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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-09-19
N0CI AND HIS wife
KILL THEMSELVES
JAPANESE TRADITION ExAcTS THF
LIFE OF HER BRAvEST SOLDIER.
FELL ON THEIR SWORDS
Suicide Followed Conclusion OF Emper.
or's Burial Rites-No Attempt to
Prevent Tragedy Was Made.

Tokio.-Gen. Count Mareunk Nogi,
supreme military councillor of the EN-.
p!re, and his wife, the Countess Nogi,
committed suicide Friday in accordance
with the ancient japanese custom as a
final tribute to their departed emperor
and friend, Mutsuhito.
The death by their own hands OF the
famous general and his wife was as dra-
mats as it was sad. rhe general mt
his throat with a short sword and ~
countess committed hari-kari.
Following the Samural custom. the
couple had carefully prepared their
plans for killing themselves, and timed
them so that they would be coiueident
with the departure forever from Toxic
of the dead emperor
t'en. Nogi and the countess had at
tendeI the funeral services OF Mutsuhito
at the palace.
First the general wrote letter to the
new emperor, loshihIto, which later was
found beside his body. Then he draped
IN mourning a portrait OF the late em-
Peror, which hung on the wall, and al.
terward he and his wife dressed them
selves in full japanese costume and
drank farewell cup of sake from cups
which had been presented to the general
by Mutsuhito.
Darkness had fallen and Gen. Nogi
and the countess sat and awaited the
signal they had agreed upon TO announce
their leave taking. This was the boom
ing of single gua in the palace grounds
at Toxic, which was to let the people
know that the body of the emperor was
starting on the funeral ear for its last
resting place.
As the boom of the gun resoundet
through the still, clear night, Gen. Nogi
arose, and, grasping in his hand a shor.
sword, plunged it into his throat, whit.
the countess stabbed herself through tbs
body. A student who resided in the Nori
home heard the fall of the bodies ar1
rushed into the room. Lying upon tie
floor were the hero of Port Arthur ana
his wife.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-09-19
Eashions Faneies
SfS5A<.s-.s=Solz olzk&S

Field flowers are much used this
season.
Linens and cotton voiles stand
foremost in the list OF fabrics for
smart blouses.
Leather handbags promise TO have
things all their own way rather than
fancy bags.
The dominant style tendency is bet
ter described by dlrectoire than any
thing else.
Black and white chantilly is a favor
ite trimming for the frock OF soft
satin. chiffon and pompadour taffetas.
Skirts with becoming yokes. shaped
over the hips and forming a panel at
the back. are among the newest mod
els.
Embroidered net and oriental lace
fiouncings and landings are lavishly
used on inexpensive frocks with ef-
fectiye results.
Tones and shades will be mingled
more freely than will different colors.
Especially does this apply to evening
costumes. which will very often be
built OF rich medium and even dark
shades. lightened with chiffon anS
lace.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-09-19

Washington.-Decreasc in production
Of $500 tons and 4,24o tons in shipments
Of news print paper during july over
june were reported by the commissioner
of corporations. Stocks increased 1910
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-09-19
|QP DETERIORATED
| ALL OVER The BELT
kcTlckLLY NO CHANCE FOR TOP
CROP is LEFT.
)EDDING HAS BEEN HEAVY
)ahsma and Northern Texas May
Make Late Crop. but All Late
Cotton in Danger of Frost.
Texas Yield Good.

)lrnPhis.-The cotton crop doterio-
n heavily over practically the entire
during the week. The hot, dry
Hther has caused a cessation Of growth
frni'age-sa.e in few scattered
hnds-over all the belt, except in
aAoma and Northern Texas. Rains
PEI 10 cheek deterioration somewhat
some sections, but the damage had
sady been done and could not be rem
h.
kAsi Of the river the crop is made
PIP in some lowlands in Mississippi!
tennessee and to a lesser ex,ent in
abama and South Carolina. The late
p on these lands is in danger from
most of average date, which renders
haal yield of even the small portion
ihe top crop that holds forth any
|Omise a matter OF speculation. The
l1dk and bottom crops are not so
'a'y, owing to heavy shedding Of
IaaFes and young bolls, as last year
'l Weevil have destroyed any hope of
. rcp in Southern Mississippi. Pre-
aiuv opening caused by the heat j.
'sing complaint Of short staple.
Vest Of the river about the same con-
tons as those east of the river pre-
d IN Arkansas and Louisiana. In Okla
ma and Northern Texas the crop de-
'orated heavily, but the plant was
inly fruited, and with favorable
ather there is a chance for recupera-
o and fair yield of the late crop.
'tom and middle crops in these Sec
rs Of the belt are heavy and are yield
satisfactorily.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-09-19
CLOSE OF ROUNDUP.
Addres by DR.. Leathers Was an Interest.
ing Feature.

Agricultural College-Thc leading feat
ure OF the last day of the farmers instr
tute roundup was an address by DIR. W.
:. Leathers Of the state board OF health,
a discussion on the serum treatment for
hog cholera by DIR. J. A. Beavers, Cam
ton. and contest in canning tomatoes
and naming plants, trees and shrubs.
DIR. Lcathers' address was a stereopti-
con crusade against tuberculosis aud the
hookworm. 1t was very thorough and
was well received. DIR. Beavers explained
the symptoms OF hog cholera and read
statistics showing the great value of the
use OF the cholera serum. He advised
the farmers of Mississippi to employ the
serum prepared by the agricultural col-
lege, as he found it the Purest that can
be gotten in the state. In the general
discussion which followed it was decided
TO urge the legislature to appropriate
larger sum for the manufacture of Sc
rum at the A. and NJ. College, the pres.
ent appropriation being very inadequate.
The discussion was ended with pub
lie demonstration of the simultaneous
method of administering the hog cholera
serum.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-09-19

Three unusually attractive hats
smbody many of the smart new ideas
for fall Among the most interesting
OF these Is one from Suzanne, which
is OF the sailor type. Developed in
black velvet. with band around the
crown OF golden wheat. which finishes
In the center front with red velvet
puppies. this flower trim has met with
favor and is being worn by the fash
lonable Partisan. A small Suzanne
~ ahSgr. developed IA black
velvet. the feature of which is the
soft fall of the brip. A band OF white
skunk is used around the head band
OF this hat. which is finished at the
side with a small American Beauty
bud. A chic black Plush sailor from
Madame Dalany has marked distinc-
zion. White coquez are placed grace
fully at each side Of the hat-Mii.
rnery Trade Review.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-09-19
YALE GETS BIG REQUESTS
Will Benefit by Almost Million Dollars
in Three Wills.

New Haven, Conn.-At the September
meeting Of the Yale Corporation, it was
announced that since the last meeting
three wills have been filed for probate
from which the university should re-
eeive during the year about thrce-quar-
tiers Of million dollars. These include
s25o,ooo unrestricted by bcqucst Of Mat
thew {. n Borden, Yale 1864. Sa5 900
from Cyprian Brainerd. OF the class OF
1850, for the use of the medical depart.
ment, with ultimately an additional $50.
600 after the death of certain benea.
ciaries, and the Mcpherson fund of b..
tween 100000 and $500, 600, Ito be- en-.
ployed in assisting worthy INDECENT stu
DENTS
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-09-19
STUOAG PETITION FOR PARDON
NUMERoUSLY SIGNED BY CITIZENS
OF KINDS AND COPIAH.
PT. Birdsong. Dentist, Who Killed Mas
While Intoxicated. Is Model and Val
liable Prisoner.

Jackson.-A petition bearing the sig
natures of nearly two thousand citizens
OF ilinds and Copiah counties will short.
ly be presented to Gov. Brewer asking
that a pardon be granted to pr. Thomas
Birdsong, sent up from Copiah county
several years ago to serve life sentence
for murder.
DIR. pirdsong was formerly a promi-
nent dentist at Hszlehurst, and his vic
tim was Dr. A. B. Pitts, one of the lead.
ing physicians a that community. The
tragedy resulted from a fancied gricv-
ance, Birdsong being badly intoxicated at
the time. lie offered no defense when
arraigned in circuit court. entered plea
Of guilty, and was given life sentence.
When the sentence was pronounced he de-
clared, with tears streaming down his
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-09-19
AN EDITOR MURDERED
Jared to Lonely Spot and Shot From
Ambush.

suthrie, okla.-Frank Merrick, a
Prominent newspaper man and editor Of
ae Guthrie Leader, was lured to a
panely settled portion of thc-city by a
felephone call, and on fis arrival at the
endezvous was shot and almost in
vanity killed by an unknown party, who
escaped.
Nerrick answered telephone call re-
qaestlng him to come Immediately to the
corner of Third and Harrison avenues
on his arrival there he was shot at five
ilmes from ambush, three of the shots
taking effect.
About one year ago Merrick killed a
negro here, aud it is believed that the
crime was prompted by a spirit OF re-
'enge and was committed by a negro,
VINO, it is said has been following Mer-
Flek for some time.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-09-19
ROBBERS HOLD UP
TRAIN IN ALABAMA
rw0 MAIL CLERKS WERE BOUND
AND GAGGED.
AMOUNT OF LOOT UNKNOWN
Robbers Boarded Train Near Stevenson
Coal Chute. Stevenson. and After
Rifiing Mails, Made Escape.

Memphis.-At 1870 O'Clock Tuesday
morning three masked men held up the
Memphis Special, at Stcvenson's coal
chute, thirty miles from Chattanooga,
and after covering the mail clerks with
pistols, escaped with two sacks of regis.
tered NAH
The clerks wcr bound and gagged.
When about two miles from Stevenson
the robbers pulled the bell cord, and leap.
ing of the train, escaped. The conduct
or found the mail clerks, and an effort
was made to get the robbers. A posse
was fe-<6ed and went into the wood.
on whatithey supposed was the trail.
The value Of the stolen mails can
not be estimated The train proceeded
to Memphis without much loss Of time.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-09-19
STANDARD NOT DISSOLVED
Federal Government Is Powerless, Says
Counsel Mayer.

Chicago.-"Ihe standard Oil Company
has not been dissolved. The federal gov
ernment can not dissolve the corpora.
tion, because a dissolution must come
from the state which gave il its char.
ter, said Levy Mayer. counsel for the
STANDARD og Company and the Corn
Products Refining Company.
The statement was made in arguments
in the suit of George f. Harding before
Federal Judge Ferdinand \. Geiger. At
torney Mayer explained that while the
properties of the Standard have been
dissolved in accordance with the decree
OF the United States Supreme Court,
technically there has not been and
could not be dissolution of the cor.
poration itself.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-09-19
Color Scheme,

A very good color scheme for Q
Hving room is in all the varying
shades OF brown. with now and then
touch OF orange to brighten is,
says Needlecraft. The floor should
be given the darkest shade Of brown.
the walls medium tone and the cell.
Ing cream shade. The furniture Of
ts<s room could be of the best va,
riety of mission. the rugs oriental
with plenty OF orange or red in them.
and the curtains should have a de-
cided golden tint. as the light shin
ing through them is very beautiful
against brown. A touch of yellow
might be given in couch pillow and
lamp shade.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-09-19
SAYS OYSTERS ARE ALIVE
DR.. Wiley Claims They Would Plead for
Mercy II They Could.

New Nork.-''oysters served ON the
hdf shell are alive and kicking when
they are swallowed, and they suffer pain
when eaten. Salt and pepper make them
~ipce, the fork hurts when it is jabbed
inp one of the bivalves, and il they
coPd talke they would plead for mercy
aeprding to Dr. Harvey ". Wile,. one
tirf pure food expert for the United
St<les government.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-09-19

ing wear seems very closely related
in style and material TO the skimp and
dainty things one has seen all sum
mer. With sleeves set in or cut with
the bodice kimono fashion. high waist
line. plain scant skirt and low col
lars and roll-back cuffs or fat sleeve
bands. these dresses sell in autumn
challes. silk trimmed. from IS up.
and in silk with appropriate deckings
from $40 up. Here and there one Is
capable OF the most clever changes.
the addition OF a chiffon peplum jump
er or a fancy sash arrangement turn
ing the plain thing at once into some
thing Of the utmost elegance.
In unmade materials suitable for
simple and smart house frocks there
are many bargains. from the very
fact that so many summer textures
can be used. silk is always useful
for the dressy house frock. as II Is
correct for both day and evening.
whereas the most charming challis
seems only correct for day wear.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-09-19
Matador Is Gored.

Los Angeles, Cal.-Franeisco del Vale
Frasquillo, matador, lies dying at
local hospital, gored by bull which he
attempted 20 throw by the horns
With thousands of Mexicans gathered
about the inelosure at a local park, Fras-
quilo sprang over the wall, reused the
bull to rage by waving red flag and
caught its horns. The bull threw him
into the air, catching him on its horns.
Then it dropped him to the ground and
gored him through the side.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-09-19
Grain Records Broken.

Minneapolis, Minn.-Thirteen million
bushels OF grain received In thirteen
business days in Minneapolis was the
crop movement which shattered all rec
ords, after railways had reported in l.
s43 cars of grain Monday. The sustained
movement of million bushels a day on
the average makes the figures greater
than ever totaled so soon after the be-
ginning of the new crop year, which
starts annually on September l.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-09-19
ANOTHER AVIATOR KILLED
Tragedy Results From Race in the Air
at Chicago Meeting.

Chicago.-Colliding in midair with a
swiftly moving monoplane driven by
George Mestaeh, Howard gill, one of the
most brilliant ayiators OF the Wright
school, was dashed TO the ground at the
Cicero flying field aud so terribly
crushed that he died on the way 10 st.
Anthony de Padua Hospital
BY almost marvellous quick wit. Mes
taeh depressed the head of his machine
and, though he crashed to the ground
a second or two later, he escaped with
severe cuts and bruises on the face and
head. Suffering more from shock than
his bodily injuries, he was taken to the
same hospital.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-09-19
Crepe Draperles.

The young daughters room may be
made dainty nowadays at a small
cost. Among the new draperies being
shown are those Of new cotton crepe.
The goods can be laundered frequent.
iy and need not be ironed: the dra-
peries can always be kept fresh and
clean. The crepe is manufactured
In lovely designs and In almost amp
color
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-09-19
TO BE MANY COUNTY FAIRS.
Monroe County to Hold a Week While
Some Last One Day.

Jaekson.-There will be thirty county
fairs in Mississippi this year, not to
mention the numerous beat fairs, OF
which there Is no record. The commits
sioner OF agriculture has just received
the catalog of the Monroe county fair
which IS TO last from October IS until
October %.
The catalog is neatly bound affair
of &c pages and contains all the rules
of the association and the announcement
of the coming event. The fair will be
held at Aberdeen. the county site, and
it Is generally understood that it is due
largely TO the progressive citizens OF this
town that the fair was inaugurated a
year ago.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-09-19
Law Is PuzIling.

Jackson.-Some of the lawyers OF tho
State who have been engaged to defend
the cases wherein the keepers of near
beer joints are defendants are puzzling
over the working OF the law. The laws
of 1912. chapter 81, levy license OF
$500 annually on each near beer joint
where there is sold, kept for sale or
offered for sale, any drink that stimli.
lates in appearance, odor, taste and
quality.
The lawyers want to know if It 10
like in appearance, taste and quality, II
it is not really beeri Then the law cryp-
tically says, "the payment of this Ii.
cense shall not validate the sale of any
liquors which but for this act would be
illegal.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-09-19
Alleges "Quadbigamy."

Philadelphia divorce was granted
to Mrs. Robt. F. Easterly on the grounds
of bigamy. She presented evidence show
ing her husband had four wives. lie
married one woman in Tennessee and an
other in Canton, Ohio. He has another
wife in Washington and still another i.
Oregon. Mrs. Easterly met him in this
city in zoos and in the latter part Of
1909 child was born. Shortly after
that Easterly disappeared aud the wife
has made a countrywide search for him
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-09-19
COTTON PiCKeRS ARE SCARCE

Fort Worth, Texas.-with the largest
cotton crop Texas has had for five years,
farmers are now alarmed over the
scarcity of pickers.
At least 5000 more are needed in the
state than are at present in the fields,
and there is. little prospect of getting
many more, Notwithstanding the fact
that 5000 Mexicans crossed the line
within the last two weeks to pick cot
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-09-19
County Seat by Force.

Pine Knot, ky.-Two hundred men
from Whiteley came here and threatened
violence against the county board of
eanvassers if that body does not certify
in favor of Whiteley as against Pine
Knot in the county seat electica. Ac-
cording to report, the WhteIey citi-
zens have threatened to shoot up the
town and carry the ballot box oil by
force if the boards decision is not in
their favor. All the ballots are not vet
in the possession OF the board of cap
yassers
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-09-19
Revenue Cutter Wrecked.

Pensacola, fla.-The worst storm eN-
'pereneed in this section since the m' m
o'Aeie hurricane of September, 1906,
sNept Pensaeols's water front Saturday
night, doing thousands of dollars dam
age in the shipping interests. The
United States revenue cutter Penrose is
total wreck, and a number of other
vessels were seriously damaged.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-09-19
Has Made No Move.

Washington.-While there is DISPOSE
tion to assist in every proper way the
restoration of peace between Italy and
Turkey. officials of the state department
were obliged to confess that so far the
United States has made no move what
ever in that direction. II any Amer
cans, officials, or individuals, have used
their good offices to bring Italy and Tur.
kew into a position where they might
at least be induced to listen to overt
ures for peace, that has been done in
formally.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-09-19
Word Kills Man.

Waxahaehie, Tex.--A word whispered
20 MN In moment of intense suspense
Killed Andy Ellis, butcher, aged about
40 years.
Ellis and deputy sheriff We're lying
IN wait for cowhide thieves at slaugh-
ter pen here. Both were peering t'.rougn
ue darkness, when the deputy at Ellis
sde whispered: BE lnie:, thirk l
hear them coming"
Ellis stiffened, and then with hardly
sigh, dropped to the grouni and die'i
almost instantly.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-09-19
Miss Brooks Wins.

Chieago.-Miss Virginia Brooks, the
West Hammond reformer, won victory
when the city council of the suburb at a
stormy meeting discharged Chief of Po-
lice John kulszyk. A special committee
appointed TO investigate charges against
the chief of police reported that he had
been guilty of neglect of duty in failing
to close disorderly resorts, and recon-.
mended that he be dismissed. The chief
of police in the meeting denied that he
had been ordered by the mayor to clos,
the resorts.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-09-19
Aliens Captured.

Cincinnati, o.-fiandcufTed, guarded
by three stalwart detectives, and AZ
companied by the girl who gave the po-
lice the elew to their hiding place, Sidna
Allen and his nephew, Wesley Edwards.
who took part in the shooting-up OF the
court at flillsville, Va, on March II last,
arrived here Saturday from Des Moines,
on their way back to the scene of ths
crime.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-09-19
Sold Home to Visit Son.

San Francisco, Cal.-After mortgage :
his home in Nashville, so that he might
come to San Francisco and join son
due TO arrive here on the transport Lu-
gan from Manila, William ii. Greer, an
aged man, reached the transport dock
this afternoon to find his son, J. W.
Greer, embalmed in a easket. He had
died of fever on his way to this city. The
aged father was overcome with grief and
had to be led away by people on the
dock.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-09-19
Develops a New Process.

Jackson. - Turpentine distillers in
South Mississippi are awaiting with
much interest the result of experiments
being conducted by L. Z. Lembke, an
Ohio chemist, who is evolving a new
method of extricating turpentine from
pine stumps, which he believes will rev.
olutionize that industry.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-09-19
Probing Ice Trust.

Jsskson.-lt is learned upon reliable
authority that Attorney General Collins
has had detectives at work gathering
data for the past six weeks in Missis-
sippi relative TO the existence OF an ice
trust among the manufacturers, and
that he is in possession OF abundant evil
dence upon which to secure conviction.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-09-19
American Sailors Fired At.

Bluefields, Nicaragua ua.-American sail
ors from the gunboat Tacoma were fired
upon on the streets here during an anti
American demonstration incident to the
celebration of the anniversary OF Cen
trail American independence. A mob of
excited Nicaraguans was formed imme-
diately aud for a moment bloodshed was
threatened
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-09-19
PRICES FIXED FOR LANDS.
Riparian Owners of East Bank Hold
Interesting Meeting.

Natchez.-A scale of prices at which
riparian owners OF the east bank of the
Mississippi river will be willing to sell
their lands to the federal government,
provided it is decided to buy the lands
for forestry reserve intead OF building
levees to protect them, was adopted at
a meeting OF the Riparian Association.
The scale follows;
Not more than $40 or less than $50
an acre for cultivated land; SIS for un-
improved lands and SO for swamp or de-
nuded lands.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-09-19
Train Service Improved.

West Point.-An additional passenger
train has been put on the Southern rail-
way, leaving Winona about G am, ar
irving in West Point at about am.
Returning, will leave West Point about
5 pm.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-09-19
Women Tar and Feather Girl

Norwalk, GA young girl OF Clarks
field, o., was the victim of eight mar
ried women. dressed as men, who on
Sunday night induced the girl to take a
walk and then tarred and feathered her.
The girl needed their warning and disap-
peared. She was charged with flirting
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-09-19

aitsnz sometimes over plain skImp
skirts OF the same, silk that trims
the collars and cuns. These demure
and yet coquettish frocks suggested
the needs Of the business woman who
wishes to make nice appearance at
the boarding house dinner and be
dressed fo- evening collars.
In the shops-where busy women
OF medium means must always boy
both practical and fine clothes-the
simple frock for afternoon and even