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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05
SHERIFF MISSING;
AUDIT BANK BOOKS
ABSENCE OF CALHOUN OFFICIALS
CAUSED RvMoRs OF DEMISE.
NO WORD FROM wlLLiAMa
investigation 10 Begun Into shsrIfrs
Accounts when u 10 Discovered Ne
Owed the institution eis.ooo.
eendsmen Name New oflIciai.

Pittsboro.-An audit Of the books Of
Sherin W. T. Williams is being made
following the closing Of the First
State Bank here and the subsequent
disappearance Of williams.
No word has been received from
the missing official since he boarded
. train and IL said to have dropped
some remarks to friends which led to
the circulation Of reports that he was
about to take his own life. which werc
exaggerated and reached the capital
Of the state In the form OF . rumor
that the Official was already dead.
Following the failure Of the First
State Bank here IL was learned that
Williams owed that Institution SIS, 900.
which was covered by notes mort
gagged on real and personal property,
A foreclosure was imminent. II is
estimated that he owes In this county
nearly S35.0O0. while his assets are
not believed to be over $1,000. He
also bought . plantation In the delta
this spring for $4,000, on which little
has been paid. Williams was elected
sherin over fve others. and At one
time there was not q more popular
man in the county.
c. d. Ellard IL acting as sheriff until
the bondsmen finish the checking Of
the sheriffs and tax collectors books.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05
PORTE REPLIES TO
ALLIED MESSAGES
TURKEY APOLOGIES. BUT WILL
NOT DISCHARGE GERMAN or.
FIcgRs WHO LED ATTACK.
WOULD RECALL wARsHIPs
Exprsss Desire to Remain at psaes
Win Russia. France and Ger
many-Ambassadors Of Triple
gntsrts Demand Passports.

I.ondon.--A Central News dispatch
erom Bordeaux says:
The French government has issued
. statement saying that the Turkish
government, In reply TO q note Of the
triple entente powers, confined itself
to proposing the recall OF Turkish war
ships to the De-: s:;arslles. and expressed
. desire to remain at peace with Rus
sia, France and Germany. But in de-
fault OF the dismissal Of German Off
GERS In the Ottoman service the gov.
ernment OF the triple entente could not
hope that Turkey would be able to
maintain the passive attitude which
she offered to sdopt.
The Ottoman government not hav-
ing thought II It's duty to give. by dis
missing the German officers. the mark
Of sincerity to its Intentions which
was requested, the ambassadors of
France. Russia and Great Britain, in
conformity with the instructions Of
their government. demanded their pass
ports from the grand virier. and left
Turkey.
From the impressions received from
Northern Africa II appears that the
Mussulman world intends In no de-
gree to throw in its lot with Turks"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05

Criminal Charges Preferred Aealnsa
Standard and Gulf Refinery In
Courts Of Ne~ Jersey.

Jersey City, N. lit was reported
here that criminal indictments had
been voted by the Hudson county
grand jury agaist the Standard OH
Co. Of New Jersey and the Gulf Re-
inning company. which have been eu-
gagged In 4 rate war on gasoline In
Hudson and Essex counties within the
past few months.
The indictments. according To the
report. were two In number. II was
said that they would be handed into
court and that they wore found under
the so-calicd Seven Sisters laws.
The witnesses testified before the
grand jury as to the part played BY
the two companies In the recent rapid
lowering Of prices on gasoline in Hud-
son county.
Under the so-caiied Seven Sisters
law a corporation could be found
guilty OF . misdemeanor and punished
by nne OF $1,000 or more. or imprison-
ment for the offenses for whose acts
we're adjudged Illegal. or both.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05
MAYOR CONDEMNS COURT
Chicago Executive and Municipal
Judge IN Verbal war-court A.
suses Police Of inditsrsnes.

Chicago Mayor Harrison and the
Chicago municipal court we're arrayed
against each other when the mayor
charged that the city courts we're 90
lenient to criminals that the police
were almost helpless. Municipal Judge
W. N. Gemmili retorted that the DO
lice attempted TO cover up their neg
lect OF duty by trumpins up charges
against friendless petty criminals.
The police trial board hearing the
cases OF two detectives charged with
collusion with pickpockets continued
sitting and the mayor took occasion TO
criticise Judge Gemmill for freeing Q
known pickpocket after q detective
sergeant had testified he caught the
pickpocket with his hand In the po-
liceman's pocket.
''If we are to condemn 10 perpetual
prison every man or boy who has ever
gone wrong. we will have to increase
the jail capacity and make room for
several detective sergeants. some OF
whom have police records and others
who are ex-convicts." said Judge Gem
mill
Mayor Harrison asserted that better
order was kept before the day OF the
municipal souv.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05
ITALIAN CABINET DISRUPTED
Divided Over Question Of Country
Preserving Nsutraiity-king Nsti-
fled Of Cabinet Resignation.

Rome.-The members Of the cabinet
presented their designations to the
king.
The king reserved decision and In
vitsd the presidents OF the senate and
chamber Of deputies ana leaAing
statesmen to confer WITH him on the
situation;
II h gsnsfally believed thak Prsuasl
0alaAdr1 win ~ entrusted with ths
task OF forming . new cabinet within
q few days.
The Italian cabinet has suffered
from the same division OF opinion as
exists In the country at large. Itaiy's
neutrality has been approved by the
whole cabinet. but some Of the minis
ters favored military preparations at
any cost, while others supported the
idea that the risk OF Italy becoming
involved through these measures was
disproportionate to any advantage she
might gain.
II is asserted that Gen. Zupeili and
vice-Admiral viale will retain respect
lively the portfolios Of war and marine.
Baron Sidney Sonnino. former pre-
mier. is spoken Of as minister OF the
treasury. and Tomasso Tittoni. ambas-
sador to France. as minister Of for
eign affairs.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05

carrsnxa to Block villa on the South.
Has 10000 Men st Leon and
Forces In Hills.

Washington. - Official reports re
ceived here said Gen. Carranza had
10000 troops at Leon. 25 miles south
OF Aguas Calientes. ready to block any
southwark movement OF villa forces
In the event the Aguas Calientes con
vention fails to effect a peaceful soiu
ton OF Mexico's difficulties.
Carranxa has a considerable force
In the hills southwest Of Aguas Cali.
sntes. and the Leon garrison domi-
mates the railroad to Mexico City.
Asuas Cslientes. Mexico.-A coai..
ton Of delegations representing villa
and Zapsta ruled the session Of the
Mexican national convention after the
stormiest and most exciting meeting
the assembly had witnessed. For a
time the confusion threatened to grow
into riot. Delegates reached for their
revolvers. but finally yielded to the
becalming speeches Of their colleagues.
The outburst occurred shortly after
tho arrival OF rs Zapata representa-
tives. II developed that they came not
as authorized delegates, but to learn
the views Of the convention before tel
egraphing for credentials. Paulilo
Marines. one OF the leaders. described
the plan Of Ayala. the zapata platform.
informing the convention In forcible
tones that IL IL were not accepted Ia
pata's army would continue to fight
He was given an ovation, the first in
dication that the convention favored
the plan OF Ayala, which declares for
immediate division Of the big landed
estates In Mexico.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05
sUFFRAeEIIEs ARE DIVIDED
olsrvpsieo es iiilneis orpanizssiea
Seems LIksIy-Gieetisa Of orscs
Wltbsr Treus osarsD rrssels-

cAaanss.-Dlsrup&soa q the Iisancis
Duuai Suarase association Is said 20
be threatened as the result Of the re-
election of Grace Wilbur Trout as
president Of the organization.
Mrs. Medin Mccormick. chairman
Of the national congressional commit
tee OF the National Association Of
Sunragists and leader In the fight on
Mrs. Trout. was asked II q bolt had
been determined upon.
1T is under consideration" she re-
Piled.
AT the bottom Of the trouble lies
the declination OF the state organira.
tion to support the policies of the
nationl organization. particularly with
reference to the congressional black
list and the Shafroth amendment.
Mrs. Trout has taken the position that
the propaganda Of the national lead
ers Is contrary to the nonpartisan sec.
tion Of the organisations constitution.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05
WAR CLOUDS ARE
IN MEXICO AGAIN
cARRANzA-viLLA BEGIN TROOP
MOVEMENTS - cARRANxA
STILL IN POWER.
FIRST CHIEF IS HOLDING ON
Declined TO Give Way TO Gutierrez, the
2opay President - First Chief
Wants 10 Know Reasons
For Action.

Ell Paso. Texas.-Aithough Gen. Car.
rama has stated that he would give
up the executive power at the compile.
tion OF transactions OF the Aguas Cali.
ontss convention. the first chief Of the
ccnstitutionaiists has not recognised
Eulaiio Gutierrez. appointed by the
convention to be temporary president
Of Mexico. The election is for a period
Of 20 days only.
Carranza. now In power at the ma.
tionai capital. issued a further demand
for explanations from the convention
which previously had retired both him
self and villa Evidences point TO a
possible conflict between the Carranxa
and villa factions. II was said. II was
reported that both sides had begun
troop movements. The short term oi
office. limited to 20 days. accorded &c
Gutierrez. was out Of consideration fol
Zapata delegates. who had NO vote In
the convention for lack Of authorize
tion from their chief. Within the q
days allotted. II was expected zapats
could arrange to allow his agents tc
vote for him.
A message from the central bureau
OF information at MEXICO City. given
out By the consul-generars office
reads:
"As soon a. the first chief was In
formed OF the action Of the Aguas
Calientes convention he stated to the
convention delegates that he was dis
posed to do as he had promised. to
give mp his command and executive
power as soon as the convention had
fixed the form Of provisional govern
ment and arranged for ZapatA and
villa to give up command OF theii
forces.
Also. he asks that an explanation
be made TO him Of the motives whicl
had impelied the convention TO decid'
to accept his resignation and the me
tives for which II had considered sxp<
disnt his resignation from power"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05

Turkey Has Opened War on Russia.
May Mean q Holy War-Greek
Cathedral Damaged.

London.-A dispatch TO the Times
from Petrograd says II was the former
German cruiser Breslau, now flying
the Turkish flag, which shelled Theo-
dosia.
Tokyo.-The Russian embassy here
announces that Turkey has opened up
war on Russia.
Theodosia. Crimea. - A Turkish
cruiser with three tunnels bombarded
the station and city. damaging the ca
thedral. the Greek Church, a pier and
some sheds. One soldier was wound
ed. A branch OF the Russian Bank OF
Foreign Commerce caught fire. At
the conclusion OF the bombardment the
cruiser left In southwesterly direc-
tion.
Theodosia formerly Kaffa) is a
Russian seaport on the southeast
coast OF Crimea. about 100 miles north
east OF Sebastopol. by which 1t is con-
nected by rail.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05

vicksburg.-B. r. Harris. . justice
Of the peace at Cary, Miss. who was
shot BY . negro. Jim Bailey. and was
brought here for treatment. died at
the vichsburg Innrmary - the result
Of his wounds Mr.. Harris, who was
. native Of the upper end Of Warren
County. is survived BY . wife and
family. He was shot with buckshot
and fatal wounds were inflicted In sew.
eral parts Of his body.
Mr.. Harris died IN the performances
Of his duty. having been shot BY the
negro. whom he went to arrest upon
the charge Of operating . blind tiger.
From reports learned here. the ne
gro. Who had made threats. armed
himself. looking for trouble. and when
he frsd Mr.. Harris shot about the
same time, killing the negro.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05
REAL WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA
eotha Takes Field Against RsbeIs
Battle Front Of 3 Miles-RebsI
Positions CAPTURED.

London.--Official announcements by
the South African government reveal
the fact that Great Britain has a real
war on her hands in that part OF the
world. The seriousness OF the Boer
rebellion is shown by the announce
ment made by the official press bu-
reau Of the war office In London that
Gen. Botha himself has taken COM
mand Of British troops in the field. and
that he IL pursuing the rebels under
Gen. Byers. who was formerly com
mander Of the government forces.
A dispatch from Capetown reports a
battle along a front extending three
miles, in which the British stormed the
rebel defenses and with the aid Of ar
tillery captured their positions. but
the rebel forces themselves escaped.
The story Of this fighting is pain
fully reminiscent Of that which oc-
Cured Is years ago, when the Beers.
although greatly inferior In numbers.
outmaneuvered the British at all points
and strained the resources Of the EN-.
pire to subdue hem.
The account states the advance was
20 rapid that few of the enemy and
several horses were captured. The
main body Of the rebels. however. goI
away, they having removed their gum
early without firing . shot.
The official announcement Of th,
puxnutt ~ 0on- Botha of his formo
commnnder, Byern, stnfes that the Bri,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05
RuMoR KAISER WANTS PEACE
Il 10 Said That the German Emperor
Wrote Personal Letter Urging
Cessation Of toetilitiss.

London.-The Petrograd correspond
ent Of the Observer sends the follow.
ing:
According to q report In army cir.
cies Russia recently has been ap.
preached regarding the concluding OF
peace with Germany. II Is said that
the German emperor wrote a personal
letter to the dowsger empress. urging
her to persuade the Russian emperor
to make peace.
THE dowager empress forwarded
the letter without comment to En-
peror Nicholas. who sent It to Grand
Duke Nicholas. commander-in-chief OF
the Russian army. The grand duke
returned the letter with the com
ment:
III you comply. our armies will
mutiny and there win be a revolution
In all Russias.'
mo confirmation Of this rspsrt is
obtainable."
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05
GERMAN CRUISER SINKS TWO
Emdsn, Flying japanese Flag. slips
Into Port Of Penang and Blown Up
Russian and French Boats.

Tokyo.-Two officers and eighty
four seamen on board the Russian
cruiser Jemtchug were killed whom the
German cruiser Edmen torpedosd and
sank her in Penang harbor.
The British embassy here heard that
the Edmen had sunk French destroy
er also.
Tokyo.-The British embassy hears
that the German cruiser Emden. fly
ing the Japanese flag and disguised
by the addition Of a fourth smoke
stack, entered Penang. a British pos.
sion in the Straits settlements. and
fired torpedoes which sank the Rus
sian cruiser Jemtchug and a French
destroyer.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05
RUSSIA DECLARES
| WAR UPON TURKEY
SEVERAL RUSSIAN VESSELS ARE
REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN
SUNK ~ THE TURKS.
AMBASSADORS WILL LEAVE
Custom Officials st Vancouver Notified
Of War-protsetion Of Russian
Interests Have Been Turned
Over to italy.

Vancouver. b. C.-Customs officials
we're officially informed here that a
state OF war existed between Great
Britain and Turkey.
Petrograd.-The semi-officiai Rus
sian news agency says that because Of
the attack by the German. Turkish
warships against the Russian Black
Sea coast the Russian government en-
Joined the same day the Russian am.
bassador at Constantinople to an
nounce to the sublime porte the rup.
ture Of diplomatic relations with Tur.
key and his departure with all the
members OF his embassy and consul
atcs.
Turkish warships are reported to
have bombarded Sebastopol and a
Turkish squadron has attacked the
Russian Black Sea fleet. sinking q
mine layer and torpedo boat destroy
er and capturing q collier.
With these big events and what they
spell in the apparently inevitable fur
ther extension OF hostfities Turkey
remained at the forefront Of the news
Of the war.
Turkey continues to refrain from
assuming responsibility for the war
like acts Of the Turkish warships In
the Black Sea. In spite OF the fact
that Turkish ships have sunk the Rus
sian gunboat Donets and several ports
without previous warning. the porte
has not yet officially declared war
upon Russia.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05
COTTON GAINS ONE CENT
FIrst Eject Of Relief Efforts Shown In
Texas-AeltafIon for Reduction
In Acreage Hslps.

Dallas. rex.-The FIRST effects of the
state and countrywide efforts to re-
lieve cotton were shown in Texas In
rise Of nearly one cent per pound.
according to a statement issued here
by ]. A. Kemp of Wichita Falls. Tex,
chairman of the executive committee
Of the Texas Bankers association.
which has undertaken TO help the
Texas situation. Middling cotton In
Texas was generally within q fraction
Of seven cents compared with six
cents week ago.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05

Mexico City. - The resignation OF
Gen. Venustiano Carranza as provi.
sional president and FIRST chief Of the
Constitutional army. based on the con.
dition that Gems. Villa and Zapatn re-
tire to private life. was read to the
Asuas Calientes peace convention.
Gen Carranza even expressed a viii.
hngness to leave the country IL his
absence would tend to the re-establish.
ment OF peace.
The message caused a turmoil in
the convention hall and at one time
spectators tried to intervene and
break up the meeting.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05
BANK FAILS At pIrTssoRo.
4. v. Lamar Named ReesIvsr for First
State Bank.

otate BANK.
Pittsboro.--The First State Bank Of
this city closed its doors and went
into the hands Of the state board Of
bank examiners. Mr.. Harris Of the
board took charge, and placed Audi
tor E L. Carter to work checking up
and auditing the books. Mr.. Carter
finished his work and left town, and II
10 learned that the condition OF the
hank ID about as follows: Loans.
somewhere near $4,000: assets. about
$4,000: deposits. about 1000.
A. v. Lamar was appointed receiver
and viii proceed to fiquidate the bank
under tho direction Of the board Of
sxsminers- This baAk was Organised
n shs tan q lS11 ~ 0sil Barbsr.
vhooe intereet wns sooa purchased
~ local investors- u has always done
. eood business. bsing lorated IN the
midst Of . prosperous fArming com
munity. - wen ~ having been the
county depository for two years.
w. J. Ligon was president and
George w. Bunch, cashier. they hav-
ing served as such for the past 10
months only. The directors state
that depositors will be paid in full
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05
ADVANCE. MADE DIFFICULT
lnundations Have Prevented German
Attacks In esIoium-Troops Ad-
vance Near Ypres.

Berlin.-German army headQuarters
issued this announcement:
Operations In Belgium have been
rendered difficult by inundations of
the User and the Ypres canals. Our
troops have advanced near Ypres. At
least 600 prisoners and some British
guns were captured.
The forces to the westward Of
Lille have progressed.
about 1900 prisoners were taken
near vailly. In the region Of verdun
and Toul there has been only insig-
nificant fighting.
In the northeast the battle against
the Russians still Is indecisive."
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05
NEW BATTLE IN POLAND
Vienna Says Al Attacks BY the Rus
sians Have Been Repuised-cialm
Victory In 0alieis.

vienna--The war office issued the
following official statement:
"A new battle has developed In Rus
sian Poland. All attacks on our posi-
tons have been repulsed.
Tho stubborn battle which has been
raging in the district northeast Of Tur-
IN and south Of the Stary-Sambor line
(Galicia) resulted in a complete VIC
tory for our arms. Two infantry d.
visions and one rifle brigade Of the en-
emy were dislodged from the position.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05
Il Hurt in Wreck.

Binghamton, N. Y.-Seventeen per
sons were hurt In the wreck OF train
No. % on the Lackawanna Railroad.
which was thrown OF an embankment
mile west OF Afford. Pa. Part a .
train OF five cars rolled down a 30-foot
incline into Martins creek. The
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05
KEMP JURY PICKED.

Starkville.-The jury in the case Of
C. c. Kemp. charged with the murder
Of NJ. A. Shurden. was secured The
special venire Of rs men was exhaust
ed and II was necessary to get the
remainder OF the jury from the regular
panel.
The state and defense exercised ID
peremptory challenges each. Several
jurors were excused on the ground
OF being opposed to capital punish.
ment.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05
BRITISH SEA LORD RESIGNS


N~sPeP' Fs8" Wes We8eo H8aiUet
Louie Of eattenburo-Was a Great
StratsoIst-eorn in Austria.
London.-Prince Louis Of Ratten-
berg. about whom there has been
much gossip because Of his Austrian
origin, has resigned his position as
first sea lord OF the admiralty. No
open charges have been made against
him. but . nespaper campaign against
his holding such high command is
thought responsible for his withdrawal.
Announcement Of Prince Louis res
ignation was made In the court circu-
lar. which stated that the prince had
been received In audience by the king
on relinquishing his appointment.
Although born in Austria. Prince
Louis came to England as a boy and
was naturalized In 1865, when he was
only II years old Twenty-three years
later he was promoted to captaincy
and after another Is years became a
rear admiral. He was appointed first
sea lord in 1919. few years after his
visit TO America.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05

venice.-Many young Italians are
fleeing from Trieste and Trent to
avoid service under the last army
draft Sixty-four men on the frontier
when ordered to Galicia all threw
down their arms and fled across the
italian frontier. II Is stated.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05

Paris.-That the war is only begin
ming Is the opinion expressed by Ar
mand FiIlieres, ex-premier of France.
In an interview published by the news
paper France de Bordeaux. says dis
patch to the Havas News Agency from
the temporary seat Of French govern
ment.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05
County Treasurer Indicted.

Cameron. Texas.-The Milan coun-
ty grand jury has returned indict.
ments against County Treasurer Jas.
A. Pate and District Clerk Sam VIII
son. charging them with misappropria-
tion Of county funds to the amount Of
$500 and $500. respectively.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05
Choke. Two chIldrsn.

Shreveport-While suffering from
q fit of insanity caused by loss Of le-
gal practice during illness Of two years
Roland Williamson. one Of the most
prominent attorneys Of Shreveport.
choked to death two Of his four chill
dren, one girl Of eight years and the
other an infant SON.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05
VIII Net c,o.. m,n..

Denver. Colt see no occasion for
closing the Colorado coal mines and
imposing an industrial burden on the
state Just at time when the greatest
demand for fuel is beginning" was the
statement Gov. z. N. Ammons.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05

Sarajevo, Bosnia.-Gavro Prinzip.
who assassinated Archduke Francis
Ferdinand. heir apparent to the Austro-
Hungarian throne, and his consort. the
duchess OF Hohenburg, was sentenced
to 20 years in prison.