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rHE PRINCESS STRUGGLED FiERCEI.Y.

THE PRINCESS STRUGGLED FIERCELY.
nate old farmer and a half-dozen stupid
wagoners, en- route to st. Brieux with pro-
duce for the morrows market. He blessed
Heaven when the whistle relieved his ago
ny, and, cleverly turning the conversation,
eft the peasants to themselves and they
rode on. disputing with each other.
Dick leisurely stalked into the woods. and,
hiding among the trees. awaited the pass
ing by of Dimitri and Catherine When
both the servants and carriers had gone
quite out of sight he ran into the grove
where Fairfax and the men were concealed.
Medji stood there, surmounted by man $
saddle. The Princess saddle had been
taken of and placed in the buggy She her
self lay on the grass. pale and moaning
Dick, who. among his other accomplish
ments, possessed u slight smattering of
medicine. agreed with Fairfax that her con-
dition was only momentary affair. As she
seemed to be regaining consciousness. Fair
fax coolly asked his friend to give her some
water. She drank without urging. but was
allowed only swallow or two.
''She must quench her thirst with this"
said the imperturbable leader. with grim
look on his face. as he gave Dick Il small
glass that he had filled from a phial con-
ccaled in his oatpocket. She readily and
gratefully drank all Of its soothing contents
and quickly fell hack in a heavy slumbcr.
Pick her up, Dick; put her into the car
rage and drive. will ride Medji." was the
sharply uttered command The other did
as ordered; while the valet and seaman set
out on foot to the coast, distant about four
miles.
Fairfax and Oxford made as rapid prog
rese rs possible. The storm was about to
sraat ssa eH brsAA ore tkeS reached ths.1
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destination. But, thanks to the rubber

destination. But, thanks to the rubber
apron and excellent care OF the hitherto
clumsy Richard. even the lovely face and
brow Of the unconscious Princess were wet
by scarcely drop. Fairfax was drenched
to the skin.
The lightning flashed wildly and the
thunder reared so frightfnily that both
Medji and the other horse reared and
plunged In terror. Fairfax. ever on the
alert, managed to prevent their running
away, and finally subdued their fright. The
darkness would have been intense had it
not been relieved by the continual flashes
Of lightning.
Spurred on by the storm to still greater
action. the excited man gallopcd forward
with impetuous speed toward the coast.
He had once or twice before been there.
and remembered an old fish-house that
stood near the shore. Hurrying thither. he
discovered a dry spot inside. spread ont the
blankets. and told Dick to lay the Princess
upon them. And there she slept quietly and
swcctly, wholly oblivious TO the war Of the
elements and the tumult that was raging III
the hearts Of her guilty abductors, who
looked at their victim and each other with
remorseful consciences.
A large. rocky island was situated about
half mile of the shore. In stormy wealth
er this afforded an excellent barrier against
the high seas of the Channel. The two men
continually glanced out upon the harbor
thus formed, watching for the electric light
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BAR HARBOR.
a Wild, Weird Tale Of Love
-. and Adventure.
ny a MOS LEE,

PUBLISHED BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH
THE AUTHOR.
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JhAFlER A.--tONTlNIED.
But, on leading Medj toward the rock
from which she was wont to mount. she
perceived an aged woman bending under
heavy bundle Of faggots. This figure had
SO timed its approach that it reached the
rock as Natalie did. The woman, who
seemed to be Of very great age, curtsied,
and in q cracked, tremulous voice addressed
the Princess. So remarkable and interest
Ing did this creature appear that Natalie
forgot the oncoming storm. and began to
question her with regard to her life and
welfare. Feebly putting down the bundle,
the trembling and palsied old thing told
pitiful tale that stirred Natalie's compass
sion. Drawing out her purse, the latter be-
slowed q generous GIFT upon the poor soul,
who thercupon took the hands of her bene-
factress, and, pressing them to her lips, COW
cred them with kisses.
Natalie gazcd in mingled amusement and
compassion, :passively allowing the pitiable
creature her way. She did not observe the
sharp eyes cautiously peering out from be-
hind the huge oak back Of her, nor the fig
urge that lightly bounded TO the stone But
she felt the iron hand that caught her in its
relentless grasp, and the gag that effectual-
~ choked, at its beginning, her shrek for
help.
The Princess struggled fiercely to escape.
and even dragged her two assailants for
some distance from the rock; but the old
woman. who suddenly Strengthened her
bent form, and miraculously regained her
strength. held the two small hands of the
girl as in the grasp of an iron vice. while
the other flung cloth over her head The
fumes of the powerful chemical with which
Ii was saturated combined with the fright
ful shock. soon rendered her unconscious.
Fairfax watched from distance the whole
scene in an agony Of remorse. Even he.
stern man, could not but keenly feel the I'M
deserved and cruel torture he was giving
an innocent girl, all to crafty an insane
within. But that resistless Will forbade the
slightest interference The deed had been
planned. and nothing short Of his own
death could prevent its execution.
In impressing upon the seaman the neces-
sitv Of observing every precautlon to obtain
success. he had added. with an oath:
If a hair of her head is harmed, your
blood be upon your own heads
The counterfeit peasant woman lightly
picked up the unconscious Princess. and
FASTENED toward the carriage with his love-
~ burden. The Of Ter seaman followed
with Medji, who had been standing quietly
by. during this scene. Fairfax blew his
whistle as the signal of release to Oxford
and to Roger, the outpos.s on either side of
the pool.
The latter met with but one wayfarer-a
farmer residing in that neighborhood and
him he easily detained. But poor Oxford
had his hands full in endeavoring to sus-
tain an exciting conversation with 40 obsti-
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CHAPTER X.-GoNTINrED.

Copyrighted, 1887. By C. r. Dillingham; All
Rights Rtserred.l
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REST ON SUNDAY.
How Successful Dairyman Observes the
Sabbath bay.

How Succc10Sul O0trym0n Observes the
Sabbath Day.
During all our experience in the
dairy. the observance Of the Sabbath
day as rest for man and beast has
been strictly kept up. and as some
dairymen think that the work can not
be suspended, even in part on this rest
day. the method practiced for several
years is here described. In the summer,
field work is left at four p. M. on Sat-
urday. and preparations are made for
the next days feeding. The fodder is
cut and brought in from the field to the
barn for all day Sunday. and for Mon
day morning. and q supply is also cut
for II reserve in case Of bad weather on
Monday. and is covered with hay caps.
The feed for Sunday morning is wetted
and mixed and left in the feed box, and
that for the noon and evening is cut
and put in n heap on the floor near
the box. Every thing that can be
done is made ready for the next day.
and by seven o'clock in the evening the
milking is all finished. and every thing
prepared for immediate use the next
morning. An extra supply of pals and
pans are kept for use on the Sunday.
aud no pan washing is needed. The
pals and pans used are we'll rinscd
and filed with cold water. and left in
the outer room Of the dairy until Mon
day. An hours extra work on that
day makes all things even. The cows
are kept in the yard and not turned
out, and an extra large mess of fodder
is given at noon as a compensation.
The cows seem to enjoy the change,
and lie around in the shade. and act in
every way with the general quietness
and stiffness one SO often observes on
Sunday in the country. The milk
ing is an hour later on Sunday morn
ing, and this slight irregularity is the
only thing which has any appreciable
effect. for, as n rule. the milk falls of
on Monday morning to small extent.
American Agricultu,ist
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LARGE BnE WAS SEEN APPROACHING.
Of the "Namovna" Other vessels were an.
chored in the bay. and all displayed lights
But Fairfax knew that the ..Namovna's.
light would far outshine them all.
The rain meanwhile continued TO pour in
torrents: the wind blew with frightful VIC
lence, while the lightning and thunder made
night hideons. They had built a little fire
in the hut. 1t. at least. served To dry their
wet garments and to keep the girl from be-
coming chilled. About half-past eight the
valet-wEo also was familiar with that por-
ton of the coast appeared with the two
seamen. They were soaked to the skin. and
gathered hastily about the fire.
Perhaps ten minutes later, the lights OF
the ''Namovna" CLEANED brightly over the
tossing waves The yacht steamed slowly
around the island. as if feeling her way
The storm now began TO moderate. The
wind finally ceased altogether: and the
thunder sounded more and more distant.
One by one the stars appeared. and the
moon came up and lit the waters Of the sea.
A huge boat was seen approaching Fair
fax had SO accurately described to the cap
tain the point where he must touch that the
helmsman steered directly toward the old
tish-house.
Dick and one Of the scamen lifted the
sleeping girl. Fairfax arranged in the
stern place where to lay her down. and
the docile Medji was led into the bow Of the
boat. which, according to Fairfax's orders.
was the largest the captain could find.
Goodbye, Dick. Write me. Here's my
address," was all the American said to his
friend The weight Of his offense began to
Cypress him. and he did not dare to look
Oxford in the face.
THANK you. Roger added he. slipping
several fiye-pound notes into the latter's
hand.
Now pull away. captain and the boat
shot of over the sparkling pillows towards
the graceful yacht that rode at anchor a
quarter of a mile from the shore.
In Mortified and helpless silence Oxford
and his valet stood gazing after it. They
saw the boat reach the "Namovna." watched
that vessel swing about, beheld the water
boil behind her stern. and finally viewed
her disappearing behind the island
my God. What have done.' said Dick,
as he heayed a great sigh and broke the
silence. 1T can't be undone now"
Roger" said he. with scared. white face
and turning 10 that frightened and trembling
attendant. whatever happens. never
breathe word about this to any mortal
soul 1t may cost US our lives
Master and servant then drove directly
TO Dol. where Roger returned the vehicle
| and mare to their rghtfGl owner. who. ap.
parentlv, had no suspicion as TO the part his
| property had been playing i'll IA very ques.
| tionable transaction. The Engishmen then
| took the train to Paris. arriving there about
| nine O'clock the next morning
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CHAPTER XII.
TOO LATE.


The storm was now raging in its full
force. The rain. in perfect torrents, was
driving against the chateau walls The
wind howled about the house-corners and
down the chimncys. Peal after peal Of
dcafcning thunder rang through the
heavens. and the lightning in binding
flashes seemed never to cease. The en-
tire house was in . state of wild cOnfu-
sion and alarm. and each servant was
rushing aimlessly around, questioning the
other.
Dimitri and Catherine sWore that the
Princess quilted her painting only q
few minutes before they themselves left
the terrace. They exhibited the picture,
moist with freshly-laid colors. as proof Of
her work during the afternoon.
Neither man nor maid had seen nor heard
any thing unusual. On the drive home
they passed no persons. excepting some
carriers and IA wayfaring pedestrian -
all men well known in the neighborhood.
Ii these persons had witnessed any thing
strange they surely would have spoken
| of it.
'.Stay. Dimitri.' said Catherine. with a
sudden inspiration; do you remember
noticing something queer.''
Dimitri reflected moment Said he.
"Do you mean that whistler
| "Yes." was her reply; land do you re-
member that / spoke to you about it and
| asked what it was"
| You are right" said he, land the first
whistle sounded only few moments after
| the Princess went
| "Yes,' continued the eager girl, land
the second was blown after we left the
carriers and that farmer, this side Of the
i. pool. They were all fellows living about
here, going to St Malo with vegetables for
the market tomorrow. / think they must
be at the inn for shelter from the rain
You'd better jump on your horse and run
down and question them
Suiting the action to the word, Dimitrl
hurried off.
Lydia's common sense told her that in all
probability Natalie was now far beyond
rescue. Something in the frankness and
general Tenor Of the two notes led her to
feel that no harm would befall her friend.
| That it was no ordinary brain which had
achieved the deed, she was fully convinced
Every thing went to prove this-the very
boldness of the scheme itself, the notes,
their general tone and language. Although
nearly broken-h hearted over the affair, she
believed it quite useless even to institute a
| search,
lTe % c0xTIsuSD,l
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AARON HuRR.s wooInc.

From the commandments quarters on West
chester Height
The blue hills OF Ramapo lie In full sight:
On their slope CLEAN the gables that shield his
hearts Queen.
But the redcoats are wary-the Hudson's be-
tween.
Through the camp runs Jest: There's no
moon. Twill ne dark
IT'S odds little Aaron Will 90 on spark
And the toast OF the troopers Is: 'Pickets. lie
And good luck to the Colonel and Widow Pre-
vost.'
Lays him bound in the barge, bids his escort
Loose their swords sit athwart. through the
feet reach yon shore.
Not word not plash OF the thick -mufTied oar.
Once across. once again In the seat. and away
Five leagues are soon over, when love, has the
And .oid Put" and his rider bridle-path
know
To the Hermitage Manor OF Madam Provost.
Lightly done. but he halts in the groves deep
est glade.
Ties his horse TO . birch. trims his cue. sings
Wipes the dust and dew from his smooth hand
some face
With the kerchief she broidered and bordcred
Then slips through the box-rows and taps .,
Sees the CLINT OF wax-light, hand white and
small,
And the door Is unbarred by herself all aglow-
Half in smiles, half in tears-TheodosiaP Provost.
Alack. for the soldier that's buried and gonei
What's volley above him. wreath on stone.
Compared with sweet life and . wife for ones
view
Like this dame ripe and warm in her India fichus
She chdes her bold lover, yet holds him moro
For daring that brings him night rider here;
British gailants by day through her doors come
and go.
But q Yankees the winner OF Theo Provost.
Where's the Widow or maid with mouth to
be kist,
When Burr comes a-wooing, that long would
Lights and wine on the beaufet. the shutters
all fast,
And "old Put" stamps in vain till an hour has
flown past
But IN hour. for eight leagues must be covered
ere day.
Laughs Aaron: Let Washington frown IS he
When he hears OF me next in raid on the foe
He'll forgive this nights tryst with the Widow
Provost
-Edmmd tiareacs Stean.aa, IL Hnpers Mag
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1t is the men who write poetry
when they don't have to that the pub
lie can never forgive, Detroit IN
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1888-02-09
STAY WHERE YOU r

1. Is, unfortunately, cbsrac.
terisiie OF many reasonably in
aud excellent persons
that, when in Maine, they desire
to be 10 Texas, yet having pull
ed up stakes and gotten settled
ia Texas, they became harrass-
ed With an intense longing to be
back again in Name.
II j. now suspected there may
be q few of this description IN
Mississippi. aai that, as Eemo-
walls are usuzlly made about this
time Of year, they are. even now
contemplating bidding their lei
atiyes Cr friends good bye and
setting Nut for some EldOrado
ia the SGuth or West
To such, if there are any, Ne
are a little inclined to offer some
advice. and the same is com
prised In Ouly . feE Words
OtrF l0A aAE+
1t the signs Of the times, and
the enquiries of the prophetic
heart have any significance, tbs
announcement might attingiy be
! made that this State is lust nov
entering n period of unprece
dented and almost maryelOu:
prosperity. There is no fever
ishaess, no "boom~ in the ordi
nary and dissgreeable meaning
of the term, but a gradual, steady
and general Improvement.
Toward the close of last yea
the average reader must have
observed in newspapers publish
ed in the different sections O
the State frequent notices of tn
return, after An experience q
more or less duration ia new
territories, OF many persons VIII
we're apparently convinced that
after all, the old home is tn
best
Stay where you are Hell
rebuild the waste places; be el
Outraged by the happy pros
poets and prepare ~yourselse
for the participation IN the boun
tiful ard sure harvests. Yol
are living in one of the fsirest
If not the ~fAirest, countries o.
the globe A land good to b
born IN, is good to live in an
die in. Stay where you are
Clarion Ledger.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1888-02-09
Union Female College Diets.

Weather this way to-day and
cloudy or clear to morrow.
The old U. r. o.. is in q tiour-
tshiug condition, Prof. Davis il
truly the right man in the right
place, parents could not place
their daughters under a more
courteous gentleman and thor
ough teacher. Mrs. ID. ma3es
everybody feel perfectly at
home, she has n kidd word .Or
all.
Girls of long experience say
Miss Kennedy is the "tightest''
ever in the Study hall.
Mss simpsons arithmetic
class was examined for four
hours to day. Girls mud tina,
they need arithmetic IN their
fingers. as well as beads when
Miss ) begins TO question them.
Mrs. Gates worried her no,ei
L. :. History class Monday AZ
ternoon, class are doing good
work.
Miss Clarke is making quite =
success OF her music classes.
She Ia a fine musician
Young ladies' may have iaa
pleasure of remaining after
school an hour for. forgetting
20 - not talk.
Miss Cauthen has a beautiful
new eornet all the way from New
York, with Miss Clarke as teach
er We may expect some tine
music.
This is certainly y pleasant
home for young ladies seeking
m education. Come one. come
all.
Miss X looked eleg.- Mon
day evening when escorted To
the parlor and presented 10
Messrs- -. Mr.. q and Miss
5 were present
THEY SAY.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1888-02-09
Remarkable coincidences.
Paducsh Standard

Senator John Il Kemp, OF
Clinton, and his brother seen TO
be two very much of a kind.
The Jackson fyis.l CLARION Ledg
er. says: Senator Thomas n
Kemp, Of Marshall comfy; has a
brother who is a member of the
Kentucky State senate now in
session There have been some
remarkable coineiteaces in the
lives Of these two brothers.
Both were Confederate soldiers
entering the army about the
same time. one in the Virginia
army aud the other in the Mes
tern army Both served until
the close OF the war. Both we're
deputy clerks in their old corn.
II IN Kentucky, and they mari
ed sisters ia MARSHALL county.
y slssippi- Senator Thomas
hemp was elected Circuit clerk
OF the same county Both en-
gagged IN the newspaper bust
ness, the one in Kentucky and
the other in mississippi, and
now they are both members of.
the State senate. The one In
Mississippi and the other in Ken
Iucky. and both are members of
the same standing committees
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1888-02-09

Why is ii that tree bottles OF
B. b. b. are sold in Atlanta to
one of any other Hood remedy,
aud twice as much consumed in
the State of Geozsa a. any 9th
er preparationi 20 On need
take our word, bu simply ask
the druggists. As the people.
hey are e0mpetelt witnesses.
Six houses in Alfalfa are buy
ing b b B in five aid ten gross
lots, and some of them buy As
often as every vo months
Why these unprecedented sales
here at home with so little ad-
vertisingt Modesy forbids us
making q reply. Had b B b
been before the lutlie a guar
ter or n half eenury, IT would
not be necessary 20 be bolster
ed up with crutch,s of page al
vertisements nov. Merit will
and dow monev
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1888-02-09
Letter From Forest Henderson.

We publish by request the
following letter from the con.
demned mar, Forest Henderson,
uow confined in oar county jail
and to be executed March 6.
Friends: THIS is my life up TO
the present time. Twas boru in
Arkansas county, Ark Oh Dec.
., loo6, my mother was a Door
widow. named Emily Butler.
have only one brother younger
than l am. When | was seven
years old nv mother seat u,e To
school and soon got 80 Ieould
read. she worked hard until &c
boys got old enough to help. /
was small bat | tried to help all
| could. Friends and citizens
! am only in Young life aud have
come IN contact with trouble
and have TO be put to death
Although the jury brought out
q verdict Of guilty and say | have
TO bear the execution. God
knows that | am not guilt, of
the charge / am accused of. /
hope you will renember friends
that AN not gniIIy.
=. L. Henderson
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1888-02-09

10 5. acrs 124., t 600
q w palIenme, fir sw cor sv
ar. sl5t7,r,a 40. 800
same, ali Sc -, IL, 70. q
$40. tar $3.50
b Phelps, hf sw or sec 81,
ts.r5 acres 2. I 2,s4
f L Davis, 1 sc or sec 30, |
8. ). acres sstax 200
same. fr sw sec 50, { s, T 3,
acres % 1-2, b 2,95
Unknown, fsw cor sv or sec
s.t9.r5 ), acre -, t2.60
Same. fir sc sec 3. t9, D,
acres 81. tax 50
Al Robiusp, 8 hf sw or sec
22.t9,r5. asrs At3,65
George Brazil, 50 or see %,
t e.r5. acres 81, ts,60
E W williais. fir g hf sc or
sec 10, I 10, Z. n ITO, ts.6O
Estate j " loud. W hf NV II
$ 10. { 10. T ) so, AS
Lots nRbbeviIle.
Nrs. E Z Haey, fr lot No -
$ 3, :, ), a tar leo
Lots North ! Incorporation of
oford.
Henry Worry, Lots No 2i6,
.217, and fr Of cts PA, X 2l5, s
q, lists, acrs 10, tax 1,36
Jesse Tnrelhld. 5 hf lot No
|26, s I6, S, r 8 tar 2,S5
Lots in the Town Of Oxford.
Phiil,s Bafoh, Lot No p,
It s, T 3. tax Al
% L Carter,Lot No 121, 81.
{ 8. 3, tax 166
Same. Lot y 100, sec q, I s,
T 3. tax l 30
Ann Duke. + Lot Nc 90. s ri,
t s, T 5, tax 4 Is
Nose Harmol FIR Lot No 50,
see Il, Us. r3.t tx 95
Robt Isom, 4 No 81, see Il
8, T 3, tax | q
V Sneed, .ot No 1O1, 3 IS
ItS.r3 3, tax
John Thompsu, Lot No resi-
denee, 9 81, t3'3 8, tax 1 20
Chas Vaughn Lot No resi-
denee, s 2S. t U.s. ), tax . 30
sam Walton..Fr Lot lie. resi-
denee, . %, { ar 3, tax l 81
Unknown, lot no 25, sec 81,
s. { 3, tax Las
Same. lot no II, sec 81. T.
2. tax Las
Same, " fr- lono 154, sec 2
t 81 3, tar 1,30
Said land willie sold for non
payment of Taxs for the fisca
year 1887, and d costs.
p. f. MTTdEWS,
Sheriff ans Tax-Colleetol
Oxford, Miss, in. 80, 1883. )
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1888-02-09

A dispatch of the 9th says:
Miss Louise Royce, a school
teacher, three of whose pupils
died in her arms during the re-
cent blizzard. will lose both her
feet aud Il portion of one arm,
as the result of exposure. Near
ly 5000 has already buen con
tri5uted to the fund for the
teachers, Miss Freeman Miss
Royce and Miss Shsttuck. who
lost beth her lower limbs Over
5000 of this amount goes to
Miss Shat,uck. Indications are
that the fund viii reach between
$500 and sl0.0o0 within the
next ten daos.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1888-02-09

The Avalanche is asitating
the question of an exposition OF
the six states surrounding Mem
phIs- Inc states are Missouri.
Kentucky, Alabama. Tennessee.
Arkansas and Mississippi The
business men Of Memphis seem
to favor the project and II Il can
be successfully carried out viii
excel anything that has ever
been attempted IN this section.