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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-01-10

The statement of the treasury bal
ances in the general fund. exclusive OF
the <150. 100000 gold reserve in the di
vision of redemption. issued on the
9Th, showed: Available cash balance
Slfo,067, ,55s; gold. ss3. .ssl. $50.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-01-10
Twenty rho..and for Decor.,io...

Louisville, Ky, JAM 5.-The commit
tee on arrangements for the twenty
eighth triennial conclave of Knights
Templar TO be held in Louisville, Au-
gust 27-30 next. decided last night to
spend $50. 900 on decorations and il
luminacions.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-01-10

Total clearings of all the hank
clearinghouse in the United States
for the week ended on the Goth. were
sl.s34. .737 $50. an increase of 1s-e per
cent. over the corresponding period OF
last year.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-01-10

The secretary of war. on the I'd
submitted to congress an additional
deficiency estimate of S3.000.OO0 for
army subsistence. caused chiefly by
the heavy demands made by the forces
in China and the Philippines
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-01-10

The provincial government of Brit
ish Columbia, on the I'd, proclaimed
regulations for carryingout the immi-
grafton act which was passed at the
last session, prescribing the educa-
tional test A big fight will be made
by the companies engaged in bringing
In Japanese and Chinese, as the act
is an effective bar to their entry.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-01-10

The social season of the new year
at the White House was opened, on
the night of the I'd. when Presiden;
and Mrs Mckinley gave a dinner in
honor of the cabinet members and
their ladies'.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-01-10

The navy department, or the I'd. is
sued orders detaching Rear-Admiral
kautz from his post as eomm1nier-
in-ohief of the Pacific station. to take
effect on the 2sth. His retirement:
will take place soon after.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-01-10

Milwaukee. JAM 5--An Evening
Wisconsin special from Kenosha. Wis.
says Mat Gurley, of Kenosha. was
killed and his wife probably fatally
injured while driving over the Trues-
dell crossing of the Milwaukee road.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-01-10
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.
NOTES OF PAST AND CURRENT EVENT

By J. L. POWER.

probability is that his name will be with
drawn
NY opinion Is ths, the contest will finally
b between Mr. Crawford and myself Mr.
Adams may make . third party. but I
doubt H. Although he has certainly
triumph~i in his p~rSonsi controversy With
Mr.. Russell, he dos not appear to have
brishtsnesi. In the smallest degree. his pros
pert Of success. The discerument Of the
Sablic distinguishes between what vS
really propo>~i st Ghent. and sanctioned
by him. in respect 10 the Mss-i~ipps. AMI
the prrLfcArx o6enss OF his 9aandan col
league.
Observing What you say in regard TO
the probability Of your being st washing-
ton, alio. ne "a ~ lhAi y III Slvs uz
unaffected pleasure 10 meet you ther-. e
u dos 90 subscribe myself
Faithfully and cordially your friend.
III cLsY
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-01-10

The London Daily News. it is report
ed. is about to change hands, The
new proprietors have not been dis
closed. but the paper will continue
liberal. probably without imPerialist
fenden~ies
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-01-10

The report of Inspector-Gencral
Knox on the inspection of the nation
al soldiers homes. sent to congress.
on the Sd. showed those institution =
to be in a high state of efficiency.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-01-10

Hutchinson, kas-. JAM 5.-A young
man, aged 20 years. who registered as
R. s. Osborn, from Lexington, Ky,
committed suicide at the Windsor
hotel. in this city, yesterday. by tax
ing strychnine-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-01-10

Syracuse, n. Y, Jan. 5.-Eh T.
Bangs, a millionaire contractor, died
at his home. yesterday, in Fayette-
vile, after a long illness He mad been
engaged in many important govern
ment contracts. He was rs year old.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-01-10

The man who killed Baron Won Ket-
teller. the German minister to China.
In June last. was beheaded in Pekin.
on the list. in the presence of a large
number of spectators.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-01-10

Iii T. Bangs. a millionaire contrac-
tor. died at his home in Fayetteville,
n ", on the 4th. after a long iIlness
He had been engaged in many import
ant government contracts lie was IS
years old
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-01-10

Theyearly coinage statement of the
director of the mint shows that the
total coinage of the mints of the Unit
ed States was sl37 .599. .iOI. as follows:
Gold. so. .272.e42; silver, $36, 30, ,32l; /;
minor coin. $e,O31.13S.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-01-10

United States Consul wildman, at
Hong Kong. has been granted leave
of absence. and will return to the
United States Immediately for the
benefit of his health.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-01-10

The Saxon ministry has issued a de-
cree requiring physicians. hospital
managers and clearinghouse keepers
as well as undertakers to report all
tuberculosis cases.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-01-10

The new steamer American, one OF
the pioneer vessels of the American
Hawaiian line. arrived at San Fran
CISCO. on the tth. after . run of IS
days from New York.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-01-10

Senator Hansbrough. on the ID. in
froduced bill creating a department
OF education and giving the head OF
the department place in the presi-
dents cabinet.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-01-10

; On the 17th a choking brown fog en-
veloped London for several hours
causing great inconvenience There
were many collisions in the streets
and several casualties Thousands OF
outdoor workers were compelled tc
suspend their labors, the railroads ex
perienced delay in train arrivals ano
river traffic was completely stopped
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-01-10

According 90 Consul Listoe. at Rot
terdam. there is now a good field open
in Europe for American zinc ore. The
zinc mines in Europe are well nigh ex-
hausteu.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-01-10
TIE STORIES UNFOUNDED
Newfoadiand shore Interests
of France and England

London, Jan 4.-The stories in the
Paris newspapers 10 the effect that
the Newfoundland shore dispute had
been settled by the exchange of Gam
bia for French interests in Newfound-
land are quite unfounded- Beyond
conversations expressive of q mutual
desire for a settlement, nothing has
occurred. and no details whatever
Lave been discussed
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-01-10
HEAVY WESTERN STORMS.
A Terrific Wind Storm Does Much
Damage at Reno, New,
and Vicinity.
RAILROAD TRAINS slowA FROM TRACKS
Loose H.ri~s Ass.s Inaisertss-
fsss-iy-Ntrs~uIous Escsp~ of Mr.
ssa NJ. %. ". Ferry ass chiIares
from Death.

Reno. New. Jan. 5.-A terrific wind
storm has done much damage here
and in this vicinity. The south
bound passenger train on the Nevada.
California a Oregon railway was
struck by the gale at DoyieS. 20 miles
north Of Reno. ard was hurled from
the rails Four passengers and three
trainmen were hurt. The severrss in
juriss were sustained by Mrs II. ID.
Dodge. Of this city. \ baggage car
on the Virginia 4 Truckse railroad
express was lifted from it, trucks at
Washington Mills. south Of here.
Rs.t. s.a~r~s.
4 portion Of the roof Of the Central
Pacific freight depot at Reno was
blown Of and the round house suf-
fered similarly.
h. W. Perry was the heaviest loser.
His livery stable j. three-story
brick building and one of the largest
in town \ portion Of the second
tccr was used as n residence
Nir.esIss. Escape.
ferry and hts family were STATED N
the dining room when. without warn
ing. 60-foot section Of the south wall
collapsed and tons Of brick. lath.
timbers and mortar crashed through
the ceiling. Mr. ard Mrs. Perry and
their three children were buried in the
debris. but almost miraeulously es-
eaped serious injury Perry estimates
his loss az from $500 TO $1,000.
Other Damage Dss~.
j. A. Pothoff-s large brick livery
stable lost a cornice. The roof was
torn under and the walls cracked
60 the foundation The western win
dovs OF the State university and in
sane asylum were blown in The res
idenee of John Sparks. the million
aire cattle king. was slightly dam
aged a play house on the Fourth
street public school grounds was
hurled intact over 100 feet.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-01-10

The Chinese plenipotentiaries have
been unexpectedly ordered to sign the
preliminary joint note. and, on the
3oth, notified the foreign ENJOYS te
that effect. The Chinese themselves
were greatly astonished at receiving
the imperial instructions Neither L
Hung Chang nor Prince Ching had eS
pected success in pursuading the cour
under ten days
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-01-10

At Albany, n Y, on the ist, Benlar
min b. Odell, Jr-. was inauguratee
governor of the state Gov. Roosevelt
the retiring governor, shared viii
Gov. Odell. to q great extent, the dem
onstration Of welcome in the assem-
bly, chandler.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-01-10

k@einsko

II was our privilege to install the
oficers-elect Of Trinity Masonic Lodge
No. -, on the night Of the 25th ult.
The brethren were out in force. and
there were many visitors. ladies and
gentlemen Delightful music aud
choice refreshments were 4 part Of the
program. Our good friend. Past Grand
Master James =. McCool gave Us . mos,
complimentary send-of: Past Grand
Master John Riley acted as marshal:
and Past Grand Master Irwin Miller de-
livered splendid address on the his
tory. traditions and mission Of Freema-
sonry. The talented and beautiful
Miss Mary Mills gave two rccitations in
fine style Altogether IL was . moss
delightful OCCASION
Eo<ciusko has wonderfully improved
in recent years. The improvements To-
elude twenty-five thousand dollar up
.o-d.te courthouse. surrounded By .
square Of brick stores: . splendid
school building; = three-s.ory hotel
the Comfort House--good name for .
hnAAS .A-aAz brick church. PreSbyte-
rian: OIL mill. fertilizer factory. ice
plant. electric lights. compress and
warehouse. brick machines. etc A
three-stOry cotton mill 10 now under
construction; the capital stock. slSo.-
90. subscribed BY hone people II
will be in operation next May. Scores
Of new and costly residences have been
erected. There are two banks. three
newspapers. three hotels. and three
churches-Nethosiis,. Presbyteriaa sad
Baptist The late census gives !; .
population Of s.o7s Its pr-sen, indus
tries. and others contemplated. will
easily double these figures in the next
deceuuiai period.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-01-10

Mexico City. JAN 5.-The pope has
created Nine Antonio de Meir Y
Cells. the widow OF the late minister
of Mexico TO France, a duchess, in
recognition of her magnificent gifts
to the church one of them being
splendid residence in Paris for the
parsl nuncio- Nine Mier has recent
ly given her husbands valuable col
lection of books to the National Ii
brary of Mexico. Senor De Mier left
his residence and grounds in Tucr-
baya. suburt of this city, for q hoe
pital-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-01-10

The presidential electors will meet in
Jackson on Monday, the 18th instant.
and cast the vote of this State for VIM.
j. Bryan Mr.. Garrard Harris will
carry the vote to Washington
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-01-10

The STATE Bard of EIacatiou will
no, announce -Areor Day for 1901 IN
Ill later. Ba, IL will be the latter part
Of November or early ia December. In
the meantime these very practical suT
xes.ions Of IA exchange should be con
siteret:
Lex every tr-e pisst-s b. % . variety
Esefai 20 a. n-yt x-nsrstion. thus fulnll-
ing the origin % the establishment of the
custom Th- tree planted should be p-rsn.
walnut. Waite oak, hickory OF some equally
vslashl- -oot: sni o. regard. country
-rhool-. ~hsre . fe- srr-- % lsaa can b.
chesrly obtained. w- would suggest ths
p1rrna-s for esrh, BY the patrons Of from
ten % twenty acre. 20 - planted in -sl-
nut or some other vsIushi. ~Ooi that ril
assure 1n- reveaue IN the future TO the
srhooL Arhor day or tree planting s .
farce II III. tree planted are worthless"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-01-10

There were only two deaths in jack.
son in December. both colored. This is
perhaps the best health record in the
history of the city.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-01-10

Judge r. A. Montgomery has issued
the prospectus Of . volume entitled
"Reminiscences Of Q Missixsippisn in
Peace and War. While /, Is To be an
autobiography. IL will also chronicle
many interesting events a. he saw
them during his long and useful life.
He says:
Ihave not confined myself to this. bu,
have allowed my memory To carry me bscs
20 the days When wss . young man. and
to spesk Of Mis.is-ippi life - it then vss.
20 also have dveit Epon the reconstruc>
ton era In the stats and brought my mem
cry down TO the prsseut time.
10 fsr ~ the var 10 eouc~ru~d. have
felt IL almost dsty-is certainly has teen
. pleasure recall the incidents Of that
stirring time. and 10 rsscns from oblivion.
ss far - I can. the names ami de~is d
some Mis.is-ippi .oldi-rs. snd commands.
to whom history in the stat. Ia. done but
scsnt justice
The voisne 10 ~Detirat~s % Ny surviv.
ing Comrste- of Armssronx'. Osd Ni~sis-
sspps Cavalry Brix.t. snd TO the Memory o,
It- Gallant D-sa"
The t-ook wili be vo.: aboat 30
pages. handsomely bound. .nd .s the
edition will be limited 70 the sab<crip-
tiou received. all who wish the work
should hle. their orders q; ooce with
Judge Noo;gonery. Rps~,isie. Mss
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-01-10

The total receipts at the State treas
ury for the fiscal year ending October
l, 1900. were sa,257. .s4O.45. This in
cludes ssS5, ,765-so on hand Octo1er 1.
1899. Total disbursements for same
period. s16S, S,543.5a; cash in treasury
October /, 1900, s52s. i0i9a
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-01-10

The Legislature. a. It's las. session.
Appropriated four thousand dollars for
a eoiored an1ex 70 the Institutiou for
the Blind The sum no, being sa.i-
eient. the TRUSTEES have retained the
usoney 10 the treasury. an4 th~y viii
ask the legislature next winter % ap-
propriate six thozsznd dollars for the
purpose
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-01-10

The cornerstone of 4 seventeen thou
sand dollar building. to be erected and
used jointly by the Masocs and Odd
Fellows of Grenada. will be laid with ap-
propriate ceremonies on the afternoon
of Jan. 10. Hon. w. A. Roane, of OK.
ford. will deliver the address
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-01-10

A correspondent wants to know how
man persons in Mississippi, white or
black. who have reached the age of one
hundred years We shall be pleased to
publish the names of all such, and will
be thankful for accurate information.
Inquiry may develop the fact that there
are one or more persons in the State
who have seen the light of three centu-
ries.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-01-10

The new capitol expenditures. thus
far, are: Architects fees. sI9. .a54- 90, ad-
vertising, si7o-O5; commissioners sala-
ries and mileage, sf.233.s5; experts,
$500 90; Office expenses, s76T.s0 Total.
sai.9i5+i- Actual construction ex-
penses will begin very soon
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-01-10

The Virgioia-Carolina Chemical Com
pany will establish q quarter-million
fertilizer plant in Jackson next spring.
1t is already operating forty-four faeto-
ries in the Southern States, making
about four hundred different brands
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-01-10

Among the visitors TO the Masonic
grand bodies TO meet at Oxford during
the last week in February will be Gen
John Corson Smith. of Chicago He is
Oue of the most distinguished and most
learned Masons on this continent, and
has travelled the world over in search of
Masonic light We hope nothing will
interfere with tie wish that he has ex-
pressed to be with Us
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-01-10

The public printing contract with the
Vance Printing Company. Jacksonville.
Fla. has been cancelled By mutual con-
sent The Board of Contracts will re-
let the work. which will be chiefly the
department reports. to be printed mex.
fall.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-01-10

The A. and NJ. college sold all its
lands at the average price of ss-27 per
acreage, the Dautzler-Moore syndicate
being the purchaser The sum Of
sIss.sjO was paid into the State treaS-
ury, where it will remain as a perma-
nent investment to the college credit.
the college to receive six per cent. in
terest, or ss,s57.So annually.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-01-10

The Masonic grand bodies will meet
As follows:
Grand Commandery. Knights Tenn
plar. at Water Valley, Tuesday. Feb. ID.
Grand Council and Grand Chapter, at
Oxford, Wednesday. 25th- Order of
High Priesthood on night of 21th-
Grand Lodge, at Oxford, Feb. IS and
March
The Shrine will probably hold forth
At Water Valley on the night of s6th-
All the railroads will give the usual
reduced rates
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-25
NEWS IN OUTLINE.

The Cunard liner Umbria did not SaiI
for New York from Liverpool until
, 80 p. m. yesterday, having been de-
tanned by fog.
Numerous churches in the Spanish
provinces have been destroyed during
the last few days by incendiary fires.
rhe United States distilling ship Iris
has been aground on n reef near Iloilo,
L. L.. for three days.
NatiOnaliSts at Dublin paraded the
town Saturday, wrecking the doors and
windows of the houses of Unionists
and NatiOnaliStS suspected of voting
against the Nationalist candidate,
Lynch.
]. G. Roster. n trader of Chicago,
has been arrested on charges of lar
ceny preferred by his mother
Never has the Turkish government
been in such financial straits as at the
present time, it is said.
The winter wheat yield of Kansas
for 1901 was 90,O45,514 bushels, valued
AZ $JO,4T9,370.
Robert Noriarity and Robert Soper,
two little boys. broke through the ice
while skating at Eau Claire, Wis, and
We're drowned.
The Pan-American exposition build
noS have been sold to the Chicago
A1OuSe w IeChlllS COIHpduN LOT S0Z,OOU.
William Nolkmar, for nineteen years
past chief steward on the Graf Wal
derSee of the Hamhurg-American line,
has been arrested at HOboken for
smuggling metal essence, Il very con-
centrated perfume.
lie Resistencia union of Tampa, Fla.
has officially declared the cigarmakers'
strike off.
The story of the proposed insurrec-
ton in the Yukon country has not yet
reached Skagway, they say
John Il. Smith killed his son-in-law,
Frank Starr. with n hatchet at Jellico
Tenn. because the latter, while drunk.
EiDed his wife.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-25
Welded ON DEATHBED
Dark Angel Soon Followed u Cere-
mony at Blooming

bloomington. Ills, Nov. 23.-NU
death of recent occurrence in this cit!
las so Saddened the community as that
o. Professor Frank W. Harvey. who
passed away Saturday. Never very
strong, he weakened his naturally deli
cate constitution by excessive study,
and this fall his health gave away.
When II was realized that the end
could not be much further prolonged
his fancee consented to marriage,
and the ceremony was performed two
weeks ago. the groom being prOpped
up in bed.
Professor Harvey was born In Chi
cago thirty-tive years ago. and resided
there until 1890. since which time he
has conducted the Harvey Academy or
Music here. He was regarded as one
OF the greatest pianists of the wesr.
and the summons when life appeared
the brightest adds pathos TO the early
removal. His deathbed bride was
Adelaide Victoria Lloyd. Il young news
paper woman of this city. and former
ly of Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-25
AN OHIO FREAK
Kind of Lunatic That Expert Alien
lists Discharged as
Cured.

Earon, o., Nov. 23.-Between mid
night and yesterday morning about
5000 worth of plate glass windows
in the business portion of this town
weer broken by William ROSsman. who
had recently been discharged from the
asylum for insane ut Dayton. as cured.
Rossman used stones for demolishine
143 windows, 113 being large plate
glass in The windows of business
houses. Rossman is n member of a
prominent family, his mother owning
the Hotel RosSman.
He remained up all night deliberately
for his work of general destruction
yesterday the town looked like it had
been struck by a hurricane. Rossman
would have smashed all the windows
in the town had he not been caught
and it was with difficulty that he was
landed in Jail. His mania before COM
nitment for insanity was the break
ing of windows.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-25
TAKE FILIPINO FORT
United States Troops Climb An
other Cliff and
Win.

Manila. Nov. 23.-Captafn Edward
L. Lawton'S company of the Nine
teenth infantry has attacked and cap
tured an insurgent fort on Bohol Isl.
and, south of Bebp, in the NiZayan
group. This fort was surrounded on
all sides by a precipice, and the only
path to the higher ground was guarded
by a Stockade with n lire of entrench-
ments behind it. Captain Lawton sent
Sergeant McMahon and twenty men to
climb the precipice and attack the fort
in the rear. Sergeant MCMahon'S party
accomplished its task after. three
hours climbing through the thick uI;-
Gergrowth OF brush and vines that COW
cred the almost perpendicular cliff.
They took the enemy by surprise and
drove them from the fort. As the in
slrgents escaped they had to pass the
remainder of Captain Lawton'S COM
pany at distance Of 1IO yards. Here
the enemy suffered terrible losses. The
insurgents defended themselves with
both cannon and rifles. The cannon
were captured. Captain Lawton. in
his report. makes special mention for
bravery OF Sergeants List and McMa-
hon.