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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-10-01

From a remark Of Gov. Noel it is evil
dent that charters for social clubs, so
called. are going TO have difficulty in
securing his approval, unless it is spe-
officially stated therein that no intoxi-
eating or prohibited liquors are to he
handled or dealt in, regardless as 10
whether they are to be kept solely for
the use OF the members.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-10-01

Lena Ri1hsrds, l7-year-old girl Of
Sumrall, was acquitted in the circuit
court al Puryis, on a charge OF muir
dcrIng her father. The tragedy occur-
red last December The father. Jack
Richardson, came home In quarrel
some state. The neighbors took him
away from home, bu, later in the night
he returned and endeavorcd To get into
the house. His daughter. Lena, seized
a double-barrcl shotgun aud warned
him to stay away Ga his approach
She fired
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-10-01

Webster county claims to have the
champion girl cotton picker in little
Miss Anuie May Crow IL, l3 years old,
who picked 80 ponnds an ons day.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-10-01

The business league Of GREENWOOD Is
after the y. 4 II. '. and southern rail-
roads, anl will endeavOr to compel the
tNo corporations to build new depots at
that place Il Is contended that the
stations Of the two systems at Green
wood ars wholly inaicquate aud insult
iicient 10 meet the demands Of grow
lnE passenger traffic
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-10-01

Officers Of the HAtticsburg Traction
company have perfected arrangements
for the financing Of the enterprise, in
volving the placing Of so. 900 Of bouds,
and work on the plant will commence
Dec. l.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-10-01

The University OF Mississippi began
its fifty-seventh year with appropriate
exercises. More students were pres
ent for the opening than have been in
attendance for several years. 1t = ex-
pected that the enrolment will reach
between $50 and 400.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-10-01

\ legal test will be- made of Missi,-
sippI. new statutory prohibition law
immediately after the measure becomes
effective throughout the state on Jan.
l. The proceeding will be TO test that
clause 81 the statutes rendering ali
liquor licenses invalid after Dee 81, re-
gariles- ~ the period for which they
were Issued
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-10-01

Mrs. Halle Sims Esgleston, OF Car
rollton. has been appointed editor OF
the Heritage. the Official organ OF the
L. ID. {. Ih Mississippi.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-10-01

All OF the members OF the state su-
preme bench have returned from their
summer wanderinSs, AMI Will he ready
for the opening OF the regular fall term
on Monday, oct. l.. some Of the cases
are Of considerable public importance,
including the antitrust cases, and sew
eral important civil causes which in-
volvc close study Of the books by mem
bcrs OF the court.
The Washington times., 1908-01-05
PLAN TO PROTECT UTES
FROM WINTER FAMINE

Secretary OF the Interior Garfield.
Commissioners Of Indian Affairs Leupp,
Assistant Secretary OF Var Oliver and
Major General J. FRANKLIN Bell, chief
OF star OF the army. had long con-
ference yesterday al the Interior De-
partment, relative to Indian matters
and the disposition OF the White River
Tribe Of Ute Indians,
This Is the tribe that broke from
their reservation last year and kicked
Up the dust through three States. with
the United States cavalry in hot pur-
suit
The young uen OF the tribe are now
At Rapid City, Iowa. working on rail-
road construction work, while the old
men and women are at Thunder Butte,
South Dakota
The conference was chiefly 70 devise
Essans Of caring for the Indians during
the winter 10 keep them from famine
Those at Rapid City are believed 10 be
able TO care for themselves, but the
others viii be issued a daily ration by
the Interior Department The entire
tribe VIII be taken IN charge next spring
ind escorted back to their reservations
IN Utah.
The Washington times., 1908-01-05
MISS MARY KEALEY
HONORED IN DEATH

Funeral services for Miss Mary Kea-
ley late principal Of the Maury school.
were held AZ 9 o'clock yesterday morn
ing IN St. Peters Church, Second and
c streets southeast The Rev. James
O'Brien, pastor OF the church. oflcl-
eted and burial was made in Mt, Olivet.
Nearly every school building IN the
city was represented at the funeral
Miss Kealey's own class attended IN q
body and occupied seats which had
been reserved for them. A T. Stuart,
who was superintendent Of schools for
many years while Miss Kealey taught
IN Washington, and other prominent
officials Of the schools. attended the
services. The church was filled and the
floral offerings were unusually beauti-
full
While the casket was being borne
into the church by the young nephews
Of Miss Kealey the choir sang Lead
Kindly Light" Following the high
mass Mrs. Katherine F. Rogers sang
Face TO Face" and "One Sweetly Sol
emn Thought"
The Washington times., 1908-01-05
FUNERAL TUESDAY
OF ALLISON NAILOR
Oldest inhabitants Meet to
Pay Respect to Dead
President.

Arrangements for the funeral of ALI
son Nailor were made at a special meet
ing of the Oldest Inhabitants Associa-
ton IN the Corcoran building last night.
Mr.. NailOr was president OF the or
ganization. The association viii attend
the services in the Pro-Cathedral Church
Of the Ascension Tuesday afternoon IN
body, and as many as desire will ac-
company the body to the grave.
John T. CLANCY and o. d. Sunny
were appointed as active pallbearers
to represent the organization.
In calling the meeting to order, A. II.
Raglan, first vice president, spoke Of the
life and character Of Mr.. Nailor and
OF the desire Of the association 20 fit
ingly pay its last respects 10 one whom
it honored not only as It's president,
but as a leading citizen OF Washington.
In his DEATH" said Mr.. Raglan. 1.-The
members OF this association lose be-
loved friend. and the National Capital
citizen who has always been at the
front in the movements for the better
ment of the public interests. He was
a man whose many charities were
known only 10 himself and whose loss
ia this community will be deeply felt"
Although II was decided that the reg
uIar meeting in March be devoted 70
euIogies Of the late president. Internal
addresses were made last night by
John r. Mahoney. Henry X. willard.
DR.. Charles Allen, B. w. Reiss. A. X.
Paris. Major George A. Armes, John
b. Mccarthy and Thomas w, Smith,
The Washington times., 1908-01-05
Presidents Days
In Cowboy Toys
Are All Over Now

The President announced to a Kansas
admircr yesterday morning that his
cowboy days were over. and that hair
brides, lariats and fancy saddle equip
ments were for other men. S. L. Tip
ton, OF CORTLAND, Kan, who sent the
President q handsome hE.r bride two
or three years ago, and who called at
the White House IN company with Sem
ator Curtis to pay his respects, received
rhe news that the Presidents rough
riding is a thing Of the past
II wanted 20 see II the President re-
meTubered the bride that I sent him.
and ne did" said Mr.. Upton. but he
said that his cowboy days were over
because he was growing too old for
that kind OF work
THE bride was one OF the prett'ast
ever saw, and was ratified of at a
prominent JeWeiry store at a dollar q
chance. I finally got the prize. but
thought IL was too good for my use, 50
sent 70 10 the President"
The Washington times., 1908-01-05
ORDERED
TO PAY ALIhONY

Chief Justice Clabaugh yesterday
signed an order directing Police Officer
Lewis B. GCs to pay his wife. Ida Z.
Gee, the sum OF s. a week pending the
suit for divorce instituted ty Mrs. Gee.
It is further directed that the children
Of the couple shall remain la st. Agnes
School pending The final decree.
In the pending divorce suit brought
by Frances S. Nichols against C. W.
Nichols, Justice Clabaugh cited the de-
PENDANT to appear in court and show
cause why he should rot refrain from
molesting his wife while the suit is
pending. The defendant is an employe
Of the Government Printing Office.
Justice Gould has fixed January 10 as
the time in which Phil L Corby must
answer in contempt Of Equity Court for
his alleged failure to pay bis wife, Mary
T. COrby, altnOny.
The Washington times., 1908-01-05
SUFFRAGETTE TO SPEAK
TO WOMEN OF WASHINGTON
Mrs Annie Golden Sandeson to Lecture at the Willard
Tomorrow for the Benefit of the Susan B.
Anthony Memorial.

political rights for both men and
women.
She has Iectured in all the large
cities in the East from Boston to Bal
timers, having addressed an enshus-
taste audience in the last named city
yesterday.
Tells Of Low Wages.
Mrs. Sanderscn tells Of low wages
paid women, inioositions on laborers
as a class and numerous promises made
to the women workers Of London, but
which have never been kept. She says:
parliament viii give the suffrage TO
women. Four hundred members OF the
house Of commons are pledged 10 do so.
But they don't want TO. They don't
know how the women will vote. In
New Zealand, where women vote, they
have an old age pension. a minimum
wage, and no child labor"
Students OF Smith, Bryn Mawr, and
other large colleges for women have
given her royal welcome at each OF
her lectures, and her reception IN New
York, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Pitts
burg surpassed anything ever seen in
those cities.
LaDoring classes are especially invited
70 attend the lecture tomorrow night.
Throughout her stay IN Washington
Mrs. Sanderson VIII stop at tho British
embassy.
Ambassador Bryce and Mrs. Bryce
VIII be among the distinguished audi
tors tomorrow evening.
The Washington times., 1908-01-05
HOSPITAL BENEFIT
At NATIONAL THEATER

Monday will be a gala night at the
National Theater when Robert Edeson
will open in Classmates in a benefit
performance for Garfield Hospital
The lazy board Of managers Of the
hospital have bought out the house for
Monday night and the proceeds from
the tickets viii go TO the institution.
Members Of the board have been work
ing zeaIousIy for weeks 10 make the
benefit a success and the occasion prom
gses to be an important one not only
for the admirers Of Mr.. Edeson but for
friends and patrons Of Garfield Hospital
Some confusion has evidently been
caused by the announcement that Tues
day Will be army night" and many
have believed that the Garfield Hospital
benefit viii not take place. Mr.. Edeson
will. however, open his season at the
hospital benefit and the double event
Is being anticipated with much pleasure.
The Washington times., 1908-01-05
NJ hILLAN NEW CHIEF
POSTOFFICE INSPECTOR

Frank Z. Mcmillan yesterday assumed
charge Of the Office OF chief inspector
OF the Postofice Department The
change was made BY Postmaster Cen
eral Meyer TO enhance the efficiency
OF the inspection branch OF the depart
meut." Until recently Mr.. Mcmillan
was assistant postmaster at Boston.
W. J. Vickery, whom Mr.. Mcmillan
succeeds. has been transferred 10 the
Kansas City postOffice. where he VIII
assume charge Of division. Edward
I. Mckee, who is succeeded IN Kansas
City By Mr. Vickery, goes 20 Denver IA
the same capacity.
Mr.. MeMiIlan's 1ew position ranks
next to that of Assistant Postmaster
General. The salary is 1900 a year.
The Washington times., 1908-01-05
THREE WEEKS"
SCANNED BY EYE
OF VIRTU0US P. @.

The question as 10 whether Mrs. Eli
nor GYMS Three Weeks" Is naughty
is being seriously considered by the
Postohice Department. While Anthony
COmstock. anti-yice crusader and post
office inspector IN New York, is exam
lining .he book with smoked glasses and
a pair OF tongs. a similar scrutiny IS
being made by one Of the literary oen-
sOrs OF the department here, with q
view 10 barring Il from the mails
Efforts 10 learn the identity OF the Of
fetal to whom has been assigned this
precarious task have been futile. None
could be found who had done more than
glance at the book.
The Washington times., 1908-01-05
PROF. CHARLES A. YOUNG,
Distinguished Scientist, Received Many
Decorations and Degrees.

chair of astronomy at Dartmouth. his
father and grandfather having preceded
him in that position
he leaves two sons. Capt Frederick
A. Young. OF Thirteenth and Harv ard
streets, this city, who for twenty years
was connected with the Coast and
Geodetic Survey, and Is now marine
observer for the Weather Bureau. and
Charles Ira Young, Uf Philadelphia. an
electrical engineer for the Westinghouse
concerns
The funeral OF DR.. Young this after
noon wiz be attended by DR.. Woodrow
Wilson, president Of Princeton Uni
versitv. and a number OF the members
OF the faculty OF thai institution and
of Dartmouth.
The Washington times., 1908-01-05
PUGET SOUND.
REPRESENTATIVE URGES

More men, more guns, moro modern
equipment, and a torpedo boat hotiila
are urged for Puget Sound by Repre-
sentative Humphrey, Of the State OF
washington. in a report to the PreE-
dent.
Tho Washington Representative de
ClaTes Puget Sound is defenseless. The
few men stationed IN the Notifications
have no means Of detecting an ap-
preaching battleship or feet Of them.
The guns in place at the entrance to
the Sound are obsolete, according 10
Representative Humphrey.
''The only way Puget Sound can be
given protection" said Mr.. Humphrey,
as BY a torpedo fiotilla or subma-
rines"
The Washington times., 1908-01-05
WONT pRoP GAMIgG Use.

BY the arrest Of Corssin T. Price,
brother-in-law of Charles - Goodacre,
yesterday morning, Distric, Attorney
Baker indicated that the case Of Sc ting
UP q gaming table now pending; against
GOcdaere would not be nol-pros sed.
Price was compelled TO give bond in
the SUN Of $500 for his appeal ance as
a witness against Goodacre, whose sec
ond tria! will come up within the near
future.
The Washington times., 1908-01-05
GRIDIR0N CLUB INVITES
PRESIDENT TO DINNER

President Roosevelt will be toasted
and roasted at the next dinner of the
Glidiron Club to be given at the Willard
on the evening Of January %. Yester-
day a committee OF newspaper CORE
spondents Of some notes extended a
cordial invitation TO Mr.. Roosevelt TO
attend the spread and hear some choice
things said and sung to him.
AS Mr. Roosevelt is a great stickler
for the truth ne agreed to attend the
dinner.
The Washington times., 1908-01-05
Sensational skirt Sale.

Unparalleled bargains IN our skirt
department IN order TO reduce our i'm
mense stock.
$500 novelty Skirt with q silk
Hands sass
Rich black and white and gray mixed
Skirts of wool panama, full pleated with
tRneta silk bands, worth $500. Re-
duced price, 500.
$3.50 Panama and Cloth Skirts, SI.ss
Black. brown, and blue cloth and
panama Skirts, made in the stylish kilt
ed eject with fold OF same cloth. For
this event, $-SS.
$500 Atwood Panama Skirts, sass
Strictly Rll-wool panama Skirts in the
stylish pleated effect. Sold the town
over for $4S8 Rich shades CT brown,
blue, and black. A great bargain for
$2S5.
$500 SILK Fold Panama Skirts, sass
Chiffon Panama Skirts, in black
brown, and blue; made with all around
deep pleats and fold OF 5-inch heavy
taffeta silk. a regular $500 skirt for
$3.50
The Washington times., 1908-01-05

These prices Will bring the crowds.
Get your share OF the bargains;
i0c Apron Bingham, 6ie
Best quality fast colored Apron Cling
hams; all Colors, that sells everywhere
for 10c. Reduced to CSC.
1Oc Simpson Calico Prints, 6fo
Blue and white and black and white
Calico of the best Simpson brand; price
everywhere 10c. Special, 65sc.
7e Canton and Shaker Flannel, Afc
Best &c Shaker and Canton Flannel
AS much as you want 43sc.
i5c Figured White Madras, etc
White Figured Madras, that sells the
town over for 15c. Rich, pretty design
for waists, etc. For this sale, S5so.
t24c Mems Shifting Madras, SIC
Is pretty designs Of Corded Madras,
Just the thing for mems and boys
shirts. Reduced to SIC.
25e Red TabIs Linen, I9o
Remnants Of CSC Red Table Linen;
plaid and lowered designs. SAFE price.
lee.
The Washington times., 1908-01-05

England's foremost sutsragette leader,
Mrs. Annie Golden Sander son, daughter
Of a prominent London labor leader.
Will deliver q lecture why I Went
TO Prison." IN the banquet hall of the
Willard tomorrow night at o'clock.
The proceeds OF the lecture will be ap-
piled to the Susan B. Anthony memorial
fund Of $4,000, which the National
American Woman Suffrage Association
is raising for campaign purposes.
Mrs. Sauderson, with several other
women Of London. was sent to Hollo-
way jail at hard labor and IN solitary
confinement for asking in the house
Of commons for the rights OF citizen
ship. She and her husband have been
workers IN tho labor movement in Eng
land for many years and have keenly
realized not only the injustice but the
danger Of low wages for women. Wom-
ems wages have remained the same IN
England for the past twenty years,
while statistics show that tho pay Of
the men has Increased 90 per cent IN
that time
Sentenced 10 Prison.
When Annie Kenney, the Lancashire
mill girl, and q few others, were sent
20 jail for six weeks fo- ringing Mr..
Asquith's door bell in order to see him
as they had been advised BY the prime
minister to DO, the public paid no at
tenuOn because they were unknown
girls
The older women not dependent upon
their work for living felt that they
must DO something TO attract attention.
AS a result Of their attempt 20 speak in
the house OF commons. Mrs. Sanderson
and others were sentenced 20 Holloway
jail for two months. They were re-
leased az the end OF one month because
IN a district IN the north Of England
where an election was pending placards
were posted on the walls reading, Who
sent Richard Cobdens daughter 70
prison2"
Mrs. Sanderson believes the mOgt i'm
Portant question IN both England and
America today Is the question OF equal
The Washington times., 1908-01-05

$50 xnfantH' wrap
psrs, s1so.
15c Infants Wrap
perSs buttoned down
the front Special,
SIC.
25c Ohildrsu5a
Ribbed Vests, 14o
Odd lot OF thickly
fleeced Ribbed Vests
(only) for children
up to Is years. Rem
nants Of 25c goods
reduced 20 lie.
The Washington times., 1908-01-05
MatchIess Values In Waists

49c for waists OF black satine, white
madras, colored hanneIette, percale, or
gIngham; all colors and sizes. Some
OF these sold as high as SEC Spe- dnC
cLs4 price ..--..--.~..~.-...........T >
CSC for white India linen and silk
plaid white waists; regular tailor-mada
effects that never sold before for kOc
less than csc. Sale price............ V
s2.oo waists, 1s different styles, sec
A magnificent collection OF crisp new
waists OF silk lingerie, white basists, or
linens; made IN the stylish mannish sf-
feet with stir collars and cuffs or
daintily trimmed with lacss and en-
broidertes; all absolutely new goods.
The SWEETEST waists ever shown FOR $50.
$3.50 Siik and Net waists, SI.ss
Black and White silk Waists, prsttIly
trimmed IN iaces or self embroidered or
dainty Net Waists IN ecrn and white,
made over silk: actual value $500 For
this sale, S1-95.
The Washington times., 1908-01-05
Cut Prices on

OulIUIeuT 8 NUaLb
Il ChilCren's $500
Bearskin Coats, III
white, gray, and red.
Reduced to 1876.
5h1dren's Coats, s.. 80
Any coat in the
house that sold up to
$500 for children up to
Il years, Of Atwood
kersey and Zibelines;
in red, brown. and
blue. Reduced to $2.S9.
The Washington times., 1908-01-05

Extra Specialize
Ladies' B 1 b b 9 q
Vests and Draw
ers, $50.
Thick, heecy ribbed
Vests and Pants OF
finest Maco yarn;
trimmed with silk
collar and fronts
and pearl buttons;
drawers have V
shaped sateen bands.
For this sale, only
|. 39c.
The Washington times., 1908-01-05
January Sale Of Muslin Underwear

IanudfY sac OF MuSIIh UHuoTWbaT
ere for Ladies' Muslin Drawers, OF
> good cotton; tucked ruffle. Never
before sold for less than sc,
n%C for Ladies' Drawers OF extra
4 > quality cotton, with tucked ruffle
edged with 5-inch lace. Regular $50
quality.
X0c for Ladies' Gowns Of good mus
lin; made Empire style, with wide
lace collar and lace and embroidery
fronts. A real 75c garment.
n &C for finest Of Nainsook and Cam
o brio Gowns, daintily trimmed in
lace and embrOideries; high or low neck.
Some worth up to $500
The Washington times., 1908-01-05
NOTED SCIENTIST DEAD;
FATHER OF WASHINGTONIAN
Capt. F. A. Young At
tends Funeral of Prince
ton Astronomer.

Capt Frederick A Young, Of the
Weather Bureau, is today in Hanover,
n. H, to attend the funeral of hts
father, Prof. Charles Augustus Young
late professor of astronomy in Prince
ton University.
Dr. Young died Friday nisht at the
age Of seventy-two years. lie was are
of the most distinguished scientists and
educators of the country. He served in
the chair OF astronomy at Dartmouth
from 1866 10 1917, and then at Prince
ton until two years ago. when no re-
tired. He was selected by President
Woodrow Wilson, Of that institution, for
participation in the Carnegie fund for
retired educators, and on leaving the
university was given a dinner which
was attended by many prominent men
A letter Of appreciation from his life
long friend, Grover Cleveland, and a
poem especially written for the occa-
sion by DR.. Henry Van Dyke, were
read at the dinner.
Decorated by the Gear.
During his long and useful career.
DIT. Young made a number Of import
ant discoveries in astronomy and par
ticipated IN several notable astronOmi-
cal expeditions, particularly that 10
Picking IN 1875 TO observe the transit of
Venus. He was a member OF the Royal
Society Of Astronomers ia Paris, and
the recipient Of a medal from the Gar
Of Russia. He numbered among his in
innate associates distinguished literary
and scientific men IN all parts of the
world. His textbooks are accepted au-
thorities in the educational institutions
of the United States.
DR.. Young received the degree Of Ii.
D. from probably more universities than
any other man of the period. among
them Princeton, Dartmouth. Columbia.
and the University Of Pennsylvania. His
portrait was plsced in the Han Of Fame
at the recent jamestown Expositio.L
Astronomer by Inheritance.
An unique distinction is that he was
the third OF his family 20 occupy the
The Washington times., 1908-01-05
UNDERWEAR PRICES CUT IN HALF.

$50 u Tor Suits, 1Sc
Sc misses and
small sized Ladies'
Union Suits; heavy
ribbed. with thick
fleeing. Reduced TO
19c.
500 Mems Fleece
lined, acc.
60c mems heavy
fleece . lined Shirts
and Drawers; al
sizes. Reduced 10
2oc.
The Washington times., 1908-01-05

$50 Ladies Ribbed
Underwear, 25c.
Unusually & o o d
Ribbed Underwear
Of thick ribbed, heav-
liz fleece lined. for
sc.
S9c Mems Canton
Flannel Drawers
Thick Q a n I o n
Drawers. that sell
regularly for sc. Re
duced to &c.