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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-11-12
Geological Survey of the state.

The Mississippi Agricultural and
Mechanical College has begun a geo.
logical and industrial survey of the
State. This promises to be the most
important piece of work ever under
taken by that institution and it en-
phasizes a function of the institu-
ton that has not been sufficiently
prominent in the past, that is, the
college is intended not only to give
instruction TO the boys and young
men of the State, but, through its
experiment station, its farmers in
stitutes, and its other industrial de-
partments, to help in the material
development Of the State. As an
object lesson to what should be ac-
complished in every county Of the
State, the board Of trustees of the
institution have authorized a geolog-
ical and industrial survey of Oktib-
beha county embracing the following
features:
BY DR.. W. N. Logan, Professor OF
Geology and Mining: l. Physiog-
raphy-The surface features, relief,
etc. 2. photography = Streams,
lakes, wells, springs, water supply,
rainfall, etc. 3. Stratigraphy-The
geological formations, their distribu-
ton, dip, relations, fossils, etc. 4.
Economic Geography-(a) Clements
"A report on experiments in the
manufacture of cements from the va
rious formations of the county. (b)
Building Material-The manufac-
ture of brick, etc.
BY Prof. W. J.. Hutchinson, Di-
rector of the Mississippi Experiment
Station Soils and fertilizers.
By DIR. w. +. Hand, State Chem
list: Artesian waters, and water
supply.
By Prof. eileen W. Herrick, Pro-
fessor of Biology: Grasses and live
stock.
By Prof. A. B. Mckay, Professor
of Horticulture: Trucking and for
estry.
BY Prof. J. w. Fox, Professor of
Civil and Rural Engineering: Dirt
roads and road materials.
The result of these investigations
will be published as special report
to the Legislature, and will furnish
facts that will enable the legislature
to determine definitely whether or
not such a geological and industrial
survey would be of practical value to
the State. 1t is the belief by those
who have studied the question that
this work must be done, il Mississip-
pi is to be properly and intelligently
advertised to the world in her true
light as having the greatest undeyel-
oped resources of any State in the
Union.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-11-12
Delta Real Estate Active.

The real estate market in the delta
of Mississippi is enjoying a season
of remarkable activity. Never be-
fore has there been such an influx
of capitalists and realty agents seek
ing to purchase rich cotton farming
lands and uncleared tracts which
can be easily converted into produc-
tive farms. Bona fide homeseekers
are pouring in from all sections.
and the next year will show a large
increase in the acreage under culti-
vation.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-11-12
10 Improve Pase aoouIa Harbor.

The Mississippi members of con-
gress will make a strong fght;at the
coming session to secure an addi-
tional appropriation for the i'm
provement of the harbor at Pasca-
goula. Chief Engineer Gillespie of
the government engineering force
has recommended an appropriation
of $225,O00 for this purpose, and an
item for this amount will be offered
in the rivers and harbors bill, and
an esort made to secure the full
amount.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-11-12
Elroy S. PIatt Il Dead.

Pittsburg, Nov. 7.-Elroy S. Platt,
the St Louis contractor, who, on
Wednesday. shot himself with suicidal
intent, died Friday evening at the
homeopathic hospital from the effects
of the wound.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-11-12

Lincoln, Neb., Nov THE supreme
court has dismissed the suit attacking
the constitutionality of the amendment
passed in 1887, providing for so in
stead of 40-day session of the legis-
lature and increasing the salaries OF
members from So to S. day.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-11-12
Yazoo City Cotton statement.

Cotton receipts for Yazoo City for
the week ending October 81, were
4,056 bales, against 1896 last year !;
shipments, 9,135, against 1859;
stock in warehouses, 10,SS0, against
1854. Receipts since September 1,
21,1e4, against 1857; shipments,
10,411, against 7,1S2. The fine
weather prevailing for picking con-
iinues, and cotton is being gathered
as fast as possible The grades are
running cleaner than usual.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-11-12
LYNCHED 4 WHITE MAN
BRiNkLEY CITIZENS AvENcE n
PoLicEMAN's MURDER.
WAS HANGED TO ATELECRAPH POLE
ZaIIie C. cadIe, in a Drunken Frenzy,
Cut the Throat Of Policeman J. c.
Fox, Which Resulted in the
First Lynehina in the His
tory of the Arkan-
sas Town.

Brinkley, Ark, Nov. S.--For the
FIRST time in the history of Brinkiey
Judge Lynch held bloody session last
night, Zallie c. Cadle, the assassin OF
Policeman j. c. Cox, being the victim.
Mr.. Cox died shortly after 10 o'clock
last night from the effects of the cash
cut in his neck by Cadle about .
o'clock yesterday evening.
From the best evidence obtainable. =
equad OF five to ten men visited the
calaboose between IL and o'clock last
night. forced open the outer door,
broke the cell lock and speedily
wreaked bloody vengeance upon the
victim.
simons Escaped.
Charlie Simons, who was locked up
in the cell next to Cadle for compile
ity in assailing Policeman Cox. says
he was awakened in the night by the
electric lights being turned out and py
the noise of footsteps in the prison,
He at first thought the marshal was
bringing in another prisoner, but pres
emily heard them ask his fellow-pris-
oner. Cadle, how he felt. He said they
seemed to have no trouble in opening
the cell door and a scuffle ensued.
Then he heard voice say, Stand
back, / am going to shoot Immedi-
ately three or four shots were fired.
Then he thought a scuffle occurred in
side of the prison and more shots we're
fired. Then the party left the prison
and he (Simons) heard one or two
shots on the outside. which was all he
knew.
Broke Away From captors.
Other evidence seems to show that
the victim broke away from his cap
tors just outside of the prison and ran
through the front gate Of a house just
across the street from the prison on
the west side and on to the back OF
the garden abo6tnffQ. feet, whfre, 10
was overtaken and kYlie6;.y MS cap
tors.
A man living in the house, hearing
shots fired and the noise of tramping
feet. got up and saw four or five men
running through the yard and imme-
diately heard four shots fired back of
the garden. where elots of blood. other
evidences of scuff1e and the victims
hat were seen this morning.
Swung to Telegraph Pote.
From this spot the mob carried their
man about 200 feet east and swung
him to a telegraph pole near the pris-
on. Coroner w. w. Chinault impan-
eled jury this morning and they rem
dered verdict to the effect that Cadle
came to his death by gun or pistol
wounds at the hands of parties un-
known. and that he was afterwards
hanged, The body of Cadle shows
four bullet wounds, one of whics
passed through the body from right to
left about six inches below the armpit.
Policeman Cox was man of ire
proachable character and splendid
officer. He was everybody's friend.
Just before he received the fatal
wound he was endeavoring to get the
two men, Cadle and Simons, to get in
their wagon and go home, so as not to
get locked up. The lynching is sim
cerely regretted generally, yet the SEN
timent is that Cables death was de-
served, although the legal course is
given preference by every one.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-11-12
LONG BATH FOR COLLECTOR.
Iowa Students Keep Him in Cold
Water Two Hours.

Dubuque. Ia, Nov. 8.-Warrants
have been sworn out for the arrest of
six students of the Iowa Normal
School at Cedar Falls for hazing Har
old Cunning, driver of a laundry wag-
on, who Quarreled with the students
over the payment of a laundry bill.
Cunning was locked in a room occu-
pied by one of the students, stripped of
his clothing, and thrown into BATH
tub which had been filled with cold
water. He was compelled to remain
In the water for two hours.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-11-12

Washington, Nov. 7.-Justice Pritch-
ard. OF the supreme court Of the Dis
trict of Columbia, Friday issued four
alias bench warrants for the arrest
of State Senator George E. Green, OF
New York. who is under indictment by
the grand jury of the District OF Co
lumbia for alleged completely in the
postal frauds.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-11-12

Springfield, ILL.,, Nov. Joseph Kill
loran, charged with completely in the
theft of more than $4,000 in stamps
and silyerware from the safe OF Post
master Ridgley, of this city, eight years
ago, was sentenced to one year in
Chester penitentiary.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-11-12
FATAL FAMILY ROW.
A Quarrel Over Property Causes Two
Deaths

Neenah. Wis, Nov. 8.-Mrs. Dasiel
Rohrer was shot and killed by her
brother-in-law, David Rohrer, who
.afterward committed suicide. The
man was cattle dealer and wealthy.
The double killing was the result of
a quarrel between the Rohrer broth
ers over property. A settlement had
been effected but this proved unsatis-
factory 1t is said that David blamed
Daniels wife for this condition OF
affairs.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-11-12

Chicago, Nov. 7.-Chicago and the
entire lake district are in the grasp
Of the first real cold wave of the sea-
son. A half inch of snow fell during
Thursday night and early Friday morn
ing and remained on the ground the
greater portion of the day.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-11-12
sam PARK. sentenced.

New York Nov. Sam Parks was
sentenced to two years and three
months in Sing Sing prison. This sen.
tence was passed on the charge of
extorting $500 from the Tiffany Stu
dos. He was taken to Sing Sing.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-11-12
Five Firemen Injured.

Chicago, Nov. while responding
to an alrm of fire five firemen Of a
truck company were seriously injured
Thursday night. The truck was struck
by passenger train on the Chicago &
Northwestern railroad. Two of the
horses were instantly killed and the
wagon demolished.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-11-12

Galesburg, ILL.,, Nov. Richard M.
Kimber, superintendent of the Gales
burg division of the Chicago, Burling-
ton & Quincy railroad, is dead at the
age of 50. He commenced work for the
Burlington in 1875.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-11-12

London, Nov. THE royal commits
sion Of street trafic passed a resolu-
ton placing on record their apprecia-
ton of the many kindnesses shown to
the submission of that body In the
United States
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-11-12
GEN. GUDGER LEAVES TOMORROW
To Assume Command of the Amer
lean Consulate at Panama.


Washington, Nov. 7.-Under personal
instructions which he will receive to-
day from the president, Consul-Gen-
eral Gudger leaves here tomorrow for
Colon to assume command OF the
American consulate there. These in
structions will be of the most minute
character, though, Of course, much VIII
be left to the discretion of Mr.. Gudger,
in whom the administration has the
fullest confidence. On the arrival OF
the Mayfiower at Colon Mr.. Gudger Will
make himself known at once to the de
facto government, and the usual for
malities in such cases will be OBJ
served. He will do business directly
with the republic Of Panama, which IN
its provisional form at present consists
of an executive board, but which be-
fore his arrival may easily take the
form of a permanent government Con-
sul-General Gudger was for long time
Friday in conference with Assistant
Secretary Loomis, and afterward talked
interestingly of the isthmian situation.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-11-12
Ch.rxed WIN KiIling q Gambler

Aurora, Mo. Nov. Mick Davis,
Fred Brown, Henry Putney and Goldy
Osborne are in jail at Galena, Stone
county, charged with the assassination
of Tuggey Price, gambler, who had
skinned them in craps game.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-11-12
White Boy Robbers.

An organized gang Of thieves,
composed of white boys, last week
broke into two stores in the western
part of Meridian and succeeded in
getting away with considerable
booty. The police believe all of the
members of the gang belong to re-
spectacle families of that section Of
the city. A number of arrests are
expected to follow.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-11-12
s-ver Per.ons KiIIed,

Madrid, Nov 7.-During meeting
Of scientific society in the Athana-
cum at Mula, in the province of Muir
cia, Thursday, the building collapsed,
killing seven and injuring 20, some ia
tally.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-11-12
Tried to KIN a White Man.

Considerable excitement prevail
ed at Taylor, in Lafayette county,
last week, when a negro, Simpson
Barry, attempted to kill white man
named Joe Tubbs. The negro used
razor and it took effect upon the
throat of Tubbs. Tubbs is highly
respected citizen and a lynching was
averted only by the vigilance of some
of the citizens who guarded the ne
gro until the arrival of the sheriff
from Oxford. Everything is quiet
now, but Tubbs is in a serious condi-
ton.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-11-12
Fund for superannuated Preachers.

Rev. A. F. Watkins, of Jackson,
agent for the fund Of $4,000, 900
which is being raised for superan-
nuated preachers by the Southern
Methodists, says that he is meeting
with much success in getting to-
gether this large fund. Since his
appointment he has attended several
hundred conferences all over the
South.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-11-12
u.ne1. Marchinr ON San Domingo.

Washington, Nov. Minister POW
ell cabled the state department Friday
that the insurgent army is marching
ON the city of San Domingo. He asks
that an American man of war be sent
there. The Baltimore is on the way.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-11-12
A Chinese Farmer.

Claiborne county has the honor of
claiming the only Chinese farmer in
Mississippi. His name is Quong
Thomas, and the almond-eyed Celes-
tial runs a farm of 100 acres near
Port Gibson, where he cultivates a
fine variety of cotton, all of which is
shipped to the Orient. Thomas has
been quite successful, and within the
past few years has accumulated a
snug amount in the savings bank.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-11-12
Reunited After Forty-Three Year

Reunited After FOrty-Three Years.
Harrisburg, ILL.,, Nov. 1.-Two broth
ers, 6. Wade Hughes and Ira v. Hugh
es, who had not seen each other ior 43
years, and each of whom believed the
other dead, were reunited here Thurs
day.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-11-12
Piney Woods Development.

The development of the piney
woods section of the State seems to
be in its infancy, Judging from the
large number of new lumber manu-
featuring enterprises that are being
chartered each week. The latest
charter of this kind to reach the gov
ernor's Office is that Of Collins &
Co., who will establish a $3.50, 600
plant in Marion county near Oloh.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-11-12
A Peculiar Accident.

Jean Petit, native Of France,
and we'll known resident of Scran-
ton, was fatally injured last week at
the Farnsworth Lumber Companys
saw mill. He was working at the
edger when silver Of a plank was
torn off and buried in his side near
the abdomen.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-11-12
. peeapitated by a Switch Train.

A shocking accident occurred in
the Mobile & Ohio yards in Meridian
last week, when a man named Lewis
Dossett, about so years of age, was
run over and instantly killed by a
train drawn by switch engine.
Dossett's head and shoulders were
completely severed from the rest Of
the BODY.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-11-12
OXFORD. MISS, THURSDAY. NOVEMBER L, 1903

Makes Important Recommendation.
State Superintendent Of Educa
ton Whitfield has commenced work
on the narrative feature OF his bien-
NAL report to the legislature, which
will be one Of the most important
documents of this kind submitted
to the lawmakers. Superintendent
Whitfield viii make strong recon-
mendation for the establishment of
a State normal school, to be con-
Quoted under the supervision OF the
department of education, and in
urging this action he will have the
unanimous support Of the school
teachers of the State. The superin-
tendent will also suggest the estab-
lishment of rural high school sys-
tenn, better salaries for county su-
perintendents, and the placing of
new subjects in the common school
curriculum, including the elements
of agriculture, vocal music and
drawing.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-11-12
sawInin Destroyed.

Lacrosse, Wis, Nov. THE N. B.
l.olway sawmlli in this city was de-
stroyed by fire Friday; loss $4,000.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-11-12
Lumber Industry Booming.

With the completion of the branch
line of the Gulf & Ship Island from
Mendenhall to Columbia, distance
of sixty miles, saw mills and lumber
manufacturing enterprises having
an aggregate capital Of over $4,000
900 will spring into existence. Al
ready saw mills are being started
along the line of the road and will be
in readiness for operation before
trains commence running.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-11-12
German W.rship. to san Domins'

st. Thomas, D. w. l., Nov. The
German warships here are coaling, and
it is reported that they have been hur-
riedly ordered to San Domingo, owing
to the seriousness of the situation
there.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-11-12
Many New Banks.

Within the past month SIX new
banking institutions have been
launched in Mississippi, and the
next report Of the auditors office on
banking institutions will show a
good increase in the amount of cap
ital invested in this branch of fl
nance. The latest bank to apply for
charter is domiciled at Carthage,
to be known as the Leake County
Bank, with capital stock Of $780,
900
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-11-12
Fine Stone in Rankin.

Prof. Echel, the government geol-
igist who is making a survey in Mis-
sissippi, makes highly favorable re-
port on the Rankin county stone
quarries, near Star, which he finds
10 be good quality of fine-grained,
white sandstone, occurring in beds
of from ten to fifteen feet in thick
ness, separated by thin layers Of
clay, and having total thickness of
workable stone at least fifty feet in
depth. Prof. Eckel states that the
clay deposits found in Mississippi
are the equal of any in the country.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-04-05

PIN; Later Mr.. Peterson recovered part
OF MS usual good. nature and apologized
LOT indulging in Personalities. Helliweil,
NOT 70 De sa outdone in matters OF courtesy.
Ihe trouble arose over the defeat Of
FetersenS Dill providing for a fiat tele-
graph toll rate OF rs cents for ten words
between any points within the state. The
mouse was short and Peterson fell four
votes shy of the necessary ma jortty to
pass hls plll. Heechanged his vote to the
nnegatlve column. giving notice OF motion
number Of members, among them
peterson. beiieying..tte fight over for the
oay, ieIt the room. Helliwell who with
majority Of the Hennepin delegation
We're out to skin the measure from the
start saw fine chance to close up the
whole thing He got a motion for recon
slderatlon before the house. and had it
esIealeH. which put the bill beyond hope
Peterson got around in time to see his
pet measure pushed outside the bars. and
then came>his uncomplimentary remark
ABOUT Heiilwel, whom he claimed had no
right to move reconsideration. as he,
Peterson, had given notice and held the
right OF way. Peterson persisted. In his
point which was taken under Amusement
by the speaker.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-04-05

! tive agents Office for the entire bien-
NAL period in the time 1t will have at
its disposal next week Is considered
doubtful.
The original resolution introduced
by Mr.. Nyquist and adopted March
IL. called for complete statement of
all seizures of game. guns. nets, seines,
etc, from whom taken, to whom sold
and the detailed receipts from the sew
eral sales. The report to the governor.
printers copy of which was sent to the
house as a substitute for the informa-
ton demanded. did n9t contain any
thing that the house asked for as re-
lated to seizures and sales and now 1t
Is intimated that the committee will
have difficulty in discovering what has
been seized unless it secures it's infor-
nation from sources other than the
executive agents office.
Fullerton's announcement that he
had furnished all the information the
house would get without hunting for
1t has also heightened the impression
that the records of seizures and sales
have been rather loosely kept as no
inquiry into the methods Of the office
was expected. The failure of the ex-
ecutlVe agent to furnish the informa-
ton in compliance with the Nyquist
resolution, and his later announcement
of independence of the house has STIR
red up some of the members who were
originally inclined to laugh away the
charges made against the department.
One Of them said yesterday that
While he was not in favor OF stirring
up official stenches. he should insist
on action of some kind calculated to
show state employees that they are not
bigger than the state which gives them
a living. Representative Schroeder
said the investigation will be search
ing. He will ask the house to give his
committee the services Of an expert
and says he will not rest until he de-
termines the truth or falsity of the
charges which have been made to him
and other members.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-04-05
PICKS men TO PROBE
FULLERTON'S AC-
COUNTS
Special House Committee Is
Selected to Examine Game
and Fish Commission FL
nances for Information Ex-
ecutive Agent Fullerton
Declines to Furnish.

Representatives A. NJ. Schroeder, j. A.
Anderegg and H. E. Craig are the
members selected by Speaker Babcock
to investigate Executive Agent Fuller
ton and the finances Of the state game
and fish commission.
Representative A. NJ. Schroeder,
chairman of the investigating commit
tee, is the author of the resolution
unanimously adopted by the house
after the Nyquist resolution calling
upon Fullerton for a complete financial
statement failed to develop the desired
information.
Under the terms of the resolution
calling for the investigation the COM
mittee is required to complete it's work
and report in seven days. The COM
mittee will commence its work Mon
day, but that it will be able to probe
the financial operations of the execu-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-04-05

Representative Samuel D. Peterson yes
terday in his anger called Representative
HelliweH "Godforsaken cuss from Henne-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-04-05
CALLS COLLEAGUE "cuss."

Defeat of His Pet Bill Ruffes Peterson,s
Temper