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HATTIESBURG. MISSISSIPPI. SATURDAY AFTERNOON, DECEMBER 19. 1908.
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Pushing Construction
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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.
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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
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Washington, D. C. , Dec. 19.—For
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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
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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.
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Accompanist, guitar, Mfc John W.
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"Cotton-Eyed Joe,' Qr J. D. Don.^
Hop Light Ladies.
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"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.
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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 $75,000.
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The situation in Venezuela is criti
cal, and hostilities practically have
begun between Dutch and Venezuela.
In the upper part of the picture is
shewn a company of Venezuelan
troops. In the panel at the left is the
Venezuelan Coat of Arms and below
is the only, modern, gun which is
mounted for the defense of Venna
Caracus.
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Hearst News Service.
New York ^ 19 ._ H arry B. 8yd
ham, a curb broker, was shot this
mornlng by „ unknown maI1 as he
started to leave his offices. He was
ded the stomach and u „
he will die. His assailant, who
been identified, was
kMnnHHikdbam lives at Plainfield.
1$ DYING
Roommate Says Shooting Was
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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.
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CHRISTMAS
FOR POOR
The Kings Daughters Will Have
A Christinas Tree For the
Poor Children ol the City.
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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.
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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
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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.
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LAST DAY FOR THE
SANTA CIAUS LETTERS
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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 •
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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,
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