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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-03-29
THAW'S LAWYERS ARE
FIGHTING FOR TIME

New York, March 29.-The habeas
corpus proceedings, by which the
Thaw lawyers hope to keep the ia.
nous murderer out of the clutches of
Matteawan Hospital for the Insane,
will come up again today in court,
when it is expected Attorney John b.
Stachfield will ask for a further ad.
journment until April 19.-The Thaw
lawyers are fighting for time, for there
are several methods already taken by
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-03-29
WILL RECLAIM BIG
BLACK RIVER LAND
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
MAKES SURVEY OF THIS
TERRITORY.
Special to The Ne1ps.

optCtut " lHe Ne1CS.
Washington, d. c., March 25.-Drain-
age engineers of the United States De-
Pertinent of Agriculture have recently
completed an extensive survey of con-
ditions along the Big Black river in
Mississippi with the object of formu-
lating plans for reclaiming overlooked
lands in that section. The conditions
along this river are fairly representa-
tive of those that exist in greater or
less degree on many southern streams.
With the cutting of the most valu-
able timber from the swamp and over
flowed lands of the South, it becomes
evident that further returns from these
lands must be sought in agriculture.
A report on the survey will shortly
be issued as Bulletin No. 1871, which
contains 80 pages and many maps and
diagrams. This bulletin will be
of general interest to landowners
and others concerned in the
the South. The treatment Of the ques-
ton of run-off is quite technical and
will be of interest to engineers.
Following is a summary of the re-
port:
"The lowlands along the Big Black
river, Mississippi, represent a condi-
ton that each year becomes more
prominent in the South. Formerly,
heavy growths of valuable timber af-
forded revenue from the swamp and
overlooked land; with the cutting of
this timber, however, the land becomes
valueless unless drained and put un.
der cultivation.
Under present conditions from rs
to 100 per cent of the Big Black river
bottoms are overlooked to a depth of
from to feet by each heavy rain
storm that lasts from to days and
covers the entire watershed. The
problem is to restrict the area flooded
and to reduce the duration of the over
flows by promoting quick passage
of the flood water through the valley.
The plan for ultimate reclamation
involves the excavation of main
ditch and laterals in the upper portion
of the valley, and the construction of
a leveed floodway throughout the re-
naming portion. Provisions for tribu-
tary streams and for interior drainage
is also made. To carry out this work,
SO drainage districts are planned, hav-
ing a total area of 96,0SS acres. The
estimated cost of this work, exclusive
of that of clearing the main floodway,
varies in the different drainage dis
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-03-29
TEASING CAUSED CAPE
GOD MURDER

Provincetown, Mass, March 20
Elliot Wixon of West Dennis, who shot
and killed Winnie Cahoon, boy chum,
in a swamp at West Dennis on March
IS, because of plaguing and teasing,
will be arranged for a hearing here
this afternoon. That the boy murder
err is not responsible mentally for his
act is the opinion of his lawyer.
The crime is one of rare occurrence
on Cape Cod. After threatening his
own two brothers with a revolver,
young Wixon is said to have invited
Cahoon and Frank Chase, who were in
barber shop, to go down to the
swamp with him and have a drink of
liquor which he said he had hidden
there. The two boys accepted, and
went to the swamp. Wixon pulled his
gun and produced rope. He order
ed Cahoon to tie Chase to a treet, say
ing, 1--WE got you both where l want
you now" Cahoon refused to tie Chase
and after few words he jumped at
Wixon just as the latter fired The
bullet entered Cahoon's head below
the ear and he died at once. Chase
, made his escape by running and dodg
ing, Wixon firing at him as he ran.
1t was said by negroes that Wixon
had long held grudge against Chase
| for killing his cat and against Cahoon
who once kicked him when a boy.
When the police overpowered the
young gunman, he declared, Il shot
Cahoon because he had picked on me
since boyhood He was always pick
ing on me. He had cuffed me and
plagued me since | was a boy. He
would never let up. | wanted to get
even with him, that's why l did it,"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-03-29
mIssIssIppl posrMAsTeRs.

Washington,D c.. March 29.-Mis
sissippi postmasters appointed by the
postmaster general today were:-
Cameta, Sharkey county, M. L. Cord
farb, vice J. c. Cameron, resigned
Duck Hill. Montgomery county. w. C
Taylor; Goodhope, Holmes county. F
X. Cader, vice S. p. Stubblefield. re
signed; lakewood, Issaquena county
CIV. simmons. vice w. w. Chawhan
resigned.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-03-29
ARGUE RAILROAD WAGE
DISPUTE TODAY

Chicago, March 29.-The filing of
briefs by the representatives of 9S
western railroads and their $4,000 en-
gineers opened this morning the final
chapter in this big wage arbitration
The final arguments will begin today,
when the lawyers will sum up the evil
dence for the railroads and the rep
ntatives of the employees involved
BIS introduced for higher wages
better working conditions. The
rs and better working conditions.
wage increase demanded by the
amounts to some SAL 900 an
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-03-29
D CRAP GAME
AND LAND SIX
RotlcE. BREAK UP a 3 A. NJ. SEES.
SON; THEY FORFEIT THEIR
!. COLLATERAL.

Five of the six Hattiesburg men
who were arrested in craps" game
"a the old Elk's building on Railroad
avenue early yesterday morning, did
not appear in police court today to an
ower the charges. Immediately after
their arrest, they were released on col
lateral, entered a plea of guilty and
vent away. They forfeited their col
lateral by non-appearance today.
The sixth. ". w. Wright, will be
given a hearing later, on the charge OF
permitting gaming in the premises.
Shortly before o'clock yesterday
morning, the police became suspicious
Of rays of light coming from the third
door Of the Railroad avenue building
& One Of them secured a tall ladder
and placing it up by the side of the
building, mounted it and peered
Through the window. There he saw
he says, crowd of youngsters throw
ing dice.
no ucoCtuucu W lu6 BIOuuu, AIT
calling three other policemen, went t,
the downstairs door, and knocked
for admission. There was no respons,
below, although much scurrying in tn,
rooms above. After waiting severa
minutes, the police broke down the
door, and made a rush up the steps
The room in which the boys originally
were seen, was vacant. A genera
search was made, and six covering
and hiding men were found In differ
emit parts of the building.
They were taken to police head
quarters, and gave the names of Oscar
K. Tut, w. r. Nunnery, E. W. Fells
Robert McSwain, Alexander Waller
and v. w. Wright.
There was a large crowd in cour
to hear the evidence in the cases, bu
as none of the men showed up, the
crowd was disappointed.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-03-29
TO PLANT JAP COLONY IN BRAZIL

New York. March 274-After tw,
years OF close study of Brazilian eli
mate and resources, the Japanese gov
eminent has granted recognition IL
the plan for establishing japanese
colony at San Paulo, Brazil. Toku
Xawada a prominent Japanese
business man is acting for the
seolcnizing company, and is now leav.
ing for Brazil to make final decision
on the plan aid the course of pro.
ceddre. Japanese scientists have been
Investigating conditions in Brazil for
the pasttwo years. Tests Of the soils
have been made, the dangers from dis
ease, and the effect Of the climate
have been noted, and San Paulo has
been selected ss an ,ideal place FOR the
Japanese settlement.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-03-29


Note the Sc admission to see the ii
vitagraph 2-act drama, Twice Res
cued," featuring Dorothy Kelly an.
James Morrison; also Broncho siiIy
Grace Gunard in "secret Service" Il
2 acts and other features.
ToMoRRoW--"Tte Exploits c
EIsine,y THE Mysterious clutchina
HanG" and special 3-aet vitagraph VT
Edith Story and ether features.
z SPECIAL F7IDAY-kiaW and Err
anger present "stronsheart,yisi 6
acts. Also "Tfe Master, key1 II {
arsest rabbit in the world and SO IL
tie little taby rabbits will give Easte
eggs to all children attending the
Gems special Easter shows, Friday
and Saturday.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-03-29

HOTEL ARRIVALS.


Registered at Hotel Hattiesburg to
day were: Silas c. Oviatt, w. R. Ham
ilton; j. N. Young; w. e. Stack. E. s
Moorehead, w. w. Hogler, T. A. Mar
tin, ]. w. Kelley, F. G. Camp, M. P
Dugue, r. Otto, H. C. Naylor New Or
leans; John Yarbough, Lubbock, Tex.
c. Burton, Atlanta; Miss Jarman
Prentiss, Miss; Jack Sifford, Camden
Ark; B. B. Cooper, st. Louis ]. w
Holmes, Atlanta; w. F. Skaggs, Lau
rel; T. l.. Makepease, Pittsburg; r
F. Faucette, Jackson; C. L. Rice, Mo
bile.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-03-29

which they hope to gain hearing on
Thaw's claim that he is sane, and on
the claim that he is illegally detained
in this state.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-03-29
CITY BREvITIEs


Miss Bliss Farley, of 1O1 Brunie
street, won the toaster given Saturday
by the Hattiesburg Traction Company,
at its demonstration of General Elec-
trio appliances at its headquarters in
West Pine Street.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-03-29

It's easy to select the -best shoe
repair shop. Come to Saik's Shoe
Hospital, 41O Main street.
mch8-mon&sat-St
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-03-29
u Me1aaqe
10 %nrm
Those of Middle Age Especlally'

When you have found remedy for h he Jd the long
Cypress you during change Of life when ha n0 would break
hours Of the day though your OaCr nervous de-
when your head aches constantly YOU ,~no down palms.
pressed and suffer from those dead vo@ea5 Compound
don't forget that Lydia b. PnKna oa carried hundreds
Of women safely through this critical period,
Read what these three women say;
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-03-29
THE SICK ROOM.

Ia the sick room it is much more
pleasant for the patient if the medicine
bottles are kept out OF sight.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-03-29
From Mrs. Hornung, Buffalo, N. y

p,,o vi am writing to let you know nov 1 1t inter-
medicine has done failed terribly m Gu nnaPs s s
and summer and every remarked about my % NV hack no
fered from female trouble and always nau pam" " ~
appetite and at times was very weak ,,ht T roeded
visiting friends house one day ana d G aOd have gained
eight nounds have good appetite and feeling better every a
Everybody asking me what am S doing Rd h letter
wish and hone others who have the complaint Will see anu
get health from your medicine as dd"-MH HoRSUNe' VI
Stanton St. Buffalo, N. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-14
5,OOOCHILDRENIN
QUIGLEY'S ESCORT
Many Church Dienitaries in Chicago
to Attend Funeral Of Late
Archbishop.

Chicago, H., July 14-Five thou
sand children marched slowly under
the dripping trees Of North State
street today, escorting the body OF
Archbishop Quigley from the residence
to the Cathedral of the Holy Name.
Hundreds Of adults were turned
away from the cathedral to make room
for the children, whose welfare was
the chief interest of the late church
mans life.
At the cathedral pontifciaI requiem
mass was celebrated The body viii
lie IN state until midnight The funeral
viii be held tomorrow. Cardinal Glib
bons, PapaI Delegate Bonzano and
many other church dignitaries are ex-
pected 10 attend
The cardinal and the papal delegate
already are here for the ceremonies.
Other distinguished churchmen in at
tendance are Archbishops ireland.
Hanna, Blenk, Glennon and Moeller.
The bishops who will attend the fu-
neral include the Right Rev. Fathers
NJ F. Burke, St. Joseph, Mo; John E.
Fitzmaurice, Erie, Pa; Joseph F.
Bush, st. Cloud. Mimi; John P Fer
reilly, Cleveland, Ohio: Richard Scan
nell Omaha, Neb.; P, J. MuIdoon.
Rockford, Ill; James Ryan, Alton, Ill,
and Henry AIthon, Belleville, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-14
MEXICO SEEKING
TO Get PRISONER
immigration Authorities Hold War
rant for Jesus keWaS, Inmate
of Jail.

The authorities in Mexico are seek
ing 10 obtain the custody Of Jesus
Efultua, alias Jesus Kewas, an inmate
of the county Jail, it was learned this
morning when Sheriff George Rich
mond received a letter from L. L.
WhiteffeId, immigrant inspector, Des
Moines, which stated he held a depart
mental warrant for the Mexican alien,
kewas.
Kewas was arrested in Moline on
a charge Of shoplifting He was
bound over TO The grand jury and con
victed, being given six months in the
county Jail. His term Of confne-
ment here will not be concluded un-
til in October and Inspector White
field stated that upon his release, au-
thorities here should communicate
with J. R Dunn. inspector in charge Of
the United States immigration service.
St Louis. who would take him hack
to Mexico where he is wanted for the
alleged commission Of a crime.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-14
FARM COOPERATION
URGED BY HERRICK

Hot Springs, Va, July 14.-In an ad-
dress on the need of rural credits"
before the National Fertilizer associa-
tion convention here today. Myron T.
Herrick. former ambassador 70 France,
urged as a remedy for whatever trou-
bic exists in rural communities, the es-
tablishmetnt Of cooperative organiza-
tiOns Of farmers.
He asserted that not one Of the sue
cessful systems In operation In this
country or IN Europe owed It's exist
ence to the Intervention Of the govern
ment and that agricultural progress
was not keeping pace with the expan-
sion Of industry and population. A
cooperative system TO be successful,
according to Mr.. Herrick. must be
built up by farmers themselves with
out outside assistance Of any sort.
Mr.. Herrick gketched the develop
ment Of the west and declared Ameri-
can farmers, having availed them
selves Of information and education.
had become the most capable in the
world
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-14
THE WAR TODAY

The battle line in France is furnish
ing for the moment the only news of
pronounced military activity. The
/ German struggle for Eerdun is regard
ed by observers on the side Of the En-
teate allies as on in earnest, with as
saults on both the Argonne and the
Woevre. Latest French reports record
a check for the German crown prince
in his attacks in the former region.
Almost complete silence wells the
situation in the eastern war zone. Pet
rograd reports no engagements in
southern Poland or eastern Galicia
and both Vienna and Berlin declare
conditions in this territory are IN
changed.
Rome reports the situation along
the Austro-ItaIian front unaItered, the
brief official statement only mention
ing a raid by Italian airmen on a large
Austrian camp in the neighborhood of
Gorilla, which Is declared to have been
successful The latest Austrian state
ment saws there have been several ar
tiIIery engagements and that an IN
fantry attack was Tepulsed near Rodi-
puglia
German engineers are strengthening
the defenses OF ConstanttnopIe on a
huge scale, according to advices
through AIytilene received in London.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-14
PRESIDENT STILL
WEIGHING REPLY
Subject OF German Submarine War
fare to be Considered at Next
Tuesdays Cabinet Meeting.

Cornish, n. H., July 14.-President
Wilson began his third days consld-
Grafton of the German situation today
after a game of golf with DR.. Cary T.
Brayson. He planned to take an auto
mobile ride with members Of his fam
lily in the afternoon
Washington. D. C., July 14.-Pend-
ing the return Of President Wilson
from Cornish, N. H., 1t was believed
here today there would be no further
developments in the situation that has
arisen between Germany and the
United States over German submarine
warfare. The supposition is that the
president will be in Washington the
last Of the week and that the subject
will be considered at Tuesdays cabinet
meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-14
Thermometer IS
HITTING HUNDRED
IN JUNEAU SHADE
Weather Conditions Hitherto Tn
known to Oldest Inhabitant-
Forest Fires Raging.

Juneau. Alaska, July 14.-Extreme
heat during the last 10 days has
caused weather conditions hitherto un-
known to the oldest white and native
inhabitants Of southeastern Alaska
The weather bureau thermometer
has registered as high as 80 degrees in
the shade, and the 100 degree mark
has been reached in the business sec
tion Of Juneau. Forest fires are rag
ing along Lynn canal and the glaciers
have been discharging ice at an ex-
traOTdiBary rate.
AT this time Of the year the sun
shines 20 of the "A hours each day and
to absence of the usual southwest
winds is attributed the excessive heat
Fruits and vegetables give indica-
tons of bumper crops.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-14
ENGLAND HAS LIMIT
ON PRICE OF COAL

London, July 14-The text Of the
price Of coal limitation bill, which
was issued today, specifies that coal
may not be sold at a price exceeding
four shiIHngs (S1) ton more than
the price at which the same kind of
coal was sold during the u months
ending June 80. 1914 The measure
was introduced in the house of com
mons yesterday by Walter Runciman,
president Of the board OF trade. Vio-
lators Of the act are liable TO a fine
not exceeding $500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-14
NEW REVOLUTIONARY
PLOTS STIR CHINESE

Washington, .. c., July 14-Evt-
dence of revolutionary plots in China
are indicated in unofficial advices to
the state department today from Can
ton which told OF the finding of bombs
near there twice in the last six weeks.
On June 8, according to the same ad-
vices, "a tin containing 10 bombs and
some revolutionary letters Of appoint
ment, badges, etc, was found by the
police outside a cottage in Honan"
ALI five occupants of the cottage
were arrested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-14

~ ALLIED SHIPS
SUBMARINE TOLL
FOR PAST MONTH
Loss OF Human Life Remarkably
Small, Germans Using Every
Precaution to Save Crews.

Berlin, July Il Cby wireless to Say
vile, n. Y)-Included among the
items given out today by the Overseas
News agency was the following:
During the month OF June 20 Brit
ish, three French, one Belgian and
nine Russian merchantmen were sunk
by German submarines. The total
loss Of the Entente allies by subma-
rines, including fishing steamers,
which mostly were armed patrol boats,
aggregated I25.000 tons.
The loss Of human life was remark
ably small, the submarines using ev-
cry precaution and giving ample warn
ing and time for crews to leave their
ships if no resistance were attempted. -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-14
NEW OFFENSIVE MOVES ON
BOTH BATTLE FRONTS SOON
TO Be MADE ON LARGE SCALE
EASTERN STRIKE
MAY HALT HEAVY
ARMS SHIPMENT
Samuel GOmpers Called on TO Settle
Trouble at Remington Plant at
Bridgeport.

Bridgeport. Conn, July I4-The
strike situation at the plant Of the
Remington Arms company, where I'M
ion organizations are disputing mat
ters of jurisdiction, and which threat
ems, unless settled. to involve several
thousand iron workers in the city and
to tie up shipment OF war munitions,
was close to a standsuiI today.
Labor leaders present in the city
did not look for any important de
velopments pending word from sam
uel Gompers, president Of the Ameri-
can Federation Of Labor, who has been
asked 10 intervene in the trouble, or
the mass meeting Of machiuisJs set
for Friday night when the question of
a general strike in the city VIII be
taken up.
Major Walter ". Penfe1d. e. S. A,
retired, head Of the arms company. ex-
pressed the belief that the difficulties
are due to the work Of German sym
pathizers, who wish to hinder the
shipment of war munitions
Major PenfeldB statement has
aroused considerable adverse com
ment among the union men. Asked
today for a more definite statement
as to the alleged German influences,
he said to his interviewer:
IF you will get the international
heads Of the various labor organiza-
tions to tell me way they have called
a strike on us, when the Stewart
company. which is strictly O. closed
shop has paid full union wages and
granted union time. then Z will be
willing to believe German iufueuceF
are not at work"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-14
.CARRANzA is To INVITE ALL
C0UNTRYMEN To JOIN HMM
EFFORT TO RESTORE PEACE
THREE THOUSAND
KILLED IN TAKING
OF MEXICO CITY
Believed CarraBza win Ask Moral
support Of United States In En-
forcing His Rule.

Washington, d. c.. July 1.-THE first
narrative account Of the capture OF
Mexico City was received here today
.by General Carrauza's agency from
Vera Cruz. 1t states that the early en-
eagemeuts in which it was reported
Carranza troops we're defeated We're
minor fights during which General
Gonzales was distributing his army for
the final effort.
The actual fighting began on the
morning OF Thursday, July s, at Te-
paXpan and from that time until the
finish the constitutionalist forces lost
not foot Of ground but gained con
sistently and uninterruptedly says
the report. The fghaing OF July S
did not end until the enemy were be
hind their entertainments at the Grand
canal and at CurrogOrdo. There was
a heavy bombardment of Corr0eordo
all day, but none Of the shells reached
the city proper, owing to the distance.
AT 4 o'clock on the morning of
July 8 fighting was renewed with
heavy artillery fire which shortly ST.
fenced the enemy artillery. Imme-
diately the Zapata guns had ceased
firing an infantry charge was ordered
and after a severe fight the entrench-
meHts of the Zapaustas were carried
and the consututi0nalist soldiers
smashed their way into villa de Quad
alupe. In Guadalupe, General Con
zales Immediately established general
headquarters. and while this was go
ing on more heavy fighting was under
way and strong force on the east
side of the city assaulted and carried
Pen0u hill. and continued the advance
until the outlying houses of the city
proper were reached.
ON the morning of July 10, General
Gonzales advanced Nidette0 into the
city. followed by rec0nnoiTeriug par
ties when it was found that the enemy
had evacuated. During Saturday night
q strong force of consutuGouaIsts was
detached to pursue the retreatiug
Zapatistas. who we're oyertaEeu at
TlaIpam ana defeated. At 30 o'clock
on the morning OF July II the consti-
tuti0naHst forces under General Ma
chuca entered Mexico City only to find
that the officials Of the so-called con-
venhon government had fled i'm panic
to Cuernavaca. At once General Con
zaIes issued a manifesto, made public
yesterday. with regard to the conduct
of the city during the period Of paciti-
cation and readjustment. He also is
sued the decree Of amnesty for all mill
fa~r- and civil offenders In the four
days fighting the euemy's losses were
more than 5000 killed and many more
wounded and missing"
No representations have been made
since the capture Of the capital by the
Carranza forces. asking for moral sup
port of the United States, but some
move along that line is not unex-
pected.
Another column OF Villas forces.
meanwhile. according to advices TO his
agents here. is continuing the cam
paign toward Mexico City.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-14
Transfer De Isle Ashes.

Choisy-Ie-Roi, France. July 13.-
Bareheaded, in pouring rain, thous-
ands Of inhabitants OF Choisy-le-Roi
and vicinity passed solemnly IN single
file today past the flag covered cat
afalque bearing the ashes Of Captain
Claude Joseph Rouget de LisIe. author
Of the Marseilles, which will be trans
ferred to Paris tonight. After their
exhumation the remains were conduct
ed by cortege to the Mansion house,
where they were received by Minister
Of the Interior Malvy IN behalf OF
France.