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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-12-26

n A regular meeting Of Tono-
81. pah chapter. Il. A. NJ. will
= be held at p. m, wednes-
49, day. December 27th. for the
Eyr1 election OF officers.
- HARRY DUNsEATH.
Secretary,
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-12-26
TEMPERATURE REPORT

Highest temperature yesterday, IA;
lowest this morning, 8
Highest temperature a year ago.
AZ; lowest. IS.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-12-26
IN DRY
PLACES ALLOWED

tBy Associated PressJ
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 26.-The
state supreme court has ruled that
any person or his agent may carry
liquor into prohibition portions of
the state providing it is intended for
his own use. This is far reaching
decision" says the attorney general
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-05-10
FORREST IS NAMED
A PEA CE DELEGATE

Biloxi, Miss, May Jonathan h..
Forrest, of Biloxi, adjutant-in-chief
and chief-of-staff of the Sons of Con-
federate Veterans, has been appointed
a delegate to the League to Enforce
Peace, American branch, which will
convene in Washington May 26 and
q. The league is not stop-the-war
movement, an anti-preparedness or
ganization, but it proposes to main
tain peace after the close OF the pres
ent war by the use of economic and
military force. Alton b. Parker, of
New York, former candidate for presi-
dent. is chairman of the committee
on home organization, and former
President William H. Taft will preside
at the first annual assemblage.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-05-10
RUSSELL NOW GOVERNOR.

Jackson, Miss, May 9.-Iit:utenant
Governor Lee NJ Russell is now hold
ing down the governors job in Mis-
sissippi, and will sit on the lid for
the next two weeks, as Governor Bill
DO left yesterday with a party Of Mis-
sissippi educators for Oklahoma, Ne
braska, Kansas, Iowa, Wisconsin, Hi
nois and other states to look or er the
universities and agricultural and me-
chanical colleges in those states.
The party that left Mississippi yes
terday to study the methods Of teach
ing, etc; in the institutions to be Wis
tied included Governor Bilbo, DR.. J. n.
Powers, chancellor of the University
Of Mississippi; President Joe Cook, of
the State Normal College, at Hatties-
burg; f. j. Brien, of Vicksburg; o. f.
Lawrence, of Grenada, and j. S. How
erton, Of Tupelo. Mr.. Howerton is
chairman of the appropriations COM
mittee Of the House of Representa-
tives. State Superintendent of Edu-
cation W. II. Smith, who is at the bed
side Of his father in Waco, Tex, will
join his fellow Mississippians at Okla
bona City tonight.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-05-10
yAzoo HEIRS IN ss,ooO,Ooo FIGHT

Yasoo City, Miss, May 10.-What
PROMISES to be one of the hardest
fought legal battles of the South was
instituted before Judge Emory Speer,
Of the United States Court for the
southern district of Georgia, at Macon
on April 3, resulting in the appoint
ment of receivers to take charge OF
the vast estate of the late James Nj.
: it'll. of Oglethorpe county, Ca, estl-
mn, = be about 100000.
The ease ilas local interest by reason
of the fact t.. at Mrs. Ella Marks CHS
ohm. of Yazoo City, and Jonas CHS
oIm. of Yazo0 City, and Jonas Marks,
of Zeiglerville, are claimants contest
ing for the estate.
Mrs. CHS Dim and Mr.. Marks are
the descendants of Robert Smith, the
half-brothes' of the deceased, and are
said o1be entitled to one-thirty-sixth
each of the estate.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-05-10
STATE NOW HAS
A NEW COUNTY
SUPPORTERS OF "STONE" CARRY
ELECTION BY 100
VOTES.

Gulfport, Miss. Nay 10.-The Few
county of Stone, through an election
held Monday in the limits Of the
county prescribed in the bill establish
ing the county, carried by 100 votes.
Lines of the new county made wholly
from Harrison are by law as follows:
Beginning at the nortswest corner Of
Harrison, runs south IS miles, thence
north two miles, thence east p miles,
thence north 16 miles. The new cOun-
ty line crosses the Gulf & Ship Island
road four miles south of MillvieW sta
ton and comprises all territory and
towns east and west, with Virgins
as the county seat Governor Bilbo
will Immediately appoint all county
and beat officers except those of the
latter already serving terms. They
will serve until a general election can
be held, which by law must 5e held
within 80 or not later than 60 days.
The state board of election commits
sioners will appoint three commission
ers for the new county, which will be
divided in five districts. Stone county
will be allowed one representative. 1t
will be under the supervision of the
second supreme court district, eighth
chancery district, second court and
sixth congressional districts.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-05-10
MAY CT To MEET
Continued From Page One.)

penses of the delegates was taken up.
The club has money in it's treasury, it
was stated, but if any delegate can be
induced to pay his own way ID and
from Columbus, no expenses will be
allowed him.
A committee of three will be desig-
mated by President Hannah. as re-
suit of motion made by T. S. Jack
son.
Frank w. Foote, active vice pcesi-
dent OF the First-National Bank of
Commerce, told the committee that he
and the institution which he repre-
seuts are interested in the extension
of the highway:
81 would like to attend the Column
bus meeting" Mr.. Foote said, 'but
find it impossible. We are willing TO
defray the expenses of one delegate,
however"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-05-10
REVISE PENSION ROLLS
Continued From Page One.)

died since last year, which reduces the
list to about is.
Mr. ellis stated today that he IS
not yet ready to take up with the pen
sioners the matter of new applications.
"The blanks have not yet arriyer
from Jackson" he explained, land I'M
til then, the applications cannot be
considered. Just as soon as the blanks
arrive, they will be placed in the hands
of each person entitled to a pension.
The following dispatch from jack
son throws some additional light on
the subject:
A purging of the state pension roll
will take place in Mississippi TINS
year. under authority of an act passed
at the recent legislative session.
House Bill No. BAG requires that all
persons now on the rolls must file new
applications. otherwise they will not
be allowed to participate in the dis
tribution this year.
AS many of the pensioners live IN
remote precincts, it is necessary that
this information be given all possible
publicity. and the state pension com
missioner requests that the state press
give publication to the fact.
The purpose of the Legislature IN
passing this law was to purge the rolls
of all unworthy persons, Of whom there
are a goodly number now sharing the
states bounty.
The county boards of pension COM
missioners are also required, under
the new law, to subscribe to an oath
of office before they commence the
purging work.
At the proper time the chanceFy
clerks will send out necessary ne"
blanks to all pensioners, which must
be filled and returned prior to the
meeting of these boards in August.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-05-10
SOLD SACK OF CANDY;
GETS A FINE OF S355

Corinth, Miss, May 1G.-The Sun
day closing laws were strictly observed
Sunday with one exception, as las
been discovered by the city authori-
ties, and this is a result of selling a
scent bag of candy. One concern, the
Weeks pop corn stand, sent a repre-
sentative to appear before Mayor
Warmer, in a special session held
this morning 70 dispose Of the mat
ter. The fine was 1855. Az! other
cuisine 5 houses were closed as tight
as clamp.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-05-10
CLEAR NORMAL ACREAGE
1. CONTINUED From Page one.)

responsible for the bill introduced and
passed, providing for convict labor
under certai nconditions.
The other day it was discovered that
the convicts cannot be put to work on
property unless tina property is in the
name OF a state educational institu.
ton. The deed Immediately was fixed
by Mr.. Haynen, has been sent to Jack
son. and is expected to be returned te
Hattiesburg Immediately.
AS soon as the cut-over land is clear
ed, it is understood that the agricul-
tural students of the college will be
put to work in cultivating the big
tract.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-05-10
For Commissioned.

The News is authorized to announce
NJ. It. SHEEHAN as a candidate for
commissioner of the city of Hatties-
burg, subject to the action or the
Democratic primary of June 6.
The News is authorized 10 announce
l.. McAULAY as 4 candidate for com
missioner of the city of Hattiesburg.
subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic primary of June 6, 1916.
The News is authorized to announce
LEONARD l.. WARD as a candidate
for commissioner of the city OF Hat
tiesburg, subject to the action of the
Democratic primary Of June 8, 1916.
The News is authorized to announce
F. B. CAPERTON as a candidate for
Commissioner of the City of Hatties-
burg, subject to the action of the Dem
ocratic primary of June 9Th. 1916.
i he NEWS Is dulHOIlHtu 10 dnUOulltb
CAPT. A. FARLEY as 4 candidate
for commissioner or the city of Hat
tiesburg, subject to the action of the
Democratic primary of June 6. 1916.
The News is authorized to announce
W. A. JOHNSON as a candidate for
commissioner of the city of ~fIattles-
burg, subject to the action of the
Democratic primary of June G.
The News is authorized TO announce
J. f. BOWLING as candidate for
commissioner of the city of Hatties-
burg, subject to the action Of the
Democratic primary of June 6. 1916.
The News is authorized to Announce
a. c. DUCKWORTH as a candidate
for commissioner of the City Of Hat
tiesburg, subject to the action Of the
Democratic primary OF June 6, 1916.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-05-10
BILOXI RESIDENCE SOLD.

Biloxi, Miss, May 10.-Miss Kath-
crime Penield, of Rockford, ILL.,, has
purchased the handsome residence
owned by Mrs. Della Bryant Achorn,
at 1874 West Beach. Miss Penfield
viii occupy the residence during the
winter months.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-05-10
ALLEGED p. 0. ROBBER
FREED UNDER $500 BOND

Meridian, Miss, May 10.-Jessi@
Lowe, charged with robbirg the posi-
office at Chunky. who was brought
here and placed in the county Jail,
made bond in the sum az $500 set by
United States Commissioner J. A. Gull
ley, and was released Monday.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-05-10
STAMPS OPERATED ON.

Jackson. Miss, May 10-Represen-
tatiye w. w. Stamps. of Marshall
county. was operated on al hospital
in this city yesterday for gall stones,
and probably will be confined TO MS
room at the institution for several
DAYS. He was accompanied 10 jack
con hv his wife
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-05-10
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For Mayor.

The News is authorized TO announce
T. L. BATSON as a candidate for
Mayor of Hattiesburg. subject to the
action of the Democratic primary OF
June ..
The News is authorized to announce
]. EMERSON GRAY as a candidate
for Mayor of Hattiesburg, subject 10
the action of the Democratic primary
Of June 6.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-05-10
HOSPITAL CONTRACT AWARDED.

Laurel, Miss, May 10.-The contract
for the construction of the Laurel
general hospital has been awarded 10
the Standard Construction Company,
of Meridian. Work is to be started
at once. and it is expected the hospital
will be ready for OCCUPANCY in 80
days.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-09-14
USSO-RUMANIAN FORCES
IN GREAT BATTLE WITH FOE

Latest Country to Enter European War
Scene Of Chief Conflict Now Raging.
London.-Rumania which entered
the European war less than two weeks
ago, now is the scene Of great bat
tile between Russo RMmanian forces
and armies OF the Central Powers. The
soutren part of Dobrudja or eastern
Rumania, has become fighting ground
and the oprc-ing armies are engaged
from the Black Sea to the Danube
along a front of about 20 miles.
Bulgarian and Turkish troops ar
irving along the Black Sea coast have
occupied BaltHk and two other sea
ports, Sofia reports. and the fortress
of Dobritch or Bazardjik, 30 miles
southeast of Bucharest, has been taken
by a combined Bulgar-G German force.
The Rumanians continue their Of
fensiye in eastern Transylvania and
Also have occupied the important
town OF Orsova on the Danube, above
the Iron Gate. Advancing from Csik
Szereda in Thansylvanfa north of
Kronstadt, the Rumanfans are driy-
Ing westward and Vienna admits the
withdrawal OF Austrian forces before
attacks against Hergitta.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-09-14
GERMAN CASUALTIES s
THUS FAR 3,375, 900

London.-German casualties In the
war during the month of August &C
cording to a compilation here from the
German casualty lists, totaIed 240, 900.
This brings the German total since
the beginning of the war, as compiled
from the same sources to 3,375,O00.
These figures include all the German
nationalities, but do not include the
naval and colonial casualties.
The detailed figures for the month
OF August follows:
Killed. 42,100; prisoners, 1900;
missing, 42,900; wounded, 1853, 500; to-
tai 240. 800.
Detailed; figures for the period OF
the war to the end Of August, 1916:
Killed $4,000; prisoners, 165, 600;
missing, 2s4,oo0; wounded, 2,144,0oo.
Total 1885, 900.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-09-14
GOMPERS AND BURLESoN
ATTACKED BY SHERMAN.
Senator In Bitter Partisan Speech
Wages Political War on Labor

Senator In Bitter Partisan Speech
Wages Political War on Labor
Chief and Postmaster General.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Sherman re-
newed his attack on President Sam
uel Gompers of the American FEEDER
alton Of Labor, during debate on the
Owen 3orrupt practice bill In the
senate. declaring the labor leader and
Postmaster General Burleson were
the two most prominent figures on
the Democratic side OF the Presiden-
tial campaign. Mr.. Gompers, he said,
was to deliver the 100000 labor
votes to the Democrats while Mr..
Burleson used the postmasters Of the
country Ito fry fat" for it.
Senator Sherman quoted from
Texas newspaper Of 1909 to show
that Mr.. Burleson then was part
owner of ranch where hundreds of
convict laborers were employed. In
1911. he said, the foreman OF the
ranch was tried for causing the death
Of a negro convict who had been
whipped, but was acquitted and in.
1913 was appointed postmaster at.
Longview, Texas.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-09-14
SUFFRAGE BODY WILL
CONTINUE DUAL CAMPAIGN
Vote Support In Seeking Both National
and State Legislation.

Vote Support In Seeking Both National
and State Legislation.
Atlantic City, N. 1.-THE National
Woman Suffrage Association by an
overwhelming vote decided, to con-
tinue its present policy Of working for
equal rights through both National
and State legislation. The vote was
taken after q long debate and no soon
er had the applause that greeted the
announcement OF the action taken
ceased than a resolution was present
ed which threatens to open again the
whole question.
Virtually all the speakers declared
for strict neutrality in the presidential
campaign and to continue the non
partisan efforts OF the association to
bring about equal suffrage throughout
the United States.
Women from every state In the
Union are attending the forty-eighth
annual convention OF the association
which was called two months In adj
vance OF its regular meeting because
OF the national political campaign.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-09-14
FRENCH MAKE Big GAINS
DRIVE MEN FURTHER INTO GER
MAN LINE ALONG soMME
RIVER.
Berlin Admits Loss Of clery-In Gala
ella Russlans Have Taken About
5000 Prisoners sighting Near Lem
berg.

London. While their compatriots
were busy north of the Somme ward
ing off German counter-attacks or en-
gagged in artillery duels, the French,
south OF the River, drove their men
farther into the German lines for note
worthy gains.
In stubborn fighting over a front
of four miles below Vermandovillers
and Chilly the Germans have been
forced to give up the northern portion
OF Vermandovillers; while the French
have occupied the outskirts of the
railway junction town of Chaulnes to
Roye, between Chaulnes and Chilly.
To the north, operations of the
French with Barleux, and ultimately
Peronne az their objective, also met
with success Southeast OF BelIoy-
en-SanterfA further German trenches
were captured and most of the village
to. rnyen-Santerre fell info French
hands. Paris says the number OF
prisoners taken apparently was large.
Berlin admits the loss OF Clery.
which lies short distance northwest
Of Peronne.
In Galicia on the front of the Zlota
Lipa and Dnfester Rivers the Rus
SLAMS have driven the Teutonic Allies
from fortified positions and have tax
en- $500 prisoners, among them about
1000 Germans. Berlin comedies VIC
tory to the Russians in this region.
Violent fighting continues around
Brzeany, southeast OF Lemberg, but
here Berlin says the Russians have
no advance. Russian attacks near
Sborow, northern Galicia. and in Vol
hynia, also failed. according to Berlin.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-09-14
cONFEREES TAKE NOTE OF
CONTROL CARRANZA SHOWS

Mexican Commissioners Present In
formation as to De Facto Govern
ment's Authority In Southern. Re-
public.
New London, Conn.-With the Dor
der situation set aside temporarily, the
American Mexican Joint commission,
devoted itself to determining the ex-
tent Of the control exercised in Mexico
by the de facto government, the infor-
nation being supplied by the Next
can commissioners at the request of
their American conferees. 1t was
stated informally that upon the show
ing made by the Carranza government
rested the possibility that he Wash
fngon government would revoke it's
warning to Americans to stay out Of
Mexico and would encourage their re-
turn to their properties there.
It was explained that the question
OF Transportation was vial to any re-
sumption Of industry in Mexico and
to show present conditions. the Mexi-
can commissioners presented figures
from which the following conclusion
was drawn in a formal statement Is
sued by Secretary Lane:
"The data presented by the Next
can commissioners. indicates that the
government roads now are being oDer-
ated with a large decree of regularity
and that the roads owned by private
companies are being turned over to
trese companies. the only executions
at the present time being line in the
Federal district, one in the State OF
Hidalgo and the United Railways of
Yucatan.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-09-14
ANXIOUS FOR REST on PART ~
THE NATIONAL CAMPAIGN
q WORK.
Gives Notice Remember Of Railroad
Program VIII BE Pressed Next Sos
sIon.- Three Other Important Meas
ures Go Over.

washington. Adjournment of Con
gresa was quickly followed by a gen
eral exodus OF members Fastening
homeward for rest or the national
political campaign
While the closing saw the admins
tration legislative program mainly
completed some things wait TO be
continued at the winter session notably
the remainder OF the presidents pro
gram OF railroad Legislation which was
partially enacted 10 prevent the threat.
ened strike. In a formal statement
President Wilson speaking OF the work
OF Congress, gave notice that the re-
mainder OF the railroad program would
be pressed at the new session.
The presidents statement was as
follows:
"a very remarkable session Of Con-
gress has just closed, full, as all re-
cent sessions OF the Congress have
been OF helpful and humane legislation
which constitutes contributions Of cap
ital Importance to the defense, the eco
nomic progress and the wholesome life
OF the country.
eft is to be regretted that the ses-
sion could not have continued hong
enough, to complete the program re-
Gently projected with regard to the &C
commodHtion of labor disputes be-
tween the railways and the employees,
but 1t was not feasible in the circum-
stances to continue the session any
longer and therefore only the most i'm
mediately pressing parts Of the pro-
gram could be completed.
"The rest, 1t is agreed. has merely
been postponed until It can be more
matureIy deliberated and perfected
I have every reason to believe that 1t
IS the purpose of the leaders of the
two houses Immediately upon the re-
assembling of Congress to undertake
this additional legislation. 1t is evil
dent that the country should be re-
lieved Of the anxisty which must have
been created by recent events with re-
gard to the future accommodation OF
such Disputes"
The immigration bill, the corrupt
practices bill and the bill to permit
combinations OF American exporters to
meet foreign competition abroad went
over.
The closing hours Of Congress were
quiet. Only the presence
Of the president In his room, near the
Senate chamber, served to attract in
terest to what otherwise would have
been an uneventful ending OF an, event
full Congress.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-09-14
CONGRESS ENDS SESSION
EMERGENCY REVENUE BILL
CONFERENCE AGREEMENT Is
APPROVED.
Purchase Of Danish West Indies For
$2,ooo,o 900 Was Ratified by Senate
Both Houses Hold Protracted
Might Session.
Copyright,

WashingtonrCongress adjourned
Friday morning at 10 o'clock. After
nine months devoted to legislation
both houses held protrated sessions
Thursday night to wind up their Of
fairs by approving the conference
agreement on the emergency revenue
bill to raise approximately 5000, 000,-
600, desired by the Administration to
meet the extraordinary appropria-
tons for national defense and the
Mexican emergency.
The last Appropriation measure, the
general deficiency bill, was adopted
by both houses while. waiting for the
conference report on the revenue bill,
and the senate ratified the Danish
treaty to provide for purchase of the
Danish West Indies for $25.00O,O00.
The Owen corrupt practices J, bill to
limit campaign expenditures and the
immigration bill which President VIII
sin had announced he would veto II
passed, were put aside and will bbe
taken up and pressed to a vote early
in the December session.
The revenue bill as It went to Pres
ident Wilson for approval contained
drastic provisions empowering the
President to retaliate against foreign
interference with American COM
merce, creates a non-partisan tariff
commission, increases the duties on
dyestuffs to encourage their manu-
facture in the United States. provides
means to prevent dumping of cheap
foreign-made goods into American
markets after the war and provides
for income, Inheritance, munitions,
corporation stock, liquor and miscel-
laneous internal revenue taxes.