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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-03-17

The sale OF the household
effects at the Roberts home
last Friday attracted a large
crowd Of ladies' and gentlemen.
The bidding Was quite spirited
at times and every article
brought . fair price.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-03-17

There is generally a good
crowd in attendance the frst
day of court and then a notice
able falling of each succeeding
day. THIS week has been an
exception. a good crowd in
town all the week and every
boarding house we'll filled
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-03-17

this celebrated medicine this
SEASON, besides large sales at
home.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-03-17

IL seems that the appeal for
assistance for the starving
Cuban children has touched
the hearts Of the school chill
dr~n Of our county. They have
responded nobly and literally.
We think, considering the
stringeney of the times. -Biess
ed is the cheerful giyer.5
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-03-17

A telegram Tuesday announe-
ing the serions illness of James
B. Cook, at Ciarksdale, Miss
was followed by another with
tidings Of his death which oc-
Cured Tuesday evening of con-
gestiou Of the liver. Mr.. Cook
Was raised in oxford and many
friends of his early years are
shocked at the news OF his sud
den death. The remanins will
be inferred in the Oxford GENE
terry.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-03-17

We have made arrangements
with the publishers. by which
ve will be enabled TO continue
the Farm and Trade and Com
nerciai -Appeai as premiums
With the Eagle for the second
hundred names enrolled with
as III yoa want 10 secure your
reading matter for the year for
sl.0o, nov Is your time.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-03-17

The spring term OF Circuit
Court convened Monday and
the attendance was unusually
large for opening day. Judge
stephens gave one of his most
impressive charges to the grand
Jury and insisted that the maj
esty of the Law must be main.
tanned. 1.-THE wise counsels OF
our Judge we're heededs We
would indeed be happy and
prosperous people.
On Monday Edwin Wood, Of
the Indiana Electric ManuiAc'
turing Company. and WIN. l.
I Buford, Of Springfield, Mo-, ar'
rived in Oxford to lay before
our City Fathers proposals to
I light our city with electricity
This subject has been re
ceivihg the consideration O.
the authorities for the pas
rear and many propositions
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-03-17

Our city has a new business
arm. W. l.. Goodwin and
johnnie Brown have purchased
the stock OF n. Owens and will
run the business under the firm
name Of Goodwin & Brown.
We wish them success.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-03-17

The honorable Board Of Sa.
pervisors Furnished two solid
columns Of matter for our read.
ers this week.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-03-17

On Monday night the Miller
Hc~se vas - fall that some Of
the guests occupied the nAt
roof. Mr.. Miller will always
make room for one more.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-03-17

The principal building of the
Burgess Normd School. was
destroyed By fire Friday night.
This school is conducted by
Prof. X. ". Bankstou and
brother and is one of the most
fiourishing in the county: the
pride of citizens of the neighbOr
hood. We learn that the house
was well insured and will be
replaced at an early day
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-03-17

On Wednesday, the 10th inst.
at the residence of Il. p. Gray.
Miss Euia Coaker and Charlie
WEIGH were united in marriage.
MayorJ ohm +. Brown officiating.
A number Of relatives and
friends witnessed the ceremony
and enjoyed the elegant supper
given in honor of the occasion.
The EAGLE extends eongratu-
lations to the happy young
couple and wishes them a long
life filled with blessings
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-03-17

The juries for the present
term o; coutt are composed Of
some vi IL. best men in the
county.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-12
FROM DODGE CITY.

Engineers Will Williams, Ben Will
Iiams and Harry Simmons are laying off
and Extra Engineers Alexander, Mack
lie and Shaw have their engines, 1862, 791
and 794.
Conductor Glenn Crawford has Dill
lards car while he is laying off.
Conductor Ellis is home from Cam
eron, Mo.
Conductor B. c. Jones has returned
from Colby, Kan, and will go to work
taking Slickerman's car.
Conductor Judd and crew are on work
train this week between Coolidge and
Dodge.
Business is good this week. Three No.
32's and three No. 33's daily.
So many regular men are laying OH
that all the extra men are at work and
Yardmaster Gallagher has become COM
PEELED to double out several of the ex-
ira men.
Engineer Harry NEWER after II years
faithful service, has been retired, but is
hopeful of being re-instated soon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-12
CASE OF EMERGENCY.
Old Time Engineer Tells of Fast
Early Day Run From K. @. to
TlaWrence.

1.-THE fastest run that was ever made
from Kansas City to Lawrence was
made bv a Santa Fe engine a few years
ago under peculiar circumstances,
said an old time railroad man yesterday
as engine 600 gIided past.
THE train was late out of Kansas
CITY and had 25 minutes to make up be
tween Kansas City and Topeka TWAS
long heavy train and as soon as the
yards and crossings in the Kansas City
yards were cleared the engineer pulled
the throttle open. Jerk-bump! the
link between the smoker and baggage
car had broken and the safety chains
were all that held the cars together
and there was a distance more than
THE conductor was new at the bust
ness and he turned white as a sheet
and era bbed the bell cord. He gave
two pulls and the engineer answered
with a 'tOot-toot,' but the speed did not
slacken. The conductor was nervous,
white and pretty well scared He
pulled the cord two good steady pulls
'tOot-toot' but on they went at about
60 or 20 miles an hour. Once and a while
the cars would come up bump together
and the conductor would reach for the
bell cord again and as before he would
receive the answering 'tOot-tOot' When
Lawrence was reached the conductor
went up to the engineer. Didn't you
hear me signal to stop? The train was
parted he cried.
% Guess itfwasn't parted very far was
it2 I see it's all here replied the en-
gineer as he glanced at his watch.
." I'll report you for that sputtered
the conductor.
% This watch was the cause of it,
remarked the engineer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-12
SURGICAL OPERATIONS
FOR THE CURE OF PILES AND
RECTAL DISEASES NO LONG
Err NECESSARY.
A Medical Discovery Which win
Change the Treatment of All
Such Diseases.

1t has long been thought not only by
some physicians but by people in gen
eral, that the common, painful and ex-
ceedingly annoying trouble, piles, was
practically incurable by any other
means than a surgical operation, and
this belief has been the cause of years
of needless suffering, because of the ma
tural dread of surgical operations.
There are many salves, Ointments
and similar remedies on the market
which afford some relief in cases Of
piles, but the Pyramid Pile Cure is the
only preparation so far introduced that
can reliably depended upon to cure to
stay cured, every form of itching, bleed
ing or prOtruding piles.
Mrs. NJ. c. Hinkley of 601 Mississippi
street, Indianapolis, was told by her
physicians that nothing but surgical
operation, costing between seven and
eight hundred dollars, could cure her,
as she had suffered for Is years; yet
even in such a case as hers the Pyramid
Pile Cure accomplished a complete cure
She says: 'I knew an operation would
be death to me and tried the Pyramid
with very little hope and, it is not
to be wondered at that am so enthusi-
astic in its praise"
Mr.. d. 10. Reed of South Lyons. Mich.
says: I would not take $500 and be
placed back where I was before used
the Pyramid Pile Cure, suffered for
years and it is now eighteen months
trace of the trouble has returned.
The Pyramid Pile Cure is sold by
nearly all druggists at SO cents and 81
per package, and as it contains no Opt
um, cocaine or other poisonous drugs
can be used with perfect safety
No one need suffer from piles in any
form who will give this excellent rem
edy a trial Send for book on cause ana
cure of piles, sent free by addressing
Pyramid Drug Co. Marshall Mich,
formerly Albion, Mich.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-12

mother hasn't spoken to me since last
July, for what reason I don't know.
It didn't care much for young Ramsey
before we eloped, but since we have
been here, I have grown to like him
much better, and would be willing to
marry him and remain here. My unhap-
pineSS at home was the only motive
that prompted me to run away, and 1
just came on without reckoning of the
consequences"
Mr.. Roach had an interview with his
daughter late in the afternoon. No one
was present but the two, and what pas
Sed between them is not to be learned.
In speaking of the statements made by
the girl, that her home life was unhap-
by, Mr. Roach denied it in feeling
manner.
TT is not true" he said, my daugh-
ter was reared in a convent, and her
home life was made as pleasant as it
could be by her mother and me. She
had everything she wished for, and
cannot account for her saying such a
thing. This is a terrible blow to me.
She was a good girl until this happened,
and never was away from home, nor
permitted to form evil associates
Matron Gilbert took a deep interest
in the girl, and endeavOred to induce
the fathers of the young couple to allow
them to marry. But neither Mr.. Roach
nor Mr.. Ramsey would hear to such a
thing, and in the most positive terms
declared that such union should new
er occur.
At O'Clock last night Mr.. Roach and
his fearful daughter and Mr.. Ramsey
with his penitent son and nephew
boarded the train at Union station on
their way back to Redfield. The EN-
NETT girl was released by Captain
O'Malley and told to go her way.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-12
AMONG RAILROAD MEN.

Mr.. Rocl1hold, who has been employed
as rOadmaster between Marceline. No.
and Fit. Madison Ia, for the past year
has resigned his position and will re-
move from Fl. Madison to New Next
co.
John Becker, who runs the 1ocomo-
tive between Santa Fe and Lamy has
been in the service of the Santa Fe as
an engineer since October 1888.
Arthur Langston, fireman on the
switch engine at Las Vegas, has been
promoted to the main line, Geo. Sells
succeeding to the feeding of the goat.
Foreman Thomas of the bridge and
building department at Newton, has left
with his force of men for Mcpherson,
where the Santa Fe is erecting a big
broom corn warehouse. Mr.. Thomas
and his gang of men have been at New
ton ever since the Santa F'e started to
make its improvements there.
TWenty-three car loads of ice arrived
yesterday and today from St. Joseph
at Wellington and are being unloaded
and put into the new ice house in the
poor quality and there is chance of it
not being accepted by the company.
D. B. HetheringtOn, chief clerk for
Santa Fe TrainmaSter Schaffer at Ar
kansas City, has been promoted to chief
clerk at Wichita. E. L. Pound of
Wichita win fill the place at Arkansas
City.
sity on the grade between the union de-
pot and the junction at Wellington.
Scarcely a day passes that but some
incoming freight train on the Santa Fe
is compelled to call on the switch en-
CINE to help it up the grade.
Every Thursday Jake Mayberry, has
all he wants to do shipping oil to the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-12

return transportation for the three run
always, in anticipation of their being To-
Gated, and they desired to take the p.
m. train home. AS for the Emmett
girl, neither cared what became of
her, as they were in no way interested
in her welfare. They asked that the
young people be detained until the time
Captain O'Malley promised to keep them
in custody.
Captain O'MalIey asked Mr.. Roach if
he desired to speak to his daughter, and
the old man replied that he would pre-
fer to see her later in the day. The
two girls were sent up to MatrOn Har-
ris' detention room to await the depart
ure of the train for Redfeld in the even
ing. After their departure Mr.. Ram
he was permitted to take him out to
lunch. The other young man was taken
back to the calaboOse-
Ethel Roach was seen yesterday af-
ternoon in the detention room. She
was penitent and willing to go home
with her father, if he insisted, but said
she preferred to remain here.
MY life at home has not been hap
py," she said, as the tears welled into
her eyes, land it would be unbearable
if have to go home after this.
Il wish my father would let me re-
main here. I would marry Ramsey if
the young man was willing, but I am
sure my father would never consent
He is a strict Catholic, and would new
er hear of my marrying a man like Ow-
en-, who has no prOfeSSed religion. 1t
was this religious scruple of his which
caused much of my unhappineSs at
home. A young man whose family
were Methodists, was paying me atten-
ton, and my parents objected. My
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-12

Ethel Roach lived about two miles
away from me, and 1 did not know her
until last September. She knew what
I was, because 1 told her after I got ac-
quainted with her. I did not know the
Ramsey boys at that time, but I be
came acquainted with them a couple
of months afterWard. They only lived
a short distance from my home.
II kept company with Theo. Ramsey
after I became acquainted with him.
I didn't go with Ethel much because
she was keeping company with another
young man there. About a month ago
I concluded to come back to this city
again, and, as Theo. was thinking
about coming also, suggested to Ethel
ject was just to have a good time.
Marriage wasn't mentioned at all. None
of US ever paid any heed to what the
consequences would be. We decided
to go and we did. Ethel didn't seem to
care what happened afterwards, be-
cause she said her parents made her
life at home miserable
The two Ramseys didn't have much
to say. Both agreed that it was at the
suggestion of the Emmett girl that they
eloped, and both said they were willing
to go back home. Theo. said he would
prefer to stay here and secure work as
he was infatuated with Gertie Emmett.
and intended to marry her within a
year, although he knew what character
of life she had been leading. He said,
however, that if his uncle desired him
to go home he would do so.
Captain O'MaIley then held a consul
tation with Mr.. Roach and Mr.. Ramsey
Both declared that they did not desire
any prosecution, and that all they
wanted was to get their respective chill
dren back home. Both had procured
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-12

st. Louis, Feb. 12.-William Ramsey
and Edward Roach, two wealthy farm
ers, arrived in the city in company yes
terday morning from Redfeld, Kansas,
on a special mission. The men are
rugged, honest husbandmen, and neigh
bors, and, although they journeyed to-
gether, actuated by the same motive
their companionship was not productive
of the cOngeniaI od-fellowship which
usually unites two fellow travellers
bound for the same destination, and
during almost the entire trip each wore
a preOccupied air and commUned with
his own bitter thoughts.
Mr.. Roach was on the trail of his
pretty daughter, Ethel, who had eloped
from the little Kansas town ten days
ago with owen Ramsey, the son of his
fellow traveller and neighbOr, accOmpa-
MED by Owens cousin, TheOphus, and a
girl named Gertie Emmett. Mr.. Ram
sey was looking for his son and neph-
eW, to show them the error they had
committed, and take them back home
with him.
The two men went direct to the CEN
trail police station, where they made
known their errand to Captain O'MaI-
ley, and asked his assistance in locating
the runaways. The captain detailed
Sergeant King and Patrolman Burris
on the case, and within an hour the
clippers were found in a rooming house
at 21O2 Olive street. They were brought
to the station house and taken into
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-12
Santa Fe Preparing For a
Worlds Fast Record.
viii Lay the Track From Dodge
City to La Junta
WITH STEEL RAILS
Weighing 50 Pounds, in the
Spring "A Gradual Incline.
Trial Test Over 200 Miles of
Road Will Be Made.

The Santa Fe will lay 80 miles of
steel rail on the stretch of road between
La Junta, Colo, and Dodge City, Kan,
in the spring.
This will place the roadbed in ex-
cellent shape and make this piece of
track the fastest" on the Santa Fe
line.
There is a gradual incline all the way
from La Junta to Dodge City, and as
soon as the track is put in first class
shape General superintendent Nudge
will make an attempt to break the
worlds record for speed. He will start
with a train of two cars from La Junta
and expects to make the trip over the
200 miles of track to Dodge City at
rate faster than has ever been made on
an American railroad.
Thursday the Santa Fe east bound
limited train No. 4, consisting of COM
posite car, dining car and three heavy
Pullman sleepers, made the trip over
this piece of track at the rate of 56.7
miles per hour. With this kind of a rec
ord with a heavy train, Mr.. Nudge feels
confident that he can easily take the
palm for fast time with a light train
on this stretch of track.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-12

Captain O'Malley's private office for an
interview.
The quartet were not at all abashed
at the sight of Roach and Mr.. Ramsey,
and the two young men did not mani
fest any fear of the consequences of
is 22s years old, is a petite, trim little
brunette, whose slender figure was set
off to advantage by the neat fitting
black silk dress she wore. Although,
according to her own admission, she
fOrsoOk the straight and narrow path
several years ago, her unconventional
life has left none of its traces in her
clear-cut, regular face. Ethel Roach
is past Is. She is a tall, handsome
blonde, with chestnut hair and large,
pleading baby blue eyes, and a well de-
veloped figure. The Ramsey boys are
handsome, sturdy farmer boys, with
clear, honest faces, and manly air
about them. Owen is 10 years old and
his cousin is a year older. The apparel
of both proclaimed that their families
are in good circumstances.
The runaways told the story of their
elOpement without hesitation. From
the statement of the boys and the
younger girl, it appears that Gertie
Emmett planned the affair, and, with
her superior knowledge of the world,
carried it out successfully. They left
Redheld on Monday evening, January
81, and came direct to this city. They
secured rooms at 2102 Olive street,
where they have remained ever since.
the Emmett woman said: MY parents
live in Redfeld, and they know the life
1 have been leading. I lived in st.
Louis here at TWenty-secOnd and Mar
ket streets, until last April, when I
went back home to visit my relatives.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-12
ISSUED 10 YEARS AGO.
A Railroad Ticket Recently Honored
on a Denver g. Rio Grande Train.

From the Denver Republican.
A railroad ticket issued Is years ago
and honored on one of the trains of the
Denver & Rio Grande road between
Pueblo and Denver came to light yes
terday. The ticket is something of a
curiosity because of the length of time
elapsing since the date of issue and of
use. The ticket was sold April 49, 1880,
at Charlton, Ia, over the Burlington to
Pueblo and from there to Denver over
the D. & r. G. The purchasers name
was Amandy Badger, but whether this
party has held the ticket for Is years
is not known
Some inquiry is being made, for cur
iosity sake, by the D. & r. G. officials
to learn whether the CharitOn-PueblO
portion of the ticket was recently used
or whether the Pueblo-Denver coupon
has been in that city since it was is
sued. The ticket was in excellent con-
dition and had eveidently been saved
with great care.
]. e. Preston, commercial agent of
the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul, has
even a greater curiosity in this line. 1t
is in the form of a ticket issued by his
road prior to 1865. The ticket is piece
of plain white cardboard and has print
ed upon it Good for one passage from
Union Station to Madison, Wis" The
ticket is preserved by the road as a
relic of early days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-12
FROM NEWTON.

Master Mechanic Paxton has returned
to Fit. Madison.
Conductor John O'ROurke is suffering
from foreign substance in his eye.
Two new FORCES have arrived and are
being put in the blacksmith shop to-
day.
No. now pulls up to the platform
and does not obstruct Main street any
more.
Foreman Grandy of the back ship is
detained at home on account of sick
ness. Mike Weigle is officiating in his
stead.
Twenty-Five telegraph poles on the
NJ. & NJ. branch were down yesterday.
Line Repairer Owens went over to raise
them.
Caller Ramsey has resumed work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-12
THIS IS A TRUE STORY
About Lady's First Visit to "Prohi-
bition Kansas

A lady came non the Santa Fe train
from Kansas City at 10:47, stepped off
the train and asked Depot Master Pat
Sherman what time the next train went
west. He told her it left in about an
hour.
''Win have time to go up town?"
she asked rather nerVOuSly.
Yes; you can take car and go up
and back in time to catch the train,'
answered Pat.
The woman boarded a car and seemed
quite nervous. When the conductor
started to collect the fares the lady
said:
please let me off at the first drug
store"
The conductor grasped the bell cord
without a word and the car came to
stop with jerk.
Here is your place to get off," said
the conductor.
so soon?'' said the woman in aston
ishment. Where is the drug store?'
she asked.
There are four in sight, madam
said the conductor.
-Four, with look of wonder. fFWhere
am I?'' said the woman (meaning what
street but the conductor mistook her
meaning.)
You are in Kansas was the reply.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-12
MILLIONS OF DEAD FISH.
Damming of Twin Lake Does Enor-
nous Damage.

Leadville, Colo, Feb. 12.-'There are
millions of dead fish lying below the
lower lake in Twin Lake creek, and it
will take 10 years to stock up this great
fishing stream again to the condition
that it was last season. 1t is certainly
a great outrage to this section, as well
as to the entire state"
These remarks were made by COnsta-
Bile Low, who came in from Twin Lakes
today. The people who have been
granted permission by the government
to build their dam and reservoir said
the constable, certainly had no right
to shut off the water as they did, and
which has resulted in the killing of the
fish. Some weeks ago they built
temporary dam at the lower end of the
lake so as to get the measurement of
the water in the lake. This, of course,
has shut off the water in the creek and
simply admitted of a seepage. AS a
result the dead fish are piled in places
two feet high. In fact, there are more
dead fish scattered along the creek be-
low the lakes than will be put back
there for 10 years to GOMEZ
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-12
STRIKING MINERS WIN.
Colorado Board of Arbitration Grants
Them Every Demand.

Denver, Feb. 12-The state board of
arbitration has rendered it's decision on
the questions in dispute between the
miners and operators of the northern
Colorado district. The board found in
favor of the striking miners in every
particular.
Early in January the miners en-
ployed in the Louisville and Lafayette
districts submitted demands to the op-
orators for an increase in the schedule
paid for labor in these districts. Later
the miners in the Louisville district
withdrew their demands and went to
work. The Lafayette men went out
and the board of arbitration has grant
bY them