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Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-02
CRACKSMEN MAKE
NEW CONFESSIONS
POLICE PROFESS TO BE
IGNORANT
Several Well Known Safe Breakers
Are IN the City and Prisoners
May Be Members Of
the Same Gang

Further confessions of completely In
a number of the bodest holdups which
have occurred in Los Angeles within
recent years are said to have been
made by Carl Won Hohenthal Thomas
Griffith and John Martin, the trio of
suspects who are now confined In the
city Jail, and who Thursday afternoon
confessed to being parties to several
daring robberies.
SO far the police have refused to
make any statement in regard to what
they have learned from the three men.
Despite the fact that IL is generally
known that the men haev each made
some sort of a confession, the police Of
ficials steadfastly deny that they arc
aware of them.
1t has been learned, however, that
the three men now under arrest are
members of q gang which is said to
have committed the recent series of
robberies in Southern California which
have kept the police department on the
jump 1t is asserted there were nine
members of this gang. Four of them
left California soon after the arrest of
Won Hohenthal, Griffith and Martin,
while two are said to be still at lib
erty and living in Los Angeles. Who
these men are the police refuse to
state, and, in fact, deny knowing any
thing about them.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-02
SECRETARY OF STATE
ROOT REFUSES TO TALK
ON WARS POSSIBILITY
Rv Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-Secretary
Root positively refused to make any
statement touching the Japanese situa-
ton in its relations to the conference
which took place at the White House
Wednesday evening between the presi-
dent and some members of the cabinet
and the California congressional dele
cation.
He does, however, deny the authenti-
city of any of the published interviews
attributed to him, as to the imminence
of war, the state Of the treaty negotia-
tions or any phase of this subject which
he regards as one eminently unsuited
for the public discussion at this time.
The japanese ambassador declined to
be seen this afternoon, but the MEM
bers of the embassy staff declare he
had not authorized any newspaper
statement on this subject.
Denies Uitimatum
The fact appears to be that state
ment in the press cable dispatches as
cribed to Baron Hayashi the Japanese
minister for foreign affairs, to the eff
feet that in the event the courts upheld
the San Franciso school officials then
the matter of discrimination against
Japan would require diplomatic treaty,
was in some quarters enormously at
tributed to Secretary Root, who has
been put in the position of stating that
he had received an ultimatum from the
Japanese minister for foreign affairs.
Mr.. Root denies that he has received
any such communication and careful
inquiry fails to show that the alleged
remark of Baron Hayashi has even
been communicated officially to this
government.
1t was said at the navy department
today as an evidence of the slight i'm
portance attached by naval officers to
the present discussion of Japanese rela-
tions that there was not the slightest
intention on the part of the department
OF strengthening the American naval
force on either side of the Pacific.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-02
Daring Robbers in the City

Daring Robbers in the City
According to private detective
agencies in Los Angeles. however, it is
known that several Of the most daring
safe crackers in the country have been
in Los Angeles during the last few
months, and it is thought possible they
might have been members of the same
gang as the three men under arrest.
1t is probable they directed the moves
when banks were robbed and safes
cracked, but Is is improbable they
took any hand in the matters which
would leave them liable to arrest
One of these men, whose name the
private detective agencies refuse to
give out, was seen On Broadway within
the last few days and it is said 1t is
probable he was one of those who di-
rected operations in the five attempted
safe crackings a few nights ago.
Toronto jimmy" one of the most
famous safe crackers, is also thought
to be in Los Angeles and it is known
his description was sent out from east
ern detective agencies several weeks
ago with instructions to their western
offices to watch out for him.
Toronto Jimmy" has been on the
coast at numerous times in the past,
but the last heard of him was about
one year ago when he is said to have
cracked a safe in Chicago and got
away without being captured. Since
that time the police departments of the
country have been on the lookout for
him and large rewards have been Of
fered for his arrest.
No CIews to Highwaymen
So far tho police department of Los
Angeles has proved itself inadequate
to cope with the crime which is raging
in the city. The officers have found no
clews to the men who held up the
street car on Santa Fe avenue Thurs
day night, and admit that it Is prob
able they will never be able to lay
their hands on the men who did the
work.
Unless it develops that Griffith, Mar
tin and Won Hohenthal committed the
roberes at the numerous banks and
postofflces, those men are also still at
liberty.
Holdup men are also busy and it is
seldom that one is arrested, although
each night one or more of their VIC
tins show up at the police station and
exhibit wounds received in a conflict
with one or more of them.
During January there We're seven
teen successful holdups committed ac-
cording to the reports given to the
public by the police. How many more
there We're, the reports of which We're
suppressed, is unknown. There We're
also nine unsuccessful Attempts given
to the public.
Eleven safes were tackled by safe
crackers and five Of these attempts
were successful. How many more at
tempts were made, the news of which
has been suppressed by the police can
not be learned.
number of petty burglars were cap
tured during the months, but none of
them could be connected with jobs of
any size.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-04-18
Civic improvements.

The City Council has passed
an ordinance requiring ali prop
erty owners on the public square
to place concrete walks in front
OF the business houses. This will
add much to the appearance OF
the town as well as the tomfort of
pedestrians.
A committee was also appoint
ed to select n suitable location for
an electric light and water Giant.
When this work is accomplished
and other contemplated improve
ments go into effect, Oxford will
be QUE of the most beautiful as il
Is desirable, towns in the state.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-04-18
Puhlic Speakfns.

| An OVERLOOKING house greeted
Hon. John Sharp Williams at the
court house Tuesday, when he
arose to address the citizens, ac-
cordIng to appointment, upon the
national political issues of the day
For two and a half hours he held
the close attention Of tSe multi
tude. many OF whom were COM
PEELED to stand during his entire
discourse. Notwithstanding the
incessant rain through the day,
many ladies' were present to add
to the ovation given this distin-
guished gentleman.
He made a strong speech which I
was well received and made a
good impression.
Messrs. Senter, Scott, Stovall
and Rivers, all candidates for
railroad Commissioner of the
Northern District were present
and announced themselves in
short addresses.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-04-18
An Excellent Remedy.

Good for those suffering with
Rheumatism, Kidney, Catarrh
and Stomach troubles, take this
prescription to A. II. Kendel's
drug store and have compounded
these ingredients:
Fluid Extract Cascara Amarga
half ounce, Fluid Extract Col
chicum Seed, Fluid Extract Still
lingia, Fluid Extract Songunaria,
OF each one drachm. Fluid Ex-
tract Dandelion half ounce. Com
pound Syrup Wee-Haw. a suf-
ficient quantity TO make . ounces
Shake well in 4 bottle and take
one teaspoonful three times 4 day
one hour after meals.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-04-18
Notice to Bridge buffers

Public notice is hereby given that
the undersigned will receive seaisd
bids up to Il o'clock. noon, on Tues
day, May eth, for the bGiiding OF
bridge across Butler Creek on the
Abbeviile and Rocky Ford roai, Inns
No. 81, and also br.dEe across tn
Splinter creek near the resideace
II. J. Gardner.
Both of the above nam ID bridges 10
be let out separately and u be buiit
according To plans and specification
now on file in my Office. The sacc -
tul bidder will be required to furnish
bond double the amour. OF each biz,
with two or more good securities for
faithful performance of the contract.
The Boari reserves the right 20 re-
isct any and all bids, ami on the SAM
day let the same out al public ourcry
to the lowept ana best bidders Tue
Board reserves the right to reject any
end all bids. j. q. RAMEY, U lsrk
Oxford, Miss, April q, 1897.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-04-18
South Yoccna Dots.

We have had two weeks of cool
weather for April. Several frosts
which have played havoc with the
peach crop, and set garden vege-
tables back some. Corn that is up
looks sickly, though it may only
have 4 bad cold''.
Mr.. Terrell Davis and family.
of lula, visited relatives west of
Delay Sunday.
Mr.. W. II. Sheffield and wife.
of Gault, We're the guests Of Mrs.
5. \. Nerren Sunday.
Mr.. Tom Tarver and family
visited the family of Mr.. W. r.
Lamb Sunday. GUESS.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-04-18
JUST RECEIVED
w. b. Mc1AH0N.
Legal Advertisements.

Notice is hereby given, ~ required
by Section Ill OF the Privilege Tax
law of 1904, that all Privilege Tax lie
ense except those issued 10 railroads
and retail liquor dealers will expire
during the month of April and must
be renewed for l. months during the
month of May.
Unless the licenses are renewed dur
ing the month OF May, ii is made the
duty of the Tax Collector u collect
double the amount of the Eigiual tax
and as he is lett without any disere-
ton whatever IN the matter, [ trust
that all privilege tax payers will
promptly come forwrrd, and procure
their license during the month of May
and save me the necessity of enfoFc-
ing the heavy penalty.
J. II. WEIGH,
Sheriff and Tax Collector.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-04-18
A LETTER TO
&.r. ID. | Sultan,

&r. d. l Sultan,
Oxford. Miss.
Dear sir: The checklist fraud in
all paint Is paste paint. Here's one.
Lawyer Ariey B. Magee, of Dover,
DEL, painted his house four years ago
with paste paint al cost of s4t TOR
paint and ssS for labor; total sl05
The house got shabby in two years;
then he painted Devee nc very dIff err
ent cost: SIS for paint AID $3.50 for
LABOR; total SIS.
Paste pain sl05; Devoe SIS
IL is like tattening hogs on milk "a
water. Paste paint is ga whitewssh
Yours truly,
F. W. DENOE & CO.,
PS1Rel5ue Price sells our paint.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-04-18
The Browning Club Entertainej.

hS 6toW ii1uS Siuc EarSrl3Cne1.
The reception given by Mrs. J.
G. Deupree last Wednesday after
noon, complimentary to the
Browning Club was a most ele-
giant and enjoyable affair. The
hostess in her charming way en-
tertained:her guests most graci-
ously. The parlors were lovely
with ferns and fragrant flowers.
The dining room deserves special
mention.
After serving two courses, the
ladies were invited into the dining
room where coffee and delicious
tea and other dainty refreshmert
were served. The handsome and
beautifully decorated table, tn /,
ferns and sweet flowers, the
pretty dresses of the ladies', the
soft glow from the electric lights
made one feel it was good to be
alive and be entertained by such
a charming hostess.
Miss Heron delightfully."- enter
tanned the guests with several
beautiful vocal selections. W.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-04-18

"W hen MY friends thought I was
about 10 sa5Se leave OF this world. on
10 court OF Indigestion, nervousness
amt general debility" writes \. y
Chisholm. OF Treadwell, Y. Y, "aud
when K boxed as IL there was no hope
lett, ( Was persuaded TO try Electric
Bitters. and rejoics to say that they
are curing me. am now doing bust
neSs again as 0f Oh. ana am SSH gain
Ing daily" Best tonic medicine on
earth. iuaranteCd by 4 r Eec1si
Gu s.s' EgIet SO -sEts.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-04-18
MARRIED.
STANDFER-aUcKER

Miss Willie P. Rucker, of Nor
linton, W. Va, and Mr.. John N.
Standifer, of Oxford, were mar
ried at the home of the brides
mother, 2Sth street and Williams
Avenue, Park Place on Wednes-
day, Apail 10th, Rev. Mr.. Jones
officiating.
Mr.. Standifer is a native of our
county, a graduate of the State
University and has many friends
who will join US in good wishes
tor himself and fair bride.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-04-18

We call attention to the an
nouncement in the proper column
OF Mr.. Hubert d. Stephens of
New Albany, as a candidate for
District Attorney of this Judicial
district. Mr.. Stephens is n law
yer Of ability with many years
successful practice in the courts
OF the STATE, and fully equipped
to NIL this official position satis-
factorily. Being u graduate of
our State University he is well
known to many Of our people.
We ask a consideration of his
claims.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-04-18

Mr.. S. L. Bowen, Of Wayne, W. Va.
writes: ~ was a sufferer from kid
ney disease SO that at times I could
not get out OF bed, and when I did
could not stand straight. l took Fo
ley's Kidney Cure One dollar bot
tls and part OF the second cared ne
entirely" Foiev's Kidney Cure
works wonders where others ar TO-
tai failures. Sold By FL druggisls
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-04-18
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Thames

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thames
OF Vicksburg, were the week enc
!guests of their parents, Rev. anC
Mrs. S. NJ. Thames.
Edwin How-y returned from
Temple. Texas, last week where
he has been on an extended visit
to his brother, Mr.. Frank Howry
i Rev. J. NJ. Wyatt held quarter
tly meeting at Victoria Sunday
and Rev. s. NJ. Thames preached
at the Methodist Church at II
O'Clock am.
The Southwestern Presley
terrain University ball team. Of
GAINESVILLE, Tenn, will arrive this
morning for a series Of three
games with the University of
Mississippi team.
DIR. Calvin S. Brown delivered
a very interesting and instructive
address Saturday night to the
Science Club on the Quantity /
and Quality of Lignites in the
State"
Mr.. Webb Bruce died Friday at
the residence of his son, Mr.. W.
II. Bruce, near Caswell, of gener
al debility at the age of SO years.
MIR. Bruce had been a citizen of
the county many years and leaves
a wide circle Of relatives and
friends.
There will be a meeting OF La
Fayette Chapter No. 80, X. A.
NJ, at their hall tonight and to-
morrow night at 1880 O'Clock.
Degree work will be conferred on
both nights. All visiting Com
panions fraternally invited.
BY referring to the public state
nents made by the two baking
Institutions of Oxford, it will be {
noticed that they are in a solid I
financial condition. Oxford and c
Lafayette County have cause to a
eel proud of the safe and reliable I
management under which their Z
financial institutions are flourish
ng. e
Mrs. Lowrance, mother of Mrs. =
:. II. kimmons, received a fall '
friday and disloca,ed her hip be- :
ides receiving other severe bruis !
3. As she is now at the advanced :
.ge of 80 years, her chances of =
ecovery are doubtful, although
he was resting easier at last re-
'orts from her bedside.
Read the important ordinances W
in this issue OF THE p
1AGLE, recently passed by our c;
Soard of Mayor and Aldermen. lc
hey 80 into effect at once and h
ill be carried out in strict ac-
ordance with the provisions en- o.
cted. We have a live Board and ID
hey are taking on new life, which
Till continually develop some Of
hing for the building up, peace 5
nd prosperity of this community
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-04-18
An Insidious Danger.

One OF tba worst features of kidney
trouble il that II is an ins dIous dis
ease and before the victim realizes
his danger he may have fatal mala-
dy. Take Foleyis Kidneys Cure at
the first sign of trouble as il eorrects
Irregularities and prevents Bright )
disease aat diabetes. Sold by III
druggists.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-04-18

This is 10 certify that all druggists
are. authorized TO refund your money
II Fslevis Honey and Tar tails to cure
your eOdgh or cold. II stops the
Dough, meals the lungs and prevents
serious results frem a cold. Cures la
grippe, coughs and prevents pusU-
moaia. and consumption. Contains
no opistes. The genuine is in a yellow
package Refuse substitutes. Sold
by all druggists.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-04-18

A4t6 - El1n
Presbyterian-Rev. W. ID. Hedleston,
pastor Preaching every Sunday
morning and night.
Presbyterian, U. s. A-Rev. W ] King
pastor. Services every Sunday morn
ing and night.
Metnodist-Rev II. s. Spragins, pastor
Preaching every Sunday morning
and night
pastor. Services every Sunday
Episcopal-Rev. c. d. Brown, rector.
Preaching every first and third Sun
days in each month
Primitive Raptist-Rev. A. b. Morris,
pastor. Services every first Satur-
day and Sunday in each month Also
every third Sunday during winter.
SECRET SOCIETIES. .
T. > Gsthright Lodge No. 3d. F. & A.
M--Stated communication the first
Thursday night in each month. j.
w. Logan, W. NJ; Wilmer Kennedy,
secretary.
Lafayette Chapter No. SO, R. A. NJ
Regular conyocation third Thurs
day night in each month. II. A.
Moore, II. p. Wilmer Kennedy, sec,
Benz. Springer Cou-cil No. IL, R. & s.
M-Meets third Thursday night in
each mouth. S. III. Logan, 7. I. NJ;
Wilmer Kennedy, Recorder.
Oxford Lodge No. 80, W. o. VII A
Moore, c. C; G. vi. Knight, clerk.
Oxford Lodge No. IS, K. of P.-Meets
every Monday night T. w. Yates
{. g; r. S. Adams, h. of r. & s.
Knight of Honor-Meets every first
and third Tuesday nights in eact
month j. f. Nelson, Dictator; s
NJ. Howry, Reporter.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-04-18
Non-ResidSnt Notice.
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, /

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,
County Of Lafayette
To AnreiIa Baker. minor
You are commanded u appear be-
fore the Chancery Court of LaFay cite
County, in said state, on the
Fourth Monday of Nay, A. D., 1907,
to show cause, if any you can why the
final account of Mrs Ida l.. Baker
admx vs.. estate of W. +. Baker. de-
ceased, should not be allowed and said
Administrative discharged, wherein
you are defendant.
This 4th day of APRIL, A. D., 1907.
J. o. RAMsY, Chancery CleIk.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-04-18

Most victims of appendicitis are
those who are habitually constiparei
Orino Laxative Fruit syrup cures
chronic constipation by stimulating
the liver and bowels and req torres the
natural action of me bowels. Or.n1
Laxative Fruit Syrup does not uause-
ate or grippe and is mild aup pleasant
to take. Isefusa substitutes.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-04-18
For Sale.

l will sell the following article:
cheap for cash:
/ Middle Buster.
l Campbell Corn Planter.
l Dallow Cotton Planter.
l Side Harrow, Cultivators.
1 V. Harrow, 1 mule, 1 cow.
W. E. CLARK.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-04-18
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.

FEDERAL C0CRT-Neets First Mon
day in June and December II. C..
Silss, Judge; j. A. Toler, Marshal;
W ID. Frazee, District Attorney; L.
f. Oldham, clerk.
CIRCUIT COURT-Aeetst the second
Monday in March and September.
= 3. Boots1e. Judge.
tHiNCERY COChT-Meets Fourth
Monday in May and November. l..
I. Blount, Chancellor
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-04-18

The New Pure fos,<i and Drug Law
We are pleased TO announce that
Fcley's Honey and Tar for coughs,
colds and lung troubles is not affect
ed by the National Pure Food and
Drug Law as il contains no opiates or
other harmful drugs, and we recon-
mend it as safe remedy for children
and adults For sale by druggists.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-04-18
Bitten byas spider.

Through blood poisoning caused by
spider bite, John Washington, of
bosqueville, Texas, would have lost
MS leg, which became a mass of run
ming sores, had he not been persuad-
ed To try Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He
writes: -rhe first application re-
iieved, and four boxes healed all the
sores" Heals every sore. Is cents
by A. H. kendel, druggist.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-04-18

Subscribe for TIE EAaIE.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-04-18
STATEMENT

Showing the condition of the
Merchants and Farmers Bank
OF
OXFORD, MISS.
On March 20, 1907.
Published by direction of Chapter
IA of the Annotated Code of 1892.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-04-18
RESOURCES.

I, W. D. PORTER, President OF the
Merchants & Farmers Bank, of OK
ford, Mis- issippi, do hereby certify
that the foregoing is true, full and
exact statement of the Assets and
Liabilities OF the said bank On the day
and date named therein, ~ show1 by
the books of same.
W. ID. POTTER,
President Merchants & Farmers Bank
Sworn to aud subscribed before me,
clerk of the United States Court in and
for the Northern District of Missis-
sippi, this the 18th day of April, 1907
l.. E. OLDHAM,
! U. s. District Clerk.
Examined and found CORE ct.
= T. NJ. HENRY, Auditor.
This the 18th day of April, 1907.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-04-18

TO DIrcCtOLs Ot Iltc D1uK - o =
To Stockholders OF the BanS-- 100 Oh
/. 8. II LOGAN, cashier OF the Bank
of oxford of Oxford, Mississippi, do
hereby certify that the foregoing is =
true, full and exact statement OF the
Assets and Liabilities OF said Bank on
the day and date named therein, as
shown by the books OF same.
8. II. LOGAN, Cashier.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
n Clerk of the Chancery Clerk in and
for the County of Lafayette. Missis-
sippi, this the 18th day April, 1907.
J. o. RANEY. Clerk.
Examined and found correct.
T. NJ. HENRY, Auditor.
This the 10Th day Of April, 1907.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-08-01

eracy has ever been governor OF
any State. The leaders have been
repeatedly honored, but the rank
and file OF that thin grey line has
never reaped reward.
In connection with the late Con
federate reunion at Richmond one
pathetic fact was made clear-it
would be the last reunion ever
held at Richmond. Before the
historic capitals turn can come
again, there will be no grim gray
heroes to attend. Lees ragged
Legions will have crossed the
river to rest beneath the shade of
the trees.
Today there is no ex-Confed.
crate governor in America. And
so 1t is more than probable that
Charley Scott, the boy soldier,
will so down in history as the last
OF those gallant grenadiers whose
valor and whose sufferings have
rooed the South in garments OF
imperishable glory. Once again
as on the fatal day of Hoods re-
treat, like Ney at Beresina. he
viii stand, the last gray soldier
IN the last ditch, steadfast at his
duty.
And he will be the same Cha-.
ley Scott, a little grayer, a little
older, little wiser perhaps, but
with his boyish heart untainted
oy all the storms of hate, his bow
lsh faith unbroken, his boyish
smile unsecured. With Chariey
Scott the Old Guard will have
passed away.
Their bones are dust.
Their good swords rust,
Their souls are with the saints We
trust.
Such men as he have written
GLORY" on the banner of the
South and carven "HONOR" in
the hearts of her people. Manv
a Mississippian in future wears
Will proudly tell his children that
he has clasped the hand and look
ed upon the face of this knightly
conference.-the last Confederate
governor of Mississippi.
And that's why the soldier
Is saying 81 told you
We'd carry the State for Scott,
When the war ended Charley
Scott was II. He had his parole
in his pocket, and nothing eIss,
He owned bride, a saddle =
horse-and .nothsag to feed him
he was an orphan with responsi !.
oilities-hungry Responsibilities