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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-07-08
-HE STORY.

ct HE good deeds OF a great man
how they live TO Inspire the
lives of those who come after"
Thou hast well spoken. Lyclus
And what nation hath more to glory
in than Israeli"
Then Why hast .hou not spoken
of them before? Thou art rich in wis
dom. and proverbs flow from thy lips
like water from the ripping spring"
The elder man sat silent and q
deep. faraway look came into his eyes.
and an expression Of sadness settled
upon his face. but he made no reply
to the others query.
The two men were seated in a shad-
ed nook In one OF those beautiful
grape arbors which centuries ago GOV.
cred the hillsides OF Judea. The
younger man had come on a long
journey that he might ind and con
verse with Jesus. the man OF
proverbs. whose fame for the wisdom
OF his words and the beautiful recti-
tude of his life had spread to his own
land.
Il would know this man. he had
exclaimed. -and would sit at his feet
and learn OF him"
And having formed this resolve he
prepared for the journey. and having
bade his friends goodby. had started.
saying:
Il go seeking the truth He who
speaketh such wisdom must be en-
dowed by the gods with an under
standing Of the mysteries OF life. /
would learn OF him
And so Lycius had come and had
found Jesus the son OF Siraeh as
gracious in manner as be was in
words. And since the day OF his com
ing they had communed together con
corning the deeper things of life, and
from his manuscripts Jesus had read
to his guest the treasures OF thought
which he had CLEANED through the
years.
On the particular day on which our
story opens they had been discussing
the uplifting and transforming power
of a lofty thought. and Jesus had said
that a good life was a revelation OF
the truth And Lycius had followed
with the remfrk with which our story
opens.
Yea. Israel hath indeed had many
great and good men to lead and guide
and inspire her. and thou dost ask
why | have not spoken OF them be-
fore?" And a deeper shade of sad.
ness settled upon the face of Jesus.
but be paused for only . moment
and went on: "Dost not thou see
upon what evil days Israel hath faI-
len? Where is the great nation OF
David and Solomon? Where is the
glory of the temple? Where is our
influence for good among the ma
tions? Gonei Gonei Gone!"
Yea. but thou hast the memory of
thy great leaders to comfort thee"
spokr up Lyclas in effort to cheer his
companion
But see how little my nation careth
for them or the truth for which they
stood"
Yes. but shouldest thou not speak
Of them. nevertheless? Perchanc,,
some soul will be blessed in the tel
ing"
Verify thou speakest wisdom ey
claimed Jesus. earnestly. Il wflI ara
tLou shalt hear Of the men who knk
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-07-08
The Life Of Faith.

The Gospel Is a directing as well as
an enlightening power. Christs life,
death and resurrection are the center
OF all Christian teaching No truth
can be understood save in its relation
to these. They are the center of all
practical spiritual life. for the only
true life is that lived by the faith Of
the Son OF God The old fable OF one
philosopher who took n candle to looh
for the sun is a fair illustration OF
those who would search for the truth
in regard to God and duty and the
future life by unaided human wisdom
and science. II one cannot see the
light or feel the influence OF the Sun
OF Righteousness. no mere human de.
vice will enable him to do so.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-07-08
GEMS FROM THE BOOK.

The root of wisdom 10 the tear
Of the Lord. and the branches
thereof are long lie.
Be not a hypoerIte In the
sight Of men. and take good
heed what thou speakest.
Gold Is tried in the fire. ard
acceptable men In the furnace
OF adversely.
The greater thou art. the
more humble thysef. and thou
shalt find favor before the Lord.
Many are In high place. and
Of reno~n. but mysteries are re-
vesled unto the meek.
A stubborn heart shall fare
evil at last: and he that loveth
danger shall perish therein.
The heart Of the product will
understand a parable. and an
attentive ear Is the desire Of a
wise man.
Observe the opportunity and
beware Of evil.
Be not as a lion In thy house.
; nor frantic among thy. servants.
Strive for the truth unto
death. and the lord shall fqht
for thee.
; BE swift to hear. let thy life
be sincere. and with patience
give answer.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-07-08

Based on Apocryphal Book OF Ec-
clesiasticus
Ecclesiasticus. This II the title given
10 the seventh book OF the Apocrypha.
otherwise called The wisdom OF Jesus
the son OF Sirach." The word. like many
others Of Greek origin. appears TO have
been adopted In the African dialect The
right explanation of the word i- given
by Ruanus. who remarks that 1T does
not designate the author OF the book.
but the character OF the writing" as pub
hciy used In the services OF the church.
According 70 Jerome the original Hebrew
title was Proverbs and the Wisdom %
Solomon. the title OF The Pook OF All
Virtues. In the syriac version the book
II entitled The Book Of Jesus the Son
Of simeon Asiro." and the same book
Is called the Wisdom ~ IN. Sln %
Asiro." Tn. Pslcsfinia.n origin OF the
author II suhStantiatsd by internal evil
dence .. g 2t;iaf The language In which
the book was originally composed was He
brew. Jerome saying that he had met
with the Hebrew text. Nothing however
remains OF the original proverbs OF Ben
SRA except the few fragments IN pure
Hebrew which occur IN the Talmud and
later Rabblnie writers. The book Is dl-
' ded Into 81 chapters.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-07-08
MEXICAN FLEAS APPEAR.
Doing More Damage Than the Boil
Weevil.

Logsnsport, La.-Farmers report that
pest known as the Mexican flea has
appeared in great numbers in their fields
and that they are doing more damage
to the cotton than the boil weeyiL 1t
attacks the new squares on the cotton
plants and causes each one that it bores
into to drop of. The name flea is given
it for the reason that when il moves it
hops like an ordinary flea. only It can
hop a much greater distance. Very lit
tie Is known OF the origin and habits of
this bug From reports received from
the farmers who have discovered the
ieas in their cotton crop-. the Indications
are that ii will prove to be equally as
destructive a. the boil weevil and equally
as hard to exterminate-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-07-08
Ten Days Underground Alive.

St. Gall, Switzerland.-A young
woman who ten days ago was caught in
cavern of a railroad tunnel, was Fri
day dug out alive. She suffered agoinies
of cold and hunger during this period,
but managed to sustain life by sucking
moisture from her clothing, on which
water occasionally triekled. She con-
tinued calling for help until she finally
was heard and rescued.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-07-08
THINK LING'S BODY FOUND
Body Was Nude, Except for Silk
Undershirt.

New York.-Although complete iden-
tification was impossible, there appeared
to BE- strong probability that the body
Of Chinaman which was found floating
ts- ssas.-sn r.ves in sa. sPper part
ni the city Thursday vas that of Leon
Ling. OF VIM. l.. Leon. the murderer of
Elsie Sigel. The mans height. weight
and general appearance tallies with that
Of leon Ling. but, as the body was
nude. except for silk undershirt, and
had been in the water for more than a
week. a thorough examination will be-
necessary. Coroner Mcdonald, who was
the first to inspect the body. believes
that 1t is Leon, as do number of po-
heemen. but until measurements and fa-
eial characteristics are carefully gone
over the identification will remain in
Iotfhf
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-07-08
Meningitis Is Cured.

Chieago.-The first entirely successful
cure Of spinal meningitis ever recorded
in Chicago became matter of fact
Thursday, when Edward Herzog, 1-2
years old, was able to leave his bed,
where he had been confined for four
weeks. and walk out of doors, pro-
nouneed cured. The child was saved AZ
the result Of discovery of new serum
by scientists in the New Rockefeller In
stitute at New York, which was founded
a short time ago for the purpose of
searching for and perfecting a cure for
spinal meningitis.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-07-08
Hair Cut was Due.

Tombstone, Ariz.-Mayor Wentworth
has had his hair cut. Wentworth has
been distinguished for many years'by his
flowing white locks. In 1896 he vowed
that the scissors should not again touch
his hair until W. J. Bryan became presi-
dent and silver was restored to a ratio
Of Is to !. Undoubtedly the mayor has
concluded that the statute of limitation
has run against the free coinage of sill
yer. Wentworth is still Democrat, al
though he has not followed the party In
it, extremes Of platform construction.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-07-08
DETIF|C IS sS9,SI|,I56
TREASURY OFFICIALS PLEASED
WITH NATIONS FINANCES.
Expenditures for the Year Were
1894, 244, ,o02, Which L. an
Increase Of $27, ,oo0, 900.

Wsshington.-Treasu officials are
pleased at the present showing OF the
government finances. Ordinarily a def
ficit in the government revnues of sse,-
siI.i56, as shown by Thursdays state
ment, wouh not be matter of con
graduation. Nevertheless, at the Close
Of the fiscal year 1909, the treasury Off
eials express much gratifcation that thu
official estimate of deficit OF sii4,
100000. made last December. has not
been verified. and are hopeful for a con
tinuance Of the improvement, which has
been especially noted during the last
four months.
submitted to congress, however, the re-
ceipts and expenditures have shown
marked irregularity, and as late as Feb
ruary last the expenditures were inereas
ing at such a rapid rate, and the reve-
nues falling of 80 sharply, that it wa,
greatly feared the balanee on the wrons
side of the ledger might by the close a
the fiscal year reach si3O,0oO.Ooo.
The result. both of improving revenues
and the strong holding down Of expendt
lures. has resulted in . greatly reduced
deficit.
The customs receipts for the year ar
gregated 1901 ,209 500. which Is an ir-
crease when compared With Last year os
SIS. .00o. 600. The internal revenues pro-
duced S2IO. 32s.0s3, a decrease of about
s., ,O00, geo Miscellaneous receipts az
gregated sjs.s97.9I9. which Is a falling
of of about $500. 900. The receipts
fror all sources during the year aggre-
rsted s6oi, ,432 .s+6. which is an increase
over last year of s3.250.Oo0.
On the side of expenditures. the total
for the year was s6ei Pa .o0e, which is
an increase over 1905 of about s35 ,o0o,-
600
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-07-08
Hard Drinker a Menace

The drinker sometimes boasts of
his ability to carry a large quantity
OF liquor. He is strong enough to
carry without staggering what would
make others dead-drunk. The fact
that he boasts OF such strength shows
that he is weak in wisdom. His boast
is his folly. While he is strong
enough 20 carry large quantities OF
mixed drinks. he 90 weakens his moral
stamina that he can Justify the
wicked for a reward" and SO tempt or
slander his neighbor as to take away
his righteousness from him. Such a
man becomes walking cont=gion. a
menace to all with whom he comes
into contact
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-07-08
Simple Life for Hartman.

Semmering, Austria.-E. II. Hartman
today feels much better. His appetite,
under the bread and butter regime, is
heartier, he eats with zest and he is
much pleased with the effects of the
electric baths. Mr.. Hartman had ex-
pected to go to Baddastein July Is. He
has leased eleven rooms in the Hotel
Europe There is a hot radioactive
spring bubbling directly into his bath
room. Mr.. Hartman will stay at Bad
iastein four weeks, and intends TO re-
turn to New York early in September.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-07-08
RewARsAL FOR ExECTnoN
leonardo Gebbia Told How to Stand
30 Neck Will BE Broken

New Orleans.-H. NJ. Johnstone, a pro-
fessional executioner, who has oficiated
at more than a score of legal hangings
in Louisiana and Mississippi in the last
ten years, officially tested at Hahnville
the gallows on which Leonardo Gebbia,
the Italian black hand who kidnapped and
murdered little Walter Lamana last
year. is to be hanged on July IL. John
stone gave q rehearsal with Ge5bia, who
fears that he will experience excruciAting
pam -Gebbia is as thin as a snake that
has Just shed its skim" said the hang
man There will be no trouble in break
ing his neck as clean as q whistle and if
he obeys my instructions and stands
where | place him the man will not feel
the slightest pain"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-07-08
Walsh Pays Interest.

Chicago.--John X. Walsh, convicted
bank wrecker. whose appeal is pending
before the United States court of ap-
peaIs. Thursday paid 81, 900 to the First
Trust and Savings bank. as interest to
the various banks of Chicago on the
railroad bonds deposited to secure the
hanks for the s7,200,OO0 loan they made
to pay the depositors of the defuRct
Walsh institutions. Ii the money had
not been forthcoming the bankers could
have foreclosed on Walsh's railroad prop
critics.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-07-08
HOME OF sUFFRAGETTEs.
New York Selected for Headquarters.
Money Promised.

Seattle, Wash--The American Woman
Suffrage Association decided to estab
Iish national headquarters in New York
City. When discussion of the removal
from Washington was begun, some of
the delegates objected on the ground of
the heavy expense of maintenance in
New York City. They were assured,
however, that plenty of money was OBJ
tainable in New York
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-07-08
Ninety-six at St. Louis.

st. Louis, Mo.-Friday was the hot.
test day of the season thus far, the
mercury registering 90 degrees in the
shade at 4 o'clock this afternoon. Three
deaths and three serious prcstrations
were recorded during the day on account
of the excessive heat. Henry Guth, a
painter, was killed BY falling from =
scaSold when rendered dizzy by the heat.
Mrs Anna Randall and Mel Bechman
lied from heat. Otto Ziesler, John Oh
erlieyer and John Barry were serious
Frustrated At . pm. the mercury rsl
istersd 81.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-07-08
LEFT HANGING TO LIMB.
Bullet -Riddled Body of Negro That Was
Strung Up by a Mob.

Moultrie, Ga.-Riddled with bullets,
the body of Henry Isaac, negro, was
left hanging to the limb of tree short
distance from the town of Barwiek, Ca,
where it was strung up by small mob.
The negro was found under the bed of
a little daughter of J. +. Headley,
leading citizen OF Barwiek. He was cap
tured and the mob quickly formed
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-07-08
FRAUDULENT LAND SALES.
icago Promoter Arre.ted on in'
of Feder.i Court.

Chicago.-wiltam y. smith, pro
|ter Of a t.nd company with alleged
Idings ne-r FL Mais, San Luis 'otosi,
bxieo. <as arrested on federal war
Il pere charging him with thefuse OF
united States mail in furthesaSce Of
|raud. II is alleged that he hay made
30 600 by selling valueless fxiean
Intation land at high price u'e OF
Iudulent circulars.
The investigation Of Smitts n'e'nods
Is brought about by the omPiaint OF
pf. Ayers of the Univer@y OF Neoras-
/ who is said to have Asested $4,000
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-07-08
Cotton Condition 76.s.

New York.-Replies from !, $40 special
correspondents of the Journal of Com
merce, Of an average date of June %,
makes the condition of cotton 76.s, a.
compared with STA last month, a de-
cline of 81 points. A year ago at this
time condition was si.4, in 1907 it was
74.2, in 1906 it was s2.7; average for
nine years, 79.4. The chief cause of de
terioration was excessive precipitation,
preventing cultivation and enveloping
almost the entire crop in grass, Texas
and Oklahoma excepted
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-07-08

Houston, Textile United States
Court here ordered the discharge of the
Kirby Lumber Company from receiver
ship. The Kirby Company went into
the hands of receivers February 1st,
1904, on application of the Maryland
Trust Company, holding large securities
in the shape of timber certificates. At
that time liabilities were stated TO be
50, $4,000 and assets ten million dol
lars. Receivers made profit of s3,5OO,-
900. One million was put in improve
ments and the present indebtedness is
So ,0Oo. 900.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-07-08
Dread Over Fourth Fatal.

Akron, O.--Gustav Theise, civil war
veteran, who some time ago predicted
his death would occur between July 2
and 8, died Thursday as a direct result,
his physician believes, of his dread of
the coming Fourth of July celebration.
Some time ago Theiese wrote letter
to the Akron W. c. T. L. begging that
body to use every means to secure n
sane fourth. Il know | cannot live
through another fourth" he wrote, ii
there is so much noise and life is in
danger. It will be impossible for me to
stand It."
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-07-08

Omaha, Neb.-With unanimity the
32s saloons in Omaha obey the daylight
closing law which went into effect at
midnight Thursday night. With the
passing of the night saloon Stree lunch
was dispensed with.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-07-08
Life and Property Lost.

Cobalt, Ontario.--Fire swept through
Cobsl. Friday, causing loss OF $3.50. .00S
to $4oo, 900, at least one death aud the
injury Of six persons. 1t is estimated
that 1000 persons are homeless.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-07-08
r.,,.., An,zcsn Dead.

hfo,nt v.rron yk.-Col. II. c. Thurs
known as j Texas giant, believed
have been " 'tallest American, seven
y r;r. inch in height, Confederate
6d;er unae} Sen Price, is dead at his
- ssre Zssd II years. He was the
Rher a lusr Sildren, one of whom, .
q. is osr sen feet tall.
|Thurtsn toed Europe with Bar
hm's show, msf competency, came to
kxas' and bupg farms and ranches,
lent his decliig years in quiet and
henry. He wsh conspicuous figure at
:, -....r. Couerate reunion
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-07-08
Silver Fluctuations.

Washington.-The price of fine silver
in the markets of the world has declined
during the last year 1-37s cents per fine
ounce, and during the last three months
there has been an increase of l.079
cents
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-07-08
BREAD NINE FEARED.
en- Thousand kers in New York on
Verof Strike.

New York. most extensive bread
anime in the pry Of New York may
|nme within tifxt two weeks, unless
Ehe master ba, of the greater city
Eield TO the defs Of 10000 union bak-
Irs, who are u,the verge of strike.
This was anhced by Christian Ker-
ksr, executivefetary of the Bakers
Union, at .theI Of the triumphal pa
Fsde Of 5000 er bakers, uho recent.
by wqs theirfEal strike
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-07-08

The farmers institute. conducted BY
Professor Tracy. under the auspices OF
the normal at South Mississippi College,
was held at fhttiesburg. with large
attendance Of farmers from the country
around the city. Superintendent Smith.
of Holmes county, originator Of thu
corn club idea. addressed the institute
relative to the establishment Of corn
clubs. state Superintendent Of Elas.-
tion Powers address the teachers at the
normal
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-07-08

AS an illustration Of the military en-.
thusiasm that is being aroused over the
State by the approaching annual eneamp-
ment Of the Mississippi National Guard,
to be held at Jackson. the governor has
been requested to authorize the forma-
tion Of new company at Newton.
Promise has been given that the com.
.any will b. thoroughly organized,
drilled into iirst-class shape. aud be IN
readiness 10 take part in the cncamP
ment by July II.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-07-08

Chief Of the Fire Department J. J.
Powell. Of Meridian. was badly burned
with white vitriol aeil The jar - acii
was standing against the wall. close to
the pole down which the fircmen slide
from their sleeping apartments when an
alarm - sounded A. the chief started
to descend. hi- foot struck the jar and
1t was overturned. and the contents
poured out over him before he could
reach the bottom.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-07-08

Hon. r. l. Dullani. Judge of the Thi-
t~vnth iu,lieial district. in response to
numerous petitions from the taxpayers
and citizens Of Coviugton county, has
ordered the July term Of the circuit
court pretermittcd till the next regular
term. which Is in January.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-07-08
FAsrED . DAYS.
Woman Claims to Have Cured Her Ali
maufa

ments.
Los Angeles--zNirs. Lillian ID. Hoag, Of
this city, has set at naught all records
for fasting by abstaining from food for
forty-nine days Beginning her fast on
May II, the woman partook of no food
until July 4, when she ate small can
taloupe. During this period she has done
her own housework. Mrs. Hoag claims
to have cured herself of several physical
ailments by her long period Of Austen
auce
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-07-08

Feet swift to mischief are slow to
service.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-07-08

The fear OF the Lord Is the end O;
wisdom.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-07-08
The selfish soul shall be made lean

The heart well kept keeps the life.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-07-08

Judge W. \. Roane today pretermitteJ
the July term Of the circuit court of
Tippah county, in response to represent.
ations made to him in regard to wealth
er condition and the serious crop situa-
ton
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-07-08

A case of white Gaping which de-
veloped in the logging camp of the Pearl
River Lumber Company, near RockPort,
led to the arrest of two white men ON
warrant from the sheriff ct GePish eoqn-
-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-07-08

A. W. whatley, of cuahoma county.
has made for himself al cnviahle ree-
ord for cotton raising. unsqualed by any
tillcr OF the soil perhaps in the South.
MIR. Whatley. by the scientific aPplica-
tion of fertilizers, iudiciously mixed
with a good. practical knowledge of ths
modus operandi Of farming generally,
succeeded last year in producing fifteen
bales of the staple from eight acres of
land. This year, with even more inten-
sive methods, he purposes to bring q
yield Of twenty bales from ten acres.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-07-08

The Lord thinks highly Of the lowly
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-07-08

Temptation resisted 10 might &C
quired-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-07-08

Hannah. the I3year-old daughter OF
n. MeAuthoH, was burned to death at
Bond. through the explosion of a gallon
can Of alcohol She was ironing with a
patent iron AMI forgot to put out the
light when she filed the tank.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-07-08

The East Tennessee Nursery Company,
W. B. Robbins & Co.. and a large NUM-
her of fruit growers mai. their hr-t
shipment of peaches from the New Al
hauy section last week. shipping points
being 10 Mobile. Memphis, New Orleans
ami Blue Mountain. and a goo,lly num-
Der Il crates were sold 20 laeal dealer.
at 81 Per crate. The praeh crop l. tine.
and several carloads oi crates have re-
entity heen revived by The shippers.