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Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03
From New Zealand.

ReeftoD, n. T., Nov. %. 1896.
| am very pleased to state
that since | took the agency OF
Chamberlain's medicines the
sale has been very large, more
especially ofthe Cough Remedy.
In two years | have sold more
of this particular remedy tha n
of all other makes for the pre-
vious five years. As to its eff
eaey. | have been informed by
scores of persons of the good
results they haue received from
it, and know its value from the
use of it in my own household
1t is so pleasant to take that we
have to place the bottle beyond
the reach of the children.
f. j SCANTLEBURY.
For sale by DR.. X. X. Chiffon
Y Co. Oxford. Miss, +. VI. Pet
tbs, Abbeville, Miss.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03
A Sure Sign OF Group.

Hoarseness in a child that is
subject to Group is a sure indi-
cation of the approach of the
disease Ii Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is given as soon as the
child becomes hoarse, or even
after the cough has appeared,
1t will prevent the attack.
Many mothers VINO have croupy
children always keep this
remedy at hand, aud find that il
saves them much trouble and
worry. Ii can always be de.
pended upon and is pleasant to
take. For sale by DIR. K. X
Chiffon & Co. Oxford, Miss
+. VI. Pettis, AbbevlIle, Miss.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

lt Is my pleasure, ana a DUTY |
owe TO the afflicted, to bear nv
testimony to the fact that smith !
sure Kidney Cure will do all and
more than you claim for it. Aside
from being a '-sure kidney cure, y
it viii cure any inflammation WHEREBY
er located. As a remedy for piles.
soreness in the chest. stomach and
bowels, it affords immediate relief.
and effects permanent cure.
- o. HEMENVAv.
South 23d Street,
St Louis, Mo.
For sale by R. K. Chiffon 4 Co.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03
The Best Plaster.

A piece OF flannel dampened
with Chamberlain's Pain Rain
and bound on to the affected
parts is superior to any plaster.
When troubled with a pain ia
the chest or side. or lame
back. give 1t a trial. You are
certain to be more than pleased
with the prompt relief which ii
affords. Pain Balm is also a
certain cure for rheumatism.
For sale by DIR. X. Il. Chiffon <
Co. Oxford. Miss. f. VI. Pestis,
Abbeville, Miss.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

State of Mississippi, Lafayette Co,
John F. Jackson defendant
whose post-ofice is Dublin, fexas
you are hereby commanded to ap-
pear before the Chancerv Court
OF Lafayette County, Mississippi
on the second Monday in Septs n.
ber. Isss, at Rules 10 defend the
suit filed IN said court by Mrs. Sarah
B. Potts. ct al in which you are
defendant This 9Th day of Au-
gust, A. d. 1898.
b. P. GRAY, CLERK
By J. o. RAAEY, D. @
j. w. t. FALxSER,
Attorney for complainant.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

b. mutual consent the iru
of fiarGins x Matthews has
this day been Dissolved. The
business will continue in the
name Of of p. =. Matthews, he
having bought the entire in
terest of J. K. Harkips. This
September Sth 1898.
j. X. HARKISs.
Z. L. MATTHEW'S.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

Mrs. Saliie MeEwen Gates.
wife of Mr.. j. e. Gates, died on
Thursday afternoon Sept. LIST.
after a lingering illness of ty.
phoid fever. Mrs. Gates was
born and raised IN Lafayette
county, and has for "A number OF
years been prominent as an edu-
Gator and leader in tempe
rance and church work. Her
deep piety, and beautiful life.
replete with good works and
usefulness have been from her
girlhOod and influence for good
throughout the community. The
fact that she was universally
beloved oy all who knew her,
Is undying testimony of her
sterling worth. Mrs. Gates was
educated at Union Female Col.
lege, graduating in 1878, and
before her marriage as well as
after, was an efficient and faith
fGl teacher IN that institution
For the past two years she has
taught the PRIMARY department
of the Oxford Graded School.
She was consistent, consecra.
ted member of the C. z. church
from early girlhood, and a zeal
Gus worker IN every good cause.
While the gentle ministra ions
and beautiful example of this
noble woman viii be missed
from our community, the infiu-
enee of her useful life will be
felt through all coming years
The most heartfelt sympathy il
rendered the sorrowing hus,
band, daughter, brother, sister
and relatives in this great be
reavement.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03
Continuous Advertising.

''One step won't take you very far
You've got to keep on walking;
One word won't tell folks what YOU
are
You've got TO keep on talking;
One inch went make you very tall
You've got to keep on growing; /;
One little lad won't do it all
foa't get TO Seep 'em going
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

We deity the world to produce a
medicine for the cure Of al forms
of Kidney and Bladder Troubles,
Piles and all diseases peculiar to
women. that viii equal Smiths Sure
Kidney Cure.
Ninety-eight per cent of the cases
treated with Smiths Sure Kidney
Cure that have come under our OBJ
servation have been cured. We
sell our medicine on n positive guar
antee If directions are followed, and
money will be refunded il cure is
not effected For sale by r. Z.
Chiffon & 90.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03
DENTIST.
LOCALS IN BRIEF. :

Al trains are running on
regular schedule time.
With all qulrant,nes removed
trade will soon resume its usual
activity.
The Congressional election
viii be held in Lafayette
county November Sth.
We Will endeavOr to give a
history Of the epidemic in cur
county in our next issue.
DIR. w. B Mcmahon will be
in his dental Office next Mon.
day ready for business.
After an absence OF Ave
months under medical treat
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03
school Notirn

The examinations will be held
for white teachers November
1lth and I3Jh and for negro
teachers November Is and IJ.h.
1898.
q L. HIGHTOwER.
County Superintendent.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03
Obituary.

At 8 O'Clock on Thursday af-
ternoon Sept. lst, after a linger-
ing and painful illness of ty-
phoii fever, the 81 irit of our
dear friend left its tenement of
clay for a home in that ~h0use
not made with hands, eternal
aud in the heavens At an
early age Mrs. Gates united
With the Cumberland Presbyte-
rian Church, and through her
life was a living witness for her
Saviour IN all things. Lavishly
ens.o we'd by nature. the gracy<
ot tie Sp,rit bestowed N youth
aud nJuTi~hed until death. had
= oriiied and saaetified all her
Natural gifts. she lived IN the
sunshine of bright t.iIth. which
was reflected In her sunny face.
Hers was the Christian spirit
that rejoieed always, and sang
for joy. happy in doing her
Masters will. In her bright.
attractive. consistent Christian
w0manhood she went in and out
before US during all these years,
always the same, always at her
post doing good everywhere.
Surely her works do follow her.
IN the enduring Impress of her
sanetIfied character lett upon
those who came under her in
f5eEce. As a teacher. as a
member of the church. as pres.-
dent OF the Christian EndeavOr
Society of Oxford, and as presi-
dent of our Woman's Presbyte-
rial Society, her place can new
er be filed. We would have
kept her here. would have held
her back to -this earth of tears
and sin and trial, where shad-
ows darken every sunbeam
but 4 greater love than ours has
spared her all these, and called
her up higher where her sweet
voice has taken up the trium-
phal song of the angels.
\ FRIEND.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

Mrs. Halle Harris Howry,
wife ot Judge Chas. Is. Howry,
of Washington. ID. g.. di.d IN
Memphis on Saturday last after
a lingering illness. The re-
mains were temporarily inferred
until they can be removed to
Oxford for burial. The many
friends throughout Mississippi
will regret to learn of the death
OF Mrs. HOwry.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

Among the unfortunate towns
that We're visited by yellow
fever none have resumed bust
ness more rapidly than Oxford.
All the business houses are
open and cotton l. speedy com.
ing into town and selling AT
the highest market price,
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03
DIR. Cady's Condition Pow

ders, are just wnat a horse
needs when IN bad condition.
Tonic. blood purifier and yer
miiuge. They are not food bu.
medicine and the best in ase to
put Il horse in prime condition
Prlee % cents per package. 70.
sale by 4. K. Chiffon x Co
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03
Registration Notice.

The registration books of the cor
poratlon OF Oxford are now open.
All parties are required to register
by the Ist day of December.
JSo. F. BROWN, Com'r.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

Bogard X Logan are now
handling the great Apex IlIumi-
mating Oil. This is the finest
oil on the market.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

The Agricultural ard Ne.
chanicai College will RESUME
work on November 18TH.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

The most important question
that NOW cOufrOnts Oxford il
sewerage. and II should be
pushed 10 completion.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

WANrEp-TR~ STwORTHf anu anu
" active gentlemen or iadlss %
to travel for responsible, es.1Dnshh
ed house in Mississippi. Aon:n
" $500 and expenses. Pos..lpu Po4Sn'
steady. Reference Enclose sTh --,.
addressed stamped envelope my
Dominion cor paDyY Depot 20
Chicago
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

ment IA New York. Mr. H.
W ohileben reached home Tues
day morning. and We are gla 4
To state IN much improved
physical condition.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03
Bakery.

Our Bakery is now in full
operation. Bread, Cakes, aud
Rolls baked fresh every day.
G.. y. BUEFALoE.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

Cotton Il rolling into the Ok
ford market aud commands
better price than in any OF the
neIgub0ring towns.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

Highest price paid at Bishop
X stalls for Beeswax and Wool
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

Mr.. w. VI. White. an old and
respected citizen of our county.
died al his home east Of Ok
ford last Friday, aud was buried
st Mt. Zion Cemetery Saturday.
lie leaves many friends to
mourn his death.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

The University of Mississippi
Will open on November 18th.
The University has never been
infected with yellow fever nor
has there been a ease of fever
within hall "a mile of its campus.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

Bring your cotton to Oxford
AMI get The highest market price
for every bale OF il.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

We were glad to meet Corpo-
rtl Webb Harris, of Company Z,
SeeoUd Mississippi Volunteer
Infantry. who returned hsme
on Through Tuesday.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

The infant child of Mr. and
Mrs Tom Word died M0n.Iay.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

Stand by your county town.
Don't listen to the enemies OF
Oxford You will be as free
from infection in our town and
can buy pvre fresh goods as
cheap as ia any town in the
state.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

FOR RENT-My home place
on University street. Apply to
Mrs. 4. HENwooD.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

PLANTERS NUCIAN TEA
cures Dyspepsia, Constipation
and Indigestion. Regulates the
Liver. Price % cents. Sold by
r. l.. Chiffon 4 Co.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

The State University will
open November 18th. There
has been no infection on the
campus during the scOurge, and
the halls OF our grand old Insti-
tuition will soon be filed with
students.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

Tue merchants OF Oxford are
Offering special attractions and
Low figures for the fall trade.
Examine the EAGLE tor goods
and prices.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

sishop & Stall viii buy your
" ooi and Beesxax at highest
market price,
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

The -scare dodge yellow
Ttck. has been turned down
tn- the season.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

Our citizeus are pouring in
or every train They are glad
20 get home and We are glad to
greet them.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

Read What our i've merchants
have 10 say to the public today.
lou will never catch Oxford
behind IN anything.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

The Oxford Mercantile Com
pany Il receiving goods daily
ard Will be ready for business
the last OF the week.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

will meet Saturday to elect "a
teacher To ill the vacancy in
the faculty. The next session
will begin November nth.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

All honor To the brave and
noble characters who remained
in our stricken community dur
ing the days of sickness and
gloom To minister to the sick
and render the last service for
the dead. Their names should
be engraven upon the hearts OF
every citizen OF cur community
and gratefully cherished while
life lasts.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

Mr.. Chambers, father Of Mr..
j L. Chambers, OF our city. died
after a lingering illness, at
Howelfs Spring. where the
family were temporarily To-
Gated last week. and was buried
at Nj. Zion Cemetery.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

Let every citizen in town and
county put his shoulder 10 the
heel and help things along.
stand BY yogr home people
drst. last and all the time.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03
PLANTERS CUBAN RELIEF

cures Collie, Neuralgia anu
Toothaehe in five minutes. Sour
Stomach and Summer Com,
paints Price % cents. ooiu
BY II. X. Chiffon 4 CO
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03
Oxford Eagle.

THURSDAY, NOV. ,. tS9o
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

After a lingering illness of
consumption. Mr.. o. VI. Me
Larty died at the refugee camp
at the Oxford Camp Ground on
the 34th instant.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

The Chiekasaw Baptist As
soeiatiGn will convene with the
Philadelphia Baptist church on
the first Tuesday IN November,
1898.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

The EAGLE Is again permitted
TO visit the homes of Onr people
after an enforced absence of
two months. We regret that
circumstances forced US TO sus-
pend, but teel profoundly CRATE
ful that we are able to return to
business once more and serve
the people among whom we
have labored s0 long.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03
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No. 1t.-tast Nail 1000 2 m
~. 2-Limised fa a. Go
40. "a Local freight tl p. p
NORTH BOT Nd
No. st.-Fast Nail 3. = T. n
NJ. Limited 6gz p. IA
So. %. Local FreiEhts 6-l3 a ~
Local freiZhrs do not run on sun
day.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

HThe Public School trustees
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

DIED-At ) O'Clock Thursday
afternoon, August 18th. aged i3,
Mrs. Willie Ellis STROBE, wife OF
Prof. II. A. Strobe. of Amherst.
Va, formerly of University OF
Mississippi and of Clemson Col
lege, ). e.
DIED-Of paralysis, at 3
O'Clock Thursday afternoon Sep
tember LIST, aged "a, Prof. III. A.
STROBE. of Amherst, Va, form,
erly of University of Mississippi
and of Clemson College. S. q.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

Prof. o. k. Hightower has re-
turned and can be found in his
Office from this date. All re-
ports from last year should be
handed in as early as possible.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

The refugees are rapidly re-
turning to their homes, the
business houses have opened
up and Oxford will soon be
herself again.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

We regret to learn of the
death of Mr.. Hal III. Nelson,
which occurred at his home in
Chrysual Springs, Miss. last
week. Mr.. Nelson was a ma
tive of Oxford and his legion of
friends in his old home town
will read this announcement
with profound sorrow.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

The new board of election
commissioners, Messrs. j. j..
Woodward, Ill. A. Moore and j..
L. MeC0rkle, are III session this
week.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

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ment IN New York. Nr. HI
Wohileben reached home Tues
TO state In a much luproyed
physical condition.
I
The infant child of Nr. and I
Mrs. Tom Word died Monday. q
Bring your cotton to Oxford q
AMI get The highest market price Z
for every bale OF il.
The -seareH dodge yellow
pck- has been turned down y
i
The me-t important ouestion a
that now confronts oxford /.
sewer,tse aad II shonId N, q
Z
Ca:top ! roliin, inta the nv !,
ford p,ar,.st aud comm,nss a
baft-r nrie,. than in any of the
We w.re Glad I'm mae, carno .
raj yNebh usrris of Camn,nv !,
second Nissi.s,pp, Volunteer
on furlaash Tuesday.
The University of Mississippi
Will open on November 18th.
The University has never been :
has there been ease of fever
within hall "a mile of its campus.
The Oxford Mercantile Com
pany Il receiving goods daily
the last oil The week
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Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

Sergeant I. VI. Stone. of Com
pany r., second Mississippi Vol
unteer Infantry, Is at home on
furl0ugh.
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03
PHYSICIANS.

DR. \. c. BRANLEff,
OFFIcE-Over Chilton's Drug
store.
OFFICE HoURS 20 l. m.
10 Z p m.
Residence on North -.
TELEPHONE No ID
Oxford eagle., 1898-11-03

After an absence OF Ave
months under medical treat
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-02
ILL CHICAGO PAPERS SUSPEND
NO WAR NEWS FOR THE WINDY
CITY.
Suspension Caused By Strike of the
Stereotypers-Expect to Resume
Within Few Days.

Chicago. July 1.-The following bull
letin was posted at every Chicago
newspaper Office this evening at 10
o'clock:
AT o'clock this (Friday) evening
the stereotypers' union notified the
newspaper publishers Of Chicago that
unless their demands for an increase
of wages from S3.25 to 81 per day, a
reduction of the working Jay from eiglt
to seven hours, with payment at the
rate of 10 cents per hour for all over
time and other concessioCs, were at
once acceded to they would refuse 20
return to work. In consequence of this
action, the - -, II common
with ali other Chicago papers, VIII not
appear Saturday.
This action OF the newspapers was in
pursuance of an understanding recent
ly entered into. including. among other
provisions, the following agreement:
In the event of a strike in any depart
Inents in enc or more Of the Chicago
daily newspaper offices. the mechanical
resources of all our offices shall BE-
pooled to the extent AMI with the Dur
pose that TO newspaper shall be pub
liShed until all the newspapers can be
promptly published on the same day."
The steTeOtypers have be II averaeing
from $3.50 to SD per week on 6-clT
evening papers, and from S2f to 81 on
the 1-day morning papers. 1t is an
ticipated that the influx OF stereotypsTs
from all parts of the country viii be 50
immediate and so great that the inter
rUption of publication Will continue for
but a few DAYS
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-02
PLENTY OF CASH FOR BONDS
WAR ISSUE SUBSCRIBED FOUR
TIMES OVER.
Small Subscriptions Alone Amount to
Forty Millions-Syndicate Propo-
sitions Will Not Be Considered.

Washington, July Inquiries at the
treasury department elicit the informa-
ton that the total subscriptions for the
bond issue of $2OO,OOO,OOO aggregate
$3.50, OOO, 900.
OF this amount there have been re-
ceived and absolutely accepted sub
scriptions for amounts of $500 and less,
S4O.OO00O Subscriptions in amounts of
over $500, subject to future allotment,
$3.50, 900, 600. A proposal for a round lot
at a premium of 1 per cent, 500, 100000.
Two syndicate propositions for any
part or all of the bonds offered, $780,
900. 900 each, $500, 900, 900.
These syndicate offers and the offer
for bonds at a premium are not in the
regular form, although they came from
entirely responsible sources, and no al
lotment will be made in either case.
1t is expected that the heavy sub
scriptions will increase in number with
the beginning of the new month. Saw
ings bank deposits will probably be re-
allied to a considerable amount, as the
six months interest period is July l.
and Withdrawals now can be made by
the depositors without sacrificing any
interest
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-02
SUMMARY OF WAR NEWS.

The expedition against Porto Rico. con-
sisting of $4,000 men, commanded by Gen
eral Brooke, will sail from Tampa within
a week or ten days.
The war bonds have been subscribed
four times over. the subscriptions for 500
and less aggregating SiO0l0OO0.
Admiral Diedrichs. in command of the
German warships at Manila, refused to
entertain a proposition from the Spanish
governor general that a neutral power
should take provisional control in the
Philippines. 1t IS asserted that the pro-
gramme of the insurgents is approved
by Great Britain and Japan. while Ger
many raises no serious objections.
Three vessels of Camara's Cadiz squad
ron have entered the Suez cssnai and the
others are coaling from their own col
Tiers outside the harbor at Port Said.
Senior Sagasta declares the recent peace
rumors are absurd, and says there can
be no discussion of the subject at present
The assault upon Santiago began yes
terday morning and the battle was wased
from early morning until dark. The
Americans drove the enemy from their
works and are within three-qUarters of a
mile from the city. The attack viii be
renewed this morning. The American loss
was over go killed and wounded
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-02
ward and general engagement pre-

ward and a general engagement pre-
cipitated.
A large detail has been at work all
day improving military road to
Caney, with view of the artillery and
the supplies for the other force cutting
through the woods parallel to old San
tiago road. 1t is also possible that this
opening may bring the siege guns in
land from the railway that is now
working up the coast in the hands of
our troops.
The condition of the American troops
is excellent. Despite the hard rains
and the hot sun, only IS men out of
General Lawton's 1888 were reported
i'll on today's sick call. The other
commands are equally well off. The
men are full of fight and eager for the
big battle.
In preparation for the assault on
Santiago 60 tried men from each brig
ade, on-commissioned officers and
privates, have been promoted to be
wire clippers, and they will precede
the first firing line about 200 or 300
yards for the purpose OF cutting the
barbed wire fences of obstruction to
the way to the city. Their mission is a
most hazardous one, as they will be
exposed TO the fire of our men, as well
as that of the enemy.
The pacfiicos who have been brought
into the American camp during the
last few days are in a pitiable condi-
ton. Men, women and children are
absolutely starving, and they welcome
American shelter.
General Shafter has established his
headquarters with General Lawton,
and today hoisted the corps flag.
Today the signal corps used observa-
ton balloons, obtaining a perfect view
of the Spanish entertainments, the city
and the harbor.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-02
OPENED BY LAWTON.
General Is Fighter and Has a Fight
ing Division

Washington, July According to
General Skaters report, the attack on
Santiago was begun by the second di-
vision of the Fifth army corps, COM
manded by Brigadier General H. w.
Lawton. This division consists of three
brigades, made up as follows:
First brigade, commanded by Colonel
J. j. Van Horn, Eighth United States
infantry; Twenty-second United States
infantry and the Second Massachusetts
infantry.
Second brigade, commanding officer
unknown but supposed to be Colon
Bates-First United States infantry.
Fourth United States infantry, and
Twenty-fft4l United States infantry.
Third brigade, commanded by Briga-
der General A. r. Chaffee-Seventh
United States infantry Twelfth United
States infantry. and Seventeenth Unit
ed States infantry.
Thus, it appears that the entire di-
vision which opened the hostilities Of
the day is composed entirely of reg
ulars, seasoned and experienced in bat
tie, with the exception of the Second
Massachusetts volunteer infantry,
which is regarded as one of the best
volunteer organizations of the army.
General Lawton, who was chosen
for the important and responsible duty
of opening the battle by the capture of
Caney and the interrogation of Spanish
reinforcements now nearing Santiago.
is described as a good fighter and SOL
der of exceptional ability. He served
in the Union army, having entered az
sergeant of Company z, Ninth Indiana
volunteer infantry April 1861, and be-
ing successfully promoted through msr-
it on the field of battle to first lieuten-
ant of the Thirtieth Indiana infantry,