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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-01-28
DANGER OF SURPLUS

Natchez, Miss, Jan. 2S-V. T. Ward,
of Sweetwater, manager of one of the
largest cotton plantations in that sec.
tion Of the state, believes that cotton
will reach legitimate level and stay
there.
"The only thing we are in danger
yesterday. IF by reduction of acre
yesterday. If by reduction of acre.
age we can hold this surplus down,
the level which cotton will reach and
maintain will give us prosperity. The
main thing is to prevent a bumper
crop this year. The one way to do
that is to plant the land to other
things. There is no doubt about our
ability to produce another bumper
crop, but Is 1t wise thing to do?
| do not think SO. We have been buy.
ing forage for our livestock. We can
raise It much cheaper than we can
buy It, In fact, we can make money
by raising 1t for the market. II we
only hold down the surplus cotton we
will get good price for what we
produce, and for what we already
have. This is the kernel in the shell.
In my judgment the South is in bet
ter shape now than for many years,
and we should avail ourselves Of the
opportunity of feathering our nests
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-01-28

while Walker tried the Hastings Pro-
life at cost of 20 cents, netting him
$122.98, against $153 by Ragland.
The total amount grown by the 46
club boys was 5,210.06 bushels, at an
average cost per bushel of O263, for
an average profit of $3,69S.69.
That the youths are showing the
way to their old folks and getting their
interest aroused is demonstrated by a
number of letters Mr.. Cobb has among
his files. He is rather proud of the
letter which he has received from Tom
fc;ontinuf on Page Five,
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-01-28
FORGERY CHANGED.

Jackson. Miss. Jan. 2S. - C1yd,
Jewell, a young farmer was brough
here today from Yazoo City by Depu
ty United States Marshall C. p
Freeny on an affidavit charging hin
With altering, and uttering as altered
a United States currency note. 1t i:
charged that Yewell changed the let
tiers and figures OF one dollar bill
to make 1t appear as a 1--WE.
He was arranged before Commits
sioner r. B. Ricketts, and upon waiv.
ing examination was held in $1,000
bond to the May term of the United
States grand jury IN default of bail
he was remanded to the Kinds county
jail.
He practically admitted the correct.
ness OF the charge.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-01-28
TRAcUcIxc Mr.. BRYAN

twenty the privilege"
Tor opportunity to a destroy.
M now when the fact that appointment
deserving democrats they become indignant
- that he retire from President Wilson's cabinet"
yans enemies have only harshy criticized
nce OF proof to sustain them Bryan
financial transactions that
questionable
wilmington Post believing
comes to his defense follows
de suggestion that the secretary
Improper financial transaction in Santo Domingo
vas interested" in contracts there will
Eminded The Post has differed Bryan on
Az questions, as 1t had right do it
regard for his personal character No
lQuaintance whatever with Bryan moment
that hecoud concerned anything
or integrity
The irresponsible testimony the
body said that Mr. Bryan profit by
ngo win help Mr. instead of injuring him.
enemy could believe a charge.
for the discredting
and will stamp its authors unworthy of belief
We Imagine Mr. disturbed
ontfnues the Tennessean during all the
q privilege he has bua assaled
eotion of party
~ oldtime enmity still existed and
Wits Is not surprising
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-01-28
LYNCHERS STILL AT LARGE.

Vicksburg, Miss, Jan 2S.-Sheriff
Hyland thinks that any detailed ac-
count of his theories and plans, with
regard to the Ed Johnson murder
which was committed near the city
limits at midnight one night last week,
might brighten away the perpetra-
tor"
Sheriff Hyland was asked If he
knew who drew the affidavit against
the negro, charging him with the theft
Of the COW Of the negro woman, Julia
Ann Lawson. and said he did not. He
said that was of no paticular conse-
quence anyway, as he frequently made
out charges himself. where he heard
Of thefts being committed and sup
posed to be committed. But l did
not make out this charge" said the
sheriff. He said that there is no more
way to find out anything about this
killing than there is to solve the mys.
terles of the supposed murder of Hin.
ton Crouch and wife, recently, and the
two negroes. Bud Bell and Jim Stew
ems. last year. "In many instances
cases like this will leak out, If you
Just wait on them, and In the mean
time, If there is anyone who can
throw any light upon any of them, |
will be glad to get out and make ar
rests" said the sheriff, speaking at
intervals, between times, as he col
lected taxes. In the meantime there
is a great deal of comment pro and
con, among the white and colored peo
pie about the murder of Ed Johnson
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-01-28
LICENSE RENEWED.

Biloxi, Miss, Jan. 2s-The following
changes OF masters licenses renewed
and endorsements have been recorded
In the office Of United States Deputy
Collector Of Customs L. E. Curtis
Schooner Ell Roy. Elias Mini is endors
ed as master; schooner Clara La
Coste. license renewed; schooner Ara
pahoe, license renewed; gasoline
screw BERTHE Alfredo. Chas. Bowen
endorsed; schooner Lilly w., license
rerewad and T. Williams endorsed;
schooner velma B., Peter Skermetti
endorsed; schooner Mary Bell, George
Clarich endorsed.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-01-28
ADDRESS FARMERS.

Aberdeen, Miss, Jan. 2S-Prof. Lloyd
of the A. & M. College, addressed
about 300 Monroe county farmers this
morning at the city hail. His ad-
dress was on hay and was enjoyed by
everyone present. Other speakers on
this occasion were Messrs. Newton
and Wills.
The farmers of this county are plan
ting great deal Of alfalfa and other
feedstuff this year and are going to re-
duce the cotton acreage.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-01-28
PASTOR RESIGNS.

Natchez, Miss, Jan. 2S.-The resig.
nation Of Rev. ]. J. Chisolm for six
teen years pastor Of the First Pres
byterian church Of this city was re-
ceived with much regret by the con
gregational meeting held last night.
Another congregational meeting will
be held Sunday, at which time a
committee will be appointed to name
DR.. Chisholm's successor.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-01-28
MISSISSIPPI NEWS

and was transferred to the N. o. &
N. e. at this point. The train consist.
ed Of nineteen cars Of stock, consist
ing Of mules and horses, of which
there were more horses than mules,
as this variety of stock is more in de
mand than the former.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-01-28

perintendent of Education A. 2. Bro
dus, president. Rules and regulations
for conducting field day were adopted,
which will be held In Sumrall on Feb.
26. The association also decided to
take up the work of organizing poul-
try clubs in the county.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-01-28
RESIDENCE euRNEp.

Purvis, Miss. Jan. 28.-The resi-.
dence owned and occupied by J. c.
Sanderson was destroyed by FIRE last
night, the fire originating from a de
fective flue. There was no insurance
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-01-28
ksfER or DAcA WILL BE MADE TEST CASE

son of the the Dacia circumstances
sail Galveston Rotterdam with
American
IN the face of the arrest Of the ship British
the British
Judgment prize lgen-
5nhoud willing subject of
Nat win protect British int tests to the uttermost?
ships in the cotton
registry readily explained without assuming
of selling placing
concerning before
within rights No complaint is likely
be asked is that the Dacias be considered
perhaps be welcomed nasmuch
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-01-28
LOST AND FOUND.
ROOMS AND BOARD

WANTED-Boarders, good table, pri-
avte family Address NJ, care News.
27-2t-p
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-01-28
TEACHERS MEET.

Purvis, Miss, Jan. 2S.-The Lamar
Comfy Teachers Association met yes
terday with good attendance. An.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-01-28
HELP WANTED

WANTED-Men to learn the barber
trade. Positively the best trade of
the kind. Can prepare you in few
weeks. Wages while learning. Open
to everyone. Apply by mail.-Msisr
Barber College, New Orleans, La.
23-Stp
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-01-28
DIR. BARRIER

Of me arm Of Drs. Barber A. wiIhams
Eye. Ear. Moss ana Tnroa, Spec alice.
OF Jackson.
Has - sffice in Hattiesburr on
svnoays, Mondays, Tuesdays and w.
nssdays Of zach week.
Carter building
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-01-28

Item that 1.-The back ward attitude England
We do in thu
vaper showing John Bull standing
ochng them saying don't be
A. wei conceived idea of Englands this
much like the action of the
the between the states comparatively
poWder To avoid eonscripon they hired
mad 1t the South; they hell having South
hit when to show down they hired
England thinks that for the future prosperity
to the world German miarism Of
doubt of that Englands logic and
and grand Bat when comes for II to be
- 6ets behind Belgium unonsndng little
- France and RUSSIA an don't be boys
"a And takes particular pains to behind.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-01-28
FOR SALE-Miscellaneeu.

STOVE WOOD $500 Per Cord. Cuns
rnone sol. 12@izu o.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-01-28

shin
4culd international quarrel Senator said that
would glad entire German mer
Anserred American ownership Germany would
glad Engands ships In the position" the
" danger Of international quarre the Mississippi
nn and Jefferson in the French war
ed States Of trouble will Wilson Bryan maintain
have idea that those who will
hp corporation would be stupid foolish enough buy
beligerent without previously by diplomacy finding
Nerents objected to IT. Plain blunt levelheaded John.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-01-28

ne coast trying to organize Gufcoast League II
sood town. in reach OF the coast Hattiesburg Is
4ttiesbure combined ought to support very nice little
In<icd but wellmstched ball players
Evening star., 1915-12-08
.ETCH|S0N AT SCENE
Of ALLEGED MURDER
Salesman Arrested in Washington
Tells How Mrs. F. 7. Price
Met Death.

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi. December s.
Charles .. Etchison. said to have
signed a confession in Chicago that
he was an accomplice of Frederick T.
Price in the alleged murder of Prices
wife November %, 1914. yesterday aft
ernoon went with officers to the place
where he said Mrs Price was thrown
over cliff
Etchison, travelling salesman of
Washington, D. c.. and Price are under
Indictment for murder. but Price said
that he was innocent of the death Of
his wife. Mary Frdley Price. a mem
Der of a leading Minnesota family
Price said his wife accidentally fell
over the cliff. After her death he sued
the city of Minneapolis for $500 dam
ages for leaving the roadside on the
river bank unprotected. He later with
drew the suit. Price is also charged
with bigamy. having had, it is said.
three wives without divorce.
| Stands on Edge of Cliff.
| Etchison yesterday stood on the edge
of the cliff over which Mrs. Price fell
and said that the night of her death
she. her husband and himself were
riding in an automobile. He said they
stopped at the cliff and Mrs. Price left
the car when her husband said there
was engine trouble. He added the
woman was then hurled over the en-
bankment 10 the rocks below.
/ Etchison said that he and Price then
descended to the bank. Etchison said
he heard sound that made him think
Price was beating his wife with a
stone.
Compelled to Confess.
| Assistant County Attorney George
Armstrong said Etchison had told him
the alleged crime had preyed on his
mind until he was compelled to con-
fess. He said Etchison had asserted
that the crime charged was planned
for three months: that he had refused
to participate despite an offer of S4.700
for his services. but had finally con-
sented after Price had followed him
to the Pacific coast
Mrs. Price is said to have received
$4,000 from her father the day before
,her death.
Evening star., 1915-12-08
MONROE DOCTRINE
CALLED UNTENAbLE
Comment of London News
paper on President Wilson's
Message to Congress.
SAYS U. S. CANNOT RELY
ON POLITICAL ISOLATION
British Press on Revelations CT
German Vaccinations" Predicts
Vigorous Action by Americans.

LONDON. December S.-President
WILSON'S message proves of unusual m
terest to the British press as shown
by the editorials i'll the morning pa
pers.
In the view of the Daily News, 1T
is doubtful whether the Monroe doe
trine will ever be tenabie again, eN-
pericace having shown that the United
States can no longer rely on political
isolation founded on geographical de-
tachment. which has largely lost its
meaning.
The Daily News argues that it is only
the British navy which today stands
in effective defense of the Monroe doc
trine, and that If German. were vic
torious in this war the United States
guarantees OF the independence of the
states of South America would not be
worth the paper on which that doctrine
10 yl-ri tay,
Evening star., 1915-12-08
u. S, Consul at Canton Stricken.

NEW YORK, December S.-Fleming
Duncan Cheshire, American consul gem
eral at Canton, China, was stricken
with paralysis yesterday at a local no
tel while on visit here. Physicians
said that he probably would recover,
but that he may be compelled to retire
from the consular service. Relatives
are at his bedside. Mr.. Cheshire is
siXty-siX years old and one of the vet
Grams of the consular service, begin
ming as vice consul at Foo Chow in
1878,
Evening star., 1915-12-08
Admits Presidents Claim.

Admitting that President WILSON, S
claim that the American policy of neu-
trality has been of enormous value to
the world is justified and in its opera :
tion had worked TO the incalculable
advantage of the allies. the News re-
fcrs to President Wilson's difficulties
in dealing with the German campaign
owing to constitutional restrictions.
and says:
president Wilson has the courage
and executive genius for an emer-
gency, and VIC do not doubt that his
demand for powers to deal with the
situation will be readily granted"
The Daily Chronicle says:
After the amazing revelations of
German Vaccinations which appear
still far from complete. one would be
surprised if the United States tolerated
the present condition of things much
longer 1t would be strange if
the American people did not insist on
its government taking strong measures
to restore security of life and property
ports
Regarded as "War Message
The Times regards the message as,
by force of events, war message
from beginning to end" and says:
The President has striven and is still
striving hard. with the full approba-
tion Of the masses of the people. to
cling fast to the notion that the United
States can continue to live its own life,
uphold exalted ideals throughout the
new world and promote their realiZa-
tion in the old world without abandon
ing the splendid isolation she has so
long enjoyed. The hard realities of
the situation created by the war are
beginning to show that the notion is
no longer tenable with the firm as
surance of even last year.
The sudden development of the Boy
Ed-von Papen controversy gives the
message dramatic fitness it would not
have possessed without this serious
complication, and affords a striking in
interdependence of the relations be-
New Attitude on National Defense.
Even more striking than the Presi-
dents denunciation of the German cam
paign is the new attitude he assumes
on the subject of national defense. 1t
is a sudden break with the past of his
own party, and the fact that the Presi-
dent cannot expect his proposals to be
carried without hards fighting makes
them still more a sign of the times.
The Times believes that although
the Germans have SO often and so
grossly misunderstood the American
attitude, they will appreciate the sig
nilicance of the Presidents message,
and. with however bad grace, draw
back while there is still time
Evening star., 1915-12-08
Passion Play Christus Not Killed

BERLIN, via London, December s
The report that Anton Lang. the fa
nous Chrstus in the Passion Play at
Oberammergau, had been killed at the
front is untrue. \ representative of
the Associated Press has talked with
Herr Lang. who said he was well and
happ-, and taat he had never been to
the front.
Evening star., 1915-12-08
Compelled to Confess.
Fire Rims Old Chicago Theater

CHICAGO, December S.-The Alham-
bra Theater, one of the Oldest play
houses in Chicago. was practically de-
stroyed yesterday by a fire that routed
guests from the Carleton, hotel ad-
joining. Little damage was done the
hotel. The AIhambra at one time was
famous as a home of melodIama.
Evening star., 1915-12-08
DEMOCRATS MEET
INST. LOUIS IN 1916
Champ CIark's Plea Wins Ma
tionaI Convention for
Missouri.
SESSIONS WILL OPEN
WEDNESDAY, JUNE Ia
Thirteenth Avoided by Superstitious
Cnes-Wilson Administration In
dorsed by National Committee.

At noon. Wednesday. June IA, the
democratic national convention viii
meet III st. Louis to nominate a Presi-
Dental ticket and frame a platform for
the campaign of 1916. This determine
ton was reached by the democratic
national committee last night after
hearing the claims of Chicag go and Dali
las boomers in behalf of their respec-
tive cities.
Hondrs were even regarding. the
money stake and the trump card in
the game was played by Speaker Champ
Clark. when in his homely fashion of
talking he told the committee plainly
that il the democratic party desired
the eighteen electoral votes of Missou-
ri the committee would do well to
hold the convention in st. Louis.
On the first ballot St. Louis showed
twenty five, votes, Dallas fourteen and
Chicago thirteen. On the second bal
lot John r. McGraw of West Virginia
changed his vote from Chicago to St.
Louis. producing the required ma aioritS
thereby and the choice was made unan-
Evening star., 1915-12-08

lucky number for him. some of the
rabbit -foot-toters We're superstitious
A resolution indorsinS the Wilson ad
,,,inistration and the democrats of the
House and Senate who have helped
forward his policies was adopted by a
standing vote. The resolution follows:
eve congratulate the country on the
splendid administration of Woodrow
Wilson. Under the most trying cir
cunstapceS in our history he has stead
fastly worked for the cause of peace.
and has avoided war. without yielding
on well recognized principles of intcr-
national law justice and huma nifty. He
has yindicated the rights of neutrals on
the sea he has upheld the best tradi-
tions of his high office. and has dis
charged his trust with such signal
tidelity, firmness and efficiency. that he
has won the confidence ard affection Of
the American people. regardless of 20
litical affiliations. His mastery han
ding of both national and International
questions demands his denomination
and reelection as the trusted leader of
,hc M tional democracy in 1916.
Evening star., 1915-12-08
Dodge 18th of Month.

The selection of midwecll Gav for
the opening of the convention was
unusual as conventions usu-
ally meet on Tuesday. but in this case
Tuesday. would fall on the thirteenth OF
the month. and while President Wilson
is supposed to regard thirteen as a
Evening star., 1915-12-08
Notice

European war demands have caused
a shortage in the worlds supply of
materials used in the manufacture
of White Tread Tires.
The color of Goodyear Tire. may
ult,m ately be changed from White
to Black.
Our supply Of the required materials
assures the greater portion OF our
1915 seasons output of tres being
furnished with White Treads.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-17

The month Of December is selected by
the Bridg" Department for this compila-
ton merely because IL - normal bust
ness month
"The only requirements imposed by the
Bridgs department hoo connection with the
operation of elevated trains over the
Brooklyn Bridge is that the speed OF the
trains should not Toe more than fifteen
miles per hour on tho suspended spans
aud that the trains should maintain a.
distance of 1000 Zee. t,m centre to
centre. While fully complying with these
restrictions b is perfectly practicable for
IN" railroad 20 operate sixty trains per
hour u the rush hours"
Commissioner kracko ALSO noted that
the T.. T.. y. since August. 1913. has re
fused To- pay the small toll eNacted by the
city for the Use Of the Williamsburg
bridge. The company contends that when
It's elevated trains began TO run from the
Williamsburg Bridge into the Centre street
loop the bridge became part Of the dual
rapid transit system and thar therefore no
NOR tolls should - required
Mr. krIcke nov fears that II the p. Il.
r.. is allowed ." 49, the connection be
tween the Brooklyn Bridge aud che Centre
viii set up the same contention. lie says
that on December last he Informed
President Timothy - Williams aud others
OF the company that the Law required the
city to charge thu company "a rental for
the connection Ne offered informal terms
M tnut lime, Ire says, and 5he company
has failed 20 reply
9TH" land FOR this connection cost the
'.ty approximately S4OU. 900 and the physi-
cal connection itself oost more than $780,
nU" additional says Nj. Kracke. The
only chauc, tAt city viii have TO secure
amy return upon this investment OF over
$500 GOO must com, In the form Of rental
from the traction interests that will use
these tracks"
The H. H. r. nae ais, complained that
the Bridge Department was holding up
PERMITS for additional use Of tho Will
i1nshurg Bridge. Mr. kracke says the
reason * tnat lac uues nut Irupu-r to-
issue permits without knowing before
hand that th" city IL 10 be compensated IN
full"
The Public Service Commission has lii
rcciod its counsel to start a mludamus
suit against the r. r. T. u c1mpe! 1t to
run longer trains on the West End ole
waited line The minimum westbouud ser
vice prescribed by the commission between
= 80 \. NJ and II A. NJ. consists of not
less than five car trains on a ten minute
heahway. Joseph Johnson, chief OF the
transit bureau reports that the company
Hus been running three car trains,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-17
SCHEFTELS SAYS NOLL
KEEPS WIFE'S STOCK
Charges Broker Who Assigned
Wrongfully Pledged Gus
toners Securities.

The assignment 81 y. Non > ..rb
broker Of a. Broad street. last week on
inability TO meet his obligations has IN
covered "a typical curb market row. T.. II.
Scheftels former associate NJ George Graz
ham Rico In the much f,lurd mining stock
schemes ~ the Scheftrls concern, asserts
that Noll has 10000 shares OF stocks be-
longing 10 Schcftels's wife, which Noll
won't give up. Serious court action Is
threatened against NOll.
The prominent item IN the cor .eution is
a block Of over 600 shares Of Jumbo EX-
tension, whose violent movements on the
curb have attracted no little scrutiny. Il
is understood that Scheftels has been an
active trader in Jumbo. This stock at
the high price was worth over $1,000 Al
yesterdays price ~ value il approNi-
mately $4,000
II IL alleged on behalf of scheftels that
stocks In his Wife's name. including Jumbo,
oiodneld Merger, Rker- Hegeman and
others were placed with Nou II Is as
serted that the broker pledged customers
securities In which the customers inter-
est was almost paid up with his bank.
where ne had oyerdrawn his account.
II Is asserted In behalf Of Noll that ne
holds the stocks claimed by Scheftels ON
a counter claim for a debt due from Schef-
tells to him Tor losses IN their joint curb
marke' operating account
Arthur Gwynne OF Gwynne Bros, IN IL
said. is now examining the books of the
concern IN the interests Of creditors.