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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-09
aides Muslin Underwear

We have advice of shipment of very select lot of the
celebrated Queen" undergamens that we have handled so
successfully for several years past Much of the muslin under
wear shown nowadays looks if made for appearance
only The Queen garments are made TO WEAR, and at the
same time danty and tasefuly trimmed as to please
the most astdious The stock will probably be in by the
time this notice is read.
few more pairs of those so cent Shoes few pairs for
Men at 800 Worth Some for Bows at % cents
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-02
MAY LAND U. S. MARINES
Tangier Incident May Yet Be the
Means of Causing Serious
Trouble.

Washington, May 30.-Should Amer
lean interests in Tangier, or other
places in Morocco be imperilled in any
way as a result of complications grow
ing out of the capture of the American,
Pericaris, by the Moorish bandits, it
may become necessary to land marines
from the American men Of war now
on their way there. This contingency,
however, has not been seriously con-
sidered by the administration, as there
has been no evidence that such step
was necessary. Officials say 1t has
never been contemplated that marines
should be sent into the interior of the
country to assist in the rescue OF the
captured men, They say marines could
not accomplish anything, because OF
the inaccessibility of the country. 1t
was expected that Admiral Chadwick,
with the cruiser Brooklyn, would ar
rive at Tangier Sunday, but secretary
Moody said that nothing had been re-
ceived from the admiral up to Sunday
night
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-02
HER FORTUNE.

NY wife has had her fortune told
Were feeling better now;
She's going 10 get store OF gold
We don't know where nor how;
But IT'S a cinch she will get 1t;
. We almost see ii now;
And I'm not doubtful, not bit,
But wish that knew how.
Ny wife will cross the ocean, too.
The fortune teller said
The ocean beautiful and blue
With arching skies o'erhead;
Ehe said she'd be a tourist gay.
Told lands she'd travel through,
She said all things were bound her way.
l wonder how she knew.
Ny wife says she believes all this,
Because the seeress bland
Told her. without single miss,
That she'd a pretty hand,
And auburn hair. and rosy cheek,
and eyes of turquoise blue.
III she such wondrous truths could speak
Then az she says is true"
This fortune looks all right to me,
'- The ocean trip and gold.
Tire countries that my wife will see,
The pleasures manifold
And she told OF her checks and hair,
And hand; and eyes. as true
As l could. Now do declared
l wonder how she knew.
Another thing she prophesied:
She said: You're going TO wed
A great tall man and dreamy-eyed.
Who has noble head
That's got me scared ia like to do
The stunt with lots of tin;
But II this tall gazook. comes true,
Then where do l come in?
j. NJ Lewis. in Houston Post.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-02
Reached Hiqh Water Mark.

The legislature which adjourned
in March cost the taxpayers of the
State a few dollars. A few days
since Auditor Henry gave out
figures showing what the legislature
had appropriated and what it had
cost the State The members of the
house drew $53,229 as per diem and
$3,6SS.40 as mileage. Senate mem
bers drew $16,SS1 in salaries and
S1,216.90 in mileage. The contin-
gent expenses of the house foot up to
$9,25s.51, while that of the senate is
S7,971.77. The appropriations made
by the legislature amounted to S.
172, ,5S9.64 The legislature of 1902
cost S65, 5,566.43, while the appro-
priations were SIS, 596,68162. 1t will
thus be seen that the last legislature
reached the high-water mark as to
expenses and appropriations.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-02
THE LATE SENATOR QUAY.

THE LATE SENAIOk quay.
when it will be carried to the First
Presbyterian church in charge Of Post
473, G. A. r., of which Senator Quay
was member, and lie in state from
8 a. m. until 1 p. m. The church will
then be cleared, and at two o'clock
the funeral services will be conducted
by Rev. j. s. Ramsey, pastor of the
First Presbyterian church, assisted by
Rev. Appleton Bash, d. d., of the M. e.
church. There will be no honorary pail
bearers, and the active list as an
nounced last will not be changed
Gen. J. S. Clarkson, surveyor of the
port of New York, member of the
republican national committee, of
which Senator Quay was chairman
when President Harrison was elected,
asked the privilege of calling re-
union of the survivors of that commit
tee on Tuesday next at Beaver.
Under the circumstances the family
was forced to request that the reunion
be not held
President Roosevelt can not attend
the funeral. Gov. Pennypacker, how
ever, will arrive here Tuesday morning,
and return to Harrisburg Immediately
after the funeral services.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-02
NO OSTENTAT|ON
AT QUAY FUNERAL
Such Was the Last Request of the
Dead Senator.
BODY is TO LIE IN STATE
There VIII he No Honorary Pail
Bearers, and the Active List as
Announced VIII Not BE
Changed.

Beaver, Pa, May 30.-Many prom
inent people visited this place Sunday
for the purpose of expressing sympathy
to the family of the late Senator Quay,
but only a few of the most intimate
friends were permitted to view the re-
mains of the dead.
1t was announced by the family that
carrying out the senator's dying re-
quest, there would be no ostenation
in connection with the funeral. This
compels the refusal OF request by
the Masons for Masonical funeral.
The funeral arrangement made are that
the body shall remain in the senator's
bed room where he died until Tuesday,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-02
More legislative Neglect.

Another legislative bit of care
lessness has developed. Examina-
ton of the appropriation bills shows
that no allowance was made for the
agricultural experiment station to be
located in the prairie region of
Northwest Mississippi. The legis-
lature appropriated $4,000 for the
station to be established in the delta,
but no allowance was made for the
other station, and after it is located
by the board of trustees it is proba-
BILE that the station will have to be
supported from the Mississippi A.
and NJ. College appropriation. The
board will select two sites early next
month.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-02
Honors For a Southern Girl.

Miss Elizabeth F. kirkpatrick,
of McComb. was one of the princi-
pal performers at an organ recital
last week BY the advanced students
of the New England Conservatory
of Music at Boston, Mass. The re-
cital was held in Recital Hall,
Gainsboro street. Miss kirkpatrick
gave an excellent rendition of Mer-
kelis' Pastoral in G" and achieved
a pronounced success before an un-
usually critical audience.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-02
Change I'M Relationshjp.

Harris-Was that your sister | saw
with you yesterday afternoon?
Barlow-She wasn't when you saw us
1t was later in the evening when she be-
came my. sister-Beston Transcript
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-02

This curious discovery was made on the
property of certain Baron Aniello, who
took prominent part in the trial of the
notorious Varsalona two months ago for
murder, and offered large reward for
his capture.
When the daughters of the brigand
were confronted with the head, one de-
clared it was that of her father. but the
other denied it. The brigand's sweet
heart, however, recognized the head by
the filling in front tooth.
Great excitement prevails in Sicily as
the result of this strange occurrence
The inhabitants in the neighborhood
are divided into two parties, one believ-
ing in the death of the famous bandit
and the other declaring the event to be
merely another trick TO make the police
believe that he is dead in order that he
may continue TO rob undisturbed
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-02
He Got Square.

A farmer once came into a Connecticut
tavern with eggs TO sell. The transac-
tion took place in the barroom of the es-
tablishment. The proprietor agreed to
take two dozen, and when the farmer
came TO count over the contents of his
basket, he found that he had 25 eggs
The proprietor wanted the extra egg
thrown in for good measure. The farmer
didn't see it that way and they argued
the matter. AT last the proprietor said
he'd take the 25 eggs, give the man a
drink and call it square. The farmer
agreed, and pocketed his money. Now.
what1l you have?" asked the proprietor.
The Yankee farmer was ready with his
reply. Sherry aIH egg" said he.-Ar-
gonaut
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-02
SIXTH SESSION-THURSDAY
AFTERNOON.
viii Be a Hard Fiqht.

1t is reported that the advocates
of the open saloon are preparing to
make fight for the legalized sale Of
whisky in Coahoma county. Goa
homa, along with most of the other
counties in the delta, has been dry
for good many years, and if the
fight does come up it will be hard
one on both sides.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-02
HEAD lMPALED ON POST.
Severed Organ Found Near Palermo,
Italy, Declared to Be That
of Noted Bandit.

From Sicily, Italy. comes a ghasGy
story reminiscent of the middle ages.
ore morning recently mans head
in an advanced state Of decomposition
was found impaled on post outside the
walls of Palermo Attached to the post
was a card bearing the words: This is
the head of the infamous brigand. Var
salona."
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-02
Weekly Crop Summary.

The summary of crop conditions,
issued last week by the Mississippi
department Of the weather bureau,
states that the conditions were very
favorable for farm work, which is
well advanced, but the cool nights
caused vegetation to grow slowly.
Cotton is generally backward and in
many sections stands are irregular.
The most favorable reports are re-
eeived from the delta. Lice are re-
ported in some sections.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-02
German Truck Farmers.

F. H. Latterhas, land and indus
trial commissioner for the Liberty
White Railroad Company, has just
returned from the North and East
where he went in the interest of his
company. He SAYS that he has made
arrangements for a large colony OF
German truck farmers to locate
along the line of his road in the near
future. This news will be hailed
with delight BY all people along the
line.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-02
Severe storm in Indiana.

Evansville, Ind, May 30.-The most
severe storm since 1884 passed over
southern Indiana Sunday. The shade
trees and fences in the city suffered
greatly, and the roof of the mail line
wharf boat was nearly unroofed. The
roof on the old water plant was also
badly damaged
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-02
To visit The Pope.

Cleveland, O., May 3o-Bishop
Horstmann will leave Monday for his
visit to the pope at Rome. The bishop
will remain in Philadelphia until We'd
nesday, arriving in New York in time
to sail on Thursday morning for
Havre. He will be gone perhaps two
months
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-02
They Are All Going.

The Confederate veterans of the
State are preparing to attend the
Nashville reunion next month IN
great numbers. The railroads have
all made low rates for the occasion.
1t is expected that the old veterans
from all over the South will elect
Gen. S. d. Lee, of Mississippi, to
succeed the late lamented John b.
Gordon as commander of the United
Confederate Veterans when they
assemble in the city on the Cumber-
land.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-02
Closing a Prosperous Year.

Mississippi is now in the midst OF
commencements. Most of the
schools and colleges of the State will
close within the next two weeks.
The past year has been very pros
porous one with all the Mississippi
institutions of learning.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-02
Died in Sleeping Car Berth.

Trinidad, Col, May 29.-Mrs. Ellen
E. Corral, of ST. Joseph, Mo-, was found
dead In berth of sleeping car on
a Santa Fe train at Ration, N. NJ. She
was an invalid and returning to hea
home in Missouri from California, tray-'
cling alone.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-02
The speedy Lawrence.

st. Louis, May 29.-Capt. Tom Gar
rison, who piloted the torpedo boat de-
stroyer Lawrence from st. Louis to
New Orleans, has returned. He report
ed that the destroyer broke every river
record for speed made by steamer oil
the Mississippi
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-02
NO ATTEMPT TO DISGUISE.
st. Petersburg Admits .l:e Forcing
of KvanS-TunG Means Much.

st. Petersburg Admits .Ee Forcing
of Kwang-Tung Means Much.
St. Petersburg, May 29.-There is no
attempt here to disguise the fact that
the successful forcing of the neck of
Kwan-Tung peninsula puts practical
end to resistance to the enemy until
he reaches the actual Notifications
around Port Arthur Although there
are many strong positions in the more
than 25 miles before the perimeter of
the fortress is reached, THE AU-
THORITIES ADMIT THAT THE
RUSSIANS CAN OFFER LITTLE RE-
SlSTANCE, and must retire with
in the fortress and undertake to de-
fend themselves against a siege. Neith-
er the admiralty nor the general staff
has any direct information. Like the
outside world, the admiralty and gen.
eral staff are dependent entirely upon
the enemy for news. Native reports,
ever, expected shortly.
While there is no disposition to
question the main facts sent out Of
ficially from Toxic, some unofficial re-
ports from Japanese sources are be-
ing received with caution. The i'm
possibility of holding the advance posi-
tions around Kin Chou in the face of
overwhelming odds has all along been
admitted, but on account of the char
acter of the position, as well as its
defenses, the general staff can not but
believe that the defense must have
been heroic, and that the positions
were only taken by display of des-
perate courage and at a frightful cost.
The early news was received in
calm spirit by both the public and the
newspapers, BUT IF THE LATEST
REPORT THAT THE JAPANESE
CAPTURED so GUNS is CON
FIRMED, it is sure that the effect will
be much deeper, and is certain to be
considered a severe blow. Until that
report arrived the feeling was that
the Russians had retired in good or
der; but if this number of guns was
taken, it will put different COM
plexion upon things, though it is con-
ceivable here that if the Japanese op-
Grating fleet landed forces at San-Shi-
Li-Phu and Talienwan, and got in the
rear of the Russian positions, the
abandonment of the guns might have
become necessary. This view, how
ever, will hardly diminish the extent
of the disaster.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-02
Noted AIabamian round Dead.

Decatur, Ala, May 29-Col. C. C.
Sheats was found dead in bed He was
one of the most noted characters In
Alabama, and was a member of the
secession convention and one of the %
who voted against Alabama seeding.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-02
Re,,eved to He a Murder.

Whiting, Ind, May 2S.-The crushed
body of L. J. Hall, of Wolfs Lake, Ind,
was found in an oil tank car. The po-
lice believe that Hall was murdered
The body was found when the tank was
pumped out 20 be cleaned.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-02
ENTIRE DELgG4 4rIoN TO ATTEND.
Speaker Cannon Appoints n Commit
tee to Represent the House.

Speaker Cannon Appoints n Commit
tee to Represent the House.
Washington, May 30.-Speaker Can
non has appointed the entire Pennsyl-
vania state delegation as a committee
to represent the house of representa-
tives at the funeral of the late Sem
ator Quay, at Beaver. Pa, Tuesday
next. A special car will be attached to
the Pennsylvania railroad train leav-
ing Washington at 7:15 p. m, Monday
for the use of such members of the
committees of the two houses of con-
gress as may be in this city at that
time. Other members will be met at
Pittsburg Tuesday morning, and the
entire congressional party will pro-
ceed to Beaver by special train.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-02

ST. Louis, May 29.-Hundreds of re-
quests for the special non-stockhold-
ers' season ticket book to the Worlds
fair grounds are being. received in the
Office of the national commission from
every state and territory.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-02
Farmer. to Build Elevator,

Paxton, ILL.,, May 29.-Farmers in the
neighborhood of Perdueville, Ford
county, have organized stock COM
pany and will build a $4,000 grain ele-
yator at Perdueville, on the Lake Erie
& Western railway grounds.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-02
Kfdnapers submit Terms.

Washington, May 29.-The kidnapers
of Perdicaris and mis- stepson. Varley,
il. Morocco, have submitted their terms
for ransom, and the state department
has decided that they are absolutely
impossible Of acceptance.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-02
HOPES for Improvement.

She-Do you hear Matilda singing al
her work?
He-Yes; and hope to gracious she'll
60 the work better than she does the
singing.-Yonkers Statesman.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-02
The gupners on the fortified heights

The gunners on the fortified heights
were not slow in giving smart re-
sponse to the Japanese attack. and
soon a vigorous fire and counter fire
was in progress, to which the big guns
of the Japanese squadon lent noisy
chime. At six o'clock the atmosphere
had cleared up sufficiently for the ma
val craftsmanship TO work effectively.
For three hours the shelling from
bay and shore, replying from the forts.
continued without interruption, and
then the Russian fire abated.
The cessation of the firing on the
hill was the signal for a forward
movement of the troops below, and the
attacking batteries changed their posi-
tions to secure better ranges.
In the main attack the Japanese ar
tillery continued shelling Nan Shan
hill, seeking to destroy entanglements
and otherwise clear the way of the in
fantry, but every time the infantry
advanced the awful Russian fire drove
them back.
Regardless of Casualties.
In the meantime the Russians had
reinforced their right under cover of
two field batteries previously with
drawn from Nan Shan, with fresh in
fantry, whose fire enfiladed a consid-
erable portion of the entire Japanese
line
Very critical at this time was the
situation for Gen. Oku's forces, for
which the wavering of the line under
the reinforced fire of the Russian in
fantry came the reports from the Jap
anese batteries that ammunition was
almost exhausted.
Gen. Ouk reports that he knew he
could not hope to continue the battle
much longer, so decided to make an
assault in force, regardless of casual
ties. Then the artillery opened fire
with the remaining ammunition, and
the first division courageously assault
ed the Russian center, only to be beat
en- back.
During this time the fourth regiment
artillery had been pounding the Rus
sian left Suddenly the Japanese
DCSah pOui ihs, ohSiAS iAssO NAS
Russian left, and its noisy awakening
was succeeded by the onslaught of the
fourth division on the demoralized left
wing of the defenders, and the victory
was won.
Beaten Forces Retrcated.
The beaten forces, badly shattered,
retreated toward Port Arthur, explod-
ing the Tafangchen magazines as they
retired. A detachment Of Japanese in
fantry pursued the retreating Russians
far into the night.
Gen Oku estimated that the force OF
the enemy consisted of one line divi-
sion and marines.
Gen. Oku telegraphs his opinion
that the Russians intended to check
the Japanese advance at Nan Shan, In
order to protect Port Arthur.
Beside the big guns, miscellaneous
assortment of Russian property was
captured.
Gen. Oku concluded his report by
heartily thanking the navy for its CO.
operation. The japanese captured
number of Russian officers and men.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-02

Troy, Mo, May "a law and Or
der league has been organized in Troy.
with about 20 members. The object
of the organization is to aid the pros
ecuting attorney in an effort to stop
the illegal sale of liquor.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-02
Fire Destroys warehouse.

Montgomery, Ala. May 30.-Fire de-
stroyed the plant and warehouse OF the
Alabama Cordage Co. here Sunday, en-
failing loss of 100000, which is
practically covered by insurance.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-02
wife shoots Her husband.

Battson, Tex, May 3o.-Graham
Jones was shot and killed by his wife.
who fired four bullets into his body.
1t is said that jealousy was the cause.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-02
Attracting Attention.

Those who have come back from
st. Louis say the exhibit that Mis-
sissippi has at the Worlds Fair is
showing up finely. One gentleman
was particularly pleased with the
Mississippi cotton display. He says
the cotton display and the wood dis
play is attracting a great deal of at
tention. Mississippi has an exceed
ingly fine display in both these prod
uets, in which the State abounds
The educational exhibit of the State
is said to be a good one also. the ex-
nibits from the graded schools of
tie State showing up well with the
exhibits from other States. Those
who have seen the Mississippi Build
ing say that it is one of the most
popular buildings on the grounds for
visitors. They all desire to see the
home of Jefferson Davis. The build
ing is filled with interesting relics
Of the great chieftain of the Confed-
eracy. This is the first exposition
that Mississippi has been repre-
sented in to any extent, and the plea
was made to the legislature that the
exhibit would advertise the resources
of the State. The State has spent
100000 on the exhibit, and there is
scme of every product of Mississippi
soil on exhibition at the great fair.
II is believed that the State will
more than get its moneys worth out
Of the exhibit at the fair, and it will
probably be the means of inducing
many thrifty people in search of
homes to locate here.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-02
Nothing, If Not "Distinctive."


The little city of Newton, over
in the eastern part of the State,
seems to be ."up" in other lines than
those of progress and prosperity,
and, as if to maintain her claim to
distinctiveness along all lines, had
its city jail-Gt used to be called a
"calaboose," when we were
young )-raided and robbed the 9th
er night of the beer and liquor
which had been placed therein by
the chief of police after his return
from a blind tiger raid, as the safest
place in the city in which to store
the liquor. But Newton's police
chief was mistaken. The Jail proved
anything but safe. Some time dur
ing the night the bastile was broken
open and all the good red liquor was
stolen, and the worst of it all is that
nobody knows who got it, or even
entertains a suspicion as to the gull
ty ones. As said above, the New
ton people are even more than "dis-
tinctiyc y