davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18
COURT WANTED AT PEKIN.
into Nss~hurta-Japss's War
like rr~psrstiess-

Pekin. April Is Komours Youiaro,
the Japanese minister. accompanied
by Gen. Namaguchi. the japanese
commander. recently called upon
Prince Ching and notified him that
the return of Emperor kwang Su to
Pekin was urgently desired. Prince
Ching was informed that the rm-
PerOr's wishes would IT, respected by
the foreign troops and that every
courtesy would IN. shown him. II was
pointed out 10 the Chinese plenipo-
ien'iary that the emperor's return
was Of the highest possible import
anee aS affecting the maintenance OF
the integrity of the Chinese empire,
and that he should come accom-
panied By every available soldier. bv
at least 20,oo0 men IL possible. These
troops. IL was further contended by
the Japaneae minister. must b- sent
into Nanchuria. a. the Russians re-
ported great disturbance there. and IL
was no; right that the task OF quell-
ing the trouble should be thrown
upon the shoulders of one nation
Finally. Prince Ching was assured
that II the 2o.0eO Chinese troops could
not suppress the disorders in Man
churia. other powers would send an
International forc- to cooperate with
China. which all the powers regarded
ss friendly power No reply hav-
ing been received 10 this communica-
tion. Ii Hung Chang was yesterday
notified 10 tn. Sam. esr.r. .-I ia
that Emperor kwang Su must give an
immediate answer.
The preparations which the Jap
aneSe here are making for an early
start. Indicate that they expect war
between Russia and Japan. vessels
arrived AZ faku from NagaSael report
arrived az Tsku from NagaSaki report
and the continuance OF preparations
on hoard ship for the anticipated
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18
TRIED TO WRECK A TRAIN.
But the Vigilance of the Engineer
Averted Disaster by Check
ing Up In Time.

Nashville, ILL.,, April 15.-An attempt
was made TO wreck the westbound
Louisville 4 Nashville Southern mail
train near 0Pdyke Sunday night.
\ tie had been placed across the
track, but was observed by the engi-
neer some distance away and he was
enabled to stop his train in time.
Only the front trucks of the engine
passed over the tie.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18
SUSPECTED OF MURDER.
wife and Hired Man of WiIIia.
Clark Charged With Psisos-
ing Latter.

Morris. ILL., April Is.-MrS. William
Clarke and hired man are under ar
rest. charged with numbering with
poison the formers husband. a farm
er of Iiston. who died Tuesday Four
sons give the principal testimony
against their mother.
Rat poison was found in the house.
and an examination showed this in
the farmers stomach. The farmer
had been suffering from grip. but was
nearly well when the fatal illness
seized him. He suffered intensely. but
no physician was called until the last
moment.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18
BRITISH VITAL STATISTICS.
the Registrar s~.~r.I OF the
t.it~d kisGasa

London. April is.-Soms interesting
points are found IN the annual r--
port of th- registrar general os
births d~aths and Marriages Of the
United Kingdom In fsss the Raj
riage< reached the higheS; nuzber ~
-orded s5nee ls-s. a<Srrg1rizx 49,
s3i or les per thousand The hirths
Numbered s-sss. equal TO 81 r-r
thousand There were 5-.fss nIeEi-i-
nate children horn The deaths ram
eered s>l-7ss- equal 10 Isl pr thOu-
sand. and there W-re ASA suicides.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18
AN AGED SURGEON DEAD.
Death Of Dr. Wa ~ Heci>iI..A. ss
Aged and Emi-e.t >.rg~s.,
af D~sy~r. Gel

Denver. Col. April is.-Dr. wm- v.
Denver, Col. April I3.-Dr. Vim. 2
McC LELAND Is dead at the age of 80
years Before coming 70 Denver. in
is62. his name had become known in
Europe as wea as America for his
success in performing difficult op-ra-
tions- Here he was the first physician
to make a study of IN. climatic inau-
enees OF the mountain region upon
pulmonary diseases. and wrote exr-n-
siy~ly of the benefits OF CoIorada's
climate. To this writings was due
largely the fist fsm~ OF the state ss
a reS,svt for the world He anaSSed
a fortune n real estate.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.
NOTES OF PAST AND CURRENT EVENTS
BY ]. L. POWER.

NOTES OF PAST AND CURRENT Ey
By ]. L. POWER.

Mr.. Hillrie NJ Quin. whose claims
Sand all are we'll deservedl to distinc-
tion are too many To enumerate here.
has just added another to the long list
of his good works for his State, BY the
Published account of his recent visit 10
the Textile Department OF the A 4 N.
College. Mr.. Quin was delighted with
all he saw. and has given the public
much timely information about this
most valuable addition 10 the college.
The Textile Department of our A. &
NJ College. says Mr.. Quin. Is recognized
as the finest textile plant in this grea,
world in which we live. combining a. il
does. the complete work from the cot
ton field ~ tise beautifully flashed
cloth. Ii will be in operation by June.
The building 10 eommodioas. and
equipped with the lates, system Of
Grinnell automatic sprinklers and the
s,urtevant system of heating and ven
tilating, and with automatic fire doors
The power plant will consist Of one $50
horse power boiler. one i2o horse
power Corliss engine, one e5 X W.
generator. one 10 horse power motor
with switch board. Also all needful
shafting. betting and other frst-clzss
and latest mill supplies
The machinery Is the very finest and
latest to be had in the land. and com
prises everything requisite for the man
ufacture OF all kinds of cotton yarns.
- well as plain and fancy grades Of
cotton cloth The students will have
practical n well as theoretical instruc-
ton in operating and adjusting ma
ehinery from picker TO loom; in making
their own designs. in preparing aud
spinning their own warps. and in weay-
ing and finishing the cloth
Upon graduation III the students can
supplement their study course by some
experience in an operating cotton MILL
the "A 4 NJ Textile boy can ill posi-
tons a. ov-rseers aud superintendents
in cotton mills of average size. thus
earning salaries varying according 10
ability aud size Of mill from four 10
eight dollars per day.
II il worthy of note that as much fine
machinery has been contributed by
manufacturers and others A. the legs
tive appropriation secured
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18

San Francisco. April I4.-An order
has been issued by President McKin-
ley directing that the prisoners at
Alcatraz belonging to volunteer reci-
ments sentenced for minor offenses
be released. This is done TO enable
the men 10 90 home with their rcgi-
ments. The order reads that the re-
lease shall take place on the date on
which the regiment to which the
prisoner formely belonged is mus
tered out There are about 25O gen
eral prisoners on the island who will
be affected by the order.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18
GOT THE DROP ON RED WEAVER
Was Too slow on the TRIGGER for
Kid hoffman Whom He Had
Threatened To Kill

Silver City. y. NJ. April 15.-Red
Weaver. a weil-known border charac-
ter and a reputed member of the ia
nous BLACK Jack" gang of bandits.
has been killed At Alma. n little min
ing camp. - miles northwest of here.
Weaver had threatened To kill Kid
Hoffman. who had previously called
him to account for certain remarks
against a young woman's character.
Later they met again and fired at
each other simultaneously. Weaver
fell dead with - bullet through his
head hoffman was exonerated.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18
FOUND GUILTY OF MURDER.
son. wash of the Murder OF
y. ". B~nta.ln.

Stevenson, Wash April 1i.-James
G. Green was found guilty of murder
in the first degree, Friday night. for
killing +. V. BENJAMIN az Underwood's
landing. March 20 last Green shot
through a window and killed Benja-
min. while the latter was sitting in a
ball room beside Mrs. Nellie Brown.
to whom Greene was at one time en-
gagged 10 be married.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18

1t is understood in Cape Town that
although Cen De Wet, at his recent
Interview with Gen. Botha. refused TO
surrender. Gen. Botha, regarding him
as irresponsible, undertakes to nego-
tiate in behalf of the entire Boer
forces. The British authorities there
consider that if Gen. Botha surrenders
De Vets following can be easily
taken.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18

The heroic bronze equestrian statue
OF Gen. John \. Logan, which rests or
an imposing bronze pedestal in Iowa
circle, was unveiled in Washington
on the 9Th, in the presence of the pres.
ident. the cabinet. the widow aud rel
atives of the gallant soldier. many OF
his comrades in arms and a vast muI
titude of people.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18

Omaha, Neb-, April i5.-Mr. r. A.
Cudaby said yesterday that his going
to Dallas would depend entirly upon
the result of County Attorney Shields
visit in connection with the confession
of H. C. Henderson TO completely in
the abduction of young Cudahy last
December. Should il become practi-
eally certain that Henderson was one
of the kidDapers. Mr.. Cudahy and his
son will leave for Dallas during the
present week when the young man
will attempt to identify Henderson or
prove that he is falsifying.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18

ST Petersburg. April is.-TAe 0s-
>isi Messenger contains the znnoance-
uent that in consequence of the clos
ing of the high schools owing TO the
student disorders. II has been decided
that lectures shall b resumed forth
with and be continued. IL necessary.
through the summer vacation extra
examinations being held TO enable the
students TO make up for lost time
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18

Frank ID. Gardner, of Illinois. an
expert in the soils division of the de-
partment of agriculture. has been ap-
pointed TO take charge of the experi-
m-nt station work in Porto Rico. II
Is purposed to push the work vigor-
ousiy aloRg general lines similar 10
The work carried on by the expert
ment stations in the several states.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18

Vienna, April 15.-The Hungarian
census shows the population of Buda-
Pesth to be .703.44s. The Jews number
loo, 900. This represents an increase
of 81 per cent. in the Jewish popula-
ton during the last ten years. The
anti-Semite journals note the fact
win alarm
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18

The gross postal receipts for las.
month FOR the 50 larger post Offices
in the country show an increase OF
H. per cent. over the corresponding
month of last year. The most re
markable increases are COS per cent,
al Indianapolis; AS per cent. at
Louisville. and 29.6 at Chicago.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18

The convention of the Western
Ophthalmologiea! and Otolaryngolog-
icai association was called to order. in
Cincinnati. on the i1th. by Vice-fres-
ident DIR. X C. Holmes. of Cincinnati.
DIR. y. p. Dandridge delivered the ad-
dress of welcome. 10 which President
u. \. Goldstein responded.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18

ST. Joseph, Mo-. April l5.-John
Brightman, one of the best-known
business man of this city for many
years. died at the state hospital for
the insane here, yesterday, from
paresis
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18

Hunt Bros. Co.'S fruit canning plant
a. Haywards. Cal, was totally de-
stroyed by fire on the 18th. The COM
pany's boarding house and SIS cot
tages. IS of which were owned by the
company; the plant, fruit warehouse
and 1000 cases OF fruit were de-
"rcyed- Several fruit cars were also
consumed The loss will exceed Sl25,-
900 The fire is believed to have been
tneendiary.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18

The transport Arab, which sailed
from san Francisco. March 81. for Ma
Mia. with 200 horses. returned to port
on the iith- When the Arab was
about twelve hundred miles off Port
Taylor, she was discovered to be leak
ing. and Capt. Wills put back for re-
pairs.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18

Richmond. Ind, April i5.-The bad
ly decomposed body of George Wy
burn. who came here several months
ago from Ottawa, o., was found in an
ice pond, near this city yesterday af.
ternooa.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18

Toulon. April ls--The Italian
squadron commanded by the duke of
Genoa. which participated in the
FTanco-Italian festivities here last
week, sailed from Toulon yesterday
morning.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18

Bloemfontein. April I5.-It is re-
ported that the health of former
President Stein has broken down. 1t
is also said that he has advised all
Boers on commando TO surrender i'm
mediately.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18

Trade prospects are extremely
gloomy at Tien Tsin. Chinese i'm.
porters and wholesale dealers are ap-
prehensive, owing to the uncertainty
as to the future The customs col
lection~ for the March quarter were
$1,000 taels. agains; l20.O00 for the
same period of Ie0o.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18

The Minnesota house. on the 9th
passed Senator Chilton's bill prohibit
ing the marriage of im0eciles. fee
ble-ninded, epileptic or insane per
sons, with an amendment striking ou
the requirement of a physicians Ger
tificate before any license to MARI,
shall be issued.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18

\ joint resolution was adopted in
the Pennsylvania senate. on the l1th,
appropriating $4,000 for a commits
Zion who shall represent Pennsylvania
at the ST. Louis exposition The COM
mission will consist of five senator's,
eight representatives, and the presi-
dent and speaker of the two branches.
The commission will erect, during
1902, building ou the exposition
grounds at a cost not TO exceed $780,
600
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18

At the secret session of the Cuban
constitutional convention, at Havana.
on the ilth, several delegates offered
motions that the convention should
express its disapproval of the prin-
ciples embodied in the Platt amend
menf, especially the clauses l.. Ill.
v and VII. Senior Giberga moved
that the subject be indefinitely post
poned. but this proposal was support
ed by only six delegates.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18

Newton Chisnell. an actor, promi-
n-ntly connected with Hoyt's attrac-
tions for many years. died at mis-
home in Akron. o.. on the 10th. His
last appearance was as "Brassy Gaul''
in ~ Texas Steer" He had been an
invalid for several years.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18

Genoa, April 15.-At a meeting of
the dock labcrers here. yesterday, a
general strike was decided on. This
will have the effect of delaying many
steamers.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18

The Yangtse viceroys and COVER.
nors have forwarded memorial to
the throne. suggestingcertainr reforms,
among others. that the royal princes
and students of good family. should
travel and study in foreign countries
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18

The American line steamer st.
Louis, which sailed from Scuthamp-
ton. on the 18th. for New York. by
way of Cherbourg. had among her
passengers the Princess Won HAITI
feldt. daughter of the late c. P. Hunt
fngtOn.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18

The official report of emigration
from Ireland shows that 47.i07 per.
sons left that country in 1900. This
is los per thousand of the estimated
population. The emigrants were
equally divided between the sexes.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18

London. April is-Queen Alexandra
arrived in London last evening from
Copenhagen
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18

The statement of the treasury bal
ances in the general fund, exclusive
of the s150.ooo. 900 gold reserve in the
division of redemption. issued on the
18th. showed: Available cash balance,
sl52, ,03s SIS; gold, 500, 1887.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18
VOL. XIV.

The anniversary of the surrende,
of Gen. Lee at Appomattox was ceIe-
brated by the Hamilton club of Chi.
cago, on the 9Th, with an elaborate
banquet to which $500 invitations
were issued.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18

"A serious seditious movement
says the Pietermaritzburg corre-
spondent of the London Daily Mail.
us spreading among the natives 1t
is headed by native ministers who
preach the doctrine of Africa for At
ricans, and incite the natives TO throw
OF all European control. The author
tiles are carefully watching the prop
aganda, but are reluctant TO inter-
fere through fear of making martyrs
of the riEgieaders."
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18
Masouic Itinerary.

The itinerary of the Grand Lecturer.
j. L. Spinks, has been commenced for
April, May and June. The visits are
for the purpose of affording instruction
to the Chapters and Councils, and he
will remain three days at each point
He will be at Holly Springs April IS.
New Albany April 2a. Tupelo April IS,
Newton May s, jackson May ., Brook
haven May Is. Monticello May 10. Hat
tiesburg May 10, Laurel May e3, Can
ton June 10, Winona June IS, Green
wood June Il, Grenada June 20. Kos
eiuslso June "a, and Starkville June "a.
The commissioners appointed by the
Governors of Iowa, Ohio and Mississippi
to locate the positions of the troops
from those States during the seige of
Vicksburg, assembled in Vicksburg on
Monday, the 18th Gen. 5. d. Lee and
the other members of the National
Military Park Commission were also
present II was an occasion of rare
interest, and will be more fully noted
next week.
Sam Jones. the unique, lectured in
Meridian Wednesday evening to full
house, of course
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18

Three of the five gangs of carpen-
tiers employed at the Pan-Amerlean
exposition grounds. at Buffalo, " u,
struck on the 9th. They number
about two hundred. The strike was
the outcome of trouble between mill
regkars and planning mill ownerA
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18

The little village, Tylertown. in Pike
county, has set an example worthy of
imitation by more pretentious places
This was a trial and conviction, before
. Justice. of two young men charged
with malicious mischief They entered
a neighbors premises (while no one was
at home bot the ehildrenl, and among
other things sheared fne mare. cut
ine harness into pieces, and cut of
short the name and tail of splendid
stallion such men ought TO suffer,
and we are glad these were heavily
fined and sentenced to imprisonment
They have appealed. but We hope the
sentence will stand and be rigidly en-
forced Such conduct is brutal.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18

Sam Jones, the unique, leetured in
Meridian Wednesday evening to full
house. Of course
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18

Mrs. Josephine Louise Neweomb.
whose memorial TO her beloved Young
daughter now blesses Southern girls
and aids the cause Of education. through
that magnificent school in New OieanS.
the H. Sophie Neweomb. entered into
life eternal E-4s~- nassaiog. Though
ia reality a New Yorker. Mrs New
comb had an army of grateful, loving
friends throughout the South. and
many Of ;hese dwell in our own State.
and viii regret 10 hear of this good
woman's death
1, Is rare that sentiment. however
pure and strong il may be. is so appro-
priztely commemorated a. was this
mothers love for her young daughter.
Harriet sophie Sewcomb. who was
snztched from loving hearts and tender
care just as she was entering upon
womanhood- In her memory she
erected Sophie Neweomb College. in
New Orleans. the city she loved. be-
cause i was there sic met the man
who afterwards became her husband.
Before her death she had given 81 .O09,- :
o0o. and by her will her entire estate
goes to the college, thus eariching it
several millions
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18

The mastery address delivered By
Gen. John Il Gordon. At Hazlehurst.
April 5, was his farewell to the lecture
platform. though it was not 50 under
stood at the time. This distinguished
man and beloved Confederate soldier
will be greatly missed from public life.
His retirement leaves vacant a unique
position which no other man can fill
zen Gordon claims that this unex-
pected decision was reached because
Of advancing age, the fatigue of long
Journeys. the greater need of quiet, and
3 desire to be more with his family -
May he find as age advances that his
last days are his best days. May he
travel long and pleasantly before
setting out on that Last Journey"
which all must make. and may all the
peace and rest TO which his life has long
been a stranger abide with him and his
as long A. they dwell happily together
in their beautiful Southern home.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18

Newspaper men all over the State
viii be pleased to learn that Mr.. c. E
Wright, of Vieksburg, has now in press
book whieh-so say those who have
been favored with glimpses of its con
tents-is in every particular worthy l.
be the brain-child of this distinguishet
journalist Its completion Is eager!'
awaited by host Of his admirers
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18

Hattiesburg is determined to have
free delivery of her mails, ana to that
end IS preparing to name her streets
and number her houses This live
little city should number her main
streets, too, instead OF naming ten.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-18

Ripley. which has always been a
model Mississippi town, mas recently
adopted a eurfew ordinance, which ap-
plies TO old and young alike.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-01-19
EUROPE'S TERROR.

TT ,-, EUROPEAN British papers
recent suggestion Tagbhtt customs uatn be
II crushing European produ
in lte me
- rs ararced several years ago
Americas material progress NOV" nov
that the danger is real ana must De
Something akin adesmen and manua
protection In Great nn @
strike which America us
f opportunity place makers have found
reduction Of wages to starvation point au @
ey English economists 1ave pre-
continues because they aver h
if he has TO abandon ms
home dcrossth he o employment
the Threatened disaster the vienna paper
all products VIII
combination distant If not altogether i'm
dies adjusting dnerentia
union remote as TO De hesle quai-S'
writer
producers with taxes ana remove TIE pest men o I'm" n
believes competitive ability Of
TO freedom the lack of armies
resultant expenses and to the individual initiative Whiih o"
labor although better
it effective and is
reward given to excellence IN any HELD whereas
ndeavos much
as possible effort, physical
thought and presents the most
American
foostuns is
o. transportation
charges American shipping is to take it's share of the carrying
build the ships cheaper than
Back Of all these factors is the growing strength of
and
supplies of unlimited wheat and
with America?
in
with
they the
override natural laws long
political combination cripple the American power 1t is here 20 stay
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-01-19
A WORD OF APPRECIATION.

7ESJ-IARLY
Il
the
to
ed delegates comfortably
and
Pa
a r.o~ 10 a
be- C. s. o a.
ed
q
the Herald believes
one
of
of
8 % $ &.
O.
on %
10 h-fs G las heena