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submit 10 the law. / have had the
sheriff TO take sufficient measures for
the preservation OF the decorum of this
court and the public peace. admon-
ish you TO leave this place quietly and
dispense 10 your respective homes
speedily. Do not bring disgrace upon
our parish and misery upon some of
our citizens by an unseemly demon
stration OF approval or disapproval of
what has just occurred. am the
friend of ali OF you. and as such | give
this advice"
The words from the Judge had the
effect be wished. The courtroom emp
tied slowly and noiselessiy, The sher-
IN had stepped near to Quillebert and
PratJean and said In a low tone:
Il know what ! am talking about.
Stay where you are until all the others
are gone"
They needed his warning.
As Oakf~ll was mounting his horse
TO ride away with Father Grhe a serv.
ant OF Nine. Noreau ran to him and
gave him this note:
Cas- Sas betrisnded YOU and your cause an
70 pfono Sno - grateful. EsrxLLE LATIoLAIs
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eIplTcu hopes.
long bladed pocketknife was in MANY
a hand, hungrily demolishing tree bark
and fence board, and the ugly hump of
the Colt pistol was seen under MANY a
blouse, while not a few shotguns were
observed to be carried from pony sad
die to cabaret and there put out OF
sight The general expectation was
that blood would low freely before the
setting OF the sun.
Quillebert was at the Office of Pratt
jean, scowling, morose, surly and deaf
TO his advocates assurances of vic
tory. He caused his witnesses to be
brought TO him singly and rehearsed in
their expected testimony. While this
was proceeding the commanding figure
OF Jewett was seen TO emerge from the
crowd In Oakfell's Office and, his red
whiSkered face set in an expression of
grave determination, walk slowly across
the courtyard TO Pratjean's office. The
movement was quickly notified to the
caoarets, which were Instantly emptied
or their patrons, who drew near to
watch and hear what they could of his
mission. Arrived in front of the little
Office building, Jewett stopped and
called:
"Pratjeanv
"HelloP' answered the lawyer, APP
pearing at the door,
"Step here a moment. I wish to
have word with you," said Jewett.
Twill you not come into my Office, III.
Jewett? You are perfectly welcome to
come inside" Pratjean assumed his
most suave manner and licked his un-
quiet lips.
mo; l have but word to say and
prefer TO say 1t here in the open" And
as Pratjean approached him Jewett
continued: 'T hear there Is a good deal
OF devilish fool talk going on among
these abslnth soakers in the coffee
hozses. Now, just want to give you
bit OF information, and you may
make use Of It as you see ut II fs
this: Oakfell's friends have come here
prepared fer anything that laay hap
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ing anxfousry az Esfene. whose eyes
turned quickly away.
Il did not mean TO thank you. sir.
! would rot know how" the girl cried.
kneeling and taking his hand. 'T only
wanted TO say that l pray for you
morning. noon and night and will do
so as long as can repeat a prayer"
'"rhis is very pleasing to my feelings.
Odette, for 1 know IL proceeds from a
true and honest heart. but understand
that every obligation to me can be dis
charged by your love and fidelity To
your mistress"
"My mistressp' Odette exclaimed.
springlng to Estelle's side. Love my
mistressl l would gladly die for her
20 times a day. Love my mistress!
Why, she is my religion. 1t may be
wicked. but when kneel and close my
eyes and pray to the Mother OF God u
is only the sweet image OF my mistress
see. There Is but one angel on the
earth. and that is my mistress" ~
Hush. Odette. you silly girl" said
Estene. "Mr. Oakfel will think
teach you such nonsense"
Indeed he will not, my Mistress
Odette replied. "for he must see you
just as l do, because he is not blind.
and be is white and educated and
smart
Both laughed at this ratiocnation
and welcomed II as a diversion from
what had threatened another embar-
RAISING situation. Oakfell prepared to
take his leave when Odette said:
Mistress. may | ask Mr.. OakfelI a
question:
Certainly, Odette, unless Mr.. Oak
fell Objects
81 am sure do not" he said.
at Is this" Odette's voice faltered-
"can Leon come back now without dan
ger?"
Yes" Oakfell replied "Quillebert's
appeal does not suspend the Judgment
addressing Estelle-"and pending the
appeal do not believe he would dare
to offer Injury to Leon, who could live
on my plantation until the suit is end
ed. Dc you know where he is p be in
quired OF Odette.
81 can get word to him." she an
swered
Then let him come to my place, IL
you wish"
When Estelle gave her hand for good
night. Oakfcll said, This much a least
OF reward you will not deny me-" and,
pressing his lips lightly upon it. rode
away the very happlest man under the
stars
'Oh. Odetter' sighed EStelIe, sinking
into a chair
"Ah, my happy mistress. he loves
you! He loves you! And whose love
could be like his?" said Odette, leaning
over her.
HE did not say So" complained
Estelie. Bring my guitar"
While the aTectiouate slave sat at
her feet EsteIe pluckcd delicious
chords from the Instrument. aud her
voice rose clear and tender into the
perfumed night, singing;
In garden lay !utc.
Where careless hand had dung IL
One who saw IL lying mute
Took it up and strung it,"
The whlppoorwill and the warbler In
the cypress hushed to listen.
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that the plaintiff be called three times
from the door of the courtroom aud
that II at the end OF the third call he
do not respond In person or by attorney
this suit be dismissed" And he turned
to the audience face announcing that
be had disabled his opponent at the
hrst pass. The buzz among the high
LADDERS indicated that such was their
belief.
Mr., Sheriff." said the Judge, "call
MIR. Oakfell at the door,"
Forcing his way through the packed
aisle and veranda, the officer roared:
Horace Oakfell. Esq.Y
"Coming! answered a stentorian
voice which seemed fairly to shake the
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~ "A GAkDEN LAY A Lutte.
I~ y sweet commendation as
that you sent to me at the
close OF the trial. made
moiselle, had to be &C.
knowledged In person.
Those two short lines made me very
happy. assure you" Oakfen and
Estelle were sitting on the veranda OF
the Latiolais mansion in the early even
Ing OF springs 1rst month. The twin
kle OF stars was upon the bosom of the
full bayou, which was often rippled by
the plunge OF leaping fish. The odors
OF china blossom, rose and jasmine fill
ed the air, and the whippoorwilTs
plant softened the wildly joyous pot
pourri Of saltant mocking bird in the
feathering top of a crooked kneed cy-
press.
THE sisters of the convent would
have chided me for boldness in sending
those lines to YOU" EStelle said, but |
cod not restrain myself. And, Mr.
Cakfell, | could not have survived your
defeat. am sure | could not You
must not judge me as severely as the
sisters for my forwardness of speech"
The sisters are assuredly good in in
tention and good In deed, but their Sc
clusion units them to Judge of the
proper rules Of life which have relation
TO the thoughts, desires and Impulses
or the great human family. The emo
tonai struggle through which you have
passed in consequence of this lawsuit
hepious nuns could not understand and
therefore, mademoiselle, could not ap-
preciate. 1t follows that they would
not be proper judges of the appro-
prlateness OF any speech or communi-
cation between you and me on the sub
Ject. AS for me, the result would have
been MANNED without your expressions
OF satisfaction. They were the rewards
for which l labored."
Estelle lowered her head and held
silence lest attempted reply should be-
tray her agitation and her alteration of
this man. She felt sorely the loss Of q
mothers training, which so effectually
habituates the creole girl to still the
maidenly sentiments.
Ny brother has not seemed to ioin
In the general reJoicings of my friends"
oakfsll remarked. to the great relief Of
the embarrassed girl. But he Is also
somewhat OF . roeluse, q poet and
dreamer, who lsves % view men and
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tTo BE Continued
A Financial View

Eustacia-I knew that man was q
physician by the way in which he shook
hands; his tender, delicate, considerato
touch.
Edgar-Yes, of course; that's his i've
dollar touch.-Detroit Free Press.
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A Temptation.

He-No, dear; no church for me
this morning. I should like to go.
but, unfortunately, have a touch OF
headache.
She-Do come, darling; a good
sleep is the very thing for it.-Brook-
Ign Life.
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Nov, them" said the professor,
looking at his watch, eff any young
gentleman would like to ask any
question before class"
What time is it?" inquired Mr.
Fresh.-Philadelph Press.
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utu IIOb HIeuH 20 Uld1lH Joll, Str.'
him not far OF. II success were his.
hers should be the trophies; IL defeat
well, he would see.
Having dried her eyes, but not driy-
en- the red from her cheeks, Estells re-
turned, leading odetts by the hand.
and said:
"shs asks to be allowed to come and
thank you, Mr.. Oakfell, for your brave
defense OF her nance."
Il require no thanks. have al
ready my reward, hope. for what
did In Icons case" said oakfeIl, look
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Elsie Evolves an Idea.

I'm the southern part of CALIFORNIA;
they very seldom have any rainy days"
said the mamma.
"WeI, they don't have to save mp
much, do they, mammal" said little
Elsie.-Yonkers Statesman.
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That Lovely Age.

There is an age" said the wise man
of Willow Hollow, when O girl is too
old and too young for kissing games.
Just at that time in her life she does
not need any excuse to get all that she
wants."-Chicago Post.
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Miss Holler says she thinks she viii
have her voice tried"
well, IL che does the verdict wan be
Guilty Of murder in the first degree. %
-Philadelphia Bulletin. :
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Never sfnrIy.

"Ah, old mani hear you've had An
addition to your family"
Eyes, two"
mot twins7"
''oh, no; the baby and nay wffes
mother!"-Town Topics.
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Lady-You say you have seen bet
ter days? Did you run through your
fortune?
Tagged Freddy-No, mum-me for
tune run through me.-Ally Sloper.
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"Look Before You Leap.-

Keep this deep in
Your mind imbedded:
The head-long man
Is not long-headed.
Philadelphia Press.
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CHAPTER XI
NV A GARDEN LAY A Lutte"

GARDEN LAY A Lutte"
D sweet a COMMUNICATION as
that you sent TO me at the
close OF the trial. made
moiselle, had TO be ac-
knowledged In nerson
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-11-20
A RARE JEWEL.

AS in the mineral kingdom the
rarest gems + the most priced
and valuable, so is that rarest OF
virtues, consistency, in social life
The want of it, the failure to prac.
tlce what we preach, is the cause
OF the largest part of the ills OF
LIE, and yet we shut our eyes, and
say We can't see why we can't
lead the world to our way of
thinking.
The fathers of families shake
their heads ominously, and won.
der why their sons are cigarette
smokers and drunkards before
they are grown, and go on smok
ing their pipes and high priced
cigars, and drinking Peruna and
Rock and Rye for imaginary ali
ments. but never breathe a word
against tae Inconsistency of their
example.
Mrs Lofty is a prominent church,
worker, and poses as a model oil
humility and a devotee to charity.
She prides herselfupon her friend.
ship for the poor and lowly, but.
when her boys and girls grow up,
she discreetly selects their com.
panions from the upper crust, and
where money isn't considered in
ler matrimonial negotiations.
worldly position counter balances
he deficit; yet she tearfully de-.
her children's growth in
yorldliness.
Mr.. Skinflinrs hobby is his /
honesty. He trots it out upon
very occasion possible, aud dis.
l~engthily upon the sin of
to pay debts. But all the
anne, The world knows that Mr..
skinfint has feathereG his fnan-i'
'ial nest by shrewd dealings with
gnorant negroes and trusting or !
and his boasted principles
re reserved for his influential !
nd wealthy patrons.
Mr.. Goodfellow prides himself
pom his generosity. He admits
is prone to drink and gamble ]
OCCASIONALLY and neglects his /
usiness, but he gives. gives libe-
to friends and acquaintan- I
es, whenever he has anything to
I've. and he believes this virtue
overs as marydeiciencies as the v
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-11-20
THANKSGIVING.

Next Thursday, the 9th, is
Thanksgiving Day, an anniversa-
ry redolent with pleasant memo
ries of family reunions and good
cheer. All over our land, for
generations back, families and
friends have met together in
pleasant concourse. to enjoy them
selves, if not to express gratitude
for manifold blessings. Aside
from being hallowed by tender
associations, this day should be
observed for present blessings.
Throughout our state, if not the
South, peace and plenty reign.
BountIful harvests have filed
barns and pocket books, and Hard
Times has had to seek less favor
ed lands for an abiding place. AS
a people, as a state, we should be
thankful, and also as a communi.
ty, and as individuals.
AS has been the custom of old
religious service will be held in
one of the several churches of ouI
town. This should be attended
and the bountiful feast which
usually follows, should be shared
with some less fortunate one
| While there is little real want in
our town, or county, there are
times when grim Poverty pinches
aud these, we urge our prosperous
citizens, not to forget. We trusi
also that our business men will
graciously permit their employees
to enjoy the holiday in theil
homes, or as they see fit, and tina
happiness and good will, may per
wade every home the EAGLE visits
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-11-20
The New York World.
THRlCE-A-WEEK EDITION.

E
Read Wherever the English Language
is Spoken.
The Thrice-aWeek World was q
| brilliant success in the beginning and
has been steadily growing ever since.
Time ia the test of all things, and has
set its seal of approval on the Thrice
a Week World, which is widely cir
culated in every State and Territory
of the Union, and wherever there are
people who can read our mother
tongue.
This paper for the coming winter
and the year 1903, will make it's news
service, If possible, mcre extensive
than ever. All events of Importance
no matter where they happen, < re-
ported accurately and promptly.
The subscriber for only S1.00 a year
gets three papers every week and
more news and general reading than
most great dailies a furnish at FIVE
six times the price.
The Thrioe-a-Wee World is abso-
lutely fair in its political news. Par
tisan bias is never allowed to affect its
news columns, and Democrat and Re-
publican alike can obtaiu in its pages
truthful accounts of all the great DO
campaigns.
In addition to all the news, the
Thrice-a-Week World furnishes the
best serial fiction, elaborate market
reports and other features of interest.
The Week Worlds regular
subscription price is only 31.00 per
year and this pays for 156 papers. We
offer this unequaled newspaper aud
THE EAGLE together one year for ST IS
The regular subscription prize of the
wo pa pers is $500.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-11-20

cloak OF charity. Blu. Mr.. Good
fellow d0les gu. to his wife a few
dimes that must do duty as dol
lars, and makes her bear the bur.
den of his generosity to his friends
by doing without everything de
cency will permit. Mr.. Good
fellows generous nature may be
appreciated by his friends, but his
want of consistency is hardly en-
joyed by his family.
Mrs. Gossip delights in her repu-
tation for candor, and does not
hesitate to tell her bosom friend
or own worst enemy of every
fault and failing, but she ignores
their virtues and good points as
though blind to all but the weak
side of human nature. Mrs. Cos.
sips followers are legion, yet
consistency rarely ever enters
into their estimation of their
friends and acquaintance.
Rare and precious as is the
Jewel of consistency, it is an orna.
ment with which all of us might
adorn our characters. 1t would
cost determined effort, self-sacra.
fee and eternal vigilance, but the
constant wearing of such a gem
would indeed richly reward the
one who seeks it,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-11-20
"THEY SAY"

"What be them7" asked a young
ster of II or IA from the rural dis
tricts, of one of our grocerymen,
pointing to a bunch of bananas.
He was told, and having bought
one of the largest and ripest, bit
off the end without peeling it.
The entire banana was finished in
the same %primeval style, and then
the boy remarked, THAT thar rind
amt much. but the peth is pretty
good"
ut jes won't do TO put off namin
de chile too long, said aunt Maria
sagely.n lease thars no telling
what's to become of 'em, if you do.
Thar's my onliest grandson, what
we's all so proud of that we jest
called him "sonny" It'll he was four
years old. Den his nanny loud
he had seed 'nuf of de world to
name his self and | come over to
de naming and fetched him er
bucket err pies and cakes. When
we t0le him he must tell hts name
'fo he got what was in de bucket,
he jes lay down on de floor and
kicked up his heels and said: "My
name is Bucket" Didn't do no
good to tell him Bucket wasn't
no name, he jes stuck to it, dat his
name was Bucket and we had to
call him Buck, and he's growed up
to de name-de widest on fullest
trifinest niger in de whole c0un.
try and all on count of letting
him have no name to grow up to-
"If you please Manu. said Maria
Newcook, with dignity, "I'd be OBJ
liged eff you'd jest tell any niggers
you sees coming IN de yard dis
ebening dat l amt ter home." But
you Will be at home Maria," said
her employer.
"Yes'm, but you see rs gWiae
ter hab de pastures wife wild me,
taking tea and | don't want none
coomhff6hg 1ioaiffiing FOUND. rs jest
been pinted er committee 'oman
In de church, and rs got to 'spect
myself, and quit sociating w!d de
common niggers. But, Miss, fists
Calline Johnsing come round jest
let her pass In. She's Jest been
pinted er holder in de church and
de distracted meeting is coming
on and | might need her. Jest
let her come on, but drive dem
low down bench members back eff
you has ter sick er dog on 'em, for
after rs got into society | means
to stay dar.n
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-11-20
Walton News.

We are glad indeed to see so
many nice letters out last week
from oui friends and also feel
grateful to the editor for publish.
ing them.
Our gardens look almost like
spring. Some of our neighbors
will have white head cabbage for
their Thanksgiving dinner
Our farmers wives are prepar.
ing for Thanksgiving
Our school is progressing NICE
~ and the attendance is good.
The cotton crop has been cut
short, but fine weather will allow
it all 10 be picked aud in the end
we will have as much money as
though providence had been more
kind earlier in the year.
Miss onnie Myers is visiting
her aunt. Mrs. Myers, of Myrtle.
Mrs Mayfield and little daughter
are on the sick list this week.
We learn that N. Il. Parks and
Robert Prichard will leave soon
for Oklahoma to purchase land.
Mrs. Annie Baker visited Mrs.
Cook recently
Miss Pearl Collins visited Mrs.
James Phillips several days this
week. VALENTINE.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-11-20
THE BEST REMEDY FOR GROUP.

THE BEST REMEDY FOR GROUP.
From the Atckison. KAN, Daily Globe.
This is the season when the woman
who knows the best remedies for
Group is in demand in every neigh
borhood. One of the most terrible
things iu the world is to be awakened
in the middle of the night by a whoop
from n of the children. The Group
remedies r almost as sure to be lost
In s of Group, a a revolver is sure
to be lost in case of burglars. There
used to be an old fashioned remedy
for Group, known as hive syrup and
Iolu, but some modern mothers say
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is bet
ter, and does not cost so much. It
causes the patient to ssthrow up the
phiegm' quicker, and gives relief in a
shorter time. Give this remedy as
soon as the croupy cough appears and
it will prevent the attack. 1t never
fails and is pleasant and safe to take.
For sale by r. r. Chiffon & Go.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-11-20
Holder Dots.

Amid my blessings and untold
pleasures the greatest is / can
read and contribute to these col
umns. We may sometimes think
that we have not any blessings,
but if so we forget that the time
We have on earth is all b0rr0 wed,
and l think it a great blessing
that we are permitted to use as
much of it as we do. Again we
say we are poor, but if a great
sum of money were offered for
either of our five senses We would
value them too highly even for
great riches. None of US will adj
NIT that we know very much, but
we couldn't afford to be deprived
of what we do know.
Our school is doing fine. Our
teacher, Miss Flora Mcfarland,
is full of energy and knows what
she is there for.
G. w. Russell and wife spent
Saturday and Sunday with rela-
tives south of Oxford.
Mrs. Lucy Black, of Friendship,
spent last Thursday with her
friend, Mrs. W. j. Hill.
Howard Butler spent Sunday
with relatives near Denmark.
The health of this section is
very good. OBSERVER.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-11-20
THE PESSlMIST.

If any one has ever been i'm.
proved or benefited by a genu-
inc pessimists sentiments and
expressed views, we would like
to hear from them. After youth
is passed, we all become more or
less tinged with pessimism, but
fortunately for mankind, we keep
this flag of distress for only occa.
sional displays. If we could be
persuaded to bury them out of
sight altogether, and never per.
nit a resurrection, the world
would be better off, and we would
be the gamers.
The pessimist tells you there is
no heed for any young man to
study a profession, there are too
many professional men already
living on starvation earnings.
There's no need to start into bust
ness, or learn a trade, for these
occupations are all over, crowded,
and Anything new would be sure
to fail. He assures you it's no
use to attempt a reform or strive
for Improvement, as things are
constantly growing worse, and
failure is as sure as death and
taxes. In fact, the very presence
of a pessimist leaves a taste like
green persimmons upon the men,
tai and nd, TffEa,' Iafd8ts, 9B49dl niheah He
tial, in our hearts We don't enjoy
his society. IcoDoclast that he
is, he pulls down hopes, and shat
tiers ambitions, but offers nothing
In return. He looks only upon
the wrong side of life, and sees
the knots and blemishes, while
other people enjoy the beauty of
the right, which is hope in this
world and unfailing faith in the
next. There may be a place in
the economy of Nature, for the
pessimist, but no one cares to
abide there. If your town is as
Stunning a finished" air, and the
blues become epidemic among
the citizens, look up your croak.
ers and their pessimistic breth.
rem, and e if they are not the
direct cause of stoppage to the
wheel of progress.