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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-09-24
New Record in Timber Cut Established

might be thought that the amount
actually manufactured must have been
greater in the earlier year This. how
ever. would BE- too hasiy Inference.
for II IL almost wholly among mills
Of small individual output that the
gain In the number OF establishments
reporting has been made.
Before the year closed the general
business depression was severely felt
in the lumber Industry II was not.
however. the most important cause
OF falling OF in the pro1action OF
the year where a falling OF occurred
For decline In production took place
only In certain regions The south 10
the region of greatest activity In lum-
Der production. and yellow pine the
most important wood. forming u per
cent of the entire cut Of the country.
The cut OF yellow pine reported shows
an increase Of II per cent. over that
u 1906. In The early part 81 the year
many % the southern mills cut 50
heavily that. in spite ~ the eurtaiied
output which followed the business
disturbance later. the total vas great
er than ever before. But In both the
lake states and the northwest a
smaller cut Was reported than for
1905. though the number Of mills re
porting Increased
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-09-24
d. MISS. THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER "a. 1905.
PEACE UNION OPENS
6ARThoLDr HEADS AMERICAN
DELEGATION.
WERE WELCOMED BY A PRINCE
Thirty Members OF Russian Durna at
lnterpsrliamen,sry
Meeting.

Berlin. Germany The fifteenth con
ference Of the Interparliamentary
Union for the promotion OF inicrna
tional arbitration was opened in the
chamber Of the Reichstag Thursday
with more than COO delegates in at
tendance. The German imperial chan.
cellor. Prince BuoloW. made the ad.
dress OF welcome. In which he de-
clared the outlook for universal peace
was never brighter
Thirty members Of the Russian
duma are among the most Interesting
d"sesatsons attending the eeufersnoe.
The American delegation is made up
OF eight. beaded by Representative
Richard Bartholdt Of Missouri. The
conference will sit for three DAYS
Herr Bajer will present a report on
proposals TO be submitted 10 the third
Hague conference in 1918. and Dele
gates Beernaert 81 Holland and Gobat
OF Switzerland will make report on
the second Hague conference. held
last year. and will also submit pro
posals for the foundation Of a pcrma.
nent international tribunal and other
new propositions concerning compui.
sorry arbitration.
The institution of an International
court Of naval prize will be discussed
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-09-24
Diplomatic Row Is Recalled by Death

\ few years ago Lord Sackviiis
created a sensation by publishing q
pamphlet. for private circulation
among his friends. In which he yindi-
Gated his diplomatic work IN the
United States. The newspapers Oh
tanned a copy ot this publication In
II Lord Sackville explained With much
picturesque detail that the trap into
which he fell in this city was Fenian
conspiracy: that the Fenian OrEaniEa
tion harassed him during his residence
in America. kept spies after him and
plotted to assassinate him Few oi
the diplomats friends took this story
seriously Most Of them regarded u
as the imaginings o; a disappointed
old man who was broodinE upon VIA;
he considered his wrongs
The minister vas given hi. pAss
ports by the president after his recall
had been requested BY the American
government. which request ~as nct
acted upon BY the British government.
The occasion Of the diplomats 9is-
grace was that he bad been Trapped
into writing a letter. written as ~
supposed 20 an EuElishmAn. fzvorinx
the reelection u Cleveland This let.
ter vas used against the president.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-09-24

w WASHlNGTON What viii become
w OF AIR Roosevelt's nice young
men' II Mr. bryan Ia elected. This
y ~ IN Is really giving serious con
cern TO the pleasant and notably the
dinne r-giving aliens sojourning tempo
rarily In our midst II seems An
odd sort of thing 10 worry about. but
Washington Is an odd sort % place
unlike other cities in many ~ its as
poets. and It's residents. both perma
nent and fitting. have anxieties and
responsibilities unknown 10 urban
dwellers where the social population
Is lcss transient and changing than Il
Is here
Hostessss aver that q shortage ex
lists In Washington Of presentable
young men who can b. called upon a.
short notice to an vacancies az a
dinner table. In the face of an eager
demand. Mr. Roosevelt has done much
toward creating an available and Wis
ible supply
Diplomatic and Official society has
taken most kindly to Mr. Roossveits
importations They are commonly
spoken OF as the presidents nice
young men" The possibility OF their
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-09-24

z IGURES OF the lumber cut in 1907,
complied by the bureau Of census
and the forest service. showed the
largest total ever reported in the
United States. exceeding by over
seven per cent the cut reported for
1906. until then the record year This
ioes not necessarily show larger
actual cut than in 1906. for the re-
turns obtained last year we're more
complete than ever before The fig
ures disclose some interesting facts
In 1907 2s.s5O mills made returns
and their production was over forty
billion feet o. iumbcr. This 4. b..
ieved 20 include IS pr cenL 81 the
actual cut In 1906 - 3sS mills ~
ported about thirty seven and one half
billion feet Since. according 10 these
agures. nearly % per cent. more mills
reported last year than the year be-
'ore. while the Increase In production
vas little over seven per cent. II
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-09-24

A RMY officers and at least one prom
n inent civilian Official Of the war
department expect the disposition Of
the cadet hazing cases 20 result in the
creation Of a jolly row in congress
next winter They base their belief
upon the fact that the six cadets sus-
pended for year were never found
guilty OF anything other than hazing
for which the only penalty Is expul-
sion
The query has been going around
among officers who think the six
should have been dismissed as 10 what
answer Secretary Wright will make
when congress asks by what authority
those cadets were suspended Such
an inquiry is firmly expected.
Assistant Secretary Oliver. IL is
well known at the war department.
does not agree with his superior as to
the wisdom OF the action taken by
him. Gen. Oliver took great pleasure
in announcing that the president had
closed the case by approving the find
ing OF guilty and directing their dis
missal. He left Washington. thinking
that the case had been closed and
that the order dismissing the cadets
would be issued as a mere matter OF
routine. He did all ne considered nee
essary to bring about such an ending.
When the papers came to him he for
warded them to the president. When
they came back indorsed with the
presidents approval. Gen. Oliver an
nounced the fact. So did Secretary
Loeb. Both were invited to join the
Ananias club. Secretary Wright es-
capped by saying that when he spoke
Of the finding as having been approved
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-09-24
WOMAN LUREo TO DEATH.
Upon Refusal 10 sIope Mrs Harry
Pearson is Fatally Wounded.

Oklahoma City. okla-Iured to
lonely spot IN Central Park
addition. few blocks east of
the Belle Isle street car line. Mrs.
Harry Pearson. aged 81. was shot and
fatally wounded by Harry Parker.
aged IS. a grain Inspector from lola.
kas.. Wednesday afternoon. Mrs.
Pearson died "Wednesday night. Parker
escaped
According to a statement by Mrs
Pearson before her death. Parker
took her TO see some property for
which he wanted her to act as agent.
saying he was going away and would
give her half OF the sales money.
When they reached an out Of the way
place. he asked her to fly with him
TO Mexico. She refused. and he shot
her three times. took two Of her
diamonds. valued al $500 and fed.
Mrs. Pearson crawled on hands and
knees to house a quarter OF a mile
away where she told the story Of the
tragedy.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-09-24
STATE FINISHES CASE.
Springfield Officers Are Threatened
BY BLACK Hand Letter.

Springfield. Ill.-The states case
was finished Tuesday In the
trial of Joseph James eolored.
charged with murder for having stab
bed c. A. Ballard TO death. This mur-
der helped 10 cause the recent riots.
Blanche Ballard. daughter OF the slain
man. testified Tuesday that James
erept into her room. approached her
bed and took hold OF her hand. She
screamed. Her father awoke and
drove the Intruder from the house.
Mrs Ballard testified that her
husband went out on the porch. that
James rushed at him and plunged a
knife into Ballard's right lung. Doctors
testified that this wound caused death.
James will be placed on the stand
Wednesday
Sheriff Warner Tuesday received a
black hand letter. threatening the
officers II James is not hanged.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-09-24
STATE WITNESSES ARRESTED.
Said on Witness stand They Were
With Slain Night Riders.

Clarksyille. Tenn. - As a result
OF their testimony here Thurs.
day in the trial OF Gardner and Hunt.
charged with the killing of Vaughn
Bennett. alleged night rider. fiye of
the states Witnesses were arrested
Thursday and placed under bond for
appearance before the grand jury.
Jonh Sadler. Albert Albright. Oscar
Albright. Charles Hogan and James
Chambliss. are the men arrested
They said on the witness stand that
they were with the Bennett boys.
on the night of the killing. that all
were masked and armed and that
most Of them had the supposed night
riders badge pinned on their should
era
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-09-24
HELD FOR SWINDLE
II. s. eoPE rs CHARGED WITH BIG
LAND FRAUD.
TEXAS PROPERTIES ARE A MYTH
Inspector, One OF Men In
Custody.

Pittsburg rg-Harold S. Bope. whose
father. II. p. Bope. 10 one OF the
most prominent steel men and fnan-
ciers OF Pittsburg. being FIRST vice
president OF the Carnegie Steel Com
pany. and in charge OF the sales de-
partment. one Of Andrew Carnegie's
young partners" and whose fortune
Is estimated at between ss.000.90 and
$40. 900. 900. Is under arrest. with two
other men. and. although but a tech
nieal charge has been preferred
against them. the police declare that
one Of the greatest land swindles OF
recent years has been unearthed.
At the same time that Bone was TAX
en- into custody the police arrested
Frank l. Steen, a son Of Building In
spector Steen. The two young me-
had suite OF elegant Offices IN q
downtown office building. where II
was said that they were the general
agents OF the Union Central Construc-
tion Company. whose headquarters are
At lis Dearborn street. Chicago.
Railroad Agent Arrested.
A short time before Bope and Steen
were taken into custody W. B. Haugh.
agent OF the Union Central Railroad of
Texas. and with offices in the same
building, was arrested. Haugh 10
charged with obtaining money under
false pretenses. while Bope and Steen
are charged with violating a city or
dinance in conducting a real estate
business without a license. Today.
the police say. more serious charges
will be preferred against them.
The Union Central Construction
Company and the Union Central Rail
road Company OF Texas. it is alleged.
operated together. The railroad com
pany advertised that in addition to the
site Of the town Of lrondale. where II
had 1000 lots. that it owned land along
the right Of way to the extent Of $4,000
acres in Texas and louisiana
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-09-24

THE recent death in London OF Lionel
i Sackyille Sackville- West. second
Baron saekviIle. recalls the diplomatic
row which resulted in his dismissal
IS minister TO this country
Lord Sackville was born in 1927.
He was British minister TO the United
States from 1851 to 1sss. being dis
missed by President Cleveland in Oc-
tober Of the latter year
Lord Sackyille's dismissal by Cleve-
land practically ended his diplomatic
career. for since 1855 he was never
intTusted with any important diplo-
matte mission. He lived quietly the
life Of country gentleman and sci.
dom appeared in London society. He
always retained grudge against
America and Americans. and IL WAS
his custom to avoid any meetings with
travellers from this side
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-09-24
FIDo BROKE A TOOTH.

A youth slgnk into the dentists OF
nce with panied expression on his
face. His hat vas gone and his smart
attire showed evidence OF a struggle.
The dentist stepped forward with
professional air. What can do
for YOU
The youth glanced apprehenslvely
at the door. II wish to have a
tooth removed
Very well. please be seated
Shutting over to the chair the youth
crawled into il on his hands and
knees. The dentist looked On In
amazemert
Great heavens he cried. what's
the matter with you. Are you
crazy"
Well. you see I went TO call on
Miss Neverhome, and-and--
And what"
'Fido bit me."-Judge
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-09-24

Washington. u. C-Aecording to
an order issued at the war department
"Wednesday a reward OF $50 will be
paid in all cases where a deserter is
delivered by a civil officer or civilian
al a military post. or az such other
place as may BE- designated for his de
livery by proper military authority.
In special cases. and in the discreet
ion of the secretary OF war. the
amount of the reward may be reduced
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-09-24
Mrs. Fairbanks 10 Taken IT..

Berlin. Germany.-One OF the Par
dent Fairbanks will be unable TO leave
Maryville. because of his wife's ILL
ness. which. according to the physi-
clan attending. is not serious MIR
and Mrs. Fairbanks came here to at
tend the wedding of Miss Cornelia
Cole Sellers. a niece Of Mrs. Fair
banks, to Walter a Sawyer of this
city. She was taken III Immediately
after the services
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-09-24
FOREST FIRES NEAR CALUMET.
Within 200 Feet Of Residenees-eoats
Lose Way Because Of Smoke

Calumet. Mich.-At Eagle River,
north Of Calumet. forest fires
are raging Friday within 200 feet OF
a square block of residences and the
woods west OF Calumet are also
ablaze.
The fires in Chippewa county. which
seemed TO have died out early this
week. have sprung up again and large
tracks Of forests are ablare. The fires
are burning on both sides Of the
straits Of Mackinav. though Sfisnac
and Mackinaw City are not yet men
aced
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-09-24
Unknown Man Commits Suicide.

Kearney. Neb.-An unknown man.
apparently 25 years old. pas
senger on the west-bound Union
Pacific overland limited killed himself
with a knife while the train was in
the yards here After inrictins fatal
wounds he threw the knife from
window The body was taken from the
train but there was nothing to show
his identity. His ticket indicated Los
Angeles as his destination.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-09-24
De eroqrrea hsse Separated-

Paris, France.-It i understooei
that Prince Robert De Broglie. while
admitting that he has left his wife
denies the intention attributed to him
OF suing for divorce. He said that he
would oppose divorce suit brought
by the princess The Princess Da
Broglie. is an American woman. Her
maiden name vas Estelle Alexander
and she lived in san Francisco. She
married Sydney B. Welt. in Chicago
from whom she was divorced.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-09-24
DAUGHTER sues Mother

Lexington. Ky.-Suit was filed at
Jackson tuesday afternoon by
Mrs. Evelyn Hogg. daughter of the
late Judge James Hargis. the noted
feud leader against her mother. Mrs.
Lewellyn Hargis. and her brother.
Beach Hargis. seeking to have the de
partment store and all other Hargis
estate property placed in the hands of
a receiver The estate is worth
about si50.000.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-09-24
coxernmen, to Sell Lots.

Washington. d. C.-The acting
secretary of the interior has issued reg
ulations for the sale at auction Of l.
900 town lots adjoining LAwton.
Oklahoma and has appointed James
w. witten chief law officer OF the
general land office to superintend the
sale, which occurs at Lawton. on
November Is. There are no resTrie-
tions as to the qualifications Of pur'
chasers as to the number OF lots
which any one person may purchase.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-09-24
Congress May Take Up Hazing Cases

he spoke without having persouai
knowledge simply assuming the re
ports given out BY Acting Secretary
Oliver and Secretary Loeb 10 have
been accurate.
The understanding here is that Coz
gressmen from the districts in waleh
the cadets live will introduce bills au-
thOrixiug the president 10 restore the
dismissed cadets TO the academy and
take the order OF suspension from the
six who We're found guilty OF one thing
and punished for something not speci.
fed In an accurate manner.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-09-24

Washington. ID ca new mark
ct for American -four is believed to
have been founa in Syria Ia cable
gram from the American Consul at
Tripoli "Wednesday. Major Carson
chief OF the bureau Of manufactures
In the department Of commerce and
labor Is requested TO send full part
iculars with samples Of cheap grades
Of American -four. with the informa-
tion TO the Ottoman government The
request vas promtly complied with
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-09-24
German Editor Arrested.

Mobile. Ala-Emil Brunnier. of
the German Staats Zeitung. a
weekly newspaper. was arrested here
Wednesday on the charge OF embez.
Element. preferred by Mrs. Johanna
Mondel. of Trieste. Austria. She al.
leges that she gave Brunnier 1000
crowns to exchange for American
money and in return he gave her a
check for s4O6. made payable in octo
her
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-09-24
Alleged Emoezxler Arrested.

Chicago. Ill.-Thomas Kearns. said
to be n wealthy mine owner. who
is charged with having embezIled
assoc from the ,so~khvs4-r- ~
Kearns No gold mine company. Of
Rawhide. Nev.. Was arrested here
Tuesday night kearns vas treasurer
OF the company and owner OF more
than 10000 shares Of the stock His
home is in San Francisco. and he is
said TO be known in nearly every
mining town in the west
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-09-24
How c.lIs Convention Of Unemployed.

New York.-Invitations were sent
out Friday to labor organizations
all over the country to parti-
sipate in the second national eonyen-
tion Of the unemployed. to be held in
this city beginning on Sept. 25. and
continuing until Oct. 2. Behind the
movement are J. Esds How OF st.
Louis chairman. and Alexander Law.
secretary
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-09-24
nspedaIe nIl Bank Broke.

Hopedale. Ill-With about 500
In cash in the drawer and
scheduled liabilities of ss2. 900. $50. 900
OF which are deposits. the private
bank Of W. II. Schultz. of this city
was turned over by the proprietors to
trustees. elected by depositors at a
meeting held in the opera house in
this city Tuesday night.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-09-24

Mr.. Subbs latter engaging cookl-
There's one other thing | suppose you
should know. Miss Flannigzn-my wife
is a chronic invalid. confined to her
room.
Miss Flannigan-That's nne, I vor
afeerd she might Re wan iv thin
chronic kickers that arr confined {
tn kitchen. begobsl
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-09-24
Alberti's Safe Empty.

Copenhagen. Denmark-The private
safe of NJ Alberti. the ex-minister OF
justice, who is now under arrest for
fraud. was opened "Wednesday and
found to be empty with the exception
OF a revolver and some coin.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-09-24
Boy Murderer Sentenced.

Maysville. Ky-Chester Savage. II
years old. was sentenced 10 six years
in the Penitentiary for the asssssina-
ton of his uncle. William Savage.
two years ago. The boy hid by the
roadside and shot his uncle. He is the
youngest murderer ever known In
Kentucky.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-09-24
Death Follows Slip Of Hands.

Pittsburg. - While attempting to
close the office window on the eighth
floor of the Publication building. Her.
man A. Schulz. 80 years old, a -four
and grain broker. overbalanced him.
self and fell to the ground.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-09-24

Yusovo. European Russia-Seven
miners were killed and a large
number injured Thursday afternoon
by the caving in of the roof Of the
yeroffsky mine. The accident oc-
Cured after working hours. when
many of the men had come TO the
surface.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-09-24
WRIGHT'S ACCOUNT
COULD HAVE SAVED AlasHIp
HAD " BEEN HIGHER.
selFRlDee EUloeIzED BY CHIEF
Lieutenant 10 Martyr to Progress.
u 10 oeeIsred-A Monument
Will se Erected.

Washington. - A shapeIess mas.
81 splintered wood. twisted wire
bent tubing and torn canvas. the
Wright brothers aeroplane. which
only few days ago was astonishing
the world with it's air conquering er.
ploits. lies inert on the foor OF the
aerial garage" at Fort Myer.
Wright. from his bed OF slckues.
saw Friday for the frst time since the
tragedy. his first assistant G. 4.
Taylor. and to Taylor he confded that
all might nave been saved II the
machine had had IS or even Is feet i'm
which to right itself. He was getting
II under control. he said. and had the
fall ben 100 feet. instead Of the fatal
IS feet. be might have landed grace
fully. In an upright position. as he has
numbers OF times before.
Lieut. Thomas Z. Selfrlsge. the
army's first sacrifice to the science OF
aeronautics Is dead With fractured
ribs and thigh. bruised and helpless
though on the road 10 recovery, Or.
vile Wright ID being tenderly cared
for at the Garrison Hospital. still
ignorant OF the tragic outcome OF
Thursdays voyage.
The catastrophe came on the very
eve Of what promised 10 be the daring
aviator's greatest triumph. tor the
first time he would have forsaken the
circular course above the parade
grounds OF the fort and sailed his
craft over the Virginia hills for rve
miles straight and return in the hope
OF meeting the Signal Corps require
ment Of 40 miles an hour.
Martyr TO proorssa-
Lieut.. Selfridge Is q martyr to
progress" said Mai Squire. acting
chief signal officer and chief OF the
Aeronautical boari. which was to pass
upon the qualifications OF the aero
plane Even IL there should be no
more fights the question Of aerial
navigation has. to my mind. been
solved for all time The last four per.
formances Of the Wright seroplane
have scientifically proven its place in
history
Maj. Fournier. the French Military
Attache here. who witnessed nearly
every fight made by Mr.. Wright. and
who is an expert in aeronautical
science was deeply shocked at the &C
eident-
As In all branches OF science he
said there must be q martyr. such az
Lieut. Selfridge. giving his life te
history. At such q time as this ar
too deeply grieved to speculate as
10 the future Of aeronauties. To the
future Of asronautics. do not think
his heroic death will delay interna
tional experimentation.'
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-09-24
Auto Buns Down q Planesr

Nebraska City. Nebr.-M. T. John
son. one of the pioneer settlers of this
section. was struck by an automobile.
Mr.. Johnson was thrown some dis.
tance and injured internally. Mr.. John
son recently celebrated his seventy
eighth birthday anniversary.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-09-24
CAPTAIN Porter Transferrsd.

Washington. d. Captain w.
p. Porter. in command OF the battle
ship Vermont. of the Atlantic battle
ship feet. has been relieved OF that
duty and ordered to command the sec
md division. first squadron. United
States Atlantic feet.