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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13
ORDERS FUNERAL: ENDS LIFE
Three Times After Giving Un-
dertaker instructions.

Rich Hill. Mo.-Frank Williams,
aged so, wellkn0wn farmer
and coal operator. committed suicide
by shooting himself three times in the
left breast
Some time ago he selected at a 10
cal undertaking establishment his
burial OUTFIT. aud. as he vas a bach.
elor and had no relatives here. be
gave shipping instructions for his
body
His excuse 10 the undertaken Vas
that he had sudden attacks OF heart
trouble and might die a; any tine. he
was well to do and a Royal Arch
Mason.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13

Every woman should put herself
under review occasionally and try TO
discover vhesaer she is in the habit
OF making restless movements with
her hands. One soon becomes irri-
tated by companion who is forever
rubbing her face. arranging her hair
or patting her chair or gown.
A lecturer on department has a sim.
pie exercise which she recommends
for the benefit OF those who feel -au
hands" II consists simply of drop
ping the hands before you and wiring.
ing them hard for FIVE minutes. The
process will timber up the hands 80
that you forget all about them.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13

Women in increasing numbers ara
turning to china silk as the solution
to the present petticoat problem. II
outwears the usual petticoat silks ane
satins by far. and II of ordinary good
quality will launder without the least
damaging effect Not the smaller OF
its advantages is its light. supple na
ture. which does not permit the tint
est suggestion of clumsiness. and
moreover. IT can be had in any sui.
or dress shade.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13
FEW NEW coNvIcTS.
May Shows Lightest Record in Months
at Jackson

Jackson.-The statistics showing pen
itentiary population at the end of May,
Just prepared and given out by Secre-
tary Yerger of the penitentiary board,
show a decided slump in numbers on
hand a well as those received tor the
month. During the month the dispatch
sergeants brought in only twenty-eight
convicIs, the highest list for many
months, and a little more than half
Of the number received during May,
1911, which was sfty-three.
There were on hand at the end of
April i,s36, which with the 2s received
and escaped ccnyiets reeaptured left a
total of 1859.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13
MEETING OF INSPECTORS.
Food and Feed Field Men Confer
With Blakeslee.

kson.-Agricultural Commissioner
slee hld a meeting of his field
Of pure food inspectors to discuss
bmpaign which Is now being waged
|nt department to enforce the Mis-
b pure food laws. and especially
fp the shipping into this stair of
|n4ed, misbranded and untagged
zers and feedstuff.
Mississippi statutes ara very
: in their requirements for feed
and designate a very high degree
d value and the temptation to the
= in Memphis, New Orleans, No
md other places to ship stuff into
|fate of an inferior grade is con-
Ab,e.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13
upholds Commerce Commission.

washington--The supreme court
emphatieally settled the feud be
tween the commerce court and the
interstate commerce commission over
their respective jurisdiction That
the commerce court has no authority
to issue iniunctions to stop mega
tive" orders OF the commission was
declared by the high court in two de-
cisions
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13
e For Incurahlez.

(ckson.-A movement is now on foot
urnish Mississippi with = home for
Fables. Since the opening of the
hospital 1t this point, an aston
Pg number Of chronic cases Of i'll
have come TO light. Superintend-
Mclean has made a rule that chronic
incurable cases can not be taken,
Prwise the hospital would soon be
I with them to the exclusion of all
Prs. And in this connection the num-
OF pellagrous patients offered the
Pital is something astonishing. Dr.
can states that be had no idea so
" psllagrous victims were in the
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13
AY WITHDRAW FROM STATE.
y Companies Don't Like the Recent
Decision.

Fkson.-There Is a strong probabil-
hat several OF the largest surety
fidelity companies will hereafter
= to write surety bonds for state
desiring to qualify as repositories
Ptate funds, as a result of the de-
7 OF the supreme court in the cas-,
n H. Potter, receiever, vs.. the Fl
y Deposit Company. This decision
P the effect that the state cannot
bgate a right as a preferred creditor
vent Of bank failure where the in
Ition is carrying state funds. and
corporations furnishing surety 10
7 on such deposits, are in the same
Dude as any other creditor.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13
BATTlESHIP STRUCK A REEF.
Arkansas, in Third Test. Is Badly In
iured on Maine coass-0ouble
Bottom Saved Ship.

Rockland. Me. = The dread
nought Arkansas. Uncle Sans newest
battleship. which is making her trials
on here, struck a reef OF the Maine
coast. denting her hull badly. accord
ing TO a report which reached Rock
land. The ship will be able TO finish
her trial trip after repairs. according
to the report
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13
SIMPLE COSTUME OF CLOTH
Classic lines Give Ample Eject TO
Mocei That Has Approval es
Fashion.

This costume Is in cloth: I, has .
panel front to skirt. laid on With
wrapped seam and cut wider at the
foot. where buttons are used as trim
ming. The bodice IL trimmed with Q
plastron cut to correspond with skirt
panel; folds are made where the ma
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13
PIONEER INSURGENT IS DEAD
Iowa Congressman Expires Suddenly
Few Hours Following
denomination.

Sioux City. Iowa.-Congressma
f. II. Hubbard. Eleventh Iowa
district. who was renominated for his
fifth term by a large majority. died
suddenly of heart disease.
Death came at tht home Of John c.
Kelley. where Mr.. Hubbard was taken
following an attack OF acute indiges-
tion. At IL o'clock he was thought
to be out of danger. but at o'clock.
as his son was giving him q drink Of
water. he died suddenly
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13
QUAINT BONNET OF STRAW
Designed for Wear With the Lingerie
Gown. but Appropriate for Many
Occasions.

The quaintest of straw bonnets is
shown In the drawing The shape is
slightly on that Of the poke. with a
narrow rcvers turning back from the
face In the front and opening in the
back. The crown. which is high and
square. Is completely girdled By . Fat
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13

Rienzi.-At the meeting of the Cor
inth Methodist conference DIR. H. NJ.
Ellis, of Memphis, occupied the pulpit
and delivered strong sermon in the in
terest of suffering humanity and urged
the conference to lend every effort to
support the Tri-State Hospital DR.. Ellis
was listened to throughout his discourse
with intense interest as be powerfully
portrayed the righteousness of relieving
suffering humanity. Ripley, Eeru and
Sherman were nominated for the con-
ference next year, resulting in the selec
tion of Sherman.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13
Wants to Rename Shin Line.

London.-J Pierpont Morgan is
credited with believing that il is es-
sential that the name White STAR
shall be gradually eliminated from
the International Mercantile Marine.
and that the whole combine Of ships
% known in the future as the Amer.
lean line
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13
SLAYER CALMLY MET DEATH
Enrieo MaseioIi Not Told Of comnu-
tation of Death Sentence Granted
to Mrs. Cusumzno.

Boston. Mass.-Harry Marshall.
whose Italian name is Enrico Masei-
oil. died in the electric chair at
Charlestown for numbering Frank Gu
sumano in September. 1910. Marshall
died calmly. murmuring prayers and
kissing the crucifix even after the Ia
tai straps were adjusted.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13
State Normal.

Jackson. - State Supperintedent oil
Education Powers announces that the
first term of the Mississippi State Nor
NAL College at Hattiesburg will open
Wednesday, September IS. No student
under is years OF age will be received,
and applicants must have finished the
common school course in the public
schools and sign pledge to teach at
least three years in the Pv5lie schools
after quitting the normal college a
number of applications ara on file Al
ready.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13

washington--United States Sen
ator Nixon Of Nevada is dead. SEN
stor Nixon had been at the Episcopal
Eye. Ear and Throat hospital, where
an operation for nasal catarrh was
performed. Spinal meningitis devel-
oped and the senator's condition be-
came critical
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13
Kills Man Who Slapped His Sister

Shreveport, La--Resenting abuse of
his sister. IA years old. Clarence VIII
liams. l9. shot and killed C. S. Smith.
The girl was waiting table at Will
liams' boarding houss, and Smith
slapped her because Lis coffee was
cold
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13
30 Die in Explosion.

vienna.-An ammunition factory al
welledorf. a suburb Of Wioner Neu-
stadt. was wrecked by an explosion.
Thirty persons were killed and .
number injured. Hundreds of win
dows in the city OF Wioner Neustad'
were broken.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13

ffcrd,-Ike, Jewel, John and Fred
,, members Of the King Hardware
Lumber Company of New Albany,
sentenced to two years in the fed
penitentiary at Atlanta by Judge
> in the United States court here.
four brothers pleaded guilty to an
|etment charging them with using
mails to defraud.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13

Very frequently We desire to give
that rich. old-ivory tone TO white laces.
This may be accomplished by the
following method: Place In a pan Ave
cents worth Of yellow ocher. Mix
with this Sufficient rice powder to pro-
duce the desired shade.
Shake the lace into this. and after
removing. brush away all loose dust.
The lace will retain the yellowish tint
indefinitely
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13

New York--Housewiyes Of Brook
lyn have gone on strike against the
high price OF meat. They began by
smashing a plate glass window in
one market and closing many stores
throughout Brooklyn and Browns
vile.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13
Bride Furnishes Rino. is Sued.

New York.-That the wedding ring
cost 3 cents and was furnished by the
bride was an argument advanced by
William A. Reynolds. suing TO annul
his marriage TO Miss Mary Kilkenny.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13
Boston Car Men Strike.

Boston--Boston Elevated railway
union employees went on strike and
rioting Immediately commenced Car
service in the subway in the down
town districts. Cambridge. Summer
vile. Maldon. Melrose and other
cities. within a ten mile radius. Is
badly crippled.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13
Women Cause Fat., Ini,,,v

Newark. n. J.-In a strike riot pre-.
cipitated by women. five persons we're
shot here. Albert Taulke. a 12-year-
old schoolboy, is dying. The women
were wives and daughters OF tie
striking street workers
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13
Count Howied Down.

Budapest--There was a further wild
uproar in parliament when Count Tis-
sea was howled down by his oppo-
nents and 80 deputies were expelled
from the chamber by the police.
Eventually the opposition deputies
arose and walked out in a body.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13
Thirty Suits for Honeymoon,

Beloit. Wis.-Dayid Lewis Cobb. of.
fetal reporter for the United States
supreme court of the Philippine ISL
ands. who married Miss Mildred Peet
here. thought with him 80 white linen
suits
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13
Arkansas Votes for CLARK.

Little Rock. Ark.-The Democratic
state convention instructed eighteen
delegates 10 the national convention
to vote for Champ Clark for the nomi-
nation for president as long as his
name is before the convention.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13
70 Years in One Factory.

London--william DoSsett, aged
81. who has just died at Booking. Es-
sex. worked at local mat factory for
more than 70 years. He started work
as a child Of Z. and was working UT
to a few days before his death.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13
Two Wives Three Block. Apart.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. E Schrei.
Der. although but "a years old, accord
ing TO testimony given against him,
has two wives who have lived within
three blocks of each other since
Schreiber's second marriage.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13
Judge. wife to Decide Suit.

Chicago.-Called on to umpire the
style and 1T of a young womsn's
gown, Municipal Justice Robinson said
he wasn't exactly qualified. so he
would continue the case until he could
consult his wife"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13
harding VIII Nominate Tar.

Columbus. O.-The name OF Presi
dent Taft win be presented to the
Chicago convention by Warren C.
Harding. former lieutenant governor
Of Ohio
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13

Junction City. Kas.-The pack train
stationed at Fort Riley has been
shipped TO Fort D. A. Russell. Chey-
enne. and viii march back with the
yourth field artillery. arriving in time
for the August maneuvers.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13
1oc, 900 Out In 6eIoium.

Brussels. Belgium.-The agitation
among the laboring classes in the Wal.
loon provinces continues. There are
now 100000 men on strike. but meas
ures by the authorities are beginning
10 have an effect
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13

Chicago.-George A. Dortmund. who
bought scent theater and failed to
make it pay, left this note when he
killed himself: TO you all: Such a
business-that theater. Loss 81, 100
You cheap skates"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13
Missouri Girl Burned to Death.

Clinton. Mo.-When playing with
her i-year-old brother on their faith
er's farm near here, Sadie Kline.
daughter OF Milton Kline. was burned
to death. The girls. body was found
in the. ashes of the barn.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13
WILSON Indor.ed il North carolIn.

Raleigh. n C.-After an ali night
sessions the state Democratic conven-
ton electeds eight delegates-at-Iarge
to the Baltimore convention and by
vote Of 55s 70 $50 indofsed t;os.
Wilson's candidacy
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13

|renada--The board of supervisors of
|nsda county have issued notice to
citizens and taxpayers that they pro-
E to issue bonds at their July meet
to the amount of $4,000, $4,000
the purpose of constructing and
intaining public roads and $4,000 for
erection of iron bridges in the
nty.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13
Women VIII Enforce Ha,pin Law.

Chicago.-Police Chief McWeeney
says he believes in the motto 1T takes
thief to catch a thief" and that is
why he will appoint several women
detectives TO enforce the city's hatpin
ordinance.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13

Winnipeg. Manitoba-Reports re-
eeived here state that disastrous for
est Ares now raging have swept the
country for a distance OF II0 miles
between st. George and Tete Juans
Cache and the upper Frazer river.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13

terial Joins. buttons form trimming.
The sleeves are finished with mate
rial bands: lace Is used for the IN
der-sleeves. also for the collar.
Hat Of Tsgel to match. trimmed
with a feather mount
Materials required: -Four yards
cloth forty-fOur inches wide. one doz-
en- buttons. three-quarters yard lace.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13
st2.s2s spen, BY r. q. In New Jerse

$IZ,6Zo Spent py 7. H- IN NeW Jersey.
Trenton. N J.-It cost the Roos r
welt committee s12.s25 to win the pri-
mary fight in New Jersey. This is the
amount certified to the clerk of Essex
county by the Progressive Republican
COMMITTEES,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13

Jacksonville board Of penitentiary
lnstees have decided that they are CON
|ibuting too much to the wealth of va
|Dus shoe factories, and have decided
manufacture shoes themselves as an
kperiment, to see if any money can be
wed on the proposition
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13

Hamburfi.-The German aviator,
Gottlieh Rost. was mortally injured
when making an aeroplane ifight
here.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13

Meridian.-Lumber brokers and manu-
ecturers are wen pleased with the con-
inued good demand, and indications
|cipt TO large spring business.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13
|ottish Rite Masons.

|Jackson.-A three-day session Of the
fcient and Accepted Scottish Rite Ma
ns was convened at Masonic Temple,
|th fair-sized attendance, all sections
the state being represented.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-13
Shipping Potatoes.

Magee.-The farmers Of this vicinity
shipped a car load of potatoes to Clevs
land Ohio.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1912-09-20
Orphans Court

There was meeting of the Orphans
Court Tuesday with all the members
present. The following orders were
passed:
Ordered, that Edward Segar be ap-
pointed administrator of the estate OF
Thomas C. Segar, Penalty of bond $3.50.
George Goldsmith and C. Richards ap-
pointed appraisers.
Ordered, that the administrators
account of Frank M. Stephen, Alan
Bowie, and Grant Greenfield, admins
traitors of Sadie R. Key, deceased, be
passed.
Ordered, that the administrators ae-
i count of Frank M. Stephen, Alan
Bowie and Grant Greenfield, admins
traitor of Robert, H. Key, deceased, be
passed.
Ordered, that citation be issued
against Mrs. John w. CLANCY, widow OF
John w. CLANCY, to show cause in this
Court on or before October LIST, 1912,
why she should not take out letters OF
administration upon the estate OF said
John W. CLANCY, said citation having
been issued by the United Farmers
Agency as creditor of of said John W.
CLANCY.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1912-09-20
County Commissioners

There was meeting of the County
Commissioners on Tuesday with all the
members present. The following or
ders were passed.:
Ordered, That The Leader be paid
the sum of ST. so for advertising for bids
for Queen Chapel Road, Chillum dis
trict.
Ordered, That the following accounts
be passed and paid:
Levin & Edlavitch, balance on coal,
q. tons BLOB
Fannie Shorter, for nursing insane pa
tient, Emma Barnes $500
Chas. w. Joy, II assessments S11.00
Underwood Typewriter Co., for rib
bon $1.50
A. E. Aist, for juror of inquest GER
tifcate. 2 DAYS $500
Vincent /. Talbot, for putting leg
irons on prisoners in Jail $500
The Prince Georges Enquirer, station
erv SIS.
E. A. Delhi 10 assessments $500
E. A. Delhi, for 10 '' $1,000
T. M. Baldwin, Jr., for insurance on
school house S26. IS
R. J. Swami, for postage, Treasurer's
office $50. 100
Road Directors, bal. on 1910 levy $l9. go
Ordered, That Matilda M. Sheriff be
allowed insolvency on $500 for house
burned.
Ordered, That Robert L. Anderson
be appointed constable for Spalding
district
Ordered, That Elwood Bailey be ap-
pointed cons table of Spalding district.
Ordered, That the resignation of H.
H. McCauley, constable for Bowie dis
trict, be accepted.
Ordered, That John z. Jenkins be ap-
pointed constable for Surratts district.
Ordered, That when proceedings of
this Board are given out for publca-
ton, all items passed must be publish
ed, excepting in cases of lunatlc pau
pers, and then by unanimous consent
of the Board.
Ordered, That the Clerk to this Board
purchase cup vendor and cups for the
Court House, also direct Warden to
jail and Keeper of the Aims House to
have individual drinking cups for each
inmate and to sterilize same daily.
Ordered, That George McDuell be
appointed constable for Seat Pleasant
district.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1912-09-20
Woodville Items

Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Berry, and
two of their daughters are visiting
Mrs. Henry B. Contee.
DR.. w. Sinclare Bowen. is spending
some time with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. P. A. Bowen.
Miss Eva Turner left home on Mon
day fol-. her last year at the McDonough
Institute, in LaPlata.
Miss Mary Chichester left home Sun
day for St. Mary's Seminary.
Miss Eliza Thomas and Master Nor
ton Lawrence, have returned home after
visiting relatives in Baltimore.
Miss Grace E. Keech is spending
some time with her aunt, Mrs. J. T..
Leitch, of Baltimore.
Miss Grace Craycroft gave dance in
the Town Hall on Friday last, for the
young people of the village. Among
those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. Virgil, Lawrence, Mrs.
F. Turner, Mrs. Webb, of North Car
DINA, Mrs. Henry Contee, Misses Grace
Craycroft ond little sister, Anna Lee;
Grace and Terrie Stone, Florence Bow
en-, Eva Turner, Julia Mcpherson, Mary
and Marjorie Chichester, Louise and
Clare Turner, Grace and Jane Robin
son, Reba Turner, Annie and Rebecca
Thomas, Maggie and Calista McPher-
son, Messrs.. Spencer Turner, Harold
King, of Washington; John Compton,
Martin and Leigh Keech, Charles Turn
ca, Page Tolson, of Virginia; Baillis,
Peter and Fred Chichester, Henry Nc
Pherson, George Lawrence, Edward
Turner, R. S. Cunningham, H. H. Haw-
kins, of La Plata, and w. S. Bowen,
of Washington.
Refreshments were served during the
evening. Music was most beautifully
rendered by Miss Annie Thomas on the
piano. The guests started for home
about one o'clock after having most
delightful evening.