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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-03-23

Well. this morning dad shaved him.
self. and got on his ffock coat. and bis
silk lat, and said We would 80 over
to the white house and have a talk
with Teddy but first Dc wanted TO 20
and see where Jefferson hitched his
horse to the fence when he came to
Washington to be inncgeraied and
where Jackson smoked mis- corn cob
pipe. and sworc and stormcd arounl
when he was mad, and % walk on tao
same paths where Zachariah Taylor
Zacked. Buchanan catchcd H. and Lin
coin put down the rebellion and SO wo
walked over toward the white house and
was scandallzed. stopped 90 PICK up
stone To throw at = dog inside tho
fence. and when walled along be-
hind dad and got rear view Of his
silk hat. it seemed as though | would
sink through the asphalt pavement.
for he had ON an old silk hat thar he
wore before the war. the darnedest
looking hat ever saw. the brim
curled like a minstrel show hat. the
fur rubbed on In some places. and he
looked like one OF these actors that
you see pictures of walking un 10
railroad track. when the Show busts
up AZ the last town thinh a man
Uught to drrss $50 bis sonnu son won't
have a o. tried 10 get dad 20 20
and buy a ues haf. but he said hc vas
going 60 wait ull he eof fo London.
and buy one just Hks EIng Edwarf
wears. but he viii never eef to London
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-03-23
Want the Suit Dismissed.

NumerousIy signed petitions from
several counties in the State along
the line of the new Mobile. Jackson
~ Kansas City road will be present
ID 10 the railroad commission with
in the next few days asking for the
dismissal of the Pontotoc injunc-
ton suit, instituted against the rail-
road company bv the commission
more than year ago. which Is still
pending in the Federal Court. The
petitions will recite that the injunc-
lion suit has retarded the work Of
building the road. especially that
portion of the line from Pontotoc To
Houston; that it Is working a great
injustice to the people in that see
ton Of the State. and. even il de-
cided in favor of the commission.
can result in no substantial good.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-03-23
! MISSISSIPPI MATTERS
Spring Examination. for Teachers.


Prof. II. l.. Whitfield. State SUI
pcrintcndent of education. an
nounccs the following dates for the
series Of regular examinations for
white and colorcd teachers. to bc
held in the seyenty-six counties OF
the State next month:
For White Teachers-April Z
and 5.
For Colored Teachcrs-April IA
and -.
For White Teachers-April 81
and -.
For Colored Teachers-April 2S
and %.
Ii is expected that at the regular
spring examinations quite ii num-
Der Of teachers now holding licenses
Of various grades. will stand exam
lnation ON the elements of agricul-
ture. which study has been added TO
the curriculum by the new uniform
school book law. and the attorney
general has ruled that all teachers.
regardless of the grade Of license
they hold. must qualify on this
branch Of study or their licenses
will become invalid.
Under an order recently issued bv
the department Of education the
teachers have until October |. 1905.
to stand examination on the ole
ments of agriculture. and while a
majority will doubtless wait until
the fall examinations 10 qualify on
this branch. quite number who
have been preparing themselves on
the new study will stand the spring
examination
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-03-23

voeate lynching and burning at the
stake. for the slightest things. So when
our porter was unuusaily attentive 10
a Young Woman On the car dad hauled
him over the Goals. and scared him 50
hg talking 81 hanging. and burning in
here enc OIL hat the negro got winter
than yOur shirt. and when he got away
iron dad he came to me and asked If
thar old man with the red nose aud
ths sold cane was a. dangerou
a he talked. | told him he was my
dad. and that he was walking dele
gate Of the Amaleamated Association
of Negro Lynchcrs. and when 4 negro
did anything that he ought To be pun
lshed for they sent fer dad and he
tu1k charge Cf the proceedings aud
saw that the negro was hanged. and
Shot. and burned up plenty Bui / told
him that dad was crazy nn the subject
Of giving tips To servants. ard he must
not fail dead when We got to Washing
ton If dad gave him $50 oil. and he
must not give back any ehange. but
just act as though he always got So
from passs ngers. Well. you'd a dige
10 see that negro brush dad 80 times
a day. and bring a towel every few
minutes TO wipe OFF his shoes. but he
kept one eye. about as big as an onion.
OH dad all the time. to watch that h.
didn't get stabbed.
The next morning took dads pants
from under his pillow. and hid them
in linen closet. and dad laid in his
berth all the forenoon. and had it out
with the porter. whom he accused Of
stealing them. The doctors told me |
must keep dad Interested and excited
SO he would not dwell on his sickness
and did. sure as You are foot high
Dad stood it till almost noon. when he
came cut Of his berth with his paia-
mas on. these kind with great blue
stripes like a fellow in the peniten-
tiary. and when he went to the wash
room | found his pants and then he
dressed up and swore some al every
body but me. We got TO Washington
sii right. and | thought | would bust
when dad tished out a nickel and gave
1t 10 the porter. and We got cat of the
car before the porter came TO. and the
first day We stayed in the hotel for
fear the negro would see us. as | told
dad that porter would round up a gang
OF negroes with raZors and they would
waylay us and cut dad all up into
sausage meat. Dad is the bravest man
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-03-23
The Bad Boy Writes About the Fun
They Had Going TO wasbington-
He and His Dad Call or Pres
ident Roosevelt
HY hon. GEORGE W PECK
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Peck Fad Eoy. ctcl
ttopS right iF4 bs Joseph % Bow esl
Washington. ID C.-My Dear Old
Skate: didn't tell you in my last
about the frn We had getting here.
We we're On the ocean wave two days.
because the whole country was flooded
from the rains. and dad walked the
quarter deck OF the Pullman ear. and
hitched mp his pants and loo ed
across the sea on each side q the
train with field glass. looking for
whales and porpoiscs. lie seems 10
be impressed with the idea that this
trip abroad Is one Of great significance
TO the country. and that he is to he
sort OF minister plenipoteuiiary
whatever that Is. and that our cuun-
try is going to be judged by the rest of
the world by the position he takes On
world affairs The first day out of
Chicaso dad curraled the porter u a
section and talked 10 him until the
porter was black In the face. told
dad the Cniy way TO get respectful
con Iteration from a negro Was 10 ad-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-03-23
WI Notify Relatives.

Secretary Wells. Of the Prison
Board of Control. announced last
week that hereafter when convict
died on any Of the prison farms he
would notify his relatives by a
printed blank. This new departure
was suggested by the receipt of a
letter few days ago addressed to
convict by his wife. the convict
having been dead for SIX months.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-03-23
Badly Disorqa1ix.d.

With the Japanese Army in the
Field. via Fusan. March lS-(De-
'ayed THE Russian army continues
its northern retreat. the Japanese
following. They occupied Fakamin
to the northwest Of Tie Pass. Yeste..
day evening the Russian cavalry
camped three miles south Of Kaiyuan.
Large Russian columns are rctreatins
toward this place from the southwest,
The natives report that they are not
stopping there. where the hills make
a defense possible II the retreat is
forced II probably will be continued
to Harbin. The Russians are re-
ported as being badly disorganized.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-03-23
Natehez Mills Reduce Hours.

The Natchez Cotton Mills. en-
ploying 100 operatives, last week
gave notice that commencing at
once, the time for days work for
all employees would be reduced to 10
hours. This action was taken by
the officers and directors without So
lieitation and is done for the pur-
pose of improving the condition of
the employees. This is the only cot
ton mill west of the Alleghenies
that has reduced to 10 hours.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-03-23
Negroes &c, the wor.. OF II.

Officers who went to arrest the ne
groes responsible foT shooting two
deputies at Dudley, returned 10
Greenyille last week with two dead
negroes and two negro prisoners.
as the result Of battle between a
posse and the blacks, who ambushed
the white men.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-03-23
No Fees to Pay.

State Superintendent of Educa.
tion Whitfield states that when a
teacher takes an examination il the
elements of agriculture, which was
added TO the public school eurricu-
lum. that they shall not b. required
to pay any examination or institute
fee. All the teachers in the STATE
must stand an examination in thi.
branch on or before October /, and
may take the examination at the
spring examinations next month.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-03-23
HENNERY.

1t was 11;15 by the cuckoo clock.
"A great many things" remarked
young Borem. go without saying"
Yes" replied Miss Caustiqua. as she
vainiy tried to strangle a yawn. but
they are less tiresome than the things
that they say without going. ."-Cincin-
natl Enquirer
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-03-23

Gen Kuroki's Headquarters in the
Field. March IS. via Fusan.-Gen-
Kuroki's army continues TO lead the
Japanese forces which have now been
engaged for nine days in a hard pur-
suit in which they have covered dis
tance of more than ninety-five miles
with frequent fighting The weather
in the mountains is very cold with
frequent hard storms. The brigade in
advance occupied Tie Pass Wednes-
day night after a brief engagement
The Russian retreat becomes moro
disorgsnized daily after they arc dis.
lodged from the stands they take
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-03-23
jackson Wants a Depot.

A petition from the citizens of
Jackson asking for new union de-
pot in that city is being circulated
and will be presented 10 the railroad
commission at its next meeting with
several hundred signatures attached
theretn.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-03-23
Will FIGHT to the Finish

The Prohibitionists Of Kinds
county issued a ringing address to
the voters Of the county. urging
them to vote against the open sa-
loon if the petition for local OPP
ton election which is TO be circu-
lated in that county this summer is
successful
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-03-23
Big Auditorium for Meridian

\ movement is ON foot to build
a large auditorium for Meridian
with seating capacity for 1000
persons. Construction work is ex-
pected TO begin Immediately and the
building is to he completed in sixty
days at a cost of about $4,000.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-03-23

THE GRAND ARMY"
| ever saw when there is no danger.
but when there is a chance for a row
he is weak as a cat. | spect it is on
account of his heart being weak. A
mans internal organs are a great
study. | spose brave man. a hero. has
to have all his inside things working
together, TO be real up and up brave.
but IL his heart is strong, and his lives
is white. he goes to pieces in an emer-
eency. and if his liver is all right. and
he tries to fight Just on his liver. when
the supreme moment arrives. and his
heart jumps up into his throat, and
wabhles. and beats too quick. he Just
flunks. | would like TO disseet a real
brave man, and see what condition the
things inside him are in. but il would
be waste of time to dissect dad
cause ! know all his inner works need
to 20 to matchmaker and be cleaned
and Few main spring put in.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-03-23
New Bank at Eupora.

4 large number of citizens met
in Eupora last week for the purpose
of organizing a now bank. Plans
were formulated and the capital
stock placed at $4,000. About
So. 900 Of stock was subscribed and
a committee appointed to solicit
subscriptions.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-03-23

ST Petersburg. March l9.-It is
stated on high authority that al Gen.
Linevitch's request the emperor has
appointed Gen. Kuropatkin command
er of the first army and that he as
sumed command today.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-03-23
rurnina Movement Nor,hward

St Petersburg March l9.-The Jap
snese. according TO VI. TarburnO. cor
respondent of the Novoe Vrcmya. are
again making sweeping turning
movement northward. further endan.
gering the retreat of the Russian
army"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-03-23

The Chinese still make the best india
ink.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-03-23

Leflore county has just let the con-
tract for a $4,000 courthouse which
will be the best in the State. 1t will
be Of stone and pres ed brick, with
terra Gotta trimmings and interior
decorations to match. The prosperity
of Mississippi Is largely reflected in
the character of public buildings now
being erected. Instead of small and
Insignificant affairs IS in former years.
large buildings with magnificent ap-
pointments are the rule.
The city council of Newton proposes
to issue $4,000 in bonds for the pur-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-03-23

A specimen of lead ore that assayed
20 per cent pure has been found in
Jones county near Laurel 1t is a
matter OF conjecture as to where il
came from. whether brought by In
dams in the past. or detached from
some ledge where large quantities are
to be found Investigation of the find
will be taken up and prosecuted. Jones
county would be very much in it if
lead and oil were both TO be found
in her limits.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-03-23

The county school superintendent OF
Union county has arranged TO have
schoolhouses throughout his county
uniformly seated with good. comfort
able seats, which is great improve
ment over the old stool with three legs
in vogue several years ogo. Missis-
sippi is ahead of any State in this sec
tion on the subject OF education. and
equal to almost any In the United
States. Our school system is excel.
lent.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-24
ALL OVER THE HOUSE.
A Little Forethousht Saves Labor IT
the Kitchen.

A Little Forethought Saves Laborsfr
the Kitchen.
The kitchen cupboards and dress
er drawers should be kept tidy da.
by day. Never let them get into
such g state that they need ''gooG
turnout"
Have all your tins labeled clear
ly, so that no time is lost in taking
lids off, and give each tin and jaE
it's own shelf and place.
Never let the flour dredger, salt
jar, etc., remain untitled. Refill
them as soon as they are emptied.
Have sufficient, but not more
than necessary, cloths in use, and
wash these out when they are done
with for the day. They will then
serve for several days without boil
ing.
Always have plenty of herbs,
raspings and spices ready to hand.
An hour in the evening spent III pre-
pairing these saves many a moment
when preparing dinner.
Lastly, clear as you 60. Put things
in their places as soon as they are
done with. Hot water is generally
handy, and even when dinner is be
ing served kitchen spoons, plate.
etc., may be washed and put away.
Made His Mouth Water.
The late George Francis Train
was once dining in a fashionable
restaurant where the insistent at
tentions of a colored waiter were
very annoying. 'Say," said Mr..
Tram, eff you don't bother me for
the next fifteen minutes I'll place
something beneath my plate that'll
make your mouth water
The colored gentleman bowed
,ourteously and anticipatingly wait
ed in the rear. After Mr.. Train had
left his seat the waiter turned the
plate and there found something
which not only made his mouth
water, but his teeth grate-a piece
IF chewing gum.-New York Her,
I'D.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-24
SOME MISTAKES.

To give a wife an exaggerated ldrs
of your income.
To refuse to receive an apology for
an ordinary affront.
To toss aside a suggestion without
giving it some consideration.
To expect generosity when you ex-
hibit only seltiShness to others.
TO think the world is big enough in
which to bury entirely bad record.
To speak Of the miSfortuneS OF 9th
prS until the cause therefor is known.
TO cry down the man,who succeeded
u that which brought failure to You.
To speak SlightinEly Of Il woMan De
cause she turned her eyes the other
way.
To carry the head 50 high as 70 pro
t"nt an occasional glance 1T the COLI
nonp.ac"S.
10 20 abCut frctting as though the
land OF mankind had been raised
-din>t YOU.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-24

Before investing in a fishing
outfit YOU should read the follow
ing: 1t is unlawful to seine. net,
trap or catch in any manner from
March | to November ID Of each
wear. any Of the fish in our creeks
and rivers, except by rod, hook
and line, gigs and spear. Bass,
pike or salmon must not be
caught between April ID and
June Is in any manner, nor at
any other time, except by rod,
hook or line. 1t is unlawful to
catch any pike less than eight
inches long, any salmon less than
six inches long, or any bass less
than six inches long, and the mea-
surement shall be from end OF
nose to fork of tail. 1t is unlaW-
full to kill fish by dynamite or
any poison at any time.
The German university town OF
Heidelberg is to have a new rail
way station costing $6,0OO,OO0.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-24
Death of Mrs. j. B. Sandy.

Mrs. J., B. Sandy departed
this life at her home in Grafton
last Saturday, and the interment
took place on Sunday. Mrs. San
dy was the daughter of the late
James Underwood of Tyler coun-
tv. where she was reared and was
highly responsibilities Union
Record.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-24

The oil market has remained at
the present price, $1.39, since the
thirty-frst of last January. AT
present writing there is very poor
prospect of it advancing. Opera
tons throughout the surround
ing oil fields just now are practi-
cally at standstill, which fact is
partly due to the wet weather
and the low price Of oil.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-24

Considerable rain fell here to-
day, and it has also-been raining
at Pittsburg most of the day and
at other points in Pennsylvania.
We do not predict another rise in
the very near future in the Ohio,
but such a thing might ha zen.
There is no denying the fact Hat
rain makes rivers and rivers
make floods. Il.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-24
40 Interim.

"Johnny."
"What, dad?"
"rve been thinkin' bout how you can
put in your time to best advantage
Eyes, dad"
as the corn all in an the potatoes
dugT "a.
Yep"
"The winter wheat sowed an the ap
Piles barr'led"
Yep"
Then don't see why you shouldn't
go 10 town for a couple O. months
tween now an Christmas an git you
college degree. There amt much else
- % Nnwark News
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-24

The first train from Wheeling
since the flood arrived here at II
o'clock today, bringing. mail and
Wheeling papers. But few pas
sengers, however, were on board
the train. The destination Of the
train was Parkersburg. There
will be no trains run south OF
Parkersburg before some time to-
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-24
First Train Since Flood
Arrived at Noon Today

morrow. The first train north
since the food left here at II
O o'clock today for Wheeling, and
will arrive here this evening at
5 As en- route to Parkersburg.
There will also be a train north
at 4 IS en- route from Parkers-
burg to Wheeling. Trains are all
expected to run on schedule time
tomorrow.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-24
Triurnphs Of Christianity.

Jesus Christ is triumphing. There
was never so much genuine Christiani-
~ as now. In the commercial world
many Of the greatest business men are
Christian men. In military life the
most distinguished generals are Chris
tan men. The music which lives
breathes the spirit Of :le Divine Mas
ter. The greatest literary productions
tell the story Of the Nazarene.-Rev.
DR.. Robert F. Y. Pierce, Baptist, Scrar
ton. Pa.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-24

Mrs. Annie L., wife of Engle
l. Keys, died at her home near
Cascara. March 9, aged IL years.
Mrs. Keys had contracted lung
disease as the result of the grip
a year ago, from which she never
recovered. She met death peace
fully, and requested her family
and friends to meet her in the
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-24
Death of Mrs. Anna L. Keys

home beyond. She leaves hus-
band and five children to mourn
her loss. Two of her children are
small and three grown. Her re.
mains were taken to Wilbur, Ty-
Ter county, her former home, and
laid to rest in the U. B. cemetery
beside her little son.-Salem EX-
press.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-24

The Prince of Wales, on his
coming visit to India, is to give
no presents and receive none.
When his father was Prince OF
Wales and visited India he gave
presents worth 100000 and re-
ce:ved presents worth $500, 900.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-24
rae rnnr. or hsrs~a

At the dinner table Robert ate ~"
self into q state " great sansfCcEion,
while his relatives stared In wandrr.
At last he was actually forbidden 10
eat ANY more. On the way home h-
pulled something from his pocket aI'G
began gnawing it.
What Is thatT' asked his mother.
cts only dog biscuit" said Robert
lpologetically.
"Where did you get it?"
well" said Robert, 81 knew should
be hungry before | got home so TOOK
it away from Fido."-Philadelphia Rec
ord.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-24

Buy a copy of the April num-
Der of Everybody's Magazine;
price Is cents, at McCoy's Book
store.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-24
KNIGHTS Templar, Attention!

Don't forget the drill at 1870
tonight at the lodge room.
f. O. BOWER, Com.
The statesman., 1905-07-21
RETURN THANKS

ST. Louis, July II, 1905.
Mr Editor:-Please give space in the
column of your valuabl paper for the
officers and members Of the Sunday
School, Epworth League and the
Young Peoples Lyceum Of the Union
Memorial NJ f. Church, to express
their appreciation and heartfelt
thanks to the committees of arrange
ment and the good people of Denver
for every generous aud hospitable
way our delegation, beaded by DR.
". S. Brabbam, received and the
very pleasant reception given Them
during their entire stay.
We stretch out our hands across
tho continent to tender you the right
hand Of good fellowship, and wish
you all the happiness which a soul
can draw from the ample resources
Of your delightful city and state,
Respectfully,
S. MORGAN, Chrm.
E ". NEwsoME,
HARRIET DIoos, Sec.
The statesman., 1905-07-21
WARNING.

When you go into the drug store to
buy bottle of ozonized Ok Marrow.
be sure that you get the "ozonized." :"
See that "ozonized OK Marrow Co.,
Chicago, U. s. A." is printed on the
package. Remember that the "ozon.
and is made only in Chicago. We
have no branch Offices. Refuse all