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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-10-23
Valuable Historical Data.

The department of archives and
history has received valued addi-
ton 10 The Confederate war material
which is being collected, being bio
graphical data relating TO the sol
diers Who were killed in service or
WHO died in service of sickness dur
ing the war.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-10-23
Cotton Statistics From Gins.

l'eginnig Monday, October 20, the
special agents of the United States
government census department, ap-
pointed in every county in Missis-
sippi and the other cotton States,
will begin to gather cotton statistics
for the FIRST report to be made under
the new system inaugurated by the
government. These special agents
have ieen appointed for the purpose
II gathering the most reliable data
obtalnable as to the cotton crop.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-10-23
Children Burned to Death.

Three children of George More
head were burned to death near Cru
ger, Holmes county, last week. The
father went to his work early in the
-mornig, leaving his wife and the
three children at his humble home.
The mother went to a neighbor's to
gather some vegetables. On her re-
turn she was Mortified to see her
home in flames and the roof Just
falling. The children had been
locked in the house.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-10-23
Piano Factory for webb.

The town of Webb, in Tallahat-
chic county, is closing deal for the
establishment of piano factory,
which is t. be established at that
place Immediately. The concern will
De incorporated shortly with a capi-
tai of 100000 and the charter pa
pers are now being prepared. 1t is
proposed at first 10 make only piano
cases and gradually put in an entire
pisnt for making pianos complete.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-10-23
WRECKED A KANSAS JOINT.
Carrie Nation Outdone BY a Mob of
Two Hundred People at
Longford, Kas.

Longford, Kas.. Oct. 1s.--Two hui
dred people, Thursday night, wrecked
the building in which Riseman's
"ioint," or Illicit saloon, was con-
Quoted, smashed 20 cases of beer and
ten kegs of whisky, and tarred and
feathered a woman inmate.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-10-23
OXFORD, MISS,
Mississippi State News
Educable children in the State

Oflcial announcement has been made vt
the census of educable children made this
year.
There are 630.649 educable children, as
against 500, ,222 for the previous census.
The increase for the counties was 29,114
and for the separate school districts H.
3l3, making the total Increase 40,427.
There are twelve more separate school dis
tricts than were shown by the last census.
Following are the figures BY districts and
counties
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-10-23
Methodist Conference.

The annual conference of the
Methodist Church of Mississippi will
take place at Natchez beginning No
vember 10. An effort will be made
by the friends of athletics at Mill
saps college to get the conference to
revoke its ban placed upon football
last year.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-10-23

Springfield, o., Oct. 1s.-The Corn
ing mill of the Miami Powder Co.'S
plant, at Xenia, exploded Friday, 2nd
Joseph Griffin was almost instantly
killed
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-10-23
THE Law MOVED SWIFTLY.
It Was Expedicted to Meet Contipgency
and Prevent the Occurrence
of a Lynchinx,

Nacogdoches, Tex, Oct. 1s.@Jim
Buchanan, colored, the murderer of
the Hicks family, was tried here, Fri
day, plea of guilty was accepted by
the judge, and the negro was legally
hanged within two hours after SEN
tence had been passed. Buchanan
was brought here under the protec-
ton of five companies of militia. Up
on his arrival here the negro was
Immediately turned over to Sheriff
Spradley. who told the people that
he would be given a.speedy trial. The
town began to fill up rapidly and the
excitement was intense. The tele-
graph wires were cut, the railroad
tracks We're torn up for short dis
tanee, and it was announced that an
attempt would be made to get pos
session of Buchanan. District court
was at once convened, a jury was inn
paneled without delay, and the ne
gro's plea of guilty was accepted by
the court. The judge ordered that
Tic uttttn SClttDCC bC CAtCuttQ W.
vember II. but many people an
nounced that they would have no de-
lay. Buchanan then waived the 30
days allowed him by law, and was
hanged by Sheriff Spradley in the Jail
yard in the presence of large
crowd.
sheriff Protected Negro.
Ten days ago the dead bodies of
Farmer Hicks, his wife and daughter
were found in the Hicks home, and
Sheriff Spradley began a search for
the murderer. A week later Jim
Buchanan was arrested and confessed
TO the murder.
The news of the negro's confession
spread rapidly and mob of several
hundred people marched after the
sheriff and his deputies with the in
tention of securing possession of the
negro and burning him at the stake.
Sheriff Spradley and his deputies re-
fused to give over the prisoner and
later they were Joined by Sheriff
Bowers of San Augustine county.
The two officers, through a ruse,
finally succeeded in spiriting the ne
gro away to the parish Jail at Shreve-
port. Buchanan was next taken to
the jail at Henderson, and company
of military was ordered out to pro-
tect the negro from violence. A mob
formed and it was feared a collision
with the troops would result in seri-
Gus bloodshed. Two more companies
of militia were dispatched to Hender-
son, and on Friday, when the negro
came into Nacogdoches, he was guard
ed by five companies of militia.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-10-23
Purchase of Beauvoir Not consummated-

Much to the disappointment of
many delegates, the purchase OF
Beauvoir was not consummated be-
fore the adjournment of the Sons OF
Veterans at Jackson last week. The
matter was brought up for discus
sion on report of Treasurer George
G. Meyers, showing $3.50 available
and the proposition to borrow the
additional amount necessary dis
cussed. 1t was the sentiment of the
convention that no debt should be
contracted, and after a rather
lengthy deliberation it was decided
to appoint Treasurer Meyers as
agent to canvass the State and col
lect the amount needed from the
subscriptions made, but which have
not been paid.
Gen. Meyers was authorized, as
soon as he gets the $4,000 in hand,
to receive the deed from Judge A. G.
Kimbrough, who is acting as agent
for Mrs. Jefferson Davis, and to pay
over the purchase price.
The board of directors will meet
and elect the board of managers for
the Beauvoir home Immediately after
the transfer takes place. The con-
vention then adjourned sine die.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-10-23
Case Dismissed.

A young farmer of Choctaw eoun-
ty was arraigned before the Federal
District Court at Aberdeen last week
on the charge of retailing liquors
without revenue license. The testi-
mony developed that gallon OF
whisky had been ordered by mail
for Christmas use, and that the
young man had yielded to solicita-
tions of friend and sold him a half
pint of the liquor, and that was all
that he had sold. Judge Niles dis
missed the case with the declaration
that the transaction did not consti-
tute retail dealer under the United
States statutes, but that if the man
had been younger about town." in
possession of gallon of whisky, the
circumstances would have been diff
ferent and more suspicious.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-10-23

They were taken to Jackson, Miss,
tonight to avoid a mob of Arkansas
people, who are expected to arrive here
at any moment.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-10-23

The railroads of the state Of Ne
braska employ 1880 men.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-17
"IN OLD KENTUCKY" FOR SEASON
Production This Year Will Be Costly
and Elaborate.

Jacob Lift has gotten up the costIi-
est and most elaborate Production of
this Immensely popular drama that he
mas ever had. This will be the tenth
season of the play in America. and Mr.
Lltt decided to celebrate the event nv
organizing the biggest company that
mas ever been seen in the play. Scenic
artlsts have been at work all summer
painting new and beautiful scenery
ana the country has been searched for
the httlest and cutest pickaninnies tn
appear in the barnyard scene. local
theater goers will doubtless receiva
with great pleasure the announcements
that In Old Kentucky" will omen the
regular fall and winter season Of The
Grand Sunday night Aug. "a.
Simply to illustrate the remarlxah,a
drawing powers and popularity of that
pretty story of Indiana. life, isis ,yon-
klns, In which Miss Rose Melville has
SO successfully starred for the last
three seasons, 1t may be stated thai
ner manager,zJ. r. Stirling. of RnffaIo
had fully decided to exploit Miss MaI'
vile IN new play this season but tba
phenomenal business done by this at-
traction and the requests from mana
gears from all parts of the country for
announcer engagement of isis Honlxins,,
were SO numerous, that he decided to
present Miss Melville in this NAV .i,,
TINS year. 1t is said that Miss Mel
vile will this season be supported bv
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lesque now being written for him. Be-
side these definitely arranged projects,
they have several others in contempla-
ton. With nine attractions playing
under their direction, the building of
the finest theater in the world in the
New Amsterdam which will be opened
in January with blue Beard" and
the preparations for the following year
In hand, Klaw and Erlanger will be
busy men the coming season.
Chamberlyn Is Busy.
A. FL. Chamberlyn is at present one
of the busiest managers to be found
on New York's wide theatrical thor
oughfares. Mr.. Chamberlyn has made
extensive plans for the coming season
and the contamination Of his various
projects will place under his immedi-
ate direction by the middle of Septe1n-
Der, three big musical organizations.
in addition to "The Defender" which
at the present time is prospecting huge
ly at the Herald Square theater, New
York. Contracts were signed a few
days since by Mr.. Chamberlyn and
Oscar Hammerstein, by which the for
mer will produce new musical COM
edy at the Victoria theater on Sept
l. Within week rehearsals of "Mor-
Deco Bound" will commence. This
English gayety will first be taken on
the road and later in the season Will
have New York showing. For the
Columbia theater in Boston Mr. Cham
berlyn has another new musical show
which vii be produced at that house
about Sept Is. Already over TIRES
hundred artists are under contract to
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-17

chairs were provided for the elder folks
Many interesting "reminiscences were
told, refreshments were served, music
was rendered, and the day passed all
TOO swiftly. OF course, Uncle Ros-
we'll was the observed of all observers.
He chatted pleasantly with those about
MIN and entered into the occasion with
much enthusiasm. On this occasion ai
photograph of him was taken. There
was but one person present who was
born when Uncle Roswell was first
appointed postmaster, and he was S.
l.. Tice, an intimate friend.
Four years ago, on the occasion Of
the SEVENTEEN anniversary of Uncle
RosWelPs fncumbency as postmaster.
postmaster General Smith sent a high
ly eulog1stlc letter to be read at the
family reunion and Uncle Roswell
has 1T framed and prizes 1t as one Of
his most valued treasures.
In 1876, upon the occasion Of the CEN
tenn1al celebration in washington, the
postoffice department sent a special
invitation to Uncle Roswell to attend,
and even offered to place a special car
at his disposal The old gentleman
was in such delicate health at that
time, however, that he was compelled
TO forego the trip for fear that it would
prove too much for him.
Uncle RoswelIs" health is now good
however, and considering his advanced
age, he is quite hale. He and his
friends confidently believe that he will
1Ve to turn the century mark in the
cycle of time and be able to refer with
pride to not only his 100 years of life,
but also to his continuous service of
eighty-one years as postmaster Of the
old and historic town of North Lans-
ing.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-17
"oLD LIMERICK TOWN" is OPEN.
Regular Season at Metropolitan Begins
the Both of August.

Inc regular season of 1902-1903 at
the Metropolitan opera house will open
SatuIday evening, Aug. 80, with Chaun-
cey Olcott in his new play, "Old Linn
eI1ck Town." The engagement begin
nlng at the close Of the week will be
an innovation. This first night" will
be an important event, as it will mark
not only the opening of the season and
the Olcott engagement, but will also
mark the first production of Olcott's
new play, "Old Limerick Town" on
any stage. The advance sale of seats
for the opening night will begin half
week in advance of the sale for the
regular engagement, in order to give
the first nighters" an opportunity of
securing tickets without mingling in
the usual Olcott crush.
William A. Brady,s big production of
Way Down East" will be the second
attraction of the season at the Metro
politan, opening an engagement q one
week at that theater Sunday evening,
Sept z.
King Dodo," one of the biggest hits
OF last season, comes to the MetropoIi-
tan for an engagement Of four nights
and matinee beginning Sept. IA. Hay-
erly's Minstrels will fill out the bal
ance of that week, opening Thursday
evening, Sept. 49,
THE Wizard Of OF" and "F'lorodora"
are announced as late September at
fractions at the Metropolitan. They
VIII play week each, the Wizard"
coming on the 22d and "Florodorav
opening on the 2Sth
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for the season will be the Madison
Square theater. This opening will oc-
cur on Monday evening, Aug. rs, when
Mr.. Frohman will present for the first
time in this city H. M. PauPs three
act comedy, 'The New Clown which
had long and successful run last
season at the Comedy theater Lon
don.
The Empire opens the first week in
September, with John Drew in one of
two new plays. Until the new Lyceum
theater is completed Miss Annie Rus
sci will appear in 1.-THE Girl and the
Judge. When the new theater opens
it will be with Mrs. Ryley's Mice and
Men," Miss Russell taking the leading
role.
The Criterion theater will open about
Sept. Is with w. H. Crane in David
Harum," to be followed by Virginia
Harmed, in Pinero's latest play Iris"
Miss Harneds cast will be very strong,
including Hilda Spong and Oscar
Asche. Julia Marlowe will appear at
the Criterion later for lengthy en-
gagement of La Refine Fiamette.'
The Garrick will open in September
with Capt. Marshall;s play There's
Many a Slip
The Savoy will open Sept. 1, with
Robert Edeson in Soldiers of For
tune" to be followed by Ethel Barry
more IN new play. A fifty minute
play called Carrots already produced
in Paris will also be included in Miss
Barrymore's repertoire.
At the Knickerbocker.
At the Knickerbocker which has not
been closed at all The Wild Rose"
will be followed Sept. 1 by THE Rog-
erS Brothers in Harvard followed by
William Gillette in Sherlock Holmes"
The Garden theater will be=sopened
in September with Mrs. Patrick Camp
bell in new play, followed by Stephen
Phillips ULYSSES" which will go on
after the holidays.
Mr.. Frohman has also made other
extensive plans for the coming season,
having secured q. number of new plays
not yet mentioned.
Mr. George Tyler, who has been
abroad for Liebler & Co., has returned
with many valuable contracts.
One of the most important is that for
the production of the dramatization of
Hall Gaines new novel 1.-The Eternal
City, which will have it's first pre-
sentation on Sept. go, at the National
theater, Washington In this import
ant play Miss Viola Allen will appear.
Liebler & Co. have taken care to see
that the scenery, scenic effects and stage
accessories represent correctly what
they are supposed to portray; models
of the papal chambers in the Vatican.
ofsthe interior of the Castle of st. An
gelo, and other interiors shown in the
play having been made in Rome.
Mascagni will write musical setting
for the play, and will probably conduct
the orchestra on the night of the New
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-17

Mr. Chamberlyn, among them being a
large number of comedians and vocal
1sts, whose names are prominent in the
lyric comedy. world both in this coun-
try and abroad
"A Chinese Honeymoon" continues
to sell out every performance and
cholce seats weeks ahead so there is
little fear of its withdrawal for some
time.
1t was in the English metropolis that
"A Chinese Honeymoon got it's first
production and it is still PLAYING to
crowded. houses after nearly two years
OF uninterrupted run at the Strand
theater there. English visitors to AM
erica and Americans returning from
London who have seen both produc-
tons are unanimous in saying that
the Casino performances are superior
IN every respect to those given by the
English company in London. Partic-
ularly is this true of the cast. There
has never been a musical play in Lon
don or New York with such a salts
factory lot of players as Mr.. Thomas
q. Seabrooke, Miss Adele Richie, Mr..
Edwin Van Rensselaer, Wheeler, Miss
Aimee Angeles, Mr.. William Burress,
Mrs. Annie Yeamans, Miss Nella Webb
and Miss Edith Barr, to say nothing
OF several others of considerable i'm
portance in the cast.
1.-THE Defender" Draws.
A. II. Chamberlyn's big musical ex-
travaganza, "The Defender" continues
q potent attraction at the Herald
Square theater, New York, and so sue
cessful is the engagement that Its run
will be continued well into autumn.
The piece is a particularly brilliant
example of an up-to-date musical show
and has enough pleasing features to
make successes of a couple of musical
comedies. The production has been
made on a particularly elaborate scale
and the yacht scene of the second act
and the very novel confetti shower.
introduced in the finale of the third
act are both genuine triumphs in stage
craft for Mr.. Chamberlyn. OF the
musical numbers the following songs
have scored big hits: "Vesper Bells
The Good Old Summertime "Pinky,
Panky Poo" My Rainbeau' and "The
Anglo Saxon" The cast of principals
includes Alexander Clark, Harry Day-
export, Richie Ling, Gilbert Clayton,
Paula Edwards; Emma Carus, Sandol
M1liken and Amy Ashmore.
At the Knickerbocker, 'sThe Wild
Rose" is, continuing it's we'll deserved
popularity. 1t reached it's centenary
on July 20 which occasion was cele-
brated by decorating the theater pro-
fusely with wild roses. This is one Of
the heartiest century plants of the
season.
Heading a long and excellent bill at
Keith's is Eugene O'Rouke, the well
known character comedian, who, with
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-17

York opening. The cast will include
Edward ]. Morgan, E. M. Holland, and
Frederic de Belleville.
Wallacks opens Sept. 2, if not with
Mrs. Jack" by Grace Livingston Fur
Miss, over which there has been some
odd understanding, with some other
play.
Several Opening Dates.
Days will open Sept. Is, with a "a
Country Girl" with William Norris in
the leading part.
Ahame" by Genevieve G. Haines on
Sept. s.
Molloy"
The Herald square, Sept. 1, with JEFF
ferson de Angels in THE Emerald
Isle.''
The Victoria. Sept. 1, with an opera
Chamberlyn.
The Belasco theater early in Sept.
with Mrs. Leslie Carter in 'Du Barry
The New York theater, Sept 6, with
King High Ball." by Horwitz and
Bowers. Marie Dressler and Louis
Harrison will appear in the leading
roles.
The preparations Klaw and Erlanger
are making for the season of 1904
indicate that it will be the most i'm
portant and eventful in their career
as managers and producers. Beside
building the Liberty tneaIer for the
Rogers Brothers on 42d street. near
New Amsterdam, now being erected,
they will present N. c. Goodwin in a
great scenic production Of ga Midsurn-
mer Nights Dream" IN which he will
play Bottom" The Rogers Brothers
in a new piece; Alice Nielsen in a new
opera by Victor Herbert and Harry B.
Smith and Harry Bulger in big bur-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-17

The George Fawcett company will
inaugurate its farewell week and the
final one of the summer season at the
Grand opera house with a perform
ance tonight of Paul Potter's version
of Daudet's famous novel, "Sapho."
The Fawcett company has established
itself firmly in the good graces of local
play goers, its productions have been
marked by a careful attention to detail
and completeness, and the company
unitedly and individually has won
many admirers. Should they ever
elect to return to this city it is safe
to assume they will be accorded a
hearty reception.
Among the various novels that have
been dramatized, it is a question if
any ever secured more publicity than
''Sapho." Among the thousands of
theater- goers of st. Paul, it is doubt
full if there are any who have never
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-17
DRINKING.

The thirsty earth soaks up the rain,
And drinks and gapeS for drink again.
The plants suck in the earth. and are
With constant drinking fresh and fair;
Inc sea itself (Which one would think
should have but little need of drink,
Drinks twice ten thousand rivers uLA
so filled that they o'erfiow the cup.
Inc busy sun (and one would guess
BY 8 drunken fiery face no less)
Drinks up the sea, and, when he's done,
The moon and stars drink up the sun;
They drink and dance by their own light;
They drink and revel all the night,
Nothing in natures sober found,
But an eternal health goes round,
ELL up the bowl fill it high,
Eli all the glasses there; for why
Should every creature drink but I?
Why, man of mortals, tell me why?
-Anacreon (Cowley's translation.