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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
CHnMAN COUNTY.

Edenton. N c.. Feb. 81 1901.
Hansels Histories, Holmes Readers,
Maury's Biographies and Sanford's
Arithmetics have been in use in the pub
lie schools Of Chowan county during the
past three years, and, so far as / KIN w,
have given entire satisfaction
(Sgnedl r. II. WILLIS,
County Superintendent.
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raphies, Sanford's Arithmetics, Holmes
Readers and Hanselrs Histories are
used in the schools of. Pcrquimans coan-
ty and are. so far as | know, perfectly
satisfactory.
| am decidedly opposed to any change
in these books.
w. G. GATHER,
County Superintendent.
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MITCHELL COUNTY.

Glen Ayre, ~ c., Feb. IS, 1901.
In 1896, the county commissioners of
Mitchell county n. c.. adopted Maury'5
Biographies. Sanfords Arithmetics,
Holmes Readers and Hansell's Histories
for use in the public schools of Mitchell
county. / can cheerfuIly recommend them
for continued use.
Csicned) AUGUSTUS MASTER,
County Superintendent.
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ORANGE COUNTY.

Cedar Grove, N. c., March Z, 1901,
This is to certify that Maury's Geog-
graphy Hansell's Histories, Sanford's
Arithmetics, Holmes Readers and Fin
gers Civil Government were adopted for
use in the public schools Of this county,
five years ago. and have been in uniform
use in the schools since that time. These
books have given very general satisioc-
ton.
(Signed) JOHN THOMPSON,
County superintendent.
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pIrr I,nI,NrrN

Greenvillc. n c., Feb. 10, 1901.
This is to certify that Hanselrs His
tories, Maury's Biographies, Sanford's
Aiithmctics and Holmes readers are
used in the public schools Of Pitt coun-
ty and have given universal satisfaction,
ard so far as l know there is 10 de-
sire for any change.
w. III. RAGSDALE,
County Superintendent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
ZONES COUNTY.

Trenton, ~ c., March 2G, 1901,
Eansell's Histories. Maury's Biographies
and Holmes Readers are in general use
in Jones county. They give satisfaction
in every particular; ! think change in
these books would be an imposition on
the patrons of the public schools. / sin
ccrely hope they will be re-adopted for
general use in the State.
(Signed) w. f. HAMMOND,
County superintendent
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uENnrRsnN couNTY.

Herdersonyille, N. c., Feb. 26, 1901.
There are used in the public schools OF
Henderson county Holmes Readers,
Maury's Biographies, Sanford's Arithme-
tics and Hansoll's Histories. most
heartily recommend as textbooks TO De
used in our public schools Maury's Geog-
raphies and Holmes Readers.
(Signed) JAMES M. JOSlICI'
County superintendent.
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NATHANIEL HARDING,
County superintendent.
BERTHE COUNTY.

Windsor, N. c., March %, 1901
Among many of our books, the following
have given general satisfaction in our
(Bertie) county: Holmes Readers,
Maury's Biographies, Sanford's Arithme-
tics and Hanselrs u. S. Histories.
(Signed) R. w. ASKEW.
Superintendent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
BplJNsWICK COUNTY.

Southport, N. c., March %, 1901.
In answer to your inquiry | wish to say
Holmes Readers, Maury's Biographies
and Sanfords Arithmetics are the books
used in the public schools of Brunswick
county. They give unparalleled satisfac-
ton, therefore no change il desired.
(Signed) THOMAS l., VINES,
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DAVIDSON -cnIrNrY

Thomasville, n. c., March u, 1901.
We have in use in the public schools
Of Davidson county Holmes Readers,
Maury's Biographies and Sanford's Arith-
metics. l hear no complaint against them
from teachers and no demand for
changes in these publications, which, as
far as / officially know, are giving entire
81 abstraction.
(Signed) p. L. LEDFORD.
County Superintendent.
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MOORE COUNTY.

Bensalem, n. c., March 20, 1901.
Sanford's Arithmetics, Maury's Geog-
raphies and Holmes Readers are in use in
the public schools of Moore county and
are satisfactory.
The people do not want any changes.
(Signed) 7. NJ. LANGLI,
County superintendent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY.

Wentworth, \. c. Feb. -, 1901.
This certifes that Maury's Geogta-
phies. Holmes Readers, Sanford's Arith-
metics and Hansel's Histories are In
general use in the public schools in this
county and give abstraction.
Il. +. ELLINGTON,
County Superintendent
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
NASH COUNTY.


Rocky Mount, n. c., March II, 1901.
We are using in the public schools
Holmes New Readers, Maury's Geogra-
phies Sanfords Arithmetics and Han
sells Histories of the United States.
While all of these hooks are not entirely
satisfactory, it seems to me that it would
not only be unwise, but even eXtravagant
and burdensome to many parents to re-
quire them to purchase other books as
substitute for these at this time
(Signed) w. s. WILKINSON,
County superintendent.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY.
Wilmington, n. c., Feb. ?, 1901.
Maury's Series, Of Biographies, Han
sells History of the United States,
Holmes Readers and Sanford's Arithme-
tics have been used for quite time in
the Public schools of New Hanover coun-
~ These books have given perfect salts
faction. l have never heard word of
complaint about them. continuance OF
them in the schools would afford the
most efficient means for the scientific in
struction of our children.
(Signed) WASHINGTON CATLETT,
County superintendent.
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CHATHAM COUNTY.

Ascend N c.. March II, 1901.
Hanseirs Histories, MauIy's Geogra-
phics and Sanford's Arithmetics are used
in this county, and are giN general
satisfaction. Our people do not desire
a single change.
(Signcd) a. I. HOLL EMAN,
County superintendent.
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POLK COUNTY.

Mill Springs. n. c., Feb. 26, 1901.
It is a pleasure to me to say that
Holmes Readers, Maury's Biographies
Sanford's Arithmetics and HanselTs
Histories were adopted for use in the
public schools of Polk county, and have
given entire satisfaction-no changes
are wanted.
w. NJ. JUSTICE,
County Superintendent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
CLEVELAND COUNTY.

Shelby, N. c., March q, 1901.
| am we'll pleased with Holmes Read
crs, Maury's Biographies Sanford
Arithmetics and Hansell's Histories. and
all our schools are making fine progress
in their use
(Signed) J. A. ANTHONY,
County superintendent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09

knowing IS do Chat Holmes Read
crs, sanford's Arithmetics and Maurys
Biographies have been on the list adopted
for use in the public schools of this coun-
ty. | am now free to say that theY are
giving general satisfaction to the teach
crs and pupils. | can assign no reason
why they should be discontinued Any
change in these would cause big eX-
pense and no little dissatisfaction among
the teachers and patrons of the schools
(Signed) Z. a. SENIELb'
Principal Clyde High SCHOOL
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09

This is to certify that as a member OF
the Board of School Directors and as a
teacher of Henderson county, have useu
and am now using Maury's Biographies
Sanfords Arithmetics and Holmes READ
crs. and find that they give satisfaction,
and | know of no reason for change OF
same.
(Signed) J. w. MOFGAN,
Member Board School Directors of Hen
derson County.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
GREENE COUNTY.

Snow Hill, N c., March s, 1901.
This is to certify that the following
books published by the University Pub
fishing Company. are now in use in the
nublic schools OF Greene county and are
satisfactory in every respect Sanford's
hrithmetics, Maurys biographies,
Holmes Peaders.
(Signed) NJ. T. DAVIS,
County superintendent.
p S.--I consider Chambers (Hansells)
United States Histories equal or superior
10 any history / have examined, They
treat all sections of our country right
and are written in a charming style.
(Signed) M. T. DAVIS,
County superintendent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
MARTIN COUNTY.

GAINESVILLE, N c., Feb. 20. 1901.
We arc using Holmes Readers, Maury s
Biographies, Hansclls Histories and san
ford's intermediate and Common School
Arlthmetics in our county and find that
they give perfect sd satisfaction, and we de-
sire TO make no changes.
(Signed) F. J PEEL
County superintendent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
CuRRITuCK COUNTY.

Barco. N. c., Feb. %, 1901.
This is to certify that Holmes Read
ers, Maury's Biographies, Hansell's His
tories and Sanford's intermediate and
Common School Arithmetics are in use in
this (Currituck) county and satisfactory;
no change is desired.
(Signed) H. b. ANSELL,
County superintendent
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
CI1MRERLAND COuNTY.

Hope Mills. N. c., March 10, 1901.
Hansells Histories, Holmes Readers,
Maury's Biographies and Sanford's
Arithmetics are in use in this county
and satisfactory. Our people do not de-
sire any change.
(Signed) z. B. NEWTON,
County superintendent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
County superintendent.

The following books, published by the
University Publishing Company are being
used in the Waynoswille graded school:
Holmes Readers, Maury's Biographies
and Hansells Histories.
These books are giving satisfaction and
we do not desire change.
(Signed) w. 9. ALLEN,
Supt Waynesville Publis Schools.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
DUPLIN COUNTY.

Wallace, N C., March !, 1901.
It gives me pleasure to state that the
publications Of the University Publishing
Company are in general use in the public
schools Of his county and are giving
general satisfaction.
(Signed) S. w. CLEMENT,
County superintendent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09

This is to certify that l have used SAN
ford's Arithmetics, Maurys biographies
and Holmes Readers in the public schoo4s
Of Henderson county and find them aulhi,-
ably adapted to the needs OF the ScnooiS
and they have given satisfaction anu
know of no reason why they should Dc
changed.
(Signed) f. a. BhONN'
Member Board School Directors, Hender-
son County.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
JOHNSTON COUNTY.

Smithfeld, n. c.. March r. 1901
The books on State list published by
the University Publishing Company, so far
as | know, give satisfaction.
(Signed) IRA T, BURLINGTON,
County superintendent
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CAMDEN COUNTY.

Camden, n. C., Feb. %, 1901
Holmes Series of Readers, Maury's
Biographies. Hansell's Histories and San
ford's Arithmetics are in use in the pub
lie schools of this county and give entire
satisfaction and no change is desired.
Other works on the same subject and of
like grade have been examined and com
pared with care and | am satisfied from
said examinations and comparisons thai
the books of the University Publishing
Company are superior to any others OF
their kind and grade.
(Signedl c. H SPENCER
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
School Books Endorsed.
County Superintendent of Schools and Other School Officials
Endorse the Books Published by the University Publishing
Company.

Education will make no change in the
text books row in use in this county.
(Signed) JOSEPH PIGOTT,
County superintendent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
EnGEcnMRE COUNTY.

Tarboro. " c., March 2. 1901.
This is to certify that Holmes New
Readers, Maurys New Biographies, San
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
FENDER COUNTY.

Burgaw, \. c., March !, 1901.
Maury's Biographies, Hansells HIS
tories Holmes Readers and Sanford ;
Aritmetics are in general use IN me
public schools in Fender county ana
have giving universal satisfaction. WINE
/ deem reduction in price of books es-
sential, yet i think a change in the
hooks now in use would he very unwlse
and very expensive to the school chill
dren.
+. III. w. M'INTIRE,
County Superintendent.
PERQUINIANs COUNTY.
HEREFORD n. c., Feb. 4. 1901.
This is 10 certify that Maury's Geog-
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County superintendent
CARTERET COUNTY.

Beaufort, N. c., Feb. IL, 1901.
This is to certify that Holmes Read
ers. Maury's Biographies. Hansell's His
tories and Sanford's Intermediate and
Common School Arithmetics are in gen.
eral use in the public schools of Car
teret county. | have heard no complaints
and these books are giving general salts
faction | deem change in the text
books in the county to be unwise and
expensive, ] trust the State Board OF
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
J. NJ. James,
county Superlntenden-

voluntarily writes: After a thorough
examination of other readers on the mar
ket | desire TO supplement my state
ment of February q. by saying that
Holmes Readers have been in use in my
county for several years, and have given
entire satisfaction. / heartily recommend
them to the State Board Of Education.
J. NJ. JAMES,
county Superintendent
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MADISON COUNTY.

Marshall n. c., Feb. q, 1901.
Per the adoption of 1896 the following
books were adopted by the County Board
for use in the public schools of Madison
county: Holmes Readers, Maury's Geog
raphies, Sanfords Arithmetics and Han
sells Histories,
| desire to say that we shall be de-
lighted to see the State Board of Educa-
tion continue on the list for use in the
public schools Maurys Biographies and
Hansells Histories-they are excellent
textbooks
(Signed) ]. NJ. James,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09

The State Board Of Education last
week. in selecting the books to be used
in the public schools of the State, gave
the contract to the University Publish
ing Company for more books than was
given to any other company. These
books were generally approved by school
officials as the following testimonials
show:
ALAMANCE COUNTY.
Elon College, N. c., March Z, 1901.
This is to certify that Holmes Read
ers, MaHry's Biographies Sanford
Arithmetics, Fingers Civil Government.
books published by the University Pub
fishing Company and adopted by Ala
nance county five years ago, are, SO far
as | have learned. satisfactory for use
in our public schools at present. NO
change is desired or contemplated in the
use of these books named-so far as my
knowledge goes.
(Signed) j. 0. ATKINSON,
Endorsed by
j. l. WHITE
A. N ROBERTSON,
Board of Education.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-11-21
SAYS HE IS BEN FITZPATRICK.


ST. Louis. Nov. rT.-The train-robber
suspect under arrest here. has ad-
mitted TO Chief of Detectives Desmond
that he is Ben Fitzpatrick. /. brother OF
Daniel Kilpstrick. the notorious Tex
as bandit Both were members of the
gang Of train robbers which was led
hy -Bilf' Carver. who was killed last
spring
Sheriff r p Kirk Of Balling-r. Tex,
eeiegrsphs that he is certain, from the
picture sent there. that the suspect is
Ben kilpatrick- Sheriff James Z.
How're of Concho county writes that
he is absolutely sure the suspect is
Ben Fitzpatrick
In the letter he inclased n photo
graph of kilpatrick- taken three or
four years ago. 1t is quite q good
picture of the man at the four courts.
and when he saw il in Chief Desmoud's :
hands be admitted that it was a pho
tcgraph OF himself
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-11-21
HASTE IS NECESSARY.
ducttssn OF Ransom May ImperfI
the Life of Miss STONE

Sofia. Bulgaria. Nov. fs.-The bri-
gands who abducted Miss Ellen w.
Stone. the American missionary. and
Nine TsiIka. her companion. have uos
yet replied TO the latest proposals OF
Mr.. Dickinson. diplomatic agent OF,
the United States in Sofia. This a
believed to be due to the fact that.
the band has many leaders. and that
the latter are unable 10 agree amon.
themselves.
There IS general impression here
that time i being frittered awav
while waiting for the brigands TO re-
duce their demands. II is felt tharl
the only means by which ma tiers can
be brought 20 n head is to inforntl
them as 70 the sum available for ran-I
som. and 20 declare that this cam
not be increased for any consideration
whatever such an ultimarum nigh 4
endanger the life of Miss Stone. bud
il is more probable that the brigands,
viii accept this condition.
Besides. every days delay imperils 4
her life. not so much on the score ID
the brigands themselves. but by READ
son of the exposure and strain she I
undergoing
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-11-21
PLANS SOMEWHAT ALTERED.
n~ e.v-~.--.s s-hss.s % N. "a.
Lssfs Ws<s.f-s Fsrr 70 ~
Larger rAas gtr~s Pfs.,~xL

Washington. Nov rr-rhe confer
erve between the members Of the
governments board Of the ~. Louis
Worlds fair and the supervising ar
chftevt Of the treasury. who has had
the work IN hand Of preparing the
plans fur the government building
has resulted IN decision to alter the
proposed plans IN some particulars
The change will rot n-ce--irzt-
change in the style ce arvhite~trrv.
but viii affect only the Dimensions Of
the buis.inx- The conclusion az first
reached was 70 CONSTRUCT q building
.ssxtss feet. with Isrria extending
aloug the front. bur included within
this arrs- The desire OF the govern
nsus beard TOR nor. spae. has re-
suited IN n ieriSinu 70 have the buibi-
Enx -5slNIsn feet The sire OF the
euiiaing 70 me rear ~ the main br,;ld-
ing- vhish Is to contain the Ssh eS-
hihit. viii not b~ altered. II will be
t1nxtlD feet The Ioggia or colounde
viii e- -rrvt-ti oufssisl- the sr-a IN
airst-'i. thus carrying out the original
sfxse Of architecture The board b.-
irves that the Isng and narrow busId-
ing VIII be much mors sati-factsrv 60
the exhibitors than a building a- prys-
posed IL viii permit . central aisle.
near which nearly sH. n not all. as
the -xhihits can be placed. Thi. viii
insure good places foe AL government
exhibits and prevent rivalry and the
charge Of faxgririzn in making as-
sss-nmenfs Of spac- 70 ne Different
departments The tstar space which
viii be se~ur-,i sw the changed
plans viii be m..1a square
fee-- IN allowance has been
riasie os --.als squire te~t tor
the ai-is-s. Twelve governments depart
'n-nts ar~ 70 be represented. and the
new arrangements will give the prin-
cipal departments at least r.5M
square feet more spacr than they ha.f
NJ Bafalo. The space tn the <mnIIrr
exhibsts from the government viii De
pruportiouately large
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-11-21

sa As.-aIs ~ Bssam~a IN
ssmar f-tznd.

Manila. Nov. ts.-Company Z. or
the Ninth infantry. Capt h. = >ehesf-
frI. was attacked by 81 boiomrn and
several insurgents armed with rias-.
at a puinr six miles from rarangnan.
in the island Of >amar. The inzar-
g~nts tried TO rush the Anirricaua. but
failing - accomplish their purpose.
they quickly broke and scattered. Tn.
men OF the Ninth had a corporal and
a scout killed and one private vofr,i-
ed. sixteen Of the bolomen were
killed. while the rifiemen escaped.
Ten Hotchkiss rapisi-fre guns vii
be sent TO the southern islands foe
operations in the mountains.
Capt Herman Hall. Of the twenty
first infantry. has been scouting for
several days in Batangas province.
He had four separate engagements
with the insurgents there Judging
from the firing on these occasions.
Capt. Hall estimates the force ot
each band of the rebels az from 20
to 80. They made no attempt TO
charge Capt Halls party. Capt. Halls
scout resulted in the capture Of ene
insurgrnt officer and 50.000 pounds gt
ricr.
Gen. Sumner. commander Of the
District OF southern Laxon. highly
praises Capt. Hartman and his troop
Of the First cavalry. who hast Wrdnes-
dAy morning. attacked s0O insurgents
iutrrnched in rifle pits at Buan. Ba-
tangas province. and routed them
Gen. sumner saws the blow then
administered by Capt. Hartman is tn.
most severe the insurgents have suf-
ferrd since he. Gen. Sumner. assumed
command of hts district
Owing 70 the fact that the United
States transports sheridan. Waldron
and Hancock all met with accidents
in the inland SEA Of Japan. and the
returning party Of visiting congress-
men is consequently now delayed in
the latter country. the transport
Thomas. which arrived at Manila No-
vemher l., will be Immediately dis
patched to Japan.
Gen. Chafree opposes United States
transports in future passing through
the inland sci
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-11-21
PosIHUMoUS HoNoRs.
The Empress An f.-ae- an Edfet Eu-
logtsfnx the Late Ia
Hung Chasx.

Pekin. Nov. rs.-The empress doy~'
ager has issued another esiiet euIogiz1
ing the late Ii Hung Chang and or
dering the erection Of a memorial
arch near his birthplace The edic
also directs that the rank of marguis
conferred upon the eldest son of tn
late Chinese statesman IN his ow
right. shall descend through - geul
erations. 1t eonfers high rank upoj
the other sons of Earl Ii. upon whou
the posthumous rank OF marquis ha
been bestowed. and eonfers dignifie
dpon his grandsons, together with ID
erative offices.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-11-21
sxYIIGErs TO be rAsooEp.
sr tA< ma EsAEAss Bssrxs.ss "a
81 Ls.fs ws<tx-s Fsfr.

Ss- Louis. Vow SkyIighrs are "a
b. tahoosd in the big exhibit bailI-
ings OF tbs. Louisiana Purchase rxuo-
sirioa-
This was 0n- Of the general prop
ostrious which the commission Of
architects set before itself 20 De fol-
lowea- says Mr. Isaac TavIor. The
buildings will be lighted from win
dnws IN the elear srari-s. and in han
terms or monitors above " il dr.
sirabs- always To have the light com
ing from as close as possible 20 tn.
top of an exhibit building Skvlights
supply good light. bur there are rad
zeal objections TO them
In summer skyIiyhrs are hof. The
srn pour~ down directly through
them. and il is hard 70 screen a Skv-
light without shutting OUT tn. light
entirely
Again II Is very hard tn maze sav-
Eght water tight especially large
arsns OF ssyiight- ~arh as wsuisf bs
needed IN the -xhibie buildings. The
beating OF the sun on them eApansis
an-uuully the glass and th. material
N whieh thr glass is rmbe,i.fed. some
thing must give way. and usually the
ioints separate This makes leaks. and
water pours IN on the exhibits. Skv-
LIGHTS need constant patching
The exhibit buildings IN which
massive machinery viii be housed will
be equipped with travelling cranes. as
was done at Chicago. To be used both
rs exhibits and as aids in the INSTALL
ing of the big exhibits. At Buffalo.
the exhibitors IN the electrical and
machinery bindings complained Bit
teriy Of the absence of facilities for
the handling Of their big castings. In
the Installation special devices for
lifting the parts OF the machines had
to be rugged up BY individual exhib-
frorx
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-11-21
Nor As a PRECEDENT.
Missskea L-aI-s~y In the Case OF .
Prf~.fiy Murderer

MANILA. Nov. ts.-The Filipino
priest. Deposov. has been sentenced
by eourt-nartial 10 the penalty u
death for the murder Of certain OF
his countrymen who favored the
Americans. Out Of respect. however.
70 the condemned mans calling aud
the great religious body to which he
belonged. and has most unworthilv
represented Ten Chaffee has COM
muted hrs sentence to 20 years inn
prisoument- Cen Chaffee desires IL
to be understood that the Ieniency
exercised in the ease can not be taken
as a precedent. and that no person in
the islands can be permitted 70 pleasl
his office. however sacred and exalted
this may be, as protection agains:
punishment for crime committed