Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-03-13
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS
NOTES OF PAST AND CURRENT EVENTS
BY KATE MARKHAM POWER.


se&ese@e&eEeSe~eeSSS
now rising 70 symmetrical splendor
from the center of four city blocks in
the heart of Jackson- II viii never
bring the blush of shame to any Mis-
sissippian cheek. and Il IS fitting
emblem OF the States progress and
prosperity I laying of the corner
stone on June ; viii doubtless be- a
great event and the attendant cere-
monies viii attract great througs to
the Capital city.
The executive appointments made
during the latter days OF the session
u the Legislature we're emilenfly sat
isfaet0ry and reflected great credit
apou the wisdom OF the chief executive.
He reRpnoinfed as superinfsudent-in-
charge ~ ths Mississippi insane
Asyium tAat beloved physician Dr.
Thomas J. Mitchell. who possesses in
tle highest degree the attributes that
~ ID MAKE the perfect gentleman The
East Mississippi Hospital was equally
fortunate in the reappointment OF the
DISTINGUISHED incumbent. DR. Buchan-
an More than any other physician
rhese in charge OF our poor afflicted
ones. should be pure and above re-
uruaeh. a we'll As highly gifted men,
tally To them the state intrusts her
helpless ones and they are loyaf to the
trust We congratulate the State and
the physicians alike and our heart
goes out in thanksgiving that such
care viii BE- continued for the nearly
fifteen hundred insane nf the STATE. In
the Deaf Mute Institute the efficient
superintendent. Mr J. R. Dobyus. was
reappuinted. as was Dr Sims az the
Blind Institute. These gentlemen are
likewise we'll and widely known and
their experience and services ara of
incalrulabie value to the State and to
the children under their care.
Gov Longino reappointed that bril-
liant young iurist. Hon. JEFF Truly. 70
the position OF Circuit Judge OF the
Sixth district. a position he has filed
with distinguished ability and a purity
of purpose that has set him on a high
plane among his fellow men. The new
Circuit Court district-the Eleventh.
will be presided over by Hon. sam
Cook Judge. and Mr.. Earl Brewer
District Attorney. In connection with
these appointments il is interesting to
recall the fact that the Legislature
while creating the Offices. neglected 10
appropriate money with which 10 pay
for the services OF Mr. Cook and Mr.
Brewer. The oversight was called to
the attention OF the body on the last
day by the Governor. but IL was too
late then to make provision for the
salaries. hence these gentlemen. unless
better fixed than most OF their friends
and fellow citizens. will have to dis
obey Polonius advice. a borrower
Tor a lenderl be" OF course at the
next session the matter will be set
right.
The Insurance Department which
was created by the Legislature will
be in full operation when this reaches
our readers. Auditor Cole. with the
rare executive ability that distin-
guishes him and by which order has
been brought from chaos in his office.
went To work at once. and despite the
enormous accumulation of business in
cident to the Legislatures closing (and
We regret TO say. too. burdsned with
a weight OF grief and anxious care be-
cause Of his child's desperate illnessl 4.
bent every nerve to the herculean
tasks. and before the week ended was
ready to install this new department
Two new clerks. both experts in in
surance matters. have the books and
the business in hand. and will labor
with Mr.. Cole to establish this innova-
tion securely BY the way. while the
need Of a new capitol. with modern
frrfzhfnuG and
felt at every turn in and around the
old pile" nowhere is the need more
painfully evident than in the Auditor 5
office The two rooms are already over
crowded What they will be now. since
the Insurance Department has been
in the Auditors private
Office" We dread to think There are
few business men OF more correct
methods. having cleaner books than
Mr.. Cole. but it is a never-ending mar
vel that he is able to keep track OF
anything in the enormous mass OF
books and papers that overflow his
painfully contracted rooms One Of
his beautifully executed broadeasts
looks anything but at home in the
dingy rooms piled high with the litter
Of ages. But the new capitol will soon
be complete. and Mr. Cole will have
another chance. We predict in sur
rouldings more eongenial
Last week this department referred
to the investigation OF the fraudulent
interlineatiOu OF certain Senate bill
passed at the last session. but We re-
Trained from mentioning any names.
because We We're unwilling to add 50
much as feathers weight 10 any ae-
eusation against the honor of a good
citizen unless he were proven guilty
Since that time the matter has gone
abroad in the land and has been given
the widest publicity. hence il is no in
justice now for US TO mention the name
OF Mr. George W. Carlisle. particularly
as we mention it for the sole purpose
Of appending the following expression
OF confidence passed almost unani
mousiy in the Senate on the day of ad
iournment:
Whereas. The report of the com
mittee appointed TO investigate the in
terIineation OF $. B. Us has made a
report OF its findings OF facts in said
investigation. but made no charge
against any one, and
Whereas. Il appears that the i'm
preston has been created outside OF the
Senate that the present treasurer. G.
W. Carlisle. is guilty of said charges;
now. therefore. be il
Resolved. By the Senate that We dis
claim any such purpose or intent by
said report and thar we affirm our con-
fidence in the integrity of the said
George w. Carlisle and his innocence"
Mr.. Carlisle's friends throughout his
native State rejoice that the Senate
gave this manifestation OF confidence
in open session that all the world
might hear.
The people OF Crystal Springs are
always interested in some good work.
or engaged in some pleasant diversion
Last week they had a great time eele-
brating Arbor Day on the 5th. out at
the camp ground A quarter OF n
century hence. when the people OF the
city OF Crystal Springs drive past. or
loiter in. their beautiful park. admir-
ing the size and the usefulness OF the
splendid forest trees they will remem-
ber with thanksgiving the parents and
who in the days gone
rarakra~ad Nr-