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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-16

SYLVESTER Y. TOWN OF CASEY
Supreme Court of Iowa, January 10
1NToXICATION or THE PLANT
IFI' WHEN INJURED IS NOT nv
1nENCE OF CONTRADICTORY
NEGLIGENCE. UNLESS HIS IN
ToNICATION AIDED IN CAUSING
THE INJURY.
The court says:
Complaint is made of the trial courts
refusal to give an instruction asked
by defendant with relation to the effect
tobe given by the jury to the fact that
piaintin was intoxicated at the time of
the accident. There was evidence tend
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-16

A positive guarantee of AT and work
mapship in the clothes tailored by
Rudolph e Wallace, 1893 Main street.
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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

The ladies' OF the Confederate
Memorial Association are ac-
lively at work, making arrange
ments for an entertainment IN
honor of the Veterans and to
promote the building Of a Con
Tolerate Monument ia the sol
diers' cemetery. IL is proper
that our Camp should give them
ali possible assistance and en-
couragement: every true man
and woman will cordially sp-
prove this noble purpose of the
ladies. In accordance with the
wishes of the ladies' of the Me
| mortal Association / hereby call
a meeting of Lafayette County
Camp, No. 752 U. C. Veterans
on Saturday. June 20. III A.. NJ,
at the Courthouse, and urge all
10 attend; we wish TO agree
upon a day for this entertain
ment and take such preparatory
steps as may be necessary. Let
all come TO engage in so worthy
a cause Every one ought to
be willing TO devote some time
to this purpose. 1 hope we
shall hear from our representa-
tives nj the recent Reunion at
Louisville. We wish every vete-
ran from this county to attend
the next reunion AT Memphis.
X. w. JONES.
Commander.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21
". Y Smtth's COLLEGE. L.ainx on.

Il where many Young men. after
investing $40 "a so for taffiuu.
boari, etc, have been educated for
positions "A hsokkeeners. ~tsnog-
rapacrs Telegraph r. aud now re-
eeIve from ss1 Ia 81 al7ry per
year keutucky University llip.a-
ma awarded hts r~re3a1tes tls
COLLEGE received Medals A. t'
Horid's Expeditions ani refers O.
thols tnds 90 successful gralastrs.
n risk at tlis e1cap.t nmd most
influential College Sa VACATION
Cat TINS ont for reference. geas
advertisement For yuFti cultrs al.
dress oBly " L. Smith. Lcxingt n
Nv
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21
p.lcs cureI MHhog, the N,,r-

NH druZelsls are authorized hy
tne manufacturer "a pagp OtGt
meut t. refund the money where t
Tails e. are nny ease uf p.l uo
matter - how bong staining Car,1
ordinary eases m six dGt th
uor-i ease. In fourteen day. uns
lNPltcatinn gives safe nal rect.
Relieves Itching INSTANTLY
This fs a nsW discovery and f4tlr
ouit p.le remair uJil 90 "a positive
guarantee, ng curs no pay. Price.
H rerls
II Your DRUGGIST 1aut keep il
,aes -sni us r fcutt Iu post
We Wat forward -lmpir
Manufactured - Iafil
NciIsG.e sos. So Louis. SO.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21
Daughters OF the Con
fedcraCy.

\ short time ago a mecfin.
was held and a temporary og
g%tnizs;ion Of the Daughters 81
the Cuuiederlcy Was snref .
the chatter has been obtal sd
and now Il - nsccssary.to coa.
p!cte the organization. TAr
permanent officers IRE 10 Be-
elected. For these parposes 4
meeting IL called for Saturday
afternoon. June -. al ; O'Clock.
IN the Methodist SUNDAY school
room. All the ladies Whp wer-
present at the dFst meeting aai
gave their names are expect-l
TO be present without ftilar,
They will realize the impor.
lance OF this. All other lad q
who are interested In this eaasr
are cordially invited and argei
To attend. We are behind most
Of the towns of Mississippi ~.
organizing but we can makr
amends by having the best chHp
ter IN the State. Shall We not
do this. Remember the time
and place and do no; tail "a
come.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21
NotAr

Sealed bids will be received up To
/. O'Clock. noon, on the Ist Monaay
in July, 1900, for furnishing Blank
Books, Stationery. ETC., for the pub-
lie officers Vt lafayette County.
Miss, As provided for by the statutes
OF the State OF Mississippi, and or
dered By the Board of Supervisors
of said county.
b. p. GRAY. CLERK.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21
Inthc Pnhlir.

Lam agcnt IA this. aaI nj
joining counties, for the " .
Rradb Marble " otks 81 hoi.
II Sprfues. Mss Il Won need
ANYTHING iu tais line % vail be
tn your interest to cAii ou az
address ne 10 Oxford. Miss,
before pHrchaS ~ kespt
l.. II. RANKIN.
.Asss TENN
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21
oreat Reduction sale.

For the next three weeks the
R.rhive Millinery vii isem TITS
late sell all Spring ani sum
msr Hats At reduced rates
Pattern Hats formerly s'''o
tnd s5 go will q at $50
sin1 Hats at 500.
500 Hats a -i2a.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21
May eth 1900.


A. turner's Buudren's
q 1=#A rbuealrs coffee for
.iu.t. erecn Coffee Tor 81
- e1aI Sait for 2je.
a Us OF Canned goods
rnca bottom prices.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

ssc1la be brought up
so astp b able 90 make hcrown
lt. se.sg. ag aet she's go
q i.aeata flgtsae. iuta
'aaua pace IL 40 ttc home.
'11ash selfe unacn 90 better
a business than meh. 4 giri
"lglt 60 De- csofgl about tf,e
r.sa she nlarres Too, especially
% sac h1s nnuey SIZE oHratHT
to marry uaiil she's Oh enough
10 hn,W what she's d8iue any
VAS isi'y Green. ia Ladies
Home journal
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21
June 10th, 1900.

The storm Sunday afternoon
did considerable damage in lhis
section, trees e uprooied,
fences blown down. corn and
grain crops seriously damaged.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21
LIST OF PRIZES
Oonated by the Citizens OF
Oxford
For the ola zine Fid-
dicr'- Contest to he
Held Here At an Early
Date aud will be an
ENJOYABLE Affair.

Enjoyable Affair.
Ladies' Memorial Association
One st Of Furniture.
Bagari y Logan. - lbs Sugar
Bgifhloe q Bntlvr, Oac Box
ofCgars.
John II. Hope, oae Box OF
Cigars.
oxford by Goods Co. one
Cost
T. u isom. One Pipe.
III. bcanlani. ouc pr. Pants
Davidson n Ward. s.. One
: size Eigia Watch.
\. ~. k%eniri, Large Lamp.
J. y Gipson Onc Bsl Flour.
) " Moss. Two shirts.
" G. Neili. one hat.
y ) Lravcii. I Buggy WHIP.
a. W. Leaveii. Pas uf Puxe
Chickens
Bishop 4 STALL. Onc Hat
Friedman y Goodwin. oac
pr shoes.
Turncr & Buuircn, Tao lbs.
smoking fohacce.
:. II. Logsa - Co, Three ibs
Tobacco.
". L KEYS, Fifteen lbs Coffee
T. fiusiacc, silver wAiKgag
stick.
rrNis & Mckee. Razor Set
complete.
T. " Siowcrs, I UMBRELLA
" 4. " kins. Rocking Chair
Hampton x Poster. ore 10.
smoking Tobacco.
Goodwin Y Brown. Bride.
T. X. CAilton s 60. shaving
Mirror.
Word & Co. Oae 10 Tohacco
Walker x Carpenter. One p.
OvealIs
ID. J. Fonst. One 10 Tobacco.
j. T. Nelson. Oae Suit e.
Clothes.
Oxford Hardware Co, on,
SADDLE.
McCharea s kimmons, , lbs
Z Tobacco.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21
New
Slack smith
shop.
% !.

O.tNe rilefI ul 81
general llack uiifhaut
repair hou, hone afl
prepared kinds
al work IN ny line aai
guarantee e15I -fstetlu61.
shop one de ~ Fast 81
I. T. VI a5theN~ stable.
ReB ?. kE
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21
Mineral Rpo.Hng Paint.

wenOw keep the 3Dta Century
Mineral Paint, guaranteed TO be
the best. We Will have yaur
roof painted and guarantee the
WORK. Sead ia your orders.
TURNER < l;UNDEEx.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

Miss Ella Mai Sloan and
brother, Walker Sloan, returned
to their home in Covington,
Tenn, Monday after a pleasant
visit of two weeks TO relatives
in Oxford.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

Dr CaJs's Condition PowJrrs. are
Just what q horse needs vhuu in
bad condition faesc. uilusi puri
Ger and veruIfure Tfey are not
E, q but medicine aaa the beet use
abt' at a horse iu prime condition
/ rec - cents per package. Fa-
sale by ~. X. x Ghiiton& co tx
{ ri, 4. n. ettis. Abhevili-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

L. c. Washington. a II year
old colored boy, from Pu
laski county, Ark, delivered q
lecture at the Courthouse Mon
day night. He has never at
tended school, but reads and
writes accurately. He was con.
verted al four years of age, and
has ever since been an evauge'
list.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

Misses Sudie aud Kate Gen.
try left yesterday for Pi.tsboro,
to attend the summer Normal al
that place, Miss Sadie has been
appointed one of the teachers
in the Normal.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

We ara glad to learn that Mr..
w. ID. Porter Is on the streets
again and will leave in a lev
days for the health resorts OF
Alabama and Tennessee.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

The eo-partnership Heretofore
existing between ". Z. NELL * Son.
has been dissolved by mutual esu-
sent. W. G.. Nell will continue ght
business collect all accounts, ana
assume all claims, II any, agan.I
the said arm.
VIC. NEfLL,
l. +. SEfLL-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

Use Cht.ton's ltelias.e Diar
rAoea Cure-a sure shot Tor
Darrh0c1 DySentcry and all
sule.er complaints
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

Memorial services will be held
at Cypress Greek church next
Saturday, and the exercises vii
be concluded at Liberty Hill
church in the afternoon. An
interesting program has beer
arranged. The public is cordi
alIy invited.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

Mrs. w. l. Hargis, and chill
dren left Tuesday for a visit OF
several weeks To friends and
relatives in Georgetown and
KYLE, Texas.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

wtSrFp. several psr s Tor
istrlrt Hfie Managers In tfs stffe
20 rvpr 1rft me fn their 9Wn and
surroul Lug cpunfi Willing %
paw Yearly D Pas able weekly.
desirable efap.oy msnt Wfh unusual
apportunities Brf feBces exrhA
eA Enclosed SELF aetrsssi ygse
ups s s.. HaEN. caxtaa Bald
mp, Chicago, ~.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21
For Rent.

The residence 81 = W. Bos srr
on college iIf.i street f"r
term. apply 70 THE EAGLE Of
acr ~ I. y. Worfi
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

AL kinds of Garden Seed, II
bglk or package at
TURNER s BUSDREx's
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

ar. James Strawn spent the
past week in the city with his
parents. lie was quite sick
while here, but was able to re
turn to his work at Boyle. Miss.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

We return thanks TO MIR. VIII
liam Lipker, an appreciated sub
scriber for late fayors.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

Messrs. Lee Russell, sam Me
Corkle and J. Is. Wooten left
for Texas, Monday aud may per
manently locate IN the Lone
Star State.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

Mrs. Ann Maria Collier has
removed 10 Taylor's 10 reside
with her sister, Mrs. Eadora
Walton.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

Miss Annie Torgerson spent
the past week with friends III
Water Valley.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

We regret to learn that Raft
Roane has an attack Of slow
fever.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

DIR. Geo. Collins aud two lit.
tie daughters, OF vernon, Tex
are visiting DIR. Collins sister,
Mrs. james Wallace.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21
Horse SHE
RESTAURANT.
Turner * Burdrcn.
South SIDE square
%A<%%sRsf%$k

T. nov open-i Tor
c,pan e guests Every
tiiinr % wheh
ef.fe mav aspire pr
lease ths most sean
Nou can cat AZ lets-
with pla1saFe ~
eyeHEtijaE 60 suit
tho most delisNte taste,
:
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

Mr.. VI. p. Bishop spent Mon.
day in Abbeviile.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

Rev. G.. ". Bachman OF Wi
mona, eolpOrteur of the VI. l.
Church, has been in ouI city
the past week.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

Be sure you call au6 examine
the fine Hats offered for sale AT
greatly reduced prices at the
Beehive.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.

Vote for Senator William '.
Sullivan for National Commit
teeman
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

Mr.. Ben p. Gray spent Tues
day in Memphis
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

The county Jail premises are
receiving a purifying coat OF
whitewash.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

Mr.. Willie Myers has returned
from school in jackson.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

Hon. w. A. Mcdonald, oil
Holly Springs, spent Saturday
In the city.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

DIR. and Mrs. c. q. Perrell are
visiting relatives in Birming-
BAN, Ala.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

We are glad TO note the I'M
provement made by working the
street that leads from the square
to Mrs. Wubogrn's.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

Clean up aud prepare for the
sickly season.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

hyou Want something nl,e
IN co.d drinks g,tp
BrFsALuE a. BUTLERs.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

Miss Moutie Gray gave a
delightful entertainment Mon
day evening, complimentary To
Mss BenthaI OF Louisiana.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

Try that Cherry Cream at
BUFFALoE& BUTLEg'S.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

II you want TO be cooled OF
go TO BUFPALoE Y BUTLER's
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

Mrs. NJ. A. Browning is visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. Henry
Moore.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

Mr.. George Il. Hill IS having
"A broad and handsome brick
walk laid ia front OF his rest
deuce on North street.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

Prof. A. L. BoDdurant visited
Talledega, Ala, during the past
week.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

just received a fresh supply
of Lowney's and GuntheEs
Candies.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

Finest line of Cigars in the
city at BuFFALoE 4 BUTLER's.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

Mr.. Robt. Darlington, return
ed to hls home IA Savannah.
Tenn, this week, afser several
months employment IN this OF
fee.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21
BACHELOR GIRL

Miss Maggie Bailey let Wed
nesday morning for her hi me in
Glend0ra, Miss.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

II yua want a hrtclass lug
.. or Nagoa az rvAs.nthi'
arareS. cal ON
IvExER y BvNpRES.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

Mr. Lem billiard, ir., Is behind
the counters OF Turner X Bun
drcn and will be pleased To see
his friends.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

Razors keen and clean shayes
at Clark's.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

Chocolate, Cherry and Nanil
Ia lee cream at
BUFFALOE x BUFFERS
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21
Confederate Veterans.

sa bscnbe for The EAGLE.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21
PHYSICIANS

+. CHANDLER, VI. ID.
OFYrog at Residence on South
Street.
Will be glad to serve iriehds.
and patrons.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

Mr.. West Avent spent several
days in Oxford this week. assist.
Ing Mr.. Cullen on the assessors
report.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

PASTORS or rHE CHURCHES
.aur.a -t~N. " y. kips
s~faw4l.t ghur~h Esv. " "
~,~-bst-rlan kss. ". u Hrdst~-s""
n,Ytt.i ghareh ksN. y. NJ ha'"'
Episcopal Church
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

Maj. Kemp aud daughter.
Miss Edith, left for Iuka few
days ago, TO spend the heated
season.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

Dr. stamford Rivers and wife.
of Osceola. Ark are visiting Er.
aud Mrs. l.. h. Rivers.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

Miss Ruhy Mcleod of Gre
nadr, j. the guest Of her SISTER.
Mrs George lygs.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

Vote for Senator william v
Sullivan for National Commit
teeuan.
Miss Lois nenthal. OF Louisi
ana, - The CUES, OF Miss Su'
llarkins
Dr stamford Rivers and wife
ofOsceola. ARR are visiting Nr
aud Mrs. l.. h. Rivers.
Miss Ruby Mcleod of Gre
nadr. j. the guest Of her SISTER
Mrs. George 1yEs.
Leave your orders Tor Fresh
Fish at
TURNER~ BUNuEENs.
II you arr IN need Of a drs,
class hair cut call on Clark the
barber. at the caldwell House
II you want hne Hats at low
figures. YOU eau nov get them
at the Beehive
Miss Annie Chandler is visit
Ing the family OF Der unc.e. VI.
Jacob Thompson At La a
Mr. aud Mrs. L. r. Temple
and children visited relatives in
Waterford the past week.
Nr. Chandler Morley return
ed Tuesday feom pleasant visit
TO relatives IN Florence. Ala.
Jrs. Garner U~.ns and little
Marjorie returned from a visit
to friends in Water Valley a few
days ago.
Children can get lee Cream at
> cents a saucer at
BUTFAIoE i BUTLsR's.
All Hats aad Millinery
brought down from this date at
tue Beehive.
Maj. Kemp aud daughter.
Miss Edith, lcn for Iuka a few
days ago, 10 spend the heated
season.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

Vote for Senator William v.
Sullivan for National Commit.
teNnan.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

All Hats aad Millinery
brought down from this date al
tue Beehive.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

Miss Lois ilenshai. OF Lonisi
ana. - the guest OF Miss Sue
llarkins
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

Children can get lee Cream at
> cents a saucer at
BUTFAIoE \ BUTLsR's.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

The following citizens OF ouE
town attended the commence.
faent eaercI>c- at Abbeville last
Friday: Messrs. John Logan.
Ben Mirkette, viii aud Chas.
UoodsIn, Louis Stephens, Frcs,
Nash. Misses Frost Roaue. Don
ma Wallace and Pauline Rev
nolds and Mrs ". 4. Green
and chiLlren.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

Leave your orders for Fresh
Fish at
TURNER = BUNuEENs.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

The Woman's Foreign Ms
siOuary Society OF the VI. l.
Church. met AZ The residence OF
Mrs. j W. T. Falkner Wednes
day afternoon. All members
we're preseEi. sRi enjoyed a lie.
lightlul talk BY Mrs. Mary iiaF
grove. Refreshments were scrv.
ed afer the adjournment oi
the meeting and a pleasant so.
cial evening passed.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21
nm or rur euuRCHE-.

TA~ ussra % ~pPrrvi.rrs meets the
act Noaday tn -ssh mouth
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

Jrs. Garner U~.ns and little
Marjorie returned from a visit
To friends in Water Valley a few
days ago.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

"a s-..l -ss'. me --,T.~-sa, -isA,
N ~ssh uanafa.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

II you want hBe Hats at low
figures. you eau nov get them
at the Beehive
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

II You are IN need of a hrs,
class hair cut call On Clark the
barber. at the caldwell House
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-06-21

Dir. Chandler Morley retain.
ed Tuesday fsom apleas1nt visit
10 relatives Ia Florence. Ala.
, 1900-10-30

one day last winter a lady came to
my drug store and asked for a brand
Of cough medicine that | did not have
in stock says Mr.. c. X. Grandin. the
popular druggist Of Ontario. y Y.
she a disappointed and wanted to
know what cough preparation | could
recommend. | said to her that | could
freely recommend Chamb"rlIin's
Cough Remedy and that she could take
a bottle of tn" remedy and after Civ
ing it a fair trial if sh" did not find
it worth the money to bring back the
hottl" and | would refund the price
pai1. In the course Of a day or two
the lady came back in company with
a friend in need of a cough medicine
and advised her to buy a bottl" of
Chambcrlain's Cough Remedy. | con.
consider that a very good recommcn.
hation for the remedy It is for sale
by +. II. EgglcstOu.
, 1900-10-30
THE SLAV F. I.


Inhunau Manner In III ! slaves We're
Carried in the on ships.
In the larger ships the" space between
the top of the cargo and the under side
of the deck was sometimes As much as
five feet. To devote all hat space to
air was. in the mind OF the thrifty
SLAYER. sheer waste. So he built a
shelf or gallery six feet wide all the
way around the ships hold. between
the deck and the slave floor that was
laid on top Of the cargo. IN this shelf
was placed another layer of slaves.
thus increasing the number carried
by nearly 80 per cent. The CrOwding
in tho big ships. having " decks reg
ularly. vas still worse. for a slave
deck was built clear across between
these two. and the galleries or shelves
We're built both under and above the
s~lave-deck. There We're ships where
four layers of slaves We're placed thus
between permanent decks that were
only eight feet apart. and there are
records of cases where smaller ships
ships having but three feet or so of
space between cargo and deCk-wcrc
ilNA'Nl eAll'l w. w Una Wv ," =
stretched on their backs had but a foot
or less OF air-spaco between their
faces and the deck or tine next LAYER
above them. To increase the number
carried. when stretched out on deck or
shelf. the slaves were sometimes placed
on their sides. breast to back-"spODn
fashion, as the slayPrs call it-and
this made room for a considerable per
cent extra. However. in the eigh-
teenth century the usual practice was
to place them on their backs. and to
allow about two and "A half feet Of air
space above the face of the slave. and
in this way argos of over three hun
bred were Carried.-FrOm The Slave
Trade in America" by John 8. Spears,
in the September Scribner's.
, 1900-10-30
THE HEROES COME.
London Honors the London Imperial
Voluntee s.

London, Oct. ETH" City Imper-
ial volunteers. who arrived at South
ampton from South Africa Saturday
on the British transport Aurania,
reached here by train this morning,
marched through London, along streets
packed by thousands. and received a
tumultous greeting. Such Il demon
stratiOn was probably before
evoked or such IA small body of vol
untccrs. Tn" postponemcnt of Lon
don's welcome today diminished the
number of spectators. but the cnthu-
siasm could scarcely have been more
general or genuine. Early in the day
Queen Victoria sent a message to the
returning troops, welcoming them and
inquiring as to their health. The prince
of Wales came to town and viewed the
procession from Marlborough house.
The other royal ~personagcs watching
the little band of men in khaki uni
forms were Princess Louise. the Ouch
ess of Argyle and Prince Edward of
SaXe-Wcimar. who. with many other