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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11
FIRING BEGINS AT JACKSON.
Joues Arrives with sixty Farmers
from MagoRn County from Which
Jury VIII he Selected.

Jackson, KY, June 9.-There was
much firing in and about the town
Sunday night. The soldiers counted
1863 shoots. There is no town marshal
since James Cockrill was killed, and
Sheriff Callahan makes no arrests.
Judge Redwine, Sunday, reversed his
order that Curtis Jett and Thomas
White occupy the same cell again.
The prisoners had long conference
with their counsel. The Marcum peo-
pie express no confidence in the trial.
Elisor Jones arrived with 60 farmers
from Magoffin county, from which the
Jury will be selected. They attended
the battery drill in the camp, visited
the courthouse, Jail, homes of Mrs.
Marcum and b. j. Even and other
places that are guarded. The friends
of Cockrill have asked that Gov. Beck
ham appoint some other judge in place
of Judge Redwine on the bench for
the trials this week.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11
dear to the pe,Tle of Mississippi, and

dear to the peaTle of Mississippi. and
there are thousands who grieve to
think that the old landmark has crum-
demolished. The original cost OF the
old capitol was about 100000.
From an historical standpoint there
is perhaps no building in the South
that will compare with this old cap
itol. Beneath its ample roof have
been held receptions and conferences
of national Importance, questions OF
the gravest import to the State ana
nation have been debated in its gilded
halls, funeral orations that consigned
to the tomb men of greatest virtues
have been delivered there, orators
whose superiors the world has never
seen have filed its corridors with
their eloquencs; it bas seen politicians
tremble and quake with gratitude at
the cast of a single ballot, while 9TH
ers were buried in oblivion
1t was in this old building that Mis-
sissippi. in 1S40, rendered her recep-
ton to Gen. Andrew Jackson. 1t was
here that she extended generous
welcome to Kossuth, the Hungarian
patriot, and whose memory is still
cherished by all lovers of liberty. II
was here the fires Of secession were
first kindled. 1t was here that the
representatives of the several coun-
ties declared the State out of the
Union. 1t was here she bended the
knee and came back beneath the folds
Of "Old Glory 1t was here aliens
and camp-followers of a victorious
army arrayed the former slaves
against their old masters and taught
them the art Of office getting. 1t was
here that the black and tan" legis-
latures assembled. 1t was here that
articles of impeachment were pre-
pared against Adelbert Ames, the Mas
sachusetts governor, that hurled him
from place and power. 1t was here
that plans were laid for the overthrow
of black Republicanism in Mississippi.
II was here that the Constitutional
Convention of 1900 relegated the ne
gro to the rear and declared that
henceforth he was to have no voice in
the management of Mississippi AFFAIRS
unless, perchance, he proved him
self worthy and entitled to the right
of suffrage.
No wonder, then, that Mississip-
plans all consider this a hallowed
spot and hesitate to wipe 1t out OF ex'
istence. However, the step has been
taken. and the next legislature Will
be called upon to pass an act OF demo
lition. and in very few more years
the site will be occupied by modern
business blocks, or else the whole will
be converted into a magnificent park.
where the children of future genera
tlons will be wont to congregate and
romp and frolic.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11
Should Be Muzzled, Like Dogs.

From a New York exchange comes
this: when l see dogs and horses
muzzled,' said middle-aged lady,
whose face wore an expression OF
loathing as a man near swore yolubly,
"and when | hear men use language
that no animal would use, could 1t
talk, l often think what a blessing it
would be if some men could be muz-
zled or gagged-better gagged,
think If such proposition were made
publicly it would be met with shouts
of derision, / know; but would it be
so bad, after all. The howl would
come entirely from those who would
be in danger of being muzzled if such
an ordinance went into effect. Some
parents, if they hear their children
swear or tell tie, wash out the
youngsters mouths with soap and
water. l should like the position of
manager in a washhouse to which
men heard using vile language in pub
lie would be sent to have their mouths
washed out with assafoetida.'
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11
WASHED BY qO|JDB|JRg.
Floods in the Pacolet and Tiger
Rivers, South Carolina, De-
stroy Property.
THE TWO MILLS At PAcoLET some.
The Floods are Sweeping Away Fac.
tories, Residences and Bridges
and Creating General Havoc
Property Loss at Clifton, 5. O.
VIII Prove Very Large.

Atlanta, Ca, June IA special to
the Journal from Spartanburg, S. c.,
says: Mill No. /, of the Pacolet Cot
ton Co., at Pacolet, in Spartonburg
county, was washed away Friday
night by a terrible cloudburst, and
mill No. was totally destroyed. The
dams of three mills were washed out.
1t is feared there has been loss OF
life, as the mills employed large
number of operatives who lived near
the mills. The warehouse of Mill
was washed away, with the total
stock of goods. The hotel, Presby-
terian church, livery stables and many
other buildings were washed away.
The flood is moving with the Paco-
let river, and is sweeping everything
before it.
At Clifton, S. c., cotton mill No. ]
was destroyed, and mill No. is ex-
pected to be destroyed.
The property loss for this part OF
the country is very large.
Tiger river, between Greenville and
Spartanburg. is out of its banks.
One span of the Southern railway
bridge over Tiger river at Greer was
washed out.
a dispatch from Greenville, S. C.,
says: Reports are being received here
of great havoc wrought by a storm
Friday night and early Saturday
morning. The steel bridge across
Tiger river at Arlington, several miles
above here, has been washed away,
and the Southern railways trestle at
Duncan is gone. Several houses and
barns were washed away and much
prOperty damage at Greers.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11

which it is intended the American nag
shall forever float to the southern
breeZeS.
The style of architecture employed
is what the architects term Renals-
sance classic-on the order of payii-
ions, Joined by wings, and in which
are quarters for all branches Of the
government, equipped and arranged
in the most convenient and modern
manner. The approach, or main en-
trance, is to the south, and yet there
are imposing entrances on all sides,
which lead to the broad and high cor
ridors on the second floor, where are
located the legislative halls, one at
either end of the building, but OF easy
access and communication. Between
and to either side are the offices OF
the governor and other ofiiclals-aA
conveniently and Systematically ar
ranged for the accommodation OF the
business of the State with least frlc-
tion to officials or callers.
The legislative halls are handsome
ly finished, the arrangement being
that the stands for the presiding off,
GERS are at the entrance, while the
desks of the members are in semi-cir-
cular form and facing the door-that
arrangement being exactly opposite to
that in the ctDitol which is soon to
be abandoned.
On the first floor will be the Su-
preme Court room, the handsomest
apartment in the building. This Is IN
the east wing, and the library is To-
Gated in the opposite end. Between
are the quarters of those officials who
have most to do with the public-the
auditor. treasurer, land commissioner,
insurance commissioner, revenue
agent. superintendent of education,
railroad commission and others.
On me ground floor the State Board
of Health, Department Of Archives
and History. the Hall of Fame, store
rooms for records and relics, quarters
for the Board of Control and other
commissions.
The inside decorations are as hand
some as are to be found anywhere.
The floors and walls are of marble and
scagliola. and the legislative halls and
Supreme Court rooms have been dec
GRATED lavishly with stucco and col
ored plaster, which gives a delightful
effect. and does much to impress the
average visitor with the greatness and
the ability OF the State to hold her
own in any contest.
A $1,000 electric plant furnishes the
building with power to run the two
elevators and thousands Of incandes-
cents, which make OF the mammoth
structure a dream of beauty by night
as well as JOY forever by day.
Entering the capitol grounds from
the south the visitor is forced to pause
in admiration OF the front design, or
the tympanum that towers above the
magnificent flight of broad Italian
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11
GEN. MATOS BADLY WHIPPED.
Venezuelan Troops Come Out Victo.
rious After a Two Days
Hard Battle.

Coro. Venezuela. June 9.-After two
days hard fighting the Venezuelan
government troops, under the com
mand of Gen. Gomez, assaulted the
camp of the revolutionists command
ed b. Generals Matos, Riera and Lara,
and inflicted complete defeat on
them. The rebels were encamped near
Pedegral, 90 miles from this place.
The capture of Gen. Matos Is sexpecteu
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11
SITUATION WORSE At BANNIBAL.
Four Hundred Men at Work
strengthening Sny Levee.

Hannibal, Mo-, June s.-Flood con-
ditions are growing worse in Hannibal
and vicinity. The Mississippi reached
22.2 feet Sunday night, rise of four
inches during the day. Business is
wholly at standstill, and seven rail-
roads entering Hannibal are practi-
cally paralyzed. One train, from st.
Louis, over the Burlington, was the
total amount of railroad traffic Sun
day.
The Sny levee, across on the Illinois
shore, still holds, but hourly it is ex-
pected 70 break. Four hundred work.
men are working day and night to
strengthen it together, with assistance
from the government boat Mckenzie.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11
FIERCE FIRE in MINNESOTA.
Blaxes shoot Up from the Forests In
Dozen Different Directions
Timber Loss Heavy.

Sparta, Mimi, June "a forest fire
has been burning in the vicinity OF
Ely Lake all day, doing great damage
TO standing timber and destroying
thousands of dollars worth of cord
wood Unless rain falls soon there
will he heavy loss of timber, IS fires
may be seen burning in dozen differ.
ent directions.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11
RUNAWAY CAR ACCIDENT.
One Man Killed and Two other Per-
sons Probably Fatally Injured
at San Jose, Cal.

San Jose. Cal, June 9.-Deputy AS
SCISSOR Edwin E. Goodrich was killed,
Alice Meyers and William Baker, son
of Prof. Baker of the state normal,
were probably fatally injured and sew
eral Others hurt in runaway car ac-
c;dent on the Alum Rock Park Elec-
trio railway.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11
.,nn. week. at the Naval Academy.

Annapolis, Md, June 7.-The festivi-
ties attendant upon June week at
the naval academy, closed Friday
night with the annual June ball OF the
first class. Nearly 1000 persons, IN
cluding the board of visitors and
members of the alumni, were present.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11
Another Jam Tale.

Little Boy-Father, may have that
big encyclopedia little while?
Proud Father-Of course you can,
my boy. Your thoughts are turning
to higher things, l see.
Little Boy-Yes, father.
Boys Mother-(to herself. two
hours afterward) )-Hunph, More Of
that jam gone / can't understand
how that boy can reach it.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11
A French Duel.

Paris. June 7.-Mm. Berteaux and
Guyot De yilleneuve, members of the
chamber of deputies, fought duel
as a result of violent alteration in
the house. At the sixth encounter.
De Villeneuye was slightly wounded
in the forearm.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11
Hungarian village Destroyed.

Vienna. June THE village OF Hoi-
ling. Hungard, has been destroyed by
fire. while at the same time violent
storm ragged. Nearly hundred
houses were burned and an aged wom-
an and six children were killed.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11
FLOOD NEWS CONDENSED.

More than three hundred pei is
are in grave danger from the flood at
Black Walnut, ST. Charles county, Mo-
The<failroads are hiring every man
obtainable for repair work in Kansas
City, and the supply of labor is not
up to the demand in other lines.
The flood relief fund from Mime
apolis, has reached S1,512. Of this sum
81 900 has been sent to Topeka. Gov.
Van SAINT has issued a statement, ask
ing for renewed vigor in securing con-
trihutions.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11
Fire in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, June THE FIVE
story building at 351 Chestnut street,
occupied by eight business firms, was
damaged by FIRE Saturday. Loss, $780,
900.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11
WORK RESUMED IN KANSAS CITY.
Rivers Fall Rapidly and the Rnii-
way situation Greatly Improved.

Kansas City, June s.-All day Sum
day gangs of men were at work clean
ing up the west bottoms, the Union
depot, the railway yards, the whole
sale houses, the stock yards and the
various packing houses, and there was
quite general resumption in all lines
of business on Monday morning.
Both the Missouri and Kaw rivers
fell fully three feet. The railway stu
alton is greatly improved.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11

It is ever true that he who does
nothing for others does nothing for
himself.-Goethe-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-28
SPECIAL CHEER

Special New Years cheer (money) has been sent
to-day 10 invalids m New Jersey. Massachusetts,
Pennsylvania Illinois, Alabama and New-York
State Each gift goes from the general office with
all good wishes for peaceful and happy year.
Large boxes were sent by express on Saturday to
St Vincents Hospital. to the Little Missionary
branch East Eighth-st. and to Avenue A branch
the lower East Side.
No happier recipient Of Christmas cheer can be
found than the aged who lives alone in
one room on Columbus-aye. TWO generous mem.
bers in Albany County, y. Y. having learned OF
her needs. sent a bount1fuI Christmas box. filed
with goodies sufficient TO last her many days.
There chicken, jellies, preserves, mince
pie, roll Of fresh butter New Years cakes. fruit.
cordial
Another family in the city where a fran little
woman is the breadwtnner. can hardly find words
10 express her thanks for substantial dinner pro-
vfded by three T. S s members The mem
bers provided dinners for other families where
financial misfOrtUnes have caused much distress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-28
RELATED CHEER.

Some of the express and mail packages intended
for Christmas sunshine delayed the way
and did not reach the office until Saturday. but
good cheer is never too late to fulfil its mission
Of hepfuness somewhere. The express box from
Branford, Conn. was fun Of useful gifts Of cloth
ing and shoes for children, toys. games. etc. The
contents helped to supply request for the free
ward for convalescent children IN ST. vincent's
Hospital Mrs HoIbrook OF Yonkers, contributed
an excellent sweater; Passaic branch No. l some
fine denim bags; Miss c. Small a box Of silks and
infants sack and sachet; Seth Crosby current
magazines; Miss Louise A. Thayer and Miss Joyce
steel, Christmas greetings; Miss z. NJ. Kinball.
infants bootees and materials for fancy work.
Christmas sunshine contribution Of Master Orson
kHborn, OF West Seventy-eighth-st., Manhattan,
sesenEes SpeclaI mention, as ~ showed an unusual
amount OF generous thought and sunny work The
gift consisted of one hundred half pound bright
picture boxes Of candy. with each piece OF candy
hopes that his gifts will carry ray Of sunshine
into every home they enter" Mrs Kilborn has
contributed a number of the beautiful picture book
invalid children. The daintiest pictures Of children
flowers, all kinds of animals. birds, etc, are
are fastened with bright colored ribbons, Any
child who receives OF these booklets will think
Miss Helen weston Of staten Island has sent
some pretty mounted picture calendars and chain
purse with bright pennies showing through 1t. for
some little girl, Helen Wiltsie. Of the place,
sends Christmas tree candles and trimmings for
some sick child also a Itt.. doIlie dressed IN
Of paper dolls The express box received from Mrs
Enger, of South Orange n. J.. was filled with a
wear, which viii help to supply many needs;
AdoIph Koch. OF Chicago, and Mrs Thornbe-ry.
OF Of japan sent Chr1stna5 greetings; Miss Nellie
Islands. and box Of generous cheer came from
the Manasquam IN. - branch
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-28
THEIR PATRON SAINT.

Although all the 35 children in the West Side
Italian Industrial School Italians and good
little Roman Catholics. the patron saint of that
institution is be found in the calendar Of
saints. for she is stIIl young girl, and the chill
dren call her simply Miss Alice" When the
principal asks, who is Miss Alice?' the children
fairly back our Presidents daughter"
In visiting the school. Miss Roosevelt did re-
Gently in company with her aunt, Mrs Douglas
Robinson. she only continuing the tradition
OF loyalty to the school and cordial personal In
terest IN its welfare which have been in the Roose-
welt family since the father OF President
Roosevelt made a trustee of the school. Our
President has himself visited the school twice
once in company with Jacob Ris in 1895 when
he was Governor. and again In 1900.
The late Alfred Roosevelt who married NiSs
Lowell Of Boston always the children &
Thanksgiving dinner in memory Of his wedding
dav which fell the great auturnnaI fes-
tfyal. and this pleasant custom has been con-
tinued by his widow. Mrs. John BowIker.
Every Christmas the Roosevelts remember the
little Italians with handsome checks gifts OF money
having been received this year from Mrs James A
Roosevelt. the aunt Of the President and from
Mr. and Mrs Douglas Robinson. Other contribu-
tors Mrs Seward Webb. Gustave r. Kissel,
Delano Weekes Mrs Archibald Russell Mrs. E. n.
Van der Peel, who gave two hundred dolls. and
Mrs. Frances Van MARGIN. who gave toys.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-28
Pictorial

days work There plenty OF servants, such
as they are; one may have five Of them. and
the whole force won't do much work in a week
as one good irish or Swedish general Homework
girl here would do in q day. The washing Of a
private family OF two is an operation that is ex-
tended from Tuesday morning Saturday night
Tuesday is wash day in Jamaica-at least it is the
day the hascO is started. About Thursday the
starching point is reached and late Saturday night
the ironing is finished.
THE insinceTity Of the women IS very quickly
discovered by English and American women. They
kiss wherever they meet, no matter II they have
already met during the day, and then they turn
away and tear each others regulations 10 shreds.
A stranger Is legitimate prey, and If visitor does
not al once proclaim her affairs connections and
all her objects and aims, these are promptly made
up out Of the lively and generally evil magma
ton Of the native.
The climate IS very healthy and the views on
every hand simply ravishing In most of the
seaside resorts there is fine bathing every day
IN the year, and there good roads all over the
island
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-28
HOW TO MAKE GOOD CAKE.
Because 1t Is Light Is No Sign That 1t Is
Good-The Sawdust Variety.

There many people who think they have rui-
filed their duty cake makers II they succeed IN
producing perfectly light cake. Yet a hght CAKE
may be complete a failure heavy one. 1t
may be hard and dry 'crumbly' like so many
bakers cakes, and suggestive of nothing but saw
dust. perfect cake should be delicate and moist
in texture, we'll light, and OF such constitu-
ency TO melt in the mouth In the sense in
which housewives that phrase. Cake made
with baking powder is never tender and moist
that raised with cream OF tartar and soda. or
with eggs alone.
The best pastry -four should also be used, for
although what is known bread -four makes the
sweetest best bread it is not so good for cake as
the pastry -four The -four should be sifted several
or seven times When the milk is added to the
creamed butter and sugar it must be stirred in
curde. and IL is Impossible make cake Of fine
grain from a curdled mixture. Sour milk with
SOFA. always makes fine, delicate cake. IL snoGlo
however. be perfectly After sour milk has
taste 10 cake or any Dish in which IL Is used
The old fashioned whisk Of fine wire, which costs
whites Of eggs for cake. Patented heaters are not
good for cake. though excellent for beating salad
whites but whip them lust long enough to make
them cling to the whisk, when the froth should be
until they are tough and heavy They should not
be stirred into the batter with rotary motion but
motion, which Incorporates them with the batter
without breaking the air cells 1t requires a deft
II is purer and makes a lighter cake Even though
the best materials are used a cake can easily be
light even cream II the bowl is little warm. and
the butter is reduced to a soft even consistency
the work is nghtened. but account should
When baking a cake there should be strong
body of fire. but the heat should be turned off
The cake should rise to the top Of the pan before
It browns. and care must be taken that It does not
fall, ii Will If the oven door is suddenly opened
so that draft reaches It.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-28
A ROOM FOR THE BOYS.

1t is an excellent plan IN a family where there
are young boys of twelve or fourteen to set aside
a room for their special benefit. This room ought
to be simply furnished: and the boys should have
the privilege of furnishing it themselves Here
they keep their chest of tools n thsv have
a taste for such work. their miniature printing
press, their collection Of butterflies or minerals
II Of them has artistic tendel cies here he
find a place for his easel and casts In this
boy should be made feel supreme and
should be at liberty 10 invite his friends enjoy
afternoon with him. It is always foolish TO re-
strict boy beyond necessary limits and a grow
ing boy should be allowed feel the sense of pro-
prietorship which such a room affords
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-28
HEARING ON woMANs REFoRMAToRY

The commission on the woman's reformatory
oe New-Jersey has announced public hearing at
the state House in Trenton this afternoon, az
o'clock Circulars TO that effect were sent out
bv the secretary OF the commission, Edwin G.
Adams OF Trenton, after private meeting in
TIE Lawyers Building. in Newark The circular
sI.o eTnbodes an invitation TO all who have pro-
ofnced opinions for against the ref ormatorys 10
express their views ct the PUBIC nearing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-28
HAM WITH CHAMPAGNE SAUCE

ham roasted and served with champagne
sauce is favorite dish in this country. as well
as in England Selcct tender. lean. sugar cured
ham weighing about seven pounds and let Il soak
IN cold water overnight. and then scrub 1t thor
oughly with "A clear brush and scrape. Put II in
kettle and let il boil slowly for four or five hours
At the end Of this time take IL AMI skin IT,
Sprinkle IL with granrlated sugar after making l
few incisioDs acrOsG the surface. Arrange the ham
IN a roasting pan and roast for fifteen minutes
Serve with half pint of champagne sauce.