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

HELPFUL Some newspapers print
.n.s,r matter to I'll up space.
lkEAUINO Much of this is really
harmful reading. 1t is the aim OF THE
SEMI EEKLY NEWS to give help
full reading. Thousands will testify
to its helpfulness to them. Ask your
neighbor
THE FARMERS has helped many,
III A It is not the theory
DEPARTMENT of farming written
by college professors and others up
North on conditions that don't fit
Texas. 1t is the actual experiences
of farmers here at home who have
turned over the soil.
cDEciA1 IF you are not taking The
Nr-Gn EAGLE you should be. It
IOFFEk. is helpful to the best inter-
ests of your town and county. For
81 so cash in advance, we will mail you
THE EAGLE and The Galveston or The
Dallas Semi Weekly News for one
year. THE EAGLE and The News
stops when your time is out.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
A NEW LEyEE NEEDED

A petition, with the names OF
two or three hundred of the best
citizens of our town and county
attached, is now ready to present
to the County Board at their next
meeting, asking for an approprla-
ton to build leyee across 4oco-
ma bottom from the Orrwood Sec
ton. A prominent citizen OF
that vicinity states that they are
entirely cut off from any market
for their produce, and the annual
loss from this source alone,
amounts to thousands of dollars.
1t is about nineteen miles to OK
ford and only seven to Water
Valley, but there being no levee
on this side of the river, it is i'm
possible to make that their mark
citing place. While the building
of this levee would bring no trade
to Oxford, it is but justice to some
of the best and most substantial
taxpayers of Lafayette county,
to appropriate a reasonable sum
for their convenience in dispos-
ing of farm produce. The citi-
zens of this part of Lafayette
county have paid taxes since the
organi alton of the county, yet
have never asked or received a
single appropriation toward the
improvement of public highways
Unless this appropriation is made,
it is probable that we may lose
this valuable portion of our coun-
ty. The taxes of this section
alone, during the next three OF
four years, would more than pay
the expense of the erection Of
this levee, which we believe but
right and just. Their taxes have
hitherto gone to the benefit Of
other portions of the county, and
why not give them their just dues,
land keep them with US. We are
glad to see the names of some OF
our most substantial, progressive
citizens signed to this paper, and
endorsing the appropriation. We
trust that the Board will give the
matter careful consideration al
their meeting Monday.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
DO GOOD---Ir PAYS.

A Chicago man has observed that,
"Good deeds are better than real es-
tate deeds-some of the latter are
worthless. Act kindly and gently
show sympathy ana lend a helping
hand. You cannot possibly lose by
it.n Most men appreciate a kind
word and encouragement more than
substantial help. There are persons
in this community who might truth
fully say: my good friend cheer up
A few doses OF Chamberlafn's Cough
Remedy will rid you of your cold and
there is no danger whatever from
pneumonia when you use that medi-
aine. t always cures. know it for
it has helped me out many time.'
Sold by Il. 3. Chiffon & Co.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
SAVES Two FROM DEATH

"Our little daughter had an almost
fatal attack of whooping cough and
bronchitis" writes Mrs. WI Havil-
and, of Armonk. N. Y, 'sbut, when all
other remedies failed, we saved .her
life with DIR. Kings New Discovery.
Our niece, who had consumption in
an advanced stage, also used this
wonderful medicine and today she is
perfectly WE'LL" Desperate throat
and lung diseases yield to DR.. Kings
New Discovery as to no other medi-
cine on earth. lnfallible for Coughs
and Colds. SOC and 81. 90 bottles guar
anteed by A. H. Kendel. Trial bot
ties free.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
Walton News.

We are still enjoying the fine
fall weather for gathering of our
large crops.
The young people of this COM
Imunity enjoyed the entertain
ment given at the home of DIR. H.
C. Waits Friday night.
We are glad to welcome Mr.. E.
E. Hale back into our midst. He
has spent the past two years in
the West.
Sunday is our regular preach
ing day at Philadelphia. We
hope to have q large congrega-
ton.
Best wishes to THE EAGLE and
its many readers. lobe.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29

The Ocean Springs Progress
says that "now-a-days the only
way to get business is to adver-
tise for it, and the only way to
keep it from getting away from
you is to keep up the advertising
indefinitely. To stop advertise
ing is as John Wanamaker aptly
remarked, precisely like taking
down ones sign. The public is
always tickle. The shop keeper
who depends upon his reputation
and fails to advertise makes a
vital mistake. J"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
GAINED 40 POUNDS IN 80 DAYS

For several months our younger
brother had been troubled with indi-
gestion. He tried several remedies,
but got no benefit from them. We
purchased some of ChamIlerlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets and he
commenced taking them. Inside of
30 days he had gained 40 pounds in
flesh. Ho is now fully recovered.
We have good run on the Tablets.
Holley Bros, Merchants. OF Long
I;ranch, Mo. For sale by R. r. Chill
ton & Co.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
LIFE and TINES Of Ttsop1As JEFFERSON

E. Weekly Constitution
published weekly
betwe The Weekly Constitution
The Sunny Sou ut
accompanying
fnstaimehs OF
household thus
fiction
lin
pona for the fe SSZS
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
He Ran Ten Penny Nall Through
His Hand.

While opening a box, MIR. ]. @.
Mount, of flree Mile Bay, N. Y, ran
a ten penny nail through the fieshy
part of his hand. 81 thought at once
OF all the pain and soreness thi, would
cause me-" he says, '.and Immediate
~ applied Chamberlain's Pain Balm
and occasionally afterwards. To my
surprise it removed all pain and sore-
ness and the injured parts were soon
healed" For sale by r. &. Chill
ton & Co.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
at GOES RIGHT TO THE SPOT"

When pain or irritation exists on
any part of body, the application of
Billiards. Snow Eminent will give
prompt relief. at goes right to the
spot" said an old man who was rub.
bing it in, to cure his rheumatism. G
r. Smith, proprietor of the Smith
House, of Tenaha, Texas, writes: II
have used Billiards. Snow Liniment
10 my family for several years, and
have found it to be a fine remedy, for
all aches and pains and recommend
it for pains in the throat and chest. -
25cts, Scots and $1.00 at the Oxford
Pharmacy.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
CoNrEssIoNs OF a PRIEST.

Rev. John s. Cox, Of Wake, Ark,
writes, "For 12 years I suffered from
Yellow Jaundice. consulted a num-
Der of physicians and tried all sorts of
medicines, but got no relief. Then !
began the use of Electric Bitters and
feel that am now cured of disease
that had me in its grasp for II years.
If you want reliable medicine for
Liver and Kidney trouble, stomach
disorder or general debility, get Elec-
trio Bitters. It's guaranteed by A. H.
Kendel. Only so cents.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
--------------- - - -
SELF-MADE WOMEN.

|
genus homo who proclaim them
selves self made, and forever
after faithfully worship the. max
er, there arefew women who have
risen from obscurity or poverty,
who ever assert that they are of
the homemade variety, or ask
| recognition of the strength OF
body and soul which enabled
them to rise. 1t is not because
women are ashamed of the fact
that they were ever at the bot
tom of the ladder of success, but
mate modesty, and sublime un-
selfishness, prevent the display OF
ego, which predominates the self
made man. Then too, the self
made woman rarely ever stands
firm for her individuality, but
gladly, joyfully bestows her
achievements upon her husband,
children, or any one else she sim
cerely loves.
In the city of New Orleans,
years ago, there lived a plain
working woman, who earned her
living by peddling milk in a hand
cart. In her daily rounds, she
picked up several helpless waits,
and adopted them as her charge.
She opened a bakery, in order to
support these children, and in q
few years became immensely
wealthy. Her lavish generosity
to orphans and the helpless, con-
tinued to the last, and although
Margaret, beloved by the whole
city of New Orleans, never wore
a kid glove or dress bonnet in
her life, she left a name and in
fluenee queen might envy.
The love the people bore her was
fittingly expressed in sculptured
marble, but they never speak of
her as a self-made woman, nor
was she ever known to pose as
such. She was as truly self
made as mortal can be, but she
gave her best to suffering hu-
manity.
In our own town is charming
young woman, who is virtually
|self-made. Years ago she was
resolved to obtain an education,
even though it was opposed by
parents and brothers. Leaving
her country home, she entered q
boarding school and paid her
board and tuition by work in the
dining room. In vacation she
taught summer school, and thus
provided clothing and books. She
graduated from the institution in
in few years at the head of her
class, and easily obtained a po-
sition to teach during the next
several years. By her own eff
forts she entered q university,
and again graduated with honor.
She is cultured, refined, compe-
tent to fill any position, yet new
er dreams of calling herself "self-
made" Although not rich in
dollars and cents, her influence
for good reaches far and wide
and She is beloved and honored
by rich and poor. She may new
er be recognized as one of the
worlds great ones, yet she is
truly such. She and Margaret,
of New Orleans, are as truly an
improvement upon the pompous,
conceited self-made man, as the
electric light is upon the tallow
candle, and as such should be
recognized. If the self-made-
man blows himself. (and he gene
rally does), let the just and
broad minded give self-made
women the appreciation they de-
serve, by word and act, as well
as in print and substantial cash,
no matter whether they succeed
in bread-making, like Margaret,
or culture, as our own towns
woman.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
BEAUTIFUL CoMPLExIoNs.

Are spoiled by using any kind of
preparation that fills the pores of the
skin. The best way to secure clear
complexion, free from sallowness,
pimples, blotches, etc., is to keep the
liver in good order. An occasional
dose OF Herbine will cleanse the
bowels, regulate the liver and SO es-
tablish q clear, healthy look. SO cents
ut the Oxford Pharmacy.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29

DUKE ABRUzzr, the Italian
nobleman in this country, goes
about with a strong guard. Pos
sibly he fears some rich American
girl will marry him if he should
go alone.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
sRoKE INTO HIS HOUSE

s. LeQuinn, of cavindish, VT, was
robbed OF his customary health by in
vasion of Chronic Constipation. When
DIR. Kings New LII. Pills broke into
his house, his trouble was arrested
and now he's entirely cured. They're
guaranteed to cure. 25 cents at A. HI.
Kendeis drug store.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT would
win more friends in the country
at large if he would pay less at
tention to the Maryland and Ohio
State elections and more to the
thieves in the post-office depart
ment.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
Unclaimed Letters.

List of unclaimed mail matter LETT
in the Oxford, Miss, Post Office for
the week ending October "a, 1908:
/ Wesley, Newman.
2 Watson, Suda.
Wesley, Emmie.
4 valley, Ellen.
5 Young, David.
Waters, Adlimead.
z Wilkinson, B. w.
8 Stokes, George.
8 Stokes, Miss Mayonie.
10 Heildelburg, H. P.
II Treson, Jack.
IL Falls. Thomas 81.
IS Caperly, Miss Mary.
IA Reaves, j. B.
Is Wilson, Miss Hattie.
is Henderson, James.
II Bryant, Frank H.
IS Jinter, John.
10 Ham, P. D.
% Dams, Mrs. Mary.
81 Henderson, Mrs. Victoria.
% Graham, George.
% Cristman, Miss Josie.
"a Goblin, Liddie.
% Cody, Tom.
Is Jones, Ruth.
q Allen, Fannie.
When calling for the above please
give No. OF letter and date advertised
e. 8. PIERCE, P. II.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29

For a weakened old gentle
man with a political fight. a bride,
a breach of promise suit and a
bunch Of Depew jokes on his
hands all at once, Senator Plat
seems to be bearing up pretty
well.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29

If Secretary Hay shall succeed
in negotiating treaties with for
eign powers making bribery and
embezslement extraditable Of
fences it will put a new barrier in
the pathway of professional pro-
motors and thimble riggers. 1t
is to be feared that instead of
fleeing to Mexico and Canada
they may be induced to seek
safety in Pennsylvania.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29

In connection with the Alaskan
boundary award which favored
tie United States we may now
expect the usual announcement
that Secretary Hay did it ell.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
ALoYELErTEa.

Would not interest you II you're
looking for q guaranteed Salve for
Sores, Burns or Piles. Otto Dodd, of
Ponder, Mo-, writes: Suffered with
an ug sore for q year, but box of
Buck EMS Arnica Salye cured me. It's
the best Salve on earth. % cents at
A. II. Kendel's drug store.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29

81 was visiting in neighbour
ing town this Summer" said a
bright girl, 'and a gentleman
asked me if l knew anything
about the place, few miles
from our town. l told him I
knew the place we'll" II am
thinking of buying it," he said,
but learn that there is no direct
road to the town, except through
an adjoining place. Mr.. B. writes
nae that the road can be used as
freely as public road, as itruns
through a Widows place and she
can't help herself. But what
makes you laugh sop 1t was
sometime before l could explain
to him that my mother was the
widow, and it would give me
pleasure to help her, if she was
unable to help herself.
Ex-senator Edward o. VOL
colt, of Colorado, says that the
most humilating experience of his
career befell him once when he
visited Denver on important BUSH
ness. He did not want to have
his visit generally known and
wanted to slip in town quietly.
Consequently he was much sur
prised to find a large crowd and
brass band waiting in the depot.
AS a United States senator he
could not refuse to notice this
evidence of public favor, so he
hastily began to think out a little
speech of thanks. Just as he was
about to begin his remarks he
discovered that the demonstra-
ton was in honor of q popular
prize-fighter who had been his
fellow passenger on the train.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29

RUSSIA wants to whip Turkey,
while Japan wants to whip Rus
sia; all of which we would like to
see done.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
MOrHERs,

Who would keep their children in
good health, should watch for the first
symptoms of worms and remove them
Whites Cream Eermifuge. 1t is the
children best tonic. 1t gets diges-
ton at work SO that their food does
them good. and they grow up healthy
and strong. Is cents at the Oxford
Pharmacy.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29

DR.. PARKHuRsT and Elijah
Dowie might gain little more
notoriety in their religious con-
troversey if they would sign up
articles and settle it scientifically
in a 12-foot ring.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29

WILLIAM J. BRYAN is quoted as
saying he would now be president
if he had dropped silver. There
is no doubt about it, provided he
had dropped enough of it judici-
eusly.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29

OF course the session of Con-
gress will last longer than April
Mr.. Crumpacker couldn't wave
his negro equality bill more than
a dozen times by April.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29

AN Indian chief by the name of
Wakes Up Last was killed out in
Montana recently. He evidently
slept too long.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29

New YORK during the munich
pal campaign is a place where
angels might fear to tread, but
John Alexander Dowie. is rushing
in Just the same.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29

THAT crashing sound comes
from the teeth of the Republican
leaders. They have just digested
the Indianapolis election returns.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29

THE baby republics of South
America are crying for war. And
it is safe to say they never be
happy till they get it.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29

A NUMBER of Chicagoans re-
Gently tried to lynch a man for
burglary. Oh, ,s,,the barbarity of
the Southerners.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29

HOWEVER, j. Pierpont Morgan
cannot be said to be altogether
cured of that trust habit yet, even
if he hasn't exhibited the symp-
toms for over a week.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
THURSDAY. OCTOBER 20, 1903
democratic Nominee. s

democratic Nominees
ELECTION Tuesday, Nov. 8, 1e03-)
For United sfates Senators,
Al. MTAUHyNs
HID. MONEY.
For Governor,
JAMES X. yARDAMAN.
FOR Lieutant Governor,
up. CARTER.
For Secretary of States
JOSEPH w. POWER.
For Safe Treasured
w, MILLER.
For State Auditor,
HENRY.
For Attorney General,
WILLIAM WILLIAMS.
Nor stAte suSerfhtendent Of Educasion
HENRY L. WHITFIELD.
For State Land Commfs.ioner.
Ell. NALL,
FOR state Insurance Commissioner,
W. COLE.
For State Revenue Agent.
WRIT ADAMS,
for Clerk of the Supreme Court,
E.w. BROWN.
For Railroad Commissioner.
&C. KINCANNON.
For District Attorney,
w. ARCANE
For State Senator,
q. X. HIGHTOwER,
For Representatives,
DUKE NJ. KIMBROUGH,
NJ. q. DENTON,
For Sheriff,
J.H. WEIGH.
For Chancery Clerk,
80. CPete) IsAMEY,
For Circuit Clerk,
e. Il. SLOUGH,
For Treasurer,
J.B. McEWEN,
Tor Tax Assessor,
LINBURN CULLEN,
For County Superintendent Of Education
t. NJ. ANDERsON,
FOR Coroner and Ranger,
W.T.. TURNER,
For Surveyor,
ID. S, M'LARTY,
for upcrvisor---Beat I.
NJ. NJ. KNIGHT,
For Magistratcs---Beat 1.
J. X. McLARTY.
TIL. HARRIS.
For Bnii,T---Bcat 1.
III. ROACH.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29

all u s. Ports lSe
offered
Tin syndicate and hence 10 eo 20 tho
Circulation.
for the nearest to exact figures
S20T C for and
five next nearest $5oGO each 90
S75J and 100
Total prizes SzC93Oo IN AID
for the best estimates 10 i've
$z03o great consolation oilers for
500 bal and 1000 from exact figures.
The 10
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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
600 SUNNY S JTEz

Is the recognized standard Southern Literary week
lv-devoted to Fiction. Romance. Literature and
Household reading especially adapted to heflreside
fifty cents year .. i.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
! ube WEEKLY CONSTITUTIONS

Is the worlds greatest and most widely read week
ly newspaper-the farmers friend, the womans
companion, the children's joy-one dollar year.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29

sMoney spent at home has a
double value" observes an ex-
change. 1t is true; it benefits
those between whom it passes
and the community as well, for
much of it is inevitably spent in
improvements which are in q
sense public. Outside mercantile
establishments are making a
strenuous campaign to wreck the
country merchants, but the gener
al public is becoming convinced
that while they may get a few
things cheaper than at home, in
the end they may pay dearly for
their goods from largs cities.
Keep your money at home and
you may see the color of it anoth-
er day.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29

1t may be of interest to most OF
us who "slipped just few words"
of writing in a package or paper
or merchandise mailed at the low
est rate to their friends, to know
that it has become 80 common
that officers have been instructed
to examine such packages and
report, if any writing is found, to
the department officials. The
next the sender will know will be
visit from the deputy United
States marshal with warrant for
their arrest and the result of hav-
ing to pay fine of $500 and
cost of the action.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29

81 was passing through class
room in one of the big down town
schools the other day." said Supt
Maxwell during a lull in a board
meeting, when | heard a remark
able definition of average ac-
cording to the New York Times.
SIN answer to the teachers re-
quest to define the word a little
black haired beauty cried out:
The thing that hens lay eggs on.
"When the teacher told her she
was wrong she produced a book
pointed out the phrase "a Hays
on an average of five eggs a
week. '"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
Just a Lite Fun.

eff you were going to elope, !"
said a young man of our town to
his best girl, wouldn't you pre-
fer an automo bile To- No
in indeed,v interrupted the young
lady. 81 would prefer walking
anytime, and you needn't wait
until you can afford an automo-
bile either
81 see in the paper, said q
little boy, ''that prisoner was
shot through the v-i-t-a-l-s,
when they arrested him. What
does that mean, Jim?'' "It means
vittles, l s'pose. He was shot in
the stomach" But, persisted the
little boy, they had been running
him with blood hounds fer two
days, and he hadn't had a bite to
cat" "Oh, well they must have
shot him through the appetite =
BY the aid of the telegraph
wires, the important intelligence
is flashed through the country
that President and Mrs. Roose-
welt rode horseback through Oys-
ter Bay and 'sbowed continually
to friends and acquaintance.
And yet there are city editors
who turn up their cultivated noses
when a country paper chronicles
the equally interesting fact that
Bill Jones accompanied his best
girl to a crossroads singing
school.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29

When calling for the above please
give No. OF letter and date advertised
e. 8. PIERCE, p. n.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29

List of unclaimed mail matter LETT
in the Oxford, Miss, Post Office for
the week ending October "a, 1908:
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29

A Kansas preacher undertook
to give his hearers q vivid con-
ception of eternity. This is the
way he did it: ''If a little SPAR
row were to dip its bill in the At
lantic ocean and take one drop
of water, and take one hop a day
across the country and put that
drop in the Pacific ocean, and
then hop back to the Atlantic, one
hop day, until the Atlantic was
as dry as bone, it wouldn't be
be sun-up in hell.