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The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-14
Family of Fighters
Halls from Missouri

James Monroe Dolxn and his wife,
daughter and i've sonE we're living in
Csss county. No. when the cir.i var
began Early in the FIRST year Of the
conflict the I've sons enlisted in what
was known IS Bledoe's Gentlemen's
battery, which became famous before
the war ended.
One Of them soon after became 4
captain Their command followed
Gen Stirling Price across the Mis-
sour border into Arkansas and After
ward became pau 0. the army Of
which Albert Sydney Johnston Was
commander
In the second year Of the war three
Of the brothers were captured. The
captain vas sent to Camp Douglas:
the other two were sent to Alton
ull) military prison.
AL were exchanged within SIX
months and returned 10 service. They
later went TO Virginia and were with
Lee. Two remained with the army
OF the James until the surrender.
si1 months before the surrender,
three were with Cen Joe W-heele,'s
cavalry when Sherman WAS fighting
his way TO the sea. and they remained
In service until the surrender to Sher-
man.
They all returned together, safe
and unscerred BY bullet or saber, to
the county in which they enlisted.
They all began farming in the same
county.
They had two uncles who lived in
the county adjoining and these, like
wise, enlisted a, the beginning of the
va5, fought until the surrender and
rstusned to their farms, safe and
sound.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-14
COurtierS Hasten to
Meet Shah of Persia

In Z description Of the hurried Jour.
eey OF the whole 0. the shah's court
along the Teheran-Rersht road to well
come his majesty at the frontier on
the return Of the potentate from his
European tour, = correspondent At
Teheran cables:
1T was the strangest Of pictures-
the finest spectacle the eye Of the
artist, enamored Of quaint contrasts,
or OF the student. searching for the
unchanging East, could hope to see.
For hours at I time streamed past
ceaseless procession Of camels,
mules, horses and carts laden with
paraphernalia. After the advance
guard Of Russian-drilled cavalry came
. regiment Of infantry, slouching
along the road in every variety OF
patched and tattered uniform, once
skyblue. Some OF them wore two
shoes Of different PATTERN, and most
Of them none. The majority we're old
men and mere boys. Rifles Of all pat.
terms were stuck promiscuously on the
back Of any unobjecting mule. Each
large band instrument crowned. in
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During the way the mother And
daughter Of the Dolan family attended
TO tie farm and planted and raised
crops until the border warfare, waged
between Quantrel and Jsnnison. drove
them from their home. They were sub
sequently bsnished by the famous or
der No. II. issued by Gen Ewing
They did lot, however. leave the
state; but in another county they were
able 10 give considerable aid and com-
fort 10 the southern cause in many
ways, any one Of which would have
led TO their imprisonment if the FED
erals had ever known Of their SYM
pathetic acts. In word, they were
frequently spies.
stan OF Cen Francis Marion in the
Florida war and atre-waro was judge
in Cass county, No. His falling sight
prevented his enlistment in the Con
federate cause
AL the sons are living but one, and
not far from vhers they enlisted One
of them, the captain, was appointed
postmaster az Freeman. Cass county.
Mo, only a few miles from his boy
hood farm in Cleyeland's first admin
istration and continued through the
administration Of Harrison and CIeve-
lands second Administration, re
NAMED during the Administration Of
Mckinley and, so far as is known. he
is now serving Il tse acntntstratioo
Of Roosevelt.
A son of one Of the brother en-
listed in the Spanish-Anerican war,
and If he did no. get 10 Cuba, It was
not his fault For Z family record in
three wars this hSs few, II any,
equals.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-14
A Tradition Up to Date.

Raleigh. upon returning from his
voyage informed Elizabeth that be
had called his discovery Virginia." in
honor of the Virgin Queen.
"Blockhead." she muttered to her
self, why didn't he name the cigar,
after me?"
And it was noticeable that she
stamped heavily on his cloak when he
threw it in the mud for her to wals
over.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-14
The Thorn and the Rose.

Mrs. Tempcrton-Ive got the dear
est old darling Of husband that ever
Happened. He has an awful temper
and about once month ne gets mad
and tears up my best hat.
Miss Singleton-And you call hIn
dear old darling after that? Hos
can you?
Mrs. TempertOn-Well, you see, he
always has a fit of remorse neIt
day and buys me better one.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-14
Terrific Fight With Raeeoon.

Charles Marshall and his son Har-
ley. farmers, living in Springfield
township, Ohio, had q terrific battle
with . huge raccoon while hunting,
and Is q result OF the encounter Mr.
Marshall is confined to bed with a
badly lacerated face, throat and body
from the 'coon's teeth. 1t is even
doubted II he will recover. as a num-
Der of blood vessels were severed.
When Marshall chopped down a
tree in which the coon had taken
refuge = big dog charged on his coon.
ship, but the latter soon got the bet.
te, Of the dog. Marshall rushed in to
help the canine. when the animal,
known Is the swamp raccoon, pounc-
ed on him and began tearing his head
and throat Harley rushed to aid his
father, but the coon bit him severely.
Tho coon was finally killed. The
father tainted from the loss Of blood
spd the son had to procure a team to
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-14
New York Women's Clubs.

The New York Ladies' Club, now
nonexistent, was the most exclusive
in the metropolis. Its initiation fee
was but $50, and the annual dues
amounted to $50. 1t costs $25 to join
Sorosis, while something like S33 will
pay the dues and for the various
breakfasts and dinners, says Ainslee's
Magazine. You can become a patron
ess Of fashionable hospital or a
life member Of almost any old thing
for 800. At the nswly quartered
Woman's Club in New York, dining
and writing rooms, dressing rooms
and attendant maids, sleeping rooms,
where for 81 you may put up for the
night; lockers, where change Of
clothing may be kept; telephone, tele-
graph and messenger service, Turkish
and Russian baths, with a trained
nurse-all these are obtainable with
annual dues Of but SIS.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-14
She couldnt Forgive Him.

Who is that man your wife cut
dead on the street yesterday"
That's one Of my best friends.
Mar is little prejudiced against
him because he happened to be a
registrar in one of the election booth S
some time ago and was obliged to
ask her how old she was"
Didn't she tell nim?"
Tell him! Certainly not"
But why not?"
Because she knew he knew"
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-14

Flowery Fields-W'y did yer leave
yer wife, William?
Weary William-Oh. she wuz Eighty
and changeable. Useter hide her pock.
etbook in a different place most every
time: never seemed ter care how
much trouble she made me.-Leslie's
Weekly.
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Boy Didn't Know.

A teacher was instructing a class Of
boys, and had spent half an hour try
ing TO drive into their heads the diff
ference between man and the lower
animals, but APPARENTLY with little sue
cess.
Tommy" he said. coaxingly to a
little chap, do you know the differ
ence between say, me and a pig, OF
any other brute!"
No" replied Tommy. innocently,
but another teacher standing by
laughed
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-14
And Laughed operaoriousIy.

V'0 Gao3'So 0PeTd0F1UV6Ty.
He was an ardent but economical
lover. and had been courting her for
three months.
When do you think, dearest" he
said. as they sat near the moonlit win.
dow one evening. that the moon ap-
pears at its best?"
4 think" she replied, that the
moon always looks the loveliest when
one is returning from the opera"
He took the hint.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-14
Mother.ln-law Settled IL,

bramhle-l wanted to name the baby
John, but my wife had set her heart
on calling him Gerald
lhorne-And you named him Ger.
aid. of course.
bramble-No. we did not. My wife's
mother thought Ebenezer was a pretty
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-14
The Boys Logic.

Small Boy-"Pa, what is dehorn-
ing?' Father-"wny, it's cutting the
horns of cattle Boy (after reflect
ing)-"Pa, what is detailing?" Father
(growing irritated)-"What in the
world are you asking so man. lues-
tlons for?' Boy-"Well, saw in the
paper the other day where Ger. Chat.
fee detailed whole squad Of his
men"
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-14
Argument Easily Settled.

Two old friends meet after a separa-
ton Of many years.
Time flies,'' says one, but. after
all, you are not SO bald as expected
to find YOU
Bald. l should say not Look in
the glass yourself. I've mors hair
than you have
More hair than l have? That's al
surd, perfectly absurd. Let's coutt
em!"
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-14
THE HUMOR OF LIFE
JOKES AND JEsrs. ORIGINAL AND
SELECTED.

Her Choice for 4 Birthday Present
Filled Both Requirements - How
Cruel, 1houehtless Wife Drove Hus
band from Her.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-14

Dorothy's Papa-"So tomorrow
your birthday. eh? Well, we'll. must
give you nice present. Come. now.
choose one as handsome and expensive
as you please"
Dorothy-''I will take Jack Harduppe,
please, papa, dear
Nothing Certain.
SIS it possible, miss, that you d,
not know the names OF your best
friends?"
Possible? Why, of course it is. |
dn not even know what my own name
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-14
In the Wrong Office.

Actress-You are a divorce lawyer, I
understand?
Lawyer-Yes. madam; secure a..
vorce without publicity.
Actress-Uh-I'm in the wrong OF.
fee. Good day, sir.-New York Week.
ly.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-14
Not Edible.

Harvard Hasben-Madam. amt
had anything to eat for twenty-four
hours, and
Mrs. Goodart-Poor fellow. There's
an old coat of my husbands hanging
on that line over there, and you
Harvard Hasben-Pardon me. ma.
dam, l know my whiskers are getting
long, but do really look like a goat?
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-14
His Choice jury,

Lawyer Brief-I see that case OF
yours is on. Jury drawn yet?
Lawyer Skinner-Yes, and it's
splendid one.
Lawyer Brief-Above the average in
intelligence. eh?
Lawyer Skinner-No; way below
it
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-14
Too Cold.

All" joyfully exclaimed the old.
fashioned man. whom she had accept
ed. I was determined to win you"
Yes" she replied. but didn't
think you would stoop so low"
How? When?"
When you passed my lips and
kissed my hand"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-01-02
AN IMPORTANT DENIAL.
. ees>ssrtns Statement FROM Psssmsst~r-
c~nsr.I TO Newspaper Pub
ti-h~r~I

Washington. Dec. 2s.-The post
master general said yesterday that
the department had received a large
number Of kilograms and letters ask
ing II ruling had been made that
only subscriptions to newspapers and
periodicals which are paid in ad-
vance are legitimate. He said that no
such ruling had been made and that
the supposed inquiries were the re-
suIt Of a ruling made by the third
assistant postmaster general. in the
case Of New York publication. the
subscriptions to which were mainly
induced by premiums. and which
ruling applied only to the conditions
Of that particular case. or to similar
conditions In other cases. The pub
fishers Of the New York periodical
and also publishers in Chicago. the
postmaster general said. had sent cir
eulars misrrpresenting the ruling
made. lie said that no ruling what.
ever has been made which interferes
with reasonable credit on subserip-
tions to legitimate publications.
The postmaster general added that
publishers should not take alarm at
false reports. which. he said. are de-
signed TO embarrass the reform in
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-01-02
HAND-To-HAND FIGHTING.
lean seoots and . Large
Fsrce OF Dotomea.

Washington. Dec. 2T.-The war de-
partment has received a cablegram
from Gen. Chaifee. at Manila, giving
an account of the engagement neal
DaPado. Samar. in which Company
Z. Ninth infantry. lost seven men
killed and a number wounded. The
eablegram is as follows:
Gen II. Smith reports following
During scout near Dapado. Samar,
December -. ICapt.l Francis H.
Schoeffel with detachment of l. men
Company Z. Ninth infantry. were at
tackled by n large force of bolomen
springing from thickets- Severe
hansEto-hand fighting ensued. Fol
lowing casualties occurred:
KiIled-Seryeant John p. Swisher.
Corporal James Gaughan, Privates
John Mareu. Fr3nk McAndrew. Jo-
seph y Weippert and Geo. Bedford.
Wcunsled-Capt. Francis III. Schoef
fel. slightly Corporal John H. Rus
sell, Privates Daniel l. NcPherson
Geo Claxton. severely; Arthur Don
nicastle, slightly One other killed
one wounded. Names later No prop
erty lost Enemy driven from field,
having lost severely. Lang's detach-
ment of Philippine scouts arrived
soon after and assisted in caring for
the wounded and removing the dead.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-01-02
SENATOR WILLIAM ,. sEwELL
A Illness toverfns Over Two Year,
Ended by Death.

Camden. y. j., Dec. 2s.-Uuited
States Senator VIM j. SeweI died at
his home here at $3.50 a. m. He Suf-
fered from diabetes, complicated
with stomach and heart trouble
Senator Sewelrs illness. had extended
over a period of two years. but his
condition was not considered serious
until about a year ago. His con-
slant attention to the duties devoIv-
ing upon him in his official canaeitv
resulted, in 1899. in a collapse. A trim
to Europe was beneficial. and he soon
recovered sufficiently TO resume his
duties. Toward the end of the last
session of congress he devoIved n
complication of diseases. and, acting
on the advice of his physicians. again
visited various health resorts in En-
rope Upon his return his condition
showing no improvement, Senator
sewell went to Asheville, v. C.. wher.
he remained two months. He re-
turned 10 his home about four weeks
ago, and for a few DAYS a slight inn
provement in his condition was noted.
Within the past two weeks a success
sion of sinking spells greatly weak
ened him and compelled his phv-
sieian to bandOn the hope of pro-
longing his life. When death came.
the senator's family gathered at his
bedside. He had been unconscious
Tor some time before the end.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-01-02
UNDER A SWITCH ENGINE
Of >s- Lsais. and VILLAS A.
Kent. of LoafsviiIe. M.

St Louis, Dec 2s.-John ". Tavld
chief engineer for the Terminal R.t
road association and the Merchant
Bridge Terminal railway. and w
lam n Kent. of Louisville. Ky. we
crushed to death Thursday aftd
noon beneath a Wabash switch Z
gine. The accident occurred at 4
crossing of the Merchants Termi1
railroad and the Wabash tracks
north ST. Louis. near the waterworl
The men became frightened At Z
approaching engine on the Wabi
tracks and. in trying 10 leap fr(
the small motor ear on which N
were riding. jumped directly in fra
of the engine. Their bodies va
horribly mangled. Mark Ewing al
jumped from the motor ear. 4
landed safely on the west side of q
tracks. Bernard w. FrauenthaI. vi
was managing the car. and his II
brothers-in-law. DR.. Ben Sehwab
John Schwab. remained on the
and were uninjured.
The six men had been out on
pleasure and inspection trip over I
new belt line of the Terminal q
road which is TO run to the WorI
fair grounds. IL had been the 4
tom of Engineer Taylor TO make d
n trip every few days when Z
weather permitted the use of {
open car. Often he had some of
friends or officials or employees of I
company accompany him. The des
to see how work on the new line
progressing led the other five
make the trip which resulted so
astrousIy
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-01-02
TOO MUCH PROMOTION.
A Nice Scheme to Defpnad Land
Owners which Fatied-ssruek
. Real Gasher.

Barboursville. Ny, Dee ss.-It is
reported that promoters had ar
ranged to sink gas and oil wells in
this county to depth where they
were certain that oil would be found
in paying quantity and then plug
the wells. leaving the impression that
they were dry holes" in order that
the price for land leases could be
kept down Since Christmas the
oyerseers have been absent. and il is
claimed that the driIIers went too
deep. with the result that a gushef
came in six miles from BarboursviIle.
yielding 1000 barrels a day. The oil
became ignited and the fire de-
stroyed all the machinery and sur
rounding timber.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-01-02
ELLA cRoPsEY's BODY FOUND
lima Girl Found In rassus-
tank River.

Elizabeth City, \. C.. Dec. cs.-Ffvl
weeks of mystery and speculation a
TO the fate of Miss Nellie Cropsej
terminated. yesterday at ten O'Clock
when the body of the missing gir
was found floating in the river oppd
snte her fathers home. The bodI
was discovered by j. ID. Stillman.
fisherman. Upon discovering that thu
floating object was the body Of
young girl. he Immediately notife(
the coroner. When found the bodl
was floating face downward. All th(
wearing apparel was intact with thS
exception of the rubbers which Mel
wore on the night of her disappear
ance. and they were missing.
With the exception Of some sligh|
di-coloration OF the face the bod
was in a state of good preservatia)
and was but little decomposed- tn
body was identified as that OF Neil(
Cropsey. The spot where the bod
was found had been dragged ov(
several times since her disappearand
but with no result.
Coroner Fearing Summoned ju1
Of prominent men and called in third
Of the best physicians of the cit
20 make a thorough and exhaustiJ
autopsy TO learn IL there was an
signs Of violence ON the body.
The verdict % the eoroner's iuH
was as follows:
"Ne. the eoroner's jury. being dur
sworn by DR.. l. Fearing. to inquiH
what caused the death OF Ella Y
Cropsey. do hereby report that froI
the Investigation made by three phI
sicians ~ Elizabeth CITY. and frod
their opinion and also from our ped
sonal observation. that said Ella Y
Cropsey came 20 her death bv bsini
stricken blow on the left tempI
and by being drowned in the PaSqu<
tank river We have not vet invcst|
gated nor heard anv testimou
touching as To who inflicted the blo(
and did the drowning. We are Il
formed that oze James Wilcox
charged with same and is now
custody We recommend that inv-I
tigation as 20 his or any one el<e0
probable guilt be had bv one OF mod
magistrates in Elizabeth City tow
ship. and that said Wilcox be he1
To await said investigation
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-01-02
EXPELLED FROM AUSTRII
Nobiemea Expelled From Aus(
for Eng.xiax In Heavy Gar.
bling Contrary 40 Law.

Vienna, Dee. 2s--Emperor Fra
Joseph has ordered the expul
from Austria of the principals in
baecarat game of December FL, W
at the Vienna Jockey club, c,
Potoeki lost s,s..000 during 1
hours playing, Count Pallavicini
ming most of the money. Co
John and Joseph Potoch have ret
to Russia.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-01-02
ANOTHER HOPEFUL MESSA(
The Release of Miss stone IL HOO
to BE an Accomplished Fscd
within . Fortnight

Constantinople, Dec 2s.-Dispa,
es from Salonica report that w.
Peet, treasurer of the missionary
ciety in Constantinople, has esl
lished communication with the
gsnds who hold Miss Ellen NJ. st
captive. and hopes that the rel<
of Miss Stone will be accomplis
within a fortnight.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-01-02
GRAIN ELEVATOR BURNEI
A Loss On Building. Machinery Z
Grain Asxregatinx Two Hun
dred Thousand Dollars.

Chicago. Dec. 2s.-Fire. Thurs(
night, destroyed the grain elevator
A. +. Miller. at Fifty-fifth street I
the Pittsburg. Fort Wayne & Chict
railroad tracks. The loss on macl
cry and grain is 100000.
\ number of families who resit
in nearby cottages were driven ID
their homes by the flames.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-01-02
CAPT. RICHARD r. LEARy.
Death of the First American Cow
ernor of Guam Island.

Washington, Dee. 2s.-The navy de-
partment, Friday morning, received
the following telegram from Admiral
Mortimer L. Johnson. commanding
the Boston navy yard:
Capt. Richard p Leary. United
States navy, died this morning at ma.
rine hospital, Chelsea"
Capt Leary was the first governor
OF Guam after that island came into
the possession of the United States.
Capt. Leary was relieved of the
command of the receiving ship Rich
mond last October on account of
heart trouble, and granted sir
months leave of absence.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-01-02

A tornado swept over Naples. Italy
on the 26th. causing considerable
damage A woman was killed and 81
persons were injured Many buildings
In the surrounding country were de-
molished and considerable amount
of railroad property was destroyed
The troops were called upon to assis.
In clearing away the debris.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-01-02

Norfolk. Va. Dec. 2s.-A mes.
was received here from Beaufort
C., yesterday. saying that the Ed
party are alive and well. Their yJ
the Ounaniche, which left here
Gently. for Florida. via the Did
Swamp, was reported wrecked IN
day night, near Beaufort
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-01-02

New York, Dec 2s.-Although pos
sibilities Of foul play had been an
nouneed, in the death of w. l. Brad
ford, a Denver mining expert. who
died on Tuesday, the autopsy showed
that the man really died from fatty
degeneration of the heart.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-01-02

Ex-President Cleveland's condition
was reported more favorable on the
25th- He showed 4 greater disposi-
tion to move about. and while he did
not attempt to GO down stairs and
take part in his children's Christmas.
he showed considerable interest in
. the gifts.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-01-02

The British war Office. on the 22d,
issued another long dispatch received
from Lord Kitchener, detailing the
murders of natives by the Beers. One
case is given of wagon driver who
was captured from n British convoy
in the end of 1900 and burned alive.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-01-02

than at this blessed Christmas season,
In the year Of our Lord 1901. This ha,
been especially so IN our own State,
and many OF our people have seemed
glad OF the opportunity to give a par,
Of their increased store OF happiness
to add to the pleasure OF those less for.
tunate. The cry Of the orphan has
penetrated the remotest corners Of our
state. the distress Of the widow has
been relieved; the sick have been com
forted. the prisoner visited. the naked
clothed. the hungry fed. and in all
ways that are beautiful and good our
people have seemed this year DESTROYS
OF showing honor to Him who 1901
years ago opened those eyes which
have been since the light OF the world
Surely IL speaks we'll for people
when they prove their faith in Christ
mas by the use and beauty Of their
works. And so 1t has been this year
all over our beloved State. IL we may
Judge by the records in the papers
and we may.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-01-02

The British Court Circular an
nounees that the journey of King Ed
ward and Queen Alexandra TO san
dringham fwhere they we're to go TO
spend Christmasl. has been post
poned- in consequence of a slight in
disposition Of Queen Alexandra 1t is
understood her majesty's indisposi-
tion is not serious.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-01-02

Justice David MeAdam, OF the New
York supreme court. died. on the ed
at a private sanitarium in New York
city. from cancer of the tongue. JUS
tice MeAdam was the author of many
legal works that are considered au-
,horitfes.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-01-02

The second convoeation of the Els
teddefod Association of Iowa began
at Ottumwa ON the 25th- President
T. j. Phillips, late candidate for gov
ernor on the democratic ticket, called
the meeting to order. The eonvoea-
tion was the most successful yet
held Large audiences were present
at all the sessions