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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-08-27
CARTER VISITS PRESIDENT.
They Discuss Details Concerning the
worlds Fair, of Which He Is
One of the Comm sfoners.

oyster Bay, L. l., Aug. 24-Former
Senator Thomas H. Carter, of Mon
tana, was the only formal caller on.
President Roosevelt at Sycamore Hill
yesterday.
He came to discuss with the presi-
dent appointments in his state in
which he is interested, and also to talk
over some details concerning the
Louisiana Purchase exposition. oil
which he is one of the national COM
missioners. He was guest of the
president at luncheon.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-08-27
REcREATIvE INTERESTS.

Fitzsimmons is learning to trip the
light fantastic. Mrs. Fitz Ill has taken
him in hand and is teaching him to step
around.
Sir Thomas Upton says Americans
are good sportsmen. They have certain
ly made good in that branch of sport in
which Sir Thomas is most deeply inter-
ested.
Sir Thomas Upton has so many nice
things to say about the speed OF. Reli-
ance. says the Chicago Record-Herald,
that we suspect he has given orders to
begin work on design for Shamrock ~.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-08-27
Educational campaian.

State superintendent of Educa-
ton Henry Whitfield has received
word from Lawrence county that by
a vote of $40 to 10 the county
school term was extended from four
to six months. This is the second
county in Mississippi which has
shown the fruits of the educational
campaign which was carried on BY
Bishop Charles B. Galloway, Pres
ident W. 7. Lowry, Henry L. Whit
field, Prof. c. H. Brough and Other
educators of the State.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-08-27
Examination Of Tes-t,-.

The State board Of examiners,
who have been examining and pass
ing upon the papers of the State
teachers submitted during the recent
examination of teachers throughout
the State, have finished the work of
grading the papers. Out of 1913 who
stood the examination, Us have
passed and will be granted license.
This is great improvement over
past examinations.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-08-27
Mississippi Electric Road.

Writ Adams, w. @. Cole, Andrew
Nelson and other Mississippi capi-
talists propose organizing a com
pany to build an electric railway
from Jackson to Vicksburg. Right
of-way has been secured, with depot
facilities at both cities. 1t is said
branch lines will be built to Ray
mond and Cooper's Wells. The dis
tance to Vicksburg is forty-five
miles. Engineers have surveyed the
route, estimating the cost OF con-
struction at $4,000 per raile.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-08-27
MOST PECULIAR DEATH.
Autopsy Revealed Fact that Child
Swallowed Whole Peas Which
Sprouted and Grew.

Creston, Ia, Aug. PA most pecu-
liar death occurred here Sunday. The
sevpn-year-old daughter of John Ponte,
a Burlington conductor, was taken sick
ten days ago with what physicians pro-
nounced dysentery. In spite of their
best efforts the little one grew rapidly
worse till her death. An autopsy re-
vealed the fact that the child had swal-
lowed peas whole, that they had
sprouted and we're growing in her
stomach The case is said to be one
of the most peculiar on record
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-08-27
King Edward. Tribute.

London. Aug. 24.-King Edward 8
tribute to the deceased marquis OF Sal
isbury, dated Marienbad, Sunday 1t
runs as follows:
'The king has received with pro-
found regret the news of the death OF
the marquis of Salisbury, and his mai
esty deeply deplores the loss of so
great a statesman, whose invaluable
services to Queen Victoria, to the king
and his country in the highest offices
of state which he held for so many
years will ever dwell in the memory Of
his fellow countrymen."
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-08-27
THE OFFICIAL VOTE.

Jackson, Miss, Aug. 23.-The ofhcial
vote for governor and for senator va
ries so largely from the unofficial fig
ures published during the few days
after the first primary on August 6
that it is a matter of interest to all
Misslssippians in basing their calcula-
tions for the second primary of August
q.
On that date it will be settled whetn'
er Critz or vardaman is the Democ-
racy's choice for governor. Those who
keep political dope will also like to
file away the official vote for McLau-
rim, Money and Longino.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-08-27
noav Of Chicnroan Pound.

Chicago, Aug. PA special from
Walloon Lake, Mich, says that the
body of Attorney Albert w. Rarnum.
of this city, who disappeared mysteri-
ously several days ago at that point.
has been found. Barnum. who was a
son of Judge w. H. Barnum, OF Chi
cago. reached the village of Walloon
last week and employed c. H. Rice, a
boatman, to row him to his cottage
across the lake. The boat was found
later at its moorings, but Barnum had
disappeared. Rice is being detained
Until the mystery is solved.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-08-27
THE FORMIDABLE HAT PIN.
A Montana Stockman Probably Fa-
tally wounded With n woman's
Hat PIN in Michigan.

Kalamazoo, Mich, Aug. 23.-F. B.
Macarthur, stockman from Saco.
Mont, was stabbed in the stomach with
a hat pin by an unknown woman on
the streets here. He was passing along
on the sidewalk in large crowd, when
a small boy brushed little feather
duster in a woman's face. The woman,
thinking it was Macarthur, grabbed her
hat pin and jabbed it into his stomach.
Macarthur can not live. The identity
of the woman is unknown.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-08-27
Tardy Recognition.

New York. Aug 23.-Ground has
been broken at Rhinebeck cemetery,
Hudson. for the erection of a mauso-
leum to the memory of Gen. John Arm
strong, who, in 1913 and 1914 was sec
retary of war, and United States min
lister plenipotentiary to the court OF
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-08-27
Guards Changed at DanviIIe.

Danville, ILL., Aug. 23-Company A,
Fourth regiment, from Arcola, under
Capt. Beggs, has left here for Camp
Lincoln. Trey are succeeded by Com
pany C, Third infantry, AZ rnen and
three officers, under Capt. Blanchard,
from Ottawa.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-08-27
The Fall River Cotton Mills

Fall River, Mass, Aug. 23.-The cot
ton mill situation in this city will show
considerable improvement next week
over the present condition, resumption
of manufacturing being planned at
some mills. There will be $500 more
operatives working than this week.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-08-27
v.IuabI. Hor.e. burned.

Quincy, ILL.,, Aug. PA fire broke
out in the city stables, causing loss
of something more than five thousand
dollars, which is quite well covered
by insurance. A valuable stallion and
two other horses were burned.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-08-27
An old River Man Gone,

Paducah. KY, Aug. 23.-Capt. W. H.
Rollins, aged n, and for go years a
pilot on the Ohio, Mississippi and Wa
bash rivers, died, Friday, at his home
here from stomach trouble. He was
born in this county and had resided In
Paducah since IL years of age.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-08-27
Interdicted Postal Cards.

Berlin, Aug. 23.-The court at Beut-
zen has prohibited the sale Of historical
postal cards dealing with Polish his
tory and bearing the words, Holland
is not lost" on the grounds that the
cards melted to revolution.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-08-27
COMING Fight at RosedaIe.

The second primary, August q,
promises to be the hottest political
fight for many years in Bolivar
county. The contest for sheriff and
assessor is not on factional lines, but
strictly between McGulre and Seals
for sheriff, and Wooten and Jones
for assessor, Mcclure was the lead
ing man in the first primary, and
now the contest is for the support re-
ceived BY Mr.. Davis in the first pri-
mary.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-08-27
M.mpbi. Editor Found Dead.

Chicago, Aug 24.-H. P. Ricketts,, ed
itor of the Memphis Scimitar, was
found dead in bed at the Kaiserhoh
hoter here yesterday. He had been Ill
for several days, and his unexpected
demise is attributed to heart disease.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-08-27
pad Fire in .okIahoma.

Oklahoma City, Okla, Aug. 24.-Fire
destroyed nearly block of business
buildings at Foss, last night. involving
loss of about $4,000. Most of the
buildings we're frame, and few were
insured.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-08-27
c.ne,ery For Pet Animal..

Boston, Aug pa project is on foot
by the Massachusetts Society For the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to
establish in Boston cemetery for the
burial of pet animals and birds. Sub
scriptions are being solicited.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-08-27
NAV Open Pearl Button Factory.

1t is said that Capt. Phillip Joest
and ]. L. Wilson, who have about
$4,000 invested in shells, will open
pearl button factory at Rosedale.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-08-27
settle win victims, Families.

Rawlins, Wyo., Aug. 24.-The Union
Pacific company has made settlement
with the estates of Al miners who lost
their lives in the Hanna explosion of
June 80. The sum of $500 will be paid
to each widow and $50 to each child
and $45 for each single man.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-08-27
Nearo Killed in 4 Crap Game.

While engaged in game OF craps
Horace Hicks became angered and
shot George Anderson, killing him
instantly. last week, near Homer
vile. Both are negroes. The slay-
er is still at large.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-08-27
Sheriff of peSoto.

The board of supervisors of De
Soto county met in special session al
fernando last week and appointed
". A. Williamson sheriff to fill out
the unexpired term of his brother
L. W. Williamson, who was killed
on election day.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-08-27
John Han Accldentally Killed

John Hall, one of the prominent
Young men of the Crystal Springs
vicinity, fell between two box cars
last week and was killed,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-08-27
pioneer Druggist Dead.

Chicago, Aug. 24.-Robert Stevenson,
a pioneer wholesale druggist of Chica-
go, is dead of heart disease. He was
stricken suddenly while visiting at ths
home of friends
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-08-27
Two Men Killed ON Illinois Contra

Centralia, ILL.,, Aug 24.-Miram Max
field and Charles johnson were killed
here, Sunday, by an Illinois Central
train, being run down at grade cross
ing while driving home from picnic.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-27
OLD RIVER PILOT COVERED
FACE BEFORE ENDING LIFE
Mrs. Townsend Found Iifeless Body
of Husband Hanging From Rafter
in Barn.

Mrs George E. Townsend about o'clock
yesterday morning found the body of her
husband, one of the Oldest and best-known
river pilots in the city, hanging from a
rafter in the stable back of their home. at
No. 1714 Taylor avenue.
Before tying the moose about his neck
Captain Townsend covered his face and
Head with bedspread. with the evident in
tention OF shutting off from view the ag-
onized features on which his loved ones
would look when they found the body.
Captain Townsend for several years suf-
fered from cancer and had worried much
because OF his affection. To this his fam
lily attributes his self-destruction.
About o'clock yesterday morning Miss
floor of the downstairs rooms. She asked
her father why he was out OF bed at such
an early hour. He replied that he was
restless and could not sleep. He urged his
daughter to return to bed and not worry
about him.
I'm all right" he said
About 8 o clock Mrs. Townsend awoke
and. finding her husband missing. began u
search for him. Going through the house
without finding him, she went to the sta
BILE. Here sine found the body.
Captain Townsend had stood on a box
while he tied the rope to rafter, and then
after readjusttng the bedspread and moose
kicked the box from beneath his feet. He
strangled to death.
Captain Townsend served in the capacity
OF captain and pilot on Mississippi and Mis-
souri, River steamers for many years He
was ~ years old and was known at every
landing on the river from St. Paul to New
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-27
GOLD MINING CONCERN
WILL BE INVESTIGATED,
Advertised in Foreign Papers That
Officers Are Government officials.

New York. June 2t.-.An investigation has
been ordered by the authorities at Wash
ington of an alleged gold mining concern
with offices in this city. For three months
past. it is said. the concern has been adver-
Using freely in all the foreign newspapers.
One of the advertisements. translated from
a Greek paper, published here, reads:
Have you five dollars? Do you wish to
make them ten within a month. one hun
dred within year, and one-thousand with
in a short time"
The Board of Managers named in the aC-
vertisenent is composed of men asserted to
be filing high public positions. such as
Senator of the State of Ohio ''Comptrol-
Ter of the United States Treasury. Treas
ury of the United States etc. There also
appears the name of member asserted TO
have been formerly Secretary Of the
Treasury"
None of the names given, however. is
known at al! In public life in this country.
1t is alleged that the company has dis
posed Of considerable stock to foreigners
and the affair will be thoroughly investi-
gated by agents of the Treasury Depart
ment.
The man whose name appears as presi.
dent of the mining company declares that
the advertisements are "brimful o. typo
graphical errors" and that the person
named as Comptroller Of the Treasury Is
in reality a New York Customhouse
official
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-27
ASK FOR STEAM RAILROAD.
Citizens of Florissant Wish Better
Transportation Facilities.

The citizens of FIorissant wish steam
railroad built to their town and have ap-
pointed a committee consisting of Judge
John Wiethaupt, Sidney r. Garrett and
John Barber, to confer with the officers of
the Wabash Railroad Company and ask
that spur be built from the main branch
at kinloch.
Florissant is nearly four miles north of
Kinloch. A large canning factory has re-
Gently been built in the town, but the ex-
pense of hauling has been so heavy that
contemplated improvements have not been
made. II railroad facilities can be secured
the factory will be enlarged.
Other improvements are contemplated in
Floriss3nt. so that the town can put on
Worlds Fair dress. At a recent meeting of
citizens resolutions were adopted condemn
ing the action of the Board of Aldermen in
abolishing the city lighting system, and it
will probably be restored.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-27
WISH GRAND AVENUE REPAvED.
Property Owners Claim Work Is
Faulty.

The property owners living on Grand
avenue, between Papin street and Lafay-
cite avenue met last night at Muegge's
Gymnasium, Grand avenue and Hickory
street, to discuss the condition of the
asphalt paving in that section.
1t Is claimed that as the street was laid
in the winter, it was not constructed in a
manner to withstand the weather, and has
places.
The question of the contract whereby
the Barber Asphalt Company received the
contract Tor the work was discussed and
pointed out.
1T seems" said Walter A. Brock yester-
day, that the pavement has not fulfilled
the terms OF the contract under which It
that the city should demand that the con-
tractors resurface the street in a proper
manner"
IF 1t really appears that Grand avenue
between the points Indicated" said George
8. Stroup OF the Street Department, has
not been laid in the proper manner the
property owners. through the city, have
ly reconstructed II necessary.
In the contract for the paving It is
specified that the construction company
shall keep the street in repair for nine
years. and within that period, If the de-
mand Is made. the whole street shall be
reconstructed In part or in whole"
The meeting was called by Adam Boeck,
Julius Winkelmeyer A committee was APP
pointed to confer with the City Street De-
partment and demand that the avenue be
put in the proper condition.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-27
LORD" HARRINGTON RELEASED
FROM THE FOUR COURTS.
Chief Desmond Convinced That No
Harm Has Befallen Mccain, Who
Disappeared q Week Ago.

Frederick Seymour Darlington. the self
styled English Lord who was detained
by the police pending the investigation Of
the disappear ance of James P. Mccain Of
No. 2902 Franklin avenue. was released by
Chief of Detectives Desmond about o clock
yesterday afternoon.
Chief Desmond said: Il had nothing on
which to hold Darlington any longer. 1
am convinced that no harm has befallen
Mccain, and that harrington is simply
shielding the missing man in some matter
in which woman is connected
The police, however, have not dropped the
search for Mccain. Detectives Cordell and
Schmidt and Special Officer James were
sent ont on the case yesterday.
Chief Desmond learned from harrington
that he had inserted a personal in an after
right. JESSIE"
Harrington stated that the personal was
put in the paper for Mrs Mccain. whose
first name is Jessie.
ut was done" said harrington. Sin the
hope that Mccain would see it, and know
to forgive him.
harrington told Chief Desmond Thursday
night that Mccain was ashamed to go
home after the alleged escapade west OF
Suburban Garden.
harrington informed Chief Desmond yes
terday morning that Mccain and his wife
OptIdle bureau. ~ tASsiSlilIl
Chief Keely harrington stated that Mccain
has displeased the Chicago police and left
that city.
Immediately upon his release harrington
went to a barber shop near the Four Courts
and was shaved. Then he went to restau-
rant and ordered a meal.
The lord did not fancy the bologna
sausage. bread and coffee served TO him in
the holdover. He lived on it for some time
at the Workhouse when serving time there
for the alleged disturbance OF the peace of
his brOther-iu-laU Harry COChr1ne OF Kan
sas City, but since his release has lived
high.
harrington chung to his first statement
about the trouble with NlcCann. tie disap-
pearance of Mccain In the carriage and
other details about the night he spent in
the gutter when questioned by Chiefs Des-
a-fo rlo Inc
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-27
WILL RE-MARRY THE WOMAN
HE DESERTED 30 YEARS AGO
GreenviIle. ILL.,, Couple to Be Reunited
After Separation of u Third of
u Century.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Greenville. ILL.,. June 26.-Wiliism s. Dag
gett departed to-day for Kansas City. Mo-,
to remarry the woman ne deserted thirty
three years ago.
Mr.. Dasgett is ~ years old, and his bride
to-be is 49. They were first married in this
county and for several months lived happily
together
Then disagreement arose and Mr. Dag
gett, leaving his wife and his baby boy of
) months, went to California. He roamed
around for several years and finally drifted
back to his former home in this county.
His wife had secured q divorce and had
| remarked. Ten years ago, however, Mrs.
Daggett's second husband died. Mr.. Dag
gett, while in the Soldiers Home at Quincy.
heard of the whereabouts Of his former wife
and opened correspondence with her. Old
loves sprang up afresh and a second mar
rage was soon arranged.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-27
COST OF EDUCATION AT YALE.
One Graduate Spent 500 a Year;
Another $1,000.

New Haven. Conn.,. June ga chapter Jon
the finances of the class of '0S at fal9 IS
disclosed in the publication of table CIV
ing expenses of the individual members nur-
ing the four years. The lowest cost 2or
single year was s1co by man who spent
only $50 during his whole course-f Inc
highest individual expenditure in afsingie
year was $1,000 The maximum COST lor
four years was $500.
These figures show an increase Per H 1har
of si52 over 1892 when expenses wyre rainier
above preceding years
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-27
LADY HERBERT LOST JEWELS.
satchel Containing $4,000 Worth
of Gems Kicked Around Dock.

Newport. r. l., June 26.-Despite the de-
lishtful farewell that members of the
British Embassy gave Lady Herbert, wife
OF the British Ambassador. upon her de-
parture from Newport for New York,
whence she sails for England shortly. her
journey was greatly disturbed by the loss
of satchel containing Jewels worth $1,000
A servant. In whose care the satchel had
been placed. laid It beside the steps Of
restaurant on the dock. The employees about
the dock and restaurant supposed some
one would claim the bag, never dreaming IT
contained anything Of value. Finally, the
ticket agent carried IL to the freightroom
and threw it into a corner.
When an agent Of the Ambassador rushed
up and demanded the return of the grip
several hours later and told what ii con-
tanned. there was CONSERVATION among the
men. who had been kicking fortune about
thu platform.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-27
EDITORS WILL MEET HERE.
Missouri Press Association to Hold
Annual Convention in August.

At meeting of the Executive Commit
tee OF the Missouri Press Association at
the Laclede Hotel yesterday morning. it
was decided to hold the annual convention
of the association in this city on August q
and g. The proposed trip to Put in Bay was
abandoned.
The decision to hold the annual conven-
ton in st. Louis was reached at the special
invitation OF the Worlds Fair Company
In the course Of their stay here the dele
gates will be deliberately entertained by
the Fair management.
From present indications the meeting will
be one of the most largely attended and i'm
portant in the history of the association.
district organizations Will meet here on
the convention dates Many of the dele
gates will bring their wives and families.
at least 1000 visitors to the city.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-27
CORNER STONE WILL BE LAID.
Special Exercises Arranged for
Henry 7. Blow School.

The dedication and laying OF the corner
stone of the new Henry T. Blow School,
Virginia and Loughborough avenues, will
take place this afternoon at o'clock.
An elaborate programme has been pre-
pared and the occasion will be made of I'M
usual education interest by the Board of
Education. Introductory remarks will be
made by President William Taussig. and an
address will be delivered by William NJ.
ness Mems Association. David R. McAnally
will read historical sketch, The corner
stone will be laid by Colonel ]. P. Richard
son. assisted by William B. Ittner. Com
missioner of Public School Buildings.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-27
COURT ORDERS THAT
RODGERS BABY BE FOUND,
Parents of Child Figuring in Divorce
Case Claim They Do Not Know
Infants Whereabouts

Circuit Judge Blevins yesterday took I'M
der advisement the suit OF Joseph A. Rodg-
ers against Lille NJ. Rodgers for divorce
and gave orders that efforts be made to as
certain the whereabouts of child to which
Mrs. Rodgers gave birth about eight
months ago.
The child was born at an institution on
Olive street conducted by Doctor Mary Ar
thur, who testified that the infant was
given to woman living on Evans avenue.
The latter placed 1t with another woman, it
is stated. Neither Rodgers nor his wife
knows where the baby is
Judge Blevins intimated that he would
make no disposition of the case until more
INFORMATION was furnished in regard to the