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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-11-15

Capt. Spight carried Pontotoc
county by 907 majority and the
Pontotoc Democrat says that is
"a test of tho Democratic
strength in that county.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-11-15


Tho following oflicers were
elected in Pontotoc county: For
Representative, Col. JEFF Will
son; for Sheriff, w. w. Givhan,
far Chanccry Clerk, ". p Low
ry; for Circuit Cleik, J. J. Rob.
erson; for Treasurer, w. j. Alb
ernathy; for Assessor, j. J
Donaldson; for Surveyor, Il. b
Pitts; for Coroner and Ranger,
James Williamson. They were
all Democratic nominees with
the exception of Col. Wilson
and Lowry who run as Inde
pendent Democrats.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-11-15

Gen. Malone in u recent in
teIview is reported AS saying
that President Arthur did not
help him any IN his recent strug.
gle in Virginia and that only
eight thousand dollars was con-
tributed by parties out OF the
State to assist his party.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-11-15

The United states is import
ing gold from Europe in large
quantities. The other day six
tons of gold arrived in New
York from Europe.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-11-15

The dan cling masters will hold
"a national convention at Phila
delphia Oh The 9th of Decem.
ber.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-11-15

We understand that Col JEFF
Wilson the Independent candI-
date for Representative from
Pontotoc county was elected.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-11-15

John Quincy Adams held of
flee for sixty-nine years and it is
estimated that the sum total OF
his salary for that period
amounted to FIVE hundred thous'
and dollars.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-11-15

The fusion tickets were sue,
cessful in Madison, Kinds and
Adams counties by large ma.
jorities.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-11-15

The commissioners of PEN
sions entimate that IL will take
forty millions of dollars to run
his department next year.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-11-15
STATE NEWS.

The Ledger states that eigh-
teen passenger trains arrive aud
depart from Jackson daily.
The Central thinks that IN
Ave years from now Water Val
ley will have Ave thousand in
habitants.
The grand jury of Simpson
county ut the last term of the
Circuit Court found only twelve
intistments.
Fifty seven barrels Of ben.
zine in railroad car Vt Magiio-
liza caught fire last week and
were destroyed.
AT the late term of tho Cir
cult Cout Of Lowndes ten per-
sons were convicted and SELL
fenced TO the penitsntiary.
Tho Holly Springs Reporter
states that Holly Springs has
shipped third more cotton
this season than il had shipped
up to this date last season.
Charlie Curtis who killed
Jesse Pace about a year ago in
Montgomery county, was re-
Gently arrested In Louisiana and
brought back to Winona and
placed in jail.
Richard Taylor, who some
time ago waylaid and killed Isaill
Booker IN Franklin, county and
fled, has been arrested in Lcuisi-
ANA and brought back and lodg-
ed in jail at MeadyilIe.
Tho Columbus Index snys !:
a;alindn McCloud, the old negro
woman, who last summer beat u
child so inhumanly as to cause
its death, was indicted for mur-
der by the grand jury, but waa
allowed to plead guilty of mais-
slaughter.
Tic Mnysville Spectator states
that: From Capt. Anderson we
learn that smallpox has made
its appearance IN the lower end
of the county. -Four cases and
two deaths are reported OH
Tennessee place, and one on Mr..
Henry Il Mayors Duvalls place.
.Tne Ncw Aipany Democfat
says: Mr.. Patrick Henry, has
the boss cotton pickers of this
county. Willie G. Henry, age
Syears picked 100 pounds from
sun up until sun down, Hugh
Henry, . 20 niger brother, age
Z years, 100 pounds.
The Canton Citizen says: On
Wednesday night last a car load
Of cotton (51 bales.) shipped
from this point, was burned at
our depot. The fire engines
were out promptly and saved
the car and "a great deal of the
cotton in q damaged condition.
Loss to the railroad company
about $1,000.
The May sville Spectator says:
We learn that woman was kill
ed at Ben Lomond on Sunday.
II is reported that she was
crazy and had been firing pro.
miscuously mt number of per-
sons around her, when ball
struck her in the neck. She
died in three hours afterwards.
The Lexington Advertiser
says: A negro named Adam
Snedecor was jailed here last
Monday to wait the result of u
severe beating he had given his
wife. Adam went home drunk
and corrected his wife rather
tco heavily. The woman was
said to b. in a precarious con
dition.
The Tupelo Journal says I:
Some parties, in boring an arte-
sian well for Turner Clark, on
his farm between this place and
Verona, last week, struck a log
325 feet under the ground.
Pieces of it were brought TO tho
surface and were in a fair state
of preservation and resembled
popular more than any other
wood.
Tho Macon sun saws. The
sunreme rourt has afliTmed the
1ecision of tho lower court in
tbe case ortha state vs. Nor.
ris Rel, for the murder of his
wife and has appointed the day
of execut,on on Wednesday
Dee, 10. lSS3.-This is a finality
and he must 90 on that day ul-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-11-15

Congress meets on the Sd day
of December aud the members
are already fiocking 80 Washing,
ton. There will be a lively and
interesting contest for the
Speakership. The Democrats
having "a majority will have no
trouble in electing their nomI.
nee but they are greatly divid-
cd in opinion as to who shall be
the nominee.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-11-15
The election in Yallobnsha

The election in Yallobusha
county resulted In the selection
of the following officers: For
Representative, w. v. Moore
for Sheriff, X. v. Pearson; for
Chancery Clerk. NJ. ID. l.. Ste
phens for Circuit Clerk. J. X,
Holly ; for Treasurer j. NJ. Hall;
for Assessor, J. II Carr; Tor
Surveyor, J. II. Clowney. There
was no question Of politics in the
election Of county officers and
representative. The Water Val.
lsy..Progress Dem says: 'Yal.
lobusha has elected a splendid
set of county officers, men who
are well qualified TO discharge
the duties of their respective
offices. We doubt ii any other
county in the State elected bet
ter, more competent or accomc'
datin & officials
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-11-15

A dispatch from New York
City of the 18th inst says: Gen
eral Hancock has been suffer
ing from relapse for the last
few days and is again confined
to his bed. The abscess which
recently had been operated
upon has reformed, but the sur.
geons say he is otherwise in
good health
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-11-15
Oxford Eagle.
THURSDAY NOV. Is, 1888.
ELIZA A. THOMPSON.
HnIlcEI

From and after this issue, the
political department of the EA.
GLE will be under the control
Of Col. X. w. Phipps, and ne
win be responsible for it. The
other departments of the paper
will remain nnder the man.
agement of the undersigned and
9 he assumes The sole response
bility for them.
May 3lst. 1888.
Il. A. THOMPSON.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-11-15

Ham Carter, who was q can,
didate for the Legislature il,
Warren was defeated by "a large
majority.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-11-15

Mr.. q II. stephens was elect
ed a Representative for the
counties of Union and Ponto.
toe without opposiC}on.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-11-15

1t is reported that Secretary
Felger will resign and he offer
ed an appointment on toh Couit
of Claims.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-11-15

All of the District Attorneys
elected in Mississippi last week
were Democrats except one.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-11-15

Since 1861 the sum of six hun.
dred aud twenty one million of
dollois have been raised iu pen
sions and costs of disbursement.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-11-15

All persons wishing Tombstones
or Monuments of any eind, viii,
I'm 1t to their interest to call on
me before purchasing elsewhere.
/ can be found in Oxford every
S,tur.!av. JAS. 6. TRIGG.
April 9th, 1888.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-11-15

BRING your Job Work to the
EAGLE Office.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-11-15


A youth named Walter
Vaughn, living in Flatbush,
Long Island, is in a queer pre-.
dicament. He had for some
time been very attentive to Miss
Annie Higbie, when at a church
sociable somebody suggested
that mock marriage between
them would be ''such fun.n The
ceremony was performed in APP
proved style aad the joke was
subsequently kept up by the
lovers, who introduced each
other and addressed each other
in letters as husband and wife.
This was all well enough as long
as il stopped there, but the 9th.
or day ut public entertainment
the young lady proclaimed her.
self Vaughn's legal wife and her
mother claimed him for a SON
in-law. Vaughn Indignantly de.
nies any serious intentions in
the matter, but il is understood
that the "wifeo will proceed to
prove the legality of her most
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-08-29

instructions to summon strong posse and
arrest the hdnsppers, If the facts are as
The Times says: "During the past two
weeks O number of strangers, all well pro-
Vided with good riding animals and fire.
arms and resembling party OF regulators or
Texas cowboys, have been camped on VIII
low Creek, and considerable curiosity
has been expressed as 20
the intentions OF the party.
some accounting for their outfits as a party
organized to so up into the Indian country
or on O prospectin6 tour, while others be-
lieved them to be a band OF Arizona rust
lers- During several days past some OF the
party have ridden through the town IN de-
fiant manner and mysteriously disappeared.
From man who came in to-day il Is learned
that the party, who induced him to take
certain pledge OF secrecy, were organized TO
proceed 10 the Yellowstone Park. They left
last night, going on the stage road, and es-
caped during the night. The object of the
expedition is tc corral and capture President
Arthur and party and to spirit them away
in:O mountain businesses and caves, where
they will be fed but kept prisoners Mem
bers of the party will act as piclets,
to prevent being surprised and captured,
while negotiations for ransom are conducted.
The Captain, or leader OF the party, has an
idea that a heavy ransom will be offere BY
tie United States and the personal friends
of the President after the search for the
Presidents party shall be given up, and that
half million dollars or more can thus be
extracted from the secret service fund and
divided among the party on the principal
adopted by the Italian banditti. The es-
capped member Of the party says there are
sixty-five men in the outfit, and some of
them we're guerTillas in the late war, and five
wild Shoshone and Bannock Indians 90
along as guides. The scouts are armed with
repeating rifles and scalpiDg knives. The
leader Is Texas desperate on whose head a
price has been set, and, with the exception
OF two Italians who left the railroad grade,
and others, the party are cowboys. A grand
council was held night before last on the
prairie. where every man sore by his dag
ger In the freight to do mis- ,uty."
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-08-29

fore daylight two other hands had preceded
them, when Parmeter started for the barn
followed soon after by Patrick. They got to-
gether in a branch lot near the barn two
shots were fred and Parmeter was
heard by the men who had preceded
them call out, Strut, oh Strut!'
THAT being the name of one OF the mem as
he ran against the gate sepsrahngrhe lot
from the barn and fell and died in a (ew mo-
ments, while Patrick, with an oath, was
heard to say, you'll not crow over me any
more" or words to that effect. One of the
shots cut small notch in deceased's hat-rim
and the other struck deceased about the
center OF breast and about two inches above
the lower end OF the sternnm. Patrick left
the same day, but was arrested in Illinois
and brought back soon after. The evidence
showed there had been an estrangement be-
tween Parmeter and the cousin of Patrick,
caused by the latter, but it had been made
up. 1t also showed some threats during the
time by Parmeter, but il was cortended they
we're not communicated 10 defendant There
were some very vicious threats proven on
Patrick, made the night before the murder,
among which was the statement, II will kill
Psrmeter in the morning as he g)es 70 the
barn 10 feed" ard Il have as good a thirty
two as ever fired, you will hsar report in
the morning.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-08-29

event belongs to the romance of history, AID
not 10 its business.
Tie Times says il sees little ground to an
ticipate any movement in France favorable
to the Orleans Princes, who will not be so
illsdvised as to urge claims which, at the
present time, are entirely hopeless.
BERLIN, Aug. 25.-It = generally thought
here that Chambord's death will have no
influence in French politics st present
ST. PETERSBURG, July 25-The Journal de
ST. Petersburg expresses the hope that France
may be spared from dissension arising from
the death of Chambord.
MONTREAL, Aug. 25.-The death of Cham
bord caused good deal OF sorrow in certain
French circles. It is reported that grand
memorial choral service will be held in the
principla Catholic Churches in the city in
his honor.
PARIS, Aug. 25.-The Francois (Conserva-
tive says the Count De Paris conforming to
traditions, will relinquish the title of the
Lyons family aud assume that of the House
of BouI bon. The Francais adds: THE Roy
alists are neither divided nor scattered. the
two parties of Conservative France are aware
of their faults by their misfortunes and will
erceiorth be united. The future is no
'Dnger doubtful. We are certain that transit
non will occur. The Constitution permits
IS TO look forward and strive for revision" J"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-08-29
THE Markets,
satisfa ctory Trade IN All Department of
Business-Failures for the Week.

Satisfa ctory Trade IN All Department of
Observation-Disclosures for the Week
New YORK, Aug. "a r. G. Dun & Co., of
the Mercantile Agency, report nothing oc-
cured during the week to alter the generally
favorable conditions which exist for autumn
business. Business throughout the country
has been well maintained. Bank exchanges
indicating considerable increase over the CDR.
responding week last year, and there certain
lay are indications of increased activity at
money leading centers. The conditions of
the money market seem favorable, and the
year is certainly likely to be one OF vast pro-
duction. The grain market has been irregu-
lar, but al times giving some evidence OF
strength. but all advance in price has been
subsequently, lost. Provisions are also
irregular, with considerable fiuctu atoms, but
closing weaker. In petroleum the market is
generally unsettled, with the tendency up
ward, without material advance. M
Fruits are stronger, with desirable tonnage
In good request. The wool trade is dull.
The market view for cotton improves some
what, on account OF report q damage and
short crop. In butter and cheese business is
moderately active with some ex port demand.
Brazil grades Of coffee are in better demand
and at q slight improvement in prices. Tea
is dull and unchanged. Raw sugar is little
more active and prices steady. Refined are
in only moderate demand at prices a trihe
weaker. The iron trade is not very satisfac-
tory, in consequences OF the supply of most
kinds of Dig. Prices are lower. The feeling
in trade, however is more hopeful.
The failures reported for the last seven
days throughout the United States and Cana
da number 165 against 170 last week, dis
tributed as follows: New England States,
%; Middle, 20; Southern, 30; Western. 48;
Pacific States and Territories, 2l; New York
City, A. Canada, 49,
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-08-29
AIora XisItora-

NEW YORK, Aug. 27.-The steamship Gal
lis, OF the Cunard Line, will arrive at the
dock early in the morning, bringing among
her passengers distinguished EnglIshmen
coming TO the opening OF the Northern Pa
cifc The psrte will be the guests OF Henry
Willard while here, and will be re
ceived at the pier by representatives
of that gentleman, the British Vice Consul
and several others. The expected guests are:
Lord Edward Csrrirgton, Sir W. Brampton
GuTdCon, Professor Price, NJ. p, Horace
Davy. q. C. NJ. p, Hon. Albert Gray, NJ. p,
Henry Edwards, NJ. p, Albert Pell, NJ. p,
Ssmuel Rathbone, NJ. p, and George V.
Brooks, Vice President OF Royal Institute of
Civil Engineers.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-08-29
TRIED FOR MURDER.
Proceedings I'm the Case of the State VS.
Barney Patrick, of Shoals.

Proceedings I'm the Case of the State VS..
Barney Patrick, of Shoals.
MITCHELL, Ind, Aug. 25.-The following
are the particulars of the murder trial which
has occupied the attention and time of the
Martin Circuit Court at Shoals for the past
ten days, the Jury being instructed ard sent
out to consider its verdict yesterday. On
Tuesday morning, the 14th, Judge Wilson
being SICK, he appointed Hon. Ephraim
Moser, of the Martin County Bar, to preside
at the trial. Judge Wilson made no mistake
in his selection, as from accounts Mr.. Moser
presided with dignity, ability and impartial.
IIy. The State was represented by Hon. II.
G.. Duncan, of Bloomington, Prosecuting At
torney Lewis Stephens, OF Martin County,
his Deputy, and Fred l.. Prov, of Salem,
while the defense was conducted by Judge
w. r. Gardner, OF Washington, Hons. G. s.
Cobbins, James T. Rogers and
Thomas NJ. Clarke, of Shoals The case
was hotly contested and tedious one to
try, the theory OF the prosecution being o
cold blooded assassination on account of fear
of exposure of larceny of some money aud
q dislike of the attentions of the deceased to
a cousin OF the defendant. While the theory
of the defence was feud over a girl; /;
that deceased threatened the life of
defendant; that at the time OF the shooting
the defendant believed that he was being
attacked with q knife Though none was
fouDd) by the deceased. The killing occurred
on the Braxton farm in Martin County on th
4th of December last about as follows:
Barney Patrick, the defendant, and Rufus J.
Parmeter were employed there as hands; be-
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-08-29
SEEING THE SIG hts.
The President and Party Inspecting the
Geysers of the National Park.

Geysers of the National Park.
CAMP UPPER GEYsER BASIN, Wy, via LIv-
ISGsToNE, Mont, Aug. 26 -0tr camp re-
mains, to-day, amongst the pine trees of the
second Mesa above Firehole River. 1t is
nearly at the head of the Upper Geyser
basin, within sight and hearing of the Old
Faithful Geyser. A late breakfast was the re-
ward of yesterdays long march over dusty
trail and through burned and fallen timber.
To-day an examination OF the wonders here
began at an hour considerably later than the
one usual for our daily start on the
march. Before l o'clock luncheon the
President and most of the members of the
party had, on horseback, explored nearly ali
OF this basin. They were retarded by being
present at the Grand Geyser at the time OF
one of its great eroptions, the Thres Giants
being simultaneously in action. The crater
of the Grand is about thirty feet In diameter,
srd the height of the elected column of water
is nearly 800 feet. To day there were Ell ght
eIuptioDs, the time Of the whole being forty
two minutes. This afternoon the President,
Secretary of War, General Sheridan and
several others Of the party went to Hell's
Half Acre, about mile below here, to visit
the famous Sheridan Geyser, which became
active only three years ago. Il was
described by Professor Peal asa hot spring in
which butterflies. grasshoppers and other OBJ
iects were rapidly encrusted with deposits of
silica grinde. Baronet first discovered that
the spring had become an active geyser in
the summer of General Sheridans first visit
to the Park, and il was named in honor of
the General The Old Faithful has to-day
been laundress of the command. Articles OF
clothing thrown into the crater, when re-
turned in her fitful humor are washed per-
fectly clean. 1t is advised, however, that
fabrics of silk or woolen be not given to her
to wash, as they are usually torn into shreds
or not returned at all. The President and
all members of the party are well. and enjoy,
perhaps, as much as anything else, the even
ing gathering around the social campfire.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-08-29
A TAN DoDGER.
How Judge Hilton Cheated Chicago Out OF
Its Taxes ana Boasts of It


SARATOGA, Aug. 27.-on an evening train
outbound from New York few evenings
since your correspondent occup pied a seat
directly behind couple of gentlemen, one
OF whom he recognized es Judge Hilton, who
succeed to the management Of the late A. T.
Stewards business. That firm, it viii be re-
membered, at one time had a branch house
in Chicago. The other gentleman, in the
course OF q conversation between the two,
mentioned Chicago as an enterprising city,
and q good place to make money. This
drew from Judge Hilton some very forcible
remarks, which are here reproduced, as
they seem to refer 10 some uncollected
taxes which are due to Chicago from the as
signees of A. T. Stewart & Co. Yes" said
the Judge, there is any quantity Of talk
about Chicago and the money TO be made
there, but I've been through the mill and
know ell about it. D-n 'em, they're a set of
thieves and thugs, the whole crowd OF EN-.
All they want is chance to get their hands
in your pocket"
why" said the other, you must have
gotten wrong impression during your stay
in Chicago. a friend of mine had several
thousand dollars there out in loans for two
or three years at 10 per cent He always
got his interest promptly, and found no diff
Guilty getting his principal when he wanted
it."
"1our friends case was exceptional - an
swered Judge Hilton, 'and is no criterion in
forming an estimate of the character of Chi
cago business men. l tell you," continued
the Judge, using some very violent language,
they'll freeze you out If you give them half
a char &c. We got ahead OF them, though, on
some taxes levied on our stock a short time
before we broke up. They haven't got their
money yet, though. d-n 'em, and I'm not
prepared 70 say whether they ever will"
Judge Hilton's language in speaking of
Chicago was most violent and his satisfac-
ton at having beaten the city out OF con-
siderable sum in taxes was plainly apparent
The taxes out of which Judge Hilton
claims 10 have beaten Chicago were levied in
1881. Judge Hilton had leased for five years
a building at the southeast corner OF Wash
ington street and Wabash avenue, to be used
as branch of the New York dry goods house
OF a. T. Stewart d Co. May /, lSs2, the es-
tablishment was assessed 500, 600 and upon
that assessment would have had to pay $l2.-
600 taxes. The Collector did not get around
TIL December, and six months before, on or
about July /, the firm packed up their goods
and departed. The tax levied was for 1882
and legally the firm OF A. T. Stewart & Co.
did stoop to the petty meanness OF beating
the city out of its just dues.