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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-09-20
(Bg Associated Press.)

London, Sept. 2o.--An Athens
dispatch says there is no reason
to believe that the Greek Govern
ment has sent an ultimatum TO
Germany and Bulgaria, which ex-
pires tenight. demanding the i'm
mediate return OF the soldiers TAX
en- prisoners at Kavala, when that
fortress was captured by the Ger
manlRulearian forces some days
ago.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-09-20

PINE MILL CONDITION.

New Orleans. Sept. 90. The weekly
report OF southern yellow pine mills.
as issued today by the Southern Pine
Association, shows conditions at the
asaose Of business Friday as follows:
New buihes booked, 1os,slo.Sso feet;
shipped, 80. .4i8 .26S feet: orders On hand
Tor 4S7, ,S1s ,2os feet.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-09-20
Special 10 me Neios.

Special 10 The Neios.
Paris, Sept. 20.-Before winter sets
in it is expected there will be 100000
Italian troops fighting on the French
front. Already two contingents com.
prising $4,000 men each have arrived
in France and soon are expected to
take up their positions in the Vosges.
| All OF the Italians will be sent to that
,iregion, the mountainous country com
lprising the extreme end of the fortified
lina i'll Aisace.
4 The Italians win comprise regiments
OF the Alpini, Il men recruited from
the mountainous sections Of Italy,
skilled in mountain warfare, and in,
ured to work in the rarified air Of high
: attitudes.
Soon to Be Sent to 'FRONT.'
That the first contingents soon will
be in the actual firing line on the
: French front is believed here, and il
is further thought this fact had some
thing to do with Italy's declaration OF
I war against Germany, as Italians will
2 be engaged in n-actual conflict with the
Germans,
: Besides these troops Italy will fur
nish special mountain artillery for its
contingent, the guns being of the same
! caliber as the light French-75 milli
: metres-but capable of higher angle
fire and mounted on different type o
y wheels and caissons, making then
y more adaptable for hauling up grades
Some of these guns are mounted Oh
4 skids, so that they can be dragged u
steep mountain trails. Italian. Re-
! Cross hospital units also will accom-
4 pany the Alpini.
I Besides the Italians there will b
: still another nationality represente
3 in the trenches on the western from
y Portugal is sending 10000 men to thi
Z front, and it is believed that they a
= ready are landed in France. Just whf
~ portion of the line these troops WI
n be sent to has not been divulge'
q More troops may be Forthcoming froi
ed Portugal during the winter, although
Is treported the internal condition I
affairs in that country requires u
presence there of many soldiers. FL
recent strike outbreaks and other
hor and Socialistic manifestation
haye been such that troops are patr'
liz ing and guarding railway lines al
iii bridges throughout the country.
Lack of OFFICERS Hamper British.
News of the coming of Italian a.
AD Portuguese to the French front h
caused much speculation among Par
lians as to whether Japanese soldit
ever will be called on by the quad
ple Entente to take active part in
world war. For many months
nm, French newspapers have speculated
lies q desultory manner on the results u
gnt might accrue if Japanese were s.
pe here. But always they express +
, u Of the aftermath Of such a procedur
Ap' the rights and claims that Toxic mi
make as the price for her further
\ 90 tervention.
lme. Lack of trained and experienced
ghn' ficers is acting as a handicap TO
for new British army in France, as
ndla trails and enemies agree that the
4 as lions poured in the field from Engl
It to - NJ e tha highest fighting mate
outn Yet their lack of expert leadershi
sun costing them enormous losses and
a long time prevented Sir Dou
MIS- MIS- Haig from keeping up with his Fr
lllin allies in the somme offensive
lghn,
(continued on Page rwo.)
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-09-20
THE COTTON MARKET.

New orleans, Sept 20. fine cotton
market at 2:SO o'clock was: January,
1889, opening at 1894; March, 1893.
opening at 1913; October, 1912, open
ing at 1B.57; December, 15,e7 opening
At 1850
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-09-20
$4,000 ITALIANS.
ARE IN FRANCE
FOR BIG DRIVE
First Contingent Of 100000
Troops Arriv 10 Reiaf re-
Eastern End.
LACK OF OFFICERS IS
HANDICAP TO BRITISH

Ktchener's New Army Suffers Enor-
nous Losses Due to Scarcity Of Ex-
perienccd Leaders-Easy Marks in
Trenches for German Shippers
10000 Portuguese Are Expected to
Join the Allies in the West in Very
Short Time.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-09-20
Rumanians Defeated.

Berlin, Sept. 20. The Rumanian
forces which invaded Transylvania,
through the Czurduk pass of the Tran
sylvania Alps, have been defeated and
driven back, according TO an official
announcement,
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-09-20

No arrests have been made follow
ing the dynamiting of the Loyal School
near Hillsdale, early Monday morning,
and the burning Of the big barn near
the educational structure, although
Sheriff M. D. Tate and his deputies
are gradually running down every clue
that might lead to the identity OF the
incendiaries.
1t was learned today that several
persons are to be interrogated as to
what they know Of the burning, and as
to where they were on Sunday night,
land early Monday morning.
The men who set fire to the barn,
and then hurled sticks of dynamite
Into the school building, partly wreck
ing the porch of the building, and
shattering the glass in the doors and
windows, made their getaway in auto
mobiles.
Cars Are Seen.
4 Two or three cars were seen in thai
vicinity a short time before the coun
ltry people were attracted to the burn
ing barn, and by the explosions. Tnt
sheriff and his office today are obtain
ling more minute descriptions of th'
cars, and it is believed that these ma!
! lead to the identity of the men re
sponsible for the wreckage.
Cause Of Trouble.
! There has been controversy DC
. tween the trustees Of the school 10
more than year. 1t originated at a.
. election for trustees when John
Bilbo. brother Of Governor Bilbo, an
N. I, Stanford, both claimed the elet
tion. G. u. Bass, who at that tim
: was superintendent Of education, recot
\ nized John Bilbo as trustee and tn
: friends Of Stanford fought the cas-
Through the courts, all OF which RUE
D IN FAVOR Of Stanford, making Dan SteS
art. Al r. Tyner and y. u. Stantol
trustees. Tyner and Stanford electe
professor M. b. Holloway principal an
stewart, who favored Bilbo's holdr
ilEthe trusteeship, joined with Bilbo, al
u ithey elected c. q. Bass for the san
a place, but the courts having ruled
Of Holloway, he prepared TO
IL hnen the school, which had been clos
a bnandine 4 settlement Of the wrangle.
/
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-09-20
|U[T|MATUMSENT
by GREEKS TO
1.-THE BU[GAR|ANS
Immediate Return Of Soldiers
Captured When KavalaWas
Taken, Demanded
ATHENS SAYS TIME
LIMIT ENDS TONIGHT

Fighting Transferred to the Eastern
Front, Where Central Powers Have
Sent Thousands Of Their Soldiers
to Meet Russians and Rumanians--
Russian March to Lembers Is Try
ing to Be chee<ed--BerIin is Claim
ing Great Successes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-21
THIS IS PERIOD WHEN
LIVE CANDIDATE WINS
Faint Hearted Will Lag Behind But Those With Determine
ton Will Pile Up Good Vote Before Close Of Copper
tunity Period"-You Can Win in This Period

These are the days that the live. en-
ergetic candidates are doing their level
best to secure all the subscriptions pos
sible. Some are meeting with success
and some others are ready to drop
out" Some will win automobiles and
others through lack OF effort will not
share in the awards.
Those who are not meeting with
success are the faint-hearted ones who
are satisfied with an excuse instead
OF insisting that their friends subscrip-
tions are necessary for them to be de-
clared . winner.
1t probably will not be as easy to
get subscriptions next week as 1t Is
this week and each day that passes
will increase the difficulty. Why Is
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-21
BARREL FACTORY IS
DESTROYED BY FIRE
Manufacturing Plant In West Nor
folk Consumed In ID .rly Morning
Blaze.

Portsmouth, Sept. 20.-F1re. which
was discovered at $50 O'Clock yes
terday morning. and which was Of un-
known origin. totally destroyed the
factory of the Planters Manufactur-
ing Company, in West Norfolk. entail
ing loss of 5000, which ts covered
by insurance.
The fire spread rapidly. and soon
got beyond control. although efforts
were made by employees of the plant,
living in West Norfolk. to check the
progress of the flames. The tug Mem
phis. of the Southern Railway, re.
sponded, and gave assistance.
The burned plant will be rebuilt, 1t
is understood. In the meantime: the
employees will not be thrown out of
! work, but will be taken care OF In
other factories of the Planters Com
pany.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-21

| ter, lGiss Elisabsth Cecil, have 70.
| turned to their home on Park Avenue
after an extsndsd stay q their sum.
msr home on Long Island
Mrs. Floyd Hughes. Of Norfolk. u
the guest Of her parents. DR.. and Mrs
&c. W. p. Brock. at their home OF
East Franklin Street.
Mrs. william Taiiafsrro and chill.
dren and Miss Elizabeth Brander, who
have been spending the summer a
Rockbridge Alum Springs. are now oc.
cupyfng their new homo on Wes
Grace Street.
Mrs. Menalcus Landlord, OF Nor.
folk. is visiting her parents, Judge and
Mrs. Edmund Waddill, OF Richm ond,
at their cottage at Virginia Beach.
DR.. and Mrs. r. L, Raiford, Of Sed-
ley. passed through Richmond on
Monday in their automobile. They
will make a tour through the Valley
of Virginia to Washington, Baltimore.
Philadelphia and Atlantic City.
After spending two months at At
lantic City, Admiral Harris Webster
and Mrs. Webster have returned to
their apartment at the Chesterfield.
The Misses May and Julia Moore
have returned to the city, after q
weeks stay at the Hot Springs.
Mrs. Thomas L. Moore, who has
been visiting relatives in the North,
is now at "Mooreland Farm" her
country home on the James River.
Miss Belle Perkins, of West Frank
lin Street. is stopping at the Grafton
In Washington for few days.
Mrs. Stuart @. Christian 10 spending
a short while with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs Raleigh Colston Smith, in
Baltimore.
Miss Nell Carneal has left for New
York to spend the winter. Miss Car
neal will resume her studies In music
Miss Mary Garland Todd has re-
turned to her home on West Grace
Street, after a visit to friends in Mon
treat, N. c.
Miss Maria Adkins has been attend
ing the opening hops at the Virginia
Military Institute.
Meetings,
The Dorothy Payne Madison Chap
ter, Daughters Of 1919, will meet this
at 1880 o'clock in Room ESQ
of the Jefferson Hotel.
Mr. Pembroke w. Taylor, OF Ancon,
Canal Zone. has arrived in Richmond
for several weeks stay and is a guest
Of his brother. Mr.. Walter NJ. Taylor,
at 1901 Stuart Avenue.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-21

lloss. There are opportunities that pfs-
sent themselves and are cast aside by
some. others will grasp them and
make the most out Of them. This II
the reason some candidates are get
ting subscribers today and are not
standing Idly BY and lamenting their
inability to get them.
Ths winners win make up their
minds to get . certain number Of sub
scriptions and will not be satisfied I'M
til this number has been gotten. 9th
ers will put orr until tomorrow and
when tomorrow como will put off, until
the next day.
Dissemination II the key to success
Determination 10 what will make a
winner OF the candidates who possesses
1t. Fourteen days hence and the best
time to mako subscriptions count will
be past. Get busy and win an auto
mobile by that time.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-21

ritory Is being covered by candidates
who are getting the subscriptions east
est to procure.
Those who have canvassed their ter
ritory will find 1t harder to secure SUBJ
scriptions than before and 1t will come
to the point where 1t will require real
work to secure subscribers, but there
Is that consolation that nothing worth
while was ever accomplished without
work.
Have you ever seen anything desir-
able that was not hard to get? In a
competition Of this kind as in the daily
walk Of life the hustlers are going
to win and the others who do not dis
play the proper effort will Of course
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-21
VIkGINIA-C CAROLINA BUYS
GEORGIA CHEMICAL PLANT

To take the place OF its plant re-
Gently destroyed by fire at Americus,
Ga, the Virginia Carolina Chemical
Company, having it's headquarters in
Richmond. has purchased the pro-
perry and plant Of the Empire
Guano Company at Americas. The
consideration, not stated, Is under
stood to have been several hundred
thousand dollars
The Virginia-Carolina Chemical
Company is also considering the re-
building of its plant destroyed by
fire.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-21
HENRY w. ANDERSON rs
IN EUROPE ON BUSrNWa

Attorney Henry w. Anderson. ~
for months has been leader II nv
War Relief movement in RichmonA
is in Europe on q business trip. ~
Anderson may try to reach soma n
the battle fronts and see the 6ehfl
ing, 1t is expected he will be Ton1
about one month
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-21
TOBACCO BARN BURNED.

Wesley Yancey, Colorcd, Loses His
Entire Crop as Well a. the Building.
Amherst, Va, Sept. 20.-Weslev
Yancey. a colored man living several
miles from this place. had his tobacco
barn, with its entire oontenta IA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-21

Graham, Va. Sept. 1o.--se~.,.
automobile drivers were arrostsA -
the Bluestone Road near here e,,~]
day by Constable Robert Davis unN.1
instructions Of Magistrate b. ~ 49,
man, Of this place. The ones hei6 ~
were from Bluefield. Princeton. Weic5a
Bramwell, Northfork and Pocahonsss
They were charged with speeding. ~
in nearly every instance the drivs.l
put UP $1s.25 rather than have ~
further trouble.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-14
When Buccaneers Reianed.

The importance of the island of St. Thomas arises from the fact that the harbor on the south side of the island, on whose borders the town of Char lotte Amaie is located, is one of the finest in all tropical America. From the days of the buccaneers it's strate- gic advantage has been realized, for when the Spanish main was the happy hunting ground of the gentlemen of the black flag this harbor was their headquarters. Behind its outer hills the pirate craft found shelter from the open sea and were screened from the sight of passing ships until the mo- ment came to bounce upon them. In more recent times it has played the role of the safe harbor for the thou sands of vessels bound from Europe to Panama and surrounding territory, or vice versa. With free port, where repairs, ships stores and coal might be had, upon which there had been no levy of tariff duties, the shipping world found the harbor of Charlotte Amalie an attractive way station on most of it's Caribbean routes.-NaHonal Geo graphic Magazine. .,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-14
Honest Efforts.

Moses was fated never to enter the land of promise he So longingly view ed afar, and Columbus never found who can now wish that he had?-that unimpeded sea route westward to In dia that he sought so wisely and so daringly. Yet still the world moves on, and by mysterious and unexpected ways the great, brave soul is permit ted to subserve the benignant purposes of God contemplating the elevation and blessing of man. And so, I cannot doubt, the unselfish efforts in our day for the amelioration of social hard ships, though their methods may be rejected as mistaken or defective, will yet signally conduce to their contem- plated ends. Fail not, then, humble hoper for ''the good time coming" to lend your feeble sigh to swell the sails of whatever bark is freighted with earnest efforts for the mitigation of human woes nor doubt that the Divine breath shall wait. it at last to it's pray ed for haven.-Horace Greeley.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-14
Would Dust Chamberlain.

Based upon knowledge at hand ap- plication for the removal of John c. Chamberlain as trustee of Burr Ss Knapp has been filed with the United States district court at Hartford.
 The application for dismissal of At- torney John c. Chamberlain as trustee In the Burr & Knapp bankruptcy pro- ceeings has not been heard. Counsel for MT. Chamberlain is daily expected to file answer. -.
 Attorney Spottswood D. Bowers, counsel for creditors named in the application stated today that the pro- ceedings had been held in abeyance until the conclusion of the Burr & Knapp trial that no prejudice mighh be inspired against either side. He expected that an answer would be forthcoming within a few days and the matter promptly heard in court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-14
Has Auto License But
 Can't Operate a Machine

The laxity in the methods pursued by officials in granting automobile op- orators licenses, was strikingly dem- onstrated in the city court this morn ing, when Tony Caesar, of 255 1-2 Catherine street, admitted on the wit ness stand that he owned an oper- otor's license, although he knew noth- ing about an automobile, its mechan- ism or operation.
 The fact that he could not run a car, was divulged during the trial of his brother Tony, IS years of age, who was arrested yesterday for reckless driving and failure to have license In his possession, by Policeman s. F. Hochheiser, in Seaview avenue near Deacon street.
 The youth admitted he had no H. cense and was going at an excessive rate of speed, but volunteered the tn-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-14
Lynn Man Leaves Requests To His
 Local Relatives

John MacNair of Lynn, Mass, left bequests of several thousand dollars to relatives in Bridgeport according to his will filed for probate in Bridge port today. To his sister. Annie c. MacNair, of Bridgeport, he gives the property at 1190 Iranistan avenue and an income of $1,200 to be paid quar- terly. To his niece, Miss Minnie Fish. also of Bridgeport, an income of $500 per year is bequeathed also to be paid in quarterly sums. To nephew, C.. Allison MacNair of Bridgeport, $500 to be paid in like manner.
 In the event of the death of any of the heirs the bequests are to go to the "John MacNair Fund" to be used for charity in the city of Lynn. MT. Mac Nair directs that his estate at High land Glen in Eastford, Conn.,, be sold aand the proceeds of the sale devoted to the charitable fund. His estate is estimated at several hundred thousand dollars.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-14
BELIEVE HAVENS'
 REELECTION IS
 NOT LEGAL ONE
Commissioners in Disagree ment, Because Quorum
 Wasn't Present.

Elmer H. Ravens was not legally elected president of the board of education last night according to the opinion of Harry H. DeLoss, nor was Robert D. Goddard legally elected secretary, nor Dr. George w. Osborn, vice-president. MT. DeLoss objected to the manner of the election. cited the by laws of the board to the eff feet that majority of the board must be present in order to make the election legal and then as a 'clinch- err presented an opinion from City Attorney William H. Comley, IT,, sus- taining his opinion. MT. DeLoss was elected to the board on the Citizens ticket last municipal election.
 Dr. Charles c. Godfrey, elected with him as a Citizens ticket candi date, was not present at the meeting. Commissioners DeLoss, Schwerdtle, Bishop, Webster and Goddard voted against the election of MT. Ravens not because they did not want to choose him but because they thought the election should not be held unless there was a majority of the members of the board present and voting.
 Commissioners Challenger, Osborn,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-14
HOld-Over Council
 Committee To Meet

For the first time in the history of Bridgeport a holdover committee of the common council will have meeting before the new council convenes. This is the committee on ordinances which will meet in the common council chamber Thursday evening, to listen to John A. Leonard, president of the fire board and John c. Stanley, presi- dent of the police board, tell why the pay of the. firemen and policemen should be increased.
 The members of the board are AL derman Whitney, Blakeslee, Winter burn, Kearns and Primrose all Re- publicans. Alderman Whitney is a holdover member of the common council with one year more to serve The others are holdovers because of reelection and they are to be return ed to this committee when the new council is convened on Dec. 4.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-14
Holiday. In Danish Islands.

The natives of the Danish islands ,CWest Indies) apparently celebrate the national holidays of all countries with complete impartiaHty-the Fourth of July in honor of the country that wouldn't adopt them; the 14th of July because it is celebrated in Mar Unique and it would never do to let the French negroes get ahead of them; the birthday of the king of Denmark because the islands belong to him; the birthday of the king-of England be- cause the islands once belonged to him; the birthday of the German em- peror in honor of the Hamburg Amer ican line, and the birthdays of all the royal families, presume, as well as many local and impromptu holidays of their own. They also are very scrupu- lous about observing the Sabbath, at least In it's negative aspect.-E. E. Slos- son in New York Independent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-14

Bell, Hurley and Tones voted for Col. Ravens. Dr. Osborn said he believed he had the right to exercise his authority as presiding officer and break the tie in favor of Col. Ravens. He so voted and declared Col. Ravens elected president of the board
 On the vote for secretary, Commis- sioner Goddard received nine ballots and one was cast each for Commis- sioner Schwerdtle and Challenger al- though they had declined nomination. A motion to adjourn until Dec. Il was carried finally when the election will be ratified. Tn the meantime the mem bers will seek opinions from the city attorney as to the legality of their action.
 Commissioner Webster of the con- mittee on school reported that the committee had authorized the pay ment of $4,G55 for extras in the build ing of the foundation for the Maple wood school, because of the rock and other condidtions not included in the specifications made according to the tests upon which bids were submitted.
 After 29 years as janitor of the old High school, AZ. Ginand resigned last night. Mr. Ginand has an offer of a better position.
 These teachers were engaged
 Mary E. Burgoyne, of Albert Lea. Minn., tacher of Latin in the High school, in place of Mrs. Sullivan salary, $1.250.
 Ruth K. Stowell, of New York, critic in Normal school. salary, s95O.
 Ella A. Sterrett, of Warren, Me, pre-vocational, fifth grade, salary, SSOO
 Eva c. Pye, of Halifax, N. S., Elias Howe school, seventh grade, salary, $500.
 John L. Sullivan, of Milford. electri cal shop, pre-vocationa1.
 Carl F. Schwerdtle, pre-vocational, $1,200.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-14
State Employment
 Bureau Receives
 1,O7O Applications

During the past month, the local of the State Free Employment Bu- reau got situations for 739 applicants. Of these, 363 were men and S76 women There were 1,070 applications for employment of which 5S5 were men and 485 were women. The ap- plications for help numbered S22. There were 394 applications for male help and 42S applications for female help.
 Of the applications for employment in the five bureaus conducted in the state 66.S per cent. were supplied with employment as against 69.5 per cent. during the month of September.