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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-04-11
IN N .: ADAMs, Mayor
d. II. LAWsIIEE. Town llerE go

An ordinance of the town of o,.,
Mise, against appearing on ~.
street OF Oxford, Miss tn'
OF intoxication. IN STATE
Be it ordained by tho N,,ro
Board OF Aldermen Of ~ arc
Oxford, Miss, that if anv omn o.
appear upon the streets az 0StnaI
aon~; a OF in.oxleation, he shall on
80 sipn before the Mayor be fine,
y ! De imprisoned n ths count,
ha un'., tne me and costs are paid
ana IL n Marshal or Night watch.
Ian Or any peace officer of the town
o1 o&tosd wiifuily fail to arrest anv
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-04-11
The Proceedings OF tho Boarj OF
Supervisors.
tVHfE. wERM.

The Proceedings Of tho Board OF
Supervisors.
APRIL TERM.
AL members and officers present.
court was opened according to law.
after which the following proceedings
We're had, to-wit:
ALLOWANCES.
BN Wick, maintaining paupers s64. so
j I Mills. saving lumber and re-.
moving drift IgnO
- lfarkins, lumber for fridge 2i.qi
} " ShackelfJri ,inin5c-. bridge zt.15
keel& Martin, LUMBER FOR bridge 3..is
W y lhweatt and J " 1igsin.
hotbam, services as road com
~missionrrs, one day 700
AVIS &tofry lumber Tor bridge 25.i5
John Murch.son, lumber ana uaila
for bridge I7sl
JOE Wilson, Jlnitor'S fees - 1000
WIZ Oiver and Garfield Dennis
were relieved of road duty.
I y Eaelaud. main prisoners 1890
talHner Transfer Co. wagon and
team II day 500
Oxford Eag'e. pubic printing. 90 g.
II Baker. building bridge 57.7j
y furVis, placing di%sinfsctants
IL court house ...... 30
Joe Anders' y, building bridge 40 10
Erami-tt q sons, medicine for h
paupers u 20
DT l. bram!ett, medical atten-
ton u paupers. 1900
} ; Peden, ium1er for bridge 1855
} ; turr, moving road machine 500
Goodwin, Br. wa < Co, mdse tor
paUprrs - rs
BUl0r! Anderson. string.rs tor
bridge $50
Marshall. Bruce * Co, stausyaa
envelopes for cl1lcery elk 1900
J. Latham, nails for bridge gic
} = kelley. operating road ma
chine IS DAYS rs ua
Rellue Price, shoyeis tor roads i59j
Young * Sons. lumber Tor a
bridge s.og
W Harrison. balance ON J.! mbcr
tor Cypress Greek ridge 20 u
lewis Mckee md,. tor county ~ 43
John Henderson, 2pl poles fJr
eau eway un public road l.cO
G = aaron, mdsr for county 40
n Meblann, 90 poles fOr cause
way for public road 90
benuie 'afdn'r. 600 poles for a
cause way Tor public road . 90
Herring = sons, lumber. bridge 500
Indiana Road acLiuc Co., two
road machine 200 p.
- Hartley, building bridge 2l5.4O
l. " tcusi, lumber and nails for
public road eo
fD Lacey, lumberfur bridge - 90
ANei PoWe I. two raj 5 OF wy
aH-'or ptIeon.Fs i5J
Davidson * Wasd.aw, stationery
tor county. =,
" Is flushing, building bridge gi.ou
Illinois Central railroad, freight
on = al machine "a Ia
j :. i:cioaE, repairs On the road
machine Il =.
" PARIS, three manths atteu-
ton 20 the To WI clock Il. Is
cole, repairs at u house i0n
John Cyle, lumber FOX bridge 40
" 4 Web ter, lumber for bridge l.l5
{ Leubrt'rr & TO-, repairing
gutter q; Jail In
Ihe petition OF y. T. Groves. ct Iii
praying Tor change in the Tayiar
and Paris road was received ana NJ.
u. knight and william Houston w-ra
appointed ito vie" ont said chang.
ana report at tine May term Of ttis
Board 800
F MI f.r $3.50
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-04-11
CJ-llVArlNG INDEPEND-
ENCE.

90
ENCE.
Down in their hearts. every
admires Independence. but
many haven't the moral courage
TO show it. The rich man who
makes n break for independence
OF thought and action is initiated
and lIonized. The poor man is
laughed at, unless his new de-
parture brings him success, and
then he IS admired and rh pected.
The woman who takes a stand
for independence antagonizes
mankind at large and c%onfronts
a forest Of difficulties. If She
succeeds in any new and untried
line she is praised, but receives a
soothing portion Of contempt
when overcome by a com oina;ion
Of opposition.
But no matter how strenuous
the life OF an individual. "A town
or Il nation that declares and
maintains n course If independ-
cnce, it is the backbone Of pros
pcrity, and of untold value to the
world. lis cultivation Is there
fore 4 duty and sacred privilege.
Il started in the right way and
kept pe%rsistently in lire. the most
OF Us would develop into glori-
ously independent creatures, but
me trouble is that our early edu-
cation is generally lacking in this
great graat principle. We are
traiecd up TO take whateyci comes
our way provided it comes hon
esily. We expect people to DO
,hings for Us hat We could 90
just as Wei ourselves.
The loss of independence means
,hc loss Of seIf-.c-pect and laul-
able ambition. II is a strange
Inconsistency ~ human nature
that those who give literally t.
charity, viii grind the struggling
bread-winnUr to the wall. and
rake in every bargain that comes
handy. no matter who loses
thereby.
The true way Co cultivate indie
pcndence Is to give other people
a living ctance, while we are
climbing, or after we have at
tanned financial independence.
The Univcss.ty Lyecam Course.
Had a misfortune some week
since in having one IF its attrac-
lions, Mr.. Gilbert 4. EldreIce. to
miss his train in Jackson ana fail
to meet his date. It is now ar
range, however, for hiu TO come
here from Memphis Saturday.
I5IS connection is easy and reas-
ouably sure. We look therefore
Tor the brilliant impersonator On
that date. This comes close 10
the final attraction Of the course.
that of DR.. Thomas T.. Green on
Tuesday night. Dr.. Green laws
aside all forms of entertainment.
except pure intellectual enter
tainment, and comes with a Great
message suited to 4 great people.
at n vital, pivotal tine in their
nationality. No earnest sober
man or woman, approaching the
responsibilities OF life and oppor-
unity, can afford to miss this
eloquent speaker on his great and
timely theme, 1.-The Key to the
zuth Century. Remember then
or plth and point, fun and frolic
come to hear Eldridee Saturday
night. For sublimity OF thought
grandaurof conception. eloquence
IN delivery and truth stranger
thrn fiction. come to hear Green
Tuesday night.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-04-11

~ lDHH OF OyfNr6
Mise. fixing the time and place g..
hoidin9 regular m ceilings OF Mavor
and Board of Aldermen Of said To-
first-Be it ordained by the Mavor
and Board OF Aldermen of Inc 80,
OF oxford, Lafayette COUNTY. ana thn
state OF Mis,issippi, that the regnIar
meetings OF the Mayor and Bna5d -
aldermen o: the town of Oxford mi
De held pursuant to Section 9ssz y.
the Code OF 1905, on the first TnosJan
OF each month, at tho hour of ? o|,cIaai.
p:Gi IN the oiica OF the Cireni, Siocia
OF LafaYette County, in the CON-,
mouse; the same being used ne n III
second-That this ordinance
cause, shall take effect on ana : i9r
force from and after its passa~e Al
u above ordinance was RI -.
considered by sec,ious ard nsssa5 anu y
april "rd, 1907, by the FOLLOWING yon
auu nay vote, wit: Il. v So,aa.
S,iie, yea; D. 7. Carter, vea. r I,
showers, yea; Geo. NJ. KNIGHT rea.
.. IL Lawshee, yea. 'eA'
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-04-11

An ordinance OF the town OF oxford.
Mis-. prohibiting tie sale of Liquors
witnin the corporate limits OF said
low.
Be D. oriainci ~ The Mayor end
Board q Aldermen of The tDNu OF OK
for, lafayette Comfy. Missi sippi.
44tt . Giy persOi self, p.D.urs f..
an'tacs, VI glve away vilioI.. sojriti
ous or Indls Liquor. or any alc1hD-
lie or intJXicitiak btt-rs, or Other
or.ES5, which II Gsaax t. excess wil
pryDucc INVESTIGATION wieain the limits
OF TIE mHuieipai corporation ut OK
fuTd. Lafayette Comfy, Miss, h.
shan upol conviction he ii lad not leaS
h 80, nor more tuan 500. anu be
imprisoned IA IN eoIaty JIM not lea,
thth 10 Gays ami MI mora 30 dlys. a
the discretion .. tn Mayor, tor ea.a
on NJ. but this shall not apply - the
giving a way ot such i4IJ.s, sacra.
mthta! purposes, ar when given by n
pFa'ileihs physician az medicin. in
cases d actual sieRn r., Or in dispens
iAg private hospitality TO others, the
sta4vnts VI the University. within the
domestic ,~ciscie, aai in The family
Residence Of the giyer.
Second nat the ordinance. for
cause. shall! take eject aud be in force
from II alter It's passage.
Tnis ordinance WAS rea an / con-.
sidefed by sections and pasel Aprl
ord, 1897, ny the foilJwinE yea a nd
nay Vote. tJ-wit: r.. Y. Soneryils.
yea; ID. 1. Carer, ysi; +. ". stowe. a
yea; leo VI. Knight, yea; j. ii. Law
shs yea H. >. ADAMS, HIiyor.
J.h LAwsnEG, Town CLERK.
An ordinance of the town Of Oxford.
providing tor tne puni:hment ut
assault aLd battery Committed win
In the corporats iimIs of raid town
first-3 Sc Il orullae / D. til. Siavor
ana Doard OF ~ A.ivr.nen OF tn. lnvp
OF OSfJrd, Miss that If any p.rs,n
snail commit an assault and battery
another within the cornora,,
limits OF h town of Oxford. hs shah
conviction before the AIayor ha
punished by a fine of not less than
9-.oo, and not more than Sl5 and
stand committed to Jail until said fine
with all costs are pad.
5ecohd-Ihat this ordinance. for
cause snail take effect on ana n. 10
force from aad after its pas,,ya
az ABOVE ordinance was read AMI
by sections and passed
ApflI "rd, 1917, by the following yei
nay Vote; u. =. C4rts-, vel. n
oomerville, yea: +. NJ. Stowsrs
yea; leo. u. Knight, yea; j. IL. law,
'nee, yea. X. >. ADAMS, Mayor.
D.. IL. LAWsIEE, Town Cierk
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-04-11

Saescribe for TIE EAGLE.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-04-11

the petition OF y. l. Groves. ct ii.
praying tor change in the Tayiar
and Paris road was received ana NJ
j. Knight and william Houston w-ra
appointed ito viaE ont said chang.
ana report at the May term OF itis
Board
The following named persons were
allowed the amounts opposite tai,
names for hoiiin- the iaq1es. over
tN- hDdN af Henry m
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-04-11
report OF Superintendent of

Came on &c be heard the second
quarterly report of K. l.. Stephens.
county lreast rer. showing the
inou1 OF funds on hand, and the re-
report was Received and approved.
and the said stephens was allowed
MS usual commissions. The report is
as follows:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09
ODDS AND ENDS.

Manorambai, the accomplished
daughter Of the famous Pundita Rama
bal, founder of the Mukti mission st
Poona. India. is now actively engaged
in spiritual work in the same field.
She writes us thanking the FRIENDS
who have contributed TO the mission
One OF the most eloquent preachers
in Wales is the Rev. ]. Baulston Jones
He has been blind since he was two
years old, but was graduated with
high honors at the University OF Glae-
cow.
Mrs. Valentine Gonnering OF Free
dom. Wis, probably holds the record
as the mother of religious, in that
state, if not the whole United States.
She is the mother Of ten children, all
of whom will devote their lives to re-
ligionA
The celebration OF Pope Plus ks
golden jubilee as priest will begin
September Is next, and continue
throughout the next IL months, con-
Guiding on September IS, 1908. the &c
tual anniversary. The holy father has
expressed the wish that no money be
wasted on costly entertainments. re.
ceptions, and the like.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09
New cateehIsm for Schools.

Some three years ago. by invitation
of the Church of Scotland, representa-
tives of the other Reformed churches
met with delegates from that body to
consider the matter OF religious in.
struction in the public schools OF Scot
land. A subcommittee appointed by
the conference to prepare a simple
catechism for use in the schools where
children of the various churches are
taught together. has now reported
Though the revised book contains
nearly as many questions and answers
as the historic Shorter Catechism. It
has been greatly simplified In Ian.
guage, and statements bearing upon
doctrinal differences between the de.
nominations have been omitted. There
is, of course, no purpose to supplant
the Shorter Catechism in the Sunday
schools and churches.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09

mot at ALL" Her highness' eyes
sparkled wickedly. He will make for
the nearest frontier. He knows now
that shall not hesitate a moment to
put his AFFAIRS In the hands of the
police"
He will boast of what he has done"
Not till he has spent those thou
sand crowns" She crossed the room
and knelt at the side of Leopold. DASH
ing some water into his face. Pres
emily he opened his eyes. He is only
stunned. Poor Leopold"
helped the old man to his feet. and
he rubbed the back of his head grim
ly. He drew revolver from his
pocket
Il had forgotten all about IT," he
said contritely. Shall follow him,
your highness?"
Let him go. II doesn't matter now.
Betty, you were right. as you always
are. l have played the part of a silly
fool. would have my own way in the
matter. Well. l have this worthless
paper. At least l can brighten the
duke. and that is something"
"Oh. my dear. II only you would have
listened to my advice!" the other girl
said. There was deep disbursement
In her tones. II warned you so often
that II would come to this end"
Let us drop the matter entirely"
said her highness.
l gazed admiringly at her-to see
her sink suddenly into a chair and
weep abandonedly! Leopold eyed her
mournfully while the English girl
rushed to her side and flung her arms
around her soothingly.
Il am very unhappy" said the prin.
cess, lifting her head and shaking the
tears from her eyes. Il am harassed
on all sides; am not allowed any will
OF my own. / wish | were a peas.
anti Thank you. thank you. But
for you that wretch would have kissed
me-" She held out her hand to me,
and ] bent to one knee as | kissed II.
She was worthy to be the wife of the
finest fellow in all the world. / was
very sorry for her, and thought many
uncomplimentary things OF the duke.
Il shall not ask you to forget my
weakness" she said.
1T is already forgotten, your high
ness"
Under such circumstances / met the
Princess Hildegarde of Barscheit; and
never betrayed her confidence until
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09

never leave two women in a predica.
ment like this. You will understand
that We dare not trust any one at
court. Relative to her highness, the
duke succeeds in bribing ALL"
but a rascal like Steinbockl"
Il know,"-a bit YEARLY.
ut is pardonable to say that be-
lieve her highness has been very fool.
ish."
The girl made a gesture which con.
ceded the fact. 1T is too late to re-
treat, as / have told you. Steinbock is
already on the way. We must trust
him. But your"
After all, what does a consulate
amount to-"
Your highnessl she called.
The princess returned. She looked
at me with a mixture of fierceness and
defiance. humility and stpplication. /
had always supposed her to be a sort
of hobbledehoy; instead, she was one
OF those rare creatures who possess
all the varying moods of the sex. /
He knows all?" asked her highness.
her chin tilted aggressively.
Everything"
What must you think OF me?"
There was that in her highness' tone
tone which dared me to express any
opinion that was not totally compli.
mentary.
Il am not sufficiently well-born to
pass an opinion upon your highness
actions" replied. with excusable
irony.
Excellent" she exclaimed. 81 have
grown weary of sycophants. You Gre
not afraid of me at ALL"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09

Napoleon was once moved in q
trifling but touching way u -emorse
for all the frightful carnage he had
caused. Il was lunching one day with
the emperor" said NJ. de Fonatanes,
when his son, the king OF Rome, was
playing about the table. with his ia
theirs eyes following fondly every
movement Suddenly the child fell
and hurt himself slightly. and there
was a great uproar about the incident.
When II Quieted down the emperor
fell into a gloomy reverie, and pres
emily said aloud. addressing no one IN
particular: I have seen the same
cannon ball carry of 20 from one
filei"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09

HE is to receive 1000 crowns for
his part in the ceremony; then he is
to leave the country"
But the priests signature, the no.
tary's seal. the iron-clad formalities
which attend all these things!" STAN
mered.
You will recollect that her high
ness is princess of the blood. Sci.
dom is she refused anything in Bar
scheit." She went to a small secretary
and produced certificate, duly sealed
and signed. There lacked nothing but
Steinbock's name.
But the rascal will boast about II!
He may blackmail all of you. He may
convince the public that he has really
married her highness."
Il think not. We have not moved
in this blindly. Steinbock we know to
have forged the name OF the minister
OF finance. We hold this sword above
his head. And If he should speak or
boast OF IT. your word would hold
greater weight than his. Do you un.
derstand now"
Yes. l understand. But I believe
that l am genuinely sorry to have
blundered into this castle tonight"
"Oh, IL you lack couragel" care
lessly.
l laughed. Il am not afraid OF 20
Steamboats,"
Her laughter echoed mine. Come,
Mr.. - BY the way, / believe /
do not know your name"
Misunderstanding Warrington"
THAT is a very good English name,
and a gentleman possessing 1t will
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09
Two Millions Of the Animals and Two.
Fifths Are Angoras.

Washington.-In the United States
there are at present. II is estimated,
about 100000 goats. Nearly two
fifths of these are Angoras. The rest
are of various imported breeds. cross
breeds and mongrel mixtures. Many
American farmers keep a few goats
with their sheep, II being we'll
known fact that dogs which are given
to worrying sheep will not so readily
modest flock containing a goat or
two.
The climate and soil OF most OF the
states OF the union are we'll fitted for
the raising OF goats, and as a goat
costs for proper maintenance only
about one-eighth as much as a COW
and yields a surprising number and
amount OF products there is little
doubt that competent goat-raising In
this country, especially in the uciDI-
~ Of large cities. would prove exceed
ing'y remunerative.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09

NEW ITALIAN rying SUCCESS.
a. In Nov nber.
1906. the contracts were signed for q
church and parish house in East One
Hundred and Fourteenth street. The
work In this district was undertaken q
dozen years ago in colony OF Italians
which has increased with the years
until their number is estimated q
from $4,000 to $4,000. A simple, digni-
fed style of architecture Italian ~
feeling, has been chosen.
The basement In every part Is funG
utilized; large room for meetings -
front, gymnasium, locker rooms,
baths and toilet rooms in rear. besides
heating apparatus and coal vault; q
hreproof passageway with fireprosf
doors, etc, extending from front base
ment entrance to a stairway in the exr
IRENE rear OF the building, the stair
way giving direct access to the roa
garden over auditorium, without To
necessity OF passing through the Va
rious departments OF the building
this passageway will also serve as -
emergency exit from the auditori.,
should 1t be necessary.
This first story has the main aud1-
torium In rear and a large room -
front that may be used, IL required,
for weddings or funerals.
The auditorium is reached By q
broad passageway, having freproef
partitions and floor, direct from street
The main stairway leads from thin
hall to the top of the building, the
stairs. partitions and doors in then
being fireproof. Space for an electris
elevator has also been provided, ooa-
veniently planned to carry passengers
to the rooms in the upper part OF the
building.
The second floor will contain the
main Sunday school rooms; this and
the gallery In the auditorium are A.
ranged to be thrown together IL -
sired.
The third floor is arranged for -
cial rooms that may be sub-dIvidsd
into smaller rooms or thrown into
one large one If desired. A kitchen
and other conveniences are provided
also in connection with them. The
rear of this story over the auditonun
becomes the roof garden, or, q place
where open-air meetings may DO Hold
in hot weather. II desired.
The fourth story is arranged for tie
pastors family, the windows In the
rooms on the north side getting abul-
dance OF light and air overlooking roof
garden, the front rooms overlooking
street.
The fifth floor will be foored over
and left unfinished for the present.
but can be arranged to give accomRS
dations for settlement workers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09
"Your Hlshness See. That I Am Prompt"

1T is time I hid myself. for doubt.
less this rider is the man."
The princess paled for a moment
while her companion nervously plucked
at the edges of her handkerchief.
Go" said the former, and be watch.
full"
then took up my position behind
the portieres. Truly | had stumbled
into an adventure; but how to stumble
out again? IL the duke got wind of 1t.
1t would mean my recall, and | was of
mind, just then, that | was going to
be particularly fond of Barscheit.
All was silent. A door closed. and
then came the tread Of feet. peered
through the portieres shortly to see
the entrance of two men, one of whom
was the old caretaker. His companion
was a dark, handsome fellow, of Hun.
garian gypsy type. There was a devil.
may-care air about him that fitted him
well. II was Steinbock. He was
dressed with scrupulous care, in spite
of the fact that he wore riding clothes.
II is possible that he recognized the
Importance of the event. One did NOT
write ones name under princess sig.
nature every day, even in mocnery
There was half-smile on his face that
| did not like
Your highness sees that / am
prompt, "-uncovering.
1T is well. het us proceed at once
to conclude the matter in hand" she
said.
Wholly at your servicel"
(Hang the fellows impudence! How
dared he use that jovial toneD
CTo BE coNTINUED)
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09
MMR0LD MzcGR4ZH<

caught Steinbock by the collar Just In
time to prevent his lips from touching
her cheek. flung him to the floor,
and knelt upon his chest. | am
ashamed TO confess II, but | recollect
slapping the fellows face as he strug-
gled under me.
You scoundrell" l cried, breathing
hard.
XIII hint" whispered her highness.
She was furious; the blood of her
marauding ancestors swept over her
cheeks. and If ever | saw murder In
woman's eyes IL was at that moment.
Hush, Hildegarde, hush!" The
English girl caught the princess in her
arms and drew her back. Don't let
me hear you talk like that. 1t is all
over"
Get up" said to Steinbock, as l
set him free.
He crawled to his feet. He was very
much disordered. and there were livid
welts on his face. He shook himself.
cycling me evilly. There was murder
in his eyes. too.
Empty your pockets or those thou
sand crowns!"-peremptorily.
Il was certain that | smelled to-
bacco." he sneered. 1T would seem
that there are other bridegrooms than
myself"
Those crowns. or Ill break every
bone in your body" balled my fists.
Nothing would have pleased me bet
ter at that moment than to pummel
the life out of him.
Slowly he drew out the purse. 1t
was one of those limp silk affairs so
much affected by our ancestors. He
balanced 1t on his hand Its ends
bulged with gold and bank-notes. Be