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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-11-24
COUNT TOlSTOI ISDEAD
CROWD GATHERS AROUND Low.
~ HUT WHERE HE DIED.
One Called Out, His Heart Burst From
His un6ounded Love Of Hu-
manity.

Astapova The crowd that gathered
around the hut where rolstoi lay dy.
ing In the early Sunday morning hours
awaited hreathlessly a verdict OF Dr.
Thtchurovsky and Dr. usoT, two Of
the leading heart specialists Of Mos.
COW. who had been hurriedly called
into consultation.
The examination vas brief, lasting
less than half an hour. Tolsioi failed
to recognize either OF the physicians,
and asked Who are these stran.
gersg'
When informed. he said. What fine
men."
In spite Of their natural reinetane~
10 spread discouraging reports, the
consulting physicians could not see
their way clear 10 hold out ray OF
hope However, they hoped to lessen
the pain OF the aged patient. whose
parting hours were mercifully free
from physical suffering His heart
succumbed shortly after he had issued
from under the influence Of an iniec.
ton OF stimulant He died without
regaining consciousness.
Throughout heart breaking night
motley crowd. made up OF the most
varied elements imaginable, pressed
around the low hut There were dis
tant relatives OF the aged author. Tol-
stoians. villagers and many church
men
All alike stood spellbound, knowing
that a matchless personality was de
parting as the Sunday dawn dispelled
the foggy. raw November night. Vlr.
tually the whole population Of Asia
pova was there. Then a voice from
the hut came quietly; Leo Nicholae-
vich is dead"
There was moment OF silence
Then every head was barred and there
we're sounds everywhere OF sobbing
One called out: His heart burst
by his unbounded love for humanity. Z"
This and similar phrases ran from
mouth to mouth through the weeping
Russians gathered there.
Later in the day all the peasants
in the district tlocked here. None was
excluded from the death chamber.
through which there was a constant
stream OF visitors. including many
school children.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-11-24
FLORAL AND PROSPERITY FAIR.
Greatest Interest Evineed by the Peo
pie of Crystal Springs.

Crystal Springs.-The little city OF
Crystal Springs and the vicinity gave
one of the finest exhibitions OF flowers,
products, stock. poultry. etc, ever
shown at any county fair. Besides
the exhibits there were numerous 9TH
er attractions. The Floral Club pre-
sented to az ge audience most en-
tertaining and high class musical pro-
gramme. Hon. B. P. Harrison deliv.
cred the annual address Of this pop
uIar and intellectual club, which ad'
dress was thoroughly enjoyed and ap
preciated By those in HIS home town
This fair bespeaks the determine
ton of a people who could show to tina
xcrld that if one resource fails It -
well TO direct the energies along otn-
er lines.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-11-24
RIVERS AND HARBORS MEET.
Waterways Solution Of the Transpor.
tation Problem.

Washington.-The seventh eonven.
ton of the National Rivers and Har.
bors Congress. which will be held in
this city December :. 8 and .. next.
,a-sis,.s .ss'-srea.s..a.i i-ssli b-saa a., th4-.s.
waterways enthusiasts ever ASSEM-
bled IN this country.
President Taft. who will deliver the
opening address TO the delegates. said
in the course OF a speech In Chicago
that transportation was the question
OF the hour and that the only solution
OF the problem was recourse to the
waterways of the United States.
Probably next in Importance to the
address Of the president OF the United
States will be the speech OF Judson
Harmon OF Ohio. who has for years
been close student OF the question
of improved waterways.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-11-24
RACE RIOT IN U. S. FLEET
Ugly Knife Fight Occurs in Foreign
Port.

Cherbourg. a dispute between
white and colored blueiaekets Of the
American squadron. under Admiral
Vreeland. developed into an usiy fight
in which il is said revolyets and
knives were used TIE genda, mes ar
rested a sailor from the Kansas, who
is charged with having stabbed a man
from the Louisiana in the abdomen
One negro was sent TO I hospital in d
serious condition from several stab
wounds in his back. while another
black man vas wounded on the head.
The authorities are arranging for
stronger police patrols In ordei 20 pre-
vent further disturbances.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-11-24

so transported with Joy as he stood
up AZ the altar rail 20 be married.
that his thoughts reverted TO a day
when he stood up at the prisoners
bar IN a court of justice 10 plead
guilty or mot guilty" TO a criminal
charge. So powerfully did that. the
most painful event OF his life. obtruds
itself upon his mind. that when the
clergyman put the question. VIII
thou have this woman TO be thy
welded wife," and so on. the poor
distracted bridegroom answered with
startling distinetness. Not guilty. so
help me od'"-F'rom Tuckerman's
Personal Reccileetions
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-11-24
CELEBRATE COAST JUsiIEg.
Guifport Exhibition Said to Be a Bril-.
liant Success.

railroad commission returned from a
living visit 20 Gulfpart 20 look Ia on
the coast jubilee celebration. and
while he had only a brief time AZ his
disposal. he thoroughly euloved the ex-
perienee. 4 was simply great. he de-
elares. and he was surprised AZ the
extent and variety OF products shown.
Of an sorts. but was not at all sur
prised at the enterprise and hospital
ity Of the coast and the Gulfport peo-
pie. which is a matter OF record rs be-
ing unsurpassed by any other people
or section. and that is saying a great
deal
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-11-24
LIVES IN THREE COUNTIES.
Mr.. C. A. 8ureh Votes in Mississippi,
Though.

Mr.. c. A. Burch, who lives at State
Line. is probably the only man in Mis-
sissippi who lives in three counties
and two states. and who paws taxes
on his home in that way.
Mr.. Bureh has about two acres In
his home at State Line. a part OF
which is in Wayne and Greene coun-
ties. Mississippi. while the remainder
Of it is in Washington county. Ala
bama.
He owns other land in Wayne and
Greene. but makes this place his home.
and while hts residence is in Wayne
county. his lawn extends into Greene.
while his garden Is in Washington
county.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-11-24

London.-The militant suffragettes
reopensd hostilities against the gov
ernment. and. marching 1000 strong
on the parliament buildings. gave the
police a lively fight The women.
many OF whom were placed under ar
rest, were led by Mrs. Emmeline Pank-
hurst. The suffragettes had deter
mined if possible TO force the police
Gordon about the house Of Commons
and reaching Premier Asquith TO in
sist upon the adoption OF the ~oman's
suffrage bill. The police, however,
were too strongly entrenched.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-11-24
Would unionize Teachers.

st. Louis, Mo.-A plan to unionize
the school teachers of the United
States is the aim OF a resolution now
before the American Federation of La
Dor in session here. T. " O'Connor.
representative of the Longshore-
mems Union. is also representing the
teachers OF BuSalo. who have perfect
ed a union. succeeded in having ii
recognized and advancing salaries.
The resolution would place the fedora
ton on record as calling for a higher
standard of wages for teachers and
pledge its support 10 that end.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-11-24

Chicago.-The retail price u pork
loins throughout the icty was slightly
less Friday than the day before.
Owing to a reduction by the packers
to the wholesalers of from L to y
OF cent per pound on pork loins, a
corresponding reduction was made TO
he consumer by retail meat dealers.
All other cuts of fresh meats were
sold at the same prices as at the first
of the week except bacon. which sold
at slightly advanced price.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-11-24

Was One sf Mississippfs Isading
Methodist Nintst-rx.

Columbus. The Rev. r. Wadsxorth
LiBscumb. one Of Mississipufs most
prominent ministers. pastor of ,he
First Mefhodist Church OF Biloxi. died
here Friday. The Rev Mr. LIpscamb
BAD been In for snms time. He was
operated ap0g ten iays lgn. and Eas
thuughr 10 be- recovering lntu a feV
tavs agu. ie vas one of r1e best
kauwa men en- hts conference. having
served the laadins churchmen Of the
srafe as pastor
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-11-24
Troops Guard Court.

Paducah. ky.-State guards arrived
Sunday afternoon from Lyon county
where a company is doing patrol duty
to do service during the session oil
United States court, which convenes
tomorrow morning. Federal Judge
Walter Evans arrived Sunday evening
The soldiers will be on duty In the
court room during the trial of night
rider damage suits to prevent a possi
BILE outbreak. There are several suits
pending and the total amount of dam
ages sought is about 100000.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-11-24
An Excellent Showing.

Jaeksou.-The New Orleans Grea'
Northern has Just filed its report VIII
secretary I. Z. Maxwell Of the MIS-
sissippi railroad commission fof me
e,rsts ',,,a,ter ended september so, in which
: handsome increase in revenues l.
-,owp over the sane period last year.
rna Great Northern has been In op-
GRAFTON little more tlan year. lhe
1otaI revenues for the last quarter
u-are stss61S.S2. against slOo'2os-ao,
a.in of ssf.Sl5.07 over the same
period in 1903.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-11-24

waIlerville.-Mr Knox wilkins. who
lives near this place. had on exhibit
tion at the Union county fair an ear
OF corn taken from a field growing 40
bushels 10 the acre The land on
which il grew has been In cultivation
for SIS years. The corn was plowed
with plow % years Old. which was
drawn by a mule % years old. which
was driven by a man 5S years old
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-11-24

to-daya well woman."-Mrs. WrII1Ar
AHRrSs. ess w. 2lst St., Chicago, Ill.
Lydia +. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and
herbs. contains no narcotics or harm
rnl drugs. and to-day holds the record
Tor the largest number of actual cures
of female diseases q ( any similar medi-
cine In the country. and thousands of
voluntary testimonials are on file In
The Ptnkham laboratory Mt LYNN
MASS, from women who have been
cured from almost every form OF
female complaints. Inflammation. nj
cerstion. .displacements, fibroid tumorx
irregularities. periodic pains. hackache'
Indigestion and nervous prostration.
Every such suffering woman owes il 10
nerself TO give Lydia T.. Pinkham's
vegetable Compound q trial.
IL You would like special advice
about your case write n confiden-
tiai letter 20 Mrs. Pinkham, ss
Lynn, Mass. Her advice il freq.
and always helpful.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-11-24
Sunday School Workers Meet.

Meridian.-Lauferda County sun
dav School Association. in session In
this city. held the best convention
IN its history More interest was
manifested and the attendance was
bett%- than ever before. The meetings
were representative OF the sunday
schools OF the city and county. and
everyone in attendance stated that
the meetings give promise Of being
productive OF much good 70 the sun
day school workers and those who Us :
ened TO the fine addresses
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-11-24
New York's Wealth Grows.

New York.-The tax department OF
the city government announces that
the assessed valuation of taxable
property in New York for the coming
year will show an increase of more
than $500, 100000. bringing the total
up TO nearly $4,000. .O00.O 600. This will
mean an increase in the city's debt.
incurring caapcity OF 10000. 900. Soon
after Mayor Gaynor took office he an.
nounced that he wanted to have the
assessments core as early as possible
to the market value Of the property.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-11-24
NAV Build Warehouse.

Vaideu.-R. A. \. Wllsou, stale
ehaplain OF the Farmers Union, gave
a snlendid and encouraging lecture to
a crowded audience on the topics OF
better homes. schools, roads and many
other sub -etE u interest to farmers.
Mr. Wilson's lecture eentered mainly
mon an eadeavor TO create oettsr
feeling between the farmers and mer-
chants Of this vicinity. There Is an
aTort on foot to build a Farmers
T-nIon warehouse at this place. and
nearly all ofthe money for that pur-
nose has been subscribed
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-11-24
Raee for Railroad Commission.

Jackson The race for railroad com
missioner in the middle district does
not promise 70 be Il one-sided affair
when the campaign opens up. and
while the friends of Capt. John A.
Webb are going IS work for his re-elec
tion. a new personality has been in
jected into the running in the person
Of State Treasurer George R. Edwards,
Jr.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-11-24
Suspect Ineendiary.

ater-Incendiarism is thought
10 have been the cause of fire which
destroyed the ginhouse of the Clay
County Cotton Oil Mills here. The gin
had not been in operation for several
days and the steam was too low in the
boilers to pump water from the deep
wells near by. Telephone wires had
been cut. and hoof prints were found
in the soft earth near the ginhouse,
and which we're traced to the public
square. where the wires we're saw
cred
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-11-24
Meredith n. Watts Dead

ackson.-Meridith II. Watts, %
wears old. one OF the most widely
known railroad men in Mississippi.
died AZ his home in Jackson after
long illness. Mr.. Watts was general
Iv known as Bud" He had lived IN
Jackson many years, and was regard
ed as one of the best car accountants
between Chicago and New Orleans.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-11-24
'a"d Company Immune.

Aon-rhe case instituted In
aAie county to oust the Cum
Telephone 4 Telegraph Com
n0m Mississippi. when he de-
"npaly was fined ST., 900
ns the antitrust laws of the
'a reversed by the supreme
~ dismissed from the docket.
Aueriand was forced ~ carry
= and other records into court,
lsei Tor the company entered
W immunity on this ground,
'as sustained by the court.
mine in State
Amine prevails in Mississippi.
uippling the large lumber
v me stae. 1t is impossible
y 10 get cars in which to I'LL
wi their products, and stock is
" to such an extent that most
''s -. VIII have to reduce their
- 'hey can get cars to ship
aoer- The Newman Lumber
AZ Hattiesburg has already
rs production because it
~ ears. about one-half its
oeen laid on tfll relief can
uon the railroads.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-11-24
vietsr Berger Modest

ST. Louis, Mo.-tictor Berger. of
Milwaukee. Socialist congressman
elect declared that recently two men
were elected to congress. one OF whom
represents the world going down,
and the other the world going up.
The former. he said. was Speaker Jo
seph G. Cannon. of Illinois. and the
latter himself.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-11-24
MS MUST SERVE TERM.
A'r Refuses Pardon to Tayior's
Slayer.

a-WIliam Wells, who killed
= Taylor in Sunfiower county
aree years ago. and who was
('ra or manslaaghter and given
t'sear term in the penitentiary.
aased a pardon. There was a
v 's'tion for the pardon. but the
lon petition was the larger,
aeitaer the Judge nor district
Is recommended the pardon.
". Noel refused to interfere
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-11-24
ASKED GOVERNOR sos PARDON
FEDERAL Prisoner Asked wrong Es-e.
utive for cfer,ercy

Iaekson---A certain white man. for.
merry postmaster. whn pleaded
guilty 70 emhszzieing postnfnee funds.
called on Gov. Noel just before sen.
tence was passed and asked the gov
ernor to pardon hlm.
The man feared a heavy Jail sen
tence. but vas let Oh with a Iieht term
In jail aad a ine amounting 10 xhar
he was short in his accounts With the
government tie thought Gov No.i
nad the authority 10 pardon AIM. and
called on the executive md laid ,he
case before him.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-11-24

San Antonio. Texas Brig Gen
Hoyt. commanding the department Of
Texas. has been instructed from
Washington to hold the troops IN read
mess for service on the Mexican bor
Ger. Already four companies % the
Twenty-third infantry from Fort Clark
are encamped on the border near
Eagle Pass.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-11-24
WIDESPREAD INTEREST.
J Relative to Hunting and Fish
|ir4 Is Unconstitutional.

J Relative to Hunting and Fish
|ing Is Unconstitutional.
t1n.-rhe statute pei mitting
Of supervisors to enact orders
(inE non-residents from fishing
J respective counties is In vio-
of the state and fede. al con-
y guaranteeing to individuals
Iberty under the law. and tnere-
|rl and void. according to a
! rendered by the supreme
tecisinn IS OF widespread inter-
4 applies with equal force to
] BY nou-residents. and uuIli-
kers enacted by boards of su-
y in nearly half the counties
kfzre On this subject.
bfsr any Mississipptan can
ash IN any county in the state
.ae prescribed season sirhogt
(ror or Interference By the au-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-11-24
Engineer Given Damages.

Aberdeen.-Circuit court adjourned
Saturday after three weeks hard work.
The suit Of ]. A. Ault. an old engineer.
who was hurt at Holly Springs while
running an engine for the Frisco rail-
road. consumed all OF the week He
sued for $4,000. and the jury have
him a verdict of sI4950.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-11-24
srooe With PAof Mules.

Tuuica.-Four Of the negro tenants
working upon the farm of A. I. Ken
non. two men and two women, depart
ed from the place with two mules ana
a wagon hitched to them Mr.. Ken
non Immediately took steps to eneet
their capture. He succeeded in loeat'
ing the stolen property together with
one Of the men and a woman Iney
bad mortgaged the mules and wagon
for SIS when the couple were cap,
tured Deputy sheriff R. l. shepheru
landed the negro man, John Washing
ton, in jail.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-11-24

Clarks,ials-J. F. MeNary vas fined
$50 and costs lor violating the quar-
anime Law The board Of supervisors
have instructed the county Drosecut-
Ing attorney 10 prosecute all violators
OF the cattle tiek quarantine vigorous
". and it Is nov thought that CoahO-
ma county viii be free of cattle ticks
by the Ist Of May.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-11-24

4 see you have got young man
stenographer7"
Yes
Don't you think pretty girl stsnog
rapher adds great deal To tho at
tractiyeness of an Office"
Il suppose she does. but | can't
dictate TO woman somehow.
s'pose It's because I have been mar
ried so long
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-11-24
Sadie Lee Sinks

Tunica-Striking a snag just as sne
v,s about to make a landing at U. r.
T.rsine- the Sadie Lee, Mississippi
river packet of the Lee Line OF Wen,
mis- sank in six feet Of water near
the Mississippi bank The passengers
were easily rescued, and all on ooaru
reached the bank without injury
As the boat sank in only few iee'
=, w,,er and did not list to any ap,
nraciabIe degree. the water reaeneu
only to the boilers and 'ns i0SS
not be great
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-11-24

Wife and Male Friend Accused Of the
Murder

Lexington. Ky.-R. F. Blanksnship,
a night watehman. was assassinated
as he lay In bed asleep az his home.
His widow. Mrs. lane Blankenship.
and II. Collins. an alleged friend Of
hers, we're arrested and charged with
the murder
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-11-24
Richard Croker Returns.

New York.-Riehard Croker. the old
Tammany leader. landed here from
Ireland Sunday. He will spend a few
days in New York and take no part
in politics.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-11-24

Jackson. One of the strongest or
santzaflous among farmers IN the
state IS the East Mississippi Hay
Growers Association. headed ay DR.
:. e. GathinEs. recently appointed by
Gov Noel a. superintendent af faa
gea,res.si ilry. succeed c. J. Ney-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-11-24
T-aS $4,000 VOTES CAST.
1--WE Counties Send in Official
fsures in Recent Election.

CURES in Recent Election.
an.-All but five counties have
kLa0iai RETURNS Of thz zi=@1l.sa
par Of state J. W. Power. and
j. vote. il is not believed. will
er -5.0do. the hghtest ever re-
IN Mississippi
was the only county that
directly against the elective iu-
and a majority OF the ballots
this county were IN opposition.
in the First and Second con-
Pnal district the total vote on
pendments was larger than the
hst for congressman
amendments have all carried.
a large majority. as the re-
3 five counties of Clay, Issa-
Forrest. Marshall and Rankin
hxe but little, if any, change in
al count on these amendments,
Prospects OF increasing the ma
For them to some extent.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-11-24

tors said l could not
get well unless I
had An operation.
i knew I could nos
stand the strain OF
one, so l wrote To
you sometime ago
about my health
and you told mo
what 20 do. After
taking Lydia Z
Pfnkham's Eegrta-
bic Compound and
Hood purifierT au,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-11-24
Court Relieve. HASKELL.

Chickasha. OkIa-All cases against
Gov. C. n. Haskell were nolle pressed
Friday This action ends the legal
fight against c. n. Haskell anu others
in connection with the MuskOgee lot
charges
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-11-24
Banner Hog.

Hazlehurst.-Mr. John c. Deceil.
one OF the leading farmers Of this
county. reports raising the largest hog
in this county TO his age. The hog Is
months old and weighs 800 pounds
On foot. This is a banner hog Of the
county.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-11-24

Dallas. Texas.-W Fl. Norton sold
forty-one registered White Leghorn
chickens for $1,000 Friday. This is
the largest deal in fine poultry ever
made in Texas. The chickens brought
IA . pound.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-11-24

Friend-You fought bareheaded7
French Duelist--Yes. and got fine
unstroke.--Journal Amusant
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-11-24
Thompsen's Eye Water
fPISO'St Is, ,!!]!I'S!
THE BEST MEDICINE
Tor toUc1s ! coLos6

Many guilty man escapes because
he is SO small he goes right through
the net.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-28
PROPOSALS AND BIDS

SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED at the Of
fee OF the secretary of the regents. University
OF California, Berkeley, at or before $3.50 a. M.
on April T. 19lo for heating and ventilating
apparatus for Boa1t hall, on the university
campus at Berkeley. as per plans and specif-
cations on file at said office. No bids will be
received unless accompanied by certified
check or bond in favor of the undersigned
equal to 10 per cent of the bid, TO assure exc
cution Of contract by successful bidder. The
right to reject any or all bids is reserved
TIE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF
CALIFORNIA