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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
An Agreement with France.

Washington. Sept. THE president
has proclaimed an agreement entered
into with the government of France
on the % of August last. extending an
important trade advantage to the is
land of Porto Rico by the admission
of the coffee produced in that island
to the French markets al the mini
mum tariff rates. This was accom-
plished by a special agreement made
by Acting Secretary Adee for the
United States and NJ. De Margerie.
charge for the government of France
here.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
FIRE OF MYSTERIOUS ORIGIN.
1t Completely Destroyed the Plant
of the Independent Brewery
Co. at Cincinnati.
ncinnati, Sept. Fire broke out

Cincinnati, Sept. Fire broke out
in some mysterious manner on g
third floor of the plant of the In
dependent Brewer Co., at Canal and
Walnut streets, and the plant was de-
stroyed Firemen Charles Jennings
and Charles Hollis were caught un-
der a falling wall and severely in
jured. Jennings probably fatally.
The loss is estimated at 100000.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
Fast Passenger Time.

A record-breaking run was re-
Gently made on the south end of the
Illinois Central road which railroad
men say is the fastest time that has
ever been made on the south end Of
this road. The run from McComb
City TO Hammond, La, a distance
of fifty-three miles, was made in for
ty-seyen and half minutes. The
train that made the run was a pas
senger train in charge Of Engineer
Hopkins and Conductor McLaurin.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
OXFORD MISS. THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 1902.
MERELY A WARNING.
Judge John III. Reagan Discusses His La
Dor Day Speech and National
Political Conditions.

Houston, Tex, Sept. Sin discuss
ing criticism of his recent Labor Day
speech Judge John H. Reagan said tnat
some people had presumed from what
he had said that he was hostile to la
Dor, but such was not the case. HS
believes that labor organizations are
a necessity so long as trusts exist, Dut
ne does not believe that the social
economy which should prevail has any
room for either.
Il had but one object in writing that
speech, he said, and that was 10
sound a warning to the American peo-
pie. That antagonism between capital
and labor is becoming intensified every
year. The only way to remedy the
evil is for the people to take the mat
ter into their own hands and make
trusts and all such organizations IN
lawful. l didn't write to please any
one / wrote to tell great truth. |
have always spoken the truth AMI have
never randered to party or man.
Judge Reagan deplored the condi-
tions which prevail in national poll
tics THE Democrats must turn the
Republicans down or ruin stares us
In the face If the conflict, now so
evident, between the trusts and those
upon whom the burden rests is allowed
to continue, corporate control and
usurpation of power will bring about
civil war One of the greatest trou-
bles is that .ne people are not willing
to hear ami appreciate the truth about
these matters and the usurration con
tinues. My public life is ended but
| shall never fail to identify myself
with the cause of the people. | have
passed through sixty odd years of pub.
lie life and in looking back | cannot
see that | want the record changed"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
Roosevelt Has Nothing to Say.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Sept. As
soon as the dispatch from Cape Hay
ten was received here Sunday night
it was shown to President Roosevelt,
while he was IN church. A reporter
later visited the Read house, where
the president is stopping. The presi-
dent had retired, but Secretary Cortel-
you stated that the president had
nothing to say about the matter at
the present time
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
HAYTIEN GUNBoAT SUNK.
The Crete-a-Pierrot Sent to the Bottom
BY the German Gunboat Pan
ther OF Gonaives.

Cape Haytien, Hayti. Sept. s.-The
gunboat -Pierrot. which was in
the service Oh the Firminist party,
has been sunk at the entrance of the
harbor of Gonaiyes by the German
gunboat Panther. Details of the oc-
currence are lacking. The crew OF
the Crete-a-Pierrot left her before
she went down.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
Wants Longer school Terms.

State Superintendent of Educa-
ton Whitfield received telegram
from the superintendent of educa
ton of Covington county announc
ing that the board of supervisors had
ordered a s-mill levy, for the purpose
of extending the rural school term,
The boards Of supervisors are now
in session throughout the State and
it is anticipated that quite a num-
Der of them will take similar action
before adjournment.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11

New York, Sept S.-While on the
way to New York from Kansas City,
Herman Neuman jumped through
the window of train going at the
rate of fifty miles an hour. at point
midway between Rhinecliff and Stats
burg. on the New York Central rail-
road, today, and was so badly hurt
that he will die He was taken to a
hospital in Poughkeepsie. Neuman
was employed as collector in this
city for a brewing company, and it is
alleged that a shortage of $500 in
his accounts had been found.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
A Fatal RIde-Steal.

While stealing ride on a train
last week John Martin of Crystal
Springs, Miss, was killed and a
companion, Ely Sanders, was badly
injured. The young men undertook
10 ride from Crystal Springs to
Jackson on the blind baggage" !"
When they got to Duttonville, a sub
urb of Jackson, Sanders advised
Martin to jump from the train, both
agreeing TO jump at the same time.
Sanders said if they rode into the
city thev would be arrested and fined
for stealing the ride. Sanders gave
the word to jump and both of them
sprang from the train. Martin had
his skull crushed and was instantly
killed, and Sanders was stunned by
his fall and remained unconscious
for several minutes.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
Pharmaci,ts Golden JubfIee.

Philadelphia, Sept. 8.-The fifteenth
annual convention of the American
Pharmaceutical Association began here
today More than 700 representative
chemists and druggists from every sec
ton of the country comprising the list
of delegates are in attendance. The
proposed memorial to VIM Proctor,
who is known as The father of Amer
ican Pharmacy Is one of the most in
teresting subjects to come before the
convention. The golden jubilee ses-
sion win be held Thursday at PhiIadeE
phia College Pharmacy. -
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
CLAMOROUS FOR SPEECH.
President Was willing, But the Engineer
Cut Him Short.

Athens, Tenn, Sept S.-The Presi-
dents train arrived here at $40 p. NJ,
and left in few moments for Knox
vile.
The crowd that greeted the Presi-
dent at Athens wanted speech from
him. Il am glad to be at the seat of
Grant University" he said Before he
could proceed the train began to back
apd man in the crowd yelled, why
don't they stop this train?"
THAT is very proper question, an
swered the President
At this time boy had 10 be rushed
aside to prevent him from being run
over.
There's the ubiquitous small boy
again, said the President. Do not
let us turn this car into a iauggs1
naut"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
oktihheha,s Tax Rate.

The board of supervisors of Oktib-
beha county have fixed the tax levy.
State and county, for general pur
poses at 1912 mills. They also made
levy of IL mills for interest on
courthouse bonds and l mill fos
working public roads by contract
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
The Topeka Rammed BY Tug

Washington. Sept. IA Post special
from Newport News, Va, says tug
of the New York. Philadelphia and
Norfolk feet ran into the United
States gunboat Topeka there and
stove large hole in her port bow
inst above the water line.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
President viii Not visit Colorado.

Colorado Springs, Col, Sept. g.
Philip B. Stewart, an intimate friend
of President Roosevelt, on Friday de-
MED the report that the president in
tended to visit Colorado soon for a
hunting trip.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
rn. .no.toIic DeIegnte.

Rome, Sept. Con account of the
impossibility of securing berth for
Manila at an earlier date. Mgr. Guldi.
the apostolic delegate to the Philip
pines. will sail from Marseilles Octo-
Der 10. and is due to arrive at Manila
Nnvemher Il.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
Bug Damaging Cotton.

La Grange, Ark, Sept. S.-The cot
ton crop of this section is being badly
damaged by a small yellow bug which
is at the base of the boil. CAUSING it
to open prematurely and damaging it
otherwise. The crop of corn aad hay
is fairly good. No rain has failan for
five weeks
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
Arranged Satisfactorily.

Yokohama, Sept. THE Japanese
cruiser Takachiho returned here to-
day from Marcus island. She reports
that Capt. Rosehill is at Marcus IL
land. but that everything has been ar
ranged satisfactorily.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
Alleged Tax Fixers Indf cted

Chicago, Sept. Indictments were
returned in Judge Chetlain's court,
Friday. against four men implicated
in the Masonic Fraternity Temple as
sociation 4tax-fxing' scandal, which
has occupied the time of the grand
jury for several days.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
A Detectixc. Killed.

Toledo, o.. Sept. s.-While Wade ".
Farrell was showing a revolver to
James Moran. Lake Shore detective,
at one o'clock Sunday morning. the
weapon was accidentally discharged,
the bullet piercing Moran's stomach.
He died at six o'clock Sunday night.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
whistler Wen Again.

New York, Sept. flames Mcneil
Whistler, the artist. who was report
ed to be near death. is quite restored
to health and will leave at once for
London, says London dispatch.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
Chsid's Instant Death.

Port Gibson. Miss. Sept. S.-Ada
Jones. the 6-year-lod daughter of Arch
Jones, prominent business man OF
Hermanville, net death instantly yes
terday by falling upon its head while
playing on the gallery. The child
daile running stumbled over a chair.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
THIEVES AT TEXARKANA.
Series of Robberies Which Call for Heroic
Action.

Series of Robberies Which Call for Heroic
Action.
Texarkana, Ark. Sept. S.-R. L.
Johnson of Arkinda, Ark, was held
UP and robbed of s25 at the corner of
Broad and Maple streets at o'clock
this morning. About the same hour
Joe Conatser, of Hudson, Ark, was
held up Oh Front street and relieved
of $40, his gold watch and his hat.
Burglars also entered the residence of
Henry Harris, on North State Line
avenue, but were discovered by the
owner, who fired several shots at them
as they ran. No arrests have been
made in either case.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
To ne Sold Into servitude.

shelbyyille. KY. Sept. 6.-Fisher
Million, a negro, tried before Judge
Davis. in the county court, has been
found guilty of vagrancv and sen.
fenced to be sold into servitude for =
period Of II months. the highest p,n-
atty.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
SIN pt.cu..ina the big Loan.

Havana, Sept. THE house of rep
resentatives is daily holding secret
sessions to discuss the question of the
s35 600. 900 loan and the matter of pro-
viding means to meet it. The idea of
establishing lottery to this end has
many supporters.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
THE PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT.

a general iollification.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
Rabies in Rhodesia.

Cape Town. Sept. lowing to an
outbreak of rabies in Rhodesia the ma
tive chiefs have promised to destroy
all dogs except a few favorites. which
means the killing of 10000, to $4,000
CANNES.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
An Important Case.

Washington. Sept s-Judge Advo-
cate General Davis. of the army, has
gone to Little Rock. Ark. to represent
the government in case said to in
volve important questions of military
law pending in the courts of that city.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
Society OF Friend., Conference

New York, Sept. Fully 200 dele
gates are in attendance upon the
biennial conference of the Society of
Friends of the United States, in ses-
sion in Asbury Park, N. j.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11

London, Sept. 6.-The Daily Chronl-
Gle says that wealthy American .h;is
purchased Sulgrave manor, North.
ainptonshire, the ancestral horne OF
the Washington family.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
THE WEALTH OF COOK COUNTY

member of the state legislature.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11

1t is announced that Hon. S. NJ.
Meek of Columbus will be an appli-
cant for the chanoellorship to be
made vacant when Judge A. NJ. Byrd
goes to congress next March. Judge
Byrd was recently nominated for
congress without opposition and will
be elected in November. His term
as congressman will not begin, how
ever, until the 4th of next March,
and it is more than probable that he
will continue to discharge the duties
of his chancellorship until he is
ready to leave for Washington.
There will doubtless be other appli-
cants for the position.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
Mississippi State News
Mississippi Fared Badly.

According to figures just compiled
Mississippi did not fare very well in
getting appropriations from the Fed
eral government at the last session
of congress. In the three general
appropriation bills which carry the
principal amounts distributed
among the various States, Mississip-
pi captured only S280,000, notwith-
standing the fact that she is one of
the largest States in the South, and
has an unusually strong delegation
in both branches of congress. The
allowance is pitifully small compar-
ed with other States. Florida, for
instance, secured $3,500,0o0, Texas
$3, 100000, and even Louisiana
waltzed away from the treasury with
| $3,142, 900, while our neighboring
State of Alabama carried off in tri-
umph the very neat sum OF Sl,945,-
900. Mississippi secured for each
man, woman and child in her bor-
ders pro rata of IS cents, Florida
got $500 per capita, or about thirty
six times as much as Mississippi, in
spite of the fact that her congress
ional delegation is the smallest in
the States of the South. The figures
are somewhat surprising, and it
might be well for Mississippi's del
egation in the next congress to give
them careful study and try to estab-
lish better "gettability" relations
with the Federal treasury.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
VIII Start "a Brewery.

Nississippi's first brewery is to be
built at Webb, little station on the
1azoo & Mississippi Valley road in
Tallahatehie county. As vet the
prohibitionists do not believe it, and
they are Mortified at the idea of beer
being manufactured in a State where
the farmers are not even permitted
TO make wine from their own grapes
on a scale larger than for family use.
The promoters of the brewery, how
ever, are going actively forward with
their preparations, and feel confident
that a sufficient patronage will be
secured for its operation. Many
years ago few small brewcries were
located in Mississippi, but since the
State has been coquetting with pro-
hibition there has not been single
brewery or distillery in operation.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
Whit Owens Convicted.

!. The jury in the case Of Whit Ow-
ems, charged with murder. at Holly
Springs, brought in verdict of
guilty last week, and recommended
him to the mercy of the court. The
members of the jury were questioned
and were not agreed as to the length
of time for which the sentence
should be made. A motion was made
for new trial, which Judge Lowry
overruled and sentenced him to the
penitentiary for lie.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
Work ut Gulfport,

Capt. J. T. Jones, president of the
Gulf & Ship Island road, has chang
ed his plans concerning the new ho-
tel to be erected at Gulfport, and
the structure viii cost 100000, in
stead of 100000, as at first con-
templated. Work is now progress
ing rapidly on the new general office
building of the Ship Island route
at Gulfport, and the extensive pub
lie improvements viii all be COM
pleted within the next year.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
ToNa igate the Pearl.

The important announcement is
made that a New Orleans firm has
arranged to operate steamboats, and
barges on Pearl river of sufficient
capacity to handle freight of all
kinds, particularly cotton and slaves,
between New Orleans and Jackson.
The recent opening of the Lake
Borgne canal will enable the COM
pany to receive and deliver cargoes
to and from ocean and river steam
ers, and from the New Orleans lev
ee, 100 miles above and below. For
ty or fifty years ago heavy traffic
was handled on Pearl river from
Jackson to the mouth, but since the
advent of railroads the business has
fallen into disrepute, and the fresh
attempt to revive it win be watched
with much interest. At many plac-
es the river has been choked up with
logs and stumps and there has been
no effort whatever at navigation
since the Federal Court rendered
decision permitting the construc-
ton of class of bridges which rem
dered the stream unnavigable An
agent of the company, which is to
be known as the Gulf Trade and
Transportation Company, will soon
make a trip from New Orleans to
Jackson by skiff for the purpose of
interviewing the persons in the trade
territory and making arrangements
to handle their freight traffic. At
its last session congress passed an
appropriation for the improvement
of the river, and it is believed that
the sum is sufficient to put the
stream in a navigable condition.
Oyster Commission Named.
Gov. Longino last week appointed
the board of oyster commissioners
under the act of the last legislature
creating and constituting the board
to supervise the oyster industry Of
the State and to regulate the fishing
and packing of oysters, as well as to
protect and care for the public oyster
beds. The commissioners named
are as follows: O. T. Cassibry, Gulf
port, for term of one year; J. D. Mi
nor, Ocean Springs, for term of two
years; Frank j. Ladner, Bay st.
Louis, for term of three years; Fer
dinand Pattenotte, Pass Christian,
term Of four years; j. A. Hatlestad,
Biloxi, for term of five years. 1t will
be observed that the larger cities of
the coast are represented in these ap-
pointments.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
Rural school Extension.

Mr.. Whitfield has canvassed the
white counties of this State in which
the school term has heretofore been
only four months, and he is satisfied
that a large majority of them will
levy the tax for school extensions
The impression has heretofore ex-
listed that the boards of supervisors
could not make a special levy fol
school extensions, and the opinion
of Attorney General McClurg has
been misconstrued in many quarters
The facts are that the boards of su
peryisors can levy as much as thir
teen and one-half mills for State
and ordinary county purposes. The
county levy can therefore be as much
as seven and one-half mills for
schools and county purposes, exclu-
sive of what might be necessary for
paying interest on bonds, paying
outstanding warrants and paying for
public works. And the total State
and county levy, including levy for
these special purposes, may be as
much as sixteen mills.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-06
ROOSEVELT, ON COAL STRIKE


fNf- ~ . lAltHEn HTN t -.-FE-4 F.tEtF ]
PHILADELPHIA, Sept 5r-The Record
tomorrow will print an interview on the
coal strike with President Roosevelt, who
passed through this city today on, his way
to Washington. The president Is quoted
as follows: -.
II am grieved beyond measure at the
dificulty in Pennsylvania and other coal
producing states over wage and other
kindred questions a,~g',..
What remedy, 10 at hand?" he was
asked. s.
There is a remedy said the president.
'Do you mean that the government of
the United States can interfere other than
as a law-preserving hodyT'
mo- replied the president emphatic
ally. @
p What can be donef" was then asked.
II would refer you to, the men at the head
OF the republican party who are in control
Of affairs in Pennsylvania. Lam sure. that
their conservant opinion of the dificul-
ties rampant will ultimately result in the
settlement of this question. OF course
politics do not enter into the mining prob
lem, but I sincerely hope that the repub-
lican principles, which are framed alike
for high and low. will level the problem to
an equity"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-06
INCREASE m NATIONAL BANKS
Over Eleven New Ones
Chartered Since March,

WASHINGTON sept. 5.-A statement
prepared by the comptroller of the cur.
rency shows that from March a., 1900, to
August 81. 1902, I.14t national banks, with
aggregates capieaf stock of S66 ,6S4 500, were
organized. or that number 146 associa-
tions, with aggregate capital Of sio.5S5 900,
were conversions OF state banks; ISL, with
aggregate capital OF $40. S35. O0e, s~reorgani-
cations OF state and private banks. and GA,
with aggregate capital Of 34,614,5 500. pri-
mary organizations, The number of active
banks has increased from S,617 on March
IA. 1900, to 1915 on August 81, 1sO2f au-
thorized capital stock from s61e sos, o95 to
$707, TIA, 696; bonds on deposit as security
for circulation; frons244, s11 $40 to $780,
941,6S0, and bond secured circulation from
1915, ST4, 7s5 to 1919, 407 1856 Circulation Sc
cured by deposits Of lawful money on ac-
count OF insolvent and 'liquidating asso-
Citations andiby those reducing their out
standing iAsues has increased from S3S,-
OF 1856 to- 81. S75. 1o6sa During August forty
two national banks were organized, with
an a~ggregate capital stock Of t1,430,e 600.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-06
CONFIRMED BY. THE POPE
Right Rev. John NJ. Farley TO he
Arc hbishOp and Right REV. Geo.
o., Montgomery ~COadJutOr.,

ROME, Sept. 5.-The pope has confirmed
the appointment OF Right Rev. John M. Far
ley, the auxiliary bishop Of New York, as
archbishop. OF New York, in succession to
the late Archbishop Corrigan, and Of Right
Rev. George Montgomery, bishop of Los
Angeles, Cal, as coadjutor to Most Rev.
Patrick. Riordan, archbishop of San Fran
cisco, the latter with the right OF succession,
Archbishop Riordan is expected to reach
here shortly, both the pope and the papa
secretary Of state, Cardinal Rampolla, desir-
Ing verbal information regarding the Plus
fund question. now before the international
court Of arbitration at The Hague.
Mgr. Veccia, secretary of the propaganda
at an audience with the pontif today sub.
mitted a full report Of the proceedings Of
the congregation Of the propaganda, Sep
TENDER I, and the pope Immediately ap-
proved the appointments Of Bishops Farley
and Montgomery, saying: 81 hope have
satisfied the Catholics Of New York"