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Connecticut western news., 1916-01-27
JAP REFUSAL TO CHINA.
Unable to Receive Envoy Because, of
 Infianred Public Sentiment.

infianred Public Sentiment.
 Eki HiOki. the Japanese minister to China, gave further explanation to Eu Cheng Hsiang. the Chinese foreign minister. regarding Japan's refusal to receive Chow Hsueh Hsi the Chinese minister of finance
 He said that the Japanese newspa' pers had aroused Japanese public opinion by making the general sugges- tion that the Chinese mission would' probably endeavor to make terms. fo5 the recognition by Japan of the new monarchfcal form of government in China. To this, he said. the JapaneSs. public was bitterly opposed.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-27
Closed SIeepInu Rooms.

Grace Darling died of consumption. though during the day she breathcd splendid sea air, because at night she slept in q tiny room with a closed window.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-27
1000 HOMELESS BY FLOOD
Police and Bremen Save Dying Man
 From Menaced Home

More than 1000 persons were driven from their homes in Joliet, Ill.,. and neighboring towns by the worst flood fa that vicinity since 1902. Alfred Smith, a young man dying of pneumO- nis. was rescued from his home by Bremen and police. The Des Plaines river rose six feet over normal
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-27
ALASKA NOW HAS WATER.
Mains Completed at Anchorage-Prioe
 IS Gents a Bucket

Water is running in the mains of the new system completed by the Alaska engineering commission at Anchorage, ending a water shortage which began with the freezeup last November.
 During the shortage merchants and householders paid a dollar a barrel for water taken from holes chopped in the ice. and water peddlers reaped har- vest selling to housewives at 15 cents bucket
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-27
Oldest Veteran Dead.

A1onzo A. Jones, ninety-five years old, said to be the oldest member of the Grand Army of the Republic, died in Ulgin, Ill.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-27
The Distinction.

Pa" asked Willie, whats the diff ference between an invalid and a sick person"
 "An invalid, my son." answered pa, has money."-Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-27

The wise are polite all the world over; fools are polite only at home-- Bacon.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-27

If you will not hear Reason she will surely rap your knuckles.-Franklin.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-27
RELIEF ARMy IS
 NEAR ITS GOAL
Early Aid For Trapped British
 at Kut-eI-Amara.
MONTENEGRO BACK IN WAR

Peace Negotiations With Austria Are Broken OH-Greek King Protests to United States Over Attitude of Allies. Spain Preparing to Invade Portugal, Es Rumor Heard In London.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-23
OPINIONS DIFFER ON
NEED OF ASSISTANCE
FEDERAL AUTHORITIES SAY IT's
UNNECESSARY; NATcHEz
SAYS IT is.
(By Associated FreSs.)

New Orleans, Feb. 23-Reports
from the flood section of northern
Louisiana today states that a differ
ence IF opinion has developed between
the federal representatives and mem
bers of the Natchez Relief Committee
and the officials of the towns of New
elton and ST. Joseph over the neces-
sity for government relief for the flood
victims.
Captain Hunt, of the Army quarter
masters department at st. Joseph to-
day is quoted as saying that the ne
groes around Newellton have been
provided food and shelter through pri-
vate means, and that the critical and
dangerous situation has passed. He
said he did not believe that govern
ment aid was necessary The Natchez
committee is still urging federal aid
Mayor Jacoby, of Newellton, and
Mayor Davidson, of st. Joseph said
that while the greater number of ne.
groes had been temporarily provided
for, hundreds of others need assist
ance, and the local authorities are
unable to provide for them They say
that government aid is necessary.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-23
RUPTURE EXPERT HERE
seeIey, Patronized by U. S. Army ana
Navy, Called to Hattiesbur9.

F. H. Seeley, Of Chicago and Phiia-
delphia. the noted truss expert. VIII
he at the Hattiesburg Hotel ana VIII
remain in Hattiesburg Friday only
Feb. 25. Mr.. Seeley says: The Spef-
matte Shield as now used and APP
proved by the United States Govern
ment will not only retain any case OF
rupture perfectly, affording immediate
and completes relief, but closes the
opening in 10 days on the average
case. This instrument received the
only award in England and in Spain
producing results without surgery, in-
iections, medical treatments or pre-
scriptions. Mr.. Seeley has documents
from the United States Government.
Washington, ID. c., for inspection. All
charity cases without charge, or 1t
,anv interested call he will be glad to
show same without charge or fit them
if desired. Business demands prevent
stopping at any other place in this sec
| tiOn.-Adv.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-23
GRENADA PREPARING
FOR ROAD MEETING
CITY ATTORNEY READY TO EN-
TERRAIN DAVIS HIGHWAY
CONVENTION.

Grenada, Miss, Feb 23.-Grenada
is making preparations to entertain
the Jefferson Davis Highway meeting
which was called by the Memphis con
ference to assemble here March 2, st
which time the route of the Jefferson
Davis Highway through Mississippi:
is to be finally determined.
Letters are pouring in by every mail
asking particulars about the meeting.
and many of them expressing desire
to have the road touch their communi-
ties. Acting under the direction OF j.
T. Thomas, of this place, and DR.. j.
H. Dorrah, of the State University,
who were made temporary president
and secretary by the Memphis confer
ence of the Jefferson Davis Highway
Association, a corps of stenographers
are busy sending out invitations and
answering inquiries.
Invitations have been extended each
and every member of the Mississippi
legislature, Governor Bilbo and Lieu
tenant Governor Russell, as well as
every newspaper man in the state, au'
thorities on road building and men
who have taken interest in the good
roads movement The board OF super
visors of Grenada county have issued
an invitation to their fellow boards IN
every county in Mississippi and to the
bankers of the state and other leading
business factors.
The Illinois Central Railroad has
agreed to put on special trains or ar
range the schedules of present trains
for that day to accommodate the dele
gates to the conference.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-23
D. E. Sullivan, well-knOwn Hatties-
burg attorney, was in Jackson yester'
day to confer with Governor Biibo. Z

Edward Baxter Perry, the blind
pianist, who will give lecture recital
at the Lomo Friday night, has ap-
peared in concerts in practically all
of the large cities, both of the North
and the South, and at many OF the
colleges, schools and Conservatives.
He is the only American pianist who
ever played at the imperial court of
Germany. A number of Out-of-tOwn
music lovers will attend the recital,
given under the auspices of the music
class of Miss Ethel Powe. Concern
ing the recital, American publications
have this to say: His touch is pow
erful and clear, his technique certain
and easy, and his interpretations large
and earnest - Boston Transcript.
1.-THE present remarkable interest in
piano recitals is largely due to the
lecture-recital idea, as originated and
so beautifully carried out by Edward
Baxter Perry. Philadelphia Etude.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-23
SURVEY PEARL RIVER.

Washington, Feb. 23.7Representa-
tive yenable of the Fifth Mississippi
District had his first bill favorably
reported out when the committee on
rivers and harbors recommended a
survey of Pearl river between Jackson
and Edinburgh. This survey will not be
physical only, but will be CONNER
|cial also, with a view to determining
the trade possibilities of the inter
lvening territory. The proposed survey
will be made by the army engineer
in the Pearl River district now sta
toned in Mobile
Judge Venable said today that steam
boat navigation on the Pearl River be-
tween Jackson and Edinburgh would
+ be a great boon to that section, par
ticularly to the people of Leake coun-
ty, now without either rail or boat
communication with the outside world
There is not a railroad in Leake coun-
lty and the merchants are dependent
solely upon wagon transportation for
| the delivery of their goods.
These wagon rates, Judge Venable
said, were twice as high as the rates
charged by the little steamboat that
plies the river a few months in the
year. The county seat of Carthage is
1870 miles from a railroad station, and
communication with the nearest rail
road point is costly, and in winter eX-
tremely difficult owing to the bad con.
dition of the dirt roads. Judge Venable
believes that commerce of the inter
ested territory will justly the govern
ment improving Pearl River with a
view to its navigation almost the year
around.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-23
WOMAN FINED $4,000
ON EMbEzzL|NG CHARGE
FORMER WADE POSTMiSTRESS
HEAVILY ASSESSED FOR
THEFT.

Biloxi. Miss, Feb. 23.-Mrs. Emily
Davis, former postmistress at Wade,
Jackson county, recently arrested
charged with embezzling $4,000 of fed
eral funds. this afternoon was found
guilty and was fined $4,000 by Judge
Niles of the federal court.
The prison sentence was left off by
the Judge and Mrs. Davis was ordered
to pay the alleged stolen funds back
to the Postoffice Department when she
got the money. 1t is said Judge Niles
decision was very popular, as public
sentiment was strongly in favor OF the
defendant.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-23
GALA CELEBRATION
is HELD BY WOODMEN
MORE THAN 100 MEMBERS Or
LEAF RIVER CAMP ATTEND
q ! BIG MEETING.

More than 100 members OF Lear
River Camp, No. 20, Woodmen OF the
World. attended the meeting last
night. when plans for the coming car
nival to be given under the auspices
of the organization were mapped out.
II was a gala night, with music by a
big band, and short speeches and re-
fresbments.
On behalf of the Great American
Shows, Sam Ach and J. F. Murphy
made brief talks, in which they point
ed out the necessity of support from
the Woodmen, Alexander Currie re-
sponded, and pledged the aid of the
organization.
II was stated that one night next
week will be set aside as WOodmen's
night. when every member of the camp
will be in attendance.
The degree team will be organized
this week. and Sunday afternoon Will
be taken to the show grounds by Capt.
w. NJ. Cooper.
These committees were appointed
last night: Program and contest. A. X.
Polk, n. !. Green, and w. NJ. Cooper;
grounds and parade, j. E. Rawls, T. A.
Cahal, w. R. Eure, and R. X. Koor.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-23
NORMAL COLLEGE NEWS.

Miss Vera Galbreath, who has been
teaching for the past two weeks at
Picayune. has re-entered school at the
Normal College.
The boys basket ball team played
the Hattiesburg team yesterday af-
ternOon on the college campus court.
The game began at 4 o'clock. A great
deal of enthusiasm was manifested
throughout the game and it looked as
if the game would be won by the Wis
iting team. However, the Normal team
in the latter half did some good play
ing. The score terminated in 26 to "a
in favor of the Normal team.
The Normal team will play the
Chamberlain and Hunt basket balf
team on the campus court this after
noon and tomorrow afternoon. The
public is invited to attend both games.
There was given in chapel yester-
day morning during the chapel period
a pleasing and unique program, which
was prepared by Miss Browns History
Glass in Methods. The pupils of the
practice school were trained by diff
ferent members of this class for a
George Washington Program" and
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-23
JAPANESE FLEET IS
IN MEDITERRANEAN
ARMED WITH AERO.
PLANES, GERMAN RE-
sjg hRFTs SAY.

Copenhagen via London, Feb. 90
German newspapers print dispatches
from Italy stating that a.Japanese fleet
has arrived in the Mediterranean sea
with a great number of air crafts.
Two Japanese steamers have been
torpedoed and sunk in the Meditef.
ranean, the liner Yasaka Maru and the
brighter Kenkoku Maru, Jan. 8, an
announcement was made at Toxic by
the Jill ShimpO that a squadron of
Japanese warships was to be disIntch.
ed to the Suez Canal, presumably for
the purpose of protecting Japanese
shipping. The armored cruisers Ka.
suga, Tokiwa and Chitose were men
toned as having been assigned to
this service
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-23
w. o. w. RESOLUTIONS OF
RESPECT.

Whereas it has pleased God in his
infinite wisdom to call from our midst
our beloved Sovereign, Ed Smith, a
valued member of Leaf River Camp No.
2S, therefore be it
Resolved, that we extend to the be-
reaved family our heartfelt sympathy
and hope our Heavenly Father will
give them strength to bear their loss.
Resolved, that our charter be draped
in mourning a period of 80 days, a
copy of these resolutions be spread
on the minutes of this Camp, copy be
sent to the family, copy be sent to
The Hattiesburg News for publica-
ton.
Geo. w. Wheeler,
w. J. Fowler,
e. M. Haynes.
Com.
% 1t
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-23
ALLEGED FIREBUG HELD.

Waynesboro, Miss, Feb. 23.-Joe
Hollifield, charged with burning a ten
ant dwelling of the FaganPeel Com
pany on their farm near Toxic We'd
nesday night, located by the sheriff
Thursday with the assistance of the
Springs, was given a preliminary trial
Saturday morning before Justice of the
Peace T. F. George and was held UNI
der bonds to await the action of the
next grand jury on charge of ar
son.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-23
REVIVAL SERVICES
GROW IN INTEREST
CROWDS ARE ATTENDING MEET
ING AT BuscHMAN STREET
MISSION.

The revival meetings at the Busch
man street mission being maintained
by the Methodist churches of Hatties-
burg, are growing in interest, and last
night the attendance was twice as
large as on the preceding one.
The Rev. w. A. Terry had charge
of the services, and preached upon
the necessity of grasping the opportun.
ity to do good when this time arrives
The services will be continued in
definitely.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-23
BlEASE A CANDIDATE.

Columbia, S. c., Feb. 23.-Cole l..
Blease today formally announced that
he would be an aspirant for the dem
ocratic nomination for governor in the
next primary. He will oppose Richard
|. Manning, present governor. Blease
served as governor from 1911 until
last year, making his term spectacular
chiefly because of the many pardons
he issued
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-23
INSTALL NEW ORGAN
AT METHODIST CHURCH
MANN STREET EDIFlcE TO HAVE
ONE OF THE BEST lNSTRU-
MENTS IN SOUTH.

A small army of workmen is in
Hattiesburg today, at work installing
the pipe organ at the Main Street
Methodist Church. 1t will require some
thing like three weeks to place the
instrument in working order
The organ is manufactured by the
~ P. Moller Company, of Hagers-
town, Md, and cost something like
$1,000, one-half on which sum was
donated to the church by Andrew Car
negie. The remaining half was raised
by the Lydian Circle OF the church,
cooperating with the other societies.
A small section of the church is
being torn out to make room for the
organ which, in the meantime, is being
stored in the partly finished Y. M. G. A.
building.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-23
HOUSTON AND LANE
BOTH ELIMINATED

Washington, Feb. 3d. - President
Wilson virtually has eliminated Secre-
taries Houston and Lane from consid-
Grafton for the position of Secretary
of War. 1t was said in official circles
both of these cabinet officers are so
eminently fitted for their present posi-
tions that he is very reluctant to trans
fer either to the war portfolio. Mr.
Wilson had not decided on Mr. Garri-
sons successor tonight, and was said
to have several Middle Western law
yers under consideration.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-23
AM BAsSADoR HURT.

London, Feb. ga dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph cOmpay says that
James w. Gerard, American ambassa-
dor to Germany, broke his collar bone
while skiing yesterday near Munich
and also injured his left side. 1t is
said his injuries are not serious.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-23
Take French Positions.

Berlin, Feb 23-It is officially an
nounced that the Germans captured a
position 700 yards wide and 400 yards
deep in upper Alsace. The Germans
penetrated the enemies lines for a
distance of miles in the northern Sec
ton of Wovre. 1t is stated that more
than 5000 prisoners and a great guam
tity of material were taken.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-23
FOR TIRED SCHOOL CHILDREN

Boys and girls who have been bend
ing over their desks for weeks end
months, and often studying at home
late into the night, get into weak,
nervous, rundown condition, and wise
mothers will take the advice of our
local druggists, The Century Drug
Store, and give such children Vinol,
because it is non-secret preparation
which contains the three oldest tonics
known. and is guaranteed to strength
en- and restore health to weak, over
worked, rundown people, and to cure
chronic coughs, colds and bronchitis,
or you cen get your money back.-Adv.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-23
RECTOR I'LL. SERVICES
FOR TONIGHT POSTPONED
DR.. ATMORE ALSO CALLS OFF
REGULAR SCHEDULED
CHOIR PRACTICE.

Because of the illness of the Rev.
Simpson-Atmore, rector of Trinity
Episcopal Church, the mid-week SER
night, have been called off. The choir
practice scheduled for after the ser
vices, also will not be conducted
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-23
RECTOR PRAISES
CARNIVAL FEATURE
CALIFORNIA MINISTER DECLARES
BR,sTOL'S EDUCATED HORSES
is SPLENDID ATTRACTION.

The following extract from letter
from one of Marysville's dlvines
speaks for itself:
st. Johns Vestry, Marysville, CAL,
]. C. Patrick, Esq, Business Manager
"Bristors Educated Horses:
Nv Dear Sir-There is no heid OF
contemplation in things natural more
interesting to all reverent and thought-
full people than that which presents
the intelligence and sagacity or AMI
mails. and especially of the domestic
animals, which are linked with human
history from it's earliest dawn, ana
which are so dependent upon discriml-
mating human care, gentleness and
love for their own happiness and we'll
being. Your exhibition is therefore
one which deserves the general pa
tronage and the sympathizing interest
of the people everywhere. AS an
| educative force to humanity itself 1t
| is of the highest Importance, and must
prove to be one of the most effective
| auxiliaries to the noble aims of the
| humane Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals" Such con-
! temptations of the educated affections
and intelligence of our domestic ami
mails. especially horses, cannot fail
to raise the estimation of their rights
as creatures obedient to and depend
ent on us, and to soften. and finally,
to Danish the barbarous ,cruelties OF
man towards the dumb creatures
which serve us so faithfully and
which, equally, with us, reflect the
infinite wisdom and love of God.
Very sincerely yours,
. William n. Stoy,
Rector of ST. Johns Church,
/ Marysville, CAL
| Endorsed by Leading Journals.
| To describe all that is done by Prof.
/ Bristol's educated horses, ponies and
mules would be impossible. 1t is only
necessary to say that the exhibition
given is a most wonderful one. They
understand what is said to them with
an intelligence that is almost human
In fact, no such horses were ever seen
before, and no one should fail 10 visit
the Grand Opera House during the
eek.-Indianapolis Daily Sentinel
Adv.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-23

ing. More than three score of passen-
gers were injured. only one of which
was considered fatally. An inquest INTO
the cause of the wreck was opened
this morning.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-23
10 LIVES LOST IN
NEW HAVEN WRECK
by Associated PresS.)

New Haven, Conn, Feb. 23.-The
death list as result of the collision
of two passenger trains in Milford,
Conn.,, yesterday, stood at 10 this morn
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-23

the following numbers made up this
program:
1. Flag song-By the practice
school,
2. Flag salute.
8. Patriotic quotations.
a. Reading-Julian Gillett.
5. Dialogue-"Little George Wash
ington'-Chas. Scott and Lawrence
Norton.
g. Washington Song-By school.
Z. Reading Findley.
s. -Drill-Color Brigade.
8. Story of "Old Glory"-Ora Heg-
wood.
TO- Making the First Flag-Gladys
Bond and Joe Findley.
II. Song, ''America"-By practice
school.
Miss Sarah Bolton entertained the
members of the Lydian Circle in the
lobby of Mississippi Hall Monday al.
ternoon. Several business matters
came up before the Circle relative to
the installation of the new pipe or
gan which is now being placed in the
Main street Methodist church. Refresh
ments were served
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-23

Mrs. w. T. Taylor who was operated
on Saturday at the South Mississippi
1nfirmary is improving rapidly.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-23

W. L. Odom, Of Harvey, was in the
city yesterday.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-23
GULF g. SHIP ISLAND TIME TABLE
South Bound.

No. l. No. ,.
Ar. Hattiesburg 1920 am. 7'43 pm.
Lv. Hattiesburg 1920 am. Z % pm.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-23
North 6ounc

No. T. No. 2.
Ar. Hattiesburg $3.50 am. sos pm.
Lv. Hattiesburg $40 am. S:15 pm.
Trains Nos / and 2 carry through
Pullman Sleepers to and from North
ern cities
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-23

this morning