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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-30
REVOLUTION IN HONDURAS
Fight Against Liberals Il Seed of
New Revolt

Washington. Another revolution
has broken out in Latin America, this
time in Honduras. according 10 in
formation received by the state depart
inert today. This revolt occur. ON the
eve of a constitutional convention in
Honduras. called for tomorrow. il
which IL was proposed 70 remedy vari-
Gus difficulties complained Of.
b Il i understood tina, the trouble in
Honduras i caused by malconieuts,
who. some months aso, went 70 Guat.-
mals- They have resPpeared At the
moment; when the elections are 10 -
held and when the chance o. success
for interference with The Literal party
vas greatest. The stEte Of affairs has
no; yet become - serious A. 20 demand
an American war vessel.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-30

Must Pay in Cash.

State Treasurer Edwards has issued
the following plain and pointed notice
TO the public:
Under the law the State treasurer
is not permitted to accept any sort OF re-
mittance except the actual cash. l
shall adhere strictly TO the letter of the
Law, and persons having transactions
with the treasury will be required TO
pay cash realize that this course
will be inconvenIsnt, and regret that
q check Is good In the payment OF ali
debts for every ybocy except the Stale Of
Mississippi
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-30
NOT SUBJECT TO FORFEITURE
Whisky Which Has Been Doc,oyed
With Sugar or caramels.

Washington. That whisky in which
burnt sugar or earamels have been
placed after government inspection I,
Dot sablect 20 forfeiture to the govern
ment under section 3t's5 Of the Revised
Statutes was today decreed By the su-
?reme court Of the United States. The
suit involved the seizure in the Eastern
district Of Missouri last April Of three
barrels Of whisky belonging to the A.
Graf Distiiling Company, co complaint
Of the United states district attorney.
under the laE in question. which pro-
hibits the placing Of things. ETC.
other than the original article in a
package after il had been marked by
the insu~sctors
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-30
Gov. Noel Signs First Bill

The tirst bill signed by Cor. Noel
was one appropriating the sum Of sl5.-
90 TO take up nO.e due the Mississippi
Bank and Trust Company for money
borrowed TO maintain the Delta branch
Of the Mississippi agricultural expert
ment station, which was created by the
last legislature, but for which, due to
an oversight. no money was apprOpri-
ated. The note was due 90 Jan. Is, and
despite the persistent efforts OF the
committee on appropriations, the final
stages could not be completed until
few days ago.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-30
Government to Take Levees.

Washington. Davis has in
troduced bill ia put tle leyee system
of the Mississippi river IN the hands of
the government. BY means OF suffi-
cient appropriation be proposes that
the government shall take over the
present levees and proceed TO maintain
them. The bill also provides an ap-
preparation to drain the sunken lands
in the Mississippi basin. 1t is con-
tended that the government should
maintain the levees and drain the low
lands as well as reclaim the arid lands
Of the West.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-30
Fails Dead at Throttle.

Gallipolis, Ohio.-Lewis Clark, q
veteran rive: engineer, and known
from Pittsburg to New Orleans, fell
dead at the throttle of the packet
steamer Lorena, bound for Piisburg
today. Pilot Mike Davis narrowly es-
capped wrecking the packet, not XII ow.
ing the engineer was dead and una ole
to hear the bell. Clark resided at
Zanesville. Ohio. He is the third mar
to meet a sudden death on the stes mer
Lorena within few months. Hart
failure was the cause Of his death.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-30
EoIk a sena,orisI Candidate.

Jefferson CITY Mo.-Ciov Folk
issued the following statement last
Thursday in reference 10 the senate
rial and guberuatorial nominations.
II can b. Of service 10 the party
and TO those who believe In the ideas
I have been advocating hy allowing
my name to be- considered for United
States senator I shall do 50 I shall
continue the fight in Official position
u the people desire II they release
me 4 ~ further official duties I shall
hght on in private life for the prinei
piles ! have battled for to the best o,
my ability I npublic station"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-30

Richmond. Va--The announcement
vas made here THURSDAY from
reliable source that Thomas p
Ryan. the New York hnane-er. is max.
ing preparations to retire from active
business life and devote his remain
ing years to his native state. II Is
learned he has had under way for
several months plans for the erection
of a million-dollar residence in this
city. his idea being 10 spend his win
ters here and his summers on his
Oak Ridge estate in Nelson county.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-30
Soldiers Home Appropriation.

The BeauvOir soldiers Home appro-
priAiion bill nov pending in the leyis-
lAture carries a total Of sdl 20 in roand
numbers. for the two years which IL
covers. The support and maintenance
fund IS placed al 100 each, for the
years 10. and l9Oa: for laundry and
additions to the hospital. $500. and
for apparatus and miscellaneous needs.
ell %. The bill specifies that the
amount 80 appropriated shall ~ eS-
pended under the direction Of bosrd
Of trustees, composed Of sir mem Sers.
selected by the governor. Who shall b-
either Confederate Veterans themselves
or memhers of the organization Of sons
OF Confederate Veterans.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-30

Not many months ago a Buddhist
journal wrote the following significant
judgment on Buddhism: Buddhism
is dead. There is no advantage ia
concealing the fact prominent Jap
said recently: Il don't say that Bud
dhism Is not a religion. but when I
ask myself how many modern Bud
dhists there are that have religion.
life in their soul / answer none
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-30
BOYS BRAG ABOUT CRIME
Youthful Burglars at St. Louis Coz
fess to MIsdeeds.

ST. Louis, Mo.-Three boys. Thomas
Olstein, > years old, his brother Frank,
s years old. and Harry Arter, II years
of age. under arrest on suspicion, to-
day confessed to the police that they
had yesterday broken into and looted
the saloon of Anton opperman. With
much gusto Harry Arte. stated:
~ swiped mammals hetchet and put
it under nv coat. We got into the
cellar and took turns chopping through
the floor until we made hole big
enough to crawl through .
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-30
Thirteenth Day.
Canafa

The Senate was called to order by
Lieut.. Gov Manship. After roll call Mr.
Anderson moved, in view of the fact
that the Supreme Court had replied 70
the Senate's request for an opinion rela-
tive to the eonstitutionality of the State
depository. that this opinion or opinions
there being twol. a majority. Justices
Calhoun and Mayes asserting, and q
minority, Chief Justice Whitfield, dis
senting, be spread on the Journal.
A message from the House was re-
ceived, announcing the passage of the
Hebron bill, which will enable the secre-
tary and treasurer of the levee board
to make a personal. instead OF guar
antee company bond.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-30
Conducts eIsh.y-sev.r,n Hanging.

Scranton. Pa-James Van Hise
Of Newark. y. J.. ofhciated Thurs
day at the eiKhty-sev-nrn hanging he
has conducted Saverio Curcio was
the man executed. having slain Mich
olas Farrian.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-30
kAIsER.s COUSIN ON TRIAL.
cen. coun, tohensu and Maj. Count
Lynsr Appear 20 Answer Charge.

Berlin-Aecused of participation IN
the immoraiitles charged BY Max
imiliian Harden. editor of DIE Zu-
kunft. against knights Of the round
table Gen Count Hohenau and Mai.
Count L-ynar appeared IN their .o~n
defense before military court Of In
quiry "Wednesday. The two are sue
eincally charged with abusing their
authority as military commanders by
forcing or inducing soldiers under
them TO participate in the misconduct
OF which Harden accused them.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-30

Three Chinese girls. wards OF the
emperor. two OF them OF royal blood
and the first Chinese women sent by
the government CT that country to
America to be educated. have arrived
at Wellesley college They are Miss
Faung Yuin Tsao. woman OF 30. who
speaks English huently: Miss Chiche
Wang. who Is rs and Miss Ming
H-Sia Hu. who is l6.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-30
sEamoNETTE.

Behold, ! purpose to build an
) house unto the name OF the
Lord my God. ss the Lord spake
. unto David my father. saying.
Thy son. whom ! will set upon
. thy throne IN thy room. shall
build an house unto my name
. The high and noble ambition Of
|. David. the father. to fir d realixa-
. ton In the willing service Of
Solomon the son.
u is a splendid thing for . "a
. ther to have visions Of noble. es-
; slted service which find their
. realization IN the son. What
greater legacy could a father
. leave than the commission TO
the discharge of . great mis-
. sion1
u is a grand thing 10 find a
son whose filial love ard obe-
cienee holds him stesdfsst to
; the working out Of the fathers
will. How better could the son
display the true qualities OF SON
ship than In purposins to con
surmste the great work for
which the father had plsnnedf
IN this respect Solomon was
a striking type Of the Christ.
) who came deiishtins TO do the
will Of the Father who had sen,
; him. The ore plan OF his life
Was the eonsummstion Of the
; supreme plan of salvation. pur-
posed IN the heart of God from
) the beginning.
~ Solomon was to build a TEN.
pie Of wood and stone for the
dwelling place OF God. Christ
was TO build temple. no, made
with hands. eternal In the
) heavens His task Vas the
Transforming Of the human life
; into the temple beautiful for the
ind~eliins Of the blessed Para.
eiete. the holy representative os
80 "" anu o0o
80
There was neither hammer
s", '0o ITO"
".'-, ~ We "o1 ~ "
10y 'y o'o
" S'' no"se pro
- "
' % ~ 'ne "np.e s.'e com
nu o o' SO
.a' ~s' "ees~'' was
- 100 Spo' .'one'
- Nv
"'o :"
A.. ~ ~ "e" 'n's
80. ""s' ."ousnt
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-30
An.i-AIeohoI sentimen, Grows.

The Finnish Diet has rassed unanI
mously bill providing that no alcohol
shall hereafter be manufactured in
Finland or imported into the country.
In Russia. OF which Finland is a part.
the manufacture of alcohol Is a state
monopoly. The Films evidently object
to many things from Russia besides
the government Of the car.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-30
M.r.halI- No Coz. orx-

Marshall. Mo-The result Of the
local option election held in this
city Tuesday gives a majority OF
2os To the anti-saioon faction The
vets polled so. while the drys cast
s4s votes. The Fourth Ward vas the
only one that vent vet.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-30

By Mr.. Foy-To amend section of
the code of 1906, fixing the distribution
and selling price of the code.
BY Mr.. anderson of Tippah-To
amend section 1916 Of the code 80 as to
forbid the sale Of intoxieants and grant
ing of license therefor.
BY Mr.. Bloomfeld-To regulate the
operations OF salvors and sunken wrecks,
saw logs and other distractions in the
streams and harbors of the State
By Mr.. wellborn of Oktibbeha-fc
create State live stock sanitary board
and provide for means to eradicate tbs
cattle tick
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-30
New Bills.

The following bills were introduced
BY Mr.. Hawkins-To change the time
for taking up estrays-
BY Mr.. Anderson of Claiborne-To
permit officers of villages and towns
to appoint assessors and collectors
By Mr.. Gex-To prevent drunken or
intoxicated persons from travelling on
passenger trains in the State.
BY Mr.. Hood-To defray the ex--
penses of the Missir sippi school text
book commission.
Mr.. Harper-To compel deaf mutes
to attend tsaf and dumb institution
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-30
Cling to the Golden Balls.

Atlantic City. y. Claiming that
visitors who are broke" are unable
to find their ''uncles" without some
sort OF familiar sign. local pawnbro-
kers are wailing over the new city
law whIrs bars the three golden balls
as sign in front OF the hockshops.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-30
hunne. sees. No oshe..

Albany. y. Y Governor Hughes
has At last made u plain that he is
willing and even anxious for the Re-
publican domination as President
While he says he Ia not seeking the
honor he IS pleased At his indorssnent
by various organizations.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-30
Remove Clay Statue. Says Sculptor.

Lexington, Ky.-lnstead OF repser-
Ing the statue OF Henry Clay in front
OF the courthouse. damaged by fire.
Pompeo Coppini. the sculptor. who
Is to make an equestrian statue OF
General Morgan. says 1t should be re-
moved.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-30

Great Bend. K4s.-President W
Leo Boonemohie Of the suspend
ed Bank Of Ellinwood. al Ellin-
wood. Kan. was arrested by order OF
Deputy Bank Examiner Watson on the
charge OF having sworn falsely on De
cember ;. 1907. concerning the condi-
ton Of the bank.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-30
Missing Banker Found.

Mout Vernon. IIl-Thomas Neal
the Ewing bsnker. who disap-
peared from his home on the 10th OF
last December. has been located in
Phoenix. Ariz. Dan G. Fitzgerald.
cashier OF the Ewing bank. has gone
to bring Neal home
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-30
Ohio Banker Asxinrs

Lisbon. o.-George B. Harvey. pro-
prietor of the Lisbon Banking Co.
assigned to Albert C. Mason and the
bank Is closed. Mr.. Hsrvey's real and
personal property is estimated to az
gregate sl25.ooo. and the bank deposits
are $4,000.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-30
Ns,ed Catholic Priest Dies

Baltimore. Md.-Very Rev. Psulinus
F. Dissez. vice president of ST. Mary's
Seminary. Baltimore. and one Of the
worlds authorities on morai theology.
died here.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-30

Altoona. Pa--In a nightmare Ellis
worth Edwards. aged IL. jumped out
Of the window of his rooms to the
roof of a porch and rolled to the
ground. a distance of Il feet. escap-
ing with slight injuries.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-30
Crabs sheddlnq Shell in Winter.

Cape May. n. Numerous soft
crabs have been picked up on the
beach since the last storm tide. They
are OF the sea-craS variety. but edible.
It is considered singular that they
should lose their shells in winter
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-30
FsIIino Tree Kills Farmer.

LItchheld. IH.-Herman Burkhart.
a farmer. was caught under a
falling tree which he was hewiag
down near this city and Killed The
deceased was 40 years Of age. and Is
survived BY a widow and tyo children.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-30

Little Rock. Ark.-The Pulaski coun-
~ grand jury returned an indictment
against Sam NJ Powell. charging
forgery Powell was formerly Arkan-
szs manager of the Metropolitan Life
Insurance Co. Of New York
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-30
Burglar in centenarisn's Home.

Mount Joy, Pa--The residence Of
Mrs. Elizabeth Lehman. the l03-year-
old resident of Mount Joy. was en-
tered by a burglar. who effected an
entrance by breaking a window in the
rear OF the house.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-30
House.

After disposing of considerable rou-
tine business. including the introduction
of bills, petitions and resolutions and the
consideration of Senate message, Rep
resentative G. L. Jones of Union county
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-30
csIebrItIes Mourn M.pouell.

New fork-Many men and women
OF distinction in the musical and lit-
srary world attended the funeral serv-
ices In ST. Georges church over the
body OF Edward A. Mcdowell.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-30

Guthrie. Okia--E. Edwin Brown.
mayor of Claremore. was arrested
"Wednesday night. charged with ac-
cepting bribes from violators of the
law. His accuser is a woman.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-30
Penitentiary Property.

The final report Of the State peniten-
tiary property made by the special ap-
praisers shows the property of the pen
itentiAry tn be in the best possible
shape. The valuation is given as fol-
lows:
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-30
Fourteenth Day.
Senate.

The Senate was called 10 order hv
Lieut. Gov. Man~hir. After roll call
and reading Of Journal the Senate re-
eeived message from the House. an.
nouncing the adoption Of Senate Joint
resolution. appointing committee to in
vestigate needs Of mansion. and the reso-
luton recommending that Joint session.
he held by the two committees on con.
stitution
Mr.. Burr1iS introduced resolution
that a Joint committee h. appointed 20
repair at once TO Starkville and invcS
tisate the troubles there and report
thereon with all possible dispatch.
MIR. Anderson called M Senate bill
M. rs. which defines trusts. ete.. - A.
to make any corporation trust which
shall attempt to destroy competition in
trade by offering = commodity for sale
at less in one section than in another
and explained several committee amend.
ments. Mr.. Cunningham spoke eloquent.
ly for the bill. Of which Mr. Anderson
was the author. after which the roll
was called and the hill passed.
House.
Mr. Denton. from the committee OF
fees and salaries, reported hack the bill
entitled a bill to relieve the poor and
disappointed. which provided, among
other things, that from and after H.
passage the marriage fee for paupcF
couples be paid for out of the county
treasury. not tn exceed 81 in anv one
case. and that the statutory amount ir
general eases 10 left open between g.
and $50. The committee recommend
Ell that the bill 10 not pass.
Mr. Poster introinccl the mueh looked
for general appropriation bill for the
executive, judicial and contingent ex
p-nses OF the State The gross amount
of the bill Is ssts. s.TSs.is. the largest
item being that of the Judiciary. which ].
in round numbers over s5ee. .no0. that
for the assessment Of property COMING
next. The bill was sent at once to the
appropriations committee
In the House. after a short. shsrT
and breezy discussion. the public sshasl
support fund bill was passed. carving
$500 600. without a dissenting vote
The House also passed the rr~olutior
providing for a general investigation Il
the university and colleges by the reg'p
lar standing committees. after some do
bate. some Of the members wanting 4
subcommittee selected.
Mr. Graham introduced concurrent
resolution. which has for its purpose &c
make the office of chancellor elective By
direct vote of the people
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-30
Fifteenth Day.
Senate.

The Senate was called TO order, with
Lieut.. Gov. Man-hip in the chair.
4 message from the House was Re-
eeived. announcing thar the point cum
mittee on universities and colleges had
been authorized 10 witt the State in
stituti0ns of leaying and report 0S
same.
The committee on universities and col
leges made report on the Burrus rr-o-
lutiOn demanding an investigation Of the
Agricultural and Mechanical College
troubles, and recommended that il bs
not adopted.
The resolution was amended 20 as &c
include all OF the States educational in
stitutions, and as amended was passed
House.
The House session was called to order
by Speaker Street.
\ message from the senate announced
the passage of Senate hill To amend sec
tion 5Ooa, defining trusts and combines
regulating partnerships and providing
against conspiracy in trade by one sec
tiou against another. which under the
rules were sent to the proper commit
tees.
MS ut&AkfA 'Et VI AH+ way -
L. Jones of Union csliei mp the House
concurrent resolution. proposing AZ
amendment to the contribution. to b.
submitted to the electorate on the first
Tuesday in November next. The resolu-
tion provides for a change in the present
mosle Of distributing the common school
fund. the principle of which is that there
shall be a poll tax provided. and in addi-
tiOn thereto there shall he a general
State fund, not to exceed the sum Of
$500. 900 in any one year, which is to
be supplemental to the general fund,
which Is to be prorated to the counties
according to their edneable children. "a
now. The purpose of the additional
that those counties having the smaller
number of edueable children, and mostly
the white counties, can be provided with
an additional allowance, with a view to
iengthening the term. After consider
able discussion the resolution was recon-
mitted.
This matter being disposed of Mr.
Jones called up his concurrent resolution
No. ,, providing for a change in the
time at. which constitutional amend
ments may be submitted to the eieeto-
rate. in order that If adopted the de
sired amendment may be incorporated
in the constitution by the same Legisla-
ture which passed it, but at its next
ensuing session The resolution was
put on its third reading and passed with
out much opposition, the vote being
16f to s.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-09
THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS.
from The Tribune bureau.

TFrona The Tribune bureau
Washington April s.-The Austrian Anoassso''
ana Baroness Fengslujiller will 20 To Baltimore
tomorrow 10 attend a luncheon given by taFdlnal
Gibbons They will return here later in the DAY.
The French Ambassador left Washington .a7t
night for Charleston. < C, where he VIII SPEAK at
the meeting and dinner Of the Society OF the ~-n-
cinnati which is held every three years ne am
bassador will return on Friday
The German Ambassador and Baroness Won
sternblrE gave a reception tonight. the hrst OF
their spring entertainments. They received lhe''
guests in the white and gold ballroom where large
vases filed with apple and peach tree oIaItIeS lH
full blossom formed the decorations In rhe large
4Jrirg room, we're crimson roses in silver vases
The barou and baroness received their guests alone
the baroness wearing a gown of silver satin en-
brnidere1 in silver. Miss Langham. who assisted
them wore n gown Of light blue SATIN ana iac-
Among those invited 20 the embassy were ''l7
vice-Presidert and Mrs. Fairbanks. the Secretary
~ Srs+a and Mrs Root the Secretary of the Treas
NV and Mrs Correlyou. the Postmaster General
and Mrs Meyer Mrs Taft, the Attorney Genera
and Mrs Ronaparte. the Secretary of the Interior
and Mrs Garfield all o. the ambassador ana MN
isters Of the diplomatic corps and large e'HJi
gent Of official and resident society.
TIE British Ambassador and Mrs BrZce nave as
their guests Mrs Hurphry Ward and Miss Ward
Of England who arrived in the city Tonight NJ
Ward will join them here tomorrow -'r'i'-9''
Bury of OricI College Oxford England, ana MIS-
Bury will also arrive at tls embassy tomorrow l'T
p visit Of several DAYS. Mrs. Ward and Miss Ward
met several Of Mrs B-vce's friends az dinner to-
night.
Baron Gislra. Austrian Minister TO Mexico, Is
spending several days iu Washington on MS way
10 Austria for several months leave He is being
entertained by friends whom be made here Wnen
he was counsellor of the Austrian EmoasSt- Iaa
baron will 20 to New York tomorrow and VIII
sail for Europe on Saturday. He viii Ton me
baroness and their children lu Austria