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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11
Good News from Illinois.

Judge w. B.. Cowan showed us
a letter he received from Judge
Charles B. Thomas, of Illinois.
which contained the following
goodNDews.
"We have just finished a Judi
cial fight over u entire State and
the Democrats elected 90 out of
the 63 circuit judges. We made
a hard fight and won this splendid
victory. We are bnsy thanking
God for it.r
II appears from the above that
illinois may place herself in the
Democratic column in 1904
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11
a REM EDY.

Neuralgia pains, rheumatism, lum-
bago aud sciatic pains yield to the
pe~netratating influence of Billiards.
Snow Liniment. It penetrates to the
nerves and bone, and being absorbed
into the blood, its healing properties
are conveyed to every part of the
body and effect some wonderful cures
Mr.. d. F. Moore, Agent Illinois Cent
raj Railway, at Milan, Tenn /. states:
81 have used isallord'sSnow Linimert
for rheumatism, backache, etc., in my
family. 1t is a splendid remedy. We.
could not do without it, 2je, 5Jc and
ST 90 at the Oxford Pharmacy.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11

JUST as soon as the march of
imperialism and expansion takes
us beyond the shores of North
America then there are abundant
reasons for a still longer march.
We must annex more in order TO
protect what we have already an
nexed. That, in substance, is the
argument. 1t may not be long be
tore we begin annexing more
countries i'll the antipodes to keep
other nations from getting too
near the Philippines.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11

II has been found that the cost
of government irrigation works in
the West will greatly exceed the
estimates. This is because pri-
waite enterprise has already secur
ed the cheapest water sites and
because the government will build
more substantially than the pri
waite companies have done. If
this condition is correct it will
only confirm the first belief of
many who did not look with much
favor upon the scheme.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11

If you wait long enough, there
is an evening up, a nice balancing
of affairs In this world. Take the
weather, for Instance. Two or
three years back and continuing
for a year or two there was a de-
cided deficiency in the rainfall. as
measured by the normal standard
Now-well, at least no deficiency
is "discernible to the naked eye.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11

II is true Gen. Miles is not be-
ing over run with dinner invita-
lions from the administration of
%ticiaIs, but at this %juncture he is
tasting the sweets of some excep-
tlonally luscious revenge in his
Philippine report.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11

= AN Indiana boarding house
keeper has been arrested for bun
Going a boarder. Since the au
thorities have found a name for it
some others will no doubt take
warning now.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11

All unhappiness, as happiness,
is from within. For. as ST. Ber-
nard has said: Nothing can work
me damage but myself; the harm
that | sustain l carry about with
me, and | am never a real sufferer
but by my own FAULT
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11

Looks like woman has rebelled
at last. Pretty girls of Evans
ton, ILL.,, refuse to hint for candy
and SOFA water, but shake dice
for 'em instead.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11
Unclaimed Letters.

LIST of unclaimed mail matter left
in the Oxford, Miss, Post Office for
the week ending June s, 1908:
l Block, d. l..
2 Prill, Benz.
3 Neblett. r. p.
4 Walbiton, John.
5 Riley, Miss Mary.
8 Shepherd, w. L.
z Threlkeld, w. s.
S Crunk, Galway.
8 Crunes Henry.
10 Carroll, Miss Josie.
II Caldwell, NJ.
II Slate, Miss Mary.
IL Filming, Miss Ais.
Ia Carter, J. w,
10 Harris, C. e. Esq.
is Wiley, Sidney.
IL Wiley, Monroe.
Is Johnson, Mrs. Cordie.
10 Taylor, Miss Dallis.
20 McInirt. Mrs. Kate.
81 Carter, Hattie.
hen calling for the above please
give No. OF letter and date advertised
e. S. PIERCE, P. NJ.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11
Special Notice.

To whom it may Concern:
Toby Thompson. sometimes call
ed Toby Strother, is under con-
tract to me and has left me. ANY.
one employing him will be held
responsible under the law.
Nj. G. FALKNER.
Oxford, May 81, 1903.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11

MOST any man who IS not con
additionally ineligible is likely to
be pointed out as a presidential
possibility these days, and this is
a Democratic stimulus to the ris-
ing generation.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11

81 have been troubled for some time
with indigestion and sour stomach"
says Mrs. Sarah W. Curtis, of Lee,
Mass, 'tand have been taking Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
which have helped me very much SO
that now I can eat many things that
before could not" If you have any
trouble with your stomach why not
take these Tablets and get well? For
sale by r. r. Chiffon & Co.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11

REALLY, Mr.. Roosevelt must be
suffering an embarrassment OF
riches. In addition to the endorse
ment he secured from Iowa babies
the colored cadets Of the Washing
ton military school met him at
the train Friday night.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11

The total amount of money in
The United States on May /, ac-
cording TO the semi-official statis-
tician, was just 50 81 $40, 932.
Divide this by SO,O00,O0O and
Ggure out your per capita.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11

Ctamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets are just what you need when
you have no appetite, feel dull after
eating and wake up with a bad taste
in your mouth, They will improve
your appetite, cleanse and invigorate
your stomach and give you a relish
for your food. For sale by K. r. Chill
ton & Co., druggists.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11

IT seems the Walla Walla citl.
zen who intended to shoot PresI-
dent Roosevelt in the parade is a
Swede, and does not understand
what the word strenuous means
in our language. He had a narrow
escape.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11
DRIVEN TO

Living at an cut of the way place,
remote from civilization, a family is
often driven to desperation in case of
accident, resulting in Burns, Cuts,
Wounds, Ulcers, etc. Lay in a supply
of Bucklen's Arniea Salve. It's the
best on earth. 25c. at A. A. Kendal's
drug store.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11

PERRY HEATH says the charges
against him in connection with
The postal are all lies. Who got
that off first, Nicely or RathboneG
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11
THAT THRoBBING HEADACHE

Would quickly leave you, if you
used DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thou
sands of sufferers have proved their
matchless merit for Sick and Nervous
Headaches. They make pure blood
and build up your health. Only Is
cents, money back if not cured. Sold
by A. Il. Kendall, druggist.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11

EVERYBODY grabs the news
paper these days to read the de
scription of the wedding-how
the bride looked and what formed
the decorations in the church.
incidentally, they glance at the
bottom to see who was the bride
groom,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11

Cuts, Bruises and Burns Quickly Healed.
Chamberlain's Pain Balm is au anti
septic Hniment, and when applied to
cuts, bruises and burns, causes them
to heal without maturation and much
more quickly than by the usual treat
ment. For sale by K Z Chiffon Co.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11
Sore 1usceIs, Stiff Joints.

And all Soreness of the Skin are in
stantly relieved and quickly cured by
the free 8 of Paracamph. A reliable
external remedy which is guaranteed
to give satisfaction or money refund
ed. Take home a bottle today. For
sale by A. FL. Kendel.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11

THE biggest postal scandal in
the history of the country is de.
velo2ing in Washington. But,
Leonard Wood is in the Philip
pine Islands this time.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11
ChamberTafn's Collie. Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy

Is everywhere recognized as the one
remedy that can always de depended
upon and that is pleasant to take. It
is especially valuable for summer diar
rhoea in children and is undoubtedly
the means of saving the lives of a
great many children each year. For
sale by r, r Chiffon & Co.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11

The report of Prof d. G.. CARPENTER,
county superintendent, showing the
amount paid teachers, s277. so was re-
ceived and approved and said Carpen
ter was allowed S47.20 salary and
postage for May, 1903.
New Election Precinct.
Ordered by the Board that a new
elect N precinct be established in
Beat 4 with its meets and bounds as
follows: On the South by Yalobusha
County line, on the East by the IL
hnols Central Railroad, on the North
by .Yocona River. including all the
territory in Lafayette County South
of Yocona River and West of the L.
linois Central 3ailroad. The voting
place for this precinct is hereby es-
tablished at Shackelford's Mill and
shall be known as Shackelford's Mill
Precinct, and all the voters within
SAID territory will vote at said pre-
einct, and the Beard of Election Com
missioncrs r hereby directed to pre-
pare the registration and poll books
as provided by law in such cases made
and provided.
Ordered that Pate McNahon be ap-
fNAAsSN ONCACSC1 Vi lNQ1a AAnk-NO III 4
ordered that the following officers
and jurors be allowed the amount OPP
posite their names for services in the
proceedings of J. A. Fhomp-
to-wit; j. K. Harkins, sheriff,
$500; b. p. Gray, clerk, s.. 90; b. L.
rarver, j. w. " ellis, William Tatum,
W. l. Thweatt, G. w. Thwaett, +
Jones, Jurors, S1.00 each.
Ordered that the contract for build
ng a bridge across Greasy Creek near
)rrwood be and the same is hereby
swarded to j. L. Leach at 549. So 20 be
lone according to plans and specif-
Ordered that the officers and mem
,ers be allowed their usual amounts
Ter diem and mileage.
Ordered that court do now adjourn
Until the LIST Monday in July.
j. c. TRELoAR, President.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11
The BEST Prescription for Malnrin.

Chills and Fever is a bottle of Grove
Tastelsss Chill Tonic. 1t is simply iron
and ouine in a tasteless form. No cure
nc pay. Price 80 cents.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11
To Cure a Cold in one ,,av.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the none
II il fails to cure. +. W. Groves sigma
ture is IN each box. Csc.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11
lE||l |I)l)[l)
Q Pains, itching, Scabby
Skin Diseases.


Swellings. ~Carbuncles, Pimples ScrofuIa
Permanently cured by taking Botanic Blood Balm
PfedsdHf and sds 10 take. Thoroughly tested for 80
Years. Competed Of Pure Botanic IRgreiienss
Strengthens uedk kidneys and Deak stonachs, cures
dyspepsia Ee hare orer 1000 original SIGNED testi-
faontats Of enres made 5y b. B. D. that stayed cured.
If you have aches and pains in bones. back and Joints.
Itching Scabby Skin, Blood feels hot or thin, Swollen
Glands. Risings andBumps on the Skin, Mucus Patches
In Mouth, Sore Throat. Pimples. or offensive ~eruptions
Copper-Colored Spots or rash on Skin all rundown, or
nervous. Ulcers on any part of the body, Hair or Eye
brows falling ont, Carbuncles or Boils, take
Botanic Blood Balm, guaranteed
toeure even the worst and most deep-seated cases where
doctors, patent medicines, and hot springs fail. Heals
al sores, stops all aches and pains, reduces all s,vellings.
makes blood pure and rich. completely changing the
entire body into a clean. healthy condition. b. B. b.
has cured thousands OF cases of Blood Poison even afte.
reaching the last stages.
Old rheumatism, Catarrh, Eczema
are caused by an awful poisoned condition Of the
Blood i. B. stops Hawking and Splitting, Itching
and Scratching. Aches and Pains; cures Rheumatism,
Casarrhi heals all scabs. Scales, Eruptions, watery
Blisterss foul fostering Sores Of Eczema; by giving a
pure, healthy blood supply to affected parts.
Cancer Cured
Botanic Blood Balm Cures Cancers of all Kinds,
Suppnrating Swellings, Eating Sores. Tumors. ugIy
Ulcers. 1t kills the Cancer Poison and heals the sores
or worst cancer perfectly. If You have a persistent
Ptmple- Warf- sweliings, Shooting. Singing Pains,
Blood Balm and they VIII disappear before they
develop into Cancer. Many apparently hopeless cases
Of cancer cured by taking Botanic Blood Balm.
OUR GUARANTEE
Price 81 per large bottle. Drnggi.ts or by
I. Express. Take botanic Blood HAHN ms
directed ON label. 1t ziu ". cures when the
qssssntity Is taken. If yoa are not
the purchase price will be refunded
rguEaent.fs sgned) isIoodE aim Co.
Complete directions for home cure with each bottle
sample of E-E.fs Free by writing Blood Bairt
o. Atlanta, ia. Describe ycrr troabie. and spec:a
nee asssicd aiiviee also sent N sealed envelope.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11
Rent.

Three large unfinished rooms.
convenient TO University. Apply
at this Office.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11

When You want a pleasant physic
try Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. They are easy to take and
pleasant in effect. For sale by r. r.
Chiffon Geo, druggists.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11

The Board of Supervisors.
June TERM

All members and officers present,
court was opened according to law,
after which the following proceedings
We're had, to-Wit:
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-11

uttered at The oxford POst-0fice as
second class mail matter
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-08
SAN JACINTO BATTLE.

Bill Providing for the Purchase of Same
Introduced in House.
Austin, Feb. 6.-The house killed the
senate bill relating to certain exemp-
tons from jury service by vote of 40
to So
A bill was introduced in the house
prohibiting any railroad not created in
Texas from constructing and main
tanning a railroad in the state.
A resolution was introduced in the
house providing for purchase of pic
ture by McArdle of San Jacinto Battle
In the senate a resolution to appoint
a committe to visit institutions and Sc
cure estimates and appropriations
needed was killed.
Bill passed providing uniform sys-
tenn of printing ballots in counties not
using Australian ballot system
Bill passed allowing step-daughter to
marry her step-father.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-08
AMERICAN WHEAT.

Controversy Settled by Refunding of the
..--.- Extra Duty.
Berlin, Feb. 6.-The customs contro-
versy regarding American wheat,
which, it is claimed, contained a mix
ture of Canadian wheat, has been set
tied by refunding the extra duty. A
committee of Hamburg and Berlin
grain experts who were called in by
the customs authorities, reported that
1t was impossible to prove cases where
Canadian was mixed with American
wheat 1t is believed by German ship
operators that the recent agreement
with American exchanges that Canadi.
an wheat certificates must be marked
bonded" will remove all causes for
disagreement il future.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-08
NUMBER OF HSHAPS
Stories of Disasters Come From cid
Land of the Mikado.
A LAUNCH DISASTER.
Between Forty and Fifty Drowned a
Fire Cremates Sixty-Fonr Men
and Heavy Loss of Life
on the Coast. =

Victoria, B. c., Feb. 5.-News is
brought by the steamer Empress of
China of the disaster in Kobe harbor,
January 10, as the result of which be-
tween forty and fifty lives were lost.
The steamers Yokohama Maru and
Gankaf Maru were being repaired and
the steam launch Hapabuya was sent to
take eighty-ive workmen from one
steamer to the other. When the launch
was near the stern of the Gankai Maru
a strong northwest squat swept over
the harbor capsizingt the launch,
which foundered in a few minutes. Be-
tween forty and fifty were drowned.
Fire occurred Jan II in Urushiu col
liery, Fukuokaken. Japan, and sixty
four miners were burned to death.
As a result of a combat between 100
nshlng smacks offdhe japanese coast,
heavy loss of life has resulted.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-08
FRU BJoRNsTJERNE BJORNsoN AND HER
HOME.

live there. it is as nearly perfect as
anything can be in this existence. The
farm is large one and one of the best
cultivated in Norway. The house is
very large and luxuriously furnished
and full of admirable art pieces. There
is group of buildings occupied by the
farm workers. The landscape is mag
nificent. Standing on the veranda of
Anlestad one gets glimpse of moun-
tain, valley. sky and water Through
the valley below where the house is
built flows the river Gansa. The view
shows nature in her most picturesque
dress-nature mingling at the same
time with mans conquest over nature.
Through the lands of the Bjornsons
runs tumbling brook, supplying a wa
ter power. The water power is cap
tured and turned into electricity to
illuminate not only the home, but also
the stables and outbuildings.
Fru Bjornson is always close to her
husband, which is wise in her or in any
wife SO long as she does not bore the
housekeeping, whether for two or for
twenty-five Bjornsons are noted for
their hospitality-is perfectly ordered
and moves without jar The pair al
ways spend the summers there. In the
winter Bjornson travels in some Euro
pean eountry-Italy, France, Germany
or England-or settles down in some
artistic and literary capital. Here
again the beautiful, gentle, wise wife
is always with him. They have sever
al children Row grown. One daughter,
Bergliot, is married to the only son of
Ibsen, DR. ssigurd Ibsen, Norwegian
minister of state at Stockholm.
IN times like these a married life
such as the Bjornsons' is like a SPLEEN
did flower blooming upon a rock in d
stormy sea s 81 q PEPPER.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-08
DAWES DEAD.
The Venerable Ex-senator Passes AWAY
in Massachusetts,

The Venerable Ex-senator Passes Away
in Massachusetts.
Pittsfeld, Mass, Feb. 6.-Ex-United
States Senator Henry Laurens Dawes
died this morning at his home in this
died yesterday at his home in this
city.
! He was eighty-six years of age. Mr..
Dawes had been i'll since Christmas
night, when he contracted a severe
cold while driving. The cold develop
ed into grip, which undermined his
system. Since last Sunday night he
had been in an unconscious condition.
When President Roosevelt visited
Pittsfield last fall he called upon the
veteran statesman. It was while re-
turning from visit to Dawes house
the trolley accident occurred in which
the president figured.
The senator served several terms in
the United States senate and was
originator of the Dawes commission.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-08
DISASTROUS DRIVE.

Young Lady Drowned and Another One
Narrowly Escaped.
Raleigh, n. c., Feb. Elm attempt
ing to drive through a swollen stream
known as Foundry branch, near OK
ford, II, c. Misses Ethel Register and
Mary Dean and a young man named
William Tillotson were thrown into
the water by the overturning of the
buggy, and Miss Royster Of Oxford was
caught beneath the vehicle and
drowned, Miss Dean seized a bush as
she was swept down the stream. Til
lotson grasped her skirt in passing. and
both were rescued few minutes later
by the twelve-year-old brother Of
young Tillotson, who waded out to
their assistance. The body of Miss
Register was recovered
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-08
SPECIAL MESSAGE.
Governor Lanham Transmits One to the
Legislature.

Governor Lanham Transmits One to the
Legislature.
Austin, Feb Ex-Governor Lanham
sent a special message to the legisla-
ture asking for antitrust legislation
along the line Of three bills he present.
ed to the legislature. If said bills are
enaC ed into laws they will, first de-
fine prohibit and declare Illegal, trusts
monopolies and conspiracies in re-
straint Of trade and prescribe penal
ties for forming or being connected
with such trusts, monopoIies and con-
spiricies, and provide for the suppress
sion of the same and promote rec COM
petition in the state of Texas Second,
amend Art 745 of the revised civil
statutes of the state of Texas so as to
require the charter of a domestic cor
poration to state the place at which it
proposes to transact business. Third,
require foreign corporations, before
they can obtain permit authorizing
them to engage in business within the
state of Texas, to designate the place
at which they propose to transact such
business. and prohibit foreign corpora
lions which are organized for a pur-
pose for which corporations cannot be
formed under the laws of the state of
Texas from transacting business with
in this state.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-08
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
; Voodooisr11 In
! the Dom irlican
: z public
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Especial Correspondence.

>anto Domingo, dominican Republic.
Jan. Is. Nv hats the mutter with San
90 Domingo:" You in the United States
ask as you read of new troubles in this
obscure little republic The whole pop
ulation is less than half Il million, but
among them is deviltry enough to sup
ply 4 nation Of lND.MUtHD.
All the political and other troubles
have their origin i'll ignorance. Of
In a word. the explanation i. voodoo-
ISM &ou laugh ID it. do sou? Sery
good. Let me tell You that Il French
gentleman. an honorable. exceptionally
highly educated man. whose word is