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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27
New Brick Factory.

The Jackson Brick Company was
organized last week with a capital
stock of $4,000, and will at once
commence the erection of plant on
the Alabama & Vicksburg road,
about two miles from the city. Two
other new brick plants are promised
for the Capital City, sites for the
enterprises having already been pur
chased.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27

st. Louis. Oct. 2S.-At the final ses-
sion of the twenty-fifth annual conven-
tion of the Building Association
League of Illinois, at the Worlds fair,
papers were read showing that the as
sets of the building and loan associa
ton Of America amounted to $60O.OOO.-
900 with a total membership OF over
2,O0O,o00
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27
Wrong Department

A prominent physician tells this
story at the expense of the modern
craze for specialization in the medical
profession. A poor woman went to
dispensary to ask for aid for her little
son. who had had one Of his fingers
smashed. At the first room where she
applied she was told by curt attend
ant that the boy could not be treated
there.
"Wrong place." he explained, "thia
Ia the eye and ear department"
syere is der thumb and finger de-
partment?" inquired the woman. sim
ply.-Tit-B Bits.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27
FIERCE FIRE At MEXICO, MO.
IN. Man Lost His Life and Another
Was Fatally Burned-Prop-
erty Loss Was Great.

Mexico, Mo-, Oct 24.-In a fire
that destroyed property valued at $40.-
900 here, Sunday, a negro employe OF
a livery barn lost his life, and w. R.
Kendall, a veterinary surgeon. was
fatally burned. Among the buildings
destroyed were the First Methodist
church and Lee Brothers livery barn;
35 high class horses were lost.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27
eeIzonis Burning Shame.

The appearance of two little
drunken boys on the streets of Belzo-
nj last week has thrown that town
into a fever of excitement against
the saloon keepers of the place. The
boys were hardly II years Of age, yet
they were reeling in drunkenness.
They belonged to the best families
Of the town.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27

Waterloo. ILL.,. Oct. 23.-Developments
in the supposed murder case of Elean-
or Woodcock. the pretty daughter Of .
wealthy farmer, whose burned body
was found near her brothers home
Thursday. throw grave doubt on the
theory Of murder advanced by the
girls family.
Thomas Kennedy. who was held for
. short time Is . suspect In the case.
has been released. 1t being shown that
he was in no way concerned and was
elsewhere at the time the supposed
tragedy occurred.
Sheriff Bruch and other authorities,
after examining into the circumstances
surrounding the finding Of the body,
believe that the girl came to her death
by accident while burning rubbish in
the yard, and that the marks found on
her. were caused In her frantic efforts
to rid herself Of the burning clothing
which was soaring her.
There is strong circumstantial evi-
dence In supporting both the theory Of
accidental death and that of murder.
Sheriff Ruch late Friday afternoon.
exhausted from tho search. returned to
the Woodcock home. and made discov-
coveries. which. he declares. leave nc
doubt that the girls death was due Il
an accident. Near the aImful Of straw
upon which the body was supposed I,
have been thrown by the murderer b
found q half dozen black sulphu
matches. duplicates Of the matche
used in the Woodcock home. He res
soned that a man using matches I
light fire would hardly be likely I
I throw matches on the ground. He o.
. amined the ground thoroughly, an
= found no male footprints anywhel
. near the body or the straw pile. tt
|. only footprints were apparently mac
a by womans shoe, and these fitted Il
j. girls shoes.
4 Questioning Mrs. Woodcock.
! learned that the mark upon the girl
head was an old one, due to an acc
dent In childhood. He also found SON
, rubbish in the smoldering straw, an
! reasoned that the girl had come frol
the house with the intention of burr
, ing the rubbish, carrying the matche
from the house. and IN trying 70 igpit
4 upon her flimsy dress. which caugl
fire. and that the finger marks on hs
, throat were due to her frantic effort
to tear the burning dress from he
person.
The mother explains that the cir
had been slightly sick the past few
days, and was subject to hemor
rhages, and this would explain the
presence of the blood near the straw
pile Sheriff Ruch and his posse have
returned to Waterloo. and unless
some further developments warrant
the search for the murderer will prob
ably be abandoned.
The funeral of Miss Woodstock took
place Saturday.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27
A FARMERS TAME GROUSE

Wild Bird Becomes So Accustomed to
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27
E,vors Chinese Servants

Mai. Robert W. Dowdy, of the
United States regular army, now
stationed on duty with the Missis-
sippi National Guard, after residing
for nearly year in Jackson, is con-
WINGED from observation and expert
ence that the negro is a failure as
a servant, and that the only solu-
ton Of .his problem in the South is
the repeal of the Chinese exclusion
act and the importation OF Mongo-
lians to work as servants.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27
Inspected Delta Farms.

Attorney-General Williams spent
all of last week in the delta making
careful inspection of the convict
farms. Owing to the pressure OF
his official duties he has not had the
opportunity to keep so closely IN
touch with prison matters as some
other members of the board of con
troll, but he managed to keep famil,
lar with what was going on, and
gained many valuable points Of
knowledge during the trip.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27
Not So Funny Now.

J. R. Phillips, of Lee county,
thought he would have a little fun
with the rural free 1effvery rHrrfer:
He passed just alIeau and carefully
turned down the mail boxes along
the route. The carrier reported the
incident. Phillips was arrested,
and was tried at Aberdeen by the
Federal Court last week. He was
fined 1925 and costs.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27
Bond Issue Authorized.

The Yazoo Delta Leyee Board has
authorized the issuance of $500.0OO
of 50-ycar per cent bonds. The
people of the district have spent
about $5,00O,OO0 for protection.
There is $l,000,0o0 in outstanding
bonds. 1t is estimated that it will
require 100000 more to finish the
stupendous work of levying the
Yazoo delta.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27
Want Paved Streets.

With characteristic thrift and en-
terprise, the citizens of Hattiesburg
are planning to pave the principal
thoroughfares of that city with
vitrifcd brick, and it is quite likely
that contract for the work will be
swarded within short time. The
growth of Hattiesburg from a strag'
Cling country village to the proper
tions of first-class young city with
in a few years is one of the indus
trial marvels Of Mississippi.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27

The splendid showing of the bank
ing institutions of Mississippi is at
tracing general attention through
out the country, and many favorable
comments are being made thereon
BY the leading financial journals
State Auditor Henry now has II
course of preparation a tabulation oi
the statements from the State banks
for the period ended on the 18th oi
October, which will doubtless con
tain the best showing yet made.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27
A WEST VIRGINIA TRAGEDY
One Man Dead and One Dying -
Result OF q Political Ar
gument.

Huntington, w. Va, Oct. 24.-With-
in half an hour after the benediction
had been pronounced at the close OF
services in the little church near Mill
Creek, on the Big Sand river, Sunday.
one man who had listened to the SER
mon was dead and another was fatal
ly stabbed. The tragedy was the re-
suit of political argument, In
which a half dozen members OF the
congregation engaged after leaving
the church.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27
Portraits for Hall Of Fame.

Two more handsome portraits
have been added to the State collec-
ton in the Hall of Fame at the new
capitol, one Of Otho r. Singleton,
who, for many years, represented the
State in the congress of the United
States, and the other of James Il.
Harrison, one of the most distin-
guished lawyers of Northeast Missis-
sippi for great number of years.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27
Killed BY Highvaymen.

Chicago, Oct. 24.-While resisting
an attempt to rob his as he sat in his
place of business Sunday night, Will
lam H. Kneiering. saloonkeeper at
$500 Princeton avenue, was shot in the
abdomen by one Of four highwaymen,
and died In few minutes.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27

The governor has granted a par
don to J. A. Ware, white man, sent
up from Lauderdale county to serve
a life term for murder. A numer-
ously signed petition was presented,
asking for clemency and the COVER
nor found extenuating circumstances
in fhe case.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27
Died From Injuries.

Kansas City, Mo-, Oct. 24.--Henry
O'Connell, a trainer for NJ. Boasberg
1t the Elm Ridge race track. died Sun
lay from the effects of knife wounds
received while engaged in a fight at
the race track.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27

Baltimore, Md, Oct. 2S.-Fifteen
earthquakes have been registered on
he seismograph or earthquake ma
hine at the Johns Hopkins university
since April last. On August 27 last
here was recorded an earthquake that
,egun at p. m. and lasted three hours
md one-half. The shock moved the
register beam two-thirds of an inch.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27
Rural Delivery Reutss.

Congressman Z. s. Gambler, Jr.,
of the First Mississippi District, who
has achieved the distinction of
securing more rural free delivery
routes for his constituents than all
other members of the State delega-
ton combined, has made another
raid on the postoffice department
and captured a free delivery route
from Aberdeen to Central Grove, in
Monroe county, making a total Of
seven routes now going from Aber-
dcen.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27
CAPTURE Russian Trenches.

Che-Foo, Oct. 24.-The Japanese. on
the afternoon of october 16, resumed
their attack on the Russian outer
works at Rihlung mountain. After
four hours fighting. they succeeded In
capturing a number. Of the Russian
trencnes and one small hill. -
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27

st. Louis, Oct. 23.-The dead body
of Henry ]. Panzer, aged Ga. was found
In east grotto in Benton park. He had
killed himself by swallowing carbolic
acid, having selected for his deathbed
a spot Just beyond pond of lilies. He
could not bear the idea of being pen
niless.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27

Huntington, w. Va, Oct. 2S.-Wal
ter Bragg, a prominent young man
was given a severe beating by Squir'
BelviIle, who took this method OF pun
ishing the young man for eontemp
of court.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27
Note Left by Cunningham

Bloomington. ILL.,. Oct. 2S.-That
County Recorder Cunningham con-
templated suicide is demonstrated by
the announcement that he left a note
addressed to Chief Deputy Fletcher
giving direction concerning the opera
tions of his office after he was gone.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27

Greenville, ILL.,, Oct. 23.-Loren
Frank, aged 13 years, son of David
Frank, was killed by live electric
wire. The boy was found clutching the
wire, which had fallen to the ground.
Neighbors released the boys grip from
the wire. but he was dead when found.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27

j. N. Sandidge and II. R. Smith
returned to Ruleville last week from
San Antonio, Tex. These gentle
men brought with them about 100
Mexican poems for the cotton fields
about Ruleville.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27
Educational sulIstIn.

Prof. H. L. Whitfield, State su-
perintendent of education, is prepar-
ing the second of his series Of edu-
cational bulletins for publication,
and expects to have it in readiness
for distribution within the next few
weeks. The bulletin will contain a
number Of valuable contributions
from foremost educators, and will
deal especially with the country
school system Of the State.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27

st. Petersburg. Oct. 24.-(2.05 q. ny
There Is no change In the relative
positions Of the armies Of the Shahke
river. General Sakharoff telegraphs
that the Russians have been bonn
harding Lamating and the Buddhist
temple at Linshinpu, while the Jap
anese have been shelling the Russian
position at Shakhe and near Linshin-
pu. A dispatch from Mudken reports
that the Japanese are fortifying an
important height south of Shakhe. and
that neither side shows disposition
either to advance or retire. Another
dispatch from the Russian front says
the situation is not yet ripe for the
resumption Of the offensive. This
meager but significant admission, all
that the censor allows to pass over the
wires, doubtless indicates that Gen.
Kuropatkin is maturing important
plans and distributing his forces in
readiness for another attempt tc
break the Japanese resistance. The
roads are now dried by wind ant
frost; the cold is intense. and floodet
fields have been frozen. Thus militar!
movements are facilitated, though a
the same time 1t will be more difiicul
to carry on entrenching work.
A dispatch from the Russian from
gives rumor that the Russian fore
hasc made detour to their west, arriv
ing abreast of Lao Yang, but there
no confirmation of this report. Grea
Importance is attached to repo'
from Toxic that 200 Russians hav
crossed the Taitse river east of Bens
hu, and that 10000 are concentrate
at Kauta pass, 20 miles northeast. Thi
may Indicate the'direction of Kuropa
kin's next blow. or possibly 1t is II
tended to disconcert the Japanese an
compel them to weaken their force
on the railroad. Whatever Kuropat
kin's ultimate object may be. there !
tfaIning the mast FeNE6Is mY0rmsySd
as to the number and disposition c
the force opposing his eastern hanl
| The Cossacks may be relied upon q
| harass the Japanese line of communi
cation, besides reconnoitering.
Gen. Kuropatkin is with the centei
of his army. On October 21 he person
ally conveyed the congratulations ol
Emperor Nicholas to Col. Poutilof and
the Nineteenth rifles for the capture
of Lone Tree hill.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27
Will Receive Journals.

Secretary of State Power expects
to receive the house and senate jour-
nails and the department reports in
printed form from the public
printers at Nashville within the next
few days, word having been received
that shipment will be made this
week.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27

Lacrosse Wis, Oct. 2S.-Miss Carrie
Wohlford, who lived on farm near
Dows, Ia. set fire to a strawstack.
climbed into the center of it and shot
herself in the head with a target rifle
which she bought for the purpose.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27

Elgin, H., Oct. 24.-Dragging hi
wife from the carriage in which the!
we're riding, at midnight, Saturday
Frank Loes, a teamster of this city
shot and instantly killed the womai
and shot himself through the head
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27
suit to Collect Tax Claims.

State Revenue Agent Adams has
instituted suit against the Delta De-
velopment Company for back taxes
amounting to nearly 100000. He
alleges that the company has not
been returning liens on land sold to
the assessors Of the counties wherein
the lands are located and calls for a
settlement.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27

Mukden, Oct. 24.-Sharp fighting
continues along the front. The Rus
SLAMS are entrenching ground recently
occupied by them.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27
Nine After One once.

John II. McBee, late Circuit Court
clerk of Holmes county, died last
week. There are now nine asplrants
for the office.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27

Houston. Tex, Oct 2S.-Frost reports
have been received from a number O.
points, and 1t is shown that the swee
potato crop has been hurt considerably
while cotton will sustain some loss.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27
Sons Of Veterans.

Hon. 7. M. Henry has received
word from Gen. 0. L. Mckay, COM
manding the Mississippi division,
United Sons of Confederate Vet
Grams, that the annual reunion of
the organization will be called to
meet in Jackson about November
18th, the exact date to be announced
within the next day or so. There
are about fifty camps in the State,
and a large attendance is expected.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27
To Be Built at Once.

The material for the new railroad
station to be erected at Yazoo City is
on the ground. Plans are in the
hands of the contractors and the
building will be commenced at once.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27
Combination Concern at Lexington.

A gin, warehouse and compress
company, with capital of $4,000,
has been organized in Lexington by
local capitalists.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27
Jewelers.
The Mission Of Whisky, Tebasss and
Coffee.

The Creator made all things. We be-
lieve.
II 20. He must have made these.
We know what He made food and
water for. and air and sunshine. but why
Whiskey. Tobacco and Coffeef
They are here sure enough and each
performing Its work.
There must be some great plan behind
It all; the thoughtful man seeks TO un-
derstand something OF that plan and
thereby to Judge these articles for their
true worth.
Let US not say bad or good" with
out taking testimony.
There are times and conditions when
It certainly seems to the casual observer
that these stimulant narcotics are real
blessings.
Right there u the ambush that con-
ceals killing" enemy.
One can slip into the habit Of either
whiskey, tobacco or coffee easy enough.
but to ''untangle" II often . fearful
struggle.
It seems plain that there are circum-
stances when the narcotic effect Of these
poisons Il for the moment beneficial. but
the fearful argument against them II
that seldom ever does one find . steady
user OIL either whiskey, coffee or tobacco
free from disease Of some kind.
Certainly powerful elements In theiI
effect on the human race.
II II . matter Of daily history testi1e(
to by literally millions Of people tha
Whiskey. Tobacco and Coffee are smil
ing. promising, beguiling friends on tn
start, but ALWAYS false q hell itself Il
the end. Once Soy get lirm hold enoug
to show their strength, they insist upo
governing and drive the victim steadil
towards iii health In some form; II psl
. mitted to continue to rule. they will NJ
let up until physical and mental rul
|. sets In.
A nan under that spell land "und
) the spell' IL correct) Of any one Of the
h drugs frequently assures himself II
: his friends: why. can leave on a
? : time want to. did quit for . we
= Just to show could" It IL sure ma
OF the slave when one gets to that sta
y He wiggled through . week fghti
= every day to break the spell. was fina
~ whipped and began his slavery all o
q again.
cn The slave Coffee slave as well a.
II bacco and Whiskey) daily reviews
condition, sees perfectly plain the ste,
encroachments of disease, how
80 nerves get weaker day by day and
he mand the drug that seems to smile
II offer relief for few minutes and Il
he leave the diseased condition palmer
es view than ever and growing wol
ne Many times the Coffee slave realizes t
h he Is between two fires. He feels
L Il ha La
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27
bradford Post once Robbed

Princeton, ILL.,, Oct. 23.-The post Of
fee at Bradford was robbed FRIDAY
morning. The burglars broke open the
safe and secured s45. Several persons
saw the men driving away in sprine
wagon.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27
Sold Them at Home.

FcAore county did not have to 60
away from home to float the $4,000
of bonds for the new courthouse.
The LcAore County Bank took the
issue.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27
wounded Soldiers Arrive.

Harbin, Oct. 24.-More than 10000
wounded soldiers have arrived here,
and are being tended with the greatest
care. Every available hand has been
set to work in the making of 10000
shirts for the wounded.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27
Run. Blockade at VIadivostok.

Shanghai, Oct. 24.-News has been
received that the steamer Canton.
which sailed from this port, has sue
cessfully run the blockade at Vladivo
stek. -+
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27
Election ~ penitentlary omesrs.

Two weeks hence the board of con-
troll of the penitentiary will elect the
officers for the ensuing two years,
and it is stated that there will be a
number of applicants for warden
and travelling sergeant, the two best
offices at the disposal of the board.
The several camp sergeants are not
elected till the December meeting.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27
4 COMPLICATED TRAGEDY
Another Chapter Of the Higgins
Thomasson Tragedy in Illinois.
II Now Appears ~ Though the KILL
ting Of Detective Murphy Was .
Forerunner.

Peoria. ILL.,, Oct. 23.--It now would
seem that perhaps two deaths have
grown out of the complicated Higgins
Thomasson intrigue, for the tragic
death Of Detective Murphy last June Is
connected by many with the affair.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27

Noz.-Ths following article has
heen widely published and II one Of
the most remarkable illustrations Of the
value Of careful marshalling and analy-
sis Of facts In presenting subject TO the
public.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27
Not Too Fast.

Mrs. Weeds-I suppose 'he law In this
state gives the widow her third.
Lawyer-Oh! yes; but you've got to
get rid Of your second arst-ChicaS<'
Journal
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27
Bie snew I'm Michigan.

Gaylord, Mich. Oct. 24.-There is
our inches of snow here. 1t has been
anewipg for 20 hours. ------
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27
JAPS RENEW FIGHT
At PORT ARTHUR
Dispatches Indicate Kuropatkin May
Resume the Offensive.
ARMIES SEEM MoTIoNLEss
Accounts Lead to the Belief That
kuropatkin May strike the
Next Blow at Oyama's
East Flank.

Che-roo, Oct. 24.-The Japanese, on
the afternoon Of October 10, resumed
their attack ON the Russian outer
works Mt RihlunE mountain. After
tour hours' hEhtins, they succeeded
In capturing n number Of the Rus
sian trenches and one small hill. Il
assault ON Port Arthur will be made
soon.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-27
ouNport Harbor Improvement.

s. D. Boylston, general freight
and passenger agent of the Gulf &
Ship Island system states that the
work of preparing the plans and
specifications for the $5O0,OOO i'm
provement work on the Gulfport
harbor will be commenced as soon
as the preliminary steps are COM
pleted. The important feature of
the contemplated work is new pier
over 5000 feet in length, the con-
struction of which is made abso-
lutely necessary by the growing busi-
ness of the harbor.