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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-18
TALL TALK IN PEACE AND VAR.

The thousand cats In our cellar at Port Ar
thur have grown fine by degrees and beautifully
less, until now there is not one single ADpy
there At first IL will be recalled. al least thirty
thousand japanese had been blown 10 atoms oy
Russian land mines, without the loss OF even
one Russian. Then the tale tapered down 10
loss Of al least $500 japanese and OF 1,5oo hus-
slams. Now, finally. We are assured that inert
was not a man lost on either side, but that on
the date In question profound peace preVaueu
all along the lines. Quod erat demonsuandulh.
Twas ever thus If half dozen pckets cope
within rifle range and exchange shots, the lhl-
aginative Specials" magnify the incident INTO
n tremendous battle" If three men are
wounded. the six-inch headlines proclaim
''sickenng slaughter" 1t was so in our war
with Spain the merest skrmishes being magni-
fed into Gettysburgs and Waterloos Ii was SO
I'm the Boer war. 1t is so in this war III the
Far East, and we suppose it VIII continue 10 pe
so until men relearn the art Of speaking without
screaming.
Nor is it only in war news that such tall
talk" prevails Peace hath her screaners, no
less shriIl than war An ambitious and polite
candidate writes. at shrewdly calculated mo-
ment 4 shrewdly devised dispatch, on lines
which were pointed out 10 him and strenuousiy
urged upon MIN long before as the only way OF
escape from personal disgrace and political rum
Thereupon the imaginative specials leep into
the air with shril cries of "A man at last.-a
real mana figure Of heroic proportions
such clear and shining courage was never seen
Understanding so fine is known in our pohtl-
zeal annals" Poor old Washington and Lin
coin and all the rest of them! What puny
weakIings they were. TO be sure. by the side or
the mighty thews'' and sheer manhood OF
this found hero. Poor old Gettysburg and
Waterloo. What petty skirmshes they were by
the side of the capture of Lungtungpen.
why don't you answer him back by
stander asked London NAVY who was being
roundly blackguarded by one OF his fellows.
low can r. was the lamentful reply. les
used mp all the best words How shall we
hereafter describe great battles or pay tributes
70 great men? These heaters of the tomtom,
these shrill sisters of the hysteric cult, have
used I'D all the best words,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-18
TIE STEAMSHIP OF THE FUTURE.

In its latest issue The American Syren and
Shipping" prints a conversation with a man
who occupies a position of peculiar honor in
spite Of his youth. Thomas Andrews, now only
thirty -three years old, designed the last four
ships which have entered the service of the
White Star company and the one which is ex
pected TO make her maiden voyage TO this cOun-
try next spring. The views OF such man may
not command the approval of all other ship
builders because experts in his profession can
hardly be expected to agree better than do
those in medicine or law. Nevertheless, the
mans achievements establish a powerful claim
on public confidence.
Mr.. Andrews is not believer in high speed
The Adriatic which is practically n twin sister
of the Baltic, will probably be half knot faster
but he thinks that the White Star company will
never build anything which will make better
tine than does the Oceanic. The architect who
planned these ships las well as the Celtic and
the Cedric believes that the day of the ocean
greyhound" is over. The extraordinary coal
consumption which speed demands is alone an
almost fatal objection but ii is not the only one
The vibration of a ship. which is the source OF
discomfort to many passengers. may be caused
in two ways. small amount may be expected
whenever the screws rise above the surface of
the ocean; and for the trouble thus originating
Mr. Andrews sees no remedy. Vibration is also
produced, he alleges. when a vessel is driven
ahead so fast that one heavy wave strikes her
before she has fully recovered from the effects
Of the preceding blow. That phenomenon Is
avoidable. of course, by putting definite limit
on speed. Hence. in his judgment, steamship
which requires seven or eight days for the voy-
age is sure 10 enjoy enduring popularity.
To the building of longer ships than any now
afioat Mr.. Andrews perceives no obstacles which
are insuperable. He recognizes no structural
difficulties. A vessel which Is 900 or $50 feet
long would require longer piers than any now
In existence along the North River and 1t would
be hard job to swing her in the Mersey with
out damaging something else and inficting q
costly injury on the ship herself. OF the two en-
oarrassments. the second is probably the more
serious. Though New-York has been slow in
providing berthing facilities worthy of the chief
port OF the Western world, these are sure to
come In time If the task OF managing bigger
steamships than the Baltic and the Oceanic at
The other end of the route should prove too for
midaoie for the British navigator, the usefulness
OF Liverpool would be threatened. Rather than
change their eastern terminus some OF the
great transatlantic lines might prefer to go no
further In the matter OF size. Apparently Mr.
ANDREWS does not expect TO see such q choice
Forced upon the companies soon, for he predicts
that there will be a thousand foot shin ain q
rev years He ought to know what he is talk
| Ing ABOUT, and the Dock Department Of New
aorA cannot consider his forecast too carefully.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-18
PERSONAL.

Jay Cooke now eighty-four years DID, and a
party of friends from Ogontz and Ashbourne made
the star catch of the at Beach Haven, Mass.
on Tuesday. The result of the trip affords good
example OF Mr.. Cookies skill fisherman. The
party Of five caught 474 fish in all. of which III
We're caught by Mr.. Cooke himself. The entire lot
OF fish expressed by Mr.. Cooke to Ogontz. to
be distributed among the members OF his Bible
class This Bible class has been conducted by Mr..
Cooke for more than fifty years and has at the
present time eighty members.
The venerable Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker. Hulk
leys lifelong friend. and of the most famous
botansts of the age has Just celebrated his eighty
seventh birthday.
Justice Wills Of Great Britain. Is said to con-
template retirement. On occasion. after giving
a decision arbitrator. he to the
clusion that his award unjust and straightway
sent to the defeated ntigant check for the amount
in dispute.
The antiquities found in the excavations carried
out during the last year In Egypt by Professor
Flinders Petrie and five other eminent explorers IN
the neighborhood of Cairo and Thebes being
exhibited at University College, London. They are
arranged in groups corresponding with the local
tiles in which they were found.
Professor Charles II. Spooner who was FOR four
teen years professor of mathematics and English
In the Manual Training School at Washington Uni
versity, has been elected president Of the Norwich
University, OF Vermont
Marshall Field the Chicago merchant Is visiting
his boyhood home Berkshire. Mass. where he was
at one time a clerk in a drygoods store
The Rev Elliott WILDER Brown pastor Of the
Glen Ridge Congregational Church. has received
the degree of Doctor of Divinity from his alma
mater, Wabash College
Walter Kittredge. the author OF that world
famous song "Tentng on the Old Camp Ground"
is still living in the hamlet of Reeds Ferry. N. H..
where he composes. even at his advanced age He
first wrote the words of the song. then picked the
air from the strings Of. his violin. and PLAYED II
first an old melodeon. He has both instruments
in his possession. although the song was written
forty years ago.
Professor Phloe. of the University of ct.
Petersburg Russia, is in Washington. on his way
TO ST, Louis. With his party he will remain IN
the United States several weeks, visiting nearly all
OF the large cities
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-18
aem-l1nrk ain Qlibm,ts
MONDAY, JULY Is. 1904.
THE NEWS THIS HoRyING.

FOREIGN.-The japanese advance on Tashi-
Chiao and Hai-Cheng has halted, according TO
dispatch dated July 16 from General Sakharof;
outposts were then being driven back on the
passes which the main japanese forces were
fortifvfng. -=- II was officially announced at
Tien-Tsin tiaat the japanese had not yet entered
bethpol. in Transcaucas!a. was assassinsted
- The personally conducted" party OF news
paper men and attaches reached the japanese
naval base and permission given to send
a description of the feet at anchor =- Bad
weather prevailed at Che-Foo and no vessels
from Port Arthur have arrived there Tor ser-
eFal days. -= A dispatch from Constantinople
said that the Russian gUardship Chemomorelz
had passed through the Bosporus- - There
were rumors of foul play I'm the case OF r Kent
LOOMS a wound behind ear having been
made. il is thought. before death - Mon
signor Falconio left Rome for Naples, whence
he viii sail for the United States
DOMESTIC.-Three were injured. one
fatally. in riotinE at the Chicago stockyards;
g. Heads of every steel mill in Homestead
went on double turn last night = Two hun
dred persons fell with a stand that collapsed at
q ball game in Cleveland; ten had arms or legs
broken. = The engine and two ears OF an
excursion train the Pennsylvania carrying
five hundred passengers, left the track; one
woman will probably die. = The President
spent q quiet day al Oyster Bay. - Develop
,nents at Esopus showed more clearly the thin
ness of the harmony veneer in the state Demo-
cratic maChine:' the report of an invitation TO
Murphy was denied; J. W. Kern declared he was
not booming Taggert for the national chair
manshir.
CITY.-Henry J. Davis. candidate for Vice
President on the Democratic ticket, arrived In
the city to attend the conference of Democratic
leaders tonight. = Governor Odel. IL was
learned. viii arrive in the city to-day; ii will be
a busy week in Republican circles. == En-
Judge Daniel McKoon. according to letters he
wrote 20 friends. was kidnapped and is being
held in the city for 5000 ransom. - over
five thousand persons visited Chappaqua and
saw the damage caused by Saturdays cyclone.
-- Many persons attended memorial mass
meeting for DR.. Theodor HerZl. the Zionist
header. - Henrique 7. Martin and his son, OF
the same name had a fierce encounter with pis-
tot. sWordcane and dumbbell their home in
Brooklyn. == a fire in Terrace Garden caused
slight alarm among the diners there.
THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for to-day:
Fair and warmer. The temperature yesterday:
Highest. 81 degrees: lowest 60
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-18
SAFETY ~ GOING AROET

Reinspections OF steam vessels are now in rand
progress, and most of these examinations make
II clear beyond dispute that the former wory,
was IN many instances hasty and imperfect
Inc loss OF lie ON the Slocum would unaues-
uonaois aave peen far smaller had the inspec-
duty. ~
Every civilized country outside OF Amer,c, 60
pointing the finger OF scorn at the negligence IN
the United States with regard to the safety q,
passengers and OF employees Oh American ra
ways Day after day the columns of the news.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-18

Ne desire TO remind our readers who are
obout 10 leare the city that The Tribune mill
be sent By mail TO any address in this country
or abroad, and address changed as often as
desired. Subscriptions may be giren TO your
regular dealer before tearing, or. if more
Convenient, hand them in at The Tribune
office.
See opposite page for subscription rates.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-18
and promptly rather than that any lingering
irritation should remain behind.

Though exhausted by his prodisious ana epoeh
making efforts at st. Louis. the Hon. bourKe
Cochran summoned strength enough last week
to visit Esopus. where he was asked If he would
take the stump for Judge Parker. Throwing
suspicious glance at the inquirer. Mr. Cochran
replied: rs it necessary to ask that? Well.
perhaps the question was not strictly necessary
but It could hardly be considered unnatural III
somebody had asked Mr. Cochran just as he was
starting for ST. Louis whether or not he In
tended to address the convention he might we'll
have been surprised; but circumstances alter
cases.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-18

Armies of ants and legions Of boil weevils
are now ready for the clash at arms In Texas
and louisiana and the results of the deadly
conflict are of even more consequence 10 the
cotton planters than the issues OF the warfare
between Russia and Japan. May victory perch
upon the banners of the ants. and may the evil
hosts of the weevil be put to rout as We're the
Assyrian cohorts of Sennacherib of old.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-18

Marine experts are looking forward IN an
early settlement Of the war over steerage rates
across the Atlantic. return to former condi
lions or an equitable adjustment of some other
KIND would be hailed with approval The expe
rience OF this country In the weeks I'm which
the cut rates have prevailed has been anything
but satisfactory. Were they to be maintained
for long time the protests would be general
and loud.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-18

Mr.. Bryan's statement might be summarized
adequately by "Buncoed. but just wait till 1908"
Bryan and his followers Will not be buncoed so
easily next time. Adopting the proverb. they
VIII practically say. HE that cheats me once.
shame for him! He that cheats me twice shame
for ne.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-18

That temporary friction over the Palma r,sa
trophy has apparently passed away, without
leaving behind it grudges or i'll feeling. That q
as It should be. In every competition between
honorable rivals on both sides of the Atlantic
anything In reason ought to be conceded freely
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-18

papers are crimson with descriptions OF fatai
accidents on steam and trolley lines. Discipline
is too frequently awry, and the reckless dlsposi-
ton to take chances is far too prevalent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-18

heart. The packing house strike will bear watch
ing in the light OF the Times" dispatch.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-18

Tammany is not openly exultant over what II
did or left undone in ST. Louis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-18

The Chicago Board Of Education has repealed
what was known as It's Venus rule as to teach
ers Minerva will now no longer be discrim,
mated against in the Western metropolis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-18

AERIAL. GaRDENss:2o-A Little OF EvsrythIs
CASINOS I5-P.R Pnf. PORT
COMFY ISLAND -- Dreamsnd - Luna Psrk - oostoI~
Animal Arenas piechase.
MADISON sol ARE GARDENS .30-Venioe-
MADISON SQUARE ROOF GARDEN-S:lo-Paris ps
Night.
MANHATTAN REACH TlHEATRE-The Torescor, PANS
Spectacle and Fireworks.
NEW-YCRk ROOF GARDES-Naucevtlle
PARADISE ROOF OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-09-29
Dglardy;Ilc News.

The minstrel show Saturday
night was grand success. The
house was filed 10 Overlooking
and many could no; enter the
house. Oxford, Burgess and Rab'
bit Hop were well represented
The troupe was composed entirely
of local talent. and was organized
and trained by Mr.. Reinhardt, who
has had considerable experience
in minstrel performances and IN
himself star of the first magni-
tude. The side splitting jokes
were greeted with roars OF laugh
ter and rounds of applause.
The music was furnished By
Messrs. Gofor;h, Ray aud others,
and the recitaiions of the school
chill ircn added greatly to the en-
ioyment of the occasion. The
proceeds will be used for COM
pleting the church and school
building. The troupe expects to
give several other exhibitions, the
next at Burgess about Oct. 9Th
and may even presume to visit the
capital city, Oxford X. \. u.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-09-29
KseI Happenings.

X eel Happenings.
~ BY Mort Anon
The health Of our community IS
good except y few chills occasion
ally.
Our farmers are busy reaping
and gathering what. they have
sown, and what a lesson we may
all learn from them. "As we SOW
so shall we reap in the coming
harvest day."
We regret to learn OF the seri-
GUS illness Of the much loved
pastor of the church at Hopewell,
Uncle Jimmie Kimmons, who has
served them faithfully for the past
is years. They are repairing
their old church and well may
some of the boys say 1--WE are re-
pairing our old church, but fear
we will never have our old pastor
| to preach for us again" May God
bless the dear pastor and church
too.
Mr.. George Anderson, of the
Bay Springs vicinity, is quite SICK
with slow fever.
Mr.. j. N. Slough and family
visited Mr.. W. Il. Rankin and sis
t.r Saturday.
We had good rain Sunday
afternoon for which we are thank
full. II was so dry and hot that
stock water had failed in many
places and pastures were about
parched up.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-09-29
From Wild Pr;er.

We are still wading along the
stream Of time with our eyes liked
upon the latest spark of hope that
beckons us on to receive the
blessings that Heaven has IN
reservation for US.
Hay making aud fodder pulling
being over, King Cotton is the
topic Of the day, but as he is OF a
short statute, he looked pale and
white when he made his first ap-
pearance.
We had a very slow and gentle
rain few days ago, which was
greatly needed.
Wild Brier received pleasant
visit a few days ago from MI
Frank Frazier and his accomplish
ed sister, Miss Fannie.
| On account of sickness the pro
tracted meeting has been post
pOned for a few weeks.
! The health of this neighborhoot
is very good. CROOKED Arm.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-09-29
GIVE US GOOD ROADS,


In a few months, the rainy sea-
son will begin and the question
of travel and transportation. of
cotton and other crops to mar
ket, will begin to arouse the citi-
zens of the town and county to
the knowledge of lost opportuni-
ties to secure good roads. To
farmers, merchants, professional
men, and in fact, every citizen
of Lafayette county, good roads
is a matter of more or less inn
portance. To have them it is
necessary to inaugurate a new
system of road working, and now
is the time for the matter to be
discussed in the various precincts
Of the county. The matter should
be brought to the attention of
voters, and all urged to express
themselves freely upon ways and
means of bringing about the de-
sired changes, and Improvement
lin road working.
Petitions should be circulated
and presented to our Board of
Supervisors, and all interested
should get to work at once, as
the time is short. Let US have
Igood roads, if we keep abreast
with the progress Of other coun-
ties Of our state.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-09-29
ABscEss.

w. II. Harrison, of Cleveland, Miss
writes, Aug. 15, 1902: II want to say
a word of praise for Billiards. Snow
Liniment. / stepped on a nail, which
caused the cords in my leg to contract
and an abscess to rise in my knee and
the doctor told me that would have
tiff leg, SO one day went to ]: F..
Lords drug store (who is now in Den
yer, Colo) He recommended bot
tie of Snow Liniment; got so cent
size and it cured my leg. 1t is the
best liniment in theworld,
Assesses, with few exceptions. ara
indicative of constipation or debility.
They may, however, result from blows
or from foreign bodies, introduced
into the skin or flesh, such as splinters
thorns, etc. Sold by the Oxford
Pharmac1.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-09-29
THREE JURORS CURED.
or Cholera Morbus with Que Smell Bot
of ChnniborIuin's Collie, Cholera
nJar.tHoca Remedy.

OF Cholera Morbus with Que Smell Bottle
of ChnmborIain's Collie, Cholera ana
Diarrhoca Remedy.
Mr.. G.. w. Fowler, OF Hightower,
Ala, relates an experience he had
while serving on petit jury in a MUIR
der case at Edwardsville, county seat
of Clebourne County, Ala. He says:
"While there ate some fresh meat
and come souse and it gave me chol-
era morbus ina severe form. was
never more sick in my life ana sent to
the drug store for certain cholera
mixture, but the druggist sent me q
bottle of Chamberlain Coiic, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy instead, say
ing that he had what sent for, but
that this medicine was so much better
he would rather send it to me in the
fix was in. took one dose OF 1t and
was better in five minutes. The sec
ond dose cured mo entirely. Two
fellow jurors were afflicted in the
same manner and one small bottle
cured tho three of u.s." For sale by
all druggistss.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-09-29
A CONTINUAL STRAIN.

Many men and women are constant
ly subjected to what commonly term
"a continual strain" because of some
financial or family trouble. 1t wears
and dstresses them both mentally
alphabetically, affecting their nerves
badly and bringing on liver and kid
ney ailments, with the attendant evils
OF constipation, loss OF appetite, sleep
lessness, low vitality and dependency
They cannot. as rule, get rid of fhis
"continual .strain,' but they can
remedy its health destroying effects
by taking frequent doses of Green's
August Flower. 1t tones up the liver
stimulate the kidneys insures healthy
bodily functions, gives vim and spiri
to one's whole being and eventually
disdels tho physical or mental distress
caused by that continual strain
Trial bottle of August Flower, % cts;
regular size rs cents. At all druggis
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-09-29
Earnontown Dots.


There was good rain Sunday
afternoon, after several weeks of
hot and dry weather.
The farmers have not picked
much cotton yet.
There has been some sickness
the past week in our neighborhood
Mr.. Irwin Lamy has been quite
sick with congestion, but we are
glad TO note that he is able to be
up, also Miss Georgia Powell has
been real sick, but is improving
Prof. Robert Jackson's school
closed Tuesday with q concert
which was enjoyed by both old
and young. We regret to state
that Prot. Jackson is going to
leave our neighborhood in the
near future to take charge of thu
school at Piera. We wish him
much success.
Our Sunday school at the Nc.
Alister school house was re
organized Sunday. We hop
there will be great intere st takei
in the good work.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-09-29
NreLEcrED COLDS.

Every part of the mucous mem,
brane, the nose, throat. ears, head
and lungs, etc., are subjected to dis
ease and blight from neglected colds.
Ballard's Horehound Syrupis a pleas
ant and effective remedy, 25c, SOC and
81. 90. w. Akendrick, of Valley Mills,
Texas, writes: 81 have used Bal
lard's Horehound Syrup for coughs
and throat troubles; it is a pleasant
and most eff ective remedy" Sold by
the Oxford Pha, macy.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-09-29

Revenue Officers Woods, of
Water Valley, and w. H. Kim
mons, accompanied by Messrs.
George Hamilton and Linburn
Cullen, of Oxford, made raid in
Calhoun County and captured
two illicit stills. Both stills were
destroyed and the worms were
brought to town. John Garner
and Earl Sharp We're captured
and placed in the Oxford jail.
Oxford can boast, if SO inclin-
ed, of the largest, latest and
most energetic mosquitoes ever
seen in this vicinity by even the
Oldest inhabitant. In fact these
| little bleeders have become pests
and it should be a serious ques-
ton among among our citizens as
to preventing a repetition OF the
nuisance. The local cause shoulc
be investigated during the winter
and stagnant water thoroughly
tinctured with coal oil, which il
said to be sure preventive.