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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-30
BY DEADLY FUMES
EXPLOSION OF AMMONIA KILLS
PACKING HOUSE EMPLOYEES.
FIFTEEN MEN WERE oRasGEu OUT
First Body Was Not Taken from the
Building Until SIX Hours After
the Accident.

Chicago. lll.-Fiye workmen were
killed an da dozen others seriously in
jured when an ammonia pipe exploded
in the beef killing department OF Ar
mour L Co.'S plant at the stockyards.
The building was full of workmen
at the -ime and the deadly ammonia
fumes. escaping from high pressure.
penetrated through every department
in the building in such a short time
that twenty OF the men were over.
come before they could make their es-
cape to the fresh air. All but five of
these men were dragged from the
place By their companions in such a
serious condition that IL was necessary
to take them TO nearby hospital
An Intellectual effort to search for
dead in the interior OF the building
was made by employees wearing safety
masks. but they were driven back by
the fumes and 1t was not until six
hours after the explosion that the first
body. that of an unidentified man.
burned beyond recognition. was taken
from the fourth floor. A few minutes
later four other bodies were found. ali
of them having been burned in a hOr-
rible manner
A search of the plant is still being
made for more bodies. as all the men
have not as yet been definitely ac-
counted for.
All of the dead and injured were for
eigners.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-30
MRS. MCKINLEY is DEAD
END COMES QUIETLY DIsSoLU-
TON WITHOUT PAIN.
Sympthetic Friends See Lady of
Sorrow" Go 20 Reward Fates
Dyed Threads Of Hes Life
With Tears

Canton. Ohio.-Mrs WIN. Mckinley
died at l:Oj o'clock this afternoon. The
transition from life ,u death was ~
peaceful and gradual that il was with
difficulty that the vigilani phy ysicians
aud attendants noted when dissolution
camc.
There was uo struggle, no pain. Mrs.
Mckinley never knew II the Efforts
made for days to prolong her life. nor
OF the solicltou, hops against hops ~
her sister and other relatives and friends
for her recovery. At the Mckinley
home when death came there were Sec
rctary tOrteiyou. Mr. aud Mrs Barber.
Mrs.. sarah Duncan, Mr.. Luther Day,
Justice and Mrs William H. DAY. Drs.
Portmann and RiNey and the nurses.
1t was by Secretary Cortclyou tlat
the announcement ~ the demise was
given to the public. A. thi, was flashed
over the land William Mckinley pust
and George u. llaricr post. l.. A. r.,
were forming ia line, and to the strains
ot band PLAYING "The March Relig-
.RANs went ~ tlit 7 tArt -AfAltAA~h fsNl'-
copal Church to listen to the annual
memorial address which WAS given los
DR.. Buxton, Mrs. Mckinley's pastor.
From numerous friends Of the de-
ceased Mrs Barber received tclegrams
ot coincidence ON the death Of her sister.
Among them we're tclegrams from
President Roosevclt ami iVicc-prcsident
Fairbanks.
Mrs. Mckinley will always h. rcmem-
bered in America ~ it, lady of sor-
row" Her love for her husband and
I., great love for her have left very
i,nder and sympathetic memory Ia all
The people OF the country. Her life
was a. tragic A. IL was beautiful. and
when she has been laid in the same
tomb with her husband and the babies
hose loss made her life sad. some one
may write an epic uf the ended history.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-30
RECTOR GOES TO The BAD
Said TO Have SwindIed Merchants oas
of 500. 600 Worth of Goods.

Clark-viiie. Tenn John Thompson
tiarErave, forHrriv rector 81 the Trim
rs Church az Clarksyille. has been
.ailed at liichmond, Va, on the charge
4 fraudulent use of ihc mails. Har-
raves arrest was made boy postofiice
Inspector on the charge of ''devising
sehemes to defraud by use Of the mails
II Is claimed by officers that Har-
crave j. one Of the mos, systematic
srook, that ever operated in the United
states.
Har-rnve's method Of procedure j. a.
pliows: He obtains tn. name Of firm
fhich be selects A. the objcc, 81 hi.
fraudulent schemes. orders whatever
ae wishes. sirux simseif as "rhe Row
srend, explains that lac IS an Episcopal
clergyman. receives the goods. Hui in
very one OF upward 81 lo0 cases i
said to have refused to respond with
rcmittances.
He is about ~ years old, has been
twice married and Is the father of four
teen children \ batch Of letter, noa
in the hands of Richmond Inspector
from attorneys, business men and also
bills Of lading are their ha>i, for a
statement to the effect that within the
past six months Iargyavc i Thought Ia
have swindled Loo business houses of
upward OF sl00,OU0 in portable property.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-30
REPUBLICANS SUPPORT FRANTz.
Oklahoma and Indian Territory In
dorse Governors Action.

Oklahoma City. Okla.-Five hundred
republicans of Oklahoma and Indian
territory. at a meeting here of the
state central committee. passed reso-
lutions supporting Gov. F'rantz In re
fusing to call an election to vote on
the adoption or rejection OF the con
stitution drawn for the proposed new
state of Oklahoma; postponing the
state convention previously set for
June until after the issuance Of the
election proclamation and condemning
what the resolutions term unfair pro
visions in the proposed constitution.
There now seems no doubt that the
republicans of the two territories wi
unite in opposing the ratincation Of
the constitution unless modified.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-30
FIFTY YeArs AT HARD LABOR
Sentence for Corporal Knowles for
Assaultins Capt. Maeklin.

San Antonio. Texas.-rhe sen
tenee fixed by the court martial in
the ease of Corporal + L. Knowles. Of
the Twenty hftn Infantry. recently
tried for having assaulted Capt. Edgar
\. Macklin. OF the same regiment.
while the regiment was stationed at
Port Reno. Okla. ia December last.
nifty years at hard labor in the peni-
tentiary at Fort Leavenworth. kas.
was approved by Gen. Albert l.. Mey-
er. commanding the department ~
Texas. The court found Knowles
guilty on two specifications. assault
and battery with intent to Kill and as
sault with intent TO commit robbery
The sentence named is but two years
less than the maximum penalty whie
could have been assessed.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-30

81. Johns, y. F-The entire crew
Of the steamer Morena. which went on
a reef on Cape Ray. abandoned the
vessel AZ sund0wn Sunday. her bot
tom having been beaten out By pound
ing on the rocks. The Morena is a
total wreck and will break to pieces
probably in the first storm. She was
a new vessel bound from Liverpool
for Toronto with a cargo Of pig iron
and stranded here during A heavy fog
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-30
BRIBERY CASE POSTPONED.
Defendant Had Confessed. but confes
sion Was Not corroborates.

Lockport. y. Former Alderman
William J Fredcrichs. who was
arrested Monday on the charge
of bribery In connection with c1a
tracts for the 100000 water supply
from the Niagara river. IPpearcd 6c-
fore Justice Ernest. but the case was
postponed AZ the instance of he dls-
trict attorney. who desired 10 secure
confederation OF Frederichs' alleged
confession.
Frederichs has implicated eleven
members Of the city council. Accord
ing 60 his statement. s32.oCe was
divided among the councilmen hl n
pool Of contractors who put in biis
for the new water plant or this. hs
said. $4,000 went to one city Official.
$1,000 TO another. $4,000 TO another.
and s2.s00 to each Of the Others
Frederichs refused 10 divulgo tho
names OF those whom he claims W ere
brihed with him.
His health Is bad and he said he
cannot live more than six months or n
year.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-30
INCREASE NUMBER OF CARS.
San Francisco Stree, Railway Bust.
ness is Slow.

San Francisco. Cal.-More street
cars were run Wednesday on the
tracks Of the United Railroads than
ON any day since the carmens strike
began. Three additional lines. those
running on Polk and I.arkin. Folsom
street and Bryant street we're opened.
No serious trouble has been reported.
Some damage was done late Tues
day night 10 the electric switchboards
In The carhousc at Turk and Fillmore
streets. the current being short cir
cuited by the throwing OF a live wire
or chain over the live wires nearby.
but repairs were effected before the
first car was started next morning.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-30
sAississippi
Aews
Masonic Dispensation.

Grand Master Yawn. Of the grand
lodge, +. and y. NJ. OF Mississippi has
notified all subordinate lodges tha.
they are given a dispcnsation to observe
any day during the week OF June - az
81. John the Baptist day. II is pointed
out iha; as the 2i;h Of June will occur
on Monday. and as in many instances
1t may be incouvenient for the brethren
to celebrate on that day, and further
more that probably there will be some
OF the brethren who will desire to at
tend the ceremonies incidental to the
sonic Widows aud Orphans Home. on
June p, dispensaiion i, granted for
the celebration ON any day in that week
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-30
APPEAL TO SOUTH
To Stop All Business When Davis
Statue Is Unveiled

New Orleans. An appeal TO all SOUTH
erners briefly TO stop business and all
moving wheels al pm. June ,. the
moment of the unveiling OF jefferson
Davis statue AZ the Richmond reunion
ot the Confederate veterans, was issued
acre tonight 10y Gen. Lee, command
ing the e.terans.
The order urges upon all Confederate
soldiers in the United States and other
parts of the world, all employees of labor
and workers, their wives and children.
that for five minutes they cease all oc-
cupation and with barred and bowed
heads do reverence to the memory of
the Confederate leader.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-30
Believes in National REGULATION.

Cleveland. o.-President William II
Caniff. of the New York. Chicago *
s. Louis railroad tNickel Plate) be-
lieyes in the regulation of railroad,
by the nation and state. but regards
the present activities OF President
Roosevelt as productive of harm
TO the country in general. He thinks
that railroad regulation should be ac-
eompanied by liberal conservatism.
else ill-effects will be felt by the
people.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-30
Famous River Man Dead.

ST. Louis.-After risking his life in
hundred different ways and saved by a
presentiment in the disaster OF the
steamboat W. Il. Arthur. which blew
upabove Memphis twenty years ago.
Capt. Patrick Il. Gill died here this
morning. Capt. Gill was identified
with the transport service during the
civil war, and was present at the en-
gagements of Shiloh and Fort Donel-
son. He was a mate on the famous
Magnolia" and "Olive Branch and
captain on the Continental He was
in his nth year.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-30

Mobile. Ala-General Lee Christ
mas arrived here from Honduras
on the steamer Espania. He is going
TO New Orleans for treatment. having
been badly wounded in the leg dur
ing the recent war. Asked II his 90
Ing to New Orleans signifed a meeting
with Bonilla and plans to reopen hos
tilities. Gen. Christmas said that he
did not know Bonilla was in America.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-30
Mayor Creates sen.a,ion.

Kansas City. Mo.-Mayor Henry NJ.
Beardsley, chairman of the board Of
police commissioners. created sensa-
tion at the boards meeting. when he
publicly announced that the records
of two men. whose names were before
the board as candidates for appoint
ment to better positions on the po-
lice force, rendered them unfit for
promotion.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-30
Rubber Company chann.-

Providence. X. LIN an inter.
vies. Col Samuel Pomeroy Colt.
president Of the United States Rubber
Company. announced that he has com
pleted arrangements whereby the en-
tire crude rubber output Of the Cont.
mental Rubber company will be con-
irolled by the United States Rubber
company. The latter will utilize some
OF the Continental product In its fac
tories and dictate how and where dis
position shall be- made OF the remain
der.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-30
starkville Stirred spiritually

Starkville is being stirred from CEN
ter to circumference by the great re-
vival meeting conducted by the Rev.
Walter Holcombe, the noted cvangel-
ist. The meetings are being held in a
cotton warehouse to accommodate the
crowds. All denominations are taking
part. Scores OF sinners are being con-
verted daily, and the church members
Jnderfully revived.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-30
Political Rally at Lauderdale.

One of the biggest political rallies to
take place in the State this summer
will be held at Lauderdale Springs, Is
miles north OF Meridian, on June IL.
All the State candidates will more than
likely attend and make speeches. 1t is
believed that 5000 people will be pres
ent TO hear them.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-30

Chicago. Ill.-Zion City was In
turmoil when it became known that
Judge X. NJ. Landis, in the United
States circuit court, had recognized
Deacon John A. Lewis as the legiti.
mats successor OF John Alexander
Dowie. the dead founder of the north
short city. and has thus practically
ousted Wilbur Glen Voliya from the
leadership
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-30

San Francisco. Calif.-A sa,chel
containing a bomb was found in a
Sutter street ear at the barn at Oak
and Broderick streets. The fuse had
been lighted. but the spark died out
before reaching the powder The po-
lice are wor-Ing on the case. The
United Railroad officials believe that
the internal machine was left in the
car by strike sympathizer
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-30
EnaIi.h-Ameriean Track Nee, on.

LOudon-lt is now generally under
stood that there Is no likelihood of a
track and field meet taking place in
The United States this year between
teams representing Oxford and Cam
bridge and Harvard All Yale. The
latter challenged the former in April.
but the date suggestion. July 4. was
considered too early.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-30

Fargo. y. D-After being ont
more than - hours the Jury which
has been trying MIS-. Laura Cramer.
charged with ordering her son. a
mere boy. To shoot and kill her hus-
band. Fred Cramer. at Page. y d.
Feb IL last. disagreed. Two other
iuries have disagreed while consider.
ing the case. The case will be r.
tried a. the next term of court. TIL,
cause OF the shooting was a family
quarrel The boy had previously been
acquitted
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-30

Topeka. kas.-The United States
supreme court will thrash out the
fight that has been commenced
IL drive the breweries from kansas
This important turn came when the
Kansas supreme court issued an or
der appointing $. II. Allen. 7. r Gar
YER and G. IL. whitcOmb as receivers
of the properties In Kansas belonging
to the Anheuser-Busch Brewing Co.
of st Louis. These same receivers
are acting for the other ten defend.
ants.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-30

The sixty-ninth annual convention OF
the Mississippi odd Fellows deferred
the matter of erecting a widows and
orphans home until next year, when it
Is hoped sufficient funds will be on hand
to begin the work Of construction The
city of Hattiesburg has donated twenty
acres and added a cash bonus of 5000
for the location Of the home
The convention was the most success
ful and enjoyable gathering in the his
tory OF the fraternity in Mississippi.
The official reports showed a rcmarka-
BILE gain in membership during the past
year, aud an increased enthusiasm.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-30
Senator Morgan's Condition.

Washington. = Senator Morgan is
slightly improved in condition, bur not
well enough TO travel. The senator
was sitting up today and dictated sew
eral letters, but he is obliged 10 forego
any sustained exertion. His colleague,
Senator Pettus, has been permitted to
see him but once, that about three
days ago. The venerable patients de-
voted daughters are syerse TO mis- con-
versing with visitors, as his physi-
clans injunction is that everything Be
done 70 husband bis strength,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-30
Restoration Accented.

At meeting of the board OF trustees
OF the University of Mississippi the
resignation of Prof. Aswell OF Louis
lana of the chancellorship was accept
ed. At the same time resolution was
passed increasing the salary of the
chancellor of the university from s., 800
To As. 600.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-30
Opinion by Acknowledgement.

Attorney-Gencral Fletcher rendered
an opinion to Railroad Commissioner
Bradley on the point whether or not
the commission has sufficient iurisdic-
tion over the railroads TO regulate the
grades or other safety crossings at
points where one system intersects the
tracks or line OF another. The attor-
ney-general holds that the commission
can have no mandatory control over
matters OF this kind, and the only man
ner In which It could exercise any
authority would be by moral suasion or
suggestion.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-30

Washington. D. C.-In view OF
the fact that the tin OF some OF the
sailors on the Marietta Is about TO ex-
pire. the navy depa, ment ordered
that vessel to be relieved from fur
ther duty On the gulf coast Of Hon
duras by the gunboat Dubuque. which
has been on DUTY in Dominican wa
ters
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-30
Gen. rraeY VIII Serve.

New York. y. Y.-General Benjamsn
3. Tracy announced his intention OF
serving as a member of the board OF
directors OF the Mutual Life Insurance
Co. The general was among those re-
Gently elected on the administration
ticket Of that company. although he
was nominated without his knowledge
or consent, and was a member OF the
International policy holders commit
tee. lie participated in Il meeting of
the finance committee OF the Mutual
Life.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-30
Reformed Presbyterian Conference.

Pittsburg. pam evangelisiic
conference was held by the delegates
attending the general synod of the Re
formed Presbyterian church. which
convened here. During the day sew
eral reports OF routine nature were
acted upon and the Rev. Thomas Nc
Fall OF Nova Scotia was elected mod
orator. The synod will adiuorn May
9S
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-30
Situation al the Canal.

Washington. D. C.-In answer TO
an inquiry from Secretary Taft as to
steam shovel men on the canal. Col
Goethals cabled that thirty-eight
crews are at work. "a Of them in
Culebra cut The full complement OF
steam shovels IS fortysix. II Is pos
sible that some of the shovels were
laid on on account of the rain sea-
SON
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-30

ing made at Montserrat, one of the
Leewsrd islands. 10 establish a pigeon
post with Antigua. Some honsrs
have been imported from England.
and as soon as they have Increases
sufficiently attempts TO establish a
regular post between the two islands
Will be made.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-30
What Is a Drop7

In medicine drop is 'gutta." or .
"minim." The words mean the same
that is. one-sixteenth part of a fluid
dram. This is the Official table: 60
minims (guttae or drops) make one
nuid dram; eight drams make one
fluid ounce; l6 fluid ounces make one
pint; 2 plnts make one quart. four
quarts make on gallon. Forty-tive
drops OF water or common teaspoon
ful make one fluid dram: two table
spoonsful about one fluid ounce; 4
wineglass is about one and half fluid
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-30
Alumni Banquet.

Arrangements are complete for the
alumni banquet at Oxford June |. The
Daughters of the Confederacy have en-
gagged twenty-five lambs, fifty gobblers
and ice cream and cake in the same
proportisn, to satisfy the appctites,
gladden. the hearts and loosen the
tongues of the alumni on that festal
occasion
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-30
Red Cross courtesies.

Washington. ID. C-Baron Ozama.
vice president OF the Japanese Red
Cross society. accompanied by his in
te-preter. MIR. Toga. has arrived in this
city to express 10 President and the
tmerican Red Cross society the
thanks of the japanese for assistance
rendered to that country during the
famine
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-30
SNOWST0RM IN CHICAGO.
Severe Hail Mingled With Snow
Causes Much Damage.

Chicago. -Freakish. capricious May
today handed Chicago fierce snow AMI
hail storm which had all the features
Of n blizzard excepting the low temper
ature. The hail was very heavy and
continued for some time. The snow,
while not heavy enough 10 stall railroa1
rains, Was a snow storm jus, the san'.
Fears are entertained that the hail
las done much damage 70 the growing
trops and fruit trees. II was severe
enough To whip the smaller park trees
INTO shreds and break windows.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-30
Nav Choose Whitfield.

A well-defined movement has been
put on foot TO elect Chief Justice A. ii.
Whitfield of the supreme court to the
chancellorship of the University of
Mississippi. The trustees meet at Ok
ford on June }, and it is the purpose of
the board at that time to elect chan
,.Iln-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-30
To Arre., seruaham and s,Irrup.

New York. y i.-Magistrate House,
on the application OF Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Smyth. will issue war.
rants for the arrest on charges OF for
gefy Of George X. Scrugham. manager
nf the international policy holders
committee. and Of Scrugham's asso.
ciate. Charles Stirrup.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-30
Discus. Eraneo.canadIan rarIr.

LOndon.-Sir Wilfrid Laurier. pre-
mler Of Canada. who has been attend
ing the imperial conference. started
for Paris. where ii is understood he
will discuss the proposals for a new
Franco-Canadian tarif.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-30
Want the College.

Having voted out the saloons, Canton
has launched movement to secure the
location of the Episcopal diocesan col
lege for girls in that city. jackson and
Winona are also in the field TO secure
the college.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-30
Railway Conductors Convention.

Memphis, Tenn.-The convention
of the grand division. Order of Rail-
way Conductors. will probably not
reach the election of officers, the
final business Of the convention. until
Friday. Numerous caucuses were
held Wednesday
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-30
Sunday School Convention.

The State Sunday school convention,
which will be held in Yazoo City July
ell, will be a very interesting and
helpful event, and will be attended by
o great number of representative work.
ers from all parts OF the State.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-30
ounces. and a teacupful in about sour

ounces, and a teacupful 10 about four
nuid ounces. But, my brethren In
suffering. how many different sizes OF
teaspoons. tablespoons. wine glasses
and teacups are there In this world OF
ease? And as for drops; no two
liquids. II dropped from a bottle in the
old-fashioned way (holding the end OF
the finger over the MOUTH will drap
drops, or drop draps OF the same size.
New York Press.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-30
To Settle Labor Troubles.

orizaba. Mex.-In order to bring an
end 10 the disastrous labor troubles at
the Rio Blanco textile mills. the
authorities have petitioned the inter
yention OF President Diaz. whose per
sonal interest in the matter. it is b..
lieved. will result in a speedy settle
ment