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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1891-02-12

II HAVE been occasionally troubled with
Coughs, and in each case have used BRovy's
BRONCHIAL TEocHEs, which have never
failed, and must say they are second 70
none in the world Felix A. May, Csshier.
St Paul, MINI.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1891-02-12

Tnr complexion becomes clear, the skin
free from eruptive tendencies, the appetite
and digestion improved, aches and pains
cease, the body grows stronger, sound sleep
at night . habit, and the general health
every way better when DR.. John Bulls Bar
saparilla Ia made use Of.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1891-02-12

Nj friend, look hercl you know howweak
and nervous your wife IL, and you know that
Cartcr's Iron Pills will relieve her. Now
WHY not be fair about IL AID buy her . ooxi
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1891-02-12

TIE Swiss Government has eon.ra.t.a
with . number of Swiss and German
banks q loan Of eo.sso. 900 francs, with
: Wow to making the sw.Ss ysilways
Ne psebsg1 & " olstA
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1891-02-12

A MAN could not serve two masters IN the
old days, but nowadays sailors often servo
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1891-02-12

DoS'r Wheeze and cough when Hales
Honey Of Horehound and Tar will cure
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one minuta
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1891-02-12

NVEs wear heavy shoes In . sic,r
room List or felt slippers or shoe.
should be worn, as they are not onlv
comfortable to the wearer. but a doubly
distilled blessing to ths sicl, one.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1891-02-12

II IL all right for . man 10 shine In %
ciety; but II his clothes do, 10 10 quite diff
ferent naturalization Herald
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1891-02-12

eNEvER fail 70 cure sick headache, OTTER
the very f,rst dose. This is what Is said By
ali who try Carriers Little Liver Pills.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1891-02-12

How CRUEL 10 force children 70 take nasty
worm medicines DIR. Bulls Worm De
stroyers are always sure and taste like
dainty little candies.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1891-02-12

~r,o roc follow mer' said tho cable to
the rrin aYes, catch on" replied the
grip, Though you do stretch 10 out good
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1891-02-12

"Jrsr slate this" said the customer 10
the coal dealer. and the dealer did % to the
extent OF about one-third.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1891-02-12

THn easiest way for prisoner to eecsp>
from fall 10 by Alag his obtections.-Bing
hanten Republican
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1891-02-12

wnrx the pretty typewriter goes 90 far
a 10 nut hsf arms about her employers
meek she IL apt to say Of the process; at 10
the manifoldn
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1891-02-12

TEE young maa who was ''unahle to e..
press his JOY" saved money by sending II
by mail-Norristown Herald
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1891-02-12

No Optuss in Piso's Cure for Consumption
Cures where other remedies fail 80.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1891-02-12

GO TO the ant" said Solomon 10 tho
aes,,y :lesS.rd Of old Ba: Tho needy slug
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1891-02-12
WEST Brook, NORTH CAROLYN.

On. A. T. SHALLENBERoER,
Rochester. Pa. Dear Su.-The two boxes
Of Pills you sent me did everything you said
they would NJ son was the victim Of Ma
aria, deep set, by living in Florida two
Years, and the Antidote has done more than
FIVE hundred dollars worth OF other medi-
cines could have done for him have had
one Of my neighbors try the medicine, and
IL cured him Immediately. I now recon-
mend IL TO every one suffering from Malaria.
Respectfully yours, VI. W. MoxRoE.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1891-02-12

ONE ENJOYS
Both the method and results whs,
Syrup of Figs il taken; II il plsasan,
and refreshing to the taste, and act
gentlyyetpromptly ON the Kidneys
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sy,
tenn eHectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs il Tia
only remedy Of its kind ever pro.
duced, pleasing to the taste and a.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
it, action and truly beneficial In ia
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substance
its many excellent qualities com.
mend it to all and have made /,
the most popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs b for sale in 50c
and 81 bottles BY all leading drug.
gista. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand viii pro.
euro it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accep,
any substitute.
CALIFORNIA RIO SKRUP ca
sAS fRAxcssco. car.
foOTSvftfE. Nv. sFN YoR1. ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-13
THE PRINT Cloth MARKET.

Fall River Dec. IL spccisn.-The cloth market
has continued active during the week and closes steady
The sales exceeded the production BY $1,000 pieces,
and the stock on hand has been still further reduced
The bulk Of the trading has been In regular goods
for early delivery and the mills are well sold ahead
for two months. The demand for odd makes
times and there is noticeaby healthy tone In tina.
particular direction. Tie NarragaDsett Min strikers
are stil out and have received $1,000 in contribu
tons. More than ordinary interest is teken in the
outcome as the weavers have now been on strike
almost seven weeks and their association is making
strenuous efforts to effect successful ending The
other departments of the mill are kept running and
the production is being sold at advantageous prices
Agent Waring is receiving the hearty support OF the
manufacturers and will eventually win. The new
Algonquin Print Works Will begin operations on
Monday The weekly cloth statement Is as follows ::
Production 10000 pieces; deliveries, 100000 pieces
stock $4,000 pieces eOx56s. 1000 pieces; 64x64s
a42 900 pieces last weeks stock, $4,000 pieces;
sales 217 900 pieces; odds, $4,000 pieces 6Ox56s,
I 600 pieces: 6Ax64s 131 900 pieces; spots. 80 900
pieces: futures $4,000 pieces. Sales for weekly de
lyeries-December 154 900 pieces: January ia 900
plecee: February. $4,000 pieces; March. 10000
njeces: April 5000 pieces; Nay, 1000 pieces; June.
600 picces July, 2. 900 pieces The prices are 3
cents for G4x64s, and SIS cents for 6OY56s The
general tone Of the market Is steady.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-13
The SCHOOL QUESTION IN THE NORTHWEST.

saltwater MINI, Dec IL (SpeciaD.-The parochiai
public school question is to be pushed to conclusion
nj once The whole community is worked up over the
matter and it is deemed wise TO take civil action
before II becomes necessary to call ont the militia.
On Monday morning a delegation OF Protestant MN
listers win call OIL y. D. Clapp. president OF the CITY
school Board, and ask that the contract making the
parocial school part Of The pnbic school system be
annulled on the ground that it is Illegal. II The
Board pays no attention to this request an injunction
will he served on the Hoard If results are obtain
able from tbs delegation OF citizens VIII iefiSe to
paw taxes on the ground that the is not spent
for the purpose which 1t levied. 1t is under
stood that the local Catholics unable to take any
action in the matter because it has gone ont of their
hands 10 the Pope When last september the parochal
schools were turned over TO the public school boards
Il was supposed that Protestant and Catholic children
vonld be bound alike by district boundaries. This
state OF things did not come TO pass. the Catholic
sisters remained in charge Of the parooha schools and
only Catholic children have attended them Sergeant
Wilson'S attempt 10 place some Protestant. children
I'm the old parOcbia school failed, because OF the OBJ
iecons of Protestant parents The move to prevent
the parochal schools from sharing in the public school
money is based the charge that the contract between
file parochia authorities and the City school Eoard,
royiding that no religious doctrine shall be Taught
I'm the schools between the hours of a. m. and
D. m is being openly violated. the Catholic
cateclism is taught between ! and 80 p. m.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-13
TRYING To ABOLISH COMMISSIONS.

Chicaec, Dec l. (special-Me,srs. Goddard, bianch
are Farmer and Donald. who constitute the Board OF
Rulings have issued report Oh the attempt TO abolish
commissions Among other thugs, they point out
many inconsistencies In the agreement. one of The
important is that which empowered the Board 10
boycott outside lines for declining TO accept the order
70 stop paying commissions, while some OF those
signing the agreement deliberately violated 1t and went
right along paying In southern and Western territory
Some strong recommendations In the shape Of pro
posed amendments suggested. provided it is the
desire of those interested to continue the movement.
"J'ho same crurse," they say, should be pursued
with companies that was agreed 10 be taken
with foreign companies" II nothing can be done 10
MAKE the agreement entered into January last the
Board wants to be relieved from further obligations
The authority conferred upon IL has not been obeyed
Ae selection Of experienced passenger man - run
down complaints and push prosecution against vloatefs
Is also recommended.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-13
OTHER SUBURBAN TOWNS.
STATEN ISLAND.
HE SAID HE COULD SING LIKE

HE SAID He COULD SING LIKE BIRD.
The Rev. DR.. John c. Eccestop, pastor OF ST JohhS
Episcopal Church, at Clifton, who lives In the ha'd-
some rectory adjoining the church, was aroused ut
O'Clock yesterday morning by The violent ringing
OF the front door bell Mrs. EcclestOn. who had also
been aroused and was much frightened. got up ana
opened window. she saw man standing on The
front steps who continued to pull the bell. When
Mrs. Eccleston called the stranger and desired 10
know what lie wanted, he replied, Come down and
will tell you what ] want. l am professor OF
languages and q songster / can sing like knocking
bird. / must you. Come down and open the
door, say"
DR.. and Mrs. Eccleston were perplexed, and having
In mind tho recent attempts made on the lives OF Dr.
Hall and Russell Sage, decided to inform the police
Dr. Eecleston sent servant to the house OF Dr..
Thompson who lives near by. where telephone
message was sent to police headquarters at Staplston
Paronan Moore arrived shortly after and arrested the
stranger as he was coming out Of the recOry gate.
He was taken to police headquarters, where ne SAID
ne Has Frank Nenetty, an Italian, twenty-egt years
cid, ana that he lived at no. i3s Canai,st, New se
York. venetty told the police that he went 20 the
parsonage 10 escape mob which WIS threatening 10
kill him. He had black eye, which he said he mad
received at the hands OF the mob Ii s believed tlLt
Venetty Is insane. Police Justice March committed the
man pending an examination rs to his sanity
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-13
Jersey CITY

Thomas Allen. forty years old Of No. 1913 Rail
roadve, received dangerous injuries in the beer shop
kept by James Travis. at No. 612 Grand-st late on
Friday night. Allen went Into the place and wanted
a drink. lie said he had no money but would
pay for the liquor some other time While waiting
for his drink Allen became engaged in quarrel
with several men who playing pool. and was
bodily thrown through window. Police Captain Nc
Kay sent for an ambulance. AT the City Hospital
piece of window glass nine and threequarter inches
in length and sevenelghs OF an inch In width al us
broadcast point was taken from the abdomen Of
Allen The men In the beer shop when the assault
took place James Travis. proprietor. owen
Keegan of No. SOC Grand-st. John Kenny, OF NO. "a
Factory-st, and Lawrence Mahon, OF No. Ge3 Grand
ST. They were arrested and held yestrdsy ~ Tooo
bail for the Grand Jury. Allen will not die The nos
pltal authorities say.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-13
THE MINNESOTA SCHOOL CONTROVERSY.

Chicago, Dec. ia dispatch from saltwater,
Mimi. SAYS: "The parochia school controversy Is to
be pushed to conclusion at once The whole CON-
munity is worked up over the trouble. On Monday
morning delegation Of Protestant ministers will call
an NJ 2. Clapp president Of the City School Board,
and will ask that the contract making the parochal
schools part OF the public school system be annulled
on the ground that 1t Is Illegal II no attention is
paid to this request an Injunction will be served
on the Boarc and II this move produces no effect it
said tina. citizens will refuse TO pay taxes, on the
ground that the money is not spent for the purpose
for which 1t is levied The effort TO prevent The pa
,ochial schools from sharing in the public school
money Is based on the charge that the contract be-
tween the parochlal authorities and the City School
Board providing that religious doctrine shall DO
taught In the schools between the hours OF a; m.
catechism is taught between 1 and 80 p. m"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-13
CHS KILLED LOHY BRENNAN.

John Brennan, father Of ez.Assemblyman Michael
Fireman. died at his home. No. 10 Grand-st, yester
day. from the effects Of Illuminating gas accidentally
inhaled on Thursday. The bedroom OF the dead man
was heated by small gas stove. IL Is thought that
on Thursday morning the room became too warm ana
Mr. Brennan arose and turned oil the gas. The COCK
was life extnguishers which turns all the way
around At O'Clock the odOr OF gas began to
permeate the house and when his bedroom door was
burst open the man was found unconscious In bed
Gas was flowing the stove. 1t is supposed that
Mr. Brennan after turning of the gas accidentally
turned 1t on again. He leaves four sons and three
daughters John Brennan. one OF the sons. Is an
Alderman in Albany. The funeral will take place to-
morrow afternoon at O'Clock. The burial VIII be
In Calvary Cemetery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-13
GOOD WORK OF BOSTON WOMAN.

Boston, Dec. ~ DISQUALIFICATION, with all its
charities has never sustained that much needed mis-
sion in q big city, the midnight refuge for fallen
women Through the influence Of young woman
engaged in newspaper work. Alice Mylene who called
attention to the subject about two months ago. refuge
will be opened at the North End similar TO those in
New-York, Chicago and Philadelphia. 1t is intended
20 utilize one two notorious dance halls for the
institution. committee organized to take the
matter in charge few weeks ago. and such men as
the Revs. A. g. Gumbart, b. o. Taylor. +. J. HAYNES
and Dr. Lorimer added their influence, part OF them
acting In an official capacity the committee, and
the others lending the aid Of their names TO the move
ment and endeavorng to arouse interest among their
congregations. The committee proposes to begin bust
ness at once and start the mission on New Years
Day. The mission Is to be an institution that ignores
denOminatlona boundaries. Some OF the theatrical
managers are arranging with the committee TO give
entertainments for the benefit OF the mission. and "A
well known musician has planned concert for the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-13
RBCEyT PRICES FOR AUTOGRAPHS.

Several curious autograph letters were disposed Of
at Messrs. SOtllcby, WILLIAMSON & Hodges rooms at
prices showing modern appreciation of deceased nota
bties. The manuscripts OF statesmen and soldiers
proved rather u drug In the market while hastily
written notes OF of letters many Of whom I'm their
lifetime would have been glad OF a guinea for a whole
essay brought in ten and golden sOvereigns For
example q letter Of the Great Bonaparte, written in
Egypt went for 90 shillngs, while from Charlotte
Bronte to Mrs. Gaskell was sold at pounds Is
shilnngs; Carlyle to Leigh Hunt fetched potnds 10
shllllngs and from Golden only realized shillngs
samuel Taylor COlerdge rejecting the pseudo Athana
sian Greed as Of no authority In the first place
temperate In the next then as most inconvenlently
worded, and lastly rs at once superiuous and defect
i've, INTELLECTUALLY superfiuous in the point OF cO-equa
ity, and dangerously defective in that of the sub
ordination was bought for pounds Dickens wrote
yaue OF his handwriting seems to be declining. The
being considerably lower than those realized recently
A short manuscript by Goethe brought II pounds
An Edmund Burke, dated from Beaconsfed, was
bought for II pounds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-13
POPULARITY OF THE KyABE PIANOS.

visit to the piano house OF william knaoe q
Co. at No 80 Fifth-ave.. will amply repay any one
who is in search of an instrument that has kept TO the
front stood the test of popular favor for more oo
half n century and is known in all parts OF tue
civilized world The business Of this house has grown
so large in this city during the last three years AS TO
necesstate large addition TO lis factory in Baltimore
where $50 skilled mechanics constantly employed
This remarkable growth not only proves the popularity
Of the Knabe piano. but neCesstates display at the
FIfth-ave warero0ms of over $50 different Styles III
now and artistic designs. The in harmony
;+h ba sweet tone Of the instrument, handsome and
artistic designs being shown In old English OAK Eng
iish burl oak, Spanish cedar II. Domingo mahogany,
white mahogany, eatinwood, rosewood, etc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-13
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
THE SHORTAGE OF FREIGHT CARS.
PLENTY OF COAL IN CHICAGO AND THE 1TUA
TON BRIGHTER.

1dE SHOhlAGE OF FREIGhl CAhS.f
PLENTY OF COAL IN CHICAGO AND THE sITuA'
TON BRIGHTER.
Chicago Dec. 1a Especial. There is little change
in the situation regarding the shortage OF freight cars
for moving grain and COAL the coal market being
supplied. and Western roads assisting in
trying to open up the grain blockade siill officials
Of the principal Western lines differ as to the out
come. Opinions expressed by several railroad men
ayv as follows:
Geseral Manager Earling Of the Chicago Milwaukee
and st. Paul-The cause Of the blockade OF cars Is
located East The Michigan southern. Michigan Cen
tral, Baltimore and Ohio, Fort Wayne. Pan handle
and Erie refuse TO take any more grain from the
West. The elevators al Buffalo and other inter
mediate points are full. The handling of the IN
plicated matters. 1t would not he trne to say that
there is blockade in Chicago. though the yards
ere we'll filed. II Will not have the effect OF ad-
vancing the price Of grain for grain often advances
In price when the supply Is greatest believe THIS
shortage will let up in week or ten days.
General Superintendent Sanbom Of the North
vestern-The outlook Is Frightening. We let lot
ef our cars 90 to Eastern roads believe the worst
is past The grain yet to come from the West will
fallow gradually. Farmers having it a!frd to
hold # for better prices. Ten days should put
transportation back IN It's old channels.
President Gilman OF the Indiana Block Coal Com
pany-Ths danger OF coal famine Is past. The
tenrporary deficiency because Of the strike and car
shortage has been met. TIE Chicago and Eastern
anpois road has tonight in It's Chicago yards $50
Cars Of coal from mines in Kentucky, ohio, Illinois
and Observation-Disclosures than there is demand for.
when the famine first threatened all the roads
began detailing as many crs as possible 10 hurry
better condition now than at any time since the
Indiana strike began.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-13
HOME NEWS.
NETWORK CITY.

The question OF the acceptance OF Secretary Lee
philllps's resignation and the appointment Of new
chief examiner for the Municipal Civil Service Board
still hung In the balence yesterday. Mayor Grant
sad Just before leaving the CITY Hall for the day. that
he had arrived at conclusion regarding it, The I'm
preston grew stronger yesterday that the Mayor VIII
tomorrow or in few days send Mr.. Phillips letter
requesting him TO withdraw his resignation and giving
reasons therefor.
The BOARD of Estimate will meet on Tuesday, at IL
a. IN, TO take mp the lna estimates for 1892
The Christmas number OF Trith" is one Of the most
beautiful and artistic Christina; issues ever seen In this
city. W. Granville Smith designed the cover which Is
remarkably graceful in design and combines coors In
O way that IS really charming. The same artist has
enriched the inner pages with number OF excellent
illustrations.
Water Register Rlley's receipts for the Croton
water account last week amounted 10 S34,22S o.
Five hundred and eighty eight city licenses were
issued by Mayors Marshal Englshard last week. lees
81, $40 50.
Alfred A. Leslie, a son Of Frank Leslie, who was
arrested for annoying his divorced VIE MIS- Aua H.
Leslie OF No. 152 waverley Place. was discharged IN
Jefferson Market Police Court yesterday on MS p'o'e
to let her alone hereafter.
Justice Patterson. in the Supreme Court. ChAnoe's'
yesterday granted stay, pending appeal in The case
of sylvester F. Wilson, the manager Of female base
ball clubs who was convicted Of abduction
The five prisoners held in connection with the mai
practice said to have been performed on Dora 'Heh-
hertz aged eighteen. of No. % Orcha7dst' were re
arSned Before Justice Duffy at the Jefferson Ma'e'
Police Court Yesterday. Detective Mooney ehohi'cu
certificate issued 10y the hOuscsufgeOn OF bellevue
Hospital stating that the girls life was not in DANGER
The prisoners were all discharged, except Louis
polaschnik lie is said to have given the gir medi-
cine and was held In default OF Slooo Dali ior i"e
exan'iratOn.
The regular meeting Of the sehoolmasters Associa'
tion VA. hell Yesterday morning at Columbia Col
lege. paper on mathematics was read
The Hungarian orchestra Of Munch La)os, winch Is
to open at the Eden Musee on December q" has been
engaged BIZ Jay GOuld to play at reception Oh
December 26 DeKolta the European magiciah
promises to Introduce many novelties In magic. iis
sprt manifestations are described wonderful There
are new wax fgnres ON view, and an attractive panic
mime Is being given.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-13
NEWS FROM NEW-JERSEY.
ARLINGTON.

DELIBERATELY SETTING GIRL ON FIRE
A number OF boys lighted bonfire on the Old Pack
road near the cemetery in Arlington on Thursday
afternoon. Jennie Myer thirteen years Old daughter
OF Moses Myer. well-know1 pigeonshot living In the
neighborhood went from the house to watch the
boys at the fire. When she reached the spot one OF
the boys twisted newspaper 10 make torch lighted
Ii and walking to the girl deliberately applied the
flame to her dress The mother of the child saw tine
act and rushed from the house 20 save her chid' VINO
was enveloped in flames before she reached her. Mrs.
Myer threw her apron around Jennie 10 smother the
fame. Her apron caught fire and badly burned her
hands before she could rescue Jennie The child was
had been seriously. II not fatally burned about the
lower part of her body. The kearny, police Were
informed OF the outrage, but thus far they have not
been able to discover any OF the boys who started the
bonfire.