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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22

Frankfort. Ky. Feb. Nothing
WIZ done in the ease OF Beckham
against Taylor and Marshal before
Judg, CantrilI at Georg-town. i.y
agrs, men, between the attorneys
everything was laid over until wedncs-
day, February 81. In the meantime
proceedings in both eases are to r.
main in statu quo while the attorneys
eoLfer and try to agree on some mode
OF procedure. The matter is To IT,
brought up before Judge Cantrill Mt
Frankfort. February -. IL no agree
mtnt il reached in the meantime
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22
.o>riaa.roaN News.


london. frh. a.. 2 s-ii O.. lu The sat
''ie~ mahe~ public hsrat-h from
firid Marshal i,ulcrts. saying
jacob .iai. Frh. u The following
sorm Cen. French Was received this
morning
~ have comPle,si, di~Per.ed t.s
-retny from tae southern sid. II Rim
b~rlvy. from AleVaud sfsfou'siu tc
OiirhAnisfontcin. snd an, nov going
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22
WI, ,sio.r. .. Frankfort.

Iouistillc, kY- Feb. j. The dcluo
rtHtir Legislature will adjourn a.
Frankfort Thiscunclusion WAS reached
Friday. but a quorum not bring pres
rn' H. the senate prevented the earrs
ing out Of this plan. lioth houses met
sno adjourned until saturday. III
Il, u ocIats have a quorum in the ho'tsc
bu on account OF committee dut,
they are short in the senate This. II
il said. viii h- rrmr,lic,l Saturday. ana
rcsei1tions viii he passed To rrsurt,
81 ssions AZ Frankfort.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22
FOR CAMARINES PROVINCE.
Departure .f 81. Expedition. tnd~s
.~s~vai. aat~. snd B.ii To
Clear tsmarIa~s rrovisr~.

Manila. Thursday. Feb. Is. 80 p.
m isrig.-Gcp. Alfred =. Rates. aud
Brig Gen Fell. with the Forii.,h Hnd
forty-fiiih infantry. n-sler's battery
and many pack mules started to-day
for the province If Camlrines. Ih-
cruiser baltimore and transports Tar
tar and ithcnian compose the fleet,
which, with the gunb0ais accompany
ing. will land at Nueya Caseer.s and
sweep the province. II is expected
that there will be- much campaigning
In the mamntains
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22

II folks really lived in Sla.s houses
how the blind industry would -four
ish.
When a college hoy hangs 4 curtain
over picture and blushes when he
discioses tit means that she once
let him buy her something.
When a girl puts her cheek trust
ingly on a mans shoulder she hates
to have him spread his handkerchief
over his coat.
The man who imagines that baby
ribbon is intended for infants wear
has much TO learn.-N. Y. Herald.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22
A TRAIN RoBBER CAPTURED.
Three Accomplishments . ny
taE Condition.

Tombstone. Ariz.. Feb. lT.-One OF
the train robbers who held up he New
hanks Thursday night. WAS found IN n
dy inl condition at SyeamOr. Springs
nin.. miles from Tombstone. The rob
ber's name Is John Dunlap. ALA
-1hte. Fingered Jack" lie wa.
bsoClht from Colorado "a few months
ag" ~. a requisiiion to answer a charg,
- highway robbery. but the district
attorney dismissed the ease. Dunlap
tLrcc accomplicss are being puFsu,-l
b. sheriif-s posse.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22
SHOWS AN UGLY DISPOSITION.
rpssi>h rsrta uodtn~d 80 ~ to Ad-
,-r..iy Meet Nn~ri.aa
Irnds.

shington. Feb. l.. la pcse
Spanish tarih just put into effect enu-
ssds rable INCREASE has been made IA
the duties on number If articles now
exported from the United States to
Spain. Consul-General Lay, at BARGE
Ions. has reported this matter To the
stat, department. On tyr-writers.
which formerly paid n duty Of about
half dollar. the tariff is now frpn
81 10 so. rhonogTaphs. formerly un-
enumerated. are now taxed - eerts
per pound weight.
iIl kinds of electrical. scientific and
fsicc labor-saVing apparatus is now
paced under heavy rate. plus %
cents war tax. The duty ON parai'in
l.as b-en doubled. making business iIa-
possible for America
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22

III, British ship Wesigate arrived
NJ New York. on the 18TH. from Chic.
New Caledonia. French convict SCI;
item, nj near New Zealand. The West
sat, brought l.5sO tons in nickel or,
20 the American Metal Co., and is he
hrs, vessel 10 arrive here direct from
Nv lnletlonia.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22

The total value of imports into the
Island Of Puerto Rico from the date
uf American occupation To December
u, 1899, was sie,i9l SO. and the total
value Of exports from the island dur
ing the same period was sii 500. .s05.
fhs United States furnished Si.6s7 50
oi the imports and took s3.50e,s 200 of
the exports.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22

Chicago, Feb. i5.-Alderman c. y.
Gunther announces that he is ready 10
gly. his immense private collection of
war relics, historical records. paintings
and curios to the public in the city Of
Chicago when suitable building shall
be. proyided.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22

Acting upon the recommendation Of
Qrartermaster-t,cner l.udington. the
secretary of war has ordered the e.
adjustment of bi-monthly tranSpov;
service between San Francisco and Ml-
Mia. The service will bc started by the
truarship sherman. which will leave
san Francisco for Manila ON the 18th
OF 10th inst.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22

Mon Fung Young. Chinese doctor.
was awarded ss.93s by jury in the
circui' court at Kansas City. No. ON
the 18th in a verdict against the Kan
sas City. 81. Joseph a Council Bluffs
Railroad Co. because u negro porter OF
the railroad company would not 1,.r-
M him to ride in the parlor car of the
train.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22
Is.s uss.r,.' Message.

Iondou. Fch ie. 81 50 -. -. Fallov
ing - ioui Estcrg,' nf~sarv To tn,
war uil.ct
''Iseoi..sini. Feb a.. : q. ~ French.
With q fer-e - artillery. cavalry and
mounted infantry. reached kimi,-ricy
THURSDAY evening.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22
Common School Fund Distribution.

state Superintendent Nhittisld has fe-
ported to the Auditor of Public Accounts
\ schedule for the distribution of the
common school funt for the -iN months
ending D.,cembsr - ls.a. and the ~
months ending juno -, leOo II show:
Nt.rntr s,i,is aiis thii,iTen stntirs ~ 1t1
In siAts ss seFsrats schsel dis,rirts iiz.e
r,,J ..........................-... 81. go
Isnaar. -. ,ii.,rii,utiar .-...--.-.-s fssfs. -
Jus.. i.s d-tfihetiufi. .-s------..s. s-i. A.1 -
Hind, county j. the large,, b,,ne-
fciary-
Edsshle childrsu in ucaaniF...........-..--it -it.ie1
Ia ssrarste -'oai district .----..-...-.--- tsi
, o. slg
i.nasrs aui Juiy distritHiien esuuts -. s~ii
Dl.tTiiutian s,rafste -.ho,'l dfstriet.. eliss,
Total --..-..-....... ....--.--- * 90
EdsabIs shldrsa IN tis.sau- -...-..---.- s...n
IN Meridian 80
IN Natsiss ?, -
In .ek -islfg tNit
The distribution ~ sl O00go1 includes
the assessed polls at - each. which. for
ls9p numbered 2s3.s75. or sii1,l5i. The
poll tax is charged to the counties where
assessed, and the amount j. deducted by
Auditor in making. the distribution to
which each county and separate school
district il entitled.
Mr.. Isidorc Strauss. one OF the oldest
and most highly esteemed citizen- OF
Jacks died on Saturday morning. the
l0th. lie was u native Of France. and
-eventv.twe years Of age. He has been
prominent and influential in business az
fairs: WAS city treasurer for eighteen
wears; a trustee Of the Lunatie Asylum
tor several years. and director in the
Capital state Bank He was a gentle
man Of great culture and refinement, a
devoted husband. father and brother. lie
ha- been in failing health for several
wears. and when he passed quietly away
Lis friends were not surprised by the an
nouneement Jackson has host one Of its
very bc-i citizens.
The capitol bill has been practically
agreed upon by both branches Of the Leg
stature. The wsys and means are vet to
he prnvisIed. The candidates for capitol
commissioners are numerous and ambi-
tious OF serving the State.
II i thought the Legislature will .ad-
iourn on Friday. March .. Many Of the
most important measures are still being
perfected in the committees.
The Cox bill for state text book uni
formity, that passed the House by a large
ma aiority, was defeated in the Senate by
a small majority.
Hon. William J. Bryan has accepted the
invitation OF the Mississippi Legislature
for an address ON political issues. and has
named Thursday afternoon, 9th inst
The Masonic Grand bodies are in -e<-
sion in Meridian this week. About $50
delegates and visitors are thus temporarily
added to MeIidian's population.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22
TRADES UNION NOTES

There are 1873 trades uuiops In thu
city OF Philadelphia.
The Pattern Makers National league
has 1000 members In the United
States
In the Colorado legislature there sre
u uaiou men. and the lieutenant gov
ernor Is q trades uniouist.
Eiets months ago there were only
.hree trades unions 10 Niagara faiis.
pov the town boasts Of % organized
bodiea
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22

The board Of directors Of the Kan
sas state peniten'iary have decided TO
hereafter sell the entire output Il
binding twine Of the prison direct 80
tn farmers. The plan will become
effective after March ~. There j. now
Nor than 5000 pounds of twinc in
stock at the prison warehouse.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22

\ dispatch from Iangoon. British
Busmah. Of the 18th. says: The Brit
i.h commissioners. Middle and suthcr-
la.ll. who had been engaged in the d..
msr,niion Of the l.urmo-C hines-
boundary. have been murdered in the
Morghcm district. Consul Litton was
wot pdcd. but escaped"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22
Deer sea soasdiaE..

San Francisco. Feb. Ia The United
States steamer Nero, during its recent
survey fer trans-Pacihc cable. broes
the record for deep sra sounding One
sounding near Guam island. marked
5.is0 fa'homs. and another $3.50 faith.
oIns. only o. feet short OF six s,aiut,
miles
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22

nder resolution introduced bv
sraaior Drpe,,. and recently passed
h.. congress. the president has selected
Mrs. Daniel Manning. widow Of NJ
Clu,lGnd's first secretary of the treas
my. 20 represent this country At ihs
IarL. eNnosition.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22
GIN. rur>.Ws MARCH.
d- 10 said q" Hs,~ saspri..d s".
lna.s .Itrd Ihe norr..

Biei E,~r. Orange Free state
Wednesday. Feb. H-6cn. French. q
command of the cavalry division are
Wit. a strong force of horse artillery
let Modder river. SUNDAY morntr !.
for Eamham. - miles east of Ensi. "A
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22

zen. French entered Kimberly. on the
litii, at the head of his viciori rus
troopers. lie dined at the club. and
neSt pushed ON to get in touch with
tn" rcireating enemy. The success =,
6ca ROberts' initial move caused
reJeicing in London. where il is hope,l
'iSt the long series of reverses has g.,
lasi come To an end.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22

Th' bill generally known as the
Iouc bill. relating to second elIss
ma'l matter. was favorably acted on
b. tie house committee ON post Offices
on the 18th. As finally agreed on a
uniform rate of one cent per poun
is fixed. the proposed clause making
tn rate two cents in ease of extreme
distance being omitted.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22

l.. ris, Feb. I7.-All the theaters
have raised the price of seats in view
OF the approaching exposition. Hotel
rates are bounding upwards Usually
moderate hotels, where room and
board was formerly let at 81 per day.
hav, announced a rate of 50 a day
after April /.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22

FORMER Congressman Isaac Stephen
som made public announcement. ON the
18th. Of his intention to give To the
city Of Marinctte. Wis. where he has
lived for nearly fifty years. a public
library building to cost 10000. The
structure will he built within two
Years Of Marinette county granite.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22

IN Act to provide for Compulsory Vac
cination anil To provide a penalty toF cu-
forcing SAME
section ! H. It enacted bE the tcei-la
turc II thr state Of Mississippi. 1nat the
hoar.l OF supsu ,-of, IA the oluuti,-- in
which smallpox exists afe hereby rmpoW.
crrd To pa ordinances providing ior rom-
pHl-ofy Xaeeiueiion. TO enforce -ame a.
hereinafter provided
So. : fhc president OF clerk Of the
iaard IT supervisor. shall make apiiics
tion 1" the secretary If the state knatd
of Health for sufficient quantity If bo-
vine virus to do the necessary yac-iHatins.
and the cost of said ,irl- shall b. borqe
by the county - ordering
See. ,. The board of supervisors mty
make contract, with any reputable ply
sician OF physicians to do the saeeinating
and pay for same
See 1. ANY person refusing 10 b. vac
cinatpd when requested by the authorized
Representatives of the board of -upeTvi-of.
shall BE- punished n for a misdemeanor.
Provided however. satisfactory evidence
oi succe--iul vaccination within the pri
esding I've yrar> shall constitute q sutfi-
eicnt defense to any prosecution under
this act.
S.c ; That all acts in conflict with this
act L. and arc hereby repealed.
Sec L. That this act TAXI effect and L.
in foTcc from and after it, passage
Approved February :. 1909.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22

Mayor Ashbridge of Philadelphia.
ON the 10th. sent to National Chlig-
m',n Hanna check OF $4,000. repr,'-
seh'ing the first quarter of the amO1nt
'hsi city promised 10 raise for the i.,'-
publican national convention in JUNE.
Ihe work of collecting the second
quarter begun on the same day. aud
nearl, $1,000 was raised.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22

London. Feb. 10. 8 - =. IA. The
government leader. Mt \. J. Hslfuur
has Just announced n the house ~
commoHs ihat the war office has N,
further news from the scat Of ~ar.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22

pr. u. X. rearSons. of Chicago. has
i, sae an offer to the Congregational
ytucaiional society Of lioston 10 give
$1,000 60 the genera. treasury pro,id.
81 me sociriy viii secure S3O,ooo -dd..
,.ral from friends Of its work.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22

New York. Feb. i7.-Aceor,iing to
the Herald, wm. II. Clark. the turfman
and Tammany leader. is broken down
ia health, and his financial affairs are
in bad condition.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22

The second anniversary u5thl of
the destruction OF the United Stat,s
hattseship Maine in Havana harbor
was suitably observed there. Several
hundred Americans went out To the
Wreck of the Maine. over which the
United States flag was flying at half
mast. Every available piece of wreck
age above the water was banked with
laurels.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22

The house committee on merchant
usfine and lisheries on the 18th. or-
drfcd a fo,arahic r,port On q bill 10
rrsrt an american register TO the brig
W.uGwari. with which Lieut.. r,ai.
intends 10 try io reach the north pole.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22

Commissioner-Genera Ferdinand ".
Peek left Chicago. ON the 18th, n
rtuic for the Paris exposition. Ms.
Tick leaves with the satisfaction nf
having succeeded in awakening Amer
lear manufacturers and producers 10
the opportunity offered by the fair 10
American commercial expansion and
OF having secured and sent over the
exhibits of some 1890 exhibitors.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22

30 occupy their ground. Have capiuret
the cnemy's laag.r aud store surp.se-
sud supplies aud ammunition. tasuaI
ties ahoHi 20 Of all ranks wountrd.
'kinu~riry cheerful aud we'll
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22
VOL. XXIV.

odsrs we're is~ucd by the war le.
paftm.ut. on the 18th. making assign.
r.,n,s of troops io the new military
dcpartmcnt of Alaska.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22

Washington. Feb. H. Fridays state
plent of the condition OF the treasury
showed: Available cash balance.
s2os. .sIa .osi; gold reserve. 12s.24s,7 ,77i.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22

Washington, Feb I6.-The comp
iroller of the currency has issued
call for reports of condition OF nation.
al hanks At close of business Tuesday,
February u. 1899.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22
KIMBERLY IS RELIEVED.
Gen. Freneh's Flying Column Ar
rived At the BcSieged City
Thursday Evening.
tstHrs liista AND SUPPLIES Ilres.
s-s~..s >ss'.ts-,,a. r.It Ia EasIssa
Hss i.sttsts.s u-rs.--~a
rsslsss ,h~ n-~-ip, .s rsr,i..-
is.--. rssi- us-..r >s,- p....s
tss. tutt~. late . us-r Trap.

Ionipn. ich. u. 1ssi q. m The
VAR of.cr announces ,ha, ,~r. French
reached kim,vtiey Thur.isy evening
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22

The state department has taken
steps TO make sure of the position IL
h's assumed toward eN-Consul NJ ic-
rn" in anticipation of an inqu'ry
fro'i congress, by directing an inSes-
hgation into every phase Of the ale
cations contained in that officers
statement. including especially
titiough investigation of the CONT
non' under which the consular mail
AMI cable service were conducted.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22

representative Ball, of Texaa, intro
duce.l in the house, on the 18th. a res
olution providing for the appointment
Of special committee of nine members,
no. more than five to belong 10 any
on, political party, to whom shall he
submitted all resolutions, bills or
amendments relating TO trusts or mo-
ncpolies, and the regulation or sup
PRECISION thereof, with instructions to
bring in a general bill for that pur-
pose.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.
NOTES OF PAST CURRENT EVENTS
BY ]. L. POWER.
% -'s sc . - AsAss enc snSasAea~- . q =

a.''s iati"n. hfm " epua,atiea -baH rte-
'rhi BY lrr~usstru ~ rrv tul. ans afhfr
lfi-fn. as-sis iafian trm - rstftunsfi,sH ar
an, one ~ mufe ot th-m. from triiinr
~ the lsrio'lnau.e 1T -net piliih voik
They. aui each 81 them. SHALL D. rutii,
= m,-'irw 1nuf sni shall i~ fn,si ut
it-- than twenty Htr rag male than ..ue
thuu-and deiist-
80 NJ sums oi ulnurs g. D, l-sii "a
HhN c'utfact GA h.haii II the state. ar
sn, county. munittrsht, ut le,s. i-nstd
th't''t vhTn the provision. IT the ia-t
fte0''ling -setion have btn Violated
snail MT be- coiisciihle. uof shall M, same
~ laid by any offct os hatd havint
the PaYment ,hsr~ot
-. 10. Az art- snd part. q at. ~
e1rfiri wiih The sti are hereht repealed
hn' no right hthiiii, pain. penalty. fnr.
t'it"i" "i pta-ftiiiian uutfr isu- fNi.itur
p''ot 20 the fa--aer ~ ihi- 49, shall -
IN an, vi.r affected ihrtshs hmi the .ssnr
NAV l. a.-'fts-l fto.etutsi. d.,iansl ,n
hictcd ard impo-rd un,ier the laws m
torre rFi"t io the adoption Of the. at
>ec N thi. az shall - literally ran
-i'ued IN an count. t. "a, end that trusis
and oonihns- may - supprvs-s, and the
benefits au~'ng from competition ~ ba.,.
ne, preserved 10 the psrol,is - ihi. stats.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22

Washington. Feb. i5.-The exchange
of ratilicntions Of the Samoaa treaty
took place at the state department.
and IL j. presumed that similar cN-
changes occurred at the foreign af-
fees in London and Berlin This Is the
last ceremony necessary to give full
effect to the samoan agreement.
,honCh, rs matter of form aud pub
lie information. here in the United
States. at least. it may be necessary
TO proclaim the treaty.
Secretary Hay represented the Unit
ed States. Lord Panncefoie Great Brit
ain, and Mr Non Holleben Germany.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22

Gov. Roosevelt of New York is watch
ing with great deal of interest the
progress of the bill to repeal the Hor-
ton boxing law. The governor thinks
that the recent boxing contests ~
View York city show that the repeal
law ahould pasa
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22

u Joint trsniuiinn uirniofiaiisint. Con
gIe-~ ior additional appropriation 70 I'm
prove navigation 1T lla,noehitto rivrr
y iuint fr-nlution ueuuiiaiifins Oou.
gress to pas u y t9Ns. ta improve the
ni'cd state Weather bureau .crvice
~ To provide ipr compulsory ,ar,ins-
tion and penalty 81 cniorrinr same.
Approved February : lapD
~ Making appropriation for she ~
cial ner'i- "i the university. Aptmc,,
February :. i1no
y. 10 amend scriiuu 3isiI ,u,lc. ~ a.
To permit the state liosrd IT Es,-tioa
'"mmis-ioner-. ON or before the 18th dav
ot February after zach general election.
To appoint IN the several countir- regis
thar, Of election. who shall hold office Tor
four ysar-, aud until their -urccS-ur. shall
be duly qualified. Approved February ?.
la00
-. To provide Tor the issuance II pat
enis f"r certain land- LEASED by the state
Approved February - ian
p \ concurrent re-oluiinn "a ins.tt
into the constitution 81 the state oi Mis-
-i-.ipPi the amendment pro, iiiug that the
commissioner, Of the lrtcr di-itut. ~hali
have power To- ,rde 90 the government Il
the nited >tatc- their le,sr-. rights II
way aud management. maintenance and
control thereof.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22
shew~r-s shs-p.~iI sa u~trvasssz
Beers.

Outside Jacch~dal. Orange Fsv-
Stst.. Thursday. Feb. -. The rpad
between Modtier River and Jacobs,lal
Is now open. The distance Is only
nine miles. The road is available Tot
sending reinforcements and supplies,
When the i.osrs evacuated Jlcohsslai
th.y were obliged 10 pass over a ridg
where they afforded a splendid mark
for the British guns. which showe-cd
shrspnell upon the retreating enemy.
Tie convoy which was attacked a.
Riet river had been countermanded.
but the order did not arrive in time.
A. Gen. French, with the strength
sne,l division. pushed forward toward
Kimberly. he found the beleaguering :
Beers deserting their position at Alex
lncersfontein. thus allowing a portion
o. the Kimberly garrison TO occupy
an entrench the place.
Retired Froa, Ren-berg.
Arundel. Feb. IL wednesday, -
zen. Clements withdrew from Eens-
oerg during the night. his rear guard
lrriying ut Arundel early this morn
ing. The Beers promptly followed, r.
occupying their old position in the
Iaaibosck hilIa
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22

Washington, Feb. i7.-At the open-
ing Of the session of the mouse Mr.
Bennett. the secretary of the senate.
announced to the house the passage
of the currency bill by the senate.
Mr. Overstreet Ondl. who had
charge of the house bill. asked unan-
iInous consent that the senate amend
ments bc disagreed TO. and that the
house agree 70 conference. There
was no objections. and it WINS 81 or
dcred. The speaker announced that
he would name the conferces ON be.
half Of the house during the day.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-02-22

the assessed poll. a, - each. which. for
1899 numbered 2s3.s77. or sii1.i5i. The
poll tax Is charged to the counties where
assessed. and the amount j. deducted by
Auditor in making. the distribution to
which each county and separate school
district il entitled.