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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-03-05
FORIIETH DAY.

The Senate committee on railroads to-
day. by the decisive vote of to 2, re-
ported adversely on the proposed two
cent passenger fare law. and will take
similar action on all railroad legislation
presented OF similar character.
There was no meeting of the House
committee ON railroads today. and Chair
Iaan Foster, of the committee, intimated
that there would not BE- a report until
after a final melting of the committee to-
snoryow afternoon. The feeling ia quite
general that there will be no bill re
turned with a favorable report, the
Senate bill having been killed in commit
t.,e, and it is believed that similar action
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-03-05

Noiin. 5 D.-The parents OF a new
born daughter having named her Ev.
eiyn Neshit Thaw. the neighbors are
indignant and threaten violence unless
the ehild's name Is changed.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-03-05
Stranded Chorus Girls Sue.

Chattanooga, Tenn.-Fifteen stranded
chorus girls have sued local theater
owner for a weeks salary and trans
portation TO their homes in New York
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-03-05
.@ississippi
aews

Gov. Noel sen, a message to the leg
islaiure suggesting the appointment 81
. commission 10 mark the water bouni-
sry line bet-een Mississippi and Louis
lana on the gulf coast. aud the appro-
priation Of 5000 therefor The gov
ernor Also asks an appropriation tosuP-
plemsut contributions 10 the fund for
the purchas- % a silver service Tor the
haitleship Mississippi. yhe message
concludes With eaarge that banking
Institutions oi the state are IN politics
and trying 10 conirol STATE deposits in
the event the depository las Is adopted
By the legislature. He ssxs-~s- ss-s
the Law b. ~ framed a. 20 have deposits
placed in the counties where objected,
u possible.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-03-05

Kokomo. Ind.-Arthur Beard OF the
Kokomo paper mill found two dia-
monds in some old clothes that had
been sold for junk. Beard exhibited
the gems at local jewelers. and was
paid $500 for them.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-03-05
Two Men Swept oxerbo,,a

Philadelphia-During heavy weath.
er az sea two of the crew of the Dan.
ish steamship Secalia. which arrived
mere from Carthagena. Spain. were
swept overheard on Feb. 81 and lost
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-03-05
HaIt on Building Out OF Plumb

Royerfcrd. Pa.-Because Robert o.
Ehlert erected "a building that was
not plumb en- the building line. he vas
ordered 10 stop work on the building
by President os Tom Council HAIRY
Raysor-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-03-05

Fire at Millview destroyed l,OOO, 900
feet of lumber.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-03-05

Warren. Mass.-John II. Spencer
109 years old. destitute and without
friends. has been taken to the War.
rem poorhouse.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-03-05

Chancellor I.yell found in favor OF
the state in the lumber trust cas-,
which means that the bill Of Injunction
asking the court 10 dissolve the organ
iza,ion of the Retail Lumber Dealers
Association OF Mississippi and Louis
lana will be sustained, ami the organi-
zation declared aylIuIawful.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-03-05

Bristol. Pa--Bravely diving irto the
canal basin. Howard Erickson rescued
from drowning the s-yearo aud only
son Of DR.. Charles King
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-03-05

Meridian will have q musical festival
for one week, beginning June :. Its
to be State attraction. \ tent with a
seating capacity of 10000 will be put
up for the purpose.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-03-05

\ stock company, capitalized at $500.
900 has been formed to bore for oil in
the vicinity of Gulfport. There are
abundant surface indications of petro-
leum, and experts have declared this to
be rich field in great oil strata ex-
tending from Galveston to Mobile.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-03-05
Note Warns the Victim.

The night riders escaped as the
posse approaching from Hopkinsville
arrived. Mai. Albrecht. with members
Of the militia. helped Gregory to save
a few pieces of furniture. then started
in pursuit. of the raiders
A note found at the gate warned
Gregory that he would be more severe
ly dealth with IL h attempted to raise
any tobacco this year.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-03-05

Several memorials have been pre-
sented TO the Legislature asking for the
enactment OF pure food law.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-03-05

Yazoo City is to have another sa5.-
ooo opera house to take the place OF the
one destroyed by fire four years ago.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-03-05

Several persons suspected of corr
plicity In Fridays plot TO blow up the
Shah With a bomb were arrested sat,
urday. The police will give out no
information. bat il - rumored that
one or tWo ot the prisoners are men
Of hiEh rank
Much apprehension exists that the
attempted assassination marks a -
neNal of the troubles which recently
convulsed Persia as result of the
Liberal elements resistance Of the
Shah's efforts 20 override the cons,i
tuition granted by his predecessor
Plan for AesoIutisr Suspected.
Though the ruler has ostensibly ac
quiesced Ia a constitutional govern
mcnt. many of his subjects think hs
plans a return 10 absolutism al the
first favorable opportunity.
Besides the three members Of the
Shah's suite killed and the y wounded
by the bomb. IL Is now learned that a
dozen or more persons In the crowd o'
spectators which lined the streets
were wounded By shots the guard fired
into the thrpng after the explosion.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-03-05

The three coast counties, Jackson,
Harrison and Hancock. will cooperate
in getting up a thoroughly oonpre.
hensive exhibit setting forth the re.
sources and industries Of that section.
to De shown at the exposition al jackson
in Novenher
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-03-05

sam Hines, who shot at Officer Lyons
OF Meridian, was sentenced TO one year
on the county roads.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-03-05

Gov. Noel announces the appointment
'of the following as members Of the
board OF pharmaceutical examiners: IL.
b. WellbOrn, J. K Bryan. o. Eastland,
J. b. Small aud l.. II. Wilkinson. Jr.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-03-05

A bill is before the legislature &c
prohibit baby incubator exhibitions al
which admission fees are charged
The bill provides fine OF sioo against
any person conducting an exhibition o.
that character.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-17
Under Single List Plan Adopted
by Board Figures Will Be Re
duced 80 Per Cent.
SUCCESS OF LOCAL HOUSE
so-Callcd Book Trust Fared
Badly, Losing Much Business.
Official List.

Completing the work of selecting
text books for the public schools OF
virginia for the next four years, the
state Board of Education yesterday
afternoon adjourned, having been in
session for nearly three days.
AS mas been freely predicted in this
paper, the single list principle prc-
vailed for all practical purposes, bu,
some exceptions We're made In favor OF
cities. The term of adoption was for
only four years. though the new law
allows the board to make it seven
If it SO desires.
Local Concern Fares Well.
The B. f. Johnson Publishing Com
pany, OF this city, which was the only
home institution competing, got about
So per cent. of the business. II is re-
garded as a significant fact that the
American Book Company. which Is
looked upon as more or less in the
nature of trust Jared badly, losing
much of the business 1t had under the
former adoption.
The list chosen Is not, in several in.
stances. final. as single list prices will
be insisted upon. If not given on every
book adopted the State Board will Sc.
lect some other book at satisfactory
singie list price.
1t is believed that the average price
OF the bSoks chosen will be at leas,
80 per cent. less than the price a,
which the same books are now selling
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-17
BIG REDUCTION IN
SCHOOL-BOOK PRICES
BROUGHT AUTO IN
ON SPECIAL TRAIN
Joseph Letter, Mud-Bound at
Waverly, Comes to Richmond to
Have Machine Cleaned.

Unable to drive his fifty -horse-p power
Ma thewson touring car through yir-
ginla mud near Waverly without
strainins its engines Joseph Letter, the
once daring wheat Spectator of Chi
cago. chartered special train from
the Norfolk and Western Railway yes
,erday and brought his party into Rich
mond for comfort and his ma-hine for
repairs. Accompanied by Captain Sum-
merlin, Miss Summerlin and Miss Will
liams, Of Washington, Mr.. Letter left
Washington several days ago for Nor
folk, starting from the latter place
on Wednesday for Richmond. His
chauffeur plowed through a sea of mud
around the Suffolk neighborhood but
the going was SO rough that the party
decided to make Richmond by moro
easy stages.
"Cnnnon Ball" wouldn't Bring 1t.
flat car had to be used to convey
the automobile. but the railroad COM
pany refused to bring it into this city
on one of its Cannon Ball" trains Not
to be outdone, Mr.. Letter chartered 4
special, made UP of flat car and q
day coach. and arrived here early in
the afternoon.
The machine did not break down.
indeed, 1t did not even stall, but 1t was
covered with mud and could not make
satisfactory Roadway II was sent to
a garage to be cleaned. Mr.. Letter and
his friends in the meantime going to
! the Jefferson Hotel.
1 The chauffeur last night was getting
| information about the condition of the
roads from here to Washington bv
way of Harper's Ferry. If the reports
| to-day are encouraging the party will
] probably leave during the afternoon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-17
ABOLISH ONE AND
ADD FOUR OFFICES
Miner Makes Unsuccessful Effort
to Keep Captain Paul in Har-
ness at City Home.

Over the protest of Councilman Z. w.
Miner, the subcommittee on Relief OF
the Poor decided last night to recon-
mend to the full committee that the
position of Second Assistant Superin-
tendcnt at the City Home. now held by
Captain Herman Paul. be abolished on
July LIST. as means of economy. AT
the same time IT was recommended that
four additional nurses, for night duty
at the City Home and the new colored
almshouse. be employed. at a salary OF
$40 a year each. This change will
give the institutions twelve nurses,
that number. 1t was claimed. being
needed to care for the patients prop
erly.
Need for Him Now, Says Miner.
Mr.. Miner Is not a member OF the
subcommittee, but he is on the regular
committee. He made strong appeal
for the retention OF the office, declar-
ing that II 1t was necessary twenty
years ago. there was greater need for
III to-day.
Mr.. Miner thought that the superin-
tendent and tho first assistant should
be on duty constantly at the Home
suggesting that Captain Paul could
give his attention TO the outdoor work
The subcommittee was of opinion, how.
ever, that tho Office could be abolished
without detriment to the institution
and 1t will report accordingly.
Under the new ordinance by which
tho City Home will have the service VI
visiting staff of ton physicians. IL
was agreed to elect the officers to con.
form with legal requirements Another
meeting will be held on Monday after
noon to adjust salaries. The subcom-
mittee Is composed of Dr.. Ennion O.
Williams and Messrs. Graham B. Hob.
son, r. H.HEllett Marx Gunst and j. j.
Mitchell.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-17
Official List Of Textbooks Selected BY State Board Of Education

frmers' Faymates' Primer tB, F, John
sen Publishing Coz Supplementary: First
Book, Wide Awake Primer (Lttle, Brown &
-tconditionapi Second Back. The Hol-
ION Primer Grand. McNally Is Coz; Third
Book Horace Mann Primer Gonsmans,
Green & Co,)-- (conditionaD.
spoilers; shepFe's Word Studies o. f.
Johnson Publishing co..: First Book. Sec
onc Book. Third Book
Dictionaries; Webster's Primary Diction-
airy, Wcbsters Common School Dictionary.
Readers; Basal Graded Classics lR. IT,
johnson Publishing co..: First Book Sec :
sud hook Third Book. Fourth Book. Fifth
look. Supplementary. For Higher Grades,
Literary Masterpieces (Houshton, Miffitn q
Gu2' first--stepplng Stones TO Literature
esilyer, Bnrdett &: COB First Reader, Sec
"a render for the hfth grade (conditional),
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-17
.C[AR|NG ERRORS !
CAUSE COMMENT.
Many Mistakes Made in Going
Over Ballots-some Talk of
Asking Recount.


In political circles good deal of
comment is being made upon the fact
that according to the printed returns
from Tuesdays municipal primary
there are wide discrepancies between
the total vote cast for Mayor and that
cast for Mayor and Council agree. This Is
precincts.
If these figures are accurate (and
they probably are) there is but sin
gle precinct in the city where the vote
cast for Mayor and Council. This Is
Fourth Monroe. where ninety-three
votes are registered for Councilmcn
and ninety-three for the nayoralty
candidates.
Other unusual features of the situa-
ton are apparently worthy OF mention.
For example. the heaviest discrepan-
cy is IN Jefferson Ward where there
Is difference of seNenty-four votes.
In one of the upper wards 1t would be
a good deal more reasonable to sup
pose that split tickets were voted. but
in Jefferson. as n rule. there Is little
scratching of the character which
would bring about such a difference.
There is total discrepancy In the
entire city between tn emayoralty and
Council vote of cas-, according to a
other reason for the belief that there
the total vote reported for members
of the Council is not Invisible by 5.
which should be true in view of the
fact that exactly five Councilmen had
to be voted for in each case under the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-17

second--Wide Awake First Reader tcondl-
tonal; Wide Awake Second Reader (condi-
roral)--Uit.e Brown & COB Heath Read
ers: Third Reader. Fourth Reader, Fifth
Reader CD, G. Heath g. Coz
Language and Grammar: Language
Through Nature, Literature and Art {Rand,
McNally g. COB For the counties-Hyde's
Two Book Course In English IN. c. Heath q
Ce.) Book L., Book H. tconditionaD. For
the cities--Emerson g. Bender's Modern
English tMacmillan Company conditionall
Book l., Book II.
History of Virginia: Magills First Book
IN Virginia History CT. p, Bell Company)
Magll's History OF Virginia 81. r. Bell
company,; Chambers Makers OF Virginia
history tSilver, Burdett q COB
AiCerican Illst0ry; Chandler & Chitwood's
MakArs OF American History tsilver, Burdett
g. CON; Tappan's Our Countrys Story
lHouetton- Aitflin co.)--(conditonal);
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-17
ION WILD SPREE;
WOKE UP HERE
Young Man from Jersey Sur
rendered Himself to Police,
Reciting Pitiful Story.
RAN AWAY WITH LARGE SUM
Left Wife and Child in Parkway
City-Did Not Know What
He Was Doing.

1nquirins Of several officers on the
street as to where he might find a
police station, III. C. Crossman, Of
Jersey city, last night made his way
to the first district. where, after re-
lating ,pitiful story, he gave him
self up to Captain Whitlock as a
suspicious character
Detective Sergeant Forrest G. Bailey
had a talk with the young man. who
gave a straightforward account Of
himself. and seemed to be in the great
est distress. Crossman said he lived
in Jersey City, where he had wife
and two children. He was employed
by the New York Continental Steam
ship Company. on Pier No. 2, Jersey
poyer being one Captain Barsotti.
Last Saturday some money, with which
to pay off the hands. stevedores and
others. was given to him. From that
time until he awoke in Richmond
Crossman has no recollection of what
occurred. but he feels sure that he
must have spent a considerable amount
of the companys money on pro-
longed spree. He places the sum at
$40, but admits It may be much more.
Came to Hi. Senses.
According to Crossman this is the
first time he has been In trouble. He
held a responsible position. and says
he was sure he would be wanted by
the Jersey City police authorities. and
therefore surrendered as soon as he
came to his senses. The young man
was neatly dressed. and showed no
evidence of having been drinking re-
Gently, but he broke down and wept
when speaking of his family and the
plight in which they were placed. The
police here do not regard him as OF a
criminal type at all. and think he may
have got in a single unfortunate diff
Guilty.
The Jersey City authorities have been
notified, and Crossman will be held US
fugitive from justice. Owing to his
appearance and his general good con-
duct Sergeant Bailey directed that he
should not be kept with the common
prisoners. but had him locked in a room
on the second floor of the station
house.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-17

Eses was postponed --1-@I N q
milan Company.
Copy Books: The selection Of copy books
was postponed.
Drawing: Augsburg Drawing System
Educational Publishing Company; Art Edu-
cational Book Course (for use In schools
where special teachers of drawing are en-
ployed: optionaD--(Pran Educational Com
nany); Practical Drawing Books webb 8
Ware)
Music: Modern Music Series, Silver. Bur-
dett y co.)--Primer of Vocal Music First
Book of Vocal Music. Second Book OF Music.
Third Book OF Music, the Common School
Took of Music, Songs of the Nation; Lyric
SONG Book Drank D. Beattys 4 Coz; Bell
Music Copy Books (Bell Book and Stationery
Co1npanyl. 9
DlctatIon Blanks: o'Neal Graphic Dicta-
tlon Blanks. O'Neal Punouation, Commons
p'aee Book and Record Of Reading Parker
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-17

Lees New School History Of the United
States (B. r. johnson Publishing Coz
English History: Warren's Stories from
English History IN. G. Heath & COD.
Civil Government: McBan's How We
Are Governed in Virginia and the Nation.
Biographies; Frye's First Course IN Geo
sraphy (ilnn g. Coz: Fryes Higher Geo
aphy (Ginn & co...
{ Arlthmetlrs: Pierce's First Steps in Arlth
rletic (silyer, Burdett g. Col--(for teacn,
ers' use): Hopkins & Underworld SMenta
Arithmetic (Alacmillnn Company. For tht
counties---olaw & AE,llwood's Arlthmetics
three book course tRNF. johnson Publishing
Col: Primary. intermediate, Advanced. q
II. Johnson Publishing Coz; ColaW, DUKE
y Powers's School Arithmetic, two-book
course (B, +. johnson Publishing Col ;; Ele'
nIentary. Practical, For the cttes--south
worth Stone Arithmetcs tB,f H.; sanborn
Cob condtlonaD,
Physlologies, The selection at physiolo'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-17
UMLAUF SETTLES FIRST
Cost Him Exactly 81. to be Reelected
to Common Council

Ward, was the first candidate in lie
primary 10 flo his expense ,.co,nI
yesterday, the figures showing tina, he
was forced TO stand and deliVer He
had TO ante Sis before he could draw
cards That was the main item. He
spent s. for cards, which made his,
total account SIT,
CLYDE II. Radcliffe. one of thr new
members from Lee. raised the UfnlaNr
bid a triie, He paid the regua,lon
entrance fee OF SIS, spent si35 for
cards and 10 cents for postage. lis
total being Sla,35 All estimates mus,
be In within the next tnirtS days
Councilman Huber, of Henry. has
filed his statement. shoAsih,; 4 tots! OF
1ls.75.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-17
coL0RED MUSIC FESTIVAL
Difficult Task Now Is to Get Scenery in True
Keformers' Hall,

The stage carpenters who have been at
work rearranging True Reformers' Hall for
the colored music festival next week now
await the arrival of scenery, which Is to
come from Hartford. Conn. 1t yet remains
question as to whether all OF the scenery
can be used.
In the presentation Of "Jehcvah' on the
first night some of the upright pieces may
rot get into tho wings. 1t Is quite certain
though that the grand opera scenery for
Carmen and 'Traviata" on the second
Eight will ut alright
Bushell, the basso, who comes from the
Golden Gate, will arrive tomorrow "Bla OK
Melba,' the leading prin,a donna. Is also
expected tomorrow with Emma De Lyons.
Special accommodations have been provid-
ed for white people on both nights.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-17

Blanks Unfamiliar Company; Thomass
Spelling Blanks (Whlttet & ishepperson).
Manuals for Teaching Reading; Halibur-
tors Method (B, =. johnson furnishing
&C mpany) Wards Method (Sl!ver. Burdett
& Co.l-(condltionaD.
Maps: Rridgman's Map of Virginia (Vir-
iEinia School Supply Co. ~ Con common roll-
err; Map Of Virginia Grand, MoNally s. Coz
= ION common roller) Maps of the World
and Countries Grand, McNally & COD; Unit
versai Series OF Wall Maps, Globe Series OF
Wall Maps Grand, McNally g. Coz; Physt-
cal Series OF Wall Maps for Graded Schools
Going High School Work tvirginla School
supply Companyl; Royal Series of Nv. and
a. Il. Johnston's Map of Virginia counties:
srhilippine Man World Book Company.
globes and up Virginia School supply com-
pauXl. t36@ fst4 i.}s{ tG.iS t8014
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-17
SKATING CARNIVAL
VIII BE Given mt Horse Show building
for HONG for Incurnhlca.

VIII be Given mt Horse Show Dulldinr
for Home for Incurnblcs.
Under he auspices Of the Virginia
Home for Incurables, big skating car
nlyai will be given in the Horse Show
principal event of tho evening will be
a german. in which the figures will be
executed on skates. An experienced
dancer has volunteered to lead the
german
A prize will be given the most grace
full skater. Adults, as we'll as boys and
girls. will compete
For the night hours. from to 1C
o'clock besides the regular skating
arrangements have been made for q
race between two exnert Northern
skaters.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-17
NEGRO WAS DEAD
Rsving Prisoner Expired During Night in
City Jail.

City Jail.
General Grant Rawls,on (colored) was
taken UP by the police late on Wednesday
night in a raring condition and removed TO
the Second Station. where he rapidly de-
Neioped symptoms of violent insanity. There
being no place for maniac at the station
MAGISTRATE Purdy issued warrant COM
hitting the negro to the City Jail, pending
the opinion OF commission of lunacy
Rawlston was placed in a padded CELL and
seemed to become quieter. Yesterday morn
ing when the jail officers entered the cell
shortly afr o'clock the prisoner was found
~ ing dead the floor
Owing to the interminable delays of the
CITY Council no action has been taken to ;
wards equipping a hospital ward in the Jail,
and there are no cells or means of guarding
a criminal or Insane person In the hospital
ward of the almshousc.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-17
MoRRo DENIES CRIME
Valves Hearing mud Case Il. Certified
to Grand Jury.

ago by Detective Captain Tomlinson
on serious charge preferred by thn
father of Anna. Palmerl, little giri
not yet thirteen years of age, was
IN the Police Court yesterday. and
waived the preliminary hearing.
physician who had examined the girl
titled that crime had been cont
initted ana upon this statement Jus
the grand jury. holding Moro with
out bail. The prisoner denies his