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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-12
ADAMS ESCAPES FROM JAN.
Indicted Banker Makes Getaway by
Stidina Down Dumb Waiter

Aberdcen.-Hardin Adams. cashier
OF the First State bank OF Prairie.
Miss. escaped from the Monroe coun-
~ Jail. where he had been confined
since the preliminary hearing. await
Ing the action Of the grand jury. Ad-
ans occupied tho Iaiior's room. which
il called the reception room. and
he and the jailor were sleeping
there. During the night he complained
Of having Indigestion and asked for
some salt. The jailor gave him the
keys. which unlocked the doors which
led to the kitchen. When he got TO
the kitchen he unlocked the kitchen
door. got the salt aud then went back
to hts room. returning the keys TO the
jailor and retiring. soon after he he
gan complaining Of pains in his stom-
ach and got up and went upstairs TO
let himself down the dumb waiter into
the Kitchen. and. having left the kitch.
en- door open. made his escape. Tho
sheriff was notified and the blood.
hounds put on the trail. but they fail.
I'd 10 locate him.
Guile Barber. promoter Of the First
State hank of Prairie. has been In
dictcd ON two counts by the grand
jury. BARBER. who had been out on
bond. was Immediately arrested and
placed in Jail
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-12
House Approve. Detective sin.

With the appearance Of W. J. Burns
with several Of his staff on the seems
here. and the issuance Of a plain opln
ion and above board manifesto az war
and defiance Of his political adver
saries in the Legislature by Cov. flrew.
er. In which he declares his intention
to continue his war againzt the
crooks" matters we're right lively
about Mississippfs capitol Whether
the Burns visit had the effect or not.
the fact remains that after a protract.
ed discussion and crossfire Of debate.
the bill to pay the Burns detective
account" with the full amount claim.
ed. or just under $4,000. passed the
lower house by a good majority. The
bill passed by good margin and when
II Is considered that II requires sew
enty votes to pass an appropriation
through the house. the Significance Of
the event is all the more apparent.
Members Of the house declared that
they would not stand for this appro-
priation unless every dollar called for
was specifically accounted for. on
itemized statements. This was the
slogan adopted by the anti-administra-
tion faction. and az that faction Is be
lieved to be relatively stronger In the
senate than in the house. II Ia thought
about the capitol that the administra
tion victory might suffer some clip
pings Of its wings when the time for
action comes In the senate.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-12
Change for Court System.

The senate has taken action on the
series OF concurrent resolutions pro
posing to so amend the constitution as
to completely revolutionize the su-
preme court system of the state. as 1t
now exists and for supreme court re-
lief. Six OF these resolutions have
been prepared by the committee. The
most important changes proposed are
an enlarged court from three TO six
members, an elective court, instead OF
appointive: arrangement for sitting In
two divisions where necessary or ex-
pedient; repeating the appointive
clause in the constitution and fixing
the terms at eight years. Assuming
that the series OF resolutions all pass
the legislature. as the constitution re-
quires, and are submitted to the quail
fled electors this fall. they will have
TO carry by a majority Of all the votes
cast in said election. They could not
be incorporated as a part Of the con
stitution until the legislature meets In
1916. and then II would be incumbent
on that legislature to pass the neces-
sary enabling acts In order to carry out
the new provisions.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-12
LONE BANDIT R0Bs TRAIN
Secures Registered Pouches From .
Mail Car on Outskirts OF
Columbia, s. c.

Columbia. S. CA bandit tonight
robbed the mail car OF Southern rail-
way train No. II, Charleston TO Co
lumbia, Just as the train was entering
Columbia. The robber entered as the
train slowed up at the city limits and
covered the mail clerk with revolver.
The robber, who was masked. then Sc
cured several pouches containing reg
istered mail and jumped off the train
lust before 1t reached the station.
The robber did not molest the let
tiers, going through the mail carefully
while he forced the clerk to stand with
his face to the wall OF the car.
C. E. Thomas. In charge OF the mail
car. reported the robbery when the
train reached the union station.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-12
IHDIcT CASHIER ANDERSON
harsed With Receiving Deposits
When He Knew Mercantile Bank
Of Memphis Was insoivent

Memphis.-Ciaude Anderson. cashier
of the failed Mercantile Bank. was In
dicted, placed under arrest and re-
leased later on $4,000 bond without
going to jail.
one Indictment jointly charges Pres
ident C. II. Raine and his cashier with
larceny, embezzlement and fraudulent
breach of trust Of s326000. The basis
of the charge is a check said to have
been written by Mr.. Anderson on Sep
tember "a. 1918. and signed by Raine.
1t with twelve other worthless
checks was carried as cash to cover
up a total shortage Of 1901 900. MIR.
Anderson is under four separate indict-
ments. One charges that he made
false statement OF the condition OF the
bank 10 the superintendent OF banks
I'm January the others that he received
deposits knowing the bank was insolv-
ent
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-12
SAY REPORTS v,luirv,No.


NcComb City.-The board of mayor
and selectmen has passed an ordi-
nance prohibiting the circulation OF
| any newspaper. circular or periodical
here containing any article which is
intended TO ridicule. villify or degrade
any citizen of this place. Fine and
imprisonment are provided as the pen
atty.
A resolution was adopted by tho
board condemning the acts OF certain
persons i'm sending articles to the
press outside OF Mississippi. reflecting
upon the character of some of the cit
liens here. The resolution requests
the mayor to present a complaint to
the postmastergeneral and request
that an investigation be made as to
whether newspapers giving publicity
to the articles complained OF should
be allowed the use of the mails.
The ordinance and resolution were
brought about by the publication in
the Strike Bulletin. weekly journal
issued at Clinton, ILL.,. by the Illinois
Central System federation. OF articles
upon three local Illinois Cen
trail shop strikers who had returned
to work
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-12
GETS $500 AFTER SIX YEARS.
State Reinburses Woman Whose Hun
band Was Killed by Clock Weiaht.

Columbus After having waited sin
years Mrs. n. ". Halhert Is 10 receiva
$500 fer the death of her husband. DR..
a. e.. Halbert. who was killed by the
falling of a weight attached to thu
clock in the Lowndes county court
house.
The accident occurred in August,
1905. Dr. Halbert having been sitting
in the main lobby of the county build
ing. when the clock weight. after
crashing through the second floor. fell
upon his head. bringing instant desth.
Under the state laws the county
could not be held liable for the acct.
dent. and soon after its occurrence
Mrs. Halhert. through her attorneys.
instituted suit for $1,000 against the
Howard Clock company OF Boston.
which firm installed the clock. This
suit was carried to the federal court
and there dismissed. Soon after local
representatives introduced in the leg.
islature a bill authorizing the super.
visors OF Lowndes county to pay Mrs.
Halbert n sum not exceeding $1,000
for the death of her husband, and this
bill was passed March is. 1912.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-12
BRYAN'S CHIEF AID RESIGNS
John 3. Moon. Authority on Interna-
tionaI Questions, Quits Service
Of State Department.

Washington-John Bassett Moore.
counsellor Of the state department and
the recognized authority on interna-
tional questions, concluded his service
with the government when President
Wilson accepted the resignation sub
mitted a month ago. Coming when
international affairs occupy the fore
front of official and public attention.
the departure OF Mr.. Moore from a po-
sition second only to that of Mr.. Bry-
an attracted widespread attention
and comment.
Although the resignation had been
in the presidents hands since Febru-
ary 2. this fact had not been general
ly known. There had been reports
some months ago that the counsellor
OF the state department did not find
his labors entirely congenial and was
about to resign. but these reports
were promptly denied.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-12
Underwater. Breathe Easier.

Mississippi life insurance underwrit.
ers are breathing easier through the
virtual killing OF their biennial buga.
boo. the compulsory investment bill.
After two hours argument. the insur.
ance committee OF the house voted TO
adversely report the Brown bill. com
pelling the investment Of rs per cent
OF the reserve obtained on Mississippi
business. In specified Mississippi state.
municipal and county securities. The
proposed law would have also COM
PEELED a reserve on 3ls per cent Of
busiress after the first of next year.
whereas the present law permits 4
per cent reserve. A minority report
will be submitted by four members o.
the committee.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-12
SMITH RELIEVED
OF PRISON TERM
GOV. BREWER comMuTEs SEN.
TENcg OF CONVICTED STATE
PRISON TRUSTEE.
MUST NOW PAY FINE OF $500
Brewer Gives Main Reason fer Action
Fact That Physicians Assert
Smiths Incarceration Would
Endsnser His Life.

Jsekson.--Attorncys and several
close friends Of Charles {. smith. for
mer prison trustee. held lengthy m
teryiew with Gov. Brewer. at the ciose
Of which Gov. Brewer dictated and
handed the representative of Mr
Smith rhe following summary q Ia
vie~ Of the efforts to secure eleni-
ency:
Mr.. Smith. your attorneys advise
me that they do not expect 10 file a
suggestion Of error In your cass that
was affirmed by the supreme court last
Monday morning. and that ths 'ravel-
ing sergeant Of the pcuitentlary has
been Instructed to remove you 10 the
state penitentiary. and this applica-
tion IL presented to me for executive
clemency.
While I approve the verdict Of the
jury and the sentence Of the court In
your case. am informed by physicians
o. the highest character and Ia whose
integrity and ability I have every con.
hdenCe that your confinement in the
peniteniiary will endanger your life,
and believing a. I DO that the crime
for which you we're convicted 10 not
Of sueh a nature a. would Justify the
imposition Of capital punishment. not
withstanding some of your indiscrect
friends have constantly endeayored TO
create the impression that I had en-
tered into a conspiracy to prosecute
you. and that you. no doubt. have
looked upon me a. a maievolent en-
emy. am going TO do my duty as
God gives me light 10 see Il. and have
decided to commute your sentence
from imprisonment In the peintentiary
to the payment OF n iine OF $500
The party left at once for the count,
court house where Smith was IN Gus
tody of Sherin Middleton. and wher'
he was surrounded BY a large nun
Der of his personal friends and reil
tives. He was released short tin
later.
That Mr.. Smith was deeply relieve
at the outcome was manifested. an
he expressed himself as entertainin
nothing but the kindliest feelings &c
ward the governor. the courts and al
others who were instrumental In bring
Ing about the position from which hs
has just been liberated.
After Il conference with a number
OF his friends. Smith declared his in
tention of making the campaign for
his former position when the wires are
laid for the 1915 contests. and is con
fldent Of the result.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-12
Destroys ss. 600 Amh.rnis.

Bilexi-Ben Bailey. returning from
Horn island. reported that he had
found quantity OF ambergis valued at
81 SOC The substance was tested by
n local druggist. Mrs. William Waters.
resident of Horn island. reported
that she had thrown away a quantity
estimated 10 be worth $4,000 because
she thought # was OF no value. A
portion has been sent TO the govern
ment laboratory at Washington for
analysis.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-12
Brewer critieises Legislator.

Gov. Brewer has declared war on
those he says are seeking high posi-
tion In state government upon what
he claims will be a campaign Of mis-
representation. lies and ''crookedness."
to say nothing OF attempts 90 embar-
rass the Brewer administration. lie
wrote a letter that Is sensational. IL
was addressed 90 Representative Pitt.
Ran Of Pontotoc. In reply 10 a letter
the member OF the lower house wrots
TO a paper in his home town. severely
criticising Gov. Brewer. intimating
that he was trying TO traffic in legis.
lation. and gave a reception 10 influ-
ence Legislators to vote for certain
bills. However. the most sensational
part of the letter is the direct charge
by Gov. Brewer that the friends Of
Lieut.-Go Bllbo have offered to pass
certain legislative bills II the chief
executive would have the case against
Bilbo pending In the circuit court of
Warren county noll-prossed. The gov.
ernor says he is prepared to prove his
statement and back IL up with evil
dence. He declares that such over
lures were scornfully refused by him.
The letter is one that fairly bristles
with sensational statements. II Is in
plain, unvarnished language. and the
governor said he did not want to bs
misunderstood in the position he hai
assumed. He claims he Is being pu
on the defensive. and he intends =
fight.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-12
GEO. W. VANDERBILT DEAD
Multi-MiIiionaire suecumbs to Heart
Failure Following an Operation
For Appendicitis.

Washington.-Geor W. Wander
bilt. 50. multi-millionaire philanthro-
pist and sportsman OF international
reputation, died here from heart fail
ure, following an operation for ap
pesndicitis. Although seriously Ill for
some time. Mr.. Vanderbilt had sus.
tanned the operation and continued to
show signs OF improvement until com
plications Unexpectedly arose.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-12
IRREGULAR BOOKS ALLEGED
Chicago, Milwaukee q st. Paul Rail-
road Charged With Manipulations
to Boost Its Securities.

washington.-Charges that the book
accounts OF the Chicago. Milwaukee &
st. Paul railway company. and Of its
subsidiary. the Chicago. Milwaukee &
Puget Sound railway company, have
been SO manipulated as to mislead the
public and tend to create a more ia
vorable market for the securities OF
the roads. we're contained In report
made public by the interstate COM
merce commission after an exhaust
i've investigation of the financial af-
fairs Of the roads Various instances
Of unlawful overstatement Of income
were cited.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-12
HARRISON VISITS MERIDIAN.
6osrd OF Trade Gives Smoker for
Southern r. r. President.

Meridian.-President Fairfax Harri.
Son Of the Southern railroad. with a
number OF other railroad oIicials on
southern tour. arrived in the city
and were met by a large reception
committee from the board of trade.
the party was given an auto ride over
the city and expressed themselves
pleased with the growth and appear.
ance of the city and were especially
pleased with the good roads leading
out In all directions. A smoker was
given at the board OF trade and many
OF the business men OF the city we're
present to meet the party and were
especially pleased with the assurance
Of President Harrison that he had a
warm place in his heart for Meridian.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-12
Mexico Hold. American Gold.

Vera Cruz.-All the passengers on
board the steamer Monterey. sailing
for Havana and New York. were noti-
fled by special custom inspectors they
would not be permitted to take out Of
The country foreign gold coin. Six pas
sengers having in their possession
American gold coins were compelled to
90 ashore and exchange them for
American notes. The Mexican law
prohibits the export of Mexican gold
and silver coin, but previously it had
not been made to apply to American
gold.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-12
Refused TO Give Rcware.

ksburg.-Though lie cleve-ly
caught A. w Brown, express thief,
and recovered s1.S30.O5 stolen from
the Great Northern Express company.
the corporation has eoldly refused TO
pay Charles Sites. assistant police
chief, one cent reward. Mr.. Sites
thought that under the circunsts noes
reward OF $3.50 would have been
proper aud made the suggestion 10
the express officials. The corporate
however. ratly refused 80 give ore
,ent
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-12
Missouri Pacific Demurs.

Jefferson City. Mo.-The Missouri
Pacific railroad filed in the circuit
court a demurrer TO the suit OF Attor-
ney General Barker to recover $1,000
600 excess fares alleged TO have been
collected while the two-cent passenger
rate and maximum freight rate laws
were under litigation.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-12

Kingston, JaInaica.-An English ex'
pert declares he has discovered o
large deposit OF misunderstanding ore
I'm Jamaica and that a sample sent
to the United States has been pro
ncunced satisfactory.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-12
EarIn and AffinitY convIeted.

Romorantin, France. - Ferdinand
Plnney Earle ard his latest affinity"
Miss Charlotte Hermann Of Ruther-
ford, n. j.. were found guilty Of the
kidnapping OF Earle's s-year-old son
Harold.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-12
Bryant to Visit South America.

Secretary Bryan In
formed the governing board OF the
Pan-American Union that he had ac-
cepted the invitation OF Chile and
would visit Santiago, Chile. next Sep
tember at the time OF the meeting
there OF the fifth Pan-American con
ference.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-12
burned 70 pesth in Cradle.

Pontotoc.-A little child Of ]. II.
Owens OF Randolph was burned to
death at their homo. While the moth
er was at the barn milking. a spark
from the open fireplace popped out
and fell into the cradle where the
sleeping infant lay. When discovered
1t was burned so badly that death en-
sued In a few hours.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-12
New Pension Measure In.

A bill to amend the laws Of 1910
so that widows and mothers Of Con-
federate soldiers and sailors shall be
pensioned and changing the property
qualifications from 5000 to 81 900. has
come before the house.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-12
MRS. ADAMS INDICTED.
Charged With Receiving Money. Know
lna Bank Was lnsolvent.

Aberdeen.-The grand jury indicted
Mrs. Hardin Adams on three counts.
Mrs. Adams acted as assistant cashier
Of the First State Bank. Prairie. ard
Is charged with receiving money on
deposit after she knew the bank to
be insolvent. She is sister OF T. c.
Fuller OF Lexington. Ky. said to be
very wealthy. also sister-in-law Of Gull
Barber. promoter of the bank. Mrs.
Adams expected the Indictment ard
was not surprised when notified.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-12

Columbus W. c. Brewer, the
county health officer, is inaugurating
sanitation campaign and cleanup
crusade in Columbus preparatory for
the assembling Of the Mississippi Med
ical association. which meets in this
city early In the spring.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-12
john b. Eseap.. ohIo rax.

Cleveland. Tax Commissioners
Fackler and Agnew, vho have been
trying to list ss0o.0oO.0OO of John d.
Rockefeller's stock and bonds on the
personal property duplicate of Cuya'
hoga county, discovered recent
amendment that may exempt him.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-12
siauese Twin Dies.

Paris.-Madeline the Siamese twin,
who was separated from her sister.
Suzanne. by means of delicate sur
gical operation. died of commissions,
Suzanne is recovering from the ope
ration.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-12
Rsinwater For JUDGE,

Batesvilie.-L. F. Rainwater of Sar-
ais has announced his candidacy for
circuit judge OF the Seventeenth judi
cial district. Under the recent ruling
of the supreme court judges and chan
cellors are to he elected in Mississippi.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-12
Morrison Quits Committee.

Representative S. A. Morrison Oh
Grenada county. created profound sur
prise In the house by rendering his res.
ignation as chairman Of the appropria-
tions committee. position he has held
under two administrations. No. ex-
PLANTATION was offered by the member
from Grenada except that he regards
1t for the best interests OF the state
for him not to serve any longer. Repre-.
sentative Simpson was named in hh
stead.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-12
Xouthful Robhera Get s4.ooo

Louisville. Ky.-Two youthful rob
bers entered the jewelry store OF W.
P Brandenburg here and forced Bran
denburg and his assistant into a rear
room. where they we're boand and
gagged. They then robbed the safe
of $4,000 In cash and jewelry.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-12
Vegetable Crop Injured.

cksonville.--Reports from South
Florida indicate that the vegetable
crop was injured from so to rs per
cent by recent frosts.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-12
Election Change Not Favored.

The senate committee on public ed
ucation reported unfayorably the bill
to change the manner of electing the
director of the depa. .ment OF archives
and history.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-12
seattle Mayor Reelected.

Seattle. Wash.-Hiram C. Gn,.
elected mayor in 1910. recalled IN
1911. and defeated in 1912. has been
elected again to that office. defeating
'nmsc D. Trenholme.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-12
Lumber Plant to Resume.

Brookhaven.- f. Moreton, Of the
Homochitto Ldmber Co, is superin-
tending overhauling and repair work
on the b. E. Brister sawmill plant at
Bogue Chitto, and the mill will start
operations within a short time.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-12
AK. con.vl 20 Save Son.

Ell Paso, Texas.-Gen. Luts Terrazas
appealed to Marion Letcher. American
consul ut chihuahua. to save his son
Luis. whose life has been made the
forfeit IL 100000 pesos is not paid over
TO Gen. Francisco villa, the rebei
leader.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-12
ALLEGED Absconder Captured

Pittsburg.-Alleged /, have alb
seconded from Toms River, N. J.. with
SIS, 1000 belonging to the Ocean County
Trust company. F. Simmons was a.
rested here. The police said he had
$4,000 in his possession.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-12

East st. Louis, HE. Fred Gerold.
former city treasurer. and John d.
Young, former clerk in the office of
the building commission. have been In
dicted on charges OF embezzling city
funds.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-12
May Veto Loan shark Bill.

1t is stated that Gov. Brewer has de-
cided to veto the Boddie bill, provid-
ing for taxing the loan sharks In Mis-
sissippi out of existence.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-12
Raps Philippine Policy.

Washington-Harsh criticism OF the
present administration of Philippine
affairs was voiced in speech in the
house by Representative Miller of Min
nesota. who some months ago made a
five months tour of the islands.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-12

New York.-Clifford w. Hartridgs.
counsel for Harry X. Thaw at his
first trial for the killing Of Stanford
White, has been disbarred