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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-16
CHARLES B. MANN ARRAIGNEI
The Day Spent in an Effort to Get a
 Iury

 Mobile, Jan. 15.-(SpeciaD-The trial of Charles B. Mann for the killing of Da- vid s. Dickson of Montgomery was be- gun in the City Court today and the en- tire day was consumed in an effort to get a jury. When the court adjourned tonight eight jurors had been secured. Dickson was a resident of Montgomery and he and Mann were brothers-in-law. Mrs. Mann being Dickson's sister,. The shooting took place Sunday evening. June 16, at Monroe Park a Bay Shore re- sort. Dickson was shot in the stomach and lived about a week after the shoot ing.
 Mann had a preliminary hearing and was sent to jail without bail and later he was brought before Judge Anderson of the Circuit Court on a writ of habeas corpus, who remanded him to jail with out bail.
 Mann married Miss Dickson shortly after Mardi Gras, while she was on d visit to this city for the carnival festi- val He had known her but a short fine.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-16
To Hasten Mail Delivery.

Chicago, Jan. 15.-A new route short- ening the time for the transportation of the transcontinental mail is likely to be effected by running mail cars through from New York to San Francisco via the Lake Shore to South Bend. Ind.,. and Iowa road to Zealand. Ill, where con- nection is made with the Burlington. thus saving delay of three hours at Chicago,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-16
A Wisconsin Hotel Burned.

Fond du Lac Wis, Jan. 15.-The Gal lant House. valued at $2OOO0, was par Fire Chief Michael McGrath is at hos pital at the point of death, the result of a fall from roof. The thirty guests of the hotel lost their belongings and some had narrow escapes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-16
Brothers suffocated bv Gas

Chester. Pa. Jan I5.-Michael and John Fisher brothers. were shffocated by gas to- day while at work in the blast furnace of the Tidewater Steel Company. John Ballam was rescued in time to save his life. but the other two men expired soon after being taken from the pit. Preparations to put the furnace in blast being made and the presence of the gas In the pipes Is q mystery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-16
A Scientist Drops Dead.

Cambridge. Mass, Jan. 15.-Alpheut Hyatt, assistant professor of inverte- brate paleontology at Harvard Univer- sity. dropped dead here tonight, aged 65 years. He was member of several scientific bodies. both in this country and abroad, wrote many scientific works and was considered one of the leading zoo- Iogists of the country.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-16
RUSSELL WILL NOT RUN.
He Will Not Be a Candidate fo
 Hrrharx1 ~ al

He Will Not Be a Candidate for
 Gubernatorial Nomination.
 Mobile, Jan. 15.-tSpecial)-In an inter- view published in The Birmingham Age Herald, ex-Governor Joseph F. John ston suggests the probability of Col Ed ward L.. Russell of this city, General So- lcitor of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad. running for the office of Governor of the State at the next election. Tn an inter- view tonight. Colonel Russell said there Is no such probability; that the matter had been proposed to him, but he had written a letter declining to run.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-16
No Anxiety Felt.

Boston, Jan. 15.-At the offices of the American Boa.d of Commissioners of American Missionaries little anxiety was felt today for Miss Stones ransom party. It is pointed out that the party is com posed of men of discretion who know the countrly. No word is expected from them until their work is done.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-16
Married in Jail.

Peoria. Ill.,. Jan. 15-George Washing ton Brown of Woodford County. aged 21 years. confined in the Peoria iai on a charge of horse stealing and Miss Lu- cinda Pelle Fetters. also of Woodford County. were married at the jail by County Judge Lovette. After the cere- moEy the prisoner was again locked ur in his cell and the bride went on her way,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-16
STOLE A BUILDING.
Thieves Then Tried to Sell Lot on
 Which It Stood.

Cleveland. O.. Jan. 1.-Two burglars paid a visit to Newburg Tuesday and not only stole building from another man. lot, but after they had entirely removed the structure, tried to sell the lot itself to people residing in the vicinity.
 The stolen building is the property of David Walters, who used it as a marble shop during the summer.
 Today Walters found his shop had en- tirely disappeared and that there was not chip left on the ground to mark the site of the structure. He learned that two men had come there early the pre- vious morning with team of horses and a hay rack, tore the building down and loaded it on their wagon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-16
PITTSBURG MAY JUMP.
Dreyfus Threatens to Join the Amer
 ican League.

Chicago. Jan. 15.-The Record Herald tomorrow will say: Dreyfus of Pittsburg has issued an ultimatum to A. c. Spald- ing in which he tells the enjoined presi- dent of the National League" that he must straighten out the present baseball tangle within a specified time or expect the Pittsburg team to seek an American League franchise.
 President Ban Johnson would not ad- init having had any communication with the Pittsburg club owner, but he said that Dreyfus and tha Pittsburg club would both be welcomed in the Ameri- can League.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-16
Elkins Buys Coal Lands.

Cumberland, Md. Jan. 15.-It was an nounced here today that Senator Stephen nine thousand acres of coal land in the Pittsburg bein on the Sand Fork of the Little Kanawha at a cost of 5000. much in that locality.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-16
Charles chipp Sentenced.

New York. Jan. I5.-Charles Chipp. the clerk of the Bureau of Assessments and Ar rears of the Controllers Department. who pleaded guilty last week to four indictments for grand larceny, and for forgery. was sentenced today by Judge Foster to not less than year and not more than five years imprisonment in Sing Sing at hard labor. Chinn Is 57 wears of age.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-16
Many Persons Out of Work.

Buffalo, N. Y, Jan. 15.-A special from Dunkirk says that more than 4,0O0 per sons have been thrown out of work by the stoppags of the Intake Pipe in Lake Erie which supplies the city and many of it's industries with water. The pipe is filled with slush ice.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-16
Firth Succeeds sloat.

Fort Worth. Tex. Jan. I5.-W. H. Firth. who has been general agent of the passenger department of the Chicago. Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company with headquarters general passenger and ticket agent of the Chicago Rock Island and Texas Line. with headuuarters here. Mir Firth arrived today and assumed his new duties.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-16
Valuable Find of Ore.

excitement in this vicinity and land val ues have risen as the result of the discov- cry or ore containing gold, silver and lead on the farm of Isaian lsner. Washington experts pronounce the ore Valuaple.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-16
Killed on Railroad.

Fort Scott. Kas., Jan. I5-charles L. Chap man. proprietor of the Pittsburg Foundry and Machine Works. with plants at Pittsburg and lola Kas was killed today at a grade cross- ing. being knocked down by an engine on the Frisco and dragged hundred feet His head and limbs were severed from his body
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-16
Enolishman the WinneI

Buffalo. Jan. 15.-Jim Parr. the Eng fish champion beat Ed Atherton. the PortageyiIle wrestler at the Olympic Athletic Club tonight. The Englishman won two straight falls.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-16
Killed by a Blast.

Clarksville Ark. Jan. 15.-Thomas John son was instantly killed and John Fra zier fatally injured in the Pigg and Col Her coal mines at Sparta today. The men were working in the mines and the accident was the result of a blast -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-16
Will Get Increase in Pay.

Philadelphia, Jan. i5.-Collector Thorn as of this port today received notice from the Treasury Department at Wash ington that the pay of customs inspectors would be increased from $50 to "A a dav
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-16
separate Schools for Races.

Guthrie, Okla, Jan. 15.-Chief Justice Burford has issued an order that If there be only one coored child of school age in a school district. the authorities must provide a separate school house and territory
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-16
Funeral of Sister Harriet

Mobile. Jan 15.-(Special. 1.-The funeral of Sister Harriett took place this morn ing from St. Johns Church. which was packed. The remains. were taken to De- buys, Miss, for interment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-16
sw;nd1ers Drifting to London.

London Jan. i5.-The Scotland Yard of this city has been Eotined bv the Commissioner of Police of New York that a large lot of of swindlers are gradually making their way 70 London in patches. A full description of the members of gangs has been supplied to the I I.ondnn rnlice
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-16
GOLD MEN NOMINATED.
Democrats of Iowa Returning to Old
 Principles.

Des Moines, Ia. Jan. I5.-At a joint caucus of the Democratic members of the General Assembly this evening A. H. Thayer of Cln ton was nominated for United States Senator to succeed Senator Allison. and John J. Serley of Burlington was nominated to succeed Sena- tor Deliver. Both men are Gold Democrats and their nomination Is considered quite a victory for that wing of the party.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-16
Miss Gould Goes to Texas.

St. Louis Jan. l5.-Miss Helen Miller Gould and party left this evening ;n their special car Ataianta for Texas. After few days at Galveston and Houston. they will proceed to California. The party inspected Jenerson barracks during their stay.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-16

attended by Prince Charles of Sweden and his wife, Princess Ingeberg. Two hundred and fifty guests. representing the court, the diplomatic corps and mo- table personages of Sweden were pres
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-16
pon,,lation off Canada.

Ottawa, Ont, Jan. ,15.-The population Of Canada, as announced today is shown by the census of 1901 to be 5,S6s,6
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-16
Minister Thomas's Ball

Stockholm, Jan. 15.-The ball given here tonight by William w. Thomas, Jr.. United States Minister to Sweden and Norway. at the American legation, was
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-16
Negro Commits Murder and Suicide.

Chicago. Jan. l5.-John Hampton prominent in negro church circles. shot and killed Mrs Roselia Evans here tonight and then drank several ounces of carbolic acid. dying shortly after Both were colored. It is said that the deed was prompted by the fact that Mrs. Evans refused to receive the attentions of Har
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-05-08
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A citizen of our town awakened
the other morning to find his fine
saddle horse standing at the gate,
saddled and bridled, and com
pletely exhausted from being rode
all night. \ vagrant of the town
had taken a journey on the horse
without leave or license. aud re
turned to town too late TO restore
him to the lot from which he had
been borrowed n without detec-
ton. had turned him loose in the
street. The matter was reported
TO the authorities of our town.
and the fact was disclosed that
this temporary appropriation OF
horse flesh was a common prac-
tiee among the sporty Migrants
OF our town \ working man IS
too tired to spend the night rid
ing and rOllIcking over the eoun-
try. even though animals be fur
nished free by helpless citizens.
1t is the negro who sleeps and
idles the streets all day, and can't
be hired to DO honest work under
any consideration. VINO has time
and inclination TO ride. frolie and
steal all night This borrowing
OF horses without leave. is bur
one OF the of shoots of yagrancy.
which is fast becoming a problem
10 puzzle the wisest heads. Tress
pass and crime are steadily on
the increase, and will continue to
be so, unless vagrancy is sup
pressed.
There r sufficient laws to
crush this evil. but in not a single
town Of the state, if We NAV Judge
by the comments of the press.
are the laws enforced. We ear.
nestly hope that the leading eiti-
zens of our town will awaken to-
the many ills arising from the dis
regard of these laws, and unite
IN hearty cooperation with our
municipal authorities in their
rigid enforcement. Oxford sure
Iy cannot afford to be ruled BY
such worthless characters. Put
the negro TO work, if be must
abide with US.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-05-08
Gulf States Contest Friday
Night.

Five years ago the Chapel of the
University was taxed to its ut.
most capacity TO hold the enor.
nous crowd that attended the
contest between the representa-
tines from Tulane University
Louisiana State University. the
University of Alabama and the
University of Mississippi.
In this contest Mr.. George Fl
Terryberry, of Tulane, was Veto
rious. His speech was remem
bered as one of the best ever de
livered from the chapel platform
Next Friday night representa-
tIves from these same institutions
will again contest for the hand
some go medal.
The contest promises to be very
interesting Prom all accounts
the visiting speeches will be hard
to beat.
Mr.. v. Otis Robertson our re.
preventative will exert every
power TO hold up the 'yarsity's
reputation. The contestants five
years ago were loud in their praise
of the large appreciative audience
given them We feel sure that those
who eomethis year will be equally
we'll pleased.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-05-08
Liberty Hill Dots.

Having see nothing in THE
EAGLE from Liberty Hill for some
time. thought | would venture out
We may be behind in some re-
spects in this corner of the Mighty
East. but We are up to date We
think On the matrimonial ticket.
having Witnessed the tying Of the
matrimonial knot mn Sunday be
fore last. The contracting parties
were Mr.. j. L. Sneed and Miss
Exile Cook. Also Sunday the
same between Mr.. Guy windhan
and Miss Cora Ward, all of Liberty
Hill neighborhood. Squire A. X
Ovens officiated on both occasions
We wish the young couples a long
and happy voyage through life.
Who's NEXT
Miss Dennie Hale attended the
singing auxiliary at Midway last
saturday.
Squire Owens and family were
pleasant visitors to A. II, Hale's
family Sunday.
Success to THE EAGLE. Long
may it 1--we and prosper.
MAY BEE.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-05-08
Walton News.

We had a very pretty day Sun
day. Bro. zones was with us and
preached TO a crowded house.
The services were highly enjoyed
by all present.
We were glad to welcome a
number of our friends of Wood.
son Ridge.
Quite a number enjoyed the
singing at Mr.. MayieId's Sunday
afternoon.
Tom Hail and wife spent Satur
day in Oxford.
JEFF Cook and family spent last
Saturday and Sunday with ". E.
Park.
ar. Park and wife, of Liberty
Hill spent Saturday with their
daughter. Mrs. Baker.
Several OF our young people at.
tended the musical entertainment,
given at the hospitable home OF
DIR. Wait Saturday night and all
report a pleasant time
Mrs. Will Morris and brother.
Joe, were the guest of their moth.
er, Mrs. c. V. NunnaIly Saturday
and Sunday.
Miss Burt Nichols of Abbe vile
is spending the week with her
sister, Mrs. Luther Petty.
Mrs. James @. Biount, after
spending a week with her sister,
Mrs G. il. Petty. returned to her
home in BarksdaIe.
Misses Dolly Wait and Lee
Brown spent Thursday in Oxford
shopping.
Will Brown and Arthur Fooshee
visited the home of Henry Tyer
Sunday.
Misses Gertrude aud Nellie
Barry, of Caswell, were in our
midst Sunday.
Misses Matte Craig and Nettie
Coffey visited friends here last
Sunday.
d.. Brown visited his sister,
Mrs. p. E. Matthews in Oxford
last week.
John NunnaIly spent Saturday
IN Oxford. VALENTINE
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-05-08

Temperature-Mean maximum, 70
degrees; mean minimum, 10 degrees
date "a minimum, 35 degrees (date
I and s.; greatest daily range 43 de-
grees-
observation-disclosures in "a hours,
0-ss inches (date -; greatest in one
week, les inches; total for month 8 is
inches; number of clear days IL;
number of partly cloudy days Is; num-
Der of cloudy, f.
Agriculture-The weather has been
favorable for farming, and use has
been made of it. Corn il iu good
stands and some little has been plow-
ed out for the first time. Cotton plant
ing is nearly finished. and some is
coming up nicely. Gardens are grow
ing rapidly, both in weeks and vege-
tables. 4 good general rain nov would
be helpful Young peaches and pears
r falling from the trees and il il an
ticipated that the crop will be light.
Horticulture ia receiving attention
now IN the effort to make up for losses
in the winter. j. w. JOHNSON,
University, May 2. Observer.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-05-08
Holder News.

Most of our farmers are nearly
through planting and can spare a
day or so fishing and hanting.
Squire T.. 4. Roberts and family
visited his wite's parents Sunday.
j. J. Littleioha attended the
old VETS reunion aud is spend
ing a fes days among relatives In
the Lene Star State.
Ike Roberts ard wife are highly
pleased with their new boarder.
and we Judge iFom ne wee wee
smiles 1t intends making that its
future home.
Rev. James Porter will preach
a; Cambridge Sunday. We hope
a large congregation will attend.
Sid Hickey attended quarterly
meeting at Mt. Zion Saturday
We are sorry to learn of Miss
Mia Herndou being on the sick
list this week.
Several of our young people at
tended services at Philadelphia
Sunday and report a splendid
time.
JOHN Rushing is the proud father
Of a fine giri and boy, which was
presented him a fex days ago.
Quite a number of our boys say
the roads are exceedingly rough
Tor buggies near Bay Springs, and
We do not doubt their veracity.
Old Sol il sending his rays down
on Us strong enough 70 make al
most anything emerge from winter
quarters if joe don't think so
step over on one of our hills about
11:4J am.
Come again Joe. I enjoy your
letters.
Buggy horses were in demand
in our midst recently. I wonder
vhyf
The singing at Bay Springs Sun
day night was well attended and
highly enjoyed by all present.
F., Mrs. X. ID Roberts and daugh-
ter, Miss Elsie. intend visiting
relatives in POntotoe County this
week.
W. II. Duncan, of Burt. was
among his friends here Sunday.
Long live The EAGLE and its
able staff. BILLY Boy.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-05-08
Mt. Zion News.

May is here with her gentle
breezes. b,ushing roses aud ag.
gravating guats.
1t has been said that the seven.
teen year locust will make their
unweIcome advent this month,
We hope. however, that this pro-
phecy will sink into oblivion err.
it be fulfilled.
Quarterly meeting at Mt. Zion
Saturday was attended by a large
crowd. After q splendid sermon
aud sumptuous dinner, conference
was held. We are sorry to say
that the reports, financially, were
very inferior, but we feel assured
that this circuit will be o. k. be-
fore another year is numbered
with the past.
The crowd vas so large on
Sunday at III o'clock, that quite a
number could not be Accommodated
to seats. The Presiding Elder
advised that the church be made
larger or the attendance smaller.
Children's Day Will be here the
fourth Sunday in this month.
Services in the morning only. No
dinner OIL the ground. Those who
attended the auxiliary at Midway
Saturday report a splendid time.
Bro. Porter was accompanied
By his wife, daughter and little
soD who r visiting relative ri and
friends IL the neighborhood.
Miss Blanche Hawkins is visit.
ing her aunt, Mrs. &. @. Stephens.
CASTOR Robertson, of Kingdom,
was in our midst Sunday.
We were sorry to learn of the
death OF that venerable old man.
DIR. L. ID. Isom. May his rest be
sweet.
Mr.. John +. Brown and wife, OF
Oxford attended church here last
Sunday.
Billie Nelson and family of West
Oxford, attended church here last
Sunday.
We congratulate Hugh Morley
and wife on their son, born unto
them Sunday morning.
John Logan, of Oxford attended
church here Sunday.
Fount Galloway and Sam Butler
expect 10 spend a few days this
week on Tallahatchie River fish.
ing and hunting.
Miss Bette God, of Tennes.
see, is visiting her sister, Mrs.
Reynolds.
Mr. s-George White and daueh.
ter. Miss Lille, have returned
from Memphis.
Farmers are about done plant.
ing. They will soon have a little
time to rest and recuperate. They
will then be kept hustling till
crops are laid by.
BROWN EYES.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-05-08
south Of Oxford.

The farmers of our neighbor-
hood have been very busy plant
ing and are not quite through yet.
John Lovelady and wife visited
their relatives here Sunday.
RUFUS Fudge visited relatives
near TaylOr's Sunday.
LOnnie Mooney and sister, Miss
Lille, visited Dave Tubbs' family
last week.
Rev. I. H. Winter preached at
the Fudge school house Sunday
night and there was quite a crowd
present.
Eddie and Leonard King of the
Kingdom neighborhood visited
friends and relatives IN our midst
last week.
Mrs. Ida Mize and little daueh-
ter. Leslie, of Tuia, spent part O.
last week with relatives here.
We hope that the Children's
Day at L0udon Hill will prove
quite a success Sunday, May 18th.
Luther Mooney and wife visited
his parents on Woodson Ridge
Sunday. BELLE.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-05-08
Hon. WILLIAM J. BRYAN.

The presence Of the Hen Wa
Jennings Bryan ia our towa las
week VAS a rare treat. Ehich ne
believe all Who saw and heard
him, appreciated IiFs LOFTY sen
timeats aud sraniileal<, sxpr,s~
I'd in language 81 simple that a
child could understand. we're rle
waiting aud uplifting to all Nho
sat within TIE magic spell Of his
eloqgenee.
Character above wcaIth-abOve
fame-ab0ye everything else.
seems to be the leading thought
Of this great mans every utter
ance.
Ii would be a grand. a glorious
thing, to the enlightened men and
women of the twentieth century.
to live under such a government
as Mr.. Bryan proposes. The most
careless and Indifferent of u
could not help from being infla.
enced, perhaps upIifted, and the
boys aud girls of TO day would
grow into splendid specimens oil
American manhood and woman
hood
Yet the ideal government sug.
gested by Dir. Bryan Is not alto.
gether new. IL has for its chief
foundatI0n-stone an old. but mucii
neglected principle, Familiarity
known as the Golden Rule. nei
Their was the great truth. -he i.
greatest who serves BEST origi
mated by Mr.. Bryan. The Ser
mon on the Mount, preached near
iy ten thousand years ago, con
tanned the principles advocated
by Mr.. Bryan. They will prOba
bly, never be adopted universally
until the ushering in of the mil
lenlum, but even a partial prac
tee of them would assuredIy WORK
wonders of reformation in oul
government. As individuals. a:
"a people, the determined and per
sistent striving to live up to thi:
high moral standard should b,
our one ambition.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-05-08
Lafayette Springs News.

Lafayette Springs News.
Mrs. A. B. Sneed and daughser.
MISS Mai. visited relatives in New
Albany last week.
Quite a number from here at
tended the singing at Midway
Saturday and Sunday.
A number of our citizens went
TO TalIahatehie bottoms last week
on a fishing and hunting expedl
tions.
Mr.. Taylor and wife and DR..
Barry and family visited in Oxford
last week.
We will have our Chiliren's
Day services the third Sunday in
this month.
James smith, q man who had
been employed a few months here
as a laDorer. and whose home ID
supposed to have been AZ Water
Valley. fell from q wagon Fritsy
while returning from Oxford One
wheel ran over him aat he died
in about two hOars from the ef
Gets. Jos