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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-05
WahheIds signing LIQUOR Bill.

Gov. Brewer will not sign the much
discussed anti-boo=c bill until he has
read the full decision OF the Tennessee
supreme court on a similar measure
enacted in that state. which has been
declared unconstitutional. Close per-
sonal friends Of the governor. who
have discussed this subject with him.
say that he is going to consider the
bill strictly with regard to its consti-
tutional aspects. " he concludes that
the proposed Law is invalid. violating
either the state or federal constitu-
tion. he will not hesitate to veto IT. re-
gardless Of what the radical prohibit
tSonists may think. Incidentally. the
governor Is hearing some mighty IN
tsrose1ng things fruo both ho1sss
ebsut tAis pruposed legfsIation. II has
been brought to his ears that many
nsnbsrs In both bodies voted for the
bill- not because they believed II Is q
true prohibition or temperance meas
ure. but simply because they were
afraid to vote against II. feeling that
the radicals would go after their polit-
ical scalps.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-05
market FINDING
BILL VOTED down
HOUSE OPPOSES AMENDMENT TO
FARMERS INSTITUTE SUP.
PORT MEASURE.
EVENTS IN STATE CAPITAL
0e'nes IN the Various Departments ~
the Government Of the Common
wealth Reported for Ben
eft Of Our Readers.

JaCkson.
The house, after q stiff debate, re-
jected the senate amendment to the
Farmers institute support bill. provid-
ing $500 TO be used in connection
with this work. for ''the finding and
locating Of markets for Mississippi
grown products The representatives
seemed TO see nothing but fat jobs for
few fellows who never farmed in
their lives" as some member express
ed the opinion of the $500 amend
ment. This bill goes to conference.
and just what will become OF II is not
easy to forecast.
The house also voted down the SEN
ate bill providing that in the event Of
. vacancy in a state. office, occurring
more than fifteen months prior to the
expiration Of a term, the said vacancy
shall be filled by election. instead OF
appointment The bill specifies what
some members designate as the impos-
sible and impracticable. the project
ing OF q statewide canvass for an Of
flee for part Of . term. TO he comprised
within sixty days OF notice Of a va
cancy.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-05

President Wilson Taxes Stand That
Move for Protection in Mexico
Would BE Act of war.

.washinEtOn. President Wilson
takes the position that for the United
States TO send marines or armed
forces Of any Kind into Mexico with
out the consent Of the governing au-
thorities there would be an act OF war.
He declared emphaticaliy that permis-
sion never had been sought either OF
Gen. .Huerta or Gen. Carranza. and
indicated clearly no request Of that
character would be made In the near
future. The president announced. too.
that no change In the policy Of the
American government toward Mexico
had been decided upon.
One press dispatch saying Gen,
Huer;a himself had stated that he had
refused permission to the Unitss
States to send 1000 marines TO Nexie'
City was shown to President Wilson
who said no such request ever had
been made
Administration officials expressed
| the opinion that Gen. Huerta probably
inspired the statement merely for ef-
feet on the Mexican people. whom he
hoped to impress with his antipathy to
the American government. as il Is well
known that permission to land ma
rines for legation guards had been
freely accorded by Huerta TO other
nations. including Great Britain and
Germany.
The president explained that the
talk Of sending marines to Mexico had
never gotten beyond the stage OF mere
discussion among administration off
cials His information. he said. was
that Mexico City was quiet. and there
was no danger to foreigners.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-05
NORMAL STUDENTS ACCUSED.
Hatties5urs Hotormsn Charges Young
Men With Hctc-Up.

Hattieshurg.-TEo young men stz-
dents OF the Mississippi Normal Cot
lege are charged by Motorman ". l.
Norman OF the HARRISBURG Traction
Company with having held him up aud
robbed him OF $40. Norman was on his
last run al night and reached the end
of his run without a passenger. He
says he saw two mcn standing near
the end OF the track. as his car
stopped, and the moment he threw
open the car door vas eonfronted with
the pistols and a demand to turn over
his money. The accusation OF the two
young men pointed out by Norman a.
those who held him up and robbed him
is believed by the college officials te
be a case Of mistaken identity.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-05
STATE OF ANARCHY EXISTS
Portugal Virtually Gu. o. From the
World by Resolt-See Plan
to Restore Manuel.

Madrid.-An important revolution
sry movement Is nov In progress in
Portugal. according to advices received
here by the Spanish government LIZ
tie Is known regarding the meaning
Of the movement OF its progress. as
all methods OF communication with
Portugal. even including wireless te-
legraphy. h1r been interrupted.
The Spanish under secretary OF
state for the interior has made an
announcement that a large revolution
AIRY movement was In progress in Por-
tugal. and also said that a state Of
anarchy now exists in that country.
To many persons in Spain the move
ment Is believed to have as its founda.
tion the overthrow OF the present re.
publican form of government In Por
tugAl and there are also many persons
| Who express the belief that the report
ed revolution may have q. It's obiec
the restoration OF King Manuel to th'
throne.
II r. pointed out here that since
Manuel married. that much ~ the al
legged objection 10 him as ruler be
cause of his reported escapades in
Paris and elsewhere and the linking OF
his name with the dancer. Gaby Des-
lys. has been removed and that senti-
ment in favor OF the depOsed young
monarch has been on the increase in
Portugal recently.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-05
TO PROBE BURNSIDE DIVORCE.
culfport Objects to Being Regarded -
a Second Reno


Guifport.-Dis;rict Attorney T. J.
Ford has been selected by Chancellor
Stevens TO make a thorough investiEs-
tion inso the Burnside divorce case.
which recently attracted widespread
interest because Of its sensational
features and me Ioopholes in the Mis-
sissippi Law which threatened 10 make
Gulfport a second Reno. II has been
charged that Chancellor Stevens ~as
imposed upon when the decree was
granted. that there was a collusior bs-
tween the parties to the divorce. ani
that The statement that Gulfpors vas
the home os the parties vas not ia
good faith.
Mr.. Ford has authority to make q
thorough investigation. 10 call stt-
nesses and take depositions. and n the
suspicious that the court was imposed
upou are learned to be founded on fact.
IL 10 probable that the decree viii d
annulied.
Under the Mississippi Law II the
plainant declares residence in
state. and can serve the papers
other party 70 the suit Wit
state. divorce can be graz
under the Law Chancellor Ste,,
could not 20 back OF the evideI -
scented in court. granted the !
The success Of the Furnishes 4 a
Mississippi laws and GulfporiY und
sirsble notoris,y. It being Jprcdicte
that this city would become a secon
Reno
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-05

VIM. c. Osborn Unanimously Elected
Chairman Of New rork 0supo-
cratic stats COMMITTEES

New rk.-Thirtythree members
Of the Democratic state committee,
most OF whom were Tammany men,
and Charles +. Murphy himself. unani
mously voted into effect Gov. Glynn's
reorganization plans for the commit
tee.
William Church Osborn. the govern
or's choice for chairman to succeed
George VI. Palmer. was elected with
out a dissenting vote. He also was
vested with the power to name a
treasurer and campaign and financial
committees for the body. Heretofore
the treasurer always has been elected
by the committee.
Mr.. Murphy sat silently through the
meeting, betraying no sign when
other committeeman applauded the
speeches by Mr.. Osborn and others
At the close of the meeting he walked
to the platform and shook hands with
Mr. Osborn.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-05
SUIT FOLLOWS COLLISION.
Government Dredse Boat Fouled BY
British Freiqhter at 6uifport.

GulfpOrt.-An investigation will BE-
held by the Mississippi pilot commits
sion Of the fouling OF the government
dredge boat -Gulfport" in this harbor
several days ago by the outgoing Brit
ish steamship Parkwood. in which the
dredge is alleged to have sustained
damages amounting TO $4,000. II Is
claimed that carelessness In handling
the steamer. which was in charge Of
Pilot Harris James. caused the acei-
dent. The ParkwOod will be libeled
at Norfolk in an effort TO recover the
damages. and an interesting interna-
tional controversy may arise.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-05
swa. the Fly Campaign On.

The state board OF health has given
notice that the screening regulations
will be enforced after March 1. Dr.
w. II. Rowan. chief sanitary inspector.
has sent notices for distribution to all
county health officers. and asked them
to begin enforcing the regulations at
once. During the coming summer
more attention is going to be paid the
fy-breeding places. and the promiscu-
Gus keeping of unscreened piles in
towns will not be permitted. A circular
will be distributed in few days call
ing attention to the great number of
flies that can be prevented by destroy
ing the few now in the houses. These,
Of course. will become the grandpar-
ents Of millions before the summer is
over. A formula for destroying the
breeding places is also given. COM
posed of one pound Of paris green to
twenty gallons Of water. This solu-
tion Is said to destroy the larvae when
poured on the breeding places
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-05
May Call . Special Session.

Another obstacle to the solution c.
Mississippi's financial problem deveI-
oped when several members OF the
house committee on appropriation
submitted a signed statement decla--
ing emphatically that they will not
vote for a bond issue OF any form D.
size to be used In defraying the states
current expenses On the other hand.
Governor Brewer Is equally deter
mined that the legislature will not be
allowed to quit work until some bust
ness7like plan OF handling the states
finances. and meeting all appropria-
tions made for the ensuing two years
Is adopted. The house has passed q
resolution to adjourn March 18th. and.
while Gov. Brewer cannot prevent the
lawmakers from quitting work on that
date. 1t Is believed that he will call
them back in special session IL they
do not devise a satisfactory plan VI
clearing away the existing treasury
deficit.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-05
BLIZZARD TIES UP
TRAFFIC IN EAST
NEW ENGLAND CITIES ALMOST
CUT OFF FROM coMMuNicA-
TIoN ~ sNowsToRm.
FIVE DEATHS IN NEW YORK
Wind Aitsins velseity Of 90 Miles an
Hour ard Telegraph Poles Are
reppIee Upon rrsess-Train
Service 10 Crippled.

Ne~ York.-A destructive storm
swept the northeastern section Of the
country. cntailing great damage and
some loss OF life. From Pittsburg and
Buffalo on the West to the Atlantic
seaboard and up through New Eaglanc
states heavy gales carried rain. snoS
and sleei. the maximum precipitation
in some localities being more than
fifteen inches. ships we're blown
ashore. iuterurban Communication BY
telegraph ard telephone vas Interrupt
ed for hours and trains we're blocked
or delayed on nearly all railroad lines.
In New York and vicinity there we're
five deaths due TO the storm
Telegraph compares report the dam
age TO their service as the most Sc
rious in years and officers OF railroad
companies made the same statements.
Telegraph poles. blown over by winds
reaching a velocity OF more than
eighty miles an hour. fell across
tracks and trains we're halted alto
gether or erept along a few feet AZ a
time. Trains on some lines we're in
effect lost In the storm
In Northern New Jersey cities we're
thrown into darkness Al nightfall. an-
thorities In several instances discon-
tinuing electric light service because
OF fallen wires.
In this city more than ten inches
Of snow fell. nearly paralyzins sur
face traffic and cutting OF some Of the
suburbs entirely.
At local offices OF telegraph com
panies 1t was said conditions were
among the xorst in years The West
ern Unions ffty wires to ChlcAgS
and most Of the ISL wires to Pniladel
phia we're down The Postal Telc
graph company reported wire prosira
ton OF similar seriousness. II Vii
be nearly a week. II VAS said. befor
xerviep can he wholly resumed
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-05
TO TEST NEW SUGAR RULING
Louisianas Object TO Preferential Be-
ing Granted on Cuban Sugar
In Tariff Bill.

washington.-Notice was served OF
Secretary McAdoo by Attorney Gen
eral Pleasant OF Louisiana of his in.
tention to ask the supreme court TO
grant a preliminary Injunction to re
strain the Treasury Department from
granting Cuban sugar a 90 per cent
preferential All sugars were re-
duced Is per cent. beginning March l,
under the new tariff law. and Attorney
General McReynolds has rendered an
opinion that Cuban sugars must also
receive the benefit OF the preferential
provided in the Cuban reciprocity
treaty
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-05
FIGURES IN BANK
REPORT STARTLE
sixTN-slS FAILURES IN MIssIs-
stPpi DURING SIX YEARS
AND TWO MONTHS.
FOURTEEN CRASHES IN 1914
Aggregate Capital Of sissy-sis sus-
pended Banks Was s2.3s3.seo.
Deposits Affected Amount to
Over 5000. 900.

ysckson.-AccordinE TO the figures
Deputy Auditor 2. T. Smith has com
piled pertaining TO banks which have
failed during the past six years the
disclosures are little less than start
ling. This data shows that from Jan.
1. 1905. - state chartered hanks In
Mississippi have suspended. The az.
grsgate capital Of these hanks was
ss.35S.sse. while the deposits affected
amounted to S5.0i0.st5.
During the two nionths OF 1914 there
have been fourteen more bank fail
ures. with an aggregate capital in
volved Of sss2.22o. and a deposit ac-
count OF si.s.7. 900. which more than
maintains the monthly average.
This gives a total Of stxiy-six banks
which have failed or gone into iiauidA-
tion during the six years and two
months. with a total capital involved
Of s2.s7s.lso. and total deposits Of ts.-
s5T.Sts
There are no figures at hasd to as
certain how all these failed banks have
come out on liquidation and settle
ment. but II 10 estimated that q large
proportion both Of capital and deposits
has been swamped completely.
Auditor Thompson has received a
significant communication from Thos,
McCieland q Son Banking company Of
Jackson. indicating that they are not
prepared 20 accept the depositors
guarantee provisions Of the new bank
ing law. The banking company men
toned write to officially notify the 40
ditor that in view Of the fact that the
/ do not prefer TO cone under the ne'
law. they have decided to liquidat'
/ They declare they are prepared
make full settlement with all deposi
ors on demand They frankly stat
that while the Kyle Law as whole
"A good law they will not subscril
to the guarantee clause. and therefol
are now In process of liquidation.
With the exception Of the savins
deposit banks dofnx business in IN
I city Of Jackson. all others are prepai
/ ing TO nafionalixe. and Il seems from
what Il gathered from other parts o
the state. all other hanks OF large cir
culation and deposit accounts are tax
ing steps to get under the national
banking laws.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-05
WILSON HINTS At
A DECISIVE MOVE
GRAVITY or SITUATION IN MEX.
Ico FULLY REALIZED AT
WASHINGTON
DRASTIC COURSE POSSIBLE
peded into Action by Radical
ism In consress-Awaits
Attitude Great Britain.

WashinEton.-Prestd Wilson has
revealed to those who discussed Meri-
can affairs with him that he fully re-
allied the gravity of the situation from
the killing OF William S. Benton. a
British subject. the reported murder OF
Gustav Bauch and Clenente vergara.
American citizens. and Gen. Carran-
za's denial OF the right Of the United
States to look after the interests OF
foreigners generally In Mexico.
The president spoke deploringiy OF
armed intervention. but at the same
time pointediy referred to the size and
power OF a country like the United
States as being sufficient warrant for
q calm and patient course while com
pliance with the American demands
was being sought. Callers got the i'm
preston from the president that he
was determined to try every peaceful
means at his di-,osal to solve the
Mexican problem. but that he realized
certain eventuaiities might mean a
drastic course.
He spoke with firmness that
showed his determination not to be
stampeded into action by radical
speeches In Congress. but with hint
that when the necessity arose the
American government could Be expect
ed to move decisively and effectively
Upon Great Britain's attitude to
ward the Benton case depends largely
a.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-05

The senate. by a three to one vote.
rejected the house resolution strongly
criticising Chancellor Sam whitman.
Jr.. OF the second district. The judi
ciary committee had reported the not
ed resolution. with the recommends
tion that IL be not adopted" Some Of
the senators desired a second vote.
and the vote required on Senator Bal
ley's motion TO Indefinitely postpone.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-05
$4,000 Loss IN FIRE AT UNION.
Telephone Exchange and Four Other
Buildings Destroyed.

Union.-Fire broke out In the Union
Telephone Exchange building and
quickly spread to others adjoining. de-
stroying four store buildings covering
almost a whole block. The fire was
confined to frame structures by hard
work. The Partridge building being
adjoining. il was feared for some time
that the city hall would be caught, as
the high wind blew the fire that way.
II this had caught the fire would have
spread to several other buildings. in
cluding several residences. The origin
Of the fire Is unknown at the time. The
loss Is estimated at $40. 900.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-05
SNAKE HANDS. THEN r,oHr DUEL
Bolivar County Planters Fail to Settle
Old plscute-ons 10 Dead.

oto Oteputc-Ore ~ oeao.
Merisold. Miss.-in Gre act % shas-
ing hands TO settle a ioos standing de
pu,e. l.. II. Pratt. 30 years old. pisnsa-
tion manager. and Mack Williams. 80
years old. owner Of an adjoining plan
tation. whipped out reyolvers simuits-
neously and tough, a pistol duel. VIII
ilams received wounds from the effect
ot which be died at . Memphis hos
pital Pratt Is now In Jail al Cleye'
land. Miss. the county seat. Trouble
has been brewing for some time he
tween the tao men. n IL stated. Pratt
was manager for the wilmo, piania-
ton. several miles from this place
He had objected TO s.number Of hacA
Williams acts. Williams had been his
neighbor for some time
1t L. stated that Williams made the
remark between periods Of uneoa'
sciousness following the shooting that
he was advancing toward Pratt zna
was willing to patch up the differences
and be friends As q re we're no eye
Witnesses IL h not definitely known
who was the agEressor Pratt mair.
tains mat he did not draw his vearof
until he saw Williams draw his.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-05

Greenwood.-All bids on the build
ing OF the Humphreys highway. sui
mitted al the last meeting OF the board
of supervisors. have been rejected by
the department at Washington. and the
board will have TO re-advertise for
bids The amount appropriated for
the highway is no; sufficient TO cover
the cost Of its construction with the
materials upon which the bids received
were based
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-05
Makes Big Retrenehment.

Bloomington. InG.-Prssident W. G.
Bserd. the new executive of the Chi.
eago and Alton, issued the most rad
ical retrenchmert ogdcr in the his
tory Of the company. The positions
OF superintendent OF telegraph. road
master. master mechanic. chief claim
agent and division engineers were
aaclishei and several clerks and ste
nographers at terminals were laid OF
and forces cut in every department.
1t is estimated that the payroll will
be reduced 10 per cert
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-05

Oklahoma City. okla.-charged with
having attempted TO hribe p. ]. Gould
ing. member Of the commission TO let
contract for the erection OF a sl.500.-
600 state capitol building, Dynamite
Ed Perry. political leader. and p. n.
weathers. local architect. have been
arrested here.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-05

Meridian.-With thirty-two convic-
tions and four acquittals. the convie-
tions entailing monetary fines OF 81
$50. 740 days on the county roads. ST.
100 in bond forfeitures. forty-three
years and three life sentences in the
peniientiary. the criminal term OF
court came to an end here.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-05
Ano,her Air Record sm,shed.

San Diego. Cal.-Ameriea's altitude
record. made by Lieut.. Fl. Z. Post in
his recent fatal flight at North Island.
was broken when Theodore MacCau-
ley. aviation instructor, ascended to
the height Of 1919 feet. Posts record
WAS II lsn feet
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-05
Woman Essres oailows.

Ra.ding. Pa.-Mrs. katc Edwards.
who has been in the shadow of the
gsllows for nearly thirteen years for
the killing OF her husband. has been
released from the Berils county jail
rnder a pardon granted b. Cox. Tener
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-05
Bank Robbers ee, "a Years.

Mansfield. La. n. johnson and
W. G. Cole. who pleaded guilty to
robbins the Bank of Logansport of So
600 several weeks ago. were sentenced
to fourteen years each in the peniten-
tlary- All but $4,000 OF the money was
recovered.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-05
Churches Demands Effective.

Responding to demand from Prot
estant church denominations. the sen.
ate passed a resolution providing FOR
the repeal Of a section Of the consti-
tuition prohibiting bequests of proper
ty to churches. religious organizations.
etc.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-05

Tien Tsin. China.-Assassination by
poison Is believed to have caused the
death OF Gen. Chao ping-chua. mill
tary governor Of the provi,ee Of Cai
Ii and former premier under Presi-
dent Yuan Shi Kai. He was III only a
few tours.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-05
Rushing Good Roads Bills.

A concerted plan for the enactment
OF good roads legislation has ben
adopted by the legislature Numerous
important changes In the road laws
are proposed. and these bills will te
rushed through.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-05
Mine Operators Get injunction.

Ontonagon. Mich.-A temporary In
junction was granted on application OF
six copper mining companies operat.
ing in Ontonagon county. restraining
striking miners from interfering with
non-union men. from picketing or hold
ing threatening parades.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-05
viii Sell City Hall.

Meridian-N a meeting of the city
council resolution was adopted pro
Niding for the sale OF the present city
hall at public auction March II. the
fruds secured to h used in the cree
ion Of a modern auilding and to be
added to a fund o. $4,000 already ir
bank for city hall purposes.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-05
/, o,n s.,ir KIN, Ex-cb.molon

Seattle. wash.--Arthur r. Caviil.
Australian swimmer. who was cham
pion Of the world from 1895 to 1900.
died Of exhaustion after an unsue-
cessful attempt to swim across Seat
tie harbor, distance of three miles