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The Hattiesburg news., 1915-11-05
Business Men Going After
"GrabC Cars 'OpenatedHerp
LEGISLATURE COMING SESSION.
TO LEGISLATION SIMILAR THAT FORCE IN Louisl
ANA, COMPELLING RAiLRoA D COMPANIES TO
PRIVILEGE TAXES FOR ENGAGING IN SUCH BUSINESS.

fixed the license tax SO high that the
companies make no efforts to sell
their wares in that State.
The New Orleans & Northeastern
Railroad. it is pointed out, is the only
company operating such a car through
this section. Its grab" coaches come
through twice month, and take large
amounts of money away with them
They pay no license to conduct a mer-
cc-tile business in Hattiesburg. The
company pays a State tax of $3.50 an
nually, which gives it authority to sell
sugar and coffee, overalls and suit
cases over that part of it's system in
Mississippi.
Secretary Luther A. Smith, of the
association, is in communication with
the merchants along the Northeastern,
and a concerted movement to have
the Legislature give the mercantile
men who pay high privilege taxes re-
lief from such unfair competition, will
be made next January. Mr. Smith, at
meeting of the Association, last
night, explained in detail his plan of
campaign. He is being supported by
all the business men connected with
the organization.
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-11-05

The "grab car" that familiar insti-
tuition maintained by certain railroad
companies which, as a side line, fur
nish their employees, and any one else
who wants to buy, all kinds of mer-
chandise and groceries, is doomed in
Mississippi, if the Hattiesburg Busi-
ness Mems Association is. able to Sc
cure the relief from the State Legisla-
ture that is desired.
The car in question is commissary
car sent out from New Orleans, or
other cities, at regular intervals, load
ed to the top with merchandise of
every kind. The employees OF the COM
pany are notified in advance of its
coming, and are requested to patron
ize it. Other people. believing that
bargains can be obtained from the
commissary car, also make purchases.
The Business Mems Association of
this city will endeavor to have the
State Legislature, at the coming ses-
sion, adopt measures increasing the
license tax on such cars, in order to
compel the railroad companies to pay
for their privilege of competing with
the merchants along their lines.
Louisiana, it is pointed out, has
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-11-05
WILSON'S DEFENSE
PROGRAM OUTLINED
SAYS COUNTRY HAS NO AeGREs-
sIvE AIMS; 1T MUST DEFEND
ITSELF, HOWEVER.
(By Associated Press }

tDI dooOs6AA. : SoS
Washington, D. c., Nov. 5.-Ex-
Secretary Of State Bryan this sf-
ternoon came squarely out against
President Wilson'S national de-
fense plan. He ISSUED a formal
statement in which he took issue
with the Presidents views as ex-
pressed last night before the Man.
haitian Club in New York.
Bryan's Characterization of the
Presidents plans were:
"They are menace to- our
peace and safery, anc challenge
to the spirit of Christianity which
teaches US to influence others by
example instead Of by exciting
fear"
This statement is considered the
opening gun in the fight which the
administration leaders expect In
Congress against the plan.
Concluding, the Nebraskan said:
at is but fart assume that the
European leaders In the present
war thought they were contribut-
ing to the maintenance Of peace
Continued on Page Four.)
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-11-05
Berlin statement.

Berlin, Nov. SIT was officially an
nounced today that ''the Teutons have
advanced all along the line against
the Serbians; and that 2.7vo Serbs
were captured" The Germans have
recaptured the trench northeast Of
Lemesnil from the French, the report
continues, while the French attack
against the positions the Germans cap
tured north of Massiges has been re-
pulsed with heavy losses
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-11-05
Rooster Defeats a
.GObbler in a Ten
Minute Biting Bout
CLAWS ANTAGONIST OF FIVE
TIMES HIS WEIGHT, WHEN
OTHER TURKEYS JOIN IN.

If a certain well known opponent OF
nature taking stories were in the
White House today, the following
thrilling account of a bloody battle be-
tween seven-pound white Plymouth
Rock rooster and 30-pound Bronze
turkey gobbler, would never see the
light of day in this newspaper. But
every dog has his dog biscuit, and as
there seems to be no chance of Presi-
dental interference or White House
denial, (the present President having
other things to engage his attention
these days,) here goes:
The scene of the battle was in the
store rooms of the Southern Express
Company, and in the poultry yard Of
the Hotel Hattiesburg. The time was
8 o'clock this morning. Half car
load of chickens and turkeys, with
which the larders of the hotel, which,
by the way opens its cafe next Mon
day, had just arrived from Meridian.
Bronze turkeys and Plymoth Rock
chickens always have been pretty
good friends, just like the Kaiser and
the King of England.
There were lot Of the employees
of the hotel and the express company
standing about, watching the unload
ing of the poultry. Many of the young
er and unmarried members of the
crowd of spectators claimed to know
something about Chickens" the feath-
cred as well as other kind. So when
the turkeys and the chickens were
turned aloose in the same big pen to-
gether, no trouble was anticipated.
Barely had the two kinds of fowls
been released when pandemonium
broke loose. A harmless looking
rooster flew, at the. throat of a big,
bronze gobbler. The turkey gave one
look at his assailant, and
flapped one wing, as if that were
enough to frighten away his lighter
enemy. But this gobbler didn't know
as much about chickens as he thought
he did. In the twinkling of an eye
the rooster was back at him, clawing,
biting, scratching, and making funny
noises with his throat. The other
fowls stood aside and looked on ex-
citedly. until it was seen that the
rooster was about to get the decision,
Then the other turkeys joined in the
fight, and for about 10 minutes it was
all that referee Joe Scarden and John
ny West could do to bring peace in
the poultry yard. The rooster was
given the decision, although he'll be
on the sick list for several days, until
his wounds heal.
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-11-05
FIVE CASES ARE
NOLLE PROSSED

Indictments against five persons
three women and two mentor retail
ing intoxicating liquors in Forrest
county. were nolle pressed today, by
order OF. Judge Johnson, acting on the
recommendation of District Attorney
Hall and County Attorney Hill. Lack
of evidence in some cases and convic
tion in others caused the dismissal.
They were; Mary Morgan, Silas
Steadman, Nellie McComb. Charlie!
Butler and Dina Butler.
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-11-05

~ a {
London. Nov. 5.--An all night meet
ing ct the Greek Chamber OF Deputies.
a new attack by Ex-Premier venizelos
on Greece's policy and his criticism
of King Constantine's interference
with the constitutional liberties OF the
Greeks. are the new stages of the po-
litical crisis which overshadows the
Balkan military situation today.
The latest information is that the
king is expected to continue the Zai-
mis- cabinet and dissolve parliament,
rather than permit venizolos to re-
turn to power.
The Bulgarians are reported to have
reached point six miles northeast of
Nish, bombarding the advanced forts.
Paris reports that the Serbian city of
Monastir is safe against the Bulgar-
ians. The Bulgarians bombarded the
French positions of Krivolak on Wed.
nesday without success, the report
continues. The Bulgarians have be
in Southeast Serbia.
The German and Austrian offic
reports indicates that they are
cupied on the eastern front princip
ly in defending themselves again
the Russian attacks along the Dyina
and Stripa.
Paris reports that the French yes
terday repulsed the Germans between
the rivers Aisne and oise, and at La
Courtine.
The Montenegrins' claim successes
around Vishegard.
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-11-05
TRAVIS BEING TRIED
IN CIRCUIT COJRl
c,.ro.d with Having Made improper
asmarks to Mrs. James DAVIS

:, the Circuit Court this afternoon
the case of the state asalns, ode dim i'm.
1Is travis. charged with having maGs n.ris ,m,
ara,sy' araoar remarks to MIS- James Davis u.s.
= ',.pea pea'1 more than year ago. the
sass viii be concluded TINS a''e
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-11-05
CALIFORNIA ORANGE
CROP BELOW NORMAL
OUTPUT WILL BE FROM 20 TO so
PER CENT BELOW. AVERAGE
REPORT SAYS. ts
tRu Assoc,atcd rress.l

Sacramento, CAL, Nov. 5.-The
state horticultural commissions
figures today indicated that Cali
fornia's orange crop this year
will be from 20 to SO per cent be-
low normal.
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-11-05
CRAZY WOMAN is
LANDED m J*-iL

Neighbors complaining or the queer
actions Of Anna Tatun. a negro,
caused the arrest Of the latter today
BY Deputy sheriff Frank Williams. on
the charge Of insanity. She win be
given a hearing next Wednesday
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-11-05
UNITED CHARITIES
TO MEET TOMORROW
MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF .AE
ORGANIZATION ARE REQUEST
Ed TO ATTEND.
Continued on Page Five.)

A meeting Of the United, Charities
has been called for tomorrow after
noon at 4 o'clock. at. the Commercial
Club. A request that all friends Of
the organization be present, as well as
the officials, has been made.
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-11-05
PROPERTY
VALUES IN.
CITY DROP
Falling OF Of s34l,OOO in
Sworn Vabne Of Holdings
Is Reported.
CITY ASSESSOR HAS
CONCLUDED HIS WORK

real Estate Values Are Given At 800
wv Less Than for 1914, While the
Il ~
PERSONAL Property Valuation Is $40.
ooo Less Than for the PRECEDING
Year-More Than 10000 Parcels Of
real Estate Assessed by Assessor
RaWIs.
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-11-05

The assessed value of Hattiesburg
real estate ana personal property has
decreased $314,116 during the last
year, according to the figures lust
compiled by ]. Ed Rawls, city asses
sor.
This decrease is proportionately the
same as that reported by other cities
and towns in Mississippi, the assess
ment rolls of which have just been
completed.
The sworn values OF real estate in
the city, as given by the owners, ag-
gregate s5,606,O50 that of personal
property, $1,696,4SO; and that of the
publ service corporations, $526,454
OF total of s1S26,9S4.
The city assessments for 1914 were:
real estate, $5,S22,4O5; personal prop
! erty, $1,79O,164; and public service
corporations properties, $555,531, or
a total of sS,16S,1OO.
These figures look simple in cold
type, but behind them are several
months of the most trying, tedious
work imaginable, on the part of the
assessor.
Everything Assessed.
Rawls, unassisted, has assessed ev-
cry bit of taxable property within the
city of Hattiesburg, From an lnger-
soil watch. valued at 81, to a high
powered French motor car, he got
them all. A record of their values is
now on file at the city hall, and when
the taxes are due the taxpayer will be
shown his total assessable prNperty,
as glvef and swora to by him.
Hattiesburg is four miles from east
:, to west, and similar distance from
North to south. That means 16 square
miles of tritory to be traversed by
the assessor in his rounds.
Bebinning last February, Rawls COM
menced to make up his assessment
list He assessed more than 2O'ooo
, nieces of real estate. Thse sections
lots and fractions of lots are owned by
nersons in every corner of the earth
Porto Rico, Cuba, British Honduras
Europe Africa, and Australia are now
the homes of property holders former
" residing in Hattiesburg'
Every house in HattiesOurg mas
hoou yisited A census of the taxable
norsonal nroperty was taken. Pistols
iowe,rv pianos, talking machines and
Sooros of other things were assessed
:. rocuired five months to visit the
homes and make the assessments
Manv more weeks were required IN
preparing the rOhs and in making the
tecords- .oro completed today.
~, : roceipts for the taxes Will DC
e,,ed out next, and when this work Is
niieu mecca the work of actually col
lecting the taxes will be begun
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-11-05

It is feared that the Mississippi
output will be cut equally as
short, owing to the unseasonable
weather during April and May,
and the attack of the fitruo can
ker.
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-11-05
WILL
CALL ON THE.
PENSIONERS.
Veterans to Receive Their State
Warrants Whin Four
Weeks.
TREASURY SHORTAGE
CAUSES BIG DELAY

Script For Pensions Not to be Issued
In Forrest County, However, Until
There 10 Enough Money in the State
Treasury to Cover Them-More
Than 5000 to be Distributed Here,
Among 1876 observation-disclosures is
Manifest.
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-11-05
Hing Constantine Summons All
Parties to Confer
With Him.
vENIzELos ADHERENTs
WANT GREECE IN WAR
Franco-Rritish Troops, Landed at sa-
Ioniki, New Fighting Alongside the
Serbs, Trying to stem the Tide d
invading Rulgarreutonic Armies,
Austrians and Germans in the East
Defending Themselves Against Rus
slams.
(By Associated Fress.,

Berlin, No. Sit is officially re-
ported that the French forces
which landed at saloniki were
completely defeated by the Bull
garians northeast Of PriIip. Part
Of the French were routed, while
the other were captured.
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-11-05

Athens, Nov. Skiing constan-
tine this afternoon summoned the
leaders Of ali parties to confer on
the situation resulting in the over
throw OF the zaimis cabinet IT
10 expected that the ministerial
crisis will end within a day Or
two.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-09-25
Theater Censorship Planned by
Sharpley.

Regulation of theaters, whether
vaudeville, dramatic or movie, is pro-
posed in an ordinance introduced in
the city council Monday by Mayor
w. H. Sharpley. The ordinance pro-
vides for strict censorship of any
and all shows and makes the adver-
tising, publication, production or ex-
hibiticn OF any play, act, picture or
any Kind which is contrary, TO good
order and morals, or which tends to
reflect reproach upon any race or in
cite race feeling misdemeanor.
Specific prohibition OF scenes oil
hanging, lynching or burning human
beings is made. The penalty is not
less than 5000 nor more than $500 for
the first offense, and not less than
$500 and Imprisonment for not less
than thirty nor more tnan ninety
days for each subsequent offense.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-09-25

Sermon topics, Sunday, September
26: II a. m, Observation-Disclosures
pection" $50 p. m, Platform Ad-
dresses"
The Rev. L. B. West of the Union
church at Dearfield, an attendant of
the fall meeting of the Presbytery of
Denver, will deliver the annual mes
sage to the congregation tomorrow
morning. At eventide among the
items of a congested program, Elder
Evans will report from the Presby
terry.
The week has been one of unusual
interest with the church. Special men
ton must be made of the debate of
last Wednesday night, Resolved,
That County Life Is More Conducive
to Good Citizenship Than City Life >
Mr.. George Gross and Mr.. r. c. Mason,
respectively, opened the subject for
discussion in a fifteen-minute address
Weighty arguments pro and con were
advanced by the Rev. Lionel B. West,
Messrs Wilfred Brickler. Willis Ev-
vans. A well-spent hour to the profit
of the appreciative audience may well
be regarded. Mayor Sharpley, one of
the members of the board of judges,
the others being Mrs. Laura Hill and
Mr.. Cammel of the undertaking es-
tablishment, favored the audience
with healthy remarks on the subject
discussed. The board of judges rem
dered their verdict in favor of the
country life"
1t is hoped that gathering of men
and women foremost in thought like
that gathered last Wednesday night
at the debate will form a neucles for
similar sessions at this place during
the winter months. We believe the
information and inspiration gained
from such will be worth while.
Last Monday night surprise party,
given at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs
Lou Hughes, 1856 Glenarm place, by
Mrs. Lily Hughes, Miss Hazel Dyer,
Miss Bessie White, etc, in honor of
Miss Samira Harris, who leaves the
city for Spilman within the next few
days, took place. A large number of
the younger people of the church
with their friends were on hand.
Everybody enjoyed himself to the full
est. These young ladies are to be
commended for their consideration to-
ward Miss Harris, who has proved
herself most worthy since in our
midst. The pastor and congregation
wish her every success as she returns
to school at Atlanta for the purpose
of qualifying herself for her life's
work.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-09-25
DEATH OF ANDREW p. sMiTHERs

Andrew P. Smithers, prominent Re-
publican politician, who was injured
September IA in an automobile acci-
dent on the Morrison road, died short
ly after O'Clock Wednesday morn.
ing at st. Luke's hospital. Mr.. Smith
ers had host of friends, and it was
his chosen part to do for others rather
than for himself Friends and enc
mics alike knew his strength and re-
spected it, and knew also that his
word once given never was withdrawn
and never broken.
For many years past he has been
a public accountant in partnership
with Joseph Woods.
He is survived by widow, daugh-
ter and son.
The funeral services will be held
today at Martins chapel, at2 p. m.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-09-25

Messrs. Frank Hall and r A. Ed
wards will, on Oct. 1st, open coal
and wood yard at 521 Twenty-eighth
street, between Glenarm and Welton.
They will handle all grades of coal at
regular market prices and deliver to
any part of the city. Full weight
guaranteed Kindling, 10 cents a
sack, or six sacks for so cents. They
will also make a specially in moving
and express. Trunks hauled from 25
cents up. Give them a trial and they
will treat you right.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-09-25

bread ana ny III little hot butter un.
til the bread is brown.
Cheese Toast.-This is another way
of serving toast with cheese. Mix a
cupful of grated cheese, with a dash
a tablespoonful of butter and a pinch
of cayenne. Heat carefully TO a
smooth paste and spread on toast.
Place the toast in the oven to get
thoroughly hot. Serve hot.
Cinnamon toast is liked by the chill
dren. Toast bread, butter it. and sprin-
kle with mixture of sugar and CHINA
mon.
Cream Toast.-This old fashioned
dish is so well known that it hardly
needs mention. Melt in a double boil
er two tablespoonfuls of butter. add
the same amount of flour, and when
bubbling hot stir in slowly a cupful
of milk. Season with salt and stir
until well cooked Thin cream VIII
make more delicious sauce Toast
the bread, dip the edges in hot water
to soften, spread with butter and pour
over the white sauce. Serve in a deep
dish and have the sauce well cover the
heaped up toast
Salmon Toast.-Cut some smoked
salmon or halibut or any rich smoked
hsh in thin slices. arrange on squares
of toast and sprinkle with pepper Put
into the oven to get hot, cover with
creased paper to keep from burning.
Serve very hot
Buttered bread toasted in the oven
and cut in small squares is a good &C
compartment to soup or cut in points
and used as a garnish for many dishes.
1t adds to the appearance of the dish.
Narrow strips of toast an inch wide
and three inches long served with the
salad course. is another way of serv-
ing it.
For breakfast there is nothing more
appetizing than a crisp well buttered
piece of toast which may be served
with poached egg on top or simply
buttered
The Colorado statesman., 1915-09-25
G. v. o. OF o. F. DISTRICT GRAND
LODGE SESSION..

The District Grand Lodge, No. 80, G..
U. o. of o. F., held its annual session
in Spokane, Wash, September 13, II
and 15. The financial report from
the different departments proved sat
isfactory and after all claims were
paid good balance left in the treas
ury. The officers for the ensuing
year are as follows: ID. G. NJ, DR.. T.
+. Spratlin, Denver; ID. d. G. NJ, Hen
ry Nelson, Pueblo; ID. G. s., Geo. S.
Contee, Denver; d. G. r., w. E. Proc.
tor, Colorado Springs; d. G. A., G..
b. Anderson, Spokane; ID. G. A, j. T..
Davis, Butte, Mont; ID. G. A., A. w.
Stradwick, Denver.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-09-25
Coed Record Made by Secretary of
State.

All good citizens vitally interested
in the material and substantial up
building of our state will note with
becoming approval the energetic
efforts of Secretary of State Jno. E.
Ramer in adding thousands of dollars
to the state highway fund through col
lection OF auto licenses. Being CON
vinced that many automobile owners
were evading the law in devious ways
Mr.. Ramer sent inspectors out
through the state with remarkably
flattering results. So far this year
Mr.. Ramer has collected S120,00O as
The Colorado statesman., 1915-09-25

MOUNTAIN LODGE OF ELKS
NO. 80 WILL RENT THEIR
MODERNLY. EQUIPPED ELKS'
HALL FOR SOCIAL GATHER
INGS, LODGE PURPOSES, PRI-
VATE AND PUBLIC DANCES
TO ALL PERSONS DESIRING
THE SAME. PHONE DIR. j. II.
p. WESTBROOK, MAIN 1888,
OR f. r. PAGE, MAIN 2759.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-09-25
NEGRO YEAR BOOK.

Should be in the home of every Ne
gro. 1t contains the achievements.
the industries and activities Of the
race. Every phase of the economic
life of the Negro is discussed. 1t is a
compendium of useful knowledge, a
ready reference book of 45O pages.
Order one today. Copies for sale at
the Statesman office, 1924 Curtis
street, Room %.
j. II. DCNIPHAN,
General Agent.
1921 Marion st.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-09-25

Miss Mary G. Evans, the evangelist,
who completely won the heart of
Denver, will return to us from Cali
fornia, Saturday, Oct. 9Th, and will
preach for DR.. Pope, Sunday, the 10th,
and will deliver her famous lecture,
"a Trip To the Holy Land" at Short
er Monday evening, the nth. This
lecture is said to be undoubtedly one
of the finest ever listened to. Let US
give her great audience. The ad-
mission is 25 cents. Tickets are now
on sale.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-09-25


tea poniul of salt. and add to the first
mixture alternately with three-fourths
of cupful of milk Stir in cupful
of stewed. stoned prunes which have
ben cut in pieces. Bake in warm.
buttered muffin pans.
Virginia Muffins.-Sift two cupfuls
of -four with two teaspoonfuls
of baking powder, one teaspoonfuI of
salt and fourth of cupful of sugar.
Add fourth of 4 cupful of melted but.
ter, one egg, well beaten and cup.
full OF seeded raisins. Stir to a smooth
batter with cupful of milk and bake
in hot muffin pans. well buttered.
Rice Mutfins.-Sift three cupfuls of
-four with four teaspoonfuIs of bak.
ing powder. one teaspoonful of salt. and
two-thirds OF a cupful OF sugar. Add
two eggs well beaten, two-thirds OF
cupful of cooked rice, ,one-half cupful
of melted shortening, three-fourths of
cupful of currants, and one and a
third cupfuls of water. Mix well and
bake in hot. buttered muffin pans.
Cheese Muffins.-These are good to
serve with a salad. Sift two cupfuls
of -four with two teaspoonfuls of bak.
ing powder, one teaspoonful of salt.
and fourth OF cupful of sugar. Add
one-fourth of cupful of melted butter
one beaten egg. one-fourth of cupful
OF grated cheese, and cupful of milk
Stir and bake in well-buttered pans.
Bacon cooked and broken in bits
may be added to the above recipe,
Cusing less shortening) in the place
OF the cheese.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-09-25

Miss Alice Peck, of Augusta, Ark,
is spending the summer in Denver.
Mrs. Laura Warren, Mrs VIM. Gud-
gell, Mrs. Julia Embry, Mrs Mamie
Reynolds, Mrs. Carter and daughter
Velma, Miss Margaret Lamb, now of
Nashville, were among the Colorado
Springs people who attended the A.
NJ E. Conference.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-09-25
YOU CAN BUY A PIANO ON PAY.
MENTS OF $500 A MONTH. OR
RENT ONE FOR $3.50 A MONTH AT
cAsssELL BROS.
,- 18th and Broadway.
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MANAGEMENT, CIRCULA-

OF Colorado Statesman. publishe
weekly, at Denver. Colo, required by
the Act of August "a, 1912.
yer. Colorado.
Managing Editor. Joseph d. D. Riv-
ers. Denver. Colorado.
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ers. Denver. Colorado
Publisher, Joseph d. d. Rivers. Dem
yer. Colorado.
Owners: Gf corporation, give
names and addresses of stockholders
holding per cent or more of total
amount OF stock(-J. ID. d. Rivers
Known bondholders. mortgages, and
other security holders, holding 1 per
cent or more OF total amount of bonds.
mortgages. other securities: None
sworn to and subscribed before me,
this 25th day of September. 1915.
LULU o. TROUTE,
Notary Public.
my Commission expires July 22, 1850
Hair Cut, 15e. 22oe Larimer St.