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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-16
LABOR PLANS BIG PROTEST.
Mass Meetings viii ee Held to Oppose
Court Decisions.

New York-Samuel Gompers. pres
ident OF the American Fedora
tiou OF Labor. and other heads
ot labor organizations who took part
recently In n conference at Washing
ton. have issued a call for mass meet
ings to BE- held I'm every city and town
in the United States on the third sun
day or Monday I'm April. to protest
against recent United States supreme
court decisions antagonistic to labor.
Every member OF a labor union Is re-
quested to write the representative in
congress OF his district and the two
senators from his state. urging them
to vote for the proposed amendments.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-16
pRUcE WITNESS SENTENCED.
Woman Who Impersonated Daughter
Of virginian Never Was There.

London-Miss Mary Robinson was
sentenced Friday to four years
Imprisonment for perjury in the
Druce case. She pleaded guilty and
her counsel raised the question Of her
sanity. The court considered her re
sponsible and refused to spare her on
account Of any supposed mental IN
trinity.
Miss Robinson professsd to be the
daughter of a Virginia planter. who
lost his fortune. she said. during the
civil war. Her story was that she
then went to England and got a posi-
tion as secretary to the Duke OF Port
land. who told her he spent much time
masquerading as T. C. Druce, n small
tradesman.
She proves to be the daughter Of an
English policeman and never was In
America.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-16
Favor Army Industrial Schools.

WashingtOn-A favorable report on
the resolution directing the establish
ment in the army OF trade or indus
trial schools was urged Thursday be-
fore the house military committee by
its author. Representative o'Conneu.
OF Massachusetts,. He said he be-
heved the solution of the problem of
how TO make the army service more
popular among the people and there
by lessen the yearly percentage Of
desertious lies within his proposal.
Soldiers should be schooled during
their service. he said. so that at the
end OF their enlistment they shall be
equipped TO re-enter civil life.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-16

Washington-The dove of peace how
cred over the house Friday Instead
o. interminahle roll calls and clashes
of party leaders On questions OF par
liamentary law. there was an orderly
session devoted almost entirely 20 the
consideration of the naval appropria-
tisn bill Roth Chairman Foss OF II
linois and Mr. Pldgett Of Tennessee
OF the committee on naval affairs
made exhaustive speeches iustifying
the action Of the committee In report
ing what they characterized as con
servative naval program for the next
fiscal year. Messrs. Favrot Of Louisi-
ana. McKinlay and Knovllnd OF Cali
fornia pleaded for a navy Of such size
as TO be capable Of uphOIding at all
times the honor OF the country at
home and abroad. while Mr.. Barthoidt
OF Missouri advocated halt in naval
increase and the substitution for Il OF
arbitration in matters OF International
disputes.
Many other speeches were made
under the order OF general debate on
the naval bin. but they were on other
subjects. The list included Messrs
Webb of North Carolina, Who favored
the regulation OF interstate traffic In
intoxicating liquors, Lamar OF Mis-
souri,. who wanted stricter Sunday
observance law for the District of
Columbia; Touyslle OF Ohio. who
pleaded for n monument to the men
under Generals st Clair and Wayne.
who fell in battle against the IN
dians: Parkins OF New York. who de-
sired free wood pulp: Kustermann OF
Wisconsin. who emphasized the ne-
cessity for decent Anne isan legation
buildings abroad and Mr. Aiken OF
South Carolina. who pleaded for a re
fund OF the cotton tax
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-16
Open Shop on the Lakes.

Cleveland. ohio-The open shop
policy will be adhered to by vessel
owners on the operation OF boats on
the great lakes this season. A stand
of this character In dealing with or
ganiZed labor was unanimously agreed
to at the annual meeting OF the Lake
Carriers association here Thursday.
The rule will be put into operation
at once and will affect upward Of i0.-
600 men Whether the plan adopted
by the boat owners will be opposed
by the various unions is unknown.
None OF their reprssent--ives was
present at the meeting.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-16
DIES TRYING aooAY FAST.
ST. Paul Man sssrses TO Death le
Thirty Ore Days

St Paul. MINI -Knute Ohm
stead died early "Wednesday. having
literally starved himself To death IN
an attempt n fast for - days In order
To demonstrate his theory that sns
mind controls and sustains the body
His fast lasted 81 days. according to
those who lived With him.
Ohnstead had been getting weaker
for week. and Tuesday a fellow
boarder notified the police. who found
ohnstead emaciated and weak. He ~
fused To be treated by a physician or
10 eat doctor who vent To see the
faster found him dead.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-16
1900 WILL GIVE UP STRIKE.
Ohio Union Head Says u Is Probable
Settlement Will Come TUESDAY.

Columbus. Ohio-~It is probable
that the 1900 miners who are
nov Idle In Ohio will resume work
about April Is or Is. following the
conference of the miners and opera
tors at Toledo next Tuesday de-
clared William Green. state president
of the miners Friday. He added:
1T is probable that the operators
and the miners will reach an agree
msnt at Toledo and that the old wage
scale that was in effect up to April /
will be readopted."
President Green said the miners
and operators had bad several con-
ferenSes and there seemed to be no
hesttsncy on the part of the opera
tors 70 sign the agreement.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-16
MANY CHINKS
SMUGGLED IN
BITTER RIVALRY LEADS TO the
DISCOVERY OF oRoAsI-
zATloNS.
SEVERAL FORTUNES MADE
u 10 Reported rha, ss Mary 80 2s
Chinese Have Crossed the In
terns'ionsl Boundary Line
In One Night.

Detroit. Mich.-Throurh the bitter
rivalry ot three Canadian organixa-
tons for smuggling Chinese into the
United States. wholesale scheme os
bringing the orientals illegally across
the International border here NJ De-
troit was discovered Thursday.
Il Is said that some nights a. many
as % Chinese had been smuggIe,i
across the line and that several com
Portable fortunes had been made at
the business during the past two
years by cnterprisinr Young men who
have made Windsor. Ont. their head
quarters. The immigration authoti-
ties here have scant hope of reaching
the principals In the three competing
agencies. bur a man who gives his
nSms as A. McCann is held at the
Wayne county Jail in connection with
the capture last Tuesday Of three Chi
nese at Adrian. Mich
The Cinnamon and McMann were
found In Wabash box car bound for
Chicago. There was a dead horse IN
the car and the four men were con
cealed under the straw
The plan was to engage a freight
car at Detroit for the shipment u a
horse. some worthless animal being
placed In the car for a blind. The
Chinese. 1t Is said. have been freely
brought across the Detroit river on
the raFfrpaH s.ar farvfa. h,F,a- t-4H...
with the cunnivance of employees on
the boats until the immigration in
spectors had made their rounds and
then hurriedly directed 70 empty
freight ears. There they would be
transferred 10 freight cars especially
engaged and usually started west On
the Wabash freight No. IS. which
makes only one regular stop between
Detroit and Chicago.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-16
Standard Denies LIa,. con,ro,.

New Iork-At the office OF tho
Standard oil Company it was denied
absolutely Thursday that Standard oil
interests had obtained control OF the
Pacific Gas and Electric Co Refer ing
to reports from San Francisco that
such deal had been made. John d.
Archbold. president Of the Standard
OIL Co. said; ''The Standard OIL Co.
has no interest whatever in the deal
named. IL such has really taken place.
nor has any individual connected with
the Standard Oil Co"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-16
Station Operator Robbed.

Chillicothe. Mo-George Doel n
Milwaukee railroad operators at
Braymer. Is m,les south of ChIllicothe.
vas held up Friday morning at }
O'Clock by two robbers, and at the
point OF revolver forced to give up
all the money in the drawer. $3.50. The
robbers then cut telephone connections
and bound Doel with wire and escaped
The operator was released by a train
crew. The robbers were strangers and
made no attempt to disguise their fea.
tureS.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-16
Johnson AZ shiloh.

Shilch. Teun--A plea for self.
government and 4 protest 7ralnst
the Roosevelt idea OF Capitalization
was the keynote OF the first public ad
dress delivered by Gov. John A. John
sou Of Minnesota since he came into
the public eye as candidate for the
democratic nomination for the pres
idency. The occasion vas the desiiea-
tion Friday Of the monument ar shiloh
erected by the state Of Minnesota in
honor Of the soldiers Of that state Who
fell in battle there.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-16
"Dry" Force, to Contest.

Kalamazoo. Mfch.-The anti saloon
forces have decided to contest
tho local option election in cass
county. Rev. John Walker ot Dowag-
lac. who will make the protest. says
that number OF men in Dovagiac re-
ceived from 81 to SIS for their votes
and also that members Of a paving
gang that are not legally entitled TO
vote cast their ballots against local
option. IL is also said that .;ang Of
20 negroes from the northern pert
OF the city were driven to Silver
Greek town hall and voted.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-16

~ 81 ANHhaAl ANI ufE 10Y ual
Allied her heart Lacking
them. Il was empty. and Il achsd with
strarse perpleIed grief. n confused
question as to the purpose Of her life.
which now seemed 20 her a shrunk
and withered thing.
She went to church on Easter morn
Ing because her beautiful house was
intol-rahle 20 her. rather than because
she expected TO find comfort. The
masses Of white flowers. with the sus.
sestiveness Of their heavy fragrance.
carried her back to the funerals Of the
last year The familiar words OF the
service sounded Ike mockery to her.
Let us keep the FEAST Even 81
in Christ shall all be made alive"
Set your affection on things above not
on things on earth" One by one she
caught at the phrases. only TO rnd
each was powerless TO help her.
The hymn was no better:
The strife IL DER the hath. done:
The victory Of life /. wun.
For her strife was Just beginning.
and defeat instead Of victory seemed
her fate. She could not Hft herself
out Of her personal woe far enough
10 apply the words TO anything bat
herself.
She left the church. avoiding speech
with any one. and. with her heart Ike
ice in her bosom. shs took an electric
car toward her desolate home.
\ half block before her house was
reached the car stopped with a sud.
denness which startled the passengers.
Mrs. Farnham got OF. thinking that
she would walk the few remaining
steps; but she saw the motorman ~lth
white face raising 4 small boy in
his arms from under the sen.ser OF the
car. The little fellow was unconscious.
and there was an ugly bruise on hts
temple and deep cut on his neck. Re-
fore Mrs. Farnham realized what she
was doing tho child was carried into
her house. and she was enlisted with
the doctors in a Aght for his life.
For week the issue was doubtful.
Consciousness fiickered and waversd.
but would not come back. Meantime
Mrs. Farnham had learned that the
boy was nobody's child lie had sold
papers since he was hardly more than
q baby. He had lived wherever he
could find n shelter. and had eaten
whatever he could get. The fact of
home was something he had never OF.
perieneed. The Erieying woman for
got her grief in her devotion to tbs
waif who rad been cast at he. door
by the strange decree OF what we call
accident
The day came when the boys heavy
eyelids lifted and his childish curiosity
at his surroundings unloosed his
tongue. To open TO him the doors OF
new life was the siost wonderful of
joys for his fostsr-mother. After his
long silence Il was as II he had come
back from the dead. Thar he could
talk and laugh and eat and love
seemed Ike proof Of the power Of
life over death Somehow Mrs Farm
ham came to believe that It was such
a proof. and that ;t was sent TO her
in her desolation-
Out OF the h0ys almost fatal acct.
dent there was wrought for him the
miracle of home and love. and the op-
portunity for an EDUCATED and useful
manhood. and for the grisving woman
the springtime brought new hope as
the lonely winter passed BY Gods
way. which Is not our way, Easter
spoke its old message OF new life
Youths Companion.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-16

St Paul. NINA special TO
the Pioneer Press from washburn.
Wis. says that John Hall. 20 years
old. the father-in-law OF former Sens-
tor J. J. McGlnivray OF Black River
Falls. was brutally murdered Tues
day night in his home shack. IL miles
from Washburn- A little money and a
watch was found in Halls pocket. In
dicating that robbery was not the mo-
tive OF the crime.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-16
Senate Passes Liability Act.

Washington-The employers liabili-
ty bill recently passed by the house
was Thursday passed by the senate
without amendment. so that IT is ready
to 30 to the president for his ap-
proval. The scope OF the bill is lin
fted to common carriers by railroads.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-16
Custom Not Christian Alone.

The giving Of eggs at Easter is de.
rived from the old nature worship. and
is not confined to the Christian na-
tions. The Parsees Of Persia and In.
dia distribute eggs at the opening OF
spring. and in many other nations the
giving OF eggs at the commencement
OF spring is as common as New Years
gifts with us. In Hungary the boys
sprinkle the girls with rose water and
receive eggs IN return.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-16

Pana. Ill--F1oyd Grounds. aged
IL years. and Frank willburn. IS.
were suiothered TO death in a wheat
bin at Dunkle Wednesday. The boys
were playing in the elevator and
jumped into the bin They immedi-
ateiy sank down into the grain Later
a search was made for them and their
dead bodies were found in the bin
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-16
Sleeps with Lamp in Hand.

Chardon. o.-While reading with a
paper in one hand and lamp in the
other. Clinton Goodwin Of Claridon
fell asleep. The lamp. dropping from
his grasp. exploded and. breaking.
scattered oil on his feet, which were
severely burned
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-16
Wolves Attack c.ttiemen.

Austin. Tex--Packs OF lobo wolves
are killing many cattle in the north
western part of this county. Several
Of the animals attacked Ben Wimber-
ley and p. C. Boyce, ranchmen of
that section. while they were out
rounding up cattle. The men saved
themselves by climbing trees.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-16

Chippewa Falls. Wis.-Former Gov
ernor Thad C. Pound. one of the most
prominent figures in Wisconsin for
half century, is being urged to run
for mayor OF this city. Despite his
age. the former executive OF Wiseon-
sin may consent TO make the run.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-16
Hunters Body Found.

Billings. Mont-News OF the find
ing Of the body Of Frank Blank. a
Red Lodge man who disappeared last
summer while In Northern Wyoming.
reached here. The body was found
In an unfrequented spot only = short
distance from where the hunters had
their camp.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-16
More oouohobors Arr.ssed.

Fort William. Ont.-The forty
Doug1obors arrested fortnight
ago for appearing naked in the street
were Joined in Jail Thursday by an
other squad. members of which had
repeated the offense Thursday.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-16
Mine May Be Their Graxe

Hanna. Wyo.-Preparations are be-
ing to open the Union Pacific Coal
Co.'S mines Nos. and 3, and to seal
mine No with its scores o. dead
who were killed in the two explosions
a week ago.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-16

Piainfield. Wis.-Debs. the II year
old son OF Z. T. Bentley Of this city
died Of lackiaw. The boy accidental
ly shot himself in the hand last Sat.
urday while playing with a revolver,
Locktaw set in resulting fatally.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-16
weII-Kno~n Attorney Die. Suddenly.

Milwaukee. Wis--Chsrles QuarIss.
one Of the best known attorneys in
the state. died suddenly Wednesday
night. after an attack Of heart dis
ease He was a brother OF former
United States Senator Quarles Of this
city.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-16
ExpeIs Fifty for April Lark.

Columbia. s. C.-F1fty members Of
the junior class at Clemson college
were expelled and it is probable 200
sophomores and freshmen will be dis
missed for having left the campus
without leave ION an ApriI-fooI lark -
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-16

Gloucester City. y. -Four men
were discovered leaving the old iron
works at Gloucester plant with a
wagon laden with about 1000 pounds
Of iron Chief Goan gave chase and
the wagon and one Of the men were
captured in Camden.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-16

oskaloosa- ia--Mis,aking a cup Of
gasoline for water and pouring 1t over
her apron to extinguish flames that
had caught in the garment. Mrs. Geo.
fanning of Millersburg was burned
to death
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-16
Her Love worth $500. COO.

Cincinnati-John NJ German, for
mer telegraph operator. now a million
aire. was sued for s500.000. on the
charge OF alternating the affections Of
the wife Of 9 clerk. Harry Rsnsch.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-16
School Building compIe,ed.

Frederick, Okla.-There has Just
been completed a modern three-story
school building here, costing $4,000.
which will be occupied by 700 pupils.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-16

Carbondale. Ill-John Bowman. one
OF the prisoners who escaped from
the jail at Nurphysboro early
Wednesday. was captured at this place
at noon
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-16

Morris. Minn.-Joseph Schroeder.
about 40 years old. Great Northern
section foreman, was knocked down
by an engine and run over. cutting
OF both legs just above the knees.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-16

Douglas. Ariz.-Ranger Jen Kidder
is reported perhaps fatally injured
and three Mexican officers killed or
injured as the result Of a battle at
NAec. Arik
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-16
Prohibition 1. sus,,ined-

Montgomery. Ala--The supreme
preme court Thursday declared the
prohibition and . o'clock closing Law
constitutional.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-16

: Paris-A gigantic lockout affecting
Ise.ooo Dasons. brickiayers and al
Ted workmen in the building trades
Yent into effect here
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-16

was n sad Easter for Mrs..
Farnham. Three times
since the lilies last bios
somed had death come To
her house Her mother. her
husband and her boy had
filed her heart Lacking
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-16

Hog and bominy constitute the breast
works and fertilization for a holding
movement next fall. Prepare the for
tifcations early.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-16

The short cotton crop Of last year 10
worth full fifteen cents, Whether that
price Is realized by the planter or not
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-16

Farmers organizations are the life
boats that carry as ballast the food and
the clothing Of the world, while their.
live burdens are the hopes, the aspira-'
ticns and the future OF humanity.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-16

Paris green Is being used to advan-
tage in Louisiana to fight the boil wee
vii. Mississippi has the plague now
and IL would be well 20 know what Is the
bss, means 70 lessea or present its raw
sgssL
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-16

The truckers in Hattiesburgs terri
tory are preparing to perfect an organ
ization that will give an impetus to the
business for next year and thereafter.
Experience hss proven that this is the
bes. manner In which 70 handle Q crop
of truck. .
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-16

Eight negro prisoners, all of whom
are considered desperate. and all sem
;enced to long terms, escaped from iail
At Gulfport
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-16

II you know something that would
benefit the people Of Mississippi In gen
eral, write il for this department
What you have learned by experience
is worth far more than any theory that
can be advanced. Give your fellow
man the benefit of what you actually
know.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-16

Mississippi's frs, money crop, vesct-
ables, is moving lively and the yield is
most satisfactory. Prices arc ruling
good and the season promises To be .
vunss urr~n@r0us nnS-
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