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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-17

Rev. DR.. and Mrs. James Fry Bullitt,
of Bellevue.
IN MISS BECK'S HONOR
A party was held at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. johnson, so
Balm street, Wednesday evening, in
honor of Miss Myrtle Beck Games,
music and refreshments were enjoyed.
In attendance were the Misses Bes-
sic Montgomery, Ina Felix, Mable
Haney, Laura Sides, Mildred Shoop.
Myrtle Beck, Edith Swigart, Francis
Young, Katherine Troup, Gertrude
Bell, Ethel Straub, Ethel Fray, Leola
Bell and Pearl Meyer; Russell John
son, Clarence Wright, Clinton Hand,
Walter Myers, Robert Fornwald, Jr.,
Chester Wolfe, James Eveler, Paul B.
Fray, j. w. Irwin, Aaron S. Beck,
Francis Straub, Harry Finley, Leo
Ron, Milton Bongart, Mr.. and Mrs. w
w. johnson.
Mrs. James Fry Bullitt, of Belle
Nue, left yesterday for New York and
Englewood, n. j., where she will visit
at the home of her brother, n. II.
EmmonS.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-17

smaller shoes. Use "Tiz' and forget
your foot misery. All! How COM
Portable your feet feel.
Get a 25-cent box of "Tiz" now al
any druggist or department store
Don't suffer. Have good feet, glad
feet, feet that never swell, never hurt
never get tired. Beware of Imita.
tons!
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-17
FIRED LAVAUGILAN ENTERTAINs

Fred LaNaughan, Whose nome is in
Harrisburg, and is known as Lands,
the magician, gave an entertainment
at Mt. Holly last night. LaNaughan
is a newsboy on the Reading and runs
between Harrisburg and Lebanon. He
was assisted by kid" Jones, buck
and wing dancer and pianist; and
kid" Prentice, monologist
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-17

Perhaps I'd like it, fer a while, to
hear tn songs an laughter,
But somehow, / don't know exactly
why;
I'd feel tn country callin' me; I'd long
again fer silence,
An fer Gods mountains, blue against
tn sky.
| took th' horses to tn brook - to
water 'em, you know,
TIL day was pretty as day can be;
An as we went a-joggin' down [
couldn't help but think
o. city folks an all they never see.
Margaret E. Sangster, Jr., in The
Christian Herald.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-17
SCHOOL GIRLS HnAIn

Miss Martha Ann Fletcher. Miss
Mary *. Boas and Miss Alice Marie
Decevee, students at the Ossining
school, Ossining, New York. will ar
rive to-day to spend the Spring recess
at their homes.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-17
MRS. COLT Is ILL

ID. w. Cox, of 1O11 North Front
street, is spending the day in Phila-
delphia with his daughter, Mrs. Guy
Alton Colt, who is ill in the Orthe-
paedic Hospital.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-17
ENOLA SIDE
DhiInInInIhi.. ni.ri.Iinu. Z
THE HEADING

HarrIshUrG Division - crew firSt to
go after 9:15 o'clock: 23, 10, Is, 49, 8.
Eastbound: 50. 80. 20. GS. 60, SO.
Firemen for II, 10, 10.
Conductors for >, 3.
Flagman for 1O3
Brakemen for 53. 20, Is.
Engineers up: Wireman. Martin.
Firemen up: Stoner AlVoid Heis1er
McMullen,. Warfel, Newark, Lindley
Smith. Cullison.
Conductors up: Warfel, Sipes
Brakemen up: Duncan. Reem. Wick
enheiser. Ensminger, Wise, Stauffer
Fenstemachcr, Grimes
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-17

SIDE
Philadelphia DiVisiOn-111 crew first
to go after II a; m: 121, 11S, 123, 12O.
lO1; III, 1874, 101.
Engineer for 120.
Conductor for l0T.
Flagmen for Ill. lis.
Brakemen for lis, 1913.
Engineers up: Letever, Tenant
Ford, Albright, Grass. May. Andrews.
Speas, Schwartz, Blankenhorn, j. H.
Gable, Ha.ppersett A. X. .Steffy, Bis
singer Wiker, Brooke, Martin, Bru-
.Flremen up: Walker. Hoffman, It. ].
Bl&ler, Hepner, Paul, Taylor, ]. y. Pet
Clark, Wright, Hamm Parker, Shand-
Ter, Hayes, Kugle, Earhart, Cable Bow
ersoN.
Conductors up: Bitner, Reising.
Brakemen up: Dowhower LOCKER,
Owens, Sipe, Sterner,. Kimberlins,
felter, Kirk. Miller. Welsh, Houdes6el, esi9
Middle Division-24 crew first to go
after 1910 y. m: 2i6.
Preference: 20i, s, 10.
Engineer for "a.
Fireman for "a.
Brakeman for "a.
Engineer up: Harris.
Fireman up: Reeder
Brakemen up: Miller, Shively, NJ. NJ
Campbell.
Engineers for &c. first q. second "a,
2S, 46, fifth s. Three extras.
Firemen for first s. 0, first %, 26, 2S.
81, 81, fifth s. Three extras.
Engineers up: McCartey, Leiby, Full
ton, Fells, McMorris. Mcdonnell.
Firemen up: Berrier, Hitz, Peiffer,
Smell, Jr., Fleisher. Blottenbcrger,
Weigle, Burger Alcorn, Wagner, Rich
ter, Keiser, Ferguson, Six, Cumbler,
Cain. Williams, Warner, Myers.
ENOLA SIDE
Philadelphia DivisIOn-225 crew first
to go after 1916 p. M: 223. 241, FL,
Engineers for 211. 233. 245.
Conductors for 255. 259.
Braiemen for 209, 22S. 232, 1888, 2i1,
Conductor up: Shrk.
Brakemen up: Stauffer, Lied, Newton,
Brown, Funk, Hastings. Shade, Winter
myer. Olewine. Slower.
Middle DivlsIOn-237 crew first to go
after 12:45 p. m: 22S, 242, 2S1, 217, 234,
1853.
Yard Crews-To go after p. M.
Engineers for second los. first 12i
122, 1874.
Fireman for first 1876
Engineers up: Rider. Hill, Boyer,
King, Smith, Branyon. Kaufman.
Firemen up: Eichelberger, Liddick
Linn, Nost, c.. II. Hall, Ceiling, Handi-
Doe, Brown, Sellers.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-17

Rev. DR.. and Mrs. James Fry Bullitt,
of Bellevue.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-17
Standing of the Crews
HARRISBURG SIDE

HARRISBURG SIDE
Philadelphia DivisiOn-111 crew first
to go after IL a. m: 121, 11S, 123, 12O
10I, III, 1874. 101.
Engineer for 120.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-04
TAILORING COMPANY
SUES A LATE FIRM
DEMANDS 1918 FROM AMERICAN
WOOLEN MILLS FOR AL
LEGGED DEBTS.

Suit to recover $318.01 from the
American Wooden Mills, formerly
operated in Hattiesburg by r. w
Rhodes and J. W. Bryant, who traded
under that name. has been filed in the
Forrest county Circuit Court by the
Empire Tailoring Company of Chi
cago. T. c. Hannah represents the
Chicago organization.
The bill states that prior to Octo-
ber, 1914. the American Wooden Mills
received samples valued at $S201
from the tailoring company; two
signs valued at $500, and advertising
cards valued at S195 Orders amount
ing to $770.S5 were placed with the
Chicago company. the bill sets forth.
making grand total of $S5S01.
1t is stated that the defendants paid
to the plaintiff $40 during that time,
leaving a balance due of $31S.01. This
is the amount which the Illinois con-
Germ seeks to recover
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-04
'FOrdRecOUerS From
Run-it1 With Buick:
IS Again in Service
WAS KNOCKED FROM RAILROAD
HERE ON WASHlNGTON'S
BIRTHDAY.

The Ford motor car of the Gull
and Ship Island Railroad company
which met defeat on Washington
birthday, when it was struck by Bu-
ick truck, was removed frorl the hos
pitar' yesterday afternoon. and was
again placed on the steel rails.
After something like 10 days in the
shop Of the International Auto Com
pany, the railroad motor car had most
Of the damages received in the col
lision repaired, and showed no signs
OF the recent mishap when it was
again placed in service.
The Ford and the Buick came to-
gether at the crossing one morning,
and, strange to relate, the Buick was
only bruised a little, while the famous
car made by the still more famous
peace advocate lost a wheel, a head
light, and several other parts in the
collision.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-04
Active In Mediterranean

New York, March 4.-Submarines
are known to have been operating in
the mid Mediterranean for some time
the British steamer Fastnet and a
Swedish steamer. having been tor
pedoed in those waters within the
last few days
Recently the British censor has
eliminated all reference to submarine
attacks, allowing messages stating
that a steamer has been torpedoed
to read only was sunk" The French
censor, however. has permitted cor
respondents to cable the fact that
ships have been summarized
The liner Provence was in the ad-
miralty service.
The Provence was OF $4,000 tons.
and about 500 feet long. There is a
French battleship of the same name,
but it is obvious this is not the yes
sci referred to as having been lost
Shipping lists show second steel
steamer Provence. but she is of only
3,941 tons, and it is doubtful whether
such small boat would be crowded
with l.S00 persons, even in such an
emergency as carrying troops
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-04
ToRpE O0ED A MEEK AGO;
LOSSES SECRET TILL TODAY
French Ministry of Marine States That
no Word has been Received From
the $3.50 Passengers and Members
OF the Crew Originally Reported as
Lost, and Believes hat They Went
Down With the Big Ocean Liner.

Paris March 4.-AIore than 5000
lives are believed to have been lost
ii the sinking Ct the French auxiliary
cruiser Provence, formerly in service
as trans Atlantic aner. in the mid,
! die of the Mediterranean on last Sat.
urday.
The French ministry of marine an
nounced today that 1000 men were
aboard the vessel. Approximately 3.13O
h'eS were lost. it is stated, as the
list of known survivors has been set
at only 10 1t was stated that on
BOARD the ship, and among the 3,130
OF the lost, We're the staff of the Third
Colonial infantry regiment. Third bat
talon, Second company of the First
battalion second machine gun com
pany. and one extra company.
The Provence was torpedoed on Feb.
ruary 70. and three days later the min.
lstry of marine announced that SO
had been saved.
A score of boats were sent to the
point where the bis vessel is suppos-
ed to have disappeared in the sea
and searched continuously for days
for survivors, and the bodies of the
victims. Conflicting reports concern
ing the number OF survivors landed
at various points, were received in
Paris, as we'll as Rome and London.
The ministry Of marine had some hesi.
fancy in issuing any kind Of a state
ment which might be classed as Off
cial, until every effort to collect the
survivors at the various landing points
had been made
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-04
DIR. REES RELEASED
ON $4,000 BOND
BURNS SLAYER COULDN'T
STAND JAIL CONFINEMENT

DR.. Sam E. Rees, the Purvis
editor r-physician who was convict.
ed on the murder CT Wiley A..
Blackburn, fellow editor, at Pur-
Wis some months ago, and sentenc-
cd to serve a life term in prison
at recent term of the Lamar
County Court, was released from
the county jail this afternoon on
a $4,000 bond
Declarations of number of ply
sicians that DR.. Rees' health would
not stand longer confinement in
the Jail, were made before Judge
Weathersby, who Immediately
granted bail. Rees went at once
to his home in Purvis.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-04
bROODER AND SIXTY
CHICKS ARE BURNED
LAMP is TURNED UP TOO HIGH,
AND BLAZE ON WEST FOURTH
STREET FOLLOWS.

A brooder containing something like
60 little three-weeks-old chicks was
destroyed by fire shortly after 7:30
O'Clock last night, in small out house
in the rear of the residence of Mr. and
Mrs Z. F. Huddleston, on West Fourth
street The brooder and the embryonic
poultry were practically destroyed be.
fore the arrival of the firemen
A chemical pump was used TO ex-
tinguish the flames.
The brooder was homemade affair
constructed by Mrs. Huddleston. Be-
cause cf the GOODNESS of the night. the
lamp was turned higher than usual,
and this started the blaze which fired
brooder.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-04

The publication of reports yes
tcrday that the President was con-
sidering resigning because of d
Grain over the foreign situation,
,roused the Hhite House TO is
sue statement saying that any
American newspaper that would
publish story of this kind, in
situation like the one confronting
America today, dshonors itself.
The action of the House lead
ers postponed the next step in
the Presidents fight until next
Monday afternoon, when the rules
committee will meet to frame a
rule to table the McLemore reso-
luton TO warn Americans off the
armed merchantmen of the bel
ligerents. The leaders expect the
House to vote to sustain the Pres
dent.
The decision to postpone the
House vote was reached without
(CcntinueG TO Page FOUR
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-04
by Legislature to $2.35,

An increase Of 10 cents per capita
in the fund for the education in the
schools Of Forrest county of the hun
dreds of students. both white and
black, ordered at the present session
of the Mississippi legislature, has
gone into effect, and within a few
days the county will receive from the
state treasurer the new amount
Chancery Clerk Herbert Gilis has
just received from the state treasurer,
q notice that the warrant for the coun
ty school funds, or that part of it
issued, and as soon as this is signed
coming from the state. is ready to be
by County Treasurer HartzCg, and re-
turned to jackson, the money will be
forthcoming.
The states part of the county fund
is payable twice a year. two-thirds of
the amount being due in January and
the remainder in June. For various
reasons, the January payment this
year was delayed till the present time.
The first payment for the entire
county, including the schools of Hat
tiesburg, will amount to $13,092.64 OF
which $5,524.07 will go to the county
schools and $7,56S.57 to the city
schools.
In the past, the states approprla-
ton for each student in the public
schools has been 1928 each. Under the
new law the per capita amount is
$2.35.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-04
leqhcrn, Italy, March 4.-The
steamer Giava has been sunk by
an Austrian submarine. There
were no Americans on board.
Germans Are Halted

London, March AFTER much dcs-
perate battling on the DouamOnt pIa-
teau, in the renewal Of the German
drive from Nerdun there has appar-
emily come a second halt in the in
tense struggle. Paris announces the
cessation Of German infantry attacks,
but states that the artillery is still
active. The Germans have advanced
on both of the French flanks Indi-
cations are that attacks are contem-
plated at other points on the curying
line.
The French minister OF war ex-
presses confidence in the outcome Of
(Ccntinued 20 Page Four
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-04
The War a Year Ago

Zeppelin wrecked near Tirlemont,
Belgium. French forces lost a
thousand men in night attack near
Celles. Austrians evacuated Ger
nowitz, in BUkowina. Russians re
port further advances in Po,and
against the Germans. Allied fleet
renews attack on forts of the Dar-
danelles. Official German reply
reaches Washington, to American
protest against war zone" German
submarine Us sunk off Dover bv
the British and survivors sent to
Jail. British in Belgium begin adj
vance movement Russians operat-
ing in large force on the Vistula,
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-04
CENSUS Of BABIES
BEING TAKEN TODAY
HUNDREDS OF AMERICAN FLAGS
ARE FLUTTERllG FROM HOMES
WHERE INFANTS ARE.

From every home in Hattiesburg to-
day where there is baby two years
old or Younger, there is tiny Amer
A census OF the infant population
of the city is being taken under the
direction OF the committees having
charge OF the Better Baby Week"
which Begins next Monday Commits
sioner E. G. Hightower, of the Hat
tiesburg Boy Scouts, and the members
of the various troops. are taking the
census and raising the flags.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-04
UNITED CHARITIES
CALLS A MEETING
IMPORTANT SESSION TO BE HELD
AT HOTEL HATTiESBURG
WEDNESDAY,.

An important meeting of the mem
bers of the United Charities has been
called for next Wednesday afternoon
at o'clock, at the Hotel Hattiesburg.
Questions relating to the immediate
plans of the organization will come
up for consideration
The organization is in need of funds
at this time. 1t is stated that a num-
Der OF i'll persons are being cared for,
and that food, clothing, and money
are needed.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-04
BY KARL II. Won WlEGAND.

! Berlin, Marcn 4.-Germdny IS look
ing squarely at the possibilities oi
America breaking off relations, weigh
| ing carefully the chances, and anaiyz
ing the possible eventualities that
may follow the death of any more
Americans on the sea. At the same
time, Germany appears to be deter
mined to press the submarine warfare
along the lines of the memorial with
all possible energy.
That is the impression | gain from
all quarters. The desire to avoid re-
newed complications with America
still exists, but the hope that some
clear understanding will be arrived
at with Washington for the protection
of American citizens. reducing the
danger to them to a minimum. has all
hut been given up.
Expects U. S. to Stand Pat.
The hope that the American gov
ernment would in some manner CO
operate for the safety of Americans,
either by warning or other measures
hat would have the practical result
Of the prevention of loss OF life and
Of complications between the two ma
tions. with a possible break as re-
suit. undoubtedly was high.
The impatience to hear from Wash
ington is giving way to a growing con
viction that nothing will be done there,
and that our government will continue
to permit Americans TO act as shields
for the British against German sub
marines and constitute themselves
protecting angels for British ships
viii Push U-Boat War.
Just how far Secretary Lansing's at
titude has anything to do with it |
cannot say. but there has been a sharp
change in public sentiment within the
last few days.
The tide is setting in for prosecu-
tion of the submarine war against
England in the most rigorous manner,
regardless OF Washington, in way
that it is doubtful if the government
can stem even if the price of such a
be a rupture with America.
To get an idea of public opinion out
side of the press expressions | have
during the last few days talked with
persons in almost every walk of life
With only one exception they demand
that consideration for Washington
cease and that war begin against Eng
land relentlessly with every means at
Germany's command.
Brake On Germany.
The attitude is taken that. while it
has been giving every aid and assist
ernment has been brake on Ger
many seeking to restrain and restrict
Germany's war against England; that
the nation is prepared to take the con-
sequences if Washington gives Count
von Bernstorff his passports. and that |
on account of Germany's every offer |
TO safeguard American life in a man
ner which would not interfere with !
the war against England having been
lContinued on Page Four.)
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-04
MRS. M'SWA|N WOULD
DISPOSE OF PROPERTY
ASKS PERMISSION OF CHANCERY
COURT TO SELL CERTAIN
LOCAL HOLDINGS.

A suit has been filed in the Chan
Eddie |. McSwain. in which permis-
sion is sought TO dispose of certain
property now in her hands as admins
tratrix of the estate of the late A. II.
McSwain.
Practically all of the holdings. eX-
cept the family residence, and another
piece of property which was sold
some time ago, which were placed
in her hands, would be disposed Of
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-04
Greatest of Losses.

The loss makes the sinking of the
Provence the greatest ocean disaster of
all time Up to the present the larg-
est number of lives ever lost in one
wreck was when the Titanic, OF the
Continued to Page Fourl
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-04
(BD associated PrcSS.1

Paris, March 4.-The French war
office announces that the lombard
ment of the various sectors in the Yer
dun region continued actively during
the night. 1t was not followed by any
infantry actions.
1T Esparges, the French prevented
the Germans from occupying a cr2ter
made By a mine explosion.
Heavy artillery fire continues along
the remainder of the entire front
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-04
VESSELS COLLIDE OFF
THE NEW YORK COAST
Brazilian Steamer Rams Unidentified
Ship; Beth Continue Voyage.
lBu Associated PreSs.l

New York, March 1.-The Brazilian
steamer Sergipe, which sailed from
here yesterday, collided with an uni
Identified vessel this morning. 60 miles
south of New York. An hour after the
wireless call for help, Sergipe report
ed that neither vessel was badly in
jured, and were continuing their yoy-
age.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-04
TEUTONS REFUSE To
BOW TO DEMANDS
OF UNITED STATES
FLATLY DECLINES TO GIVE UP
HER ONLY METHOD OF AT
TACkS ON WATER.
PRESS SUBMARINE WARFARE
WITH ALL POSSIBLE ENERGY

Special Correspondent Says the Kaiser
Is Looking Squarely at the PossibIi-
ties Of America Severing All DipIo-
matte RELATIONSHIPS Hopes Against
War, But Will Not Discontinue the
Raids, Even if Clash Comes.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-04

Berlin, --a7Cn 1.-The official state
ment issued this afternoon by the
Berlin war office says:
The enemy was repulscd in his Of
fort to retalSN D0uamont Since Feb
ruary %, the Germans have captured
10 cannon and 1GI machine guns.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-04
A SHIPS Of ALLIES
SENT TO BOTTOM BY
.TEUTON SUBMARINES
TWO CRUISERS, A PATROL BOAT
AND A STEAMER ARE
TORPEDOED.
GERMAN pRIVE CHECKED
AGAIN, DECLARES PARIS

Paris Claims That the Berlin State
r7ent That Two of Her Vessels Were
Sunk, Is Unfounded-Russia Oc-
cupy Bitlis, and Now Have Com
mand OF the Entire Lake Region
Germans Advance on Both Flanks
of the French.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-04
House to Vote on WQrni,1Q
Question on Next Tuesdau
(Bg ASSOCidted PrcSS.l

Washington, D. c., March A.
Majority leader Kitcl1in this after
noon began notifying the members
of the House that they would not
be needed to vote before next
Tuesday. The leaders conference
adjourned with the announcement
that the House would not vote on
the resolution before next Tues
day, instead of Monday, as prev
iously reported.
Ex-Secret2ry Bryan arrived to-
day to fill a lecture engagement
tonight. Administrator leaders
specuiated over whether Bryan's
arrival had anything to do with
the postponement of the House ac-
tion till Tuesday.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-04
(By associated PrcSS.)

(By associated PrcSS.)
Berlin, March 4.--The German
admiralty announces the SINKING
of two French auxiliary cruisers
ard one British patrol boat by
German submarines.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-04

Warrington, D. c., March A.
The House leaders this mornino
decided not to bring the armed
merchantmen question up for a
vote until Monday.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-04
THE COTTON MARKET.

(By Associated Tress.,
New Orleans. March 4.The cotton
market closed 13 points up.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-04
FORREST SOON
TO GET $1,000
FOR SCHOOL USE.
Thai Amount Coming From
State in First Semi-Annual
Payment For 1916.
HATTIESBURG WILL
RECEIVE S7,568.57

One Half of Entire Amount Soon to be
Received, Also Will be Paid to Coun-
ty Treasurer in June-Per Capita
Appropriations for Education of Mis-
sissippi Youths has been Increased
by Legislature to $2.35
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-04
THE WEATHER

For Mississippi-Fair weather and
day; frost in south portion tonight.