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Oxford eagle., 1912-10-10
HOG CHOLERA CHECKED.
Commissioner Doesn't Receive As MANY
Orders.

Jaeksou.-Commissio Of Agriculture
Blakeslec is of the opinion that great
deal Of the hog cholera in this State has
been effeetually stamped out In the
past few weeks calls for the hog cholera
serum sold BY the department OF agri-
culture have fallen of considerably and
there have been very lew cases of this
disease reported.
During the summer this preparation
was ordered and taken out a. fast a the
commissioner could obtain it, and from
report. received it seems TO have proven
itself highly effeacious in treating this
dread hog malady.
Oxford eagle., 1912-10-10

Gulfport.-J. F. Bennett, former cash
Ter Of the State Bank Of MeHenry at
MeHenry. was arrested here. charged
with embezzlement. Bennett was re
Gently indicted by the grand jury, charg-
ed with enhezIIins tSe funds OF the bank
which closed its doors last March.
Oxford eagle., 1912-10-10
Ten Children crem,ted.

st. Bernard, Quebee.-The ten chill
dren, ranging in age from is months to
Is years, of Alenxander Gravel. were
burned TO death Gravel and his wife,
returning to their home, found it in
flames. They were unable to aid the
children, whose deaths they witnessed
Oxford eagle., 1912-10-10

Carthage.-All is quiet over the dip
ping vat question in Leake county now.
In beat I. where several watts had been
blown up, the people are all helping to
rebuild and all are dipping their cattle.
The people have not only learned that
this i the best thing We have ever had
for our cattle. but it has been discovered
that the solution in which the cattle are
dipped IS a pauaeea for all skin trouble
This was discovered by barefooted boy'
wading in the vats with the toe itch
Oxford eagle., 1912-10-10

Gulfport.-Oetober I6 the board Of en-
gincers of the rivers and harbors COM
mittec of congressman IS expected to
make a trip down Leaf river from Hat
tiesburg to Paseagoula, making an in
spection OF the river and of the P4ses
goula harbor
Oxford eagle., 1912-10-10
Much Cotton Spun.

Loaion.-Statistios issued from Man
chester by the international Cotton Fed.
eration show that during the year end
ed Aug. 81 1900 bales OF American
cotton we're used. compared with IL
$4,000 bales in the previous year. Ths
spInners spun more cotton than in aay
year since the great boom of 1907.
Oxford eagle., 1912-10-10
Reward for Killer.

Jlek>on.-The acting governor issued
= proclamation wherein he offers a ~
ward of $500 for the arrest and eonvie-
ton Of the party or parties who killed
". ". Tuhb m Monroe county.
The county has offered a reward of
$500. which, taken with the reward Of
fcred by the state, sggreestes $500.
Oxford eagle., 1912-10-10
Pellagra Decreasing.

Meridian.-Although pellagrs caused
general alarm in this section several
months ago, by reports of numerous
cases and rapid spread, physician, stats
at the present time that the disease has
diminished to great extent and that
they were meeting with some success IN
its treatment.
Oxford eagle., 1912-10-10
Cotton Men Busy.

Meridian Secretary l. 8. Atkinson
OF the Mississippi Cotton Association, re-
Gently organized and composed of cot
ton buyers and sellers throughout the
state OF Mississippi, has announced that
he has taken up with the Interstate
Commerce Commission. expense bill cot
ton shipments. from this aud other terri
tory IN the state.
Oxford eagle., 1912-10-10

Philadelphia, Pa-Thomas J. Ryan,
Democratic leader of Philadelphia, mem
Der of the Donnelly-Rysn-Gafry triumvi-
rate that for so long controlled the or
EanizatiOn of that party, ended his life
by shooting himself in the head with a
revolver.
Oxford eagle., 1912-10-10

scranton. Pa--In a gas-hlled room the
bodies of Mrs. John J. Walsh and her
baby were found at their home with their
throats cut. II is believed that Mrs.
Walsh, after cutting the baby and her
self, turned on the gas to make death
certain.
Oxford eagle., 1912-10-10
Rebel Army Taken.

Washington.-The rebel army at jim
otepe, Nicaragua, about twenty miles
south of Managus, was captured. with
all its ammunition, arms and artillery,
after four hours battle with govern
ment troops.
Oxford eagle., 1912-10-10
Complain Of Car Shortage.

Montgomery, Ala.-Railroads are un-
able to furnish ers 10 move Alabama
products, and complaints are being made
in the Birmingham coal district and the
Montsomery agricultural district
Oxford eagle., 1912-10-10

DECENTRALIZATION for the pardon OF
Waiter Teier, one of the most noted con
Nets in the Mississippi Penitentiary, mas
been prepared, and viii be presented at
The governors office within the next
txo weeks.
Toler was sent up from Washington
county in 1908 to serve life term ior
murder. His victim was Harry Stone
Oxford eagle., 1912-10-10
Daring Soldier of 81 Dies.

Hsrrisouburg, Va.-John Snyder. Con
federa,e veteran Who dropped dead here
soon after eating hearty breakfast,
was the soldier who first struck a match
TO Piedmont, W. Va, during the war.
Oxford eagle., 1912-10-10
Democrats Name zulxer.

New York.-Willism SuIzer, represent
alive in congress from New York city,
was nominated for governor by the
Democratic state convention. 1t was
the seventh time he has been eandi
date for this nomination.
Oxford eagle., 1912-10-10
Live Stock Meeting.

Nstehez-Edwa<d Hortsman, veterf
nary surgeon representing the United
States department of agriculture in the
campaign for the eradication of cattle
tick in Adams and jefferson counties, is
arranging for biz meeting OF live stocbt
men At the court house in this city.
Oxford eagle., 1912-10-10
Cotton Crop IN He.mes.

LeNingtou--Tae cotton crop is very
nearly all open. and picking Is progress
ing very rapidly. the gins are all taxed
TO their capacity. ss the seed are bring
ing Ss0.oO per ton and they all want to
get their cotton in and get the beaeti'
OF the good price OF seed.
Oxford eagle., 1912-10-10
Rear Admiral Young Dead.

New York.-Resr Admiral Lueien
Young died here after brief illness. A
deficiency of blood brought on BY rup-
tured bloodvessel of the stomach was
given as a cause Il death.
Oxford eagle., 1912-10-10
Ledore Assessment.

GreenwOod.-The fnsl footizcs Of the
Leiiore county personal assessment roll
for the year show the handsome increase
Of s1,s57 ,3O4. the grand total for this
year aggregating in even figures $500
s34. while that Of the past year was
s. Is. .o3o.
Oxford eagle., 1912-10-10
Breaks Corn Raising Record.

EIlisyiIle.-Eruest ReddOek, young
farmer, living west of this city, has prob
ably broken the corn record for tins
eountv. On one acre of ground Mr.. Red
dock has just harvested 2Os.43 bushels
of corn.
Oxford eagle., 1912-10-10

AbheviIle. -Abbeville Normal Senooi
spened with an enrolment OF about SIX
ty pupils. This Is good showing for an
opening, and this number will be largely
increased when the rural schools are
tstxrted.
Oxford eagle., 1912-10-10
Fruit Trust Fined.

Kansas City, Mo.-Prosecution of the
Kansas City Fruit & Produce Exchange
as food trust ended when Judge See
horn assessed a fine Of $4,000 against
the exchange and its sixteen members.
Oxford eagle., 1912-10-10
woodmen TO Attend Fair.

JaeksOn.-Fully 1000 wcodmen are
expected in Jackson on Woodmen's Day
at the state fair, October %, on which
date the monument TO the deceased
members erected on City Hall Square viii
be dedicated with appropriate ceremonies.
Oxford eagle., 1912-10-10

Childress. Tex--Cutton in this section
was damaged by heavy rain and eleS>
tricai storm, which passed from here into
Oklahoma. Heavy damage Is reported
from the storm in western Oklahoms.
Oxford eagle., 1912-10-10
Start Railroad SchooL.

MeComb.-Thc Illinois Central voea-
tional school. which is being operated In
MeComb by the McComb high school. in
conjunction with the Illinois Central
machine shops. has been formally
opened.
Oxford eagle., 1912-10-10

Fort Smith, Ark.-Cotton growers of
Sequoyah county, Oklahoma, have agreed
to dispose OF their crop in bulk, abandon
ing the former method of each grower
selling his crop individually.
Oxford eagle., 1912-10-10

Brookhaven.-Suit was filed against
the Mississippi Central railroad for $50
900. in the case OF Mrs. AreolA Higron
Wiuslow. Tor the killing Of her husband
Jack winslow.
Oxford eagle., 1912-10-10
County Seat Moves.

Taylorsvilie.-At a special election
held in Smith county for removal of the
present county seat tRaleighl the eouR-
u voted s5s for aud 'ss against
Oxford eagle., 1912-10-10

0ulfport.-In fire 500 feet oil tne
ne~ wharf on the Gulfport pier was con
suned, the locomotive, piledriver' 'nres
kafr and large quantity Of ereosotea
>3u1ex. The - Z estimated 1t sso,ooo.
Oxford eagle., 1912-10-10
Aleorn Fair.

Corlnth.-The Aleorn county fair
opened with good ATTENDANCE The ex-
hibits of foral hall, agricultural hall and
speed ring compare favorably with other
years
Oxford eagle., 1912-10-10
woodviIle Bank Closes

WOodville.-As result OF the ALLEGED
defaleatioa on the part of the cAsAi9.
the Bank OF wocdville wzs c1cssA
Oxford eagle., 1912-10-10
Auto Wreck Killed Nine.

Philadelphia, Pa--Nine persons are
dead as a result of the terrific collision
between three automobiles on the edg.
of Fairmount Park
Oxford eagle., 1912-10-10
bUNTY FAIRS

allowing address was delivered
|H Afford, expert agriculturist, Of
y. "a, at the county iair at Bay
\. Mis-, on October 5th:
Oxford eagle., 1912-10-10
Big Crop in Lincoln.

Brookhaven.-Lineoln county IS raising
so'ae' cotton this year. This season Is
gong to be a banner erop-in othef
words an extraordinarily good one
The Winslow mail., 1912-04-06
Auto Mail Line

If negotiations, which are now
pending go through, we shall by
the 5th of May be getting our
mail by automobile the same
day it leaves the train. And there
is every indication that the deal
will be made, and the mail thus
carried by auto from Holbrook
to Woodruff, Hunt Concho, Craig
Springerville and Eagar. An op-
ton is held by Messrs. Parks
Bros. of Denver from Messrs.
Jarvis Hamblin and Dewitt, the
present mail contractors, for a
sub.contract to take over the
business of this line.-St. Johns
Hearld.
The Winslow mail., 1912-04-06
Notice for Bids

Notice is hereby given that
sealed bids will be received by the
Board OF District No. 1,
of Winslow Public Schools for
the installation of a heating plant
in public school building. Bids
will be opened Monday, March
25th, at 2 O'Clock P. M. For
further particulars apply at the
office of the, Clerk of the Board.
GEO. P. SAMPSON, Clerk.
The opening of the above men
toned bids is postponed until
April 18th, at 2 O'Clock p. m,
bids will be received until that
date.
GEO. P. SAMPSON, Clerk.
The Winslow mail., 1912-04-06

Mr.. and Mrs. E. P. Howell, OF
Navajo, have been here the past
week visiting. Mrs. Howell will
leave for Long Beach in a few
days, and will be accompanied
by Miss Grace Smith, of the Cot
tage Hotel, who goes there on a
short vacation and to visit with
her mother.
You will look a good while be-
fore YOU find a better medicine
for coughs and colds than
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
It not only gives relief-it cures.
Try it when you have cough
or cold, and you are certain to
be pleased with the prompt crre
VIII .ch it. will effect. For sale by
all dealers.
Thos. w. Wilby, who will be
recalled as having been in Hol
brook last fall on an autOmOi
bile tour of the United States
when he logged a scenic and his
toric transcontinental highway,
is the author of a travel roman
ce o be issued early in the spring
In "The Trial to Sunset" the
journey across country is the
central feature. Some of thu
strongest scenes are laid in Ari-
zor, in Phoenix and the desert
The bl ook is. !, to be illustrated
with views of the desert, Salt
river canyon, Roosevelt dam
and the irrigation scenes. Mr.
Wilby procured from Secretary.
WEIGH OF Phoenix board of ade
There is more Catarrh in this section
of the country than all other diseases
put together, and until the last few
years was supposed to be incurab!e.
For a great many years doctors pro-
nounced it a local disease and prescri-
bed local remedies, and by constantly
failing to cure with local treatment, pro-
nounced it incurable Science has prov
en- catarrh to be a constitutional dis
ease and therefore requires constitu-
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by +. J. Cheney & o.,
Toledo, Ohio, is the only constitutional
cLre OH the market. 1t is taken inter
nally in doses from 10 drops to tea
spoonful 1t acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
They offer one hundred dollars for an!
case it fails to cure. Send for circu ,ars
and testimonials Address: F. J. CHE
NEY & CO.. Toledo, 'hio. Sold by
Druggists, 75c. Take Halls Family
Pills for constipation
The Winslow mail., 1912-04-06
Notice For Bids

Sealed proposals will be re,
ceived by the undersigned up to
noon April 10th, 1912, for the
furnishing of labor and material
for the erection and completion
of the building known as the
Elks Home building to be erect
ed at the corner of Kensley Ave,
and Third ST. Winslow Arizona.
Plans and specifications may be
had by applying to the under
signed, who reserves the right
to reject any or all bids that
may be offered
w. A. PARR, Architect
The Winslow mail., 1912-04-06
Holbrook Happenings
From the Holbrook Argus.

Jos. K. Udall, is superintendent
of the A. c. M. Lat Springer
ville-St. johns Herald.
Thorwald Larson of Hol-
brook, is among the guests re-
'gistered last night at the Adams.
Phoenix Republican.
Mr.. Parks was here this week
arranging matters lat this end
of the line to complete the pro-
position referred to above.
Don't be surprised if you have
an =. attack of rheumatism this
spring. Just rub the affected
parts freely with Chamberlain's
Liniment and it will soon dis
appear. Sold by all Dealers t
ivan" needless to say he is the
well known wool buyer who has
been coming here for the last
quarter ota century, arrived here
this week on his regular yearly
sojourn.
Puts End To Bad Habit
Things never look bright to one
with "the blues" Ten to one the
trouble is a sluggish liver, filling
the system with bilious poison,
that DR.. Kings New Life Pills
would expel. Try them. Let the
the JOY of better feelings end
1.-THE blues" Best for stomach,
liver and kidneys. Csc All Drug
gists.
L. F. McClanahan will take
charge of the Central Hotel,
known as the Boyer house, soon
in place of John L. Fish, who
will return to his home at Lake
side.
Burr Porter returned Sunday
morning from an extended visit
to his old home in Kentucky. He
is much improved in health and
of course had a good time while
away.
'My little, son had very Sc.
we're cold. was recommended to
try Chamberlain's Cough Rene
dy, and before a small bottle
was finished he was as we'll as
ever" writes Mrs. H. Silks, %
Bowling Street, Sidney, Austria
liza. This remedy is for sale by
ALI Dealers. +
Messrs. T. F. Tucker, Ben
Kember, A. M. Patten and Parks
all interested in the irrigation
project at st. Johns, came down
from that point this week and
remained here for few days on
business. Mr.. Tucker and Mr.
Kemper left for their homes III
Denver Saturday night and the
other two gentlemen left for
St. Johns Monday morning.
1t Looks Like A Crime
to separate a-boy from a box .oi
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.I His PIN
pies. boils, SCRATCHES, knocks
sprains and bruises demand it,
quick relief for burns. scald, OF
cut his right. Keep it handy tol
boys, also girls. Heals every
thing healable anddoes it quick
Unequaled for piles. Only 2;
cents at All Druggists.
The Winslow mail., 1912-04-06

The Board of Supervisors con-
vened yesterday in regular quar-
terly session.
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Hen
nessey spent a few days in town
this week.. having come in from
their ranch.
For rheumatism you will find
nothing better than Chamber
lain's Liniment. Try it and see
how quickly it gives relief. For
sale by All dealers. +
F. w. Nelson returned from a
two-weeks trip to California
Saturday night and left M onday
morning for his home at st.
Johns.
Miss May McClanahan, who
has been in Oklahoma the past
year attending school, returned
home Saturday morning.
Why He Was Late.
"What made you so late?"
Il met Smithson."
"Well, that is no reason why
you should be an hour late get
ting home to supper"
II knew, but asked him how
he was feeling, and he insisted
on telling me about his stomach
trouble" ;"
"Did you tell hin to take
Cham berla;n's Tablets?"
"Sure. that is what he needs"
Sold by all dealers. +
W. F. lLesueur and family will
make their future bone at Mesa,
where Mr.. -Lesueur will engage
in business. lie has sold his
home in Springerville and re-
signed his position as Superin-
tendent of the A. c. Nd. |.
Mrs. @. H. Brown entertained
the ladies of the bible class
Thursday evening. Various
games were played, after which
a delectable luncheon was served,
and those present spent an enjoy
able evening. Those present
were: Mesdames Boyer, Flanig-
an, ]. II. Scorse, Fifer, Jordan,
Howell, r. G. Smith, Larson,
Sapp, w. B. Woods, Henning
and Miss Grace Smith.
The Danger After Grip
lies often in a rundown sytem.
Weakness, nervousness, lack of
appetite, energy and am bition,
with disordered liver and kideys
often follow an attack of this
wretched disease. The greatest
need then is Electric Bitters, the
glorious tonic, blood purifier and
regulator of stomach, liver and
kidneys. Thousonds have proved
that they wonderfully strength
en- the nerves, build up the sys-
tenn and restore to health and
good spirits after an attack of
Grip. If suffering, try them.
Only SO cents. Sold and perfect
satisfaction guaranteed by AL
DruperiSts H
The Winslow mail., 1912-04-06
SENTIMENT Of
COUNTRY SHOWN
Editorial Comment Proves Wood
row Wilson is Almost Unani-
nous Choice for President.
GROWS STRONGER EVERY DAY

Democratic Party Has Opportunity Of
Signalling Its Return to Power
With the Election OF an
Ideal Chief Executive,
The Winslow mail., 1912-04-06

FOR SALE-Sanitary Couch
and Mattress. Apply at print
ing Office.
The Winslow mail., 1912-04-06

Attorney x N. Sleeves, of
Williams, was here one day this
week on legal business.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-29
Fourh---Is there any difference betUeen The attitude
of Texas companies and outside companies under Texas
laps- If so, wbat9

We understand that this question framed with the idea Of
developing whether the Robertson affects the of Texas
and outside companies alike The Robertson law affects
the business Of Texas and outside exay
the the taxation The basis for taxing
home companies is fixed by the following statute:
Insurance companies incorporated under the laws of this state
taxation all of their real other real rendered
and all of the personal property of such insurance companies shall
be valued other property valued for this
the following From the total valuation of its shall
being of the debts
by of their outstanding policies
remainder shall be deducted the value of all
owned by the and the remainder shall be the
able value Of its personal property Home insurance
shall be require occupation receipt
(Acts Thirty-frs Legislature chapter 1903 section 25
mately $4,000 per annum.
On all premiums collected in other states Texas
taxed at rates up 2 IL per
The bases for taxing outside companies is fixed by the following
statute:
Each life organized under the laws of
this business this state shall before the
LIST of March 1910 and annually thereafter make report
of and banking of this which
shall by either the president president and
secretary Of such and which shall show the
collected during the ending De-
preceding from citizens Of this upon policies of in
each such shall annually occupation
equal OF such premium receipts provided
when the Of the investment in Texas securities de-
such December 81 Of year.
invested said date much 30 per
its total Texas defined by law promory
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-29
(Seal)
Commissioner.

OF this should be added the business remaining
force with the that withdrew from the state 1907
This only be estimated they make the depart
They have written business since they withdrew and
after making due allowance for examinations believe that they
still have sufficient business Justify stating that the
total of business outside companies this time
is approximately $300000C00.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-29
Thnd.--T To what extent haze life insurance com
panes been organized Texas since passage Of hatlaw9

There five Texas life insurance companies with total
sets aggregang $972638 with total outstanding insurance
18O3030 ansang business the state when the Robertson
bill became law On December 81 1911 there 10 Texas life
transacng business this with
bned of approximately $0500O0 and outstanding nsur
aggregating than $16000000
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-29
SeUenth~Statishcs concerning investments in Texas
securities By outside companies and Texas companies

At the time of the passage Of the Robertson law the q
pane withdrew had Texas aggegang $906 32 and
bonds amounting $l4oS 49, principally old first bonds
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-29
AN ADDRESS
To the Texas Welfare Commission
Houston, Texas, April 10th, 1912.

To the Texas Welfare Comnisson.
In response your request for information concerning b
operation of the Robertson law we respectfully submit
following in your INQUIRIES taking them mn TIA
order named:
First Why did parious outside life insurance COM
panies withdraw from Texas rather than submit TO bro
uisions fthat laD9
Second--Whdt are Objectionable features from thei,
stand point9
In answer to these questions submit the following quota
tons
The Robertson effective July u 1907 and pro
vid that every life company shall as condition OF
right to do business this keep
Texas securities of money equal per
the aggregate amount of the legal apart appor
toned policies of life written on the lives of citizens
Of this state.
Rather than comply with the provisions of this law the
following companies have Withdrawn from the state:
Columbia National Boston Mass
Des Moines Life Des Mones Iowa
Equitable Life, New York n Y.
Fidelity Mutual. Philadelphia Pa
Germania Life, New York n Y
Home Life New York n Y
Manhattan Life New York n Y
Massachusetts Mutual. Springfield Mass
Mutual Benefit Life Newark, n. j.
Mutual Life OF New York n Y
National Life, Montpelier, Vt
New York Life New York. n Y
Northwestern Mutual, Milwaukee, Wis.
Penn Mutual, Philadelphia, Pa
Prudential, Newark, n. j.
Reliance Life, Pittsburg, Pa
Security Mutual Bingham, n Y
Travellers Insurance Company, Hartford, Conn
Union Mutual, Portland, Maine
Washington Life, New York n. Y.
Wisconsin Life Madison, Wis
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-29

(a) Including all business written during 1911
o. Including insurance in force before
changed to legal
(c) Figures not available.
hereby certify foregoing list Of the amounts
of insurance Texas lives December 3 1911 in outof
illegal these shown in
submitted by these companies
hand and of office this 23d day of April
A