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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
Mems
Furnishings

Men s Dress Shirts, $50
J for $1.OO-value soc:
good patterns of percales;
coat style. attached cuffs.
Mems Working Gloves,
25c-value soc; lined and
unlined; with and without
gauntlets.
Mems Underwear, SOC
values 79c and $l.00; heavy
wool mixed; mostly shirts.
Mems Half Hose, 1Oe
pair-value up to 25c; me-
dunn and heavy weight cot
ton and wool mixed.
Mems Suspenders, 15G-
value 25c; Isle weddings,
leather ends.
Mems and Boys Neck
wear, 1Oc-value 25c; Ain
hands, knit and cut silk.
Main Floor-BOWMAN'S.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
PROTEST NINETY LICENSES
Pottsville Law and Order Society File,
Remonstrances

Pottsville, Pa, Jan. THE Law
and Order Society yesterday filed with
the court remonstrances against more
than 80 licenses. Some of the saloon
keepers whose places are demonstrated
against are declared by the society to
be "unfit to conduct public place. -
Objection is also MADE to the licenses
of number of places where the cur
tains were not kept raised on Sunday,
to show that no business was being
transacted, as suggested by the court.
Sunday selling is also alleged by
many whose license is objected to.
Nearly so licenses in Mahanoy CITY
alone are objected to.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
In The Carpet
Department

Table Oilcloth Remnants
in useful lengths of | to 3
yards; IA yard wide; regu-
uarly 22c. Yard, 13c.
Rubber Stair Pads-ls-inch
in thickness; standard quail
ity; very special. Size 6x1S
inches at 1Oc each; 7x18
inches at 12.12c each; 9x1S
inches at 15C each.
New Process Linoleum-
all new and desirable pat
terms; regularly 39c. So. yd.,
31c. Bring room measure
ments.
Fourth Floor-BOWMAN'S.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
INDICTED UNDER MINE LAW
Superintendent on Trial for Working
Men Overtime

Pottsville, Pa, Jan. THE Grand
Jury yesterday indicted James B. Neal,
superintendent of the Buck Run Coal
Company, for violation of the mine
laws, and Neal was Immediately placed
on trial before Judge Brumm.
The charge is that hoisting engineers
were required to work more than eight
hours a day, contrary to law, at Buck
Run colliery. Two engineers testified
that they frequently worked IA hours
per day. The case is still on trial.
The defense is that the law requiring
engineers to work eight hours applies to
those hosting both men and coal.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
Arrested in Bomb Plot

Altoona, Pa, Jan. christian
Charles, 2S years old, an East Indian.
who recently became fireman at semi,
nary in HolHdaysburg and roomed at
the Y. M. c. A., was arrested Tuesday
night when he picked up can, which
the police had placed in an alley as a
decoy for the person who wrote a
Black Hand letter to Moses Brown, a
wealthy colored resident of HOLIDAYS
burg. The letter writer demanded $3.50.
threatening to dynamite Browns home
and kill Brown if the money was not
paid
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
Man Held Un and Shot

Scranton, Jan. Emanuel Rogers.
81 years old. was held up and shot
early yesterday morning on the Lacka-
wanna avenue bridge, in the heart of
the city. Rogers may die at the State
hospital, where he was taken. His as
sailants, two unknown men, escaped.
One shot was fred at Rogers, the bull
let entering his back and penetrating
his left breast. Seventy-fve cents, all
he had with him, was taken.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
FAKES COAL ORDER FOR ART
Name of Hotel Used to Obtain Hand
some Gift Calendars Only

Pottstown, Pa, Jan. 7.-Tempted BY
the beauty of calendars given by sgd
ney R. Kepner & Co. to purchasers of
coal, Francis Breitenbach. better known
as Bridgie," So years old, hit upon a
novel plan yesterday to obtain sup
ply.
He ordered five tons of coal to be
delivered to the Warwick hotel, for
which he was presented with four cal
eudars, but when the fuel was ready
to be dumped it was discovered that
no order had been given by the hotel
people
Breitenbach was arrested and held
for hearing.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
FRENCH DEPOSIT GOLD HERE
Two Million in Bullion Placed to Credit
of Bank of France

New York, Jan. For account of
the Bank of France, Lazard Freres yes
terday deposited with the First Ma,
tional bank of this city $4,000, 900
gold bars recently taken from the ASSAY
office.
This unique transaction, which is
said to be the first of its kind, so far
as the Bank of France is concerned, is
direct outcome of the foreign fnan-
cial situation. The banking house
which represents the Bank of France
declined to say whether additional de.
posits would be made. In effect. this
operation constitutes the establishing
of credit in this country by the
French government.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
Notions

Ice, 15c and 25c rubber
coat and vest buttons, 70
dozen.
Sc and Zoe silk covered but
tons, 1c dozen.
23c extra heavy hose sup
porters, 19c.
DC linen finish thread, two
spools, Sc.
2oc emblem sets, 1Oc.
DC safety pins, 1c dozen.
Main Floor-BOWMAN'S.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
WOmen's S Gloves

Undressed kid gloves in
black and tan: regularly
$1.50. Pair, $1.OO.
12-button length gloves in
real chamois skin; slightly
soiled; regularly $500. Pair,
$1.5O.
1-clasp real chamois skin
gloves; slightly soiled; regu-
larly $3.50. Pair, $1.OO.
Perrin s French kid gloves
salt spotted; $500 quality.
Pair, 49c.
Main Floor-BOWMAN'S.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
PENSHURST BUILDINGS BURN
Fire Does $40, 900 Damage on Narberth
Estate of Perciyal Roberts, Jr.

Philadelphia, Jan. 7.-The combina-
tion garage, stable and eoachman IS cot
tage at "Penshurst, the beautiful
country home of Percival Roberts, Jr.,
near Narberth, following an exciting
and spectacular fire early yesterday
morning, was destroyed. The loss will
amount to more than $4,000.
In the absence of Mr.. and Mrs. Rob
erts, who are in the South, the place is
in charge of the employees, none of
whom could tell how the fire started.
Originating in a haymow, the flames
communicated to the building, which
was blazing fiercely when the fire was
discovered by Mrs. Charles DAILY, wife
of chauffeur, who, with. her husband,
their child and James Brennan, an
other chauffeur, lived in the cottage.
DAILY then jumped in a car and drove
at top speed to Narberth, from where
alarms were telephoned to the Cynwyd,
Bryn Mawr and Ardmore companies.
All experienced great difficult in reach
ing the burning building owing to the
1ce-covered roads.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
China

Fruit Bowls at 25c-val-
ue soc; decorated porcelain !;
luster finish.
Imported Porcelain at Sc
value 10c; white creamers
and bowls with blue band
decorations.
Jardinieres at 25c- val
ue soc; 7-inch size assorted
colors.
China Vases at $1.9S-
value $2.9S; Japanese; fam
Gus Nippon hand decorated
ware.
Basement-BOWMAN'S.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
Wall Papers

Bedroom, living room and
dining room wall papers, reg
ularly priced at 1212c to 15c
roll. Special at &c roll.
Kitchen, chamber and back
hall wall papers, regularly
priced at Sc and Zoe. Spe-
cial at 31ac roll.
All matched combinations
sold only with borders.
Fourth Floor-BOWMAN'S.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
Toys

Stuffed Animals at 5Oc-vaI.
ues' 9Sc and $1.25; dogs, eats,
sheep, bears, etc; slightly soiled.
Dolls at 5Oc-values 75c +,
9Sc; c;-dressed, jointed and kid
body dolls.
Dolls at 23c-values soc to
69c;-dressed, iointed and kid
body dolls.
Dolls at 15c-regularly 25c.
dressed, jointed and kid body
dolls.
Dolls at 3c--regularly 10c;--
dressed and jointed dolls, and some
with celluloid heads.
Dishes at 11c-regularlv 25r
and 29c:-all china and IN
dishes.
Mechanical Toy at 15c-vaIue
25c;-pool table and player.
Pennants at value 25c.
Third f'loor--BOWMAN'S.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
Special Friday
Offering In
Calico

5000 yards best quality
calico, including light blue
and silver gray, of Amer
lean and Simpson make;
also the old style quilting
calico; guaranteed fast
color. Yard, Sc
Bleached Muslin at SIC
yd.-value 10c; cut from full
pieces; slightly damaged.
Ticking at 71sc yd.-val-
ues 10c and 12Ac;-in blue
and white and fancy stripes;
remnant lengths.
Outing Cloth at exc I'd
value 1Oc;-in light and dark
patterns; remnant lengths.
Cheese Cloth at 31sc yd.-
value Sc; - bleached; So
inches wide.
Sheets at 57c-value 75c:
size 76x90 inches; bleached;
laundered ready for use.
Pillow Cases at 91lc-val.
ue 15c;-size 45x36 inches;
unbleached; made of good,
even, round thread.
Mohawk Sheets at 7sc-
value $1.10;-size S1x1Os
inches; marked Z. S.; slightly
soiled. A few hemstitched
sheets at the same price.
Main Floor-BOWMAN'S.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
Mus1inwear and
Corsets

Drawers at 35c-value 50c;--
fine cambric, trimmed with en-
broidery and beading; open and
closed.
Corset Covers at 25c-value
5Oc;-nainsook; yokes of en-
broidery and lace; trimmed with
lace, embroidery and beading.
Corsets at 25c-value 5Oc:---
made of coutil; medium bust:
long hip; slightly soiled; sizes
81 to 80.
Second Floor-BOWMAN'S.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
Leather Goods

Black hand bags, MORE
trimmed, formerly $1.00. At
35c.
One odd lot colored gir-
dies; formerly SOC and $1.00.
At 25c.
Black moire hand bags;
formerly SOC. At 29c.
Main Floor-BOWMAN'S.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
Very Special

&c and Zoe Valenciennes
insertions, 2c yard.
Remnants of Laces, con-
slsting of flounces, insertions,
edges, etc., at exactly half
price.
Zoe embroidered collar and
cuff sets, 15c.
Sl;9o ostrich ruffs, at
$1.3S.
Main Floor-BOWMAN'S.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
MADE IN AMERICA" FATAL
Kills Proposed Exhibit Because o
False Taste

Pittsburgh, Jan. 6.-The "Made in
America exhibit, to have been held
in Carnegie Institute, here, has been
cancelled by the Art Society of Pitts
burgh; its sponsor, because, it was de-
ciared, American manufacturers feared
to let the country know their wares
were made in the United States.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
Handkerchiefs

25c all linen handkerchiefs,
slightly soiled, 15c.
Linen finish handkerchiefs,
plain and initial, SO.
Pure linen hemstitched
handkerchiefs, plain and in
itial, at 1212c.
Main Floor-BOWMAN'S.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
Bedwear

Crochet Quilts, 65c-full
bed size; hemmed ready for
use; value, 79c.
Wool Nap Blankets, S1.95
with pink and blue bor-
ders; large bed size; slightly
soiled.
Single Blankets, 29c each
in grey with pink border;
single bed size.
Baby Blankets at 1Oc
each-white with pink and
blue borders.
Main Floor-BOWMAN'S.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
Dress Fabrics

1212c Bates Dress Cling
hams, in bars, stripes and
checks, at Sc yard.
10c yard-wide Percales, in
stripes, dots and figures, at
Sc yard.
19c 40-inch Figured Ba-
tiste, set figures and floral
designs, at 1Oc yard.
15c Flannelettes-Kimono
designs; good shades, at 1Oc
yard.
15c Crepe Plisse-neat fig
ures, in all shades, at 1Oc
yard.
1Sc Figured Serpentine
Crepe, at lie yard.
39c yard-wide fancy Mer-
cerized Satine Innings, good
shades, at 19c yard.
Main Floor-BOWMAN'S.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07

"Your father was very indignant
with you for runnin off an goin' fish
in -
Yes,' replied the country boy,
partly indignant and partly envious. !"
w Washington Star.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
(hildren's Wear

Sweaters at 69c-value 81 Ok.
made of soft wool yarns, in
brown, Copenhagen and white:
sizes 6 months to 3 years.
Goats at $3.50 values s3.7s
to $5.0O;-made of corduroy.
cheviots, chinchillas and mixtures.
IN brown, blue, grey and black,
belted and Balkan styles, trim.
med with braid, fur, velvet and
fancy buttons; sizes 2 to 6 wears.
Second Floor-BOWMAN'S.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
Kitchenwares

$1.39 aluminium Berlin
sauce pan: 5-qt. capacity, at
75c.
$40 aluminium rice boil
ers; limited quantity; at 75c
$1.9S aluminium dinner pail,
oval shape; limited quantity,
at CSC.
2oc galvanized coal hods, at
15c.
10 cakes Lautz's naptha
laundry soap, including one
package Snowboy washing
powder. for 3Sc.
Basement-BOWMAN'S.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
Do You Get It?

A young author solaced himself with
the following epigram: Criticism is
always of value, if only to show us of
what little value criticism may some
times be.-Woman s Home Companion.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
Tomorrow

"A surprise for men. An event that every
man will want to consider and profit blythe
message he will find
Extremely important news for women. tell
ing OF something entirely new in-but see to-
morrow's papers.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
Pure Aluminium
Roasters. Spe-
cial at 98C

Pure aluminium double
roaster (round pans) +; size of
each pan is 3 3-16 X 1913
inches. Outside polished.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
Draperies

Scrims and Voiles, in use
full lengths, in white, cream
and belize; lengths range
from ~ to 312 yards; plain
and fancy open work bor-
ders; regularly 25c to 3Sc.
Yard, 121ac
White Lace, with finished
edges, Is inches wide; for
curtains and door panels;
regularly 1Sc. Yard, Sc
Red Cord and Tassels, for
cushions, bags, bath robes
and curtains; regularly 25c.
Each, sc
Curtain Strips, white and
ecru; 212 to 3 yards in length
Regularly 39c. Strip, 19c
Velour, q inches wide, in
brown, grey and mode; ex-
ira quality. Yard, =. .45c
Madras Remnants, &c to 45
inches wide, cream and ecru,
in lengths from 2 to AZ
yards. Yard, zoe and 25c.
Fourth Floor-BOWMAN'S.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
HIGH WHEAT MAY RAISE LOAF
Bakers Considering Price Increase OF
Size Decrease

Lancaster, Pa Jan. 7.-Millers are
to-day paying SIPS per bushel for
wheat. This is a higher price than has
ruled since the Civil war. Bakers are
considering whether they shall reduce
the size of their loaves of bread or in
crease the fve-cent loaves to seven
cents.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07

Trouble hunters seldom come back
empty handed.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-04-17
WIFE TRIES TO DIE.

Cleveland, Miss, April 17.-Because
she had failed in her attempt to Sc
cure a pardon for her husband, A. p.
Magness, erstwhile sheriff of Webster
county, now serving life term for
the murder of G. w. Gillon, January
%, 1912, Mrs. Magness yesterday at
tempted to commit suicide with a ri
fie.
She stood the gun on the floor,
leaned over and pulled the trigger.
The bullet, however. only caused a
flesh wound a rib DETECTING it and
preventing injury to the heart
Magness, who is on the Parchman
farm. bought a plantation nearby so
that his wife and children could be
near him. BY means of negro trusty
the prisoner kept up correspondence
with his wife Recently he is said to
have expressed the belief that at
tempts to secure pardon were hope
less and that he has resigned himself
to life in the penitentiary.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-04-17
BASEBALL SEASON
WILL OPEN MAY |
CITY LEAGUE is ORGANIZED, AND
PLAYERS TO BEGIN PRAc-
TICE AT ONCE.

The baseball season in Hattiesburg
will open May 1. when two of the
three teams of the recently formed
City League, will meet at Hamper
Park.
A committee today is engaged in
preparing a schedule of games to be
played here this summer, and until
its work is finished, no one will know
which of the teams will participate in
the opening exhibitions.
The organization of the new league
was perfected at a big meeting held
at the Commercial Club last night.
Officers we're elected, bylaws adopted,
and a number of important matters
taken up.
w. J. Haynen was elected president;
r. C. Small, vice president and B. D.
Moore, manager. All have accepted
the positions.
A committee was appointed to Sc
cure uniforms for the three teams.
They will make their report at the
next meeting of the organization.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-04-17
Special to The Nei0s.

Spcci0. to The Nei0s.
Vicksburg, Miss, April 17.-Around
the sudden appearance in Vicksburg
some weeks ago of pretty Mississippi
girl, registering at the Washington
Hotel as Mrs. A. A. Thompson, of Hat
tiesburg. and later, her death at the
Charity Hospital as the result of an op-
eration,i is being woven today testimony
which the state believes will prove suf-
ficient to convict a local physician of
manslaughter.
The woman, afterwards learned to
have been Miss Blanche Pace, ste
nographer, of Winona, died as the re-
suit of an operation. The state has in
dicted Dr. E. r. Cook, who is charged
with having performed 1t. Battling in
the Warren county circuit court Is an
array Of attorneys, the prominence of
which has not been equalled In years.
Sensations and excitement already
have appeared Before the end of the
trial others are expected. The first
occurred when Judge W. X. McLaurin,
chief counsel for Cook. was taken from
the court room after tilt with the
presiding judge.
There was large crowd in the
court room when the proceedings open
ed. Judge McLaurin was disgruntlcd
at the start and frequently interrupted
the proceedings until finally. Special
Judge R. b. Anderson ordered him
from the court room. Judge McLaurin
refused to leave and Circuit Clerk F.
A. Scott and Deputy Sheriff ]. p.
Wheeler took hold Of the attorney and
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-04-17
BENNETT-cARTER WEDDING
THIS AFTERNOON

A small number of their friends
have been notified of the wedding thru
afternoon at $50 o'clock, of Miss
Brownie Bennett and Paul Carter,
which will take place at Pinehurst
the home of the brides mother, Mrs
w. c. Bennett.
The marriage will be quiet one,
and only the relatives and more int1-
mate friends OF the couple will be wit
nesses. The Rev. E. j. Currie will
perform the ceremony. Immediately
afterward, Mr., and Mrs. Carter will
leave for New Orleans, and from there
they viii go to Montgomery, to visit
relatives of Mr.. Carter. They will re-
side with Mrs. Bennett on their re
turn to Hattiesburg.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-04-17
WILL Cash COTTON CHECK.

Jackson, Miss, April IT, The check
for $242,200 that was given to the
board of prison trustees by Boyce &
Co., for the 5,527 bales of cotton of
the state at Gulfport, can now be cash
ed, as Boyce & Co. have agreed to ac-
cept liability in the suit and attach
ment of the owners of the steamship
Huso, instituted in Gulfport, in the
federal court, last Saturday, after the
prison trustees declined to use the
boat to make shipment of the cotton
to Denmark
The attachment filed by the ship
owners was against the cotton, neith-
er the state or the prison trustees
being designated in the bill of COM
plant as defendants. Boyce, who
bought the cotton before the attach
ment was filed. and had given check
for 1t, now agrees to stand the loss, If
any occurs, and relieve the trustees
and state of all liability growing out
of the litigation. 1t is believed that
Boyce probably will arrange to ship
the cotton on the Huso. though this is
only rumor. and no statement to that
effect has been made from any official
source.
The attorney generals office, the
penitentiary trustees and Boyce. after
conferring over the telephone. agreed
to this arrangement,
Boyce & Co. have agreed to pay for
the cotton according to the original
contract, and Will honor the draft
given in favor OF the penitentiary
trustees, and which is New York ex-
change. Under the contract Boyce &
Co. will pay all freight and other
charges incident to the delivery Of the
cotton at Gulfport.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-04-17
SCHOOL HEADS TO
MEET APRIL 28-29
FORREST COUNTY EDUCATORS
RECEIVE PROGRAM FOR BIG
EVENT.

The Rev. e. ]. Currie, superintendent
OF the Forrest county school; Prof. F.
B. Woodley. superintendent of the City
schools, as we'll as the principals of
the various educational institutions of
the county, have been invited to attend
the meeting of the superintendent
and principals Of Mississippi schools,
to be held in Laurel April % and 20.
The meeting was called by Prof. J. G.
Fant, of the University of Mississippi.
The meeting will be an instructive
one. The line of discussion to take
place is indicated by Prof. FAINT In the
Continued on Page Two.s
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-04-17
MISS WATKINS DEAD;
FUNERAL TOMORROW
POPULAR YOUNG WOMAN sue.
cUM6s AT iNFIRMARY AFTER
AN OPERATION.

! Miss Ethel Watkins, the seventeen
year-old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs d
M. Watkins, of this city, died at the
South Mississippi Infrmary at 5:3t
o'clock this morning, following al
operation performed for appendicitis
| several days ago.
The young woman, who was one o1
the most popular girls of the younger
set in Hattiesburg, had been growing
weaker for the last week, and days
ago her physicians had given up al
hope for her recovery.
The funeral will take place from the
Main Street Baptist church tomorrow
afternoon at 8 o'clock. The Rev. E.
D. Solomon, pastor, will have charge
of the services, and will deliver the
sermon. A special musical program
will be given. Interment will be made
in the City cemetery.
The Hattiesburg bar, of which her
father is a member, and the Woman S
College, will attend the services in a
body. Seats will be reserved for the
two organizations.
The pall-bearers will be; M. P. l..
Love, A. A. Montague, Ellis Hickman,
j. s. Love, G. P. Smith, Dr. T. B.
Wright, N. R. Mccullough and T. P.
Scott.
The ushers will be: S B. Martin,
]. w. Rogers, Homer Montague and O..
D. B. Causey.
T. S. Jackson and Mr.. and Mrs. W.
D. Wade will have charge of the musi-
cal program.
Miss Watkins was but II years old,
and was one of the most popular stu
dents at the Woman's College, where
she was spending her first year when
stricken. She finished at the. mid
year term last year at the Hattiesburg
High school, and attended the /. l. &
c. at Columbus during the remainder
of that year. At the beginning of this
scholastic year she entered the Wo-
mans College, and was taking a
course preparatory to entering the
National Park Seminary, Washington,
d. c., next fall.
She was devotee of music and was
making a specially of it at the col
lege.
Miss Watkins is survived by her
mother and father, and an aunt, Mrs.
Tom Martin, Of Meridian. who came
to Hattiesburg yesterday. She was
the only living child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Watkins.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-04-17
PAIL is FATAL.

Senatobia, Miss, April IT. - J. F.
Ham. 25 years of age, travelling sales
man for Memphis wholesale grocery
house, died at his home Wednesday
from injuries received Monday night
when he fell from second story win
dow of the Grenada Hotel, at Grenada.
Mr.. Ham. his friends say. had not
been well for some time, and Monday
night, before retiring, had taken a
sleeping potion. Attaches of the hotel
discovered the young man lying uncon-
scious on the ground. He was re-
moved at once to his home for medical
attention.
j. M. Ham, father of the dead man.
is a travelling salesman for the same
house with which his son was con-
nected. Will Ham, an uncle, is a mer
chant here, while Austin Ham, broth
er, is a resident of Memphis.