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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19

They have seen o sea serpent
ia the Upper Ottawa, says the
Ottawa Can Free Fress Mrs.
John Lahey, the wife of a re
speeted farmer who lives near
the head Of Allumette Island and
and about a mile from the Cal
butte locks. is authority for the
following story. IL is customary
for the farmers wives living
near the river to go down to
the shore to do their washiag
Last week Mrs. Lahey was en-
gagged in this way, having chos
en- u grassy spot in a little bay
just telow her house. She had
a plank at the shore, on which
she stood to dip water, but the
wind rising toward o'clock in
The afternoon, the waves dash
ing in against the shore muddied
the water. and che set out to
look for some rocky point TO dip
from.
A few rods above where she
stood q little rocky point jutted
ont into the river about five
yards. and going out to the end
OF this abe saw what she took
10 be a log washed in against
the shore. She stepped on il
to dip the water from the out
side, out IL was Shiny as though
the bark had just come of, aud
and her feet shipped IRON it into
the water. As it was impossible
to dip her pail between the log
aud the shore. she got a blg pole
and attempted to push it out,
when to her borrow she found
the side of the log sink inward
and she was unable to move il
an inbh.
While she wondering at whal
she took to be a very phenome
non the apparent log role ov
er suddenly and about ten fee
from her rose the head of ;
hideous monster some five fee
above the surface of the river
Ii turned toward her and hisset
In a snaSish manner. and ther
with another roll and splash O
ITS tail which seemed fully TWEEN
ty feet away from where th,
head appeared, the uncanny rep
tile plunged into ths center O
the stream aud disappeared
The lady fed to her house an,
was so greatly terrified that sh,
fell In a faint on the floor, an,
was confined for two or fhre.
days after the dreadful occur
renee.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19

An exchange wants to know
Why tourists returned from the
Worlds Fair can tell nothing
about what they saw, seeming
only able, as it says. TO ejacu-
late in a rapturous, insane sort
of fashion, at was glorious or
1t surpassed my expectations,r
or at was perfectly gorgeous
There is a good deal of truth in
the above assertion, bat il ls
most natural that it should he
so. One may describe the gene
raj appearance of the sands OF
the sea shore or the leaves OF
the forest, but he cannot do.
scribe each grain or leaf. even
should each have u form and
beauty radically different from
every other. The immensely OF
it forbids. 60 with the great
fair. The countless wonders,
glories and beauties which il
has gathered from every corner
OF the earth may not be epito.
mixed by the visitor who does
not go for that special purpose.
and with plenty Of time to give
to IT. And should one essay to
give descriptions Of different
objects he would not generally
know where to start or to end,
and this very idea speaks vol.
umes for the greatness Of the
vile American.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19

The universal report of the
planters of this vicinity is that
the corn crop Is very short and
cotton mach shorter than was
expected three weeks ago.
This should warn all farmers to
economic their corn iE every
possible way. We would sug.
gest that for the use of -four
and rice principally, as they are
the cheapest articles of food to
be had, We must not forget our
Oft repeated failure of trying to
raise cotton TO buy corn del
Ia Advocate.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19
Clipped From the Rams Horn.

Work for eternity must rest
on q solid basis.
No earthly duty can take the
place OF duty to God.
Bees fed on sugar soon stop
hunting for flowers.
When you feel weak, think
how strong Christ is.
Take OF your gloves when
you shake hauds for Christ
Many people get into a fog by
installing trouble for religion.
When you bury enmity don't
plaut any flowers on her grave.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19
4 Bankrup! Bill.

The House committee on ju-
dietary has ordered a favor
able report on a bankruptcy bill
introduced by Congressman
Oates of Alabama. luis bin is
similar to the Torrey bill which
received the endorsement OF
the commercial organizations OF
this coun Y. There is a gene
raj demand for such a bill aud
it is hoped the present Congress
will pass this one.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19

George 81 Farwell has disap-
peared in Chicago. Prof. Far
well was n member of the facu,-
ty of the Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tenn. He resigned
last spring on account of i'll
health, and has been living
since then with bis wife at
Greenwich, n Y. He went to
Chicago September Goth to wis.,
t the Fair. He stopped at the
Palmer House aud gave up his
room September 9th. presuma-
blp to return home, but since
then his wife has not heard from
him.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19

1t is a sure thing that cotton
will bring a very good price
this season. Although the d
nancial question is still unset.
tied and the receipts are heavy,
the demand is good, the sales
large and the price keeps up.
AS soon as the receipts begin
to fall off, and that will be ear
than usual, for all the cot
ton is open now, the price will
be still better. The financial
question must be fixed some
way within a week or two, and
that will brace up cotton still
All Indications point 10
a good basIuess seascn.-Vicks-
burg Herald.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19

Fighting Bob Evans has
been promoted to be captain in
the navy. He has earned the
"stepr by deeds which have
ferred honor on the country as
well as by long service, and lie
still a young man. tie was an
ensign only about is years old
when. in leading the assault on
Fort Fisher, he received wounds
that we're so severe that for a
time his life was desDaired OF.
His latest note wnrthy ser, ices
were at Valparaiso when the
Chillians were balancing chips,
and with the patrol fleet in
Behring seas -Inte.-Ocean.
If we mistake not, lighting
Bob is the son of Capt Robt
Evans, who was q gallant Con
f.derate soldier, being killed in
one of the Virginia battles
Capt. Evans and family lived
for many years at Oxford, where
Fighting Bob" was born and
went to school during his boy.
hood. He has many friends a,
Oxford and throughout Missis
sippi who will rejoice at bis de.
served promotions. The Mis-
sissippi boys all do well. no mat
ter what positions of honor oil
trust may be confded to them
|-Yazoo Sentinel.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19

The Atlanta Constitution like
the Democrat Star. thinks re
tention of Republican Office
holders under the new admins
tration cannot be justified from
a sentimental, business or prac'
teal point Of view. II is ali
wrong The people want the
decls cleared, and they will not
be satisfied until they see Demo.
Gratis filling all the puoiic Offices.
Democrat Star.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19
Administrators Notice.

Letters Of Administration having been
granted the undersigned on the estate
OF l.. J. Tatur, deceased, all parties
having claims Agains. said estate ara
required To probate them sithin the
time prescribed by Law OF they win be
forever barred. All parties indebted
to the estate will please settle at once
and ave costa. J. d. Tatrm,
Administ. Alto :.
J. W. I. Falkner,
Attorney for Administrator.
Sept. 18th 1893.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19
Deserving Praise.

we desire to say to our citizens
mat 0 years we been selling DR..
Kings New Discovery for consunr
tion, DIR Kings New Life Pills.
bueklens Aruica Salve and Elec.
tric Blsters, and have never han.
died remedies that sell as we'll or
that haze gwen such universal sat
isfact-on. We do not hesitate to
guarantees them every time. and
We stand ready to refund the BUR.
ehase price If satisfactory results
DO not follow their use. These
remedies have won their great
ularity purely on their merit.
L Oh lndler, Druggist.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19

physical lassitude that prevents
mere gregariousness, mere as
sembling at stated intervals, are
by no means an evidence OF
moral deeieEsion or religious
debility or decay. They mean
that the outward and symbolic
forms of Worship may have Civ
en- place TO an inner mysticism,
au individual emotion or phan>
tssy, that fads recompense for
the loss of outward grace in &C.
static intuition. In this seclu-
sion must the poor man be
sought by those who would adj
minister TO his hungry soul the
longed for spiritual Nutrition.
In this seclusion many are being
sought by good and holy men,
who have, in deed aud In truth,
taken mp the cross to follow
their Master. Here they must
be found, il at all, because they
will not attend the fashionable
church. And il they are not
found, IL they are ignored aud
discarded by man, they need
not despair. The stones which
the elastic fastidiousness of the
builders have caused them TO re-
fuse may never become The head
of the corner. bat they will not
be discarded or forgotten by
Him who said Il am the resur,
rection and the life, and he that
believes in Me, though be were
dead, yet shall be live.r-Ap-
peal
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19
Business notice.

The Firms Of Tatum & Brother and
B. +. Tatum & Brother, T'aysors, Mis-
s;ssippi, dissolved by reason of the
death of the senior m. mber, VIA. l.. ).
Tatum, viii continue the business as
heretofore, under the respective firm
name for the purpose only Of settling
up the interest Of deceased therein,
bond and security having been executed
according to law by the undersigned
surviving members.
J. VI. Titum,
b. Z. Tatnm-
J. W. Y. Falkner. Atty.
Oct. 9Th, 1893. 4
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19

The poor house of Coahoma
county about three miles west
of Pittsboro, was destroyed by
fire a few days ago, and Bill
Truelove. a pauper, was burned
to death.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19

The following sound advice
comes from the Sheridan ark
Headlight
I'VE are glad to know that
there are some farmers 10 this
county who are determined to
make plenty of meat and bread
at home and not to buy anything
else except when they are able
to pay the cash for Il. The
farmer who does this is on the
sure road to prosperity and
happiness. Let every farmer In
'he county try II this year,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19

The Torrey Bankruptcy Bill
has been reported favorabIy by
the Judiciary committees of
both houses of Congress. and
while a considerable fight over
amendments may be expected,
there can be little reason to
doubt the enactment Of . salts,
factory law at the present term.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19

The President and Mrs Cleve
land will not attend the Worlds
Fair as was expected before
its close, as the President ia
unable t. leave Washington at
this time.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19
A Coed lang II Kssp. on Hand
Troy (Kansasl Chief.

Troy (kansasl Chief.
Some years ago we were very
much subject TO severe spells
of cholera morbus; and now
when We feel any of the symp-
toms that usually precede that
ailment, such as sickness at the
stomach, diarrhoea, etc, we be-
come scary. We have found
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy the very
thing to straighten one out in
such cases, anu always keep il
about. We are not writing this
for a pay testimonial, out to let
our readers know what is a
good thing to keep handy in the
house. For sale by w b NEW
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19

DIR. w B Shumsker, of Aeker
man, Vas killed on the 10th by
w II Heain, a druggist of the
same place. The trouble grew
out of an attempted suppression
of a 'blind tiger"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19

The Tucker bill to repeal ali
existing election Laws. was pass
Ell by the House on the 10th, by
a vote of 800 TO i0l. A strictly
party vote.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19

Cotton seed sold in Lexington
last week at 81 a ton. Ucmpe-
tition between the oil mills a,
Greerville and Lexington caus>
ed tae advance.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19

How soon there would be q
stampede ia the devils ranks il
every man who goes INTO the
pulpit would go there to pro>
claim the word Of God without
fear Of consequences.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19

The Supreme Court of Mis-
sissippl has decided that a man
may register before he pays his
taxes, but he must pay bis tax
O. before he votes.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19

Gov. Flower, Of New York,
has announced talt he will show
no mercy to any sheriff who
permits prize fshting IN his
county.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19

The encouragement has de-
eided that strictly "private
boarding houses'' are not sub
iect to q tax, but only those
taking 'trausients."
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19

Rev. r. G. Iziehnrt, New
York, writes: "a corn ON the
toe IL n thorn In the flesh.
which &C. G. &. Certain COrH
Cure most mercifuily re-
mOvcs-0
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19

The international Yatch Cup
remains In AmerIva-the "yigi-
laEt having defeated the English
yatch "valkyrie."
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19

Sir. Joe Thompson, a MGR
chant AZ Amory. was murdered
last Thursday night and his
store then robbed
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19

Gov. Stone has appointed Mr..
johnson Erwin, of Washington
county, levee commissioner,
vice w E Hunt, recently ap
pointed consul to Hong Kong.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19

The Mississippi Board OF
Health granted license 10 elev-
en- young doctors az its session
in Jackson recently.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19

A Newton county farmer has
twenty one Indians picking cot
ton.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19

1t kills the enjoyment some
people have in their religion
whenever they see q collection
basket
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19

4 Cumberland Presbyterian
church has been organized ut
Verona.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19

The fever still RACES at Bruins
wick, but it is hoped the cold
spell will prove a check to it.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19

DIR. W A White, an esteemed
ph, sician and old resident of
Brandon. Kiss. died Monday.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19

The cotton crop in South west.
ern Texas ia 10 per cent short.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19

No man has learned how to
rest until he has learned how
to live one day at a time.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19

IT &c. G. G.. Certain Chill
Cure" u not the best remedy
you have ever used for Chiiis
md Fever jour money will
be refunded. Pleasant 10
take. Large bottles 50 cents,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19
7 OF A%DveSTIsING.

Resding notices on local page
fsupiect 10 ehange) 10 cents per
line for frst insertion and 5 cts.
par line each Subsequent inser.
tinn. Nothing inserted for less
than IS cents.
-JoB-woRK AT REASONABLE
RATES.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19

Whenever q man takes Q
crooked step he leads some boy
astray.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19

&C. c. c. Certain Corn Cure,
removes COrms, Warts and
B~unfOna. Warranted. Sec
that sc. C.. c. n blown in
every bottle. Take No oshcr.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19

Job never made money faster
than he did while the devil had
him on the fat OF his back.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19

A cold winter il predicted.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19

For Nervous Troubles Teethfhg Child
has no equal. Try Il: sf.m per bottle -
for kS.O0. All druggists
Germeteur Pills feg constipation, 50 in .
vial, for . cents.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19
GeFmetueP Cures FefeES.


DR.. J. ". Ssims says:
ATLANTA, Ga, August IA. 1spa
Fer the pest two years I hav. u.,a
Kings Royal Cerrnetear IA mr. nr.r,s.
and with mast satisfactory res1lf. 7 49,
used it in 'Fyphus. Typhoid and Biiio,.
Fevers. and always with the s,~edfest srS
best effects. IL overs the temperature "a
breaks up fesers Of all kinds comrnon ~
this latitude. more expeditiously than an
remedy within my knowledge. From nv
OWN experience 10 its use. upon myp~lf sr3
upon others to whom l nave rrrommerSaS
and administered il. I believe IL woni5 -
G good remedy for yellow Fever.
JoHy W. NElMs. NJ. d
Mayor West End. Ca
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19

The real believer in Christ is
as sure that God will judge as
he is that He will reward
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19

COEttdtIOuS SERIOUS
doubts as to the common faith
erhood of God, when he sees
such disparity and inequality in
the brotherhood of men ; when
there are so many miseries aud
moustr0sities about him when
the world 10 him is nothing but
a chronicle Of crime and cruel
ty; when he sees in the well
meant efforts at spiritual sympa-
thy of the rich, to put it mildly.
mere unconscious hypocrisy
The religion of the carpenters
son, the lowly Nazarene, would
scarcely be recognized be its
founder. If the Savior of the
world were on earth today He
would fluid himself in conflict
with police regulations, and
would be ordered to Move
on His Representatives in
the church would regard him as
a crank. In the rural districts
might be tolerated; in the cities
he would be sent to the rock.
pile. These painful truths, by
constant aud silent erosion, are
excavating an overwhelming
chasm between church religion
and the poor. But Though sell
dom seen IN church. the moor
are by NO means irreligious or
cropping in spiritual penury.
They are charitable and unsel
fish, and unselfishness is the
highest form OF Christianity,
the strongest evidence of faith.
The irresoiate apathy and the
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-10-19

TERMS: 51.50 IN ADVANCE.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1893-03-31
now LONG TO KEEP SHEEP.

10 answer the question i'll a general
way, "How long should sheep be kept, "
the answer is-as long rs profitable.
This reply, however, is dependent on
the purpose Tor which sheep are kept
and upon the breed. When wool grow
ing was the sole intention and purpose of
keeping sheep, the Mcrino was tho most
profitable sheep, because it gave larger
hecces and more valuable wool, and its
longevity was IN important characters
tic. Not infreQuently Merino sheen
was profitable Mt ten, twelve and some
times greater age, both for lambs and
wool. Nov" says correspondent in
Farm and Fireside, "it.is quite evident
that grave errors and damages were made
in breeding sheep at such extreme ages.
"At this time, when immense sheen
raising is practiced, better plan is to
dispose Of sheep as soon rs thew leach
their best commercial value. This NAV
be ut three years, or three months, and
again Mt three weeks old. Toe market
value determines the best time to sell the
surplus of the flock. When the time
comes that there is the most clear profit.
"hethef II he lamb, breeding aninl!
or " mature mutton, that is the best time
to sell it. There need be no false ideas
on the question; it is purely, simply n
matter OF financial economy to be de-
cided by circumstances ana market
prices. 1t is il false notion to keep n
sheep rs long rs it lives, until there is no
profit in it, until it dies of old age
Some breeders make it an unvarying ruic
to put everything oil at four, some at
i've years old, and thus keep the flock
young. 1t may be we'll to follow some
such rule, but that rule should be in ac
cord with the above, the time to sell is
when there is the most new money in !.
sheep"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1893-03-31

same thing, yet as matter of actually
the two storms are essentially different.
The path of the cyclone is pnrabolic
curve. Thus commencing, for instance,
In the West Indies, it trends north
westward until it reaches latitude thirty
degrees north, when it curves to the
northeast and continues in that direction
until it finally disappears oceauward in
the vicinity of parallel fifty degrees
north. The diameter of the path varies
from several hundred to over 1000 miles.
At the immediate centre of the storm
there is dead calm, most fatal place
for ships to be caught. Atno point with
in the storms centre does the air
actually move or whirl in circle, but
there is cyclonic tendency of the at
mosphere about the region where the
barometer is lowest. The wind of a
cyclone rarely reaches a velocity of q
hundred miles an hour, the maximum
being generally from sixty to eighty
miles, and its approach is invariably
marked by the action of the barometer.