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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-09
CARNEY UNDER BOND.
Meridian Citizen 10 Held on Grave
Charge.


Charge.
Meridian.--Unless q special session
OF the grand jury Is called. In accord
with. q petition in circulation, Ruth
Smith. the 1e-year-old girl who was
taken from a house OF ill-repute by
police officers. will not be brought
back to Meridian, but will be allowed
to remain in the home OF the Good
Shepherd in Memphis. The girl is be-
ing held under a formal charge OF
incest. in order to hold. This charge
was made when II was learned that
efforts were being made TO have the
girl released. which ~as stopped by
authorities in this city. Police Officer
Tom Knapp is awaiting orders in Mem
phis and watching the situation.
Gsbe Carney. uncle Of the girl
charged with incest. who waived pre-
iiminary examination before Justice
Foster Monday. Is held under $4,000
bond to appear before the grand jury
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-09
May Get Canadian Berth.

Vancouver. b. C.-Sir Richard Nc
Bride. premier OF British Columbia.
has been offered the position of high
commissioner for Canada In Londan.
according to word received here. II
Is said Sir Richard will accept.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-09

vienna.-The Austrial Geological
and Botanical society has awarded tho
Archduke Rainer gold medals to Profs,
Ross Granville Harrison and George
Reber Wieland Of Yale university.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-09
Bridge Washed Away.

The new steel bridge across Bogue
Chitto river. Ave miles south OF Ty.
lertown, was washed away by the un.
usually high wafer on that stream. The
water in all the streams was higher
than II had been for years.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-09

Pensacola. Fla.-Announcement was
made by the receiver for the First Ma
tional Bank. which closed its doors
several months ago. that the deposi-
tors will receive a dividend of 40 per
cent on May I.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-09
Psrfermsr II kI,Isd.

New York.-Ella Hachett 1s. eques.
trienne. was killed by a 50-foot fall
from . trapeze to an improvised plai
form in the arena Of the Barnum
Bailey circus in Madison Square Gar
den. She was rehearsing after thu af;
ernocn performance.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-09

Hawkinsvilie. Gap. o. Bennell. %.
was killed here as he lay in bed sleep
ing. An az apparently was used In the
murder. Harry Lee. his nephew. who
roomed with him. Is being held by the
police pending an investigation.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-09

Tulsa. okla.-After forcing their
jailer into their cell with pistol. two
ls-year-oid youths. held for burglary.
and Harry Wells. gunman. fled from
the county jail here and escaped in an
automobile.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-09
Art,.PNob,. 10 Meet

Fort Worth. Tex.-After Bryant Bar
ry. of Dallas. chairman. had rescinde6
call for anti-prohibition democrats
to meet in Fort Worth April IA, five
MEN signed a call hero for the meet.
Ing as first planned.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-09
Sentenced to Hang.

Natchex.-In the circuit court Judge
jackson sentenced Aleck Wasnington'
negro, to be hanged May s. Washing.
ton was con- .cted Of the murder Oh
an aged negra couple.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-09
BAKER IslAPPoINrEo.
Colonel Of Third Regiment Assigned
to ouartsrmaster Duties

Jackson.--Col. Sam ]. McCants. OF
the Second Mississippi National Guard
regiment, was acting in charge OF the
sdjutant-general's Office. Gen. Scales
having been called out Of town on
official business. TIE only matter Of
..nterest reported by Col. McCants was
the appointment Of E. B. Baker. late
colonel OF the Third regiment. to be
quartermaster and disbursing officer.
with rank OF major. Maj. Baker has
been acting in this capacity for some
time, but has now been formally and
ofYicialiy assigned to the duties.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-09
vaxoo River Rising.

The Yazoo river at Yazoo City con-
tinues to rise at a rapid gait. At
present the gauge registers IL feet.
The river has risen four feet in the
last twentyfour hours. Although the
rainfall has been exceedingly heavy
during the past week. no very bad re-
suits have been reported.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-09

Northumberland safe blow.
ers blew the safe at the White Star
Laundry and secured about $3.50. The
Job was neat and was evidently the
work Of man who knew his business,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-09

Potts Camp.-Will Allen, at Win
born. two miles west Of this place, un-
der the influence Of alcoholics, took
several bichloride tablets in an effort
to commit suicide. His condition r.
considered serious.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-09

Florence. Italy.-Mrs. Frances Alex.
ander. formerly OF Boston, mother OF
Francesca Alexander. artist and au-
thor. has celebrated her Tooth birth
day anniversary.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-09
HaIIssorm Of sardls.

Sardis.-This place was visited BY
severe hailstorm. doing considerable
damage, especially At the stores, break.
ing out skyligats and causing roofs
to leak, and window panes were
broken in a good many places.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-09

New York.-A postoffice clerks dis.
covery of laces and embroideries In
which came BY mail from
Naples. Italy, led to the arrest Of Hen
~ X. Lustig. Fifth avenue importer.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-09
proepsetive OIL We'll.

Purvis.-Richburg y small neigh.
borhood five miles north Of here. is
THE second place in Lamar county 70
hsve flattering indications OF gas and
oil. Tests proved 1t to be good.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-09
sHoor MAN WHO HURT FARMER
Louisiana Mob Takes Black From the
Hands OF ofsiesrs-

Nstchez.-News Of lynching In an
isolated section Of winn Parish. La.
has just been received here. Accord
ing to meager reports. J. p. McDou-
gaii, q farmer. had dispute with Al
len Turner. a negro. The latter
struck McDougall with hoe. inflictirs
: serious wound. Turner was arrest
"a and while being taken to jail was
seized by q band Of farmers and Shot
to death.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-09
Dir, conr,ts suicide.

seminary-Aliss Reamer Speed COM
mitted suicide by taking csrbolic acid
6hs died instantly. Her iather - :
vell-to-do farmer about fifteen miles
= The country,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-09
masons at oreervIIls.

Greenville is alive with prominent
members OF the order Of Masons OF
the state. here for the ceremonie- at.
tending the laying Of the cornerstone
Of the new Masonic Ten
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-09
Sunday School Worksrs.

The first Baptist church was crowd
ed to capacity with over 1000 dele
gates to the convention OF the Missis.
sippi State Sunday School association
at Meridian.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-09
Pursuing Fedsr.Is.

Juarez. Mexico.--it Is estimated
here that the rebels now have force
Of $500 men In pursuit OF the federal
garrison which fled from Torrepa.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-09

Kansas City.-Big green bullfrogs
are in demand on farms in Kansas. ac.
cording to l.. l.. Dyche. state fish and
game warden. He says many farmers
are asking for frogs for their ponds.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-09
Editor Dies.

Boston.-Rev. 4. T.. Strong. for IS
years editor OF the Missionary Herald.
died here in his SGD year.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-09
| New Church Dedicated.

Appropriate ceremonies marked the
dedication OF the $4,000 new First
Presbyterian church when services
were held in the new building at Me
ridian for the first time.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-09
Field Day Postponed.

The field day and oratorical con.
tests, Madison county schools. which
were, to have been held at Canton.
have been postponed until April II. on
account OF the bad weather.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-09
MsMeh.ANs osT ceNrnAcT.


0sssnvilies-Bids were resolved and
opened u the olFices Of Percy =
Percy, attorneys foe the Bogue Phalia
drainage district. for the excavation
u drainage canals for the territory
embraced In the Bogue Phalia basin.
There were many bidders. but the
computation and comparison OF the
bids completed resulted in the contract
being AWARDED tn z. II. and @. A. Nc
Williams Of Memphis, The total
amount of the contract will approx
mate 100000. and tbe work is to be
completed within Seventeen months.
The Moran EngiDkertng Company viii
supervise the wo1k.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-09
Prominent M.son p,..

Montrenl.--J. B. Tresidder. 60. one
OF the most prominent Mesons In Can
ado. and director Of the Montr<a
star Publishing company. 70 dead hers
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-09

Meridian.-The taking OF testimony
in the sco.0Oo.ooO merger suit Of the
state against the Southern and Mobg,s
4 Ohio railroad may be resumed In
this city at an early date. according
to attorneys in the case.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-09
Three convIcts Killed.

Sacramento, Cal.-Three convicts
were shot and two others injured.
probably fatally. in an attempted break
from Folsom prison.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-09

Hsttiesburs.-Do Douglas Crarfsrd. the
s-year-old son Of DR.. and Mrs. Jamss
Crawford Of Seminary. died in this
city following AZ operation Tor sppsn.
dicit.u.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-09

How are the pumpkins, good? Their
give scme TO the sheep. There ie no
better ,crmifuge In the world
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-09
Enforcing Booze Law.

The extreme eastern and western
portions OF Senatobia have been given
. general cleaning by the officers as
to violations Of the prohibition laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-18
From the Angle of the Bug

thereby licensed to view the situa- tion from whatever angle they think best fitted. But in the last analysis both should be wary of infringing upon the prerogative of one who has won his position by years of expe- rience, and who is paid for his judg ment by coin of the realm.
 
 We do not take the position that Magee is the better player or vice versa, but we do say that the matter is strictly up to the sober judgment of Manager Mclesworth He is well capable of making the decision with out the advice of others, and fans may rest assured that he is so going to act. If the Baron chieftain has reached that state where he is un- able to place his men without first consulting the sentiment of the fan dom. it were best he resign. If he has not reached that stage--and we firmly believe that he has not--he should be allowed to pursue the tenor of his way without outside interference. In any event such interference should come only from those connected with the local association. If every fan in Birmingham had a voice in saying who was to be released, Knisely, in all probability would be the only Baron left on the club, and MOley would be minus a job.
 The more conservative element of fans are behind Molesworth on this problem as they have been on other occasions, and they are confident that when he does make decision 1t will not be under fire of adverse criti- cism, and that it will not be in- fluenced by dissatisfied agitators.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-18
BATTLE FOR PLACES IN THE GEORGIA ALABAMA IS WARM
'BARONS' PLAYING
 FEATURE OF WEEK
Local Club Advances From Sixth Place to FourthLeague Leaders Halted-Barons Rank Low In Batting
 and Fielding

games playes with Memphis and is once more near the leadership. The best the Turtles could do was to obtain a tie in the second game of a double-header yes terday. Previous to going to New Or leans, Memphis took two out of thres from Mobile and forced the Gulls to go IA innings to win the only game.
 Nashville played below 500 rate, win ming three and losing four. Montgomery took two out of three from the Volun- teers. while the latter won two and lost two in the series with Mobile
 Kirby of Mobile was leading the as- sociation in batting when the last un- official figures were published during the week closed. his average being 431. Briscoe Lord. manager of Mobile. was the runner up, having an average of 377. Knisely of Birmingham. who led the field a week ago, was in third place with a count of STA.
 Latest figures on club batting show the teams to be ranked as follows: Att lanta- .276; Chattanooga, .272: Nashville, .256; Mobile, .2S2; Memphis, 252: Birming- ham. PA; Montgomery. .2Ss. and New Orleans, .230.
 New Orleans, with the lowest batting average. is first in fielding, however, while Atlanta, the batting leader, ranks last in fielding. The last latest unoff- oial averages of the week: New Orleans, .964; Nashville. .960; Mobile, s58; Chat tancoga. .s64; Memphis. .953: Birmingham, .s51; Montgomery, .94s. and Atlanta. .sss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-18

Atlanta. May 17.-Chattanooga contin- ued to lead the Southern association in the week just closed with New Orleans close up Atlanta, Birmingham, Mobile. Nashville. Montgomery and Memphis fol- lowed in the order named.
 The playing of the Birmingham club was a feature of the week. The Barons advanced from sixth to fourth place by winning four games, losing one and tieing che. One game was won and one lost to Atlanta, while three victories and one draw battle resulted from the series with Chattanooga.
 Birmingham stopped, at least for Q time, the rush of the league leaders and indicated that it will bear watching in the pennant contest. Chattanooga, pre- vious to the series with the Barons, had won six out of eight games played. four from Atlanta and two out of tour from New Orleans
 Atlanta won three, lost two and tied one game in the weeks play. In addi- tion to taking one of two from Birming- ham a four-game series with Montgomery closed with two victories, one defeat and one tie The latter, an eight-inning game, was called here to allow both teams to catch trains yesterday.
 New Orleans took three out of four
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-18
AHONORS DIVIDED BY
 THE EAST AND WEST
Eastern Clubs Show Strong In American While Western Prove Formidable In National-Giants Have
 Triumphant Week

ton, for Walter Johnson came through with two games pitched in his old time form and Ayres won a l to 0 10- inning decision from the skillful Scott of Chicago, who pitched nine innings of hitless ball before yielding the palm. The White Sox made progress backward during the week and will be handicapped it seems likely If the in jury sustained by Weaver Saturday proves serious.
 The New Yorks, after more than hold ing their end up with the other eastern clubs, succumbed to the prowess of the Tigers in three well contested games, in which the individual work of Tyrus Cobb twice turned the tide of victory toward his team. The St. Louis Browns dropped four of five games played and lost their first division place. Just now the Bos- tons are pressing them further. The Red Sox climbed at the Browns expense and then stopped the Detroits in the opening game of the series. Carrigan's pitching staff bids fair to be strengthened soon, for Joe Wood tried his arm out for an inning in one of the St. Louis games and found it al ble to send the old smoke ball' over.
 Maps Drop Off
 The unfortunate Clevelands dropped off badly after an initial victory over the Athletics, but found decided pitching encouragement in the work of young Ha- german In his brilliant, even if losing. struggle with Plank.
 The record in each league of games errors and men left on bases follows:
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-18

other ,,h CT ssssh in the league last week. The playFs on that club seemed to have a fever for hitting the ball and several for hitting for extra bases. Rome and Gadsden were the ones to suffer defeat most, both being on the road and losing at least two games in each series.
 Anniston, after starting the season with batting slump, opened up strong the first of last week and batted hard dur ing all six games played. Costly errors and bad pitching was the cause of the visiting team winning the two games out Of three played here. Had the pitcher been in the right kind of condition and had the team helded like they did in the Rome series, they would have won all three games from Opelika.
 Talladega started out good in the first part of the week and played Rome three good games. but later siumped.
 Rome and Gadsden have proved that they have good fielding teams, with the latter having good pitching staff and Rome with fair one. But neither club has good hitters with the exception of few on each team
 Newman and LaGrange have been the surprises of the league It was thought that Newman would get the jump on all of the clubs, as they appeared to have collected the best players of any other club in the league. On the other hand. no one expected much of LaGrange and It Is stated all over the circuit the Geor- sians are playing over their heads and are sure to hit the stump of defeat at the hands or the other clubs in the league.
 Selma, with Art Riggs and hts old heads, is doing just about like everyone expected 1t to do, with the exception of Art Riggs himself. who expected to walk through the league on victory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-18

Memphis. May 17,--In the best and most exciting game of baseball seen at Red Elm this scason.yth Mephis club made desperaf 'rally in the twelfth inning after tbef Barons had scored two runs in tlAetf half, and with four ring ing dr4ves wrenched a desperately fought victory from the denizens of the slag pile today by score of to 2.
 Although both teams threatened sev- eral times good pitching by Brown and Holmes in pinches. backed up by bItl- liant fielding prevented scoring and not until the twelfth was a round trip re- corded.
 It looked like certain Baron vic when they scored twice in their half of the twelfth. Knisely opened the ses- sion with a hot shot to Shanley shan ley knocked down the ball but in a hur- ried throw to first heaved wild, and when the ball was brouht back to civilization knisely was perched on third base. Ma gee hit a roller to Shanley, who ap- parently had plenty of time to head knlsely at home, but failed and the first
 
 stole second and minute later scored on CarrolPs single. Ellam and Dilger popped to Shanley. It was busy ses- sion for the home shortstop.
 Wilson, secured from the Boston Americans, and who made his debut to- day, bowed into the limelight when he singled when sent in to bat for Holmes. It was a hard line to right field. All son poked a single to left center, send ing Wilson tn fter af a m iflk kr a sacrifice Coyle lifted high fly to Knisely and Wilson and Allison moved up a station.
 Shanley smacked a two-bagger to left field, scoring Wilson and sending Allison to third.
 Harbin was jerked off the bench without having chance to loosen his arm up and relieved Brown. Captain Mullen hit the second ball thrown for a single. SCOT ing Allison and Shanley, and the Turtles had won a game that was almost given up when they started the twelfth round.
 1t was pitchers battle backed up by brilliant support. Holmes and Brown worked like a clock, and it was a case of three up and three down almost through the entire II innings. Although the twirl- CTS worked beautifully. there were several hard hit balls that were turned into outs by sensational fielding. and the game was studded with plays of this description.
 Marcan at second for the visitors cov- cred an acre of territory around the key stone sack, and time and again turned into put-outs hits which apparently seemed destined for safe territory. He seemed to possess an almost uncanny knowledge of where certain batters hit and played accordingly.
 He robbed Jimmy Mullen of two safeties, but the Gap" finally managed to get one safe at time when 1t did the most dam age to Molesworths bunch
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-18
LOOKOUTS WIN
 EASILY FROM BILLS

Montgomery. May 17.-Chattanooga won their first game of the season from Montgomery this afternoon in easy fash ion, 10 to 2 East started for Montgom- cry and after passing three batters and hitting one, forcing in one run, was re- placed by Nelson. who passed the first batter up and yieldsA two two base hits in the first inning, during winch 10 Chat tanoogans came to bat After this in- ring, Nelson settled down and pitched good ball, but Montgomery could not overcome the lead of six runs. Knaupp' s fielding and a running one-hand catch by Johnson were features of the game. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-18
PELS FORGED TO
 EXTEND THEMSELVES

New Orleans, May 1.-The opening game of New Orleans first series with Nashville went into extra innings today, the locals winning in the eleventh by a score of to l. Barnes led off with a single in the eleventh and after two were out, infied hits by Barbare and Adams brought Barnes home Rain de layed the starting of the game and the going was heavy. Walker struck out F batsmen. The locals scored tieing run in the sixth, due to daring base running and Burns timely hit Score.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-18
GULLS WIN FROM
 CRACKERS IN NINTH

Mobile May IA ninth inning ral- ly won the opening game of the At lanta Mobile series for the locals this afternoon, score to 1. Shut out un- til the ninth. while Atlanta had scored once. Kirby singled to open the last inning and Lord doubled After Schmidt was purposely passed, Clark, sent in as pinch hitter, brought Kirby home with a single. With the bases still full. Mill Ter struck out. but Dobard bunted over Eibel's head as the latter rushed in to break up squeeze play and Lord scored with the winning run. The game was a pitching battle and abounded in brilliant fielding. Score: