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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1889-04-11
FIFTY-FiRsT CONGRESS.

IN tne Senate, on the ist. Mr. Teller offered
aresoiution = proposing open sessions in disuoa
ing OF nominations He made a brief speech
IN which he advocated opeH sessions except
On Questions OF an International Character
me resolution sas referred. Mr. Sherman an
nounced that the President had s,a,rs a.,
hereafter he would rot send any messages
70 me Senate except Of 4 formal character 10
I'll vacancies a. they arise. The committee on
epidemic diseases we're authorized TO sit during
recess The senate then went INTO secret ses-
sion. and at SOC ?. M adjourned.
IN the sena'e, ca the "a Mr. s,ewarrs rrso-
luton expressing the sorrow OF the senate at
me deatn ofJoha Bright. was discussed and re
isaseo % the committee on foreign relations
A'ter Snort executive session. in which many
nominations we're canhrmed, the Senate. :.
lhree O'Clock. adjourned slae de.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1889-04-11

AT one ofthe recent Moody revival
meetings on the Pacific coast the Gus
tomsry reqae So was made that those
suffering from any particularly heavy
burden should stand up and ask for the
prayers Of the assembled multitude.
After few moments silence a tall.
meek-looking man arUse. and in a voice
choked with emotion. asked that the
prayers OF the congregation might be
offered for his mother-in-law. Instead
Of praying. the congregation first be-
gan to litter. and finally roared with
laughter.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1889-04-11

FRANKFORT. Ind, April 6.-wm. Pray,
dissolGte character, yesterday afternoon
shot and killed his wife. and then shot
himself. Pray is still alive. bat can not
recover. The couple lived unhapPily,
and had separated Pray visited his wife
yesterday afternoon and attempted to ef-
feet a reconciliation The woman refused
to again live with him, whereupon he
killed her.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1889-04-11

One reason why the waltz has
usurPed the place of the square dance
is that the mental effort requisite to
keep the run o. the figures is too m1el
for the dudes They can waltz. how
ever. without thinking Of any thing il
partiealar.-SPring6eld Union.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1889-04-11

AAAas arriving at Stanley Falls report
Fli stanley and Emin Pasha were seen
t''oraary Of this year marching in COM
- 'osa-d Zanzibar. Their forcs con-
- o. several thousand men, women
81 Children, and they carried with the m
~ tlsks Of ivory.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1889-04-11

-.x American refinery at San Francisco
=. sseu sold to the Sugar Trust. 1t had
-..-s.5 Il harmony with the trust for some
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1889-04-11

AGOs-GExERAL ScHoFrELp has decid-
% reeommend to Secretary Proctor
~ 1alor George A. Armes. the retired
taY onesr who assaulted Governor
aver. be tried By court-martial for ccn-
~ aaoeeomins an officer and q GENTLE
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1889-04-11

Vas MCKEE, the Presidents daughter.
~ washington. on the IA, in company
= senator Davis family, for n weeks
-. n FIoriia
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1889-04-11

-rr Marquis os Ely died,on the night
A. n While travelling in Italy. He was
- "a f~tl
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1889-04-11

nsx,EcK IS said to be deeply interested
: ~ measures to be taken by the United
s,,t.s TO replace the vessels lost at Sa-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1889-04-11

rzr village of Violin. nine miles east Of
E,-s,.p. pax. was almost entirely wiped
T. 81 IRE on the night OF the IL But
L.. hufl Iiuxs remain
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1889-04-11

Vas TrRxEz SARGENT. daughter OF Dr..
kHvsr weadsu Holmes. who had been
tsr rearly tNo months, died 1t her
r,-ss-s. home ia Boston on the 81
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1889-04-11
CURRENT TOPICS.
TIE NEWS IN BRIEF.

-sxx,rua PLArr's son has entered
.i-s-,I Tracy's Law firm in New York
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1889-04-11

eryrzAL BoULAxeEE's self-imposed
- a Belgium will not put stop to the
|r-oesedinss against him by the French
II ,-rr-ment.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1889-04-11

Srzsroa DAVIS and party, including
h.. Mckee. reached Charleston. & c..
,se i.h. aai spent the day in driving
Iu1ai ;s- city. AT night they left FOR
i r5l1
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1889-04-11

aa< report OF SANKEY'S march is fully
--.ea u oineial circles in Belgium, but
e Is expressed that Emin Bsy
s oaa nav nave abandoned the lake provinces.
= ~" tnsks Of ivory. which the explor-
~ reported to have with them, are
s-l9e al 500.08 francs.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1889-04-11

rsE mounted skin Of ths celebrated ele-
Al -JlmbS.- presented BY p. T. Bar
T. 10 the Museum OF Natural History at
n, Collese, Boston. has been placed in
ks.tslE.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1889-04-11

Ar TiPtoz, Ia. Rev. B. F. Paul. pastor
IL Congregational Church. has been
a-sl with plagiarism. and requested
-.ss-n. xaich he declines 10 do.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1889-04-11

cszEEvL Students Of European politics
|F1tess 10 see probabilities OF = Eu-
|ppeaa var that viii bring Russia and the
(rPle Alliance into the field against each
eAsr. azI involve one or more other
-.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1889-04-11

The subscriber 20 q religious paper
writes: stop my paper You talk too
much about foreign heather. Better
convert the pagans at home drst"
whsreupon the editor says; "Aii right;
we will begin on you. II you viii read
our paper" Pretty good idea
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1889-04-11

sVFTAL0 BrLL's Wild West show will be
oE board the chartered steamer Per-
ar Monarch. which sails for France on
-iih- and the show viii be opened in
Iris as one % the features Of the great
1gesltion.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1889-04-11

TIE Savy Department. is considering
\ ,fue,Iieney Of attempting the recov-
- the dae modern ria.i guns car
y ,l,xu with the Trenton
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1889-04-11

pvxs;ox COMMISSIONER TANNER an
-sy.ces that the preparation for publica-
f.. ., the lists Of pensions granted will
Il. 5e resumed
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1889-04-11

srsISEss failures during the seven days
ln-ing on the 9Th number for the United
Bates 81, and for Canada s., or, a total
- as compared with a total OF 40
/ 4 week, so the week previous, and 1T
b the corresponding week Of last wear.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1889-04-11

IsE osicers Of the steamship Comtesse
Flaniers, which was sunk in the En-
(sa Channel, IN March %. have been
p! exoaerated Of the charge OF negli-
f-ee oy the commission appointed to in
lesii-sta the disasfe-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1889-04-11

The face is a perfect index Of
character. Learn 70 read it. The
man who can read men can tell what
sort Of a man is carrying a face as
soon as he sees face The hypocrits
deceives nobody but those who will
not read book that is rs open a.
human nature
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1889-04-11

-, s.uk Of France, on the 5Ist. de-
- dividend Of forty francs per
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1889-04-11

rw0 srrpESTs OF Manheim( Germany
diversity have been sentenced to four
! 1.as' imprisonment in . fortress for
.ii.ng duel with 4 Lieutenant OF the
- garrtspu-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1889-04-11

gFss NAEY ANDERSON, accompanied by
z brother aad his wife and maid. sailed
tl View YORK for Europe. on the 81. On
City 0s Chester. Miss Anderson was
u .r,p-oved in health.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1889-04-11

- ree Of foreclosure OF mortgage
-. ne Wabash Railway Company
I -. @ assresating 81, ,0)0. 900 in favor
Il = ID Jess1p ana others, trustees
- ooadnolders OF the various
- - ., he Wabash system. has been
ks.,a. u ne united sta:es Court at In
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1889-04-11

az .oiiowlng nominations were left
- mel BY the Senate when it ad-
- on the Il: wm- H whiteman. 10
-. a'','e,a'e Justice OF the Supreme
-. - :, View Mexico; Edwin l. Kur-
-, % Be MARSHAL for the district OF
--''A-a alt number OF postmasters.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1889-04-11

ear. - - --sselss, Cai-, On the Ist, a
N -1 Aai phys to Milton. Cal. was
oy a single highwayman. The
r. q = J. ordered TO throw OF the Wells.
y, - % treasure box and the mail
,.I I,en he did They were rifed bv
kopsv, oct only . small amount OF
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1889-04-11

kiaps,.e,in nonth ago. James viccars, q
k.zr-S - - ,ainn- lbook-keeper, disap-
- E,... 1plicably on the day he was 10
(aks M NJ, Hay- He now turns up at Grass
- aud says il was = case OF
ear !, 1 de IS unwilling to return. FOR
brussblv ,euie. and the wedding viii
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1889-04-11

'alss-s-s. :. % the Chattanooga Crenn-)
sugti--..a s-'-.a ne Hrst quarter OF isss shows
IA s1aee OF the remarkable indus
|eriag - elaeaf ot the Southern States.
ISz5s- quarter there have been =
! ee sr0ng corporations organized
l--oas % 81 resulting in the influx o.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1889-04-11

b s-r =. friuce Bismarck celebrated
l,,ss ssssenty-.Oarth annivrr-,r~ ~ -
ts,aIst,o ne received numerous con-
krer and Presents. Among the
y Eu,--.- mIasnineeat hound presented
c." " iilian to take the place OF
- ---eelos's famous Rsichsk.ra
= l. css-lle -lled some time ago at a IRE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-27
A Presbyterian Church Ia Manches

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
The PRESBYTERIAN church OF Manchester,
Va, is experiencing a revival OF interest In
every direction. The Sabbath services and
prayer.meetngs are attended bV eyer-in>
creasing congregations. The sabbath school
has an average attendance OF over 1870. The
people are paying literally TO the various
church funds. They are united and work.
ing church.
RealiZing the importance OF Manchester az
q prospective pout for large growth In
population, already rapidly increasing, and
seeing other denominations possessing either
two or three churches already planted with
resident pastors, and another with oulreach-
Ing MISSIONS already established, all with
comfortable houses OF worship, aud still
another denomination now NEGOTIATING for O
lot. upon which 10 build a church building,
makes this little flock (Which is having
monthly additions 10 its membership de-
sirous Of unfolding their distinctive denomi'
national cause In vet more determined
manner.
Their church building is inadequate and
uncomfortable; only four low brick walls
very much out Of repair, ceiling low, with
patches and broken plaster, uncomfortable
movable benches for seats, seating onlv about
300 people in all, representation OF Presby.
terIanism TO be seen to be appreciated in all
Its Encouraging and damaging effects.
10 order TO show their determination 10
"lengihen their cords and strengthen their
stakes" they have subscribed over
$4,000 among themselves, in addition
to a generous subscription from an
ofiice.bolder in the church OF an indebt-
edness due him from the church.
This places the property now owned by The
people two fiue lots and nice modern par.
sonage) out OF debt, providing pew church
is built; and demers trates their detetmi ua-
ton 10 help themselves before asking others
TO help them.
And now they have done their best and
must ask others-th0se interested ia Presby-
te.isnism aud its growth and those interest
ed in the city OF Manchester In business
way--to help them TO build a Presbyterian
church worthy OF city OF over 10000 In
babltants, which population will soon be
doubled.
The people and pastor, Rev. J. Cleveland
Hall, expect to call upon the businessmen
OF Richmond and vicinity and upon friends
elsewhere for subscriptions for this cause, to
which it is hoped liberal response will be
made. j. CLEVELAND HALL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-27
ROCKY MOUNT.
a sudden Cave-rn-COurs Matters
CswIes Bill.
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.l

correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
ROCKY MOUNT, Va, February %, 1889.
The news OF Colonel Houston's death was
received here with universal regret, and eon-
siderable interest is manifested concerning
MS successor as president OF the Roanoke
and Southern road,
TIE regular term OF the County Court will
begin at this place on Monday neXt--Judge
Peters. presiding. Patrick Sloan will be
tried for tue murder Of Benjamin Smith.
Messrs. billiard & Dlllard represent the
prisoner. The Commonwealth is repre-.
sented by =. ii. billiard, E.q.
A very strange phenomenon occurred a
few days ago near the head waters OF the
north fork OF Black Water. The earth WITH
In an area OF six or eight acres sunk down q
depth OF from eight TO twenty feet Trees
were split In twain-half OF the tree LETT
standing and the other half going down
with the earth, leaving tue abyss perpendieu-
lar on either side. This curious freak OF
mother earth occurred on the lands OF Mr..
j. ID. Chitwood. near tho road leading TO
Dillon's Mn and near Adney's Gap. A
great many persons have visited the place.
Several caoning factories will be establish
ed IN this county this spring. Efforts are
also being made 10 establish patent roll
mill at tins place.
Last night aud the night peiore we're the
coolest OF toe winter. The mercury was
down 10 So. Snow fell last night TO the
depth Of several inches.
Judge Irving. OF Farmyille. who presided
NJ the last terra OF the Circuit Court. won the
highest enoomums from members OF the bar.
We beard one gentleman say thst that special
term Of The court was worth $4,000 10 the
county Of Franklin.
TIE people here have no patience with
Democrats who arc obstructing the passage
OF the Cowles bill. ii.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-27

rhe Kssg or Arkansas 1copshiners
An Lntl


"Ed.v McMersot. who for years has been
running IN Illicit stIll IN the mountains OF
Marion county. Ark, and who Il recognized
both by the officers aud his lawless followers
ss the "King Of Moonshiners," Is once more
behind the bars. he was captured alter a
hard fight, In which about fi;y shots were
ired. TIE frat reports bad II that Sheriff
Lawrence and deputy named Wright
bad been killed, but later sdyices say
that McMerIot himself was badly
II not MORALLY wounded. snd that
the posse who made the capture escaped Sc
riuus injury. McMeriot was surronpded IN
an abandoned house where he bad taken
shelter sor the night. Sheriff Lawrence and
three deputies waited until daybreax before
making q move. McMeTlot answered the
demsnd 10 surrender BY opening IRE, and
the posse poured such storm OF bullets into
the house that the outlaw was forced out.
lie ran swiftly towards clump OF trees near
the building, firing as he ran on the Offices
who were in close pursuit aud who soon
closed In on bin.
lie il a man OF prodigious strength and
brave as a lion. He refused TO surrender
until be bad fired every barrel in his pistol
and the weapon itself was shot from bis
bspd. Then he fell on the ground with
blood pouring from a score Of wounds. lie
was speedily secured and as he had sworn
never TO be taken alive tue officers were
greatly elaied over their victory. McMeriot,
after the fight, was an object OF pity. HE
clothing bad been torn by bullets, his hst
shot from bis head, one lee riddied with
bullets. and his face, breast, and arms spriu
Iled with shot. He was put IN wagon and
taken TO Yelyille, twenty-eight miles dis
lant.
The news OF his capture electrified the
ueighborhood. and large crowd followed
the wounded desperate and his captors 10
town. Surgeons we've secured ana MS
wounds were dressed and he was placed 10
jail. The officers claim that his arrest VIII
prove fatal blow 10 the moonshinlng busi-
ness in that section OF the state. bis defiance
OF the law and success 10 GLIDING capture
producing many imitators. Besides, he had
number OF persons whose operations he ln-
dIyidually directed. Officer lawson, who
took his pistol. is the man who attempted TO
arrest McMeriot two weeks ago. McMeriot
threw Lawson off his guard, and, pointing
pistol at bis head, compelled him TO beg for
his life aud then released him. lawson
swore he would hunt him down for this,
and he kept his wo' d.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-27
MANY FIRES.
an yrrprmrc OF FLAME IN AND NEAR
NORFOLK.
Hard Work Of firemen-- Precautions
Lumbsr rraas--Hanged himself
Personal Notes
,cu-r..nonaanco q ,he RIchmona plspatch.l

fcerresponaenco OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
SosroIx, February 20. 1880.
The dry goods store Of james q. simmons,
an church street, was damaged by Ore last
night. A regular epidemic Of frcs seems 10
have prcysiled In this city and Vicinity Tor
The last thirty days. and the men VINO 10
efjc,entl, manage our FIRE department have
earned their wages several Zines oTer, as
well as the thanks OF the public Tor their
efforts In saving much valuable properly.
The lumber firms IN the vicinity OF Berkley
are contributing $500 each and paf OF
horses 10 supply that town with steam nio
apparatus. Extensive wells arc being sunk
all over the town for tire purposes uniii Tue
place shall be incorporated md con,rscs
can be made with the Portsmouth ana eui'
folk Water Company.
The freezing weather OF several Gays past
seems ready 10 give way 10 toaw:
II, II. Wright, receiving teller Oh the NOR.
folk National Bank, has been appointed
cashier Of the Boston steamship Company's
line in Norfolk.
The rice crop contiguous TO this market y
more than ope half short this season ana
poorer in quality than usual,
The Roanoke Railroad and Lumber Com
psny, which has IT, headquarters 10 ihls
city. has purchased another mill on The Roa'
uoke river. NJ the mouth OF Weleh's cfetk,
with a capacity OF 10000 feet day. IT. ca
paclty will be largely increased, cry-kilns
built, and other manufacturing accessories
added. This company now owns four mills
and can turn out about 100000 feet oil
sawed lumber week.
Lieuiensnt Henry II. Barrett, OF the navy,
hes reported at the nayy-yard for duty 10 es-
tablishing and conducting branch hydro
graphic Office at this yard for the special In
terest OF the merchant marine entering tbis
port.
Lieutenant John II. Moore. aide to the
Commandant. left the yard today on yesrs
leave OF absence aud was succeeded by Lieu
tenant r. II. Tyler, formerly In command OF
the steamer Mayfiower here.
The cold snap has caused shad 10 stop run.
ming on the sounds. Fishermen report that
the catch up 10 saturday night was large.
On Sunday night an old farmer mined
Hays, seventy.two years old, living at Cole
rain, on the Chowan river, committed sui
eide by hanging himself In bis barn.
Two companies Of the United states ma
rines stationed at the nayv>gard here viii
leave tomorrow for Washington 70 take
part In the inaugural ceremonies Monday.
The people OF southampton are again ex-
ercised over threats OF the rough element OF
the negro population 10 start an tnsufrectiOn
and several OF the rowdy element have been
arrested and lodged In jail. Many seem TO
think ihst the letters written by the negroes
are " White-Cnp" Jokes, but Jokes or not
they have effected q pretty thorough scare
among the ladies OF the county.
All the incoming steamers and coasters are
heavily ice.cad, showing exceedingly cold
weather outside. Il.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-27
WEST POINT.
Court-Dsy-Imm fgrntteu-A Funeral.
other Notes.


fCorrespondence Of tho Richmond Dispstch.l
FEBRUARY 26, 1889.
Yesterday was County Court day. The
day was very cold and Inclement and most
OF the farmers were engaged In filling their
ice-houses, and consequently the attendance
was very small.
There was DO business OF much public in
terest IN court.
Notice was given OF q meeting OF the
farmers OF the county to be held at the
Courthouse next Thursday the 18th
instant, 10 organize and take some steps
IookioR to advertising the advantages OF
the county and seeking 10 bring settlers
within its borders. MIR. John William
Taylor, a wellknown and very intelligent
citizen OF the county, has been appointed
immigration agent and our people seem to
be waking up 10 the necessity OF work IN
this direction. No doubt much can be ac-
complishcd. The county has very many
natural advantages and fine soil, and only
needs 10 he more thickly peopied. Already
there are number Of northern settlers here
who are deserving citizens aud are meeting
with success.
Colonel William Il. Aylett will leave this
week for Philadelphia, where he goes by
special invitation to deliver a series OF lee.
lures in different parts OF Pennsylvania.
The Colonel lectured IN Philadelphia about
year ago upon the "Blue and the Gray"
aud won deserved reputation.
The funeral of George Washington was
preached here to-day, and was largely at.
tended. Probably there was no colored
man in Virginia better known than was
"Gentleman George, HIS old master, Mr.
Benjamin Robinson. gave him house aud
lot here, and he opened restaurant, which,
=. Al -.
keep TO the day his illness commenced. His
fried oysters aud devilled crabs were famous.
He was about eighty wears old.
Cards are out for the marriage OF MIR. w.
ID. X. Brown TO Miss Mary Dew, daughter
OF our wel.known citizen, Mr.. Thomas b.
Henley, at the Disciples church on Thurs
day evening next. WILSON PILGRIM
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-27

By Frank D. Hin Co.
Roal Estate Auctioncer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-27

A Bridgeport (Couu.) special says: Word
has Just been received here from Mrs. Her
man Kempinski confirming recent report
that her husband bad been arrested la Russia
and sentenced to Punishment in Siberia for
reasonable utterances against the Russian
Government and cYading the military ser.
wee required. lie came TO this country
when seventeen years OF are. aud In 1873
came TO this citv. Tea years later he be-
came a natufslized citizen Of the United
States. He wss successful IN business, and
last summer returned 10 his native land With
bis wfie. Soon after hts arrival there be was
arrested and thrown into prison. His wife
has spent most OF their savings 10 eodeavor-
Ing "a procure his release, but 20 no effect.
aud she has applied 20 friends 10 this city for
assistance. Has counsel. J. Il kiem. will
lay The matter before the authorities In
Washington 10 lev days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-27
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