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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-02-04
German Count H.ld For rhsft.

Chiesgo.-Chas. L. Won Muster, who
asserts he Is a German count is under ar
rest charged with grand larceny. PREFER
ed by New York woman, who alleges he
stole $500 from her. lie was arrested
in North Clark street. BY detectives. who
had traced his baggage there. The
woman whom he Is alleged to have vic
tirnized il NIrs- Julius Dannay Of New
York 1t i declared heobtAined the
money in a real estate transaction Won
Muster is impressive in appearance and
has a dignifed bearing.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-02-04
Sold 10000 Acre.

Big Springs, Tex--Probably the big
gest land sale ever recorded in this sec
tiOn of the State was concluded when
R. l. Slaughter. representing C. c.
Slaughter. the millionaire land owner
and cattle man, sold the Long S ranch,
comprising 100000 acres. to Iowa cap
italists. Recently syndicate of Iowa
capitalists Incorporated under the name
of the W. p Soash Land Company, BE-
came interested in the property and the
sale was concluded THURSDAY. 1t Is
stated that the consideration was an
Prcximately 5000, ,ooo
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-02-04
LION DEvoURs CHILD.
Mother Falls on Beast a. II Dismsnpe1
ofspring's Flesh

Balboa, Cal.-Her tweyear-oh hos
killed by huge mountain lion and his
sight of the fierce beast devouring e's
Of his legs, which it had torn from its
socket, greeted Mrs Chris Brown A =
she entered the family tent "a
short walk When the mothel IN y
What had taken place she sers !
alpost threw herself on the i IN +,
ssouisd savazely and diszppo IAN
Sying . moutkful si Assh u a M
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-02-04

He who habituates himself in his
daily life TO seek for the stern faets
in whatever he hears or sees. will have
these facts again brought before him
by the involuntary imaginative power.
In their noblest associations. and -
who seeks Tor frivolfties and fnllno1 ].
win have frivolities and faliaciea -
presented to aim In his drsn2
Ruskin
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-02-04

President Roosevelt should esteem
Capt w B. Ford OF Yalobusha county
very highly. Announcement is made
OF the arrival Of young lady in the
captains family that numbers the
twenty-ffth- II that is not complying
With the Bible commandment TO re-
plenish, what would you term il? We
not only grow from the soil Of Missis-
sippi liberally Of the worlds needs, but
some Of the healthiest. heartiest and
happiest families TO be found on the
face of the globe.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-02-04

Gulfport has made an initial ship
ment Of cotton to a foreign port. and
ID Is hoped that in short time VIII de-
velop into . splendid export point for
this product as well as lumber. which
has been largely in the majority in the
past We must have good seaport or
two In our state.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-02-04

Mississippi's poultry is worth approx
imately eight millions of dollars at
present and the indications are that il
will greatly exceed that amount in
few more years Let's make il Ten
million in 1910.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-02-04

Blackeyed peas are selling at grocery
stores throughout Mississippi at 8 and
10 cents per POUND. and they are made
in other states Could we not produce
enough to supply the home trade. at
about centsY This would be % per
bushel, allowing . fair profit to the
farmer and the merchant They should
retail at aboat 8 or cents
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-02-04

BE sure to write Prof. J. W. For,
Greenville, Miss, director of the Delta
Experiment Station, for his latest bull
letin on hog raising. He has demon
strated that hogs are . better money
crop than almost anything raised in
Mississippi at present, yet we continue
70 have our smokehouses in the North
and West.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-02-04

The Adams county authorities are
investigating the possibilities Of grow
ing broom corn with county convict
labor. The weevil is forcing diversif-
cation, and broom corn offers an inyit-
ing field when the present price is con-
sidered- Should Adams make = sue
cess other counties would quickly take
advantage OF the experience gained
Is does seem that Mississippi should
produce enough Of broom corn to sweep
her floors at least
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-02-04

Gov. Noel has renewed the $500 re-
ward which was outstanding for the ar
rest and conviction of Bob Myers, the
negro who, on October IS, 1907, shot
and killed Sheriff W. c. MeDougsld, of
Carroll county. The main purpose Of
the renewal was for the purpose Of
changing the conditions of the reward
50 as to make it payable on arrest, i'm
stead of arrest aad cunviction, - b.
fore. Besides this $500. there il another
$500 offered by relatives OF the dead
sheriff. making . total prise Of $1,000
sn Myers head.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-02-04

In consequence of a mishap which he
sustained while out on \ hunting trip
with a party of friends near Insmore, in
Claiborne county, Attorney General ]. B.
Stirling will be laid up for several days
with a broken arm.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-02-04

Acting under an order from Justice T.
6. l. Keene, Chief of Police W. H. Lyon
Of Meridian, emPtied eighteen cases of
wHisky and one eask Of beer, that had
been seized in the Queen and Crescent
freight depot here two weeks ago, under
the recent act of the State Legislature,
into a sewer.
The Illinois issue. (Chicago, Ill. ;) 1906-1912, 1909-01-15
THE ILLINOIS ISSUE

cratic politicians in Indiana agree that the last few
weeks of the campaign after the local option law was
passed, showed every indication of growth Of senti-
ment in favor Of the Republican candidate.
One Of the best known men in Indiana In reply to
question regarding the possible ambitions of Governor
Hany recently said 81 don't know what Frank Hanlys
political ambitions are, but honestly believe that he
would rather see the saloons of the United States put out
of business than to occupy the Presidents chair for eight
years."
AS far the ex-governor is personally concerned III
the matter Of his future there is fear anxiety.
'Holding Office he says, els but incident with me
and is only desirable in far offers opportunity for
service Private life has no terrors for me- But the
knowing ones in Indiana still say "Watch the future
and J. Frank Hanly''
The Illinois issue. (Chicago, Ill. ;) 1906-1912, 1909-01-15
GOVERNOR HANLY AND HIS WORK
Continued from page l.

Continued from page IL
The constitution of Indiana provides for term Of
four years for the Governor and specifies that Gov
succeed himself Consequently Governor Hanly
not candidate for reelection in the recent
paign But he in the state convention and had much
to do in shaping the platform which committed the Re
publican party to the antisaoon policy that he had in
augurated He went upon the stump and did his best
to the election Of the Republican candidate to
succeed him. ex-Congressman Watson.
Governor Hanlys efforts in behalf of the county option
law at the special session Of the Legislature not only
not responsible for Watson defeat, but were
the other hand according to every Indication responsible
for making the majority against him much less than it
would have been otherwise, for Republican and Demo-
The Illinois issue. (Chicago, Ill. ;) 1906-1912, 1909-01-15
Very Appropriate

From time to time in recent years. says the Gibson
Courier we have received glowing circulars, setting
forth the merits of various mail order whiskys cir
cular received this week is much interesting than
it's predecessors it offers array of premiums to be
given free with orders The premiums revolvers,
shotguns, razors and hunting knives.
One quart of this whisky and Of these attractive
premiums would certainly be good for several funerals in
a community.
If ever appropriate line of premiums offered in
connection with bug juice it is this line. The juice is
distilled in the old feuda state of Kentucky.
The Illinois issue. (Chicago, Ill. ;) 1906-1912, 1909-01-15
Louisiana Liquor Law

Reference is occasionally made to the so-called Gay
Shatucz liquor law Of Louisiana Of the few states in
the South where the saloon has not been, not about
to be- banished entirely. This Gay-Shattuck law just
went into effect the first Of January and the tenn
perance people say if it is rgdly enforced they will feel
that much has been done to advance the in that
state The law provides that
Liquor cannot be sold to whites and negroes in the
same building.
Where both negroes and whites served, two
licenses we'll as two bars will be required
Saloons will not be permitted to operate within 800
feet Of any school church, and where saloons
operating within 300 feet Con straight line of church
school), they must move.
Entrances to saloons must be from the street only
Where a bar is operated in connection with grocery
wall must separate the two.
Dice throwing any form of gambling in saloons will
be prohibited
The Illinois issue. (Chicago, Ill. ;) 1906-1912, 1909-01-15

The dister rides in steam yacht the wholesaler in
an automobile the retail dealer in carriage but the
sumner of the liquor pulled round by the hair OF the
head by DECENTRALIZATION Globe
The Illinois issue. (Chicago, Ill. ;) 1906-1912, 1909-01-15
Hanly's Parting Shot

81 am aware there are who have already cee
brated the county option laws repeal but beg to re-
mind all those who contemplate it's repeal that it is the
Invest wire in the political machinery Of this common
wealth and is charged with enough electricity to kill the
party that repeats it..
In these words Governor j. Frank Hany, in his final
message to the Legislature Of Indiana closed his appeal
in behalf of temperance after demonstrating by figures
that majority of the crime, paupersm, epilepsy and
poverty are due to alcohol
The message says: Alcohol must be held responsible
for about fourfhs Of the propenstes that make
sary the huge paraphernala Of police systems criminal
courts as prisons and refoatories that constitute
serious blot upon present-day civilization The general
relation between alcohol and paupersm is everywhere
recognized Investigations made give warrant for
the belief that least onehird of all the recognized
paupersm in the most highly civilized communities OF
chrstendom result from bodily and mental nefclency
due to alcoholic indulgence
cit is fairly demonstrable that minimum one
fourth of the seekers of charity outside of amshouses
and almost onehalf Of the dependent children IN Amer
lea owe their deplorable condition to alcohol
@|The same cause is responsible for the mental
throw of fully one-fourh Of all the unfortunates who
are sent to the asylum for the insane for the msforunes
of two-ffths Of the abandoned children and for the
moral delinquency of least onehaf of the convcts In
our prisons and not less than fourfths OF the inmates
of our tails and almshouses' -
The dister rides in steam yacht, the wholesaler in
an automobile the retail dealer carriage but the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18
COLORED GRADUATES
OF DES MONIES,

This June witness only four
colored graduates in the diffent
institutions of learning. They
are Willie Warrick and George
McCraven from West High. They
were both born and reared here
and are we'll known. Their
parents have struggled hard to
keep them in school and can now
enjoy the blessings Of seeing
their children rise intellectually.
The other two are the Misses
Zoe Richardson and Bertha Allen
from the Des Moines Musical
Conservatory as instrumental
players. They are both Des
Moines girls and Miss Richard
sorlis a graduate from the steno-
graphic department Of the Iowa
Business College; then became
stenographer for the Iowa State
Bystander Co. for many years
and later was employed by diff
,ferent other firms. She is r1atur-
ally gifted in music and the study
of it became very easy and she
completed the course in a re-
markable short time. Miss Allen
Is the youngest daughter Of Mrs.
j. Allen, she is a great musician
and. has now twenty-five pupils
already. They both have our
best wishes for success as we'll as
the two young men entering into
the world of active life.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18
Bystander's Anniversary.

Again the cythe Of time has
carried the Bystander Publishing
Co. to another mile stone and we
now add IS years to her volumn.
The ups and downs and the
struggle to make her weekly ap-
pearance has at times been close,
simply because those who owed
us would not pay; and now if we
could only get all that is due the
Company we would be enabled to
|gise4he pabliss ! much better pa-
per, yet, notwithstanding all this
she has never missed an issue
since June 8, 1894, and is the
only newspaper that can say SO
much west Of the Mississippi.
We have never tried to publish a
sensational or yellow journal,
but have tried to give our rerders
the straight, honest news in a
conservative way, defending
truth, right and justice and en-
couraging our race to 60 onward
and upward. Dear readers assist
us to made the Bystander a still
better newspaper.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18
ALBA NOTES.

Mrs. Cora Mccarthy Of Knoxvlll is a
visitor at the parental home this week.
Mr.. and MIR Ed Butler AMI son
Laurence spent Sunday in Buxton.
Mrs. Ayers. sister to Mr.. Louis
Franklin who has been visiting in
Abba left Sunday morning. sz 4;
Mrs. Carrie Griffith and children Of
have been visiting the past week at
the home Of Mr.. G. Thomas.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Washington Of
Hooking passed through Abba on Mon
day of this week enroute to Chicago,
called there on account OF the death
Of Mr.. Washington's mother, who some
years ago may be remembered as q
resident of Abba. \
The Sewing Circle club met at the
home Of Mrs. Bessie Thomas on Mon.
day asternoon. The ladies are busy
getting their quilts ready for exhibi-
tion.
The children's day program under
the direction Of Supt. Mrs. j. q. Bel!
and Mrs. Ester, was well rendered.
Tee junior classes showed themselves
proficient in their training. The sing
ing was well rendered. The senior
classes also ook active part.
u Mr. Jeffers from buxton and Mr..
Earl Boman were in Abba Sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18
DEs MONIES NEGRO LYCEUM

ts DES MOlNES NEIhO LICEOM
The Des Moines Negro Lyceum met
Tuesday evening at the home Of Mr..
George H. Mason, 1887 Fourteenth
street. The semi-annual election Of
officers occurred at this time, which
are as follows: Mr.. Branham N. Hyde
was reelected president; Mrs. Matte
Warriclss, vice president; Miss Letta
Cary, secretary; Miss Jessie Bell,
assistant secretary; DR.. E. A. Lee,
treasurer; Mr.. VIM. Warricks Jr., criic;
MI. ~. G. Davis corresponding secre-
tary; Mrs. S. Joe Bromn, constitutional
advisor; Miss Margaret LaCour, ac-
companist; Mr. Ebert R. Hall, repor-
ter. Executive committee, Atty. S.
Joe Brown chairman, H. w. Hughes
and Mrs. j. B. Rush.
The third annual alumni banquet to
High School and College graduates Of
this and other states, will occur Tues
day June %, at fhe home of Atty. and
Mrs. S. Joe Brown, 1858 Filth street.
The program is as follows: Quotations
from Booker T. Washington, by the
club members; baritone solo, Mr.. Geo.
II. Mason; address, Making Good in
Life" Mr.. Ebert R. Hall; vocal solo,
MiSs BessieR reeves; address, "Areakers
Ahead" Mrs. j. B. Rush; vocal solo,
Miss Letta Cary; address, How It
Feels ty be University Student" Miss
Ada Hyde; violin solo, Mr.. Henry War
ricks; address, Opportunity Atty.
is. Joe Brown; solo Miss Margaret
Lac Cour; responses by graduates.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18
TO THE GRADUATES.

This month all over America
the schools, colleges and univer-
sites Of learning are graduating
and thousands of color
ed boys and girls. It is indeed
an aging sign to see this
crop Of aspiring enthusiastic
Afro-Americans competing with
his white brother for honor and
success. Let me say to you all,
do not be over anxious to do
something great at first, remenl-
Der that the old cold prejudiced
world has many a rough knock
for you, do not be discouraged,
but stick to it and climb slowly
aud surely up the hill. There IS
nothing good without great
labor. Seek good literature and
good associates.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18

a parental interest in the young men
who live near them and have thus won
the love Of the entire student body,
who now rejoices in Professor Cooks
promotion to the secretaryship Of the
university.
The secretary of the school is most
important parsonage. Having to pass
upon the expenditure Of all the money,
which scars up into the hundred thou
sands, he is custodian Of the property
Of the school, which is valued at al
most million, and performs and car
ries on the business end Of this great
educational mill.
But Professor Cook Is especially
Qualified to do this work For years
he has been dean Of the commercial
department of Howard and has sent
forth many young men and women
prepared to enter upon the activities
Of the business world.
Not content with doing the work
connected with the university alone,
Professor. Cook takes great interest In
and gives much Of his time to charita-
BILE work. He Is member of the
board Of charities Of the District of
Columbia, having been appointed by
x-President Roosevelt and confirmed
by the United States senate. He was
also member of President Roose-
yelt's homes commission. He is the
only Afro-American member OF the
first mentioned commission. 1t is a
permanent body and passes on the ex-
penditure Of thousands of dollars.
Professor Cook has not allowed his
busy life to cause him to be taken
away from the forming Of new friend
ships and the. holding of old ones.
Teachers and students alike are his
friends.
Professor Cook worked at seashore
hotels when a young man to pay his
way through school and learned some
valuable lessons. Every year he lee
lures the young men, warning them
Of the dangers and perAs which sur
round such places. Yours men before
leaving for their summers work come
to say goodbSto Professor Cook. Those
who have just stdrted out In the
teaching profession come to bin for
advice, and all receive an encouraging
word.
AS n schoolmate Of Congressman
White, Recorder Of Deeds Dancy, DR..
Crum, DR.. Francis and others who
have won their way to distinction
George w. Cook after thirty five years
in Howard as student and teacher re-
ceives high honor at the hands Of his
alma mater. The honor came un-
sought, but 1t came to one who Is pre-
pared to put his hand on the throttle
and start the engine without instruc-
ffon& t7.@ 5SEE sf355l ilas@3 sB+G
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18
ST. PAUL BuDGETARlAN.

Cool, well should say so, over
coats are in demand at this writing
The parks are being deserted, and 1t
looks very much like a "cold day In
August s3 4 M N
Pilgrim Baptist church was crowd
ed to the doors on last Wednesday
evening. The occasion was the dedi,
cation Of their new $2.1OO pipe organ.
When the pastor, Rev. Carter, an,
nounced that on, June 10th the church
doors would be thrown open to the
public and general invitation was
extended to every Afro-American in
st. Faul to be present on that even,
ing, little did we think that it was.
to be suca a grand extraordinary oc-
casion, ana were delighted, as well
as surprised, to see the large number
that had assembled in the auditorium
pursuant to the invitation, To say Ii:
was the grandest, as well as the first
gathering Of its kind ever held In the
Continued On page column ;.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18
Howard honors
George W.Cook.
Brilliant Sudcat and Teacher Mho Worked
lis WAY U From thes sttom 10
SocretarsAp u Howard lha
verslty At Waslhglsa.
by OLIVER RANDOLPH.

secretary Of the university, George
w. Cook"-such was the announce
,ment made by the board Of trustees OF
the university at its recent meeting.
BY this action the yniver4ty has for
the first time in its history Of more
than forty years elected an Afro-Amer-
lean to fill the high position OF general
secretary.
Though born In the famous Shenan.
doah valley Of Virginia about fifty
years ago, George w. Cook can truly
say that he was bred and raised In col
lege. He came to Howard in his early
teens, graduated In the class Of 1881
and has been connected with the teach
ing stan OF the university ever since.
His residence Is on the college CAM
pus, facing Clark hall, the dormitOry
for young men. Professor Cook and
his highly cultured wife. who is an
elocutionist Of excellent quality and
pleasing personality, have lived in this
quaint but charming college home for
many years. They have taken almost
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18

The editor Of the Bystander received
an invitation to deliver Masonic ad-
dress on St. Johns anniversary at Bux-
ton June "a, from Cedar Grove Lodge;
also another invitation to participate
in the regular 4th of July celebration
to be held there, in which our old
friend, Nelson Crews of Kansas City,
NO., will be one of the speakers. Mr..
L. w. Tucker, secretary of the cele-
bration committee, says Buxton will
have music, oratory, amusements,
parade, races, games, prtriotism,
pleasure and peace. All are invited.
Sorry that the editor cannot at this
time attend either.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18

whom as he often said. loved lions
solemn feasts. He leaves united
church with 1,O99, members and church
property valued at $45, 900.
About thirty years ago Pastor Dixon
preached stirring sermon against
adultery which nearly rent the mem
bership of his church. His life was
threatened by some Of the members,
and for long time he had to be
guarded In going to and from the serv-
Ices Of the church. Many Of the mem
bers withdrew their support, and, us
be put 1t, he had hard road to travel,
but he sufliyeA all Of those who de-
spised him and died beloved and re-
spected by all who knew him Of both
races. DR.. Dixon was one Of the
founders Of the New England Baptist
missionary convention thirty-six years
ago, Of which he served as correspond
Ing secretary for nineteen years, and
at the time Of his death had been its
venerable president for nine years.
DR.. Dixon received the degree Of doc
tor Of divinity from the Arkansas State
Baptist college In May, 1902. He had
the honor Of presiding over the Long
Island Baptist association (white) for
two years. He organized the first
Grand Army post Of Afro-Americans
IN Brooklyn-viz, William Lloyd Gar
rison post, 2O7-over thirty years ago,
of which he was made an honorary
member in August, 1907. DR.. Dixon's
work. aside from his church, was very
great. He was a member Of the board
Of managers Of the Brooklyn Howard
Colored Orphan asylum the Baptist
home, the Home For Aged Celored
People, the Fresh Air home at West
bury, N. Y; the New England Baptist
missionary convention and chairman
Of the committee Of management OF
the Y.i NJ. G. A. Although in the sew
senty sixth year OF his age, his interest
In none Of these institutions had abat.