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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-06
wIn Start Jersey Farm.

II. r. Ihrie, a well-known Lauder
dale county cattleman, has pur-
chased 3O0-acre tract of land few
miles south Of Jackson, paying
$4,000 therefor, and intends tc
start one of the largest ranches and
dairy farms in the State thereon.
The purchaser states that he will i'm
mediately spend $4,000 in i'm.
provements on the place, making il
modern in every respect, and within
a few days he will have shipped tc
the place fine herd of Jerseys from
his farm in Lauderdale county.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-06

Joseph Jefferson, the Veteran Actor,
Announces HIS Retirement.
wan Reuna o~t Hss Life Amid Sa-
tsre. Books, Painting and the so-
ciesy Of Family and Friends.

New York, Oct. 2.--Joeeph Jefferson.
after moro than 20 years on the stage.
during which time he has become one
of the most honored and beloved mem
bers of the dramatic profession. has
decided absolutely never 10 resume his
theatrical career. Deepest regret was
expressed by all who heard him make
the announcement.
Mr.. Jefferson arrived here from Bos-
ton. where he had rested few days.
recuperating from his recent Illness at
Buzzard's Bay, which caused the aban-
donment of his fall tour. He Is con-
valescent, but still must be iudicious in
guarding his returning strength. and
will remain here three weeks. after
which he will go by easy stages to
Florida. stopping in Washington for
time and again In Atlanta.
II was a matter of several days ST.
lent and trying discussion for the vet
ersn actor before he finally decided to
retire. He loves the footllghts. but
realized that at his age ooe must be
careful not to overstrain a constitu-
ton. where he had rested few days,
for severe effort.
When the decision was ultimately
reached he quietly announced it to his
family.
II shall never act again." he said.
MY days upon the stage are ended"
Once the decision was made and Its
first feeling Of solemnlty had passed,
Mr.. Jefferson became more cheerful,
1T will seem strange at first to act no
more." he added, "but shat soon get
used to that, end shall beEin 10 en-
JOY what have looked forward to
these many years-my long. long holi-
day, in which shall enjoy uninter-
ruptedly, nature In outdoor life, my
painting, my books and pleasant com.
panionship with wife. children and
dear friends. begin my holiday q
last"
Paterson. N. j., was the city whert
he last appeared. The performance
was in June and. as an odd coincidefce
took place not far from his quaint oil
summer home. Hohokus, where tn
actor resided between seasons for 8
vcara
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-06
BLOWN UP WITH DYNAMITE
sa fe Blowers Do a succe~sfuI Job In
the Post Office Mt Rose-
mont, Pa.

Philadelphia, Oct. 2.-The safe In the
post office at Rosemont, suburb. was
blown open by dynamite. Postmaster
Stillwagon says that at the close OF
each month dividend checks amount
ing to between $1,000 and $4,000 are
sent to wealthy suburbanites, and that
many letters containing such checks
were stolen,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-06
The Tariff.
LEXINGTON UNDER BLUE LAW
Kentucky CoIonels Were All Forced
to Do Their PurchaslnE ON
Saturday Night.

Lexington, KY, Oct. 3.-Lexington
on Sunday, experienced its first Sun
day under the blue law regime. The
restrictions were greater than they will
bd again. Late Sunday afternoon the
city solicitor discovered that milk
wagons and ice wagons are ''necessi-
ty" and exempt by law. Only a few
milk wagons attempted to run. and
their drivers were promptly arrested.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-06
INSTANTLY KILLED THE BOY
singular Accident Resulting In the
Death of boy In New
York City.

New York, Oct 2.-S.mon P. GILES.
champion junior hammer thrower of
New York. while practicing on va
cant lot, Friday, let the l6-pound ham,
mer go for an extra long throw as
Christian Koohler. a boy. climbed over
fence in pursuit Of baseball. The
hammer struck the boy on the head
and instantly killed him.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-06
THE PYTHIAN CONSTITUTION
Commission For Its Revision Named
by Chas. e. shively the Su-
preme Chancellor.

Richmond, Ind, Oct flames E.
Watson, of Indiana; Tracy c. Bangs.
North Dakota; G. d. Myers, Illinois.
D. c. Richardson, Richmond, Va; U.
S. G. Cherry, South Dakota, have been
named by Charles f. Shively, supreme
chancellor OF the Knights of Pythias,
to revise the Pythian constitution.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-06
Joseph Jefrerson Retire..

New York. Oct. 3.-Joseph Jefferson,
after more than seventy years on the
stage. during which time he has be-
come one of the most honored and be-
loved members of the dramatic profes-
sion, has decided absolutely never to
resume his theatrical career Deepest
regret was expressed by all who heard
him make the announcement
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-06
Aattiesbura a BID Town.

NJ. A. Farley, clerk for the town
council of Hattiesburg, and APP
pointed TO take the census Of that
place, reports that he has about fin
ished his work. Mr.. Farley insists
that the figures will give Hatties-
burg a population of 10000.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-06


! All lovers of their country must depre-
| cate the rehabilitation by the republican
! party of disappearing race issue. at .
/ time when every effort should be made 10
promote rather than retara the progress
which was being made In the states
where slavery had existed toward Kind
ler relations between the two r., races sterd. ahe
development of the southern states,
whose who pegGps et Sy Rs MAR and
riously interferes tn the industrial
progress of both races.
Fraud in the Public Service.
Peculations and fraud IN the public
especially I'm the post office and land de-
partments, reached slch proportions that
knowledge Of the evils practiced becams a1,, !,
followed, but a thorough and impartial
investigation by congress. proposed ano
urged By the demorJalo ,tan m,fof.y' tbs man wns
date, IL Is believed, of the administrator
Congress adjourned earlier than at any
pose, pose il Is believed, OF preventing further
agitation of the question: and in an Ell
fort to curtail expenses
The Civil Service.
Offices are created and filed In pur-
suance of law to. carry on the govern
ment, and not to further party ambitions
and the selfish purpose of any citizen; |
Many of the hundred thousand federal |
servants of all the people, |
while under salary are now Vigorously.
some covcrtly and some openly, WORKING
and contributing in the present campaign
10 secure the success of the republican
,arty in defiant violation Of the civiI |
service laws rules anI regulations. Sev-
,ral members of the cabinet and other Of
iclals of the government. forsaking their
luties and the departments at Washlng-
on. are spending tneir time In making
peeches and using ali the influence and
,ower OF their official positions to elect
heir chief.
The late democratic convention and Its
andidate for president have given signal
of mutual respect and conh-
ence almost unprecedented in our po-
ltjcal history, and our party has re-
eived new Inspiration and hope In It's
ppeal to the people, who always appre-
late and admire courage. character ana
secretion in their leaders. Our candidate
as these qualities, and can be depended
non at all times TO observe that SELF
ontrol In speech and action. which Is SO
ecessary to safe reasoning and SOUND
With unabated trust In the efficiency of
he cardinal principles Of our great party,
rhen applied to the practical administra-
ion of government to realize the bless.
ngs of peace and prosperity for ALL ana
elieving that the people will correct the
resent abuses OF administration by
hange of party In power. l await with
onfidence the result of their judgment at
~ H. G. DAVIS.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-06
Wants Damages for Injury.

Mrs. NJ. A. Moody, a prominent
lady of Hattiesburg, has filed suit
against the municipality, claiming
damages in the sum Of $4,000 fol
personal injuries alleged to hav
been sustained by falling on de-
fectiye sidewalk.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-06
Increasing Equipment.

The Gulf and Ship Island road
will receive a delivery of 25o new
freight cars from the American Car
and Foundry Company this month
1t is expected that the first INSTALL
ment will be delivered in jackson
within the coming week. The Ship
Island system has found it necessary
to make a heavy increase in its
equipment, owing to the rapidly
growing business of the road at
eyery station along its line.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-06

New York Oct 2.-Arthur Dom Piatt.
American vice-consul. has been fined
ten shillings, according to an Ameri-
can dispatch from Dublin, for furious
riding on a motorcycle within the city
limits. His case was heard in police
court
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-06
Board viii Investigate.

At its next meeting the prison
hoard of control will make rigid
investigation of the circumstances
connected with the escape OF three
conyicts who have taken their de-
narture from the Rankin State farm
: within the past few weeks. 1t is be.
lieved by the prison authorities that
sufficient vigilance is not manifested
by the guards on the Rankin farm
for ths convicts who took thsir de-
rsrtare simply vailed swsy.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-06
A Pioneer Gonc.

Fort Scott, Kas., Oct. 2.--Judge Will
lam Margrave died here, Friday, aged
81 years. He was born in Gasconade
(now Osage) county, Mo, February II,
1878: came to Fort Scott iii 1854, and
has resided here ever since.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-06
An Appeal for FUNDS.

New York, Oct. George Foster
Peabody, treasurer of the Democratic
national committee. will issue an APP
peal next week for contributions to
carry on the Democratic national cam
paign
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-06
Formally Notified.

Albany, N Y. Oct 2.-Justice D.
Cady Herrick. of this city, democratic
nominee for governor. and his asso-
ciates upon the democratic ticket, were
formally notified of their nominations
here
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-06

Labelle, Mo-. Oct. mir. and Mrs.
Hugh Templeton celebrated their gold
en- wedding. surrounded by 75 neigh
bors and friends. They are natives OF
Scotland. where they were married q
half-cantury ago.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-06
Gen. Funston's Successor.

Portland, Ore. Oct. Brig Gen.
Constant Williams, who succeeds Gen.
Funston in command of the depart
ment of Columbia, with headquarters at
Vancouver Barracks, has arrived here
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-06
Mississippi State News


The following data, covering a
period Of 16 years, have been COM
piled from the weather bureau
records at 81 observation stations in
Mississippi. They are issued to
show the conditions that have pre-
vailed in the State during the month
Of October for the past 16 years, but
must not be construed as forecast
OF the weather conditions for the
coming month:
Mean or normal temperature, "a DE-
greee.
The warmest month was that OF
1900, with an average Of SO degrees.
The coolest month was that Of 1895,
with an average of go degrees.
Some of the highest temperatures
recorded were as follows Ninety.nine
degrees at Brookhaven and Yazoo
City In 1900.
Some Of the lowest temperatures
recorded were as follows: Twenty.
'wo at Tupelo and " at Canton ir
1908,
The average date of the first kill.
Ing frost In autumn over the north
ern half Of the State is October 81.
over the southern half. exclusive of
the counties bordering on the gulf, No.
vember s. and over the gulf counties
November ~.
Average precipitation for the month.
2.05 inches.
Average number Of days with 0.01
Inch or more of rain. 4.
The greatest monthly precipitation
was 5.46 inches in 1900.
The least monthly precipitation was
0.26 inches In 1889.
Some of the greatest monthly
amouns- Of precipitation recorded
were as follows; 1928 inches at
Water Valley and 1901 inches at
Bonneville in 1900.
No precipitation was recorded at
Batesville. Hazlehurst. waynesboro
and Yazoo City during October, 1889.
Average number Of clear days. 90:
partly cloudy days, s; cloudy days, 8.
The prevailing winds have been
rom the north.
W. s. BELDEN, Section Director.
vicKsburg. Miss.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-06
IS MAKING GOOD PROGRESS
Iady Curxon of KedIeston is Now ON
Fair Road TO Re-
cOvery.

Walmer Castle, Kent Oct. 3.-Lady
Curzon of Kedleston is making good
progress towards recovery.
1t is announced that evening bulle-
tins regarding the condition of Lady
Curzon have been discontinued.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-06

John H. Schnettler was taken from
St Louis to the Missouri penitentiary
at Jefferson City. Friday. to serve his
two wears sentence for bribery.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-06
HAD TIME OF THEIR LIVES
ers to Manila From Tour of
the United States.

Manila. Oct. 2.-The Filipino St
Louis fair commissioners, who had
been visiting the United States. ar
rivered here to-day from San Fran
cisco and we're escorted. after water
pageant, by grand procession of 5000
school children to tho palace, where
they were welcomed by Gov. Wright.
All the commissioners say they had
The greatest time Of their lives and
that they regretted leaving the United
States.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-06
An Ornament to cIarksdale.

The new home for the Bank Of
Clarksdale is nearly finished. This
home occupies a three-story bricli
building, so by 100 feet. The
structure is modern in every particu
lar. and is an ornament to the town
here was little or no rainfall.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-06
abuse. shoula attach themsrIves unknown

abuses should attach themselves unknown
by the people.
That many any, Of e the existing h,a tartn rates
Dinations TO extort unjust and oppressive
sreuss ron ss the psgPs ss MT S %
manufacturers TO sell his products abroad
cheaper than at home. Steel rails are .
consp.cuons example IN this respect, II
SIS ton. x few years ago they were
freely sold IN this country at III ton.
They are now selling at the mills here,
or or ne s orssn eqEss a. q s Sn o ara e
q ton. This unjust discrimination against
our people IL made possible only by =
tarin that on this article IL entirely too
The average selling price OF hundred
articles, taken principally from the iron
cent higher n ss sHso Country sS e thsn ABROAD
Relief from these conditions will only
come through the success. Of the demo-
csnc pslEsy which stands Tor sSs
tnriff laws. which will equalixe the bur-
dens of taxation and make honest compe-
iion possible. But in making such changes
regard for the labor and capital involved
In Industrial enterprises.
The TRUSTS.
II is estimated that there are In tn
United Staten between two and three
hundred combinations OF capital and cor
pcrate interests, known as trusts, which
have grown up In the last few years un-
der republican rule. Some Of them ar,
50 conducted as to be pernlcIous and
power they are able to exert they can
lessen competition. control prices and
regulate to their own advantage the law
is helpless against such strong rivals, and
the natural right OF all persons to barter
and trade Is naturally restricted.
or n monopoIixe. and these ! monopoIies,
ditions which bring about strikes and dis
orders and disturb the business affairs Of
Locnl self Government.
Local self government, that came to us
not as the gift OF the national government.
but as the legitimate outcome Of the re-
serve powers OF the state and OF the peo-
litical structure. and the best assurance
of liberty regulated BY law. II can only
be maintained by strict observance OF the
limitations OF the federal constitution.
The d mocratic party has always io-isted
and will continue to resist, the encroach-
ment by its enemies upon the fundament,
States All power @ comes comes from tn the people people
and should be surrendered only IN the In.
terests OF the people. and whenever thil
hot hot only y an nal abuse, but 1surpation. :
Arbitration.
/ The declaration In the st. Louis plat
form In favor OF arbitration IL one tina
appeals to any sense, Of fairness. Nation
and states have employed 70 advantaG'
lions, states have invoked It's aid Wit
good results, and individuals freguentl
have resort to It in adjusting questions Q
senting the sentiment OF Cancellation,
the highest practical expression of intel
iiksnt thought on MI this subject; sR = The PIT gss
er' governing In the great court of NJ
uons or applied IN the affairs of industrt!
life. It's permanent establiphmopt ~
part OF the Industrial system Of the coul
Try, upon basis Of mutual cQu4ent ok
p6rt1eq 70 controver4xx would m9o
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-06
pcita Cotton Crop Short.

Commissioner McNair of the
prison board Of control, states that
the cotton crop in the delta section
is undeniably short and that the
yield will be the smallest in many
years. In several counties the farm
ers will not make so per cent OF
the usual crop and Mr.. McNair be.
lieves that the planters should hold
for higher prices.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-06
Weather and Crop Report.

5 y
The report Of the Agricultural De-
pnrtment on weather and crop con-
ftions, issued last week for the Mis-
4 ssippi section; says:
{he mean temperature for tho week.
shout edesrees above normal.
~ esate to heavy showers fell over
sern, the extreme eastern ana
- qrthern counties. elsewhere
ov6f7Slktle or no rainfall.
ne Eae delta and north-central
-1uiities, where the rainfall was very
light, cotton opened rapidly and pick
ing made good progress, while in the
extreme eastern and northern counties
some delay resulted from heavy rains
and In Rankin, Scott, Newton and
Lauderdale counties excessive rains
and high winds did considerable dam
age to open cotton. The weather was
generally favorable for picking over
the southern portion of the State
where bolls are opening very rapidly.
There is more or less complaint of
premature opening and some scatter
ing complaints Of shedding. Boil
worms are quite damaging In Adams
and Wilkinson counties. Labor Is
scarce in many sections. On uplands
there will be little or no top crop
while on some lowlands plants con-
tinue green and contain a fairly good
crop OF top bols. A few correspond
ents report that cotton is yielding bet
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-06
Wants to Be Promoted.

The bucket brigade of Wincna ha'
requested the town council to con
vert it into a fire brigade on tb'
cdnplstSor Of the wstsrworsu-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-06
A company Of wealthy capitalist.

A company of wealthy capitalists
has secured franchise to construct
an electric street railway in the
thriving little city of West Point
and is now considering the feasibili.
ty of also building an interurban
system. The route proposed for the
latter enterprise is from West Point
to Starkville, thence to Maben and
Houston, and returning to West
Point via Aberdeen. Such line
would be of great benefit to the
people.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-06

yFIn on MS race. WnHt uy6 tiHs
I'm 10 de business for?
"'weli. take ten of them and spread
them out to the car track
when the car came along he
turned to the girl. who hadn't quite
comprehended, and. with little ges'
ture. bowed her to the pathway.
"She blushed and smiled ~ she
Gaintily picked her way over tho
papers to the car.
'Hully gee!' said the boy.
IT think that Raleigh did not have
very great call on that young man,
Chicago Journal
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-06
wilkinson Assessment.

Wilkinson county has filed its per-
sonal assessment roll with the State
auditor and shows total valuation
of 81, 1,169,039, which is an increase
of S3O9,409 over the 1857, 100 od
last years report. There are only
about six counties yet to make a re-
port to Auditor Henry and the indi-
cations are that only one county.
Adams, will show decrease wher
Adams, will show decrease in its
property value when the final report
is made.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-10-06

ro<.,1, 1yr.sr,fh of fhe cost of Government,
| il Is only necessary to give. the total ex-
,,anditiires in the last fiscal year of the
fnIlowinr administrations. Buchanan, 1860,
i63 o0o. 600; per capita. $2.O1. Cleveland. 1882,
SSin. an w; ~ per pn cap..n,, 90
ivof sooN'VuV'VoV' per .ap'a'
The army
T., ar.wer IN criticisms upon the size
~, ~ .s,sss ansm ~ maintaininp he army. the
s.rs,,japt sra shrtnih h,e said that The number of
Soldiers now is no greater per capita than
~ ao,n 81 ~, ,,rotect settlers from the In
necessary !" p,o'eett ~. .tar nniica dutv in the
unsettled poruon OF .ne re- ar,,,,,
tions WHICH 10 , noe IL. ~" "tnnroasad d, cnst
howeVer mas EaIat,yss,v EIea,,ls iran il has in
numbers Tne exPenses lse oo" we're, Ia ,as
rna ona s,s ooa loo. ,,,er T2ooseveit in ia0i
Ms ~ iSsV, eNo osSo cS''OVV'0VV' ''''e'
The Pannm" lanai
we all hall as the harbinger of the new
era In the commerce of the world the in
canal that Is to join the two great oceans;
but We deprecate the action Of the pres
cnt administration, which lnnicted
regard OF the rights Of a weaker nation,
In order TO. gain q doubtful credit Tor
energy n forwarding that great rsnb enter
prise Territory OF u neisnporlns repun-
lie, with which we are q, peace was
seized by panu OF 'ehoiuttitd1 ,ho ttnitad s,atea
navy, and erected into state overnight,
which the president promptly recognized |
is an independent nation; a sross 0Hense
/ gainst friendly republic which IL was |
helpless TO resent
imperialism.
,, a arv othsr u,warrantea
These ana many o.nsr uw s,.,,.,, at.sn H.,
hings tnat pe,ons more Ca ~ rnde, u ,ha nras.
Iepupnc, i..; nnvs and hro,,ght ideen
,nt auHiinls.iia,u' iar ,maugbtfuf and MAJ
'oncern ana aiarm a, 70 ,,S, be rerarded as
riotic mimus; ,. ~ ifn,naria,i~r and show
ne hrst iruiU " ,,ff,,n@ torvards abso
row iast We 1870 s,u iinai, ~, nower The enact
ut,sn hnu iisti E. tendppnrv ~ The renub
! tne ilnp.r an, aar1 ar foreign affairs Is in
lci.h party utSpn I'LL @ .aa ohings Of the found
'pposi.on v,.s, 70 .,.u and &c ,mnressed was
Is 4, o. .ne pr,,,tt tha ims,ortance Of keen