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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12
CONFIRM CRUM NOMINATION
Negro TO Serve as Collector Of Port
of Charleston, s. c.
rrrsident uet>tnt-s. ust Wa. 90
posed ~ senator ruImss.

Washington. Jan. The uomina-
ion OF W ID. Crum. a negro. 10 be col
ector of customs for the port Of
Charleston. s C.. was confirmed by
he senate in executive session. Friday.
~ a vote of 20 to IL. Crum had been
nominated by the president three
times. and had received three recess
appointments. Confirmation was op-
posed by Senator TIllman. who object
ID to the appointment OF a negro.
Senator Tillman made a speech de-
voted almost entirely to the question
OF the constitutional right OF the pres
ident to make recess appointment
when no actual recess lad occurred
the senate having adjourned one ses-
sion and began another at noon OF the
came day
The race issue played a very insig-
niicant part in the debate which was
participated in by fully dozen sen
ators
when Crum receives his commission
he will be entitled TO receive the sal
airy which has accumulated since his
arst appointment
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12
TO REPEAL BREEDERS Law
BiII introduced In the Missouri Leg.
isiature to Repeal. the Wis.,
souri, breeders Law.

Jefferson City. Mo. tan. 7.-Repre-
sentative Edward H. Buckley. of St
Louis has started the alll rolling in
the Legislature to repeal the breeders
law. which licenses gambling for lS)
days each at the racetracks.
Mr. Bickleys bill simply provides for
the repeal of sections 3iIs. 1920. 7i21.
100. 1923. 1924 OF the revised statutes
Of Mlssslri. which were passed at tho
1897 session for the ostensible purpose
ri promoting horse bre ding in Mis-
souri,.
The hOokmakers now pay into the
state treasury s. per day each. while
they turn over 10 the racing associa-
tion si00 day. In return Tor this COM
reLs2tion they are made practically ex-
empt from the general ,ambling stat
utes. which denOunces bookmaking a.
fine of si.0oo. one year in jail. or
both
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12
R0JeSIvENSKY WILL RETURN
Russian Baltic Fleet viii Not At
temp! 10 Reach NIadivo.tok
at Present.

ST. Petersburg. Jan. 5-t2.3o a m.l
1t seems now to be definite that
Viee-Admiral Rejestyensky' squadron
Will not attempt at present to reach
Vladiyostok The decision has Teen
n tsehed that he will await the third
Pacific squadron. on which work is
proceeding night and day. and several
ships of which are expected TO be ready
for service by the end OF January. Il
Is by ne mean ceriaiu that Rojest-
teEsSy Will return with his ships To
European waters. he may await the
third squadron OF the euast OF NADIA
Iascar and seize and make his base
One OF the uninhabited coral Islands
o. Polynesia.
In view Of the report that the Jap
a'sese intend TO invest Vladiyostos
Gen. Batiavoff. who has been inter
viewed. has eNpresses. 'he opinion that
II Vlaaiv0stok should &c blockadsd
RojesNensky would be compelled to
return.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12

GIVE HIM FIVE MINUTES THOUGHT.
from many of the leading men in the
United States. including President
Roosevelt himself
II you are lover OF animals then
you must be doubly Interested In the
fate OF the bison-suftieientl interest
ed, | feel sure 10 raise a hand 10 help
in a reasonable movement for his pres
ervation II is n good thing to be IN
favor OF having desirable ends accom-
plished. but il Is not quite enough TIE
desirable ends are never accomplished
until somebody actually does some
thing toward their accomplishment.
and where all are interested. al should
help. At least little Il you desire a
thing. surely It should not b. too uiuc5
trouble 10 ask for IT,
If YOU are a naturalist. no argument
is Necessary. you know only too vel
that the passing OF the bison Woald
be an irreparahie loss 10 the fauna of
this country Your assistance ia this
movement l. most earnestly solicited.
for II is 70 You and your brethren thar
the country looks for advice II mat
ters OF this kind. Perehance you are
4 member Of some natural history so
etety. II 50 can you not bring this
matter before the members az som.
meeting In the near future. and II Dos
siole urge them 10 pass a set OF reso-
lutions setting forth the necessity OF
saving the bison. and expressing their
sympathy with the present movement
~ save him. II you are a writer. do
not fail to write some letter or artiei.
in favor Of the preservation Of the buf-
falo. and il YOU need Illustrations. come
to me and for this purpose | will give
you what | can spare. II you lecture.
FIVE minute talk in favor of the pres
eryation OF the bison. and II you need
a few lantern slides. perhaps | can
put you In the way Of getting them
without a great amount Of trouble to
yourself
Ii you are interested IL educational
matters, take the first opportunity to
see fine specimen OF living buffalo.
give him five minutes thoughtful at
tention. and then ask yourself if he IS
worth saving. As you look upon his
mighty frame. you will read iEtelil-
gently long chapters from the early
history of our country. Perhaps for
the first time you will get the real
favor of the life Of the Indiana life
inseparable from the life of the great
creature before you. This was the ami.
NAL he hunted on his wild little pony,
this is the animal which supplied his
every want That grim. burly head
was the mask he used in the Buffalo"
dance; that splendid hide served him
as a robe. as a blanket, as a covering
for his tepee. ard for a score of other
purposes That flesh. dried or cooked,
served him for food: from those siI-
ews he made strings for his bows ard
thread to sew his clothing From the
long nair on the forepart of his body
he made ropes and halters and larlats:
in fact there was no part of the buffa-
10 for which the Indian did not find
some very good use. Shall the teach
ers of the future and the children they
teach, be deprived of this striking cb-
ject lesson in American history. or will
you do your little share toward his
permanent preservation?
ERNEST HAROLD BAYNEs
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12
The TRIAL OF DR.. 1T. WATSON
New Lona.s. NO.. asd NIeisit, Deep
" Ist~r~-t~d In the Trial ar Dr.
wat-sa fer Ni iI- NarL~r

NeN London No. Jan. The stats
and defense are making active prepa-
rations for the trial II Ut ! r. Wat
sou for the death % his "a ife last sum
aIer. which wes AZ arst supposed 10
have heen saused BY a runaway acci-
dent Ahout afty hlaas sHhpoenas
have teen issued ga b1th sides. and
County Cierk SterTetf mas summoned
a veniro of ioC juror
Interest in the ease ts heightened
By ,he prospect Of direct clash in
opinion between the eedIcal expsrtI
as to the presence Of .'oison in Mrs.
Natson's stomach. as developed by the
chemists examination.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12
PUBLIC DEBT STATEMENT,
The Nonthly Statement of the
Treasury Department shows
an Apparent Decrease.

Washington, Jan. 4.-The monthly
statement of the public debt shows
that for the month ended December
81. 1904, the debt, less cash in the
treasury. amounted TO $9S5. .549. .32l.
which is a decrease for the month of
81 So. .5ss This decrease is accounted
for by corresponding increase in the
amount of cash ON hand. The debt
is recapitulated as follows: Interest
bearing debt. $se5 Isl. 40; debt on
which interest has ceased since ma
turity. si.ii7. 200: debt bearing no in
terest. $3S5.537.279. Total. si.2S2. 49,
30. This amount, however. does not
include sl.012. sos. .ss9 in certificates and
treasury notes outstanding. which are
onset by an equal amount OF cash held
In the treasury for their redemption.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12
MANY SLAIN IN EXPLOSION
Enxine ON T0wboat blows In and
Wreck. the Vessel Near Hunt
ington, W. Va.

Huntington, W. Va. Jan. 5.-Only
nine members of the towboat Defend
er's crew of IS men and one woman are
yet known to have escaped injury in
the explosion of the boilers and re-
sulting fire that destroyed the boat
just opposite this city Tuesday night.
night.
The men who escaped serious injury
are stunned from the shock, and can
tell little of what happened. Five
bodies have been recovered. five men
are in the hospital. so badly burned
that they can not recover. and several
others are in critical condition from
injuries and burns. Seven men are
missing. and are believed to have been
lost in the river.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12
SAVE THE BUFFALO
AN APPEAL FOR THIS GREAT
EST OF AMERICAN ANIMALS.
Ways In which All Can Help in This
Interesting Work - Decisive
Action Must Be Taken
at Once.

The "passing" OF a great and noble
animal Is a calamity which every In
telligent person should seek to avert
II is a loss to the world which can
never be repaired. since an animal
once extinct. has gone forever. At this
time We are called upon to prevent a
loss OF this kind. | refer to the threat
ened extinction Of the American bison.
| cannot think Of this magnificent
creature which for untold thousands
of years Nature has gradually been
mosding until II is one Of the grandest
on the elrth-I cannot watch its fast
approachiug end without making an
oths- carsest appeal to the people Of
the United States 70 take their last
chance to save H.
The importance of al immediate ana
active movement TO preserve the last
remaining buTaioes j. recognized not
only uy the press. Nhirh is dsvotins
all ne,sssary space 20 the subject. bu,
by every natural history society. ever
instituJiur u icarnlng. every lndivtd-
uai 20 "a bon have written on the ma
ter
surely no other aaimai appeals 20
the American p~opls frum 50 many
roinis ~ x.~ a. this one does An
adnit nurao paii is creature of i'm
posing graateur u yua ar an Amsrl-
can. 40 couat you tak- some pride in
the fat thaf one of The granaest aai-
mails q a. time Is a native of this
country. Z urge you % ief yuar pride
In THIS matter prompt yoa 20 60 some
act hoseser small tending 20 save
this animal Tor future geuerafions Of
Americans II you have no tine a DO
more. vii you nOt write me ever 50
brief a note expressing approval q a
detnits plan 20 preserve the buffalo,
ard { will see that your views are
brought 10 the attention of tke govern
meat Your letter Wiii b. in good
company. and will be filed with letters
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12

THEODORE THOMAS NO MORE
The Noted Orchestra Leader Passes
Away, At His Home In Caica-
80, From Pneuaouia.

Chicago, Jan. AT $50 O'Clock this
morning Theodore Thomas. the noted
orchestra leader. died at his home.
Bellevue place. from pneumonia. with
" hich he was attacked few days ago
MIR. Thomas. who was in his seven
tieth year. was known the world over
as one of the country's foremost mu-
sicians. and was known to the masses
chiefly by reason of mis- connection
with the famous orchestra which bears
his name. and with which he had been
connected for a number nf years.
Born in Germany. October IL, 1885.
young Thomas got his early musical
training under his father. and at the
age Of ten made his debut as a violin
list. The same year he came to Amer
lea. where for several years he main
tained himself in New York city, first
as violinist and later as an orchestra
leader.
The real beginning in Mr.. Thomas
musical career was through a series OF
chamber concerts in New York be-
tween 1855 and 1872. IN 1864 Mr..
Thomas first symphony concerts were
given in New York.
In 1883 Mr.. Thomas and his orches-
ira made a tour from New York To
San Francisco. appearing at all Of the
principal cities. On his return to New
York Mr.. Thomas conceived the idea
OF a permanent orchestra in that city.
but after seven years OF endeavor. he
came to the conclusion that Chicago
would be q better place for his future
work.
On December 15. last year, Orches-
trail hall, the permanent home OF the
Chicago orchestra. built at a cost of
more than 100000. was formally dedi-
Gated. 1t is monument that bears
witness to the untiring efforts OF the
Aaal v,,n~;1;,-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12
NIEORINGHAUS IS NOMINATED
st. Louis Man to Succeed Francis
n. Cockrell in the Senate.
"epasttcan Caucus breaks to the
state Chairman and Makes the
Choice Una nous.

Jefferson City. Mo-. Jan. 6.-The re-
publicans held their caucus on the
United States senatorship in the hall
Of the house of representatives Thurs
day night. The caucus was an open
one. Richard c. Kerens. Thomas
Niedringhaus. Nathan Frank. L. F..
Parker. p. Dyer. Richard Bartholdt
aad William Warner were present.
Speeches were made by about half Of
the member OF the caucus. which con-
listed of 80 members. Ballot was
reached at 1880 p. m. as follows:
Niedringhaus. SO: Kerens. IS: Bar
tholdt. ?; Frank, 1; Parker. II; War
Ger. l2; Dyer. ,.
Second ballot: Niedringhaus. IS:
kerens. %; Parker. 1e; Warner, .;
Dyer. 5: Bsrtholdt. l.
Third ballot: Niedringhaus. 40: Ker-
ems. 30; Parker. II: Warner. s: Dyer,
;: Barthoidt, /.
The break came on the fifth ballot
when the Parker forces changed to
Niedringhaus. There was great
demonstration and general clamor to
get into the Niedringhaus band wagon.
Or. Tubbs. chairman. raped for order.
The kerens men were indignant at the
break. and Grace. of st. Louis, mount
ed chair and yelled: Mr. Tubbs you
have my contempt as chairman"
Tubbs replied: II am sorry to have
the contempt OF such a distinguished
man as the gentleman from st. Louis"
There were Kisses and confusion. which
lasted for half an hour. when Speer,
of Usage, moved the nomination of
Neidringhaus by aeclamation.
Neidringhaus had received a majori-
ty from changes from Parker. Warner
and Dyer. Mr.. Niedringhaus was
called before the caucus and made an
address. thanking the caucus for the
nomination. and pledging his best ef-
forts in the United States senate.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12
THE INJUNCTION DISSOLVED
euit Court for the District of
New Jersey Reversed.

Philadelphia, Jan. 3.-The United
States circuit court OF appeals for the
third circuit has reversed the decision
OF the United States circuit court for
the district OF New jersey. which en-
Joined the carrying out OF the Hill
Morgan plan for distributing the assets
of the Northern Securities Co.
President Hill maintained the righ,
o; the Securities company to distrib-
ute the holdings pro rata with the
holdings of the roads OF the company
Tac Hartman interests eontsnded for
the return of identical stock to reads
contributing.
The decision involved control of the
Oregon Short Line.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12

Kansas City. Mo. Jan. TEN min
utes after A. C. Anes was sentenced
to IA years in the penitentisry. he re-
eeivcd letter notifying him that his
mother. who had died in Blair. Neb-,
while he was in Jail, had willed him
s. 600. Ames is a burglar.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12
LAND FRAUDS IN IDAHO.
Senator Dubois Tells the President
That Frauds Have Been Going
On Several Years.

Washington, Jan. "A statement
has been formally made here that Sena-
.or Dubois. of Idaho. had submitted
% President Roosevelt and Secretary
Hitchcock Of the interior department
evidence tending to show that extern
sive land frauds had been perpetratsd
IN the government public domain in
lGaho for several years. The matter
vas given a sensational turn by the
presentation Of evidence bearing on
the matter by Senator Dubois and a
hint that before the investigation was
concluded in Idaho a United States
senator might become involved.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12

South Bend. Ind. Jan. 5.-The Citi-
zens' bank at North Liberty. which
was established two years ago as a
private banking house by ]. w.
Brooke, of Attica. Ind. did not open
its doors Wednesday. The eapitaliza-
tion was $4,000.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12
Harroun Eir, at.r Bars..

Kansas City, Mo. Jan. THE Har-
roun grain elevator in Harlem. a sub
urb. was destroyed by fire Friday. with
300 bushels of wheat Loss on the
building. sl50.000; insurance. sI25. coo,
The building had capacity of a quar-
ter million bushels Of grain. and was
practically without fire protection.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12
GOTHAM SWEPT BY STORM
Dliasard Caused seven Deaths im
New York aad Vicinity and Much
Suffering to the Poor.

New York, Jan. Mot in several
years has New York been visited by
storm of such proportions as that
which commenced Tuesday, and con-
tinued until early Wednesday morn
ing. Nine inches of snow fell. pa
ralyzing trafic. and the marked drop
in the temperature brought untold suf-
ferirg to the city's poor.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12
GILLESPIE IS FOUND GUILTY
Indiana Man Charged With Murder
of His Twin sister Gets n
Life Sentence.

Rising Sun, Ind. Jan. s.-James Gill
lespie, who with his sister. Mrs. Belle
Seward and Mr.. and Mrs. Myron -ar-
bour. was indicted for the murder of
his twin sister. Elizabeth Gillespie. was
found guilty. Thursday night. and SEN
fenced to life Imprisonment. The 9TH
er defendants are still to be tried The
trial lasted ever five weeks. and was
bitterly fought throughout. Miss Eliza
beth Gillespie was shot and killed
while in the parlor OF her home pre-
pairing to entertain the Woman's lit
erary club.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12

Washington. Jan. 6.-Sscretary Hay.
through the secretary Of the treasury.
has asked congress to appropriate s5.-
900 annually to provide for an envoy
extraordinry and minister plenipoten-
tiary to Morocco. He urges that the
establishment of such a mission should
not be delayed.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12

SOmersyille. Conn. Jan. 6.-Mrs.
Lagicious Kules. Polish woman. xas
found murdered late Thursday after
noon in her home. Her head was bat
tered al. her throat cut. Robbery is
believed to have been the motive for
the crime, as the entire house was
TGnsacked-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12

Newton. Mass. Jan. 6--Former Gov.
William Clafiin died Thursday evening
at his home on Walnut street. New
tonville. Death followed an illness of
a few weeks. incident 20 old age. He
was governor in ls72-lss5 and 1874.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12

Washington. Jan. 4.-That a cadet
1t West Point is not an ofiicer in the
army. in the meaning Of the law ap-
plying to the dismissal of such officers.
nas been decided by the supreme court
of the United States.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12

Folsom. Cal. Jan. Sing Vow. a
Chinaman. was hanged Friday in the
penitentiary here for the murder OF
Jeong Him. at Walnut grove. Sacra-
mento county. in ocsober. 1902 The
tragedy was the result OF a gambling
game
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12

Washington, Jan. 6--Representative
ROBBERS. Of Massachusetts. on Thurs
day introduced bill authorizing and
directing the secretary of the navy to
purchase or to contract for ten sub
marine torpedoboats to cost not TO ex-
ceed $3.50, 600 each
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12

Bellefontaine. o., Jan 5.-When she
told the court that her husband had
compelled her to move i3 times in nine
years, Margaret Denman was instantly
granted a divorce from William Dem
man on grounds OF cruelty.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12

Washington, Jan. 6.--Maj Walter A.
Bethel. judge advocate II the DEPART
ment OF Columbia. has .een assigned
% duty in the Philippine islands as
Judge advocate Of the department Of
LDzon. relieving Mai. Frank L. Dodds.
Who will return to the United States
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12

Battle Greek. Mich. Jan. s.-The
body OF N. S. Phelps. the missing
financier. who was connected with sew
eral OF the large pure food concerns
in this city. was found in the river
here Thursday morning.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12
Not a Case fer an unders.udy.

I'D like to have a day on next
Wednesday. sir" said young Thomp
son to the Senior Partner
The Senior Partner frowned He
did not approve of holidays.
we don't like to establish the pre-
eedsnt OF giving time on" he said.
But have some erather important
business on hand" urged young
Thompson. and"
And | suppose no one possibly
could attend to this important bust.
ness but you." sneered the Senior
Partner.
We'll. not very well. sir; because
you see"
Young men are too prone to over
rate their own Importance" inter
rupted the Senior Partner. ITS a
common failing among them to COLI
slider themselves indispensable. while
nine times out Of ten they are only
blocking the way of better men. Now,
in this little business matter OF yours
no doubt. il necessary. you could
depute some one else to attend to il
for you-some one as able and just as
willing as yourself"
Without doubt. sir said young
Thompson. but. as I'm to be married.
the lady has conceived the notion that
| am indispensable to the ceremony"
The Only Thing Left
A grandfather well known in the
English house of commons was chat
ting amicably with his little grand
daughter, who was snugly ensconced
on his knee.
What makes your hair so white,
grandpa" the little miss queried."
Il am very old. my dear: was in
the ark" replied his lordship. with a
painful disregard of the truth
''Oh. are you Noahf'
mo"
Are you Shem. them
No. ! am not Shem."
Are you Ham,"
"No."
Then" said the little one who was
fast nearing the limit of her Biblical
knowledge, you must be Japhet?'
A negative reply was given to this
query also, for the old gentleman in
wardly wondered what the outcome
would be.
But, grandpa. il you are not Noah,
or Shem. or Ham. or Japhet, you must
be a beast. Short Stories.
He-You say that she is a business
woman, this friend of yours. What
business is she interested in?
She Everybodys. Detroit Fres
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12

Earle. Ark, Jan. Fire. Tuesday
morning, destroyed the business Sec
tion of Earle. In addition. the rail-
road depot and four loaded ears we're
burned.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12
Pert Arthur G.rri.o. M.r.h.iea.

London, jan Especial dispatches
from Toxic say that the Port Arthur
garrison was marshaled at nine o'clock
Thursday morning at Yahutsui. in ae-
cordance with the terms of the supple
mentsry agreement
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12

Charlotte. N. c.. Jan. "a special
from Asheville. N. C.. says: George
smith. better known as "Pittsburg
PHI" the race horse owner, is i'll at
sanitarium there. and lis condition is
serious.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12
Caught an sa.ninr and KILLED

Little Rock. Ark. Jan. Lee
whitelaw. employed at the plant of
the Thomas-Fordyee Manufacturing
Co. was caught in shaft. Tuesday
afternoon, and instantly killed.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12

San Quentin. Cal. Jan. Larry
D Nei'. alias Henry Milton. was hanged
in the state prison here Friday fer the
murder of James Gillioe. an aged sa-
loonkeer-r OF San Francisco.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12

Berlin. jan 6.-The German Turner
association will send a squad of eieht
representative gymnasts to participate
in the American turnfest at Indianap-
oils in June.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12
Poor Dad.

Il would like to Sc your mother.
am giving lessons in firing hand-painted
china
Gee. ma don't need go lessons; she's
an expert at tirin' anything. Houston
Post.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12

II looks as IL Aberdeen will have
two new oil mills when the season
opens next fall. The charters are be-
ing published for two in the local pa.
pers. oil mills do not pay the divi.
dend OF few years since. but are still
considered good investments. With
fertilizer factories in connection they
are worth n great deal to the com
munity In which located.