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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-01-01
THE TURKEsTAN EARTHQUAKE
Fifteen Thousand Houses Were De-
stroyed and the Oscillations of
the Earth still Continue.

Ashkabad, Russian Turkestan, Dec
27.-The oscillations of the earth
at Andijan continue. The people
there are using railroad cars to live
in, and are not leaving the town, on
account of their business interests.
Committees have been appointed to
prepare lists of the losses to life and
property. In the Andijan district 49,
600 houses were destroyed. Until the
shocks cease guards viii be kept on
the railroad between Andijan and
Fedohenks TO watch for assures
along the line. The railroad station
at Andijan threatens to collapse. Bar
racks to be used as dwellings are be-
ing rapidly constructed and will soon
be ready for occupancy.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-01-01
HANGED IN A CAGE.
Messenger From the Boxers Given Taste
of the Rope by Chinese Troops.

Messenger From the Boxers Given Taste
of the Rope by Chinese Troops.
Victoria, B. c., Dec. 2S.-According
to advices received by the steamer
Tartar, of the boxer risings in SEE
Chuan, another attack was made on
Cheng Tu in November. While some
of the rebels battered the gates an
other body surprised the outer for
tress, but the soldiers ultimately de-
feated the boxers, killing many and
capturing some. Had the fort been
captured by the boxers the city would
have been at the mercy of the invad-
ers. The captives were tortured and
from information obtained several cit
liens were arrested, charged with be-
ing in league with the rebels. All
were beheaded. Before the execution
a messenger arrived from the boxers
demanding the release of the prison
ers. The messenger was hanged in
a cage.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-01-01
Alarm at Yokohama.

Yokohama, Dec. IL. via Victoria, B.
c., Dec. 2S.-The report that the
United States government will impose
the duty Of 10 cents a pound on tea
now held in bond, even though with.
drawal may not take place until after
January l, when the duty is removed
on new arrivals, has caused conster
nation among merchants. The tea
merchants, jobbers and others inter
ested will endeavor to induce the gov.
ernment to withhold such action,
which has come upon the market like
a thunderb6
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-01-01
FIGHTING IN VENEZUELA.
Revolutionists Attack President Castro's
Forces-Armistice Has Expired.

Revolutionists Attack President Castro's
Forces-Armistice Has Expired.
Willemstad, Curacao, Dec. 28.-The
Venezuelan revolutionists have re-
sumed active hostilities against Pres
ident Castro. There occurred yester-
day moraing lively engagement be-
tween 200 revolutionists under Gen.
Riera and government forces at Cauy-
aroa, In the vicinity of Coro. Details
of the engagement are lacking, but
it is known here that the revolutions
lists had artillery.
The government forces were com
manded by Gea. Refereno Castillo
Gen. Riera retained his position.
The armistice between the govern.
ment and the revolutionists has ex-
Dired.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-01-01
MORCAN'S MILLIONS.
His Profits for the Year Estimated
at Forty-Two Millions.
The Role of Santa Claus Wili Be Under.
taken by the Handsome
t,ifts for Clerks.

Chicago, ILL.,, Dec. 2S.--J. p. Morgan
Is expected to play Santa Claus next
Wednesday for the benefit of the firm
of ]. P, Morgan & CO., and, although
a little out of season, the perform
ance will have dramatic interest for
the auditors.
Last year the big f1ancier gave
his clerks a cash gift equivalent to
100 per cent of their salary for twelve
months, and this year he is expected
to make an equally handsome gift.
1t is said that the year now nearly
at an end has been a banner one for
Mr.. Morgan. The net profits OF his
firm in the various big enterprises
he has put through are estimated at
s42 900. 900.
This is independent of the interest
dividends from investments, the
amount of which no one knows, but
estimates of S10,O00,000 are believed
within the mark.
The profits which the firm of ]. p.
Morgan & Co. have received this year
from financing big industrial and
financial combinations are thus rough
ly estimated
l.. & N. merger. ...........$ 6,000,0OO
Marion railroad purchase. 35o,000
Atlanta Steamship Combi-
nation ................ 100000
Northern Securities Compa-
nv ............... 4,5O0,000
Harvester combine. ....... 100000
Financing United States
Realty Company. ......... 100000
Additional Steel underwrit-
ing profits. :. .......... 2O,S4O,OOO
Total '....... .$42, 100, 900
The biggest losing venture of the
year for Mr.. Morgan was his unsuc-
cessful attempt to get franchises
through the London county council for
building the underground Tubes"
Charles T. Yerkes and Spoyer & Co.
beat him badly at that game, and
procured the franchises which he was
after. But with all that Mr.. Morgan
can afford to be generous in his role
of Santa Claus, little belated, but
still in q holiday mood
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-01-01
Mississippi State News
Bill jackson Pardoned.

Gov. Longino last week granted
pardon to Bill Jackson, who was sem
tenoed for life from Lafayette coun-
ty as an accessory to the murder Of
the Montgomery brothers, for which
crime Will Mathis and Orlando Les
ter were hanged at Oxford several
months ago. The pardon was grant
ed at the solicitation of 600 of the
best citizens of Lafayette county,
who signed a petition for him,
backed up by a letter from District
Attorney Roane, who stated unequiy-
ocally that he thought the man ought
to be released. 1t is stated that the
general sentiment now In that Sec
ton is that Jackson is an innocent
man, or at least, if not absolutely
innocent, that there was hardly
enough evidence to connect him with
the killing. jackson was ON the
Rankin plantation. The news of
his pardon was telephoned to the
place and he at once made ready to
go Immediately to his home near Ok
ford, where his mother is in a dying
condition and continually asking for
him. He leaves a brother, George
Jackson, convicted as accessory after
the fact, to serve term of two years
in the penitentiary. Since Bill
Jackson's incarceration his wife has
gone insane and is now in the insane
hospital at Jackson. She is said to
have a violent form of dementia.
She continually asks for her hus-
hand
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-01-01

Mexico City, Dec. 28.-Mr. Bryan's
visit here has been varied by sight
seeing, official calls, etc. He has
been received in audience by Presi
dent Diaz and Minister of Finance
Limantour, who both showed him the
courtesy due to so distinguished a
political leader in the United States.
Mrs. Bryan and children yesterday
visited the shrine of the Virgin Of
Guadalupe and were shown as an
especial favor the magnificent and
costly crown of the virgin presented
by the ladies of Mexico.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-01-01
Via vicksburg Now.

The water from the Yazoo is still
flowing steadily past Vieksburg at a
lively clip, bringing quantities of
drift, which is flowing onward to
the Mississippi river. The engineers
officers anticipate better test at a
falling state, when a strong press
ure viii be precipitated against the
west pass dam, which was closed
three years ago prior to the COM
mencement of the canal work.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-01-01
OUR FOREIGN TRADE.
Figures for Eleven Months to November
CIose-Manufacturers Were Busy.

Figures for Eleven Months to Novemperf
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Were Busy.
Washington, Dec. 2S.-The fig
ures of the foreign commerce OF
the United States during the eleven
months ending with November, which
have just been completed by the treas
ury bureau of statistics, indicate a
phenomenal activity among the manu-
facturers of the country, and exporta-
tions quite as large as could be ex-
pected In view of the crop shortage
Of last year.
The value of manufacturers ma
terials imported into the United States
during the eleven months ending with
November this year is s407 $685. ,599.
against $3.50, Az. .2ss in the correspond
ing months of last year. and forms
461s per cent of the total imports,
against A per cent of the total i'm
ports in the corresponding months OF
last year.
Manufacturers exports during the
eleven months of 1902 amount to $377,-
635 ,961, against s362,392, ,1s1 in the cor
responding months of last year, and
form 31.S per cent Of the total, against
27.S per celt of the total exports In
the same months of 1901.
The total imports are $75,000,000 in
excess of those for the corresponding
months of last year, and of this In
crease s54.OO0,O00 was in the class
manufacturers materials" and the re-
mainder manufactures aad luxuries,
articles of food and animals, show
ing reduction of s10,o00,000 as COM
pared with the importations during
the corresponding months of last year.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-01-01
TEXAS OIL FIELDS SOLD.

Standard Oil Company Now In Control,
and VIII Advance Prices.
New Orleans, Dec. 27.-The Stand
ard Oil Company has at last secured
control of the Beaumont field in Tex
as, and the Jennings oil region in Lou
isiana. There are only a few small
companies remaining outside and they
cut very little figure in the marketing
of fuel oil. Prices of fuel oil have
been advanced to 81 a barrel and the
indications are that the quotations will
go still higher.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-01-01
BABY FARMING.
Three Hundred Children Killed on q Baby
Farm in Osaka.

Victoria, B. c., Dec. 2S.-Corre5pond-
.ence of the Associated Press received
from Yokohama by the steamer Tartar
includes details of a horrible baby
farming conspiracy in Osaka. An
elderly woman, her married daughter,
husband and two other persons have
been arrested for infanticide, and 1t
is learned that since they started
operations this year 300 children were
killed. The Japan Times has an ac-
count of a Japanese of Koohi having
been married to a corpse. The bride
elect committed suicide on the eve Of
her marriage. Her body was recov-
cred and at the request of the dead
girls parents the ceremony took place
bet en- the living and the dead.
between the living and dead.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-01-01
VENEZUELAN SITUATION.
Probability Now That the Matter
Will be Referred to The
Hague Tribunal.
PARTIES IN INTEREST ARE WILLIH6.
Secretary Hay Preparing a Note In
which the United States Govern
ment Announces Its Hearty Ap-
proval of Such n Course Being
Taken.

Washington, Dec. 27.-Prior to the
cabinet meeting, Friday. Senator Gull
lon, of Illinois, chairman of the COM
mittee on foreign relations, had an
interview with the president regard
ing the Venezuelan situation. In fact,
the conference related wholly to the
matter. At the conclusion of the in
terview, Senator Cullom said to q
press representative that, while he
could not speak with absolute def
niteness, on account of the nature OF
the exchanges on the subject among
the papers, it seemed likely now that
the controversy would be referred to
the arbitration of The Hague tribunal.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-01-01
BLAZE AT MARLBORO, MASS.
The City Hall and All the Recoras
Entirely Destroyed.

Marlboro, Mass, Dec. pa fire
which broke out in the city hall at
midnight entirely destroyed that
building which contained all of the
city offices and departments, also the
armory of Company F, Fifth regi-
ment, and the Marlboro public IL
brary. The total loss will be $500,oO0'
None of the contents or papers oil
any of the departments was saved
The library contained 1000 volumes
and documents of incalculable value
which can not be replaced.
Michael O'Brien, 40 years old, was
buried beneath the falling walls, and
is thought to be fatally injured.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-01-01
BLOCKING MEAT MERGER.
Government VIII Be Heard From Soon.
Views of High Official.

government VIII DC f5tafu FFUH oOOHs
Views of High Official.
Washington, Dec. 28.-The great
packing houses will not be allowed to
complete their projected merger If the
government can prevent it. Speak
ing along this line, high govern
ment official tonight said:
"If the mergers of great packing
houses of the United States, eljoiued
in the United States court last June,
from continuing their Illegal practices
in restraint of trade, think they will
find the government any the less act
i've when they aim to complete great
er monopoly, they will find themselves
very much mistaken"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-01-01
CHAMBERLAIN AT DURHAM
The British Colonial Secretary Civ
en- a Warm Welcome on
Landing In Natal.

Durham, Natal, Dec. 27.-Colonial
Secretary Chamberlain and Mrs.
Chamberlain, who left Portsmouth,
England, November 25, on board the
armored cruiser Good Hope, landed
here at 10:30 Friday morning. They
received warm welcome from large
crowds of people.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-01-01
Florida Fruit Saved.

Jacksonville, Fla, Dec. 28.-During
the cold wave of the last two nights
the orange growers throughout this
State, and especially in the northern
section, have kept fires going all
night IN their groves and have sue
ceeded in saving all their trees. Re-
ports coming in today say that COM
paratively little damage was done in
spite of the cold wave. Pineapples
were also protected in the same man
ner. and few If any were killed.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-01-01

Proposed free delivery routes in
the Second congressional district
will be Investigated during the early
part of the coming year. Congress
man Spight has received commu-
nication from the department ex-
pressing regret that it has been i'm
possible to examine the routes sug-
gested up to this time, but stating
that Special Agent Watson would be
sent to make the inspection not later
than January l.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-01-01
Lieut.. kIstIer Missing.

Denver, Col, Dec 27.-Second Lieut..
William NJ. Kistler, company NJ,
Eighteenth United States infantry,
has been missing from Fort Logan
for nearly two weeks. The Denver
police department has been asked to
help locate him.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-01-01
RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION.
Number of Miles Built In United
States in 1902 Only Exceeded by
that of the Year 1883.

Chicago, Dec. 27.-According to the
Railroad Gazette, railroad building in
the United States for 1902 aggregated
6.O26 miles, total not exceeded in
any year since 1888. Second track,
sidings and electric lines are not in
cluded.
Oklahoma leads with $40 miles of
new line; Texas comes second with
496 miles; Arkansas is third with 371
miles, and Indian territory fourth
with 1863 miles.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-01-01

Marshall, Mo-, Dec. 27.-The engine
and tender of an east-bound Missouri
Pacific passenger train were deralied
by broken flange near Marshall, FRI
day morning. Fireman Ed Adams, OF
Sedalia, was killed, but no other per-
son was injured.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-01-01

A. F. Thrower, the young cotton
mill man who was found in Meridian
at the railroad crossing last week in
an unconscious condition, suffering
from fractured skull, died without
ever being able to make statement.
While the police are Of the opinion
that young Thrower died as the re
suit of a murderous assault, his
death may prevent the mystery from
ever being cleared up.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-01-01
Postmaster Commits Suicide.

Springfield, Ill, Dec. 27.--z. K
Greening, postmaster at Cortland, Ill.
blew his brains out, Friday afternoon
with revolver. A post Office inspec
tor had just completed an investiga
ton and found his s1,400 short in his
accounts
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-01-01
New Masonic Orphans Home.

Philadelphia, Dec. 27.-A home for
orphan girls, daughters of Free Ma
sons of Pennsylvania, is to be erect
at Broad street and Bristol avenue
by William l. Elkins, at a cost OF
more than $500, 900.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-01-01
whitecapplng Warnings.

Evidence accumulates to show that
the whitecapping sentiment is still
on the rampage in certain South
Mississippi counties. Last week an
old negro came to Jackson from Lin
coin, bringing with him a notice to
leave which he had found in his yard
a few nights ago. 1t was threaten
ing in its tenor and gave him only
until January l to comply. The
negro owns little farm of 100 acres
of land and was at loss what to
do, as between his interest and his
fright. The notice was shown to
Gov. Longino. The negro stated
that he was on his way to the Mis-
sissippi Delta to look out for loca-
ton and to stay until he got more
reassurred of protection. Other no.
tees of the same kind have been sent
up here by negroes who found them
stuck up in their yards in the split
of stick. Following is the form
of notice employed by the terroriz-
ers: "You are hereby notified to
vacate this place and leave this coun-
try by January l, and do not make
it necessary to give second notice.
Some of the notices are written on
typewriters, evidently to render iden-
tifcation of handwriting impossible.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-01-01
settIed Out OF court.

New York, Dec. a7.-The suit
against J. P. Morgan, brought by
Harry Nevelson for the alleged fail
ure of the fnancier to provide heat
in an apartment leased by Nevelson,
has been settled out of court.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-01-01
One Negro Killed. Two Wounded.

One negro was killed and two
others were wounded at Charlton,
seven miles west of Canton, last
week. A party of negroes in wag-
on got into row and the shooting
began with the above result. 1t has
not vet been ascertained who did the
shooting.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-01-01
Hopeful for Statehood hin,

Washington, Dec. 27.-Advocates of
the omnibus statehood bill have not
by any means abandoned hope of Sc
curing the passage of the bill by the
senate, despite the evident determine
ton of the opponents of the measure
to talk it to death.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-01-01
A Ten per Cent. increase,

Bloomington, H., Dec. 27.-The Chi
cago g. Alton Railroad Co. has al
nounced a ten per cent. increase il
the pay of all operators, agents ane
yard clerks and other employees en-
gagged in a clerical capacity. The in
crease is purely voluntary, and dates
from December I.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-01-01
Vanderbilt Doing Very Nicely.

New York, Dec. 27.-Dr. Flint left
the Vanderbilt house at 1880 O'Clock
Friday night. .Mr. Vanderbilt is do
ing very nicely" he said. His tenn
perature is now between 100 and 102
which is much lower than last night.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-01-01
Mo- COM. to United States.

Vienna, Dec. 27.-It is reported here
on good authority that Prince Ferdi-
nand and the crown princess of Sax.
ony and their companions purpose go.
ing to the United States, there being
little probability of their finding con.
genial homes in Europe.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-01-01
DEWEY AT PONCE.
Warmly Greeted by a Committee of Naval
Officers and Citizens.

Officers and CitIzens.
Pone, P. r., Dec. 28.-Admiral Dew
ey arrived here yesterday evening
from San Juan and received an ova-
ton. He was warmly greeted by a
committee of naval officials and citi-
zens and was escorted by them from
Juana Diaz to Ponce. The city was
decorated In honor Of the Admiral q
arrival, which was followed by pro-
cessions with bands of music through
the streets. Later the Admiral
boarded the United States steamer
Mayfower, which was waiting for him,
and sailed for Culebra
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-01-01
sny. Hes Aaron Burr,s Son.

Detroit, Mich, Dec. 27.-Charles
Henry Burr Crosby has returned to
his home in this city, after an abb
sence of almost thirty years. Mr..
Crosby is now in his one hundred
and eighth year. He claims that he is
the son of Aaron Burr.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-01-01
A SPECTACULAR BLAZE.
The Maxon Block at schenectady, N
Y, Totally Destroyed.

Y, Totally Destroyed.
Schnectady, N. Y, Dec. 27.-The
Maxen block. opposite the Union sta
ton here, was totally destroyed by
fire Friday. The fire, which probably
was caused by an overheated chimney
was spectacular one. The total loss
was 100000; insurance, about $4,000
The principle portion of the building
was used as hotel. In an adjoining
building also was hotel. The occu-
pants of both We're aroused and re-
moved in safety by the firemen and
others. Some of the hotel guests were
compelled to fee in their night
clothes.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-01-01
NaturaI Gn. in wyoninr.

Douglas, Wyo., Dec. 27.-Natnral
Gas has been discovered 13 miles west
here. in an oil well. The gas threw
vel and sand far above the der
Xxx and was accompanied by small
foyy of oil.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-01-01
FIRE AT PEABODY, MASS.
The Vaughan Machine Co. Suffer q
Loss of 100000.

Peabody, Mass, Dec.27.-Fire, which
broke out about midnight in the
brick building of the Vaughan ma.
cine works and damaged that concern
to the extent of $4,000, broke out
afresh at two o'clock, after it was sup
posed to have been gotten under con
troll. The fire, at 2:30 a. M, had as
sumed dangerous proportions. and
help was asked from Salem, but it wa:
under control before the Salem de
partment arrived.
The manager of the Vaughn Ma
chine Co. stated that their loss woule
reach 100000.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-01-01
was a roosevelt Rough Rider.

New York, Dec. 27.-Dr. Frederick
L. Brad, who was member of
Roosevelt's Rough Riders in the Span
ish-American war, is dead in hos
pital here from typhoid fever.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-01-01
December Strawberries.

December Strawberries have been
shown to be possibility in Missis-
sippi by the experience of }. l..
Wherry, who lives in Holmes county,
near the Yazoo line. He has SIX
acres and for the past month has
been gathering the luscious fruit.
The berries are fine and in every
way equal to the spring crop.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-01-01

Paris, Dec. 27.-The courts have
awarded Mrs. Viola Falconer, an
American, s40o damages against Red
fern, the dressmaker, for unjustifia-
BILE arrest and the seizure of goods in
connection with dress making bill.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-01-01
MilIion. for Chri.tma. rr...nt,

Chicago, Dec. 27.-It is estimated
that Chicago citizens spent $4,000, 900
for Christmas presents. They bought
goods of better grade and in larger
quantities this year than ever before.