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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21
Wheels.


lie was great inventor
The thing / am working at now.
he began, stroking his thin beard with
thinner hand. will be a boon to
every family and will startle the
whole world. In fact. IL will put the
alarm clock trust out of business. The
idea is simply specially prepared tab
lets that help you get up in the morn
ing For instance. IL you want to
arise at five you take FIVE tablets: IL
you want to get up at six take six tab
lets: and so on"
But how will Il affect the alarm
clock trusty'
Why. these tablets will cause a
ringing in the ears at exactly the hour
desired"
But the little crowd could wait to
hear no more and hurriedly disbanded.
-Harper's Weekly.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21
In Plain Terms.

The ignorance of many persons
touching the good old Anglo-saxon'
speech we hear so much Of In the mag.
azines and newspapers" says a mem.
Der of the faculty of Princeton. lis
most amusing at times. A member Of
the bar in Philadelphia, a man more
remarkable for the vigor Of his adj.
dresses to juries than for his learning
was not long ago commenting on the
proceedings OF the other party to a
suit under trial.
I do not know what gloss said be
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21
TIE
General Demand

OF the well-Informed Of the woridshas
always been for q simple, pleasant and
efficient liquid laxative remedy Of known
value; a laxative which physicians could
sanction for family use because its COIN
ponent parts are known to them to be
wholesome and truly beneficial in effect,
acceptable to the system and gentle, yet
prompt, in action.
In supplying that demand with its ex-
cellcnt combination Of Syrup Of Figs and
Elixir Of SIENNA, the California Fig Syrup.
Co proceeds along ethical lines and relics
on the merits Of the laxative for its remark.
able success.
That is one Of many reasons why
Syrup Of Figs and Elixir Of SIENNA IS given
the preference by the weli-Informed-
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuine-manufacture by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co., only. and for sale
by all leading druggists. Price fifty cents
per bottle.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21
how's nhla4

We c6sf One Hundred Dollar Reward for -
$50 Of Csiarrh that cannot be cured by HslIs
Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY . CO., roisdo. O.
We. the undsrsfxned, have knovn y. J. Cheney
rof the LAST yesrs and believe him perfectly non
ovsole In all business Transactions md cnaneaIfv
eeie % eesIy out my obifxAsfons made By his Arm
WALpise. KfHSAS q NAIVE
Wholesale DruRzfsts Toledo O.
HAIRS Csfarrh Cure Il tAken Internally srttn~
directly upoa the blood and mucous surescee Of ths
bottle Sold BY all Drlsxtssa
Taxa Hare Family Pilis for coussfpattou
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21
AMENITIES.
Not Such q Fool.

John was a Chinaman. He had been
employed as a cook in a family in San
Francisco. During many years he
never failed to be at his post OF duty,
One morning, as usual. the family as
sembled for breakfast. but John vas
nowhere to be seen. nor did he send
word what had happened to him. After
several weeks he re-appeared with the
symptoms Of severe cold still cling.
Ing to him The master OF the house
greeted him by saying: We'll. John,
we were wondering what had hap
pened to you: but I see yor have
caught cold" John Indignantly pro-
tested. saying: "Oh. no. sir: me no
catchee coldie. me no such foolie:
coldie comic to me-"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21
De Organs Busted.

In a little church In Maryland, not
far from Washington. the motive pow.
er for the organ comes from the strong
arm Of an industrious Irishman.
During a recent service there the
choir got into trouble and. to cap the
climax. during the confusion that en-.
sued. the organ suddenly stopped.
The situation was not gree:ly re-
heved when there came floating out
into the auditorium a hoarse whisper:
Sing. all youse! Sing like the divil,
DE organs busted.-Iliustrated Sunday
Magazine.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21
A Household Necessity.

l would almost as soon think Of
running my farm without implements
as without Hunts Lightning Oil. or
all the liniments have ever used. for
both man and beast. IT is the quickest
in action and richest in results. For
burns and fresh cuts 1t is absolutely
wonderful. | regard II as a house
hold necessity. Yours truly.
s. HARRISON,
Kosc!usko, Miss.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21
THE HORRORS OF ECZEMA.

Itch! Itch, Itch. Scratch, Scratchi
Scratch! Eczema is maddening. Your
skin is on fire. and the more you
scratch the more intense becomes the
agony OF IL. Stop scratching, 1t will
never relieve you-it cannot cure you
1t only makes things worse. Wheth-
er you. your child or 4 member OF
your family l. suffering with eczema
or any skin disease apply LITTELL'S
LIQUID SULPHUR at once. Stops
itching instantly and is a guaranteed
cure for any and all skin diseases.
Send 10c to-day for a large sample
bottle sent postpaid to any address.
Rhuma-SulphDr Company. i0I No. End
St, St. Louis, Mo.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21

Towne-There was . spelling-be
down at our church the other night.
The pastor gave out the words. Did
you hear about II?
Browne-No; was II interesting?
Towne-Rather The first three
words no gave out were Increase"
pastor" "salary."-Stray Stories.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21
~ an Advertisement convInces You,
Stay Convinced

When you read in this newspaper
the advertisement of a manufacturer
who has paid for the space used to
convince you that II is to your interest
TO buy his goods. and you go to a
dealer where such articles are usually
handled for sale, do not let the dealer
or any enc OF his clerks sell you some
thing else which he claims is lust as
good" II an advertisement convinced
you. II was because OF the element Of
truth which II contained.
INSIST ON GETTING WHAT YOU
ASK FOR.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21
Places of Interest.

An American actor was once seeing
London from the top of bus. As
they swung down the Strand he asked
the driver 10 point out the places of
interest Right you are. sir" agreed
the driver, touching his hat. There's
Luggit Ill, where they 'ang EN-" A
little later: There's parliament 'ouses.
where they make the laws wot does It.
across the way. An there's West
minister Habbey. where they buried
the good 'uns wot didn't get 'anged,"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21

These are the bridal rooms" an
nounced the bellboy to the blushing
young couple.
20. what a sweet suite!" exclaimed
the bride.
Il don't know anything about that"
said the bellboy. but the head clerk
says he hopes the suit suits"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21
HOUSE
WORK

Thousands Of American women
IN our homes are daily sacrificing
their lives to duty.
In order TO keep the home neat
and pretty, the children well dressed
and tidy, women overdo. 4 female
weakness or displacement is often
broughton and they suffer in silence,
drifting along from bad to worse.
knowing well that they ought TO
nave help to overcome the pains and
aches which daily make life a burden.
III is To these faithful woman ,bat
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21
In the Free Vaccination Ward.

A Lithuanian woman was getting
her fifth baby vaccinated the other
day.
90 IN glad" said the young surgeon,
that you recognize the importance Of
vaccination"
"oh. yes" she said, Il often won
der" she added pensively. what it's
done for. though. It's to show you're
a free citizen. the same a. natursliza-
ton papers. amt it.'
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21

sedimcat Not satisfied. Mr. Finders
started using Doans Kidney Pills
The Kidneys began 70 act more regr-
larly. be SAYS. and in a short time
! passed few gravel stones. felt
better right away and since then have
had no kidney trouble"
Sold by all 6ealers. 80 cents a box.
Foster-Milbur- CO.. Buffalo. y. Y.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21
His Double Grief.

II was sentence day In the city
court A man in the prisoners pen.
who had been sentenced to two years
for larceny, began to cry softly. The
big man next him, who was going to
serve seven years for bigamy. said:
"Aw. wotcher snifiin' about
Observation-Disclosures about leav.
In (sob) my-my-family. Lea-leavin'
my wife"
"Aw. cut 1t out. Look at me. amt
cryin'. am i? An I'm leavin' two of
'em."-"Jack" cremer In Everybody's.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21

Mistress-Here is a nice dress for
you. Martha.
Maid-Thank ye. ma'am; but can't
take II. really.
Mistress-You foolish girl, OF course
you can take IT, | insist.
Maid-No. really. can't, ma'am.
It's got them old-fashioned short
sleeves.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21
A Subject for osIerizIna

Yes. indeed" said Miss oldgirl. in
reciting the story of the family's ter
rible experience with burglars. tho
wretches came to my room first and
what do you think? They chloroformed
me in my sleep" Il guess" remarked
the unfeeling listener. they thought
you locked the part"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21

That for more than fifteen years
Hunts Cure has been working on the
afflicted. Its mission is to cure skin
troubles. particularly those of an itch.
ing character. Its success is not on
account Of advertising. but because
1t surely does the work. One box
is guaranteed to cure any case.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21

my learned friend may put upon this
matter. but will not mince NV wore.
denounce this thing in plain. down.
right Anglo-Saxon English as a ma.
farious and preposterous transaction 4,
.ne most unprecedented kind
Harper's Weekly.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21

years with singing
pain in the back. VIC
lent headaches and
dizzy spells. and was
assured by a special
ist that his kidneys
were all right. though
the secretions showed
\ rnddIsh hrIck..Ins.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21
"Makea II Go Nav

We simply can't do without It. We
are not going to try. When Bobby
stubs or cuts his toe. it's Ma. where's
the Lightning OLE" When Lizzie burns
her hand or arm, it's where's the
Lightning Oil?" When little Dicks
been playing with humble bee, it's
where's the Lightning on!" The
echo of all our Affections is Where's
the Lightning Oil?" It's the balm that
makes the pain go way. Sincerely
yours, p. CASSIDY,
Montevallo, Ala
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21
HER PROTECTOR.

Here. nurse, Who's th.t young
chap that's always following you
around? I he a beau Of yours?"
"Oh. no. sir. Oats Jimmie Hawk.
shaw. Dc detective. hires him 10 pro
tect me from kiduapers an things."
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21
Disastrous Reaction

was awfully worried about John.
ny when he had that last sick smell I"
said Mrs. Lapsling. land when the doc.
TOR told me he was going to get well
went fairly deleterious with Joy"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21

Burns Good Judge Of Books.
John Burns IL caid to have the best
working library Of any member Of the
English house Of parliament
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21

The state!" sneered the convict.
ed anarchist What do I cara for
the state?"
The state" replied the court 90
not inclined to repay your harshness
In kind. 1t will care for you for Q
year."-Philadelphia Ledger.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21
carudlne cures Indigestion Pains.

sour stomach and heartburn no mattel
from what cause. Gives immediate relief
Prescribed by physicians because II II
pure and effective. Trial bottle Ice. Regu'
lar SIZE &c and soc at all druggists.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21

French Sculptor compIImentsd.
N. Rodin. the celebrated sculptor.
has been asked to paint some frescoes
for the new art gallery at the Luxem-
bourg palace.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21

Il cant understand word that man
says"
That's not strange. He use to be o
baseball umpire"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21
When You Feel "Biue ~

determine not to be blue" and
MAKE II rule to go to see a friend
and to cheer him up every day. In.
eidentaiiy you will cheer yourself un
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21

For upwards Of fifteen years Hunts
Cure has been sold under a strict guar
antee to cure any form Of itching skin
troubles known. No matter the name
less than one per cent. of the pur-
chasers have requested their money
back Why? It simply does the work.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21

There are 100000 children in Rus
STA between the ages of six and IA re-
ceiving absolutely no education.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21

Garfield Tea is Of particular benefit to
those subject TO rheumatism and gout! Il
purifies the blood. cleanses the system and
eradicates disease. Drink before retiring.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21
LYDIA e. P!NkHAM'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND

comes as a boon and a blessing,
as 1t did to Mrs. F. Ellsworth, OF
Mayyille, y. u, and to Mrs. w. P.
Boyd, OF Beaver Falls, Pa, who say:
=" was not able to do my own work,
owing to the female trouble from which
l suffered Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vege-
tableCompound helped me wonderfully,
and am 50 wei that can do as big a
days worl az ever did. wish every
sick woman. you'd try it.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21

Economy may be the road to wealth.
but nlne-tenths of those who are com
PEELED to travel II never reach the goal.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21

Mrs.. WfMesow's Soothing eyrup.
Iov ehn1ren teething. softeas the gurus ro1ueau -
aAnnsuoa. allays paln. carss vfnd enlSs - hossis
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21

Do your duty and let the othsr fsl.
low do the explaining.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21
PLANS A POLAR CONGRESS.
Or. Nordenskiold Fsvors Meeting Of
international Experts.

Chicago.-Dr Otto NordenskjoId.
Shoce project for a polar congress I'm.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21

Patrick" gushed the amorous Wild
ON O.Leary, Owe long anted T. con
hss L ye II state " me feelin's toward
ye. an now Oi must tell We thot o.
love ivvry hair ~ yr head
Thin Il SO 30" replied the adaman.
tine Patrick. who has Just come from
tie BARRIERS, OH tell ye. Mrs.
oLeary. thot were ye in Casey's bar.
BE- shop around n corner. ye'd foind
Casey sWeepin N objects ~ VI feel
In into bis dusipan at n prisint mo-
uelt' Illustrated Sunday Magazine
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21

Not upon mind. but upon morals 10
our human welfare founded.-Roux.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN,

For thirty years Lydia Z. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands of
women who have been troubled with
dlsplaeements, infis mmation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, Irregularities.
periodic pains, backache, that bear.
ing-down feeling, ilatulency, indiges-
Gon,dizziness, or nervous prostration.
Why don't you try it?
Mrs Pinkham invites all sick
women 70 write her for advice.
pic mas guided thousands to
neaAth. Address. Lynn, Mass.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21

so you couldn't hear much Of what
the speaker saidf"
mo. His delivery was al. right, but
between the yells Of louder and or.
der he didn't have much chance."-
Kansas City Times
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21
Found THE CAUSE.
After Six Years of Misery and WRONG
Treatment.

John 4. Enders. OF Robertson Ave
uEe. Pen Argyll. Pa. suffered for sir
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21
INTERMITTENTLv.

Tourist-What are you jumping up
like that for. me good man?
Howling Dervish-Yeow, Dog OF an
unbelieyer. I'm elevating my mind.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21

Important to Mothero.
Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children. and see that II
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-21

" Htfter frasi n1.. worried. slespiess or
N5st lat. Dr. qgiefs and rsfrssh.-z brain
ar l-rssE lFs ugHit and PHEASANT 10
tlks TRIAL bottle Ilc-regllaF ~ - AM,
b. - If4sElffa
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09

In ide
scwera
omca
trent the n
l
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09
Real Estate for 5ale.
.McV eigh Glinn
HAVE FOLLOWING ATTRACTIVE
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE:

Main Street. near Fifth. s-story Brick
Residences; good future. Price. $3.50.
a corner 4-story 16-room Brick
Dwelling: a splendid piece of property
for home or boarding-house: not far
from Fourth and Main Street Price.
$4,000.
Rental. s34s. Three well built Frame
Dwellings. on North Thirteenth Street.
Price. $1,000.
Rental. $40. Two well built Brick
Residences not far from Eighth and
Leigh Streets. Price. $500.
Three-story modern i2-room Brick
Residence. detached, lot 3ox1so feet;
splendid home Floyd Avenue, near
Linden. Price. $4,000.
Rental. $3.50. Lee District. strictly
modern. up-to date. handsome Two
story Brick Flat separate entrances.
Price. sl2.250.
Rental. $3.50. A Two-story Brick
Dwelling on Jackson Street; good in
vestment. Price. $4,000.
Rental 1915. Frame store and
Dwelling. on Leigh Street. not far from
Adams. Price, $500.
Rental. ssh. Two-story Frame
Dwelling. Second street Fulton,:
splendid investment. near Cedar Works.
Price. 5000
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09
ReaI estate for Aale.
$3.50

CENTRALLY LOCATED DETACHED
BRICK RESIDENCE. For small cost
can be put In thorough order and viii
u. 4. CATL1N.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09
FOR SALE.
Central Brick Dwelling
Only 81, 500

TWO story ard basement, rooms.
old fashion, but scomfortable. big lot;
SO feet front, with several brick kitch-
ems; pays good rent.
!. THOMPsON BROWN G. co.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-02-12
STATE FAIR BOARD
HAS BUSY MORNING.

The State Board OF Agriculture
at its meeting this morning appoint
ed six committees, received and ac-
cepted a $4,000 stake for 1908 foals
granted Secretary welch a stenog.
rapher, and attended TO many other
matters OF Importance, and then ad-
iourned to meet again this afternoon
The committees, which Il Is ex-
pected will be able 70 cover all mat
ters which may come before the
board, are made up as follows:
Legislative -- Downing, Hulburt,
Matlock. Wisdom, Lee, Secretary
/ Welch.
Transportation -Matlock, Wisdom,
Lee.
Program-Lee, Matlock weloh.
Premium List-Hulburt, Down
ing. welch.
speed-Matlock. Wisdom, Down
ing. welch.
NJ. ID. wisdom, OF Portland, then
offered a stake OF $4,000 for foals OF
1908, which are TO be run in 1910
and 1911. The offer was accepted
and filed.
The matter OF stenographer &c
assist Secretary Welch was then
brought up. A majority we're strong
ly in favor OF assisting the secre-
tary, who had done such good work
during the year, and they carried the
motion.
Instructions were issued by the
board, ordering all persons not en-
gagged In the actual care Of horses
or grounds. who have been living
there during the entire year, 20 va
cate. An order was also made that
no horses. other than those being
trained, should be kept on the
grounds during the year. other THAI
at fair time.
y. NJ. Law was granted the gate
restaurant privilege. for which he
Is to pay $l25 per month. Those
persons who have been living on the
grounds during the entire year and
running restaurants during the fair
week. will be ordered 10 pay for the
privilege II they desire 70 retain II.
The matter OF rates for other res
,aurants will be left with Secretary
Welch.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-02-12
BANDITS MADE |
A RICH HI

Rich Hill, Mo-. Feb. Id
made a rich haul at midnigL
night after blowing open the I
the Farmers and Man.fsoa
bank. They escaped with bo.
the amount Of nearly s25.ool
currency, leaving the floor j
bank Uttered with silver
charges of dynamite were IL
blow open the strong box.
Hundreds OF citizens wbot
sleeping in their homes mes.
bank, were awakened by the
sions, but by the time they "a
that bandits were operating ,uI
midst the criminals had fed
Vice-President ]. T. Moo
the bank, today estimated tbss
$4,000 was carried away
bank, which is one Of the Ode
the state, has 100000 in -
and is well protected by bureIz
surance. It is thought by the s
authorities that the crime waar
mitted by the same men whoN
the safe in the bank at Willard.
so miles from Rich Hill. M
night and secured $4,000.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-02-12

NEW PARTY

INV iAhiN
united Press Leased Wirel
New YORK. Feb. Is.-That an In.
dependent labor party. free from
the influence OF any existing polite.
al organizations. and not amliatsd in
any way with the various socialist
parties Is the present day demand
OF orsanifed labor Is the concen,us
.of opinion among the big labor
leaders Ga the labor movement
Judging from facts. lsurned bv
'he uni'ed Press, which got expires.
sions OF opinions from an tAe most
conservative heads 90 the big labor
organizations. sentiment In favor of
such a party has strengthened great.
y Wilhin the past few weeks Many
81 the leaders say the time Is nov
ripe for an Independent political or.
sanitation, ana that 40 time should
Be lost IA making plans wHh that
end In view rhsy say this ooald be
done By calling a national coaven.
tion. either directly through the
American Federation % Labor or by
; call from the supporters OF the
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-02-12
Many Knied by Explosion.
UNITED Press Leased Wire.

UNITED Press Leased Wirc.l
Vienna, Feb l2.-While a band
OF Armenians were resisting Turk
lsh troops. who songht TO take them
prisoners az Van, Asia Minor. a mag.
azine exploded, killing a great mum,
ber on both sides. Much damage
was done in the Armenian quarter,
where several houses were wrecked
The Armenians. In making prepa-
rations for an uprising against the
Turks, had concealed large quanti-
ties OF ammunition in church. and
this hiding place was located by the
troops The Armenians attacked
the soldiers In the hope OF prevent
Ing them from conhscating the am-
munition. In the fierce fight that
ensned the explosives hurled the
church in the air and blew many Of
the eombatants into bits. Van has
a population OF $4,000. and is an i'm
portant center OF American missions.