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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-28
NOT CANDIDATE FOR
SEAT Of WILLIAMS
TION OF ENTERING
Senate Race.

Jackson, Miss, March 2S.-An in
teresting rumor has been current in
political circles for several days that
Governor Bilbo intends to be a can
didate for the United States senate
this year against John Sharp Williams; /;
that with John L. Hebron virtually
ont of the way "the stormy petrol of
Mississippi politics" believes that NJ
has a good chance to land in Wash
ington and will make short but ag-
gressive candidate for the honor dur
ing the summer months.
Governor Bilbo however, says that
it isn't so, and he ought to know what
his intentions are in the matter. When
asked about it this morning. he said:
Il am ticlIled to death with the job
] have. and positively viii not be a
candidate for the United States Senate
this year.
ANY report to the contrary is abso-
lutely false
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-28
Heads Barred,
SOLOCQlGuardsnlen
VIII Shave Heads
THINK THEY HAVE A WAY TO
KEEP FROM BEING SENT TO
MEXICO FOR SERVICE.

Hattiesburg barbershOps, provided
they are equipped with sufficient
number Of clipping machines, ought
to be able to declare record breaking
dividends as a result Of the threaten
ed outbreak in Mexico.
The War Department has announc-
cd that it doesn't want any bald head
ed soldiers in the regiments detailed
for border duty and for service iii the
Southern Republic in the pursuit OF
the bandit Villa The sun shines too
hot down there, the officials say, and
a soldier without q heavy shock of
hair on the top Of his head is likely to
suffer sunstrike his first hour out.
The Mississippi National Guard, in
ali probability, will be called on for
service on the border AS is generally
known, a number OF Capt, Co0per's
young men, comprising Company 4,
First Independent Battalion, the Hat
ticsburg contingent Of the militia,
don't fancy the idea OF leaving their
comfortable homes and roughing it
for few months for their country's
sake When the first war cloud ap-
peared, some OF the young men began
looking for loop-holes Of escape.
Many were the reasons given the
commanding officer by some of his
men as to why they should be placed
on the retired list; physical unfit
ness, mental disability, and the like
being among the excuses. But Cap
tain Cooper has told them that no
such excuses go; that if the Missis-
sippi militia IS sent to the morder,
ever bloomin' one Of them will go
along.
SO, today when it became known
that the War Department doesn't
want any bald heads for Mexican
service, some of the young men gave
signs OF relief. Immediately they be
gan making dates with their respect
i've BARRIERS, with a view Of having
their hair clipped and their heads
shaved, and made as slick as an on
ion. The tonsorial artists have told
them that such an operation Will cost
them much money.
we should worry" has been the
answer in each case. Make of us
bald heads and weu serve you for
the rest of our lives"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-28

London, March 2S.-An Amsterdam
dispatch reports that the British
steamer Empress of Midland has been
sunk, but her crew has been landed
Paris reports that the infantry is in
active before Verdun, while the artil-
lery fire has slackened in the Vaux
and Douamont regions.
The Germans have resumed their
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-28

Jackson, Miss, March 2S.-The fea-
ture of last nights session OF the
house Of representatives was the re-
ceipC Of another veto MESSAGE from
Gov. Bilbo, and this time the DiII
disapprOved was the measure for
ston, of Coahoma12345 6123t5 23456
which Representative oscar Johnston
of COahoma, so carefully framed and
worked hard on for weeks, known as
the Farm Lean Bank Bill"
The bill passed the l3wer house by
most Overwhelming majority, and
not vote was cast against it in the
senate. 1t is considered practically
certain that an effort will be made to
override the governors veto.
The veto message is. lengthy one,
some Of the chief objections being
raised by the governor being as fol-
lows:
"The fundamental objection to this
bill lies in the community mortgage
that is created through the issuance
OF bonds secured by all the property
in common of all the borrowers of the
bank in severalty."
"The state OF Mississippi, as a
measure of state policy has declared
against corporate ownership in the
cultivation Cf agricultural lands; this
law opens wide tho door CT invitation
to the reversal of this policy ard the
evasion or the setting aside Of it whom
ever it may seem opportune 10 dc So"
"This bill completely jeopardizes
not only the homes or our state but
the announced policy Of our laws,
since by its provisions a foreclosure
can be brought about almost at the
wish and will OF the Farm Loan Banks
organized"
Briefly summarized the governor be-
lievcs the bill would possibly result
in alien corporations getting Missis-
sippi lands by foreclosures in some
period of general depression. He sug-
Continued on Page Four)
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-28
ASKS $4,000 FOR
LOSS Of HIS FEET.
SECTION HAND SUES GULF &
SHIP ISLAND RAILROAD
FOR BIG DAMAGES.

Declaring that by extreme careless
ness and negligence on the part Ok IT'S
employees. he lost both feet and the
lower portions Of both legs when Le
was struck b. q GulC & snip Island
freight train near $3.50 Miss. Lau-
renee Smith former member OF a
section crew of the company, has fled
suit in the Forrest county Circuit
Court against the G. G. S. l. for
$4,000.
Smith declares that he. with the
other members of the crew, were at
work on the day In question, when q
freight train, travelling at a grea
speed, dashed down on him, crushing
his feet and mangling his legs. Smith
says that the train came from around
a curve, and that the engineer gave
no signal of the coming.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-28

Something like 34S different pieces
of property, located throughout For
rest county, to go under the auction
GERS hammer for delinquent taxes, at
the front door of the Court House
next Monday.
While this sale is in progress, in
front Of the City Hall Mayor BatsOr
and City Assessor Ed Rawls will ST.
ton themselves at the same time, and
will offer for sale to the highest bid
der, about 200 or 250 similar pieces
Of property upon which taxes for 1915
nave not been paid.
The county and city officials vii!
receive money on the delinquent prop
erty up until late Saturday night.
After that time, the real estate and
buildings in question will be auctioned
off and viii pass from the hands Of
the original owners, unless they arc
redeemed within two years.
Soon W:Il BE Lost.
The property sOl1 two years ago, at
q similar sale, and which has not been
redeemed, will be finally lost to the
original owners, if the taxes paid in
by the bidders at that time are not
placed in the hands Of the chancery
CLERK by midnight Wednesday week.
This announcement was made this
Next Monday, indications are that
many valuable pieces OF property viii
be sold for taxes. There is one large
12O-acre tract of land; two-stOry
business building; a cottage, in eX-
cellent repair; and a siX-rOom home,
all on the list OF property to be sold
which must be redeemed by Saturday
night, when the offices of Sheriff Har
bison are closed.
To redeem the property after it has
been sold for taxes, the first owner
must pay the bidder the amount as
sessed against the property, plus 25
per cent, for the first year, and if this
is not done at the beginning of the
second year. an additional 5 per cent
is added.
Many delinquents have been coming
into the sheriff's office during the
last few days, paying off their taxes,
to save the property from the auction
block,
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-28
TELLS WHY SHE SHOT
SHERIFF JAKE GILES
WOMAN SAYS SHE MERELY IN.
TENDED HOLDING UP FOR
MER RICHBURG MAN.

Musk0gee Okla, March 28.-Ida Lee
Hadley, slayer Of Sheriff Jake Giles
Of Beaumont gaily knitted away on a
piece of crochet in a dingy cell in
the Mcintosh County jail this after
noon and discussed her future with
no apparent thought of consequences.
She freely admits that she killed Sher-
IF Giles and that when she married
Hadley last January she knew that
arrest would come, rcquisition and
then fight to escape That's how
Mrs. Hadley happened to have 3S-
colibre revolver in her hand bag and
$75 in her stocking when the Katy
Limited pulled into Checotah Friday
morning.
Il took a drinking cup out of my
bag and went to the water cooler" :"
said Mrs. Hadley. while | was thus
occupied l removed my revolver and
stuck it in my belt. Then ] walked
back down the aisle toward the shcr.
iff.
This was a prearranged signal.
When Paul saw me coming he arose
from his seat and stepped away from
the sheriff. | drew my gun and told
Jake to hold up his hands.
What the Plan Was.
Il expected him to do it, That was
the way We had planned to make the
escape-hold up the sheriff take his
gun away from him, stop the train,
drop off, commander an automobile
and flee across the country. But Jake,
my old friend, did not put his hands
up. Instead he reached for his gun.
had to shoot or get shot fired and
Continued on Page Six)
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-28

Washington, d. c., March 2S.-Stato
Department advices are that all parts
of Mexico today gave renewed evi-
dence of the quiet acquiesccnce in the
pursuit Of the Americans of Villa.
The Governor of chihuahua has is
sued a proclamation EXPLAINING the
good relations with tho ~ Ted States,
and t4o purpose os thc American ~
pedition.
\, answer from Canonla res3.1in9
the use of the Meziyau railways 10y
the Americans has been received
On General FUnst0ns request. the
War Department has authorized Inc
employment of a dozen Indian chiefs
from Arizona as guides and scouts for
the Mexican expedition.
The State Department today prepar-
ed memorandum to Carranza ureine
an immediate answer to the reQlo-t
of the Americans for the use q Inc
Mexican railroads. It will be forward
ed by night.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-28
Must Have Railroads

p Paso Tex, March 90 Tho Amer
leans III pa-sui- OF Fil,o may be- ham
perec. if nol actually halted unless
.he 4Iezican railways are made avail
able as main line of commune
for the forces. according to military
authorities here.
Villa is fleeing southwark and IS
meeting with but little opposition 7 /
is unofficially reported that the Amer-
leans are 90 miles behind the outlaw.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-28
MASKED MAN BINDS
GIRL; BURNS BUILDING
THREE PERSONS LOSE LIVES AND
SCORE IN JUREO IN CLEVE.
LAND FIRE.
(By ASSocidted PreSS.)

Cleveland, Ohio. March 2S-Mrs
Ethel Seaman and two unidentified
men were burned to- death, while a
score of others were injured this morn
ing by a fire in an apartment house
here.
The police are looking for mask
ed man whom a waitress said bound
and gagged her before firing the
building.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-28
SAYS MUNICH
LIGHTING PLANT
IS NOT FEASIBLE
Traction Company Comes Back
AT City Commissioners On
Anderson Bill
DECLARES WATER WORKS
NOW OPERATE AT A LOSS

Technical knowledge Required in Con-
Quoting Such An establishment
Officials Say They Can Furnish
Electricity to the City as Cheap as
the Latter Can Make 1t, and Is Per
fectly Willing to Do So-Views in
Full.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-28
ALL SUFFRAGE AND BILLS
FOR PROHIBITION DELAYED
Action at This Session of Congress is
Unlikely; postporement Taken.
(By Associated PreSS.)

Washington, d. c., March 2S.-The
House Judiciary Committee today vot-
ed to postpone indefinitely the con-
sideration of all suffrage and prchi3i-
ton bills now before it.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-28
(Ru Associate FLlSE.l

Colonia Dub'a0, Chihuahua,
March 28.---Preparat.oUs zoe hem
ming vida in b. a quick cavalry
drive are being pushed rapidly 10
Day al General Pershing's Gclc
headquarters. A BODY OF picked
caVaIrymen has been concentrat-
ed, and is ready at the front some
where south of Namiquipa. 1t is
prepared to dash after Villa as
soon as he is located.
A new advance base has been
established more than 100 miles
south of Casas Grandes.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-28
Fighting in Belgium.

Berlin, March 2S.-Headquarter re-
ports the development of lively fight
ing on the Franco-Belgian frontier,
south of Stelio, and along the adjacent
lines.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-28
u. 5. WON'T ACT UNTIL
IS ENDED.
SECRETARY LANSING AMBASSADOR GERARD ASKS
MANY IF ONE OF HER sURMA RlNEs STEAMER sus
SEX TO THE RoTToM-eREAK WITH NOT THE IMEae
DATE PRosPEcT-wILsoN ILL CONSULT CONGRESS-
: ieuIenarc Edgar S. GorreIl.
by Associated PreSS.1

Washington, March 28.-As the
President and the members of his
cabinet met today, the members
reflected the view of the subma.
rIne condition as grave. It was
indicated that no action would be
taken until it has been proved
that the Sussex and the English
man were sunk by submarines.
A majority of the cabinet, how
ever, thought that the Sussex was
torpedoed.
The United States inquired of
Germany, through Ambassador Ce-
rard, whether one of its subnia.
rines torpedoed the Sussex.
Secretary Lansing announced
that the cabinet had decided to
make such an inquiry.
The cabinet thought that a
break with Germany is not the
Immediate prospect. If Germany
admits the torpedoing, the stua-
tion will prove serious.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-28

The Hattiesburg Traction Company.
through one of its head officials, today
issued a statement concerning the An
dcrson bill, now in the Mississippi leg
islature, authorizing cities OF 5000 or
more population to erect their own
lighting, gas and water plants when
majority OF their voters desire it.
The statement, lengthy one. goes
into the various details C the bill, and
its probable results should it be en-
acted
The company declares that it can
furnish electricity as cheap as a munic-
ipal plant can turn it out. and that
it is willing to do so.
1t believes that the city would make
q failure out of a municipal lighting
plant. and declares that the present
------- L. Z.-sal.zz- atGIlrl a good example Of
municipal ownership of such utilities.
The water plant, the Traction Com
pany says, is now being operated at a
loss
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-28
GOVERNORSENDS'
ANOTHER VETO.
TO LEGISLATURE.
Declares That The Johnston
Farm Loan Bank BilT'Would
Work Haroships.
EFFORT TO OVERRIDE
IT'S NOW PREDICTED

3iIbo Says That the Measure VIII
Jeopardizc the Homes Of the State
and the Announced Policy of the
mississippi Laws-Says Alien Cor
porations Would eet State Lands
Is Caustic With the Author of the
Bill
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-28
Lieutenant Robert n. Willis.

bOmbardment west of the Meuse and
south of MalancOurt
Paris reports that the French have
blown up the Germans trenches in
the ParrOy forest, taking some prison
ers.
Intense fighting is reported on the
Austro-Italian front. Rome reports
that the Austrians took a trench near
Val Passolo. but that the Italians re-
captured the trench, and also took a
number Of Austrian trenches else
where on the Frontier
Vienna declares that the activity OF
the Russians in Galicia has slackened.
Suez reports that British airmen
successfully raided the Turkish ad-
vance base at Bir-el-Hassanah doing
extensive damage.
The agents of the British steamer
Sussex report that the casualties from
the explosion on that boat are not ex-
pected to exceed so.
Berlin gives the total subscriptions
to the fourth German war loan as
10,667,000 marks.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-28
TWO FIRES DISCOVERED
IN THE EARLY AFTERNOON
Both Caused by Defective Fiues; Dam.

Both Caused by Defective Fiues; Dam
ages At Botn are Small
Two small fires in different sec
tions of the city occurred this after
noon.
The first was at the residence of
the Rev. J. NJ. Bellew, on Columbia
street. Nos. l and 3 companies re-
sponded to this. The blaze was on the
roof, aud was quickly extinguished.
No 2 company answered the call
to Fourth street, where the residence
of W. b. Risher was on fire. A Sec
ton of the shingles on the roof was
burned before the blaze was put out
with the chemical pump.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-28
THE COTTON MARKET.

New Orleans, March 2S.-The cotton
market at L: AS was: May 11.S5 to SO;
July, 1901 to II cents. The opening
ngures were: May, 1l.S0: July. 1877.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-28
MUCH PROPERTY.
To Be SOLD FOR.
TAXES MONDAY.
County Alone VIII Auction OF
Something Like 348
Pieces.
CITY ALSO WILL SELL
BETWEEN $50 AID 200

Officials VIII Receive Moneys from
Delinquents Up Until Saturday
Night-OriginaI Owners Must Pay
the Bidders 25 and 5 per cent il the
Sales Are Madc-Property Disposed
cf Two Years Ago to Be Held Soon.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-28
AGAIN CONTINUED.

The case of Sam Powell, charged
with having more than the legal
amount of whiskey in his possession,
has been postponed till tomorrow
morning.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-28
IL s. SOLDIERS
NOW 70 MILES
BEHIND OUTLAWS
Villa and His Bandits Are Al
most Withln Striking Dis
tance, Reports Say.
AMERICANS MUST HAVE
USE OF RAILWAY SYSTEM

Line of communication May Be Srok-
en-, if the Railroads are not Piaced
at the Disposal of TIE Expedition
ary Forces-Another Memor7nan'8
Has Been Prepared and Will &c
Sent to Carranza Tonight Demand
ma ln5t9~t Answer.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-28
offered TO Save.

Ii also is declared that the officials
some months ago made proposition
to the City Commissioners whereby
the latter, under the present contract
which does not expire until next April.
might save the city something like
81 200 per year. This offer was never
accepted, it was stated.
The company adopts the suggestion
made by The News at the beginning
OF the discussion over a municipal
lighting plant, that before any steps
are taken toward the creation of such
a plant, the various business inter
ests of the city be called into consul
tation by the City Fathers, and the
whole matter discussed in its entirety.
The prediction is made that should
such conference be called, the citi-
zens of the city would oppose a munic-
ipal plant
The statement of the Traction Com
the controversy, but also answers the
views of Capt A. Farley, one of the
city commissioners, and his associates,
Mayor Batson and Commissioner Cap
erton, as contained in interviews given
to The News. in full is as follows:
Here's the Statement.
The Traction Company considers it
self part and parcel of the city of
Hattiesburg; if the city Drospers, the
company, prospere; if the city
the company suffers. The city needs
the conveniences, and you may say
the necessities. which the company
people of the city. The company is
dependent upon the patronage of the
city and its people for its very support
and life. 1t wants to be treated fair
ly and justly by the people who have
encouraged its establishment. and
wants nothing more, and has right
to ask nothing more. The company
wants to cooperate with the authori-
ties of the city, and with the people of
the city. in building up the community
The city government and the people
as whole, of the city, have hereto
fore manifested commendable atti-
tude toward the company, and the
company rejoices in the manifest good
will of the community towards it. In
the present discussion in reference to
the renewal of the city's contract for
4ss4reet lighting, we think the company
and commissioners should approach
the subject in a businesslike way. and
with a determination to solve the
(Copsinned on raee Fopu.)
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-28
THE WEATHER

For Mississippi-Fsi tonight, prob
ably light frost in low places OF north
portion; "Wednesday, fair, slightly
warmer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-19
MEXICAN TROUBLE WOULD
HELP COTTON, SAY TRADERS
Think Conditions Bullish Factor, With
Indications for Better Prices

NEW YORK, June 19.-Commission
houses continued to liquidate July at the
opening this morning, but this supply was
easily absorbed by spot houses and Liver
pool That option was down 4 points, with
other months l point lower to points
higher. Liverpool was good buyer of the
other positions also, and there was some
Wall street purchasing. Southern interests
and room operators sold. After the call
urday's close, and other months moved up
9 to points. The tone was steady but
business continued light.
Trading continued quiet but prices ruled
steady during the first hour, with active
months working about to points net
higher. Liverpool was a moderate buyer
and here and there seemed TO be some scat
tered covering for Southern account Cen
eral business remained quiet and the under
tone was rather nervous with prices rang
ing or 8 points from the best after IL
o'clock.
The Mexican situation came In for free
discussion on the Exchange this morning
and the consensus of opinion was that as
a factor 1t could be considered only bullish.
Although there were some who did not care
to express an opinion as to the immediate
effect, it was generally agreed that in the
long run 1t would have a favorable influence
on prices.
II was pointed out that any trouble with
the Southern Republic would take large
number of Mexican laborers out Of Texas.
Another factor talked of was the amount
Of additional cotton that would be needed
for our soldiers IL they were kept in that
section. While some were inclined to helit-
tie this point. they agreed that the only
action 1t could have would be toward some
increase in consumption.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-19
NEW YORK. June 10.


Ing out OF the National Guard for service along the border
a n ternauo conflict
Of be
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n
Petroleum directly
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-19
MOVEMENT OF FREIGHT FROM WEST
TO EAST CONTINUES TO BE EtsA,.
Still Some Congestion, Especially at Eastern Seab.
Philadelphia and Western Railway Issues Favorot,a
May Earnings Statement-Drop in Baldwin

OhlcIals Of railroads reporting eastward
from Chicago and st. Louis state there has
been no material change In the movement
Of freight eastbound during the last 10
days. II continues heavy and out of line
with former comparisons for the same
period The situation is such that there Is
still congestion especially at the eastern
seaboard
Business in the territory covered by these
roads remains active and generally healthy,
everything taken into consideration. In
dustrles are working full capacity and there
is no sign of let-up In the near future in
this respect
westbound tonnage Is considerably ahead
of n year ago and there are fewer empty
cars being hauled now In that direction
than for number of months
Officials of the Southern railroads report
an increase of about Q per cent. In the
amount of general business moved as COM
pared with the similar period of last year.
General business in the South 1t Is pointed
out, has assumed about normal proper
tlons for this time of the year.
The May earnings statement of the
Philadelphia and Western Railway Com
pany, which was issued today, showed up
very well as compared with the correspond
ing month of last year. The gross for the
month was S46,0il. an increase of s4105
and the net was s24,6Os. a gain of $26s5.
There was a balance after the payment of
charges of s2,oS0, increase $l972. For the