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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-07-05

Today's cloudy weather, with a
of rain here and there, is
merely the forerunner of a tropical
storm which is heading toward the
and Louisiana coasts. For
rest county may be on the outer edge
of the storm, however, although rain
is predicted for late this afternoon and
tonight, and showers for tomorrow
Reports to the United States Wealth
er Bureau in Washington today tell of
a tropical storm which is moving rap
idly across the Gulf 1t appeared this
and at noon was approaching
the Louisiana coast. Easterly gales
are reported along the northwest Flor
ida and Alabama coasts.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-07-05
Tropical Storm is
Headed This Wau:.
Rain Due Tonight.
GALES REPORTED ALONG FLOR
IDA AND ALABAMA COAST:
STORMS CROSS GULF.

The tropical storm headed this
way, struck the Coast country to-
day, and did much damage. A
wash-out on the L. & N. between
GuIfport and New Orleans, has put
train service on that line out of
commission for the day. Notices
that trains will not be operated
over that section, were received
here this afternoon.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-07-05
The Weather

For Mississippi - Rain tonight;
Thursday probably showers; northeast
gales or the coast; increasing north
east and east winds In interior.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
TAKES HER LIFE TO ESCAPE THE
 LIFE OF SHAME

PORTLAND. Ore, May 2S - Miss May Harris. 8 former teacher is suicide today. The hard struggle for existence. and still keep her honor was conveyed in a note which was found tucked away beneath the cor set of the woman when her body was examined at the morgue.. The note said:
 T will not cell my body for
 money. High and low In this city have made offers to mo to do 90. oh, the horrible truth of ono side Of life, that only those who have tried to live honorably, and that has been my misfortune to have witnessed. it is a shame. Women, if they knew what know, would pity and help those who have fallen. The evil is on all sides. 1t is horrible"
 Miss Marris drowned herself in the river unable to find employment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
WEALTHY SOUTHERN
 INDIAN FORMING
 COMPANY TO FIGHT

MARLlNGER, Tex, May 2S.--Lon Hill, wealthy Choctaw Indian of the Lower Rio Grande border, who Is noted for his gun.fighting qualities. is organizing a regiment of cowboys for military service in Mexico. Mir. Fill is now in San Antonio conferr- ing with General Funston. The regi- ment is to be composed of rough riders and expert shooters.
 Hfl came to this section about ten years ago penniless. He made a fortune, estimated at $2,OOO,0OO. in six years by land speculation. He was in command of posse of border American citizens who slaugh- tered Mexican outlaws by the score several months ago in the Lower Rio Grande river valley.
 It Is believed that Hills regiment will be accepted by General Funs- ton for Mexican service.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
KRAUSE TO
 BE I RIED
 NEXT TERM

Judge Jennings this after noon continued all remaining cases against Edward Krause, including the murder case of James o. Plunkett, which was to have started today, until the next term of court.
 This afternoon the attorneys for the defense asked for a con- tinuance of the Plunkett case for 30 days, in order to secure witnesses.
 The court stated that in view of the fact that the defendant had been in court continuously since April 10th and also due to the fact that his life is at stake in the next two trials, the cases would be continued.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
(]NEASIEVESS
 IS FELT IN
 WASHING GTONV

WASHINGTON, May 2S. = General Jacinto Trevino, Car ranza's most prominent com mander, is reported to be in the Big Bend district with an army of 30,0OO men. This re- port is according to official ad- vices received here late this af- ternoon.
 Uneasiness is generally shown in the War and State Depart ments over this announcement. Such a large force amazes the War Department officials.
 Major General Funston is preparing to send the Second and Fourth regiments of the Texas militia to patrol the Brownsville district.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
ALASKAN ASKS
 DISMISSAL OF
 CONTEMPT CASE

SAN FRANCISCO. May 2S.-Jafet Lindeberg. the well known Alaskan miner and capitalist. gave notice to- day that tomorrow he would file af- fdavits asking for the dismissal of the contempt action against him in Judge Beasey's court which was brought by the Northern Lights Mining Company. Mir. Lindeberg is President of the Blue Goose Mining company and was held in contempt with President Campbell of the Pion- err Min. Co. and J. B. Coles, president of the Miners and Merchants ank of Nome. They refused to disclose certain records Of the Blue Goose Company and other enterprises in which they are interested. to the court here. The Northern Lights Mining Company holds a judgment os S16,OOO against the companies re- presented by these men which the court is seeking to satisfy here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
RUSSIAN AND GERMAN FLEET IN BATTLE
Thirty Thousand Armed Mezicans Gather on Border
FIRST DIVISION
 DELEGATES WILL
 CONFER TONIGHT

The announcements today that there will be a conference of those delegates of the First Division who can attend 1t at the office Of J. A. Hellenthal in the Goldstein building and that the Admiral Faragut will be due to arrive this afternoon at about the time The Empire will go to press, with the delegates from the Third Division, constitute the import ant convention news today.
 The Northwestern on which is l.. T. Erwin with most of the proxies of the Fourth Division left Ketchikan for Juneau at one o'clock this after noon, and will be dne Q. Juneau by noon or before that tomorrow.
 The delegates from Skagway and Haines are expected on the Spokane due here early tonight. It is expect ed that among them will be Senator J. M. Tanner. Phil Abrahams and others from Skagway; s. J. Weitz- man. c. W. Helnchman, Steve Ra' gan and John Fairfield, of Haines.
 Territorial Committee to Meet
 The Territorial Central Committee will probably meet tomorrow fore. noon at the Orpheum theatre and re- celve the credentials of delegates to make up the temporary roll call. However. Chairman Joseph Baxter will determine that matter after the arrival Of Secretary c. J. Todd. of Valdez. who is the secretary of the Territorial Central Committee. He will be here with the coming of the Admiral Farragut
 The convention session will be at the Orpheum theatre, and there will be ample room for spectators
 Conference Only Tonight
 It is understood that the meeting of the First Division delegates to- night at Mir. Hellenthal's office will be merely a conference, and that convention matters will be talked over informally. The delegates of Douglas and. Treadwell and other surrounding precincts have been mo- tlhed, 1t is said, of the approaching conference. and requested to be pres ent
 Committee Desires Decorations.
 The committee on arrangements have been urging people to display American flags and patriotic colors where that is convenient in honor of the coming delegates, and it has been suggested that pictures of President Wilson should be displayed wherever that is possible.
 Harmonious Convention Expected.
 Nothing has developed to indicate that the convention will be other wise than harmonious. The desire of the gathering delegates Is to do the best thing possible for the party and Territory
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
German Infantry
 Hurled on French

PARIS, May 23. - Around Verdun, the German infantry which has been hurled against the French lines, met defeat at all points along the twenty-five mile front. These attacks con- tinued late yesterday and dur ing the night. Todays com munique says that the Germans succeeded in capturing and holding positions at other points but from several were ejected after winning their ob- jective positions. The losses of the Germans have been tremen- dous during the past 4s hours.
 Artillery duels are continuing today at various portions of the front.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
USED IRELAND AS A PAWN IN
 CHANCE GAME

LONDON. May 23.-The Sim Fein organization of Ireland was used as a pawn in the game played by Berlin and certain Germans and revolution ists in America according to the history of the Irish uprising as told by military authorities here who have returned from Ireland.
 The failure of the revolution. local Irishmen point out. was made dou- bly, sure by the inability or disIn- clination on the part. of Germany carry out important features almost at the last moment.
 Gradually the details of Germany $ complicity in the rebel movement is being dIyulged and the plot is grow. ing deeper as the investigation DOT gresses.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
STEAMER MOVEMENTS
and Mall Information

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 NOW NORTH BOUND Humboldt arrives from the south this afternoon. Northwestern is due from the south tomorrow noon. Has one days mail.
 AI.KI Is due from the south tOmor- row.
 Admiral Evans is due from the south Thursday Has mail. Dolphin is due from the south Thursday morning Has mail City Of Seattle is due from the south Friday Has mail.
 SCHEDULED sAlLlNGs. Jefferson Is due to sail from se- Thursday. Prince John is due to sail from Prince Rupert Thursday noon. Jefferson is due to sail form Se- attle Friday. Princess Sophia is due to sail from Vancouver Saturday
 soUTH5oUND sAlLlNes. Spokane Is due southbound at O. clock this evening Takes mall Alaska Is expected soathbound early
 tomorrow morning Takes mail. Admiral Farraout sails late this eve
 hing.
 OTHER sAlLlNes. Prince of Wales Is due to sail for sitka tonight at o'clock /
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
BRIEF CABLE NEWS

BERLlN-or. Alfred Zimmerman in the Relchstag stated that at the beginning of the war a defensive al- liance was concluded between Ger many and Turkey. based on terms of equality and framed to endure for long period The details of the treaty were secret, he added.
 ATHENS-The Austrian member Of the International financial com- mission has been instructed to sup port the Greek governments project for a new internal loan.
 sERLIN-"Reliable reports" says the Overseas News Agency. state that one of the regiments in bar racks at Piacenza, northern Italy. mutinled recently and that bri- gade from Sassari. Sardinia, muti- nied on the front. Other riots in Naples are reported"
 BERLlN-"The tie which unites Alsace and Lorraine with Germany has become stronger" said pr. Hoef- fel, president of the Alsace-Lorraine diet. in a speech to the deputies. We have steadily increased our ef- fIclency as a part of the German organism. as is shown by the com mon defense of the country"
 
 sERLlN-A dispatch from Wilma says representatives of the White Russians have subscribed to the ap- peal for help sent to President VII son from Sweden b. delegates rep resenting non-Russian races in the Russian empire.
 ST. PAUL-James J. Hln Is ser lously III at his home hero and rel atives are much concerned over his condition.
 OYSTER 5AY-coI. Roosevelt has been informed that a committee of members from SS States are working for his nomination on the Republi. can ticket
 NEW YoRK-Dr. Arthur Warren Waite has been placed on trial for the murder of Millionaire John Peck and wife. A Jury was selected with in three hours.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
STOCK QUOTATIONS.

NEW YORK. May 2S. - Alaska Sold closed today at 22ls. Alaska Juneau at 9M. American Zine at SS. Butte and Superior at 94. Chino at 54.
 Ray at 2S%.
 Utah Copper at S11S. Copper metal at 29@so.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
RUSSIA IS NOW
 STRIVING TO SECURE
 AN OUTLET TO THE SEA

'PETROGRAD, May 23.-Russia did not enter the war for an outlet to the sea. but that must now be her aim, for. with Berlin to Cairo as the German aim and Germany in the saddle in Turkey. the question is no longer. shall the Dardanelles be Russian or Turkish-it is, shall they be Russian or German. declar- ed Professor Milyakoff, a prominent social democrat, in the Russian Du- ma. England's regard for India and Frances for Syria insure favorable disposition of Russia's allies to her aims
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
WESTERN UNION TO
 RAISE WAGES FROM
 10 TO IS PER CENT

NEW YORK. May 2S - The West ern Union Telegraph Company has announced that wage Increases rang ing from 10 10 25 per cent. for It's telegraphers throughout the country. 175 frstclass operators in Boston have been advanced from $1OO to $l25 a month. Men will be kIVen two weeks vacation with pay, and a sick benefit. which allows the em' ployees full pay up to thirteen weeks. has been provided.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
KEY TO EUROPEAN
 WAR LIES IN WHO
 GETS 8RlEY VALLEY

Paris. May 23.-Senator Berenser In "Le Matin." says that "the key to the war Hes In the possession of the 5riey valley, between Verdun and Metz. "siree the war began" he says, France. having lost the 5rney basin, has been obliged to import almost all the iron required from England and America. while Ger many. having occupied the whole 5riey Valley, si able to add 21,ooo,- coo tons to her own annual output. This explains the asslduity Of the Germans at Verdun. They want 10 capture the fortress 10 effeetually prevent the French from attacking Metz"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
BRITISH CRUISER CAPTURES CRAFT
 ON THE PACIFIC

VICTORIA. May 2S.-British cruis- CTS have been busy in patrolling the Pacific. This was made known to- day when a cruiser arrived at Es- quimalt with the schooner Lenora in tow. The schooner was loaded with general freight and was under char. ter to German interests in Mexico. The craft was caught off the coast of Lower California and brought north
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
ITALIAN AIR CHIEF KILLED

BERLIN. May gS.-colonel Pastini, widely known aeronaut, who was a competitor in the international balloon race In Paris in 1913, was killed recently near Goriza. when his airship was shot down. accord ing to the Bologna Resto del Carlino the Overseas News Agency states. Colonel Pastini was chief of the Itai- ian AIrship Brigade.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
RUSSIAN OFFICIAL PUTS DAMPER UPON
 WORLD PEACE PLANS

WASHINGTON. May 2S-The re- cent statement of the Premier of f- : nance of Russia to a delegation from the Russian Duma that war must continue until the allies triumph, put a damper on peace discussion in the capital today. The peace advocates believed that Russia was ready to enter Into negotiations to end the war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
MEXICAN TEACHERS IN BOSTON ORDERED
 TO MEXICO CITY

BOSTON, May 22.-Forty.five Mex lcan teachers, who have been study. ing at the Boston Continuation Schools, received notice today from the carranza government to report at once to the authorities at Mexico City. This hurry up call is trans lated by some of the teachers to mean that the situation between the United States and Mexico ls more serious than was supposed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
AMERICAN CONSULATE IS LooTED BY MEXICAN
 MOB AT DURANGO CITY

FL PASo, Tex, May 2s.-A re- port received by State Department officials here that a mob of Mexicans entered the American consulate at Durango City and footed it.
 Homer Coon, the American consul late, 1t is said, has sought refuge in the home of friendly Mexican.
 They carded away all the personal effects and valuables. according to the report
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
NOTE GOING TO
 BRITAIN

WASHINGTON. May 2S.--President Wilson today sent to Secretary Lan- sing the completed draft of a new note to Great Britain protesting against the interference of American mails. The note will be cabled im- medlately to London and duplicate will also be cabled to the French
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
BOTH AMERICAS
 SHOULD STAND
 ZEtrrnfH r-LIl

IITI TINN ''- RIO JANERIo, May 2S.- A vehe- ment editorial in a leading Rio Jan erlo paper declares it Is impossible for America to watch the U.boats tragedies with folded arms Speak ing Of the recent sinking of the Bra lillian steamer, 1t says: America ought to reinforce the action of the limited States. To leave the United States to act alone would be equiva- lent to Q collapse of the Pan AmerI- can ldea'
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
SEATTLE COMPANY
 CLOSES CONTRACT
 ION RUSSIAN ORDER

SEATTLE, May 2S.-The Seattle Car & Foundry Company announced today that they had virtually closed a contract with the Russian govern. ment to manufacture 1000 steel freight cars for use on the eastern front. The cost will be considerably over $1,5O0,000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
PORTO RICO BILL
 IS PASSED WITHOUT
 WOMANS SUFFRAGE

WASHINGTON. May %. - After striking from the Porto Rican bin an amendment designed to grant wo- man suffrage Co the islands, the bin passed the House without roll call virtually as Introduced Yesterday the House committee by vote of so to S7 adopted the woman sui 'frage amendment proposed by Leader Mann
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
8ERNHARDT PLAYS
 BEFORE SOLDIERS
 IN THE WAR ZONE

PARIS, May 2S. Sarah Bern hardt returned today from the front, where she gave six performances in three days to the soldiers.
 'Nothing could be more moving, said Mme, Barhardt, than playing before such heroes 1t was the in- comparable event of my life. The warmth and heartiness~ of their ap. plause was most touching"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
WEDDING SHOCKS SOCIETY

NEW YORK. May 2S.-New York and Washington society Is slowly re- covering today from the shock of the announcement that Mrs. Frances Dourney Key, 52 years old, wealthy, and in 1913 an inmate Of the Brook line sanitarium for the Insane, Is now Mrs. J. II. Triton. The bride groom Is 25. The wedding came after an acquaintance of ten days.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
LONDON CROWDS HISS
 FOES OF coNscRiPTioN

LONDON. May 2S.-- Police were called out this afternoon to protect George Lansbury labor member of Parliament; Mrs Despard and oth- CT anti-conscriptionists who were addressing @ meeting in the Ethical Society building. Crowds gathered around the place, hlssing all persons who came to the meeting and shout ing threats of violence.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
INDUSTRIAL WORKERS
 DENIED CITIZENSHIP
 PAPERS BY ONE JUDGE

WILKES BARRE, Pa. May 2S. - Judge Peter A. o'Bryan in the natur- alization court here, announced that members of the Industrial Workers of the World cannot obtain citizen ship papers in that country. He said they were undesirable.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
GERMANY CARING FOR THE WOUNDED
 IN GOOD SHAPE

AMSTERDAM. May 2S.-The chief surgeon of the German army states that the army has over 24.o0o sur geons. besides 400 dentists. 1900 pharmicists. 94,OOO sanitary corps sol diers and 5000 Red Cross nurses. There are 28S hospital trains. and IS disinfectant stations with a daily capacity for 100000 men.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
eLeANoa rAFr ro wgD

PROVIDENCE. R. l.. May 2S. -- The marriage of Miss Eleanor Taft. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Robert W. Taft, to Gerald Whitman, son of MT. and Mrs. Clarence Whitman, of New York, will take place at the Taft home on June IA. A reception will be held. Miss Taft is at Pam Fret, Conn, for @ week.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
French Recaptured
 Part of DOuaumOnt

PARIS. May 2S.-Late this afternoon the war office an- nounced that the French have recaptured and are now in pos session of the greater part of Fort Douaumont which was ta- ken by the Germans shortly after the battle of Verdun was begun.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
lMPRISON TOWNSHEND
 ON ISLAND

LONDON, May 2s.-The Amerl- can embassy at constantlnople, which has charge of the Brit lsh Interests in Turkey during the war, has sent word, according to advlees received at this place today, to General Townshend, that he and his general staff will probably be imprisoned on the Island of Prinkopza In the Sea Of Marmora.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
FIGHT TWo-oAY BATTLE
 IN GERMAN EAST AE

lN GERMAN GAO ATT FNiSTN LONDON, May z3.-The German forces in East Africa have been on the offenslyce against the British expeditonary force under General Jan Christian Shuts there. Accord ing to an official statement issued the German attacks were beaten off in a two-day battle. the attacking forces losing heavily
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
NEW HEAD NAMED
 FOR AVIATION IN
 THE SIGNAL CORPS

WASHINGTON. May 2S - secre- tary of War Baker announced today the appointment of Lieut. Col. Geo. Squire as the head of the aviation section Of the United States Signal Corps
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
RAILROAD COMPANY
 WILL OPEN REGULAR
 HOTEL FOR HoBoES

BRIDGEPORT. Conn.,, May 2s. - The New Haven Railroad Company Is to open a modified Hotel de Gink here which will accommodate $50 men. New Haven agents plan to round up the gentlemen of leisure along the harbor front and give them the alternative of facing va grancy charge in the city court or going to work running automobile trucks at the freight houses.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
eUARO READY, sAYs wILLIs

COLUMBUS, O.. May 2S.-Gover- nor Willis today announced that the Ohio National Guard, 5000 strong, would be ready for Mexican service on the receipt of orders from the War Department.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
OFFICERS ' QUICKLY GRADUATED

JUNCTION CITY. Kan. May 2S.- The 25 student officers of the army mounted service school at Fort Riley were graduated today and left for service on the Mexican border soon afterward. Immediate graduation re- gently was ordered by the War De. partment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
GET CONTROL OF TRUST COMPANY
 FOR A MILLION

TRENTON. May 2S.-Alfred l. du Point has acquired control at a price close to S1,OOO,OOO of the Delaware Trust Co., of Wilmington. It will be reorganized. the capitaliza- ton increased and made the leading financial institution of Delaware.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
NEW NATIONAL
 GUARD WILL NOW
 BE FORMED IN SOUTH

HOUSTON, Ter. May 2s. - Gov ernor Ferguson of Texas, will issue a call shortly for the organization of O new national guard for Texas of 1000 to take the place of the troops entering the government ser. vice for Mexico.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
Austrians Carry
 Important Point

BERLIN, May 2S.-The Au- stro-HungaIian troops have car ried the peak at Armentara al so the bridge. The point was the scene of the heaviest fight ing in the recently inaugurated offensive movement along the southern Tyrol front
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
SIX OF ZEPPELIN CREW
 RELEASED BY NORWAY

BERLIN. May 2S.-According to a dispatch from Christianla, says the Overseas News Agency today, six of the crew of the wrecked Zep- pelin L-2O. have been released in view of the lack Of International reg ulations regarding airships.
 The Zeppelin L-20 was blown on shore on the west coast of Norway on May and wrecked against the side of a mountain.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
French Celebrate
 Forts ReCapture

PARIS, May g. - The Re entry of the French troops in- 10 Fort Douaumont is being celebrated today. The GelmanS have been driven out of all parts with the exception Of the northeast corner.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
Prince of Wales
 Returns to Lines

LONDON. May g. - The Prince of Wales returned to- day from the front in Egypt and will immediately go to the British fighting lines on the west front.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
Bandits Are
 Nearing LObO

FL PASO, May 2S. - Texas rangers telephoned this morn ing that Mexican bandits were approaching Lobo, Texas, eight miles north of the border.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
sToRKs TO BE KlLLEDA IN GERMANY FOR
 FOOD FOR PEOPLE

LONDON. May 2S.-A Copenhagen dispatch says It Is reported that the German government has ordered all goats. reindeer. crows. storks, starl- lings and sparrows to be killed for food.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-23
HUNDREDS ARE HOMELESS BY FLOODS
 IN SOUTH AFRICA

LONDON. May 2s. Hundreds of persons are homeless in South Af- rlca as a result of floods In the Mid land district The loss of lives is estimated at 150.