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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-10-05
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS

H. law cuu-esnriarss thas he Cs,n-
ts,ierate p,u-iou fund shall b. di.-
trihuteti A. soon after osft I as h prss.-
tie.thi.' ~taat Amsiitar Henry IL Do
-ermiued us -et ths fund no the varisus
cuuurs's A. -zun aftsr tha1 dat.s ~ prar-
tis-lni.' buf in arsier % 10 80 h.. must
rs'1ytv, renssrt. frum eas.b - the ruuntv
hsstriis. o. there j. M WV ~ deterrnin-
tnE the auruut cas'h p.sr-itrusr u en-
titied - rll ths. 1otal numhcr % rem
senrrs arr xuown.
Ipcc~uu. Miss. S.spt. ~. 1895.
Nv Dear While th,. Inv gives
you tiii tA.tobcr th,s first 20 ret ysur
pen~bnu lst 70 thi- department. I wrifs
a earnestly request thaf you torwa=,i is
a. eirig A. r''--ihl''-
A majority of the lists are already IA.
an,i have h..su compiled
Owing "a the pressing needs uf tho
vast mawrtty of pensioners. and tnss
fa-,t that it VIII h,. greatly to their adj
wKrc1z-e ~ r's'riv,s thvir rrssu~v b.shsrs
caid weather -sts in. d,s~ire to maxe
The distribution A. early In Ovroh..r as
= pras-ricahis.
Ikss aprartIaurneut rannot h. made.
ard the psrrltuif1 "a sterrni,l.ss rill every
hs1 - res,siv-d. and there - A rreas
deal cf work to b. done On them after
they arrive.
There vii h. no deiav here. ansi r
trust amt seed .urp shall htv.. v,ssrr
h'artr corporation m RENDERING. this
rf'cs~'.iry Assistance. ant thIs insure
saa prompt distribution u th.. fund
Aeur~ verv truly.
T. IT. HENFgT. Ausiifnr
Frum tho ll-ts re,'.ire,i is d. Thoughts
hv the Audinor rhsrr viii b. an IN
cr-1-e 81 frum five % hen pr crnt IN
the number ~ pensioners. whirh viii
slightly ds,rrea-.s thu AMOUNT revived
BY rhs, prurar. pensioners.
There we're e.@-t psnsjounrs of al
classes on the LIST lls.t rear.
tn. of,i,,ial sg7lrrs showing the vog-
urue Of new business handled by If. IN
.lrance companies In Mis-i~-ippi for
tine first -iN months af the present year
contain a very peculiar fsarure.
The sum rntal of new premiums cui-
issrta'f during fhss -.sui-tuuual psrinsf
By the sixteen hi.. ,-rmpnnisss operating
IN th. >tar- wa- 80. 81. A. campar,-si
wirh .t+-.-i3 for thw ~auie p.sri,ssi. thus
showing a di,srrea-ss % <4.i
fn spite of the scandals in whis.h e
has h.eu mvnlu.,,i. the ns.w premiums
'of the Equitable iucrsa=s,i ft-tim sja al5
?, SILL. whale the Naw York La.
t,r-t -rrir. premiums being oniv s-l.-
eli A. compared With Sl-=sa- alr thss
-aais p.srissi last year
The comparative stzifsmeuf- fruru tbs
Earhlli- eumpauG,s. 1re A. htiluw~.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-10-05
THE WEEKS NEWS
TERSELY OUTLINED
Az EPissue Of the Most Important
Events Al Hsze and Abroad
the Past week
NORTH, EAST, NEST, SOUTH.

LATEST D~v~t~p~<ss. In the N-sEsw
F~~~r Evsa~ms~- r.x~th-r MIA
rr~-s sf t.s~r~~s called Fr~m sh-
s@p~~tsst H.1v<aEsx. an o~<r
the Ns<fa
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-10-05

AFTER a pleasant soiogrn IN various
rfares al OF the State officials that
went away for the summer have re-
turred and ara at their accustomed
places again
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-10-05

There Is always something fpr Won
n, saw IN favur of Mississippi o.
porruniries present themselves With
sufficient frsaueneE II you are iesssfnss
s5r them Keep yuur eye opsn for
the opportunity and DO noe tah TO take
afvaus1ge Of II vrum1rly-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-10-05

n Is noted that n great r1anE ct
the newspaper men are g1fns into the
real estate business rs n side lie
why shouldn't thegs II there Is any
great activity IN real estate or a great
Increase n prices IT 3 always largely
tfue 10 their efforts. and il IS all right
for them to get IN lire TO share some
Of the benefits. Then too the infer
est VIII encourage them to renewed
efforts 10 build up their sections and
make them more prosperous By m
azefuz cagzt.I ID invest and bring
r.ors good people 10 tie country
Eerp uv the zlod work. hogs-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-10-05

A company has been organized IN
Pike county with sufficient capital to
conduct 4 model firm along seien-
Tffe principles G. H AlE1rst former
Iy es.frD- Of the Southern Farm Ca
zsrrs at SrarkviIIe. Is the pruuoter
and manager OF the Undertaking
There IS every reason why the expert
ueur should be n success. farming not
being a profession where good nI1n-
agsmenE upon approved principles
win prove a failure. The outcome OF
this experiment viii be watched with
ruch interest BY Interested parties
frum al sections oE rke State
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-10-05

T. Is refreshing to nefs thar n uum-
bsr o6 the prominent Planters Of
Lo~ustss county went bsf1re the
Baarrt % Supervisors and zsked FIR n
special tax TO De placed en- thesr
property for the purpose 0f raising
money 70 improve thu rnalis. The
sentiment for better ronss in the
S-aFe IS si0wly hu- surely erysralizing
AMI b.i.1Te Eia1g years the county
without some system fiyr their better
ment vii be an exception insteas rf
a rHIse- Help 20 form sentiment of
this kind
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-10-05

The Newton Industrial Lsaeaie Is
organized along original Ines ami bisfs
fair TO be n great sSscrssz. Ar the
first Of the year s5T5 was raised By
Subscriptions. ranging from srgd DOWN
to se54 Then there ara 50 members
who pay 50 cents per month to help
aFrng the sncd work This plan
seems I'd be IN equitable one The
business mer who are able to pay
more contribute TO the general fund
then the others OF less means. clerks.
etc pay 80 cents per up1rta- The
plan u worthy OF invsstigarion BY
towns contemplating the organization
,,F hFrz5-a.xs. zz,zxa,,fxfi.ar-<
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-10-05

A Yuuug man in Wesson rhfs year
presents a remarkable experience
tfe was attending school ana worked
his erfr7u patch hefare ant AFTER
srloui hours. Tab vas kepr au the
number % hours rur ga The cnrron
and IL amounted 10 hfsr sixteen eItvs.
1zd be VIII easily gather three reE-i-
iarfilu bales et Cugt1u- There ss ~
COUNTRY On earth thar gielis mere 6lr
A utrie honest labor than Ni.ssi.sssi r1f
ant ennssoiarhou Is frund in the Fart
that know lss'fs-e concerning n is D.
euutEg general
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-10-05

A s5aggG streS company. with En-
Gov L0ngiao AZ the head ef Affairs.
has been srranizsf TO hGre t1r 9if a.
MRsee- IN simpson county IN sx
pert has been emvicgetf and w1rs viii
begin at an early daE SsIrfAee indl=
earhlns are claimed to bs sxreilent
sample Of the ofI Obtained being ex-
hIbiteE In jackson reeenEEY- r may
be t1a- Mississippi does euntain IN
tDr4 riches under the surface where
nan ms nos yet dared 10 investigate.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-10-05

The Gree1vfEI.s Business League is
doing considerable dg-rrinS GA a plan
70 increase her population ID g SOS
by the time Uncle sam enuner1res
his children IN 1874 That Grsenvi b.
organization Is eprssr AMI deserves
the hearty support OF every esrizen et
the town
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-10-05

The CLAW aai Olsribbsha County
Nlss;issal AsssciaUu8u met IN Sta-kvilla
last wees The discussions were prizl-
eipAlLy confined To yeIlow fever and ma
1AriA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-30

in the royal kitchen, knew what it meant and goverAed himself accord ingiy.
 There is not one of the 365 days of the Julian calendar which is not the date of more than one happening of su- preme importance to mankind at large, and New Years comes in for its full share It was on the first day of the year in 1901 that Ireland passed into an incorporate union with Great Britain and the three countries became known as the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. On New Years day of 1907 William Tell and his father-in- law, Walter Furst, and three friends entered into a compact to resist the ,tyrannous rule of the Austrian govern or, Gessler, and declined ''to doff their ready caps in air at sight of that great ruffian." Then followed the apple shooting episode and in time the inde- pendence of Switzerland.
 On New Years day of 1851 the Scotch were having a high old time in spite of the fact that Cromwell and hostile arny-were occupying the southern part of the country. They had got hold of a Stuart a real, live Stuart, and they crowned him king of Scotland and all the neighboring regions. It was not because they were fond of the Stuarts that they made the ancient abbey of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-30

800 years before the birth of Christian ity, made law requiring his subjects to give presents on the first day of the year. In order that there should be no failure to keep the law and no oppor- tunity to plead lack of recipients, he directed that all gifts should come to him. His successors continued the practice and in time the exchanging of gifts became popular and the inciden- tai festivity assumed a fixed character.
 This custom of extorting New Years gifts from their subjects was borrowed from the Roman emperors by the Eng fish kings and continued to the time of Elizabeth, who was very particular to let it be known that she saw much in the practice that was meritorious. Ac- cording to the veracious chroniclers of her day, she must have been the peer of any "grafter" before her time or since. Not in vaine prayers and pious mumblings; not in wanton feastS and ye drynkynge of much wine; not in ribald jests and divilish syngynge;
 these be not ye manner of keepynge ye day, but by ye proper gifts to ye sov- ereign." This forcibly expressed opin- ion left no opportunity for misunder- standing, and there was none. Every one associated with the virgin queen in any capacity, from the powerful of fcers of state to the humblest scullion
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-30

Scone resound with their acclama- tions of Long live Charles II. of Scotland!'' They had a profound dis taste for Stuarts in general and es- pecially for this lad who had promised with feeble, boyish oath to become the enemy of prelacy, but they hated their anti Calvinistic brethren of the south with an intensity that made any other evil welcome. The scheme to thwart Cromwell and his hosts was a lamentable failure but the Marquis of Argyle and his reckless fellow con- spirators had one memorable New Years
 Many things have happened in America on New Years day. From a sentimental standpoint one of the most memorable of them is the first public appearance of the American flag, which was unfurled by Washington at Cam bridge, Mass, on New Years day of 1776. It showed thirteen stripes of red and white, emblematic of the union of the thirteen original colonies against British oppression. This flag was de- signed by Franklin, Lynch and Harri- son, and it was adopted officially, with some slight notifications. by the Con- tinental congress in the following June.
 But the greatest thing that ever happened on an American New Years was the emancipation proclamation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-30

Yet it has had and still has in some parts of the round world a tremendous vogue as festival. Like Christmas, it has not always been a. fixed holiday, and even in these days the mandate of Numa Pompilius, the Sabine gentleman who believed that he had a mission to declare Jan. 1 the beginning of the year, is not operative outside of Christendom, and only in a portion of that. When Christianity was introduced into Rome it was thought wise to retain the ob- servance of the festival which had meant so much to the pagan forefa- thers. The early Christian fathers saw little merit in the perpetuation of a feast so inseparably connected with the orgies and mad riot of heathendom and were not backward in saying, SO The western church, however, hesitated to discredit custom which had obtained such a hold on the people, and it per mitted Numa's holiday to continue, only stipulatirg that it should be con- verted into a day of prayer, fasting and humiliation.
 But it did not work. The people were quite willing to adopt the feast, but not ill its new form. They had become so habituated to the social features of the day that it's new phase seemed meaningless and distasteful. Tatius, a king of the Sabines who lived about
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-30

M F the importance of holiday were
 H measured by it's antiquity New
 H Years day would rank next to the "A one made obligatory upon man. kind on that awful day on Mount , Sinai. The custom of recognizing the z day by some sort of religious observ- anee seems to have prevailed among most of the nations of antiquity. The Jews, the Egyptians, the Romans, the Chinese, the Mohammedan races and even the wild tribes of central Europe all regarded New Years day with spe- acial interest It is probable that it's observance Tn modern times is rather less general and more .colorless than at any other period of the worlds history
 It has had it's ins and outs, it's times of wide popularity and it's moments of sudden and almost inexplicable subsi
 dence. For the past generation of Americans it was the social holiday of all others, but the present day arbiters will have none of it. Its social ob- servance is relegated to the fringe of society and to the foreign element which still clings fondly to the customs of it's forefathers The permanence of it's religious observance in the United States is due to the coincident celebra- tion of the feast of the Circumcision, which is meaningless to all save Ro- man. Greek and Anglican Catholics.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-30

which was issued Jan. 1, 1863. In def erence to an American custom of long standing President Lincoln had been receiving a long line of visitors. To- ward the close of the afternoon the pa- per was brought to him by the secre- tary of state to receive his signature. As the president took the pen he. ob- served with grim smile: "Mr.. Seward, I have been shaking hands all day and my right arm is almost paralyzed. Now. if my hand should tremble when I sign this proclamation I suppose those who will come after us will say, He hesi- tated.' If they do, you bear me witness that I affirm that my whole soul is in this act and that if I ever get into history it will be on account of my con- nection with this matter" After he had rubbed his arm moment, he turn ed to the table. took up the pen and wrote slowly and as firmly as he could, Abraham Lincoln"
 It was not only the pivotal act of his administration, but it was the great event of the century, the most vital New Years act ever attempted. Be- fore the sun went down bells rang over all New England and New York. over the mountains of Pennsylvania, across the prairies of the west and even to the Pacific, coast. Great public meetings were held. resolutions of approval were
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-30
NO COMPLETE COLLECTIONS.

Even millionaire would find stamp collecting a costly fad did he seek to obtain complete set of all stamps is- sued, and this is one of the reasons why rich collectors devote themselves to single specially" instead.
 Up to the present time there have been issued 1922 different sorts of postage stamps, and the smaller republics are adding to this number constantly, hav- ing found it a most profitable industry.
 So greedy have some of the little na- tions become that there is setting in a reactionary feeling, and many collect ors refuse to add to their collections the new, issues set forth almost solely for the benefit of the enthusiast.
 In view of the fact that some coun- tries issue stamps worth $5 each, though these are seldom used, the col lector turns his attention to the collec- tion of certain sorts and makes no en- deavor to form complete collection. even when the rarer sorts are ignored.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-30
WELL DISGUISED SPORTS.
 MAN

The rather sinister looking individual in the picture is not a we'll armed tramp. as his appearance suggests, but Prince Leopold of Bavaria, eldest son of the regent of that kingdom and one of the most devoted princely sportsmen in Europe. He Is in the habit of mak-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-30
LENGTH OF RIVERS.

The longest river in the world is the Nile. 4.00O miles; in Europe. the Volga, AHA miles, in Asia. the Yangtse Kiang. 5.I60 miles; In America. the Mississippi Missouri. 2.350 miles. The shortest i'm portant river in the world is the Thames, 215 miles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-30
A SCENE OF RIOT.

The famous Richelieu stairway at odessa, Russia. herewith illustrated. derives it's name from the statue of the Duke de Richelieu. once governor of the city. which stands at the head ot the long flight of steps. The stairway
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-30
A VERSATILE GENIUS.

F. Hopkinson Smith is a notable ex- ception to the jack of all trades. mas ter of none" theory. He is prominent in art, literature and engineering. MT. Smith built the sea wall around Gov
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-30
Unique Phases of Life From All Over the W0rd
 Strange People, Interesting Scenes and Famous Fol
ENGLAND's NEW PREMIER.

Sir Henry Campbell Zimmerman, the new Liberal prime minister of Great Britain, is Scotchman born in For farshire in 1886. He was educated at Glasgow university and Trinity college, Cambridge, and was initiated into the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-30
A MYSTERIOUS STONE.

The curious stone shown in the cut was found recently in an old building in West Philadelphia and has attracted much attention from scientists all over the country. It is known to be an idol
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-30

passed and in hundreds of churches thanksgivings were offered. For once the religious and social observances of New Years were blended in a har- monious whole.
 AMBROSE ELLISON.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-30

of Aztec origin. but it's exact history is a matter of lively speculation. IL Is carved in limestone. and its worn and scanned appearance denotes great age. For awhile it was believed that 1t had been stolen from some collection. but no one has claimed it thus far. and it's origin and history are still shrouded in mystery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-30

interesting the Irish the public highways maintained with the greatest difficulty
  the that ingenuity has exercised order to firmly secure a O
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-30
sIen oF A leATHER eooos sHop.

A leather goods emporium on the same street bears the legend. Journey For Trunk Bzzxzze and Shcez English as ~she is spoke and wrote by ne JzFsness is a dsIsctsble novelty fer touristf and English speaking resi- dents This IudIe-tB1s continuation IS most ap- psrsnt near the mfssioa compounds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-30

HAsERpAsHER-s SIGN IN TOKYO.
 Nowadays many business signs in the larger Jarsuess cities are lettered partly in English and partly fn the native script The sign here uffh pictured. frum photograph made in Tozyo by a recent visitor. Is combination Of that nature over the entrance to a hsberdasherJ fn the capital
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-30
ToNsoRIAL ARTIsT-s sIeN.

I0IHN ~1'1F1- FTIN " - "
 Pr0cseding half a block, one comes fn contact with bar- ber-s bid for custom after the fashion herewith shown An other sign on the same shop reads. Hygiene and Art Special Believe Bzrbsr.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-30

splendid
  of the Christian fixes upon nclna- Christians dissent At the present day is under of Turkey who the ruler of the country
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-30

LAUNDRY AND VIC nANuFAcToRY.
 The enterprising Japanese whose sign is given herewith Is also the proprietor of a lzun- dry in which notice is postsd to this effect. we Most Cleaniy and Carefully Wash Our Customers With Cheap Prices His viz de- parfment is announced by Artistic Hair ornanent Goods Sen to Every Peopis-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-30
ENGLISH As SHE IS TAPPED ON THE BUSINESS SIGNS
!. FASHIONABLE sAKEsHoP.

A FASHIONABLE BAfEsHoP.
 One of the most prosperous aHkers in Tokyo may be found at the sign shotn in the cut -Coufectionery~ and -biscuits- hre easily de- ciphered, but -spenes carts is Puzzie which is not % encouraging. The prod Xetor of the shop believes that he has nlzsters hs English language and literature
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-12-29

Winners In Life

The people who win their way into
the inmost recesses of others hearts
are not usually the most brilliant and
gifted, but those who have sympathy,
patience, self forgetfulness and that
indefnable faculty of eliciting the bet
ter nature Of others. We have many
friends who are more beautiful and
gifted, but there is not one of them
whose companionship we enjoy better
than that Of the plain faced man or
woman who never makes a witty or
profound remark, but whose simple
quality Of human goodness makes up
for every other deficiency.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-12-29
BARRIER BREAKERS.

Peter Cooper Was only one year at
school. 81 e
Oliver p. Morton Lame; walked on
crutches.
Chief Justice Chase -Nearsighted:
had an impeachment in his speech.
Hlihu Burritt- Son Of farmer: be
came an apprentice in blacksmith's
shop.
Estey, the organ maker-G Given away
at four years Of age; had scarcely any
schooling.
Nelson W. Entered Proyi.
dence on foot, with his clothes strung
over his back.
Andrew Carnegis-Son Of an immi.
grant; worked as bobbin boy in a mill
for $1.20 week.
Alexander 81. Stephens-A dwarf;
with a broken scythe he overmatched
p the harvest all those who had per.
feet ones.
Thurlow Weed-So poor In boyhood
that one cold March day he had to
wrap pieces Of cloth about his feet in
place Of socks and shoes.-Craft's "Suc
eessful Men Of Today"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-12-29

ment OF grain, Within "a hours after
its arrival, that a shipment, cargo or
load Of grain IL in It's, their, Of his
hands at the place Of Destination OF
said grain, and asking the said Id.
spector to inspect and grade the said
grain without unnecessary delay and
before the same is anaoaded from the
car, vesselSor other vehicle In which
the same was shipped. That 1t shall
be unlawful Tor amy person herein
named to widcully unload or otherwise
discharge amy load. cargo or comedgn-
ment Of grain which has been at any
time during the period OF ihs transit an
article Of interstate commerce PRIOR to
Its inspection That dor each car so
wdlfu1ly unloaded there shall be dm.
posed a fine of not less than $50 nor
more than 500; that Tor each cargo
SO walfuNy unloaded from any water
craft There shall be imposed q 1ne Of
mot less than $500 nor more than
$1,000; that for the willful unloading
or dischargdng OF any other vehicle
there shall be imposed a fine Of not
less than $40 nor more than $50.
Section 10. That the secretary Of
agriculture be, and he 10 hereby au.
thorized to fix schedule Of fees bor
the services performed by inspectors
in the inspection and grading Of grain
which said fees must he reasonable
and to furnish upon demand to amy
person, firm, company or corporation
SO requesting the same schedule Of
the fees to be charged as aforesaid
That the secretary OF agriculture b
authorized and empowered to fix the
salaries OF inspectors and deputy In
spectors, and to prescribe rules and
regulations for their government.