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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-09

The Mississippi Legislature, both
the House and the Senate and Cover
nor Bilbo, is to be given a special in
vtation to come to Hattiesburg some
time before the present session ends,
and make All .Asrection of the Missis-
Sippi Normal College.
The Governor and legislators will
be the guests of the city while here.
They will be brought to Hattiesburg
on a special train, if the invitation is
accepted, and will be dined at tn Nor
NAL College. A special train furnish
ed by the Hattiesburg Commercial
Club also will return them to Jackson.
This was decided on at meeting of
the board of directors of the CONNER
cial Club at its regular meeting held
in the rooms of the Hattisburg Trac-
ton Company last night.
Governor Brewer and the legisla-
ture visited Hattiesburg and inspected
the college at it's last session, two
years ago, and was favorably impress
sed with that institution and the way
it was being managed at that time.
The Commercial Club directors feel
that the showing made this time will
eclipse by far that of two years ago,
and are anxious to have the lawmak
ers see the great strides made.
Committees Appointed.
committee on invitation and
transportation, consisting of V. M.
Scanlan H. F. Wheeler c. T. Single
ton and w. ]. Haynen was appointed
by President Hannah, and these men,
bers Immediately will take up with
the Jackson Legislators and Governor
Blbo the question of coming here.
Should the invitation be accepted, a
program committee consisting OF
Prof. F. B. Woodley, r. G.. Hauenstein
and P. l.. CASTOR will arrange to enter
tain the visitors while in the city.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-09
|PAUPERS APPEARING
BEFORE SUPERVISORS
CASES OF COUNTY
ARE BEING INVESTIGATED
BY BOARD TODAY.

The forty-three .paupers of Forrest
county are appearing, either person
ally, or by petition, before the Board
of Supervisors today, and their cases
are being Investigated.
Whether or not they will remain on
the pauper rolls of the county, de-
pends upon each individual case. The
new board is examining carefully the
records and conditions of each.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-09
MISSISSIPPI WATERS
GRADUALLY RECEDING.
Arkansas Militia Establish Camps for
the Flood Sufferers of State.

Little Rock, Ark, Feb g. - State
troops today organized central camps
for the flood refugees at the three
points on the outskirts of the flooded
area in Eastern Arkansas. Clarendon,
Arkansas City, and other towns report
that the waters are receding.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-09
(By Associated PrcSs.)

wy AooOttUtCV 4 oSay
Washington, D. c., Feb. 9.-The
British embassy this afternoon
was advised by New York agents
that dispatch had been received
there from Bermuda, stating that
the German cruiser Room, sup
posed to be the captor of the Brit
ish steamer Appam, had been cap
tured, along with two German
merchantmen.
The British cruiser Drake is re-
ported to have made the capture.
The British admiralty has known
for some days that German COM
merce destroyers we're abroad in
the Atlantic, but no report of any
kind was made until the announce
ment of the Appam's capture had
been made public.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-09
ALLIES PREPARE TO GO
AGAINST THEM IN GREECE
Petrograd Claims Russian Successes
in Caucasus - Germans Officially
Announce the Capture of 500 Yards
of French Trenches After a Hard
Fight-British Miners in Lancaster
Oppose the Spirit of Conscripton
at Meeting.
(By Associated PreSS.)

Berlin, Feb. 9.-It is officially an
-nounced that the Germans have cap
tured the first line of French posi-
jtions over 500 yards front to the west
of Vimy today.
A Constantinople dispatch says that
captured by the Turks in the fighting
at Essin. and have been taken to Mus
sa, Assyria.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-09
The War a Year Ago

Germans lombard Scissors. set
ting the city afire.
Berlin claims successes against
the Russians in East Prussia.
Fighting in Carpathians claimed
to be the deadliest in worlds his
tory.
Weather delays war operations
on Western front.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-09
WlTHERSPOON MEMORIAL
TO BE HELD ON MARCH 5
(By Associated PreSS.J

Washington, Feb 9-The House
this afternoon set March 5 as the day
for memorial services for the late Con-
gresham Witherspoon, of Mississippi.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-09
GOVERNOR AND
LEGISLATURE ARE
INVITED HERE
Asked to Come to Hattiesburq
And Make An Inspection Of
the Normal College
WILL Be GUESTS OF THE
CITY DURING THEIR STAY

Special Train To Be PROVIDED by the
Commercial Club, Will Garry Chief
Executive and Lawmakers to Hub
City, if They Accept invitation
Committees Are Appointed by Pres
dent Hannah, and Program Is Be-
ing Mapped Out Today.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-09

Sumrall's annual primary was helt
in that Lamar county town yesterday
and more interest than was displayed
even during the first gubernatoria
primary last summer, resulted Prac
tically every registered voter in the
township visited the polling precincts
The affair passed off with no dis.
turbances.
The second primary will be held in
a couple of weeks, while the election
will be conducted in April
The results Of yesterdays voting
We're:
Mayor
Charles N. McNair, 60; B. M. Myers
65; T. w. Davidson, 80; j. S. Byrd, 26;
Geo. w. Polk, 6.
Marshal.
S. j. Vinson, 105: John Bounds, so;
a. L. Herrin, 43.
Clerk.
j. S. Brueck, 10; Enocn c IIayies,
63:; w. A. Locke, 50.
Treasurer.
j. R. Saucier 1926; w. E. Ellington,
so.
Aldermen.
Give to be elected.)
]. NJ. Waits, 1888; J. w. Dill, 1874; D.
R. Campbell, 1872; NJ. j. Clark, 10S;
Chas. Fagan 100; A. T. Swartz, 9S; c.
c. Girley, 96; H. E. Thompson, "a; f.
V. Graham, 43; H. J. Hanley, 40.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-09
THE COTTON MARKET.

(By Associated Press.l
New Orleans. Feb. 9.-The cotton
market closed 8 points down.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-17

added but don't deny me one pleas
nre, Alice. Let me have the red ear ~
a--a memento. won't your"
She extended Il towards him eager
~ Her heart thrilled. almost sorry
was she that she had denied thls hon.
eBt.eyed. clean. earnest. loyable fei
low his wish lie was loyal friend
and she knew that ne fairly woruhlped
her. She tried 10 make amends by be
ing more than gentle and attentive 20
him the rest OF the evening. She was
touched infinitely as she noted that he
placed the red car inside his vest on
the side nearest 70 his heart
Alice talked or social gathering a
week ahead an though il was a settled
fact that Abel would be her escort up,
on that occasion as usual. lie was not
very responsive however. and LEFT her
at the home door rs though something
had depressed and chilled him.
Poor fellowi" sighed Alice regret.
fully as they finally parted "ile lie 80
good. 90 true. aud am afraid hurt
his feelings. l hope he does not think
/ would rather have somebody else
oh, dear ! wish
That he had kissed her There.
that was the truth. and abe hid her
bonny face IN her hands, halfshamed.
halfdcItghted. and ran into the house
rod as n peony and hoping that Abel
really would cherish the strange SOU
venir he had so craved.
Humble. self-deprecatory. Abel Drake
had ever considered that he was fairly
unworthy the beautiful girl. to him a
goddess, He compared himself despair
ingly with the self-Important young
men be met, He began 20 believe that
Alice liked him as friend. bat beyond
that she had shrunk from paying tho
penalty OF the read ear OF corn. The
realization Of this wounded his sensi.
tive nature and discouraged all love
pretensions
II was the third day after the husk.
Ing bee that Alice, busy about the
kitchen. was startled and then terri.
fed as neighbours boy about eight
years OF age came rushing in at the
doorway, his face colorless and his
eyes a.stare with fright.
"oh. Miss Alice," he bolted OUT
little Inal~
My little sister-what Of her. quick
has she come to any harm2" cried AL
leo. her mind taking vivid alarm.
She was playing boat with tub. :"
painted forth her informant. 1T tipped
over Drown-dedl" was the ominous
concluding word.
With wild shrek Alice dashed to-
wards the river which bounded the
rear Of the lot. She saw people rush.
ing down the shore. two forms strug-
Cling in midstream to reach dry land
She saw man gain It, drop his drip.
ping burden, reel and sink PROSTATE.
Alice arrived breathless and an.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-17
Latest Glass SUBSTITUTE.

As substitute for glass in the
equipment of automobiles and many
other similar uses, a product has been
brought out recently In Germany and
is now being subjected to rigid tests
In various shapes at the scene OF war
It is known as "cellon" and has many
remarkable qualities. II Is almost un
breakable by ordinary handling
SheetA-Aa-S.hIs l,atariaI can be bent
backward and forward many times
without breaking; blocks of this
transparent product can be subjected
to blows without showing fractures,
It can be produced In any desired
thickness. Clear and completely
transparent, light or dark colored,
mottled or even black, It can be used
for the manufacture of all objects now
made OF celluloid. It's chief advantage
over celluloid is its safety against fire.
A sheet Of cellon may be ignited by an
open fame.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-17
Increased safety for Autos.


The automobile has been found 10
be such an important feature OF the
war operations that the German gov.
eminent has undertaken to increase
the efficiency of the motor car by
keeping the roads free OF glass. Dras
tic orders have been issued on this
subject, and the school children in ali
parts OF the country have been in.
structed to look carefully over the
roadways which they have to pass
and to pick up every bit OF broken
glass, or sharp piece OF metal. which
might be injurious to automobiles Per
sons who are seen to drop glass or
bottles upon the highways are sub
jected TO severe reprimand on the first
occasion and to a fine on the second
Motorists who in former years nave
been suffering from the broken glass
and sharp tacks on roads and streets
declare that the order has cleaned the
roads as If by magic. and that pune
lures or blowouts are rare things at
present.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-17
China and Christianity.

The progress or the Christian re.
ligion in China under the policy Of
very benevolent neutrality" practiced
by Yuan Shi-kai is noteworthy. Dur.
ing the last year. 1t is said, over TOO
high officials, merchants and literatl
have enrolled In Bible classes. The
churches in Peking-12 in all--are
illled 10 overlooking with new adher.
ents. and several OF them have en-.
larged their quarters. II is not un.
usual to see meetings held under
Christian auspices attended by audi.
ences OF 5000 students. Yuan Shikai
himself recently made big contribu-
ton to the work Of the Methodist col
lege in Picking.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-17
THE RED EAR



With shrek OF excitement and
giee the prettiest girl at Farmer
Doane's husking bee jumped up from
the stool she had occupied. scattering
a great heap OF corn all about her and
daringly, invitingiy waving above her
head the third red ear found within the
hour There was grand rush after
her as she darted through the broad
open doorway Of the great barn out
into the moonlight, to lead her eager
pursuers brisk chase.
There was one young man who did
not join the group. however This was
Abel Drake. Also. taking no part in
the mad rush. but smiling InduIgent.
~ after the receding mad. laughing.
cheering crowd, Alice Leslie kept on
mechanically tearing the husk from
the ear Of corn in her hand. She was
not conscious that she had uncovered
the tip Of a bloodred ear until the
companion by her side and escort ut
tered the quick words In eager breath.
lessness:
why, Aiice, you are lucky one,
tool"
He was a bashful, reticent young
fellow, and as Alice flushed his embar.
raBsment was equal to her own The
penalty OF finding red ear was a kiss.
but Alice had not invited chase for
the conquest Her eyes wore almost
frightened look. As Abel, smiling
slightly, moved towards her In his
ardent soul craving the salute as the
fondest boon in the world, shs ahrank
back.
"Oh, please mol" she fluttered. mo
body ever kissed me--except my
brother"
Nobody ever let me kiss them at
ALL observed Abel, quite grayely. II
wish was yohS brotherln and then he
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-17

The architect Of the Itenaisssges !
aee as one who. as like a. NOT. was
himself sculptor. or a palnter. some.
timea both, So that a. be worked
with others who. like himself. lived in
the arts. theirs came out Ut Il build.
ings o. which you cannot say where
architecture ends and sculpture and
painting begin
How may ali this be brought back
] don't know. nor do wiser men than
l. do not venture 10 say that archi.
tects must become painters and aeuip.
tors: that would be rather ntopIan.
But AZ least they should be- brought
closer together. personally and pro.
OCCASIONALLY, and tho time 20 do Il Ia
while they are ntilI in their formative
period.
The problem 10 not being neglected.
beginnings are being made Few OF
the most eminent and thoughtful men
In the American world 0f art but are
concerned with Il Grant in Serb
ner's Magazine,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-17
lis LOVE For GOOD HORSE
Ex-secretary Of state Knox Relates
Flow It's Origin Was Revealed
to Him.

! have always loved horse and for
many years was at a loss to discover
the reason for my affection 1t did not
come from early association with him.
The mystery OF my passion
was finally solved. My gentle mother
Of whom DR. John A. Brashear. the
great astronomer, once wrote, she
was more nearly a wingless angel than
anyone have ever known" being on
her way to the Pacific coast, stopped
several days with me at my homo in
Pittsburgh. Yielding to my persuasion
to the charm Of brilliant October aft
ernoon, and to my specific promise
that would drive slowly. she. not
withstanding her seyenty-five years
went for a drive with me behind as
quiet and swift little mare as could
be desired.
With literal adherence to my prom.
Use Dolly logged along and we enjoyed
the day Presently an alertness In the
mare, which could be felt rather than
seen, indicated something coming be
hind With one eye on the little lady
in the seat and the other on the one In
the shafts | let the latter have her
way gradually without seeming to dis.
turb the former. In a moment we
were stepping some, but not enough,
for with a whiz and cloud of dust
we had been passed. This was new
experience for the mare. She resent
ed 1t and was soon in full pursuit. ]
had not yet gotten fully into the game
! sim felt the restraint Of my promise
ana while hesitating what to do | felt
motion at my side and turning saw
my mother tightening her bonnet
strings and in tones of excited pleas.
ure she said. There, Phil, there is
wide place; you can pass him there"
and we did.
| have never since doubted where
got my love for a horse.- Former Sec.
Rotary Philander @. Knox. In the Breed
ers' Gazette.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-17

gnished at the scene OF the rescue, to
see little Ina. scared and trembling,
but unhurt ana alive. and she gathered
her up IN her arms with A choking
sob. Amid the confused babdh OF buzz.
ing voices she made out thattfhe man
who had rescued her little sister had
gone through terrible atrdEgle ia
getting out OF the swift river elFrent,
and several men were striving y re-
store him TO consciousness
Alice uttered a sharp cry aa she
glanced down at the inanlInafe fd&m
It was that OF Abel Drake
"Oh, he Is not dead--tell met teu
mel" quavered Alice. and then. as thu
man kneeling beside Abel unloosed hid
collar. he announced;
Give him air He IS only exhaust
ed"
Then Alice thrilled. In folding back
the collar Of the PROSTATE man RI
bon about his neck was disclosed. A.
It was disengaged, attached to It's END
Alice saw the souvenir. the red ear Of
corn.
Give II TO mel" burst forth Alice,
and then shrank within herself: but.
with a wondering look, the man who
had disengaged the souvenir obeyed
her bidding. She cIasped II and Che
rescued Ina closer to her bosom and
drew back from the anxious circle and
did not leave the spot until Il was an
nouneed that Abel had recovered, but
was still weak, and vehicle was
brought 10 send him home.
Half dozen times that day Alice
sent a messenger 10 receive almost
hourly bulletins aa to the condition OF
Abel. The reports were encouraging
A grateful happy girl. some new spirit
OF emotion seemed borne into her
through that days exciting occur.
rcnces.
Her whole being glowed as about
noon the next day. the gate clicked
and Abel Drake, looking somewhat
pale but otherwise apparently none
the worse for his experiences Of the pre-.
vious day, entered the garden.
Alice greeted him with a genuine
welcome Of Joy and gratitude
you are 30 kind to come TO 10 re
Hove our anxiety, she said. why.
even little Ina has been longing 10 see
you and thank you for your great, great
bravery
IT WIS fortunate vas at hand
when the tub upset" said Abel. 4
missed something when I recovered
the souvenir. understand you have
Il. am quite lonesome without Il.
Alice flushed and trcmbled. She
dropped her glance in embarrassment
A. the clear. kindly eyas Of Abel rest
cd upon her Then her own flashed.
A daring resolve actnated her.
Come" she said simply. and led the
way 70 a side window, upon the slll
OF which rested the souvenir, loft there
TO dry out after rs bath tn the river.
Thanks began Abel. extending a
hand 20 receive the ear o. corn.
Not nntsi Won win ~" cried Alice.
and darted away light 40 q fawn.
He was staggered at the challenge.
Then his vita directed him What q
Wild. Joyous chase Il was Under 4
great tree he caught her. The De.
lirium OF delight swaycd him ~ hts
lips met hers and her his own will.
ingly
Shall We ewu the souvenir together.
you and I. after thisf be ventured 20
suggest with heart o. hope. but dub,
Gus.
'Sesis her soft whisper treasured
him, and al the world was sunshine.
tcepyrigbt 1875, ~ W. q, ChapmAn.t
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-17

Tho ~ord stadium" Is the Latin
form Of . Geek name for the meas.
ure OF distances atade, s0s feet. or
approximately an eighth Ct a Roman
mile. A. this was the usual distance
for foot races at olympia. the name
came 10 be given to the structure
wherein the foot races and other ath-
ietic contests we're held. All the an.
clent Greek stndia OF which the atad-
lnm At Athens, built BY Lycurgun $50
-. c, and restored by King George OF
Greece in 1906. Is a fine example
we're semicircular at one end and open
AZ the other. while the perfect oliipti-
cal design was the Roman modifca.
ton 10 be noted in the Coliseum AZ
Rome and the amphitheater at Pom.
peii
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-17

When electric tramears FIRST started
IN his native town a canny Scot got
on one, intending to make the full
journey, costing three pence. but only
took a penny ticket and renewed Il
twice at the end Of each stage On
the last stage the conductor remon.
rtrated with him, saying be ought to
have taken out a three.penny ticket
At the beginning OF the journey and
saved unnecessary trouble.
Ma, nal" said the Scot, had dune
sac. and yer had broken doom, micht
haze lost thrup-pence, but, al 1t Ia.
Gamma Iose MAR than 40 penny
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-17

Everybody hiss some friend whom
tley sish 70 make happy i may
be Mother or Father, Sister o. Bro
thcr lsmay he Wife Or i may
be Sweetheart and often Them
selves.
cur stock of Jewclry and IIrie-a-
I;rac is complete Each piece has
been carefully selected ana We feel
satisfied that a visit FROM Sou viii
bear rs 0ut that We have AZ fine
selection as can be found anywhere.
ANS article that you mag select
will be laid aside ind delivered,when
wanIed
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-17
Powerful Electric Hammer.

An electric hammer OF new design
has recently been evolved by leading
American electrical manufacturer.
Briefly, the new hammer consists OF
high-speed, series-wound electric motor
driving an eccentric mechanism
through reduction gearing; the mech,
anism, in turn, operating a plunger
which is virtually the hammer. A
sleeve is provided in which the drill
or hammer rod may be inserted, so
that 1t can be rapidly struck by the
pIunger
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-17

Robert Was visiting In large city
and was greatly excited over the pros
pect Of going to see a big toy depart
ment the next day. When he was get
ting ready for bed he Rugged his faith
or with unusual vigor Daddy was
pleased and said, That's very nice. "
Robert said Well, that's for two
days. ! am going to see the toys and
win have no time to love you tomor
row"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-17

Before entering pond or stream
q moccasin or other water snake fills
himself with wind. and heipfully
began Professor Pate. The average
Hon. does exactly the same before
10 enters the Legislature interrupted
the Old Codger. The said wind keeps
him adoat on the surface Of things for
b short time. but when It Is finally W
PEELED ne either sinhe to the bottom or
gets out Kansas city Star.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-17
Chinese Ike Tobacco.

The introduction of the tobacco hab-
It among the Chinese dates back only
few years, and its spread throughout
the country has been astonishingly
rapid, so It Is stated by Consul Gen.
eral Anderson at Hongkong. The Gig.
arctic habit Is not confined to men.
Girls and women of all GLASSES and
ages, from ten years Of age upward. In.
duIge as freely and openly in Gig
arettes, with as much apparent enjoy.
ment, as do their brothers
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-17
WIseonsIn's L,Iasorv.

Wisconsin has from time to time
been an annex Of various other states
Wisconsin from 1906 to 1909 formed d
part Of Indiana territory. From 1908
to 1878 Wisconsin was embraced In
the territory OF Illinois. When Illinois
became state all the country north
Of Il. including Wisconsin, was joined
to Michigan After more than forty
years OF shifting Wisconsin was admit.
ted into the Union with her present
boundaries In 1S4S.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-17

Enthusiasm is always connected
with the senses, whatever be the OBJ
ject that excites It. The true strength
OF virtue il serenity Of mind combined
with a deliberate and steadfast de-
termination TO execute her laws. That
IS the healthful condition OF the moral
life; on the other hand, enthusiasm,
even when excited to representations
of goodness. Is brilliant but feverish
glow which leaves only exhaustion and
languor behind. Kant.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-17

A white elephant 10 regarded sacred
Nm Siam. and when one dies it mas a
funeral grander than that ACCORDED
TO princes Buddhist priests ofiiciate
ana thousands Of deyout Siamese men
and women follow the deceased ami
NAL to the grave. Jewels and offerings
representing much wealth are buried
with the elephant.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-17
LEONARD HALL
LEoNARDTowN, MD.

boarding and Day school Tor BOYS.
Affords opportunity for excellent
training ia the High School subjects,
Agriculture and Commercial branches
Terms moderate. Location most
Sanitary arrangements
perfect.
Registration Sept !.
Catalogue on application. 7-Sltf
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-17

The Habar Sing Tau sug is new
Moro newspaper, published by the
sulu Press OF the Moro mission al
zamboanga. r. !. The publication is
printed IN Arabic and has as its oh
ject the uplift of the Moro people
among whom 1t 10 widely circulated.