Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-08-01

On July 9th the teachers assembled
within the historic walls Of the old
capitol. and there listened to reminis-
eenees Of stirring events that have
taken place beneath its dome They
came with n nying interest from the
lips Of Colonel Power. Who has lived
through q half century OF Mississippi
history And as he told OF epOch-mak-
ing scenes he had witnessed within
that chamber. as he quoted eloquent
words TO which those old walls long
ago had echoed. and pointed out there
and then the desks from which those
speakers rose. be seemed to call from
the dust OF the grave. from the shzd-
ovs Of the past some OF those noble
sons Of Mississippi. and they moved
and spoke before Us
He vas followed by DR.. Jordan.
who paid a reverent tribute to this
patriarch Of Mississippi and con-
graduated the teachers on the privi-
lege they had Just enjoyed DR. Jordan
then made an appropriate and strong
address on the etueatiye value Of the
Declaration OF Independence. and its
influence upon the present as xeIl as
the psst--NissisSippi School Journal
for July.
The Gulfport Chautzuquz (open for
the first time July "a. and extending
through August -. has made elaborate
preparations for delightful fortnight
down by the sounding sea The
days and nights are full and overflow
ing with entertainment Of varied
ing men will address the visitors dur
ing their stay Among the speakers
are Gov Longino. President J. c.
Hardy. President W b. Loxrey. Prof.
Chas- Hillman Brouxh. Lon J. Beau
champ. Dr. J. s johnson. Capt W. II.
Hardy. Prof. A. n Elicit. DR.. r A.
venAbLe. DIR. Ira Boswell. r b Camp
bell. Edward Vance Cooke. H W.
Haw. Luther Aanship. Hon John
Sharpe Williams. Dr. L R Hamberin.
DR.. Oscar HaygOod and others Con
certs will Be given BY the pupils OF
Blue Mountain Female College. Hill
man College and the local talent OF
Hatriesburg and the Mississippi Col
lese boys (clintonl will have an ora
terie.l eense~s A glance over the
list OF speakers and colleges set down
on the program will probably explain
fto those familiar xith their church
anliztionsb Why this special Chaurau-
qua Was located 80 elo=e TO deep
water
The Tonbisbee River improvement
eonvention in session In Columbus, on
Tuesday and wednesday Of this week.
had in view a most important mat
ter in the development Of the Tombis.
bee valley in securing needful aid from
congress to make this stream naviga-
bic. A number Of prominent men from
Mississippi and Alabama are working
together and great results are expected
from their united efforts in this mat
ter. The benefits that would accrue 10
the counties in both States (touching
this stream should congress lend its
aid to navigate the Tombizbee. are
unezlculable. and NE nope the men who
have their States interes. 50 much al
heart will meet With the success they
merit
The nineteenth annual session OF the
Patrons Union and Midsummer Fair
Is in session AT the beautiful and
familiar camp ground At Lake. this
week from July - to August > As
usual this gathering OF the best peo-
PIE OF that section, with entertain
nerts Of high grade for them. and
friendly rivalry in farm products,
neediework and housekeeper's special
ties is a thoroughly pleasant and
successful one
Mr. Philip St George Cooke. Of
Columbus. has been offered the posi-
ton Of treasurer Of the splendid new
s35o ,0oo cotton miIl at Laurel This
Is an excellent choice for this import
ant position and mutual congrzrulz-
tons are in order.
Mrs. ". A Percy. a daughter of Mr..
and Mrs C. B. Galloway Of Memphis.
Tsnn-ard wife Of Col Percy's eldest
son. William. died last week at Keno
sha. Wis. and was laid to rest in
the Percy burial ground in Greenville.
The hereaved husband has the sympa.
| thy Of his friends IN his native StatA