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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-19
OXFORD, MISS, THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 1902.
SAID TO HAVE BEEN BoLoED.
Five Men Of the Fifth Cavalry Captured
May so Are Said to Have Been
Boloed to Death.

Manila, June 16.-Friendly natives
in Manila say report is current
among their countrymen that the
five soldiers of the Fifth cavalry who
were captured by the insurgents May
80 have been boloed to death near
Teresa, in Morong province, Luzon.
This report has not been confirmed
by the American authorities of that
district.
Twenty-Five members of band of
insurgents who were captured while
fighting with Gen. Lukban in Samar
took the oath of allegiance to the
United States, and were subsequent
ly released. Four members of the
band were killed in the engagement
which resulted in the capture of
their companions. The 25 men who
have sworn allegiance have seen Gen.
Chaffee, and have promised to give
him all the assistance in their power
in the work in maintaining the pres
ent peace conditions in Samar.
A commission has been sent to Sa-
mar to appoint Senior Llorentes gov
ernor of the island and to establish
government there.
It is expected that general am
nesty will be declared July first; this
amnesty will result in the release Of
the Filipino prisoners now on the
Island of Guam.
The prospects in the island Of
Leyte for a speedy termination of
the armed resistance there are
bright. Since the parts of the island
were closed surrenders of insur-
gents to the native constabulary have
occurred daily.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-19
WITH MILITARY HON0RS.
Remains of Hamlet Jarvis, Jr., an
American Soldier Murdered in
the Philippines, Buried.

Baltimore, Nd, June 16.-The re-
mains of Hamlet Jarvis, Jr., former
ly a member of the Thirty-fifth volun-
teer infantry in the Philippines, who
was murdered two years ago by in
surgents, were buried here yesterday
In October, 1900, Jarvis was one of
several American soldiers who left
Balinag as an escort to Jose Buen-
camino, presidente Of San Miguel de
Mayumo. The whole party was cap
tured, taken into a swamp and assas-
sinated with daggers. Subsequently
two of the insurgent murderers, Ii
moteo Dhalan and Manuel Gonzales,
were executed for the crime, but
they refused to tell where the bodies
were hidden.
DR.. Hamlet Jarvis, the father of
young Jarvis, who resides near this
city, undertook search for the body
of his son, employing scouts and
spending a great deal of money to
that end. A few months ago he sue
ceeded in finding his sons skeleton in
a swamp, and it was brought here
for interment-~ The remains were
buried with military honors by Com
pany A, Fifth Maryland regiment, OF
which young Jarvis was a member
during the war with Spain.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-19
TO CONFEDERATE DEAD.
Dedication of Memorial Arch to
Confederates Who Died in
Camp Chase, Ohio.

Columbus, O., June 15.-The un-
yelling and dedication of memorial
arch to $3.50 confederate dead at
tracted 5000 people from all parts OF
the country to this city Saturday.
The arch was the gift of William
Harrison, of Cincinnati, former cit
izen of Columbus. The dead soldiers
were prisoners at Camp Chase, west
of Columbus, during the war, and
died in prison. For many years the
little cemetery was neglected. For
mer President Hayes paid farmer
to keep the burial ground free from
weeds. Former Gov. Foraker had the
government inclose the spot with a
stone wall. Several years ago, Col.
W. II. Knauss, public-spirited local
citizen and ex-federal soldier, insti-
tuted yearly custom of decorating
the graves. Mr.. Harrison was not a
soldjes IL IN eithsE itRna ms but was in
ment.
The dedication ceremonies were
the most elaborate ever held. There
were many ex-confederates present
from all parts of the south. Among
the speakers were Gov. Nash and
Gen. John B. Gordon. The graves
were decorated by the ladies of the
G. A. R. and the Daughters of the
Confederacy.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-19
WEST POINT CHARITY BOYS.
How They Have Repaid Their Uncle
for His Care and Keep.

How They Have Repaid Their Uncle
for His Care and Keep.
Manila, June 16.-Speaking at the
West Point centennial dinner, which
was held here last week, Acting Civil
Gov. Wright said he did not think
"The strike now being waged in con-
gress on the Philippine government
bill is as fierce and as irreconcilable
as it appears to be; the sober second
thought of the American people were
always right, and that they would in
time do justice to the Americans in
the Philippine islands.
Speaking at the same dinner, Col.
Charles A. Woodruff, head of the SUBJ
sistence department at Manila, said:
"The graduates Of West Point may
be Charity boys, but in the Mexican
war these boys saved the nation in
money alone more than the military
school has cost since it's foundation.
The same boys led 100000 men to
victory in the greatest of modern
wars. The charity boys have all re-
paid their board and keep thousand
fold. They can glory in the fact that
wherever $4,000 American troops
have faced an enemy, the commander
of these men was a West Point grad
uate. The established reputation Of
Come CON 9s Synonym Tor honor, integrity
and the highest credit in the coun-
try They have saved the country
millions of dollars and thousands of
lives, and the charity boys will, no
doubt, uphold in the present war the
proud supremacy of the United
States"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-19
SWIFT FATE OF A MURDERER.
Shot and Killed His Charmer After
QuarreI-Kf1led by His Own
Weapon During a Struggle.

Philadelphia, June 16.-Mrs. Ra-
chael Sailor, widow, was yesterday
shot and instantly killed at Coates
willie, Pa, 40 miles west of here, by
Harry n Ricer, of Newcastle, Pa,
who was also killed by bullet from
his revolver while struggling with an
ether s-e-aan for possession of tho
weapon.
The tragedy, it is said, was the re-
suit of quarrel. Ricer was regard
ed as Mrs. Sailors accepted suitor,
Saturday night Ricer visited .s the
woman, and they are said to &lave
quarreled. Mrs. Sailor ordered him
from the house, and she went to the
home of Mrs. Mary L. Ernest to
spend the night.
Yesterday Ricer appeared at the
house and demanded an interview
with Mrs. Sailor. She declined to re-
ceive him, and was dismissing him at
the door when he drew a revolver
from his pocket and shot her
through the heart. He then, it is
claimed, aimed the revolver at Mrs.
Ernest, who grappled with him. Dur
ing the struggle the pistol was dis
charged, the bullet taking effect in
Ricer's head, killing him almost in
stantly. The coroner's jury found
letters in Ricer's pocket signed AL
ma" which indicated that he was en-
gagged to be married to young wom-
an in Columbus, o.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-19
A DOZEN PERSONS INJURED.
Destructive Fire, with Many Narrow
Escapes from Death-The In
jured and the Losses.

Philadelphia, June 14.-Fire yester-
day destroyed the novelty leather
factory of H. NJ. Rosenblatt & Co.,
a four-story brick structure at Sec
ond and Oxford streets, resulting in
severe injuries to dozen persons.
The John Moffet public school, oppo-
site the leather works, was dam
aged, three dwelling houses adjoining
the factory were destroyed and nine
others were slightly damaged. The
rapid progress of the flames gave
rise to rumors that number of en-
ployes had met death in the burning
factory, but these reports proved to
be erroneous.
There were many sensational and
narrow escapes, most of them women
employed in the factory saving their
lives by leaping from the windows
into nets held by the fremen. Katie
Schiedell, aged II years, was carried
down a ladder by policeman. She
was badly burned and her condition
is reported as serious
Mr.. Rosenblatt estimates his loss at
S15O.OOO
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-19
couNrERFEIrERs ARRESTED.
and discriminating Evidence
Discovered I'm Each.

Baltimore, Md, June 16.-United
States secret service men, aided by
local police. yesterday captured
eight Italians supposed to be mem
bers of gang of counterfeiters, who
have operated in several parts Of the
country during the past few months.
The prisoners are Dominic de Marco,
Tony de Marco and Martin de Marco.
father and sons, and Cato Rocesse.
Louis Zimma and two women named
Martil.
Secret service men Foster and
Burns have been working on the case
for several weeks. Soon after COM
ing to Baltimore they located the
gang and, disguised as tramps, in
gratitiated themselves with some of
the Italians. 1t was not until few
days ago, however, that they secured
tangible clew. They detected the
Martil woman passing bogus half-dol-
lars and quarters.
Yesterday Assistant Chief Moran
and Secret Service Officers Taylor
and Griffith came over from Wash
ington to assist in the contemplated
raid upon the houses of the suspects.
The De Marcos We're arrested in their
home at oil Lombard street, Rocesse
and Zimma were picked up on the
street, and the Martil women were
found at their home. At each of the
houses a quantity of metal and some
counterfeiting paraphernalia were
found, but no moulds were discov-
cred.
The prisoners formerly lived in
New York, although the De Marcos
do not claim to be acquainted with
the other men. All reached Baltimore
three months ago, and their advent
marked the presence of lot of queer
coins that had been made in the
metropolis. 1t is said that the pris
oners are only part of crowd of
suspects, and a number of other ar
rests will shortly follow in nearby
cities.
While the officers were in daily con-
tact with the prisoners they gained
some valuable information concern
ing operations in other cities.
The De Marcos claim to be BARRIERS
and the other men say they are Ia
borers. They will have a hearing be-
fore Commissioner Rogers to-day
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-19
HEAVY STORM AT LOUISVILLE.
Streets Flooded and Cellars Almost
Filled with Water-Broke
from Her Moorings.

Louisville, KY, June 16.-Louisville
was visited by the heaviest storm of
the season yesterday afternoon. For
a few minutes the wind blew at the
velocity of 60 miles an hour, while
the rain, accompanied by hail, fell in
torrents, 1.13 of an inch having been
recorded. Of this amount rs of an
inch fell in FIVE minutes.
Many of the streets were flooded,
and a number of cellars were almost
filled with water, while shade trees
in some parts of the city were ruined
and other minor damage was done.
While the wind was at its height
the steamer Tarascon broke from
her moorings at the wharf. The boat
was finally caught by an excursion
steamer and, with the help of the life
savers, was towed back to the wharf
after hard struggle in which great
heroism was displayed by DR.. Mary
Murphy, a chambermaid, who aided
Capt. Zo1l and the second mate in
their efforts to untangle the lines in
order that the life savers might Sc
cure the Tarascon to the boat whic
had come out to the rescue.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-19
A wen-Taken Exception.

Manila, June 16.-When the Grimm
al suit brought by Benito Legarda, a
Filipino member of the civil COM
mission, against the newspaper Free
dom for having published libellous
article from another newspaper of
Manila, came up for hearing last
week, counsel for the editor of Free
dom objected to Judge Rhode, before
whom the suit was to be tried, on
the ground that when Rhode was a
private attorney he had addressed
opprobrious epithets to the editor OF
the paper and declared that he would
not rest until he had landed him in
prison. Judge Rhode admitted hav-
ing made this statement, but said he
thought he was capable of trying the
case fairly.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-19
ya1oo a Belzoni Railroad.

Work has begun on the Yazoo &
Belzoni railroad, a gap of about
twenty-five miles, which will connect
the city of Yazoo with the Delta rail-
road, and will be pushed to compile
tion within twelve months. The
work includes a 240-foot bridge
across the Yazoo river at a point
about five miles from Yazoo, and the
engineers in charge of the work state
that it will take six months to COM
plete that structure. The center
pier will rest on 100 piles driven
twenty feet beneath the bottom of
the river.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-19
The Heroes of Tippecanoe.

Lafayette, Ind, June 16.-The Tip
pecanoe Battlefield association held
its annual exercises in the Taber-
nacle at the battle-ground yesterday.
Special trains on all roads were run,
and immense crowds attended. The
graves of the men who fell at the
battle of Tippecanoe were beautiful
ly decorated. An address was deliv-
cred by Hon. Henry Watterson, of
Louisville, Ky, his subject being
Heroes in Homespun.' Mr.. Waiter
son was accompanied to the battle
ground by committee of so prom
inent citizens.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-19
Weather and Crops.

The mean temperature averaged
about 4 degrees above normal, says
the weekly crop review by the Missis-
sippi division of the weather bureau.
On the 9Th maximum temperature
reached OF exceeded 100 degrees at
several places in the central and
northern portions of the State. Mod
crate showers fell in the extreme
northern counties during the first of
the week, but over the remainder Of
the State only few light scattered
showers occurred.
The week was favorable for farm
work and good progress was made
in the cultivation of crops, which are
generally clean and, on the whole,
making a fair growth. Over the east
ern half of the State, and in some of
the southwestern counties, there is
considerable complaint of continued
dry weather, which has cut short the
oat crop and is checking the growth
of corn, while over the remainder of
the State conditions are quite favor
able, although good rain would be
beneficial.
Over greater portion of the State
cotton is very promising; it is
healthy, making fine growth, and
in the southern counties is beginning
to bloom. Owing to the very dry
weather in the east-central and
northeastern counties the staple is
not doing so well, and in a few local
tiles it is much in need of more mois-
ture. Lice, although less damaging
than last week, are still doing some
harm in the southern portions of the
State.
Laying by corn is general and
where moisture is sufficient for ger
mination the planting of COW peas
continues.
Oat harvest is about completed
south and generally in progress
north. The yield is very light.
Irish potatoes are being dug and
are yielding well. Sweet potatoes
are making satisfactory growth.
Haying is in progress in several
counties. Gardens and pastures are
suffering for rain.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-19
Mississippi State News
oampa,gn for Better schools.

State Superintendent Whitfield
has inaugurated his summer cam
paign for extension of the school
terms in the various counties. This
subject was extensively discussed be-
fore the last teachers convention,
and the report of special committee
appointed to investigate the matter
advised local taxation as being the
best means of securing extension of
the school terms. The system of 10
cal taxation suggested was by
counties for the large white
counties and by special tax
ing districts for the mixed dis
tricts. There are in the State now
about fifteen counties that levy spe-
cial school taxes in addition to the
money received from the school
fund. Superintendent Whitfield is
endeavoring to introduce the local
taxation system in all the other white
counties and has issued a circular
letter to the county Superintendents
advising them that he will cooperate
with them in movement of this
kind. Mr.. Whitfield says he has re-
ceived favorable replies in nearly
every instance and expects to see at
least fifteen more counties fall in
line for the longer school term by
next fall.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-19
BUENcAMINo IN ST. LOUIS.
The Former Secretary of State in
AGuinaldo's Insurgent Cabinet.
Visitor in St. Louis.

St. Louis, June 15.-Gen. Felipe
Buencamino, member of the Philip
pine civil service board and former
secretary of state Of Aguinaldo's in
surgent government, who was cap
tured by the American troops in 1899
with the Filipino leaders mother and
son, accompanied by Frank Joannini,
chief interpreter of the war depart
ment, is registered at the Planters
hotel.
His mission to ST. Louis is to gath
er data which will interest Americans
at the great exposition, to be held in
Manila next year.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-19
FOR ANNEXATION OF CUBA.
senator Elkins, of West virginia,
Introduces . Joint Resolu-
tion For the Purpose.

Washington, June 15.-Senator FL
kins introduced joint resolution in
the senate providing for the anenxa-
ton of Cuba and for its admission as
q state of the union.
The resolution grants the consent
of congress to the erection Of the re-
public OF Cuba as q state Of the un-
ion, ITO be called the State of Cuba,
with republican form of govern
ment. to be adopted by the people Of
said republic by deputies in conven-
ton assembled with the consent Of
the existing government"
A condition is specified that the
constitution of the proposed state
shall be submitted to congress not
later than January 1. 1904. There is
also provision that the debts Of
Cuba shall not become charge upon
The general government. There also
is an alternative provision giving the
president authority, if he prefers, to
proceed in a more direct way for
Cuba's admission as state. This
provision permits the admission un-
der the terms of the resolution itself,
instead of proceeding to submit the
resolution to Cuba as an overture on
the part of the United States" If
this latter course is pursued q state is
to be formed, "Out of the present re-
public of Cuba, with a republican
form of government, and with rep
resentatives in congress, and be ad-
mitted into the union by this act,
on an equal footing with the existing
states as soon as the terms and con-
ditions of such admission shall be
agreed upon by the governments of
the republic of Cuba and the United
States"
The resolution provides for the ap-
preparation of 100000 to carry its
provisions into effect.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-19
Deplorab1e Accident.

A most deplorable accident oc-
CURED at Pheba, small town in the
western part of Clay county, last
week, resulting in the almost instant
death of Miss Matte johnson. A
negro entered the store of which
Miss johnson was in charge with a
shotgun, set it down and proceeded
to do some trading. A lad named
Stevens picked up the gun to exam
inc it, and in closing the weapon dis
charged it, the load tearing through
Miss Johnson's body. Miss johnson
was most estimable lady, and for a
number of years had been prominent
in commercial circles of Clay county.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-19
Breakfa,ted wien Hanns.

Washington, June 14.-President
Roosevelt, Secretary Root and Post
master-General Payne took breakfast,
Saturday, with Senator Hanna at the
latter's residence on Lafayette
square. During the meal and in a
discussion following 1t, the Cuban
reciprocity question was talked over.
The manner in which the pres
dents message reaffrming his atti-
tude on that subject was received
also was referred to. It was the
general understanding that the pres
ident has pressed the issue as far as
it is possible for him to do so
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-19
Laborers Are Scarce.

The Mobile, Jackson & Kansas
City railroad people are having great
difficulty in getting laborers for the
swork of construction on their pro-
posed line from Laurel north. The
right of way through Jones county
has been secured in part and con-
demnation proceedings will be insti-
tuted to settle disputes as to price for
some parts of it. The contractors
have been over the route several
times and have been negotiating with
the board of supervisors of Jones to
secure the county conyicts in order
to put them to work on the road. If
the prisoners are secured they will be
put to work at point north of Lau
rel. The construction work is only
waiting now on the necessary labor
which is extremely difficult to find.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-19
Liquor Ordered Destroyed.

In the cases of the liquors taken
by Sheriff Harding of Kinds county
from the Jackson clubs IN the reccnt
raid, Justice Fitzgerald held that the
affidavits of the clients for the goods
found in the Elks' Club and the Co
lumbia Club were insufficient, and
the court ordered that the liquors be
destroyed as the law directs. The
attorneys against the clubs served
notice on the claimants to produce
their Federal revenue licenses, books
and invoices and all correspondence
in relation to the liquors and the
transactions by which it is obtained
and dispensed, The court, however,
did not act upon the notice to pro-
duce the papers.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-19
Declared . Professional

Des Moines, Ia, June 15.-Charlea
Pell, of Drake university, conceded
to be the best all-round athlete in
Iowa, winner of the hammer throw
at the western intercollegiate ath-
letic meet at Chicago, last month, has
been declared a professional by the
games committee of the Iowa Col
legiate Athletic association, and the
IA points won by him at the recent
state meet thrown out. He once par
ticipated in an open race, though
there was no stake and only anna.
teurs started.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-19
SUNDAY school Convention.

The Yazoo County Sunday-school
convention will be held at Rocky
Springs Church, Free Run, on
Thursday and Friday, July 10 and
IL. Each Sunday-school is entitled
to three delegates, besides the super
intendent and secretary. All minis
ters and Sunday-school people will
be cordially welcomed. DR.. F. Ca
ruthers, the president of the conven-
ton, requests that all names of the
delegates be sent to J. R. Shurley,
Free Run, not later than July 5, so
that homes can be assigned them.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-19
w. u. DANlE
DIVISION Commander.
az. STOUT,
"Adiutant and Chief of Staff. !"
Mormons to Canvass the State.

The Mormons seem to have come
to the conclusion that the State of
Mississippi is a fertile field, and
have sent score or more of elders to
work it up. They have just held a
State conference in Jefferson county,
which was presided over by Elder
Ben Rich, one of the most distin-
guished members of that church, and
at which territory was apportioned.
The elders will now make thorough
canvass of the State, travelling two
by two. They never ask for fnan-
eial assistance, and as a general
thing do not need money, as there
are few country homes at which even
Mormon cannot get food and lodg-
ing for the night. However, when
necessary, they pay the cash, and
seem to be well provided with funds.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-19
Forfeited Her Collateral

Alexandria, Va, June 15.-Miss
Mary Custis Lee, daughter of the late
Gen. Robert E. Lee, forfeited S5 col
lateral in default of appearance be-
fore Mayor Simpson, in the police
court on the charge of violating the
law providing for separation OF
white and colored passengers on rail
ways. Miss Lee was taken into Gus
tody, Friday night, on Washington
& Alexandria electric car after refus-
ing to change her seat at the rear Of
the car (the portion reserved for col
ored people) to the front section.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-19
A Landmark Gone.

Mrs. Susan Stocks died last week
at New Albany. She was the oldest
citizen of that place, her father hav-
ing settled there in 1888, when she
was quite young. Her husband erect
ed the first building in the town, a
large hotel for the accommodation of
stage coach passengers. She was the
daughter of Argyle Taylor of Frank
lin county, Ala, who was a member
of the Senate when that State was
admitted to the Union.