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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

Miss Annie Cook retdrned from
Water Valley Saturday night, De
ing called home bV the illness o.
her mother, Mrs. Martha Cook.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

Mr.. II. A. Rankin, Of Denmark,
was q Pleasant visitor to this Office
last Thursday.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

Coach Murray, Of Jackson,
Tenn, aud u graduate Of the Uni.
versity Of Tennessee. Is training
the base ball team of the Univer-
sity Of Mississippi for the contests
Of the coming season. About 30
candidates are on the field and
the University team has prOmIs
ing outlook.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21
An unknown party was secrete

An unknown party was secreted
in Mr., +. s. Leaveli's store Mon
day night and after appropriating
all the money to be found la the
cash drawers, unlocked the back
door aud walked out. The identity
Of the rObber has not been dis
covered.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

AIRS. J. lakewood Patterson, Of
Sssunton, Va. is whiting hei
nnrts. the Misses Compton.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

Mr.. Charles Goodwin has been
confined to his room several days
ON account of illness.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

Miss Monte Gray has returned
from = visit To relatives in La
Fayette Springs.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.
Our Phone is No. 1S3.

Mr.. webb Harris hxe returned
from Washington.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

Judge w. b. Anderson, Of
Tupelo, spent several days Of the
past week in the city.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

Tickets with Reserved Seats now on sale nj
Chilton's Drug Store.
Next date is April Sth.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

Walker, Carpenter 8 Co, VIII
have yonr picture enlarged nee
Call and see some OF the work'
Racket Store.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

Nelson's Spring Opening will
take place To-Day.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

Mr.. =. N. Showers has been
quite sick wiih Ia grippe, during
the past week.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

Mr.. Hugh Miller was a welcome
visitor to this Office Satuf day.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

Hon. Phil A. Rush, Of Senate
oia, spent Saturday in Oxford.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

The cold wave Tuesday night
Was another relapse Of spring.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

DIR. F. L. Riley was ordained
deacon in the Baptist Church last
Sunday morning, Rev. A. V Rowe,
winona, preaching the ordination
sermon and with the local and
several visiting deacons aiding in
the impressive ceremony.Of laying
on of hands and inducing the new
deacon into Office.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21
W.NNTED!

Reliable man for Manager of Branch
One we wish to ~pen in this vicinity.
II your record is o. x here is an OPP
portunity. Kindly give good refer
ence when writing.
THE H. T. MORRIS WHOLESALE
HOUSE.
Cincinnati, Ohio.
Illustrated catalogue cts in stamps
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

Mr.. John Utley, Of Harmon.
town, was in the city Wednesday
and gave Us pleasant call. III.
many friends of the family sympa
thize with Mr.. and Mrs. Utley i'm
the death of their onl, son, which
occurred in February.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

Messrs. w. d. Moore and n. NJ.
Lowe, Of Splinter, we've pleasant
callers ut TEE EAGLE ONCE Tues
day.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

Mr.. Walter Jones. a popular Law
student Of the University, lei
Tuesday for Greenwood, where he
will enter upon the practice Of his
profession. We wish him much
success in his new home.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

We call attention to the attract
i've announcement Of the enter.
tainment TO be given at the Opera
House by the celebrated author
and artist, Alexander Black Tn
der the auspices Of the ID. A. Rs.
The proceeds will go toward the
public library fund. These patri'
otto women deserve the hearty
support and patronage Of every
citizen Of the town. Be sure to
attend this delightful entertain
meut,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

The flag on the government
building will be at half mast io p,
a0 days on account Of the death Of
Gen. Beniaman Harrison.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

The present week is being Oh
served by the Baptist Womsn's
Missionary Society ms the week Of
conservation and prayer. Ladies'
prayer meetings have been held
at the Baptist Church every after
noon this week.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

Miss Alma Jones entertained a.
tea Friday evening. compliment,
arv TO Misses sue and Ceciie
WOODS.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

Miss Katherine Ballou has re
turned from u visit to relatives in
Memphis.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

The preitiest line Of Laces and
Embroideries at Walker, Carpen-
.er l. Co.'S Just see them.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21
MONEY TO LOAN

long time ON the inetallment
on Improved Farm Lands
pld Line Life Insurance poll
lat low rate OF interest
Pply to
BLoUNT & MCKEE,
Attorneys-at-lAw,
| Water Valley, Miss
b. I'd. 1901
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

Ifyou want nice Millinery cneap
80 70 walker, Carpenter 3 Co.,
81 :, can 1t you up from 20 Genus
- as high as you want it.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

Mr.. Paul Baford, Of whiteiaven
Tenn, former citizen OF College
Hill, has been spending the past
week with relatives near Oxford.
tie was a welcome visitor to this
ofiice last Saturday.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

II the old saying be true ina. :
dusty march brings full 'har.es. :
the present year will be satisiac
tory 10 the farmers.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

Miss Julia Balfour, OF Abbeville
sas in the city shopping Tuesday
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

Mr.. Dean Crouch was a welcome
visitor 10 THE EAGLE Office las,
Saturday.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

The EAGLE phone is No. l73
Call rs up when you have news Of
interest to the public.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

Our electric lights have not been
| in operation upon several dark
nights, recently, but We have been
assured that its because the lights
have not yet been thoroughly adj
iusted or regulated. We feel sure
all will be we'll when the electrici-
ans have had time 10 get the ma.
chiuery into good working order.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

Mr.. Claud Mitchell, of Neon
nell, Tenn, is visiting friends in
Oxford
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

DIR. w. II. Baird left last week
for Greenwood. While We regret
the loss of this excellent physician
TO oar town, We heartily join with
h,s many friends in wishing him
success in his new field Of labor
DR.. Baird's family, We are glad t.
learn, will continue to reside II
Oxford.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21
ID the Best -

Ia knsv what Yes Are Iakiag
en you take Groves TAstelee1
Tonic because the formula u
b printed ON every bottle show
|at it IL simply Iron and Quinine
tasteless form. NoCure, Nc
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

Big bargains in Shoes, Hats,
Shirts aud Ties, at
WALKER, CARPENTER & Co.'S.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

Mr.. G. K Smith, with Mrs.
Smith and his cultured daughter,
Miss Minnie. who have been the
guests of friends and relatives
here for some time, left tor their
home in Oxford Tuesday evening.
Mr.. Smith is one Of our largest
property holders and most pro-
presslve men aud never fails to
assist in the development Of new
industries for Indian0la. HIS
visits here are always marked By
substantial improvements.-Sun-
flower TOcsin-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

Walker, Carpenter & Co. will
show bargains in all SLring goods.
at the Racket Store.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

Mumps and whooping cough
are prevailing throughout the
town.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

Mr.. Will Lewis residence
caught fire Wednesday morning
from a defective flue. The Fire
Company was on hand promptly
and extinguished the flames before
they gained mnch Roadway.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

n Dpssueare.r at the womans
s s.nsaeas Friday at s p.m m. An at,
trse.iye program Will DC p''
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

Mrs. William Calvin Chiffon oil
Oxford, Miss, and q graduate oil
New York School Of Expression,
presented Dickens sChrissmas
Carop at the w. 0. w. opera
house Wednesday evening. Nor
rilIton has never before had sucn
distinguished talent as Mrs. Cnii'
ton showed upon that OCCASION
Being possessed of q command
i ing stage presence, versatility
lvivacity, a full round voice o
unusual range, technique, and al
Undesirable spirit OF art that !
seldom seem We unquaiineai,
prouounce her an artist OF IN
!! hiehst class. Should MIRO. Chi
ton sppear in Morriliion agai
J she will be greeted with a arg
/ and appreciative sudienc. Mo-
/. riIlton lark, Headlight.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

Today is the vernsi equinox, the
days and nights being Of equal
length.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

Remember -The Singing Skule
Beginmem." will take place ON
April az
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

The Memphis Scimitar PAYS .
high tribute to the singing Sknle
Regiment the entertainment
which the Daughters Of the Con-
federacy are preparing TO present
on Tuesday night April End. Il
sass: sMister aud Mistus Jere-
miah Bobkins Singing Skule Be
ginmentr which was given last
night at the Auditorium was .
very funny entertainment. Ii Is
similar to the sOid Destrick Skute'
though nothing alike in some
respects, there is not q dull mo
ment in it. Many opportunities
l we're offered in the fun making
line aud they were all taken nd
vantage Of. Each and every mem
Der made hit and had to respond
to epcores. A very large audi
ence Was in attendance. Severa
of the ssskOllars" are to be con
graduated upon entering I'M
sskuler as there can be no douh
that their voices are badly in meet
OF training."
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

The Pine Flat school closed last
Friday. An interesting program,
consistiue of Rotations. dialogues
and music. was rendered by the
pupils under the management o.
The efiicient teacher, Prof j. W.
walker. This was this young
uentIeman's first experience az .
teaeher. and the work Of the pas'
session has been highly salisiac
tory to both pupils and patrons
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

Mrs. Mary Chiffon announces
the approaching marriage of her
daughter, Miss Lula, TO Mr.. Ezra
Frederick ScaitergoOd, o. Colum-
bus NY. 1t is to be . home we'd
ding, quietly solemnized ON Wed
uesday evening, April 18th at !
o'clock. Miss Lula has made her
home in Memphis for the past II
months, but was born and raised
in Oxford, and is one Of the most
| popular young ladies of our city
THE EAGLE extends congratula'
tons in advance.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21
EpwOrtIs League.


The following IS the pro gram OF the
Epworth League which m Gets here on
April .rd and &th.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

GThe Singing Skuie beginmen-,
. entertainment which has been
Given in many Of our Southern
sites and been highly compil'
msnted. will be given on April =
in the Public School Building, un
asr the auspices OF the Sydney
Iohuson chapter Of the U. -. Q
C's., of this place. Messrs, per, .'
r.m & willard, Of New York, wi
nave charge of the entertainment
Inch will doubtless be a gran'
success. Be sure to 60 II yol
wsnt to enjoy a hearty Laugh
Admission Scots. Children 3oct'
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

Mr. WeOo harriS nhe returned
from Washington.
Nelson's Spring Opening vii
take place today.
Mr.. Ed williams spent Sunday
in Taylor's with his mother.
Mr.. Hugh Miller was a welcome
visitor to this Office Satur day.
The cold wave Tuesday, night
Vas another relapse Of spring.
Hon. Phil A. Rush, Of Senate
oia, spent Saturday in Oxford.
Mr.. J. II. Lzwshee, Of T.yIor's,
gave as = pleasant call yesterday.
Miss Julia Balfour, OF Abbevilie
sas in the city shopping Tuesday
Big bargains in Shoes, Hats,
Shirts and Ties, at
WALKER, CARPENTER & Co.'S.
"
Mumps and whooping cough
are prevailing throughout the
town.
Today 10 the vernal equinox, the
days and nights being Of equal
length.
Remember THE Singing Skule
BeginmeM." will take place ON
April az
Walker, Carpenter & Co. will
show bargains in all 81 ring goods.
at the Racket Store.
The EAGLE phone is No. l73
Call Ms up when you have news Of
interest to the public.
Mr.. Ciaud Mitchell, of Neon
nell, Tenn, is visiting friends in
Oxford
Mr.. Dean Crouch was a welcome
visitor 10 The EAGLE Office las,
Saturday.
Miss Katherine Ballou has re
turned from u visit to relatives in
Memphis
The prettiest line Of Laces and
Embroideries at Walker, Csrpen-
.er l. Co.'s. Just see them.
Mr.. +. n. Showers has been
quite sick with Ia grippe, during
the past week.
Miss Montie Gray has returned
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

spe udlng the week Win Ieaaeises
near Lafayette Springs.
Mrs. J. lakewood Patterson, OF
Sssunt0n. Va. is visiting ner
aurts, the Misses Compton
N,ss Annie Cook ret6rned from
Water Valley Saturday night, be.
ing called home by the illness oil
her mother, Mrs. Martha Cook.
Walker, Carpenter s Co, will
have yonr picture enlarged free.
Call and see some of the work.
Racket Store.
| Messrs. w. d. Moore and N. NJ.
Lowe. Of Splinter, we've pleasant
callers ut TEE EAGLE ONCE Tues
day.
Miss Alma Jones entertained a.
tea Friday evening. compliment
ary to Misses Sue and Oeciis
! Woods
The flag ON the government
building will be at bali mast io >
~ DAYS on account Of the deatn o
Gen. Benjamsn Harrison.
II the old saying be true ina.
dusty march brings full 'harves.s
the present year will be satisiae
tory 70 the farmers.
Ifyou want nice Millinery :. cn ca
.o to walker, Carpenter 9 20
sSey can 1t you up from 20 cen'
r to as high as you want IL.
= Mont forget the Evening WI, II
y s.aSesueare,n at the woman .
College Friday al ? ~ p nn In nreseute
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-03-21

The entertainment given al the
,,hIic school on Feb. -, will be
reneated, with q few changes In
the program, on Saturday after
noon, beginning at $50 o'clock
All Who attended the former en-
tertainment pronounced It excel
lent and we trust that = liberia
patronage will be given this efforl
10 supply the public school will
good library. Admission III Gu
The daily sentinel., 1901-06-26

You can rely upon getting the
BEST GOODS at REASON
ABLE PRICES. :: :. :: 3:
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-16
THE SILK FRAUDS CASES.
Appraiser WHkeman Advises Thnt
Browne he Not suspended

Secretary Gage is IN receipt of letter
from Appraiser Wakemau, Of the New
York Custom House, recommending
that Charles G.. Browne. an examiner re-
Gently transferred from the silk depart
ment. where frauds have been discovered.
be rot suspended from duty. After his
transfer Browne teIegraphed % Secretary
Gage requesting that he De suspended
pending the Investigation OF any charges
that might be preferred against him, and
when the usual proceeding was brought
10 the attention Of Dir. Wakemau by the
Treasury authorities he reported that he
had brought no charges against Browne
The annual conference of United States
appraisers. which has been IN progress
for a week al the Public Stores at New
York. ended yesterday A series Of rCso-
Iutions complimenting the administration
Of AR WakCHgln were adopted Details
Of the work accomplished during the ses-
siOns which We're presided over by Mr.
Wakeman will be submitted To Secretary
Gage for approval
The extensive use Of photography in
custom houses IL is said. IS 10 be recon-
mended so as TO secure uniformity Of
valuations ia the different ports OF the
country the idea being that when an ap-
pTdIsCr likes the duty upon novel article
that passes through his hands he shall
at once send photographs Of II 20 other
appraisers So that when they see the
same goods they may br guided by the
Judgment OF the first appraiser.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-16
THE INCREASE NOT ALLOWED.
Petition Of Navy Yard BriciSiHyers
Denied by the Department.

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asked that the NTICklaytrS at the Navy
Yard be granted "A similar increase m
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Ia passing upon the matter ar Hack
ct has addressed a letter 60 d. NJ Shook.
the Cp-r,sr,1Ddinrr Sacratay-,. ~ tb.. H-i,.s-
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referring 10 the interview ON Monday
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-16
LABOR DAY ATTRACTIONS.
Programme Arranged by the Build
ing Trades Council.

Outdoor Amuscments of All Kinds,
Dancing for Prizes. md Refresh
ments in Abundance Among the
Features of the Celebration.
The committee appointed by tho Build
iuc Trades Council 10 make arrangements
for the celebration Of Labor Day has
practically perfected its plans The gen
o~aI committee in charge of the ccicbra-
ti.H reported AZ the last meeting Of the
council taat the subcommittee had met
win great encouragement in their work
and sufficient is known TO warrant the
guarantee of pleasant day to all who
participate with the members of the
building trades in the celebration of the
occasion at River View on Monday Sep
TENDER next
The general committee decided not TO
issue a IeatIet programme as is customa-
~, but instead will give away souvenir
fan to every person who accompanies the
M, mbers Of the organization on their an
nual outing ON the fan will be printed
a Inst Of the members Of all the commit
tees and also the programme Of amuse-
mgnts and athletic events As the wealth
er on Labor Day Day is usually quite
warm il is expected that the fans VIII be
o.
1t was stated by d member of the COM
mittee having charge of the sale of tick
cts that up to the present time the num-
Der disposed Of is much greater than was
expected at this time. 1t is also said that
the friends Of the council have contributed
literally in the way of articles which viii
be distributed as prizes TO the lucky con-
testants in the athletic games.
The celebration is in charge Of the fol-
lowing committees: General committee
Henry l. Streb. Timers, j. L Mitchell.
Painters. :. A. Clements. Plasterers. G n
Holmes. Eccentric Engineers, and Thomas
Sheehan. Painters. Anusements-Charles
NJ. Gates. J. r. MahOney. J. Taylor. NJ. r.
Cady. John GoebelI, d. NJ. Burns. J. A
Sankey, and A. J. Lyon Tickets. +.
Mitchell L. a. Brahler. William II
Fletcher. William r. Shipman. George J.
Sutor Joseph Sweeney, and James Nolan.
The general and subcommittee Will be
assisted by Nessrs McEuen. Desmond.
Cooper. Casey. Breeu. Gamer, Wheeler,
Frey, Shen, and Chisholm.
Arrangements have been made for the
comfortable transportation of the friends
Of the members OF the building trades TO
the outing resort. and it is stated that
although there is no doubt that q large
crowd will participate in the Observance
Of the occasion there need be no fear OF
Crowding on the boats returning 20 the
city late at night
IEe programme of amusements and ath-
. letiC sports has not yet been completed
. The following events. however, Will take
place A game OF baseball between teams
representing the Timers and Painters
. unions prize waltz. AN egg race, a pO-
tatO race. foot races for men and boys,
climbing a greasy pole. and a WheelbaT-
. row race for ladies' Besides the commit
tee in charge Of amUseneutS intends 20
provide other games and prize contests
for the entertainment of the members Of
! The hu-lllmE LraLes and lh.Lr LrL.nds-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-16
THE TRAGEDY AT AsHGRovE.
William Harris slayer Taken to
EnirfnA Court Housc.

Deputy Sheriff A. Il. Jacobs. of Fair
fax county. Va. this morning returned to
Fairfax Court House with William II.
Brooks Colored, who Is charged with the
murder % William Harris during the
progress Of a social at Ashgrovc. Va,
Tuesday night
Harris died at Garfield Hospital in this
city yesterday morning after having been
brought there the previous evening while
suffering from d gunshot wound in the
abdomen The Virginia authorities were
communicated with and description Of
Brooks secured Detectives HartEan and
Lacy located Brooks at BriEhtWood where
he was employed as waiter in a hotel
and placed him under arrest.
Brooks talked freely 10 the officers
about the shooting.
He said that his home was near Ash
grove, but that for some years he had
been working in this city. Six weeks ago
he had trouble with Harvey Clay. color
ed, regarding a female Acquaintance. At
that time Clay is said to have threatened
Brooks life. Tuesday evening Brooks
hired a team Of horses and drove 10 Ash
grove to attend the social. not knowing
that Clay would be there.
when / heard that ne was 70 attend. 90
the prisoner stated, Il went to my moth
er's home and secured the pistol which /
put in my pocket. On entering the house
where the party was in progress Clay
pulled revolver. ard pointed IL at me.
As he did SO / drew my weapon and IN
ed at him.
One Of the bullets hit Clay in the left
arm while the other one entered Harris
abdomen resulting in his death
Brooks denied that ne had any idea Of
killing anyone and said that he only
wanted 10 disable Clays arm TO protect
nIrrlslLI