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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-24
FIFTYTHlRp DAY.

For the first time since his induc-
tion into the office of chief executive
Gov. Vardaman in the afternoon eXer-
cised the veto power. The bill which
comes under the ban of his disap-
proval is the appropriation measure
for the State Normal School, a ne
gro educational institution located at
Holly Springs. The governors prin-
cipal reason for vetoing the bill is
that, in his opinion the school does
not give the proper kind of education
for the negro.
After the reading of the message in
the house q motion was made and
adopted to make the matter the spe-
Cial order for the succeeding day,
when an effort will be launched by
the members who are opposed to the
governors ideas on the negro question,
TO pass the bill over his veto.
On passage the normal school ap-
preparation went through the house
by vote of 70 to 90. and it passed
the senate by a vote of 20 to 10. A
two.thirds vote will be required to
carry it over the governors veto.
The boil weevil was the subject of
discussion in the senate. and the dan
ger of invasion by this destructive
pest was brought up on the house bill
appropriating S21 900 to be used in
preventing the introduction of the boil
weevil in Mississippi. which sum was
amended by the senate committee, cut
ting the amount down TO $4,000 and
depriving the State entomologist of
$500 for his services. Some OF the
members were opposed to the measure
ha fhpt ~ nd Apfi.
mite plan for the prevention of the
pest, but the bill finally passed.
The house spent the greater por-
tion of the morning on the senate
bin providing for the paying of ex-
penses Of circuit judges and chancel-
lors by the counties where they were
holding courts. The bill failed to
pass.
Tho law provides that no appropria-
tion measure can 10 passed within
five days of the final adjournment,
and this will shut out many of the
bills now pending, including a big
bunch having favorable committee re-
ports The last three days of the ses-
sion will be merely for the purpose
of giving the speaker and lieutenant
governor an opportunity to sign the
bills passed and the enrolling clerks
an opportunity to catch up with their
worE
The house concurrent resolution in
structing the attorney general to in
stitute proceedings TO set aside the
purchase of the Hildreth land tract
by the former board of trustees of
the Mississippi Insane Hospital is still
hanging fire in the senate. and the
indications are that il has been very
effcctually 'chloroformcd" by that
body.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-24
LINER NEW YORK
IN A COLLISION
Meets With Two Mishaps In One
Day.
GROUNDS OFF CAPE La HAGUE
New York Was Able to Enter South
ampton and Was Docked for Tenn
porary Repairs-Impossible
to Estimate Damage.

Southampton, March 21.-The Amer
ican line steamship New York, Capt
Young, from New York, March II, for
Plymouth, Cherbourg and Southamp-
ton, met with two mishaps Sunday,
grounding off Cape La Hague, France,
in the early morning, and later coming
into collision in the English channel
with the peninsular and oriental steam
ship Assaye, under contract to the
British government and used as a
troopship, bound for Bombay with 500
troops on board
The New York grounded while ap-
preaching Cherbourg at $3.50 o'clock
Sunday morning, during fog The
sea was smooth, however and the tide
was on the flood, and within an hour
and a half the vessel was floated with
out assistance. Her bottom was aam-
aged. and there was water in the holds,
but she was able to proceed.
During the voyage up the channel
dense fog descended. When off Hurst
Castle, Eng, the Assaye suddenly ap-
peared, and is was found impossible to
avoid collision. The New York's bow
crashed into the Assaye's starboard
bow, tearing great gap in that vessel
The New York's bowsprite figurehead
was carried away, and the latter was
smashed into fragments. There was
great excitement on either vessel The
boats of the Assaye were lowered and
the troops were mustered, but the bulk
head of the troopship saved her. Both
vessels were able to enter Southampton,
and the New York was docked for tenn
porary repairs Nobody was injured.
1t will be impossible to estimate the
damage to the New York until she has
been put into dry dock.
1t is believed that both vessels have
been somewhat seriously injured. An
other troopship will replace the AS
saye.
When the New York grounded at
Cape La Hague the passengers who
were asleep hardly felt the shock.
James Sellers, passenger on the
New York, says at 10:30 Sunday morn
ing, while he was at luncheon, there
was a grating noise. followed by
shock Everyone, he says, ran to the
deck. and it was found that the New
York's bow was firmly fixed in the side
of the Assaye. Mr.. Sellers was close
enough to observe the marvellous dis
cipline aboard the troopship. Not a
second was lost and there was no sign
tc
being prepared for launching, the sol
diers were mustered with the precision
of an ordinarily drill. AS the vessels
parted, continued Mr. Sellers, we saw
a gaping hole in the Assaye ten feet
wide, and sticking on our stem was
portmanteu and portable property.
There was panic on our boat. Had
we struck the Assaye amidships she
would have sunk.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-24
VOL. XVIII.
FIFTY-SECoND DAY.

The most important bill passed by
the lower house on this day was the
Bell measure, providing that it shall
be a misdemeanor for any person to
sell or give away obscene or indecent
pictures in this State.
The bill was introduced the day he
fore anu was o. 1Kis acted upon by
the judiciary committee. Its passage
is the direct result Of the arrest OF
white men in Sunfiower and Wash
ington counties within the past few
days who were engaged in selling pic
lures showing white women in the
embrace of burly black negroes. These
agents were also selling a big lith
ographed pietpre OF Pfesideft Roose-
Welt and Booker Washington seated to-
rether at dinner in the White House,
while above their heads was stream
er besring the blazing letters, Equal
ity"
Mr. Bell, author of the bill, explain
I'd its objects, and the measure went
through without dissenting vote. I'm
der a suspension OF the rules it goes
W lut StDdAC oAa
also be passed by that body
Members of the legislature from the
delta are confident that the sale OF
these pictures has been one OF the
prime causes in stirring up trouble
among the negroes and making the
members OF the race more insolent
II is understood that agents are at
work selling these pictures in other
counties in the delta, but since their
business has been exposed 1t is more
than likely that they will get out OF
the State Immediately. Certain it is,
the person engaged in the business
incurs imminent danger of getting
lynched, as much indignation has been
aroused among white citizens.
A well-nigh forgotten plank of the
Democratic platform was dimly recall
ed in the morning, when the lower
house passed sixteen bills on one roll
call. The 16 to l ratio was not main
tainod throughout the session, how
ever and, after the performance of this
unprecedented legislative feat, which
was accomplished merely to show what
the house could do when it was in a
hurry, the body settled down to the
work of passing three bills at a clip.
Tho subject of this high-speed legisla-
tion was the local and private calen-
dar bills, in which the large majority
of the members had no interest what
ever, and The clerk was instructed to
read bills until his voice grew tired,
and then call the roll. The clerks
voice held out until the sixteenth bill
was finished, and then he had to quit.
Both bodies spent the morning on To-
cal and private legislation, and the
calendars were practically cleared at
the noon adjournment. Quite a num-
Der of bills of this character. how
ever. are still pending in committee
rooms"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-24
HFTY-sEvENTH DAY.

The senate met at 9 o'clock with
Lieut.-Goy Carter presiding.
Senator Clinton called up H. B. SOC,
authorizing counties to issue bonds
for buildings roads. passed.
Senator Groom called up H. B. 233,
in reference to registration of voters
In municipalities, so as to allow books
to be kept open at all times. Passed.
Senator Thrasher called up H. B.
is, for the protection of birds other
than game birds, their nests and eggs.
Senator Weaver moved to indefinite
ly postpone.
Senator Greaves moved to table and
the same was done.
The bill was read third time and
passed.
H. B. 34s.-RequirinS life insurance
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-24
ANOTHER CANDIDATE.
Copxressmnn Burkett, of Nebraska,
Isn't Going to Have n Clear Field
For the Senatorship.

Hastings, Neb., March 20.-A tele-
gram was received here, Saturday, by
friends of ex-Congressman w. e. An
drews. auditor for the treasury depart
ment in Washington, saying he would
be a candidate for United States sena-
tor from Nebraska The field up to
this time has been open for Congress
man Burkett, who has received many
Endorsements. The senator elected
next winter will succeed Senator Die
trich
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-24
Uniform School Books.

The action of the senate in ratify-
ing the report of the conference COM
mittee on the uniform school book
bill and passing the measure as
amended by a vote of % to Is proved
somewhat of surprise, especially to
the school book lobbyists, who have
been at the capital for several weeks
attempting to accomplish the defeat
of the measure.
The bone of contention was the
house amendment eliminating the gov
ernor and attorney general from men,
bership on the school book commits
sion, and providing that it shall be
composed of eight teachers of known
ability selected by the governor, and
that the State superintendent of edu-
cation shall be an ex-officio member.
The house has also ratified the con-
ference committee amendments, and
the only thing yet to be done to
secure the uniform law is the sigma
ture of the governor, which is assur-
ad
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-24
Incentive to Marriage.

If the bill passed by the house last
week repeating section 1854 of the
coee, passes the senate and secures
the signature of the governor. q Ii
cense viii be no longer essential to
the performance of marriage cere-
mony in Mississippi. This code sec
ton which the house seeks to repeal
declares that marriage shall not
be contracted or solemnized unless a
license therefor shall. first have been
duly issued and such license shall be
essential to the validity of the mar
riage.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-24

Wooster, O., March 21.-John Kauke,
IS years old, one of the founders OF the
University of Wooster, died suddenly
of heart disease Sunday. Mr.. Kauke
was trustee of Wooster university
from the beginning of the school to the
date of his death, and was the first to
endow a chair in the university.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-24
Murder in second Degree.

st. Louis. March 20.-A jury in Judge
TayIor's court returned verdict or
ten years for murder in the second de-
gree against James Crittenden, ne
gro who was charged with killing Pa
trolman Mccartney in a shooting af-
fray
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-24
settled with Helen Potts Hall.

New York, March 2o.-Administrat-
ors of the estate of the late George
Francis Gilman, the millionaire tea
merchant, have finally settled the
claims of Helen Potts Hall for $780,
600, $40 1000 in cash and $4,000 in Sc
curitieS,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-24
m Meet an 81, Louis.

Seattle, Wash, March 21.-The
washington State Press association.
on invitation to the st. Louis fair
board, will hold its annual meeting on
May % in st. Louis, within the grounds
Of the Louisiana Purchase exposition
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-24
Thrown asain.t Running Saw.

Palmyra, Mo, March 2o.-Sam Nc
Cullough, living west of here, was per-
haps fatally injured, Friday. while at
work at saw mill. In lifting
heavy log Mccullough was thrown on
the carriage and against the running
saw.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-24
German. Forced 10 Retreat.

Berlin, March 20.-Col. Luetwein,
the governor of German Southwest
Africa, reports severe fighting there
March 13. The Germans were forced
to retreat with the loss of seven Off
GERS and 10 men killed and many
wounded.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-24
sundays Rain wnx General.

Kansas City, Mo, March 21.-Reports
received from all parts of the Kansas
wheat belt show that Sundays heavy
rainfall was general. Santa Fe head
quarters at Topeka has advises that
wheat eYerywhere is in good condition.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-24
nue To scarIet Feyer Epidemic.

Chicago, March 20.-Owing to an epi-
temic of scarlet fever now prevailing
at Delavan, Wis, the local health au-
thorities have closed the city schools.
The holding of church services, Sun
day-schools or any public gatherings
is prohibjted
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-24
wr. vile. Resting Easily.

Washington, March 21.-Mrs. Miles.
the wife of Lieut.-Gen. Miles, retired,
was reported Sursay night TO be rest
ing easily. She has improved steadily
for the past few days, but still is seri-
ously ILL.,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-24
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

YaJobusha. Stevens, Sturdiyant,
Thompson, Talbert, Turner, Ward,
Watts of Lauderdale, Wells, Whitney.
Winston. Wilkinson, Williams and
Speaker Thomas.
Nays-Allen, Barber, Byrd OF New
ton. Breeland, Brooks. Bullard, Butler,
Carothers of Lee, Cavett, Cunningham,
Denton OF s.suderdale, Doherty, Dun
can. Doty, East, Ethridge, Hicks,
Hight, Hilbun, Holloway. House.
Hoyle, Huff, Kimbrough, Lockwood,
Loper, Mahon, Mayfield, Mitchell,
Montgomery, Murphree, McAllister,
McQuiston, McGee, Mcleod, Norment,
Owen. Patterson, Roberts, Robinson OF
Rankin. Ross, Rouse, Sheffield, Spen-
erddoth. Tucker of Mar
ea and Watts
Marshall county, in which the State
Normal School Is located, has three
representatives in the legislature Mr..
Tucker of the lower house opposed car
rying the bill over the governors veto,
and Mr.. Mahon spoke in faver of it.
State Senator Belk, of Holly Springs,
spoke against the passage of the bill
when it was before the senate, and Las
been active against it ever since. con
tending that the work 1t is attempting
TO carry on is no good whatever. and
more hurtful than helpful to the ne
gro. The institution was founded in
1870, during the Republican rule in
Mississippi. and its faculty is COM
posed of Dr. Miller, the supcrintend-
ent. and two assistants. The appro-
priation for it's support is $4,000 per
year.
The senate spent the morning on the
house bill providing for an issue Of
bonds in the sum of 100000, ten-thir-
ty-year form, bearing interest at the
rate of 3b per cent. An attempt was
made by a very respectable number
of members to reduce the amount to
800 900, it being contended that this
was sufficient to meet any respective
deficit, and an amazing array OF fig,
ures were quoted during the debate.
The bill finally passed without amend
ment by a vote of 25 to Is.
Several incidental measures were
passed by the senate, among others
being the bill increasing the salary of
the governors private secretary to ST.
500 per annum. At present the secre-
tary receives only 1000 per annum.
This is the only salary increase that
has been made during the session.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-24
price on rubber TO Advance.

New York, March 21.-A circular has
been sent out to the trade by the Unit
ed States Rubber Co. announcing an
advance of seven per cent on all
classes of rubber footwear, to take ef-
feet Immediately.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-24
ch,rred win Embc.zIement.

Chicago. March 20-Charged with
embezzlement, Francis B. Wright,
cashier of the First national bank OF
Dundee, H., was indicted, Saturday, by
the federal grand jury. He is alleged
to have embezzled So, 1000.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-24
col. Narmnduke III.

Marshall, Mo-, March 20.-Col. Vim
cent Marmaduke is very III at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. William Harri-
son, in this city, and it is feared that
he will not recover He has pneumo-
MIA
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-24
strike Declared on.

Chicago, March 20.-The strike OF
the employees of the American Can Co.
nas been declared OFF pending negotia-
tions which probably will lead TO q
settlement by arbitration.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-24
Ru..,an. Arriving In Manchu,ia.

Liao-Yang, Manchuria, March 90
Troops continue to arrive here in in
creasing numbers. The health of the
soldiers is good.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-24
MANY Bills Died.

Quite a large number of bills died
a natural death on the calendar. has-
ing never been reached, but major
ity of these were disposed of, either
killed or passed.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-24
Tb. carnegie. on For Europe.

New York, March 20.-Andrew Car
negie, with his wife and daughter,
sailed for Cherbourg on the st. Paul.
Mr.. Carnegie expects to be absent ua-
til next fall.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-24
convict Wanted AS Witness.

Judge Booth, of the Second Circuit
Court district, has notified the prison
officials TO have Sallie Mitchell, fe-
male convict, nov in the penitentiary
at Oxford, this week, where she is
wanted TO testify.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-24

AS an evidence of the attention be-
ing attracted by the resources OF our
State, attention is called to the enor-
nous amount of foreign capital be-
ing invested at the present time. Peo-
pie from a distance, with money, seek
ing profitable investment, are turning
their heads towards Mississippi.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-24

The advent of the M. J. & K. c..
railroad at New Albany has stimulated
that town to much industrial advance
ment. Among the many good things
being built there is an up-to-date COM
press with the latest machinery and
brick buildings built according to un-
derwriter rules
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-24

There is a move to run railroad
from Aberdeen to Columbus and 1t is
bein encouraged by the people OF Co
lumbus A competitive line Is wanted
into that town, which has only one
road. since the consolidation of the
Southern and the Mobile & Ohio.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-24

Speak a good word fer Mississippi,
or keep the hole in yoar face shut.
There are plenty to krsock and you
would look SO much better on the other
side of the fence.
Push Mississippi" Snd your reward
will be great in the hereafter that
will surely come to I'll alike.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-24

Houston Is taking on new life since
tho railroads have commenced 10
come her way. A move is on foot now
to build an oil mill, ice plant and cleo
tr;rs~, tslS. l,lapt
The Greeley tribune., 1904-04-07
An Unusual Opportunity.

Clark x Faulkner will pay back youI
money if PepsiSola fails to cure dyspep,
sia. Never in the history of this store,
said one of the above druggists TO rep
resentative of weolesale drug house
has there been so great demand Tor
new remedy as there is Just now Tor rep
sikola" "Greeley people are coming III
every day inquiring if ii really is true
that we sell Pepsikola with the under
standing 1T will cure dyspepsia or pay
back the money "Of course this guar
autee plan is quite unusual but we 90
inst as we agree and We will hand back
YOUR quarter without the least argument
if YOU are not decidedly benefited. "AF
n matter of fact continued the drug
glst. not one person in fifty has asked
Tor their money, and it may surprise you
to know at least dozen within the lasI
ten DAYS have been in to tell us how
much they have been relieved, and no"
glad they are to know at last there is
remedy that really will cure indigestion
and dyspepria."
Pepsikoa braces up and tones every
nerve and fibre, helps digest the food
puts new life into the digestive organs
improves the appetite, clears up tho com con
plexion, cures biliousness, dizzy speAs'
coated tongue and sick headache.
Try it for ten days and If you don F,
see big improvement step IN and teli
Clark & Faulkner and they will hanu
back your quarter cheertully ana Will
ont argument.
The Greeley tribune., 1904-04-07
ELWELl

Miss Nettie Orr returned to Den.
yer Tuesday.
Mr. Newell of Loveland visited at
Elwell Sunday.
John Thornton made a trip to the
nils this week.
hoy thornton was home from col.
lege over Sunday.
The Ladies' Circle met this week
with Mrs. John Thornton.
Mrs. Carrie Jorgensen, zee Eyeritt
Is home from Omaha on visit.
Miss Audy Jacobs of Fort Collins
mas peen visiting Eiwell friends and
relatives.
Mrs, Davis arrived from Idaho
Friday and will spend the summer
with her children,
Miss Bertha Kibby while home
from the Normal has been kent in
doors with the mumps.
The ElwelI young ladies after a
weeks preparation rendered an inn
pressive Easter service Sunday even.
ing.
The friends repeated their en-,
tertainment to nice little aGdienc,
at Johnstown Friday, aud after pay
Ing the 50 rent for the hall had 81
to add to the church fund.
The Greeley tribune., 1904-04-07
Collins District

Mrs. NJ. II. Leonard has moved to
Ault.
DIED, Frances Audry Blandin Sat
urday, March 26.
The school house in district No. 62
Is nearly completed
Little Mary Vail has been quite i'll,
but Is now much better.
Mr. and Mrs. r, S. Campbell of
Fort Collins visited her parents last
week.
f. Hedenskog and wife were visit
ing in Fort Collins Saturday and Sun
day.
Mrs. G. Phillips was visiting
friends and relatives in Eaton fer
afew days last week.
Milt Cozard left tor Bridgeport,
Neb. Monday. He has many friends
who were sorry to have him go.
Roberts & Cooper entertained W.
J. Gilmore and family, John Vail
and family. and H. and G. Shoonover
and sister, Miss Lulu, Saturday even
ing
The Greeley tribune., 1904-04-07

before his death to attend to some
business OF an irrigation company OF
which he was director. Having
always been Of unusually strong
physique ne saw no danger in his
slight weakness still lingering from
his illness. Last Sunday he began to
fail again, and so violent was the
disease that within three days he was
dead.
Deceased was born in Dubuque,
Iowa, 46 years ago November 25 last.
His father was Il, c. ReinkS, Sr. In
lS7s Mr.. Renks came to the Greeley
country and in lesl he returned to
his native state and married Isabelle
Lusk of Epworth Iowa. For time
they lived near Kersey, but for the
past five years have made their home
Oh their splendid farm in Pleasant
valley.
The funeral services were held
from the home at O'Clock Friday
afternoon, the Rev. r. j. Hunter OF
Greeley officiating. The pail bearers
were Messrs Hopkins, Steck, WILL
kenson, Arbuckle, Knight, Barthol-
omew and Bliss. interment was in
Linn Grove.
There survive deceased wife
three sons, George, now Attending
Boulder university, Fred, Ho"at1,
and one daughter, little Clara. There
are also four brothers of deceased Iiv-
ing in this vicinity b. Q. Reinks,
John. Frank and Albert.
The Greeley tribune., 1904-04-07
BIG BEND

George Perkins of Nebraska is home
on VISIT.
Aid society will meet at Mrs.
Davis Tuesday.
Mr.. Smyser and men are repairing
the roads in this vicinity
Mrs. Croft and daughters visited
in Greeley with relatives last week
Little Carrie Yonker OF Greeley
visited here with her cousin, Frances
Miller, Sunday.
Mrs. Lee from near Platteville Wis
tied with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Moerhle, Sunday.
Will Davis left for Denver Tues.
day morning. From there he will
20 to the G. & S. railroad to work.