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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25

Berlin. via London--The German Of.
fetal statement says that the captures
IN the battle Of the MaxuriAn Lakes
district Of East Prussia have been in
creased to sevea generals and more
than ioa.0 .0oo men The pieces Of can
noa taxed numbered $50.
TIE statement reads:
IN tke eastern theafer the pursuit
efter the winter battle I'm the MANU-
riaa district has come 10 an end. Dur
inx the clearing up Of operations to
the northwe=t of Grodno and In the
battles reported during the last few
days In the Bobr and Maven district.
one commanding general and four 9th
er generals and approximately 10000
men have been taken prisoners up to
the present Seventy<ive cannon and
some machine guns. the actual number
Of which has not yet been ascertained.
and much other war material has been
captured.
The total booty taken In the winter
battle In the aaxurian district As .
result Of these additions has been In
creased to date to seven generals.
more than 1eo. 900 men. upward Of 15o
cannon and quantities OF other mate
rial Of all descriptions. the amount Of
which cannot yet be approximately es-
timated.
Cannon Of heavy czliber and am
munition frequently are buried by the
enemy or sunk in the lakes near Loet-
zen and in the widimer Sea- Eight
cannon Of heavy caiiber were dug ur
or pulled out Of the water.
The Tenth Russian army. under
Gen Baron Sievers. Is considered as
having been destroyed.
New battles appear TO be develop
ing at Grodno and to the north OF
Siechawoias- II Is reported that the
battles TO the northwest Of Osovetz
and Lomza. as well as those at Przas
nysz- are taking their regular course
There Is no news from Poland tf
the ssuth Of the vfstula river
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25
DISCUSSED FARM
TOPICS At MEETING
soil. FERTILITY. LIVE STOCK
STATE FORAGE CROPS RE-
cEIvEp ATTENTION.
m'KEe AND AMEs SPEAKERS
Domestic Science Association IN To
peie May Urge Board Of Trustees
Of Schools to Install Science
Department

Noxapater.-Prof. Ames OF the Hol-
" Springs experiment station and
Prof Mckay of the A. & NJ. college
were here and conducted an institute
meeting. AT the meeting such subjects
as soil, fertility. live stock. forage
crops. and general farm topics were
discussed.
All the progressive farmers OF the
neighborhood were present and the
meeting a success After the speak
ers had finished the ladies served din
ner on the ground and showed the
speakers what it really means to eat
q grown in Mississippi dinner.
The trustees Of the Liberty training
school elected Prof b. p. Russum az
principal
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25

Strict Neutrality Of 7rother Wack-
rs plumb nootral 'b6ut de war. and
abomnabiy abuses to 'scuss II wild no
body.- declared Brother Wack- wy.
tudder day says to muh wife-good
iookin' yallah lady dat powdahs her
face twell she 'magines she's most
white-I says. Blame IL don't b'lieye
dem Frenchmen is gwine to win.
uh-kase dey's got de Turcusses fun
Af-ica wij EN- Dem niggers Is sho'
'uu1 fighters. and is kindah preiady
to'a'ads EN-
.Hohi' says she Dem black apesi
I thinks de Germans viii win- and
eertfngIy admiahs dem big po'tly
gen1emen dat locks 50 much like
bishops I sho7y thinks a whole lot
Of bishop
-Uh-weli. I'm skinny. muhzer. and
as black as q load o. ccai. but ! was
plumb nootrai bout II. all de same
Se== sess .yase'm I heen nodicfn' dat
fact for sometime and rotched oul
and slapped her Gat Kansas City
Star.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25
ART TREASURES ARE HIDDEN
Mary Of the Masterpieces e. Great
British Galleries Have Seen Put
En Secret PlsceA

vIzitors 10 the British national gaE
iery In London ws0 remember Il as
second only tc the Louvre hait with
eewiidermenf ~heD they enter II Ec~-
i0oking In vain for their fayorite mas
terpse~es an exchange remarks It's
sails are <tili plsaEifHIiy hung stth
Lagntinxs bat fhP = hoie eoiseetloE Is
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25

tmmeasnrably inferior to that of six
months ago Gone are the works Of
Raphael. Da vinci and Hoibein: only
one or two works OF Rembrandt and
Rubens remain In fact most of the
real treasures of the magnificent col
lections nave been taken away for
safekeeping in underground vaults
Shere -either bombs nor connzgra
tions can reach them in some cases
NOTABLY that Of the priceless RIA
phael Aadonna-the empty frames 70
main IN place.
Another var time feature OF the gar
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25
RUSSIANS FIGHT IS GAME
Vienna Says Fierce Contest 10 De
Ing Wascd Around the
carpzthians-

Vienna. via London--The following
official Communication has been Is
sued:
-On the Russian-Polish front there
vas more activity. the Russians In
creasinx their artillery and infantry
fire with q view Of coneeAling move
ments behind their fighting line. In
several sections actions developed and
advanced Russian parties were re-
pelIed-.s.
aIu West Galicia our troops took
.one advanced positions Of the enc
my's line. The Tyrolese-kaiserlaeger
.,orned q fortified village and cap
tured 800 men,
-In the Carpathians stubborn light
ing continues. North of Nadworna ano
Kolomea we repulsed Russian attacks
,nf1icting great losses The enemys
Nxhting is Increasing in violence
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25
] of Shiny KaIvAn-

lery is the sand bin OF shiny galvan-
lied iron which occupies a prominent
position In the center Of e=sry room.
The sand Is for use In case OF IRE. A
reminder OF sufrageste activity OF
the days before the war Is seen In
the hideous glass cases which sur
round a few wall spaces in some OF
the main galleries One Of the few
Rembrandts which remains In the
building Is thus housed. the glass
frame extending from floor TO ceiling
and preventing approach within three
or four feet Of the canvas
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25

The men who spend their nights
working on the barb wire entangie-
ments in front OF the trenches have
one Of the most perilous tasks Of the
war One OF them . member Of the
British Royal Engineers. writes:
In a trench one has sense OF Sc
curity in bein- below ground level.
and there is collective courage due TO
the knowleds thar one has compan-
ions In putting up barb wire one is
working perhaps 900 feet in front OF
ones own trenches, and fortunate. in
emy's snipers DO not hear the sound
Of the mufied maIlets driving the
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25

Want Domestic Science Department
Tupelo.-Miss Susie v. Powell Of
Jackson. who has charge OF the domes
tic science work In connection with
the public schools OF the state. ad.
dressed the School Improvement asso
citation The association plans to urge
on the board Of trustees Of the city
schools soon the installation Of tn.
department Of domestic science. and
Miss Poxelrs address vas along the
subject Of this department In the pub
nc school
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25

Pontotoe--At meeting OF the Civic
league il vas decided that cleanup
day would be observed early in March.
when public dinner VIII be given by
the Twentieth Century club. the R.
A Pinson chapter and the Parent
Teachers association Mrs A. p Her.
man was elected permanent chairman
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25
BULLETIN GIVING
FACTS AND FIGURES
EDITORIAL CIRCULAR ISSUED ~
the STATE AGRICULTURAL
DEPARTMENT.
OF INTEREST TO FARMERS
Beard Of Heath Sanitary Inspector
Wants All Towns In State Made
Clean and Kept In Sanitary
Condition

Southern or white corn Is as good.
in fact. better. than yellow corn. ae-
cording to an editorial bulletin issued
by the agricultural department Of Mis-
sissippi. headed by Commissioner Of
Agriculture Blakeslee-
The bulletin gives some facts and
figures that are OF great interest to
every farmer in the south II tells
the food value Of white corn as com
pared with the yellow variety.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25

washingfon--Repeal Of the old
Spanish war tax On mixed corn ans
wheat -four Is being advocated in Con
gress as one means Of increasing thu
breadstuff supply. checking inerezs
fux prices Tne ways and means com
miftee will consider a bin for tha
purpose.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25
Hunt Rabbit. in Boar.

Steens.-Hundreds OF rabbits. driv.
en- from the Buttahatchie river
sxamps by high water. are being
killed by hunters in boats Two men
in small rowboat. one handling the
oars and the other welding a club.
secure from 50 to so rabbits in q few
hours
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25

Il say. Doctor queried the short
skate who was looking for little
free advice. what would you advise .
man to do for dyspepsia.-
Well answered the pill COM
pounder. n ne wants a real bad case.
I'D advise him 10 hire q cheap cook
and eat irregularly--
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25

The killing al Leezburg. Ca. OF An
drew Oliver. banker. who appears &c
have been short from ambush, recall.
q story In Mississippi in which the de
ceased was conspicuous At that time
Oliver was known as L. Harding. and
operated in Monroe. Lowndes and 9th.
er counties He wzs indicted In Mon.
roe County on a charge Of receiving
money under. false pretenses. convict
ed and sentenced to the penitentiaTy
While In jail al Aberdeen. awaiting
transportation to the penitentiary. h
made his escape.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25

posts into the ground and open fre.
Nov and then a magnesium fare will
be sent up to light the landscape for
the benefit Of sharpshooters. Then the
worker has to throw himself Eat on
the ground and look as much ike .
weed as possible
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25

vieksburg "A recommendation that
the city Euy the old waterworks
plant and no, build nsw one was
he sss; of the repor. CT 8. Z. Longiey,
nxinee. .ronf Kew Tors. wha Eas
90 z.x..< - investigator here
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25
TO CARRY NO WAR SUPPLIES
Germany Advises United States 70
Guard Merchant Ships With
War vesseis-

Berlin. via London--Germany's re
ply to the protest Of the United States
against designation Of naval war rome
about the British isles Is eouehed In
the most friendly terms, but firmly
maintains the position Of Germany ~
already announced
The German note recommends that
the United States send wz<ships 10
England to convoy merchant vessels
through the danger zone as security
against attack. with the understanding
that vessels thus guarded shall carry
no war supplies.
The note. which has been transmit
ted to Washington through the Amer
lean embassy. explains that Gernany's .
action was made necessary by Great
Britain's policy Of attempting to cut of
the food supply Of the German civil
population by a method never recog-
nized In international law
England's course in ordering mer-
chantmen to fly neutral flags, equip
ing them with artillery and ordering
them to destroy submarines. Germany
contends, renders nugatory the right to
attack English shipping Germany
holds that she cannot abandon that
right under the stress England has
forced upon her.
Germany argues that since she must
compel her enemies to return to the
recognized principles OF international
law and restore the freedom Of the
seas, the stand she has taken Is neces'
sary. Hope Is expressed that the
American government will understand
the position In which Germany has
been placed. and appreciate the rea
sons for her course
The reply closes with expression OF
the hope that the United States may
prevail upon Great Britain TO return
to the principles Of international Law
recognized prior to the outbreak Of the
war" and In particular obtain observ
anee OF the declaration Of London II
this were done. the note explains. Ger
many would be able to import food sup
plies and raw materials. Germany
would recognize in this. says the reply
an invaluable service toward 4 mors
human conduct Of the war and would
act In accordance with the new situs
ton thus created
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25

washinston.-The United States VIII
make no reply to either the British OF
German notes regarding the use OF
the American flag on foreign vessels
and the dangers to neutral shipping IL
the naval war zone about the British
Isles. but will stand firmly on IFS
warning against destruction OF Amer
lean lives or vessels
The communication from England
was not regarded as altering the orig
inal warning OF the United States
against the measure Of responsibility
which would seem 10 be imposed or
England Il any American vessels ol
lives were lost as a result Of such gen
eral practice. although the denial o.
the neutral ensign was reassuring .
officials
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25

Purvis-Lamar county bids fair to
become the leading county in the NUN
Der Of candidates for Office In the com
ing eIectisn. she now having forty an
nouncemeats made for county offices
onry
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25
sia Lumber shirment,

Eattiesbgrg.-An records in lumber
shipments. in weight and number OF
cars. were smashed by the n. O. & n.
z railroad. when It took from Hatfies
burg for the north also tons Of ths
finished product on one train
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25

University-State superintendent Of
education. Hon W. H Smith. made a
splendid address TO the students of
the school. telling them Of the prae-
tical work that had been done and
was in the course of construction
throughout the state at the presen'
time
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25

Tupelo.-w- Fred Long. interdenom-
national Sunday school secretary for
Mississippi. and his associates. R. =
Johnson and f. II. B. Gladney. finishe
their beat campaign Of Lee count
here
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25

chicago.-Frederiek l. Goss. invent
or az the Goss printing press. who died
Nov 10 1914. left a personal propert,
..,.,a valued 1t more than 100000
.rrordsug 10 an inventory filed In pro
h..a eOurr
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25

Berlin, via London--The German Of
fetal statement announces that cap
rures IN the battle In the MszuriaE
lakes district OF East Prussia have
been Increased TO seven generals anc
more than 100000 men Cannon taker
numbered $50.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25

Poutotoc. Miss--The Junior bapus'
Eomen's Union has elected Mrs l. A
latham president; Mrs John w
Rrowu vice-president; Mrs James NJ
pr,tehard. secretary; Mrs R. B. Pat
larson. treasurer
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25

Potts Camp.-A disastrous fire Wis
tied Potts Camp. destroying thres
buildings. including the postonice.
There vas but little insurance on the
buildings. and the loss to the owners
was almost complete The origin o.
the Ere Is uncertain
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25

London.-The Norwegian freigni
steamer Cuba. bound from London Il
Rotterdam, was sunk In a collision IL
the North Sea So far as Is known m
lives were tozx
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25

ctncinnari-ossS counties ssnerally
wskiux NJ 10 the possibilities Of
ss~hwav Improvement under the Ohio
s1Shway law and are petirionins for
80 "a for ths Improvement Of their
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25

Iolsst uL-For the frs. time u me
- ,f the Illinois stats prison here
s - ..s,onnf men band Of 80 pieces
sxsS ~ outside The prison walls sun
aay al a revival meetins eoaaas.sa - y
rhnrches. Gov Dusne granted 'ne
rer~ssary permission
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25

New York--NGtAAn Perry Beers q
uublic school teacher for - years.
s,ss aged s.. He was the first pub
~ ~ scsoog principal to abolish corporal
-~n,shnent aud his school was long
20 - .~ he moral saasion- school
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25

Gulfport--Ahe Feibelmzn Of Jack,
son has spent the last few days a.
Beauvoir taking the measure Of the
old soldiers for new uniforms There
we're us measurements taken
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25

The Southern Lumber and lee com
psny. one OF the biggest concerns Of
its kind In Hattiesburg. has closed
down its plant and voluntarily discon-
tinued business.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25

Terry-Cou1ty Superintendent Cal
hoon gave an interesting talk At ths
Clement school hours Every one vas
fAvorzbly impressed. and promised
support-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25
rouRcouNry MEDICAL SOCIETY.

Meeting Held In Tspeio.
Tupeiol-Ths East Mississippi -Four.
County Medical society met At the
court house here and one Of the bes,
programs they have ever had vas
given
The meeting vas we1l attended and
much interest taken in the line q ned
icai socie<kes add It<ansnsss
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25

Andrew l. Todd Of Murfre@sboro,
Tenn. q member Of the senate Of tina
Tennessee legislature. came to Jack
son on legal business While here
Mr.. Todd visited the state house. cali
ing on Gov. Brewer.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25

Abe Feibelman OF Jackson has spent
. few days at Beauvoir. near Guifport.
taking the measure Of the old soldiers
for new uniforms. There we're .lE
measurements taken
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25

verona--yeroEz High school five
defeated Franklin Academy OF Colum
bus in fast but onesided game. score
IA 10 s.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25

~Hft~at tN1p~Nt14
The annual federal armory inspec
ton and muster Of the national guard
OF Mississippi required BY the war de
partment under provisions Of section
Il Of the military laws. approved Ian
uary Il. 1918, win be made al the va
rious headquarters and armories dur
Ing tha month Of March
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25

Santa Pauls- GAIA surgical opera
lion was necessary 10 remove from DR.
G. l. Richardson's eye a portion cs .
uatient's tooth
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25

County Superintendent Calhoon gave
an interesting talk at the Terrey Glenn
ent school Every one was favorAbiy
impressed. and promised support.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25
AMERICAN COTTON
STEAMER IS SUNK
FIRST AMERICAN VESSEL TO
MEET WITS ossssrss As RE.
SUIT OF EuRopEAs ~ss
HAD CARGO Foa ssE.ss
The Evelyn DID Net Co os,~r 10 t~>
War zene Preeisir-es in Ger
man Acnirsfty's
Decree

NAs ~ Ae1N4uA--l Inc Amf n
can steamer Evelyn. which sailed from
New York Jan. % with a cotton cargo
Tor Bremen. vas sunk by a mine off
Borkum Island. in the North Sea.
The vessels captain and q Of her
crew were saved.
The nationality Of the mine which
DESTROYED the Evelyn has not been es-
tahiished-
The Evelyn is the first American
vessel to meet with disaster as a re
suit Of the sea warfare OF the Euro
pean nations She did not sink within
the war zone included in the German
admiralty's decree Borkum Island
lies directly OF the German coast. al
the mouth Of Ems river, and Is Ger
man territory.
Maritime records give the compile
ment Of the Evelyn at 81 men. so that
1t Is probable that all on board the
vessel were rescued.
The Evelyn was a single screw steel
steamship and was commanded by
Capt Smith She was built in South
ampton. England. in 1883. Her home
port was Philadelphia.
The Evelyn was last reported as ar
irving at Rotterdam on Feb. II.
Washington.-No diplomatic action
unless it is a mere claim for damages
IS likely to follow the destruction Of
the American steamer Evelyn, off the
German coast, according to the belle.
Of official Washington In spite Of tbs
fact that Secretary Of the Navy Dan
fels ordered Commander Walter r
Gherardi. American naval sttache Al
Berlin. to investigate the sinking oi
the Evelyn, and make a full report
# Is thought here that the American
ship with her cargo Of cotton viii bs
found TO have been the victim Of q
mine.
Lo1doa.-The first serious attack b.
tne British and French Mediterranean
fleets, assisted by aeroplanes and sea
planes. on the Dardanelle forts me-
with considerable success. according
10 the British official account and un
official accounts received at Athens
from the Island Of Tenedos. at the en-
trance 10 the straits
The Turkish official report statet
that no damage had been done to ths
forts and the casualties OF the defend
ers consisted Of one killed and ons
wounded: that three Of the varshIp'
were damaged by shots from forts
The British reports said the fort
on the European side Of the strait
were siIenced; that only one Of th'
forts on the Asiatie side continued fir
ing while none OF the varships has
been damaged. The Greek accounts
said that the Asiatic forts were 81
leuced. but no official report OF thi
boubardment has been issued by tn
admiralty.
The bombardment was one OF tn
most seriUrs, in the opinion of nava
experts. Nc less than eight battle
shIus and armored cruisers took par'
These wzrships having total OF 3
12irch and six l0-inch guns. outranse'
the guns OF the forts
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25

Lamar county bids fair TO become
the leading county In the number Of
candidates for office in the coming
election. she now having forty an
nouncements made for county offieer
only
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25

A recommendation that vicksburg
buy the old water works plant and not
build . new one was the Eist OF the re
port Of =. =. Longiey. engineer from
New York
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25
MISSISSIPPI
STATE BRIEFS

Verona high school Eve defeated
Franklin academy Of Columbus IN .
fast but onesided game at Verona.
score "a to s.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25

MA8k O8E MELaf (0EL8fREr8-
Hereafter heads Of dogs shipped b.
express must be packed and sealed
according TO new rules promulgated
by the state board OF health.
The spread Of hydrophobia In vart
Gus parts Of MississipA. resulting in
the heads Of many cats and dogs being
sent to the state laboratory for ex-
animation. has increased to such an
extent that special attention Is being
devoted to the matter. and the state
health authorities do not want to take
any chances Of the germs being scat
tered.
The new rules require that animal
heads shall be placed in tin or 9th
er metal contziner. which will not per
NIT leakage of fluids The container
shall be placed in q second wooden or
metal eoniainer. with ice packed
around IL. and so constructed that it
will not permit leakage and package
labeled Caution"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-25

"e"t @Ayosb 70 So-op<fakc-
The mayors of every town In Mis-
sissippi are urged BY DIR. Willis Wal
ley, chief sanitary inspector OF the
board Of health. to make special ef
forts to impress upon all fruit dealers.
proprietors o. hotels and restaurants.
groceries. markets and slaughter
houses that their respective places of
business be thoroughly cleaned up and
kept in a sanitary condition as pre-
scribed by the state board Of health
regulations.