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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-03-23
Mississippi Ahead.

Our people have for fifty
years regarded the waters of
Castalian Springs as a great cur
arrive agency for all liver and
kidney troubles, but it remained
fot others to learn that il is the
most remarkable mineral water
in the world, as shown By apub.
lie chemical test in the city of
Chicago, on the 81 OF February
last.
The Chippiwa Springs Wafer
Company published 4 challenge
In the Chicago papers that the
Company would pay 500 to any
water company in the city that
would submit to a chem cal TEST
it, waters in comparison to
theirs for purity from organic
or impure matter. In answer
TO the challenge over forty of
the celebrated waters of the
world were brought up. and
tested by the Chemical Board,
all showing more or less impu.
rites.
When the Cbippiwa water was
tested, it showed only traces of
impurities. At this point the
President announced that there
was no water except rain-watar
that was absolutely pure. The
celebrated "Castalian7 was the
last to be tested, and to the sur
prize of all, not the slightest
trace of impurities could be
found.
The agent, Mr. Chss. I. Logan
was congratulated by ex>Gov
ernor Pond and others upon the
result. Gov. Pond said he was
astonished, As he had never seen
pure water come from the earth
Differentiation Ledger.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-03-23

A special ashington ceres
pendent, ssys: Col Iuge If Ger
NTH wants TO ga as mini ter to
Guatemala; Major James Cor
don of Pontotoc wants TO be
consul to Yokohama; Col j G
Hamilton would .ka the consul.
ate Al Rio Janerio; l. Q Lamar,
son Of the late Justice Lamar,
wants to be a ssis tant Secretary
of the Interior
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-03-23

Prof. Z e. Barnard, the dis
cover of Jupiter's fifth satellite,
has received the degree OF doe.
tor of sciences from Vanderbilt
University. He was a student
in that institution before going
to Lick Observatory, bat did
not complete his course He
was about to begin a lecture in
Nashville the ether evening
when President Garland, of the
university. conferred this honor
IN behalf of the faculty.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-03-23

The president and private
secretary have drawn up the
usual set of rules foI governing
the public part of the " hite
House. One of the rules is as
follows: The president intends
to devote the hours designated
fer the reception of senators
and representatives exclusively
to that purpose. aad he requests
their cooperation in avoiding
Entertainments upon the time
set apart for their benefit
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-03-23

AT Piekens on March Sd. To
ny BeaIs, eoiored, was fined SIS
and costs, aud sentenced to IA
months on the county farm for
throwing rocks into a passenger
train on the I. q. Il. Il. near that
point a short time siuce. The
management of the company
have determined TO put aa emf
tc such work and will in every
case see that the guilty parties
meet with sure punishment.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-03-23
SoaE enterprising weste

Some snterprising western
Yankee conceived the brilliant
idea that it would be a grand
scheme 20 bring tie famous
barney stone from ireland to
the Worlds fair, and allow any
one who wished to improve mis-
eioquence to kiss il at 80 cents
. kiss. In fact, it has been as
serted that the arrangement had
been made, and that $1,000 had
beeG paid TO the owner of the
stone to ALLOW it to be brought
70 this country. This story Sir
George CoIthurst, the proprie
tor OF Barney Castle, into
whose walls the fam stoue
Is built, denies He admits that
he vas approached on the sab
Jsct, but SAYS be would not al
low the stone 10 be moved un-
der any consider ton Those
Who want to kiss The barney
stone viii have 10 z. 10 Bar
ney castle to DO it.-Rcayure.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-03-23
W TON

WASHING Ton, March o.
Following appointments we're
made today: Jno. s. Seymour,
Of Connecticut. Commissioners
Of Patents ) W Lonoreux OF
Wisconsin. LaGd Commissioner.
VIM II Sims of Mississippi, As
sisfant Secretary of the Interi
or Max Judd, of Missouri, Con
sal General TO Vienna.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-03-23

President Dux has issued a
decree removing all import du
ties from corn, cornmeal and
beans introduced into Mexico
from the United States and all
other countries.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-03-23

he nine VIII its cops who were
jailed at Magnolia a couple of
weeks ago, are out an 500 bal
each To await trial, which is set
for tomcrrC W.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-03-23

Gov Mckinney, Of Virginia,
has invited the people of Aissis
sippi to attend the Immigration
Convention to be held at Rich
nead, Va, April 18th.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-03-23

The whole burden tfthe dis
elimination against editors is
thrown back on Postmaster
General Bissell. As Jet, he is
painfully discreet
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-03-23

A party Of northern capital
lists have been prospecting IN
Grenada with a view Of estab,
lishing large furniture plant
IA that city In tie mar future.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-03-23

Capt. John Powell, one of the
wealthiest and most infiuenen
cial citizens of the State. died at
his home in Grenada yesterday.
the 22ad inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-16

Alexandra, President Lincoln and
his cabinet, from some elevated spot
in Washington, with feld-glasses,
viewed the Objectionable flag, and
in the course of the conversation
that followed MI. Lincoln remarked
that the ensign of treason would not
remain there long; nor did it, as on
the night Of Thursday May %, 1861,
a silent move was made on this de-
fant city, which resulted in its cap
ture and the stampede of its Con
federate garrison to Manassas juno
ton, on the Orange and Alexandria
(now Virginia Midland) Railroad,
about twenty-seven miles distant.
The plans of the Federal troops,
through some miscarriage, proved
Intellectual so far as capturing the
rebel soldiers was concerned, and
only small company was Melted
The Federal troops were sent IN
three directions when the move on
the city was made-some by way Of
Chain bridge above Georgetown,
others via the Long bridge, where
trains now pass from Washington
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into Virginia, and the remainder by
water. The Confederate pickets
around the wharves and on the out
skirts of the city gave the alarm IN
time to allow safe retreat, and
when Uncle Sans soldiers entered
the city those of the Confederacy
were well on their way south.
The New York Fire Zouaves were
among those who reached Alex
andria by water. No doubt their
young and patriotic, though i'll
starred Colonel had viewed the OBJ
noxious flag from a distance as well
as Mr.. Lincoln and had longed for
the opportunity of lowering it. The
Marshall House is situated FIVE
blocks in a westerly direction from
the wharf where the zouaves landed,
1t was very early in the morning
when Colonel Ellsworth, with a
small squad of his men, proceeded
up the streets of Alexandra, little
dreaming that in less than half an
hours time his ifeless body was to
he borne over the same street to the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-16

companies of Confederate soldiers,
who Haunted the stars and bars
literally within sight of the Capitol
and under the guns of the Federal
steamer Pawnee, which was anchored
off the city at the time.
One beautiful Saturday afternoon,
a few weeks before the lamentable
tragedy, which concentrated the at
tention of the country on Alexandria,
James Jackson, who was the lessee
of the Marshall House, a sort of
tavern, more than a hotel, situated
on the southeast corner OF King ana
Pitt streets, flung to the breeze from
the roof of that building a large
sized Confederate flag, with the de
faint assertion that the man who
lowered it would do so over his dead
body. The occasion was one OF
some rejoicing and enthusiasm
among those who had cast their
fortunes with the Confederacy, or
who sympathized with the disunion
movement.
A few days before the capture of
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he fell sword-bayonets were thrust
through him. Jackson's body was
forced down the flight of stairs lead
ing to the second floor and fell on
the landing. The body Of Ellsworth
was subsequently raised by those
who had accompanied him into the
fatal building, covered with an Amer
lean flag, and silently and sorrow
fully borne to the boat from which
he had short time before landed.
Considering the terrible tragedy
which bad been enacted, the day
proved remarkably quiet one. Jack
sons body was soon picked up by his
friends, washed, and placed in a
coffin, and it lay in state throughout
that day and night.
The scene of the tragedy was
visited by numbers during the day
The landing upon which jackson fell
and where he had writhed in death
agony presented sickening sight.
Gore filed a space about two yards
square and it was necessary to walk
upon tiptoe to avoid treading in it.
There was pool of blood about a
foot square where Ellsworth had
fallen.
Colonel Farnham succeeded Ellis
worth in command of the zouaves.
On the 21st of July following the
regiment participated in what proved
to the Federal army the inglorious
battle of Bull Run. The zouaves
and the famous Blackhorse Cavalry
engaged in hand-to-hand encounter
throughout that eventful day, with
terrible carnage to both, during
which Colonel Farnham was struck
on the ear by a piece of shell, from
the effect of which he died a few
weeks later In the stampede from
the fatal field the zouaves suffered
greatly, and the Monday following
the survivors struggled into Alexan-
dria in a bedraggled, detected condi-
ton, many of their comrades being
then stark and stiff on the bloody
field of Bull Run. A cold rain had
set in, and no provisions had been
made for their reception and they
were on the verge of suffering. 1t
was in this emergency that numbers
of the prominent people OF Alexan-
dria, though Southern sympathlzers,
exhibited a Christian spirit which the
good-natured zouaves were not slow
to appreciate. Houses were opened
and entertainment afforded many of
them and their struggling conferes
by parties whose political predilec-
tions were hostile to the principles
for which the vanquished had fought.
The zouaves fingered about Alex
andria for few months and, the
term of their enlistment having ex-
pired, they were mustered out Of
service.
! Jackson, the destroyer of Colonel
Ellsworth, was typical Southerner.
Though brave and fearless, his pollt-
ical predictions had run riot with
his Judgment, and rather than let the
rash threat of protecting his flag
come to naught he preferred sacritic-
ing his life. There is little to be said
in palliation of his act save that he
lived at time when mems blood had
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Faithfully yours,
GEORGE R. HILL & co.

reached the fever-heat of excitement
and when rashness was occasionally
exhibited by the champions of both
sides.
The killing of Ellsworth produced
the greatest sorrow as well as exas-
peration at the North, and Alex
andria was immediately besieged by
parties from distance anxious to
inspect the scene of the tragedy. A
piece of oil cloth on the landing on
which the colonel fell was gradually
cut up and carried away by relic
hunters. The flooring subsequently
met the same fate and finally the
bannisters were cut away, piece by
piece, and carried North. For
several years the old Marshall House
was looked upon as a sad memento
of war times by soldiers OF both
sides-by the Federals as the place
where a brave and promising young
officer laid down his life at the be
ginning of the four years conflict,
and by the Confederates as the spot
where determined sympathiser OF
their cause showed courage in the
face of inevitable death equalled by
few on either side.
About seventeen years ago on
cold, weird night, the Marshall House
was found to be on fire, and despite
the exertions of the fire department
but little more than the bare walls
were left standing. Upon being
rebuilt it ceased to be house OF
entertainment and the new building
is used for other purposes.
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boat from which he had just landed.
Cameron street, a commercial thor
oughfare, up which he wendell his
way, was comparatively deserted.
But a few people were moving, the
bulk of the citys inhabitants being
asleep. The inmates of the Marshall
House were still in the aims of Nor
pheus, oblivious to the fact that the
rebels had vanished before the de-
tenders of the Union, while the flag
of the Confederacy was hanging
limp in the absence of any breeze.
The Inflated Colonel Ellsworth soon
reached the fatal tavern and with
his half dozen followers obtained an
entrance Meeting with no oppo-
sition, and not dreaming for a
moment they would encounter any
resistance in the face of the fact that
the city had been captured, the
Colonel proceeded Immediately to
the roof for the purpose of taking
possession of the coveted flag.
After passing through the front
door a stair case was encountered
which ran spirally, the first turn
leading to the second floor, the third
to the next floor, and tue fourth to
the garnet and roof The Colonel
and his men, before they reached the
roof, met man in his night clothes
coming out of one of the rooms, Of
whom they inquired for the proplie-
tor. The man replied that he was a
boarder himself and knew nothing of
the whereabouts of the proprietor.
II has since been suggested that the
unknown individual was jackson
himself 1t took the zouaves but a
few minutes to lower the flag and de-
tach it from the pole which protuded
from the trap door, and Colonel Ellis
worth having taken it in charge
began his descent About half way
down the flight OF stairs leading from
the garnet he saw Jackson, but par
TALLY dressed, emerge from one of
the rooms on the landing armed with
double barreled gun. Ellsworth,
little dreaming of the bellicose nature
of the man with whom he had to deal,
pleasantly remarked to him, I've
gotten prize" Jackson made some
defiant retort, and, before any one
could divine his intention, raised his
gun and discharged it at the Colonel
An extraordinary charge of buck-shot
had been placed in the weapon. and
hole was torn in the unfortunate
Ellsworth's breast large enough in
which to place ones fist. Colonel
Ellsworth, it is said by some, fell
without groan, though others have
asserted that he gave vent to an aud
ible sigh. In his descent he fell on
his face on the landing, and while
his life's blood was flowing his fol
lowers We're avenging his death. The
weapon Jackson used was an ordinary
double barreled shotgun, and after
killing Ellsworth he took aim at those
who were with him, but before he
could pull trigger the second time
the gun was knocked upward by the
zouaves and the charge entered a
door frame. Francis E. Brownen,
one of the squad, then sent a ball
crashing into Jackson's head, and as
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-16
THE MARSHALL HOUSE,
WHERE COL. ELLSWORTH OF NEW YORKS
ZOUAVES WAS KILLED.
Survivors of the Army Of the Potomac Visit ii
DaiIy-Where one of the BIoodest Tragedies
Of the War was Enacted,


Probably no survivor of the Army
of the Potomac visits Alexandria
without enquiring for the Marshall
House. It became famous in his
tory in the early days Of the late
war, and has so remained ever since.
1t was in this building that one of
the bloodiest tragedies of the war
was enacted, in which two men met
their death in terrible encounter.
The spring of 1861 found Alex
andria, as we'll as many other South
ern cities, in a ferment of excite
ment. The place was held by a few
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-16
Your interest in this edition lies IN
WHEAT Il SUFFERS Addition.
THE OLD DOMINION CIGAR COM
PANY

mandatory is located at the corner
of King and South Fairfax street.
The firm are wholesalers of cigars
and tobacco, and have large box
trade in the city and in all States of
the Union.
Their special brands of cigars are
La Doncella, Messenger, Queen Of
the Roses, Porto Rico, Sweet Home,
Our Barker, Old Dominion, Last
Rose, Little Diamond, and Robert
Emmett.
The company has large sale di-
rect from the factory, which enables
them to give the consumer large
discount on purchases from jobbers.
The Sweet Home" brand is dedi-
Gated to the memory of John Howard
Payne. The handsome Autograph
on the F. E. c." brand represents
a beautiful scene in the Shenandoah
Valley.
This firm employs an average of
twenty-five men, and they sell cigars
all over the United States and
Canada.
Send them an order for trial box.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-16
OUR FIRE ladies.
THE EFFICIENCY OF A VOLUNTEER FIRE
DEPARTMENT.
The Columbia Engine Hose Taken First Prizes
All the Boys are Awake to an Alarm of Fire,
and are at all Times VgiIant.

This city has one of most efficient
fire departments in the country.
There are three steam fire engines,
one hand engine, and a modern hook
and ladder truck.
RELIEF HOOK AND LADDER CO., NO.
was organized in 1876. 1t has a
membership of 35. President, Park
A grew; Vice President, Henry
Green; Secretary, Chas. Picken; Re
corder, J. f Huntington; Treasurer,
j. f. Carlin; Foreman, R. NJ. Latham;
LIST Assistant Foreman, w. 7. Rogers;
I'd Assistant Foreman, VIM. Chaun-
cey.
This company is the outgrowth of
the old Relief Fire Company of
Revolutionary days 1t has n good
membership, and its work at fires is
always effective.
COLUMBIA S. F. E. co., 40. 4.
was organized in 1871, and has a
membership of Ill. President, W.
A. Smoot; 1st Vice-President, A. L.
Ramsay; I'd Vice-President, John H.
Strider; Secretary, f. L. Entwisle +;
Recorder, W. H. Robinson; Treas
urer, George Appich; Foreman,
Charles Dutfey; 1st Assistant Fore
man, Robert Evans I'd Assistant
Foreman, j. L. Dutfey.
This company has fine house on
St. Asaph street, and is one of the
crack fire companies in this section,
having won first prizes at Frederick,
Md, and in other places lately The
Mayor and other prominent citizens
are among its members.
HYDRAULIoN S. F. E. CO., NO. 3
was organized in 1926 Membership,
70 President, Robert Gronau; LIST
Vice-President, Frank NJ. Hill; I'd
Vice-President, B. B. Smith; Secre-
tary, Charles Neale; Recorder, Chas.
Goodrich, Jr.; Treasurer, George
W. Dix; Foreman, George Petty !;
Assistant Foreman, J. G. Gill.
This is a very effective company,
and among its members are some of
our best citizens.
FRIENDSHIP.
President, E. Z. Downham. Vice
President, W. H. Smith; Recording
Secretary, c. o. Sipple; Financial
Secretary, P T. German; Treasurer,
\. A. Butts: Commander of Engine,
J. f. Webster; I'd Commander, N.
G. Rowland; Commander of Hose,
J. Hammersley; I'd Commander, P.
Hayes; Pipemen, J, NJ. Henderson
and VIM. Javins Axemen, James
Howson and James King; Sergeant
alarms, W E. Grady; Janitor, John
Hammersley.
The Friendship is a historic com
pany, and its members have ever
been courageous and trustworthy in
times of trial
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-09-08
Fine China

At bottom Prices. at c. +. Gales.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-09-08
For Rent.

Farm of seventy acres, situated
three miles east of the city of Mineral
Point; about forty acres under cultiva-
tion, remainder pasture and timber
land. House and outbuildings On the
place. Inquire of Mrs. Michael Dunn.
Last fall was taken with a kind of
summer complaint, accompanied with
wonderful diarrhGa. Soon after my
wife's sister, who lives with us, was
taken in the same way. We used
almost everything without benefit.
Then / said let us try Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy,
which we did; and that cured us right
away. / think much of it, as it did
for me what it was recommended to
do. John Hertzler, Bethel. Berks Co.,
Pa. 25 and so cent bottles for sale
by r. D. Pulford. 48m1
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-09-08
Adam DreSen. Tailor.

Mineral Point, Wis, is prepared to
make suits, from $25, upwards. He
carries large stock of woolens of the
latest patterns. He keeps nothing
but good honest goods, and respect
fully invites ali who wish to purchase
clothes to give him a call. An in
spection Of his goods and a compari-
son Of his work will convince you that
his prices are reasonable. His aim is
to give satisfaction. If you want d
well fitting suit of clothes, made from
the very best materials give me trial
All business done on strictly cash
basis. Respectfully, ADAM DREsEN
Rooms in Graber's block, over A. f
Bishops furniture store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-09-08
Visitors from Iowa County to the
White City.


The following are the names of
Iowa county people who attended the
Columbian Exposition and registered
at the Wisconsin state building during
the week ending Sept. 2:
MINERAL PoINT-NIrs. William Lanyon. Sr.,
Mr.. and Mrs Wm Lanyon. Jr., Misses Mertie
and Daisy Lanyon Miles Thomas, Miss Nora
Mari, James NJ. kober. A. +. Vivian. Misses
Matte and Bessie b. Hutchison, Charles
Gilman, Sr and wife, Miss Alice Gilman,
Otto Gilman, Louis o. Rothe, Mrs. George
Woolrich, Miss Gertie Ellengen, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. G. Martin, Walter and Robert Martin.
DODGEvILLE-Etta Lawrey Mamie Ii. Lar
SON., j. Thomas Pryor, James W. Pryor.
HOLLANDALE-J. A. DunStan, Edward
Gribble and wife, William Robinson.
JONEsDALE-Rchard E. Gribble and wife.
WYoMING-Miss Nettie J. Parr, William I.
Parr
ARENA-Byron lIolcomb Miss Matte Yor-
ker.
MIFFLIN-Henry Dolphin
LINDEN-Levi Pollard.
BARNEvEID-NIiss Amelia J. Jones.
HIGHLAND-IIenry G and Joshua Spicer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-09-08
ROCK BOTTOM RATES

To the Worlds Fair at Chicago
Have been reached, and commencing
August 1st, 1893, reduced excursion
rates to Chicago and return will be
made every day until further notice by
the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Railway, for 80 day tickets good in all
cars Of that Company.
For further particulars inquire Of the
Station Agent Of the c., NJ. & St P.
Railway. GEO. IL. HEAFFoED.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-09-08

The people of Mineral Point and
the country round for many miles
show their appreciation of the c. N.
& st. z. company's excellent train
service. Through to Chicago without
change of cars, is not only a great
convenience to worlds fair visitors
from this section, but il also shows
that the company is anxious to give
the public the best travelling accommo-
dations possible.
In the large show window Of w.
]. Penhallegon is presented rustic
scene which attracts the attention Of
all passer5 by. A miniature moss
covered mill appears in the midst Of
grasses and flowers, freshened by
water from an ingeniously arranged
fountain, which also furnishes the
power to run the mill" 1t is alto
gether a pretty picture and brings
back thoughts Of the olden time.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-09-08
Guaranteed Cure.

We authorize our advertised drug
gist 10 sell DIR. Kings new discovery
for consumption, Coughs and Colds,
upon this condition. If you are
afflicted with Cough, Cold or any
Lung. Throat or Chest trouble, and
will use this remedy as directed, CIV
ing it fair trial, and experience no
benefit, you may return the bottle, and
have your money refunded. We could
not make this offer did we not know
that DR.. Kings New Discovery could
be relied on. It never disappoints.
Trial bottles free at w. 81. Prideaux's g
Drug Store. Large size SOC and $1.OO.