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HATTIESBURG. MISSISSIPPI. FRIDAY AFTERNOON. SEPTEMBER 25. 1908
price five Cents
STREET CARS
ARE ASSURED
Bond Brokers Visited the City and
Are Well Pleased With Work
Already Accomplished.
ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION
WILL START DECEMBER I
President Travis Gives Out Positive
Statement Regarding the Plans of
the Hattiesburg Traction Company.
No Guess Work This Time.
❖ PRESIDENT TRAVIS
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MAKES STATEMENT. ❖
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❖ President S. E. Travis, of the •>
❖ Hattlesbudg Traction Company, ❖
❖ was seen by a representative of ❖
❖ the Hattiesburg News and asked ❖
❖ to state about when actual work •>
•> on the street car system would •>
•> begin. He said:
❖ "The completion of the work •>
already far advanced of install- •>
r* ing and equipping for extensive •>
Y> operations of the electric street •>
V c ar system in Hattiesburg will •>
❖ begin December 1, according to ❖
❖ the present plans and expecta- •>
•> tions of the stockholders of the •>
❖ Hattiesburg Traction Company, •>
❖ and certainly.before the first of <•
❖ the year."
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Hattiesburg Is to have street cars.
There is no doubt about it this time,
as the Information comes direct from
the president and directors of the Hat
tiesburg Traction Company.
The bond brokers who have obliga
ed themselves to float- the bonds of
the company have Just completed a
personal Inspection of the property
in Hattiesburg, and have, returned to
the East to close the Anal details ln
'■i(jent to the placing of the securi
ties.
But the story is best told In the fol
lowing statement, handed the Daily
News by Mr. S. E. Travis, president
of the Traction Company;
"The Traction Company has every
Jffsstirance that its plans for the com
,V^^®rpletion and operation of its street car
^system will soon he perfected.
"The delay has been regretted by
Its directors. In the face of the gen
eral financial depression, it has not
been thought expedient to take ag
gressive steps to complete the system.
This course has been in line with what
has occurred throughout the country.
But the situation is now improving,
and our directors are unanimous in
their determination to answer the in
quiry, 'When will street cars be oper
ated?' by an occular demonstration.
"Messrs. Fred F. Ames and John D.
Curtis, of Hartford, Conn., bond deal
ers, operating with Mr. Guy M. Walk
er, of New York, have just completed
a personal inspection of the properties
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PROGNOSTICATOR. ❖
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Washington, September 25.—For
■Mississippi: Partly cloudy; showers
In north portion tonight or Saturday.
of the Traction Company and are
greatly pleased .with them. These gen
tlemen are highly recommended, and
we have every reason to believe, can
and will carry out their undertakings.
To them and to the Traction Company,
the outlook is gratifying.
"The Traction Company has known
all along that it had a most attractive
proposition to the investor, seeking
a safe investment with reasonable rate
of interest. The property as oper
ated today, without a dollar spent on
extensions, will produce income suffi
cient to pay interest on any bonded
indebtedness which the oflicers will in
t *ur.
■"t is not a erne where the investor
is asked to put up the money to build
and equip a new Industry, taking the
property thus acquired with his
money, as his only security; but it is
simply a proposition to extend an al
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HEARST SAYS HASKELL
IS STEEL TRUST TOOL
He Read Damaging Court Records
Against Oklahoma Man to
Prove His Assertions.
HE ALSO GOES AFTER
EX-SENATOR M'LAURIN
Reads Letters From Archbold, of the
Standard Oil Company Addressed to
the South Carolina Democrat—Full
State Ticket Nominated.
Daily News Special.
New York, September 25.—In his
speech last night before the state con
vention of the Independence party,
William Randolph Hearst again at
tacked the political record of Governor
Haskell, of Oklahoma, reading evi
dence tending to show that he
instrumental in the organization of the
steel trust.
Mr. Hearst declared that not only
was he a "Standard Oil tool and
moter of crooked railways" but
oue of the organizers of the steel
trust. He quoted from what he said
was a court record of a suit brought
by John P. Bailey, Mr. Haskell's law
partner in Ohio, against the Illinois
Steel Company, and the Federal Steel
Company for services rendered by Mr.
Haskell as attorney "and organizer." j
Hearst Reads Letters.
Following his reading of alleged j
court records regarding Mr. Haskell's
connection with big corporation Inter
ests, Mr. Hearst said:
"As examples of methods, 'that were
never dreamed of a few years ago,' I
am going to read you the following
letters:
"'26 Broadway, New York,
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was,
'"Dec. 12, 1901.
I have vour
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picture.. John Fltzgib
ready existing industry, in which sev
eral hundred thousand dollars have
already been expended; and therefore
the investor is secured by the old
property as well as by the additions
and extensions, which his money has
added
thereto.
Among investors
thoroughly familiar with the condi
tions, the Traction Company securities
should go at a premium.
"The investor is also pleased with
the fact, that the Traction Company
is peculiarly a home industry, with
practically all the stock owned by
citizens of this city. Its directorate
contains some of our best and strong
est business men—men identified
with every banking institution, as well
as with many of the leading industries
in the city—men who have succeeded
in their personal affairs, and whose
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connection guarantees the success of
the Traction Company."
noted -your recent disagree-■
able experience with T. with utmost
interest. Think you have acted just!
right in not being goaded by him into
doing a foolish thing.
course,
"'I am greatly interested in the
suggestion of the law practice and
will see to it that it is kept in mind
with the hope that something may
develop that I can be of service in
connection therewith.
" 'With kind regards, I
truly yours.
am very
" 'John D. Archbold.'
" 'Hon. John L. McLaurln,
chamber, Washington, D. C.
" 'U. S. Senate.
senate
'Bennettsville, S. C., May 12, 1902. j
"'My Dear Mr. Archbold: I have
pushed my fights so vigorously that |
they have called on Tillman. I met
him at Gaffney and beat him at his j
ow'n game.
" 'I called his bluff and
fight is for two seats in the senate
instead of one. I can heat Tillman if
properly and generously supported.
There Is no time to lose, however. 1
enclose an account of both meetings
for your information.
" 'With kindest regards, I am yours
sincerely,
now the
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" ' John L. McLaurln.' "
Then followed the reading of other
letters, at the conclusion of which Mr.
Hearst received another great demon
stration.
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A full state ticket was nominated
by the Independence party of New
York, headed by Clarence D Scham,
for Governor, and Dr. Daniel W. Fenni
more for lieutenant governor.
The meeting was enthusiastic.
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LESLIE CARTER
DEAD IN CDICAGO
Hearst News Service.
Chicago, September 25.—Leslie Car
ter, former husband of Mrs. Leslie
Carter, died at his home here today
after a long illness.
A VISITOR
Is Entertaining Governor Noel and
Cannot Come to Hattiesburg
to Meet City Council.
RAILROAD COMMISSION
COMING NEXT TUESDAY
Chairman Webb and Commissioner
Lee Will Be On Hand—Hon. W. R.
Scott Will Inspect Lines of the Y,
& M. V. Railroad.
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LETTER FROM HUME.
Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 22, '08. •>
I <• Hon. J. D. Donald, Mayor,
Hattiesburg, Miss.
My Dear Sir—Your kindness in ❖
❖ consenting to the change in date ❖
❖ of our conference at Hattiesburg •>
❖ is much appreciated, and I will *
❖ plan to 'be with you on Tuesday •>
❖ night, the 29th
❖ with Superintendent Read,
❖ New' Orleans.
•> The favor is much appreciated ❖
*5* as it will enable me to be with <• 1
<• Governor and Mrs. Noel as per ar- v j
rangements made some tiiqe ago.
I * They come here at the invitation •> '
* and as the guests of the Tenues- *
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see State Fair Association, and ❖
j ❖ we trust that we will be able to •>
!*> show them such attentions during ❖
their stay as to fully compensate ❖
*•* them in making the trip,
*•* With personal regards,
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Yours truly,
LELAND HUME.
General Manager. •>
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LEE IS COMING. •>
❖ Office of Railroad Commission. ❖
Jackson, Miss., Sept. 24, 1908. •>
Dr. J. D. Donald, Mayor, •>
Hattiesburg, Miss. •>
Dear Sir,—Replying to your ♦>
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❖ and meet with you on September ❖
We will try •>
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Yours very truly, •>
F. M. LEE, President. •>
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It is all explained now.
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And Hattiesburgans know why Gen
eral Manager Leland Hume, of the
Cumberland
Telephone Company,
asked Mayor Donald to postpone the
council meeting until another time, so
he could be present.
Governor Edward Fussandfeathers
Noel is in Nashville, and the guest of
Mr. Hume.
The following special from Jackson
tells the story:
"Jackson, Miss., September 25.—The
I meeting which was to have been held
in Hattiesburg today between the cit
izens of that city, officials of the Cum
i herland Telephone and Telegraph
j Company and the members of the
! commission, has been postponed at the
request of General Manager Leland
Hume, of the Cumberland Company,
who decided to remain in Nashville un
til after the Mississippi Day program
was carried out.
"Governor Noel is the guest of Mr.
Hume while in Nashville, and the lat- j
ter could not very well get away in I
time to reach Hattiesburg today.
"The meeting will probably be held
on next Tuesday, and both Chairman
Lee and Commissioner Webb have sig
nified their intention to be there, Mr.
Scott having arranged to be out on
an inspection trip over the Yazoo and
Mississippi Valley lines in his district I
at that time."
STRANDED CRUISER
SERIOUSLY CRIPPLED
Newport, R. I., September 25,—Wire
less messages from the torpedo sta
tion say that divers worked all last
night on the strander cruiser Yankee
and report that It will he ten days be
fore the vessel can be floated. The
force of the present storm would be fa
tal to the vessel In its crippled condi
tion.
MUST
Bryan and Mack Are Preparing
Demand Resignation of the
Democratic Treasurer.
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Cincinnati, O., September 25.—It is
declared today by those in close touch
with W. J. Bryan that Governor C. N. I
Haskell will within the next few days J
be asked to resign as treasurer of the
National Democratic Executive Com
mittee.
Governor Haskell is now en route to |
Chicago to meet Chairman Mack and
Mr. Bryan. At that time he will he
given an opportunity to disprove the
charges made against him. Failing to
do so, it can be stated positively that
he will he asked to resign.
AMERICAN STRICKEN
WITH DREAD DISEASE
Hearst News Service.
Manila, September 25.—Alfred Me-1
| Veigh, a government employe and a j
native of Columbus, O., is the latest
American victim of cholera. The |
FIRST CABINET MEETING
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Hearst News Service.
Washington, September 1
,
first cabinet meeting since the sum-j
mer vacation period was held this
—The
morning. The cholera situation in the
Philippines and the danger incident!
the visit of the American fleet to
Manila were discussed. It will be nec-,
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SEVEN INJURED
WHEN TWO CARS
COLLIDE IN FOG
Hearst News Service.
New York, September 25.—In a rear
end collision between two trolley cars
in Flushing Meadow today seven per
sons were severely injured. The wreck
was due to the heavy fog.
STUDENTS FIGHT;
SIX ARE INJURED
Hearst News Servlee.
Philadelphia,
September . 25.—Six
stpdents of the University of Penn
sylvania were hurt, one seriously in
a class fight on the campus this morn
ing.
average number of cases reported
daily has fallen below' thirty and the
j death rate has decreased in proportion j
It is believed that the epidemic will j
| soon be a thing of the past.
essary for the ships to touch at Ma
, nila for coal, but it is believed that the
order revoking the shore leave will
stand.
no selection has yet been made of an
immigration commissioner to succeed
the late Frank P. Sargent.
Secretary Strauss announced that
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Standard Oil Company Refused to
Furnish Funds For Campaign
of Theodore Roosevelt.
RAILROAD MAGNATE
BLED WALL STREET
Oil Trust Had Already
Funds Aggregating $100,000, Which
Roosevelt Wanted Cortelyou to Re
Turn—Sensation of Campaign.
Furnished
Hearst News Service.
New York, September 25.—The sen
sation of the presidential campaign
was sprung by the New York World
this morning.
The World prints a lengthy story,
giving complete details of how George
B. Cortelyou in 1904 solicited the
Standard Oil Company for a contribu
tion to the Republican campaign fund,
and secured $100,000.
When Roosevelt heard of it. he
wrote a violent letter to Cortelyou,
demanding that the contribution of the
Standard Oil Company he returned.
This was never done, however, and
the World gives the names of the Re
publican leaders who conferred with
Cortelyou and advised that the
be kept and used.
Later tn the campaign, when Roose
money
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j°^ election, Standard Oil was again
solicited for a contribution by the
Republican committee. The demand
this time was for $250,000.
It is charged that Cornelius N.
Bliss, of the Republican campaign com
mittee, told Archbold, of the Standard
Oil Company, that whereas Roosevelt's
first term had been "conservative" his
second term would be "conservative,"
and that the Standard Oil Company
had nothing to fear.
The oil trust refused to contribute
further, after which Roosevelt
pealed personally to Edward H. Harrl
man, who went Into Wall Street and
raised $250,099.
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IS AWFUL
Hearst News Service.
St. Petersburg, September 25.—For
the first time since the cholera epi
demic assumed alarming proportions,
the health authorities today issued a
statement with a hopeful tenor. It Is
announced that the number of cases
has been decreased 20 per cent.
Poverty of the most distressing sort
has followed In the wake of the dis
ease, however, and the city Is now fur- „
nishing rations to thousands.
TAFT NOW
IN IOWA
Hearst News Service.
Milwaukee, 'September 25.—After
completing a tour of Wisconsin, Taft
today entered Iowa, where he will
make a number of speeches. His prin
cipal address for today will be deliv
ered at Des Moines during the after
noon.
The family of Mr. Fred Volklng has
returned from Laurel, where they have
been wishing relatives for several
months.