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TTRG NE WS ''a VOL II.—NO. 251. HATTIESBURG. MISSISSIPPI. SATURDAY AFTERNOON, DECEMBER 19. 1908. SINGLE COPY 5 CENTS ■T+ * * Pushing Construction * On the Newman Mill i I Piers For the Foundation Are Al most Completed and Big Build Will Soon Start. mg SUPERINTENDENT HELMS RUSHING CONSTRUCTION Shipment of Steel Has Not Been Re ceived, but Is Expected to Arrive Early in the New Year—Large Force Is Employed. V Over at the J. J. Newman Lumber mill plant things present a busy ap pearance. A big force of hands is busily en gaged in getting things in shape for the magnificent new saw mill build ing that is soon to be erected, and which is to be the finest thing of the k'nd In Mississippi when completed. Mr. T. R. Helms, who has charge of the work for Flier & Stowell, the Milwaukee contractors, is pushing things right along. Nearly half of the piers for the foundation have already been built and the others are being built as rapidly as possible. These piers are of concrete and two feet square and rest on a concrete basement, placed deep in the ground, that is three and four feet square. The mixer, that is turning out the material for the concrete work, is kept going all the time, and in a short while the entire foundation will be completed, and will then be ready for the steel work. The Immense quantity of steel that will be used has not yet been received, but is expected to arrive early in the new year. The foundation is being so accurately arranged that when the steel work comes there will be nothing to do but to place it in position. It will come In sections and is being so constructed that the only thing necessary to do when it arrives will be to place it in position and every thing is expected to fit snugly, so that the construction of the building, after receiving the steel work, -will be an easy matter. There will be a place for everything and everything will be in its place. by 224, with a 32 by 48 lathe mill at by 24, with a 32 by 48 lathe mill at tached. The timber dock and sizer shed will be 140 by 108, and in addi tion to this there will be other build ings that will be erected by the con tracting firm. The boiler room is also being re bult, as well as the engine room. In ail, there will be twelve boilers of which number five will be entirely new. The old boilers will be thorough ly overhauled and will be made as good as new. In order to have plenty of water, the company is now having another artesian well drilled. The new plant, when completed, will be the finest saw mill structure in Mis sissippi, though there may be one or two that will have a greater capacity. It is believed that the new mill will be, ready to begin operations some time in April. There is an im mense lot of work to be done, but ♦ THE DAILY NEWS ♦ PROGNOSTICATOR. ♦ ♦ M ; \ V ijj ■ | JTV x. OIIDY Washington, D. C. , Dec. 19.—For Mississippi: Partly Cloudy with cooler in southern portion; Sunday fair. & - no time will be lost in doing it. It will be a great day for Hatties burg when the Newman mill begins operations. It will give employment to something over 800 hands and many of these will have families to support, and the trade that will come from the mill will be of great advantage to the merchants of the city. Mr. John J. Managhan and Mr. T. R. Heims, who represent the contract ing firm, and under whose supervision the work is being done, do not hesi tate to say the new mill will be one of the best and most complete plants In the South when finished. HERRICK TO BE SECRETARY OF TREASURY Augusta, Ga., Dec. 19.—It can be anounced with positive authority that Myron T. Herrick, ex-governor of Ohio, will be offered the post of secretary of the treasury' in President-elect Taft's cabinet, and it is considered certain that he will accept. NEW PASTOR WILL PREACH TOMORROW j Rev. G. H. Thompson, the new pas tor of the Court Street Methodist church, will preach at this church To morrow morning and evening. Mr. Thompson comes from Brook haven, having, until the recent con ference, been presiding elder of the Brookhaven circuit. 4,000 TROOPS ARE MASSED ON BORDER Paris, Dec. 19.—A news dispatch says that four thousand troops are massed on the Venezuelan border ready for an invasion of that country the momen disorders break out to guarantee the success or tne under taking. PO 8 TMA 8 TER AT 8ELMA. Washington, D. C., Dec. 19.—The president today sent to the senate the name of D. M. Scott to be postmaster at Selma, Ala. CASTRO TO FIGHT TO REGAIN POWER Berlin. Dec. 19.—Upon the receipt today of a cablegram from one of the closest adherents that acting Presi dent Gomez had declared bimself president. Loewe & Co. have received orders for fifty thousand Mauser rifles. If the suspected treatchery of Gomez is confirmed, Castro will arm his ad herents and plunge Venezuela into a civil war to regain his power. OLD-TIME Delighted a Large and Represen tative Audience at the Au ditorium Last Night PLAYED FOR CHARITY; NETTED $104.75 The Splendid Program Was Well Rendered—Mr. T. S.. Cotton Won Prizi -Baraca Orchestra Gave Valu able Aid—Money to Go for Presents for Poor Children of the City. The old fiddlers' contest, which came off at the opera house last night, was a great success, both financially and in attendance. All the old fiddlers acquitted them selves with credit and demonstrated that they were, "once upon a time," past grand masters of the old-time melodies, and, further, that they had not quite forgotten their cunning in this respect. There was a large and cultured au dience of the best people of Hatties burg present and each and every one who attended was more than pleased. The old-time fiddlers, who played "by ear," made some delightful music. In addition to the contest piece played by each one, the audience was de lighted with such old-time airs as "Dixie," "Nelle Gray," "My Old Ken tucky Home," etc.. The balance of the program, con sisting of more modern music and recitations was delightful}- rendered. After paying all expenses the Kings' Daughters realized from the entertain ment the neat sum of $104.75, and this will be used to provide presents for the Christmas tree that Is to be given for the benefit of the poor chil dren of the city , that is to be given the night before Christmas at the Au ditorium. The following was the program rend ered last night, the Barraca orchestra furnishing dellghtrul music between pieces: Program of Old Fiddlers' Contest. "The Kiss Waltz," Chorus. Medley, Chorus. "Dutch Warble," Chorus. "Rochester Sehottische," Chorus. "Rose Waltz," Chorus. "Rose Waltz," Chorus. Fiddle Contest. Accompanist, piano, Mrs. John T. . *' . Accompanist, guitar, Mfc John W. °?, ,aI ? Ue " , , _ _ _ "Cotton-Eyed Joe,' Qr J. D. Don.^ Hop Light Ladies. ton. "Mississippi Sawyer," Mr. tk, j Holmes. "Jordan's Reel," Mr. H. C. Greer. "Haste to the Wedding," Mr. M. P. Pickett. "Soldiers' Joy," Mr. W. E. King. "The Lost Child," Mr. John R. Tally. PART n. Vocal Solo, Emily Massengale. Selection, Philathea Barraca Or chestra. Vocal Solo, Katherine Donald. Selection, Philathea Barraca Or chestra. Vocal Solo, Mrs. B. D. Moore. Reading, Mrs. Stokes V. Robertson. "Bugle Horn," Mixed Quartette. Announcement of decision by judges. Awarding of prize. Selection, Philathea-Barraca Or chestra. The judges awarded the prize, a toy violin, to Mr. T. S. Cotton. $75,000 FIRE. Pawtucket, R. I., Dec. 19.—The en tire business section of Central Falls was threatened by fire tod^v which did damage placed at $75,000. I m ■ : Y* tL. / ?■ . <» & , > $ w m § |y ***** - > i SWX i r % > ; YiM j" i 1 ( r "i f: S $ p:-; : v Wa i The situation in Venezuela is criti cal, and hostilities practically have begun between Dutch and Venezuela. In the upper part of the picture is shewn a company of Venezuelan troops. In the panel at the left is the Venezuelan Coat of Arms and below is the only, modern, gun which is mounted for the defense of Venna Caracus. L. W , i ii * E fjf - % jf PEGGY PERRY Hearst News Service. New York ^ 19 ._ H arry B. 8yd ham, a curb broker, was shot this mornlng by „ unknown maI1 as he started to leave his offices. He was ded the stomach and u „ he will die. His assailant, who been identified, was kMnnHHikdbam lives at Plainfield. 1$ DYING Roommate Says Shooting Was Accid| mng Hearst News Service. Chicago, Dec. 19.—Margaret Wish well, the actress known tin the stage as Peggy Perry, is dying at the Mercy hospital from a bullet wound near the heart, as a result of a mysterious shooting which took place in her room at 2615 Indiana avenue. The shoot ing occurred In the presence of Miss Elizabeth Jahn, her roommate. When questioned by the police the latter declared the shooting was accidental. Two weapons were found in the room. A search is being made for two young men who had been the girls escorts earlier in the evenings. Miss Wish well is said to have a sister, Mrs. Wlshwell Oneill, in Birmingham, Ala. CURB BROKER SHOT n J. A. AS RETin HOME Mr. J. A. ( in the North j woods, u sho« been in the I was brought! out to his hJ Mr. Quiclfl but be has M his many H be a shortS be about. BB ■o was injured Brreck at IJttle Ko, and who has Hit New Orleans, ■lay and carried I the city. I unable to walk, loving rapidly and Lope it will only itil he is able to MR. [ IMPROVING. Is of Mr. William r pleased to learn I last night and is loday. His father, let, Sr., of Chatta ked last night. The maj Moffet, Jr] that he rq considered Mr. Wiltll nooga, Tel CHRISTMAS FOR POOR The Kings Daughters Will Have A Christinas Tree For the Poor Children ol the City. ■ NAMES OF NEEDY CHILDREN DESIRED The Tree Will Be at the Auditorium the Night Before Christmas—Great and Noble Work' of Relief Being Done by Good Women. The Kings' Daughters will give a Christmas tree to the poor children of the city the night oerore Christmas, or "Christmas eve night," at the Au ditorium. It is the purpose and desire of the good and noble women composing this organization to reach every poor and needy child In the city, if possible. They are exceedingly anxious that none be slighted. In order to get the names of all the^ children who should be remem bered by them, they ask persons who know of poor children who need the benefit and pleasure that this under taking will afford, to send the names of such children to Mrs. H. T. Allen, chairman of the Christmas tree com mittee, or to Mrs. S. E. Lortgre, who is the leader of the Kings' Daughters. This should be attended to at once. In addition to this, the various ministers of the city are requested to furnish any names that they may have of needy and deserving children. The Kings' Daughters do not want any one slighted. The Kings' Daughters received a nice fund last night from the old fiddlers' contest, but those who are charitably inclined and who want to help the poor, can contribute with the certainty that the funds will be used to help the needy, for giving Christmas trees is only a small part of the splendid work that is being done by this noble band of Christian workers. WAS JEALOUS. Boston, Mass., The Acceptance of a ring front a boy admirer, it is learned today, is the act of seventeen-year-old Maud liarely, which led James Har mon, Jr., to shoot and kill her yes terday in a frenzy of jealousy. Ed ward Fierman, an elevator boy, today told the police he had given her a ring as a token of friendship and the gift had no sentimental meaning lo arouse Harmon's anger. The police be bellc Harmon insane. j j I I j ! j | ! PROSECUTION MRS. ANNIS jTo Identity Letter Which May Open Way to Introduction ol Salty Testimony. By Hearst News Service. Flushing, L. I., Dec. 19.—It is now believed that Mrs. William E. Annis will be recalled by the prosecution when the trial of T. J. Hains, charged with the murder of her husband is re sumed before Justice Crane. It is in timated that Mrs. Annis is in posses sion of a letter of threat, written to Annis before the return of Capt. Peter C. Hains, Jr., from the Philippines. So far, Mclnty get in the record of the stories and scandals of Fort Hamilton, but if the prosecution introduces the alleged letter, it is believed the defense will be enabled to bring out the whole story. has been unable to ANDREW CARNEGIE MUST COME ACROSS Hearst News Service. Washington, D. C., Dec. 19.—Despite Andrew Carnegie's plea that he has been out of the steel business for some years and is not familiar with the present tariff operations, the ways and means committee has steadfastly declined to let him off and he will give testimony, probably beginning next Monday. NEW OFFICERS ARE ELECTED BY K.0FP At a regular meeting of the Knights of Pythias lodge, held Thursday night, the following officers were elected to serve for the ensuing year: J. W. Hopkins, C. C. J. E. Herman, V. C. G. M. McWilliams, Prelate. J. W. Powe, M. of W. N. B. Blount, M. of A. A. M. Logan. Outer Guard. C. E. Bufkin, I. G. M Galbreath, M. of F, and K. of R. and S. George J. Hauenstein. M. of E. It is the purpose of the lodge to install the newly elected officers on the first Thursday night in January, when Grand Chancellor Sessions is ex pected to be present. CONTEST INTEREST ; Many Contestant Already in the Field and Others Preparing to Get in the Race. $500 CAPITAL PRIZE ATTRACTS ATTENTION , Plenty of Foor for Others to Enter. Get a Good Start by Uurging Your I I I Friends to Work Now While the Contest Is Young. The Hattiesburg News' great $3,000 contest is already arousing lively in terest among the ladies of this sec tion, and many have entered the race for the valuable prizes. Letters are coming in from all parts of the terri lory included In the contest asking for Information regarding the contest and for nominating blanks. Every day we receive letters saying that this or that one is interested aud wants to enter the race. Look over the paper today and you will find a coupon. Each of these cou pons when filled in properly and brought or sent to this office, will count as one vole. The coupons will appear in the News daily until furth er notice. Anyone can use these cou pons for voting. If you have not already entered the race, you should do so today, as it does not cost you one cent and you have everything to gain and nothing to lose, except what time you may spend in securing votes. It is not hard to get votes and when you think the matter over you will readily see the great benefit to be derived from the experience which you have in an af fair of this kind. Your friends will gladly help you whenever possible and there is not one of them but would gladly give you a subscription. We w-ant more ladies to enter the race for there are plenty of prizes for each and everyone who cares to compete for them, so if you are interested be sure and send in your name today or that of a friend. Remember the con test is open to all. ' Ml LAST DAY FOR THE SANTA CIAUS LETTERS I Santa Claus has been reading the let ters written by the children with a great deal of interest, and he has greatly appreciatde them. It has af forded The Daily News much pleasure to publish what the children have written and this paper sincerely hopes that Santa Claus will bring them all they have asked. As Christmas will soon be here, it • FI I i will soon be too late to publish these letters to Santa, so all who want to write hint, and who desire to have their letters published in The Daily News, must send in their letters not later than Monday, as no letters re ceived by The News after Monday will Please remember this. be published. The reason for this is that there are a large number of letters already on file to be published, and any that come after Monday will be too late to insert in time for Santa Claus to read before he buys, his Christinas goods. Some letters will appear after Monday, but they will be letters that have been filed either before or on Mon Oklahoma and New Mexico, accom panied by the opinion of the attorney general that the new line will not be binding upon Colorado. day. Don't forget that letters received for Claus after Monday will not be Sant; published. No exception will be made to this rule. TEDDY SEND VETO. Dec. 19.—President Washington. Roosevelt today sent to the senate his veto of the joint resolution fixing the boundary line between Colorado, I