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DAT TO BE OBSERVED TOMORROW The Woodmen of the World will to -1 morrow observe their annual decor ation day in this city. Both Leaf River Camp, Hattiesburg Camp, an<d the Ladies' Circle viU take part In the exercises. There are only four deceased Wood men burled Id the cSmetery at this place, but it is the purpose of the j Woodmen to commemorate their mem-! ory tomorrow in a fitting way. Their graves will be covered with flowers | and some fine addresses are expected from such men as Hon. R. S. Hall, Hon. Nell Currie and Rev. K J. Currh : These gentlemen arc thoroughly versed in the principles of Wi oderalt ' and some Interesting information and WOMAN ELOPE FROM M'LAURIN From a well known citizen of He Laurtn, it is learned that a young man of that place, disregarding the Bib lical injunction, coveted his neighbor's wife. Likewise the wife coveted the young j man. The actors in this domestic drama, were Carl Lewis, aged about 21, and Mrs. Newman, the wife of I. W. New man. both white. A few nights ago Lewis eloped with Mrs. Newman, who is about 35 and the mother of six children. Lewis, it Is said, appropriated his father's horse and his brother's buggy as a conveyance for the elopement. Where the couple has gone, no one knows and it Is said no one cares, not even the deserted husband. The entire bunch of six children 1 were left at home and it is said the . j ! i father is not bothering much about the mother, r vhere she and her and is making no young lover v i-nt effort to loca lis runaway spouse. THE FEET CARRY THE BURDEN Shoes Hand Sewed Half Soled.. 75c BUT IT CAN BE MADE LIGHTER By buying good, solid com fort SHOES. I have opened up an exclusive shoe store at my old stand on East Pine Street, and will be glad to have you call and look at my nice assortment of Regent Shoes. None better made. ! I j H. NATHAN EAST PINE STREET We Still Do All Kinds of Shoe "T.epairing THE REGENT SHOE if NOTICE l NOTICE! TWO IN ONE We are now in the Hardy Stables on Mobile Street. sCOME TO SEE US:-: A : I \ HARDY & BOLTON Liverymen . valuable thoughts may be expected from them. The Woodmen will assemble at the hall of Leaf River Camp at 3 p. m. and from there will proceed to the ceme tery. The Idea of decorating the graves of their deceased members once a year Is a beautiful and commendable one. j Besides this when a member dies, the Woodmen place a monument, costing $HM) at his grave, | cannot cost less than $100. but mem The monunjent hers of the family of a deceased sov ereign are allowed to add to this : amount when desired. The cost of the monument is npver deducted from the ' Insurance carried, as there is a special fund provided for monuments. Obscure Art. "I'm afraid that you don't appre elate that composition," remarked the musician. •■No" answered Mr. Cumrox: "n all frankness, I must say I don't. It ! keeps me guessing." | "Keeps you guessing?" "Yes. I always have three guesses ! —why anybody wrote it In the first I place, why anybody play* it In the i second place, and why anybody listens ! to it in the third." NEGRO RAPIST ASKS PARDON Woman Who Prosecuted Him Said to Have Expressed Re gret That She Did So. IS Daily News Special. Jackson, Miss., June 6.— A petition will shortly be presented to Governor Noel asking for the pardon of Mitch ell Gary, a negro sent to the pe»ten tlary from Yazoo County ten years ago on a life sentence for jape. Gary's victim was a negro woman of a low or der, and the petition expresses doubt that the defendant understood the na ture of his offense, and sets forth that he entered a plea of guilty under the impression that he would get off light, not having proper advice of counsel. It further avers that the woman after ward said that had she known the se verity of the punishment she i not have prosecuted him. v ou Id ! No Need of Suffering from Rheuma tism. It is a mistake to allow anyone to suffer from rheumatism, as the pain can always be relieved, and in most cases a eu^e effected by applying I Chamberlain's Liniment. The relief from pain which it affords is alone worth many limes its eost. It makes sleep and rest possible. Even in cases j of long standing this liniment should he used on account of the relief whic.i it affords. Do not be discouraged until you have given it a trial. For Sale by Hays & Field and Yellow Pine Pharmancy. ImMnv joy Yet a ored suit of bent ta of spite plea gle ted tant tbe her ion, the of he the it they got their fun?" "If It were only somewhere else.' -• Augusta faltered, whereupon Miss Mercer turned the averted face toward her, -holding it firmly by tbe chin to ( study tbe expression. ^ "You are keeping something back," sbe accused. "Be honest! Oh—It's not g possible''— She liulf started up from I he lounge, to drop back, breathing quickly. "So you'rq the girl," she said, "You might have trusted me." "There was nothing to tell. I would not marry into a family where 1 was not wanted." "Morgau said he would choose bis own wife, and my cousin Is not one to change where his affections are con cerned. Of course I now understand .vour refusal of my request, but you must reconsider tbe matter. No one can recognize you with a mask, and ! J' ou can leave directly after the min | uet - I'U mention no name, merely write my aunt that a friend has con ! rented to substitute. She'll be too I busy to be curious. ' i 1 has it happened that when the ball i ! opened Augusta, a mere nobody, was among the envied debutantes who par- | ticlpated In the minuet. She thrilled at being In the house of tbe man she loved and tbe possibility of learning bow It bad fared with him during the three years of silence that liad burled their happy courtship. When Morgan's parents had discov ered his attachment for nn unknown college student bitter scenes had en sued, resulting in the young man leav ing Harvard to win Independent suc cess In life. Augusta's pride forbade her corre sponding with him, and after graduat ing she supported herself that her fa ther might he free to eduente her sis ters. That the Mercers jvere related to the FItzrays she had not discovered for some mouths, and after the first shock of the knowledge she decided to retain her position, there being only formal Intercourse betweeu the fami lies and therefore small chance of her Identity being discovered. The brilliantly Illumined ballroom was crowded when tbe eight young couples swept Into the center, the men in picturesque "square cuts" of green and scarlet, the girls In gauzy white, with frosty spangles and garlands of mistletoe. Augusta, relying on her mask, entered into the dance with a grace and spirit that caused many of the spectators to single her out for fa vor. Rising from a dqep courtesy, her eye was drawn to one of the guests who regarded her inteutly. Something In the broad shoulders, the firmness of the chin, visible beneath the black mask, set her heart beating wildly— this to be followed by a sudden chill of the blood when Blie remembered that Morgan had a brother. Nervous with alarm, she never kuew liow she followed the Intricacies of the dance, though she must have acquitted herself well, since of the flow-ers that pelted the dancers at tbe end a gener ous share fell at her feet. Then, si lent among a laughing throng, she real ized that her part In the festivities was at an end. Pride and duty demanded her withdrawal. "I have secured your trophies," an nounced some one at her side as she Cinderella's Mask. By ETHEL BARRINGTON. Copyrighted, 190S. by Associated Literary Press. As the sound of sleigh bells broke the quiet of the room Miss Mercer clinched her teeth to keep back threat ening tears. "I couldn't stand on that foot for one minute, let alone dance," she exclaimed to her youuger sister's governess, who jtood slim and silent before the fire. "1 am truly sorry," the latter replied. "Jane said you sent for me to help you. tVhat can 1 do*:" "Take my place in the minuet," "Oh, no—no; 1 couldn't do that!" "You'll have to," groaned Miss Mer cer, with decision. Being fond of Au gusta Park, she treated the young de pendent with confidence and consider ation beyond her position, but expected in return cheerful yielding to her own whims or comfort. 'Til write to Aunt Enid explaining the accident to my ankle and that you will take ray place, so that the dance need not be aban doned. It's fortunate you played for some of the rehearsals and can wear my gown." "I really cannot!" Genuine distress rang in the protest. "The dancers are all your friends. 1 am not In society"— "When 1 wanted you to play the other night you made no fuss. Regard it as an act of charity if it helps you. but go." "Not to Mrs. Fltzray's. 1 won't enter her doors"— The invalid raised herself on her el bow, regarding in astonishment the flushed cheeks of the other girl. "That sounds as if you hold some Bort of grudge against auutv, and I doubt if you ever met her." Augusta shook her head. "Don't be u goose then." Miss Mercer shifted her cushions with a little moue of pain. "Bring that low chair and let me talk to you. Now listen," she coaxed when her directions were obeyed. "It would be wickedly selfish not to save the sit uation. Aunty's masked ball has beeu looked forward to as one of the events Our minuet of 'holly of the season, and mistletoe' is to be tbe piece de re sistance. Aunty will never forgive me If I am the cause of its being cut out." "It would be ridiculous for one in my position to take part in it," ob jected the governess. "Who will know or care so long us i safe* jjfefrak: are reached the haU, and with a thrill of joy she knuw that Morgan had Indeed returned. To leave before he had rec ognized her became of vital Importance. Yet how tear herself away when her whole heart was In a tumult for his presence? "You will permit me," he begged, taking her card. "I'm sure the next Is a waltz." Augusta, shaking her head, endeav ored to slip uway. "You can't vanish so," he challenged, dropping his mask. "Will you follow suit or mast I wait the witching hour of 12 to solv» the mystery?" "Mystery?" repented Augusta In a curiously muffled voice. "But oue girl dances Il6e you." He bent over her eageVly. ''Were It not impossible 1 should think"— "Thought at a masquerade!" Augus ta teased: but, knowing that he spoke of -herself, she grew Veckless and, de spite the risk dr delay, yielded to his plea for just one waltz. Tlie first led nntnfally to n second, after which, because she could not sin gle out Fltzray for favor, she permit ted others to fill her card. Many dances were "halved" among Impor tant partners, since about her hung the fascination of real mystery, which with most of the masks whs blit a pretense. Augusta drifted In the intoxication of tbe hour, forgetful of everything save her lover's presence. For supper he secured a tluy table to themselves. Strangely Interested lit his compan ion, yet knowing his suspicions to be wildly Improbable, he Impatiently awaited the striking of the clock. As the first silvery chime rang through tbe room the guests, amid gay raillery, threw off their masks. Augusta, easting oue startled glance about her, sprang to her feet, then tg nomlnlously fled, like Cinderella of old, leaving Fltzray to stare at her empty chair. Reaching the hall a moment later, the young man caught a glimpse, of vanishing drapery on the stairs. Imagining that tbe girl must return, he waited with tbe best grace he could muster, but ttt the sound of wheels outside be flung wide the hall door just In time to see a carriage disap pearing with all speed, while before the servants' gate lay a small object dark against the snow— the silken mask that had baffled him. In the Mercers' schoolroom next morning lessons dragged as never be; fore, and the pupil Wasted no regrets when her governess was summoned to her sister's room. "Say something." demanded that lady after having informed Augusta that her cousin had been to see her. it seemed he bad been so successful In business, winning such golden opin ions from bis employer, that a partner ship was promised. "Uncle Is so proud," she concluded. -• yj e declares himself willing to receive Morgan's chosen wife. After which nC ws I couldn't fib. It scarcely seemed ( 0 y 0ur interest, and you'd better go down to him." Instead of following this advice Au g u sta dropped on her knees beside the lounge. "It's been so lonely—I'm so happy," she whispered Incoherently. "Morgan didn't look overstocked with patience," Miss Mercer warned ns she pushed the girl gently away. "Como back directly he's gone." she eom manded, and ns the girl turned, with a smile, before closing tbe door her face was beautiful in its tremulous happl ness, Loft alone, Miss Mercer lay quite still, watching the hands of the clock slowly making the circle of the dial, "I wonder," she mused whimsically, "are fairies human enough to feel n wee bit lonely after they have brought the lovers together?" i | a of si an ladles sion. tion Fifty We Beat 1908. Beat 1908. Beat 1908. Beat 1908. ject Saved the Vase. Tbe little son of an English gentle man, in mischievously playing with a vase, managed after several attempts to get his hand through the narrow neck and was then unable to extricate It. For half an hour or-more tbe whole family and one or two friends did their best to withdraw the fist of the young offender, but in vain. It was a very valuable vase, and tbe father was loath to break it, but the existing state of affairs could not contlnne for ever. At lgngth, after a final attempt to draw forth the hand of the victim, the father gave up his efforts in de spair, but tried a last suggestion. "Open your hand!" be commanded the tearful young captive, ''and 'then draw It forth." "I can't open It, father," declared the boy. "Can't?" i "Why?" "I've got ray penny in my hand," came the astounding reply. "Why. you young rascal," thundered his father, "drop It at once!" The penny rattled In the bottom of the vase and out came the hand. his father. demanded Some Famous Faces. Napoleon, with a face aa If It had been modeled from a Greek cameo, was never. In Talleyrand's Judgment at all events, quite a gentleman. He gesticulated too much and was alto gether too violent for the correct taste of tbe great noble trained under the old regime. Perfection of body Is not necessary, either, f<jr many misshaped men have been dignified even when they were not, like the Due de Ven dome, princes of the lilies in days when that distinction meant so much. Little men and wizened men have both Inspired awe, for great soldiers trembled If Louis XIV. frowned, and no man received without weakened knees a rebnke from William III. The 1 * protruding underlip of the Hapsburgs has nSver detracted from their majes ty, and Victor Emmanuel, who, for all his good manners, always suggested to the onlooker a bull face to face with tbe matadore, was for all that every Inch a king.—London Spectator. ■ ft... ,4, Jj,.. i..,. . - 1 - Seek Minerals in Colombia.' Foreigners of various nationalities are busy In Colombia exploring for minerals. WANTED—At ten young ladles to solicit In the city on commis on.e sion. Nice line and a paying proposi tion to the right parties. Fifty Per cent., care News. Address and We are authorized to announce B. SYLVESTER HOWELL Candidate for Justice of the Peace, Beat 1, Forrest County, subject to the action of the Democratic voters at a special election to be held Jilne 9, 1908. We are authorized to announce J. E. RAWLS Candidate for Justice of the Peace, Beat 1, Forrest County, subject to ths action of" the Democratic voters at a special election to be held June- 9, 1908. We are authorized to announce LEONARD L. WARD, Candidate for Justice of the Peace, Beat 3, Forrest County, subject to the action of the Democratic voters at a special election to be held June 9, 1908. * We are authorized to announce • W. C. HARDEE Candidate for Justice of the Peace, Beat 1, Forrest County, subject to the action of the Democratic voters at a special flection to be held June 9, 1908. MUNICIPAL ANNOUNCEMENTS The Daily News is authorized to an nounce the following candidates sub ject to the action of the Democratic voters of the city of Hattiesburg: FOR MAYOR. T. J. JACKSON. DR. E. DILL. DR. J. D. DONALD. C. W. RICH. FOR POLICE JUSTICE. J. E. DAVIS* E. A. ANDERSON. C. F. REDDOCH. FOR CITY CLERK. O. J. BOWEN. A. FAIRLEY. J. H. SELBY. FOR ALDERMEN. (Ward One.) DR. E. J. MITCHELL. F. H. CLINE. M. J. EPLEY. % (Ward Two.) R. A. CAMERON H. C. GREER. J. W. GAY. (Ward Thijee. JOHN F ANDERSON. M. DUNN. A. T. POWE. J. 8. DEES C. F. LASSITER. (Ward Four.) R. C. McKENZIE. T. O. WATKINS. T. A. HIGHTOWER. ALDERMAN-AT-LARGE. J. W.MONTAGUE M. J. McGRATH. FOR CITY TREASURER. L. D. SMITH E. B. GEORGE. JOHN WILLIAMS. CITY MARSHAL. O. E. BUFKIN. CHARLES POOLE. J. F. WILLIAMS. 8TREET COMMISSIONER. A. C. DUCKWORTH. JEROME PEACHER. B. J. BRADLEY. M. W. CLARK. A. H. INNERARITY. ABNER SUMRALL. H. H. WARREN. CITY TAX COLLECTOR. J. F. BENNETT. OPEN AN ACCOUNT IN OUR SAVINGS DEPARTMENT, INTEREST PAID ON BALANCES." J* c^^ S,TARY - f SoZ rAL -^ r ^' P£:j? ^ Y C0 ' 5Sc ^/ry wh tit 6 ' l ,rr OF STOCKHO T° DEPOSITORS.. W. KAMPER, vki entsT. ( * R. CHAUENSTEM, cash,™. Is'rcASMrep. r r ~ r q J.R. CARTER, -.rwroork \ GEO. J WE SOLICIT ACCOUNTS LARGE <Sc SMALL. 1 i: ViSjot, ft -r — -T_ — Mmm : TAFT BETS TWO STATES Chlcago, June 6.—The National Re publican Committee has set aside the contesting delegations from Alabama and Arkansas, thus giving these two states to Taft. The decision was reached late yes terday afternoon, after having care fully heard the grounds of 'conteSt from the bellgerent factions. A TEAPOT Four hundred years old will be on exhibition for the public at ten cents admission fee. G. K. Russ' store, West Pine street, 207. Esthetic Side of Cookery. The object of cooking Is not merely hygienic but esthetic also, for cooking improves the appearance of the food, develops new flavors, and makes 11 more attractive. A mental process be gins at the sight of pleasing food which reacts on the gastric organs In such a way as to promote digestion.— Lancet. What's ths Use? "Does wealth bring real enjoyment?"^ "Naw. They won't let you eat the grub you like or wear tbe clotbes you consider classy or listen to tbe music you understand or even gut a cast Iron dog on tbe lawn."—Kansas City Jour nal. Envious of the Immune. Little Henry (at the table, to tbe vis itor*—1 wish I were like you. Visitor • (flattered) — Why, little man? Little 1 Henry—Because no one boxes your j ears when you eat with your fingers.— London Opinion. ■ Flowers. Flowers are tbe terrestrial stars tbat bring down beaven to earth and carry up our thoughts from eartb to beaven, the poetry of the Creator written In beauty and fragrance. Tha Kind He Bought. Little Edwin—Mamma, what Is liq uid air? Mamma—1 ffffb't know. Ask your papa. He's always going out be tween the acts "to get a Httle air."— Exchange. After weariness come rest, peace, Joy. if we be worthy.—Newman. HATTIESBURG TRUST AND: BANKING COMPANY s • Undivided Profits $12,000.00 Capital $150,000.00 General banking business transacted. Authorized by law to act as Administrator of Estates, Executor un der Wills, Guardian of Minors, Trustee. Assignee or Receiver. CAREFUL ATTENTION To All SUCH : MATTERS ENTRUSTED TO US : We pay 4 per cent interest on Savings Deposits. Compounded Semi-Annually. Time Deposits. : : : 4 per cent on OFFICERS H. A. Camp, President R. L. Bennett, Cashier R. B. McLeod, Asst. " Joe Shelby, Vice Pres. John Kamper Vice Loan Office We loan motley on jewelry and other personal property. We also buy and sell second hand furniture. New Office: 218 Front Street, next to Palace Restaurant. » Home Phone 743. t 0 M. S. Haisfield Let Us Care for Your Eyes AMD RELIEVE YOUR TROUBLE F.W. Queen, Oph.D. OPTICAL [SPECIALIST. Carter building. Second Poor. A Cure For Rental -Worries — r This plan gives you the profit, but saves you all the trouble. Renting houses Is a part of my business. I have a constant demand for houses. I secure you prompt collec tions, prompt settlements and incidentally relieve, you of all the details of taxes, Insurance, repairs, etc. Get my figures on this ser vice. They are small. ♦ M. J. EPLEY, PHONE666