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Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-10-23
FROM HOLLY SPRINGS.

Robert J. Doxey, the Wife Polsoner.
Taken from jail and Hanged
Full Particulars of the Case.
Special to Commercial Herald.
HOLLY SPRINGS. Oct. 21.-A mob
Of about four hundred men, armed,
came to town at 2 o'clock this morn.
ing, and rode to the jail. demanding
Of the keeper one Robt. j. Doxey, who
murdered his wife in August last.
They overpowered the guards, and not
being able to work the combination of
the criminals cell, broke the lock, took
Doxey out and carried him one mile
northwest of the town and hung him.
Doxey was indicted last month, and
put on trial, but obtained a change of
venue on the grounds that the Marshall
County Register had, by publishing a
full account of his crime, pre-
JUDGED the people against him,
and the subscription books we're
brought in court and proven to
exceed that of any other paper in this
section. On August 9th, Doxey COM
PEELED his wife to go with him to Mrs.
Johnson's to stay all night. Mrs.
Doxey, being enciente, complained Of
feeling unwell. The following day
Doxey came to Holly Springs to buy
medicine for his wife, and while here
he purchased some liver pills, and five
cents worth of strychnine. After ar.
irving home Doxey gave two of the
liver pills to his wife. He then called
for a saucer and some flour, and made
two alleged quinine pills and gave
them to his wife, from which she died
in two hours Doxey is a nephew of
the late Gen. Thomas Hindman.
His mother, who lives in this city,
is a most excellent woman, and his
wife was the daughter Of a well-to-do
farmer. Doxey was on the v Of
fleeing the State when suspicion was
declared and his arrest made. The
body Of Mrs. Doxey was exhumed and
the contents of the stomach and
bowels taken out and analysed by the
State chemist. The result showing
the presence Of strychnine in large
quantities. 1t was proven that on the
10th of August, Doxey said he thought
his wife would die. and he didn't know
what he would do about a coffin. The
testimony given when Mrs. johnson
was tried as an accomplish was
all against Doxey, and the peo-
pie were determined that he should
never have a chance Of being told by
twelve men that he was innocent by
being tried in another court. DOxey's
body was cut down at 4 o'clock.
Public sentiment is that he very
justly pays the penalty for the worst
crime yer committed in Mississippi.
His mother, upon learning what had
taken place, was among the first to
appear before his dangling form, part
ly dressed, when she lost all presence
of mind and ran the streets, making
them hideous by her frantic yells.
The jailor in resisting the mob at
first was handled roughly and finally
gave up the keys to save himself as
they were determined to carry out
their motive.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-10-23
Roots from Panama.

Among The mountains of Central
America, in the malarial regions neal
the Isthmus, are found profusely GER
tain plants and roots containing
Natures own remedy for the cure of
Chills, Malaria, Fever and Ague, so
prevalent in that section. These have
been imported at New Orleans and
scientifically compounded and concen-
trated into a liquid now popularity
known as Brooks Anti Malarial Tonic.
This remedy is guaranteed, in all cases,
to cure the worst cases and where it
fails, the amount paid will be cheer
fully refunded by those who has it for
sale at 50 cents per bottle. Try it and
we are sure of your endorsement. F
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-10-23
CUBE o PILES.

Piles are frequently proceeded by a
sense of weight in the back, loins and
lower part of the abdomen, causing
the patient to suppose he has some af-
lection of the kidneys or neighboring
organs. At times, symptoms Of
Indigestion are present, as fatulency,
uneasiness of the stomach, etc. A
moisture, like perspiration, producing
a very disagreeable itching, after get
ting warm, is a very common atten-
dant. Blind, Bleeding and Itching
Piles yield at once to the application
of DR.. Bosanko's Pile Remedy, which
acts directly upon the parts affected,
absorbing the Tumors, allaying the
intense itching, and affecting a per-
manent cure. Price, so cents. Ad-
dress, The DR.. Bosanko Medicine Co,
PIqua, Ohio. Sold by @. G. Reynolds
& Co. l
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-10-23
A rarrlfIo ExnloaIon Of Gas.

WILKEsBARRR, PA, Oct. 2l-A terrific explo
sion of gas took place in number two slope Of
Plymouth, this morning. The greatest excite.
ment prevails there as the slope Is full Of men
and boys; one report has it That the number
killed will be large. AS far as can be learned
fifteen men are known to De fatally burned.
LATER-The coroner has been Motif d Of the
accident. 1t is now reported that OF the fifteen
men burned fourteen have since died. Priests
from this city and NanticOke have been
telegraphed for. 1t Is as now fully explained
the accident at number two slope of the Della
ware and Hudson company at Plymouth was
caused by a miner who entered al abandoned
portion Of the slope which was marked
dangerous" with naked lamp upon his head,
thereby firing the gases escaping causing a
terrific explosion. The loss of Lire is not so great
as at first reported. At this hour, 2 pm, one
frightfully burned, most Of these 1t is thought
can recover. Most OF the inlured men are Poles
and Hdngarians.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-10-23
He Knows

NEW York, Oct. 21.-C. ?. Hunt
ington said yesterday he did not be-
lieve any notice terminating the con-
tract with the Pacific Mail Steamship
Company had been given. certainly
know nothing about it. / saw the re-
ported statement Of Mr.. Adams, but l
have nothing to say about, it. He is
an excellent man. but some men talk a
great deal more than others. If 1
wished to end a contract / should
write to others associated with me that
we had better meet and talk the mat
ter over. / am sure no notice regard
ing the contract with Pacific mails has
been received in my Office.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-10-23
Killed by a Truck.

The Vicksburg hook and ladder truck, driven
by Patrick Coffee, the regular driver, was out in
answer to an alarm of fire about 1915 o'clock
last evening. and going out Openwoods street
when near the triangular intersection Of Main
street run over and mortally wounded George
Perry, the thirteen year old son Of Mrs. o. Fl.
Perry, the horses knocking him down as he at
tempted to run across the street in front Of
the approaching truck, and the ponderous
wheels passed over his abdomen, ~inflicting in
juries from which he soon died. Mr.. Coffee, the
driver of the team, states that he had just re.
Ceived intimatiOn that it was a false alarm, and
was preparing to turn into Main street, when
young Perry attempted to cross the street ahead
Of him.. says he did not see him until the horses
struck him, and 1t was impossible for him to
check the truck befOrethe wheels were upon him
After the first wheel struck him he attempted
to rise and the hind wheel struck and passed
over him. He was picked up and carried home
and died within a few minutes after entering the
house.
The funeral will take place from his mothers
residence on Second North street, between
Main and Jackson, at $3.50 O'Clock, and from
Christ church at 4 O'Clock q. m, TODAY,
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-10-23
A cIevar Yonnr swlndler.

CHICAGO, Oct. l9.-William G.
Glenn, a youth twenty years old, was
lodged in the county Jail yesterday, to
await a hearing before the United
States commissioner on the charge Of
conducting sWindling operations
through the mails. Glenn lives at
Rochelle, ILL.,, where he has been en-
ployed in an Office with his brother,
who is postmaster at that place. Some
time since Glenn is said TO have be-
gun negotiations with Eastern dealers
in foreign postage stamps, and curios
of that description, under half a dozen
fictitious names. The Second National
Bank Of Rochelle was given for ref
erence as to the solvency Of such OF
these mythical persons. This bank
existed only in Glenn's fancy letter
heads, which also gave the names of
its imaginary officers and the amount
of its supposed capital. Glenn received
all letters addressed to the bank and
gave the fictitious persons excellent
financial ratings. These several imag-
mary persons then ordered large guam
titles of merchandise on them. Glenn
is said to have received from 500 to
$500 worth of goods from A. S .Symms
&Co.. of Alexandria, Va; E. B. Ster-
ling & Co., Trenton, N. j., and VIM.
Wetterer, of Baltimore. Complaints
were made at the Postofice Depart
ment by Symms & Co., and an in
spector was put on the case. After
weeks of watching Glenn was arrested
Saturday. Search of his room at his
fathers house revealed about 1920
worth of stamps and other articles
shipped by Eastern firms.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-10-23
An Old Citizen Speaks

Mr.. 7. M. Norris, an old resident of
Rome, Ga, says, that he had been
badly troubled with Kidney Complaint
for a great many years and with Ecze-
ma for three years at times could
scarcely walk and had tried many rem
edies without benefit, until he began
taking Electric Bitters and amounting
his hands and feet with Bucklin's
Arnica Salve. This treatment afford
ed him great relief and he strongly
recommends Electric Bitters to all
who suffer with Kidney Complaints,
or need a Blood Purifyer. Sold by
Hardaway 6 Cassell. 3
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-10-23

The Vicksburg Fair Association
boom is growing steadily. Vicksburg
and Natchez in the olden time We're
two of the most celebrated places for
fine racing in the South. There have
been many changes since then, but it
is plain that a revival of a love of fast
and fine horses is at hand. Vicksburg
is responding to it promptly, and we
suggest to Natchez, that it will help
her, if she will revive and emulate her
ancient prestige.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-10-23
FROM ABERDEEN.

The Soldier Boys Arrive SafeIy--
The Rifles Serenade the Govern
or and are Handsomely Entertain-
ed--The Governor on His Way TO
Columbus to Open the Female
College--The Meridian Rifles Acc
corded this First Place In the
Pools--The vicksburg Boys Not
DiseouTagsd--Tha Judges are
Not v. 5. CFTIcers.
Special to Commercial Herald.
ABERDEEN, Oct. 2i.-The soldier bows arrived
safely after a pleasant trip.
The Rifles serenaded Gov. Lowry In Jackson
last night. His Excellency made abeautiful lit
tie impromptu speech, expressing the hope that
the Rifles would return from Aberdeen crowned
with victory, and pay him another visit. The
company was elegantly entertained. by Gov.
Lowry, assisted by his charming daughter. MI.
Stacey compton danced a hOrnpipe for the edi-
hcation OF the assemblage and was loudly en-
cOred.
The Governor was the guest of the Rifles as
far as Starkv1Ile, on his way to Columbus, where
he opens the Female College tomorrow. Hon.
TN. Miller and b.. B. Myles attended about 1875
young ladies', among whom were Misses DOME
England and Lizzie Wright, who were going
to Columbus to enter the college, The young
ladies were very refined and intelligent In APP
PNdl dnOOt anu ~ OOuSbO win ldNc uuO mdtSlif A
to start with. The girls were just crazy to come
to Aberdeen with the soldiers, and the boys
were almost tempted to go to Columbus with the
girls.
The Meridian Rifles are the ~favorites in the
pools. The pools have baen going about as fol-
lows: Meridian Rifles, $50; West Point Rifles,
$75; Aberdeen Guards, $40; Vicksburg Rifles,
S65; Volunteer S0uthr0ns, $50. A few pools were
sold as follows: First place, Meridian Rifles;
second, West Point Rifles third, Aberdeen
Guards; the field. Vleksburg Rifles and VOlun-
teer SouthronS.
Our boys dom know what to make Of 1t but
they are not discouraged a bit, but are deeply
di apo olnted at the fact that in spite Of Iele-
grams to the contrary the judges are to be mill
TIA officers, Oapts. Williams, OF the Mobile
hltles, Davis OF the 0ma Rifles and Amerene
OF the Montgomery Greys.
The result Of the drill will not be satisfactory
no matter how it goes. Our boys feel that they
are In for it and will do their best for the honor
OF VicksDurg and not kick II they lose.
l have not seen the other companies drill, but
on the parade this morning the Meridian Rifles
manual was quite ragged and the Aberdeen
Guards were unsteady In marching. The West
Point Rifles will be in tonight. They met the
train at West Point and handed around cham
paigne and cigars.
There is some talk Of the Southrons Directing
to the West Pointers entering, but 1t Is not like
ly they will persist.
The weather is beautiful, and the town is in a
whirl OF excitement. Katie Putnam is at the
theatre and two balls are In progress.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-10-23

WE understand that a committee
will be selected in due time to take
into consideration the work of pro-
curing board and lodging for the vast
crowds of visitors expected here dur
ing Drill and Race week. This is
very important. The work can be
greatly facilitated by all those, who
will be able to accommodate any
deciding how many, and arranging to
do so in time to notify the committee.
A directory will be kept, which will
be mutually advantageous to visitors
and landlords.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-10-23
Death Of Wesley DeKnIght.

Mr.. Wesley DeKnight died at S 80 o'clock yes
terday morning from the terrible mangling he
had received at / 80 the day previous. The fact
was apparent not only to the doctors, but to all
who beheld his cOndititiOn at the time Of the ac-
ctdent, that it was but a question Of time and
that very brief, when he would succumb to the ir-
reparable injuries. The doctors, on this account,
would not punish him with the ordeal Of an
amputation Of the mangled limbs, and did all in
their power to alleviate his suffering and ago
niZing realizations by the administering OF
sedatlveS. He was conscious and in a measure
cheerful throughout the evening and long night
watch. At fir t he assured his family aud
friends that they need not grieVe as he would
recover. When 1t became apparent that he wa
sinking and the hour of dissolution was APP.
preaching Mr.. John LAWNS, who was with him
through the night, told him Of his condition and
he received the Information without a murmur,
referring to it in a casual manner. He leaves a
devoted wife and Two loving little daughters,
besides a number of other relatives and many
friends to mourn his loss. The funeral takes
place at 10 o'clock this morning from his resi-
dence, on Main street. A strange coincidence
connected with the death of Mr.. DeKnight is
the fact that an elder brother of his was Killed
at Pittsburg, Pa, some years before Wesley
was born by having both his legs cut off near
the body, by a railroad car running over him
The sympathies of this community go out with
common accord to his bereaved family.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-10-23
SOME Democrats in this city assum.

SOME Democrats in this city assume
that they can vote against the Dem
wOcratic ticket in this county in NoVem-
r and still preserve their party
salty. They argue that Beck says he
is not running as a party man, not as
a Republican, but merely as a citizen.
In proof of this, they point to his stand
ing card in the Post, and his verbal
assurances to that effect,
In this, they are utterly and wholly
mistaken. Beck is an out and out
Republican, and he is using every Re-
publican influence he can bring to bear.
He was a delegate to the Republican
Congressional, State and National con-
ventions, and until recently was
Chairman of the Republican Executive
committee Of this county. That he is
not now Chairman of the County Re-
publican Executive Committee is not
his fault, for he was a candidate for
reelection.
No goood Democrat can consistent
ly vote for him, on account of the
Acts we have stated.
And there are other more potent
party reasons. The Democratic party
has made nominations and appeals to
all Democrats to support them. Its
success will be a Democratic triumph
and the beginning Of a revival of
Democratic reform in the county.
Democrats, all of you, who vote for
Beck, desert your party in its time of
need, and can no longer be considered
Democrats.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-10-23
Mortuary Report.
WHITE.

October 1l-W. j. North, 70 days, heart
disease, Walnut street.
October 13-Morris Meyer, 30 years, admitted
in articulo mOrtis, city hos oital.
October 16-Mrs. Catherine Reynolds, % years
and 6 months, typhoid fever, WarrentOn road.
October 17-Mrs. Mahala E.. Browne, So yearS,
I months and II days, diphtherla, Locust street.
COL0RED.
b. October 1l-Infant Of Nellie Coleman, still
borne. Cherry street; Maria turner, 100 years,
old age, Jackson road.
October 14-Mary Mcneil, 45 years, conges-
ton brain, South Walnut street; Phillis Yeat-
man, AZ years, malarial fever, Leyee street.
II. 2. BRISBANE, M. D.,
Health officer.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-10-23
NEXT week is race week at Green.

NEXT week is race week at Green
vile, and we wish our Valley friends
great success. BY their industry and
pluck they deserve it, and we feel
quite sure they will secure it.
An exceedingly attractive pro.
gramme is offered, and we urge all who
can leave to go to Greenville and enjoy
a week of first class sport. Many Of
Alr business men can mix business
with pleasure, for by going they can
greatly extend their acquaintance in
the rich Valley.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-10-23
Brotherhood Of Locomotives Engl-
neers.

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 2l-Twenty-second an
nual session Of the brotherhood Of Locomotive
Engineers convened to-day az Odd Fellows Hall,
about three thousand delegates present. The
business transacted was OF q private nature per-
tanning to the welfare Of the organization. The
convention will continue in session for ten days.
Reception ceremonies took place this evening.
behalf OF the Local Brotherhood, and Gov. Nc
Emery on behalf of State. Annual address by
Gran d Chief Engineer z. M. Arthur.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-10-23
A Terrible Accident.

CHICAGO, Oct. 21.-A terrible acct.
dent occurred this afternoon while
workmen were engaged in raising the
two-store frame house at 1425 Wabash
avenue. The supports gave way and
the house was precipitated on one side,
shattering the walls and fatally in
iuring five persons. They are Mr.. D.
w. Kimball and his wife, who resided
in the house, and three laborers, whose
names could not be discovered.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-10-23
Parker's Tonic
A Prisoner Has a Lively Time With


JACKSONVILLE, ILL.,, Oct. 21.-News
has reached here from Winchester that
Fred Hollsr confined in the county
Jail at that place, for assault, June 22d
last, upon Mrs. Mclaughlin and Mrs.
Taylor, who lived alone on a farm, Eve
miles west Of Winchester, was very
dangerously and probably mortally
wounded by a mob which attempted.
to take his life yesterday morning.
The Jail was surrounded by about fifty
armed and masked men. They COM
PEELED the deputy sheriff to surrendfE
the keys and conduct them to Hollar,s
cell. They would have shot their
victim to death then and there had not
the jailer prevailed upon them to do
their bloody work outside Of the walls.
They dragged the prisoner out, and
he at once made a desperate rush for
liberty. Forty men fred at him as he
ran, only one ball hit him; 1t pene-
trated his abdomen. He managed to
elude hispursuers at last, and returned
to Jail here. He was again shot at by
men left there on guard; again he ram
this time he met the city marshal, who
concealed him and summoned surgical
aid. The mob, after thorough search,
dispersed. Hollar's recovery is dis
paired Of. The assault he Is accused Of
was a most brutal one. The two wo-
men were defenseless and were cut
and hacked without mercy, narrowly
escaping death.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-10-23

A TIMEs-D DEMOCRAT reporter got
one of his boxes a little hot because he
could not learn the particulars of a
railroad accident from some of the
railroad officials. He says they knew
there was such a railroad and that it
ran locomotives instead Of billy goats,
but did not know that an accident had
really occurred. In fact they did not
know anything, only to smile-just
like the maidens in the Mikado.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-10-23
a Mon Driven Back By a Sheriff.

PLEAsroN, Ks, Oct. ala young
man named Johnson, committed
criminal assault last Saturday on Miss
Martin. she told her father Of the
outrage, and then shot herself. She
will probably die. A mob assaulted
the building Monday night, but were
driven back by the sheriff. The
prisoner was taken to Mound City for
protection.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-10-23
crenshaw-Mosbv shootInQ.

VIM. Crenshaw, a colored tough, who has for
eome time past ranged around Ine Datture por-
ton OF the city, was arraigned yesterday before
his Honor Mayor Powell on charge Of carrying
concealed weapons, of which he was convicted.
In the course of the trial the facts were devel-
oped that he had on Sunday evening, October
18th. shot another negro by the name Of William
MOsby, in the breast, i~nficting a dangerous
wound. The shooting took place at or near An
timarchl's store, corner Levee and Speed streets,
and, strange to say, was so well hushed up that
the police were only able to get CrenshaW on a
charge Of carrying concealed weapons. The
question nowls where is MosbY and how badly
is he shot?
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-10-23
EIeotIon of Masonic offIoera.

L~oUIsyiLLE, Oct. 2l-The Kentucky Grand
Lodge Of Mas0ns met again to-day and COM
pleted the election of officers as follows: j.
Soule Smith, Lexington, grand junior warden;
J. II. feathers, Louisville, grand treasurer; H..
Basset, Millersburg, grand secretary; Joseph s.
Chapter Royal Arch Masons elected the follow
ing officers: b. g. Witt, grand high priest; H..
BasseTt. deputy grand high priest; j. Soule
Smith, grand king; II. q. Sandifer grand scribe;
j. H. Leatners, grand treasurer; Joseph II,
Branham, grand secretary.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-10-23
A NEW FEATURE.

A feature of the new business in a
registry called the List of Timetables,
in which the particulars of every OBJ
tainable case of probable or actual
misdoing by an insured man are noted.
The books of one establishment con
tain about 10000 names, another, IA,
600, and there are not less than 10000
altogether thus recorded, comprising
railroaders, bankers, public officials
and other judiciaries. The amount of
money stolen by trusted employees is
is not dreamed of by the public, as
proved by the aggregate of nearly
100000 paid from one Office. But
the bonded men are aware of their
positions, and a consciousness of be-
ing under scrutiny has become one Of
the common sensations of their lives.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-10-23

COTTON planters are earnestly re-
quested to try the Vicksburg cotton
market. We guarantee them better
prices and prompter returns than in
New Orleans or Memphis.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-10-23
18erald

The disaster on the Pennsylvania
Railroad by which a large number
were killed and wounded, was caused
by the carelessness of a telegraphic
operator.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-10-23

IF one Of the Vicksburg companies
wins at Aberdeen land who doubts it ?
it will give all other companies in
the State an opportunity to wrest
the championship from it at the
meeting of the Vicksburg Association
November 10th to 18th.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-10-23

THE fine weather since the Septem-
Der rains, has enabled the planters to
make great progress in getting out
what cotton was left. In addition to
that fact the price is good.