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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-23
SLAVES OF PUBLIC OPINION.

As much as we may dislike to
own it. most of us are AFFECT
slaves TO public opinion. We
mark out our paths by its dictates,
and stick 10 them as though We
feared being forever lost if We
Glanced to stray on Independent
ground. Our successes as well
as failures must be measured by
this same standard. before we
know "where we are at"
We stand in mortal dread Of
this bugaboo whenever we con
template a deviation from old
and well known ruts. We let OPP
portunities pass us by without an
effort to clinch them, because we
are afraid of being called cranks.
Most of us would honestly like
to do just as we please, and live
up to u ideas of right and
wrong, but this fear of what peo-
pie willsay keeps us suppressed,
hampered and enslaved. We dress
like others, entertain, give to
charity and bear untold burdens,
for fear of offending public opini.
on, when by making even a modi-
fed declaration of independence
we could free ourselves from its
shackles.
When public opinion serves to
hold its slaves within the bounds
of morality, OIL acts as a restraint
to lawlessness, it is well enough
to make %0beisance to it's power
but when it cripples enterprise
vetoes progress, and handicaps
freedom of thought, it is time to
strike for emancipation.
In many of our finished South
ern towns, public opinion has q
violent dislike for printers ink
when it is to be paid for. Incon
sistent as it may seem, everybody
likes it. as long as it is gratis, bul
a paid ad, or a paid up subscrip
ton, isN considered a useless ex
trayagance. This same phase O.
public opinion looks upon thu
editor and printer as super.human
in their power to exist by putting
and blowing dollars into th1
pockets of other people. 1t is
well known fact that the mos
successful business and profes
sional men are those who hav,
made a free and judicious use O
printers ink, and paid honestl,
and squarely for value received
but, public opinion, in the finish
ed town, ignores it.
On the other hand, public opin
ion may, i'll d sense: be mould
ed by the press, therefore Thu
eultOfs OF city or country puollca
tons shonld stand for the right
for honor and lofty principles
under any and all circumstance
and conditions. To do this b,
must have the support and co
operation of the people. If yol
conscientiously desire a live
growing town, with a model citi
zenship, and freedom of though
and action, join heart, hand an(
pocket book, with your news or
gans in the struggle for emancl
patton from the opinion that edi
tors and bread-winners generally,
live upon air. Dare to be true Il
your honest convictions, and time
will bring you honor, freedom and
happiness.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-23

WHEN all promotions 60 by
merit and when the bright and
studious young man from the fore
castle has as good a chance in
competitive examinations as the
youth from Annapolis or the en-
sign on the quarter deck we shall
probably hear little of assertions
from our navy.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-23

1t is much easier to "say kind
tninesu than to come out body on
questions which concern the pub
lie veal. Saying "kind things" is
we'll enough, hut there are occa-
sions when the mealy-mouthed
person or political organ becomes
firesome to everybody.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-23

THE election Of Grover Cleve-
land as vice presiden. of the
Princeton Fish and Game Protec-
tive Association Will doubtless be
regarded by Bryan and Water
SON as a sinister bid for the presi-
DENTAL nomination in 1904.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-23

A disordered stomach may cause no
end of trouble. When the stomach
fails to perform its functions the bow
els become deranged, the liver and
kidneys congested, causing numerous
diseases, the most fatal of which are
painless and therefore the more to be
dreaded. The important thing is to
restore the stomach and liver to a
healthy condition, and for this pur-
pose no preparation can be used than
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. For sale by r. r. Chiffon &
Co., Oxford.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-23

WEhave been informed on what
we consider the best of authority.
saws the Boston Journal of Com
merce, that the proposed mergers
of the Southern cotton mills have
been given up for good-that is,
by those who were projecting the
deal.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-23
WHEN the street car passepge

WHEN the street car passenger
beats the conductor out OF a
nickel the spotter may make a
note. When the honest passen-
ger who has been missed by the
conductor goes to him and pays
the spotter may make a note. In
either case it is woe to the con.
ductor. The honest passenger is
as much dreaded as the one who
is dishonest.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-23

THE price of beef has been re-
duced 40 per cent at New Orleans
as a result of a fight between big
hackers and independent con-
Germs. It's the old story-when
beef packers fall out other people
net their dues,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-23


deceased, No. 1924.
j.. b. Roach, Administrator,
De Bonis Non.
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:
To w. T. L. Cofer, whose post office
address is Cullman, Alabama, and Mrs
Attic Belle Worthington, whose post
Office address is New Decatur, Alaba-
ma, defendants. You are hereby
commanded to appear before the
Chancery Court of the County of La
Fayette in said State, on the
4tf Monday of ray, A. d., 1909.
to defend the suit in said court of J.
B. Roach, administrator, de bonis non,
OF the estate of Lemuel Cofer, de-
ceased, wherein you are heirs and dis
tributes and defendants, and show
cause, if any, you can, why the final
account of the said administrator de
bonis should not be allowed and APP
proved.
The the 9Th day of April, A. D., 1908
B. P. GRAY,
Clerk of said Court.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-23
TO THE PUBLIC.

OXFORD, Miss. April IA, 1908.
The time allowed for making the
Sewerage connections will expire on
the 3rd day of May, 1908.
No further time will be granted by
the Board except in such cases or to
such persons as make direct applica-
ton to the Board and can show GOOD
EXCUSE for the failure to connect
The ordinances in regard to the con-
nections will be ENFORCED without
FAVOR. ALL persons r requested
to take notice of the time.
Respectfully,
R. s. ADAMS,
Mayor of Oxford.
R. L. STEPHENS,
Secretary of the Board.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-23
ONES,

Mrs. Mary A. Vliet, Of Newcastle,
Colo, writes: 81 believe Billiards.
Horehound Syrup is superior to any
other cough medicine, and do all that
is claimed for it, and it is so pleasant
to take. My little girl wants to take
it when she has no needfor it, Raj
lard's Horehound Syrup is the great
cure for all pulmonary ailments. 25c,
SOC and S1.00 at the Oxford Pharmacy
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-23

THE Washington Post says; Ii
would be something terrible II
those ferocious mountain lions
should execute a flank move
ment. descend on.the presidential
train and chew up all those unde-
liyered speeches.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-23
BEAUTY Ann STRENGTH

Are desirable. You are strong and
vigorous, when your blood is pure.
Many-nay, most-women, fail to
properly digest their food, and SO be-
come pale, sallow. thin and weak,
while the brightness, freshness and
beauty of the skin and complexion
depart. Remedy this unpleasant evil
by eating nourishing food, and taking
a small dose of Herbine after each
meal, to digest what you have eaten.
90 cents at the Oxford Pharmacy.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-23
Unclaimed Letters.

List of unclaimed mail matter LETT
in the Oxford, Miss, POST Office for
the week ending April is, 1908:
l Brown, T. D.
2 Brown, Miss Esther.
3 Barry. A. j.
4 Creme, Miss Liper.
) Hill, Miss Lille.
6 Hill, Eapora.
Z Mathis, Sam.
s Rowdy, G.
8 Porter, Maggie.
10 Porter, Miss Ester.
IL Louis, Mrs. Fannie.
II Mase, Minis Ophila.
Ii Starks, Mrs. Sara.
IA Shaw, Russell.
Is Bordeaux, Mary 0.
is Ivy, Tom.
II Barford, Rip.
IS Grady, /. O.
10 Campbell, Mrs. Eugene.
20 Griffin, Miller.
81 Demo, Miss ANNIE
% luton, / P.
% Hayes, Miss Maud.
"a Henry, Joseph.
20 Valley, Polk.
26 Henderson, Miss Josie.
81 Bows, John.
% Owens, Amer.
20 Kennda, Miss Julia.
80 Vance, Jemes 1.
81 Irving, Miss Marie.
80 Marley, j. M.
When calling for the above please
give No. OF letter and date advertised
g. s. PIERCE, p. NJ.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-23
WALKS WITHOUT CLUTCHES.

1 was much afflicted with sciatica,
writes Ed G. Mud, Iowaville. Sedgwick
County Kan, "going about on crutch-
es and suffering a deal of pain. I was
induced to try Billiards. Snow Lini-
ment, which relieved me. used three
soc bottles. 1t is the greatest liniment
| ever nsed; have recommended it to
a number of persons, all express them
selves as being benefited by it. I
now walk without crutches, able to
perform a great deal of light labor on
the farm" 25c, so and S1.00 at the
Oxford Pharmacy.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-23

THE issues between San Do
mingo aud the United States aris-
inc from claims of citizens OF the
latter country are in a fair way to
be amicably and satisfactorily adj
iusted through the efforts OF Minis
fer John w. Powell.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-23
A Demonstration of What Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarri.oea Remedy

zone of our customers, a highly re-
spected citizen of this place, had been
for ten years a sufferer from chronic
diarrhoea,n writes Walden & Martin,
druggists, of Enterprise, Ala. "He
had used various patent preparations
and been treated by physicians with
out any permanent benefit. A few
months ago he commenced taking
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar
rhoea Remedy and in a short time was
entirely cured. Many citizens of
Enterprise who know the gentleman
will testify to the truthfuiness of this
statement" For sale by R. R. Chill
ton & Co.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-23
HERBINE CURES

Fever and Ague. Adose will usual
~ stopa chill, a continuation always
cures. Mrs. William Nj. Stroud, of
Midlothian, Texas, May 81, 1893, write:
"We have used Herbine in our family
for eight years, and found it the best
medicine we have ever used, for la
grippe, bilious fever, and malaria
so cents at the Oxford Pharmacy.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-23
A Prominent Minister Recommends
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarroea Remedy

Rev. Francis ]. Davidson, pastor of
the st. Matthew Baptist Church and
president of the Third District Baptist
Association, 2731 Second street, New
Orleans, writes as follows: 81. have
used Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy for cramps and
pains in the stomach and found it ex-
cellent. 1t is in fact the best cramp
and collie remedy l have ever used.
Also several of my Pensioners have
used it with equally satisfactory re-
SUITS" For sale by R. r. Chiffon & &C
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-23

WHEN Senator Dolliyer, OF
Iowa. gets into political trouble
his big voice furnishes a cover
nnder which he may get out.
People like to listen to a thun-
darpr.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-23
Too Great n Risk,

A reliable remedy for bowel com
plants should always be kept at hand
The risk is too great fer anyone to
take. Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy never fails ana
when reduced with water is pleasant
to take. For sale by r. r. Chiffon &
Co., druggists.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-23

OF course, Uncle Sam is hope
full of IA peaceful settlement oil the
Venezuelan trouble, but it will be
observed that he arranging affairs
to be ready for the other coming
euey if it comes along.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-23

STATE SENATOR WULFEKUH-
LER was the only member OF the
Kansas Senate who voted against
the bill strengthening the prohl-
bition laws. He has a name 1ol
things like that.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-23

BUFFALO BILLS injuries re-
eeived from a plugging steed teach
us that old age and wild west rid
ing do not go well together.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-23

THE New York Commercial
says that the next panic is due
here in 1918. Well, by that time
most Of us will be living on white
nine flakes, and we won't mind 1T.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-23

THE new Pennsylvania bond
and stock issue is to be only $685.
100000, and not 1865, 100000, as at
first reported. What an insignifi
cant performance for a great road
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-23

THE Denver Post says that
there is a man in that town that
reads the Congressional Record
regularly. Otherwise he is SAID
to be perfectly sane.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-23
Northeastern Notice.

The STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:
To T. @. Jones, st. Paul., Mimi,
You are commanded to appear before
the Chancery Court of the County of
Lafayette, in said State on the
4th noncay of May, A. D., 1903.
to defend the suit in said court of A.
G. Graham, wherein you are defend
ant. B. P. GRAY. Clerk
This the list day of April, A. D., 1908
: w. v. SULLIVAN,
Atty for CompIt.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-23

TIE Chicago Record- Herald
pointedly observes that the Ho)-
land submarine boat has come up
for a little airing.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-23

GERMANY has succeeded in do
ing what for a while seemed i'm
possible-made this country think
better Of Castro.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-23

RoosEvELT's hunting trips have
already proven bad examples for
his neighbors. Look how he's
got Diaz gong in Mexico.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-23

The best physic: Chamberlain,s
Stomach and Liver Tablets. Easy to
take; pleasant in effect. For sale by
r. r. Chiffon & Co.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-23

The Best Prescription for Malaria.
Chills and Fever is a bottle of Grove
Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t is simply iron
and quine in a t~asteless form. No cure
no pay. Price so cents.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-23
Rate of Cent a Mile

in each direction from all stations,
South of the Ohio River, to New Or
Fleans. Tickets at this rate, for this
occasion, will be on sale May Is to 81,
and for trains scheduled to arrive in
New Orleans before noon of May %.
They will be good for return un-
til May oath land can be extended on
payment of SO cents to June Is.
Particulars of your home ticket agent
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-23
ANNUAL REUNION OF
United Confederate
Veterans.

which takes place in New Orleans on
May 10 to %, 1903, and in order that
large numbers may attend there has
been made on the Illinois Central r,
R,.a
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-23

TIE EAGLE has old papers for
sale. The very thing to go under
your carpet.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-23
Subscribe for THE EGLAE.
Illinois Central R. R.

Great preparations r now being
made for the entertainment at New
Orleans of Veterans and their friends
on the occasion of the
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-23
A. J. MUDoUGALL

A. J. MUDOUGALL,
Division Pass. Agent, New Orleans.
F. W. HARLOW,
Division Passenger Agent, Louisville.
A. H. HANSON, JOHN A. SCOTT,
t. p A. A. G.. F. A.
Chicago. Memphis.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-23

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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-23
Non Resident Notice.

Estate of Lemuel Golfer,
de4 eased, No. 1894.
j. B. Roach, Administrator,
H. D--:-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-23

Entered az the oxford p0st-oiiice a $
second class mail matter.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-01
A BUSINESS MANS NEW YEAR ENDEAvoR

To be joyous in my work. moderate In my pleas
ures chary in my condolences. faithful IN my
friendships: to be energetic but not excitaole en-
thusastic but not fanatica; loyal to the truth as
see it, but ever open-minded to the newer light;
to abhor gush as I would profanity. and hate cant
as I would a lie: to be careful In my promises
punctual in my engagements candid with myself
and frank with others to discourage shams and re-
joice in all that is beautiful and true; to do my
work and live my life so that neither shall re-
quire defence apology; to honor no one simply
because rich or famous. and despse one because
humble or poor; to be gentle and considerate
toward the weak. respectful yet self-respecting
toward the great. courteous to all. obsequious to
none; to seek wisdom from great books and in
spiration from good men: to invigorate my mind
with noble thoughts as do my body with sun
shine and fresh air; to prize all sweet human
friendships and seek to make at least one nome
happy; to have charity for the errtng, sympathy
FOR the sorroyving cheer for the Respondent; TO
leave the world little better off because of me;
and to leave it, when l must. bravely and cheer
fully with faith in God and good will to all my
fellow men; this shall be my endeaVor curing the
coming ear.-(Congregation
New-York tribune., 1903-01-01
By H. 3. MARRIOTT WATSON.
IN TWO PARTs-PART III.

Rs Ms and rip me- Hss the s chit + a sS
pensd. for says her ladyship:
Nonsense. baggage she says; you can see
Here: James and Joshua what say yoa-is this the
Whereuron the lackeys both swore with one voice
ta a1t 1t %as and that at. had S,S attacked b, then 6g
his leg. whereas twas his own Silly blunderbuss
tnar sTbae ne dropped; as 49,, r,,,or
looking very pompous. and to the added what gave
nothing more nor less than that little toad the fat
s s6sward va Who for for al his Sable and talk had f0r
forth to meet her ladyship in state. in token Of
gratitude for favors to the townsfolk Twas along
ns little ia fat s fool in my f heart It in H. that being 50 gaT
same time I could not but admire her 1adyship's
admirable , skill and cunning Sink me- she was
me into the trap. But these considerations availed
Of escape though I am far from saying that I
beaten or that some notion would not ha come TO
in the face Of all Yet this @ is What happened In
While es I rone nI aa a nd my
suddenly a voice cried out from the coach
the gs L shs s S.s ss MISS ne as
ognized; though was amazed and for the time did
.'Who dye nean:?. What is it. you baggase?"
'ra ei9e 1e' hm, h9l a6sre he cried Miss again.
and heG d5s m
the an 59tnf 5st s% aw II was s dnd IT What she
Intended and believe her ladyshp. in her. quick
throng swayed. and some ran this way and others
that and there were my two jaflers gaping into
the darkness like moping owls
Twas but the work of moment to wrench free
from and deliver tother a rap with
pistol his skull and at the same time whSeled
Calypso about and broke a third that stood there
in the wind. The three thus scattered with a
whistle to the mare, dropped low in the saddle
and breaking oIt of the circle. thundered down the
road at gallop while all behind me rose cries ana
shouts, and above all her ladyship's shrfll voice
screaming with fury. / rode till | reached
the first turning on the left and then went
up black lane for distance. after Whicn
I paused and listened. Sounds still came to me,
New-York tribune., 1903-01-01

To make delicious sandwiches these things are
essential: 10 have good bread, good butter, sooo
meat good knives. and plerty Of time. says
pierre Pkllernande Of No S45 West Forty-ffth-s
in his recently published brochure on Sandwiches.
and How to Make Them
-Sand~viches' according Mr.. PAlemande's
little book appear to be so called from the Earl
o< Sandwich First Lord Of the Admiralty, who
was accustomed TO gamble for many hours on
= stretch at AIrnack's. One day, feeling hungry,
ne bade waiter bring him for his refreshment
uieoe of meat between two slices Of bread. which
he ate without stopping his manipulation of the
dicebox This improvised Wand speedily attained
universal popularity in England. and appropriately
enough took permanently the name OF the nooie
lord who had first introduced IL into polite society
But n would De a serious mistake TO -<snrne tnat
the Earl Sandwich was the lnNSnroI SJ oi saau. -
very fond Of them and called them ofula
The bread used fer sandwiches is known as the
homemade leaf; il should at least De oay oio'
New-York tribune., 1903-01-01
A NEW YEAR.

Once again the numbers on the dial of the year
have changed: we have crossed another threshold!
They are but few these measurements of years,
and alasi they often bring regret at the thought
of misused opportunities
The value of timo is an old story. the theme OF
prea cher and historian, poet and philosopher all
down the ages
But Is there any gift of the Divine Father so
priceless?
What are friends. talent. wealth. without II!
1t is life itself therefore it is wise that we pause
before this portal and pray that there be no
wasted moments or misused opportunities in the
days to come. There is much In good words. more
in kind deeds. and pass along the way, where
the needs of our fellow creatures are seen on
every hand let us forget the words of our dear
Master: "Inasmuch We have done 1t unto one
of the least of those, ye have done 1t unto me-.
Written for the column .
New-York tribune., 1903-01-01

70 think how deeply her Iadyship was cursing and
comes the shoIght Of Miss
and tst 1scat I b yng neI n er soe s tS Is Ser
claws: and, the devil being in me, as have said.
all through that business. turned about and came
/ jogged along comfortably until I was within .
hundred yards Of the inn. and here the sans
cGaTHssG3 ss That ib had sss LEFT S fellow that passed
robbed lady and is got or
and moved on. until l came by the coach. wher.
I heard her iadyship's voice coming out OF tbs
inn and still angry. and there was several in tbs
no doubt were looking for me busiIy. As 1 stool
there thinking. some one comes from tother side
time Il s1 she "sta7s' saw me fie' and started.
What do you mere % she asked sTS%1esiy ,,lo y
tobyu1an that has wickedly robbed lady.
Co she cried: you will be caught They VIII
NO said l. 'T am not the man TO leave other
What do you nlean?' said she after pause
There is her Iadyship. said I. 'and there is
oh 1 am well used to deal with her 1adyship;"
she said. little bitterly you need be IN no
sWel. It's I shall deal with her ladyship this
"You are are madr' she said "Go-so-I hear them
coming
"oh go" she pleaded anxiously. eff you stay
{Fn yop VIII 11 do sre ms SeeSBs RG So9f to ond
with that Looked at It her fS and & rh1pEf S @o s n
nightly pretty suppose twas twas t the desI .g n
but. but 1rttnT at any rat rate said L
IF may have now what denied myself upon
ths she e0eG reR sRef herself T straight and could see her
under under Up au1ye55: 5 .r ,o, ,o, 70 ba a bssbwavnsn.
at least let me think you a gentleman.
Damms says bluntly i9 for was "a taken @ ssaf s0aSs
man for that afore everything else as VII
p60se 6s ON IN any @ stirrnps turned and left hsrThs
Illustrated London News.