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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
A SILENT
COURTSHIP

N ONALD GROSVENOR paused on
the hillside with his easel under
his arm, and stood surveying his sur
roundings with a critical eye. Before
him lay the picturesque valley with its
neat cottages and patches of deep, dark
woods. But the object on which he
fixed his attention was euriously
shaped rock in the center of field,
against a background of delicately tint
ed sky. 1t was shaped like the ruins OF
an old castle and was of gigantic pro-
portions.
II must paint that when it is bathed
. with the hues of a glorious sunset,
unused Donald.
After admiring the scenery before
him for few moments he turned and
slowly resumed his climb On reach
ing the brow OF the hill he came to
sudden halt, and an exclamation OF sur
prise rose to his lips, for before him
sat-a young girl in front Of an easel
She did not appear to notice his ap-
proach, and he stood regarding her
closely for a moment. Then he stepped
a triie nearer to her and paused again,
thinking to attract her attention.
81 beg your pardon" he said at last
lifting his hat. II had no idea | should
find anyone here"
He waited for an answer, but she did
not speak or look up. He moved still
nearer, and his shadow fell athwart her
canvas. She raised her head in startled
surprise.
He spoke again. apologetically, Of
fering to retire if his presence would
annoy her. But she only gazed at him
blankly, and pointed to her lips and
ears. shaking her head gravely.
Then ii dawned on him suddenly that
he had been talking to deaf mute. He
gazed at her as if he doubled the pos
sibility of one so lovely being the vic
tim of such a grave misfortune.
Her head was bent over her work
again, and. feeling himself dismissed,
he turned aside and placed his easel a
few PAGES away, preparatory to COM
meneing work.
II must paint that face" he muir
INJURED, 'if she comes again"
And she did come again. Each Sue
ceeding day found her at her easel
and she was always there before him
But all things must have an end, and
at last his work was finished. He sat
before his easel on the last day of his
stay. absorbed in thought. when he was
startled by low whistle at his side
He looked up and beheld an old chum
Avery Lynn, regarding him amusedly
"You?" he calculated in amazement
What charming company" said the
other. in low tone; "who is she?"
II don't know How came you here,
Avery?"
Never mind that now. Don. Intro
duce me-"
II don't know who she is, | tell you."
reiterated Donald. only she is a deaf
mute"
by George, What a misfortune.
She's lovely as dream. You're hard
hit, Don, suppose?"
Il would give half my life if she
were like other girls"
Il know the deaf and dumb alpha
bet Avery said suggestively,
Find out who she is and where she
lives said Don. eagerly.
Was it fancy or the glow of the sun
set or did flush creep slowly into the
face of the girl whom they discussed?
Her name is Elda Leigh" said Avery
at last, ''and like yourself she is only a
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
FORMER CASHIER INDICTED.
PhiIip b. Davis, ut Charleston, ILL.,,
Charged with Larceny in Two
indictments by Grand Jury.

Charleston, ILL.,, Oct 26-The grand
iury adjourned Saturday morning after
returning 46 indictments. Among them
were two against Philip B. Davis,
charging larceny Davis was assistant
cashier of the First national bank. He
confessed to having taken $430 from
the Second national and State banks.
Davis whereabouts is unknown to, lo-
cal officers. His uncle, V. K. Curd, Is
making good all his shortages.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29

Berlin. Oct 26.-An American who
had spent some months at Dalny, the
new Russian seaport on the Lao Iung
peninsula. arrived in Berlin. He was in
formed that the Russian troops are
apparently arranging to stay in Man
churia permanently. Russia had 200,-
900 troops there, and barracks are be-
ing erected at Dalny for two additional
regiments Russia is also strengthen
ing her position on the west bank OK
the Yalu river.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
Newton's Increase.

The assessment roll for the town
of Newton, which has just been ap-
proved by the board of aldermen,
shows an increase in valuation of
$11,379 for 1903 over 1902. The
total valuation of real and person
al property for last year was $780,
764, while this year it amounts to
S331 .143.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
sehooI Population lncreasina.

The rapid growth of the school
population of Jackson has forced
the building of three large, elegant
school buildings for white children,
and one commodious building fol
the negro children. Now it has
been found necessary to enlarge the
Robt. E. Lee School, in the Second
ward, and plans are being drawn,
after which the work viii be done at
once. From all indications jackson
seems to be stepping to the front.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
Wreck on the NJ. &. 0.

Last week serious wreck oc-
Cured at Wheelers, on the Mobile
& Ohio, in which three men lost
their lives. It was a head-on col
lision, in which Tom Perry, engi-
neer, and his fireman, Smith, were
killed; also another fireman named
Blackwell. A double-header run
ming north, which was on the side
track, the south bound freight train
and three engines were demolished
and sixteen cars were wrecked.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
Lively Bidding tor SEED.

The deterioration of cotton crop
prospects in Mississippi has caused
a lively competition among the oil
mills for the seed supply, and the
purchasing agents of the VARIOUS
mills are invading territory hereto
fore conceded to local crushing con-
Germs. In consequence the price Of
seed is quite stiff and some of the
mill managers claim they fear the
finish Of the season will show a very
small margin Of profit.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
Toxic Expects War.

Toxic, Oct 26.-There is persistent
belief throughout the country that war
with Russia is now inevitable. Even
prominent officials who have all along
looked for a friendly solution in the
Corea and Manchuria questions ao-
mitted that the hope of a pacific settle
ment was slight. 1t is reported that
all the steamship and railroad lines
have been ordered to prepare for the
transportation of troops
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
statehouse Force.

Although he has very limited
force of assistants, Maj. r. A. Dean,
the keeper of the capitol, is manag-
ing to keep the big building in very
good shape. He has only five por-
tiers TO attend to the work, when a
force of twice the size is needed. An
effort will be made, however, TO wor-
ry along with existing conditions
until after the legislature meets. A
force of fifteen hands are employed
on the grading work.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
Fleeing by Hundreds.

Denison, Tex, Oct ga special
train with yellow fever refugees from
San Antonio passed through Denison
Saturday afternoon. There were about
200 yellow fever refugees, who reside
in st. Louis, Chicago and other east
ern cities.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
Child Burned to Death.

Marion, ILL.,, Oct. ga little CHILD
of Marion Borum, at Crab Orchard, in
this county, was burned TO death last
evening. The parents were out of the
house when the little fellow came in
contact with the fire.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
Cotton Blocked at senatobia.

The accumulation of cotton on
the Senatobia market is almost as
bad as it was year ago About 400
bales are lying on the ground and
platforms. The railroad seems un-
able TO handle, the cotton. The
farmers are making preparation to
start the wagon train at once.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
Want a Carpet.

The capitol Commission las been
requested to purchase a. carpet of
some sort for the Supreme Court
room, and within the next few days
the floor will be covered with neat
design, to be selected by the COM
missioners. At present the pro-
ceedings Of the court are frequently
interrupted and annoyed by foot
falls on the hard flooring, and as the
acoustic properties of the room are
not Of the best, it is imperative that
something be done to improve the
room.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
superintendent Whitfield Busy.

State Superintendent Whitfield
is diligently at work on the statis-
teal features of his biennial report.
Some of the reports from county SUI
perintendents have not yet been sub
mitted, and it will be fully two
weeks before the figures can be tabu-
lated.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
Activity In Delta Lands.

There seems to be great activity
in Delta lands just now. The gov
ernor last week approved batch of
charters, and among them were
three charters for land companies
domiciled in Bolivar county. Each
charter called for capital stock to
the amount of 100000, and all were
incorporated by the same persons.
Judging from this, transactions in
Bolivar county real estate must GER
tainly be on boom.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
Planters Up in Arms.

The planters in Amite county are
again up in arms against the labor
agents, some of whom it seems have
renewed on a small scale their old
efforts to induce the negroes to leave
for other sections. A communica-
ton from a prominent citizen OF
Berwick says: "We consider the
labor troubles caused by whitecap-
ing as settled in Amite county, and
the only thing we feel any fear of is
the Vaccinations of labor agents.
To all such we give fair notice to
keep out of our county or We will
resort to extreme measures"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
An Old Mjssisslppi. Rifle.

Dunbar Rowland, the director of
the department of archives and his
tory, was last week presented with a
relic for the department in the
shape of an old Mississippi rifle that
saw service in two wars. The pre-
sentation was made by Mrs. Charlie
Gibbs Harper of jackson, wife OF
Sam d. Harper. The rifle was car
-ried by Mrs. Harper's father
through the Mexican war, he being
member of the Raymond Fenci-
bles, which was part of the first
regiment commanded by Jefferson
Davis. 1t took part in the battle of
Monterey, September 20, 21, % and
%, 1916, and Buena Vista, Febru-
ary 23, 1S47. The gun went also
through the civil war, was captured
near its close and taken North. A
number Of years afterward it was
sent to Mrs. Harper's mother by the
man into whose possession it fell,
and it will now repose in the depart
ment of archives.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
To Sell Grounds.

It is learned that bill has been
drawn up by one of the members of
the next legislature providing for
the sale of the old capitol building
and the grounds upon which it is
placed. 1t is the purpose of the
law to sell all Of the grounds and
repeal the law passed at the last leg
islature giving the south half of the
grounds upon which the monument
to Jefferson Davis stands to the
Confederate soldiers as a Confed-
crate park. This section of the bill
will Inject with strong opposition.
The monument was built by the
good women of Mississippi after
years of hard work. 1t is the only
monument of its kind in the State,
and any effort to remove it will be
fought to the end by the Confeder-
ate soldiers and their friends.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
Nor a xew Isxn.rienc.

\ car fell from the railroad track
near Covington. KY, and aiighted on
a residence so feet below. The oceu-
pants we're startled. remarks the Ba,..
timore American. although they had
been rather accus .omed 70 hailing
street cars
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
Sentenced For EmbezzIement.

Cleveland, O., Oct. 26.-Judge Wing
Saturday sentenced Albert w. Deibel,
former paying teller of the City ma
tional bank of Canton, to serve five
years at hard labor in the state peni<
tentiary on the charge of embezzling
S22, 900 of the banks funds
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
pynamiters all Pittshoro.

The outside door of the treasur-
er's safe Of Calhoun county was
blown off last week by burglars.
They failed to get inside the vault,
but secured some small change that
was left outside the vault.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
The n. ]. & c. Bond Case.

The briefs in the Natchez, Jack
son & Columbus railroad bond case,
wherein Kinds and Adams counties
are interested in the sum of $780,
600, have not yet been submitted to
Chancellor Mayes, and it is, there
fore, impossible to forecast when a
decision may be expected in the pro-
ceeding. The suit is one of great
Importance, not only on account of
the large amount involved, but also
the legal questions at issue, and
Chancellor Mayes states that he will
render written decision after the
briefs are filed and are given proper
consideration.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29

the request an extremely fishy pre-
ceeding. and collapsed with roar Of
laughter at his stupendous witticism
while everybody sat staring at him IN
amazement. The history of Old Ship
as favorite resort of ministers dates
back as far as 1921
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
Stationery Company Closes.

The Mississippi Stationery Com
pany Of Yazoo City closed its doors
last week. The company's assets
will be sufficient to meet liabilities.
A general printing business was car
ried on by the company.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
next Meeting i'm St. Joseph,

st. Joseph, Mo-, Oct 26.-The exec~
utiye board of the Northwest Missouri
Press association met here Saturday
and decided to hold the winter meet
ing in this city November 20 and a.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
Mississippi State News
General Frost Reported.

The weather bureau bulletin re-
ports that the mean daily tempera-
ture ranged slightly above normal
the fore part of the week and much
below normal the last two days.
Light to heavy frost was general
over the central and northern coun-
ties on the 18th. Light to moder-
ate rainfall occurred in the central
and southern portions of the State.
Under exceptionally favorable
weather conditions cotton pickir g
has generally made very rapid prog
ress and is nearing completion in
many central and southern coun-
ties. Notwithstanding the lateness
of the crop, picking is well advanced
in the delta and northern counties.
There has been a slight improve
ment in the crop as reported from
Attala and Oktibbeha counties,
where the yield is better than ex-
pected, while in some localities the
yield appears to grow llgnter as
picking advances. On the whole
there has been slight change in the
yield outlook. Owing to the abb
sence of heavy rains the staple is be-
ing secured in unusually fine condi-
ton.
Corn gathering continues, the
yield being very satisfactory. Sor-
ghum is beng made into molasses
with fairly good yield. Peas and
sweet potatoes are generally short
crrps Fall crops have been some
W mt vived in some counties, but
are nerally not promising. Pas
lures are much in need of good
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
CONTEMPT FOR
UNCLE SANS NAVY
Rnssia Expresses No Fear of Amer
lea Enforcing Her Demands.
THREATS CAUSE NO ALARM
Undisauised Declaration of Com
tempt For the United Statcs-Navy
Not Large Enough 10 Demand
Recognition of Our Rights.

London, Oct 26.-It is clear that
Russia recognizes that the United
States will be at least inactively hostile
to her cause in any conflict with Japan.
The Russian government is also trying
to persuade itself that it can ignore
the danger of any a..iye defense of
American rights in the far east. How
else can the following remarkable ut
terance which Novoe Vremya was per-
mitted to make last week be interpre-
ted:
Navy Not Large Enough.
American statesmen realize the
approaching of collisions with trans
oceanic powers. and therefore are in
sisting upon rapid enlargement OF
their navy AT present this navy is also
considered not large enough to attain
the objects desired, and the powers OF
the old world are not compelled to
reckon very seriously with the United
States. Their real force is not very
great. 1t is only when they possess
navy that will command the. ocean
separating the old from the new world
JfldI Iut AluCiiSd WIN ~ "N~~
demand the recognition of them. This
will not be soon. and in the meantime
American demands and threats need
not particularly alarm either Europe
or Asia"
Unable to Defend Our Rights.
This is an undisguised declaration
that American rights anywhere need
not be respected because the United
States is unable to defend them. NO
utteranee could express more clearly
or frankly the cynical INSCRIPTIONS
ness of the Russian policy. The Won
der is that the Russian authorities al
low 1t to be avowed so openly, and
that apparently they have no fear OF
the effect upon high-spirited people OF
so flagrant and contemplated defi-
ance.
| 1t is interesting to note in this con-
nection that Secretary of War Root,
while in London, has not been reserved
| in the expression of his opinion that
the United States should not hesitate
to defend to the uttermost her treaty
rights in the far east.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
Water Works for Winona.

The city of Winona voted last
week for a hundred thousand-dollar
watervorks and sewerage system.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29

Cologne, Oct. ga dispatch from
st. Petersburg to the Cologne Gazette
saws the United States has notified
Russia that the latterls request 70
China that the date of her evacuation
of Manchuria be postponed is no con-
Germ of the American government.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
The Rapid Growth of euIfport.

The rapid growth of the port of
Gulfport as a shipping point is very
gratifying to all Mississippians. 1t
is probable that no other Southern
port has assumed such proportions
in so short a time. Last year the
registered net. tonnage of the port
was only 1918 tons, and the total
of lumber shipped was l9,0O7,-
237 feet. For the first nine months
of this year the tonnage of the har-
Dor shows that there has been an
enormous increase, the total amount
being $4,000, while the shipments OF
lumber for the same period amount
to 73,461 ,445. Thirty-one sea-go
ing vessels entered the port during
the year 1902, while during the last
nine months 70 sea-gong ships have
entered the port. This is remark
able increase and shows that Gulf
port is rapidly forging to the front
as a Southern port.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
New Capitol Rules.

A well prepared set of rules and
regulations governing the new
capitol were promulgated last
week and every effort will be
made to see that they are properly
enforced. The capitol commission
will endeayor in this effort to secure
the cooperation and assistance of
all occupants of the statehouse and
the visitors as well. The rules post
ed are as follows:
/. There must be no marking,
scratching or writing Of any kind
on any Of the walls, columns, doors,
windows or floors.
2. There must be no splitting or
throwing tobacco guilds or cigar
stubs on the floor or in any out-of-
the-way place.
3. Hands, arms and shoulders
must be kept from the windows or
glass, wherever it may be.
4. Feet must be kept from the
furniture, and tables must not be
sat upon.
5. Persons must not in any way
interfere with the lighting arrange
ments or other mechanism about the
building.
6. No driving or riding will be
allowed anywhere on the grounds
except on the drives or roadways.
Z. Animals will not be allowed to
stand under the port cocherie, ex-
cept long enough to load and unload,
but may be held on the roadway SO
as not to interfere with the rights
of others. Animals will not be al
lowed to be hitched anywhere on the
grounds under any circumstances.
A violation of the rules will be
prosecuted under Section 1000 of
the Code. Porters or other employees
must not be called upon to do other
work than that prescribed for them
by the keeper of the capitol.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
Coast Towns to Consolidate.

Scranton and Pascagoula are
about TO consolidate and will be
known as Pascagoula- The city of
fcials of the two towns have agreed
to the consolidation and the people
want it. so it is very likely the
change in the name of the capital of
Jackson-eounty will soon be brought
aha,lt
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
DEFAULTER RUN TO EARTH.
DefauIting Cashier John X. Brown,
of New Holland, Ohio. Under
Arrest in San Francisco.

San Francisco. Oct. 25.-John X.
Brown, for Is years past cashier of the
Union bank, of New Holland, o., is
under arrest here for embezzlement.
He disappeared from the bank on Au-
gust last, and upon investigation of
his accounts, was found he was $685.
900 short in his cash He was subse-
ouently indicted upon four charges of
felony and embezzlement, and close
search has been made for him in all
directions, until finally he was located
here and arrested.
Has Had Hard Time.
According to his own account, Brown
has had hard time of 1t in his wan
derings to and fro in an effort to evade
Justice. He went to Mexico, but failed
to find work there, and started for
Honolulu by way OF this city, but had
no better fortune there on his arrival
in his attempt to get employment. He
travelled under an assumed name all
the time. but professed to have for
gotten the numerous aliases he used.
Since his arrival here he tried to OBJ
tain work at anything, even as day
laborer, but the fates were against
him, and even that could not be Sc
Cured.
Victim of Robbers.
The last money he claims to have had
was stolen from him the other day, he
says When Brown left New Holland
he had a black moustache; now he is
clean shaven. In statement to the
press. after his arrest, Brown ex-
pressed a desire to be taken to New
Holland at once A dispatch has been
received here stating that requisition
papers will be signed at once by Gov.
Nash of Ohio, and that officers will
start from Columbus at once to take
him back.
stood High I'm society.
John K Brown first went to New
Holland from Cincinnati Is years ago.
He stood high in society and business
circles. was treasurer of the Masonic
| Temple association, master of the local
| Masonic lodge, member of several
prominent organization, clerk of the
school board and of the democratic
county executive committee, and a
member of the church choir.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
Geological Survey Of Mississippi.

R. H. Henry, of the Clarion
Ledger, and Chancellor Fulton, of
the State University, returned last
week from Washington, where they
went for the purpose of seeing if it
was not possible to have thorough
geological survey of the State made
by the United States government.
The government has made partial
survey of the State, but it is by no
means complete. They called on the
director of the geological depart
ment while in Washington and laid
their request before him. While they
were given no absolute promise in
regard to the matter, the officials
seemed to give the matter favora-
Bile consideration, and acknowledged
that such a survey should have been
made before now. They are hope
full that the senators and congress
men from this State will take up the
matter and help get it through. The
legislature of the State some years
ago memorialized congress to make
such a survey, but it was, never done.