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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-11-21
CANNOT AGREE on RATES
RAILROAD OFFICIALS AND coxurs
SroNERs MKHr.
injunction Suits Nsw Pending i, y.S,r.,
Court Restraining State cenmissiea
From Eaforsins Ratea

Jseksou.--lt seems a, IL m. .o,....
ed rates fixed BY the Mississippi railroad
commission upon sand and gravel will
nave to De fought out in n. court,
mere was conference held between
'he commission and representatives from
practically every railroad Affected In the
state. After the conference Dr. y. NJ
Sheppard, President Of the commission
wa aked to the outcome and ~heth.
er or not the commission and official.
mad been able to reach a settlement.
d. Sheppard replying said: ~Abou.
all l feel at liberty to say in thi, re-.
gard Is that the proposition made 70 us
BY the railroad officials vas no, salts.
factory and was declined" He refused
to say what the proposition referred to
was.
VIII the members OF the commission
receds from their position! wa. asked
the doctor, but be failed to give snv
direct reply.
There are now injunction suits pending
IN the federal court in which the diff.
terent roads seek to restrain the com
mission from making effective the rate
recently Fixed BY them on sand and
gravel The contention of the carriers
10 that the rate is such as to render the
hauling Of this commodity Improbable
to them.
At the time the commission passed
the rate statement was given out from
one member in which it was set forth
that rate had never been in force on
sand and gravel; that in view Of the
activity in road building such rate was
essential and that the commission had
fixed one that was equitable to both the
carriers and to the public.
The injunction suit will not be argued
until some time in the vacation Of the
federal court and it may be that the
members Of the eommissiin and the rail-
roads will be able to reach a compromise
before the time set for hearing them
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-11-21
FIXES RATES FOR CANAL
Foreign Shipping Must Pay si.2o Per
Net Ton.

Washington.-Presiden Taft issued
proclamation fixing the rates that the
foreign shipping OF the world shall pay
for passage through the Panama canal.
The proclamation, made under author
ity OF the canal act passed by congress
in August, establishes a merchant vessel
rate of sl.20 per net ton of actual car
rying capacity, with a reduction of 40
per cent ea ships in ballast.
The provisions of the proclamation are
as follows:
"l-0n merchant vessels aerrying pas
sengers or cargo, si.20 per net vessel ton
each 100 cubic feet-of actual earning
capacity.
"2-0n vessels in ballast, without pas
sengers or cargo, 30 per cent less than
the rate OF tolls Tor vessels with passea-
gers or cargo.
"3-UPon naval vessels, other than
transports. eolliers, hospital ships and
supply ships, so cents per displacement
ton.
-%-Upon army ana navy transportS
eolliers, hospital ships and supply ships.
si.2o per net ton, the vessels to be- Meas
ured by the same rules as are employe Ell
in determining the net tonnage of mer
chant vessels"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-11-21

There is a story-loved by all Ger.
manic people. and haply by the rest
of mankind who know it-of gold
shining at the bottom OF the rushing
river OF ages. No atom Of II was
ever taken away. because II was
guarded by the immortal vigilance.
Mans faith has always been that the
gold of autumn between the shores OF
the hills will glean Ii its place until
the divine forsakes It. Ee has al
ways worshipped the god of the yel-
low corn.
Thus. Thanksgiving Day has per.
haps within itself two elements OF
perpetuity It Is the festival of the
two hungers-the hunger of the fields,
and the hunger OF the harvester that
he may himself escape the law OF the
harvest. which is to perish Nun
sey's Magazine
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-11-21
EGGS BRINGING IL CENTS
New Fall Brands Establish High Record.
NAV Go Still Higher.

New Nork.-Fancy brands OF fresh
egg. made a new high fall record when
they sold for ~ cents a dozen. They will
20 still higher before the month is over,
dealers said.
A agains; 90 cents dozen wholesale
for nearly fresh eggs, Western fresh eggs
are selling here Wholesale at - TO ~
cents a dozen and tir.t-clsss storage eggs
are literally going a-begging at "a cents
q dozen. Under the new law the dealers
are Obliged TO label storage eggs, and
housewives who can afford TO pay the
higher prices usually refuse to purchase
the storage variety
Unless customers change their minds
the egg spectators Of New York stand
TO lose from $500, 900 10 81 ,00o, 900 in
prospective profits between now and next
spring on storage eggs.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-11-21
ADVERTISE MISSISSIPPI.


Jaekson.-The executive committee OF
the Commercial Secreraries' Association
in Mississippi have been planning to-
gether for some time past TO take a step
or two forward in promoting the devel-
opment policy Of their organization.
These hard working and loyal boosters
have been looking around and studying
the methods of practical Advertising as
carried on by merchants and trade or
CARNATIONS of other states. One fact
has been brought home to them quite
recently, which is that there 10 a. nns
and promising held of exploitation open
to a ~Mississippi-ou-Wheels~ as pertains
TO any other state in the South. They
have noed the triumphant and aggres-
,iye movement which resulted in equip
ping -Arkansason-wheels' and sending
that practical outfit into a dozen states
with its message Of progress and invite
fi0u
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-11-21
AMENDMENTS DEFEATED.
Official Returns From Tifty-Eight
Counties In.

Jackson.-Stats Secretary J. W. Pow
er haa tabulated returns from 5s eoun-
ties that had sent in official returns of
the state election. The amendments to
the state eonstittion all failed beyond a
doubt according 10 the latest Official
figures. A majority Of the total cast 80
far would be 25,659, and the third, or
initiative and referendum amendment,
received only 19.4tT. being now NOR.
than 5000 votes behind The 81 eoun-
ties TO be heard from will not overcome
this sum according to the best informa-
tion to be had
The first amendment, to change the
style of legislative bills. has so far re-
ceived 2l,634 votes. or 1000 less than
enough to carry. The amendment to az
low nine jurors to decide civil eases re-
eeived the largest vote, 2e,24e, still
about s,5O0 behind.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-11-21
CHOLERA CHECKS ARMIES
May Prevent Bulgarians Entering City
of CenstantinopIe.

ConstAntinoPIe Bulgarian troops have
reached the vicinity Of kihos, on tho
Black Sea coast, at the entrance to tho
Bosphorus and within . few miles of
the capital.
The cholera epidemic among the Turk
i-h troops holiiag the line of fortiiea-
tions At TcAatalja, IN front Of Constsn.
tinople, is rapidly becoming worse. Over
500 cases are reported daily and the to-
tai already exceeds 1000.
An eye-witness declared that he saw
e63 corpses buried in one big trench at
Hsdemkeui. headquarters Of the Turkish
oommander-in-ehief. on Tuesday. The bod
i-s were dragged to the spot on hooks
and dropped into the trench. which was
not nearly deep enough for the purpose,
the covering Of earth being very shal-
low.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-11-21
EFFECT OF BOIL wEEvIL.
hrmsrs in Eastern Section Have Ignored
Advice.

Jackson.-A striking instance OF how
the boil weevil ravaged the cotton crop
In the eastern part of the state, espe-
eially in the territory along the A. L V.
road, 10 furnished by a report from the
town Of Forest, county seat OF Scott
county, and one of the principal interior
markets of that section, showing that
cotton receipts to date are less than l.
900 bales and buyers estimate that total
receipts for the season will not exceed
2,000 bales. Forest received $500 bales
Of cotton last year. Not exceeding l,'oo
bales have been ginned in the county
A majority of the farmers in east Mis-
sissippi, where the weevil got in its first
real work this year, paid little attention
to the advice given them concerning crop
rotation, culture methods, etc, and as
result their crop prospects went giimmer-
ing during the midsummer period
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-11-21
INTEREST AROUSED
| IN KNAPP DAY
LITERATURE ON AGRICULTURAL
DAY Is RECEIVED.
DECEMBER IL THE DATE SET
Suggestions Made for Program to Bs
Observed at Various Schools
Throughout the State
December IL.

Jaekson.-Literature making sugye.
ions for programs for the Knapp Me.
mortal Agricultural Day in Mississippi
on Dee. ~, has been received vt the
ef6ces Of state Superintendent 9t Edu.
sation J. y. Powers from the memorial
~,mmittee.
A great deal OF interest is nov being
sr1Hed over Mississippi for this event
IN educational circles, and the prospects
are that the day will be observed by
every school in the state.
one Of the pamphlets, in telling of the
sbIeets of the day, has the following ex-
pauatory paragraph:
A double significance will attach to
the day this year. In connection with
the program Of country life it is planned
70 commemorate the life and services of
Dr.. Seaman A. Knapp. His teachings are
universally known and followed through
cut the south and their value is every
where gratefully acknowledged. Among
the men of recent years who have con
tributed ideas of vital worth to the edu-
sational development Of the south, he
stands out prominently. His contribu-
tion was not merely to our material
wealth. But the larger returns our farm
ers are getting from their labor, time,
and money, and the great agricultural
awakening now in progress are emphat-
ically due TO his intelligence, teachings,
and demonstrations.
When s15O,0oo is collected for the
farm and school building s2jO,0Oo will
Be added for endowment Of the school
Of life by the general education board.
No other such institution exists. II will
start out with the purpose of reaching
and helping every school and farm in the
south. This institution will be labor
atory, clearing house, and an assem-
bling place for agricultural and educa-
tional workers. Eventully it will have
demonstration schools in each state and
county teaching its lessons. 1t will be
working, living memorial. but in
couspieuous place will also appear life
sized statue of DIR. Knapp.
The state and county superintendsnts
Of education are taking the lead in this
movement. II will be worthy tribute
70 a worthy man. The name Of each
soutributor will be kept as a grateful
feeord.'
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-11-21
he STRANGlED LITTLE BOYS
Maniac Makes Confession by Postcards
to the Police.

Laekawanna. y. Y.-Confession to at
least three murders and admission that
there are still more il the startling
disclosure contained in postal cards from
a modern "Dr. Jskyll and Mr.. Hyde, 50
the murderer of siryear-old Joseph Jo-
sephs, received by the police. The mur-
der of the Jo-ephs boy. whose entire
body in decOmPosel fragments. was
found in a e.sspool near his home in
Laekawanna, Y. " after a search of
over a year, Is believed by the police
to BE- but one OF long series Of similar
crimes committed throughout the coun-
try by the man who, according to his
own confession, has an irresistible mania
for killing boys. Grue~ome discovery was
made by following the minute instrue
tions contained in the cards.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-11-21
LAY CORNERSTONE
j. D. c. MONUMENT
BEAUTIFUL SHAFT WILL STAND IN
ARLINGTON CEMETERY.
NORTH AND SOUTH MEET
Aged G. A. r. Leader Praises women CT
the Confederacy--Erasure Of Fac
tioualism and Enmity Emphg-
sired IN Addresses.

Nashineton.-North and South met
aud claspeu hand. over the dead Of the
Confederacy IN Arlington National eem-
etery. when the Omitted Daughters Of
the Confe,Ieracy lail the cornerstone OF
q great monument To the Confederate
dead.
<->Aitrr iarmer- -SceIriaEy- vi she Nay
Hillary A. Herbert. with Pomp and cir
rumstanes, had lait tho cornerstone. snd
W. }. Bryan had pronounced dedic.-
tory Grafton. iaudiHg the dissipation OF
sectionalisw. the formal program Of the
day was c1nclusl~d hut Cot Herbert,
a. master Of ceremonies. surprised the
throng OF spectators By calling upon
Corporal James Tanner OF the Grand
Army Of the Republic for the insl word
from the North to the south.
Leaning heavily on his stick. Corporal
Tanner raised his hands over the crowd
and pleaded for the ultimate elimination
Of sectional teehng.
TO You OF the Younger generation"
he said, turning 10 the Daughters OF the
Confederacy crowded about. Il appeal
for the establishment Of true commun-
ity OF feeling between the North and
the South. You can form no conception
Of the community ~ feeling that exists
between the old Johnny Rebel and the
old time Yankee
From the little group OF old men in
faded gray. who swung their tattered
stars and Bars over the new laid corner
stone. a -hrili rebel yell arose. and from
then on the talk of Corporal Tanner was
punctuated with cheers. lie wa- inter
rupted With round OF applause when
he claimed Virginia his graveyard"
For h. explained. Il was mustered out
Of tS Union army at the second bullet
Of Stonewall Iack.on'- artillery" and.
resting his stick against the table be-
fore him, the old soldier waved his trem-
bling hands az the southern veteran
below.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-11-21

New York.-Aftsr a quarrel with he,
fiance, Charlotte +. wsstland, a young
widow, committed suicide by plungina
$50 feet into the East river from tn,
Manhattan bridge. According to Thoma,
d. Jackemo, whose report the polls.
credit, he had prevented the young wo
man from jumping in front Of subway
train a few hours earlier. They wer,
walking across the big bridge when sh'
ran to the roadway. elambered over IN.
guard rail and dived to the river.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-11-21
MAY BE PRESIDENTS GUEST
1t Is Reported Presideut-Elect May Visit
White House

washIngtou.-Pre President Taft has in
timateS to friends that he would like
to entertain President-elect and Mrs.
Wilson at the White House at some
time before March 1. No invitation has
been sent to the president-elect and no
time set for the visit, but the presiien.
expressed himself as being desirous OF
entertaining his successor before he as
sumes office
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-11-21
SPANISH PREMIER KILLED
His Slayer. Manuel Pardinas. Attempted
Suicide.

Madrid.-Praetieally every well-known
anarchist in Madrid and several in other
critics in Spain are under arrest, the po-
lice hoping to find among them the lead
ers who inspired the assassination of
Premier jose Canalejos Y Mendes.
Extraordinary precautions have been
taken to prevent a general uprising in
protest against the imprisonment OF
these persons. many of whom are prom
iuent and have great influence.
Manuel Pardinas, who shot and killed
the premier, did not commit suicide after
his arrest, a. was reported, but after
having made the attempt the police gave
out thi. information to throw possible
accomplices of their guard
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-11-21
Heroes Must Hurry

Pittsburgh, Pa.-The Carnegie hero
fund commission, it was announced, has
placed restrictions on the time following
an act of heroism when the hero may BE-
rewarded for his deed. Heretofore the
only restriction was that the act be
performed since the commission was es-
tablished in 1904. Effective Jan. next,
nD act Of heroism will be considered by
the commission unless it has been per
formed within three years of the date
on which application for recognition is
made
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-11-21
Anarchy At Saleuiki.

Athens, Greece-The last days of Turk.
ish rule in Saloniki constituted period
OF anarchy, according TO dispatches re-
eeived from that city.
Bans of Mussuimzn Albanians from
the districts OF upper Albania continue
to pillaee and commit outrages in North
ern Epirus and the district OF Argyro-
castro. Which was inhabited almost en-
tirely by Greeks. according to semi-ofd-
eial announcement. Tie districts have
been devastated and practically depopp
hated +y these systematie depredstions
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-11-21
Kills Brother.

Mount Vernon, isd.--Pasentsl sdnoui.
tion resulted in the death of Ralph Con-
ner, aged IL. The boy and his brother,
Mckinley. aged Il. were going nutting.
The father urged the older boy to take
a gun with them to be used in ease they
should meet a mad dog that had been
terroriring the neighborhood. The boys
had filed their sacks and Mckinley had
picked up the gun to start home, when
it was discharged, the contents striking
the younger brother in the neck. lie
died in thirty minutes.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-11-21
Gardner May Be in Cabinet.

Washington.-One cabinet place at
least, it is confidently asserted oy know
in ones" has been prospectively filed.
They say it is safe to predict that the
next secretary of agriculture will be
obediah Gardner, Of Maine, senator from
that state, who was appointed by the
governor to succeed the late Senator
Frye. Mr. Gardner is one Of the lead
ing farmers Of New England and a great
favorite in agricultural circles, having
been for ten years master Of the Main,
state grange
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-11-21
Disorder in Commons.

London.-As the house of commons
was being peremptorily adjourned after
scenes OF wild confusion following the
attempt of Premier ASuith to rescind
the vote taken last Monday on an amend
ment to the home rule bill by which the
government sustained a defeat, a book
thrown by one of the opposition mem
bers struck Winston Churchill. first lord
Of the admiralty, full in the face. Mr.
Churchill was slightly stunned. but 9th
erwise unhurt. although the force %
the book left a spot on his cheek.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-11-21

Lumber Concern Complains Against
Tariff on Finishings.

JAekson.-The Enochs Lumber and
Manufacturing Co. has fled with the
railroad commission u complaint against
ali railroads operating in Mississippi,
with the exception of the Alabama 4
yieksburg and the New Orleans i
Northeastern lines. The burden OF this
complaint is that all the lines other
than the two excepted charge and collect
. higher rate on builders finishing and
general wodworking materials than Is
charged on bulk lumber. 1t is contendei
that the rates in effect are excessive and
unwarranted.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-11-21
Would Fine Saloonists.

Jacksonf-Atty Gen. Collins has flied
. petition in chancery court praying that
thirty-oue @near-beer" establishments OF
vieksburg be restrained from further
conducting their business in defiance OF
the prohibition laws of the state. In
his petition he also asks that IN addi-
tion to civil damages, the court penaiize
each conductor of such places in the sum
of $500 for each drink sold by him.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-11-21
WOMEN DRINKING MORE
Men Growing More Temperate at Wash
ington, Says Attorney.

washington.-Wom and especially
young girls, are rapidly becoming more
and more addicted to intoxicating liquor
in the national capital, while the men
are rapidly growing more abstemious, ac-
cording to Albert Z. Shoemaker, sttor-
ney for the Anti-Saloon League of the
District of Columbia. His action has
aroused women generally here and it is
q subject of agitated discussion.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-11-21

Chieago.-Announeem Ia made 1T
the appointment of Thomas J. Foley as
general manager of the Illinois Central
railroad. Mr.. Foley has been assistant
general manager of the company for sew
eral years and succeeds W. L. Park as
general manager.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-11-21
lev Wants Freedom.

Jaekson.-Abe Godlstein, who enjoys
the unique il doubtful distinction of be-
ing the only Hebrew serving q term IN
the Mississippi penitentiary, wants his
liberty. and Gov. Brewer has been petit
toned to grant him a pardon. Goldstein
killed his wife at hatcher about two
years ago, and was given so-year term
for manslaughter. His children, several
Of whom we're against him during tn
trial. have signed the petition
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-11-21

Houston, Tex.-One thousand men en-
ployed in the mills of the American
Lumber Company at Merryville, La,
struck. The timber workers demanded
the reinstatement of the men acquitted
n the Grabow trouble, which was re
fused.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-11-21
M.xiean. want Missi.sippi Seed.

Jaekson.-Mexican cotton seed dealers
ar. being attracted by the superior quail
itv of cotton seed produced on Missis-
.ippi convict farms, and are asking for
prices on the product But as the laws
Of Mexico forbid the importation into
that country Of seed raised in boil wee
vii district, Secretary fsrger, of the Mis-
,i.sippi state penitentiary board, thinks
il highly improbable that any shipments
will be made from this state into tAAs
coutry.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-11-21
Biz Suit Is Settled.

Yazoo City.-Mrs. NJ. Z. Barnes Oh
rxx.t.l Springs brought suit against the
X g Railroad for $4,000 for the death
~ her son. caused BY being thrown from
: box car in the yards at Crystai
s.~;,.. The suit was brought to fazoo
eeuntv for trial, and jury verdict was
oax.ined at last term Of court for wv
~ M case was appealed The suit
-. .h,rn settled, the railroad agreeing
~ she plaintiffs the sum of $4,000
-. Bsrnes and seven children .' '''
inf bene6ciaries.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-11-21

CoIumbus.-The city council donateu
$500 to the monument fund OF the o'e-
phen d. Lee Chapter, United Daughters
Of the Confederacy. The sum OF ss,'
211.55 still remains due on the monu-
nent recently erected in honor OF the
Loxndes county soldiers who participat,
ed in the Civil War, and the members OF
the chapter asked the council Tor a dons'
tion Of 81 900 TO be applied to the liqui.
dation of this debt. The council could
not see their way clear to donate the iui'
amount requested.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-11-21
Bachelor, PREY to Insanity.

washington.-Insanity seizss upon the
bachelor with greater ease than upon
the benedict, despite the worry the lat
ter Is supposed to undergo. according TO
the report OF the government hospitsl for
the insane
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-11-21
Cannot Control Rates.

Atlanta, Ga.-The state of Georgia
cannot control freight rates to be charged
by the Western s Atlantic railroad,
which Is owned oy the state, on traffic
between Georgia points and Chattanoogs,
according to decision BY the state su
preme court here.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-11-21

Brookhaven.-From onequarter OF an
acre. Capt. Besi. of Lawrence county
h,, lust harvested seventy-five bushels
of ine sweet potatoes. That Is BY no
mean. the largest yield ever reported
from the sandy loam OF South Aissis-
.ippi. but il means 400 bushels per acre
and i. above the average yield These
,otstoes are worth so cents per bushei
in snv market, more in some places, and
that ayes the farmer $3.50 per acre
NOR. than any one acre OF cotton WI
make.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-11-21
Prohibit coIOriug oleo.nargarine.

New Orleans. Lat the closing
session Of the Farmers National Con-
gress. resolutions ~ere adopted favoring
the passage by congress OF laws prohib-
iting the coloring of oleomargarine in
imitation or semblance of butter.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-11-21
After New York Central.

Chicago.-The federal grand jury has
started an investigation with the object
of seeking indictments against the New
York Central Railroad Company aud an
Illinois mining corporation on charges o.
extensive rebsting.