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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-06
EMBASSY IS WRECKED
BY ANGRY RUSSIANS
Maddcned by Reports From Berlin,
They Destroy Building and Throw
Furniture in Street.
NJ. DE sUBERwE is ABUSED
Cars Ambassador to Germany Is
Victim of Mob, and Members Of
His Staff and Friends Are Sub.
jected to Indignities.

ST. PETERSBURG. August (via
London).-Thc German embassy here
was wrecked and a bonfire made or
the furniture and pictures by an angry
crowd to-day. The people were anger
to be an indignity shown TO the Dow
ager Empress Maria Feodorovna, by
being stopped in. Berlin on her arrival
from London OH her way to St. Peters
burg, and compelled by the German au-
thorlties TO go to Copenhagen.
An entrance was forced by the crowd
through the windows. Most of the
rooms were wrecked. and tho furni-
ture pitched into the streets.
number of students and workmen
climbed to the roof of the embassy and
tore the gold eagle from the top of the
| flagstaff. They then ran up the Rus
sian flag.
A massive statuary. depicting a
group of horses led by men. was
hacked to pieces with axes and the de
bris hurled into the canal. a bonfire
was then made OF the contents of the
embassy. and an attempt was made to
put torch 10 the building, but mount
ed police routed the rioters
Another crowd later tried TO repeat
the performance AT the Austrian en-
bassy. but that building was too
strongly guarded.
The body of Russian footman Is al
legged by the authorities TO have been
, found in the German embassy The
man had been shot in the head and
stabbed, and had been dead for some
days.
RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR
is ABUSED IN BERLIN
The Russian ambassador in Berlin,
VI. De Suberwe. and his staff are re-
ported TO have been subjected to much
abuse after the declaration of war.
some members OF the ambassadorial
suite, including Princess Belosselsllv.
who was Miss Susie Whittier. of Bos-
ton. and First Secretary OF Embassy
Chaovitsky are alleged TO have been
struck ny persons in a crowd that fol-
lowed their motor ear 10 the railway
station when they were leaving Ecrlin.
According to an eyewitness. The en- =
bassy was surrounded, and when the
ambassador. who was escorted by
mourted police, stepped sorih to an au-
'nmohile people hun lei storms of abuse
ut linn The police han the greatest
iiiii':ilty in projecting hin, and mem
bcrs of his staT.
Friends of the amba ssador. who FOL
lowed him in motor cars also are said
TO have been forced to run a gauntlet
Of hostile Germans. The crowd fol-
/ lowed the cars. abusing the occupants,
throwing stones, splitting i'll the faces
OF the embassy staff, and striking both
men and women with sticks and UNI
prc!las. il is said.
NJ. Chaovitsky was struck severe
blow on the head. which cut his scalp.
lie is said TO be under medical treat
.nent in Copenhagen. Princes Eelos :
selsky was hit on her back and Shoul =
der. and other persons il tie crowd
spat at her. Other members of TIE
party are declared to have been SINH
larry treated The children were placed
in the bottoms of the automobiles for
protection.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-06
SECOND BATTLE IN AIR
Belgium SWOops Down on German and
Both Are Killed

BRUSSELS. August 5.-The second
spectacular battle of the air In the
great world war was fought here to-
day. German aviator. scouting as
part of the advance of the $4,000 in
Liege, was engaged by a Belgian air
man i'm an exchange. of shots. in which
each tried to hit the rival aviator. his
while at height Of 500 metres, the
Belgian abandoned his circular course
and dashed straight for the German
flying machine. The German tried to
evade the attack by lowering his
planes but with n swoop the Belgian
was upon him and struck the enemy's
aeroplane in the centre, cutting II in
two Both machines hurtled to the
ground together in tangled mass Of
steel rods, wire and canvas. Both
aviators were reported killed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-06
Nationals Leaving Panama.

PANAMA. August 5.-Nationals of
Germany and Austria Hungary subject
to military duty are leaving the
isthmus OF Panama in response 10
orders received here. The war is hav
ing no erect on the canal work beyond
delaying delivery of machinery ordered
from Germany.
-Four Hamburg american line steam
ers are held at Colon. pending further
orders. The other steamship lines have
not been affected ~ y
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-06
CECII.IE'S LOAD OF GOLD
STILL ABOARD VESSEL

BAIt HARBOR, August Ollie w.
100000 in gold carried by the kron-
steamer tonight. 1t was understood
arrangements were being made to have
the revenue cutter Androscoggin take
the gold back to New York. The An
droscoggin was ordered here from
Portland tonight.
All first and second-cIass passengers
had left the ship to-day. Captain Pc
laok received authority from the i'm
migration officials to release the steer
age passengers, and 425 were sent away
Tonight. Tho other 365 will leave to-
morrow.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-06
SENATOR WILLIAMS QUITS
PLACE ON COMMITvTEIc

WASHINGTON, August 5.-8enator
John Sharp Williams to-day resigned
rs member of the Foreign Relations
Committee. He declared in a speech
on the floor Of the Senate that he
wished to sever his connections with
the committee because 1t had hesitatcd
to support the administrations policy
as to mediation and because OF It's
|Eequally disgusting attitude" regard
ing the purchase Of ships to carry cot
ton and other goods abroad.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-06
CANADIAN GOVERNMENT
CALLS FOR Volt STEERS

VI la WA. August 0.-Inc Canadian
government called for 10000 volunteers
late to-day. Commanding officers of
militia corps have been ordered TO is
sue the call to their regiments. bat
teries. cavalry troops and to tho peo
pie in their neiRhborhood. Preference
will be given to men who have had
military experience.
The period OF, enlistment will be
during the continuance Of tho present
war Where q sufficient number of men
of the required standard enlist from
any existing militia corps. tho integrity
of that corps will be retained in the
special service volunteer force.
The forces will mobilize at Quebec.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-06
UNITED STATES NAVY
WILL, BE. MOBII.IZE.D

WASHINGTON. August 5.-Mobiliza-
ton of the United states Navy as
precautionary measure in tho war sit
uation will be effected within the next
few days. Details OF the plans for the
assembling OF the warships are being
worked out tonight.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-06
INHADITAN WARNED
NOT 10 BE ALARMED

HULL, ENGLAND, August 5.-In an
ticipation OF probable events, tho local
police to-day issued notices, stating
that there may be firing practice off
lumber morrow" and warning the
inhabitants not to be alarmed by IL.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-06
Embargo Placed by Southern.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, AUGUST 5.-The
southern Railway today PLACED an
embargo on shipments intended for
export 10 Europe. An order issued
from Headquarters OF tho system here
continue issuing bills OF lading to Brit
iSh and Continental ports.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-06
Smbmnrines Solid tn Cannda

SEATTLE. WASH. August 5.--Tw o
powerful submarine vessels just re-
ported here for the Chilean navy have
been sold to the Canadian government
They proceeded to Victoria, r. c. They
arc each $50 feet long and of 420 tons.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-06
SPECIAL DISPATCH BOAT TCR
lERMAN AMlAS2 non

LONDON, August 6.-rhe Admiralty
announced late to-day that Il special
dispatch boat would he placed at tho
disposal of the German ambassador to-
morrow TO permit him to leave British
territory.
Telegraphic communication between
England and Germany and Austria
Hungary is entirely cut off.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-06
MEASURE TO RESTRAIN
a IN n n

LONDON. August "a bin intro
duced in the House OF Commons to-
day by the Home Secretary, Reginald
Mckenna, to. restrain the movements
of undesirable aliens with the object
of facilitating the removal of spies,
was passed through all stages.
The Home Secretary announced that
twenty-One spies had been arrested in
the British Isles in the last twenty
four hours, chiefly in the naval centres
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-06

THE HAGUE, August 6.-Martial law
has been called in all parts OF Holland
IT is officially announced that up &c
tho present time the Germans have mol
violated the Dutch frontier.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-06
Service VIII Re suspendcd.

OGDENSBURG, " Y. August o.
Paper manufacturers in the United
States importing pulp wood from lower
Canada by shin loads have been mott
fed that unless special nermi ssion is
granted. the service Will be suspended
until after the war.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-06
Weak Stomach

Hot. sultry weather is very apt to
upset the stomach and cause distress
unless tho system Is kept toned up.
Digestion Is assisted and assimilation
made perfect by the judicious use of
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-06
MISREPRESENTATION MADE
TO GERMAN GO\ERNNIE.N "

WASHINGTON. August 5.-Reprcsen-
tations have been made to the German
government for the immediate release
of Americans interned there during the
notifications
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-06

LONDON, August 5.--The port of
southampton has been closed TO mer-
chant vessels. The American liner ST.
Louis has. been ordered to Liverpool.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-06

KITCHENER Is APPOINTER
SECRETARY Of WAN
LONDON, August 5.-Field Marshal
Earl Kitchener has been appointed
Secretary of State for Wal.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05
BILBO DAY AT THE STATE
FAIR.

Even the casual reader can see
the trend OF the public mind in
this state. Lieut.. Governor Bilbo
spoke 10 about five thousand
people in jackson. Mr.. StovaIl
drew crowd OF less than one
hundred; Mr. Quin n Of less than
300. Mr.. Riley less than 400. and
he brought BOB of these from
Natchez. Tally and Stennis re-
fused 10 show up. II the above
figures don't mean anything to
the opponents of BiIbo then they
are very obtuse indeed. The PEG
pie of this state are for Bilbo
they are going to elect him. a
few enemies. few dirty sheets,
some of them new at that, to the
contrary not withstanding.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05

In making my announcement
for reelection to the Mayors
office. | desire TO say that dur
ing my administration l have at
AL times stood for what thought
was to the best advantage of the
people as a whole. l confess
that | have made mistakes, and
no one feels this more keenly
than myself, and so far as it lay
in my power | have tried to right
them.
Il is charged by some that, | was
opposed to the commission form
Of government, it is inconsistent
in me to ask to be elected to a
place on thai commission. While
voted against the commission
form OF government, yet | am a
democrat and am always ready to
submit to the will of the people.
A majority OF the voters of Oxford
have said by voting, we want the
change. | humbly bow to their
wishes, and whether | am elected
or defeated, | stand ready to put
NY shoulder to the wheel and do
everything in my power to make
the commission firm of govern
ment success, and will at ali
times do anything in my feeble
way to advance the interests and
welfare OF the city. / am a citizen
of Oxford and expect to spend
the balance OF my days here, and
if / am reelected Mayor | viii
use my best efforts to administer
the affairs of the city faithfully
efficiently and conscientiously
acting on every proposition tina
presents itself for the best interes
of the city to the best of my
ability. If you think am worthy
of your support and can serv'
you as efficiently as any of my
opponents, Il will appreciate you
support.
R. s. Adams.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05
LEGAL NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the
Clerk OF the Board Of Supervi-
sors OF Lafayette County, Missis-
sippi, will receive sealed propo-
sails for the working Of the Tay.
Tor & Chandler Springs Public
road, in Beat 4. This Road being
about 2 miles long. Beginning
at about 300 yards south Of the
River bridge on the Taylor and
Paris Road, and ending where
it intersects the Markets. Road,
near the old Markette residence.
Said work to be done according
to plans and specifications now
on file in the Chancery Clerks
office Of said County and State.
The Board reserves the right to
reject any and all bids. Witness
my signature and seal Of Office
this the f0tn day OF October.
1914.
W. NJ. WOODWARD, Chan Clerk.
BY g. A WOODWARD, u. c.
wEs.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05
COMMISSION FORM OF Gov
EMINENT. ELECTION,
FRIDAY NOV. 10.

Many Of the tax payers Of this
city have expressed themselves
as being well pleased with our arti
Gle OF last week "a to the commits
sion form of government that
Oxford is going into at this time.
We repeat every citizen Of Oxford
should study the questions that
this new government brings to
each taxpayer. The officers to
be elected hold for four years.
They have power to appoint every
person connected the eitys affairs
and they fix the salary of each.
We need men that will not i'm
pose upon US a large lot ofcost to
pay and make place for job hun
tiers and a lot Of fellows that are
always an imposition on the town.
We need q real wideawake mayor
and two good men "a council
men to aid him and every man
should see % il that every man
seeking Office knows what he il
going to do about the filing of
these jobs. No man should be
elected who will vote for a police
justice. We don't need that sort
Of thing. the mayor should be
required "a ill that. We don't
need n clerk. the mayor should
I'LL that and that j. all that need
except 20 maintain the efficient
business methods now being used
at the power plant. keep that a.
it is and the help they have there
is ample. We don't need a street
man let the council men see to
that and let it be done in a BUSH
ness way at business prices.
The mayor should be paid
good salary. At least SlOO. 90 per
month but in paying this he
should try all cases and let the
cost 20 to the city: he should be
city clerk: be should work all the
time. We must have a mayor that
has the interest OF Oxford at
heart equally a. much, 10 say
the least, a his own interest
Why not call a mass meeting and
make every candid ate state what
MS platform is; il should not be
1 sight unseen" affair, this
coming election The voters are
ntitled to know what 4 man will
10. when he goes into office. All
'andidates are all right BEFORE
hey get in, its the after part
hat interests u. d
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05

II - al open secret that there
are designs on the part of some
everlasting meddlers into the
city's affairs. 70 get hold Of the
power plant and waterworks Of
Oxford. These place hunters
want Change. While we know
very little about hoE 70 run the
power plant oe light plant yet
men who do knoS say that our
present business in that line i
being run right; We know that
We have had the best lights in
many years; we do know that
it il better than it was ever before
That being true we are opposed
20 any change and the people
should see to it that a few that
want a JOB don't get it. 1t means
trouble for some people to have
anything to do with the city's
business.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05
DECLARE WAR ON COLDS.

A crusade OF education which aims
that common colds may become un-
common within the next generation"
has been begun by prominent New
York physicians. Here il q list OF
"don'ts" which the doctors say will
prevent the annual visitation of the
cold:
Don't sit in draughty car
s.Don't sleep in hot rooms >;
..Don't avoid the fresh air"
''Don't stuff yourself at meal times.
Overeating reduces your resistance. -
To which we would add-when you
take cold get rid of it as quickly a
possible To accomplish that you VIII
lind Chamberiain's Cough Remedy
most excellent Sold by ALI Dealers.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05

Just a. Scores of Oxford People Have (.
Waiting doesn't pay
II you neglect kidney backache,
Urinary troubles often follow
Doan's Didney Pills are for kidney
backsche. and for other kidney ills.
Oxford citizens endorse them
Mrs L. Ramey, Depot Street. OK
ford, says: Il consider Doan's Kidney
Pills good rem edy as they have been
help to me. II II over two years ago
that used them and was relieved OF
bachache that had annoyed me for
some time. My eyes had also troubled
NE. have noticed Improvement aft
er using Doan's Kidney Pills. surely
would take this remedy again should
occasion require"
Price 80 cents, at all dealers Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pflls-the SANE that
Mrs. Ramey had. Foster Milburn Co.
Props Buffalo, N. Y.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05
Resolution Of Respect.

Committee on resolutions Of
fered on the death of Bro. W. E.
Vines report the following:
Whereas. IL has pleased the
Supreme Architect OF the Uni
verse TO call on September sth,
1914, our beloved Brother
and friend, W. Z. Vines, from
labor here to refreshment on
high he was born in the state of
Ala, in the year of 1910, where
he lived IL years. then he moved
to this state in the year of 1881,
near Tula, where be made his
home the remainder of his life.
Bro. Vines was a consistent
member OF the Missionary Bap-
list Church at Tula. He had
reached the age Of "a years was
made a master mason when a
young man in Chiffon County
Ala, and after moving to this
county, became a member OF
lula lodge 40.
Bro. Vines lived true to his
profession for about fifty years,
which marked his journey thru
life. His remains was consigned
to last resting place at Tula, GEN.
etery Sept sJh 1914.
Therefore be resolved, that we,
his Masonic brothers meekIy bow
TO the will Of Him who makes nc
mistakes.
Resolved furthermore that in the
death w. K. Vines we have lost a
friend and Masonic brother, but
we feel that our loss is his gain
Be it resolved again thatthe Tula
lodge No. 40 does tender to his
bereaved children and commend
them to him who can and will
help in every trouble
Furthermore be it resolved tina
a copy these resolution be placed
on our minutes and a copy bt
furnished the family of Brothel
/ Vines.
7 Respectively submitted,
j. o. Brown.
J. C.. Eskridge.
A. G.. NcEIreath.
: Committee.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05
We deeply regret to announces

We deeply regret to announce
the death OF Mrs. Lillian PeQu az
Birdsong which occurred at her
home in Hazlehurst about two
weeks ago. Mrs. Birdsong was
raised in Oxford and was the
daughter of the late Col. Thomas
Pegues one Of our prominent
ante-bellum citizens. Many friend
here and elsewhere will read this
announcement with deep sorrow.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05

Whether the amendment carried
IN Mississippi Is yet in doubt. 1t
seems the average citizen sat
down and went to sleep and did
not 20 70 the election and - the
old crowd that always stands BY
the corporation and trusts voted
= 20 be hoped other bartsofthe
state took more interest and the
. l.i..Laments carried.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05

The big schools Of the state
show the largest attendance IN
their history. This don't seem
much hike hard times. The fact
is il the men who have money
would aid those who have none
by small loans. We would never
know OF any financial stringency.
The banks in every county can
help by making small loans on
cotton A Is 90 bill will pay a
dozen debts these times.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05
ANIGHr OF TERROR

Few nights are more terrible than
that OF mother looking on her child
choking and gasping for breath during
an attack Of Group, and nothing in the
house to relieve it. Many mothers
have passed nights OF terror in this
situation. A little forethought viii
enable You TO avoid all this. Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy is a certain cure
for Group and has never been known
70 fail. Keep it at hand. For sale by
All dealers.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05
AVOID SEDATIvE COUGH
MEDICINES.

If you want to contribute directly to
the occurrence OF capillary bronchitis
and pneumonia use cough medicines
that contain iodine, morphine, heroin
and other sedatives when you have a
cough or cold. An expectorant like
Chamberiain's Cough Remedy il what
II needed. That cleans ont the culture
beds or breeding places for the germs
Of pneumonia and other germ diseases.
That Is why pneumonia never results
from a cold when Chamberlainss
Cough Remedy is used. 1t has a word
wide reputation for cures IL contains
no morphine or other sedative- For
sale by All Dealers.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05

Mr.. L. L. IRONY" Robuck has
proven that he can raise more
potatoes to the hill than any other
Lafayette county farmer. From
one hill OF sweet potatoes he gath
cred i've unusually large ones,
seven medium sizes and many
smaller ones. The whole bunch
weighed twenty pounds. After
surveying this wonderful yield
Mr.. Robuck concluded the best
way to show his appreciation was
to donate them to the Eagle, for
which, we return thanks.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05

FOR SALE will move out of
town on or before Jan. 1st, next,
| would like to sell or trade nv
milch cows ana small dairy BUSH
ness, consisting Of about 8 cows,
delivery wagon, bottles, sepera-
tor, setc. My sales amount to
about $4,000 per month.
p. F. GooLsBy, Oxford, -Misss
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05

Burkeville, Texas, July 81, 1918
The Louisiana Medicine Co.,
New Orleans, La.
Gentlemen:
Ihave been troubled for several years
with a severe kidney and bladder trou-
bic. couid not control my urine ~ all,
sometimes IL would not be fres enough,
but most OF the time entirely TOO free.
would have to get mp several times
during the night, and was at times al.
most with,uL control Of myself, and
after using ne or two bottles u Louis-
I lana Lon kidney medicine I am very
grateful to say that ! am entirely re-
lieved OF the trouble, and think there
i no remedy equal to IT,. II alss re-
lieved me of a severe soreness In my
right side. r. A. HALL.
For Sale only by A. n. kendsl, aud
Rowland Drug 90.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, | W..
- .. w II

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, ~.,so
County Of Lafayette "
To Mrs. Nettie vandiver, whose
Post Office address was Bolivar,
Tenn, Route No 2, when last
heard from, you are hereby COM
manded to appear before the
chancery Court of Lafayette
County, Mississippi. on the 4th
Monday of November, 1914, to
plead answer, or demur to the
Bill for Divorce Of E. c. vandi-
YER to which you are the defend
ant
W. NJ. WOODWARD,
Chaucsry Clerk.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05

WANTED TO BUY-On long
easy terms. n farm not over 1--WE
or ten miles from Oxford. Nc
10 or II cent cotton prices will
be considered, must be bargain
Or, will trade half section of land
in Dawson county, Texas, ten
miles south of .amesa, the
county site and railroad termi.
nus. Fine land, good water, hns
crops, no boil weevils, no ne
groes, no Mexicans. A fine cot
ton and grain country.
j. F. GooLsBY, Oxford, Miss.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-05
DON'T DELAY TREATING YOUR
COUGH.

A slight cough often becomes serious
Lungs get eongested, Bronchial lube
MI with mucous. Your vitality is re-
duced- You need DIR. BeIl's Pine Tar
Honey 1t soothes your irriiated air
passages, loosens mucous and makes
your system resist Colds. Give the
Baby and Children DR. Bsll's Pine-Tar
Honey It's guaranteed TO help them.
Only Zoe. at your druggist.