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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-03-12
DuN's COMMERCIAL EEWsw.

of life shown by Railroad seeuriti~--
The Volume of Eu.in~s. Not Materially
Improving. hat Conndsaee IN tile fu-
tar~ Growing Review as the Narious
staples.
NKw YORK. March 5.-R o. QUA &
Co. say to-day;
Failures for the week have been es5
in the United States. against IA last
year; and 6s in Canada. against IS last
year.
The Cuban resolutions and the ap-
pointment 90 receivers for the Balti-
more & Ohio were events of sufficient
Importance - affect almost anv gen
uine market. especially for seeuri-
ties. Il therefore argues rclnarlSa-
Bile strength Of condition. or
an eBtire want OF life anA yea
uineuess in the marise. that the
prices Of the % most active railroad
stoe.xs. which averaged s49.1i per
share February /. have never fallen
lower than 20 36 nor riseu above $50 :
per share. The market j. largely I'M
der the control Of operators who can
Eot affor'l to see It decline much. but
i n also trae that the vote ON Cuba
and the reccivershiP had both been
discounted The strength ~ ths mar
ket i largely due - morc satisfactory
reports " railroad earnings.
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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-03-12
SINGULAR ACCIDENT.
An Oh WeIi Fired by Friction of Pebbles
Being Thrown from It.

BELLAIRE, O., March THE Hook
ing-Berry gas well. two miles west of
Metz, w. Va, belonging to the South
Pennsylvania Oil Co., took IRE from
the friction of pebbles which were be-
ing thrown from il while Foreman
Wright and his men were pulling the
casing.
Pat Quinn. OF Benwood, was terribly
burned and died soon after. sam An
kers. J. t. Mclaughlin, Harry Nc
Grew, T. G.. Lomoster. Thomas Jones
and Edward Hays were all badly
seorched The well was burning to-
day and il Is impossible TO get within
I50 feet of IT,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-03-12
AN IMPRISONED BURGLAR
Escaped from the PsnIsentiAry. but was
R~~.ptured

COLUMBUS. O.. March 9-George
Thomas, of Cleveland, serving FIVE
year sentence for burglary aud
larceny, escaped from the Ohio peni-
tentiary yesterday afternoon. but was
captured and returned He feigned
insanity and has been in the insane de-
partment for some months. Taking
advantage of the lax vigilance there.
he reached the yard and by means ofa
gas pipe scaled the walls and made for
ihertV
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-03-12
ship I.Iand'. second Locomotive.

Iae second locomotive Of the Gulf &
sap Island railroad left the shops of tse
Northeastern railroad. in Meridian last
week for Hattieshurg. from which point
the work Of putting down steel rails viii
be vigorously prosecuted until the fore
BOW wurkins ont from Gulfpart. the
southern terminus. is met On the line. The
rr=dhed Is now ready for the rats. aud
il win be oaly short time until Tire ears
vii be running through between tae two
poiats
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-03-12
MRS. HERMAN 3. LANE,
Or. seamaa's Aeeonplice. Convicted Of
Manslau<hEer.

DETBorr, Mich, March Mrs. Her
man b. Lane was yesterday convicted
of nnanslaughter. She aud Dr. D. j.
Seaman who was reeently adjudged
guilty Of murder in the first degree.
were accused % the murder Of Emily
Hall, a young English girl. who came
to this city from England % hide her
shame and died of the effects of a
criminal operation performed by DR..
seaman At MrS Lanes eriTats lying
n hospital
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-03-12
4 FRIGHTFuL COLLISION.


1T. LoCIs. March Nearly half a
a hundred people were injured in a
collision ON the new electric car line
just west ~ kirlswo,,i. at 40 o'clock
yesterday afternoon. Four of the IA
will die
Two ears running in opposite dirce-
tIons. loaded with people. crashed into
one another with terrific force on a
curve.
While No one was killed outright. at
least four persons, including the two
motormen- were fatally injured. ~
passengers either had limbs broken or
were otherwise badly injured. and a
still greater number were cut by splin-
tered glass, and more or less bruised
by the shock Of the collision. The ac-
eident appears 10 have been caused by
the disobedience of orders.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-03-12
THE sRoCkWAY GANG
OF ForEers Sentenced TO varioas Terms
at rrento1. ~ y.

TEESroS, y. J.. March s.-wn- z
Broekway. Abbie L Smith and wm- z
Wagner, the eounterfeiters, were ar
raigned for sentence before Judge
Green of the federal court. Brock
way was sentenced TO 10 years in state
prison and TO pay a fine of $1,000
Mrs Smith was sent 10 the ESSEX
county penitentiAry for four years and
viii have 20 pay fine Of $50 wag-
ner received the hghtest sentencs,
one year and $50 ane.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-03-12
TuENTY-SEVEN YEARS
of Impri-anment for Crime OF W hEch re
va. Probably Innocent -Pardon-a-


Was Probably Iaaoeent-Pardon-a-
CoLUNBUs,O. March 7.-After 81 years
of Imprisonment for u crime of which
he was probably not guilty. JET
ferson Morehead walked out of the
Ohio penitentiary q free man, last
evening. with n pardon from Gov.
Bushnell in his pocket. lie was con
victed on eircumstantial evidences Of
the murder of young man in Mes
kingum county, with whom he was
seen TO 60 into the woods On
hunting excursion The lzttcr
was never seen again, but his
remains were found in the woods long
after with n bullet hole in the head
Morehsad always denied that he
killed the man, and said that they be-
came separated in the woods. IL has
lately been presented to the state par
don board that as a matter of evidence
the hole in the skull Of the murdered
man could not have been made br the
gun that Morehead carried on that
day, as the caliher did not eorresP 'ud-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-03-12
FIRE AT COLUMBUS. o.
The Columbu. Ph~toa Co. and Others In
xcIx-d In the Rnin.

COLUMBUS. o., March s.-The build
ings formerly occupied By the Pioneer
Buggy 90. on West Broad street are
in ruins. The loss on the buildings is
about $4,000. They are insured for
sle,l50, including that on boilers The
Columbus Ph@ton Co. places its loss AZ
sl3,5O0. with $1,000 insurance. The
Columbus Paint Co. loses 5000. in
suranee, s4.OO0. A l. Reynolds loses
$1,000; no insurance The origin of
the fire is unknown
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-03-12
SCHOONER MALLORY RELEASED.
Her Papers Were Regular sad There was
No Reason for Hs= Detea.ioa-

TAMPA. Fla. March The schooner
Mallory has been released and has al
ready departed for Port Tampa Her
papers were legitimatsly drawn and
the collector here was very much sur
prised and disgusted at the boats ar
rest and detention Collector Leslie
said she had regular papers and had
violated no law
IF her owner wants her 10 clear for
Cuba. wiz issue him papers On sppli-
ez,loa,- said the collector.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-03-12
PENNSYLVANIA MINERS
Will Demand an Advance OF Ten Cents
Per Ton

PHILLIPsBURG, Pa. March AT a
miners meeting held at Cuba Switch.
near this place, yesterday, resolutions
were adopted providing that de-
mand be made on the operators for an
advance of ten cents a ton on and
after April l. A committee was ap-
pointed TO confer with the miners in
adjoining districts. 80 that a general
and Simultaneous demand could be
made as soon as possible apon all the
operato-s.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-03-12
THREE YOUNG Touoas
Board a Train and Order Hands Up'-An
Unexpected Ke-Pons~. and Hasty Re


JOLIET. Ill. March e.-Three boys
got on the Rock Island train which
left Chicago at 10 P. m at the station
known as the Chute. and created dis
turbanee which nearly cost one Of them
his life. As the first of the hoys en-
tered the ear he shouted hands up.
and instantly hands were up in all
parts of the car
In the second seat from the door sat
gentleman who carried revolver.
and when his hand went up a pistol
was in il. lie fired point blank at the
first Of the would-be robbers. and with
a yell the three boys ran out and
jumped from the moving train.
The conductor thinks the affair was
an eseaPade Of three young toughs of
Joliet. and does not believe they in
tended 10 rob anybody.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-03-12

Ar its sitting. on the ID. the supreme
eDurt OF the United States disposed Of
- cases. the largest number dropped
from the docket in any one day for
years. The decisions rendered viii
govern in not less than forty-five hun
dred pending cases for and against the
United States.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-03-12

A DISPATCH from Brisbane. Queens
land. on the Sd, said that II vessels in
the harbor Of Townsville foundered
went down with its passengers and
crew. Houses on shore were razed TO
the ground The loss by the founder
ing Of four passenger steamers Is es.i-
mated 70 be $. 500, 900.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-03-12

The public debt statement, issued on
the ad. showed a net increase in the
public debt. less cash in the treasury.
during February of sl5.97s. 763. -.
The interest-bearing debt increased
~. .259. $50. while the non-interest-
bearing debt decreased Sis. ssd. 80.
Cash in the treasury, s9l,1I5.ees. 3s.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-03-12
NO INFORMATION.
The Governments Not OHeIaIly Inforraed
of the Landing of Marine. at Corineo@

WAsHISGroS, March Navy de-
partment officials say they have not
been informed Of the landing of ma
rines at Corinto, Nicaragua. from the
United States ship Alert. which was
sent TO that place TO protect American
interests. The department is ignorant.
officially. of the arrival of the Alert AZ
Corinto. The only explanation sug-
gested is that the telegraph lines have
been cut. The news came from Pan
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-03-12

BREWERS in Germany have contracted
for =,500,00O bushels OF barley from
Montana next season This barley
will come from the famous GaIlatin
valley, which lies along the Northern
Pacific railway. about eighty miles
east OF Helena. where enormous crops
Of the finest quality are raised by irri-
xatiou.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-03-12

GEN BARArTERI was. on the 4th. by
royal decree relieved Of his functions
- governor of the African province of
Erythrea. temporarily placed on half
pay and summoned to Rome To explain
his conduct Of the Abyssinian cam
paign which has resulted 50 disas-
txousIy
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-03-12

PETER RICHARD KESRIcK. the aged
metropolitan Of IT. Louis. who had
been in feeble health for some years.
and who was superseded by Archbishop
Kain, died on the 4th- He was alone
when he passed away, and was found
dead By his valet
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-03-12

GRACE KISs, missionary Of the Amer
iezn board in Armenia. eabled the
Christian Herald Of Boston. on the
sth- FROM Van. that the outlook was
rather better and more peaceful Or
ders had been given By the govern
nent for five battalious of troops TO
protect Christian villages in the outly-
ing districts from the Kuryis.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-03-12

/ IT Is asserted upon good authority
the several European ministries with
view of securing their agreement to
Joint protest in the event of President
CIev@iand declaring the belligerency
Of Caba-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-03-12

In was rumored in Rome. on the I'd.
that Gen Baratieri had committed
suiciie, being unable to endure the
humiliation of the crushing defeat
~ the hands of the Abyssinians. on
the ist. when 3.OO0 Italian soldiers
we're killed. including two general Of
1e<rs. and all the stores of the Italia n
aEDg were captured BY the enemy.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-03-12

A DISPATCH from Kimberly. South
Africa. says that Gardner Williams,
An American, manager of the DeBeers
mines. was arrested there, on the 5th,
- the instance OF the government of
ca2e Colony, on the charge of having
supolied arms to the Uitlanders Of the
rand, to be used in their threatened
revolt against the government of the
IrnnsxaaL
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-03-12

A viii tv se.u frcm the fsllaNi.'.;
statement taken from the h"'ks IA the
Auditors ofh,,.. the total ass..ssali,s. pro1-
erty in Mississippi ia lN.ei was >'as9+''-
eeo benz fire anil ou,-haif millions los
than in 1871. The table viii prove most
.s.er,stla. far further reference. -
s..ur,s ara. sbtainabl,. for 1S.li and lS.iJ:
sl4t IL Il
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-03-12

FAILUREs throughout the United
States for the week ended on the 6th.
- reported by K. G.. Dun & Co. were
IS. against s34 for the corresponding
week last year. For Canada the fail
nres were -. AGAINST s. Inst wear.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-03-12

1w semi-ohieial press of Berlin
ngrees in saying that the failure Of
one Italian gv1eral viii not induce
G<rmany TO sever herself from the
triple alliance. ID which Italy has
steadfastly adhered Moreover, they
say. the triple alliance is valid for a
series Of years. during which the
powers composing it are bound to-
gether-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-03-12

Ar meeting of the convocation OF
Oxford university. on the sd. the pro-
posal 70 allow women to take degree
was rei elected BY vote Of at5 to f4O.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-03-12

ON the I'd Chief-Justice Fuller an
bounced the opinion of the supreme
epurt OF the United States declaring
Nc Nogales land grant in Arizona in
valid
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-03-12

The correspondent Of the Berlin Lo-
cal Anzeiger IN ConstantinoPle Is au-
thority for the statement that Russia
has asked Turkey TO expel all English
and American missionaries from Asia
Minor
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-03-12

TnE Massachusetts, delegation in
congress met. on the 5th, TO take suita-
~ action with reference to Gov.
0<~enhalge's death All the members
MNashington were present Appro-
rrlnte resolutions of sympathy were
nxupted and Senator Dodge and
Xcnsrs- Apsley, Gillet. Barrett and
Atwood were appointed committee
10 intend the funeral
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-03-12

The governor OF Pennsylvania. on
the 5th. signed the death warrant OF
Herman W. Mudgett. alias H. II.
Holmes, and the latter viii be exc
cuted on Nav IL
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-03-12

Ii HrSG CHANG and his fellow en-
roys to Moscow. where they will rep
Honent the emperor at the ceremonies
- the coronation of Gar Nicholas H..
fkarted from Pesin for Russia on the
sth.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-03-12

SIR GEORGE +. NEwSEs. the wealthy
London publisher, for whom a yacht
h being built by the Henderson Bros.
IT Glasgow, said, on the 9Th, that he
fntended TO challenge with the new
boat for the Americas cup in 1897.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-03-12

A BILL was introduced in the senate,
On the 3d, granting a pension Of $50
per month to the daughter of Gen
Phil kearney.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-03-12

rnster in New York city on the 3D..
xhe wedding between Mrs. Dfmnick
- nyself will take place during the
~ of April &. n ST. Thomas church
II rector Of the church. Rev. John
~ Brown. viii oficiate. The we'd
dinR viii be very quietly celebrated,
- ely relatives and few very fnti-
un1e friends viii be present
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-03-12

lie National Observer Londonl,
<n11fng into history connected with
Monroe doctrine. anticipates pos
= = strong point OF the British Blue
I&k proving that Canning did not
11e - the doctrine TO Aonroe nor
~ 3 Il from Iolrpe.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-03-12
eRrTAlN'S CLAIM

To Territory In Dispute In sosth sm.rie..
ss shawn by the venexu~Is Hsu- Ifooh-
First. and Subsequent Continuoa. Pos
session hy the Dutch and Engtish set
Forth rs the Basis of EagIsnd's owasr-
ship
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-03-12
A HYPNOTIC CRAZE

Take. Possession Of the city Of usri~tsn.
Pa and Threatens serious Re-uits-rhs
somnIferoas Art fraettc.a by Many New
Disciples. some OF whom Arr Uasbie to
Csu rheir subjects Hack TO Conscious
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-03-12

foktng Up Senatorial Entrzvagsnee wffl
sharp stick In the SHAPE Of startling
ngur~--Foar EmPioy~. tn Zach ssar
stor. with salary List Greater thss
the Salary And Mileage Aecsaats -
the SENATOR.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-17
SOUTH HEIGHTS.

SOUTH HEIGHTS, Jan. 15.-Mr.
Lynn. of Quincy. is here on a visit to
his daughter, Mrs. Russell.
Mrs. Blomquist, of South Rock
Island, was pleasant caller here
Tuesday. .....-
Harry PAIL and Charles Dack have
both been detained at home from
school by bad colds.
Mr.. and Mrs. X. S. Silvis attended
the funeral of Mrs. Skinner at Pleas
ant Valley last week.
Miss Stafford returned Tuesday,
after having spent the holidays with
her parents at Green River.
Mrs. X. Motif, of Taylor Ridge,
visited her daughter, Mrs. H. X.
Walker, for short time last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Irwin spent
Sunday with Mrs. Twins sister,
Mrs. Hanna, at her home in Colona.
Mrs. Emma Smith, who has been
so much better, has had a relapse.
and has been very low for several
days.
Mrs. Z. j. Snyder, our postmis-
tress, who has been sick with the
grip for the past week, has so far re-
covered as to be able to be at her post
of duty again.
An old man who was partly blind
wandered up here late Friday after
noon. He said he wss on his wav to
his children at Orion and asked shell
ter for the night. He was kindly
taken care of by Mr.. and Mrs. Alexan-
der.
John L. Campbell's horses in
dulged in a lively runaway Monday
evening. He had left them for a few
minutes and during his absence they
started on a run toward home. The
wagon was badly used up, but no
serious damage was done.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-17
HarrlaOn In the Raca

1t is said that Harrison will have
open headquarters Mt the st. Louis
convention. and that he will have
to be reckoned with by the boomers
of other gentlemen as something
more than a passive" candidate for
the repu blican nomination for presi-
dent. The supporters Of Reed, Nor
ton and Allison believe that they
have substantially eliminated Harri-
son from the field.
This feat was accomplished. they
say. at conference which was held
in New York several months ago. at
which comprehensive alliance was
arranged to prevent the nomination
OF Harrison Mt all hazards.
At the time this conference was
held there seemed to be growing
sentiment for the gentleman from
Indiana, and 1t was considered nee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-17
Two Lives saved.

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, of junction
City, ILL.,. was told by her doctors
she had consumption and that there
was no hope for her, but two bottles
OF DIR. Kings New Discovery COM
pletely cured her and she saws it
saved her life. Thomas Eggers, 1S9
Florida street, San Francisco, suf-
fured from a dreadful cold, approach
ing consumption, tried without re-
suit everything else, then bought
one bottle of DIR. Kings New Discov-
cry and in two weeks was cured.
He is naturally thankful. 1t is such
results. Of which these are samples,
that prove the wonderful efficacy of
this medicine in coughs and colds.
Free trial bottles at Hartz Il Ulle-
meyers drug store. Regular size,
SO cents and 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-17
Mr.. Cables Good Work,

The location OF the national demo-
cratic convention at Chicago July Z
next is triumph for the Illinois
democracy, and bears further evil
dence of the generalship and energy
Of its stalwart leader, National Com
mitteeman Ben L. Cable. At no
time in the contest did Mr.. Cable
lose courage in the ultimate outcome.
He understood the situation, and
was far sighted enough to appre-
bend the manner in which things
would work together fer the success
OF the western metropolis. Hav-
ing the thorough knowledge that
he did he was in position
not only to forecast the decisive
ballot but to apply such force as
would insure the end so much de-
sired in Illinois. While others were
discouraged he was sanguine; while
others despaired he exerted those
remarkable energies for which he is
famous in the field of politics, and
the result was a victory all the more
significant and grand. The Chicago
Records Washington correspondent
says: when the recess was taken
at o'clock after the fifth ballot the
Chicago delegation was downcast and
considered the contest hopelessly
lost, but Ben Cable. of Rock Island,
the national com mitteeman from ILL
nois, tried to comfort them. He had
no faint heart and predicted that he
would be able to capture the conven-
tion." The consequence was that
when his prediction came true he was
the subject Of enthusiastic congratu-
lation on every hand and he retired
last night with his right arm nearly
shaken off.
The success achieved by Mr.. Cable
bears, rs has been said. further proof
of the remarkable characteristics
which he possesses, and brings to
mind how four years ago he was for
Chicago under circumstances equally
as difficult to overcome. Then Chica-
60 had not asked for the convention,
although she wanted it, but feeling
that so much was to be sought on be-
half Of the approaching Worlds fair.
no bid was made for either
of the great national conven-
tions. Mr.. Gable won neverthe-
less, and after events demonstrated
the wisdom of his course as will be
the case this time. Chicago is a syn
onvm for success, aside from the
geographical and other advantages of
the location; it is in all respects the
ideal convention city. The settle
ment of this all important question
is but the initiative to a grander
triumph. and on behalf of Mr.. Cable
it need hardly be said that with a
less brainy general to direct. a man
of less extended acquaintance among
the great men of the party, and a
less indefatigable worker the result
would doubtless have been different.
Mr.. Cable is a man who works and
who knows how to work.
He makes history while some of
the representatives of the party with
personal ambitions are barking at
his heels.