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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14

Score kidnapping Of Meyer. Haywood
and Pettibone.

San Francisco. Cal The rrst
mass meeting OF the Miners Defense
League was neld at Waltons pavilion
Sunday afternoon. and was attended
by over 1000 union labor men.
Eighty-four labor unions were OIL
cialiy represented by appointed dei
egates. and many unions by their en-.
tire membership Indignation was
expressed over what is termed the
kidnapping OF Moyer. Haywood and
Pettibone by the Idaho authorities
with the connivance OF the governor
of Colorado" and the fact that the
leaders Of the Western Federation Of
Miners have been held so long without
trial. The assembly was in the nature
OF an Indignation meeting.
number Of resolutions we're passed
which In strong terms denounced cap
italists. criticised the action Of the
courts and threatened retaliation n
the lives OF the prisoners were sacri-
ficed.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14
PROBING THE SHORTAGE
ROOSEVELT ORDERS STRICT IN
vEsTIoArIoN MADE.
TELLER THREATENS EXPOSE
Fitzgerald Says He Suggested Plan to
Prevent Chicago
Theft.

Chicago.-Dlrect orders from Pres
ident Roosevelt for Chief John
Wilkie OF the secret service to
remain In Chicago until an explanation
of the mysterious theft Is made.
caused renewed vigor to be injected
into the inquiry into the si7s.ooo sub
treasury theft Wednesday.
Rumors that Assistant Treasurer
Boldenwiok and other subtreasury of
ficials will be asked TO resign could not
be quieted around the Federal building
and caused considerable uueasipess
amous the officials. 1t is known that
the president is insisting on protection
against future thefts.
Although the compulsory leave o.
absence given to George W. Fitzger-
aid. asserting teller. expired Wednes-
day. he was not allowed 20 return 10
his cage. Mr.. Roldenwcck is awaiting
advices from Washington. and until
his supcriors direct him otherwise
Fitzgcrald's leave will be extended.
Il have not heard from Washington
yet. can't say what will be done. -
Mr.. Boldenweck declared.
Fitzgerald threatened revelations I.
he was not put back to work. II Is IN
derstood. including the charge that the
officials ignored his suggestions a. 70
safeguards by which the loss % the
sI73.0O0 would have been impossible
The expert government counters be
gan the counting % the $50 90 600 Ia
gold and $1,000 600 in silver coin In
the subtreasury vaults Wednesday.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14
coRTELYoU BELIEVES IN SAFETY
Danger OF Some Of the Railroads Be-
ing overtssed as to Speed.

Washington. - Postmaster General
Cortelyou has issued Instructions
defining the attitude of tho post
office department regarding fast mail
trains. He states that while me de-
partment should insist upon the most
expeditions service feasible. il should
not exert its authority TO such an
extent as to compel the establish.
ment OF railroad scherules inconsist
ent with entire safety 10 all persons
carried on these trains. The postmas-
ter general thinks that there is ianger
of some Of the roads being oyertaxed
in the matter OF speed.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14
LEAVES OF ABSENCE ENDED.
Canal Authorities viii Abolish Priv.
ieae in Apri..

Panama. - The order issued BY
the canal authorities has caused
much comment and dissatisfaction
among the cmp,oyes. The order
abolishes cumulative leaves Of absence
and 0bliges all those entitled In three
months leave 20 take q on April or
lose the right 20 any leave AZ all.
Many of the employees Intend 20 ask
for their leave At once and their ac.
tion may disorganize the situation. -
sides handicapplng the work OF the
several departments. Indignation meet.
ings are being held along the line Of
the canal and these may result in the
modification OF the order.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14
LAST RAY OF HOPE
Received by Mrs. Preston in Letter
From New Orleans.

New York.-It is reported tonight
that Mrs. Leonidas Preston. widow OF
the New Orleans man, who killed him
self by drinking poison in the Hotel
Cumberland a few days ago, had re-
eeived q letter from Lawyer Lewis 2.
Bryant of New Orleans, inquiring II
Preston was a relative Of Luther NJ.
Preston. once a resident OF Texas and
later Of New Orleans. The communi-
cation said il was important that the
request b, answered at once.
At the time Of Preston's death it was
stated that he had declared he was heir
TO several millions OF dollars, but in-
vestigation failed to disclose the wealth.
The letter from the south, il is he
lieved by the friends of Mrs. Preston,
may have To do with this matter. Mrs.
Preston was left penniless.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14
PRAISES SOUTH AMERICA.
Brazilian Ambassador Says Country
Developing Rapidly.

Buonos Ayres. - irving r. Dud.
ley. American ambassador to IRA
I'll. Is here on visit. In an interview
he declared that he was surprised At
the immense changes and improve
ments made since a former visit 10
Argentina three years ago. He con
graduated the country on the railroad
building. especially that to the north.
ward. As Peru and Bolivia are also
engaged I'm building railroads the Pan
American line will be relative easy.
The ambassador spoke OF the prog.
made In Chilli and Peru. and said that
he whole OF SoutH America has en-
tered an era Of progressive develop
ment
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14
Boy Commits Suicide.

Carterville, Ill.-John Smith. fifteen
years old, and threatened with
arrest for selling a calf hide a
week ago and in hiding since, was
found dead. with broken neck. in
the Fordville church. having commit.
ted suicide. He had raised one end
OF a heavy roll-top desk and, putting
his neck under the foot-rest connect
Ing two sections OF the desk. had
knocked away the prop. allowing the
heavy desk to fall on his throat. frac-
turing his neck and strangle him to
1e2th.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14
Protection Asked.

New Orleans The Honduran consul
here has cabled his government asking
that the Honduran gunboat To Tumbla
be sent to point of the Honduran
coast near Ceiba in order to protect the
steamer Harry r. Inge, which left here
few days ago bound for Honduras
with consignment OF ammunition.
Passengers arriving here on fruit ships
report having seen the Nicaraguan war
ship Oma:ippe lying of Cape Gracies,
which Is the boundary line between
Nicaragus and Honduras, and she NAV
seize the Iage.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14
STREET CAR JUMPS TRACK.
Twelve Passengers Injured by Shock
and Flying Glass

St Louis. Mo.-Rotten rails are
believed to have caused the injury OF
II persons. eight passengers and both
crews on two Bellefontaine cars. one
OF which jumped the track. struck the
other. ran 20 feet on the sidewalk and
was reduced to wreckage on California
avenue. 100 feet south of Cherokee
street. at 6;25 a m Friday. Fred
Chester of 1929 California avenue. a
passenger on the northbound car. was
hurt internally. cut on the head. badly
bruised and is in a serious condition.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14
NO MORE SPONSORS.
Gen. Lee Decides Against Appoint
ing Them.

Columbus, Mlss.-Gen. S. d. Lee,
commarder-in-chief of the United Con-
federate Veterans, has decided not TO
appoint general sponsor and maids
fo- the Richmond reunion on account
OF the recent decision by the Daughters
of the Confederacy, who claim that the
reunions are so largely devoted to so
cial events for the sponsors entertain
ment that the old veterans are almost
lost SIGHT OF.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14

The scribe of the Muskogee II. IT,
Democrat Indignantly says: A man
may use the mole on the back Of his
neck for collar button; he may ride a
freight to save cents mile; he may
light the lamp with splinter to save
matches; he may stop his watch at night
to save wear; use q period for semi
eolon to save ink, and pasture his grand
mothers grave to save hay, but man
of this kind is . scholar and gentle
man compared to q man who will take a
newspaper and when asked TO pay for it
put it back in the postoffice marked "re-
fused"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14
Eaas chesper in New York

New York. n. Y.-The receipts
of eggs in the New York market the
last three days amount to Sill cases,
and as there are 80 dozen TO the case
the local merchants were called on to
take care of 2s.Iss. 500 eggs. enough
to supply metropolitan breakfasts for
some time. With this enormous sur
plus OF eggs. which were branded
fresh" prices dropped &c a dozen.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14
Smallpox Abating.

Smallpox eontagion has abated in
many of the communities where il was
reported during the winter months.
There are still few localities in the
delta afflicted with a mild form of this
disease, but it is prevalent exclusively
among negroes. Ii is so mild that the
board of supervisors in one county was
inclined to ignore it until advised that
unless remedial steps were taken the
State board of health would take charge
OF the situation.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14
THIRTY-FouR LIVES LOST.
Two Vessels Founder During a Heavy
Gale in the North Sea.

Berlin. Germany dispatch from
Cuxhaven reports the loss of "a lives
by the laundering of two vessels-a
German cargo steamer, the George
Wottern and trawler-during 4
heavy gale in the North sea.
The dispatch says no further de
tails have been received. but that ii
Is believed those drowned comprised
all aboard both vessels.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14
Woodmen of the World.

Mississippi head camp, Woodmen OF
the World, held a two days session at
Greenwood, with go delegates in at
tendance. The fraternity has enjoyed
wonderful growth during the past
year, $500 new members having been
added and numerous new camps having
been established. The WoOdmen carry
more insurance than any fraternal or
ganization in the State.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14
Railroads Protest

Should the other railroads doing bus
iness in the State Join hands with the
Louisville and Nashville in the protest
which that road has entered against
the order of the railroad commission
putting the rate for cash or train fares
on an equal basis as regular ticket
fares, the commission will have soma
trouble in putting the ruling in effect
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14
A. and n. College.

The trustees of the Agricultural and
Mechanical college will build a new
mess hall at that institution. The
commencement exercises will take place
from June to 4, inclusive, and the au-
nual address will be- delivered by DR..
Thornton, dean OF the engineering
school at the University of Mississippi.
During the session now drawing toa
close the a. and NJ. college has enrolled
$50 students, and President Hardy pre-
diets that during the next term the
1000 mark will b. passed.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14
Yazoo city,s Railway.

The city cooncil of Yazoo City has
awarded the contract to build and equip
the city street railway. The road is 70
cost $4,000, the contractors taking
bonds ia payment for the road. The
road will be over three miles in length,
and will be the only railway in the
State under municipal ownership.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14
PREACHER JARS LEGISLATURE.
Members Here "to Draw Pay. Draw
Corks and Draw Poker"

Sacramento. Gala small sen.
sation was caused in the assembly
when Rev. Mr.. Schiever regretted that
the Sunday law. the anti-prizefght and
anti-race track bills and other moral
measures had failed to pass the Iegis-
lature. and deplored that so many
members were evidently here Ito
draw pay. draw corks and draw
poker"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14
Fined in Gambling Case.

Charged with having permitted gam
ing to be carried on in his building. II.
w. Burger, proprietor of Vicksburg
saloon, was fined slO0 by Judge Dick
son. The offense consisted in renting
the upper floor Of the building to the
Owl Club, which permitted the gaming.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14
Mob Kills a Neoro

Americus. Ga.-william Reese. ne
gro. seriously wounded Policeman VIII
liam Morris and was himself surround.
ed in house and killed. Reese made
a desperate resistance. shooting at the
attacking officers. but only succeeded
in slightly wounding Policeman Willis.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14

Scranton, Pat now appears
that all the men were taken out
OF the Holden mine on Saturday:
that the only victims OF the explosion
were eight seriously burned, four oil
whom tlve died. No one is reported
missing. and no bodies have been
found.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14

There is no duty we so much under
rate as the duty of being happy. By be-
ing happy we throw anonymous benefits
upon the world, which remain unknown
even to ourselves, or when they are dis
closed, surprise nobody so much as the
benefactor. A happy man or woman is
better thing to find than a FIVE pound
note He or she is radiating focus of
good will, and their entrance into room
is As though another candle had been
lighted. They practically demonstrate
the great Theorem of the Liyeableness
Of Life.-Robert Louis Stevenson.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14
League to Suppress Crime.

Leading negroes have organized law
and order leagues in several counties OF
The State to suppress crime and dis
courage idleness among members of
the negro race. \ call has been issued
for a massmeeting at Brookhaven on
Aug. 8 for the purpose of forming a
State leapue
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14
THE INDIANA LEGISLATURE.
Monument to Memory OF Soldiers Who
Died at Andersonville.

indianapolis. Ind. The state SEN
ate passed Is house bills. including
the bill to increase the school tuition
levy from i1.6 cents to 1876 cents: also
to appropriate $4,000 for the erection
of a monument to the memory OF the
soldiers who died at Andersonyille
prison: also to make Lincoln's bith-
day q legal holiday.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14

London, Eng.-Replying to a ques-
ton in the house of commons, For.
eign Secretary Sir Edward Gray
said it would be unreasonable to ex.
pect 10 powers. at The Hague peace
conference next summer. to consider
the propriety of disseminating the use
OF submarine vessels.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14
Jackson Wants Dun.

The board of trade Of jackson is TAX
ing steps to secure the location of a
Mississippi agency of 4. G. Dun * Co.
at that place. The mercantile inter-
ests of Mississippi are growing and ex-
panding, and some local rating bureau
should be of much practical benefit to
all parts of the commonwealth.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14
Was instantly Killed

Chester. Pa.-In an effort to es-
cape being burned to death, John
Comfy. a comedian. was instantly
killed by jumping fro ma window OF
the Arcade hotel. where the theatrical
company was stopping.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14
Japan Has Wireless rorpedo.

Washington, ID. C.-Japan has sue
ceeded in building a wonderful torpe-
do. to be fired by wireless telegraphy,
according to information received un-
officially at the navy department.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14
Salt Lake Road lied un.

Los nAgeles. Cal.-It is announced
oy the Salt Lake road officials that st
VIII probably be three weeks before
tne line will be restored and throusa
traffic between here and Salt Lake re-
sumed.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14

Arrangements have been completed
sor the Immediate construction OF a
new roundhouse ct Meridian for the
Northeastern railroad, to cost slO0. 600
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14
After Blind Tigers.

The city council of Hattiesburg has
ordered the addition of plain clothes
detective to the police department to
look after the blind tiger and cocaine
selling evils, which have been driven to
secret methods
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14
Shoe house pestroxed

Cumberland. Md. - The four-story
brick building OF the Maryland Shoe
Co. here was burned Saturday. The
loss is 100000: insurance. 5000
The Queen City hotel and the whole.
sale house Of J. c. Orrick & Son caught
fire, but were saved.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14
Aged Citizen Dead.

Robert NJ. Ingram died near Byhalia,
aged % years. Deceased was a citizen
of Marshall county for more than fifty
years. He was splendid character.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14

Omaha. Neb.-Organized labor In
Omaha has officially declared against
a strike OF the street railway ua.on
and recommended 10 the street car
unions that no strike be declared.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14
Argentine Loan Confirmed.

Buenos Ayres. Argentina.-Argen-
tine Minister OF finance De La Boso
confirms the report of negotiations in
London for loan of $35.OO0.0OO. He
claims the arrangements are almost
completed The loan will bear per
cent interest.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14

Lincoln, Neb.-The house. after
many hours of debate. reported the
statewide primary nomination bill
Tor passage. 1t provides for doing
away entirely with the convention sys-
TEN Of nominations.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14

New Orleans. La.-Jockey Ma
tor was badly injured at the steeple-
chase at City Park when his mount.
Fabian. fell. The jockey was kicked
by several horses. Fabian broke his
leg and was shot.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14
Acquitted of Peonage.

Knoxville, Tenn. - In the United
States circuit court today, Judge C. ID.
Clark presiding, Robert b. Oliver and
his six foremen were acquitted on the
charge of paonape.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14
King Carlo. to cros. Ocean

Rio Janeiro. Brazil.--King Carlos
of Portugal. according to a cable dis
patch from London. expects a visit to
Rio Janeiro and Buenos Ayres, whe~ce
he will go TO Loanda In Africa.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14
AaaIn.t corper.,Ion con,rIbu,lon.

Des Moines. lathe Iowa leg
islature has enacted. with the pas
sage in the lower house. a law TO pre-
vent corporations contributing to cam
paign funds.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14
Presiden. sian. AIdrieb Bill

washington.-The Aldrich currency
bill became a law by the presidents
approval. 1t was signed at the White
House.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14
Piatt WIN Not Resion.

Washington.-Senator Platt has for
mally authorized a denial of reports
that IL Is his intention to resign his
place in the senate.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14

Canton is experiencing a substantial
growth, and the announcement of the
contract for another large building is
only additional evidence of that fact.
1t is in a fine section OF country and
will no doubt increase in prosperity in
coming years.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14

Fifty hands are at work getting out
crossties for the lumber road to run
north of Hickory, and the work of con-
struction will begin in very short
time. A lumber plant Of considerable
proportions will be located at Hickory
and Will prove OF great benefit to that
town.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-03-14

Lima. Peru-The first shipment Of
raw petroleum from Peru. 5000 tens.
has left here for Buenos Ayres.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-04
HERHANN'S TRIAL
RESUMED TODAY

The trial Of Congressman BinEer Her
mann Of Oregon. indicted on charge of
destroying Government property Whde
he was Commissioner of the Land Of
flee, entered upon its fourth week to-
day. And at noon the official status OF
the defendant changed from member
Of Congress TO that Of an ex-mcmber.
Richard w. Dalton, a clerk. but who
was a messenger when Hermann was
Commissioner. and Horace Wilcox. a
messenger, testified 10 the distribution
Of the mail and the instructions re-
ceived from the commissioner To deliver
To him all the stamped mail from Ore
gon and also all mail stamped or frank
ed that came addressed personal or pri-
vate
Wilcox stated that the Commissioner
wrote about fifteen personal letters a
day. and that on an average of two
letters would be stamped. the others
being mailed in official envelopes The
District Attorney said Inc would show
that part OF the books Hermann is al
legged 20 nave destroyed were cartcd
away January l., 1863.
J. ". Donnelly and Benjamin Spar
kawk, clerks IN the Land Office iden-
tilted letters that We're answered by
Hermann. but the answers could not be
found I'm the official letter books OF the
divisions to which the letters belonged.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-04
INCREASED PENSIONS
ON PENNSYLVANIA R. R.

PHILADELPHIA. March 4-Having
granted a 10 per cent increase I'm wages
to its active employees. the Pennsylvania
has just gone a step further and raised
the annual appropriation Of its pen
sion fund for retired employees % per
cent-from $500 10 100000 a year.
According TO the annual report Of the
allowances was paid by the Pennsyl-
vania 10 its retired employees in 1906.
There are now 1870 men on the pen
sion rolls of the company. In January.
1905, there was 1.HO. During the year
200 men died. three-fourths Of whom
were more than seventy years old. This
decrease was Offset by the retirement
OF 331 men.
The pension system was organized in
1900. At that time there were only 1.lsO
men on the retired list, who received
$3.50, 1885, little more than half the
amount distributed last year
Since 1900 the pension department has
distributed total Of s.. 49,. SO. Sc.
which gives an average Tor the seven
years OF 1856, $500. The number Of
employees retired and pensioned I'D to
the present time is 3031 In addition
1.090 men have died. The average age
Of employees at the time of retirement
was seventy-One years and three
months. with an average length OF
service of thirty-four years and two
months
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-04
STOCKS REACHED
LOWEST PRICES
Many Peculiar Features in
Market During the
First Hour.

NEW YORK, March 4.-The stock
market opened irregular. Colorado Fuel
and Reading gained =, Amalgamated
and Steel common Is. Sugar was IS
lower Smelling q, Southern Pacific 4
and Interborough Is st. Paul opened
Z higher and declined 3. Anaconda
opened. on dollars and cents basis. at
72Ik.
II a. m.-The market through the first
hour presented peculiar features Al
most everything traded in, except the
coppers and Reading, was under heavy
selling pressure and prices of a number
Of issues declined to the lowest points
reached in a long period. Brokers in
the Reading crowd said all indications
pointed 20 renewed pool accumulation
of that stock.
Government bonds unchanged; other
bonds lower.
NOON-Prices after the first hour were
narrower than in the early training, but
the general tone continued heavy. Inc
absence of response TO the currency ana
financial legislation in Washington was
another disappointment to the interests
committed to the bull side. The room
was full Of talk about Hartman selling
Northern Pacific and Great Northern,
but friends of Hartman denied that he
had been a seller.