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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-26
GENERAL NEWS ITEMS.


probably fatally and three seriously
injured in a head-on collision Of freight
trains on the Louisville & Nashville at
Shawnee. Tenn. The loss of properly
was heavy.
BY the explosion of a locomotive
boiler on the Baltimore & Ohio. near
Mountain Lake Park. Md. two men
were killed and one seriously iljured.
Earthquake shocks are reported from
the vicinity of Santiago. Cuba. No serb
GUS damage was done. but the people
were badly frightened.
The funeral of Louise Michel, in
France. was the occasion OF an an
arehist demonstration. the military
and police. however, prevented any seri-
Gus disorder.
United States Customs Collector
Leach has discovered valuable collec
ton OF imported laces ard ivories In
the Chadwick home in Cleveland. O.,
and is trying to find out If they have
paid duty. They are valued at $4,000.
Cardinal Satolli is suffering from an
attack of bronchitis in Rome.
The engagement Is announced Of
Miss Elsie. only daughter OF Gen. Hor-
ace Porter, American ambassador to
France, and Mr. Mende, son of the IA
nous Partisan physician of that name.
Charles Tuxhorn, a farmer smoth-
cred his two sons, aged six and ten
years. at their home southwest of Nc
Pherson. Kas., carried their bodies to
a neighboring orchard, then set fire to
all his property and shot and killed
himself
Frank Croker. son OF Richard Gro
ker. formerly OF New York. died at Or
mond. Fla. as the result of injuries re-
ceived in the wreck OF his automobile,
which he was driving at a terrific pace,
while endeayoring to avoid collision
with a motorcyciist
The Oregon Railway & Navigation
Co.'S passenger steamer Geo. w. Elder
struck a rock in the Columbia river.
near Goble. Ore. and sunk. The pas
5ergers and crew escaped.
The Chinese government makes
sweeping denial of the charges recent
ly filed with the powers by Russia to
the effect that China has been vioiat-
ing her neutrality obligation
Congressman George Sutherland win
be Utah's new United States senator to
succeed Senator Thomas Ksarns
George Turner was arrested in an
opium joint in Hop Alley" st. Louis,
on charge of passing counterfeit five
dollar gold coins.
The entire population OF the village
o. Marsanne. France. followed the re
mains of Nine. Loubet. mother of the
French president. TO the grave.
The Illinois legislature adopted O
Joint resolution approving all meas
ures in congress to promote the i'm
provement of the Mississippi river and
its navigation. and particularly COM
uending the measure now pending be-
fora the congrs ssional committee on
interctate and foreign commerce.
Harrison Gray Otis and his son-in-
law, Harry Chandler, owners and pub
fishers OF the Los Angeles Times. were
fined $500 each by Judge Wilber, in
The superior court at Los Angeles. CAL,
for publishing articles alleged to reflect
on the action and motives of the recent
county grand jury.
Mg.. George Hobart Doane. rector OF
St Pdtrick's Roman cathedral. New
York. son Of the late George Washing
ton Dpane, Episcopal bishop of NsS
Jersey and brother of Rt Rev. VIM. c
Doane. Episcopal bishop OF Albany
died at Newark. y. j., Of hesrt failure.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-26
Military in Possession.

st. Petersburg. Jan. 22.-Along to-
ward O'Clock in the evening the
Toward s O'Clock in the evening the
crowds. exhausted, began 10 disperse.
leaving the military in possession. ~
they retreated up the Nevsky Prospect
the workmen put out all the lights.
The little chapel at the Narva gate
was wrecked. On the Kaminostav
Island all the lights were extinguished.
Every officer wearing the uniform OF
the emperor who was found alone was
mobbed. A general was killed on the
Nicholas bridge. and u dozen oficers
we're seized. stripped OF their epaplets
end deprived ci their sworda.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-26
M. wi.te May Be Dictator Today.

ST. Petersburg, Jan. 22-It Is ru-
mored tonight that NJ. witte win be
appointed dictator tomorrow. but the
report is not confirmed The authori-
ties. while they seem TO realize the
magnitude Of the crisis with which
the dynasty and the autocracy are
confronted on account of today's
events. apparently are paralyzed for
the moment. An Official statement
was promised at midnight. at which
hour 1t was announced that il had
been postponed until tomorrow. In
tense indignation is bound to be
aroused all over Russia.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-26
Lawyers Refus. 70 pr,e,.ee

St. Petersburg. Jan. 23-The Fourth
Civil Development of the Court OF JUS
tice has suspended its sittings. owing
TO the lawyers refusing to practice,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-26
THE WEEKS NEWS
TERSELY OUTLINED
IA Epitome Of the Most Important
Events at Home and Abroad
the Past Week.
CONGRESS- WORK IN NUTSHELL

Latest Developments ~ the Russc-
J'r"ncsc War. Together with
ftcms a: Interest Cuttcd From the
Important Happenings All over
the Wcrtd.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-26
France Predicts a Revolution.

Paris. Jan. 22.-The news OF the
bloody events in St Petersburg has
caused profound sensation here. The
newspapers issued special editions
throughout the evening. giving dra-
matte details of the street fighting.
and these were eagerly read and dis
cussed In the boulevards. at the thea
ters and in other public places. the
tragedy being the universal subject
OF comment Ohicials here have re-
ceived advices practically the same
as those made public. The general
view Is one of deepest apprehension
that the events OF the day MAJ pre-
cipitate in a revolution.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-26
Greater Mississippi

Devoted to the Industrial, Commercial and
Agricultural Development of the States In.
comparable Resources \ Items of Interest
Picked Up Here and There = 4 4 a 4
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-26
THE WAR N THE FAR EAST.

A considerable increase is said to be
noticeable the last few days in the
;ange of the japanese artillery around
hukden. This fact affords ground for
The belief that part of the heavy guns
used in the siege Of Port Arthur have
been sent north.
The British steamer Bosely. which
was captured by the Japanese cruiser
Tekiwa. in the Sea of Japan, January
IL. bound for Vladivostok, with a car
go of coal. has been condemned by the
prize court at Sasebo.
The third division of the Russian
second Pacific squadron, commanded
by Rear-Admiral Botrovsky. which left
Suez January IL. has arrived at Jibutil
French Somaliland.
Lieut.-Gen. Stoessel ard his staff,
and about 500 other paroled Russian
officers. many of them with their fami-
lies. have sailed from Nagasaki, ia
pan. for Odessa.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-26

Announcement is made again that
the electric road from Gulfport TO
Biloxi will be built. The survey for
this much Of the line has been com.
pleted and work is promised to begin
shortly.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-26

Columbus is still hopeful OF having
a street railway in operation by the
25th OF December. the time specified
in the contract. The promoters were
there few days since and promised
that it should be completed and IN
operation by that time.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-26

During the past ten years the
Mississippi farm has been reduced in
average area from 1918 acres to S2.G.
This is in keeping with the increas-
ing tendency to cut up the large farms
and sell to those who will tend them.
This condition of affairs is not to be
deplored at all. When we have a
citizenship of land owners and land
workers the State will be In a better
condition than with large farms ten
anted by renters and shareworkers.
Ths day Of the big plantation Is fss
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-26
CONGRESS.

Senator John II. Mitchell, OF Oregon,
on the fnor OF the United States SEN
ate. denounced his accusers aud pub
l!cly branded them as malicious and
atrocious liars
The question of expense of cunduct-
Ing national political campaigns is re-
ceiving attention in both houses in
ihinly veiled attempts to discover vino
rut up the money.
The house adopted the twelve arti-
cles of impeachment against United
States District Judge Swayne. OF the
northern district OF Florida. and au-
ihorized the speaker to appoint a COM
nittee of seven to present the case to
the senate and conduct the impeach-
ment proceedings.
President Pro TEN. Fry of the SEN
ate has appointed Messrs. Foraker and
German as tellers on the part OF the
senate 10 count the electoral vote on
February s.
Senator Stone. OF Missouri, deliv-
cred a speech OF two hours length in
tae senate in opposition to the state
hood bill.
Resident Commissioner Degetau. OF
Porto Rico. in his first speech in the
Loase. praised the United States for
It's attitude toward his island home.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-26

Grenada is contemplating The build.
ing OF concrete sidewalks to take the
place Of cinder walks which are now
in use. The change would no doubt
prove an acceptable one; also econom.
ical in the eud.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-26

Monroe county has made a step
toward bettering the condition of her
public roads. The contracts have
been let to have them worked, and If
the new system proves profitable it
will be enlarged upon in the future
The interest in better roads is gain
ing fast. and ere many years pass it
looks as IL the great old State would
be on an equal footing with those that
have given the matter attention years
ago. Positively no better investment
can be made than to prepare good
roads f0- the use of farmers and
others in hauling to and fro. It saves
wagons, bugeles and stock, and makes
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-26

Yazoo City will install an upto-date
fire alarm system at an early day 10
make fire protection more complete
The sad experience OF that good city
emphasizes the need OF perfect sys.
tom OF protection.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-26

Newton reports a wonderful growth
both in population and business. II
is more than twice as large as when
the census was taken four years since,
and is still growing The business,
of which postal receipts is a fair
guide. has more than doubled The
town starts the new year with a push
and vim that will mean a great deal
in the way Of prosperity.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-26

The Mississippi Lumber Company.
an immense lumber mill which has
been shut down for some tine on &C.
count Of the slump In lumber prices.
has begun operations again. and sew.
eral hundred people are given en-
p.oyment This Is the largest enter.
prise In Quitman. and means n great
deal to that entcrprising burg.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-05-03
FERGUSON, PHOTOGRAPHER ~: =: -:

MIR p ]. Kllnker Sundayed at Wood
bine.
Miss s,a,tler sundayed with friends al
Boone.
MIR. Chas.s Luney is assisting at Casa
days drug store.
Miss Sylvia Evans spent Sunday at. her
home in Arion.
Mr.. George Hird of Manila spsn. Sur
day in Denison.
MIR. ". ]. Collins transacted business
in Arion on Monday.
MIR. Clark Marshall of Charter Oak,
Sundayed in Denison.
Miss josie Leonard spent Sunday with
relatives at Fort Dodge
Mr.. c. c. aKemmings transacted bust
ness in Omaha Monday.
F. O. Ivens has completed his work on
the Arion water works
Mrs. Lutte Seeman visited friends in
Council Bluffs on Monday
The Misses Robertson and Bruning of
Dow City spent Sunday in Denison.
MIR. John Finnern spent Saturday in
Omaha looking up the cattle business.
Mrs. F. w. Meyers and son left on
Sunday for a months visit at Iowa City.
MIR. G. McAhren was looking after his
house moving business in Dow City Mon
day.
Mrs. Thos. w. Morris left on Monday
for visit with her mother at Mazcmanie.
Wis.
For Goodness Sakes, don't forget the art
exhibition on Friday and Saturday after
noon
Supt Johnson OF the Carroll schools,
was attending to school matters in Deni-
son en- Monday.
Miss Gladys Slocumb of Dow City,
made an over Sunday visit with her friend,
Mis- Allie Sewell.
Mrs. Thos. H. Boylan of Des Moines,
visited at the home of A. w Virgins a
few days last week.
Miss Marie Naeve returned from Iowa
City Monday where she had been to at
tend the annual Freshman ball.
Miss Helen Meyers returned to her
home in Omaha on Monday after pleas
ant visit at the Bale home in this city.
Mr.. Wallace McCloy expects to leave
the latter part of the week for Fulton,
Kentucky. where he will visit his brother,
Stewart.
House cleaning, spring sewing and gar
dening must all take back seat Friday
and Saturday. Everyone is going to the
art exhibit.
The base ball game on Saturday between
the Manila and Denison High schools,
resulted in an easy victory for the home
boys the score being 20 to IL.
Mrs. ]. F. Glenn acted as court report.
er during the recent trial held before Ref
cree Wheeler. Mrs. Glenn is an expert
and fully able to do the most difficult
stenographic work.
Mr.. John H Boys, manager of the
prosperous Boone Republican. was a
brief Denison caller on Saturday. He is
one of the "up and coming" newspaper
men of western Iowa.
The Denison college crossed bats with
picked-up team from Dow City Satur-
day. Dow City has good nine but with
Faul in the box the boys won the game to
the tune of 10 to 2,
Mr.. Irving Tabor of independence,
Iowa. was brief visitor at the home OF
Mr.. Charles Tabor on Saturday. He had
just returned from Corpus Christie. Tex
as, where he has purchased large lum-
Der yard.
Mrs. w. H. Littell, of Independence,
iowa. arrived in Denison on Friday, for a
short visit with her brother, Mr.. Chas.
, Tabor. Mr.. Tabor, Mrs. Littell and
Miss Ames leave this week for a sojourn
at Hot Springs, S. Dakota.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-05-03
Rev. Father Farrelly visited

Rev. Fathsr Farreliy visited IL Caro-
on THURSDAY.
Mrs. Geo Deter of Vail spent Saturday
shopping in Dealson.
Mrs. B. G. Lyman visited relatives in
Dow City on Friday.
DR.. Wright made a business ,ria G
Omaha on Thursday.
John Shaw Van Cleft Sunday to resume
his studies at Lincoln Neb,
Messrs Chas Hoover and BianIseInins-
er vistedin Dow City Sunday.
Lawyer P. w Harding transacted bust
ness at Ida Grove on Saturday
Rhode Island Red Hen with chickens 81
sale. MRS THEo WALKER l7-st
1t is rumered that Lon Randall vi!
soon purchase Buck Board automobile.
Miss Lulu Andertcn left Monday Tor
Des Moines where she has good position
Miss anna Level OF Odebolt visited d
over Sunday with her Uncle B + Lesier.
MIR. Win Gibson went 10 West side
Friday to look up telephone matters at
that place.
For Rent-one five room cottage with cry
water and sewerage 800 per month
Inquire OF Mrs. 5. Daz 1s-tf
Mrs. DR.. Cornwall is havit an addition
built to her cottage by, Mr.. Lew McClel-
Ian.
Miss Anna Hink returned Sunday oher
work at the Samaritan Hospital in Sioux
City.
MIR and Mrs. Ed Phelan, of Omaha
were the guests on Sunday of Mrs. Harry
Mahoney.
Miss Ava McKim left on Thursday for
Tacoma, Wash where she will make her
future home.
Miss Tyler and Miss Meyers were de-
lightfully entertained by Mrs. kuehnle
during Miss Tyler's visit.
Mrs: ]. U. Wise formerly of Dow City
is visiting with her sister Mrs. Hide
brandt of North Denison.
Mr.. Chas. Hoover made a pleasant
visit with relatives in Council Bluffs on
Wednesday and Thursday
On Friday afternoon Mrs. Kirkup en-.
tertained few friends and neighbors who
enjoyed most charming afternoon.
Mrs. ]. H. Hall made this Office a
pleasant call on Friday and incidentally
renewed her SUBSCRIPTION for the REVIEW
For Rent-one room cottage with city
lS-tf
Mrs. Bernard Evans OF Missouri Valley
made an over Sunday visit with he,
daughters the Misses Maggie and Lille
Evans.
For Rent one six room cottage $500 pei
month In good location near N w depot In.
quire OF Mrs. S. Daz lS-tf
Mrs. D. o. Johnson and children and
Mrs. Matthews of Charter Oak spent
Sunday with their sister Mrs. ], Fl. Ma
honey.
The northwest corner OF Main Street
may not boast many brick blocks, but il
certainly has some foxy awnings. They
are of the roll-up kind and we're put in
last week.
Mr.. George Cronkleton cashier of the
First National at Dunlap and Messrs
Sears McHenry and Prof. W. c. Var
Ness were expert witnesses in the Poet.
iven VS.. Binnall case.
Mrs. ]. H. Mahoney and son George
were quite ill for few hours on Friday
the result of poisoning from some un.
known cause. George was very sick and
recovered by vigorous measures.
MIR. Arthur Grant of Vail visited in
Denison Friday Mr.. Grant has re.
signed his position as job and add man
on the Observer and expects to leave soon
for Chicago where he has good position
On Thursday Mrs. Kirkup entertained
the Coffee Club; the members having q
most delightful afternoon. Mrs. KirkuI
served delicious refreshm ents She was
assisted in her hospitality by Miss Kirkup
The Jersey City news., 1905-12-09

to whom was referred on August 21
1905, the application of New York Bty
Railroad Company for the vacation of
Miles street, and objections thereto pre-
sented to this Board on the 9th day of
October, 1905, report that it had made
careful examination and visited the
ground of proposed vacation and would
respectfully suggest that, anticipating
any action by this Board, there should
be first filed with the Clerk of the Board
an agreement whereby the following off
sets would be acceded to by the petition
ing company.
First. The regarding of Garfield ave-
nue., from the easteIly side of the pres
ent bridges TO Morris Canal. so the sur
face water will drain toward said canal,
thereby eliminating the onefous eondit-
IONS which now exist
Second. The macadamizing curbing
and payingsof cutters in Garfield avenue,
between the points above noted.
Third The laying of four-foot flag
sidewalk on the north side of Garfield
avenue, between the points above noted.
! Fourth. The placing and mainten-
ance of proper and sufficient lights un-
der the bridges of said company now
erected, and crossing said avenue; the re-
quislte number of lights to be determin-
ed by this Board.
pans under all bridges owned or con-
trolled by said Company.
All the foregoing work to be done at
the cost and expense of the petitioners.
Sixth. In case of any future necessity
for the construction Of an outlet sewer
| in this locality to New York Bay, evil
deneed by recommendation Of the Chief
Engineer of this Board, the Company
shall permit, without charge for ease
meEts or land taken. such sewer con-
structlon through or across any lands of
said Company contiguous thereto, your
Committee believing that when such an
agreement shall be so filed, the rights of
the public have been fairly and properly
conserved
The reports were accepted.
The Committee on Municipal Lighting
reported on claim of:-Public Service
Corporation of n. j., $1,1T1.S9, as cor
rect.
The report was. accepted
The Committee on Pumping and Res
eryoirs reported on claims of:--Pnblic
Service Corporation of n j.. $35 90.
$3.50, as correct.
The reports were accepted.
The Committee on Assessments and
Extensions reported on claims of:-O. G..
Strinkham, $50; Public Service Corpora
ton Of n. j.. $2.42. S4451, $6s27; a. p.
Smith Mfg Co. 1867 81; Hackensaek
Water Co.. S4SS6. Barber Asphalt Paw
| ing Co.. 5000. 36: Hudson Coal Co. $50,
SIS: GermoI Disinfeetant Co., $63.75;
James Carlin, S75, as correct.
The reports were accepted.
The Committee on Public Buildings,
Docks and Parks reported on claim of ~
The Jersey City news., 1905-12-09
ESTIMATE OF QUANTITY.

ABOUT SfIg jheea miles of strs&91
paved with stone to be swept and
About aAs $500 lineaf i7sies SH stresetsu str itu
paved with asphalt to be swept and
About 40 lineal miles of street paved
with macadam or Telford to be
swept and cleaned ..........
In gross for removing ashes and gar
bage .. ...
For each man detailed for gathering
papers, etc. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
The Jersey City news., 1905-12-09
ESTIMATE OF QUANTITY.
About $50 cubic yards earth excava-

About $50 cubic yards earth excava-
lion .......-..5..!...-
About 20 cubic tyards earth filling y.
About 5S5lacaa5a h qpas sansss Issg A<es
A5ssat ys2, A60 square yards paving
+ tBslglahl =.
Abonf1 30 ffneal feet curb stone. 5xf6
About 20 square feet bridge stone...
About $40 square yards repa ving...
About 1860 lineal feet resetting and
dressing curb stone. ..............
About 100 square feet relaying and
dressing bridge stone. .........
About go lineal feet cribbing stone.
About 4 resetting receiving basin
heads ...s.. .s..s..4...
About resetting manhole heads.
The Jersey City news., 1905-12-09
ESTIMATE OF QUANTITY.

About PA cubic yards earth excava-
About . cubic yards rock excavation.
About l15 cubic yards earth filing.
About 10 cubic yards sand filing
About I35 square yards paving (BeE
sIanl
About 400 lineal feet curb stone, 5x16
tset in conerete) )....s.....S...
About ], goo square feet tagging -.
About % square yards repaving .....
About 30 lineal feet resetting in con-
crete and dressing curb stone. 49,.
dressing bridge stone. e........
About resetting manhole heads. -.
The Jersey City news., 1905-12-09
Received and ordered fled.


REPORTS OF CHIEF ENGINEER
The Chief Engineer reported certifi-
Gates in favor Of the following:-
Barber Asphalt Paving Co, s.. 7OS
final on account of contract No. 1910
Barber Asphalt Paving Co, $500.
on account of contract No 1910.
]. Roosevelt Shanley. So, 500, on ae
count of contract No. 1467.
Uvalde Asphalt Paving Co, $500. Oh
account Of contract No. 1912.
Philip Tumulty. Jr., $1,S0I.I1. final
on account of contract No. 1866.
Bernard Cannon. $500, on account of
contract No. 1476.
Henry Byrne, $1,000, on account dc
contract No. 1913.
Henry Byrne, S2,T90.90, on account Of
contract No. 1469.
Received and referred to their appro-
pirate committees
PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
The following claims were presented y
Andrew J. Boyle. S100
Crescent Hall School, S66-66.
The Jersey City news., 1905-12-09
100 PER CENT. STANDARD.

do all furnish all
and
dandre to the and
The Jersey City news., 1905-12-09

Resolved, That $50 be paid to Jos: G.
Duff for laying six (6) sewer connections
in Orient avenue, September, 1903, claim
No. III.
Charge special street account, Sep
tember supplies.
The Jersey City news., 1905-12-09

BOARD OF STREET WATER COMMISSIONERS.
(Omeia Proceedmgs)
Of
fond November at r NJ.
Ifentze.
. i
called for and ~ number presented, follows:
The Jersey City news., 1905-12-09
100 PER CENT. STANDARD.

r. & Shannon co offered Do all furnish all for
Received and referred the Committee Streets Sewers
The Jersey City news., 1905-12-09
Charge repairs to asphalt pavements.

G. Stringham for services as engineer Of
improvement as indicated in bill, IL
days, October, 1905, claim No. 7o7.
Charge special street account, inn
provement Newark avenue, 500; I'M
proyement Bergen square, $15. Total,
$65.00.
The Jersey City news., 1905-12-09

Resolved. That $65she paid to Alphons
sus Lettiefi for1i dpaxing Asewer and
thYildmgu rhanhole southwest corner OF
Newark and Railroad avenue, Novern-
bers 1908, claim eNo1212. = ~
Charge special appropriation repaving
Newark avenue.