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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-31
CARS MESSAGE TO
VICER0Y ALEXIEff
Notification of the Appointment OF
Gen. Kuropatkin and Vice
Admiral Makaroff.
ALEXIEff WAS THUS RELIEVED
OF ACTUAL COMMAND OF FORCES.
The Car suggested the Transfer OF
the yfceroy's Residence 10 .
More Central Position, whence 70
Discharge the Difficult Task Al
Iotted to Him.

ST. Petersburg, March 26.-The text
of the emperor's message to Viceroy
Alexieff notifying him of the appoint
ment of Gen. Kuropatkin to the COM
mand of the Russian troops in the far
east and of Vice-Admiral MakaroH 70
command the fleet at Port Arthur, not
only clearly defines the latter's posi-
ton. but specifically announces Rus-
sias aims. The message follows:
"The Importance OF the pending
struggle. which is intended to finally
assure the predominant position OF
Russia on the shores of the PACING
ocean. and foreseeing that it will be
necessary for you, as my lieutenant,
to transfer your residence to a more
central position, for instance, Hardin,
or some other place of your choice, !
have found it expedient to send to your
assistance Gen. Kuropatkin for the
direction of the land forces, with the
rights of army commander, and Vice
Admiral Makaroff for the direction OF
the sea forces, with rights of sea COM
mander. | am convinced that the ap-
pointment of these independent, re-
sponsible ommanders-in-chlef VIII en-
able you, as my lieutenant, to discharge
the difficult and historic task which
has fallen to your lot"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-31
year ago.

Inc crop Tell at TWO CLOCK.
Collins was hopeful until the last
that the supreme court would grant the
respite which his attorneys asked, con-
tending that the information on which
he had been tried and found guilty was
faulty in that it was not properly sup
ported by affidavits.
Rudolph, Collins partner, now on
trial for his life, charged with partic-
7ating in the same crime, was in the
MON county Jail, almost within sound
Of Collins voice when the drop fell.
From his cell he saw Collins prepare
for the final walk to the gallows, and
watched him pass through the cor
ridors with guards marching on either
side.
Collins last public appearance was
as witness for his partner, Rudolph,
in the courtroom here Friday.
Collins was hanged In his Jail suit,
three pieces of gray stuff, with a mar
row dark stripe. No death suit of black
was asked for or provided.
His body was placed in plain pine
casket. If not claimed by relatives Oh
friends, it will be buried in potter's
field
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-31
and Fer face gave no hint Of her

ano Fer face gave no hint Of her
thoughts.
There was no evening service at the
church. as Mr. Blake went out in the
country to preach Rain was falling.
so he did not urge Francis to accompany
him.
Indeed you are not to go back to the
hotel. Mildred will entertain you, and
will return early"
So it came about that he sat opposite
Mildred, while outside the rising wind
drove the rain against the windows
Conversation Jagged, and at last silence
| fell between them.
The mind OF Jerome was occupied
with one question. Had be made mis-
take? Not in one way, for his success
was assured. Was 1t too late to right
the wrong he had done Mildred? He
rose and crossed to her side.
mildred. I have never loved any
woman but you. let the busy, grind
ing world come between US, but never
forgot. Now l can give you every lux
sury. Promise me you will be my wife,
darling"
II have not forgotten. | shall never
forget. All my life shall love the Fran
els Jerome whom | once knew. But
you-the man who has made the ac-
emulation of gold his life's Ammo, ]
do not love him."
He stared at her What do you mean
Mildred? | am unchanged. Surely you
are not sorry that | have succeeded in
life"
Unwaveringly her dark eyes met his.
Therein he saw something OF the depths
that separated this woman's soul from
his.
ITO you success means money" Her
voice was low, but firm. Cannot you
understand that | do not care for what
YOU have done as do for what you are?
Nay, Francis, the measure of success you
have won does not satisfy me. cannot
be your wife"
He never loved her as at that moment
Whatever she bade him he would do,
he would become anything she wished,
DuL MllQTeu ldl-oSclu6 oseS uCNCi
| wavered.
81 do not love the man you are now,"
! was her steadfast reply.
But the man | may be-" he cried
Mildred, Mildred, do not turn away
from me. Give me some word of hope. ="
What can l say? Can you undo the
slow work of ten years with single
wish? To me life is serviee-joyful. ra.
diant service. To you it is success, "a
success measured by bank account.
We could not be happy together"
81 will change. You shall mold me
into what you wish"
She drew back. 81? l am the archi-
| tect of no mans fate. In one year, if
YOU are of the same mind, you may come
| to me again If then find in your ma
| ture aught of the man whom l loved so
| long. will become your wife. 1t is not
what you do in that year; it is what you
come to be. Ah William, you are here" :"
And she turned to greet her brother,
who had just entered the room.-Wash-
ington Home Magazine.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-31
CASE OF SENATOR BURTON.
The Evidence Closed and the Case
Expected to Go to the Jury
Saturday Evening.

st. Louis, March 26.-The attorneys
'or the defense in the case of United
States Senator Burton of Kansas
opened and closed their case in the
federal district court Friday with the
testimony of Thomas B. Harlan, attor-
aey for the Rialto Grain & Securities
Co; NJ. G. Price, post Office inspector;
w. W. Smith, private secretary 70 Sen
ator Burton; Senator ]. r. Burton, the
defendant, and Chester H. Krum, SEN
lor counsel for the defense.
The defense acknowledged that Sen
ator Burton had received compensation
from the Rialto Grain & Securities Co.,
and only introduced evidence tending
TO show that the services rendered by
Senator Burton were not Of an illegal
character.
The case was expected to go 10 the
Jury Saturday evening.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-31

we made a fortune. and that is the
: measure of success in these days"
Perhaps SO" a little dorbtfully
"Still I'd rather have my wife and boys
my home and my dreams of the future
than a fortune. Are you married?"
mo, no; time for that. My life has
been a busy one. Just now | am taking
the place of one of my travelling sales
men for week. often so on such a
"trip. visiting their regular customers
and learning how well they do the work
] pay them for. My next point is Mon
roe"
1--WE are almost there. It's little box
of a place. just numbering town."
Yes. I'll get an evening train on to
civilization. Well, good-by, Jones.
Glad | met you. When you are in Chi
cago look me up"
An hour later Francis Jerome was in
q decidedly bad temper. He had learned
hat there was no train out of Monroe
until Monday morning, sc hours later.
What beastly shame" he growled,
picking his way along the uneven street.
81 will come dangerously near starving
at that apology for hotel. And to-
morrow! Wonder if there's such thing
as novel in the town. Fortunately I've
a box of cigars-good ones, too-in my
case"
He made his calls upon the retail gro
GERS. AS he was on his way back to the
hotel he heard music.
That is no novice's hand, he thought
as the organ pealed out a strong, tri-
umphant melody. The. player is musi-
clan, born and trained
Glancing round Mr.. Jerome saw that
he stood before modest church. The
door was ajar. and he caught glimpse
of dim light within.
The music had glided into a tender
harmony that thrilled the listeners heart
with a half-forgotten memory. Pull
ing the door open, he stepped within.
The small audience room was lighted
only - two lamps in the further end,
The elevated platform upon which stood
tae pulpit and the organ was heavily
trimmed with evergreen branches and
the wall at the back of the platform was
covered with the same. Outlined against
this dusky greenness were two stands
each holding magnificent Easter lily,
the blossoms cleaning white and pearly
in the dim light.
Jerome remembered that the morrow
would be Easter AS he looked there
was the sound of side door opening,
tue music ceased, and the organist rose,
saying:
"Ah, you are prompt, little girl"
"How beautiful the decorations are"
The newcomer was q young girl, and
she went on; Are you ready, Miss
Mil6red?"
Yes, dear You plsy 1t through once
before begin to sing"
You must stop me if go wrong. 1t
makes me so happy to think that can
play for you to sing, you. my precious
Miss Mildred, who have taught me every
thing"
There was the sound of glad tears in
the fresh young voice. For a moment
the two clung together Then the girl sat
down at the organ, while her companion
took up position between the lilies.
Francis Jerome drew a long breath.
II was true, this woman, whose GRIM
1on-tinted, olive face showed but dim
" against the background of pine and
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-31
THE RUSSIANS FORTIFYING.

Are Esta bIishinE a Strong Position
In the Vicinity of Antung.
Toxic, March ga private telegram
from Korea states that the Russians
are establishing a strong position In
the vicinity of Antung. They are said
to have seven fortresses completed, and
to be engaged in erecting six addition
al ones. 1t is also reported that four
batteries of artilleries have been estab-
lished at Chyand Siong. The Russians
are reported to be experiencing great
difficulty in transporting army sup
plies, particularly from Lao Yang The
roads are in bad condition, and 1t has
been necessary to repair them and con-
struct a number of new bridges. Food
is scarce. No cattle are available, and
the Russians have been killing and
eating horses.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-31
GEORGE COLLINS HANGED.
One of the Murdercrs of Detective
Schumacher Executed at Tn
ion, Missouri.

Union, Mo-, March 26.-George Col
Inns was hanged in the courthouse yard
here Saturday for his participation In
the killing of Pinkerton Detective
Charles Schumacher near here after
the Union bank robbery more than
year ago.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-31
JAPANESE MOVEMENTS.
Are Said to Be Preparing to Turn
the Russian Flank.

Are Said to BE Preparing to Turn
the Russian Flank.
Liao Yang, Manchuria, March 26.-
Gen. Mishtchenko has been informed
that the Japanese have suspended their
advance on the Ping Yang-Anju line.
Three thousand japanese troops are
stationed at Anju and 1000 at PAX
Chieng, while 40 Japanese warships
and transports are anchored at Chin
nampo.
According to Russian advices, the OBJ
ject of the Japanese is to turn the
Russians flank, for which they are
awaiting the concentration of their
army. A Cossack patrol encountered
a Japanese post near Pak-Chieng,
March "a, and exchanged shots. While
retiring, the Cossacks met a Japanese
patrol and opened fire, with the result
hat one Japanese officer, one man and
A horse were killed. The Russian force
suffered no casualties.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-31
FINANCIAL FACTS.

The budget for the city of Paris for
1904 amounts, in receipts and expenses.
to a total sum of s65. .O63,475.
A proposition is on foot to ask con-
gress to appropriate s10O. 900, 900 to build
a grain canal from South Dakota to CAL
weston and the Gulf of Mexico.
The returns OF the work at the Paris
mint in 1908 show the value of gold
coins struck of for France and its coli
onies as s17,S22.e2o, silver s316, 760,
nickel $500, 900. and bronze sos, ,790.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-31
RUSSIA MADE FIRST MOVE.

Russian Troops Began to Cross the
Yalu River February 2.
London, March ga Times Toxic
correspondent says that local officers
of Wijg have reported to the Korean
government that Russian troops be-
gan to cross the Yalu river on Febru-
ary 2.
Thusu, the correspondent says, 1t
appears that Russia began acts of war
several days before Japan began hostil-
ties.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-31
The Eighth Cavalry Band.

Lawton Okla. March 26.-The Eighth
cavalry band, which has been sta
toned at Fort Sill for almost a month,
left, Saturday, for Jefferson barracks,
st. Louis, where they will remain dur
ing the Worlds fair They will he SIS
toned on the fair grounds.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-31
TRAFFIC TOPICS.

The railway system of East India is
10 be improved by the adoption of heavier
locomotives and cars after the Amer
ican type.
A new express train now connects
Berlin and Vienna in IL hours 80 min
utes. Heretofore the best time was near
ly Is hours.
A line of steel-hull compartment boats,
to measure 265 feet in length, with car
rying capacity of 1,S00 tons, has been
proposed Cor the Ohio river business be-
tween Cincinnati and New Orleans.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-31
s35o.ooo steamer Burned.

Conneaut, o., March 12.-The large
car-ferry steamer, Shenango, was de-
stroyed by fire Friday Fireman Nc
Carter was killed and Engineer Merreil
vas probably fatally injured. The
boat was valued at $350,0o0
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-31
Chinese Laborer. on strike.

Vladivostok, March 26.-Chinese la
borers in the Ussurisky coal mines, 20
miles from Viadivostok, have gone on
strike, and the transportation of coal
to the city has ceased. Efforts are
making to induce Koreans to take
their nlaceS
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-31

Marseilles, March 26.-Riots of q
somewhat serious nature attended the
strike of the dock workmen, owing to
the efforts of the police to prevent
pieketing. There were numerous col
lisions between the police and the
rioters. in which several men were in
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-31
Coach Excursions to Fair.

Chicago, March 26.-Roads N the
Central Passenger association have de-
cided to run coach excursions to the
ST. Louis exposition on the first and
third Tuesdays OF each month. but the
service will be increased as the busi-
ness warrants.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-31
Practical.

What is your idea of sensible VIC
MANI" she asked.
And he answered promptly: Zone
who asks for an Easter rain coat instead
of an Easter bonnet t''-Washington Star.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-31
DIscbaree Of : Man Cause. . strike.

DIscnafg6 OF 3 MHh CHu5es y StffKes
st. Louis, March 12.-Three hundred
retort housemen employed by the La
clede Gas company went out on strike
yesterday because, 1t is said, one ems
ploye had been discharged for disobadi.
ence.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-31

Houston, an old town in Chickasaw
county, but a new railroad town, is
all right. A large handle factory wanted
to locate there. A meeting of the Busi-
ness League was called and e site with
a well of water donated unanimous
ly. The factory acce,ted and will
soon commence active operations in
the way of construction. That's the
way to locate factories. The day has
gone by when manufacturing plants
will come along and pay big bonuses
for the privilege Of locating anywhere.
Too many towns are out after them
and willing to offer inducements.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-31

Next week the writer expects to
have something to say about the weed,
ramie. which grows wild in several
portions of Mississippi The fibre is
many times stronger than silk or cot
ton and is being practically used for
underwear and other purposes.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-31

J. M. Lindsey, Jones county farm
er, has planted 10000 tomato plants
and besides, 20 acres of Irish potatoes,
three acres of squash and several 9TH
er vegetables. He is only one of sew
eral hundred farmers who are doing
the same thing down there in Jones
and neighboring counties. This is the
result of some good work done by the
North Eastern railroad in stimulat.
ing residents and importing truck
farmers. There will be an increase In
trucking from year to year in that Sec
ton.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-31

Crystal Springs is making grea
preparations for the coming Chautau.
qua meeting in the summer. This
has been made great success and
it is strange that more towns have
not aroused from their state of lethar.
gy and tried on something like it.
There ought to be Chautauqua some
where in the northern end of the State
by all means.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-31

The long talked of coast electric
railway seems to be an assured fact
at last. 1t has been incorporated by
men with means and the announce
ment made that active work will be-
gin shortly. The route proposed is
from Pass Christian to Gulfport, along
the water front, which is an almost
continuous town.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-31

1t is authoritively reported that
work will soon commence on an cleo
trio road to run from Crystal Springs
to Wesson One is also projected
from Summit to Magnolia via Nc
Comb. Both will likely be built dur
ing the coming summer,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-31

A new enterprise. the first Of its
kind in the State, will soon be located
at Gulfport. 1t will be known as tbs
Gum -Carbo Co, and will manufacture
rubber roofing and other like pro
ducts. This factory was made pos
sible by the acquisition Of deep water
on our coast and We may expect to
see hundreds of like enterprises fol
low.
Lexington is negotiating for an ex-
tensive clay manufacturing plant, The
town is going after it in business
way, too.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-03-31

After April 20 the loafer and idler
will have to go to work or leave Mis-.
sissippi. The Wells vagrant law goes
into effect on that day and it is to
be hoped that the officers of the law
will see that it is strictly enforced
The demand for labor is great
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-01-13
KN0BSVILLE.

Miss Mamie Fore has returned
from Philadelphia, where she has
been since the middle of October
having her throat treated very
successfully at the Jefferson
Hospital.
Miss Lilly Anderson, her niece
Miss Nellie, and her nephew
Samuel Kelso, have returned
from a weeks visit to friends at
Waynesboro.
Miss Katie Fore spent Satur-
day evening at her cousin David
Fore's.
Mr.. Arthur Manley spent Sun
day at Daniel e. Fore's.
Uncle Amos Clouser took a sled
load of jolly people out to Mr..
Irwin Wilson's last Friday even.
ing.
Miss Nellie Kelso spent Sun
day with May Clouser.
Miss Lilly Anderson and Mr..
Charles Tice spent Sunday with
Mamie Fore.
Mr.. John Campbell who lived
1t David Fore'S last summer has
gone to Daniel Fore's.
Some talk of Harry Clouser
moving out to Sylvester Kelso's
farm IN Dublin township.
Our Sunday school is in -four
lshing condition, even if Christ.
mas Is over.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-01-13
Brutally Tortured.

A case came to light that for
persistent and unmerciful tor
ture has perhaps never been
equaled. Joe Golobic of Colusa,
Calf, writes. "For Is wears I en-.
lured insufferable pain from
rheumatism and nothing reliev-
ed me though l tried everything
known. | came across Electric
Bitters and it's the greatest med
iclne on earth for that trouble. A
few bottles of it completely re.
Iieved and cured me-" Just as
good for Liver and Kidney trou-
bles and general debility. Only
SOC. Satisfaction guaranteed by
all druggists.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-01-13
BIG COVE TANNERY.

Jan. 4.-Miss Millie Lynch
spent from Friday till Sunday
with friends at Big Cove Tan
merry.
The oyster supper at the Saliva.
tlon church was not well attend.
ed.
David Lauver has bought fine
yoke of oxen.
Job Everts is on the sick list.
Ira Diehl and lady friend spent
part of last week with friends in
Whips Cove.
Curtis Richards and wife spent
Saturday and Sunday at j. L.
Richards.
r. S. M. Brubaker, Ira Diehl,
Curtis Richards, Lille Cooper,
and Tip Richards visited Job Ev
erts, Sunday evening.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-01-13
Cured After Suffering 10 Years.

B. F. Hare, Supt. Miami Cycle
& Mfg. Co. Middletown, o. suf,
fered for ten years with dyspep
ia. He spent hundreds of dol
ars for medicine and with doc.
.ors without receiving any per.
manent benefit. He says, "One
night while feeling exceptionally
'ad l was about to throw down
The evening paper when | saw an
TEN in the paper regarding the
merits of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure.
[ concluded to try it and while |
had no faith in it l felt better aft
ar the second dose. After using
Two bottles l am stronger and
better than l have been in years,
ind | recon mend Kodol Dyspep.
sia Cure to my friends and ac.
quaintances suffering from stom.
lch trouble" Sold at Trout's
drug store.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-01-13
Just One Minute.

One Minnie Cough Cure gives
relief in one minute, because it
kills the microbe which tickles
the mucous membrane, causing
he cough, and at the same time
clears the phlegm, draws out the
inflammation and heals and
soothes the affected parts. One
Minute Cough Cure strengthens
the lungs, wards off pneumonia
and is a harmless and never fail.
ing cure IN all durable cases of
Coughs, Colds and Group. One
Minute Cough Cure is pleasant
to take, harmless and good alike
for young and old. Sold at
Trout's drug store.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-01-13
NEEDMORE.

I'll. l.. Garland has been on the
sick list for few days.
r. Z. Dixon returned to Pitts.
burg last Friday.
E. Sharp and family spent Sun.
day with Mr.. Israel Hill and fam
lily. Mr.. Hill has been in decliu.
ing health for some time.
Since the death of the postmas.
Ger at Mckibbin, a strong effort
is beng made to change the office
on to another road. The people
are very indignant. They do not
like the idea of being cut off from
all mail facilities.
A cloud Of gloom was thrown
over our village yesterday when
the news came of Mrs. John
Bard's death on Pleasant Ridge.
Mr.. Ira Covalt the expert pole
clim Der of the Fulton Telephone
Company strung wire last Fri
day from this place to DR.. Palmer's
office. We suppose the DR.. may
be had at "all hours now by call
ing up some of the neighbors to
go and waken him.
Ed. Arlie Garland was called
home last week on the accou mt of
his fathers illness.
Miss Mollle Mellott of Pleasant
Ridge, is visiting the family of
her uncle, Mr.. A. Runyau and
Others here.
Lee Funk who had been over in
Franklin county with his traction
for two or three weeks running a
corn husker, pulled in on Satur-
day evening.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-01-13
BURNT CABINS.

Boo. isn't il cold? is the cry
now. The thermometer here
registered % below zero, on Tues.
day morning of last week.
Th )mas Fogal's of Allegheny
buried their little son Lloyd last
Sunday in the Burnt CABINS Gem.
etery. Funeral sermon conduct.
ed by Rev. Simpson. Age
months.
Miss Name Keggereis of Fan.
nettysburg, spent last Saturday
with Chas. McGehee's.
Harry Welch is crippled from
sore toe.
Isaac Waters and family of
this place, spent last Monday and
Tuesday at Concord, Franklin
county, with Mrs. Waters sis
ter, Mrs. john Miller.
Geddes who has been i'll with
measles, is not improving very
fast.
II. Fl. HertzIer received mes
sage Friday evening that his
brother William of McVeytowh,
is dead.
Everybody is invited to the Ed.
ucatlonal meeting to be held in
the M. E. church 18th and 10th.