out of season, and during the
night.
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-09-21
WANT RIVER IMPROVED.

Natchez, Miss, Sept. 21.-Citizens
of Catahoula parish are protesting to
Major Slattery, the United States en-
gineer on the abandonment or curtail-
ing the improvements that are being,
made on Ouachita river.
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-09-21
ODD CORN EXHIBIT,

Yazoo CITY, Miss, Sept 21.-T. o.
McMurtry has made an impressive
display of corn. He made platform
about four feet long and two feet wide
of corn. stalks and corn, on one end
he has the figure of man all ragged
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-09-21
NAMED JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

WINFIELD, Sept. 21.-J. W. wasson
OF this place, has been appointed JUS
tice of the peace to fill the unexpired
term Of A. A. Moss, removed from
parish.
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-09-21

ders. The imports were composed OF
phosphate rock and fertilizer mater
ial. During the week TO come cargo
of 10000 feet of mahogany logs is
due from Central America. These
logs are loaded on cars and forward
ed to Northern furniture factories to
manufacture high grade furniture.
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-09-21
sIMMoNs-sTEwART.

Purvis. Miss, Sept. 21.-Mr.' VIII.
liam Simmons and Miss Alabama
Stewart were married here Sunday.
the Rev. A. Walker officiating.
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-09-21
W. wHIDDoN DEAD.

Purvfs, Miss, Sept. 81. = William
Whiddon one of Lamar county's pio-
neer citizens, died at his home in
Pine Grove yesterday, aged SIS.
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-09-21
Why's "Gets-It," for
Corns, Like a Kiss?
Because Everybody Tries It, Every.
body Likes 1t, It's Painless and
Takes But Moment
To Apply.

"Get's-It" is the wonder of the corn.
pestered world. Millions say so, be-
cause millions have used it. That's
what makes II the biggest selling
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-09-21
"Neer In My Life Saw Anything Act So
Quickly and MasicaIIy as 'Gets-It!1"


Quickly and MagicaIIy as 'Gets.It!5u
corn remedy on earth today. "Gets-Itp
Will surely get that corn or callus
you've been trying for long time to
get rid of,-take 1t right off "clean as
a whistle" Apply it in 2 seconds -
put your stocking and shoe right over
it,-nothing to stick, nothing to hurt
You needn't fuss with thick bandages
that make package out of your foe
NO knives, razors and scissors no
tape, no trouble. It's simplicity itself
sure, quick. painless. Try it also for
bunions and warts. -
sGets'lt' is sold by all druggists, Csc
= potue, Or sent direct by e. Lawrence
& Co., Chicago Sold in Fattiash@,,, @ ~
and recommended as the worlds has,
corn remedy by Love pruq CO.. Nevs
Central Drug Store, New Corner prur
store.--Adv. Ivy
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-09-21

at yes
Bracket,
AS along nicely
spltal today. Schu-
at but is in no serious
Al the wound.
and Bracket had been
.Ag and Quarrelled on Mulberry
.ts'eet about the ownership Of a dog.
When the two men reached Washing
ton and Veto streets the argument
was resumed and Bracket cut Schu-
bert's throat partly severing the jugu-
ler vein. Prompt attention Of Drs.
Wilson and Boneln probably saved
schubert's life. as the blood was spurt-
Ing from the wound profusely.
Brsckett will probably be tried in
the city court one day this week, or
- soon as Schubert is able to attend
the trial.
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-09-21
Purvis Mill to Resume.

Purvis, Sept. 21.--The saw mill of
Hand and Sheppard, which has been
closed six months, will resume oper-
alton Monday.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-20
GOV. HARRIS Offers
$l,500 FOR C04y!C, !!!!!!:
1|0N Of FRANKS
SlAYERS
(By Associated Press.) }

Atlanta, Aug. 2O.-Governor
Harris announced todady that ne
would call a conference here OF the
officials of Baldwin and Cobb coun-
ties to consider future steps in the
Frank investigation The state
nrison farm is located in BALDWIN,
and Franks body was found IN oooo,
II is reported that officials diner as
IN which will take the initiative.
The governor has offered reward
Of fifteen hundred dollars Tor 'h'
first three lynchers convicted so
,;citors. sheriffs and county Judges
IN the counties between Mlliedge-
Vile and Marietta will also oe III
vited. Reports say that FRANK may
have been killed in some OF ,hose
counties and his body taken 10 opo'
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-20
% Believed to Be Lost
{ By Associated Press !

London, Aug. 20.-The best
available information today indicat-
ed that a score or more perished on
the Arabic, but whether any Amer
leans perished can not be deter
mined. DR.. Edmond F. Wood, Of
Janesville, Wis, and Mrs. Josephine
L. Brugiere, an American living in
Europe for several years, are miss
ing. The line officials announced
this morning that all but eight pas
sengers landed at Queenstown, in
Guiding four Americans. Consul
Thompson at Queenstown cabled tc
Washington that DR.. Wood and Mrs.
Brugiere were the only Americans
missing. The others, James Houli-
san, of Philadelphia, and F. Thoma3
Elmore, of New York, are reported
saved. About 400 out of 423 are
accounted for. The great majority
of the missing belonged to the crew.
All England is stirred and the pos
sible effect on American and Ger
man relations is attracting after
tion. Definite word as to whether
Americans were lost is eagerly
awaited.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-20
GOTHIC LETTERING
FAVORED BY SCIENTIST
(By Associated Press.)

Berlin, Aug. 2O-Although one or
the trump cards of the advocates OF
the Roman script and print as
against the German script and Ger
rlan (Gothic) black-letter has al
ways been the greater legibility OF
the first named, German scientist,
after a long series of experiences,
now announces that the Gothic let
ter is less firing to the eye than the
Roman.
According to his experiments, an
ordinary line of so-called German
letters required on the average S.l'
movements of the eye, against 1O.l
for Roman letters. The reason is
that 1.-THE sharper characteristics OF
the former make 1t possible for
single glance to comprehend more
| TT is true that 1t requires 1875 pei
cent less time to read Roman line
hut the Gothic line reguraly con
tains at least ten per cent more thar
the former. The eye, however, max
ing less movements for the Gothic
has more rest, and its glance alst
moves more smoothly, whereas II
reading Latin characters "it moves
tripplingly along"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-20
CUBA PREPARING
NATIONAL DEFENSE

Havana, Cuba. Aug. 20-Tenta-
tive plans are in progress of formd-
tion by Colonel Jose Marti, chief OF
the General staff of the Cuban Army
for the creation of National Mill
tia as a second line of defense in the
event of war. All Cuban citizens oil
military age, of good repute and cap
able of passing the regular medical
e>amaination, are eligible for en-
,,e.ment and the organization equip
ment and arming of the forces viii
Re uniform with the Regular Army.
oe,cers and men will be required to
attend drills twice a week and their
arms will be kept in the barracks oil
,re regulars to be issued only foe
drills or when the militie IS called
into active service. No essAmate has
baen made as to the proDapif
strength of the force that can Dc
raised. No limitation Is placed OF
the enlistment and 1t isbelieved thai
the service will prove very popular
in Havana and the other principal
cities.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-20
TRIED TO KILL HUBBY
WITH BOILING WATER

Pensacola. Aug. 20--Cora Howard,
colored, charged with assault with
intent to murder, was returned here
Monday night, from Camden. Ala.
to which point she Is alleged to have
fed after having adopted rather
unique way of putting her husband
cut of the way.
Constable Jones was the officer
who returned the woman here, and
she has partially admitted that she
was the one who tried to make short
work of her husband.
1t was asserted that while Howard
slept some few nights ago, the wom-
an arrested and now charged with
assault with intent to murder, de-
liberately heated pot of water ano
emptied theboiling mass over her
husbands chest Of course TINS
was a cruel, rude awakening, and
she fed in hurry when he naturally
began to make a noise about his
treatment He bears every indica-
tion of having been the victim OF
great deal of hot water all over him,
and he has madeoath to the effect
that Cora Howard, his wife, now un-
der arrest. was the perpetrator OF
the cruelty dastardly deed.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-20
JAPAN PHYSICIAN TO
STUDY AMERICAN HOSPITALS
(By Associated Press. }

Toxic, Aug. 20-Dr. Seishu kino-
stita. professor of gynecology and
obstetrics at the Imperial University,
has been designated by the govern
ment to visit the United States to
make an extensive tour and study OF
American hospitals. The visit Is
viewed by the Japanese as being
of great importance. Japan is seek
ing steadfastly to improve her hos
titals and to advance in medicine
and surgery. She wishes to learn
more of the achievements in the
United States.
A dinner of farewell was arranged
hv DR.. r. b. Teusler, director OF
St Luke's Hospital, who tosted Dr.
kinoshita as one of the foremost m.n
in the medical profession. Dr.
Jchiki. the minister Of education, was
nresent and spoke of the value OF tht
work of DR.. Teusler and his asso
ciates. The meeting developed tht
the fact that plans are rapidly pro
crossing for the establishment ol
he proposed international hospital a
| Toxic.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-20
SWISS AUSTRIAN FRONTIER
ENCLOSED BY BARB WIRE
(By Associated Press

Innsbruck, Austrian Tyrol, Aug.
2O-The Swiss-Austrian frontier, is'
carefully marked off and closed by
barbed-wire fences, but that does
not at all prevent fairly free inter-
course between the Swiss and the
Austrian soldiers.
Soldiers of both countries are
grouped along the Engandine bor-
der and in the Swiss ranks is bar
Der, theonly one Of his profession on
either side. A recent visitor to this
front who desired to have a shave
found it was easily obtainable by
the simple expedient Of setting In a
chair on the Austrian side, and al
lowing the Swiss soldier to extend
his arms through the wire meshes
The shave was not the equal of on'
in a regular barber shop. bit rag
ged and rough in spots, but 1t wa
| far better than one and was accom-
I rlished without any break of neu
trality. Austrian officers. it Is stated
resort almost daily to the add expe
dient.