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Oxford eagle., 1904-11-10
Legal Advertisements.
NONRESIDENT Notice.

NONRESIDENT Notice.
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, No. BIS.
Lafayette County.
To Liza Pegues, whose post-ofhce
address is st. Louis, Mo.
You are hereby commanded TO ap
pear before the Chancery Court OF
the County OF Lafayette, IN said
State, on tho
FOURTH MONDAY OF NOVEM-
BER, A. d., 1904,
to defend the suit In said court OF
West pegues, wherein yor are de-
fendant.
This 22d day of October. A. D., 1904
j. o. RA,iEY, Clerk.
Oxford eagle., 1904-11-10
Non-Resident Notice.

THE STATE or MISSISSIPPI
LaEay cite County. No: 3l47,
To J. E. Pope, executor OF the es.
tate of w. II. Baird, deceased. one OF
the defendants, whose post-otlice Is
Jackson. Tenn.
You are commanded to appear be-
fore the Chancery Court OF the County
OF Lafayette, in said State, on the
FOURTH MONDAY IN NOVEMBER,
A. d.. 1904,
to defend the suit in said court OF the
Merchants' & Farmers Bank, wherein
you are defendant.
This the goth day of October, A. d.,
1904. j. o. RAMEY, Clerk.
Oxford eagle., 1904-11-10
The Local News.

Mr.. Hustace Andrews has re-
turned from Walden.
Rev C. D. Brown is visiting
Michigan City this week.
A new furnace has been erect
cd IN st. Peters Church.
Mr.. ]. 8. Furr made a business
tpin to Toccopola this week.
Dr. w. R. Gilbert, of Holder
vas in the city yesterday.
Mr.. A. H. Hale was pleasant
caller at this Office this week.
Mrs. Benz Price has returned
from a visit to friends in Memphis
Mr.. S. F. Wooten was pleas
ant caller at this office Tuesoay'
Gov. and Mrs. G. D. Shands
left this morning for the World,
Fair.
We return thanks to Mr.. W. )
Lovelady, of Taylor's, for lat'
favors.
Mr. T. 2. Freeman returned
Tuesday from his farm In 'h'
Delta.
NJ, r. p Yerper has been the
guest of Mrs. T. H. SomerVln'
this week.
Mrs. Paul Ramey entertained
the Twentieth Century Book Clut
Saturday.
Miss Adah Allen, OF Peor,a
H., is the guest of Mrs. Z. M
Starzinger.
Read H. Friedman's advertise
ment if you want to save money
on Clothing.
Miss Corrie Chiffon, OF Mem.
phis. Is visiting her mother ahc
sisters here.
We regret to learn that Mr.. Al, :
bert McMahon has been qui't
sick this week.
Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Porter
visited friends in Memphis during
the past week.
Chancellor r. B. Fulton mas
returned from short VISIT te
New Orleans.
Rev. and Mrs. Edward Stub.
blefield are the guests OF MI ant
Mrs. f. S. Leayell.
Miss Dale Freeman has re-
turned from school at GRENADA Vi
a visit to her parents.
The Daughters of the Conied
eracy met with Miss Mattle MIC
Kee Friday afternoon.
Misses Carrie and Flora Buf
faloe left yesterday for Conway
Ark, to visit friends.
We return thanks to Mr.. }. M
Waldrip, of the southern part {
county, for late favors.
Mrs. Lena Sullivan has re
turned from a visit to her brothe
Judge Whitfield, in jackson.
Mrs. E. Iiowd, of Water Vale
was the guest of Miss Eugen
rigg during the past week.
Oxford eagle., 1904-11-10
Nor Resident Notice.

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
Lafayette County, No. 3443.
To jim jackson, whose post Office
is unknown.
You are commanded to appear be-
fore the Chancery Court of the County
of Lafayette, in said State on the
FOURTH MONDAY OF NOVEMBER,
A. d. 1904,
to defend the suit in said court OF
Emma Jackson, wherein you are @
defendant.
This the 25th day OF October, A. D.
1904. j. o. RAMEY, CLERK.
STONE & SIvLEY, Soils. for Com'plt
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A GOOD COMPLEXION

"Sparkling eyes and rosy cheeks
restored by using DeWitps Early
Risers," SO writes S. 2. Moore, oi
Nacogdoches, Texas. \ certain cure
for biliousuess, constipation. etc
Small pill-easy to take-easy to act
Sold by A. II. Kendel.
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Non-Residens Notice.
Georgia Nelson, -.

VtFIN II = -, .
To Calvin Nelson, whose place, o
residence is in the city of Memphis
State of Tennessee, and whose posi-
Office address is Station b therein.
You are hereby commanded to APP
pear before the Chaneery Court ei
lafayette County. State of Mississlp-
pi, at the county court house in the
town of oxford on tho
FOURTH MONDAY OF NOVEMBER,
A. D., 1901.
TO plead, answer or denur to the bill
of complaint filed against you by
Georgia Nelson to obtain divorce.
Witness my signature and seal OF
Office this the 3lst day of October, A.
D., 1904. j. .. kAhEf,
Chancery Clerk.
NJ n r eYIa.Lo.c n ,>
Oxford eagle., 1904-11-10

Ellctrlc supply CO.,..' --...'....---.. l.if
University for current for Sept 204 81
street lights mos. 1880
com lights for Oct. 2ll.97
" street lights for Oct. 1890
Eugene Campbell, = mo salary 25.0O
Buck Purvis, = mo salary, supt 1850
II. S. ADAMS, Mayor.
r. L. STEPHENS, Clerk.
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All School Books.

Davidson C Wardlaw's stock
contains every School Book ad-
opted for use in the county. The
prices are right.
Oxford eagle., 1904-11-10
Real Estate tor Sale or Trade.

The North east quarter of Sec
ton 80, Township s, Range 2,
West, in Lafayette County.
One hundred and sixty acres
five miles East of Oxford, one
house and barn, Is acres in culti-
walton, balance in timber. Price
So. 80 per acre. Address,
Owner,
Call Box %,
Holly Springs, Miss.
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School Opening.

Go to Davidson & Wardlaw's
for your School Books, Tablets,
States and Pencils.
Oxford eagle., 1904-11-10
School Books.

Go to Davidson & Wardlaw for
County School Books. New and
second hand.
Oxford eagle., 1904-11-10
School Opening.

Go to Davidson G. Wardlaw' E
for your School Books, Tablets,
and Pencils.
Oxford eagle., 1904-11-10

When you want pleasant physil
try Chamberlain's Stomat h and Liver
Tablets. They are easy to take and
produce no gripping or other unpieas
ant effect. Sold by all druggists.
Oxford eagle., 1904-11-10
Second Hand School Books.

All country School Books, both
second hand and new at David
son & Wardlaw's.
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sssr,,r,s sale OF Real Estate.

Officers Court Cost By virture
VS.. FL Fa for cost of an execu.,
N. II. Balfour. ton directed
to me by the Circuit Court of Pamela
County, Mississippi, in the above
stated case L viii on
MONDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF
DECEMBER, A. D., 1904,
in front of the South door of the court
house in the town of Oxford, Miss.
expose for sale within lawful hours
for tlash, the following described
property, t9-wit: The south east
auart,r Of Section 4, Township Z,
Range 3, " est, containing 100 acres,
and the West half of the North east
quarter Eof Section 8, Township 4
Range 3, West, containing 50 acres
with all the improvements thereon.
Said property is levied on to satisfy
said execution against the said plain
tiff for cost in the above styled case.
Witness my signature this the 9tn
day of November, A. d., 1904.
j. II. WEIGH, Sheriff.
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mas sTooD THETEsr e5 YEARS

The old, original Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic. You know what you are
taking. 1t is iron aud quinine an a
tastless form. No cure. no pay. oo c
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All School Books.

Davidson G. Wardlaw's stock
contains every School Book ad-
opted for use in the county. The
prices are right.
Oxford eagle., 1904-11-10

Second Hand School BOOKS.
All country School Books, both
second hand and new at David =
son g. Wardlaw's
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LAW YETsS.

\ EE M.RUSSELL,
ATToRNEY-AT-LAW:
OXFORD, MIS- nn,h
" III practice in all the courts, botn
state and Federal. Collections given
OGiee with Falkner & shands.
Oxford eagle., 1904-11-10

School Books.
Go to Davidson G Wardlaw for
County School Books. New and
second hand.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28

/ had gathered was scattered suddenly
to the winds. Dear, dear lass, one
! touch of our lips and see If all doubts
do net dissolve before the contact"
Now she wrenched herself free and
would have escaped but that he sprang
forward and caught her by the wrists,
grip she was to remember later in
the night. In spite of this prisoning,
her hands were raised to the sides of
+, her face and look of such terror shot
from her eyes that he feared some
madness had come upon her.
mot that! Not that" she shrieked.
1.-THE kiss Of Judas! 1t would kill mew
His arms dropped paralyzed to his
sides and he stepped back pace,
amazed ut the expression she had used
and the terror Of her utterance. Next
instant he was alone and the closed
door between them. Still lie stood
where she had left him.
1.-THE kiss of Judasw he muttered.
1.-THE kiss Of Judas! She loves him,
thinks me his friend, trying to take
Judas advantage Of him because we
are alone together. De Courcy spoke
truth. Woe is me, she loves him, and
I, blind fool o God, pity that poor
girl and this insanity of passion wasted
on SO rank a cur"
Frances fed to her room and threw
herself on the bed in an agony Of tears.
This storm subsidized into n gentle rain
Of subdued weeping and finally ceased
as she heard the heavy tramp of riding
boots in the adjoining room. She sat
up in the darkness, listening intently.
He closed the wooden shutters of the
window, shaking them to be sure that
their fastenings were secure Then the
bolts Of the outer door were thrust into
their places, but this apparently failing
to satisfy the doubts of the inmate,
there was sound of some heavy arti-
Gle of furniture being dragged across
the room; then the tramping ceased
and all was still. Unheeding she heard
the clock in neighboring tower toll
the hour; now 1t struck again and she
counted the notes. Eleven! 1t was
still too early. People slept heavier as
the night wore on. One, two, three, four,
five six, seven! 1t must be midnight,
and the first five strokes had been on
Cromwell's breastplate. She reused
herself and attempted to take off her
shoes, but her hands were trembling
SO she was forced to desist. She sat
up again, telling herself 1t was better
to wait until all effect of the long
Ginning hat ceased, for the striking of
twelve sometimes disturbed or awak-
ened the soundest sleeper. The clock
tower seemed dangerously near, as IL it
We're approaching her hour by hour.
At last the shoes came off, and in
stockinged feet she stood by the secret
door, waiting till the frightfully rapid
beating of her heart should moderate.
1t threatened to choke her. Then she
slid back the bar and drew open the
door, all SO smoothly oiled that there
was not the whisper of creak. She tip
toed into the cavern Of blackness and
t!lencc holding her spread hands in
front of her, moving slowly, with the
utmost caution, step by step.
In her mind she had estimated, from
her earlier survey of the room, that
nine steps would take her to the bed.
Now she realized she had taken a
dozen and vet had not come to 1t. She
stood bewildered and listened. The
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28

door, and 1t was opened at once. Muf-
fled as had been the knocking on the
oak, it awoke the alert general, for
when Frances had dismounted and fol-
lowed her guide into the ample hall
toward this meddler in affairs of state.
What is your relationship to him?'
Merely that of the highwayman to-
ward his victim"
Sharp words again, hollow sound
ing brass and tinkling of cymbals. l
ask you If there has been any foolish
talk between your"
IF twas so. it's not an affair of
state, and shall follow the example
Of General Cromwell and allow no
meddlers in it."
A wry smile came to the lips of her
questioner, and he remarked dryly:
II told you the wine would do you
good"
He sat down by the table and wrote
the pass for John, the servant, tying
the three papers together with the dis
carded silk cord that had wrapped the
parchment of the king. Giving her the
package, he accompanied her to the
head of the stair and stood there while
she descended.
She completed her descent, passed
outside without looking back and
mounted the horse, which soldier was
holding for her. The birds We're twit-
tering in the trees, and the still water
of the moat lay like molten silver in
the new light. She rode up the accliv-
ity, then galloped for Banbury, reach
ing the town before any one was astir.
The streets were entirely deserted,
Cromwells command having cleared
them, and the invisible guards of a few
hours before, whom the magic pass
word stilled, seemed as noneXistent us
| if they had been phantoms of vision.
The sleepy innkeeper received the
horse, and she crept up the stair Of old
Johns room and knocked upon it until
he responded. She gave him his pass
and the two documents for her brother
and told him to set off for Durham as
soon as he got his breakfast, making
what haste he could to Warburton
park. He was to tell her brother that
she was well and would follow shortly.
| Then she went to her own room, threw
herself On the bed, dressed as she was.
| and, certain she would never enjoy in
nocent sleep again, slept instantly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28
RISE, SIR WILLIAM ARMSTRONG"

"My girl, are you ready for the
north?"
Eyes, yes. ready and eager. Have you
seen the king?"
81 have, and his royal signature rests
over my heart"
The joy fled from the girls face; she
turned and walked with uncertain
steps to the table. A hope had arisen
that the venomous De Courcy would
have prejudiced the king against the
young man and that the hateful task
of robbery would not be required. But
now this last refuge had failed. She
strove not to weep.
"If you would rather not 60 until to-
morrow" said Armstrong, II can wait,
but lassie, Pm desperate anxious to
leave Oxford as soon as possible. We
will not travel farther than Banbury
tonight"
81 am ready" she replied, with forced
firmncss.
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time and were the better of it. He
had become almost cheerful again
when the spires of Banbury came into
view, and thanked fortune that the
first stage of their march was safely
over.
They found old John and his pack
horse both ready for the road again,
and Armstrong was plainly loath to
let such q fine evening slip by without
further progress, but Frances seemed
SO wan and worn that he had not the
heart to propose more distant stop
ping place, and, with sigh, he put up
his horse for the night.
While he was gone the innkeeper
came furtively to Frances, and, after
seeing the pass, led her to the prepared
room and showed her the door.
Much against her will, Armstrong in
sisted upon her coming to supper with
him, although she protested she had no
appetite, and indeed sat opposite him
forlorn and could not touch morsel.
In vain he urged her to eat, but she
shook her head, avoiding his glance
and keeping her eyes downcast.
"My girl" he said anxiously, "you
are completely tired. l see that you
are on the point Of being i'll if better
care is not taken. Rest here few
days, l beg Of you. Eager us l am
to be forward, will stay If you wish
to have me near you, or I will push
on and come back for you.'
II shall be well enough in the morn
ing, most like. 1 am tired tonight"
"And dispirited too.''
Eyes, and dispirited. You will ex-
cuse me, l know"
Frances rose to her feet, but seemed
SO faint that she leaned against the
table for support. He was by her side
at once.
"My sweet lass, am SO sorry fol
you. Tell me what / can do for you
and on my soul my life is yours if you
require It,"
mo, no! Heaven grant you take nc
hurt for my sake"
He slipped his arm about her waist
and would have drawn her toward
him, but with more strength than hi
had expected her to possess she hello
away. His great love for her almost
overcame him and all the prudence Ii
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THE utmost Importance. know
Traquair, and he will raise all Scotland
for me if this commission reach him"
"Then we will max siccar, as IA
nous Scot once said"
'Ah, De Courcy, that was said when
a treacherous murder was intended
How will you make sure that Arm
strong is honest?'
II should trouble no more about Arm
strong, but If you will issue duplicate
of that commission l will guarantee
that it reaches the hand of Traquair
l am Frenchman and a subject of
the French king, l carry my passport
to that effect. Even if am stopped
I shall resist search on the ground Of
my nationality, and Cromwell is too
greatly in awe of the power of France
to risk its might being thrown in the
scale against him. Indeed / doubt If
I could offer n greater service to your
majesty than to be captured and ap-
peal to Louis"
The kings face cleared.
"You would not stop Armstrong
then"
"Assuredly not. If his copy gets into
Cromwell's hands he may slacken his
alertness and not be on the outlook
for duplicate. AS said before, there
is a chance the Scot plays fair, but two
commissions in the hands of Traquair
will do no harm, and we max siccar."
you are in the right, and your adj
vice is always of the best. How soon
,, will you be ready to leave"
This very moment, your majesty.
There is no time to be lost"
'True! True! True!' Then to the
secretary: write another. Do you
remember the namesY"
Eyes, your majesty. have them
| here on slip"
De Courcy babe farewell to the king,
who urged him to return as soon us
horse could bring him, and went to
his room to prepare for his journey,
the duplicate commission following
him there.
Armstrong strobe to the inn, sped up
| the stair and knocked at the door by
| the landing. Frances herself opened
it, the determination on her face to re
fuse admission to any other than lie
| melting into welcome as she greeted
| him
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28
ITO BE Continued
why the Golfer Married.

"In Scotland" said an Englishman,
"golf is almost disease. l heard not
long ago Of an elderly bachelor III
Edinburgh who had played golf from
his boyhood up. He had never courted
girl because, he said, golf hadn't
allowed him the time.
Silence everybody was surprised one
day to hear that the crusty old gen.
tleman was to be married. A caddie--
the caddies are men in Scotland-went
to him, wrung him by the hand and
said sentimentally:
Man, Pm glad yer going to wed. l
think We must love her dearly. know
your life will be all bliss and sweet
ness now, and 1 envy We the golden
days O. romance in store
"Pooh, pooh, Robert said the 9th
er. It's nothing of that sort. Mac
emann,4..aes champion. took a wife last
year, and IT improved his game.
am just taking one in the hope that
1t will improve mine.'"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28
CHAPTER XIV

"|THE word for tonight is
'Broughton,'" the innkeeper
whispered, then took her
horse by the bride and led
him down. the street. The girl became
aware that the town was alive with
unseen men, for at every corner the
innkeeper breathed the word "Brough-
ton" to some one who had challenged
his progress. She realized then that
Cromwell had surrounded Armstrong
with ring Of flesh, living clasp, as
her own wrist had been circled earlier
in the night AT last they came sud-
denly from the shadow of the houses
into the open country, and the night
seemed lighter.
Straight on for about league"
said the innkeeper. You will be chal-
lenSed by a sentinel before you reach
the castle, and he will lead you there
Remember that the word. going and re-
turning, is 'Broughton.'
In spite of herself the girl experI-
enced that eXhiluration which comes
or the air, the freshness of the country
ana the movement of spirited horse.
Through the night she galloped until
her horse suddenly placed his fore feet
rigid and came to Il stop SO abrupt that
the Shock nearly unseated her.
who goes?" came the sharp chal-
lenge from under the trees that over
shadowed Inc highway
"Broughton," she answered automat-
ically.
"Are you the woman from BanburyY"
yes"
"Thls is Broughton castle. will
lead your horse"
They descended slight depression
and came to drawbridge, passed un-
der an arch in the wall, then across
level lawn, on the farther side of which
stood the broad eastern front of the
castle with its numerous mullioned
windows. n mysterious half light in the
horizon playing on the blank panes,
which recalled the staring open eyes
of a blind man. The house seemed
high and somber, with no sign of light
within. The sentinel beat against the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28
Bridge of the EVIL Man.

Near Aberystwith, ON the west coast
Of Wales. where the Monk river flows
through black, yawning abyss, there
is single arch bridge of unknown
antiquity. The popular legend says
that it was built by the devil, and far
and near 1t is known rs "the Bridge
Of Devils" or "the Bridge of the Evil
Man" British antiQuarians are united
in the belief that 1t was built by the
early monks, but that fact does not
affect the popular legend in the least
"Old Harry's" part in its erection being
never questioned by the inhabitants Of
Cardinganshire. Grose says that 1.-THE
bridge is an honor to the hand that
built it, whether that hand be Satan's
or that of some monk"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28
Business Opportunities For All.

Locations In Iowa. Illinois, Mime.
sofa and Missouri on the Chicago Great
Western Railway; the very best sgri-
cultural section of the United States
where farmers are prosperous and bust
ness men successful. We have q demand
for competent men, with the necessary
capital. for all branches Of business.
some eciasopportunities for creamery
men and millers. Good locations for
general merchandise, hardware, harness,
hotels, banks and stockbuyere. Cores.
pondence solicited. Write for Maps and
Maple Leaflets. W. T. Reed, Industrial
Agent. 6O4 Enticott Building, st. Paul,
MINI.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28
CHAPTER XIV.

"HE road between Oxford and
Banbury is the most peaceful
of thoroughfares, laid with rea-
sonable directness, gently I'M
dulating in parts, passing through quiet
villages and sweet country, mildly
beautiful, yet to the mind of Frances
Wentworth this innocent highway ever
remained, as 1t were, section of the
broad path to perdition. In after life
she never thought of 1t but with q
creepy sensation of horror.
Dependency seemed to be the por-
ton of William Armstrong as well rs
Of his fair companion. She surmised
that he was bordering on the events
which had happened when their faces
were set south over this course, and
In part she was right, but the thoughts
which ranked in his mind We're those
Implanted by De Courcy, and the willy
Frenchman had been accurate enough
in his belief that the young mans
pleasure In the northward journey
would be spoiled. He could not bring
himself to ask any explanation from
the girl, nor even tell her what De
Courcy had said, for he saw that al
ready weight Of woe oppressed her,
and to TINT burden he would not add
pressure of the slightest word
he possessed supreme confidence
In her and only feared that she had
loved this runagate once and that some
remnant Of this long ago affection still
remained. Her own words before they
reached Oxford, her own action dur
Ing the encounter fronting the Crown
inn, disturbed him far more than the
Institutions of the Frenchman. He
strove to rid himself of these thoughts,
but they were very intrusive and per-
sistent. AT last with an effort he
reused himself and cried with feigned
hilarity:
Frances. we travel like two mutes.
The influence Of saddcned oxford is
still upon US both. We are long cut
of sight of the town. so let us be done
with all remembrance of it. The meet
ing with the king this morning has
stirred me up to Il great pity for him,
but vcNed meditationS on Lis case are
no help either to him or TO us. The
spur is the only weapon l can WELD
FOR Linn now, so let us gallop and cry,
'Gad save TIE king!"
With that they raced together for
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28
Life,a Chnnrea.

The great novel, the great book of
any sort, is no longer being written for
exactly the same reason that the Goth
lie cathedral is no longer being built,
not because men have become incapa-
BILE Of it nor because its possibilities
are exhausted, but because unforeseen
changes in social and economic condi-
tons have rendered 1t impossible.-H.
q. Wells