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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-25
TORNADO IN ST. Joe
STORM wReckU SCORES OF
HOUSES.
rHE STREETS ARE INUNDATED
Cellars Flooded and Car Tracks Torn
up-many Persons Narrowly
Escape Death.

St Joseph. Mo.-A tornado and tre-
mendous rail did heavy damage In
81. Joseph and vicinity Thursday
night. Houses were wrecked, street
railway tracks torn out and cellars
flooded.
The family OF Daniel Riordan. one
mile east Of the city. had a miraculous
escape from death. The residence. two
stories in height. was torn from the
foundation and demolished. Riordan.
hts wife End three children had taken
refuge In the basement They were
buried under debris. but the wind lift.
ed the house bodily from the founda.
tlcn and none OF the heavy timbers
fell on them.
Lightning Strikes Dozen Houses.
st. Joseph nestles in hills and the
force OF the tornado was broken. The
sewers could not carry OF the water
and raging torrents flowed through the
outskirts OF the city
Adam Zihowski attempted 20 wade
one Of these torrents. He was swept
from his feet and carried toward the
Missouri river. two blocks distant. He
caught a telegraph pole and clung
there 20 minutes until rescued by a
party Of men with ropes.
In BrOokdale. a low-lying suburb. n
score OF families were driven from
their homes by water. which reachea
the windows Of the first floor. A dozen
residences were struck by lightning.
but no fatalities are reported.
The home OF Fred Shoemaker. where
a funeral party was caught by the
storm. was struck by lightning twice
and several persons stunned. Reports
from farming sections east OF the CITY
say crops were leveled in the path o:
the storm and the loss will be heavy.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-25
Enaineer Murdered on DUTY.

Norwalk. O.-William l. Roberts.
engineer at the Araric light and water
works station at Milan, few miles
above here. was found dead on the
moor OF the engine room. and had evi-
IDENTIFY been murdered.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-25
Refuses Pardon to Ae.or.murd.rer

Harrisburg. Pa.-The state board Of
pardons has refused to recommend a
pardon for James B. Gentry. the actor,
VINO was convicted OF the murder OF
Madse Yorke. an actress. in Philadel
phia IN 1885.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-25
Migrants Must Move.

vagrancy and its resulting evils be-
came so epidemic around Edwards that
the citizens organized Law and Order
League and pledged its membership ts
use every effort TO secure the vigorous
enforcement of the laws against va
prancv
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-25
Branch Road Surveyed.

A preliminary survey for new
branch railroad has just been completed
to extend from Steele's Bayou, north OF
vicksburg, to the Yazoo and Missis-
sippi Valley railroad main line.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-25
Double Track for Siberian Railway

St Petersburg-The counsel Of
ministers has definitely approved the
project Of double trackingth Siberian
railway. and a bill functioning this
project will be submitted to the next
duma-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-25
Mrs. Russell Sage Donates.

New York. N. Y.-It was learned
here that Mrs. Russell Sage had re-
Gently given s25o.ooo to the associa-
ton for the relief Of respectable aged
INDECENT females in the city of New
York
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-25
Lonaworths In San Fr.neI.eo.

San Francisco. Cal.-Nicholas Long
worth. soninlaw Of President Roose-
velt and congressman from Ohio,
and Mrs Longworth. are at the Fair
mont hotel on their way 70 Honolulu.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-25

In hot countries meat exposed 10
the direct rays Of the moon putrefies
much more rapidly than II kept in the
dark.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-25
Patrons, Union Picnic.

The annual Patrons Union outing
and picnic and camp meeting, combined.
was held near Lake. almost on the line
between Scott and Newton counties.
A great crowd attended.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-25

Kansas City. Mo.-William Jan
uary. or Charles W. Anderson, as he
is known to the people Of Kansas City.
was released at $3.50 o'clock Friday
morning from the federal prison.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-25
Need EIah, Hours Of Sleep.

Women of a nervous temperament
should have eight hours OF sleep to
keep In good health.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-25

Mississippi Pythias are looking for
ward to July 80, which is to be Pythian
day at the Cryst1 Springs Chautauqua.
with q great degree of interest. On
that day they will entertain one of the
leading lights of the chivalric order in
the person Of Judge Henry p. Brown,
Of Cieburne, Tex. supreme vice-chan-
cellor, who is to deliver the address Of
the dav
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-25

The number OF horses as reported in
Mississippi on the lst of January last
year was 254, 74s, mules go, ,iO5, sheep
1872 ,926. 1t is believed that these fig
ures, which are largely estimates, are
too low, and that when the statistics
being collected for this year are made
public the number will be largely ex-
ceeded.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-25
Novelist MalIot Is Dead.

Paris, France.-Hector Henri NAL
lot, the novelist, is dead. He was
born in 1880.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-25
Fatal Accident.

johnson Eskridge, one OF the most
prominent men Of Lafayette county
was thrown from his horse and killed
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-25

Have you done anything during the
past week to make your community
better or more prosperous? There is
an opportunity for all who seek it, and
it should be taken advantage OF.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-25

Remember that Mississippi is the
best State under the sun and peopled
by a generous, noble and true citizen
shin
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-25

The cartoon on the front page of the
Cotton Journal last week. representing
two farmers organizations as cats tied
up by their tails and clawing each other
in a lively fashion, WAS very good one
indeed. That is exactly what those
who have competitive interests with
the farmers most desire. BY all means
let the farmer organizations dwell to-
gether in peace.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-25

Lay aside personal preferences next
week at the polls and cast your vote
for the men you believe will make the
best officials for both county and State
places. 1t is u sacred duty you have to
perform.
Evening journal., 1907-09-25
: PENNSYLVANIA NOTES

Shiloh Methodist Church, Westtown
will hold its Tooth anniversary services
on Saturday and Sunday.
A $3.50 horse beonging to Lewis NJ
Hickman, West Chester. ran a nail in
its foot. developing tetanus, and had
to be killed
Misses Mary and Anna Darlington,
West Chester. are home from a trip
TO Europe. where they have been tour
ing since May.
stephen A. Bayard, a Chester young
man. has invented what is termed a
"snow push" a devise for cleaning
sidewalks. for which he has applied
for patent.
officer Maurice Lungen. Of Clifton
Heights, and Joseph Laurance, OF
Springfield township. Delaware coun-
ty. were thrown from a buggy in a
runaway and severely injured.
Mondays strong wind blew upside
down Ellwood Watsons buggy, con-
tanning his son. Willie. returning from
school, in Fallsington, and a subse-
quent runaway wrecked the rig.
The fall meeting of the Presbytery
of Chester was held in the First Pres
byterian Church at Paon, of which
Rev Euclid Phillips is pastor, and
there was a good attendance Of pastors
and elders.
Morris Lord. son Of County Treas
urer Aaron S. Lord. and Paul True
man of West Chester, have started for
the West to grow up With the country
and carve their fortunes. They will
strike for the Chicago and Milwaukee
gold mines first
Darlington Seminary for young
ladies at West Chester has reopened
for the fall term with a large enroll
ment OF pupils.
George Gibson. a negro of small
stature, who had been held to answer
a charge Of carrying concealed deadly
weapons, and who failed to appear at
the recent session of the Chester
County Courti was arrested in an OK
ford barroom upon his return from
Maryland, and is now in jail awaiting
trial
Despite the fact that there are sew
eral cases of typhoid fever reported
at the Chester County Hospital,
Health officer and Chief of Police r.
o. Jefferis says that there is no trouble
with the water. milk or food supply Of
the town: but several of the cases
were contracted by residents away on
vacation.
Evening journal., 1907-09-25
TO REBUILD ROAD
TO NEW CASTLE

The Levy Court yesterday afternoon
discussed the subject Of New Castle
road Improvement. IL is the intention
of the county TO rebuild the road be-
tween Eden Park and the Stoeclsle
farm, the city OF New Castle being ex-
pected TO do the work between the
farm ana New Castle.
Anticipating great boom several
years ago, the city of New Castle sex-
tended its limits about one mile on
either side. and as a consequence the
road tax in that territory is turned
over TO the city. ana It is said that the
roads within the borders Of New Cas-
tie are the worst in New Castle hum
dred. From the road tax on the
property the city receives between
$4,000 and $4,000 and it is hoped by those
Interested in having n GOOD highway
all the way from Wilmington 10 that
city that some means may be devised
by New Castle Whereby it can buill
the remainder Of the road from the
Stoeckle farm into the city proper.
Evening journal., 1907-09-25
FAVOR A WHARF
ON RIVER FRONT
Civic Improvement Commit
tee Of GOaTd Of Trade
Endorses the Project

Plans for a proposed river front for
Wilmington We're discussed by the
Civic Improvement Committee Of the
Board OF Trade last night The meet
ing was held to consider the proposed
river front and the streets. boulevards
and park systems that would lead 70
and from the river front, should it be
established.
Various plans were considered, An
estimation by an engineer and builder
showed that a pier 1900 feet long,
which would take it out to II feet Of
water at low tide, with the second
story to be used as a recreation floor.
would cost $4,000 at the most, this
sum Including the cost of establishing
the park at the shore end. AS the city
owns but one street, Fourth street,
which is 400 feet wide, il was thought
by the committee that Che most logi-
cal place for the proposed pier would
be at that street. A road goes down
this street to the rivers edge, and il
could be put in desirable condition at
little cost.
No action was taken by the commit
tee other than giving its sanction to the
resolution adopted by the navigation
committee recommending the project to
Council The Civic Improvement Com
mittee Will attend the meeting of the
navigation committees Of the board
and OF City Council this evening. This
meeting win be to come to some def
mite understanding regarding the pro-
posed river front. It is expected that
a delegation Of prominent business
men win attend the meeting to sup
port the argument in favor Of the i'm
provement
A river front It is contended. Will
mington cannot possibly do without, II
the city desires to gain the Industrial
expansion that has been experienced by
other cities OF the Atlantic coast. It Is
the opinion of many business men that
Wilmington will have to look to the
South for It's development. and that to
gain Southern trade the city must nee
essarily have a proper gateway.
ferry service with New Jersey, It is be-
lieved. would be the result OF a river
front and with this ferry established
large proportion of the population OF
the southern part OF New Jersey alsu
would do business in Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1907-09-25
HONOR FOR wILMINGroNIAN.

HONORS come thick and fast upon Rev.
Albert E. Keigwin, Wilmington young
man. who has rapidly advanced in his chosen
profession the ministry. Dr. Keigwin, who
IS well known here, has been invited to be-
come president Of Ursinus College, at College
vile, Pa, one Of the smaller institutions Of that
State ard one which Of late years has made re-
markable progress in the educational world Dr.
keigwin now occupies the pulpit Of one OF the
leading churches in New York City, but it is
stated that the new position will not call him from
his present work.
Whether DR.. Keigwn accepts the call or nor,
the invitation is high honor to him and tribute
TO his abilities. Dr. Kegvin has shown marked
qualifications for what is termed institutional
church work, and it was doubtless his success in
this direction that attracted the attention of the
college authorities.
Evening journal., 1907-09-25
WANT LOCAL MEN
TODOLOCAL WORK

The mercantile committee Of the
Board Of Trade viii meet on Friday
night to advocate the building OF
houses, and business places here by
Wilmington mechanics.
The first people to be communicated
with will be the theatrical frm which
is going TO erect the magnificent new
theatre at Tenth and King streets. A
letter asking what the companys' in
tentions are along this line has al
ready been sent by the board to Alfred
TAFT who is handling the matter for
The company in this. city. but as yet
no reply has been received.
Harry Bothman, who has planned to
build a new hotel. also has been asked
to patronize home industries as much
as possible. Mr.. Bothman has stated
that It was his original intention to use
Wilmington labor all he could. and he
intends 10 stand by this decision.
Evening journal., 1907-09-25

Consul-General r. ]. Wynne, of London,
has reported that according to statistics just
published by Lloyds Register, the merchant
fleets of the globe now total 30,43oooo tons,
or nearly 100000 more than year ago OF this
huge total no less than 100000 tons represent
steam shipping, and 100000 tons of it is under
the British flag. All the principal maritime coun.
tries have added to their merchant navies except
Spain. The increase in the case Of France is nom-
nal. m n..t.. n v,i--,.s .,,.s.sj
Evening journal., 1907-09-25
TO GET AFTER DEBTORS
Mercantile Association Will Form Cen.
trail Office For Purpose of Col.
leetins Money.

The Mercantile Association on
Thursday night will discuss the bad
debt question, and in all likelihood
establish central office where the
collection Of such debts can be di-
rected by a member of the association.
Through the system proposed the bills
would pass through this central
'agency and by this means the bad and
the worthy viii be distinguished.
Just in what manner this central
office will be organized will be discuss
ed tomorrow evening. but the need Of
it has long been agitated by the mem
bers Of the Mercantile Association, who
represent nearly every business in re-
tail life.
Evening journal., 1907-09-25

available for any purpose except FOR
bathing. and then It gets its salt water
from the Delaware.
The people will not always be de-
privcd OF a Delaware wharf: and valur
able lands will not be held from use
for want OF IT, II the city viii not aid
the project the people lfold the power
and the purse and should build a wharf
in spite Of all obstruction
Respectfully,
George A. Talley
Wilmington, September "a.
Evening journal., 1907-09-25

The proposed erection of another handsome
theatre in this city adds interest to the building
boom now in progress in the city. Wilmington
truly seems to be making up and we are begin
ming to appreciate the possibilities of the city.
The fact that the management Of the theatre feel
justified in erecting new playhouse at such an
expense reflects great credit upon their abilities.
They have turned long list Of failures into
pronounced success.
Evening journal., 1907-09-25
Peoples Column

Anonymous communications for tho
peoples column viii not be printed,
Names OF contributors 10 the column
will not bc printed. but must be tur-
nished The Evening Journal as an evil
dence of gcod faltn 80 ,he part of the
contribut0T.
Evening journal., 1907-09-25

Honored, leader in politics, holding high
and remunerative position, the gift OF the peopl4
who rePosed confidence in him-successful, then
speculation, "stung," embezzement-such is the
unhappy fate Of Horace G. Rettew. The lesson
is plain.
Evening journal., 1907-09-25

AS the project for Peninsula Board of Trade
grows, the question of freight rates naturally will
come up, and here is fertile field Of effort for
the members of the board
Evening journal., 1907-09-25

The estate left by Robert A. Pinkerton amount
ed to five millions Mr.. Pinkerton knew how to
detect the dollars as we'll as crime.
Evening journal., 1907-09-25

THE EVENING JOURNAL uses the United Press News
Service, received in its editorial rooms over sPeo'a
tsirs.
Evening journal., 1907-09-25

Nevada seems destined to forge TO
the first place in the production OF
precious metals.
Evening journal., 1907-09-25

This newspaper is on regularly every newsstand
IL Wilmington and the principal towns In the state OF
Delaware; also at Broad Street Station and Twenty
fourth and Chestnut Street Station, Philadelphia Pa
Evening journal., 1907-09-25

Advertising rates on application.
No attention paid to unsigned communications
Evening journal., 1907-09-25

Gilbert s. Jones. Business Manager.
Feurth and shipey Streets, Wilmington Delaware
Evening journal., 1907-09-25
TRRMs on suBscRIPTIoN.

ny mall postage prepaid $500 year. or 25 cents
month payable advance. BY carrier six cents week.
Evening journal., 1907-09-25
Wednesday, September IS, 1907.
ATTITUDE OF HEARST.

II HE real attitude of William Randolph Hearst
II towards the Presidential nomination of the
Democratic party promises to be puzzler. There
will be shortly in New York gathering of the
Independence League, or Hearst men. Hidden
behind this meeting is presumably a boom of
widespread dimensions for the nomination of
Hearst Blu, on top Of this announcement is a
statement by Hearst, printed in one of the New
York papers, declaring that he cannot conceive
Of any conditions upon which he would be a can
didate for President on ticket of the lndepend-
ence League or on any other ticket. Hearst says
that he means it. He proposes to devote his time
according TO his lights in instructing the people
lie fears that his sincerity might be questioned if
he again became candidate for office.
The withdrawal of Mr.. Hearst will be received
with satisfaction by many Democrats who feared
that he was bent on creating mischief in the next
Democratic National Convention However,
there is really nothing in Hearsts political career
TO encourage him. lie was a candidate for mayor.
OF New York City and most people believe that
he was elected, but the technicalities and the
legal machinery of the State kept him out of the
office, despite his employment of every method
known to the legal profession to securing hear
ing in the courts, :. .... .,.,. 81. .,..i o.s,..
Mr. Hearst then easily captured the Democratic
machinery of the State of New York and was
nominated for governor. He ran behind the re-
mainder of the ticket, which was elected, and was
the only candidate that was defeated on the
Democratic ticket The voting OF the Independ-
ence League did not show up to any appreciabe
extent 1t was much smaller than was naturally
expected. Hearst for years has made fight for
radicalism putting his principles into practice as
well as in preaching But he did not receive the
support at the polls OF the people whose cause he
had espoused. 1t is now intimated that Hearst,
judging from his address at Jamestown has be
come more conservative, but this IS doubtful.
Anyway, Hearst out OF politics would be much
more entertaining than when he himself is can
didate, and is criticised for employing his papers
as a means OF exploiting his own ambitions.
Evening journal., 1907-09-25

1t is to be hoped that the plans for new home
for the Young Women's Christian Association
will meet with the same success that marked the
building Of the home for young men. In most
cities Of the size Of Wilmington there are fine
homes for both the Young Mems and the Young
Women's Christian Associations. The large
number of young women who are now engaged ii
business affairs Of everyday life need attention
and should have the same advantages as arc given
the young men. 1t is proposed to make the new
structure really home for young women. The
project is a most worthy one, deserving the sup
port of Wimingtonians.
Evening journal., 1907-09-25
TELEPHoNEs.

Editorial Room-D & A. 500. Delmarvis, 224s
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Evening journal., 1907-09-25

New York once: COS Cambridge Building, Corner Fifth
Avenue and Thirty third Street
Chicago once 81 Boyce Building.
Evening journal., 1907-09-25

Directors and sole stookhodersi Robert 5. BaIrd'
Albert W. cummins Clement 3. Hallam and Gilbert s.
Evening journal., 1907-09-25
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New-York tribune., 1907-01-23
CONCESSION TO CHURCH.
French Cabinet Modifes Lac of 1881
NJ. DelahayF's Speech.

Paris. Jan. 22-The Cabinet Ministers at n
meeting to-day approved the terms Of the bill
suppressing the formality of requiring a dec
laration before holding public meeting, as re-
quired by the law of 1881, thus creating a modus
vivendi under which the churches can remain
open for public worship and continue so even II
the Vatican authorities persevere in their pres
ent attitude. BY making declaration, how
ever. the clergy can enjoy the benefits OF the
supplementary separation law. but failure to
make declaration will not be construed as for
feiting the allowances made to the clergy. The
new bill was introduced in the Chamber of Dep
uties this afternoon
The expulsion OF a number OF students from
the Catholic seminary at Beaupreau near An
gers. January 70. made the occasion for
n sensa tional speech in the Senate to-day. VI.
Delahaye. Conservative. who was born at An
gers and is an ex-president OF the Chamber OF
Commerce Of that city, said that the Catholics
ready 10 die for their faith, and that If at
tempts were made TO close the chapes of N0tTe
Dame de Lourdes and Of Montmartre they would
defend them with arms. The Senator added:
NM. Combes. Clemenceau and BRAND cannot
suppress Cod
Senator Delahaye then shouted. amid the
jeers of the Left:
You are the slaves Of Free Masonry, I am
not a Legitimist. but I would welcome a king
an emperor II he would only rid us OF this
hideous republic which dirties the soil Of
France
New-York tribune., 1907-01-23
II MUSIC HALL STRIKE.
Leading London Houses Com peUed
TO Close Doors.

London, Jan 22.-The strike OF the music hall
artists. which affected some OF the suburban
halls last night was extended tonight and re-
suited in compelling some of the leading houses.
including the Tfvoli. in the Strand, 10 dismiss
their audiences, and several other houses TO
give scratch performances. Among the perform
ers who declined 20 appear tonight are Arthur
Roberts, the Princess de Broglie Marie Iloyd
and others equally well known, some of whom
even acted as picl0ets and we're sent out TO in
sure the carrying out OF the orders Of the Ar
fists Federation. Five hundred such pfckets
were stationed outside the various halls
The dispute arises from the attempts OF a new
body, entitled ''The National Alliance" which
represents all sections OF music hall artists and
employees, TO force the music hall proprietors
70 accept the so-caled charter" embodvIng
conditions upon which all performers must be
engaged The principal grievances are that the
performers should be paid for all matinee per-
1ormances instead OF giving their services al
fhis time Of the day free. is now the custom
IN many cases, and that al disputes should he
referred 20 arbitration. The Charter" stipulates
also the minimum scale of wages 10 he paid
different classes OF employees. The movement is
directed partly against the so-called trust"
system and combination Of the proprietors