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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-08-13
A PRISONER OF WAR MURDERED
The Cuban Insurgents Raid and sack the
town ItNbo-The Torch Applied

HAVANA. Aug. s.-Ricardo BarTio
Robado, a prisoner of war, was shot
yesterday at Matanzas-
A raid has been made by the in-
surgents upon the.town of Itabo. The
stores in the place were sacked and %
huts were set on fire by the rebels
and completely destroyed
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-08-13

TEE New Orleans Pieayune says
that though the sugar bounty Is now
q thing of the past. the vitality 1t in
fused into the sugar industry 10 stin
felt, and the steady growth has been
checked but little So. there IL hops
fer the seeeharipe industry.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-08-13

The board of supervisors os ilinds
county is engaged in equal-ing the
assessment OF the county. 1t has raised
the same about sI25. 600. and is dertef-
mined if possible TO place all property
On the rolls at something like its true
yalue
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-08-13

A kentucky divorce case ended with
shockine suddrnness the other day.
During the trial the hus band was s:rick-
en with sunstroke. and the wife threw
up The case ard went to the hospital to
attend him
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-08-13

The nrst full carload of cotton Of this
season was brought TO Greenville last
week over tho Percy branch Of the
Southern railroad, all from the gin OF
L c. Smith. Arcola-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-08-13

Perhaps you have forgotten that tn,
pssch was at one time poisonous
almond Its frnity parts were used to
poison srrors. and for that purpose il
was introdnced into Persia.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-08-13

E1k hsve been all but exterminated in
shis country. and the report of a herd Of
~ having been seen north of Mary's
resk. near Corvallis. Ore. recently. ex-
cited cumment in the far northwest.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-08-13

Two young men who are going to
crawl on their hands and knees across
the continent from San Francisco to
New York. beginning next spring, will
run the risk of being shot at for young
grizzly bears by near-sighted agricui-
turists. lassoed by cowboys. bitten by
snakes, and of suffering from corns on
their knees. The best thing they can
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-08-13

The New York Herald very pointedIy
Gays: Girls. IL you can't marry on
broad daylight principles. don't marry
ut all-that is good rule to follow.
IT 10 better TO marry man without
pretty mustache than q pretty mus
tache without any man behind it. One
= apt TO get into tangIc when he goes
y blind on the marriage question. II
man asks you TO marry under an as
sumed name. tell your father to use
Ms No 10 boots~
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-08-13

American vessels have captured ,,,-
~ seals this season. IL Is not an.
nounced. however. that there will be
sny reduction in the price Of scaiskin
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-08-13

MAJOR PiSeKxx of Detroit has been
nominated for governor Of Michigan.
should election follow we might res-
sonsbly expect to hear Of the wolver-
Inc state being turned into one vast
potato match
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-08-13

Tha ~ rumor about the abdieation
= oucon vx<1oriz in favor OF the prince
& Wn1un, ~ crown prince. Is revived.
~ cuo4u uaz n years old on May "a
- - - ruled 50 years During tho
- 1< 1aars hsT health has been
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-08-13

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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-08-13
BRYAN Al CHICAGO.

7 Ths IRE. Dc stt.I >emin-~ Of tho ChiesGe
Gaax~attes e.r~~t-a ny Half . Husarrd
Thoa~aad Person. IN. Presence ant His
speech ssr-~f~d wtth Loax- q sattas~A
snd Hearty 0h~-tag Nobody for Bryaa
ear h@
The Press., 1896-02-20
ELLINGTON.
Crystal Lake Correspondence


 - Rodolphus Taft narrowly escaped serious injury a few days since by the breaking of an axletree as he was riding. This is the third time that similar acci- dent has happened to him.
 --Sohn Lautz has bought two COWS.
 MT. Warren and his friend, Mir. Rich- ards, have returned to New York, after trying hunting and fishing in winter-time hareabouts.
 Mrs. Mary Taft invited a few friends oal the 1th inst. to partake of an oyster supper, that day being the sixty-third an- niRersary of her birth. A very pleasant afternoon was enjoyed. She received a nice present from a cousin residing in Massachusetts.
 The news that license was not se- cured for the lake hotel at the "hearing'' in Stafford last week, caused a little ex- citement here. If the writer's advice was sought he would say, Friend Bowler, if you finally fail to get license, why not try the plan one year of a strictly tenn perance resort (''clear as crystal"), so ad- vertising far and near, and see if it will not prove the better way? Who can say how we'll it might pay? It would attract as a rare thing in the line of summer re- sorts surely, especially if Sunday was re- garded.
The Press., 1896-02-20
WELLINGTON. (COrrnSOOndnncpN

Miss Gertie Morse is home from New York on two weeks visit.
 We have had all sorts of weather the past week. Monday and Tuesday the roads were covered with glare ice, and along with the cutting air it was decided ly uncomfortable for both man and beast.
 The man who makes difficulties his opportunities is the one to tie to.
 The general itemizer over in Filing ton takes us to task for saying Square Pond, instead of Crystal Lake. We have understood that this late change of names was for commercial reasons solely, and in our travels we seldom hear the latter appellation used by the disinterested pub lic Still, we are so fond of pleasing in many directions, we will hereafter try not to forget the new name in this correspOn- dence. We were never in the locality, but are inclined to think that the old pond Is yet on the square.
 School at Roaring Brook closed Feb. 7th. Not absent or tardy: Stella Bart. lett, Carrie Irons, Winnie Millens, Willie Irons; absent one day, Rosie Mahan Oscar Irons.
 Mrs. Sophronia Shafer James, daugh ter of the late Daniel Shafer, died ir Wethersfield Sunday morning. She leaves daughter, Mrs. W. w. Peck, of Sharon sister, Mrs. Farnsworth, of Stafford Springs, and 8 brother, Daniel Shafer, Ot | Wethersfeld.
 Charlie Topliff is now working for ( church organ firm in Springfield. He ii engaged in setting up their instruments in different parts of the country.
The Press., 1896-02-20
ASHFORD.
WestfOrl Co OrreSnOndence.

"eSEtOfU correspondence.
 The Axefactory school is closed on account of the teacher, Miss Minnie Tay- Tor, being sick. Mrs. Etta Smith, who has been teaching the village school, is in feeble health and has been obliged to give up teaching. Harry Gray is finish ing this term.
 (From another Correspondent.)
 Mrs. Mary J. Burrill, widow of the late E. F. Burrill, died very suddenly on Wednesday last, after an illness of only four days, aged 72 years. She kept around the house and her last sickness was not considered of dangerous nature until few hours before her death. Flu neral SCI vices were held at the Baptist church on Saturday, Rev. Briggs of North Ashford officiating. Heart disease was supposed to be the cause of her death. She leaves one son, James H. Burrill two grandchildren and four great-grand- children to mourn her loss.
 There has been cOnsidera ble sickness in this vicinity of late, mostly hard colds, and some cases of pneumonia.
 J. Benjamin Gray has returned from North Wilton, where he has been in the employ of R. w. Keeler, and will carry on the Fuller and Chaffee farms, of which he Is now the proprietor.
 Mercury IS below OMonday morning
The Press., 1896-02-20
Mrs. Mabel Terry Bartlett is now liv-

Mrs. Mabel Terry Bartlett is now liv- ing in Newton, N. H., and is the happy mother of two little boys
 Miss Alice M., daughter of Herbert c. Preston, having graduated from the training school of John Hopkins hospi- tai. Baltimore, is now with a wealthy pa- tient ill Chicago, where she will remain six months. Her three years training embraced all extra course in Washington, D. c.
 -Rev. MT. Holden was unable to leave his home last Sunday, so there were no services at the Congregational church. It is expected he will occupy the desk next Sunday.
 Delegates from the local G. A. R. post are in attendance at the state en- campment in Norwich this week.
 Meeting of the Literary society to- morrow evening. Subject Harriet Beech CT Stowe.
 Three new members were initiated at the last grange meeting. A surprise party was given at c. H. HObby's Monday night. An enjoyable time was had, notwithstanding the bitter cold and slippery roads kept many away. The peculiar privilege of leap year was net forgotten, we are told. Wilmington is wild over social gath erings of all sorts this winter-church en- tertainments, birthday parties, surprise parties, whist parties, galore!
 There will be a sOciable at the Con- gregatiOnal church next Wednesday even- ing. An entertainment will be given, in- cluding dialogues, singing, etc. Supper as usual, 10 cents. Entertainment only, without supper , cents. South Wilmington Correspondence. There will be a Washington birthday 1 entertainment and social at the hall next Saturday evening, under the auspices of l the Y. P. s. C. E. Refreshments will be served to all who wish. The proceeds are to go to the school district Rufus Walker of Providence, R. l., is visiting at Wm. Brownlee's.
 A surprise was given to Miss Bertie DilwOrth last Thursday evening. A very pleasant time was had by all present
 W. H. Perry, an extensive ice dealer of New London, had gang ot men gath ering ice on the lake the latter part of last week. He filled six cars and sent them to New London, and gave some very good ideas in gathering ice. The con- pany filled their ice house at the same time.
 At the semi-annual election of officers of the Christian Endeavor Society, held last Thurday evening, the following off, cers were chosen: President, W H. Brack- cit; vice president, Miss Sarah Andrews ; recording secretary, Rev. C. H. Brown ; corresponding secretary, Miss Rose o. Hall treasurer, Miss Lillian Whitney
 At the next regular meeting of the grange the Sd and 4th degrees will be ex- emplified and there will be a supper. The members will govern themselves accord ingy,
The Press., 1896-02-20

Francis Patten and family are enter taining his niece, Miss Gowdy, from En- field
 The Ladies' Aid Society, with Mrs. A. M. Shepard and Miss Annette Stacy as hostesses, met in the vestry~ Tuesday af- ternoon and evening. A spelling match" was sharply contested, and was made lively and interesting for both contestants and listeners.
 Willie Edwin Richardson was guest of his cousin, Mrs. DimOck, over the Sab bath. It was with pleasure that we iis- tened to his sweet tenor voice in the choir Sunday afternoon. MT. Richardson is one of those affable gentlemen that cheers one to meet as we journey along lifes rough road.
 J. W. Witt and wife, from the east part of the town, were guests at the "Gla- zier homestead on the hill," Friday.
 A party of thirty-f1ve, "laden with goodly viands " and good cheer, agreed bly, surprised H. A. Glazier and family at their home on the evening of Feb'y 18th. The evening was quickly passed with mu sic, whist, and merrymaking, and to the pleasure of all, bOuntiful spread, which was not quite so pretty and tastefully ar- ranged when the last one commenced to plod his hOmeward way.
 Shepard Bros. were in Springfield Tuesday.
 -Blacksmithing was in order on Mon- day and Tuesday. Smith Roberts was kept busy shoeing thirty-two horses in the two days.
 (FrOm another cOrrespOndent.)
 In accordance with the wishes of those who attended the exhibition given by the Center school last week, it will be repeated, with some additional exercises, at the vestry of the Congregational church, on Friday evening, 21st inst. As the ob- ject is. very worthy one, viz that of raising funds to replenish the school H- brary, it is hoped that there will be a full attendance. Those who witnessed the previous exhibition speak of it in terms of highest praise, and desire it's repetition, not only on their own account, but that others, who could not attend the former one, may have an opportunity to witness it. The teachers, Miss Nettie May Stacy and Miss Alice McIntire, and all the pu- pills who took part in the entertainment, are worthy of the praise and thanks of this community for having given them so enjoyable an entertainment. The public are respectfully invited. Don't forget the time--Friday evening, this week at 745 o'clock. Admission 10 cents.
The Press., 1896-02-20
UNION. Mashapaug. (COrrRSNOn6nncpN

Business at Keefe Bros. box shop is rushing, night work being necessary to fill an order for car load of piano boxes wanted immediately.
 A. D. French, who has lived on the Cleaveland place the past year, has moved into the house of F. H. Walker in the village, lately occupied by R. Cleaveland, who has moved to Brimfield.
 Lyman Moore now does his own blacksmithing, having recently built a shop.
 Fourteen and sixteen below Tuesday morning. That it cold enough for ns.
 The young people of Union will give a musical and dramatic entertainment at the town hall in Union on Friday eveNl- ing, the 18th. The popular drama, The Danger Signal, will be enacted. Admis- sion, 20 cents children, 10 cents. Come.
The Press., 1896-02-20
COVENTRY.
SOuth OOV6ntry' J DuD1, ToooI Uditor oDd R11

 A. $. PARKER, Local Editor and Business Mau- ager of Coventry Local Register. Copies Of the Local Register for sale at the post office, South Coventry.
 The funeral of Watson Rider, aged D, who died Sunday, Feb. 9th, and Zaida Rider, aged s years and 10 mos., who died Feb. 1lth, was conducld by Rev. H. H. Martin, Thursday, Feb. 18th. Burial in the Nathan Hale cemetery. Mrs. Ri- der was the last survivor of family of thirteen children, and of the following generation she had but little acquaint- ance, one niece only having been men, toned by name to the writer-the ans wer to the question, Had your brothers and sisters any children ?" being, "There is a niece, but of the others I know noth- ing"
 The Ladies' Association met at Mrs. Hattie Woods yesterday
 The w. c. T. U. is to meet at Mrs. Lydia Nason's this afternoon.
 There is to be meeting of Wangum- baug Grange, S5, in the A. O. U. w. hall, Friday evening, commencing at 7.30. State Master Bowen, of Eastford, and Rev. J. P. Hawley, of New Hartford, a 
 church here, are the speakers engaged. The public is invited.
 Nathan Fuller has leased the Bidwell hotel and will soon take possession.
 -Chas. Richardson, an old resident of district No. 4, died Monday, of general debility, and was buried Wednesday. The deceased was brother of the wife of Wm. Gardiner.
 ~-Opera chairs furnish sittings in the A. o. |. w. hall
 pr. John Howard Ripley of New York died in Florida on Friday Some time ago he was attacked with the grip and was quite ill, but with that devotion to his practice for which he was known by all his brother practitioners and his patients he refused rest and continued to perform the duties of his extensive prar- tice and his hospital service. He was finally prevailed upon to go south for rest and recuperatiOn, but his illness had al ready made such inrOads that the more genial climate could not restore his health Dr. Ripley was born in South Coventry, Conn.,, May 16, 1887. He went to New York in 1861 and entered the medical de- partment of the University of the City of New York, but before finishing his course he entered the army and remained in the service until the close of the war, when he returned to New York and was gradu- ated in the class of 1866. He began prac- tice at once and soon took high place in the profession. Dr. Ripley is survived by widow, one son and two daughters.
 The man who is always satisfied with himself is rarely satisfactory to others.
 Try can of Hopkins Steamed Hominy (HulledCOrn). Itis delicious. Full at. 10c.
The Press., 1896-02-20
And the Doctor Said

"Take it to Lathrop's Drug Store to be filed" Doctors soon find out where cer- tainty of purity exists-they soon find out where prescriptions have the most care full attention. They know that our stock is always complete, and only the best comes from our store. They also know that if anything special is wanted at once that our telephone will get it here on time. Any calls left here for any of the physicians will be cheerfully and prompt. ly attended to.
The Press., 1896-02-20

The man who is always satisfied with himself is rarely satisfactory to others,
 Try can of Hopkins Steamed Hominy (HulledCOrn). Itis delicious. Full qt., 10c
The Press., 1896-02-20
Why Pay 20 or 25c.

For thost fancy brands of Tooth Pow. ders, when you can buy Thymolic, su, perior to any in the market for only 1Oc. 8 bottle.
 Have you seen those new Hair Curriers' we are selling for cents. Lazel's Perfumes only 23c. an ounce.
 Save money and buy your Drugs and Patent Medicines
 AT
 LATHROP'S DRUG STORE.
The Press., 1896-02-20
SOMERS. Correspondence.

The drama, "Tony the Convict, J which was to have been given under Prof. Croy's management, the 21st, is postponed to the 27th.
 The Ladies' Aid Society will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. E. l.. Hurlburt, and will hold a social in the evening.
 Mrs. E. D. Avery visited Monson last Friday and attended the entertainment, consisting of readings and recitations by Prof. Ralph c. Hubbard, in the evening, given under the auspices of the class of '9G, MOnsOn academy
 C. M. Needham has bought of Ar thur Allen, of Springfield, the Luce place on Main street. It is expected that An. drew Billings, of Hall Hill, will occupy it.
 Marcus Kibbe, of Battle street, met with an accident last Thursday morning. When turning the corner by w, P. Fuller's residence, driving his sons spirited horse he was thrown from his wagon, stikine heavily on the frozen ground, receiving severe bruises, and it was feared ut the time serious injuries. He has so far re- covered as to be out again.
 Henry Chapman, our genial black. smith, is the proud father of 8 twelve pound boy.
 Mrs. G. c. Wood spent few days last week with relatives in Springfield.
 -Theo. Hurlburt is quite ill. He iE attended by Dr. s. W. HoughtoD, of Haz ardville
The Press., 1896-02-20

NABLE to continue my business 1
 U offer for sale two Saw Mills, several tim Der lots, teams, log rigging tools, etc., full equip ment for numbering, at less than half cost price. Have two farms, and several houses in borough If desired. E. w BROOKS.
 DARN ROOM TO RENT-3 stalls, and ID plenty of room. VIII he rented by the month or year. Inquire of GEO. K. BUCK, oI A. w. TUTHILL. 2jtf
The Press., 1896-02-20
POLAND. JCnITo0n0ndnnOn

Mrs. E. s. Agard entertained a party of friends on Friday evening with pro- gressive letters. A very pleasant time was enjoyed by all present. Refresh ments were served
 time was enjoyed.
 Miss Sadie Willard of Merrow has been spending a few days in town.
 The Endeavor Society will hold a so- cial at the home of Judge and Mrs. w. D.. Holman on Friday evening. Every one will be welcome.
 MT, and Mrs. Wm. Sumner have been spending few days in Springfield.
 Mrs. Elezer Wilson slipped on the ice one day last week, while carrying some hot water out of the door, and in falling spilled the water over her arm, burning so badly that Dr. TillotsOn was called to dress the burn.
 About eighty friends of First Select Monday evening and applied for lodging. It was the eleventh anniversary of their marriage and surprise was planned for him, and it being complete one, the re- suit was very satisfactory. Rev, A. H. Post, in behalf of those present, in neat speech, presented MT. and Mrs. Kibbe with very handsome piano lamp with brass standard. MT. Kibbe, in reply, thanked the friends for the gift and seem- ed much pleased with the good will man. ifested. The evening was very pleasant ly spent in games, music, etc. During the evening refreshments were served. At late hour the party broke mp, all wishing MT. and Mrs. Kibbe many years of happiness and prosperity.
 Miss Florence Essex, who has been visiting her sister in Boston, has returned home. FLORA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-15
Arlington Wheelmcn,

The Arlington Wheelmen gave their an
nual club banquet last evening, to which
was invited number of the friends Of the
club. The affair was held at Hotel john
son, and an elaborate menu was set forth.
The best of coed feeling prevailed, and the
banquet surpassed those of previous years
in point Of conviviality and fellow feeling.
though not perhaps in point of numbers.
Nearly thirty plates were set, and all pres
ent were devotees Of the wheel At the
close of the eating speeches were in order,
President William Gettinger acting as mas
ter Of ceremonies. Addresses were made
by Messrs. Wissner, Larcombe, Mayer
Dish, Espey and Harris, followed by the
relating of a number of humorous stories
by many present.
Prior to the banquet brief business ses-
SIGN was held, at which business of much
interest to the club members was trans
acted. The election of officers practically
resulted in retention of the old men. The
officers selected to serve for the ensuing
year were as follows: President, William
Gettinger; vice president, ]. w. Rawlings
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, G. w. Reinhardt: cap.
tain, P. E. Brengle; lieutenant, F. P. Stone
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-15
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
(pio1m1nf Air IJna.l

Schedule in effect January 6, 1896.
All trains arrive and leave at Pennsylvania
800 AN. -Daily--Local for Danville. Connects at
Manassas for Strasburg. daily, except Sunday, and
AT and WITH E o4 sse
Ills AM.-Daily-The UNITED STATES FAST
and Washington to Jacksonville, uniting at Char
lotte with Pullman Sleeper Tor Augusta; also Pull
Sleeper New York New Orleans via
4.o1 P.A.-Local for strasburg, daily. e1cep.
4:51 P:M.-Daily-Local for Charlottesville.
1905 PM.,Daiiy-New York and Florida Short
New Yas to and
Pullman Drawing Room Sleepers, New York to
Tampa and Augusta; Vestibuled Day Coach, Wash
,nsf2n to St. augustine, and Dining Car Salisbury
1913 P.M.@Dally--wAsHINGro AND SOUTH:
Pullman vesthuled sleepers. Dining Cars and Day
Coaches: Pullman sleepers New York to Asheville
Ard MS sprns New a N York to snss
Washington to Atlanta: Southern railway D,rirs
TRAINS BETwEEN WASHINGTON AND ROUND
HILL leave Washington 9:Ol AN daily and AS
PM daily eT Ra S9nday and 65 Nm s SUM
Sunday for Leesburg, and 6:25 PM, daily, for
Herndon Returning arrive at Washington .3I SIC
AN. daily, except Sunday, from Herndon, and 1874
NJ. caily, except Sunday, from Leesburg.
TuEh a rss o 5 the south rTe M At Sna
| Pm. daily. Manassas Division, 1000 AN daily
except Sunday. and $40 AM daily from Char
Tickets, Sleeping Car reservation and information
furnished at offices. 511 and 1900 Pennsylvania ave
nue. and at Pennsylvania Railrosd Passenger Sta
| W h. GREEN. General Superintendent.
j. n. CULP, Traffic Manager.
W. A. TURK, Genera. Passenger Agent.
JAZZ L. S. BROWN, Gen. Agt. Pass. Dept.
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The death rate for the District of Column
bia took a sudden upward turn last week.
The deaths reported at the health depart
ment numbered 146 as against 7S by the
last report. of which SO were from affec-
tons of the lungs. There were q fatal
cases Of pneumonia and % died of con-
sumption. There is but a slight presence
of contagious maladies in the city, there
having been but one death from diphtheria.
Nearly one-fourth of all the deaths were
from LESSONS of the brain, heart and kid
neys, ID of which were from the latter.
Four deaths from typhoid fever We're re-
ported and from grip. Infant mortality
ran up to 81 Of those under five years old,
of which 26 were under one year of age.
The hospitals reported % deaths during
the week, and the coroner certified to IA
deaths.
The births reported were 112, and 80 GER
tificates of marriages were received by the
health department.