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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-30
LUETGERT PLANT BURNS.
Factory in Which the Famous Mur-
q der Was Committed Is Total
1y Destroyed.

Chicago, June 27.-The old LuetgeIt
sausage factory, the fame of which
spread over the greatest part of the
world seven years ago as the scene of
one of the most revolving crimes of
the century. was destroyed by fire
Sunday. 'Fhe blaze started from
causes unknown, and the acquaint-
ances OF Adoiph Luetgert, the convict
ey murderer, who died in the peniten-
tiary, connected the destruction OF the
building with the disappearance of
Mrs Luetgert, May l, 1897.
The fire started, according to the in
vestieation of Chief Muscham, at OF
about the exact spot on which stood
the middle vat, prominent in which
Luetgert placed the dead body of his
wife. together with a caustic potash
solution. With the destruction of the
building the postscript to the last
chapter of the Luetgert case is writ
ten
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-30

they were deliberate. earnest and mar
yelously thorough. AS piece of liter
ature it stands forth a magnificent
English classic; its sentiment is lofty
and inspiring.
Until this July 4. 1776, the Ameri-
cans were body of revolters against
constituted authority. They were
rebels against their king and traitors
to their country. Had the British been
successful in the conflict the names OF
the great leaders of the revolution
would scarcely have been named in
history.
The Declaration was read IL days
later in New York city, on spot just
in front of the present city hall, be-
fore the entire continental army, whicn
received it with widest enthusiasm;
just as did the people at their homes
all over the country. 1t stopped dis
sension, sealed unity and strengthened
all in glorified purpose to conque:
or die.
No wonder that American people are
proud of this great work, which con-
yerted attainted rebels into dignified
revolutionists The act promoted adj
miration abroad, just as it excited ad.
miration at home. 1t paved the way
for recognition of this country by
France and most effective assistance
from the king of that country. Ths
original copy, signed by the members
themselves, is preserved with the
greatest care at Washington, being
justly regarded as one of the most ii-
lustrious state documents in all the
world. If Magma Charta gave liberty
to the English people, the Declaration
of independence assured grand ma
ton to the world, contributed largely
to the overthrow of the French monar-
chy, and has caused it's impress to be
felt in every country, Russia itself not
excepted.
Hail. then, the anniversary, and well
come Let it never cease to be COM
memorated with appropriate cere-
moniais, this august natal day of a
great and prosperous people, which is
altogether free. Were it less esteemed,
the fact would foretoken a decline OF
patriotism-a forging of links into a
chain for the binding of the limbs Of
liberty.
WILLIAM ROSSER COBBE.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-30
Means an Extension.

The filing of new mortgage no
tice of five million dollars by the
Mississippi Central Railroad Com
pany last week probably means that
the road is to be completed from
Scranton to Natchez. This road
was formerly the Pearl and Leaf
Rivers railroad, and there is forty
five miles of it in operation, from
Hattiesburg to Silver Greek. The
name was changed some time ago.
The filing of this mortgage notice
would seem to Indicate that there Is
some big system behind the new
road, and that it will be built from
Scranton 10 Natchez. as ihf original
charter calls for, inst what big
system is behind tlcl Mississippi
Central is moi aparelft Just yet. but
some who are familiar with the
south Mississippi railroad situation,
seem 10 think that it Is the Frisco.
1t is expected that ii viii develop N
the next few weeks who Is behind
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-30
ACCEPT THEIR SENTENCES
lehman and Hartmann, the st.
Louis Roodlers. Wake No Move
For n RehenrinS.

Jefferson City. Mo, June 26.-Julius
Lehman and Emil Hartmann have
evidently decided to accept the sem
terces of the supreme court and make
po further fight. Friday was the last
day for their attorneys TO file motion
for a rehearing of their cases. and no
such motion was fled in the supreme
court No appeal can now be taken,
and the Impression is that they will
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-30
Danger Ahead.

The Mother-Why in the world,
John, are you SO anxious to have 4
telephone put in the house before the.
Fourth?
The Father-Simply because we have
ten children. and ! want TO have facil-
tiles for quickly communicating with
the doctor.
The Mother-But don't you remem
Der that we decided the children could
have no fireworks Of any kind?
The Father-But they are to have
candy and some of your cake.-Brook-
lYn Life.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-30
JUST A LITTLE MALARIA.
"IncIe Joe" Cannon Says He Has
"Jnst a Little Touch OF Maiaria
Contracted at Springfield.

Chicago, June pa dispatch to the
Tribune from Danville. ILL.,, says:
Just a little touch of malaria con-
tracted at Springfield during the state
convention declared Speaker Joseph
G. Cannon when asked regarding his
health. Yes, expect to- take a sea
voyage about July 8 with my daughter
for the benefit of my health. We shall
not remain on the other side long, but
will return perhaps on the same ship"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-30
The Romance That Came Too Late.

A young man residing in a neigh.
boring town recently bought a shirt
which was purchased in the East.
Rolled up in the inside of it he found
note from young lady who had
worked on it, in which she said she
would be pleased to correspond with
the buyer of the shirt. provided he
was matrimonially inclined. OF
course, the nice young man answered
it on perfumed paper and used his
rosiest language, stating how glad he
would be to marry. In short time
he received an answer stating that the
young lady had been married three
years and had two children. Upon
investigation to find out why he was
too late it was explained by the fact
that the shirt had lain on the shelves
of the local dealer for several years.
He did not advertise. National Adj
yertiepr
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-30
HELEN KELLER BREAKS DOWN
The Gifted Dear. Dumb and Blind
students Or the Verge of Ncry-
GUS Prostraticn.

Boston, June 26.-AIiss Helen Keller,
the gifted deaf and dumb and blind
student at Radcliffe college. has broken
down and is reported 10 be on the
verge of nervous 2rpstration. She be-
gan TO fail two months ago. and was
ordered by her physician 10 abstain
from college work. 1tGis believed she
will get a degree with the class of 1904
in spite of her inability TO fill all the
requirements.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-30
EDUCATIONAL BUREAU
Under Direction of KATE MARKHAM POWER.

new strength, new power to 1t ana 10
the hundreds of young women who
are blessed with ability To stand b.
fore the world as daughter OF the
H. l. and c.
To be her worthy daughter means
much in Mississippi and to Mississip.
plans. 1t may not be generally
known, but it is a fact that this great
school for our young women stand1
alone. above all competitors, on the
steep mountain side Of practical and
scientific education for women. and
try as they will. her competitors can
not reach or drag her down. The col
lege grounds, buildings and equipment
are unequaled in the South, and IL has
faculty and student body second to
hone Each year witnesses great i'm
provement in every line of the
schools work, and yet, so great is the
pressure, that greater are always.
needed. Year by year, as means al
low, great improvements are made,
new departments added additional
teachers employed and still the eages
students knock and beg for admission,
but must be turned away for lacE OF
room and teaching force.
And still. this one strong man, With
his marvellous grasp of people and
things, controls and improves and up.
builds this wonderful little kingdom
with as much ease and wisdom as he
showed when he took it, few years
ago, when it was but small realm,
rent by discomfort and internal dis
sension. but full of splendid possibilt-
ties. and in need of master hand.
This it got when Mr.. Kincannon took
the reins of government, and in peace
and contentment ii has flourishod
ever since and bids fair to continue
its symmetrical growth and to widen
with each coming year its glorious
sphere of influence. One of the most
interesting features of the commence
ment of 1904 was the industrial ex-
hibit in the spacious four-story in
dastrial hall, and great throngs of Wis
itors enjoyed it and pronounced It by
far the best that has ever been MAIDS
by the students. The greatest inter-
est of the visitors centered about the
work in photography, ior 1t has come
to be universally recognized that an
/. l. and c. certificate in photography
will admit girl to the best paid Of
fees in this and other States. and i'll
domestic science, dressmaking and
millinery. The interest in these
classes and the success OF the stu.
dents argues great things for the
homes that will be established in
years to come, with I. |. ard c. girls
as their centers and souls. For, deny
it though some people may, civilized
man can not live without cooks, any
more than civilized woman can live
without dressmaling and millinery.
1t was, a notable fact and testi-
monial of the boards confidence in
Mr. Kincannon's management, that
every recommendation in his report
was accepted by the board. May the
college long flourish under the wise
and fostering care Of such board
and such a president.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-30

public. The young and the thoughtiess
and lively of all ages must needs find
outlet for their enthusiasm in display
of flags, roll of the drum and much
noise of every kind But these sound
and-mess- producing ones of this gen.
Grafton know, as well as do the quiet
and sedate people, that this is Ma
ton, to be always spelled with a big
N. These lively and thoughtless ones
would be first to respond TO the call
of their country for soldiers, and would
fight valiantly beneath the waving
folds of Old Glory. All could respond
and appreciate, and they bless God for
it, the meaning of the Fourth of July
the birthday of nation, in fullest lib
erty because of the people and for the
people.
The fathers who framed the immor.
tai Declaration of independence knew
their business; that it was serious and
momentous, possibly fraught with near
death for themselves. I'VE must al
hang together" said one of the sign
ers, meaning that every member
should sign the document. Yes, hang
together, or separately, quickly re-
sponded the wit among that body.
They might have their jokes among
themselves, but they well knew thai
the great undertaking was the most
momentous of their lives; it proved to
be the grandest of the century. The
French revolution, even, was not near
ly SO important in its results. The
France of to-day has scarcely more
than one-half the population OF the
United States, and excels the latter
only in art, music and literature.s But
France was great nation 1000 years
before Jefferson wrote the lines Of the
Declaration of Independence. Our ia
thers were wise men and they knew
that in this act they were making his
tory, most colossal history. Hence
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-30
The Horse Is Found.

The horse stolen by the safe rob
Der at Banner, about ten DAYS ago,
was found one mile east of Water
Valley last week by Sheriff Price.
Of Yalohtsha county. The suppo-
sition is that the robber rode the
horse to the suburbs, there. ahan-
doned it, and under cover of dark
ness walked into the city, where he
went into hiding. or made his es-
cape on one Of the passing trains.
Offieers believe thev have cluc.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-30
Patriotism and Economy.

Father said the youngest son, cant
l buy some firecrackers for the Fourth of
July?7
NO, Gerald Mr. Tyte-Phist replied
@Save up the paper sacks we get from the
grocer, fill them with air, and burst them.
II lle almost as much noise and they
are ur less dangerous. s.''-Chieago Trib-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-30
Suicide at Coffeevilie.

J. F. Poster, d prominent Young
business man of Coffeeville, after
bidding his nearest friends farewell,
committed suicide last week by
shooting himself through the heart
in the presence of several of his
friends. Mr.. Foster was highly cs-
teemed, both in business and social
circles. Temporary insanity Is sup
posed to have been the cause OF the
rash act. He was Young man
highly esteemed by all who knew
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-30
HEAVY RAINS IN KANSAS
River. are High and Considerable
Dsmnec Has Resulted from
High Wafer.

Emporia. Kas.. June 27.-Heavy
rains here and northeast Of here have
brought on another food nearly as bad
as that of month ago. TIE Neosho
river is as high as it was at that time,
and the Cottonwood river is now
breaking out of its banks and still ris-
ing. Below the junction of the rivers
the Neosho valley Is well unser water.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-30
Witchcraft.

In the good old times, of which
everyone loves to read and is glad he
didn't live in, certain dame, who
dwelt in small cottage perched on
kill, had acquired an evil reputation by
reason of her unusual attire, and be-
cause she had adopted little girl who
otherwise would have become charge
on the township. SO, when her pious
reighbors saw the maiden growing up
into pretty and attractive damsel
they deemed it their duty to drive tho
old woman and the maid from their
midst. For" said they, while it is
bad enough to have an ugly witch
in the place, it is altogether impossible
to submit our sons to the dangerous
enchantments of one who might be-
witch them with her beauty"
Moral-People did not believe in
witches in the days when they did be-
Iieye in them any more than they do
now when they don't.-Philadelphia
Press
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-30
Wants the Experiment Station.

Water Valley wants one of the
experiment stations provided for by
the last legislature, and at a meet
ing Of citizens last week a commit
tee was appointed TO take the mat
Ter up with the proper authorities
and find out just what will be neces-
sary 10 bring the prize 10 lalobusha
county. The people realize the
benefit 10 he derived from this sta
ton. aud it is certain a consider
able donation of cash and land can
be raised in order to have it located
in the county.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-30
rhon;n. Alfred yernen.

New York June 26.-Thonias Alfred
Vernon. widely known among college
men because OF his work IN the ia,er-
est, of the Greek letter see.e,ies, is
dead At his home. in Brooklyn, from
PARALYSIS. He was 50 years cid and
was graduated from Yale in 1915.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-30
The Neshoba County Fair.

At a meeting Of the board of di-
rectors of the Neshoba Stock and
Agricultural Fair Association. at
Philadelphia last week, it was de-
cidcd that the Neshoba fair would
be held in that town in July this
year instead of August. A number
Of important and valuable pre-
minms have been offered and a
Grand success is expected again this
year. The attendance on this fair
;s usually about 10000.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-30
Doing Her Share.

The Others (abeut to start on a
Fourth of July picnic)-Why, Mrs.
Kersmith, where is your basket OF
luncheon?
Mrs Kersmith-I didn't have time 10
pack any. But I've engaged sur
geon He will join us at the grounds.
Chicago Tribune.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-30
Approxes Chadnick.s conrse.

Washington. JuLe 26-Admira,
Chadwick. commanding the American
fleet at Tangier. has been advised by
cable that his course in connection With
the Perd.caris Incident has met the
apnroval of the deparlmeut
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-30
5 OXFORD. MISS. THURSDAY. JUNE 80 1901.
AMERICAN ART NOW UN VIEW
The American Art Section at the
Worlds Fair Now Open.
Much Interest Among Visitors to
Draw Comparisons With the
Foreign Displays.


ST Louis. June 26.-The American
art section in the Art palace at the
Worlds fair is now open and is visited
daily by hundreds of people who are
anxious to see the work of tie AnneIi-
can artists. and drew comparisons with
the foreign displays, which have been
on exhibition since the opening of the
exposition In some of the galleries
the work OF installing the exhibits is
still in progress, notably those con-
tanning the loan collections from the
art institute, OF Chicago, and from the
private galleries of George and Helen
Gould. No visitors are admitted to
these sections. The Gould collection
contains very valuable paintings, and
a feature of the Chicago Art institute
display is a collection of fine bronses
by Edward Kemeys.
The portrait of the Dowager En-
press An, which stands near the east
wall If gallery No Is, in the United
States section of the central structure
of the Art palace, attracts a great deal
of attention Ii is mounted OH mas
sive pedestal of teak wood made in
China, and handsomely carved in Chi
nese characters. The frame Is also OF
teak wood, and on the upper arch are
Chinese designs signifying long life.
Tho nictI,ra of tho emnreSS is life size
and portrays her sitting on the I'M
perial throne. arrayed in her royal
robes The painting was made by MISS
Kate Carl, an American artist, and is
the first painting ever made OF mem
Der OF the Chinese royal household, :,
Miss Carl is sister of E, A. Carl; as
sistant commissioner from China to
the Worlds fair This gallery is oDen
to the public
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-30
VITA His Airshir ,ictos.

ST, Louis. June a6--N;th his a.rsnir
Victor. which is now being built in ST
Louis. J. N. o'Nsall, Of Dallas. Tex.
feels confident Of winning the prizes il
the airasio contests at The Worlds fai
grounds
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-30
The Epitaph.

The Fourth to celebrate with fun
A pistol seemed the best.
He bought one for his little son,
And Willie did the rest.
N. Y. World.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-30

New Haven, Conn, June 27.-Yale's
commencement week was formally
opened Sunday, when President Ar
thur I. Hadley delivered the baccalau-
reate address in yEoosley hall. Yaie's
magnificent new auditorium
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-30
Counted the Day Lost.

did you have a good time on the
Fourth" asked the visitor.
Nav. replied the boy, disgustedly. Il
only scared one horse an didn't burn my
fingers at all,-Chicago Post.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-30
Wilfred,s Thought.

l think the little shining stars
That blink way UP so high
Are simply Roman-candie balls
Stuck fast into the sky.
Judge.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-30
Mscon wll own lts Liaht PLANT.

Last week the city of Macon vot-
ed $4,000 in bonds TO buy the cleo
tric light plant of n. Scales and
to reft the same. Only eight votes
were cast against buying the plant.
A few weeks ago the city voted
bonds for waterworks. The light
plant will be run in connection with
the waterworks, and viii be quite a
step in the Advancement of the city.
Macon seems determined to keep
pace with the other progressive
towns of the State.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-30

Trenton. n. j., June 27.-Joseph Er.
win, two years old, lost g finger from
his LETT hand while playing .icenaa'
wita his brother, Harry, two years his
senior. Joseph held the ice While EIar.
rv used the hatoaet.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-30
EA-cor. harris Seriously nurt.

ATimore. l. T., June e6-E. NJ. Har-
ris. ex-governor OF the Chiekasaw ma
ton, vas seriously If not fatally hurt
by being threwn from his hrrse. s;rik-
ing against a tree. He has been un-
conscious for severa, hours.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-30
Afectionate.

"Oh. gushed the romantic maid.
watching the fireworks, Just see that
golden rain sink into the bosom of the
sky
...Yes. answered the facetious youth;
"and Just see the sky rocket. Judge.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-30
one-Armed Willie.

Willie held the cannon cracker
In his fingers, TO be brave
All there was of Willie never
Can be buried in one grave.
Chicago Record-Herald.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-30
More Are Needed

More boys are born every year than
girls. This is made necessary because
of the invention of the toy Fourth of
July pistol-St. Louis Globe-Demo-
crat
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-30
Blooded Cattle for the Philippines.

Prof. j. $. Moore, professor OF
dairying at the Agricultural and
Mechanical College, last week
shipped by way of San Francisco
to Manila sixty head of grade Jer-
sev miIch COWS. four Holsteln COWS
and one Holstem bull. These cattle
20 10 Prof. W. c. Wellborn, COM
missioner of agriculture for the
Philippine Islands, and are to be
used for building up the dairying
interests of the islands. Prof,
Moore SAYS this is the finest lot of
cattle ever shipped from oktibbeha,
the banner COW county of the State.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-30
A Cheerful View.

Two men who had been sitting to-
gether in the seat near the door of
railway car became engaged in an ami
mated controversy, and their loud
voices attracted the attention of all the
other passengers. Suddenly one OF
them arose and said:
Ladies and gentlemen: | appeal to
YOU to decide a disputed point. My
friend here insists that not more than
three people out of every five believe
they have souls. ! take more cheer
ful view of humanity than that. viii
ali of you who believe you have souls
raise your right hands?'
Every hand in the car went up.
Thank you" he said with smile.
Keep them up just minute. Now
will all of you who believe in a here
after please raise your left hand also?'
Every hand in the car went up.
THANK you" he said. Now while
all OF you have your hands raised.
he continued, drawing pair of re-
vclvers and leyeling them. my. friend
here will go down the aisle and relieve
you of whatever valuables you may
have. Lively now Jim. Exchange.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-30

The Professor--Do things grow rap
idly in your part of the country?
Young Housekeeper-I should say
they do. When | order lamb Of the
butcher it always grows to mutton
or the way home. e.-Weman's HONS
Companion
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-30

ACK of the tom-toms.
gimcrack S, fireworks.
semi-Mardi Gras fea-
lures and general fan
faronade attendant upon
Fourth of July celebra-
tions is a healthy, deer-
seated sentiment, which
may well be termed pa
triotism-a love for and
abiding faith in the re-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-30

That walking delegate sacrificed
his health in the cause of labor" Did,
ch ?' Yes. He always rode. never
walked, drank nothing but champagne.
smoked forty-cent cigars, and soon gos
an incurable dyspepsia. Judge.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-30

Il am agreeably surprised at the
room you have given me-" said the
manager of the theatrical troupe. with
a patronizing air. 1T is really first
class. @Ahis replied the proprietor
of the hotel. Your room is better
than your company y.''-Philadelphia
Press.