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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-05-21
Race Riot in Smith County.

A bloody race war has broken out
near Burns, in the northern part
of Smith county. Reports are that
Mr.. Craft, a white farmer, and sew
eral negroes have been killed, and
that the war is still going on. The
whites are securing the county,
shooting and whipping all suspi-
cious negroes.
The trouble began last week. A
family of negroes working for the
Bruce boys tried to jump their
crops. Bruce had advanced con-
siderable money to the negroes and
told them they would have to return
to work or make the debt good.
When found the negroes were
with a party of friends and boldly
told Bruce that they would do nei-
ther, and that he couldn't make
them. Bruce then went to collect q
posse of friends.
While searching for the negroes
the whites were ambushed and fired
upon. Craft fell mortally wound
ed. The white men returned the
fire, and in turn killed several of
their assailants, pursuing the ne
groes wherever found.
The infuriated whites then de-
termined to wipe out all those sus-
pected of friendship to the negroes.
Reports say that the posse is
still securing the county, whipping
and shooting all suspected blacks.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-05-21
Real Estate Boom.

boom and property is advancing
steadily all along the line. City lots
are at premium and good suburban
lots are held at high figures with
ready takers. There are a good
many deals on foot and rumors of
extravagant sales are plentiful. One
of these has it that Marks & Co.,
of Meridian, have paid $4,000 for
site on Capitol street; upon which
it is stated they will erect depart
ment store. Another firm has al
ready closed deal for a Capitol
street site for the same purpose.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-05-21
PUBLIC FUNERAL IN MANILA.
aruiualdo Attends the Burial of Ma
bini. the Filipino Politician
and Leader.

Manila. May 1s.-In spite OF the
fact that he died of cholera, the au-
thorities permitted Mabini, the FIJI
pino politician and leader, to be given
a public funeral. which took place
Sunday. Eight thousand natives
marched from Mabini's house TO the
church and thence to the grave in
La Iona cemetery. Aguinaldo attend
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-05-21
Killed by Passenger Train.

Tobe Moore, of Jackson, was
struck by southbound passenger train
No. about two miles south Of
Brookhaven last week, and was in
stantly killed, his head being fright
fully crushed. Mr.. Moore was fore
man of F. B. Smiths railroad grad
ing crew, and was struck by the
train while endeayoring to back q
team of mules off the track. His
remains were taken to Jackson for
burial.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-05-21
Boom in GreenxilIe.

Greenville has already apparently
forgotten the overflow of few
weeks ago. Under way of construc-
ton now are the following build
ings: First Methodist church, to
cost, when completed, $4,000
Christian church, $4,000; the ware
houses of the Crawford Grocery
Company, built Of brick and to cover
a space of 200x60 feet; the Armour
Packing Company's extensive ware
rooms, with cold storage; enlarge
ment and improvement Of the Delta
Manufacturing Company's plant,
and the extension of the street rail-
way system, the rails now being
placed on the route Of the new lines.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-05-21
pope.. GIT I, n Missourian.

Rome, May 1s.--The pope has sent
to Countess Spottiswood Mackin. of
St. Louis. Mo-, one of his white caps
as present for the Academy of Naz-
areth, Ky. The cap was presented to
the countess in the house of the Mis-
sionarv Sister of the Sacred Heart in
the presence of Cardinal Nannutelli.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-05-21
Is Yet in Doubt.

The primary election to deter
mine the next governor of Missis-
sippi is vet three months off Many
things may happen within that time
and it is preposterous to talk of fore
casting the result by counties at this
stage of the campaign. In some
counties of course where personal
and other considerations control the
sentiment, it is easy enough to assert
that this or that candidate has the
advantage at the present time. Sew
eral attempts to make sentiment for
favorite candidates have been made
by forecasting the results by coun-
ties; but it will be found that a care
full survey of the situation will show
that there is large half of the vot-
ing population in Mississippi that
are Saving wood and saying moth
ing just now. This big body of 81
lent suffragists are doing a lot of
thinking and are conscientiously
seeking light to guide them in cast
ing their ballots. They are not the
least disturbed by the shouting of
boisterous partisans. Kinds county
uUuDlIeS drrUr uD fssf. =
of the general situation as any other
county. Fully one-half of the voters
of Kinds are doing no talking. OF
the other half it is about an even
break between the three candidates
for governor.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-05-21
striker Arrested at Springfield.

Springfield, H., May 1s.-speeiai
Deputy United States Marshal Hanley
brought to this city, Sunday morning,
and lodged in Jail James Duffy, ar
rested at Williamsville, Perry county.
He is the first Mobile e. Ohio striker
To be arrested for violating the in
junction issued by Judge Humphrey,
of the federal court here. 1t is al
legged Duffy hid between cars and tired
on the crew Of a passing train,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-05-21
Aaron Kahn Dead.

Aaron Kahn, the merchant Of Mil
liken's Bend, who was shot by a ne
gro highwayman last week, is dead.
The recent splendid rains have
saved the day in the delta, and
planters are generally satisfied with
the outlook. The crops have not
come up in many places, but good
stands have resulted where the seed
are now up. Prospects are better on
lands which were overfowed than
in many other parts Of the delta.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-05-21
Ten More Plead Guilty.

Ten men accused of whitecapping
pleaded guilty in the Circuit Court
of Lincoln county, at Brookhaven,
last week, making twenty-seven in
all who have acknowledged to this
form of lawlessness.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-05-21
Kiued by Falling Tree.

owensboro, KY, May 16.-Edward
Payne, aged SO, a farmer, was killed
by falling oak tree near Camel
town. He was filing a saw under the
tree which he was engaged in telling,
when a gust of wind blew it down.
His body was badly crushed.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-05-21
E-----
TWO OFFICERS SHOT DOWN.
Desperatc Man in Arizona Suddenly
OPENS Fire as Officers Were
About to Search Him.

Douglas, Ariz., May 1S.-Deputy
Constable Tom Vaughn was instantly
killed and Constable Dan Graham Sc
riously injured by an outlaw named
Smith. who escaped and is being pur-
sued by a posse. The officers had
placed Smith under arrest on
charge of being a suspicious charac-
ter. As they were~ about to search
hira he drew a pistol from his hip
pocket and began shooting. Before
the officers could pull their pistols
both were senseless on the sidewalk.
There were no witnesses present and
Smith made his escape into the dark
ness. A few feet from the scene of
the shooting he fell and dropped an
old slouch hat, this being the only
clew the officers have of his identity.
Smith is regarded as desperate
character along the Mexican frontier.
1t is believed he is wanted for sew
eral murders and other serious
crimes. Only a short time ago he
was arrested charged with assault to
commit murder, but was discharged.
"The postmaster, on day, brought
me an allowance of the first assistant
postmaster generals salary and al
lowance division July q, 1898, ap-
pointing Emma James and Fannie
Winans as cleaners or charwomen for
one year from July /, 1898, at 5000
per annum. Handing me the allow
ance he stated that it was the inten-
ton of the department that the
names of the women should not ap-
pear on any pay roll; that the parties
designated should not know that the
other was in receipt of any money or
had any connection with the office.
He also stated that neither of thera
was expected to report for any duty.
This complimentary roll was added to
! later
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-05-21
Roadmastcr Stoned.
TO succeed Mgr. Rocker.

Rome, May 17.-Father Patrelli, one
of the foremost students of the Ca
pranica college, has been appointed
secretary of the apostolic delegation
of Washington to succeed Mgr. Rook-
er, appointed bishop of Jaro, Philip
mines
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-05-21
Co,ima volcano in Eruption.

Tuxpan, Mexico May 16.-There was
a very violent eruption of Colima
volcano, last night, accompanied By
deafening subterranean noises, an
abundant flow of lava and heavy
rain of ashes. The eruption continued
all night
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-05-21
1a,axe,te Monrment Pedestal.

New York, May 1.-THE pedestal
for the monument raised in Paris by
American school children, in memory
of Gen. Lafayette, has been completed,
and will be shipped to France this
month
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-05-21
On Leave of Absence.

San Francisco, May 17.-W. B. Win
throp, executive secretary to Gov.
Taft Of the Philippine commission,
has arrived here on the Siberia. He
has just completed two years service
in the orient, and is home on six
months leave of absence.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-05-21

Shelbyyille. H., May 16.-John
Brereton, of Hamilton, O., swallowed
nearly two ounces of carbolic acid in
this city Thursday, and then lay down
on the river bank to await death,
which must have come quickly.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-05-21
Oyster Reef Money Discussed.

The Oyster Commission has ap-
portioned the amount of the $4,000
appropriation for the improvement
of the oyster reefs to the various
areas along the coast. The sum
of $1,000 will be spent around Pas
cagoula; 81 500 between Biloxi and
Ocean Springs, and $4,000 from
Pass Christian westward. Shells
will be spread around the edges of
the natural reefs, and everything
done to increase the area of spawn
lodgment.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-05-21
Stole Sixteen R.yoIvers.

The warehouse of Louis Hoffman,
at Vicksburg, was entered and
robbed of sixteen revolvers last
night. There is no ciew to the bur-
glar.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-05-21
killed by an Explosion.

New York, May 16.-Mrs. Kate Tay
lor is dead as the result of the ex
plosion of carbonated gas tank
used for making soda water, which
wrecked the rear rooms in her stAr.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-05-21
c,st From Count ToIstoi.

Berlin, May 1.-THE Morning Post
publishes a special dispatch from
Moscow saying that Count Tolstoi has
given $500 to the fund being coli
lected to aid the Jews Of Kishineff,
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-06-20
THE BURDEN OF HIS SIN.

louder. more demoralized; there was
something in her face which suggested
that, though she might not actually pass
over the border line of sobriety, she
sometimes went perilously near doing 50.
Between this creature-his wife!-and
Valerie Lockwood, what gulf! 1t
seemed an offense even to think of them
at the same time. He had no right to
think of Valerie at all; and yet, could
he help it? All these years Of wander
ing he had been starved of love, and
noW--now-came another temptation.
harder to fight than that to which he had
yielded; only that here a woman's honor
and happiness were at stake. There
were more excuses for the wrong he had
done his brother. His father had been
unjust; Alexis was a prohigate, who
would simply run through all he pos
sessed, and die in poverty after all; but
no excuse, no sophistry, could minimize
the infamy of deceiving a woman into a
false marriage.
Il must not see her often" his honor
said. 1T would be best not to see her
at all" But his heart pleaded for lit
tie grace-a little lingering by the for
bidder portal; and since he had yielded
to one great sin, his moral fiber was
weakened to resist another. and still
greater temptation.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-06-20

The last man fired upon during the
civil war lives in Huron. s. -. He is
Maj. Fred +. Il. Coffin, who has recent.
~ attracted attention as an author Of
several works on metaphysics. Major
Coffin WAS In the last battle Of the
war. which occurred at Palmetto
Ranch, Texas, on May - ana 13, 1860
The Union forces were commanded
by Gen. Theodore H. Barrett; the Con.
felerate forces by Gen. ]. Il. Slaugh
ter. ON the night Of May II Gen.
Barrett sent Col David Braneon with
the SiXty-second United Suites in.
fantry and two companies Of the First
Texas cavalry to destroy a Confeder-
ate outpost and camp at Palmetto
Ranch. The camp was captured and
destroyed. About O'Clock on the
morning Of May IL Gen. Barrett mr.
rived with the ThiIty-fourth Indiana
infantry. An advance was made ana
the ConfcdeTates were driven about
two miles beyond Palmetto Ranch.
When the Union troops arrived there
Gen. Barrett ordered Major Fred f.
Il. Coffin, then captain, 10 take com.
maud Of the skirmishcrs. In a short
time Capt. Darlington rode up TO tho
west end of the grade with n detach-
ment Of Confederate cavalry and
opened fire, He soon ordered re-
treat AS the ConfCderates were leav-
ing one cavalryman wheeled his hors.
around dismountcd, took deliberate
aim, and fired at Major Coffin. The
bali struck In the sand about six feet
in front Of him. This was ut SHUTDOWN
on May ~, 1865. The following morn.
Ing an order was received to the ef
feet that Gen. Dick Taylor and Gen.
Kirby Smith had surrendered to Gen.
Sheridan. which incident closed tho
var hicago Inter Ocean.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-06-20
City-Bred Farmers--A propbecv

AS the urban population which must
be fed from the farms increases. the
oilers Of the soil become fewer in num-
Der and poorer in quality. Those who
remain to care for the crops have one
fault which the city dweller is 0uick 10
notice. The worker somehow does not
put the spirit into his tasks that the
eight-hour-day man in town exhibits
The city boy grows up in an atmosphere
OF hustle. With his ability to make ev-
cry moment count the clty-bred man may
get out Of n farm inmeasurably more
than the average rural resident. Agri-
cultural schools and a business instiYc.
and training are not bad substitutes for
farm breeding; and il will not he sur-
prislng If the next few years witness
an exodus Of city-bred workmen. filled
with spirit and speed, to the districts
which produce the original matter far alI
the breakfast foods.-R. +. Downer I'm
BooklOver's Magazine.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-06-20
Narcotic, a New Anaesthetic.

DR.. 7. Eastman in Il paper recently
read before the Bournemouth Medical 10
city in England described his experience
with new anaesthetic, a bichloride Of
methlyethylene called narcotic. which he
believes has some important advantages
over those now in use, for short anaes-
thesla. 1t acts rapidly and effectually.
and produces no troublesome after ef-
fects. In its administration the marco
tile Is placed in a bottle and air forced
through it to an inhaler which is held
over the mouth and nose. The narcotic
IS very volatile, and the air in its pas
sage becomes saturated with the yapOr
1t IS also necessary for the same reason
TO keep the bottle in tepid water to main
tain the requisite warmth 1t resembles
ether in its physiological action, but is
rarely followed by the distressing sick
ness which accompanies and follows the
administration of the latter. Owing 10
ats extreme volatility, the patient rapidly
Advertiser
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-06-20

Such common substances as s,ysr
glucose and chalk having been found -
absorb sunlight all day and to give II ofT
in rays during the night. the discover nf
some means for rendering those rays use
ful in Illuminating houses at night with
little expense seems a possibility Of the
near future
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-06-20

Louis XVIII spent most Of the years
Of his exile In England He took
house in London, where he lived quiet
~, and, 1t is said, was much more
concerned with the quality Of his din
ucr than the nature Of the news from
the war that was wagcd for his rein
statement on the throne Of France.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-06-20

to Edison.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-06-20
Around Chattanooga.

General Rosencrans. IN command at
Chattanooga, was in a dangerous po-
sition, and the condition If his army.
shut off as ii was from its base, was
described by General Grant In his
Memoirs as follows:
This country afforded but little food
for his Gtosecransl animals, nearly
10000 Of which had already starved,
and not enough were left to draw
single piece Of artillery. or even ambu-
lanccs to convey the sick The men
lad been Oh half rati0ns Of hard bread
for a considerable time. with but few
other supplies except beef from Nash
vile, across the country The region
along the road became so exhausted Of
food for cattle that by the time they
reached Chattanooga they were much
in the condition Of the few animals left
alive there Indeed, the beef was 80
poor that the soldiers were I'm the habit
Of saying with a faint facetiousnpss
that they were living 'on half ratlons
Of hard bread and beef dried on the
hoof.'"
Grant arrived at Chattanooga on Oc-
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-06
DRUMMER DROPS DEAD
SERENADING COMRADES.
z. b. McMerricIk of .. 8. Grant Post G..
A. r. Drum Corps, From Chicago,
Dies Suddenly Mt g. A. n.
Encampment.

2. B. McMerrick. drummer in the fife
and drum corps of U. 8. Grant Post, g. A.
R., of Chicago. Ill. dropped dead while
beating his drum at the corner Of Missouri
and Collinsville avenues shortly after 9 p.
m. yesterday. Over 1000 persons saw the
man suddenly collapse to the street.
.McMerrick's home is at No. 172 Thirty
first street. Chicago, Ill. He arrived in East
st. Louis with his fellow-members Of the U.
s. Grant Post on the special train which ar
rived In town at 6 p m. After the members
of the post got off the train they formed in
line and, with the fife and drum corps at
their head. marched to the Royal Hotel, at
Missouri and Collinsville avenues.
There they started to play e serenade to
the visiting g. A. r. and allied societies.
While In the middle OF q selection. McMer-
rick was seen to stagger and before his
comrades could reach his side he fell pros
trate to the street.
A rumor swept through the crowd that
he had been shot and this frightened the
ladies. In the meantime his PROSTATE form
was borne to the sidewalk and from there
into the reading-room Of the hotel. Several
doctors were near and pronounced him dead.
An ambulance was summoned from Ben
ner-Brichler livery and undertaking estab-
lishment and his body was taken to their
place. Several telegrams were sent to Chi.
his death
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-06

ans ani,aaa.! At G. a R. Hall, No; LIVINGSTON
at 1 Of hs Sons meens IF as ahs
Service Men Of the Spanlsh-American War
at z; A. r. Hall. No. Lovingston building.
~! Arfternoon.Grand g parade. participated In
panies. civic societies, etc. Immediately aft
er the parade the encampment will resume
its session.
Evenings to 10 p. M, reception in Arcade
building in honor of the department Off GERS
OF the T.. A. r.. department officers Of other
organizations and guests of honor; meeting
OF the delegates OF the several congressional
districts for the selection of representatives.
and alternates to the National Encamp-
ment; grand camp fire at the opera-house
attractions at Central Park entrance free);
Ransom Post Howlers at opera-house and
Mps FzeF ha ias s1as NJ r!mamR r. RRays Tramp
Opera -house-Colonel D. P. Dyer Of st.
Louis. Mo-; Ex-Governor Joseph w. Fffer.
Senator s; NJ. Cullom and others will speak.
Colonel Y. Warner. Senator Hopkins, Gen
eral j. G. BlaSk nInD and othsrs 1sIsrS vii speak
Among the prominent men who registered
at headquarters yesterday We're:
!. General and Mrs. John c. Black, Chicago:
General General Thomas j, Henderson, Princeton;
Peoria % General I Asa Mathews. pittsfefkd:
Colonel Funk, Bloomington; Colonel Louis
Sullivan; Colonel e: A. Partridge. Chicago;
son Ward, Edlns CHAM: United a States sss Senator
seassS II 44mBe ai ehsaso
mander: NJ. A. Ewing Of Neoga, junior vice
ccmmander; the Reverend A. z: Mathes of
Canton, chapiain; Doctor ]. W.: Grosbach
fridge, assistant adjutant general; A. c.
McMurty, sassfStant Quartermaster; j. 8.
Bennett, Judge advocate t
MIa nf tie , M B G staff; those present were:
partment president; Mrs. Sylvia J. Hem
Mingway Of Rock Island, senior vice presi-
dent; Mrs May ]. Kicker of Aurora, Junior
vice president; Miss Louisa B. Spalding Of
Sarah snow q De Kalb, department. sars treas. s:
urer; Mrs.. Mary Essner of Galesburg,
chaplain; Mrs. Bessie Jenkins Of Pontiac.
department inspector; Mrs Anna B. Puck
Ger: Mrs: Jnlia Chaplin Of Koekport in
structori Mrs. Sarah N. Bradford Of Spring
field, chief OF staff Mrs. Lizzie Scheller Of
Chicago chairman Of the Executive Board.
= The Sons lof Veterans are represented by
who registered are: General Frank p. Mar
tin Of indianapolis, Newton J. Mcclure of
lndianapolis national adjutant general;
Fred E Bolton of Boston, national quarter
Dwight, department commander; A. r.
Chamberlain Of Aurora, senior vice COM
mander; A. II. Cleveland Of Greenview.
junior vice commander: A.. A. Boyer Of
Harris of Dwight, chaplain; J. W. Gordon
Of Oquawka, Judge advocate; Harvey G.
M MWasson Of Peoria. mastering officer; J. W:
members OF the division council, w. l.
Eckvall Of Chicago. Owen L. Day of KAN
kakee. w. G. Creighton Of Champaign.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-06
Jerseyville Will Be Dry To-Day
for First Time in Twenty
Eight Years.
LICENSE TAX IN DISPUTE
Factions Fight Over Amount of
nramshop Bonds, and Mayor
Locke's Appointments
Are Held Up.

All saloons in Jerseyville were closed by
the police last night following a row in the
City Council between the good-governmeut
and the antiadministration factions.
According to Mayor Locke, the places will
remain closed, at least until the next meet
ing of the Council
All Of the Mayors appointments We're
held up.
The meeting was the first of the new
Council. Early in the evening the antiad-
ministration faction began a fight to defeat
the saloon-lieenee bond. which was recently
increased from $50 to 1000 year.
Strong opposition was made by the good
government faction. A vote was taken, re-
sulting In a temporary victory for the
latter.
As the old licenses expired last night at
Ii o'clock. Mayor Locke instructed Chief of
Police Schroeder to close the place. after
that hour.
After the order was given the Council
broke out in turmoil and order was re-
stored with difficulty. The meeting ad-
journed until tonight.
To-day every saloon in the city will be
closed, and the Mayor declares that unless
the disputed bonds are approved he will
keep them closed Indefinitely. 1t Is the first
time the city has been dry since 1875.
Mayor Locke's appointments, which were
Chief of Police, F. N. Dashner: assistants
Moses Collenberger, Simon Wright: Super
intendent of Streets. w. H Schroeder; City
Engineer, Professor 2. b m shafer; City
H. Foster; Board OF Health. Aldermen C. R.
Snyder. c. r. Coy, F. W. Roerig and R. o.
Gledhill; Board Of Local improvements.
Mayor George D. Locke, Professor E: B.
Shafer and w. H. Schroeder; Board of Man
ayers Oak Grove Cemetery. R. o. Gledhill.
r. E. Meyers. George H. Van Horne.