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The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-16
URGES USE OF PARCEL
POST TO CUT EXPENSES
HATlEssuRe POSTMASTER CALLS
ATTENTION TO GREATLY RE.
DucED MAIL RATES.

The cost Of living might be greatly
reduced if the residents of Hatties.
burg used more extensively the parcel
post, according to Postmaster T. M.
Fuller, who cites the following to
show how the rates for transportation
by mail have been reduced:
When the parcel post was first es.
tablished the rate OF postage for the
first zone was cents for the first
pound and cents for each additional
pound; it is now cents for the first
pound and cent for each additional
pound. For the second zone the rate
was cents for the first pound and
4 cents for each additional pound; it
is now 5 cents for the first pound and
cent for each additional pound
The rate for the third ~cre '"as {
cents for the first pound and cents
for each additional pound; it is now
'G cents for the first pound and 2
cents for each additional pound. The
ldbC luI thC tOul Ill GJlAS tto . NCAt2
for the first pound and 6 cents for
each additional pound; it is now 2
cents for the first pound and cents
for each additional pound The rate
for the fifth zone was cents for the
first pound and cents for each ad-
ditional pound; it is now cents for
the first pound and cents for each
additional pound. The rate for the
sixth zone was 10 cents for the first
pound and cents for each additional
pound; 1t is now cents for the frs
pound and cents for each additional
pound. The rate for the seventh zone
was II cents for the first pound and
10 cents for each additional pound;
this rate has not been changed. The
rate for the eighth zone was IL cents
FOR the first pound and 12 cents for
each additional pound; this rate has
not been changed
Tie principal reductions in rates
were made effective August 15, 1919,
and January 1, 1914
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-16
WILSON EXPRESSES
GRATITUDE TO WEST
HE rs FORCED TO DECLINE AT
THIS TIME, HE SAYS, INVITA-
TloN TO VISIT THERE.

Washington, Nov. 16.-President
Wilson expressed his gratitude to the
people Of the west for their support in
the election in messages sent tonight
in reply to resuests that he visit that
section before Congress opens. He
said that he would be unable to make
the trip at present because of critical
duties, but promised to go west later
il possible.
The president sent the following tele
gram to William Fl. King. successful
candidate for the United States Sen,
ate from Utah:
"The invitation to visit the west
tugs hard at my heart, because feel
deeply grateful to all the west for
the splendid and generous support you
have given me; but | would not be
worthy of their generous confidence il
] were to leave my desk when duties
Of the most critical and pressing sort
crowd upon me. l am promising my
self the pleasure of such trip if
ever / can get free from the tolls Of
exacting duty. and in the meantime
wish to express my deep gratitude. ap-
probation and regret"
He sent this message to F. G. Ben
Vile and H. H Tammen Of the Denver
Post;
you may be sure would come If J
could, but j would not deserve the
confidence Of the people of Colorado
and the rest Of the great west II
/ were TO turn away at this juncture
from the public duties which press
upon me. want first of all. to be-
sure that / am doing the Job right
which they have imposed upon me
with their generous confidence before
J give myself any margin of holiday
and pleasure / wish most heartily |
that were free 10 come, but really
am not. and can only thank you from 4
The bottom Of my heart
The president has also written let
.ers to Gavin McNabb, Democratic ma
ionaI committeeman Of California, and I
ieveraI other Democratic leaders in i
hat state expressing appreciation Of 7
support
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-16
'DEMURRAGE FINES
TO BREAK FAMINE
ACTION BY AMERICAN RAILWAY
ASSN. AIMS FOR PROMPT uN.
LOADING BY SHIPPERS.

New York, Nov. 16.-The American
Railway Association at it's semi-annual
meeting here today to consider the
car shortage situation, adopted per
diem charge ranging from As cents to
S1.25 for each freight car which any
one road shall hold from another and
decided to impose the demurrage pen
atty on any road which violates the
associations rules relating to car
shortage.
The association also appointed
committee which will confer in Louis
vile Friday with Interstate Commerce
Commissioner McChord with view
to cffccting cooperation with the gov.
ernment in the car shortage situation.
II is the plan of the railroads to
make the demurrage rules effective
December !, assuming the approval of
the Interstate Commerce Commission.
The new rules are declared by the
association to provide exceptionally
drastic penal rules against railroads
OBTAINING on their lines freight cars
belonging to another railroad. Fol
lowing are the domurrage penalties
proposed, which, the association hopes,
viii promote the prompt unloading of
freight cars by shippers:
Ate, the expiration of free time,
81 for the first day; So for the second
day; $4 for the third day, and SIS for
the fourth and each succeeding day.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-16
FIRE CHIEFS MEET
AT NASHVILLE

Nashville, Tenn, Nov 16.-The an
nual convention of the Fire Marshals'
Association of North America met in
Nashville today and will continue in
session through the remainder Of the
week. The convention has brought
together several hundred fire fighters
from nearly all the important cities
o. the United States and Canada to
consider the latest developments in
fire fighting methods and the preven-
tion of fires.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-16
QUARRELS WITH WIFE;
KILLS SELF ON DOORSTEP


Philadelphia, Nov. 16.-F'redericlS
Hesse killed himself yesterday by
shooting himself in the head with his
wifo's pistol, on the steps OF his home,
Catherine street, near Twenty.
He had been quarreling with his wife
and his condition was made worse by
rheumatism from which he had been
suffering for many weeks,
When Hesse's loud talking attract
ed the attention Of ndighbors one took
him for a walk in an attempt to soothe
him. He returned home with the gun
IN his pocket. After opening The front
door he fired single shot into his
brain and fell dead into the vestibuIe.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-16
FATHER DUFFY HERE
FOR 3-DAY MISSION
NEW YORK MISSIONER ARRIVES
At NOON; SERVICES TO Be
GIN TOMORROW.

The Rev. p. Gayan Duffy, at the head
Of the Society ior the Divine Compas,
sion, of New York City, reached Hat
tiesburg over the Northeastern a.
noon today, and tomorrow morning
will begin three days memorial
mission at Trinity Episcopal Church
Tomorrow will be "quiet day The
services will be at 1880 and 1890
O'Clock in the morning, at o'clock in
the afternoon, and at 1880 o'clock at
night.
There win be addresses at all scry
ices except the first. The church vii
be well heated,
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-16
HATT|EsBURG BANK
TO HAVE BIRTHDAY
FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, THREE
YEARS OLD, TO KEEP OPEN
HOUSE TOMORROW.

The Bank of Hattiesburg will cele
brate its third birthday tomorrow, and
The officials of that institution will
keep open house" there during the
entire day. There will be flowers,
cigars and the like, and general in.
vitation to the public to visit the es.
tablishment has been issued.
Three years ago tomorrow, the
Bank of Hattiesburg became state
bank, and came under the supervision
Of the Mississippi Banking Depart
ment. II has grown to be one of the
most important financial institutions
in South Mississippi.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-16
MRS. RoIssEvAlN is WORSE.

Los Angeles, Cal, Nov 16-Mrs.
Inez MiIholland Boissevain, New York
suffragist, suffered marked setback
luiing the night, it was announced to-
day by physicians attending her at a
hospital here. Pleurisy had developed
to complicate severe anaemia.
Yesterday fourth TRANSMISSION of
blood was made into Mrs. Boissevain's
veins, Her physicians say a day or
two will determine the outcome Of
the case.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-16
IN SESSION At WHEELING.

Whe cling, w. Va, Nov. 16.--The an.
nual convention Of the West Virginia
division of the international Order OF
Kings Daughters. the womans organ
ization of the Episcopal church, be
gan in this city today with a good at
tendance. All the chapters Of the or
ganization through the state had dele
gates present. The business sessions
will continue two days and will be
interspersed with several features of
entertainment prepared in honor Of the
visitors.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-16

Greenwood Miss, Nov 16-The
Mississippi Federation of Women's
Clubs convened in four days session
here at $3.50 o'clock Tuesday nigAt,
at the Greenwood Theatre. Two hun
dred and forty delegates and visiting
clubwomen were present at the open
ing session. Among those who adj
dressed the meeting were Mrs. Sara
Beaumont Kennedy, of the CONNER
cial Appeal staff, and Miss Pauline v.
Orr, of Columbus, one of the best
known educators in the state.
Mrs. Monroe McClurg, president of
the Greenwood Woman's Club, which
club is acting as host to the visitors
for the Eighth District clubs, official
entertainers, presided 1t Tie meeting.
Several musical numbers were de-
lightfully rendered by Mrs. r. f. Frier-
mood and Miss Mary Franklin Beard,
both of Greenwood.
Addresses of welcome were deliv-
cred by Mayor G. L. Ray, for the city;
Mrs. Walker Wood. of Winona, presi.
lent of the Eighth District Fedora
ton; Mrs 7. r. Henderson, for the
Greenwood Matinee Musicale Club,
and Mrs w. NJ. Wilmington, in behalf
of the Woman's Club of Greenwood.
Mrs. Leighton Patton, of Senatobia.
to the addresses OF vel
come.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-16
BRITISH SHIP LOSS is
PUT AT 2Ia PER CENT

London, Nov. 16.-of the total Brit
'ish tonnage Of steam merchant ship
ping of 1000 tons and over at the
beginning of the war, the net loss to
September 30. 1916, was slightly over
21h per cent, Thomas ]. MaeNamara
financial secretary of the British ad-
told a questioner today in the
house of commons This, he said. in
cluded losses from all causes, wheth-
er war or marine risks.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-16
WOMAN OF s5 TAKES RIDE
ON MOTORCYCLE, LIKES i

Middleburg, Pa, Nov. lG.-"Grand
mother" Sophia Stuck, 95, OF Mcclure
the oldest person in the west end 81
Snyder county, took her first trip Oh
Q motorcycle the other day.
The trip was made between the
home Of neighbors, nearly d half mile
Her great-grandson, John II. Kricis,
Jr., drove the machine. and she occu-
pied the side carrier. She says she
enjoyed the ride and expects to take
another.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-16
Steel RAlLs JUNE as

New York, Nov. 16.-The United
States Steel Corporation today an.
.nounced an advance of So per ton in
the price of standard steel rails, Bes-
semer being quoted at S3S and open
hearth at $40. 1t is expected that all
other manufacturers Of rails viii take
Similar action. The corporation al %
announced an advance Of $5 a ton in
angle bars.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-16
CITY BREVITIES

Billie Burke will be. seen in the
next to the last chapter Of "Gloria's
Romance" at the Gem Theatre to-
night. On the same program, Viola
Dana will be seen in The Light of
Happiness" a splendid Metro drama
in five acts. Tomorrow Paramount
will present Fannie Ward in witch
craft"
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-16
RicHToN, MISS, GIRL
OPEN CRATE VICTIM

} Richton Miss, Nov. 16.-Little Ruby
johnson, 10, daughter of J. R. Johnson,
tax assessor of this county, was Sc
Verely burned when her clothing
caught fire while standing before an
open fireplace in her home early to-
day. Before the flames could be ex-
isinguished she had burned so badly
that her condition is critical
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-16
'WOMEN'S FEDERATION
MEETS IN GREENWOOD
STATE ORGANIZATION TO BE IN
SESSION THERE FOUR
DAYS.

Greenwood, Miss, Nop. 1U.-r rhe
Hattiesburg delegation attending
the State Federation, consists of
Mrs. E. e. Conner, Mrs. A. j.
Grove, Mrs. H. T. Mounger, Miss
Anne Cook, Mrs. w. S. F. Tatum,
Mrs. P. A. Carter.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-16
HloHEs WILL SEEK
REST IN NEW JERSEY

/ New York, Nov 49, Charles 2,
Hughes win leave here Saturday with
his family, for Lakewood, N. j..
where he will rsst several weeks. II
was announced tonight William R.
Wilcox, chairman OF the Republican
national committee. will accompany
Mr. Hughes. Mr.. Wilcox. however,
said he would keep in touch with
Republican headquarters here by Wis
fting the city several days a week
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-16
SUMRALL. PHYSICIAN
NOW OUT OF HOSPITAL
Bryan Leaves Local Institution, Fol-
lowing Operation There Thursday.

DIR. A. G. Bryan, one of the best
known physicians Of Sumrall, who
came here last Thursday and entered
the Hattiesburg Hospital, was dis.
charged today, and returned to his
home.
A minor operation was performed~ :
The physician has practically recov-
cred.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-16
BILOXI TO HAVE FIRE LAW.

Biloxi, Miss. NOV. lG. an ordnance
restricting lie fire limits OF Biloxi aud
permitting tie construction OF only
brick, steel and concrete structures III
the business distrit Will te passed 1T
the next regular meeting Of city com
ell
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-16
BAPrIsTs CRITICIZE FUNSTON.

Morristown, Tenn, Nov. 49, The
Tennessee Baptist Convention today
passed motion providing for com
misteo to draft resolutions condemning
Tie action Of General Funston ID refls-
jng 10 allow preachers to hold meet
iass II the array on tile border II they
Till tllo men they are l0at.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-16
ENGAGEMENT ANNouNcEp

Yazoo City Miss. Nov. 16 Mrs. Mary
Houseman Bocaleti announces the en-
gagement and approaching marriage Of
her daughter, Mary Charles to Earl
Child, Of Jackson. The wedding is
to take place November 20.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-16
HUGHES PLURALITY
NOW PLACED AT 429
Republican Candidate Gains AZ Votes
in Latest Minnesota Count.
(By associated Press.)

st. Paul, Mimi, Nov 16.-Hughes
made gain Of AZ votes in the correct
ed unofficial vote and auditors sheets
from five Minnesota counties, making
his plurality today 429.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-16
NEGROES / OF SOUTH l.,
] 70 Be ORGANIZED
,..,,oAN FEDERATION Of e.
poa WILL ATTEMPT =
CHECK sMIeaATIoNs.

Baltimore, Nd, Nov -. MI. \
o,aanizatIon Of the negroes Of W =
south to check their e''9r''o -,
Be- attempted by the Amer'ss" '.aa
location : Il Labor, which today
adopted resolution directing 60
in,pouration d such movement
.-----s--------
i ptooa in your cows and stee.a ..,
going into milk and meat o. my
ticks ---.------
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-16
s2.2oa.o5 lN co.oP Aoes.

Yazoo City, Miss, Nov. 16. The re
suit Of Saturdays big cooperative
shipment was learned here Tuesday
and it was found that out OF the three
cars OF hogs shipped, the eleven ship.
.pers and residents of Yazoo County
will receive $2,30S.o5. Farm Demon.
strator W. R. Ritch says that this ship.
,ment was one Of the most successful
aver made from Yazoo City.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-16

The loss in weight in southern cat
tie is evident from the fact thai few
ticky cattle are fat, practically all be
ing in poor condition when sold al the
stockyards
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-11
MEN[)ER
OF UMBRELLAS REQUIRED SPEC.
IAL ESCORT TO SEE THAT HE
LEAVES CITY AS ORDERED.

By his mumbling and queer actions,
a strangely dressed man, posing as an
umbrella mender, has been frighten.
ing women and children in different
parts of the city for several days. He
was hailed before Mayor Mitchell
Friday and ordered to leave town.
Saturday morning, however, Officer
Hough found him on West High
street, going through his usual pro-
gram of ringing door bells, peering
in windows and talking to himself.
He was again taken into custody and
brought before the mayor. Mayor
Mitchell once more ordered him to
leave town and to make sure he obey
ed, sent officer Hough to the B. & o.
station to see that he bought ticket
and boarded the train. The man, who
gave his name as Patrick Tracy and
said that his home was in Columbus,
purchased the pasteboard for Freder
icktown.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-11
INTERESTING
BROCHURE SENT THE BANNER
BY AMBASSADOR SHARP

The Banner is in receipt of bro
chure from Ambassador William G..
Sharp, former congressman of the old
14th district Of Ohio, entitled lie
Secours American en- France" (Amer-
ican Aid in France). The booklet
is descriptive of the ceremonies at
tendant on the presentation by the
French republic to the United States
of America, through Ambassador
Sharp, of AN album containing artis-
tic and literary works of the leading
Frenchment in these fields of cul-
tured endeavor. 1t also contains the
speeches of presentation and accept
ance of NJ. Gabriel Hanotaux of the
French academy, president of the
French-American council, and AM
bassador Sharp.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-11
CONDITION
OF THE PRINCIPAL CROPS OF
OHIO ON APRIL I
Wheat Is Poor, Being Estimated at 6e
Per Cent Of Average; Corn
Reported at IS

The report of the Ohio state board
of agriculture on the condition OF
crops April is as follows:
Wheat-Condition compared with
average, sc pc rcent. Crop of 1915
still in producers hands % per cent.
Three weeks Of snow protection.
Winter Barley-Conditio com.
pared with average, 70 per cent.
Rye-Condition compared with av-
erage, rs per cent.
Corn-Condition in crib compared
with average, Sc per cent. Remaining
unhusked in field, II per cent. Dam
age to unhusked in field, 20 per cent
Damage to fodder during winter 30
per cent.
Fruit-Prospect compared with nor
NAL yield, So per cent. Buds winter
killed, per cent.
Average Prices-Wbeat S1.07 per
bu.; corn Tic per bu.; barley Tic per
bu.; oats acc per bu.; rye S5c per bu.;
potatoes s1.O7 per bu.; hay $3.50 per
ton.
The present condition of Ohios
wheat crop is poor. correspondents
estimate it at 66 per cent compared
with an average. One month ago
condition was reported at II per
cent. April l last year condition was
estimated at So per cent. Generally
over the state seeding was late, and
the plant had made but small growth
at commencement of winter. Early
sown wheat in fair condition The
plant appears to have suffered from
insufficient snow protection and has
been further damaged during past
months by alternate thawing and
freezing. Reports indicate that many
acres will be plowed up and the
fields put to other crops.
The condition of corn in crib is es.
rimated at sc per cent, compared with
an average. The crop was in poor
condition for cribbing, owing to con-
tinued wet weather During winter
the unhusked corn suffered damage to
the extent of 20 per cent.
The backward season has made it
impossible to accurately estimate
fruit prospect compared with a nor
NAL yield; prospect is estimated at
II per cent. Reports of damage re,
fer almost wholly to peach crop.
The present season is very back
ward Flowing and spring work re-
tarded by the unfavorable weather
conditions.
Live stock wintered well.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-11

Pinkham's Vegetable Compound?' N.Y..
mother bought it and the next month Z
was so well that worked all the month
without staying at home day. am
in good health now and have told lots Of
girls about it. Miss CLARICE NORM.
% Russell Street, Taunton, Mass.
Thousands of girls suffer in silence
every month rather than consult ply.
sician. If girls who are troubled with.
painful or irregular periods, backaehs,
headache, dragging-down sensations,
fainting spells or indigestion would take
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Come
pound, a safe and pure remedy made
from roots and herbs, much sufferinx-
might be avoided.
Write to Lydia E. Pinkham Medieaas
Co., Lynn, Mass. (confdentiaD for feaGe
advice which will prove helpful.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-11
SPLIT EVEN
GAMBLER AND cENTERsURe WIN
AND LOSE
In Joint Debates in Two Villages on
Preparedness QUESTIONABLE.
Vernon Men Are Judges

Gambler and Centerburg split even
Friday night in joint debates held in
both villages on the question of Pre-
paredness," the Centerburg aTirma.
tive team winning from Gamblers
negative at the latter place by a de.
cision of to 0, and Gamblers affirm.
atiye defeating Centerburg's mega.
tive at Centerburg, 2 to l.
That preparedness was strongly
favored is shown by the decisions.
The arguments of all four teams were
well advanced and all speakers dis
played much debating ability. Dam
vile was to have been included in the
debates, making 1t triangular affair,
but withdrew on account of the scar
let fever scare there.
At Centerburg, Gamblers afirma.
tive, composed of Gladys Hayes,
Ruth Thompson and John Gorsuch,
with Malcom Adams as alternate, de-
bated Centerburg's negative, which
was composed Of John Day, Lamorl
Owen and Frank Spira with Harry
Phillips as alternate. The judges were
DIR. r. B. Allen and w. c. Seitz of
Gambler and Prof. Smith OF Denison.
At Gambler, Centerburg's affirma-
tive team comprised Margaret Long,
Mabel Coe and Herbert Cady, with
Ralph Miller as alternate, while
Gamblers negative team was Emzie
Jones, Blanche Pipes and Frank
Biggs, with Cecil Mcmahon as alter
nate. The judges were Supt P. c.
Zemer, Principal w. F. Rimer and L.
7. Cromley of Mt Vernon
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-11
LODGE INSPECTED
AT REGULAR COMMUNICATIONS
DIR. AcKERMAN oFFIcIATEs

Mt. Zion lodge No. 8, F. & A. M,
was highly complimented Friday
night at it's stated communication by
DR.. Ernest V. Ackerman of Frederick
town who, in behalf of District Lee
turer Frank o. lowering of this city,
made the annual inspection of the
body.
The Master Mason's degree was
conferred upon one candidate in full
and amplified form at the conclusion
of the business meeting of the lodge.
Throughout the degree, incidental
music, rendered by the Masonic quar-
tet, composed of George Kelly,
tenor; William Cover, air; Norman
Turner, baritone; and George Mitch
ell, bass, was one of the very real
features of the evening.
There was a splendid turnout of
Master Masons at the communication
and, following the work of the even
ing, smoker was enjoyed.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-11
GENEROUS
Offer By Singer To Furnish
Music Accepted
May Auction Reserved Seats
For Spring Festival

The directors of the Festival asso-
citation received, during the past
week, striking evidence of the deep
personal, as well as the professional
interest, of one of the artists engaged
for the festival next month.
Miss Estelle Harris, writing to the
secretary, called attention to the re-
markable beauty for choral purposes
Of the Jerusalem Chorus from Gou-
mods "Gallia," and suggested that it
would make an admirable number for
the miscellaneous concert the second
evening. She further suggested that,
as no doubt, the association was al
ready heavily committed for the pur-
chase of music, she would be glad to
furnish this music herself to the Choir
us for this number. The secretary
was directed to accept this kind offer,
and so wired Miss Harris.
The committee in charge of the
sale of seats has been urged by
number of persons to hold an auction
of reserved seats this year. 1t has
been pointed out that the sale of re-
served seats for the old Star lecture
course was successfully conducted on
this plan and that no doubt similar
success would follow the adoption by
the Festival association. 1t has fur
fhn, hof ha 10 oef
two years, many persons have had to
stand for an hour or more waiting on
the opening day of the sale for their
chance to get to the chart, and they
would be willing to pay a slight ad-
vance for the opportunity to select
their seats without such delay.
If this plan is adopted, the auction
will probably be held at he Y. M. c.
A. some afternoon, and a talking ma
chine will be brought to the hall
which will play some of the most pop
ular airs from Samson and Delilah, as
well as some of the records of Alt
house, who has been engaged for this
opera. In this way, the patrons will
have the opportunity to become ia
miliar both with the voices and music
of the opera. 1t may not be generally
known that the most beautiful aria
in the whole realm of operate music
is in Samson and Delilah, which is
the superb love song, 20 Mon Coeur,"
and that it is one of the most popular
of all records.