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Evening journal., 1916-06-14

FOR DISTRESS AFTER MEALS
Use Horsford's Acid Phosphate.
Gives prompt relief 90 nausea. sick head
ache and acid stomach
Evening journal., 1916-06-14

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The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-14

Washington. Nov. IA. Senatorial
investigation Of the alleged misuse Of
money in the presidential campaign
was announced definitely today by ad-
ministration officials.
Preliminary plans will be made
and a resolution providing machinery
for an inquiry will be ready for intro
duction soon after Congress convenes
in December.
It is stated that evidence is being
collected now. It is planned to call
those actually in charge Of the cam
paign's finances before the Senate
committee and investigate their trans
actions. 1t is alleged that attempts
were made to colonize the Illegal vot
ers Of Indiana and West VirginiF
weeks before the elections In these
states the Democrats are planning t
contest the election Of United statel
senators.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-14
Secondhand Furniture Dealers Secrets
j. %S IL X i. Il ++
OF Enormous Profits Are Told To Jury

Some of the inside secrets OF the
secondhand furniture business, a S35
bedstead, valued by the dealer at $40,
is purchased for from 10 to 20 per cent
Of the individual valuation, and other
articles as propbrtionately cheap, were
divulged at the trial of j.. w Hollis,
secondhand furniture man, tried here
yesterday for receiving stolen goods.
Hollis was indicted for accepting a
complete bedroom set, art square,
sewing machine, and all, taken bodily
from the residence of q. G. McLendon,
a Gulf C Ship Island engineer, last
March The furniture was, valued at
$167. Hollis purchased the last bit
of ii for $S cash, and 81 credit. Within
a short time after the furniture had
been delivered to his place of bust
ness, on Newman street, he, sold the
mattress for $3.50, and a chair for
$4.50 The rest of the furniture was
clear profit.
Leroy Coleman, a negro, who ad-
mitted stealing the furniture and SELL
ing it to Hollis, was sentenced to five
years in the penitentiary for his part
in the transaction, and was brought
back from the state prison in Jackson
yesterday to testify in the case.
The furniture was removed from the
McLendon home while MIR. McLendon
was in New Mexico for his health.
Coleman went to Hollis, told him that
he and his wife had separated and
that he had determined to sell the fur
niture. He accompanied the dealer
to the McLendon home, on Williams
street, conducted him into the bed
room, and told him to take an inven-
tory and make an offer.
Here's what the bedroom contained:
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-14
Folks Caught With Too Much Whiskey
++.E ++E $3.50
Must Provide Selves With New Story

liceman Rainer as he left a street car
in the negro section of the city some
months ago. The negro had a grip,
and when he saw the policeman was
after him, he put it on the ground
and waited for the arrival Of the
bluecoat. He then explained that the
grip belonged to the other negro who
had come down on the car with him,
but had disappeared at the sight OF
the policeman.
The other negro lived something
like 4 squares from the place where
House alighted, the prisoner explain
FED, but he was unable to tell>Clyde
R. Conner, representing the city, why
rheumatic passenger on a street
car would alight four squares from
his home on a drizzling day, Just to
set fellow passenger to help him
with his baggage.
1t took the jury bat q few minutes
to bring in verdict of guilty.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-14
TuMBlES
40 DEGREES HERE
CITY GOES sHIvERINc Il HOURS
AFTER PRESENCE OF REAL
SUMNER WEATHER.

A sudden drop in the temperature,
between bedtime and arising time To-
day, sent Hattiesburg about its duties
a-shivering today.
The mercury dropped 40 degrees he
tween II o'clock last night and
O'Clock this morning Throughout
the greater part Of the forenoon, over
coats and heavy wraps were notice
able throughout the city,
Unsettled weather for the first part
of this week, with strong probabil-
ity of rain, was forecast by the Wealth
er Bureau. while the latter part Of
1.-THE week will be fair in the South At
lantic and East Gulf states.
It viii be much colder the first halt
Of the week, and cold thereafter, witt
general sfrost except in southsh Flor
lida, the forecast says
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-14

Hollis, on the witness stand, testi-
fed that he offered the negro SS for
the entire lot. "IIe said that he ex-
pected to get $40 for the furniture, :"
Hollis said. "Finaily, agreed to split
the difference with him, give him IS
then, and the remaining dollar later"
How the furniture finally was To-
Gated by j. G. Brown, friend Of Nc
Lendon's, and how the negro was ar
rested by Sheriff HARRISON, was then
explained.
Witnesses engaged in the second
hand furniture business, told the Judge
and jury that dealers never give own
ers more than 20 per cent Of the value
placed on furniture by the dealers
themselves, to prospective sellers. The
average price paid is about Is per
cent, they say. The amount paid for
furniture is not used as basis, but
the amount which may be realized is
what is considered.
The case was given to the jury this
morning after District Attorney Hall
and Mr.. Currie had argued it for some
time. At press time, the jurors were
still out, and appeared to be dead
locked
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-14

If the mountain won't come to Ma
homet, then Mahometll go to the
mountain.
That's Bob McInnis' reasoning.
Bob is the jailer for Forrest coun-
ty. 1t falls to his lot to feed the hun
cry, and find places to sleep for the
sleepy who are locked up in the penal
institution in the rear of the Court
House.
After each court, the Jail generally
is filed with prisoners, and itirequires
much food for them. Consequently
large amount must be on hand FOL
emergency cases
\ During the present term, however
the number locked up has been unusu
Ially small Consequently, Mclnni
4 found his larder stuffed, with but fey
4 prospects of getting rid Of it.
| Here's what happened;
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-14

The story Of slight acquaintance
giving you suspiciously heavy suit
case or grip to carry off train or
street car, which came into being
along with the Mississippi Quart-eyery-
hfteen-days liquor law is becoming
worn threadbare, and innocent par
ties, and others, brought before the
Nbar of justice to answer charges OF
having more than the legal amount of
whiskey in their possession, must gel
up new tales.
The story already has been worke
to death in the city police court, and
in the justices courts. Now the jurieS
in the Circuit Court are declining te
believe it.
This was demonstrated yesterday
when John House was convicted O
having about 10 times as much whis
key in his possession as the law
allows. House was arrested by 70
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-14
Jailer Finds Extra Space and Food
For Prisoners; He Goes Out and Gets 4

Strolling toward Hamper Park late
afternoon, he was attracted
by suspicious sounds near Gordon
Creek, in the rear of Sheriff Harbi-
sons residence. He slipped and
crawled for some distance, and came
face to face with full-fedged craps
game. He arrested four negro game'
sters, took them to Jail, gaye them
supper Sunday night, breakfast yester-
day morning, carried them before jus
tice of the Peace Pittman, where they
were fined So and costs. He then
carried them back to jail and gave
them lunch before they were sent fol
by the convict superintendent.
Twelve meals were served to thu
prisoners before they left Mclnnis
hands, which helped some to get rit
Of the large stock Of food at the jail
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-14
HE LEADS DOG rHRoue4 HOTEL.

New York, Nov l4.-John Welday,
OF Altoona, Pa, mossbadked Repub-
lican, and A. S, Springer, a cotton
grower Of Wilson, N G. t'nuff saidl,
bet on the election. The loser was to
permit the winner to lead him by a
dog leash through the foyer and lobby
of the Hotel Bossert, Brooklyn. The
loses was to travel on all fours.
The bet was paid Thursday night.
Welday underwent the ordeal with
courage. The dog" weighs 210 and
his master 1a5. They went to the
door of the grill whore dancing was
going on. There Welday got up Oh
his hind legs and barked.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-14


Frantic efforts on the part of the
Mississippi Central and the Gulf &
Ship Island Railroed companies to OBJ
tain coal with which TO keep in opera
tion their freight and passenger trains
and their shops, are being made by
the officials of those organizations to-
day.
1t is frankly admitted that the pros
poets of obtaining even a small sup
ply are slim today.
The Mississippi Central has practi-
cally exhausted It's reserve supply,
while the Gulf & Ship Island has only
1900 tons on hand, which will last
that organization less than eight days,
The supply of the New Orleans &
Northeastern is limited Today the
Mississippi Central endeavored to bor-
row or buy supply from the other
railroad companies, but was told that
it would be impossible to divide the
small amount already on hand.
Coal for Power.
The Hattiesburg Traction Company
while it has cut itsreserve supply al
most to a minimum, believes that il
has enough coal on hand to last until
new shipment, due some time this
month"; arrives. AT the power plant
of the company, there is between one
and two cars of coal only, while
slightly more than two cars are
(continued on Page Four.)
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-14
LOSES BET ON HUGHES;
DOORS TO BE KICKED IN

Harrisburg. Nov. l4.-Dr. William
K. kirkpatrick, of Highspire, is buy
ing new doors for his home. Harry
Durborrow, a hardware dealer is to
appear at the Kirkpatrick home and
try to kick every door off its hinges
Kirkpatrick bet on Hughes. II he
had won he would have invaded the
Durborrow domicile shod with hob
nail shoes,
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-14
DIDN'T HAVE TO
KNOW PRESIDENT

Chicago, Nov, 14-Ignatz Heisler
was before Judge Sullivan on exami-
nation for naturalization.
who is President of the United
States?s was asked by the govern
ment examining official
well. by golly. | don't know" an
swerod Heicler. eYop know one pa
per says Wilson and another Hughes,
and / don't know for sure yet"
witness is excused from answer
ing the question at present. said
Judge sullivan.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-14
BREAK JAIL TO CELEBRATE
VICTORY OF DEMOCRAT,

Harrisburg, Nov. 1.-two trust
ies," Edward Howard and w. L. Head
rick, both serving six months SEN
tence, jimmied their way out Of the
Dauphin county jail.
Howard left note explaining the
reasons for the abrupt departure, say
ing: Eight hours and Wilson needs
celebrating. You can't keep the Demo
Gratis down or in, either
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-14
PLAYS MONKEY JUST
BECAUSE HUGHES LOST

Philadelphia, Nov. 14.-John Hem,
ingway a boolSkeeper. was sure
Hughes would sweep the country last
Tuesday, So Saturday he hoped
around Broad street in front Of the
Union League attached to a leash
and. dressed in the garb Of Tony's
monkey.
I While his Wilsonian sfriend7
ground out mournful tunes on hand
organ, John collected pennies in a tin
cup, doffed his little red cap and sait
litfelt natural
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-14
COLUMBUS SECURES
TEACHERS MEETING
Mayn Towns in state After 1917 Corr
!, yention, But invitations Declined.

The 1917 meeting Of the Mississippi
School Teachers Association will be
held in Columbus, probably next
March.
This decision was reached, follow
ing meeting Of the State executive
committee. held at the Hotel Hatties-
burg Saturday night Jackson, vicks-
burg and other cities were in the
field for the convention, but their in
vitations were declined.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-14

The suggestion made by The News !
ON Saturday, that John Sharp VIII
liams, senior United States senator
from mississippi be made floor leader
Of the Senate after March 4, is being
received favorably throughout Missis-
sippi as we'll as many other Southern
states, and indications are that the
"Solid South will line UP in the nght
for his selection. n
Senator Kern, the present leader,
was defeated for reelection on last
Tuesday t,.J
Following the suggestion Of The
News, politicians and political lead
ers Of 2Iabafna, mississippi and Lou
isiana, have started a movement
which, 1t is hoped, will result in the
selection Of Senator Williams for this
position. 1t is predicted that the Mid
die and Far Western states will join
with the South in the fight.
AS leader no one has even sug-
gested that a more suitable man than
the Senior Mississippi Senator could
be selected. Placed in that position
it is said, he would not be mere
figure head but weuld actually have
charge of the Democratic forces on the
floor Of the Senate.
A dispatch to the Washington Times
and the New York Times, today from
Theodore Tiller, of Washington, D. O..
who represents those two papers at
the Capitol in washington, and who
is spending few weeks on the gun
Coast in the interest of the Missis-
sippi Centennial, tells of this move.
In part, the dispatch is as follows
"Recognizing the great Importance
not only to the country but to the Al
ministration OF having strong man
at the helm in the Senate on March
4 next, the political leaders OF the
three Gulf Coast States today are for
mulating plans to launch a campaigi
which, 1t is hoped, will place JONI
sharp Williams, senior senator IRON
Mississippi, in the chair OF the leaue
Of the Senate. Alabama, MISSISSIPPI
and Louisiana already are manifestin'
interestein in. his election It is helleys
that Texas, Florida and the othe
southern states viii step into the COZ
test within few days and it is also p p
1ieyed that he will develop strengt
in the middle western and far wester
states before the end Of this month.
civilians, is recognized by the men
hers of all political parties as one
the brainiest men, ana one Of q
most powerful, in the Senate toda
An authority on a hundred quest'eol
which daily aeise When the Senate
in session, he mas following. amor
both the Democrats and the Repup
canF that is equalled by few Senator
itfpy any. ..r :,
JaAs a Senate leader, a better mi
could not be selected. lie wouia
taalfyelead' and would be able TO nc
tne FORCES in line when other IN
suggested for that position would
satisfied wifi drifting along with
y majority"
i
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-14

Paris. Nov 14.Rome news dis
matches say that the Vatican and the
government Of Spain and Of the Unit
ed States have decided to approach
Jointly Germany with a view Of stop
ping the deportation of Belgians
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-14
ASSOCIATION QUITS
TILL AFTER HOLIDAYS
Cemetery Organization Will Meet
Again IN January.

The regular meetings Of the City
Cemetery Association will be post
poned until after the holidays. In
the meantime, the committee on inn
provement G. L. Hawkins, George
Currie and G, M. willoughby--will be
working upon the plans which will pc
submitted at the first meeting in
January.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-14
PARADEs IN BATHING SUIT.

Sandusky, o., Nov. 14.-The wealth
er man says esnow and colder and
Fred A. Martin is scheduled to walk
down the main street clad in a smile
and bathing suit, inst because
Hughes lost Carl Wilkes, former
councilman has plannsd parade to
follow in Martins wake.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-14
WILL ROLL EGG ALONG
TRACK WITH LEAD PENCIL

Carlisle, Pa, Nov IA Cumberland
county partisans are preparing to
make good their bets.
Jchn Miller, who lost to ] William
Smith, will roll duck egg FOR block
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-14
STORM APPROACHING.

Washington. Nov Is storm warn
ings again were displayed on the G1lf
Coast and the east coast Of southern
Florida today The tropical aso1sxa
this afternoon was reported approach.
ing Western Cuba.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-14
RAILROADS MAKE
FRANTIC EFFORTS
TO OBTAIN COAL
Mississippi Cenirafs Supply Is
Nearly Exhausted; G. &S.I.
Has Small Reserve
TRACTION COMPANY HAS
ENOUGH FOR TWO WEEKS

OFFICIALS Try 10 Borrow or Buy Coal
With Which to, Operate Trains and
shops, Eut Without succsss-car
Shortage Is Responsible-compa
nIes May Have to Use Lighter
knots-Local Retailers Are Unable
to Fin orders Taken Long Ago.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-14

years ago. Hiram w. johnson, who
was the Progressive candidate for
Vice President, will sit in the Senate;
Frank B. Kellogg, the trust buster,
will be another new senator; James
E. Watson, the old-timer of the House,
will also sit there with Harry S. New,
two Of the shrewdest politicians in
the nation. William NJ Calder, from
New York, has long been figure in
the House.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-14
What Fools These MortaLs Be

on High street and down the Cumber-
land Valley Railroad tracks with a
lead pencil
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-14

With important ground on a five-
mile front already won from the Ger
mans on the northern edge Of the
Somme region and across the Ancre
Brook, where the British were fight
ing their new offensive. they report
having taken more than 1000 prison
ers
London officially confirms the cap
ture of Beaumont Hamel, north Of the
Ancre. one of the strongest points on
the German defensive line in this re-
gion. The British stormed this forti-
fed position. and farther south ad-
vanced to the edge Of Beaucourt
London reports that the battle is
continuing on the Albert Bapaume
railway, and ultimately will extend to
Legrand, an important railway juno
ton northwest of Bapaume. which ap-
parently is the British objective.
/, Paris reports German activity in the
Champagne region where it is declared
the French repulsed their attack near
Auherive
On the eastern front. in the Carpa-
lishians, the Russians apparently are
holding their own, Petrograd report
ling repulse of the Austro'German
attacks.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-14

The United States Senate will,
after March 4, look like new body,
so many new faces will appear Here
are just a few of them. One of the
most interesting changes was that in
the senatorship of Rhode Island
where Senator Lippitt was defeated
by Peter Goelet Gerry, the wealthy
young society man. who broke into
the House of Representatives four
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-14
.|NvEST|GA OF
ELECTION + RAUDS
TO Be CARRIED OUT
ATTEMPTS TO coLoNIzE ILLEGAL
VOTERS IN WEST VIRGINIA
AND INDIANA, MADE.
HUGHES MINNESOTA LEAD
IS NOW REDUCED TO i55
lBu Agsoeiated i.ress.y

(By Associated i'feSs.J
st. Paul, MINI. Nov. f4.--
Hughes lead in Minnesota was
cut today to 1855 on revised re-
turns and the receipt Of part Of
the soldier vote.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-14
FIGHT LAUNCHED.
TO MAKE JOHN
SHARP LEADER
Suggestion by ThsNews TO Elect
Williams Senate Leader,
Being Adopted.
SOUTH AND WEST WILL
SUPPORT HIS ELECTION

Mississippi's Senior Senator, 1t Is
Pointed Out, Would be the Best
Man for the Seat Made Vacant After
March 4, by Defeat of Senator
kcrn--Political Leaders of South,
It is Believed, viii Launch Formal
Campaign Soon.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-14
[Bu AssocidLed i,ress.l

Copenhagen. Nov. ia. The
MorsenbIadt says that Norwe~
sian torpedo boat fired upon
German steamer that refused TO
stop when passing stavanger. THE
Norwegians boarded the steamer
and dismantled her wireless.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-14
NORWAY VESSEL
FIRES ON TEUTON'
SHIP HALTS HER
German Steamer Refuses to Stop
When Ordered; Her Wire
less is Dismaniled
BRITISH TAKE 1000
PRISONERS ON S0MME

London Also Announces That impor-
tant Ground Along a F'ive-Mile Froat
Has Been wrested from Defend
ers-Enalish offensive Continues
With Renewed Energy, While kaIs-
er's Forces Are Fighting Back
Stop Belgian Deportations.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-14

For Mlssisslppi-Part cloudy and
colder tonight with freezing tempera-
'ufe % the peast; Wednesday fair and
continued cold strong north Winds
Evening star., 1916-09-17
MAGAZINE SECTION for September H. 1916

what's the sense in draggia' you off down
And | am Obliged" breaks in Mr..
Ellins, "to take with me, for purely busi-
ness reasons, my private secretary Mrs.
Hemingway, isn't the young man some-
where about the place?'
Good night" gasps. "Me!"
well, like that!' says Wee, givin' me
a pinch.
"Take it back, says l. 4If it's case
of us goin', that's different. But what
bunch to go cruisn' With
AND say, when I'm led out and intro
duced, must have acted like was
in trance. l got it so sudden, you
see, and so unexpected. Here I'd been
sittin' back all the while and knockin'
this whole thing as a squirrel-house ex-
pedition, besides passin' comments on the
crowd; and the next thing l know I'm
counted in, with my name on the passen-
ger list.
That was two days ago; and while I've
been movin around lively enough ever
since, windin' things up at the Office,
hirin' wireless operator for Mr.. Ellins,
and layin' in a stock of Palm Beach suits
and white deck-shoes, | amt got over the
jolt yet.
@Say, Mr.. Robert, says I, when no one
else is around, "how long can anybody
be seasick and live through it?"
"Oh, it is seldom fatal says he "The
victims linger on and on.
"Hal-lup!" says /. "And I'll bet that
roly-poly Mrs. Mumford comes twice a
day to coo to me. What did / ever
get let in on this private seccing for,
anyway
Evening star., 1916-09-17

"And now says Old Hickory, "havng
been thoroughly frank with you, | ask
that this information be treated as con-
tidential. Also, will any of you who wish
to reconsider your acceptances kindly
say so at once? How about you,
Simms?"
"As you know, Ellins, says J. Dudley,
Il am timid, fearsome person. Do
understand that you three assume all re-
sponsibility, all risks?"
Absolutely" says Mr.. Ellins.
"Then here is an opportunity to indulge
in vicarious adventure, says Dudley,
"which | can't afford to miss. I'll go; but
shall expect when the time comes, Ellins,
that you will conduct yourself in an ut
terly reckless manner, while watch you
through portfolio"
sand you, Professor" goes on Mr..
Ellins.
"lf can secure a specimen of he ripo-
luta splendens,' says Leonidas, a shall
gladly take any chances"
"Isn't the dear Professor just too he
roic?" COOS Mrs. Mumford. at will be
worth while going merely to see what
riuOluta splendens really is"
ave seem to be agreed says Old
Hickory, @and our company is made up.
That is, with two exceptions
"CREAT Scott!" / whispers to Wee.
"Two more freaks to come!'
3Listen,' says Wee. @Auntie is saying
something
So she is, a whole mouthful.
"My niece, Verona, will accompany me,
of course she announces.
"Well, amt that rough!' says l. @Now
Evening star., 1916-09-17

fears, that the entire burden of the treas
ure hunt will be undertaken by Mrs.
Hemingway, the Captain, and myself
Incidentally, we expect to divide the
spoils among ourselves. Aside from that,
we ask you to share with us the pleasure
and perhaps the perils of the trip"
"O-o-o-oh!" COOS Mrs. Mumford, mean
in nothing at all.
"WE have secured good-sized, COM
Portable yacht, goes on Old Hickory
@You will each have state-room, as
signed by lot. Meal hours and the menu
will be left to the discretion of compe-
tent steward.
"We sail on Wednesday, promptly at
IL A. NJ. just when we shall return |
cant say. 1t may be in a month, possibly
two. You will need to dress for the
tropics clothing sun-helmets, col
ored glasses, all that sort of thing
"And you need not be surprised to learn
that the yacht is somewhat heavily
armed. Masked and mounted forward
is quick-firer, and there are plenty of
rifles in the hold We trust we shall not
need them; but if we do there they are.
"On the forward deck you'will see some
thing else wrapped in canvas. To antici-
pate your curiosity will state now that
this is a machine for making and dis
trbuting poisonous gas, as our treasure
island is infested with rattlesnakes and
mosquitoes. 1t may also be useful in dis
couragng any one who tries to interfere
with our enterprise. Am | correct, Cap
tain Killam?'
"Quite, says Rupert, noddin his head
solemn. Ht.