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All the characteristics of childhood are
in favor of reception of the Gospel of
Jesus Christ. A child can trust child
can love; a child can serve-an arch
angel can do no more and it is as the
Church by her training and instruction
shall be enabled to lift up the trust and
love of every child into the great love of
the Saviour, that she will truly and
faithfully discharge the duty which she
owes to her younger members.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1883-03-28
The Belief in Portents.

But the most widespread OF all super
stitions is the belief in portents. In some
of its notifications the tendency to as
cribe an ominous significance to certain
events, and good or bad luck to be aus
pices of certain times or contingencies, is
all but universal. 1t survives the in
huence of every other form of supersti-
ton. The elder Pliny, who calmly re-
jects the entire NEUROLOGICAL system of
his countrymen, admits his belief in the
representations of the haruspices. The
skeptic, Wallenstein, kept two or three
professional astrologers. Napoleon the
Great was firm believer in lucky and
unlucky days. The Pyrrhonist, Valid
surrounded himself with Egyptian pages
on account of the favorable auspices OF
their nationality" The Marquis d'Ar-
gems, the presiding atheist of the Sans
Souci symposia, after shocking even the
scofing king and the king Of scofers by
the profanity Of his remarks, was apt to
turn pale at the discovery of double
peach-stone or the accidental splitting oil
the salt. French mariners have ceased
to VOW wax-candles to Our Lady of
Brest, but they still dislike to leave a
harbor on Friday, or during the progress
of a hail-shower. The agnostic China
men (for the gospel of Confucius is moth
ing but secular code of morals) post
pone journey if they meet decrepit
old woman. Certain dreams impress
them so strongly with the dread of i'm
pending disaster that even opium-smo kers
will forego their drug for day or two,
in order to keep all their available wits
about them. A Silesian miner will make
his will if his lamp happens to go out
before its oil is spent. According to the
analysis of Emmanuel Kant, the basis OF
the whole delusion is what he calls the
post hoe ergo prOpter hoe fallacy-"a after it,
therefore because of it, or the tendency
to mistake an accidental coincidence for
the result of a causal connection. From
this point Of view there is no specific diff
ference between misapplication Of the
inductive method and the grossest por-
interpretation The precipitate fol-
lower of Bacon has noticed the coin
cidence Of cold weather and catarrhs, and
jumps to the conclusion that a low tenn
perature deranges the functions of the
respiratory organs; he has known cases
of recovery following the use of DR..
Quack's cough-medicine, and ascribes the
cure to the nostrum. The weather
changes about four time a month, a
month has four lunar phases, therefore
the weather depends on the changes of
the moon. At the roulette-table certain
numbers may now and then turn up
oftener than others the gambler con-
cludes that they must be lucky numbers.
or bets on red cards because he twice
lost his monthly salary on black one.
To the objection that the weather-super-
stition deals, after all with fixed natural
laws, and the roulette-superstition with
capricious accidents, the gambler might
reply that so-called accidents are only
necessities in disguise. From C,mios1-
ties Of Superstition" by DR.. Fehr Il.
O810ald, IN Popular Science Monthly fo1
ApriI.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1883-03-28

a witty nobleman once asked cleri-
cal gentleman at the bottom Of the table
why the goose, when there was one, was
always placed next to the parson. Real
ly, my lord, said the clergyman, your
question is somewhat difficult to answer
and so remarkably odd, that l VOW
shall never see a goose again without be-
ing reminded Of your lordship."
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1883-03-28
Recent Publications.

Our prompt acknowledgment every week of
the books sent to us we consider as ordinarily a
sufficient compensation for the same We re-
serve to ourselves the privilege of giving more
the benefit of our readers. 1t would be impos-
sible for us to examine all the books sent to us,
and especially the innumerable little volumes
written tor children.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1883-03-28

THE BLIND MANS CREED and Other Sermons
By Charles H. Parkhurst D. D., Pastor of the
Madison Square church, New York limo,
PIP. 246. Sent by Post. Price 81. Arson
d. F. Randolph & Co., New York
For sale IN Richmond by Beckwith & Par
ham, Main ST.
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My AIN CoUNTREE and Other Verses. By
Mary Lee Demarest PIP. 146. Gilt. Price
81 %. New York Arson .. F. Randolph
& Co.
For sale in Richmond by Beckwith & Par
ham, Main st.
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BEN BRIeHTBooTs, and other True Stories,
Hymns and Music. By the late Frances
Ridley Havergal limo, PIP. 1z6 Price
rs cents Sent by mail. New York Arson
D. F. Randolph & Co.
For sale in Richmond by Beckwith Par
ham, Main St
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A REPORT in favor of making Coal Gas under
Municipal control. Presented by FIVE members
Of the joint committees of Finance and Light
Printed by order OF the Common Council OF
Richmond, February 5th, 1883, with accom-
panying documents
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1883-03-28

The RIGHT AND WRoNG USES OF THE BIBLE
By r. Heber Newton, Rector of All Souls
Church (Anthon Memorial) New York Low
ellis Library. Price 20 cents
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1883-03-28

The value of everything in life depends
on It's power to lead us to God by the
shortest road
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1883-03-28

A correspondent of the Interior fur
nishes this good piece Of catechetical in.
struction
l. Did you ever see counterfeit ten
dollar bill2 Yes.
3. Why was it counterfeited? Be-
cause it was worth counterfeiting.
3. Was the ten dollar bill to blame
No.
, 4. Did you ever see scrap Of brown
paper counterfeited ? No. Why? Be-
cause it was not worth counterfeiting.
5. Did you ever see counterfeit
Christian? Yes, lots of them. Why was
he counterfeited2 Because he was worth
counterfeiting. Was he to blame? No
g. Did you ever see a counterfeit in.
fdel? No: never. Why? You answer
l am through.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05
Property In Lafayette County.

We are indebted to our efficient
A ssessor, Mr.. w. U. Hampton, fer
the statistics of assessed property
in Lafayette county, as given be-
low:
There are 1896 cattle. (over two
cows, caTves) valued at s34.629;
l744 horses valued at $194,477
2648 mules, valued at $40, ,904;
2137 sheep or goats, (ovfr ten
head valued at sl,973; 1855 hogs
(oyer ten head valued at 1896 !;
1918 carriages or other wheeled
vehicles. valued at s43,4lO; 106
pianos, organs and melodians,
valued at sll.2s0; 367 watches
valued at s9,oO5, .jcwtlry, valued
at s2,3l6; gold or silver, plate, val.
ued at $1,000; 20s guns, (more
than one,) and pistols. bowie
knives and sword canes. valued at
81, JOY; amount Of money employ.
ed in manufacturing or merchan-
dising, sl52,S95; amount of money
on hand, or on deposit or loaned
$l0l,3l8: amount of indebtaduess
to the party assessed, which be re-
CARDS as probably eollectable, sll2,
sos; household furniture, lover
$3.50, in value,) $4,000; amount Of
bonds, receipt &C., slS, 800; amount
of other personal property not
otherwise mentioned, s7,665.
The total valuation Of persona
property in the county is, $685..
982, and Of real estate, $l,542, 426,
the grand total, s2,4Ol, ,408. The
state tax is s6,003 81.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05
School Notice.

Persons desiring sch olarships il
the Agricultural and Mechanical
College of Starkville, Miss. will
meet the Chancery Clerk, and Su.
perintendent in the office of the
latter, on Saturday the 4th day Of
August, 1883, when said scholar
ships will be conferred according
to regulations prescribed in circu-
lars which have been filed with
the various Postmasters of the
county, subject to examination by
applicants. Lafayette county is
entitled to seven students. -
Very respectfully,
p. A. RUSH,
County Superintendent.
june 28-4t.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05
United States Court.

The United States Court has
been in session this week, and has
been engaged upon state cases. --The
Grand Jury was empanelled on
Monday, and Judge Hill delivered
a very learned and able charge to
that body.
The Holly Springs election ca
ses have been set for to day, and
will probably be disposed of DUR
ing the week.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05
Estray Notice.

Taken up by L. G. Nunnally, IL
miles Northeast of Oxford, one
Iron grey Filly, white face, thir-
teen hands high, two years old and
valued at twenty five dollars.
One black mare mule, twelve
hands high, one year old, valued
at twenty-five dollars, also, one
strawberry roam horse colt, blaze
face, one year old, valued at ten
dollars.
The owner is requested to call,
prove property and pay charges or
it will be dealt with according to
law.
j. r. BROWN,
Ranger.
June q, 1856.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05
The Debate at Delay,

DELAY, Mss,
June 26, 1888
Ed EAaLB:
The Delay Literary
Society held meeting on 90, inst.
and agreed to discuss, The Con.
vention aud Primary election sys-
ten, on first Saturday ia July. J.
II. Ragland, champion on tho af-
firmative, and declares conven-
tion tho proper way. +. Webster,
champion on the negative, and
declares in favor Of primary cleo
tion.
w u H.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05
Lafayette Springs Miss /.
Y NILES EAST Q! OXFORD.

These celebrated Springs are
now open for the reception of visi.
tors. Persons afflicted with any of
the forms Of Dyspepsia, Liver or
Kidney complaints will find these
waters highly beneficial.
The Hotel is commodious and
supplied with all necessary COM
forts, including Baths, Tenpin ally
good music &c. Board $4,000 pei
month, or 5000 per week, for fur
ther information address the pro-
prietors.
M. M. THERLKEL D Il SON.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05
Col. W. D. Holder.

We had the pleasure of call on
Monday, from this gentleman.
Col. Holder won his title on the
bloody fields of Virginia, Maryland
and Penn sylvania. He is a gentle
man of fine ability, ard has filed
several high positions, with credit
and distinction.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05

GRAND JURY.

The following is a list of The
Grand Jury organized, July I'd, te
serve at the present term Of the
United States Court:
John II. Matthews, of Tate Co.,
Foreman, J. j. Miller, of Desoto
Co, Clerk. jesse r. Barry, OK ford
II. III. Walton, oxford, II. Fl.
Smith, Union Co, 7. w. Roland
Ripley, j. N. Mcleod, Tallahatch-
lie Co, E. G. Turley, Tate Co.,
Henry Avent, Oxford, John e
Matthews, Tate Co., w. G.. Rut-
ledge, Tippah Co., A. T, Bryant,
Lafayette Co., J.C. Yates, LaFay-
cite Co., J. A. B:nford, Yalobusha,
j. J. Miller, Desoto Co., w. L.
Ratliif, Tippah Co., @. w. Harris,
Oxford, j. w. Oakes, Union, r. B.
Henderson, Ripley.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05
Money for a Rainy Day.

"For six years my daughter was sick
from kidney and other disorder. We
had used up all our savings on doctors
when our dominic advised us to try Par
ker's Ginger Tonic. Four bottles eff
feeted cure, and as q dollars worth
has kept our family well over year,
we have been able to lay by money
again for rainy day."-A poor mans
wife.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05
From coopers Bridge.

YocoNA RIVER,
June 80, 1882.
Ed EAGLE:
AS | have not seen
any communications in your valua-
BILE columns from our section, I
thought I would give your many
readers, few dots from the
Mighty East.
Farmers are moving on rapidly
since the recent rains. General
Green has made very bold attack
throughout the entire community
upon the farming host, but by
their steady and we'll aimed blows
have repulsed him in almost every
engag ement.
In looking over the list OF the
candidates for the various county
offices, we are proud to see that
distinguished gentleman, 0. L.
Carter, appear as q candidate fol
the Lower Branch Of tho State
Legislature.
Mr.. Carter is q gentleman Of fine
ability and has ever stood firmly,
consistently and boldly for Demo
cratic principles. He has many
warm friends all over the county,
and Judging from the expressions
of the people he stands at the
head of the list.
Should Mr.. Carter be elected,
we think there is no doubt, but
that the people of old Lafayette,
may rest assured, that every class,
and profession, will be faithfully
and honestly represented.
Mr.. Editor, l close for this time
hoping that this article, If worthy
of notice, may find space in your
columns.
A VOTER,
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05

Misses Hannah and Laura EadcS
and Miss Matte Dennis left on
Tuesday for Monteagle Springs,
Tenn, where they will spend the
summer and attend the Normal
School at that place. We wish
them a pleasant and agreeable time
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05
FOR SUPERVISOR.

We are authorized to Announce
JOHN A. BUTLER, a candidate
for Supervisor of Beat Lat the next
November election subject to
the action of the Democratic praty
We are authorized to announce
JOHN DRURY, a candidate for
Supervisor of Beat l, at tho next
November election, subject to the
action Of the Democratic party.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05

We are now making and selling
J. s. Boren's Improved Sorghum
Evaporator, which is acknowledge
ed to be the cheapest and best Evap-
orator now in the market. All
pc srs desirous of purchasing
will find 1t to their interest to call
upon us before doing so.
w. B. MITCHELL & SoN.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05
EOR B1ILIFE.

We are authorized to announce
ALLAN L. HODGE, a candidate
for reelection for the office of
Bailiff of Beat |, at the November
election, subject TO the action of
the Democratic party,
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05
.Odnct OF the

toduct OF the
les in 1882 at
| Carolina at
Carolina at
|ginia at sl5,-
10000. This
ease of over
r the figures
urce for the
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05

"a A. McLeroy and wife, have
onr heartfelt sympathy, in the re
cent death of their infant child.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05
EAGLE AGENT.

HENRY A. MOORE, of the EAoLr
Office, is our authorized Agent at
this place, to solicit, receive and
receipt for this paper.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05

Yesterday, July 4th, being ma.
tional holiday by law, the United
States c. u t was not in session.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05

Attention is called to the an
nouncement of John A. Butler Esq.
as candidate for Supervisor of
Beat l. Mr.. Butler is a clever
gentleman, and should he be elect
ed, will make an honest and eff
Gent officer.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05

We return thanks to Mr.. s. W.
Kesler, Of Abbeville, for his sub.
scription.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05

Mrs. A. H. Taylor is another new,
Oxford subscriber, and will please
accent our thanks.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05

Mr.. G. w. Hall, of Caswell, drop.
ped in to see us during the week,
and renewed his subscription,
Thanks.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05

Col. w. d. Holder, renewed HI,
subscription to the EAGLE during
the week. Thanks.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05

Mrs. Yates, and her Son Thomas
left yesterday, for Aberdeen, where
they will spend the summer. The
kindest wishes of their numerous
friends accompany them.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05

Mr.. J D. Moore. is Now SUBJ
scriber to this paper at the Oxford
office, and we return thanks for
the same.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05

We had the pleasure of adding
to our list at Dallas, curing the
week, the name of Mr.. w. F. Gra-
ham. Thanks.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05

Mrs. w. w. McMahan, is on a
visit to relatives ut Iuka Springs,
and will remain during the sum
mer. We trust that her visit may
be productive of much enjoyment
and pleasure to herself.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05

Mr.. j. M. Gooch, of Taylors,
dropped in during the week, and
had his name placed upon our
books. Thanks.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05

Our readers will observe that
the list of subscribers to this pa
per is steadily increasing, not only
from ali parts of. old Lafayette,
but other counties are sending in
their names for the EAGLE.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05

Mr.. G. r. Ales, a member Of the
Democratic Executive Committee
from Beat 4, favored us last Sat.
urday with a call. He reports the
health Of his section as good aud
the crops pretty fair.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05

Mr.. A. 7. Porter, a student of the
University, left for his home in
Franklin county, last week. His
standing and department in the
University. was excellent. He has
a fine intellect, and will make his
mark in the future.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05

Of railroad in
,ork k,Septem
1869, and the
tives in the
his is an ave-
10 engine to
of road-a
in prevails in
tlly. The to-
solnOtiyes re-
L.. a -.
d of the year
for 1Oi,325
less than one
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05

Judge H. H. Chalmers and
Hon. H. L. Muldrow, M. c., MEM
bers of the Board of Trustees, was
in this city last week, for the pur-
pose of attending the meeting of
the board, and the Commencement
Exercises.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05

The weather this week has been
uncomfortably warm.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05

Hon. II. F. Simrall, formally
Chief Justice of our SUI fr,me Court
and at present member Of the
Board of trustees Of the State Uni
versity, was in our city last week.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05

The Board of Supervisors of Ia-
Fayette county, were in session on
Monday, and having promptly dis
patched the business on hand, ad-
iourned in the aft ernoon.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05

A wild and reckless colored boy,
on Monday, by the name of Ken
ne lay, threw an old shoe against a
large glass in the window of Maj.
Sneed's store and smashed the
glass. 1t will cost the negro about
a dollar and half, to repair the
glass.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05

Mr.. p. F. Goolsby, of Liberty
Hill, is new subscriber to the
EAGLE, and will please accept our
thanks for his subscription.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05

B. F. johnson, Esq, of Darden,
Union county, is new subscriber
to the Eagle. He will please ac-
cept ou- thanks.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05

Ship Island Hs
feet against ~ int
Pensacola harbors
and is always NOR
deep water than I
the Mississippi nv'
Mercury.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05

Col. w. d. Holder and family i,
removed from Oxford, to their
plantation on Woodson's Ridge.
We regret that Oxford loses them,
but hope that they will often visit
our little city, where they will a.
ways meet with cordial welcome.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05

Our old friend, Mr.. John Dru
ry, paid us visit yesterday. He
reports the health of his neighbor-
hood as good, and the crops, pref
ty fair.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05

Since the Commencement exer-
cises are over, Oxford presents
quite a dull appearance, when con-
trasted with last week.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05

The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. B. Nelson, died last Saturday
night. The parents have onr
deepest sympathies in the loss of
th cir little darling.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05

Mr.. John Drury is announced in
this issue as a candidate for Su-
pervisor of Beat |. lie has been
a citizen OF this county since 1889
and has ever borne an unblemish.
ed reputation. If elected, he will
serve the people honestly and eff
GENTLY.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05

Our young friend, Mr.. w. M
Chandler, a student Of the Univer'
sity, returned to his home at Jack
son last week. Mr.. Chandler stood
high IN his class, was noted fol
his excellent deportm ent and strict
attention to his studies. He is a
young man of bright mind aud
has brilliant future before him.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05

We had the pleasure Of meeting
in our office on Monday, p. F.
Goolsby, Esq, the present efficient
member Of the Board of Supervi-
sors, from Beat 2, and a candidate
for reelection. He reports th.
health of his section of the coua.
ty as good, and that the prospects
for a fair crop are flattering.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05

We regret to learn of the death
of Mrs. Mary Williams, after a
long and painful Illness, at Allan
ta, Ga, on the Goth ult. The de-
ceased resided in our town during
the year '78 and '79, and was hig hi J
regarded and respected by those
who knew her. Her husband and
family have our profoundest sym
pathies, in the great loss they have
sustained.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05

Misses Margaret and Alice Nc
Even, returned to their home, fivs
miles west of Oxford, on last Sat-
urday. Miss Margaret McEwen
has been for some months pasr,
teaching school at Forest Hill,
Tenn, and Miss Alice at Pilot
Point, Texas. Their many friends
gladly welcome them back.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05

June 81, 1885.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05

scription.
Oxford eagle., 1883-07-05

YocoNA RIVER,
June 80. 1882,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-02-01

Neither mental nor physical labor
can Toe accomplished satisfactorily un-
less the system is in order. When YOU
feel tired. languid, wearicd without
exertion, the MUD slow 60 act, and re.
curing great mental eiiort, You can't
rest assured that your liver is sot act
Ing properly. and that nature requires
assistance to help throw of impuri-
ties. There Is no remedy that viii ac-
complish this so mildly and yet effect
nally rs "prickly Ash Bitters.N A
trial will satisfy you of its merits,
Jam IS-eodsw-im
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-02-01
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING
or the Denver and New Orleans Railroad
La lsxns.

OF The Denver and Sew Orleans railroad
la Texas.
Notice Is hereby given that special
meeting of the stockholders OF the
Denver and New Orleans Railroad IN
Tcxns has been called, and will be held
at the public office of the company in
Oldham county, in the state OF Texas,
ut O'Clock p. M, on the 2lst day oil
February, A. ID. 1888, for the purpose
of considering and voting upon the
question Of mortgaging the railroad
franchise, and all other property of the
corporation, to secure an issue of bonds
TO an amount not exceeding 81, 900 per
mile of length of continuous railroad
of the company, and authorizing the
issue of said bonds and fixing the
amount thereof and the rate of interest
which is to be paid therefor; and also
for the purpose of adopting bylaws for
the management Of the affairs of the
company, and for the transaction Of
such other and further business as may
come before the meeting.
Dated November u, a. ID. 1881.
12.21-lm
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-02-01
Trial, of Man with One suspcnder

Mr.. H.. ID. Norris Is school trustee
down ia Kentucky. He Is now wad-
ing around in deep trouble. The
young lady teachers in his district
have accused him "of wearing ragged
hreeches which exposed his legs, of not
wearing stockings, and of going with
only one suspeudcr,n Tho young
lady teachers do not like il, and have
found true bill against him, and he
must be tried before Abner j. Smith,
esq. the county school commissioners.
Ii is presumed that Abner wears
both suspenders. The young lady
teachers must wear both slispcnders
and entire stockings, otherwise their
suit viii he dismissed, for the prose-
cutor must he guiltlcss. Henry Wat
tcrson II 10 blame for this. Good or
bad dressing isa matter of compare
son. These school teachers are but
two miles from Louisville. and il is
when They come fresh from the con-
temptation of Watterson's aultless
attire that their souls turn with loath-
ing from the unstockinged feet. the
rent hreeches and the one suspender OF
poor Norris. Watterson is otherwise
blamahle. Had he given less attcn-
ton 10 personal adjournment and more to
insulating proper sentiments in the
Kentucky people this catastrophe
might have been avorted. He should
have occasionally published the start
ling legend, "a stitch in time saves
nine;N then would Norris never have
been IN such sad state, or.
Worth makes tho man, and want OF II the
fellow;
The rest is all but leather or prunolls,
Then would the young women have
seen beauties in Norris fringed trous-
ers, stockinglesS feet and single sus-
pender. Chicdan Herdid.