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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-10-17

Hub (in a lecturinz moodl-You
never hear ne putting things OF ti-
tomorrow
Wfe-No. indeed; you put them OF
indefinitely
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-10-17

"oh. dear. officer. was my poor hus
band shot when you got him to ths
station?"
No, madam; only half shot"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-10-17
Usual One.

What Is the latest thing which
Mrs. Cooke has In the way OF a
picker"
I guess II is her Eusband.s
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-10-17

Darling" said the fond youth. pro-
ducing q ring. which is the right sn-
CERT"
For goodness sake. Algyr" re-
sponded the maiden. don't you know,
Nineteen years old and never been
engaged to a girl before,"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-10-17

What sort Of woman is sher~
Why. she's the sort of woman that
nnds delight in reading all the stun
that's printed about the new babies of
the idle rich
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-10-17
6io Difference.

Did you have any osculatory enter
tainment at your party."
No; only some kissing games.-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-10-17
Heredity.

Miss Comeup is now In the swim. .
She ought to take naturally to IL
Her father was a miIkman..
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-10-17
How to Open
Religious
Conversation
By REV. y. W. POPE
Nso.iy Hshi- ln-uinss.
Chksss

TEXT; Acts i.s-"Ye shall be witnesses
unto me-
Open Il lust as you would any other
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-10-17
Nc Such Asoe-,lor-

DO you get a stipend for your
seekly work."
Sothin' Ike that I git reg'Iar
nav
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-10-17

More firm and sure the hand NJ
courage strikes when ii ubeys the
watchful eye Of caution.-Thomsop
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-10-17

Men are what their diet makes
them"
You must have been eating a great
deal OF sheepshead fish lately"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-10-17
Serious One.

What was the last operation that
'amous surgeon performedr
He cut his wife out Of his win
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-10-17

Never Judge a man by his coat: he
may owe the tailor.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-10-17

Is IL blow TO splritualism when a
man strikes a happy medium.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-10-17

ITCH Relieved /. 20 Ai.-ssa
Woolford's Sanitary Lotion for ali kinda M
ontAxfous itch Al Drugxfzts- Adv
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-10-17
Accounted For.

The piece was very raw
Then IL deserved a roasting"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-10-17

What's the ussf
Church-Do you think the world In
growing better!
Gotham-Fm afraid not. read to-
day that a cornet that can be played
by roll of perforated paper. Ike a
piano player. L. recent invention.
and ! see Evelyn Thaw's pictures are
coming back In the papers.
Mn. winsiow's soothias Syrup for chsrdrr.
'eetning. softens the gums. reduce. innaz~.r
uoa. s4i.ys pAin- eures wind collie, xe . hp<si..
II you say what you Ike others
nay not like it.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-10-17

Easily Remembered.
He-T haven't the heart to kiss YOU.
She-Well. take mine.-Ulk.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-10-17

He-My future was in your hands.
and you've decided. Now that you
have refused ne. I'm going to the
devil
She'd suggest that you go some
where where you are less well known
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-10-17
TO DsTvH CEI s.As.I!A A 4

T,sP the 0ld ssandsrd 0RDv rs Fksrnl ~
GILL TOotC Ton know what zoo aro tzkina
The tormelA y plainly prnted every So.rIe
sno~inx v uply Suinins and Iron in tastei e.s
forr. and the must en-~tuai for1n- nor xru1u
pe0pis an ehildren, % csnta- Adv
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-10-17

II ID easy for 4 girl to pretend to
love an old millionaire and fool him
into thinking 1t Is real.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-05-15
PEOPLE VISIT VERDE
 ,, O|l FIELD
Indications Reported As Pointing to Success Of
 Enterprise
NFrom Tuesday.s Dailyl

R. N Fredericks, Mike Mcbride, F. A. Anthony, Al Weber. John Lindell. Frank Dickerson. J. F. Rus sell, K. K. Porter, Harry Heap. Henry Bradburn, and William Ste. phens composed an auto party who left the city Saturday for the hold ings of the Verde Valley Oil com pany, on trip of inspection of that property. as we'll as to investigate industrial conditions generally of that prosperous country. They re- turned Sunday and give an excellent report ot their observations.
 That some oil has been developed by the Verde Valley company. there is no doubt. and that the indications are decidedly fattering for develop ing strong flow is proven by the evidence presented as the sand pump was bringing up oil from depth of 160 feet. Additional easing is to be placed in the hole as soon as the soil is removed, which will permit of the diverting of the large subter- ranean water flow encountered. Drilling will then be resumed, and ii is expected that determinations will be accompanied with definite re. suits.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-05-15
GOES ON A LONG, SAD
 JOURNEY
(From Thesday's Dsily)

Sunday night at about 8 o'clock, the sad death of Mrs. J. w. Skirwin occurred at the P X F. railroad station, after a long and painful ill., ness due to dropsy. The deceased was the wife of the section foreman. and had been i'll for several months. She was highly regarded by many friends and her death is deeply de- plored. She was kind in disposition and bore her long illness with patti cnce and not murmur When the summons came she was attended by her husband. her mother. and two sons and two daughters. The re- mains were prepared by II. NJ. Haus &s Co., and shipped last night to Kansas City for burial, all members pf the family going to attend the burial. Much sympathy is expressed for the bereaved ones.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-05-15
CROWN KING HAS
 EXTRA BRIGHT FUTURE From rridsy's Dsily)

That the Bradshaw mountains should have fuil-Aedged city on the map. and that Crown King Is an ideal place Co enjoy the distinction of being an incorporated community. was stated yesterday by J. L. Arch anibcau. oi the Crown King Supply company To support this move mcn,, hc says. there is no donbt but p-ha, inside of A year there will be centralized ai that point. the most aourishing center as a gateway to and from the most active mining re gion in the county Mr. Afchambeau is optimistic over the outlook and bases this belief on the large mum ber of mines being operated, and whieh are accomplishing results that will bc appreciated in mining circles, and which also justify inc progres- .iye move under consideration.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-05-15
PIONEER WOMAN ANSWERS LAST
 SUMMONS
Sudden Death of Mrs. Monroe Shocks Many
 Friends
(From Tuesday's Daily)

Mrs :. D Monroe was found dead in her home on North Virginia street last nigh, at about 10 o'clock by Mir. and Mrs A. D. Adams, under rath- CT exceptional circumstances, and which was due 10 the anxiety of the latter in not receiving answers to their repeated calls over the tele- phone. During the early part of the afternoon they made frequent calls for the deceased. but not re- ceiving any answer, concluded to go in person to the home.
 Arriving there they found the doors locked. when Mir. Adams con. cluded to enter through the window which he did by breaking the panes of glass. The body of Mrs. Monroe was found dead in one of the rooms in the rear of the residence. and there IS every belief that appopIexy was the fatal ailment. Medical as. ,istanee was summoned, but life had been extinct for several hours.
 In speaking of the sad occasion Mir. Adams stated last night after h, made the discovery. that it had beer the custom of himself and wife tc daily call up Mrs. Monroe. and ir had been seldom that a call was un needed. Acting on the belief tha' the deceased was probably ili. they concluded to go to the home an, see for themselves with the abov, result
 Mrs Monroe was widow. ans had resided alone in that part of th, house she occupied for many year renting the other portion. She wa one of the earliest of pioneer resi- dents, and also one of the most lov able women Kind and generous with a mild manner. her loss will b, regretted by all
 She leaves two sons residing oi the Verde. one of whom but a fev days ago was a visitor to the city Her health was excellent. and th shock of her untimely end will h. received with sorrow by her man. friends and acquaintanocs through out the county Funeral arrange mcnis will be announced after rela tives reach the city from the Vcrd valley
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-05-15
BOARDING HOUSE
 EQUIPMENT IS SHIPPED
(From FrAsy's Daily.)

The Arizona Mine Supply com pany shipped to A. B. Peach, fore man of the Commercial Mining company in Copper Basin, a large Majestic range. with full boarding house equipment capable of accom- modating sixty men. MT. Peach will have charge of this adjunct in addition to his mine duties. This move is indicative of increasing the force a, that property immediately and is regarded as significant of what the Commercial contemplates in the line of future development
 The carload of machinery shipped by the above local house on Tues day is being loaded al Skull Valley on frcigh, wagons for the mines. IL is expected tha, by June |, the in- creased force will be working Geo C. Ruffner also sen, to the camp yesterday eight additional head oi mules, and in few days will have seven wagons Of four animals each hauling ore to the railroad for ship men, to Douglas smelters.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-05-15
BENNETT HAPPY AT s s THE HIDDEN TREASURE
(stom TAursday's Daily,

Peter Eckberg and Samuel Dreyer have returned from an inspection of the new strike made by (. ", Ben nett on the Hidden Treasure mine in Groom Creek district. and are emphatic m stating that the property has every indication of being a good proposition. They inspected under ground workings and state that in, ihe winze strong vein Is m place. the ores showing native silver and free gold. with an iron sulphide pre- dominating, Both say MT. Bennett was found in inc workings much ,latcd over the showing and has two miners ai work, 10 ger out the first carload for shipment as soon as pos sible.
 Water is the only obstaols and development will proceed slow u eonsequenee until pump Is installed. NIT Eokbefg stated yesterday that taking into consideration the amount of development accomplished il,. Hidden Treasure is the most attract i've property he has investigated in inc held. and that the showing indi cates pefmanency The winsc from the tunnel had reached depth oi ss feet and ihc new orc body vss continuing without bfsak This property adjoins ihe fauious Monte Cfifto, heavy producer oi rch silver ores years ago
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-05-15
STORY UNTRUE OF }H
 ACCIDENT TO BLOUNr BOYS
trrom Thnr,day'. Dxily.)


 Reports in circulation in this city for several days io the effect that John and William Blount had met with mine accident in Mohave county. that resulted in the death of both. were unfounded, as was proven yesterday when Mrs Ida Malone. this sister. returned from kingman, after making an investigation. Hear igi the rumors that both her brothers had been, killed. she cndeavorcd 'o trace the source, together with fele- graphing to the above city, but all efforts were in vain. hence she made the trip to personally learn of their late
 Mrs Malone stated yesterday after her arrival home that both were we'll and enjoying the best of health one of ihc brothers several days ago being confined 10 his room with IT, ness, bui who since has resumed h,s duties as minor Both young men are we'll known and are very popular hence the deep interest that wa' taken In learning oi their fate in ar accident that fortunately scyef ,ool place
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-05-15
LAND MAN PLEASED
 WITH BIG PROJECT
Judge Watson Expressed Belief That Proposition Merits Being Rushed
 To Completion.

Judge Ward II. Watson, general manager of the Arizona Land and Irrigation company, arrived in the city Sunday afternoon, from Indian apolis. Ind. and was busily engaged yesterday in looking over the land interests of the undertaking, making a general investigation of progress of field work going on under the direction Of Chief Engineer Walker. Judge Watson stated that the pre- liminary work under headway will continue until every foot of land is covered by the various engineers en. gagged at the five different camps. after which practical dam construc- ton and other work will be prose cutcd
 He expressed himself in an enthu- siasGc manner over the feasibility of the water storage undertaking, and from the standpoint of the rec lafnation # the entire acreage was particularly we'll pleased. Judge Watson was a member of the dele
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-05-15
BRADSHAW CAMP
 SHIPPING GOOD ORE
tFrom rhursday's Daily,


 John R Wells, who arrived in the city yesterday from his mining camp near Turkey. on fhe Bradshaw Mountain railway. reports a eoniinu- ation of activity in that producing field. and conditions decidedly flat iering for heavy production in the future Since rcviving his old Silver Tip mine. few months ago, he has m the sidetfack al the station car of high grade silver ore, which zoe. to Fl Paso for treatment
 Blake and Callahan also have a car ready for the same market Other operators are preparing to ship within the next few weeks, and the indications were that since mar ket quotations are attractive, m, district would experience somrwhai of an old time boom Joe Rees. oI California. who took oyef the Nelli' X Cisaior mines a few weeks ago. i' establishing A camp and plans larg, development The entire belt is q silver one. and half dozen mine are being enerseiicaily prospecied with all making good showing
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-05-15

adjust the affairs of this syndiea,, ana to perfect arrangements by which the proposition will be placed on a permanent basis for large oper. ations in the future.
 u als also reported that ,her. is ort htile doubt but that the Clara will experience a new era under inc methods to be followed as the out. come Of the important meeting un. der. headway, and tha, i, will be placed on a hrmer footing than pre-. vailed heretofore.
 Mrs. Clerc and Mrs. Sehu,tc ae. company their husbands on tn, ,ourney. and after the meeting con. eludes the party will proceed ,e Swansea, where their holdings ar, located
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-05-15
SWANSEA MAY RE
 OPERATED AT EARLY DATE
Crrom Yridsy's Dsiiy)

K F. Morrison. attorney for the Clara Consolidated Mining company, has returned ,o ihe city from Los Angeles. after participating in a con ference with officers and European hnapciers on matters incidental io that undertaking The conference looking toward The reorganization oi the company was held in the above city last week. and was of very satisfactory nature. 4 further con. ference will be held in Prescott nesi week. and inc present indications are that an adjustment will be elected that ~ill mean ihe early resumption of operations ai Swansea.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-05-15
GOPHER TENNIS TEAM

MINNEAPOLIS. May l3 - The e,sct ,cnri, team of the University of Minnesota left this city today ior ;,. ,,cood rya ion Of thc Eastern court, The rip wiIl Ia'' an en,''e W .n,on,b during which lime the Gopher ...o,,, victler, will play eonte"' wi,b inc tennis teams of ohio s'a,' T,niy,,.i,y. T, University of Pennsy'- yania. College oi the City oi r' Ne" vo,t @ Vale. Brown. Harvard Dart
 ',, Amherst and several other h;s college and universities
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-05-15
AMERICANS STILL LEAVING SUNNY
 MEXICO

[ \. Mertson, formerly a resident d ,hi, county. returned Sunday rom Sonora. Mex, being one of ogh, Americans who concluded 10 leave that country under present conditions. all arriving together at Nogales early last week. Mir. Mert- son states that there is no doubt bn, that |, will be extremely dan urous for an American to continue residing in that country if interven- ton follows, and that the fore warnings have been needed by nearly everyone ,o be affected to get out a, soon as possible. Several have returned to the United States via Guaymas, and ocean steamships.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-05-15
JURY. SLEEPING BEFORE CASE
 |S.DEC|DEO
(From Tuesdays Daily)

The. case of the state against John Webb, on the charge of cattle steal ing came to an end last night at 10 o'clock when it was given to the jury. after over two days of trial. |, was one of the most important cases in its character that has been tried in this county in many years, from the interest shown and the large number of witnesses examined, over thirty men testifying. The scene of the alleged crime was set in the Sehg,nan country, and the complainant was j. w. Sullivan. The jury failed to bring in verdict up to late hour and they finally re- tired for the night. A verdict IS expected this forenoon.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-05-15
BANKER PLEASED WITH ARIZONA
 CLIMATE
(From Tuesdays Daily

! n w Stewart, son of a director oi the Fourth National Bank of New York City, has returned after mak ing an investigation of several west crn states. with the object of loeai- ing. and has chosen this city as a future home. He will be joined in few days by his wife and two ehii- dren. and it is probable he will be isisniihed with the country in an in dustrtzl way MT Stewar, was a visitor several weeks ago. and has formed very favorable impression of the country, particularly SO ihe climate
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-05-15

gation that visited Prescott last March, and while his observations at that time were favorable. he was frank enough to admit yesterday that his observations are conclusive, and the project appeals 10 him as warranting the outlay of capital nee cssary to rush and complete the work
 In appreciation of what is evil dent. he will return east today, when general meeting of all interested will be held to formally close up the immediate affairs of the company. and io go ahead without any delay whatever He said it was His pur- pose 10 remain for several days to infinitely make investigations, but this he stated would not be neces- sary. He IS accompanied on the trip by Newton H. Meyers, a wealthy and prominently known citizen of Jeffcrsonville, Ind. Judge Watson and other members of the company will return later to the city.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-05-15

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 7-~-~~-S'~-->-->~~-~-~-~~ raHiy of the murder charge, Fly u0ge' vanity courted notoriety. This V" generally taken as one ol the most disgusting features Of the "u'al affair Since reaching the Fh'tnilary he has never lost an 0ppor'unity 10 get before the public eyes.
 Local people looked for Eytinge 'he last of the inmates to be '4ae on honor" guest of the state p"Hen'iary. His outing with Kate 'uhard' who has been taking her ~'NN at inc penitentiary. and sleep e mere, at the expense of the 's"' Tor nearly a month. has caus- VI much indignation among both wv friends and foes of prison re-
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-05-15
TAFT AND ROOSEVELT
 CLAIMS VARY GREATLY

WASHlNGTON, May ll.-With inc end of next week, the makeup of the Republican national convention, SO lar as the original selection of delegates can be determined. will be practically settled Including eight Co be chosen today in district con ventions m Texas. over 200 dele gates. will be selected in the eight days ending next Saturday. About 100 will then remain to be chosen. including AZ from Ohio and 24 from New Jersey,
 The divergent claims of the Taf, and Roosevelt managers make i, ap- parent, that the determination o! actual control of the Chicago con. vention is impossible in advance of the meeting of the Republican Ma tional committee on June 0 The committee will take up the contest cd seats ,oi at least lb4 delegates l; IS no, unlikely that additional con. tests will bc announced when tho committee begins work
 Up to this morning, 7S6 of ih, 1 l078 delegates had been chosen. ac cording to the. Roosevelt, estimates The Taft forces claim it is O less l The difference arises over Maryland where the Taf, managers declar, the control of sixteen delegates vii not bc determined until next Tues day in the state convention. and 1T Kansas. where the Roosevelt records show l4 chosen and the Taft records show l0 Taft manager, Representa- tive Mckinley. claims 4s3 for th' President and concedeS 2N fol Roosevelt
 Senator Dixon. for Roosevelt, claims 3l9 for him, oonoeding l@ for Tah. The Roosevelt manager contend that ll4 delegates are unIn s,ruc,ed. including SS from Nev York. and that lo4 are contested Both campaign committees give L Toilette 36 delegates and Senate Cummins 10
 Preparations for a two week battle q, Chicago over seaiiug 'h contested delegations are being com pletcd rapidly ny inc attorneys fo both factions While but few con tests have been filed thus far wit inc national committee, the man agers and their attorneys will D ready with al the eases by May H ,he date on which all papers mus be before ihe committed
 The delegations instructed io Ta(, whose seats will be contested according to the latest statement ( Senator Dixon. are Alabama A Artansas g. District of Columbia { Florida l2 Georgia 70, Indiana l' Kcn,ueky 10. Louisiana 5o, Mich
 can 6 Missouri ?. South Carolina Tennessee l4. Virginia 2 The A de,,oa,,, to bc selected the comm
 week include Texas 26, Caliiorn' 16 Minnesota 24, Washington Y
 North Carolina 2, West Vrgin'
 i6 and catering delegations many other states
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-05-15
MAJOR MURRAY WELL
 PLEASED WITH CITY
tFrom Thpssasy's Daily)

Major General Arthur Murray con ended his observations of Fort Nhlpple yesterday and left in the afternoon for Fort Apache. on a mp Of inspection of that military post. He was free to express his admiration of the city and the post near by. while the climate appealed 10 him as far more attractive than he appreciated before arriving. While h would not and did not proffer any in,ima,ion as to what his offi- cal report would embody when sub mtted 10 the War department al Washington. concerning Fort Whip plt Il is believed, however. that II TIl be favorable toward maintain mg a, leas, this military property
 The visit of General Murray. 's interesting at this time. also for tho iea'on II is believed the school ol musketry proposition looked into 'everal weeks ago, and reported or iNorably, will probably be revived Dy this commanding officer, whc visited the rife range at Point o Rocks, and greatly admired it. The raot SCI aside for this purpose hal recently been fenced, and that | possesses attractions that no othe' 'ht range in the service has. is gen "aIy admitted by officers conversan s''h requirements of that branch Q lhe service.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-05-15
REORGANIZATION OF CLARA UNDER WAY
Foreign Financiers Looking Into Hold ings and Planning For Future
 Operations.
(Frou Tuesday's Daily

Tor the purpose of recognizing .cJ considering the resuming of op. cations. the following stockholders ', ,b, Clara Consolidated arrived in ,b, ,iy yesterday from Los Angeles ..J r,ll remain long enough to boroughly ismiIiarixe themselves ,,,b the proposition. They are: C. cl,,c. of Paris. France; w. Sehutte, oi Amsterdam. Holland, Carol Al. l,n W Klapetsky, Rev. Alfred Oye,u. W ?. Taylor, treasurer, and ' D Bison. secretary. of Los An gtlc'
 The meeting was held in the law omce, of R F. Morrison, attorney ,or ,he Clara. The foreign visitors ,,t ,aid 10 represent heavy financial interest, behind the movement to