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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-24

"The origin of the term grass
widow" said philologist, is puz-
zling. Some say it came from the
French-that it was originally grace
widow that is, widow by grace, or
courtesy. Others say it derives from
the old English custom of a mans
hanging out a broom when his wife
was away over night. To hang out
the broom was a common phrase.
When the thing was done the mean
ing wac that the house had been swept
clear If the wife's presence, and the
husbands friends were to visit him
and do as they pleased. In time, in
stead of hanging out broom the hus-
band came to hang out only bunch OF
grass. Thus he grew to be called q
grass widower, and his wife grass
widow ''-P Philadelphia Record.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-24
Mississippi State News
Conferences sunday School institute.

Conference Sunday School Institute.
BY far the most interesting and
largest gathering of Sunday school
workers yet held in North Missis-
sippi will be at Winona on Septem-
Der 80 and October 1-2. AS never
before the people Of the State are
feeling the need of competent in
struction in the matter of Sunday
school management and teaching.
Those who know, or have come in
touch with DR.. Hamill and his ex-
cellent wife in their institute work,
gladly testify to the profoundness
and wonderful practicability Of their
teaching, which is impaired to lis
teners in a most impressive man
ner.
The pastor and entertainment
committee at Winona are sparing
nothing to arrange for the comfort
and pleasure of all who are fortu-
nate enough to be present. The pas
tors, as rule, are interested, and
do their part, but cannot advance
over the superintendents and teach
ers, who need to get in touch with
some other work beside that done by
themselves in their own schools. 1t
is not only expected, but an assured
fact, that splendid gathering of
earnest workers con helpful mis-
sions bent" will be in attendance.
Do you-does your school-need
any aid? If so, be present, or have
representative from your church
there, and you will see more need
of better and more intelligent SER
vice for Immortal souls" Each
school is entitled to two delegates.
All the railroads in the State have
authorized rates on the certificate
plan Zone and one-third fare). Ask
your local agent for a certificate,
showing that you have paid full fare
going to Winona, and you will get
one-third rate returning. Pastors
will please not use their permits,
but get certificates, which give same
rate and helps make up the required
number.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-24
AGRICULTURE.

All kinds of agricultural products
are desired for the Mississippi ex-
hibit at the Worlds Fair, the best
specimens of everything that grows
in or is raised from the ground.
Cotton-Best varieties and finest
types-in Lolls. in seed and in lint,
to be shown under glass cases Tx
80 inches, when practical
Cotton Products-Cotton seed hulls,
cotton seed meal, cotton seed cake,
cotton seed oil, shown in all grades.
Corn-An varieties of corn, shelled,
in ear or on stalk.
CereaIs-Wheat, rice, rye, barley,
millet, maize, shown in sheaves or
in grain.
Potatoes and Irish potatoes
all kinds.
ons-Watermelons, muskmelons.
canteloupes, etc.
Pumpkins-The largest that can be
procured.
Sugar Producing Plants = Sorghum,
cane, beets, etc.
Saccharine Products-Syrup, molas-
ses, sugar.
Pcas-Best varieties field and table
peas.
Grasses - Johnson grass, meadow
grass, lespedeza, clover, alfalfa, etc.
Hay-Loose and baled hay, best and
most popular varieties.
Beans - Pole, butter, snap, bush,
navy, mixed and other kinds OF
beans
WooIs- Best grade Merino, Cotswold,
Cashmere woods, ETC., washed and
unwashed.
Wines-Dest and greatest variety
wines made from native grapes.
CcrdiaIs, Brandies, Etc.-Made from
fruit or grapes; branded fruits.
Tobacco-Twist, plug leaf or made
into cigars.
Peanuts collection and best
varieties nuts.
Ereads-With or without yeast, fancy
breads, cakes, etc.
Preserved Meats-Meats preserved by
any process, salted or canned.
Condiments = Pepper, spices, mus
tards, sauces, relish IS.
Pickles - Every kind and variety
known.
Fish-Preseryed by any process
dried, stuffed, or in solution OF alco-
hol or formaldehyde
Salt Fish-Canned oyster, canned
shrimps, canned crabs.
implements and Machinery.
The agricultural department also
solicits exhibits of agricultural i'm
plements of all kinds-plows, sulkies,
cotton and corn planters, rakes, roll
ers, harrows, drillers, cultivators, har-
vesters, ETC., all to be made in the
State exhibiting them.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-24
EDUCATION.

All the latest and most approved
methods in education will be shown in
the Education Building, and schools
and colleges are invlled to contribute
to this exhibit. Here will be shown
the work of the elementary grades,
.-igh schools and academies, colleges
and universities, art schools and in
stitutes, agricultural colleges, indus
trial and trade schools, summer
schools, etc.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-24
OXFORD. MISS. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER "A, 1908
the best finish It viii take. In case
Of very large logs, also show cross

the best finish It will take. In case
Of very large logs, also show cross
and transverse sections.
- Every variety and style
of lumber turned out by the mills
of the State is wanted, both hard
and soft wood in sizes and lengths
as most convenient for the mills to
furnish-the greater the width and
breadth the better, as the larger
pieces of lumber attract the most
attention. We want both rough
and finished lumber, of the best
grade. in all the various sizes and
dimensions Under this head is
also solicited sawed and riyen
shingles, pine and cypress.
Bio Trees-Some of the big trees OF
the State are desired for the timber
display-the largest poplar, largest
oak, largest pine, largest cypress,
largest cottonwood, etc. This State
exhibited at the New Orleans ex.
position but cut of a yellow poplar
tree grown in Pamela county that
measured IL feet inches through
This is larger than any tree OF
which the commissioner has heard
in his canvass of the State. except
a cypress growing in Lafayette
county. He has been promised sew
eral large trees, but nothing to
equal the Pamela poplar. AS large
trees always attract much attention
at exposiIions, commissioners are
urged to be on the lookout for them
and report the result of their la
bors, giving diameter and length,
The tallest and largest tree in the
State is wanted. What county will
furnish it?
Fancy Work-Specimens of neat bas-
ket work, grass work, woodenware,
moss work, etc., are solicited.
Collection Of Seeds-Specimen of ali
kinds Oh forest seeds, indigenous
and exotic: forest botany; edible
wild fruits.
ornamentaI-Fine specimens of orna.
mental forest trees are desired, to
be preserved in boxes filled with
earth.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-24
Monroe County Convention.

Waterloo, ILL.,, Sept 21.-The Monroe
county republican convention was held
here Saturday, the attendance being
very large. Michael R. Maher, prom
inent business man of New Design, ILL.,,
was unanimously nominated as county
commissioner Senator Albert G. Boil
linger and several others made ads,
dresses. The convention indorsed the
national and state administrations.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-24
Safety of Cotton crop.

The farmers all over the State
are expressing apprehension for the
safety Of the cotton crop. The
nights continue cool, but not enough
now TO do further damage. The
fear is not for the extent of damage
that has already been DONE Some
farmers are fearful that when the
crop is gathered it viii not show up
above half crop. Others do moi
place the damage is high as this, and
confidently believe that three
quarter crop will be made.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-24
ENDED HIS LIFE IN A WELL.
Son of Former Judge Gillespie Com
mits Suicide at Edwards
willie, Ill.

Edwardsville, ILL.,, Sept. 21.-Cyrus E.
Gillespie, son of former Judge Giles
pie, now dead, committed suicide early
yesterday morning by jumping into a
we'll at the home of F. w. Feldmeyer,
at Edwardsville.
gillespie had been in poor health for
several months, and it is believed that
his mind became affected during his
Illness. Before he sprang to his death
his actions attracted the attention OF
Miss Leone Kenne. who notified his
brother-in-law, w. r. Pickett. Mr..
Pickett instituted search, which re-
suited in finding the body.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-24
Bishop Bratton.

DR.. Theodore Dubose Bratton, the
newly elected bishop of the diocese
of Mississippi, succeeding Bishop
Hugh Miller Thompson, will be con-
secrated in the new st. Andrews
Church, in jackson. The consecra-
ton ceremonies will take place on
September 27, and, according to the
present indications, will be one of
the most impressive and imposing
religious ceremonies that ever took
place in the State. 1t is thought
that twelve bishops will be in IT
tendance.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-24
A. and M. coIleo. openinu.

The Mississippi a. and NJ. Col
lege opened last week with the larg-
est attendance in its history. Five
hundred and fifty students are pres
ent, and great many more are ex-
peeted during the next few days.
State Senator G. A. McClain, of WI
mona, made an eloquent address to
the pupils on the possibilities of the
youth of Mississippi and the grand
work which the college is doing in
training them along industrial lines.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-24
BANK CLERK DISAPPEARS.
DtIIirent Search In Being Made For
Ed. C. Ludwig, Clerk of Harms
Bank of Roanoke, Ill.

Eureka, Ill, Sept. 21.-Considerablc
excitement has been caused in this vi
entity by the disappearance of Ed. c.
Ludwig, clerk of the Harms bank in
Roanoke. Diligent search has been
made, but without results. His friends
think ne has wandered off, as he had
recently been sick. He is member OF
a prominent family in Secor.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-24
University Of mississippi Opens.

The University of Mississippi be-
gan its fifty-fourth session last week.
II was the most auspicious opening
the institution ever had, and the in
creased attendance of more than 300
students indicates that the action of
the board of trustees in establishing
the new schools of medicine and
teachers training meets with the ap-
proval of the citizens of the State.
The new buildings add greatly to
the convenience and comfort of the
students, and will enable the faculty
to make this banner year in uni
versity, work.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-24
state Finances.

The race between the money COM
ing into the State treasury and the
money going out is going to be close.
In the language of the day, is is go
ing to be an ''eyelash finish" Treas
rerer hampton was asked last week
if he thought the State would have
to borrow any further sums OF
money, and he said that he did not
think that it would. He is of the
opinion that the proceeds from the
sale of the cotton and cottonseed of
the State will tide over the treasury
and enable this administration to
pull through without having to bor-
row cent. He said that if the of
ficials could have their way about
when the revenues of the State were
to be paid into the treasury there
would be no question about the re-
suit. The States cotton will begin
to bring money into the treasury
during the next few weeks, and there
is no very pressing demand on 1t
right now, the largest being the
$4,000 which the State owes the
assessors, and $4,000 of this sum
has been paid. From the time the
season opened last year until De
cember 81 the treasury received ST.
456,141.79 from the sale of cotton,
cottonseed ad other products. The
crop is not as large this year as it
was last, but the price is better and
it is expected that the reynue will
be fully as great. The largest dis
tribution in sight now is that of the
pensioners. This will be 100000,
but by the time the auditor is ready
to send out the warrants the sheriffs
will be paying their tax money into
the treasury. The finish is going to
be exciting, but Treasurer hampton
expects to win out.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-24
FISH AND GAME.

Collection of the wild animals,
birds and fish of the State, mounted
by taxidermists, wanted.
Every variety possible to obtain,
expense OF preparing and gathering
to be paid by the State commission.
Fish may be stuffed, preserved in
alcohol or otherwise.
Canned fish, canned oysters and
canned shrimp wanted.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-24
sUFFOCATED IN A FIRE.
Mrs. Kate Collin Loses Her Life by
SuGocatfon In n Fire at
Kansas City, Mo.

Kansas olty, Mo-, Sept. 20.-Mrs.
Kate Collins, aged 80, was suffocated
in fire that started at an early hour
Saturday morning at I'll East Fifth
street. After the fire had been extin-
guished Mrs. Collins was found lying
at the foot of the stairs, where she had
fallen while attempting to grope her
way throug-- the flames.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-24
HIS HEART ON RIGHT SIDE.
Albert Shoot Dropped Dead While
Viewing Sights at Charleston
street Carnival.

Charleston, H., Sept. 2L-Albert
Shoot, a wealthy retired farmer, living
in this city, dropped dead on the
street while taking in the sights of the
street carnival Heartfailure was the
cause, and an autopsy revealed the
fact that the position of the dead mans
heart had changed from left to right,
something rare in the medical world.
For the last few years Mr.. Shoot had
complained of his heart troubling him,
but otherwise he had enjoyed good
health.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-24
n.rrinrton Case This Week.

Clayton, Mo-, Sept 21.-Frederick
Seymour Darlington, the alleged muir
derer of James P. McCann, is billed to
appear in the public eye once more this
week. as the st. Louis county grand
jury will investigate the crime at Bon
fiis station June Is.
The grand jury will met at Clayton
to-day, and Barrington's is the princi-
pal case to be acted upon. 1t will be
the first to be taken up. and Prosecut-
ing Attorney Johnson thinks 1t will
take two days to examine all the wit
nesses who have been subpoenaed,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-24
WoMAN's WORK.

While t--ere will be no distinctive
Woman's Building at the exposition,
the Director of Exhibits informs the
commissioner that the handiwork OF
woman will be taken care of. There
fore every variety of woman's work
is solicited-needle work, art work,
decorative work, etc.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-24
Rapid Action.

At Centeryille last week James
II. Germany, an employe of the
Robinson Mercantile Company, was
killed by negro named Williams.
The negro had been enticing the
labor of the company away, and was
approached on the matter by Mr..
Germany, when he pulled his pis-
tol and fired three shots at Mr.. Ger
many at close range. The first shot
produced instant death. The negro
was chased down the streets, but
owing to the crowd of people at
tracted by the shooting no one dared
to use a gun. As soon as Williams
left Main street general melee be-
gan, Williams returning the fire of
the crowd as he ran off. He was
overtaken before getting out Of the
town limits, and his body riddled
with bullets. Williams showed poor
craftsmanship, or he would have
killed several persons. He emptied
his pistol several times at the crowd
at close range while lodging behind
trees and other objects. Everything
is quiet and no further trouble is
anticipated. Mr.. Germany leaves a
wife and five children and host of
friends.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-24
HISTORIC MATTERS.

Matters of historic interest are also
solicited for exhibition in the Missis-
sippi Building, which is to be per-
feet representation of Beauyoir, the
old home of Jefferson Davis. Espe-
cially do we desire oil paintings of
our old and distinguished citizens.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-24
Two Men seriously stabbed.

Springfield, H., Sept. 21.-In fight
between brickyard employees and a
Baltimore d Ohio switching crew,
Switchman NJ Howard was stabbed
and is in critical condition c. c.
Pool. foreman of the switching crew,
was also stabbed. and his condition is
critical.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-24
EoREsrRY.

As Mississippi is noted for its fine
timber. hard and soft woods. of which
the state has some ESQ varieties, we
should make a showing in the Fores-
trv building the equal of anv State in
the Union.
What Is wanted-Samples of all
kinds Of timber. specimens of all
varieties of lumber-from the rough
log to the finished product: all
kinds Of building wood: wood of
every character for cabinet work;
wood for wheelwrieht,s work. wood
for construction purposes; timber
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-24
BREAKING UP SHAMROCK II.
Sir Thomas Lipton's Second Cup
Challenger Being Broken Up
BY Her Purchasers.

New York, Sept 20.-The work OF
breaking up the old Americas cup
challenger, Shamrock H., has been
commenced under direction OF her new
owners. 1t is stated that Capt. Miller's
partner in the venture is Capt. Charles
Barr, who commanded the yacht Coz
lumbia when she defeated Shamrock
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-24
County Fairs.

County fairs will be in full swing
in Mississippi in a few days, and
the prospect is that they arc going
to be more attractive and receive a
larger patronage than ever before,
because of the fact that the farmers
are in better shape than for many
seasons, and the wave of prosperity
has rolled over every community in
the State. The Grenada County
Fair begins on the 9th of October
and lasts a week; the East Missis-
sippi and West Alabama Fair be-
gins at Columbus On the 18th of
October and lasts three days, among
the attractions being a game of foot
ball between the Agricultural and
Mechanical College Of Mississippi
and the University of Alabama.
The Lefiore County Fair opens on
the 14th of October and lasts two
days. One of the features of this
fair will be a grand flower and
trades parade through the streets of
Greenwood. A citizen who has made
it rule to take in some of these
fairs every year states that one of
the most noticeable things in such
communities is the great number of
fine horses, COWS, chickens, hogs and
pet stock generally that may be seen
at these gatherings. A spirit of
generous rivalry seems to permeate
the very atmosphere about county
towns where fairs are held, and there
is not the slightest doubt Of an IN
creased thrift and prosperity on all
the farms for miles around.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-24
The "Grass Widow" /"

State Commissioner, Jackson, Mis-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-24
Cotton Prospect. Hliohted.

The fine cotton prospects of Yalo-
busha county two weeks ago have
dcteriorated 20 to 40 per cent. in
the last few days, caused by blight,
rust and hot, burning winds.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-24
MISSISSIPPI EXHIBITS
WHAT THE STATE Is ASKED TO
SHOW At THE WoRLU'S FAIR.
THE BEST OF EVERYTHING WANTED
Commissioner Henry Issues a Circular
Naming the Various Products
Desired From the State
for the Big St
Louis Show.

Jackson. Miss, Sept. Is. State
Commissioner R. II. Henry has issued
a circular to county commissioners
and others naming list of the Drin-
cipal products of red
for the Worlds rs.
Products viii be tal
points in the differ "a
shipped to Jackson, wnere they Will
be stored, assorted, classified and
sent to ST. Louis during the winter.
The circular will be found in full
below. Read it, and make UP your
mind to assist in getting up the Mis-
sissippi exhibit:
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-24
struck a Streak Of Iron Ore.

In boring an artesian well at
Jackson last week the contractor
struck, at depth of nearly 1,c0o
feet, as fine a Ignite and iron ore
as was ever seen, the vein being sew
eral feet thick.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-24
PATENTS. RELICS AND cURIos.

Patents, relics and curios are want
ed-the older and odder the better.
Almost every community has some
thing of this kind. They will be care
fully preserved and returned to the
owners at end of exposition free Of
all cost.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-24
First Mayor of LItchheId, III.

Springfield, Ill, Sept. 21-William Z.
Bacon, the first mayor of Litchfeld,
died in that city. Sunday morning, aged
Sc years. He had been prominent in
business and manufacturing interests
there since 1856.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-24
OTHER EXHIBITS.

While there will be no State ex-
hibits in the buildings set apart for
art, manufactures and machinery,
the exposition company solicits in
dividual exhibits for these buildings,
and the commissioner will glad to
assist any firm, factory, corporation
or individual in securing space. All
space is free both to States and in
dividuals.
For additional information, or fur
tner instructions, address
r. H. HENRY,
State Commissioner, jackson, Miss.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-24

II reckon you don't often have such
jolly little party as this to driver"
remarked one of rather noisy COM
pany Of young fellows during days
drive in the country.
Not now." was the quiet response
of the driver. Il amt druv such lot
sin left my last job"
What was that?D
sCoachman at q lunatic asylumi"
came the cool reply LONDON Tit
Bits.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-24
Mr EnlIerton.. Bond Approxed.

Mrs r u1fcFtOHs HOHEe1 zHRFf . VT
Washington, Sept. 21.-The bond of
Mr.. Fullerton, who has been designated
to disburse the $4,000 appropriation
in aid of the st. Louis exposition, has
been approved. and 100000 will be
placed to his credit to-day.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-24
Gold Nuggets Found at Jackson.

Scores of fine but small nuggets
Of gold have been picked up in the
branches about Jackson, but no per-
son has ever been able to find where
they came from, though great deal
of time has been spent in the search.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-24
cirarette. cnused HIS Deata.

Salina, Kas.. Sept. 21.-Jesse P. Gray,
aged 25, died here last night. His death
was due to the excessive use of Gig
arettes. Prior to death the young mans
pulsation reached 100.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-24
A Wan from part Gibson.

Crop advices from Claiborne and
adjoining counties are not Of the
best. Army worms are playing
havoc, and large shipments of paris
green are being received daily. The
crops are deteriorating rapidly, and
picking is being pushed. Fearing
the consequence of the worm, farm
ers are taking steps to stamp the
dreadful destroyer out of existence
with the deadly poison The move
ment of cotton is backward some
twentv-six days.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-24

Gov. Longino spent most of last
week in the delta, looking after the
States cotton. 1t is understood that
the governor is anxious to market
as much cotton as possible during
the present month. Prices are good
and the treasury is getting low,
while the heavy fall payments are
coming due for school purposes. All
Of the State schools and colleges
will open this month, and they will
immediately begin to draft on the
treasury for running funds.