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DAILY NEWS Published Every Afternoon. (Except Sunday.) Office, 112 Front Street. M. J. EPLEY. EDGAR G. HARRIS T R GORDON . A. B. HOBBS. .. .Manager .Editor Advertising .Circulation Telephones: Home, 30. Cumberland, 904 HEARST TELEGRAPH AND CA BLE SERVICE received daily, the ex clusive franchise for which is owned by the Daily News. Entered as second-class matter on May 22, 1907, at the postoffice at Hat tiesburg, Miss., under the Act of Con gress of March 2, 1879. OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE NEW COUNTY OF FORREST. L 1 N ON ; FOR CONGRESS. We are authorized to announce HON. E. J. BOWERS, of Hancock County as a candidate in the Democratic primary for re-nomi nation to the 61st Congress from the 6th district of Mississippi. DEMOCRATIC TICKET For President WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN of Nebraska. For Vice President JOHN WORTH KERN of Indiana. ♦ ♦♦ •> ❖ •> •> •> •> <• THE TICKET. ♦ <• •> •> <• For Mayor—Dr. J. D. Donald. For Marshal—J. F. Williams. For Police Justice—J. E. Davis. For Treasurer—John Williams. For City Clerk—A. Fairley. For Street Commissioner—Owen Reedy ♦ ALDERMEN. Clty-at-Large—M. J. McGrath. Ward 1 —E. L. McGowan and Dr. E. J. Mitchell. r" Ward 2—R. A. Cameron and H. C. Greer. Ward 3—A. T. Powe and C. F. Lassiter. Ward 4—R. C. McKinzie and N. R. Mc Cullough. Save the Child. One morning one of the children was ' complaining qf a sore throat. The mother applied some home remedies I which appeared to give relief, and | soon the children were playing out w doors, where they were joined by p other little friends from the neighbor ty>od. In the afternoon, however, the child complained again. Its evident distress alarmed the mother and a physician was called. The examina tion proved that it was a case of diph theria. The usual precautions were taken, but it was too late. An epi ■ernic broke out, and soon there was " littje funeral, a desolate home, and a xoor mother frantic with grief. Wv, 0 does not know- the story? It ts so •ommon that it seems as if peo pie she,u anxiously seize the means to prevent j, s repetition, do exist. Such means It is within the power of •o Introduce them, by or dering that n ea t an d milk shall he regularly inspe.ted. the council It lias been pioved beyond refuta lon that milk ma> carry the diphthe |a bacillus, and that epidemics of that have been traced directly to it. k 'On April 13. 1907,' says the gov ernment report, "after a Period of com nnirative freedom from diphtheria, 'there were reported to the board of health of Milton (Mass.) 11 cases of that disease. The sudden eipiosion caused very naturally a feeling grave apprehension on the part or, the local health authorities. The follow ing Is an account of the epidemic: Cases of diphtheria were reported i»j Hilton as follows: April 12, 1 case; April 13, 11 cases: 14, 1 case; 15, 4 cases (of these 4 cases, 3 were in the of same bouse and secondary to a case which had developed before the 12th and can therefore be considered as not belonging to this explosive outbreak); 16. 1 case. In Dorchester eases were I reported as follows: April 12. 6 cases; i 13. 19 cases; 14. 11 cases. In Hyde , Park the number and dates were: April 13, 2 cases; 14, 5 cases; 15, 6 •uses; 16, 1 case; 17, 8 cases, and 19, 1 case. ''Investigation showed that all the Bryan's Acceptance. The address of William Jennings Bryan accepting the Democratic nomination for President of the United States appears in full in this is sue of the News, and it is scarcely n ecessary to say that it will repay a careful reading. The most important feature of the utterance is the fact that Mr. Bryan stands squarely on the platform and confines his address entirely to issues laid down in that document. His arraignment of Candidate Taft for devoting the larger part of his acceptance speech to matters not con tained in the Republican platform has a double significance. It not only draws attention to the deficiencies of the platform of the dominant party, but pledges the Democratic candidates to bum the bridges behind them and confine the issues of the campaign to the questions deemed most im portant by the party leaders in convention assembled. It may be said without exaggeration or partisan bias that Mr. Bryan has made the Democratic party the aggressive factor in the present cam paign. and that the Republican nominee has already been forced to sume the defensive. The address has the ring of sincerity—a typical Bryan utterance. It is much shorter than the acceptance speech of Mr. Taft, but supplemen tary chapters are promised as the campaign progresses. cases in Dorchester and Milton were supplied with milk by one dairy, A, with the exception of 3 which were all In one house in Milton and were sec ondary to a case reported before the .onset of the outbreak. Dairy A bought its milk from 6 producers. On none of the producing farms were any cases of diphtheria found except on that of one. w-here it was discovered that a child had been seized with the disease on April 11 and that the cooler in which the milk was mixed was washed in the house and that this office was performed by the person who had the! care of the sick child. This same pro-! jiucer also sold about one third of his' output to dairyman B who delivered! it in Hyde Park. Prompt action on the part of the local authorities in exclud ing sale of milk produced on this farm, brought the outbreak to an immedi ate close. "It will be noticed that ihe outbreak in Hyde Park occurred a day later than that in Dorchester and Milton. This is explainable by the fact that B called for his share of the milk In the evening and sold it on the follow ing day, whereas A came for his share in the morning and sold It at once. "It is of further interest that the farmer himself came down with the disease after the outbreak had nearly subsided. and that dealer A's son who drank milk from that farm was one of the earliest victims." Here the chain between cause and effect Is without a flaw; not a link is missing. The cold scientific ment does not state mention the num ber of deaths and desolate homes, but "one of the earliest victims" gloom on account of what it implies. No need to say that diphtheria Is a deadly disease and that the neglect of precautions by which it may be pre vented. is nothing less than CRIM INAL NEGLECT. casts Tw-enty-three diphtheria epidemics have been spread since 1895, and all were traced to milk. Is It not time that precautionary adopted ? measures were What is the expense pared to the slaughter of people, and more especially of children? The News feels it its duty to call upon the council to take such com meas ures as science demands and human ity urges. Bird S. Coler, of New York, that Bryan and Kern will get the elec says toral vote of the Empire State by a larger vote than It Cleveland. was carried by Mr. Coler bases his pre diction on the dissatisfaction of the ,Republicans over the administration of Governor Hughes and the given the Democratic cause by the se lection of Norman E. Mack as the chairman of the national committee. Impetus Watson, Hearst and Graves have been Democrats, each in his time. Con ditions are not different now. and neither can give a plausible excuse for fighting Bryan, whom they lauded for his qualities of stateman ship. once The Negro Independence League says that Taft has no religion. Maybe Mr. Roosevelt can get Booker Wash ington to contradict the statement. Mr. Bryan might have improved his peech of acceptance by getting Will Maupin, the pert paragrapher of the Commoner, to overhaul it. . Scores of honest men might be oth erwise If an opportunity worth while came to tempt them from their good resolutions. The Natchiez Evening Record will make Its appearance about October 1 under the manj^ement of Mr. James pers, while under the same ownership, Wise is the man who knows what to asy and says it; thrice is he who his clothes are tight, K. Lambert, proprietor of the Natchez Democrat, an established morning pa per now published in that enterprising city. It is announced that the two pa will be under the direction of separ ate and distinct editorial and business management. Mr. Bryan says that he is standing squarely on the Democratic platform That's what it was made for. knows and doesn't. Success is apt to come to the man who counts the hours and makes the hours count. You have never seen a tricky man with a warm heart. A man needn't stagger just because j Father Time is always there at the!-he finish. There's many a sigh when the jug trains are late. SAVINGS BANK OFFICIALS MEET Hearst News Service. Denver, August 12.—The annual con vention of the savings bank section of the American Bankers' Associa tion will be held in Denver on Septem ber 28. tion are also members of the trust company section and will att?nd (hat meeting on the following day, while all will probably participate in the general convention of the association on September 30 and October 1-2. An interesting program has b?en ar ranged for the meeting of the savings bank section and few papers •will be read as the postal savings bank leg! lation over-shadows at present all mat ters pertaining to savings bank. A committee which has been working on this postal legislation make its report at this meeting. Many members of this sec subject, will GEORGIA SHIPPERS COMPLAIN AGAINST SOUTHERN RAILWAYS Hearst News Service. Atlanta, August 12.—Georgia ship pers have complained to ths interstate commerce commission that the recent increases In freight charges in that state are unreasonable and will fall heavily upon merchants and They estimate that the advance Georgia alone means an additional tax of from $500,000 to $1,000,000 ally. public. n ann n u Diarrhoea Cured. "My father has troubled with diarrhoea, and tried ery means possible to effect a without avail," writes John H. Zirkle, of Philippi, W. Va. berlain s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy advertised in the Philadelphia Republican and decided to try it. The result is one bottle cured him and he has sot suffered with the disease for eighteen months. Before taking this remedy he was a constant sufferer. He Is now sound and well, and although sixty years old, can do as much work as a young man." Sold by Hays and Field and Yellow Pine Pharmacy. for years been ev cure, "He saw Cham The most Remarkable Bargains In Hattiesburg are at T. A. Hightower's Great Sale, Mobile street. aug 12 4t Army of the Philippines Holds Its Second Annual Reunion in Chicago Today. Chicago, August 12.—Battle-scarred veterans who chased the little brown men over the hills and through the jungles of the Philippines are today gathering in this city to hold a na tional encampment. The first session will be held tomorrow. Many visitors have already arrived. Last year's na tional convention* of the Army of the Philippines was held in Kansas City. / FEATURES OF THE DAY'S AD NEWS i O'Ferrall Bros commenced today a Customers' Benefit Sale that promises to b" one of the most successful sell'ug events of the season with that popular house. Some remarkable price cutting is announced in the large ad in today's Hattiesburg News and the goods of fered are all seasonable and d 3 ar able. Ihe Davidson Company announce today more acute price cutting in the vreat August Clean-up Sale now In prigp-fis in that well known store. This sale Is the most notable of the season with the Davidson Company, and no narf.in of profit is permitted to inter fere with the deep cutting of prices. S II. Coplon invites everyone to get busy at the great Stock Reducing Sale which has been inaugurated ei his store to get the Bummer goods on the go and the money on the run to "Busy Corner." The Coplon sales are always good ones and this is one ol his best. RUSSIA'S HEIR HAS BIRTHDAY St. Petersburg, August 12.—The fir ing of an imperial salute today her alded the birthday of the future mon arch of Russia, little Alexis, the czarevitch of the laud of the great white czar. The only son of Emperor Nicholas 1 b today 4 years old. He Is a beautiful child, and has already shown signs of intelligence unusual to of his age. The birth of the czarevitch dispelled the superstitious fear of many Rus sians, who had seen ill omens for the Russian house in the fact that the first four children of the girls. one czar were REPUBLICANS OF OKLAHOMA EXPECT TO CARRY STATE Hearst News Service. Oklahoma City, Okla., August 12.— Thousands of Republicans are gather ed in the metropolis of the new Btate today for a great Taft and Sherman ratification celebration. The Republi can state convention met at 11 o'clock this morning and will proceed to ratify the candidates selected at the prima ries early this month and to adopt a state platform of principles, enthusiasm attends today's celebra tion, as the voters of Oklahoma will participate in-a presidential election for the first time this fall. Great THE NEW EMPIRE THEATER BE8T MOVING PICTURES, Best and Newest Illustrated Songe. COOLEST HOU8E. 8PECIALS FOR TONIGHT: "THE RAGPICKER'S DAUGHTER." a Human Interest picture, full -tf pathos and life. Also a beautiful water scene. Illustrated Song: "Don't Worry." Corns out and spend a pleasant hour in a pleasant place. ONLY 5 CENT8 5 CENTS * . AIRSHIP ATTACHED FOR SMALL DEBTS Hearst News Service. New York, August 12.—Henry War man's aeroplane has been atttached for several small claims. Warman says that he is disgusted and will take the first steamer for home. HOLLIS CASE THIS AFTERNOON The case of J. W. Hollis, charged with arson, was called in Justice Bol ton's court yesterday afternoon at the court house, but owing to the fact that Hollis' father, who lives atr Epps, had JuBt employed council in the case, a postponement was taken until 2 •o'clock this afternoon. ' Messrs. J. E. Davis and Dan F. Cur rie have been employed to defend Hol lis. BREVITIES AMUSEMENTS. Attractions Tonight. New Gem—Moving Pictures: the Land of the Gold Mines," an in structive and highly Interesting pic ture. Also "A Useful Beard," a laugh provoker. Tonight will be Children's Night at the New Gem and the spe cial features will be especially attract ive to them. The illustrated song will be: "The Girl from the Golden West," sung by Miss Rosa Pellman and Mr. Edgar N. HirsCk. "In New Empire—Moving pictures "The Ragpicker's Daughter," a great hu man interest picture, also a fine water scene. Illustrated song: "Don't Worry." 8HOE3 FOR 10c TO 99c At Hightower's Big Sale, street. Mobile aug 12 4t City Brevities Mrs. Wagner, of Biloxi, and Mrs. Hearn, of New Orleans, are guests of the family of Mr. A. H. Innerarity of this city. J. B. Bourgeois, of Jackson, is in Hattiesburg today. Mrs. F. J. Duke left yesterday for a vlBit of several days on the coast. The Gem program on last evening was one of the finest ever presented 'before a Hattiesburg audience. Mr. Hirsch, the popular manager, is to be congratulated upon the high class shows he Is giving. Hon. S. E. Travis returned yesterday from a ten day's visit to Monteagle, Tenn. Mr. W. S. Gjlenn and little son. of Ellisville, were Hattiesburg visitors yesterday. Dr. and Mrs. Jas. E. Hulett will leave in a few days for a two week'B visit to relatives in St. Louis. Mr. R. W. Patrick, of the Patrick Lumber Co., with offices in the Ross building, building, left several days ago on a The General Accident, Fire and Life Insurance Corporation. M/IiV INSURE ? 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Ten per cent, is added to all benefits on claims accruing under any policy on which the piemlums have been paid annually, in advlnee. Double Benefit in case of accident re ceived while in a public passenger conveyance. G E N Benefits not reduced R m y I B E R A L policies—covering chronic diseases—benefits large—premiums -V tion os residence does not void them. i Mi ts Policy Fee 85.00, Payable but once in a life-time INSURE NOW do not IAS' A. L. LINDSLEY, General Si , as >• §i m 106 West Pine Street Ha ft m m 1 F ... . i business trip to Washington. D. G„ where he will spent! several days. Chronic Diarrhoea Relieved. Mr. Edward E. Henry, with the United States Express Co., Chicago, writes, "Our General Superlntendest, Mr. Quick, handed me a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diar rhoea Remedy some time ago to check an attack of the old chronic diarrhoea. I have used it since that time and cured mauy on our trains who have WANTS Do you want to buy. iell or exchange anything) It doesn't matter what (or. By turning to the Daily News want columns any day. you will be sure to find a buyer with whom you can make a trade. Advertisements placed unde 1 this heading (or ONE CENT A WORD. Count the words and send the cash. seller, or some FOR SALE. FOR SALE—23 head work oxen ana three 8-wheel wagons, yokes, bows and chains. Hattiesburg Trust and Banking Company. jul 10 tf FOR SALE—Jersey cow and yearling heifer; cow giving milk. J. M. Lev erett, 901 Main. . aug 12 2t FOR SALE—Good grate and stove coal in any quantity. Telephone A. L. Hodges, Home phone 804. MI8CELLANEOU8. FOR RENT—Large furnished front room with two beds, suitable for two gentlemen or a couple. Mrs. R. H. Holmes, 106 Brunie street, aug 8 3t FOR SALE—One of the best homes on North Main street, at a bargain, good terms. M. J. Epley, 'phone 666 tf LOST—On Friday, August 7, on the street, a diamond crescent brooch. Finder will please return to 310 For est street and receive reward. 4 Gas Connections Free! For 100 Stoves Our fiee connection offer which expired May 1st, us so many new customers and has placed a gas stove in so many homes, we make the following offer. For the next 100 stoves purchased of us at our regular cash schedule price, we will make all necessary house connections free of charge and connect the stove up ready for use. x x Following is our schedule of prices: Single Oven Stove Double Oven Stove . Triple Oven Stove gave 312.00 16.00 23.00 We also have a nice line of Hot Water Heaters for water tank connections. For further information apply at the office of the company. This offer is made for connections along the line of mains as now constructed and does not contemplate any extention. our mam - i Hattiesburg Traction Co. been sick. I am an old soldier who. served with Rutherford B. Hayes and William McKinley four years In the 23rd Ohio Regiment, asd have no ail ment except chronic diarrhoea, which this remedy stops at once." For sale by Hays & Field and Yellow Pine Pharmacy. FOR BARGAINS Go to Hightower's Qreat Sale and save money on everything you buy. aug 12 4t AGENTS—We want a live local agent in every town and village in South Mississippi. Liberal commission and attractive proposition. Address A. B., care of Hattiesburg News. WANTED—Everybody to know that S. Parker is agent for the Racycle and also has second hand wheels for sale cheap. aug 12 St FOR RENT—Front room nicely fur nished. 415 Newman street, aug 7 6t \ WANTED—To buy small store, stock and fixtures, or fixtures. Address V., Manager, 311 Third St., city. grocery FOR RENT—A few good 6 room houses from $5.0J to 210.00 per month. Phone 666. M. J. Epley. STORAGE. WE want to store your household goods or furniture for you. Have good storage rooms and will take care of It. Home Phone 743 or caU at 128 Front street. M. L. Hals field. aug 11 tf