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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-17
MUST ASSURE GERMANY
SUBMARINES ARE SAFE
U. S. PORTS THEY MUST NOT
ATTACK U-BOATS.
(By Associated PreSS.)

Washington, Feb. 17.-Germany is
prepared to inform the United States
that if passenger liners leaving Amer
lean ports with armament are to be
immune from submarine attack with
out warning, Germany expects some
assurance that the liners won't attack
the submersibles.
Ambassador Won Bernstorff will con-
fer with Secretary Lansing this after
noon, when he is expected to convey
this view in reply to the United States
statement yesterday.
The President and Lansing con-
tinued studying the Lusitania agree
ment today.
Secretary Lansing said this after
noon that the Lusitania note, so far as
it relates to the United States, is ac-
ceptable to this country, but has ask
ed the German Ambassador for assur-
ances that Germany will not carry out
the policy of sinking merchantmen
without giving liners warning, even il
the liners do carry defensive arma
ment. The question of what constitutes
/, defensive armament is still undeterm
ined.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-17
try for Sell.

Tom Leverett yesterday afternoon
enjoyed few hours of open-alr free-
dom for the first time since he was
transferred to the Forrest county jail
from New Augusta.
True it was that he was in the Gus
Ntody of Jailer Bob McInnis, but the
mere fact that he was once more al
lowed to get out in the open air, and
his feet were permitted to trend as
phalt-coated streets, and he saw ano
could have spoken to persons other
than his attorneys, and Jail birds who
have been his sole companions fol
months, made the day an eventful one
in the life of the Louisiana saw mil
man, who is charged with the murder
of his erstwhile friend and bosom com
panion, Ed Bradley. The killing occur.
red at Richton last summer. Leverett
was tried at the September term OF
the Perry county court, but the jury
was unable TO reacn Veruict. Inc case
was transferred to Forrest county and
at the October term, again was tried
with the same result--a hung jury.
Leverett has been in Jail since tha
time. Only recently he applied to Chan
Gerry Judge Denny, of this district, fo
bail, which was fixed at $500. Since
that time he has been, through hi
attorneys, trying to raise this amour
Thus far he has failed.
Becomes impatient.
Yesterday Leverett, becoming dis
satisfied with the progress his attol
neys were making in securing bonds
men for him, decided to take the maj
ter in his own hands. Securing pei
Continued on Page Five)
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-17
Bride to Get Palr
of Classy Chickens

If there are any faIterina cou-
pies in these parts who have any
hesitancy in being married by
Justice of the peace, and who
would prefer having a recognized
minister of the gospel rcrform the
ceremony, let them cheer up.
The Rev. r. w. Adams, pastor
of the Court Street Methodist
Church, will relieve their anxiety.
The Rev. Mr.. Adams this after
noon announced that any couple
preferrng to be joined in wedIock
by a minister, that will come to
his parsonage on February 29,
he will perform the ceremony free
of charge, if the bride did the pro-
posing.
The Leap Year bride and bride
groom have been promised these adj
ditional things, if they come to Hat
tiesburg on February 20 and are mar
ried-provided the bride did the pro-
posing:
A pair of Columbia Wyandotte
chickens.
A big sack of flour.
A pass good over all lines of the
Hattiesburg Traction Company for the
entire "a hours of the eventful day.
These are but a few of the induce
ments which Hattiesburgians have
given to some bashful couple to be-
come wed here on Leap Year Day.
TT. Shields, a clerk in the city post
office, who says he raises the best
chickens in the world, is the man who
will donate the poultry; the Hub Gro
cery Store will contribute the sack of
flour, and H. F. Wheeler, general man
ager of the Traction Company, will
place in the lilly white hands of the
blushing bride the little slip that will
entitle her and the man Of her choice
to ride till they never want to see an
other street car, over any and all
lines of the Hattiesburg Traction
Company, on February 20.
Justice of the Peace Farley, who
has agreed to perform the ceremony
free Of charge, is having MS office
busted up today, in anticipation of a
visit from the bridal party. The Hat
tiesburg Bakery's pastry. cook is busy
studying his recipe books and getting
together the ingredients for the wed
ding cake. The Palace Jewelry Store
placed on exhibition all its wedding
rings, from which the bride will take
her choice, while Joe Scarden is dop
ing out a special menu for the wed
ding dinner.
These and a whole lot of othe
things are to be contributed, If th'
| bride can prove she was the aggresso
| in the affair
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-17
SHER|FF'S OFFICE
IS CHECKED" UP
CHANCERY CLERK GOES OVER
BOOKS AND FINDS EVERY
THING IN GOOD SHAPE.

The thousands of dollars taken in
by the sheriff's office during the
month of January, and the hundreds
of bills of various kinds paid to Sher-
iff HARRISON and his corps of assist
ants, for various purposes, have just
been checked up" by Chancery Clerk
Herbert Gillis, and the books of Mr..
Giliis, office and those of the sheriff S,
and the amount of money handled by
the former balanced to the penny.
This is considered something OF
record, because of the fact that the
January tax collections of the sherif
ran the amount of cash handled vi
near the hundred thousand dollar
mark. at .sU
Mr.. Gillis was at work three days
in auditing the books of the sheriff''
office. 1t was no, little undertaking
as every voucher and every entr.
made on the books was noted, studiet
ana cnoCk0u. lHc uoOho WSiC IL Soo'
condition, and Mr.. Gillis, at the con
clusion of his work. highly conpli
mented the sheriff's office force ol
their accuracy and on the neat wa
in which all the books and record
were kept.
The auditing is monthly affair
but, as has been stated, because JAM
ary ended the tax-paying period Q
the year, the business of the offic
was abnormally large.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-17

London, Feb. 17.-With the can
of Erzerum by the Russians, as an
nounced yesterday, interest in the war
today shifted to the center of the
operations in Armenia Mesopotamia
and Persia, where notable campaigns
are expected to develop.
A Petrograd dispatch says that an
official messenger estimates the Turk
ish garrison at Erzerum numbers
100, 900 men. More than 1000 guns
also were captured by the forces OF
the Czar
The Turkish statement does not
mention Erzerum's fall.
Petrograd hears that the Turks are
fleeing westward from ErZerum by
way of the mountains Experts in the
capitals of the entente powers regard
Erzerum as the key to Asia Minor.
1t is expected that the Russian sue
cesses will facilitate the capture of
Trebizond, and will give the allies
possession of the Turkish gateway
from Asia Minor into Europe, relieving
the pressure on the British in Meso-
potamia
Fighting on the western front is
lessening.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-17
M|SS|SS|PP|ANS FIGHT g 6.
FOR JEFF DAVIS ROAD
M'BEATH AND BILBO ATTEND
MEMPHIS MEETING TO EN-
TER CLAIMS FOR STATE.
(By Associated Press.)

Memphis, Tenn, Feb. IA spirit
ed contest over the Mississippi route
of the proposed Jefferson Davis High
way, was begun at a meeting OF the
association here today The speakers
included j. NJ. McBeath, OF Meridian,
and Governor Bilbo.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-17
HARRISON TO SETTLE
WITH TREASURER SOON
OFFICIAL is PREPARING TO TURN
OVER TO STATE MONEY
COMING TO IT.

Sheriff HARRISON is preparing to
make a settlement with the treasurer
of Mississippi, and to turn over to
that official, all funds in his hands
which are due to Mississippi.
Since the work of checking up the
Sheriff's accounts by the Chancery
Clerk has been completed, Mr.. Harbi
son is preparing to make his January
settlement with the state officials.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-17
WOMEN DENIED VOTE.

Springfield, Ill.,. Feb. 17.-Illinois
women were denied the fight to vote
for delegates and alternatives to ma
toinal nominating conventions, state
central and precinct committeeman in
a decision of the state supreme court
today.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-17
(By associated PreSS.)

NDy io0UttUttW TTtSS.J
Vienna, FEB. 17.-Austria official
ly announces that the eighth at
tack of the italians on the Aus
trans at Jovertck on yesterday was
r. pulsed. TIL ground in front of the
new Austrian positions in the ROM
hom dr. trict was covered with the
Italian dead.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-17
The War a Year Ago

Germany begins a submarine
BLOCKADE" of England by sinking
a British collier without warning.
Russia admits German victories
in Northern Poland; Berlin claims
$4,000 prisoners were taken.
Two Zeppelins wrecked on the
Danish coast i'm snowstorm, and
their crews interned.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-17
BY Howard S. Williams.
Probable Income.

Jackson, Miss. Feb. 17.-Judging
from happenings in the house of repre-
sentatives of the Mississippi legisla-
ture yesterday, and incidents of the
past week, the entire progressive leg
islation program of the Bilbo admin
istration is in tot 1g condition.
and will be saved o, by quick and
who favor the passage of the measures
that he advocated in his inaugural
address, campaign speeches and mes
sages to the legislature since he took
the oath of office as chief executive
of the state. This opinion is very gen
orally shared by those who have kept a
close tab on things in general since the
legislature convened On January 4.
Strange to say the greatest opposi-
ton to progressive laws, bond issues
for permanent improvements, ETC., has
developed among the personal and po-
litical friends OF Governor Bilbo, while
those who opposed him in the last
campaign are standing up for the pro-
posed bills The low pressure" brigade
| is certainly in the saddle in the lower
house, and the question is how long
| will that contingent control the sit
| uation.
Friends of Governor Bilbo who are
numbered among those who hope to see
| his progressive program carried out
assert that the time has come when
the governor must vigorously bring
| to bear his influence to turn the tide
for it is apparent that many of the
| really progressive bills advocated by
the administration have been given
very severe jolts by failure to pass
! indefinite postponement or quick re
committals to give them new leases
on life
Howerton in Fight.
|
else that points to a wave of opposi
tion to all measures seeking to create
new departments, or bond issues fol
permanent improvements, is the atti
tude of Chairman j. S. Howerton, o1
the appropriations committee, to Gov
ernor Bilbo's program. This long, lanky
representative from Lee, mild of man
ner, kind of heart, but determined
of purpose, says very frankly that he
would be untrue to his campaign prom
ises to his people in Lee if he die
not vote to kill any bill that appro
priated money beyond the probable
income of the state for the next tws
years, or to slaughter any bond issue
for permanent improvements or cur
rent expenses He was elected owe
seven opponents in the first primary
and says that he waged his campaign
, on promises involving financial mat
, ters, and will stand out against al
/ efforts to spend money that is not il
: sight.
Mr.. Howerton will not oppose th
new pardoning board bill which .ha
come to the houses from con1mftte
with favorable report. after thre
) similar measures. This bill is one o
: the pet measures of Governor Bilbe
: However, where money is involved oil
e position is to be expected good an
D strong from Mr.. Howerton. And Nj
I Howerton wields powerful influenc
in the lower house. His strength
not to be lightly passed over, and tn
friends of the progressive program
of Governor Bilbo are by no mean
lunmindful of that fact.
nj To go back little. Governor Bib
s strongly advocated juvenile reform
CONTINUED on Page Four.)
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-17
.LEVERETTE GOES
PERSONALLY TO.
APPLY FOR BOND.
Accompanies Jailer to Down
Town Bonding Company
Representative.
HIS FIRST TIME IN OPEN
FOR MANY MONTHS

Man Twice Charged With Murderin9
Former Friend at Richton, is Taken
to McInnis Ruilding-ls glad to be in
the Open Air, He Says, and Ropes
to be on Bail Soon--Was Impatient
With His Lawyers, and Decided to
try for Sell.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-17
RUSSIANS TAKE
100000 TURKS
land 1000 GUNS
G:and Duke Still Pursues Sui
tans Scattered Forces
Outside Erzerum
c0NSTANTINOPlE SILENT
ON LOSS OF THE FORT

Makes No Mention of the Loss of the
ightins Now to Be
tamia-Gateway to Asia Minor Is
Opened to the Allies, and Pressure
on British in fdesopotamia Has
Been Relieved.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-17
THE COTTON MARKET.

(By Associated Press.)
New Orleans. Feb. 1.-THE cotton
market at 2:30 o'clock was IA to rs
points down.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-17
|B|LBO PROGRAM
|OF LEGISLATION
ARE IN DANGER.
Quick and Energetic Action Is
Necessary To Have Governors
Bills Passed
GREATEST OPPOSITION IS
FROM HIS FORMER FRIENDS

Those Wiz Opposed Governor During
the Late Campaign, With Few Ex-
ceptions, Have Lined up on His Side
-Howerton, of Appropriations Com
mttee, Will Fight any Effort to APP
propriate Money Beyond States
Probable Income.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-17

ConstantinopIe, Feb. 1.-THE
Turkish war department an
nounces that one Britis.. expedi-
tion in Mesopotamia lost 1000
officers and men in a battle with
the Turks near Battiha. The Rus
slams lost 5000 killed in a three
day battle in the Caucasus.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-01-27
THICK, GLOSSY HAIR
FREE FROM DANDRUFF
Girls! BeautIfy Your Hair! Make II
Soft, Fluffy and Luxurlant-Try
the Moist Cloth.

Try as you will, after an application
of Danderine, you cannot find single
trace Of dandruff or falling hair and
your scalp will not itch, but what will
please you most, will be after few
weeks use, when you see new hair,
fine and downy at first-yes-but real
ly new hair-growing all over the
scalp.
A little Danderine Immediately dou-
bies the beauty Of your hair. No differ.
ence how dull, faded. brittle and
scraggy, just moisten cloth with
Danderine and carefully draw 1t
through your hair, taking one small
strand at a time. The effect is i'm
mediate and Advantageous hair will
be light. fluffy and wavy, and have an
appearance Of abundance; an incom.
parable luster, softness and luxuri-
ance, the beauty and simmer Of true
hair health.
Get O 25 cent bottle Of Knowlton's
Danderine from any store and prove
that your hair is as pretty and soft
as any-that it has been neglected or
injured by careless treatment-that's
all. Adv.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-01-27
Guard Appeals to solons.

Columbia-The necessity for an an.
preparation Of $4,000 to reimburse
the federal government for property
shortage was stressed at two sessions
Of the National Guard Association Of
South Carolina. A committee was
appointed to confer with the ways
and means committee. "It will be the
last call for the National Guard If the
legislature fails to make the appro
priation," said one Of the members.
Thirty officers attended the meeting.
Governor Manning and several others
addressed the association.
The following officers were re-.
elected at the night session: Mai.
Patrick j. Drew Of Barnwell presi-
dent; Maj. r. f. Watson, Of Green.
Vile, first vice president; Mai. A. Fl.
Silcox Of Charleston, second vice
president; Mai. J. Shapter Caldwell
Of Columbia, secretary; Capt A. c..
Doyle Of Columbia. treasurer, and
Lieut.. BARLEY Bull, South Carolina
naval militia, recorder.
The members Of the legislative
committee are: Maj. r. r. Watson.
Maj. ~. s., Caldwell, Capt. j., Frost
Maj. T. 81. Caldwell, Capt. y. Frost
n nd ~ Jeut sflonro,<,a fKy I4okt,otA ~ 2e t.f..
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-01-27
MOTHER! LOOK At
CH|LDS TONGUE:
II cross, feverish, constipated,
give california Syrup
of Figs"

A laxative today saves a sick child
tomorrow. Children simply will not
take the time from play to empty their
bowels. which become clogged up with
waste, liver gets sluggish stomach
sour
Look at the tongue, mother! If coat
ed, or your child 10 lstless, cross, few
erish, breath bad. restless, doesn't eat
heartily, full Of cold or has sore throat
or any other children's ailment, give a
teaspoonful Of California Syrup of
Figs" then don't worry, because It Is
perfectly harmless, and in few hours
all this constipation poison, sour bile
and fermenting waste will gently
move out Of the bowels, and you have
q we'll, playful child again. A thor
ough inside cleansing" is ofttimes all
that Is necessary. 1t should be the
first treatment given in any sickness.
Beware OF counterfeit fig syrups.
Ask at the store for 50-cent bottle OF
California Syrup of Figs" which has
full directions for babies, children of
all ages and for grown.ups plainly
printed on the bottle. Adv.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-01-27

eaten, and even from some vegetables.
The poor kidneys get tired and back
ache begins. This is a good time to-
take "Anuric," the new discovery of
DR.. Pierce for Kidney trouble and Back
ache. Neglected kidney trouble is
responsible for many deaths, and In.
surance Company examining doctors
always test the water Of an applicant
before q policy will be issued. Have
you ever set aside q bottle of water
Tor twenty.four hours? a heavy sedi-
ment or settling sometimes indicates
kidney trouble. II you wish to know
your condition send sample Of your
water to Dr. Pierce's Inyalids' Hotel
Bunalo, N. X, and describe symptoms.
IL VIII be examined without any OK.
pence 20 you, and DR.. Pierce or his
medical 2 't1 aff will inform you trrtffulIy.
ga nurie ~ now for sa,s by deal Ieyf Il,
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-01-27

ORGANIZE AND COOPERATE
Nearly Every County In the State Is
Represented at Meetings.-Some
Prominent Speakers.

Columbia.-Speakers addressing the
conference held in Columbia under the
auspices OF the South Carolina State
Farmers Union stressed the necessity
OF organization and co.operation
among the farmers and business men
Of the state If the agricultural re.
sources are to be developed to the
highest point. Practically every coun.
ty In the state was represented at the
meetings, which were held in the
chapel at the University of South
Carolina. II. II. Morrison of Char.
lesion county, president of the union.
presided at the sessions.
President Morrison made short
opening talk emphasizing the great
necessity OF organization and co.opera-
ton among the farmers. He gave
some instances Of actual cooperation.
The Citrus Growers association of
southern California, he said, has been
doing very large business on very
small paid up capital. Carloads of
oranges" he said, "are sold while
rolling. Fruit is sold through the
agency for the benefit of all it's mem.
bers. thereby securing the benefits of
genuine cooperation" An outline of
the work Of the Scott County Cotton
Growers association in Arkansas was
sketched by the speaker, giving their
plan of cooperative selling Of cotton
and cotton seed and showing adyan-
tages OF same to the individual mem.
bers. Instances Of the loss to the
FARMER through lack Of information
and lack Of cooperation were given by
Mr.. Morrison.
Passage of a series Of resolutions
intended to aid in the betterment Of
agricultural conditions in the state
market were adopted at the night ses-
sion OF the conference The session
was held Immediately following the
address at the state house by Clarence
Poe.
The purpose Of the state warehouse
system was outlined in an address by
John l.. McLaurin, commissioner. He
explained the system of grading cot
ton. He said that the warehouse sys.
tenn should be further developed and
selling agency established as a part
of its work.
The farmers conference adopted
resolutions indorsing:
Reelection of John L. McLaurin as
warehouse commissioner.
Act for Torrens system Of regis.
tration of land titles.
Continuation Of appropriation for
cattle tick eradication.
Creation Of system or rural
credits.
Appropriation to meet the terms
Of the Lever bill.
Some provision for combating the
ravages Of the coming boil weevil.
A bill enlarging the scope of the
state bureau of marketing.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-01-27
(T&TG NEWEST REMEDY FOR
BACfqACHh, RHEUMATISM AND DROPSY
Have ie on hand

Kidney, Bladder ond Uric Acid trout
bb,les bring fpjsery to many. When
tDo kfdnoya ''are weak or diseased,
thnseI natWall filters do not cleanse
tho blood suficSontIy. and the poisons
ara carried to tn parts Of the body.
There follow depression, aches and
pains, heay'nebgI drowsiness. irrita-
bility, headaches, chilliness and rheu.
matism. IN sonlo people there are sharp
pans in.the back B,d loiris, distressing
Ladder disorders 'eh3 sometimes obsti-
nate dropsy. The uric acid sometimes
forms into gravel or kidney stones.
When the uric acid Affects the muscles
ana joints IT causes lurnbago, rheurna.
nsm, goM orsciatica. This is the time
70 send Or. Pierce, Invalids' Hotel,
bhnalo, n X iQc for large trial pack
Rge OF aAnuric.N
lnflng 6ienasnn ,sit. s f,cid IN / s,fs.,
- sla lhlI8 LII l.NlAILA ~ or,a 93s Y ~
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-01-27
Mis1eadinu.

Rev. George r. Lunn, the new So.
cialist mayor Of Schenectady, was con.
graduated on his election.
The people have confidence in the
honesty of my partys policy" he said
Our opponents tried to put our prin.
ciples in a false light but the people
couldn't be fooled. They knew that the
opposition's animadversions on our
principles were as misleading as the
bachelors description of his sisters
new baby.
Asked to describe this new arrival,
the bachelor replied:
"'Um! Very small features. clean.
'shayen, red-faced and very hard
drinker.'"
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-01-27
Governor Names Deiegates.

Columbia. Manning has ap-
pointed the following delegates to the
18th annual conference Of the nation.
al child labor committee, to be held in
Asheville, February 3 to G.: The Rev
q. T. Cody Of Greenville, George B..
Cromer Of Newberry, John Porter Hol-
lis of Rock Hill, the Rev. A. II. Jami-
son Of Greenwood, Joseph A. McCul-
Tough Of Greenville. J. Whitner Reid
OF Columbia and w. r.. Stackhouse
of Marion.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-01-27
Pe Permanent Relief for
Chronic Constellation
and Practice of
Correct Daily Habit the
Gre0f Essential.

Constipation is condition affecting
al classes of all people and can be
permanently relieved only by acquir-
ing habits of regularity.
me most natural time for the elm.
native process is in the morning
"hen both the muscular and nervous
systems are relaxed by sleep and rest.
When relief does not come readily. it
IS an excellent plan to take mild lax
t'tive at bedtime. Cathartics and pur.
Satiyes, that by the violence of their
qu1ck action shock and disturb the
fystem, should not be employed.
An effective laxative remedy that ia
very dependable, and which does not
ripe or otherwise disturb the organs
involved, is found in combination of
simple laxative herbs known as Dr.
Naldwell's Syrup Pepsin that can he
fought at the drug store for flfty
cents bottle.
Mrs. G. G. Allen, 215 Foam St. New
Monterey, Calf, wrote to DR.. Cald-
Vol that she found DR.. Caldweil,s
syrup Pepsin just what was needed
'or constipation and distress of the
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-01-27
Coast Artillery Company Ready

Spartanburg. = The Spartanburg
Coast Artillery company, fully man
ned and officered, awaits Official recog-
milton from the office of the adjutant
general Of South Carolina. The fol.
lowing permanent officers have been
selected: J. NJ Wallace, captain; j.
Hertz Brown, first lieutenant; j. N.
Wright, second lieutenant; Allen
Rogers, secretary and treasurer.