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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-12-20

A general reorganization OF the
forces of the municipal government,
shortly after January l, when the new
administration is inducted into office'
ID being rumored about. Hattiesburg'
and as the old year nears an end ana
the new approaches, this rumor vs.
gaining in strength,
At the City Hall, denials OF an
contemplated wholesale changes are
made.
That individual transfers, promo
tions and dismissals are to be brought
about, is intimated, but not stated
positively.
Mayor Batson and Commissioner
Farley both say that they know notn-
ing Of any changes.
awe have not yet conferred WIN
nc incoming commissioner, Mr.. NC
Aulayn they state, land we don1
know what his plans are. We nave
not. however, agreeu on any
Many Applications.
There is a small mountain OF appii-
cations for positions on file at the Guy
r1olI however. Folks want, every kind
ae J iob from street sweeper almost
= the mayors chair itself. A dozen
ar more applications for positions on
~ nolice force are on file. The gen
e,a, impression prevails that one OF
~ If the bluecoats are doomed 10
,,a,,o their heads Topped off, and there
ara half a dozen applicants for the eN-
rscted vacancies. But Chief Bennett
rSavor Batson, nor Captain Farley
admit that they know Of any poSsiOie
changes. - ,,ouaver
II is generally understood nowo's,' -
IN " .. Arlington, convict guard
III, ha succeeded by NJ. 7. Sheenan'
sarr,er ~ member Of the police depart
,sant Who resigned some months ago
! decome a driver and salesman LOT
~ i rbero.Cola Bottling Works mere,
an sSeeban also may be made street
sat,,o,ssioner, in addition to CONVEX
s,ard. ! position which was abolished
~ commissioner caperton some
roantbs ago when the board decloeu
that it was a needless expense
sbaehan was candidate for commits
s,onsr a the summer primaries,
). p. to Quit?
IN the event that the former patrol
man i given this position, ] ,. clark
,,,,.,l t,,s,ics u the peace, who is now near
~ the end Of his first year in oftice
1 Il understood, will resign and tak'
tba lob with the buttIing works va
Gated BY sheehan. II is known ina
Justice Clark is dissatisfied with ~
maaistrate's position, declaring tina
4 does not pay enough money
what the other changes, # any WI
~ At the City Hall cannot be dennl'e
w ascertained.
Regarding the change IN convic .
guards the present board said ina
nntil fhe new administration takes y
It's work. it will be impossible g sa
what will be done.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-12-20
TRAIN OVERTURNS AND
ENGINEER IS KILLED
SEMINOLE LIMITED STRIKES a
BROKEN RAIL ON CENTRAL
or GEORGIA TRACKS.
(By Associated Press,)

Montgomery, Ala, Dec. 20-C, B..
Kirkpatrick, the engineer, was killed
and several persons we're injured this
morning when the northbound Semi
MOLE Limited overturned and rolled
down an embankment nine miles from
opelilSa Ala, on the Central Of Geor-
gia tracks.
A broken rail is said to have
caused the derailment
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-12-20
REORGANIZATION
AT CITY HALL
ISNOW RUMORED.
General Shake-up Affecting
Many Municipal Employees
Being Intimated.
CITY FATHERS DECLARE
THEY ARE IGNORANT

Both Batson and Farley State That
They Arc Contemplating no Remov-
ais, and Have Not Yet Held a For
NAL Discussion With the Incoming
4 Commissioner - Plan to Remove
Convict Guard and Appoint Former
Policeman, is on Foot.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-12-20

quarters here. The Alabama & yicks-'
burg, and the Cincinnati, New Orleaus
G Texas Pacific railroads, it is said,
are not concerned in the transfer. but
the. close relations that have always
beea maintained between the South
ern Railway and the Queen & Cres-
cent, win still hold The Alabama,
Great Southern. from Chattanooga to
Meridian, is already controlled, though
not operated by the Southern Rail.
way. The Mobile 3 Ohio Railroad is
Southern Railway property, and the
Southern Railway already has its own
line to York, entering Meridian from
that point over the double-tracked A,
6. S.
Center for Five Allied Lines.
Meridian, after the expected reor-
ganization, will become, therefore, the
center Of 1--WE lines which are either
Southern Railway property or closely
affiliated with the Southern. One Of
the first results, it is said, viii be an
improved through passenger schedule,
which will give additional trains with
out disturbing the present ones. This
improvement Ia schedules was about
i tContsnued on Page Tnree.l
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-12-20
ROBBERS GET $4,000
FROM BANK, ESCAPE
Posses Pursuing Bandits Through Ok
Iahoms Pralrles; Loot Not Found

Tulsa, OKLA Dec, 0.-Tbe sBiatook
National Bank, of skiatook, Okla, 40
miles nom Tulsa, was robbed last
night Of $2o,O0O The bandits es-
capped
Posses arr ip pursuit shls after after
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-12-20
STRIKE NEARS
END; MEN MAY.
GO BACK SOON
Sumrall Mill Employees Said to
be Ready to go Back to
Work in Morning.
RATTIESBURG STRIKERS
HAVE NOT YET decided

Proposal Of Newman Lumber Com
pany Officials to Give UnskiIled
Men from 10 to 25 Cents Day In
crease, With Understanding That
skilled Laborers Shall be Given a
Raise After First Of Year. Probably
viii be Accepted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11
SPANISH LINER
REPORTED SUNK
BY SUBMARINE

! Madrids April 1.-THE owners of
the Spanish steamer Santanderino
have been notified that the vessel was
sunk by submarine and that the
passengers and crew were given Is
minutes to leave the ship. Four were
drowned
The torpedoing of the satander4no
has produced a painful impression on
the Spanish press and public.
A despatch from Biarritz yesterday
said that a Danish steamship had
landed IS survivors from the Santan-
derino, several of them women, at the
small French prornonotory Of Socco
near St. Jean De Luz and added that
four of the passengers, all Spaniards
had been drowned.
The Santanderino was a vessel of
2,944 gross tons and had been trad
ing between Liverpool and United
States ports.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11
Strike sympathizers
Beat Two Policemen

Cleveland, o.. April 1.-Two police
men were beaten and injured here
early today by a. mob of 800 strikers
and strike syupathizers at the Corri-
gan Mckinney & Company plant. Two
of the mob were arrested. The at
tack on the policemen was made when
they tried to clear path through the
mob to the factory entrance. Stones
and bricks were hurled and the police
men were fel1ed by the missiles and
then clubped. The strikers left their
work yesterday because of dissatisfac-
ton over working conditions. They
have made no demands on the officials
of the plant, the latter say, and labor
leaders admit the strikers are not or
Sanized
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11
N 0 I ICE:
MOST FEMININE OF TREES.
The Birch Seems 20 Take Delight Ii
Theatrical Effects.

The Birch. Seems 20 Take Delight In
Theatrical Effects.
The birch, above all our American
trees, delights in theatrical effects.
And If that sentence is objected to on
the ground of pathetic fallacy," we
VIII conanatt the whole sin at once and
add that It is the most feminine Of
trees &
2 In earliest spring, when the hepati-
cas- are pushing up last years leaves
and cur Berkshire mountain sides are
donning their fran, delicate wells of
collar, the young bisehes are consp1cu-
ous epr the. startling brightness of their
new foliage, green so much lighter
and more vivid than all the other
green's that It would arrest attention
even II It were mot borne ON snow
white stem.
Your young birch has all the daring
Of a debutante
Later, when the summer thunder.
storms come, the birch has another
trick up it's sleeve. Some afternoon q
dark, gunmetal thunder head viii mass
behind the crest OF a Eill, and sudden
~ an old birch on the summit will
leap into startling prominence, SO that
it focuses the entire attention, like q
single splendid streak Of chalk white
lightning.
Again, in .midwinter. when the birch
by rights should be prOtectively color
ed and inconspicuous, it IL the other
trees we do not notice, and the birch
tree rises by the edge OF tho frozen
stream, perhaps, or against the dark
wall of the pines and displays ALI its
snowy limbs to best advantage against
evergreen or sky. = Walter Prichard
Eaten in Century Magazine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11
GERMANY SELLS HEAVY
.4 GUNS TO SWITZERLAND.

berlin, April 1.-THE first INSTALL
ment of 15-centimetre Howitzers. with
ammunition, which were ordered in
Germany, will arrive in Switzerland
during the next few days, according
to the Zuricher Post, says the Over
eass News Agency.
1.-THE newspaper points out that this
is the best answer to reports that Ger
many intends to invade Switzerland
and comments on the fact that Ger
man industry not only is able to meet
the enormous wants of the German
army but also to supply neutral coun-
tries. The Creusot (F'rench) works
were unable to supply the guns
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11
Charges Mrs. Colt
Delayed Printing Of
Records on Hearing

Charging that Elizabeth II Colt
wealthy Ridgefield summer resident,
had purposely delayed printing of tina
records, counsel for Harriet D. CoFt,
a prominent New York layer, moved
in the supreme court this morning
that Mrs. Colts appeal be dismissed
The appeal was taken from the deci-
sion of Judge Case. who denied Mrs.
Colts petition for the custody c. d
minor child. s6
Attorney Thomas NJ. CuIlinan,
counsel for Mrs Colt, declared his
client had been unable to get the
printing done in time for this ses-
sion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11
Loveliest underwear
of crepe de chine.

Allurng daintiness this new and lovely under
wear of crepe de chine.
What could be finer for bridal? what Of appeal
to who loves beauty and neness and the soft
ness of delicate clingng silk?
Fabric itself is luxurious: in company with crepe de
chine is fine washable satin trhe heavier of weave.
Patterns are equally luxurious and beautiful
Petticoats have delightful 1ounces of lace Some
touched with such French-ke combinations lavender
or blue the delicate flesh tones Of pink
Some of the eamisoles are embroidered by hand in
blue and pink green all used combination Of bios
SONS upon pink or white crepe.
Envelope chemises trimmed, too with fine Lace
embroidered These cut circular model with full
which gives them much the effect of fine short petit
coat. VEL
With all this daintiness there combined real service
Each of the collection may be Numbered without
jury, if care is used in the laundering.
Each is remarkably durable when one considers its
ineness.
Pettcoats,-$5 to $3.50
Envelope chemises,- $2 25 to SO
Camisoles,-75c to $3.50
s s-V
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11
LUCIANA L. o'DELL.

Luciano L., widow of John F.
O'DeI1. died yesterday at the home
of her son, EIbert J.. O'Dell of 241s
Fairfield avenue, after a brief illness
with p11egzn onia. Mrs. O'Deu was
born in Gasport. N. Y, 80 years ago,
on April g. and was the last of a
large family. She had lived in
Bridgeport for more than As years
during which time she had endeared
herself to numerous persons. Mrs.
O'Den was one of the founders of the
First Church of Christ, Scientist, of
this city, and was always an active
worker in it's cause. She was a wo-
man of exceptional mentality who
kept up her interest in the world and
its affairs until the last. She was
kind mother to many of her younger
friends. Surviving her are her son
and a grandson, Earl John O'Den of
this city as well as a number of nieces
and neph ews in New York state.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11
Fire Imperils Magazines
of U. M. G. c.; Laborers
And Guards Fight It Off
Continued from Page 10

company would not say today.
Corporal Wagner finding that his
detail of guards was not sufficient to
cope with the fire sent in a hurry call
over the telephone for the fire appar-
atus of the company. Then he ran
down to a point in the gully beneath
where the spur track is being con-
structed and called all the laborers.
Employees of the S. N. 3. Telephone
co. wro were working in the Vicinity
Joined with them.
The 1aborers brought their shovels
anA axes. The telephone men quickly
cut poles and the guards had brooms.
Wagner formed them in a line stretch
ing out over the fire area and under
his direction they began the work Of
beating out the flames.
He had made his first line of attack
at the point where the fire was slowly
but surely coming down toward the
powder magazine under the hill. Here,
like a wise general, he concentrated
all his force. Then gradually the line
was extended up over the crest OF the
hill, the men beating out the fire as
Of the company arriving about this
time, ran into the sand hill and. stuck
there.
In the meantime the telephone men
with axes and their broad-bladed
hatchets, were at work in the under
brush at the extreme right of the
blaze. They got the fire under control
in that section just as the chemical
apparatus and the dremen of the
company arrived on the scene. After
10 minutes hard work the firemen
got their apparatus out of the sand
where it had stalled and got it over
the hill. The firemen then went over
the ground to extinguish any snouI-
dering blaze which they found.
Right after the fire had been ex-
tinguished ian investigation was begun
Cartridge Co. It was reported that
Cartridge Co. Lit was reported that
several of the guards will be discharg-
ed 4.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11
OFFERS PARK TO TOWN

Manchester, conn, April III. r.
Robertson, a prom1nent manufactures
of the town, has offered to give a
of Manchester for park purposes, it
was announced today. The tract will
include abut 80 acres and will be sup
piled with i've recreation devices, in
GLIDING a SWIMMING pool An
nouncement is also made that Cheney
Brothers, manufacturers of Manches-
ter, have offered 100 acres in the geo
graphical center of the town to be de-
voted to park purposes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11
BRITISH CRUISER
.CHASES TRAMP
OFF CAPE HENRY

New York, April 1.-THE presence
of a British cruiser off Cape Henry
was told of by passengers on the
United Fruit company's steamship
Metapan, which arrived here today
from Colon and Havana.
The warship, of the Essex class, was
observed yesterday in pursuit of a
tramp steamer. The cruiser fired one
shot whereupon the fretghter, which
had been flying no flag, ran up the
Union Jack and the warship aband-
oned the chase, the Metapan's passen-
gers said
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11
rico1or IS a
new suit tor boys.

Smart and tasteful wash suit for little fellows has
two extra coarandcu SETS BY their it is made to
appear like three different suits Each of the three seems
almost rnore-c1ever than the other,
pure white rep in Norfolk style nicely finished,
with fancy cuffs and colar
Quick wink that collar may be whisked off and
another buttoned il its place!
Equally quick other cuffs replace the white ones
One extra set is blue, one tan.
In sizes for little boys-$2.50.fu
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11
Sheriff Testifies
Realty Dealer Had
A Poor Reputation

Testimony that Benson F. Snyder,
the Devon real estate dealer, did not
bear a good reputation when he had
an office in Newton, N. J., was intro
duced this morning when the trial of
the $4,000 suit brought by Fannie
Anderson of this city against Snyder
was resumed before Judge Webb and
a jury in the superior court.
Under Sheriff Albert T. Lyons of
Newton, n. j., was brought here to
tell what he knows about Snyder.
stWhat can you say for Snyder
reputation for truth and veracity ?''
Lyons was asked. at is not good
replied the witness.
Mrs Anderson, who lives in Wordtn
avenue, claimed Snyder defrauded her
by telling her that certain property in
Devon was worth only $4,000 when he
already had customer who would
pay $1,000 more for it. The hearing
was resumed this afternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11
AUTO KILLS HORSE.

Uncasville, Conn, April 11--An au-
tomobile owned by F. C. Gates, son
of the judge of probate of Saybrook,
and driven by Arthur Homer, Of that
place, ran into a milk team near
Jerome's corner at $40 O'Clock this
morning, killing the horse and se-
vere1y cutting t11ed river of the
wagon, Sebastiano Angenel1o.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11
Yes. Indeed.

9Th meek may inhurrit TIN earth, ali
right" murmured Uncle Ike, ''but he's
in luck IL some cuss not so burned
meek don't contest tn viii an git
away with ft!''-Judge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11
NoRwALK HAT SHOP BURNED

South Norwalk. April 11.-Insurance
officials estimate that $13,50O loss was
suffered last night when fire Quilted
the Kerr-Durnin Hat factory, running
valuable hat making machinery and
hatters' fur. The blaze was started,
the authorities believe, by friction in
the machinery, which ignited some
fur during the night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11
wool %. arvns INCREASE

Boston. April TIA wage increase
OF 10 per cent was announced today
by the American Wooden Company
In New England and New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11
New Pharmaoz oomnnassloner

Hartford, April 11-Goyernor Hol-
Eomb today appointed j. W. Mars
land, of New Britain, a member of
the state pharmacy commission for a
term OF five years from June I, 1915.
Succeeding G. p. Gladding Of this city
nF11o did not seek a. appointment
The position pays $500 a year and
traveling expenses.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11
Mixe,d In rfia Liia4nru

Was~Rome founded by Roneo?' in.
CURED pupil of the teacher.
No, my son" replied the wise man:
it was Juliet who was found dead by
Romeo:.-Stray Stories.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11
GLASSWARE GOES UP

Pittsburgh, April 1.-THE principal
glass tableware manufacturers today
announced new prices, some factories
advancing certain lines 10 and 15
per cent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11
A few 25c initial
handkerchief I've

Pure linen and sheer texture.
Excellent in every detail even to the emhroidering
of the initial.
N p and w.
That is the why of the special price TIC
sabj
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11

Disguised Cop TAT crossing) Say,
you're peach OF a drtverI If you was
crossin' the aikaIi desert you'd run into
a hydrant.-New York Times.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11
OBITUARY
MuIIAM c FITCH

The funeral of William O.. the one
year and four months old son of
William H. and Bridget L. Fitch, was
held from the home of his parents, 147
Parallel street, at 8 O'Clock this after
noon. Burial was in st. AGichaePs
cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11

The Chicago Board Of Trade will
close today because of the Presidential
primaries.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11

"A meeting of the Federal Reserve
Agents will he held at Washington on
May 29.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11

Unless you bear with the faults of a
friend you betray your own.-Syrus.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11

Gravity is the ballast Of the soul,
which keeps the mind steady.-FuIIer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11

Canada is reported to be experience
ing a serious labor shortage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11

Farmer Want Ads. lie 3
Word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11
Congoleum art rugs.
rich Wilton patterns.
and cheap!

Congoleum substitute for oilclothTith far more
beauty than oicloth. It wears we'll too.
And now the Congoleum company has brought out
rugs handsomer than any they have made heretofore
Congoleum Art Rugs.
Rich tan and rose and blue and brown hues very
same designs as fine Wilton rugs and in patterns fitted
for in many different rooms
by IL feet, one piece, advertised price 81 $3.50
6 by 9feet, one piece, advertised price $45O5-S8
But more at this price for under date
April g. the Congoleum company increase
and worse tells that two of the rich
patterns will have to be dropped because ce ain coors
cannot be obtained
These other Congoeum rugs of regulation type,
celent weight, and good colors@
81 :s=s :, 4 SIS.
by II IT (2pdeces)--%65o
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-31

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-31

OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
]. r. BURROW, E. H. CROSBY,
President Vice President.
E. E. AMES, S. s. OFT,
Active Vice Pres. Vice President.
P /. BONEBRAKE, GEO. A. GUILD,
Vice President Cashier.
H. F. GUTHRIE, Asst. Cashier.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-31
A Few Left

Christmas Club Memberships
which decided those
By making the January memberships taken
carried exactly obtained beginning
Arizona republican., 1916-10-13
$ ] 9.5O
Fine F00tW@ ear

The most complete in the stateust received extra
 classy models ill Boot lace kid dark mahogany vamp white tops Full white kid lace Boots Black kid lace with white top. Black kid lace boot trimmed in white Lace boot black kid vamp with black and grey kid top. Mahogany tan lace Boot with suede tops Black gun metal lace Boot with dull mat kid top, making in all strictly high class showing of wolncns foot
 Frar. F1ics. fa5 from range of sizes $5 to $7.5O
Arizona republican., 1916-10-13
 IF COLUMBUS
 E OBSERVED

Celebrating the 424th anniversary of the discovery of America, several hundred people gathered in the city hall plaza last evening and listened to addresses on Christopher Columbus, hy Attorney c. II. Silverthorn of Mesa, and former Governor Richard F. Sloan of Phoenix.
 Prior to the speeches. the Indian school band played a half hour con cert.
 A,ting Mayor Geo. \. Mclean pre- sid2d at tho meeting as toaStmaster. He introduced Mir. Silverthou in a few well chosen remarks. MT. Sil- Nerthorn read an address which took in every phase of the great accom- rHshments of Columbus He stated during the course of his address that It remained for a woman to make the discovery of America, that Queen Isabelle of Castile. furnished the funds ! with which to equip Columbus small and inadequate fleet, and end it on its way to the westward. He paved 8 glowing tribute to this noble wo- man, and gave her full credit for her share in the work.
 Nr. Silerthorn lad particular stress UUon the fact that Columbus was of humble origin. that his par entS were of the lowest social strait and that hv sheer force of will and by display of genius. nothing iess than { remarkable Columbus laid the foun- l dation of his immortal fame. He brought in the fact that although Co ] lumbus was not an American, his 1 principals were thCroughiy American ani titat the nation today is proud tc ' class him among the great Americans n ha nf ! fus humble origin he stated that the 1 same spirit lad come down through i the centuries, tNat practically ail our Groat men, Washington Franklin iucoln Grant. Hartman. and Hil ! had sprung from the soil minus the aid oe the blue hlooded ancestry. Following Mr. Silverthorn's re- marks. Chairman Mclean introduced 1 former Governor Slaon stating that i he was as well known without the ] state as he is within the confines oi 1 Arizona Governor Sloan started witt tho statement during the French revo- lutio0. some one had offered prize f0C the hest essay on the benefits ac- cru,ne from the discovery of Amer ica. and that one and all. they ha5 greed that the world would hav' been better off if the western conti-
 
 I S-a;ed though, that some small bene- fits had been ob'ained through th' introduction of duinine and tobacco. Tn speaking of Columbus. Governor Sloan made the statement that tn. theory Of the world being round was advanced centuries before the hirtl of the great Genoan by Bacon Eng fish philosopher. by the ancient Greek. and ny an English clergyman. wh, published 9 book on the subject copy Of which. with Columbus foot notes. Was still in existence. He paiC great credit to Columbus. for tn, tenacity and will power which saw him through on his perilous enter prise.
 Governor Sloan's address was masterpiece of deep thinking, anC vas deeply appreciated by his audi enee.