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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-10-10

tions the prospects of the State Fair are
several times a. promising ~ EVER 10
t"rr The hig building tor agricultural
and horticultural exhibit. !. Rearing
completion. ami will h. turned over IN
icW days II has tWicr tho capacity of
the building erected last -.a-on. and an
space has b~"n applied tor The chicken
show will h. hotter than ever. between
ouc and two Thousand bird. alr,ady an,
PLYING for space. \ strong effort j. 10.
ing made to bring the exhibit of -to,k
up 20 the standard. thi. feature not hay.
in he~n What 1t sh"uid In past ycar.
Hogs and dor. Will h. here IN large num-
l"rs. The Liberal Art. Buihling has all
b"en taken thirty DAYS hcfore the or-u-
ing Of the fair. and u will h~ full of In
'eresting ami instructive display The
racing card = q little more elaborate
than hst year. covering The 5th. >th.
10th. nth. 18th. 18th. ttth anI 18th.
The special features will h. lar ahead IT
last year or previous wears. \ general
programme will h. issued IN a lev dav-
Prot. Baldwin anil his ais -hip the cali
fnrnia Arrow. will he on hand aud make
ascrusions daily. weather permitting
This i. the ship that made suecr~.iul
flights at tho -, Louis fair. and has
h~en improved great deal sin,.. II is
not simply balloon. but an air ship
that -ail. several miles and J. under the
eontrol ot Irof BadVyn. starting from
a point IN the Fair Oround- ani return
ing to the same point. III. 9TH has l-.-u
designated Farmers mon uay. q .g-.-
cial programme having b~en srrangrI
The state MON will have an exhibit
and headquarters In the main Agricul.
tursl Building en- the 18th thcr. will
10 game Of football between the nj
v"r-ity 1T Mississippi and the | ni,~rsity
II Louisiana other athletic sports will
h. Interpreted IN the programme. on
tho ~th amt nth there will b. a general
d~m"n>tration of road buihling maehin.
ery hy the manufacturers. and under the
supcrN ision Of the Mis>i.sippi prpart.
m"nt IT Agriculture aud Commerce Au-
ANANfh INV VIII ~ NtttNfAiffl. NNFA anu
Holmes County Day. Iiattie>burg bay
and many other features Of lucal and
general nature. including the bloodhound
demonstrations already announced
\ resolution was passed by the dirrc-
tors of the state Fair this month plcdg.
iug the EARNEST effort. of the manage
mrnt In the elimination Of all games If
chance or betting ON races or other de
Ni"r-. ami calling uTnn the authorities
of both liind> county AMI the riiy of
Jackson To- aid IN the eniorermcn. OF
the law along these lines. The manage
ment uf fairs cannot i. too particular IN
thi, respect. 1t h"ing their duty to pro-,
t~vt visitors from the horde 81 undr~ir-
able Partis> that arr always 10 Is. found
where large crowds of ps-iplr are cungre
gated Keep them clean and deserving
OF the patronage OF the bc>t people ey-
eryWhere.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-10-10
FERGUSON ARRESTED.
Husband Of Mrs. Cross Obtains War
rant as Counter TO DAMAGE Suit,

Lincoln. Neb.-The Rev. Wilhert
p. Ferguson was arrested Thursday on
charges made by the husband of Mrs.
X. \. Cross. a member of his congre-
CATION at the University Place Meth
odist church. Mrs. Cross confession
resulted in Ferguson's trial at the
Nebraska conference. which was
stopped by his withdrawal from the
conference. lie filed suit for s25. 900
against Mrs Cross husband and sew
eral dignitarics of the church. The
warrant was obtained as a counter
move.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-10-10
WOMAN SITS UP IN COFFIN.
Receivers from S~oon IN Tire to
Prevent Burial Alive.

Wheeling. ". Na.-Relativcs were
weeping beside the coffin Of Mrs.
Fred HartZel the wife % a young
farmer living near Huntington. when
she suddenly sal W, and with a dazed
look climbet ont. The mouruers. ter
ror stricken. led
The minister swooned when a pale
faced woman. over whose body he had
been called 10 conduct services. met
him al the door
The family was too poor 10 have a
physician. and the woman fell into a
swoon. in which state she remained
FOR three OF four days. Her husband
believed her dead and sent for the un-
derjaker. who prepared the supposed
corpse for iRterment
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-10-10
scourge of Catsrpillars.

During recent weeks an invasion OF
caterpillars has been noticed in vicks-
burg and surrounding section. Thou
sands OF the creatures have been found
on pecan and other trees, and the pests
have come in such great numbers that
in frequent instances trees have been
entirely denuded of their foliage. just
what causes the appearance of the
catepillars there at this time in such
great numbers is not known.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-10-10
Meeting Of Policyholders.

W. u. Robinson. of New Orleans. a
policy holder, has issued a call for
meeting OF the policyholders Of the
Mutual Reserve Life Insurance COM
pany and the Mutual Reserve Fond Life
Insurance Association in the States 81
Mississippi and Louisiana, to b. held
In the parlors Of the New Dcnechaud
Hotel at New Orleans, Thursday, Nov.
!, at l. o'clock noon. for the purpose o'
taking such steps as may be necessary
for the protection Of their interests and
their legal rights "a policy yholders.
Those who cannot attend in person are
requested to send representatives or
proxies and their names. addresses.
numbers and amounts Of their policies.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-10-10
co TO SEE wAsHinoTon's TOMB.
Distinguished Party CT EpisespsIisns
Visits Mount Vernon.

Washington. u, ca distinguished
party Of Episcopalians visited the tomb
of Washington as the guests OF the
regents Of the Mount Vernon associa-
tion. The following made the trip:
The bishop OF London. bishop Gibson
OF Virginia. Bishop Jacobs OF St Al
bans. Eng: Bishop Montgomery. Fa-
ther Waggert Of London. Bishop sat
teriee of Washington. J Pierpont Nor
gan. Bishop and Mrs. DOane OF New
York and others. \ stop was made at
Alexandria. where the bishop Of Lon.
don addressed the students OF the
Episcopal Theological seminary.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-10-10
oktibbeha County Fair.

The fourth annual fair held at stark
vile by the Oktibbeha County Fair AS
sociation was by far the most success
full and interesting yet held. There
were exhibits in all lines from all over
the state. The premium list was more
extensive and liberal than heretofore.
There were races each day, and this
was a very attractive feature of the
fair. The race track is said to be the
finest south o. Memphis.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-10-10
School Book Commission

An erroneous impression Is preva-
lent in educational circles concerning
the date for appointing the new uni
form school book commission. The cur
rent impression is that the commission
will be named by Governor-elect Noel
during the January session OF the legis-
lature, which i Incorrect II will not
be necessary to name the commission
until the year 1910, as the adoption
now in use does not expire until then.
and the new adoption takes effect dur
ing the scholastic year OF 1901.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-10-10
BrHE BLAKEsLEE. J.crso.

The isir season j. now m full blast
and Mississippi y holding more this fall
than ~ any time within the past tiftceu
YEAR. The iair j. an educator second
to nothing in an agricultural. rticul-
tural. stock raising and general way.
The renewal vt the fair spirit means a
great deal for our great state. and u j.
believed that neat year will again show
a healthy increase in the number oi
COUNTIES that will have fairs. BaldWyn
was the iirst 10 pull oil her event, and a
letter from Charlie Newman, the hu-t.
hug manager. brings the information
that It was great success from every
standpoint. \ preliminary fair was held
last tall. and the good people OF that
section decide'i To- make It permanent.
Badwyn is on the line Of lee and Prem
tlss counties. ami IN splendid section
ot the state. This fair should by all
means grow lett"r from war {" year.
Columbus. Starkviiir. Grrnada. Yaxoo
city. Forrest. E1hsVille. IIaxlehurst.
Brpokhss~n. Mt. Oh,~. NJ, omb city and
other points arr holding during the
month, ami the PROSPECTS are generally
gu'NL With Prur~r handling there -
esesy reason Why the county fairs should
prove a sucress and h. of incaleulahls
ben"ht Ia the communities surrounding
them Ihrre . one danger that should
D" carefully watched ami guarded
against. the past experience of fsirs bs-
tng us'7i a. warning nin't bet the
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-10-10
COED REASON. TOO.

Notwithstanding Col. Bangs is only
a militia colonel and never had title
in his life until year ago. he does
not like to air his colonelcy on all oc-
casions, and for some time he has
looked with disfavor upon the cards
OF his wife, which read: Mrs. Colonel
Bangs" The other day she told him
to order her some more cards
Certainly, my DEAR" he responded,
for the colonel is as gallant to his wife
as most men are TO other women.
but If | do shall have that colonel
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-10-10

The members OF the Farmers ULion
deny that their organization Is a trust.
savoring Of unfair combinations and
agreements against the regularly or
ganized compress and warehouse com
panies. They say that by having these
farmers and producers warehouses
available in which 70 hold their cotton
for favorable final delivery market.
they carry out in elect the first law OF
nature, which is one OF self-preserya-
ton
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-10-10
Lost Control Of Engine.

Cairo. Ill.-A switchman named W.
W. Wright was seriously injured. Con.
ductor F. +. Barnett and several pas
sensers were slightly hurt and sew
eral cars Were wrecked in a collision
between an engine and a Cotton Belt
passenger train Wednesday afternoon.
The wreck occurred at the Illinois Cen
tral incline and was caused by an en-.
sineer losing control OF a switch en-
gine, which struck the smoking car
of the passenger train still on the
transfer boat. waiting to be hauled up
the incline.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-10-10
Monuments 70 Southern Women.

An era OF monument building in
Missississippi i expected to follow the
State reunion held at Meridian, for
much of the business on that occasion
was devoted TO the perfectins Of plans
for state and county monuments. The
State legislature will be asked to con
tribute largely to the cause. and the
boards of supervisors OF all the cOun-
ties will be called upon to contribute Ia
a fund for State monument as well as
for the erection OF pillars in each coun-
ty, commemorative of the women Of the
Confederacv.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-10-10

There are several hundred of the
Farmers Union gin and warehouse
companies organized in the State, and
many OF these-the majority, in fact
are now in operation or ready for busi-
ness, and the reports are that they are
being made available by the members
of the union.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-10-10

Clifford Pinehot, chief of United States
Forestry service: The statements of
the president about the conservation of
natural resources and the use of the
waterways marks the beginning of a
new era in the thought and action of
the people of the United States"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-10-10

National Congress. and enlisted his ae.
tive all IN the work Mr. Humphrey
has done great work m getting c.-ar-
Grafton IN drainage matters. aud It j.
to i. hoped that the next lev YEAR will
Secure for Nallobu-ha river an apprppfia.
tinp sufficient To make it Of ,sr,ice a.
a carrier OF freight
President Clarke'- campaign for the
old-fashionsd cotton pens and suggestion
that cotton j. more valuable II lett to
season before ginning. j. attuctin. a
great deal of attention over the state
Mr.. Clarke SAYS that the lint will show
an aPpreciable growth ii left on the
seed tor some time after picking. and
be stronger and better in every wav.
This i matter that Is deserving ut
consideration at the hands of our people
The plant recently erected at Laurel
for the purpose OF using waste pine
knots. stumPs, etc. offers an attractive
proposition to the farmer who desires To
clear his land of stumpS The price paid
for the stumps 10y the ton Is said To moro
than cover the cost of dynamite, labor,
hauling and other expense necessary to
get them out and To market. 1t has al
ways proven pretty expensive to clear
pine land OF stumps, but with market
that offers even the cost Of clearing. il
is a good proposition. There Is an OXEN
Ing for such plants in other parts OF the
State, and it Is to be- hoped that num-
her will b. built during the next few
wears
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-10-10

The German Lutheran Synod, of Wis
consin, which included congregations
from Wisconsin, Minnesota and Miehi-
gan, in recent session declared that no
lutheran should be a member of a secret
society, and that no LutieraE pastor
would soiemnize marriage when one of
the contracting parties had been divorced
for any reason not mentioned in the
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-10-10
cockroaches Stop a HYqe Enqins.

Winsted Conn.-cockroaches stop.
ped a big engine and caused a
shutdown of the Edgemere Mills in
Great harrington. Mass. About the
mill are electric stop motion buttons.
and by pressing these the engine is
stopped. When the engine suddenly
stopped.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-10-10

| omitted"
On no, she protested; what do
you want to do that for?"
Because it shouldn't be there
why not? 1t is only designation
OF who | am. and you are Colonel
Bangs. aren't you?"
Bangs?' 0e'
me colonel bowed. For the same
reason. my dear" be responded. that
snen | was Mr., Bangs you were mot
. victory. 'D
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-10-10
Scholarships for Poor Boys.

Notre Dame, Ind.-Two scholarship
were established at Notre Dame by the
Knights OF Columbs council Of South
Bend. The scholarships are for four
years. and bear an annual income OF
$500 They are for the benefit Of poor
boys.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-10-10
Big Land Deal.

The sale of the plantation of John W.
Eldridge, in Coahoma county, for con-
sideration of si25 900 has been made to
Chicago parties as trustees for pur-
chasers whose names are not known but
who are believed TO be a syndicate of
English CAPITALISTS.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-10-10
Died on His Train.

A. Z. Quinley, conductor on the Mis-
sissippi Central, was stricken with ill.,
ness when his train stopped at Brass
field, and went to drugstore, where he
had prescription filed. lie took one
dose of the medicine and started his
train toward Hattiesburg, but died
before the train had gone ten miles.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-10-10
Bylaws Of Order chanoed,

indianapolis. Ind. - The Supreme
lodge OF the Knights and Ladies'
of Honor changed the bylaws of the
order by taking away the right OF so
cial members to vote on the admis.
sion OF candidates to the relief fund
branch.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-10-10
School Teachers on Strike.

Columbus. Ohio-The board of
education of Syracuse. Meigs county.
reported to State School Commission
er Jones that the teachers employed
there are out on strike. The law
requires that teachers shall he paid
not less than $40 a month. but the
board at Syracuse is paying only SIS.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-10-10
Whitfield Well Recsived.

President Henry L. Whitfield was
enthusiastically received by the 500
girls at the opening of the session of
the Industrial Institute and College.
The address of the new president was
thoroughly in keeping with the charge
and duties he was entering upon.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-10-10

Oscar L. Whitelaw, prominent mem
ber st. Louis Business Mems League;
"The Memphis convention is an epoch
in the history of the Middle West. Its
consequences are quite beyond the range
of present vision"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-10-10
Jury Holds wife for Murder

Sioux Falls. 5. D.-The cor.
oner's jury summoned to investigate
the mysterious murder Of John NJ.
o'Grady. an aged pioneer. returned a
verdict holding Mrs. o'Grady respon-
sible for the death.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-10-10
Penitentiary Population.

There are now on the penitentiary
rolls 1887 convicts. During the month
Of September 81 convicts were received
and for the same time II we're par
doned, died and 4 escaped.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-10-10
Resolutions.

The report of tive committee on res
olutions follows:
Whereas. for more than half CEN
tury the desirability of n deep water
way, extending from the great lakes of
the North to the Gulf of Mexico has
been generally recognized and favored
by many of the leading statesmen and
publieists of America, an economic
and commercial, ii not strategic and
military necessity, this sentiment being
first voiced in part, it will be remem-
bcrel, by the historic convention COM
posed of delegates from all the North
western and Southern states, and held
in the city of Memphis in November,
1915, with John G. Calhoun as chair
man, in the following direct and force
full resolution, towit; Resolved, that
the project OF connecting the Mississippi
river with the lakes OF the North and
thence with the Atlantic ocean by n
ship canal is measure worthy OF the
enlightened consideration of congress"
and,
Whereas, the demand for the speedy
completion of this munificent pub
, lie work has become more and
more apparent and pronounced as
tut etunttN Has utNtioptu, IL W.
ing now manifest to the most cas-
ual and careless observer, that not
withstanding the enormous increase in
railroad mileage during the past fifty
years, the transportation facilities furn-
ished thereby are totally inadequate to
the task of handling properly, eeonom-
ically and satisfactorily, the vast ton
mage supplied by the increased output
Of the mines, farms and factories of
the Mississippi valley; and,
Whereas, it is also manifest that the
valuable system of waterways provided
by nature as a natural rival of the rail
roads OF the country, and the ever-pres-
ent and potent regulators of their trans
portation charges. have been too long
neglected; or at least that their devel-
opment and betterment have not kept
pace with the reasonable demands and
requirements of the public, and,
Whereas, it is known of all men that
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-10-10
Bettman Named collect,r

Washington, D. C.-The appoint.
ment of Bernard Bettmann as internai
revenue collector for Cincinnati was
announced at the White House Mon.
day
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-10-10

An electric laboratory for the teach
ing of electric science has been estab-
lished in Manila by the Jesuit Fathers.
The course lasts five years.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-10-10
HONOR TO M'KINLEY
IMPRESSIVE CEREMONIES At uN.
YELLING OF MONUMENT.
ROOSEVELT MAKES ADDRESS
Home Of Martyred Presiden, Thronsed
With Thousands Of visitors-
-Four States Contributes.

Canton. O-An address BY President
Roosevelt and a poem written for the
occasion and recited by James Whit
comb Riley. dedicated here the $40.
600 Mckinley memorial monument
built By a country wide popular sub
scription OF 100000 small contribu-
lions.
The crowd In Canton numbered
100 600. Special trains brought nearly
50.0O0 people from western Pennsyl-
yania and Ohio.
Two thousand regulars and 1000 Of
the Ohio national guard protected
President Roosevelt and kept the
crowd from breaking through the
ropes The regul~rs were under com
mand OF Brig. Gen. J. NJ X. Davis.
President Roosevelt's train arrived
only three minutes behind schedule
time. The president at once was
driven between two lines OF soldiers
to the high school. where the school
children OF the city assembled. Sol
diers were placed at intervals Of a
few feet along the route to the high
school to keep back the crowd. The
sun was shining when the president
arrived.
Children Sing "America."
At the school 1900 boys and girls
were grouped on large stand and
dressed to form a flag. Nearly 5000
other school children were grouped
on each side. All sang America
and The Star Spangled Banner.
From the school the president was
driven to large stand in the square
from which he reviewed the parade
Platoons OF police and L. S. cavalry
headed the parade. There were six
Lrigades. with nearly 10000 men. in
line. President McKinley's regiment.
the Twenty-third Ohio volunteer in
fantry, was in the first brigade. with
G. A. K. veterans. Suanish-Americaa
war veterans and Sons of Veterans.
The streets crossing the public
square had been made a court Of
honor with ropes OF evergreens
strung on STATS mounted in bases
tAldA DbA1 aitNAhAIN iAiHftbEA
The dedication opened with invo-
cation by Rev. Frank NJ. Bristol OF
Washington.
Governor Harris of Ohio. president
of the day. made the opening address.
and Justice Day told of the building
of the memorial.
Then came the formal unveiling OF
bronze statue OF Mckinley that
stands at the entrance Of the monu-
ment. Miss Helen Mckinley OF
Cleveland. sister of President McKin-
ley. pulled the cord releasing the flags
that covered the statue.
James Whitcomb Riley reeited his
poem and the Grafton OF President
Roosevelt followed.
'The Star Spangled Banner" sung
by all present. preceded the speaking.
America" closed the ceremonies.
Bishop HOrstmann of Cleveland
pronounced the benediction.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-10-10

Lyman Z. Cooley, secretary Illinois
Improvement commission: Il look upon
this convention as the seeds which will
grow into a full hedged waterways pol
icy for the country at large"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-10-10

BY taking dose of carboIic acid,
thinking she was drinking paregoric,
Mrs. Estes, a well known lady OF
Grenada, came near losing her life.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-10-10

State Senator Chas. f. Hull. of Hi
nois: with the attitude which the
president has taken upon this subject,
together with the enthusiasm displayed
at this great convention, don't see how
the project can fail"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-10-10

The Japanese release pigeons instead
OF smashing bottle of wine on the
stem of a ship which is being launched
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-10-10

Gov. Hoch, of Kansas: Il think This
day, with the coming OF President
Roosevelt, marks sn epoch " the history
tory of Memphis and She Mississippi
valley"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-10-10

Senator John H. Bankhead. of Ala
bama: "The greatest convention ever
held in this country, and has given an
impetus to the movement which nothing
can stop"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-10-10

Edwin Dewey, prominent member Of
st. Louis Business Mems league: Tho
movement has gained too much head
way to be headed of now. Success is
assured.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-10-10
Ranfisfs Maat

The Iazoo Baptist Association met
at Nazoo City with about eighty mes
sengers and visitors in attendance.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-10-10

Hon. W. II. Kavanaugh, president of
the Lakes-to-the-Gulf Deep Waterways
Association: THE fact that we have sue
eeeded in getting the nations chief ex-
ecutive to come here, as well as twenty
governors of as many great states, ami
men of national prominence from all
sections of the country, is siifieient as
surance in my mind Of the ultimate sl--
cess of the great project"