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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-01
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Of the thing. ana there was bound "a
be calamity They had taken tho
rhino for i noodle head. whereas he
knew his business to a dot The man
at whom be charged had no cover OK
cept here and there q bush don't
know whether be should have run to
the right or left az stood still hut
what be did DO was ID ding down lis
gun and make back for the river He
had pretty near half a mile 70 20. and
he was q good sprinter. bot That rhino
had a full head Of sail on him.
"He came on like a ship running
before a hurricane. ana about ten rods
from tie bank he overlook The flpeing
man and tossed him ten feet into the
air AS the body came down he caught
It and tossed It again and then flung
it about in a way that could have left
no life ia It after a few minutes
"rhe other chaps plucklly ran down
and fired TWO bullets apiece into the
beast. but when he charged them they
made bolt for and climbed the tree
under which he had been standing at
first When he found them beyond
his reach the rlino began running
about in a circle. and it was then
that we cleared away one Of the
o Founders and opened fire on him. AS
he was on the move the first two shells
didn't even throw dirt on him, but
the third struck him fair amidshlps
and exploded
Another boat was sent ashore and
| was one Of those who landed from it.
We found the surveyor dead and with
every bone broken. and as for the
rhino he was d sight to see.
Two nights after that and twenty
miles above we anchored in midstream
for the night 1t was bright moon
light night and up to midnight things
passed off very quietly. Then a troop
Of elephants came down to the shore to
drink II was In my watch, and
counted fourteen big fellows and two
kids They were just opposite us and
not over forty rods away, but were not
at all alarmed by our presence.
After drinking and splashing around
for awhile. two big bulls got into a
row couldn't make out the cause of
IL but they hadn't been scrapping over
two minutes when the rest Of the herd
joined In. and there was row to beat
the band Some Of the officers brought
their rifles on deck and opened FIRE.
and the captain ordered US 10 raise a
shout. but the elephants bad got their
mad up and couldn't be frightened or
by popguns. Then we were ordered to
slew a 9-pounder around to bear on
the mob. Ii was loaded with a per
eussion shell. and the target was too
big 70 be missed at that short distance.
That shell went through one elephant
from port to starboard without burst
ing, but It struck big bone in the next
and exploded and killed two others and
wounded three The dead ones lay
right there in the water next morning.
while the wounded ones had dragged
themselves up the bank and were lying
down We landed to look them over.
and, finding them badly hurt, they
were put out Of their misery with bull
let's from the rifles" NJ. QUAD.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-01
SEVERE WINTER SIGNS.
SEINE indications Noted by New Jer-
Mey weather sharps.

Some IndicatIo Noted by New Jer-
sey weather sharps
Unless all signs fail the coming win
ter viii be one Of unusual severity. &c.
cording 10 prognostications of the
weather sharps III Morrlst0wn y. j..
says the New York lirHs
Joe Harris says that Ufssys have
double strength breastnanes which Is
always a sign Of cold weather
Ed Ross says that cooiN have three
sets Of hair this year
Jerry Dugan says that the evergreen
trees have three times as much foliage
as usual
Hiram Melroy reports extra sweet.
breads in spring pigs.
Jim Anderson says all rabbits that
have been killed this fan have six
neayy front teeth
Frank Gibbs says that flagstones
sweat frost every morning
Hank Bunnel comes forward with
the story that fresh water fish have
two sets Of scales
Sam Gardner has noticed tIat the
shingles Of most houses have grown A
coat OF hair. or fuzz, as 1t IL sometimes
called
Jim Blitho declares that turtles aud
snakes are alternating 1t twice their
usual depth.
Charley Hullender claims that SPUR
rels have denuded the forest Of nuts
of all kinds.
All Of which, il is agreed. points ID
return Of good old fashioned sieighing
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-01

I.eavenworth, Kan, Nov. S0.-0verlin
NJ Carter. ex-captain Of engineers in
the United States army, convicted Of
,embezzlement from the government,
HAS been freed, his sentence having ex-
pred.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-01
spanish sardlnea.

Spanish sardines are not exported in
any considerable quantities 10 the
United States for the reason that they
are very much larger than the amer
lean taste demands.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-01
Takes Everything,

"They say snatehem takes whatever
he sees"
Good heavens. how hard for his
famllyw
"Oh, he's not a kleptomaniac Hes
an amateur photographer. - Phtladel-
phia Bulletin.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-01
no CURE 4 com n oNn nay

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if 1t fails
to cure Il w Groves signature Is on
each box 25c
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-05-21
| Diversity NOtes.

Chancellor r. B. Fulton and
wife have returned from a visit te
New Orleans,
The third anniversary of the
Blackstone Club was celebrated
in the University Chapel Friday
night, l.. A. Wilmington deliver.
ing the address. A beautiful vocal
solo was rendered by Miss Fran.
els Winchester.
Field Day was a grand success,
and heartily enjoyed by all who
were in attendance.
S Lamar Field, who represented
the University of Mississippi in
The Gulf State Oratorical contest
held at Tuscaloosa. Ala, this year
was the fortunate winner of the
medal.
Mrs. Mary l.. Hargrove, OF Kan.
sas City, is the guest OF her broth
er, Prot. Dabney Lipscomb.
DIR. r.. w. Jones spent Thurs
day in Water Valley, visiting the
school, as one of the affili.
ated schools OF the University.
Gov. q. d. Stands is attending
the Confederate Reunion in New
this week.
Mrs. w. B. Thompson, of New
Orleans. is visiting her daughter, |
Mrs. r. B.Fulton.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-05-21
Oratorical Contest.

The annual oratorical contest
of the Hermean and Phi Sigma
literary societies Of the Universe.
II, was held in the University
chapel Saturday forenoon.
Much to the regret of the citi
gems of the town, the interesting
contest was not generally known,
and only a small audience was
present.
The winners of the Hermean
medals were Mr.. o. +. Kimbrough,
first medal; Mr.. X. Z. Beckett, sec.
ond.
Mr.. Prather Mcdonald, of the
Phi Sigma society, was winner Of
the first medal. and Mr.. D. H.
Chamberlain, the second.
While each speaker acquitted
himself with honor to the faithful
and efficient instructor in the de-
partment of Oratory, Miss s.
McGehee Isom, two who failed to
receive medals, or honorable men
ton, are especially worthy OF
note; Mr.. Ben Bordeaux, who rem
dered "Hill On the South" and
MIR. T. d. Isom, who gave that
master piece of rhetoric and pa
triOtism, "The Hanging of Lin.
coins Picture in the.Hall of Fame"
The latter selection was written
by a Mississippian, Prot. Elicit,
of Blue Mountain. Both young
men spoke with a fire and enthu,
slasm worthy of Mississippians.
Miss Isom is to be heartily com
mended for her efforts to incul
cate the spirit of patriotism and
love of country in her pupils.
Mississippi's strength lies in her
roster of sons. and from the ros.
trum Of our great University
should come sentiments and lofty
thoughts. which will inspire the
youth of our land to make a bold
and fearless stand for right and
principle. Our state has a greater
need of true and patriotic citizens
than ever before, and we trust
that the good work will go on, in
keeping alive the love of home
and country.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-05-21
Maude,s Brother Jake.

aJake Muller on a summers
day Taked the meadows sweet
with hay. The mule with which
he raked the hay was muckled
dun with streaks of gray. Jake's
shirt was of hickory and pants OF
brown. with a patch on his pants
where he sits down. Jake cusSed
in a way that was hard to see, tor
the mule went haw when he said
gee. A bumblebee's nest in a
stubble lay wheresJake and the
mule raked the clover hay. A
tooth ran through the humble
home, and the bees came out and
began to roam in search of the
man that summer day, who raked
the meadows of clover hay. The
bees swarmed inside of Muller's
shirt and quickened the mule to a
lively squirt. 1t was tough on the
mule and worse on Jake and worse
still on the sulky rake; for the
mule turned loose in a prOmiscous
way, and scattered the rake all
over the hay.n
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-05-21
AND n

The names of Hon. A. j. Me-
Lauria and Hou. IL. ID. Money.
appear at our mast-head this
week as our choice for United
States Senators. The records of
both of these statesmen are well
known to all who keep track of
public affairs. For many years
they have served their state and
country, and in every instance.
have proven themselves worthy
sons of great wealth.
AS a boy soldier in the Con-
federacy, AS representative of our
state in Congress, Senator Money
has given the South his best eff
forts. Thoroughly informed as
to the issues and vital questions
of the day, and fully equipped to
grasp the situation, and cope with
the difficulties and dangers which
threaten US, where could we end
a more stalwart leader of the PEG.
pie? His support means the
placing of honor where honor Is
due, and a wise, experienced and
conservative man in high position
AS Governor of our state, and
as United States Senator, Mr.
McLaurin, our senior senator, ha.
not only won the implicit conf
dence OF the people, but wreathe(
IAN old and honorable name il
fadeless laurels and gained a plac,
in the history. of our great nation
His zeal, patriotism. and years o
answering devotion to duty ant
country, have won the recogni,
ton they justly deserve, as is al
tested by the fact that he has n
opponent in the coming race.
Honor your country by castin,
your vote for these great states
men, and giving our state repre-
s%entatiOn at our national capita
in whom we may feel a pardoua
BILE pride.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-05-21
Only a Printer.

"He is only a printer Such
vas the sneering remark of a
leader in a circle of aristocracy-'
Goldfish quality. Who was the
earl Of Stanhopef He was only q
printer. What was Prince Ed
ward William and Prince Napo-
leon! Proud to call themselves
printers. The ear of Russia, the
crown prince of Prussia and the
luke OF Battenberg were printers.
and the emperor of China worked
in a private printing Office almost
every day. William Caxton, the
father of English literature, was a
practical printer. What we're J..
P. Morris, n. P. Willis, James
Parker, Horace Greeley, George
w. Onilds, Andrew j. Dextrell,
Charles A. Danna, James Gordon
bennett, Charles Dickens, James
Buchanan, Simon Cameron, Schuy
Ter C0)fax1. Printers all, and prae.
tical ones. Mark Twain, Amos J..
Cummings, Bret Harte, William
Dean Howells, Joel Chandler
Harris and Opie P. Read were all
plain practical printers, as were
Artemus Ward, Petrolem V.
Nasty, and Sut Lovengood.
Senators Jonathan P. Deliver; OF
Iowa, William L. Dillingham;, OF
Vermont, and Edward w. Car
mack, of Tennessee, ex Senator
Plumb, of Kansas, and James j
Hogg, ex-governor of Texas. were
all printers, and the leader Of
science and philosophy in his day
made it his boast that he was 9
"jOur0 printer. In fact, thous.
ands of the most brilliant minds
in this country are to be found 10
large cities and towns. 1t is moi
every one that can be a printer
brains are absolutely necessary
Century.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-05-21
Hon. E. F. Noel spoke last We

Hon. E. F. Noel spoke last Wed
nesday TO one Of the largest
crowds ever assembled in our
court loom, in the interest of his
candidacy for governor. Mr.. Noel
was at his best and his happy sal.
lies at the other candidates were
well received. His speech was
listened to with a great deal ofin.
terest by everyone present and he
was frequently applauded. If
there ever has been any doubt
concerning the political strength
OF this distinguished Mississippian
in this county it was effectually
by his speech Wednes.
day, HIS high character and
make him a man much ad-
mired and wanted in the Office of
governor by our people.-Sun.
a0Her Tocsan.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-05-21
To Kill t Bugs.

From John II. Rogers. OF Pachu.
IA, l learned a remedy for potato
bugs, SO simple, but SO effective
that l think ii should be published
1t is this:
Make a strong tea by boiling
cedar leaves in water and spray
the potatoes with it. Repeat
whenever a new supply of bugs
puts in its appearance. This is
much better than Paris green for
several reasons. 1t IS always
within reach, is safer, takes effect
quicker and last, but not least,
does not burn the potatoes. /
sprayed my potatoes one day and
the next day every bug was dead,
and not a potato was burned. The
is fragrant and cows will
drink it if left where they can get
it, and it is said to be poisonous
to them. Try this for yourself
George B. Parker in Mississippi
Messenger.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-05-21

"YOu cannot tell what a day OF
night will bring forth. Before the
dawn of another day, you may
have cause to tremble and turn
pale" says an exchange. Yes,
and you may have cause to rejoice
sing like a bird, whistle like a
plough boy. slug a song as sweet
as q mothers lullaby to her first
born or feel like you had passed
through a patent clothes wringer,
and resembleithe little end of moth
ing whitfield down to a point.
What a blessing to frail humanity
that the future is yelled; for were
the curtains raised and we allowed
to look upon the panorama dis
closed. many would rejoice .with
exceeding great joy" while many
would vail, weep and gnash their
Eeeth.-Exchange.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-05-21

II regard Money as the besI
posted man, on all subjects, in
Congress. He can always give
me information desired without
referring to books, and on him |
can alwas rely," said the late j. 2.
George, of our present senior
senator, according to the Grena-
dian. Now, you all know that Mr..
Money stands for reelection,
against one man, Longino, who is
a brother in-law OF Edgar s. Will
son, Teddy's adviser in this State.
We all know that Money is &C.
knowledged by his political OPP
ponents in the United States Sem
ate to be a man Of extraordinary
ability, a man of marked moral
courage, and one who gives vent
to no luke warm views when the
interests of his people are at stake.
'Twould surely be folly to send
to Washington, when a
man like Money is available, and
Notwithstanding the tin pan talk
Of a peanut politician, 1t is the
opinion of wiser men than the
writer, that the governor will not
carry % counties IN the State.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-05-21

In this town nearly all of the
Fox men are enthusiastic Noel
men now and the prospects for
Noel to carry this county seem
very fine at the present time.
Senstor Noel will lead in Crystal
Springs, Hazelharst and Wesson,
the three largest precincts of the
county, and he will hold his own
in the country. Senator Noel has
more strength in the
past three or four weeks than any
one of the two other candidates.
The Winona meeting started him
and he has been going ever since.
II he continues to develop as
strong support in the next three
Or four weeks as he has in the
past, his nomination is almost a
Observation-Disclosures Courier.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-05-21
Memorial Day Exercises,


Friday afternoon, May 29th, has
been selected by the Albert Sid
ney Johnston Chapter, United
Daughters of the C0nfederacy as
Memorial Day, when we will pay
the beautiful and appropriate tri-
butte to the soldiers sleeping Lear
Oxford, who laid down their lives
in defense OF the cause still so
dear to all our hearts.
Special care has been given to
arranging the program, which we
feel assured, will not only enter
tain, but will awaken memories
sweet and tender in those who
lived during the trying days that
witnessed the heroism of our
noble "Boys in Gray
We owe 1t to their devotion
and self sacrafice to perpetuate
their memory; We owe i: to the
brave boys and fair girls of our
beautiful Southland to teach them
that the cause for which athel
bravest and the BEST" the sfower
OF Southern chivalryn marched
forth to die, if need be, was just;
We owe it to ourselves to keep the
fires of love and appreciation of
these defenders OF our rights ever
burning on the altar of our hearts
4
Let us therefore gather from
-own and surrounding country on
he above named afternoon, and
while We bedeek their iowly beds
With beautiful flowers, let US hope
hat from the Eternal City they
Zee aud understand. I
COMMITTEE.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-05-21
The Proper Spirit.

Let every one the part of a man.
think and speak an honest opinion
and act accordingly; vote for no
man for personal consideration;
decide the proper question, is he
capable, is he honest and worthy
of the position to which he as
pires. Surely this is the proper
course and ust rule to which there
can be no exception. From such
there is no fear to approhend, no
harm to befall any person or in
terest. Do and act as well as We
know how and there will be com
fort in thought. in reflection, let
Its results be ever so imperfect,
for we do not hope for entire sat.
and iafKfyniENewfs. his
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-05-21

Mr. Joseph Pominville, of Saltwater.
Mimi, after having spent over 81, Zoo
with the best doctors for stomach
trouble. without relief, was advised
by his druggist, Mr.. Alex Richard. to
try a box of Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets. He did SO, and is
a well man today. If troubled with
Indigestion, bad taste in the mouth.
lack of appetite or constipation, give
these Tablets a trial, and you are
certain to be o than pleased with
the result. For sale at rs cents ner
box by r. r. Chiffon & Co.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-05-21
bbeviIIe News.

The commencement exercises
we're a success.
Mrs. Sarah G. Walker died Fri
day at the ripe old age of 80 years
and was burie at Asbury Church
in Marshall County Saturday.
Mrs. Arthur Graham entertain
ed quise a crowd of folks Tuesday
night.
Mrs. Brown, of Water Valley.
spent d lew days with her brother
Sid Good last week.
Tom Anderson and wife attend.
ed commencement here.
Turner Trotter and sister are
visiting friends here this week.
Leland Good, of Holly Springs.
spent a few days here last week
with relatives. ROSEBUD.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-05-21
WHAT WE GET FOR MOTH.
ING.

One of the greatest evils of the
present day, is the wide spread
desire of gaining, without toll or
saving. The extent to which the
mania has spread is demonstrated
by our newspapers, which both
secular and religious, almost
without exception, deal in some
form of speculation to entice
young and old into speculation.
Getting something for nothing
is degrading, demoralizing and
death to true independence. The
beggar who asks and receives
aims and the professional hobo.
are as deserving of respect as he
who apprOpriates the rights and
belongings of others aud gives
nothing in return, even though a
high sounding name shields the
latter from OpprObrium. Within
the past week a professional beg.
gar died in Paris, who had amass
ed millions, and when not plying
h~- -. S%vursU, une contempt
OF MS fellow men, but no more
than the millionaire who corners
wheat or pork, and stuffs his an
pocket book yet fuller.
while the honest, hard working.
struggling, bread winner, wears
ms life out, striving to pay for
these necessities to existence.
The aspirant for political Office.
VINO gets into power by promis-
Ing reforms and measures he can.
not and does not mean to fulfill.
Dr. who renders not to his con.
stituents just services after cleo.
'ion, gets something for nothing.
ind should be classed with the
great army of human parasites.
VINO devour the substance of the
aborer.
The man who received his news.
PAPER Tor years, and sfails to paw
he ong-suffering country editor.
iurely gets something for moth.
ng, although he doesn't use any
u the devices of chance OF even
pe%culation to get it.
Unfortunately, the mania for
cquiring without giving value
grows upon its victims.
ntil 1t masters body and soul.
economy, frugality, patient indus
~. the sure aud honorable
fepplng-stones to the aecumula. (,
on OF wealth, become monoto-
Gus and distasteful, and we waste /,
outh, manhood, and strength of
ody and soul in trying to reach
top of Fortunes ladder at one
mp. !
The truth is, what we get for I
Dthing, generally proves a dear
argain in the long run, and the
BOD .old way os giving full t
easure for what is received, is b
best after all. Work for what {
~ set, and it will bring the il
aest pleasures and the most last d
g good.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-05-21

A town that presents a clean
front attracts the stranger in the
same way al does a squad of SOL
diers in bright uniforms, with
bayonets glistening in the sun
light attract the multitude while
on parade. When a stranger
rnmas-irt,o. tom b,oeG and aILrac,
tive stores and handsome homes.
he decides at once that the popu-
iatlon is a progressive people, and
he happens TO be a prospector
he feels that he has found a good
place to stOp.-Durant News.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-05-21
WORLD WIDE REPUTATION.

Whites Cream Vermifuge has ac-
hieved a world wide reputation as be.
ing the best of all worm ~destfoyers,
and for its tonic influence on weak
and ~unthrifty children, as it neutrali-
9 the acidity or sourness of the
stomach, improves their digestion and
assimilation of food, strengthens
their nervous system and restores
them to the health, yigor and elastic
ity Of spirits natural to childhood.
% cents at the Oxford Pharhacy.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-05-21
"Laugh and Grow Fat"

Life is such a serious business to the
average mortal that an opportunity
for q hearty laugh is more than well
come to most people. ga merry
heart doeth good like medicine" and
so do the humorous features of that
great metropolitan daily, the Chicago
Record Herald. The first thing that
greets you on the first page of every
issue is the humorous cartoon by John
T. McCutcheon, the well-knoWn ar
tist, that frequently tells more at a
glance than could be conveyed In a
column of reading matter. Every
issue contains also a humorous small
story on the editorial page and the
"Alternating Currents" colum written
by s. e. Kiser, on of the most popu-
lar humorists in the country. In ad-
dition to all these, the Sunday issue
always includes a comic section, guar
anteed to produce laughter.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-05-21

EVERYBODY knows that Mark
Hanna loves organized labor and
worries more about its wrongs
than about his own. And; being
a novice in politics, he would
never appreciate the political
value of u speech in reply to Mr.
Parry's infe mperate invective.
There is no politics in it at all,
NJ Hanna is suddenly aroused to
aveDge labor's wrongs because he
Is a sympathetic soul and a friend
gf- man.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-05-21

To save a life, DR.. T. G.. Merritt. of
North Mehoopany, Pa, made a start
ling test resulting q wonderful cure.
He writes, "a patient was attacked
with violent hemorrhages caused by
liberation of the stomach. I had
often found Electric Bitters excellent
for q t.te stomach and liver troubles
SO | prescribed them. The patient
gained from the first, and has not had
an attack in IA months" Electric
Bitters are positively guaranteed for
Indigestions, Constipation
and Kidney troubles. Try them.
Only so cents at A. H. Kendel.