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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-11-13
Coal Almost Gone.

The Gulf & Ship Island Railroad
Company has less than 10 days sup.
ply on hand, while the Mississippi
Central is worse off than that,
The Northeastern in better posi-
tion to obtain coal cars than the G. &
S. T. and the M. c., and consequently
is not as hard hit.
The shortage of cars is now the
worst of the year, But small per
centage of the orders of the big lum-
Der companies of this section can be
filled at this time, because Of the
scarcity of transportation facilities.
The companies in Hattiesburg are
not suffering as much as those out
side of the city, because OF the fact
that the competition here forces all
of the companies to use their best ef
forts to obtain cars.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-11-13
CAR SHORTAGE
HITS RAILWAYS
NO COAL HERE
Mississippi Central and Gull &
Ship Island Supplies Nearly I
EXHAUSTED.
SOMETHING MUST Be
DONE In FEW DAYS

Fewer Cars Available Now Than at
Any Time Since the Scarcity Began
to Appear and Railroad Men Hold
Out But Little Hope for instant Re-
lief - Lumbermen Are Obtaining
Only a Small Number and Are Max
ing Few Shipments.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-11-13
BEATS CONSIDER
PROPOSED BOND.
Issue, $4,000.
Two and Five Residents Want
70 Help Complete Forests
Road System
SOME OPPOSITION ARISES;
THIS MAY Be OVERCOME

Supervisors at December Session win
Pass on Question of Raising Funds
for Hishways-Mobile to jackson
Road Is Now Being Promoted, and
May be Completed by First Of Year
Mobile to Complete Section Of
This Way.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-11-13
HUGHES LEAD
IN MINNESOTA
IS CUT TO ESQ
Soldier Vote Is Gradually Trim
ming The Republicans
Majority There.
WILSON BACK AT DES6;
FACING MANY PROBLEMS

President Returns to Washington and
Gets Down to Work Afser Two
Months Absenee-Is studying sub
marine Situation Which is Admitted
as Being Most Serious - Capital
Democrats to Give Great Parade ii
His Honor Tonight.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-11-13

corinth, Miss, Nov. 1s.-The work
8on the Gulf Highway is moving along
STEADILY the good weather that has
Continued on Page Four.)
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-11-13

Washington, D. c., Nov. fs.-
The President, on asking the lat
est information concerning the
Political eompoaition Of the naxf
House, was told this afternoon
that indicstions from the present
returns are that the Republicans
will have 2f7 members and the
Democrats 212, with 6 members
from the other parties.
The President declined to com
ment on the election, pending the
receipt of formal word from
Hughes and the Republican com
mittee coneeding his election.
Officials close to the President
declare that II is almost certain
that he will urge all Of his present
cabinet officers to remain. 1t is
considered possible that one or
more may resign for personal rea-
sons.
Secretaries MeAdoo, RedHeId,
Baker and Daniels have been men
toned as the members who might
desire to resign. II is stated def
niteiy that none has sisniHed such
an intention.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-11-13
(Bg Agsociated Prcss.l !

St, Paul, Mimi, Nov. 1s.-The
Vote Of Mihhesota's' soldiers now
doing service on the International
border in Texas, Arizona end New
Mexico, has trimmed Hughes pIu-
rality to 25o,. according to the lat
est returns available.
Y is expected that the official
tabulation Of the returns will be
begun today.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-11-13

T.. rr0Dap'y 7 rain tonight and Tuesday;
muen Z" colder with q cold wave; Winds ]
stronger north.
The Washington times., 1916-02-01
THANKS, MR.. JUSTICEl

Mr.. Justice Covington must have
got up somewhere near the limit
when he fined a handbook maker
81 900 and added a three-year SEN
tence in prison; the sentence being
suspended during good behavior.
The court indicated a firm purpose
to make the handbookers under
stand that the law means what it
says and is going to be enforced.
Just paltry few of such expert
ences will serve to convince the
gentry that they are not wanted in
these parts.
1t is useless, to expatiate on the
vicious character of bookmaking,
There may be a square race track
somewhere in the United States or
its environs; but it is to be doubted.
The race track bettor is putting his
income and his innocence against the
The Washington times., 1916-02-01

ing anything except what he wants
to sec than is Louis d. Brandeis
Barnes the reactionary extremist
and Brandeis the radical extremist
are, so far as incapacity for judi
cial action is concerned, exactly the
same ty9e.
Imagine sending the name Of a
Barnes to the Senate for confirma-
tion to the Supreme Court! Then
by the same standards and tests,
think what has been done in nam
ing Brandeis for dispassionatc, calm,
impartial service in the loftiest
political field Of this country, per-
haps the world!
The confirmation Of this nomina-
tion by the United States Senate
is well-nigh impossible. It's accept
ance by the American PEOPLE is un-
thinkable.
The Washington times., 1916-02-01
USING THE PREPAREDNESS WE
HAVE

Varying estimates place the num-
Der Of men in this country who have
had some sort of military training
at from one million to two millions.
Aside from any other enlistment
plan, if these men could be persuad-
ed to organize in their own way, to
renew their interest in this work,
their efforts would be great asset
in time of war.
Young men who have graduated
from the High School Cadet Corps
in Washington have set an example
of this sort. They have formed an
"Ex-High School Cadet" club to pur-
sue further their military studies.
There are scores of graduates of the
cadet regiment here who should be
ready to take up the work in such
an organization.
Similar alumni work should be
taken up from groups graduated
from private schools and from COL
leges where military training was
given. Such groups need not be
limited to cities, for all State ag-
ricultural colleges give military
work, and the graduates from them
who 90 back to the farms should or
ganize, when near enough, to keep
touch with practical military affairs.
The Washington times., 1916-02-01
Plays and Players at Capital
Theaters This Week
NATIONAL.

Flankcd on all sides with Handsomely
Fowned femininity, Julian Eltinge as
cousin Lucy returned to the Capita
last night and again was acclaimed
the best lady" OF them all by ca.
racity audience at the New National
Obs and abs greeted the snrtorial
elegance Eltinge displayed and when
ever on stage as the hctitiuus Lucy
eCstati" attention was paid him By
his feminine auditors
Cousin Lucy" affords the inpcrso-
nator more gorgeous wardrobe than
heretofore has adorned him. but that
was not ell provided in the three acts
of comedy composed as the iinal en-
doavor Of Charles Klein before his
death on the Lusitania. The show Is
far from pIotless. though II has
enough elasticity TO permit Eltinge to
appear as stunning young woman
or to switch off his wig and be him
self.
Cousin Lucy" comes into being
when Eltirse, as Jerry Jackson. be.
comes engUlfed IN financial dificul.
ties and invents his death In the
West. First Qucenie Belmont appears
and Clai inns the estate as the wife 81
the pseudo dcnd man. Then the col.
lection of a $500 insurance policy
provides another complication, and
Jerry ia forced 10 the necessity Of
acting as a model in fsshionahl L.
di rssInuninR establishment. a love
theme is added to increase his dis
trcss. but fnally tho immense sue
cess ~ Cousin Lucy" as q modists
provides the whercWittal to clear thu
"louded atmosphere. and as real
man love triumphs.
Eltin9es increased avoidupois made
It Impossible for him to appear as n
perfect 3s," but he proved perfection
in every other measurement, to such
an cxtent. in fact, that he was Im'
PEELED to give a brief curtain speech
at the conclusion Of tho dazzling sec
ond act His songs were tuneful and
gwen with the usual EltinEe hit; his
gowns were beyond description of a
mere male reviewer, and the famous
impersonator retained sll the def
fem minine and masculine touches that
make him peerless in dual parts.
Noticeable in his supporting com
rany was Dallas Wexford, as an Eng.
lish valet, whose comedy assayed pur'
wit throughout; Mark Smith, ~ht
added hearty laughter without much
diffCult!, and Harriet Burt, who Wsf
excellent in the role OF Queenie. the
Conspiring widow. Ruth Gartla nd
supplied tho necessary attraction for
EltlnGe's affections. Mrs. stuart Rob
son was capital as the gown-craIed
lady of wealth. and Edward Davis
was an energetic lawyer
The chorus was Comely and gOwned
20 tn" last degree in beauty. only eN-
Cellcd by the creations gracing the
star. The songs EItinSe proved o-st
in were Those Come Hither' Eyes
and 1.-TWO Heads Are Better Than
One The Two scenes. showing Jack
sons apartments and Madame La.
Cette's dresSmdking establishment
were eXCcllently appointed
The Washington times., 1916-02-01
LOEW'S COLUMBIA.

Inc product on Of photoplays with
dua! roles for the leading woman is
hecoming verv popular these days. and
The Spider" at Loews Columbia this
week. seems to have been chosen TO
permit Pauline Frederick such an op
portunity. Beyond wing Miss Freder
lex the opportunity to play the part of
u mother and daughter, which she does
with great art. the Ch'ef features OF the
hIn are the attempt of woman TO
"nSnare a young artist. the abduction
Of a young Erl, the killing OF the viii
lain by the young girl. and the eXecu-
ton Of the mother in the girls place
on tho suilloline.
The story OF the play Is logically
worked out. and the settings are excel
lcnt-but the story OF the play is latAer
strenuous for the younger generation.
Thomas Holding Is again Miss Freder-
iCk's leading man, and acquits himself
with his usual grace.
A Sidney Drew Nitagraph comedy
forms the secondary feature of the bill.
giving a new twist to an old theme. The
dlctaphone plays an important part in
the working out OF the plot, and there
are several good, wholesome ! HEShs in
spots where no laughs grew before
which is one OF the features OF Sidney
Drew comedy that make it popular one
of pIttmars animal pictures and a
Bray animated cartoon complete the
program. Beginning Thursday Fannie
Ward, in 'TCnnessee's Partner" will
be the chief feature
The Washington times., 1916-02-01
CHEER FOR THE SMOKERS

Nobody feels so sorry for the pa
thetic victim of the wicked nicotine
habit as does the victim himself.
He knows how weak and hapless he
is, how sadly lacking in character
and manhood (muet we--horrid
thought--also intcrpolatc, in woman
hood p; he realizes that he is the
despised Of creation, the sorrow Of
all pharseedom, the despair Of all
that superior creation which, having
not been led into temptation, or hap
PLY possessing a turbulent digestive
apparatus, has been able to hold it.
self superior to the poor worms who
grovel in the dust and delights Of
this unspeakable indulgence.
The victim Of nicotine knows too
well how always he must be lqoked
down upon by his betters. He ex-
poets to confront the "no smoking"
sign at substantially all the places
where to smoke would be the cli-
mactic satisfaction. He realizes that
he is the ultima thule in undesira-
bility, the ne plus ultra in objection
ableness. He would never be able
to reconcile himself but for the
cheering consciousness that he has
the inside on a good thing.
Wherefore it is gratifying to
learn that our Public Utilities Com
mission has been able to find time,
in the midst of other duties, to opine
officially that the Washington Rail-
way and Electric Company is within
the law when it permits these unfor-
tunates to smoke on the rear plat
form. There are yet some rights
which the smoker may regard as in
alenable. He is still an American
citizen-even when he lives in Wash
ington-and may not be incon-
tinently chucked off the car if his
manners are not such as to appeal
to his weak-nerved betters.
Why not let the deluded victims
smoke? Why not make the hind
platform sacred to them? Why not
rear it as a monument, like the pill
lar Of salt which stands as testimony
to Mrs. Lots glance over the wrong
shoulder? Make them a horrible eX-
ample that all may shun. We shall
gladly give up our scat now, know
ing that the conductor will not dare
throw US off.
The Washington times., 1916-02-01
CASINO.

The Christian" by Hall Caine. which
for many years was the vehicle used
by Viola Allen, was presented to n
capacity audience last nisht al the
Casino Theater.
The Hall players rreditably presented
the drama, which deals with the fght
Of John Storm, a young clergyman, l.
save Gloria QTayl-. the companion OF
his childhood, from the temptations
which beset her while she was winning
fame in the music halls of London.
Louis AnCnner is cast in the role
OF the clergyman. and is especially
effective in tho scenes where he warns
Gloria OF her danger. The Viola Allen
role is played by Jane Ware. The
remainder Of the cast are happily Sc
leCted for their roles.
The Washington times., 1916-02-01
CONTEST SHARP IN
SHEPPARD MEASURE
Enemies OF Prohibition Doing
Utmost to Keep It in Com
mittee.

A sharp contest has arisen In the
Senate Judiciary Committee over the
sheppard resolution carrying the ns.
tional prohibition amendment.
Although in the last Consfess this
committee reported in favor of the sub
mission of the amendment to the
States, the opposition to 1t now is
more active. It's friends predict It will
get out OF committee eventually. but
its enemies are dong their utmost to
hold II back.
Opponents OF prohibition give a new
reason why the prohibition issue should
not be put uD to Congress at this
time. They say that with the Presi-
dent advocating preparedness and the
defense issue certain TO take much
time. it would be unwise TO raise the
prohibition question. This point has
been made In the judiciary Committee.
The Judiciary Committee will meet
next Monday The prohibition amend
ment viii, again be NO and efforts will
he made to have 1t reported. The sub
committee which had charge Of II has
fsvorablv reported IT. Its opponents will
endeavor to prevent a vote on the aues-
ton Of reporting il. Senator Reed Of
Misacuri leads the opposition to action
bv the committee on the amendment
The Washington times., 1916-02-01
STRAND.

sidney Chapln'S greatest claim TO
fame up 10 his presentation in The
Submarine Pirate" by Mack Sennct,
was lue 10 the fact that he is a BROTH
er Of Charles. Washington photoplay y
patrons who saw "The Submarine
TiraIe" at the Strand yesterday, how
ever. are satisfied that Sidney should
be given place all to himself, just
as he has given brand new twist
to Sepntta faNorite keystone style Of
cumeG, The police force introduced
RcrohdtiCs into the hlm and sidney
Chaplin snouij be given credit for
bringing out the real comedy in 'ug.
glinE. AS waiter he does things
with plates and bottle that seem al
rNCs; dnoarny. the film is clean
comedy that is calculated 10 raise a
laugh under almost any circum-
stances. Harold Lockwood and May
Allison furnished the strands sec
ondary feature in The Man in the
Sombrero" and today and tomorrow
will appear in another play, tine
Broken Cross"-the Sidney Chaplin
piece being continued to Thursday.
The last half of the week. begin
ming THURSDAY. the feature at the
strand will be Mary Boland in The
Edge OF the Abyss" a Triangle photo
play produced by Thomas n. lnCe.
Willard Mack, Frank Mills, and Rob-
ert Mokim MI the principal ma lie
roles. The secondary feature Will be
MiGnon Anderson in The hnotted
Cord"
The Washington times., 1916-02-01
GARDEN.

Proof of Francis Bushman's popu-
larity as motion picture star in
Washington was given at the Garden
The ater Yesterday by the crowds that
attended all performances Of "A Man
and His Soul in which the Metro
company presents Eushman and Bev-
erly Bayne.
The play deals with an enthusia
young college professor who teaches
social service and the need Of the
conscience in everyday affairs much
on the order Of Prof. Scott Nearing
late Of the University Of PrRnsvIvs
MIA. Like Prof. Nearing, the teach
mgs nf the young professor are not
satisfactory to the college authori-
ties, and he is dismissed His con-
science gets him into quite a hit ~
trouble in the business world, and lie
attainS success by disreearding it
His success is not particularly pleas
ant how ever, and the ending Of the
photoplay shows how he made
amends.
Tomurruw and Thursday Edmund
EloeS" viii be seen in The Lure OF
Hearts, Desire" with William Rus
sell and Charlotte RuIton in "Tne
Snug Hers of Santa CruE" rs the seq
CnuarN fCaiu". Fridav and S9tIu-
dsv Dorothy poncIly Is to he prcscrt-
g in tho hln version Of Madame y E
" u" ru' Of charles Van Loans "Rurl,
larvin' hlms. The old Lion and the
EAtra Man" as the secondary feature.
The Washington times., 1916-02-01
A HEARING FOR ALL

Activities of citizens associations
end of parent-teacher bodies, which
showed commendable confidence in
the present Board Of Education, may
have given the impression that the
city was unanimous in opposing any
change in TIE school system, as was
proposed Wy the District Commits
sionere.
beYore the Lincoln Park Citizens
Association last evening d. A. Ed
wards, president of that body, told
Of interviews he had with two high
school principals who strongly ia
vored change. He added that "a
number of other school officials ap-
prove some change in the present
unsatisfactory arrangement"
Some members Of the Board Of
Education have expressed them
selves freely about the change, the
executive committee of a high school
teachers organization, without sub
mitting the matter to its associa-
tion, opposed the change, but 10
school officials, no principals, and
only two or three teachers have been
heard from.
1t is barely possible that some of
the officials, directors, and teachers
may entertain views about the
change which would be worth hear
ing. 1t is pity they, and not even
the superintendent nor his assist
ants, were not asked to testify before
the education subcommittee of the
District Committee which had hear
ings on the subject.
The Washington times., 1916-02-01
KEITH'S.

Elsie Jams, who has been in the
public eye since the LAYS when she
was Little Elsie scored an instan-
tan"oua hit al tho inaugural OF the
weeks bill at kciths Theater yes
tcrdal. appearing in MY impress
sions Of My Fsvorite Stars OF Stage
dom She appears as Ethel Barry
more, as Sarah Bernhardt, as Frank
Tiruey, as Nazimova. and as several
other stage favorltes.
Dunbars Maryland Singers. four
gl-l- and boy banjoist. singing
SCORES or Southern savorites. won
much favor. Raymond and CaverlN,
Claud and Fannie Usher AMI spare
riHs' in an amusing slangy sketch
VIII MorrisY and Dolly llackett in a
huilesQue on the movies torcoran
ard Dinsle, in a dancIng sketch. Mana
Sterling. in speedy athletic feats. and
l''rh, ,rts trained doSS, cats, roost@rs.
and pigeons make up d most pleasing
prOgram
The Washington times., 1916-02-01
GAYETY.

''rhe Smiling T'euuties" are Al ths
Gayety this week presenting what the
PRODUCERS. Jacobs &. Jermon. term the
show OF the hour" The opening skt,
entitled The Beauty Paacle." is in
threc scenes. two being the exterior and
interior OF a Prison. A screaming farce
styled "suftragsttes' Election Uf -0i6''
Winds UP the show. Harry K Mor,cn
and Joe Emerson have the comedy roles
and are good in spots. ZcIla Russell.
one of the most Ileasins girls in buy
lesqne, repeats her successes Of for-
MGR wears. Her piano speciality was
feature Of the performance. June Mills
mace a hit with her songs other
members OF the CO mpsnv include Billy
lnnis, Herman Steiumsn, Ruth Wesley
and Maude dorsey. The CHORUS Is a
lively aCgl eration cf good singers and
dancers. The costumes are above the
Average in attractiNenees
The Washington times., 1916-02-01
AN IMPRESSIVE WARNING

President Wilson seems to have
adopted the plan of approaching by
gradations the real gravamen Of the
message he has for the American
people. Every days addresses bring
him closer to the direct admission
that war, war with a particular
power. war on a scale demanding
the whole national resource, is with
in sight. He has said nothing cal
culated to make the nation under
stand that war is inevitable; and the
nation will not believe that until it
knows.
But it is well that the eountrv
should be prepared for whatever
event may come. Coupling the SOL
emn statements of the President
with the rather uncertain, but omi-
nous. intimations that are gaining
currency regarding the status of the
negotiations over submarine war
fare, 1t must be manifest to every
intelligent person that situation of
the utmost seriousness impends.
In such a time, there is wonder
n1ent whether the pacifsts are vet
convinced. Almost all pacifsts pro-
test that they are not unconditional
pacIfists; they admit that there is a
point beyond which they would not
be willing to go. Even Mr.. BRYAN
has assured US that the country
could raise a million soldiers be-
tween morning and night. We won
DER what morning will be the cor
rect one for summoning them?
The boast that this nation could
turn out a million defenders between
sunrise and sunset involves pre-
sumption that there are conceivable
conditions in which they might be
wanted and needed; conditions in
which even the extreme pacifsts
would consent to a call for them,
Must the country, however, wait un-
I'll an enemy is on our shores? Or
until war has been declared? AT
what point will the danger be such
that it will be ethically proper to
begin to prepare to defend our
selves?
The Washington times., 1916-02-01
WHAT'S ON PROGRAM
IN CAPITAL TO-DAY

Ma sonlc-Armnius, No. Is; Myron NJ. Parker.
No. ~ lafayette. No. ., Royal Arch Ma
d" Bruce Council, knights OF Kadosh. scot.
ush Bite; Mizpah. No. S, Fidelity, No. ~,
Odd Fellow s-,;olden Rule. No. Il. Nj. Pleas
ant. No. 90 Washington. No. 6, Amlty. 30.
y, Fidelity No :. Rebekshs-
knights o! Pythias.CapitaI. No. -, Webster.
No. !; Excelsior. No. u. Myrtle. No. -
Independent Order OF Rechabit.s-Jehu '.'ent
knights OF Columbus arroll CounciI
Mac a abees-Mt. Vernon Tent. 40. !: Bright
wood Tent, No. .. Metropolitan Tent. No. l..
NaLional notwithstanding open.
socialist psrty-Jewish branch
Meeting, Cathedral heights citizens A.socia
ton, -. Alhans Parish Hall Sp M
Musicale for the blind. Library Of Congress
MseIing. Rational Defense League, Public
Meeting, Georgia State Society. Raleigh Ho.
Lecture costumes Historic and Modern,
Mrs. 'iouverneur Hoes Woodward Il 10th
rops auditorium. 3.S p. m.
azores, m,,,o on hs%s,.' a. Congressman Miller
Entertainment. by pioneer group CT Y W. e.
4. workers. headquarters y. W. {. A.,
Lecture "Ri,uaustie Origin Myths OF tn.
Fox Indians" Or. Truman Nicholson, be.
fore An,hropolosicai society, Public Library,
Exhibition Of work OF the Trade Sewing
school, Neishborhcod Hous. 40 y stree
southwest all day and evening
Ehterhihmenl' 70 rslss lNnds 20 ouA
statue OF ST. Patrick, St. Pstricks rma
matte Association. CRi roll Hall. \ p IA.
Banquet, Delta class OF FHrst Congregations
Church sunday school. in church. p. m.
Eleo ton OF ofhceSs. Retail Merchants Asso
citation. by board OF governors. 80 r 49,.
Address. Howard A. hanks. Mount N,luor
place Methodist Episcopal Church >o.lh
80 p.
Meeting, Columbia Heights Citizens $3.50.
cia ton. ball room Arcade p. m
Memorial meeting in honor Of lie parted puIai,
school teachers, Bethel Literary and HIS
tortCal Association. Metropolitan A NJ +;
Church. p. IN,
soCiation OF Oldest Inhabitants John Dick
uon Home, o. m.