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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-03-04
R. R. MONOPOLY IS ALLEGED
Makes Its Report to the
Senate

Washington--Ihe Interstate Com
nerce commissions report on its inveS
tisation Of the finances. rates and prac-
tees a. the Louisville & Nashville and
allies railroads. sent to the senate
charges the Louisville 4 Nashville
with acquiring competing lines and /
with carrying on for years At a cost OF /
millions Of dollar. elaborate political |
and publicity campaigns. 10 eliminate
competition and influence public opin-
on
Further inquiry. and. II possible. in
spection Of the railroads correspond
ence. was said to be necessary. The
report was written before the supreme
court handed down its opinion holding
that the commission was without
power to force the company to submit
lis correspondence as wen as its rec
srds and books to scrutiny.
III The Investigation was directed in |
senate resolution mainly to discove
whether the Louisville Nashville
through control OF the Nashville. Chat
tsnoosa a St. Louis railway and small
~r lines had restrained competition
\ whether the one-ffme control OF the
I Louisvfife 4 Nashville By the Atlantic
Coast Line railroad operated to the
same end in a wider field and what
amount OF money the Louisville a
Nashville and related roads have con
tributed in blocking the entrance of
competing roads. through political
agents or through public sentiment IA
vorable to their cause
In all these questions the commits
sion gives an affirmative answer. II
qualities its declaration that the Louis
vile & Nashville wiIfully restrained
competition by pointing out that in
some instances il was trying 10 meet
the competition OF other large sysems
In the recital OF political activities OF
the roads, the commission announces
its inability to set forth all the money
these carers may have expended in
political and publicity work. but the
items which It's investigators diseov-
/ cred and which il has placed in the
report under the head OF political con-
tributions run into the millions. In
connection with the Tennessee Rail
road association. formed by carriers
in 1884 TO combat adverse legislation
In Tennessee. the report is specific in
its allegations.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-03-04
TURKS ARE DEFEATED.
Petroersd Says Great Success Haa
Been Attained N Caucasus.

Petrograd, via London.-The follow
ing official communication from the
headquarters OF the Russian army Of
the Caucasus. dated Feb. "a. was Civ
en- out here.
Our troops have progressed with
great success in the Trans-Choruk re-
gion
"On the other fronts there have been
only eannoades. which are without sig
ufficance.~
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-03-04
May Stop All Shipping.

London.-Great Britain. France and
their allies have advised neutral eoun-
tries that they hold themselves ?; lib
erty to stop all shipping to and from
Germany and the countries Of her al
lies. Public announcement OF this &C
ton Is expected at any time The text
Of the declaration will set forth that
this decision is necessary because Of
the German submarine attacks. but
that Great Britain and France will re-
spect ti.r lives Ss crews and nassen-
gers in any steps they take
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-03-04
WATER SUPPLY IS RESUMED
Zapata Leader Relieves DroUtn at
Mexico City.

washington.-Col- Federico Ger
yantes. one OF the Zspata leaders. the
state department was informed. will
permit the water supply for Mexico
City to be resumed for the sake of
humanity The principal source has
been cut off for some time by Zapata
forces. who occupy the suburbs Of the
capital. carranza authorizes are rush
ing work on Notifications at Tampico.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-03-04

sir. / don't mind telling you used to
be biz OF poaeher.- Taking \ sig
naling lamp he disappeared. Present
iy tho signal came. Fire aSay here.
the enemy just behind The captain
did not . to give the order to IRE.
fearing that the man might be killed.
hut one of the men said. That's all
right. sir, ! know Ar: he's ike 4
hlncmin' rabbit So :hey cleared the
enemy from that point An hour or
TAO later came another signal IL was
All again For three days nothing
NOR seen Of the man. and the
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-03-04
PLAN FOR AMERICAN LEGION
To De Composed Of Former Army.
Navy ard Militia Men-Roose-
welt Volunteers.

New York.-Formai announcement
was made here OF the formation of an
I organization OF first reserves TO be
known as the American Legion. to be
composed Of former army. navy and
militia men, which will better insure
the nations preparedness In case OF
war
Capt Gordon Johnston, aide de camp
OF Maiden. Leonard Wood. made the
announcement on behalf Of a group Of
army and navy men acting I'm ar nm
official capacity With civilians I'm pro
said Il was planned TO establish within
a short time n first reserve OF between
250. 900 and 800. 900 former army and
navy miIitiamen for instant call in
case OF emergency.
Mai-Gen. Wood has given the plan
his unofficial Endorsement ana former
President Roosevelt has written a let
ter approving the proposal Numerous
other public men have indorsed the
project and a statement by the pro-
moters says that former secretaries OF
war and OF the navy have agreed to
act in an advisory capacity.
Asserting that he and his four sons
will become members OF the legion.
Col. Roosevelt in letter to the organ
izers says in the event OF war he
intends to ask Congress for permis-
sion to raise a division of cavalry. Mr..
Roosevelt's letter. in part. says:
II and my four sons will gladly be-
come members. very earnestly hope
and pray that there will be no Esr;
but the surest way to avert war Is "a
be prepared for Il: and the only way
to avert disaster and disgrace In waT
is by preparation in advance"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-03-04
HEAVY SEAS SAVE SHIP

San Francisco.-Heavy seas. which
drenched her decks. saved the Norve-
rian oil tanker La Habra from destruc-
tion after her mail oil tanks and deck
structures had been ablaze for three
davg. off Portugal. according to ad-
vices received here. While the fire
was p. i;s height five men put off In q
;;ssh.,.. and we're never heard from.
Eighteen thousand tons OF cargo. 800
tons Of fuel. the structures amidships.
The ships papers and navigating in
s,ruments were destroyed.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-03-04

oficer was very uneasy. when on the
third night the signal came again from
another direction. Fire away. I've goi
the blighters very handy" The next
morning ALI turned up; he had beer
away for three days and three nights
with only his emergency rations. The
commanding oEs-sr sent for him. bui
all ALI said to him was. Don't ask ms
anything. sir. I'm that hungry I couIs
eat the leg OF sheep with the WOO
on
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-03-04

Paris.-The war office gave out this
statement:
Our artillery in the Argonne ex.
ploded an ammunition depot near st.
Hubert In the wood near Melincourt,
besweea the Argonne and the Meuse,
the enemy again sprayed one OF om
advanced trenches with burning liquid,
necessitating abandonment of the
trench. the occupants of which were
seriously burned. A counter-attack Inn
mediately checked the Germans. who
suffered losses. including a number of
prisoners.
In the region Of verdun and on the
heights Of the Meuse our heavy artii-
lery wrecked some German guns. ex-
ploded about 20 ammunition wagons.
annihilated a detachment and de-
stroyed an entire camp. In the Bois
Brale the battle continues to our ad-
vantage"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-03-04
THIRTY KILLED BY BLAST
Explosion Occurred While the Mex
can Gunbozt Was in tire
Hart,or.

Galveston.-News reached here tell
ing Of an explosion on board Mex
ican gunbOat Progreso, which result
ed in the death Of 30 persons, tnciud-
ing five women. II y said that what
purported TO be a barrel Of rice sent
on board was in reality bomb, which
had been prepared by persons oppos-
ed to the Carranza regime.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-03-04
a.lni.n Eood pestroxed.

New York.-Two thousand bags Of
rour valued at $4,000 and intended
for the Belgian sufferers. went TO the
bot,oFa of the East river when light
~ transferring them to the steamer
HarpaIyee sprung leak and sank 1t
.ha foot Of her pier.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-03-04
SOLDIER CAME BACK HUNGRY
After Three Dsys' Scouting. With
Only Emergency Ration, u Was
smzii Wonder

At a meeting Al London Capt Fred
Hail. NJ p. speaking Of the eheeriness
Of the men II the fronf- repeated
story told by IN of5eer wa9 is home
on leave His men were suffering
from heavy artillery IRE which could
net be located. when one Of them came
up to him spd said. -Iii fnd Il fer y-a.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-03-04
NOT OPPOSED TO OPEN DOOR

Tokyo.-The japanese premier.
Count okuma. said that in presenting
It's demand to China. Japan had no in
tention OF trespassing on China's
rights or interfering with the open
door policy. Japan's desire. he said.
was that China should attain the real
dignity OF Independence and not fall
nrey OF any nation. Count okuma's
remarks we're made to Prof. Shailer
Mathews of Chicago and Prof. Sydney
4. Buick OF New York as they were
taking leave Of the premier.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-03-04

Flora.-Farmers about Flora are
bringing money into circulation de-
spite the low price Of cotton Three
cars Of corn. one of hay. one car OF
peas and car of hogs were shipped
from here recently. Quantities OF oats
were planted some months ago. while
some are yet being sown- These prod
ucts are In strong demand in the delta
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-03-04

Raleigh. y. emmett R Nooten.
speaker OF the North Carolina House
OF Representatives. who was injured
in an automobile accident near here
recently. died in a local hospital He
was ss years old and a resident Of
Efuxton
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-03-04

columbus.-That the work Of tick
eradication has been profitable un
dertaking for the live stock interests
OF this section is attested by the fact
that the largest movement Of cattle
than ever before from this and ad
joining counties during the past. foul
months to northern markets, has re
suited
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-03-04

Athens.-The Turkish cabinet is in
a panic because OF the destruction Of
the outer forts OF the DardaneIles. ac-
cording to a dispatch from CONSTANT
nopls. It has been decided 10 trans
fer the capital 10 Broussa. Asia Minor
Reports are prevalent in the Ottoman
capital that unsuccessful! attempts
have been made to assassiaate the
grand yizier and the minister of the
futarfnr
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-03-04
Homs Wreeked sy flre.

Okolona.-George W. Scruggs' coun
try home. five miles east Of this city.
was destroyed by fire. The house was
an znte-bellum home and was insured
.or less than half its value Mr. ScruggE
lately moved from Memphis
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-03-04

Berlin.-The budget committee has
announced :szt out Of 1880 male high
school teachers In Germany. 1000 are
serving in the army. Nearly half the
high school pupils over II have en-
sared the military service.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-03-04

Greenwood.-This place is to have
a new plant. from the well directed ef-
forts OF Secretary W. H. Hays. OF the
Greenwood Business league. The plant
will open up new field OF endesvor
viz: The manufacture Of paper pulp
and a number OF by-products from cot
ton stalks
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-03-04

Hernando.-Hon- NJ W. Reilly. can
aidate for governor. addressed a large
audience at this place. This was his
tirst appearance in this county, and
his coming was looked forward to will
mnch interest
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-03-04

McCcmb city-At recent meeting
OF Pike Camp. Woodmen OF the World.
delegates we're selected TO attend the
state encampmeat at Natehez In
March. Mr.. Albright was endorsed az
the camps choice for delegate to the
sovereign camp. which NETS In Sar
Ftancisco this year
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-03-04

New York--Dr. Bernhard Dernberg,
former German colonial minister. de-
clared as untrue a report that Count
won Bernstorff. German ambassador
TO the United States. would be re-
called and succeeded by Baron TrsHt-
ler. said to be with Emperor William
at the battle front
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-03-04

washingtcn.-Minister Van Dyke at
The Hague czbled ii was unoffirially
reported to him that the entire crew
OF the American steamer Evelyn. sunk
By a mine. was safe az Bremen The
fate OF Capt Smith and one ho2tlcad
has been cloaked in mystery,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-03-04
The ALLIED FLEETS
ISTORM INNER FORTS
TIE OUTER FORTS AT oAsoA.
NELLIE ENTRANCE ARE
DESERTED.
20 wAHsHIPs OF ALLIES
's war Office Statement Claims
Enemy Sprayed Trenches With a
Burning Liquid. Neeessitasino
Abandonment.

London.-Twenty warships OF the al.
ted fleet entered the Dardanelles and
oombarded the inner forts. according
TO dispatch from the Athens CORE
spondent OF the Exchange Telegraph
company.
After having completed the destruc-
tion OF forts at the entrance Of the
Dardanelles, the allied fleet Of British
and French warships, the greatest
which has ever been in action. attack
ed the inner forts. which heretofore
stood between Turkey and invasion
by the sea.
Apparently the outer forts could not
withstand a great bombardment, and
when they had been leveled and de
serted by their defenders, men we're
landed from the ships to complete the
work of demolition. while mine sweep
ers cleared a passage for ships in the
straits
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-03-04
RlssoN CANE MARKET.
Due to the Constant Agitation for
Home Products-

Meridian.-Thjs place bids fair, In
the near future. TO become a concen-
tration center for ribbon cane syrup
raised and manufactured in adjacent
territory. During the present year
more molasses has been made than
ever before in the history Of Lauder
dale county and indications are that
this amount. estimated at $4,000 gal
Ions will be increased
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-03-04

Got a new fire escape over therer
asked the man in the theater.
-Where?" inquired the manager.
Don't you see that red light thereg-
That's no red light That's a
woman wearing one of those pink wigy
sitting over there"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-03-04
End Protest on taxes.

Chicago.-Draping a United States
flag over the cashiers window in the
.,fsce OF collector Of internal revenue
bas stopped the complaints OF income
taxpayers. according = julius s-=ss%
isuka. collector of revenues,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-03-04

Amsterdam The Swedish steamer
Svarton, from Rotterdam. arrived at
Ymuiden. Holland. with \ large hole
in her starboard side. near the bow.
The captain said she had been dam
aged either by q mine or torpedo.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-03-04

vicksburg-The general impression
among the planters Is that. with good
weather. the river situation is not go
ing TO become crave. and the present
rise win not cause any gDdas alarm
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-03-04

Tutwiler-David W. Fite. So. former
mayor and leading Pythian and Wood
man, died at his home He came here
is years ago from Tennessee.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-03-04

z. A. Derowsky OF the battleshIF
Georgia won the title Of best shot In
the navy by making three hits out Of
three shots in ore minute and forty.
six seconds at 1000 yards with the
i2-inch gun on which he is sitting
He is a gun pointer aud is only eight
cen years old
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-03-04

Despair Is lbs blisAisd bud Of hoO4
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-22

2 INABILITY TO secure the desired
players has resulted in DIT. J. T.
4 McCamant calling off the proposed
series between an alI-star team Of his
selection and the Army league all-stars.
which was carded to start on Tuesday
afternoon Of next week at Rio Grande
park
The doctor wanted to use Billy AIea-
son at third base and Dutch" Nagle IN
the outfield. Medina as an infielder
and Weeks. a Mexican tWirler. who has
been with one Of the small town teams
near here all summer. He also planned
TO have Bus" Gillette as one of his
pitchers.
Gillette did not want TO pitch as he
believes he did not get a square deal
by being refused a chance in the city
series Billy MeasOn was offered a
good Job in Arizona and left Wednes-
day night. NaEle had not qualified for
the series as Outfielders had 10 play 10
games in the Commercial league Ne
dina was also short Of the required
number Of games. while Weeks had
not played any games here this year
Soldiers Were Willing.
The soldiers were willing TO waive
the qualifications for Weeks. Medina
and Nagle, but without Gillette and
Meason, the doctor had doubts as to
the real strength Of his team Profess
sionaI demands for his services have
been heavy and he decided that it
would be better to drop the plan for
the time being and the series was
called off on Thursday afternoon
On Sunday, the an-star Army team
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-22
GIBSON T00FFER
WILLARD $50, 900
Wants to Arrange for Cham
pion to Fight a 10-Round
Mill in New York.

Jess Willard, heavyweight champion
Of the world, will shortly receive an
offer Of $780, 10 defend his title in a
10 round bout at Madison Square Gar
den. Billy Gibson, the Bronx impress
ario. who has taken over the boxing
management Of the Garden, is after big
game. anu he viii try to get Willard TO
box Frank Moran, who defeated Jim
Coffey recently
The Coffey- Moran exhibition was ar.
ranged by William H Weillman- the re-
firing manager Of Madison Square Car
den. One Of the rules Of the State
Athletic commission forbids an official
Of any club from managing boxer
who takes part in an exhibition before
his club. Gibson is Jim Coffey's men
tor.
Nothing But Big Bouts
Gibson has already applied to chair
man Fred A. Wenex Of the state COM
mission for renewal Of the show cor
poration's license, which expired on
Sept so, and he expects the application
Will be favorably acted upon.
1t is Gibson's intention TO stage the
biggest bouts available in Madison
Square Garden He has not yet had
time to straighten out affairs in his
newly acquired position, one which he
vacated about a year ago, after serving
in IL for two years, but when he gets
matters cleared up he will begin max
ing offers to the champions. One bout
which Gibson has in view and which
should appeal TO boxing fans would
bring together kid" Williams of Bal
timOre, bantamweight champion OF the
world. and Johnny Ertle. the western
boy who claimed the title after getting
a decision recently from Williams on a
foul
The new manager may also try to
match Willie Richie and Freddie
b.. elsh. He has many plans in view
but he stated last night that he could
not announce them until later.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-22
N'GiNBHT CALLS OFF BALL SERIES
CAN'T LIVE UP DESIRED PLAYERS
Lack of Gillette and Meason Weakens Proposed Civilian
AStars and Project Is Abandoned; Winter Series Of
Army League Starts Next Thursday With Six Clubs
and Double Header Scheduled; Games Week.


will play the fast SheIton-Paynes at
Rio Grande park The Mexicans beaz
the soldiers last Saturday, 4 TO 3, and
manager Juan Gomez asserts that they
will repeat the trick next Sunday, even
with Graham on the mound for the all
stars. Viuareal who. pitched a great
game last week, viii work for the
Mexicans-
winter League starts Thursday.
The winter league for the army teams
will get under way at Rio Grande park
on Thursday afternoon OF next week
with two seven-inning games Inc
league Will consist Of SIX clubs, Two
more than were in the summer league
The 18th cavalry has gone to the
Philippines but has been replaced by
the eighth cavalry, which viii enter a
team. The fourth field artillery, when
claims to have a wonderfully fast base
ball team. viii join. as will the seventh
infantry. another new arrival here Inc
10th infantry. 18th infantry and sixth
infantry We're all in the original league
Three DOubleheaders Weekly.
The plans call for doubleheaders
three days a week Games viii be
played Thursday. Saturday and Sunday
OF next week and Wednesdays Satur-
DAYS and Sundays thereafter
Opening day will likely see the fourth
field artillery playing the eighth cav
aIrv while the 20th Infantry city
champions, will likely meet the sew
enth infantry the same afternoon
Good ball was played in the Army
league this summer and the Ians are
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-22
Coffey Makes Poor Showing With Moran
-:U:- -:I:- -:I- -:!I:- -:Ir
Has Fighting Instinct But Poor Jaw
BY pAMON RuNYoN.

lew YORK, Oct 22.-James
NJ Coffey. the Irish giant. made a
4 poor fight on the occasion Of his
last appearance in a New York ring
a very poor fight indeed
Previously he battered old Jim
Flynn down at Brighton Beach until
Jim's manager. Jack Curley, tossed
towel into the ring, though many
spectators believe TO this day Inat Jim
could easily have lasted out the night
without suffering any material dam
age
at Madison Square Garden, and taxes
a laundering licking We do not es-
TEEN Moran any particular marvel; in
fact. We rather favored Corey
chances against him, but Moran is
easily a hundred per cent above
Coffey still is the same rushing.
slam-bang sort; a big. young. powerful
puncher. with a sufficient heart, de-
spite the insinuations Of his detractors,
but with a most insufficient Jaw. His
handlers have brought him along a
little too slowly and carefully, and ne
has had to acquire most of his knoWl-
edge Of the fighting game in the
training quarters instead Of the ring;
so he is lacking in the experience that
is the chief asset Of his opponent, but
COffey has about everything else.
COffey Can Fight.
fight up TO the standard expected BY
his fond admirers or up to the stand
ard the public is led to expect because
of the exaggerated importance usually
lent 10 these COffey matches, but he
has the fighting instinct One trouble
with Coffey is that his handlers are
always giving out the impression that
every fight he enters somehow involves
the heavyweight championship, so
every time he gets a slight setback
one would think the whole human race
had sustained a dire blow.
II they would Just point him for the
fight he has before him and let the
Championship take care Of itself
Ccffey would be better off. He is not
going to win any championship any
way on the form ne has displayed TO
date, so they might as well go on with
the business Of increasing his fighting
efficiency.
Coffey's chief weakness is his lack
OF knowledge how TO make the other
fellow do things Jim wants to do II
all himself. II he drops his man. well
and good. but when he fails. then he
is at a loss what to do. We are in
formed that Billy Gibson has had him
in the hands Of Joe Jeanette and that
Jim has greatly improved. but then
We heard something like that before
certainly had plenty Of leisure between
fights to improve, anyway
COffey Stronger Than Moran.
Coffey is younger and stronger than
Moran. ever though he may not know
as much about fighting The Pitts
burger has been fighting six or seven
years. although he is only about IS
years old and il is doubtful II he is
improving. As rule they arrive fast,