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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-01-28
TOMATOES AND TuRNIPs.
What a Half Acre of Land Melted at
the Mississippi Agricultural College,
and What Crops Were Grown.

The first crop grown was toma-
toes. The varieties used were Beau
ty, Acme, Dwarf Champion and
Magnus. The soil was of medium
fertility and of a loamy nature. The
tomato seed were planted in the
greenhouse January 5, in rows five
inches apart. When the plants were
about four inches tall they were put
in two-inch pots, and placed in a
half hardy greenhouse until they
were pot bound. By this time the
plants were about eight inches tall;
they were then transplanted with
sod Tin fve-inch plant bands In cold
frames; the date of this planting
was about March l. Cotton seed
hulls were kept in readiness as a
covering, to be placed on the canvass
in the event of cold snap. Ere
quent ventilation and all the light
possible was given even on cold days
when the thermometer stood above
freezing. On April 10, the date
plants were removed to the field,
they had from one to two clusters
Of blooms on them. The soil was
prepared in the garden the fall be-
fore. in rows four feet apart. Ten
loads of stable manure was applied
before the soil was prepared. The
plants were carried to the field on
hand barrows as carefully as possible
to prevent breaking the sod, and
were placed thirty inches apart in
the rows which had been previously
opened for their reception. The
bands were then removed by cutting
the corner with a knife; soil was
pulled around each sod with hoe,
afterwards the turning plow was en-
ployed, and the planting was fin
ished. Within a few days the plants
had been pruned and tied to stakes.
A strawberry plant was then planted
between each tomato plant. Ere
quent but shallow cultivation was
employed during the season. The
plants were pruned so as to make
two stems. The first tomatoes were
gathered for market June I, and
were sold in local towns at from 80
cents to $3.50 per six-basket crate.
Tomatoes on this half acre netted
5000.
After the crop was removed it was
found that large per cent Of the
berry plants had died. The soil was
then prepared and all of the missing
places between the berry plants were
planted in purple top globe turnip-
seed. Seventy-fve dollars worth of
turnips were sold in the local mar
kets from this planting. After the
turnips were removed all of the miss
ing places were replaced in berry
plants and there is now perfect
o+opI
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-01-28
An interesting Bill.

An interesting bill introduced in the
house last week is one providing for
furnishing stenographers to the chan
Gerry courts. The chancellors are gen
orally in favor of the measure. The
bill provides for paying the estenograph-
ers 81 500 per annum, payable out OF
the State treasury 1t also provides
that the reports OF stenographers shall
be matters of court record.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-01-28
Interested in the Bond Issue.

Foreign money syndicates are al
ready becoming interested in the pro-
posed bond issue of Mississippi. Let
tiers have already been received from
many of these companies making in
quiry as to the bond issue and indi-
eating a desire to bid on the same.
The indications are that if the bond
issue is authorized there will be some
lively bidding for it, and that pre-
MUM will be realized from the sale.
Some suggestion has been made to
give preference to citizens OF Mis-
sissirpi for part of the issue if made.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-01-28
Blind Tiger Convictions.

There were two blind~tiger eonyic-
tions last week in the Circuit Court
at Port Gibson before Judge Ander-
son. Each defendant was sentenced
to ninety days Imprisonment and
ordered 10 pay q fine Of 5000.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-01-28
Lee County Courthouse.

The board Of supervisors Of Lee
county have under consideration the
question Of building new court
house to replace the structure re-
Gently destroyed by fire. Quite a
number of citizens of the county
have presented a petition protesting
against the erection of new build
ing, and the matter promises to pro-
woke a spirited controversy before it
is finally decided.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-01-28
Infant in Briar Patch.

The body of an infant child was
found last week in the extreme
northern suburbs of Jackson in a
briar patch near Orange Patch. A
jury of inquest was held and it was
reported that the child's death was
natural one. There were no marks
of violence upon its body. 1t was
thought to have been white, and ap-
peared to have been about six months
old
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-01-28
CIeW to Assailant.

Sheriff Withers, of DeSoto county,
has received word from the sheriff
of Crittenden county, Ark, stating
that a negro is in custody at that
place who is thought to be Lee
Faulkner, who is wanted in DeSoto
county on the charge of committing
a criminal assault on little girl in
the Plum Point neighborhood. A
deputy has been sent to Arkansas to
identify the prisoner.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-01-28
SATURDAY. JANUARY 1e.

Only the senate was in session, the
house having adjourned until Monday.
The morning session Of the upper
body was uneventful Two OF three
unimportant measures were passed,
and quite a number Of bills intro
duced and referred.
The only measure Of general inter-
est was the resolution by MIR. Stone
favoring the acceptance Of the dona-
ton of the soldiers home at Beauvoir,
which was referred to the committee
on pensions.
A few debates occurred during the
consideration of minor measures, but
they were rather listless, and the at
tendance of the members barely ex-
ceeded a quorum.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-01-28

Wells N Kinds and combined with the
Collier bill There is hardly any doubt
that it will be favorably acted upon
in the senate and no doubt whatever
that it will receive the signature OF
the governor The measure affects
street railway companies in Jackson,
vicksburg, Biloxi, Natchez, Meridian
and Greenville.
Many bills of local nature were
introduced in both houses, but out
side of the above nothing of general
interest transpired in either branch
before adjournment was had.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-01-28
MONDAY, JANUARY 1s.

Only one house of the legislature
was in session. the senate not con-
vening until o'clock in the after
noon.
The session of the house was short
and rather uneventful. The only not
able matter before the body was the
resolution by Mr. Alcorn of Coahoma,
denounciTg in ulmeasured terms the
actions OF President Roosevelt in clos
ing the postofiice at Indianola, which
was branded as a high-handed pro-
ceeding. and in violation of the FEEDER
al constitution The resolution pro-
yoked some debate and gave several
members chance to express their
opinion of the man who occupies the
chair of chief executive of the nation.
An amendment was offered changing
the phraseology of the resolution some
what, ald it was then adopted as
amended
Mr.. Brown, of Adams, offered and
secured the adoption of a resolution
providing for a joint session OF the
house and senate at noon Wednesday
to elect two United States senators.
This will be formal proceeding,
merely ratifying the choice of the peo-
pie in the primary last summer
Fifteen bills were introduced, COW
ering various subjects. Perhaps the
most interesting were two measures
offered by Mr.. Kimbrough, creating
the Office of surveyor general of the
State. and requiring all county sur
veyors to be placed under bond.
The house judiciary committee made
adverse reports on eight bills. which
practically means their defeat when
called up from the calendar.
After considerable debate it was de-
cided to employ a stenographer for
tho various committees of the house,
TO be paid a salary of SG5 per month
out of the contingent fund. This is
the first time the committees have
ever been allowed stenographic assist
ance.
Proceedings in Senate.
Lieut.. Gov. j. p. Carter presided for
the first time over the senate, and
made a brief address, stating that he
hoped to work in harmony and good
will with the members.
Gov. Longino sent in message,
showing expenditures from the eNeeu-
tive contingent fund.
ious subjects.
Senator Farley's bill providing for
q branch agricultural experiment sta
tion in DeSoto Marshall or some adj
jacent county, passed.
Senator Ratliff then called UP his
bill providing for a similar station in
the Sixth Judicial district, and it was
passed after a lengthy debate, some
members coltending that this class OF
legislation was being rushed without
proper consideration. Notwithstand-
ing this sentiment Senator Hicks Sc
cured the passage of his bill provid'
ing for the establishment of an expert
ment station in the Yazoo-Mississippi
delt1.
Tho election of United States sena-
tors was made the special order for
Wed lesday.
A bill was passed making the office
Of county superintendent of education
elective in Kinds county.
After a brief executive session the
senate adjourned
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-01-28
LEGISLATORS Want Good Roads.

Among the bills introduced in the
legislature are a number of good
roads measures, which provide for
better working of the public high
ways OF the State. 1t seems probable
tha. there win be some legislation on
the subject OF public highways.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-01-28
Mrs. MendeI Burned to Death.

Mrs. Mendel, mother of J. Mem
del, a prominent merchant of Bald
wyn, was accidentally burned to
death few days ago. The remains
were taken tn Mobile for interment.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-01-28
Misdemeanors and FeIonies.

If house bill No. so should be en-
acted into law it will serve to some
extent in decreasing the penitentiary
population. The measure seeks to
make embezzlement of sums lot ex-
ceeding SIS misdemeanor instead of
q felony, and in this way save the
circuit courts of handling a large and
constantly increasing class of petty
crimes. The bill passed the house by
a vote Of go to IL.
Another restrictive measure passed
is senate bill No. By Mr.. Dunn, rela-
tive to contracts made by boards CT
supervisors, and making necessary per.
sonal inspections of work done, which
went through the senate practically
without opposition.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-01-28
Awakins Considerable Sentiment.

There is considerable sentiment Ill
the legislature for the bill introduced
by Senator Moore providing for the
abolition of the county leasing sys
TEN. A number of the most infiuen
tial papers in the State have come
out in favor OF doing away with the
leasing of county convicts and advo-
eating the passage of the bill intro
duced by Senator Moore. The county
convict system is the only remnant
of the old leasing system in evidence
in the State, and it is believed that
this should be done away with just as
soon as possible to do so. The bill
provides that the county boards may
work their conyicts on the county
roads or on farms. but that they must
at all times be under the supervis-
ion of agents appointed By the boards.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-01-28
Meridian Growing.

The new city directory, just is
sued, gives Meridian's population as
23.562.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-08
Will War on the Gamblers.

Forty-three ministers of the Birming- ham district, members of the Pastors
 Union, voted unanimously this morning to adopt the report of the special com mittee on ways and means for the supp pression of gambling in Birmingham. This report calls for the organization of a special committee of 100. composed of the most prominent men of the city, who will place themselves in line with the move ment, and which shall be known as the Law and Order League" The immediate object of the organization will be a cru- heard all over the house, and Waldhorst of evil. said to be just as prevalent in the city, will receive their share of atten- ton.
 The Law and Order League" is to be organized at once. from names proposed by the pastors of each congregation in the district. A special committee, composed of Rev. Frank Willis Barnett, pr. John w. Stagg, Rev. I. D. Steele, Rev J. G. Moore and Rev J. D. Simpson, which
 drew up the resolution which was adopt
 ed this morning, will have special charge
 of the organization of this league. The names will se handed in at once to the chairman and a meeting of those selected will be called within the next two weeks
 The plan by which the pastors hope to
 get at the evil is chiefly through arousing A public sentiment against 1t. It is
 thought the mere existence of such a
 league as is proposed will do much to
 remedy the evil of gambling Young men,
 it ie claimed. will be less likely to visit oarAhlinR resorts when 1t is known that
 an organized crusade is being Waged | against the resorts.
 The situation this morning was thor ouRbly and warmly discussed. It was argued by some that the best way to break up the evil would be to amnIov
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-08
9TH. DISTRACT REPUBLICANS.
Executive Committee Calls Conven'
 tion for April IS.

Decatur, March 7.--(Special.) )-The Re- publican Executive Committee of the Eighth Congressional District met here today. Besides Chairman Frank F. Con- way and Secretary Walter Stephens. there were about twenty members of the com mittee present.
 April 18th was named as the date for holding the district convention at the courthouse in Decatur. Resolutions were adopted indorsing the administration of President Roosevelt, and the committed men pledged themselves to use all hon. orabIe means to scure his nomination and election; endorsed President Roosevelt's action in selecting W. F. Aldrich, J. O. Thompson and Charles H. Scott as ref erees; recommended Charles H. Scott for a member of the National Executive Committee. and Oscar R. Hundley for one of the delegates for the State-at-iarger and recommended that the State chairman be elected by the State Committee instead or by a State convention. as heretofore.
 At the last moment, after the chairman and secretary had been thanked by reso- lutions for services rendered, a commit tee was appointed to draft resolutions on the death of Senator Mark A. Hanna.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-08
PEOPLE OF MONTGOMERY READ THE FOLLOWING TESTI-
 MoNY And Then Decide for Yourselves Whether or Not You Will Trv Vinol on Our Guarantee
 to Make You Well
 and Strong.

I.E. G. Fowler, Druggist of MontRom. cry, declare Vinol to be the most valuable and delicious preparation of cod liver oil the greatest health restorer and strength creator We have ever sold in our store Vinol Is not a patent medicine, but t contains in a concentrated form all the vital principles of cod liver oil. without a drop of oil to upset the stomach and re- tard its work.
 We hereby agree to refund your money if Vinol fails to create strength for old people weak, sickly women and children, nursing mothers, or after a severe sick ness. Vinol cures hard colds. hacking coughs, bronchitis and al throat and lung troubles.
 In addition to the great good Vlnol is doing in Montgomery, we are constantly hearing from it in other places.
 Mrs. w. T. Burns National Correspond ent w. R. C.. writes: T was all run down. no appetite, weak and nervous. Vinol worked wonders for me-made me well and strong"
 Sheriff Barker, Chattanooga, Tenn, writes: T suffered for years with chron- ic stomach trouble; all medicines and doc tors failed to help me, but Vinol cured me completely"
 That noted woman, Mrs. Rose Flaw, thorne Lathrop. writes: '"Vinol restores appetite and will infuse new life and strength Into weak women and chiIdr ,r when everything else fails"
 Mrs. Sarah J. Windrom of Chicago grandniece of Alexander Hamilton writes: 'Vinol ia godsend to old people 1t invigorates and strengthens as notb. ing else can."
 Mrs. J. G. Brown of Anderson. Ind writes: Our daughter was given m ,r die in consumption. but Vinol cured her " Try Vinol on our guarantee. E. c. Fow. Ter. Druggist.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-08
Socialists, Convantion.

The Socialists of Jefferson county have held their convention. A county executive committee was elected, consisting of C.. P. Baldwin, Birmingham. chairman; F. W. Lennon, Belle Sumter; k. J. Erck- ert. Avondale; J. c. Riser, West Besse- mer.
 After some preliminary matters were at- tended to, the convention proceeded to work, and the following ticket was nom- mated for the various offices: For su- perintendent of education B. Andrus, of Birmingham; for clerk of Circuit Court, Lon l.. WhItson, of Birmingham; for judge of probate, G. L. Cox, of Bir- mingham; for tax assessor, c. W. Lowe, Birmingham; for judge of probate. J. H. Johnson, of Bessemer; for board of rev. enue, John Ray, Adamsville; Nick Gels. Adger, and c. H. Spencer, Bessemer; for clerk of the Inferior Court of Bessemer, George W. Price.
 As soon as the county convention ad- journed. the county executive commit tee conferred and elected c. P. Bald win as chairman.
 At this point the State Secretary call ed to order the convention for the Ninth Congressional District, and 1t proceeded to elect the same chairman and secre- tary as presided over the county conven- tion. committee of credentials wac appointed, and, after due investigation this committee reported favorably upon all who had presented themselves as del- egates. The chairman, z. T. Albright then resigned the chair to c. r. Bald win, of Birmingham, and took the floor to place in nomination for Congress from the Ninth district, F. x. Waldhorst. the present State secretary. Seconds were sade against gambling. but other forms was nominated bV exclamation
 Waldhorot is a carpenter by occupation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-08
FRIEND OF THE FAMILY"
A Fine Performance Witnessed by (
 Small Audience.

A poor audience saw an excellent per- formarce at the Montgomery Theatre last night in the return engagement of "A Friend of the Family" The play, a thorough farce comedy. taken from the German of Robert Pohl, gives exposition to a good many ludicrous situations, and they were cleverly taken advantage of by the whole cast. with possibly one excep- ton.
 well-known to Montgomery theatre-goers as a comedian of high class. His comedy work is natural and well-defined and his facial work aids in great degree to- wards making a success of the part. Of course. his lines are set out for him to speak, but 1t is the way he says 1t and not the lines that appeal so strongly to the humor. The distinct feature of the performance, however, was the acting of Miss Catharine Countiss as Nancy Moves. the friend of the family" who causes all the trouble. Miss Countiss took the part last night for the first time, and in her initial performance of the role de- serves none but the highest praise. She seemed to really lose all of her own per- sonality in the role she portrayed and naturalness is, above all the requisite for dramatic success. She is a handsome ly formed young woman and has a very pretty, vivacious face. She wears her gowns well. Above all, she has a little laugh that seems at the same time spon- taneous and irresistible.
 It Is but natural that all actresses feel nervous in their first performances of a role, but If Miss Countiss felt this ner- vousness, she did not let her audience know it. After she has had some experl- ence in the role, she will naturally feel more at ease and appear to better advant- age, but her acting was certainly all that that could be desired. Not only Is Miss Countiss a good-looking woman. but the whole female contingent have claims to beauty. This Is seldom seen where his- tronic ability goes with 1t all through the cast.
 The Aurelia Miller of Miss Josepha Crowell was an excellent piece of charac ter work. as was also the Professor Chris. tian Manners of Barry Maxwell. Emile La Croix, as the French Count, Henri de Brissoc. was. as was expected, an over drawn piece of work. but he is graceful in all his movements and his French ac- cent, which is natural. Is perfect. The Bobby Gorham of Austin Hahn could be made more of, but one defect should not be noticed among so many meritorious points. Taken as a whole, the supporting cast is excellent.
 The Chaperons" tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-08

Carl Kahler. 90: Josette. Palmist, ioO; Caterpillar. lOl; Count Elm Out. 1O6: Lt- tie Jack Horner,, Eadducee, 109. Third race, half mile, selling -GeorE sa Carter, g2; Carrie Potter, 90; Guadloupe, 100; Falbala, 1O2; Miss Galore, Green Gown, lO5; Stella Allen, no.
 Fourth race, six and a half furlonES. g.; Locket, e4; Sea Lion, 96; Morning Star. lO0; Vestry, Hymettus, 10i; Autumn Leaves, Lev Dorsey, 105.
 seIhng-Wreath of ivy, sS; Lady Free Knight, 99; John Doyle. 101: Maritans, 1O4; koniombo, New Mown Hay, Lold French, Bronx, 1C7.
 Sixth race, mile and a quarter, selling -I ou Woods, Semper Vivax, log; Circus Girl. Past. 1O5; Blur. Tancred, 110.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-08
The Japs Remain calm.

Tolkio, March 7.--Notwlthstanding the fact that it is understood here that Rus sia is pressing China to make the terri tory west of the Liac river neutral, Japan remains apparently calm because she has made the reservation that should Russia be allowed to obtain this advantage, Japan will use any portion of Chinese territory which Is strategical- ly necessary for her operations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-08
WONDERFUL CURE
 OF SORE HANDS By cutlcuTa After ehe @0st Awful Suffering
 EVes Experienced.
EIGHT DOCTORS
And Many Remedies Failed to do . Cents Worth
 o1 Good.

"Abous i've ysars ago was troubled with sore hands. 90 sore that when would puH them io water tho pain would very nearly set me crazy. the skin would peel o6 and the flesh would ges hard and break. There would be bloo0 low. ina from aa least fifty plAeeS on each hand. Words could never tell Che suF ferine ! endured for three years ! tried everything that [ was sold to 0Ss for fully three years, bus couio gel nn relief ] tried at lsAsG eighN different doctors. but none of then seemed to q" me any good. AA my hands were e Sac when ] got through dOctorins as whep 1rst began. also tried many relne dies, but none of them eveI did me on" cents worth of goO0. WaA dIscour ageo and heArt-0Oro. ] Woulo feel an bad mOrnings when goN Op, to thinG ha0 to go to woTk and stAnd the pair for ten hours, and often felt like giV ing up my position. Before ] sIATten to wOrk morning. ] would have q. wrap every finger uL separately. sn as to try and keeb them son and Iher. weN gloveA oven the rags A Rect, tho grease from getting oL my worA At might ] would have to wear gloves iE bed H. facs. had t. weAI glove. all che time Bul thanks to CutieurA Sh% greateSs of ah gIeAS skiD cures After doctorins for thres yeAra, and spending much money. 800. hoa of Cuticura Ointment ended all my snfIer. ings 1ts been two yeAFS slnea useo any and don't know what core handa arc now, and neveR loae Q GlAy'e work whIls using CuSieuFA Ointment
 THOMAS A. CLANCY.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-08
Work of the Experts.

The experts appointed by the Tennes- see Coal. Iron & Railroad Company, the Sloss- Sheffield Steel & Iron Company. to make estimates of values of coal and ore lands looking to a consolidation of the companies named. will leave again tomorrow on a trip. this time going to Russellviile and that section of the State. Col. T. H. Aldrich. the representative of the Tennessee Company, announced that the work of the experts would not be completed in six or eight weeks. There are four hundred thousand acres of coal and ore lands in Alabama and 10000 acres in other States to be inspected, 120 openings and more to be guaged. coal and ore measured and note taken of the improvements made at the mines. There is yet much doubt as to the con- solidation being brought about.