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Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18
FREIGHT RATES
ARE ADVANCED
THE EAST ONLY IS AFFECTED
csmmississsrs. After Kxaninins Aaai-s
Of the Bsstsa 3 Maine RailrsaA
Msks Rscsmnendatisn
Managemeaf.

Boston, Mass.--we are clearly Of the
opinion that there should be snb>tan-
tiai advance nov, provided that such
additional revenue can be obtained with
out imposing upon the public unjust
and unreasonable transportation charges,
and provided further that some assur.
snee can Be given that the money viii
be prudently expended in the public in
terest.- This IL the declaration Of the
conference Of railroad commissioners
upon the proposition of the Boston 4
Maine railrcda to increase its rates.
The report Of the conference, which
was made public by the public service
commission. is signed by Charles A.
Prouty of the Interstate Commerce CON-
mission, and members Of the Massaehu-
setts, Vermont, New Hampshire and
Maine Public Service Commissions.
Counsel for the company says the
report, claimed that such increase
should amount to as least 5000, 900
per year. To this we do not assent.
1t cannot be known until the property
is once more efficiently and properly op-
Grated and until its lessehoId lines have
been valued, how much the advance
should be-"
The commissioners also say that past
mismanagement is responsible for much
Of the roads present difficulty.
The commissioners Of the Northern
New England states conferred win Com
missioner Prouty in order that uniform
ity of opinion and action might be es-
tabli-hed between the federal board and
the state boards. The Interstate Com
merce Commission has no authority,
however. to approve a schedule Of rates
until the railroad has FIRST filed it's
schedule, which must then be examined
and corrected BY the commission.
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18
H0BSON CHEERED
BY THE GALLERIES
"DRYS" ARE OUT IN FORCE AND
GIVE HIM GLAD HAND.

MISUNDERSTANDING the rules of
the House of Representatives, cham
pions of prohibition. who packed the
galleries late Thursday, broke into re-
peated outbursts OF applause and shout
ed as Representative Richmond Pearson
Hob-on Of Alabama pleaded for reso-
luton which would submit a eonstitu-
tional prohibition amendment to the
states.
The extraordinary demonstration CON
tinued hnrestrain~d Tor many minutes ss
Mr. Hobson proceeded dramatically to
discuss the prohibition question, and vas
not checked until Mr. Hobson had drawn
into controversy his colleague, Repre-
sentative Underwood, who is nov en-
gagged with him in a race for the United
states senstorship from Alabama The
inl~etioa OF personal politics into the
situation brought the majority leader ~
MS fest with reply to Mr.. IIobscn. and
this preeiiPtated applause from tn,
members on the floor
Republican Leader MaHn at this point
demanded that the rule. Of the house b.
observed, and Representative MOon Of
Tennessee. Who was in the chair. adj
man,shed the spectators. Quiet wss re-
stored temporarily after a voier from
the gallery snoutrd:
Were American citizens
In the course of his speech Mr.. Hob
son said:
We ought TO have our party under
stood now, while the war is ON, that Y
never vas intended for an alliance will
the Iiauor interests. Yet there 10 grea
Democrat, . great Aishaminn. Who
pr~sest today, Who ree<ntly announced
NJ lesks that is the way read in I n
ports .that il prohibition ecatinsss :
be injected into Democratic politics
either prohibition would BE- ground 9
dust or the Democratic party must die
/ take second place to no man who lovc'
his party, and let me tell you that If tbs
Democratic party can only live by join
! ing with the liquor interests to debaaef
the American people, then in Gods name
let il die"
Mr.. Hobson fairly shouted these words
as he reached the climax. With arms
waving and shaking his head almost lit
erzlly in the faces of members who sat
near him, including Mr.. Underwood, =
4 few feet away, he drew from the packed
galleries prolonged cheering, and ever
the stamping OF feet. Before the tumul'
had subsidized Representative Underwood
who had been quietly listening up te
this time. rose in his place Cheers and
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18
pon.t oxsraa RnInes.enes.

A little strass Is lovely and light.
ems and iliumines a gown wonderfully,
but IL should be used with discretion.
Lace is safer trimming. especially
in the new tunics and psplums; blonde
lace. for instance. over white satin. or
silver lace with rose moire-couid
anything imaginable be more lovely :
And one must not forget fur. marrow
bands Of skunk or ehinchilla on tulie,
der1ure bands of beaver on chiffon
dresses for the very young and lovely
soft fsathery bands OF marabou edg'
ing trccade and crepe and satin.
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18

Agricultural Coliege.-A large wooden
lock has been eoasPcuously placed on
the administration building. Just above
the po~toffiee. which viii ~how the
amount OF actual cash in hand for the
erection OF the Y. NJ c. A. buihing. u
takes 500 TO move this hand one space,
and as the cash comes in the hand viii
b. moved daily. Although the hand
stands near the 81. 900 mark, there still
remains $4,000 to BE- raised
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18

Meridian.-At a nlsetsag sf the direct
or~ of the h.ssrl of trade. u was an
naune~d that all Of the htnd-ouse farni'
tmrp and fixtures for the banquet hall
Of the Beard Of Trade bai.iing had hren
received and that the board would give
a house warming On some date between
Christmas and New Year. Day, 70 which
all the commercial secretaries In the
state will D. invited The Board 81
Trade bailding Was r~eently feHao.ieles
M a es-t Of $4,000
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18
AN ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION.
Nan under Arrest Charged With Firing
on Postmaster Cain

west--An attempt vas made 70 az
sassinsse Postmaster W. w. Can Of
this place. NJ Garry, a merchant Of
Of this plae~, vas in the Po~t@sfr@ vita
Mr.. Cain. and hearing an unusual Hots~
INST sat-ide. called Cain's attention 20
Il. On stepping out TO ascertain the
cause. the wouId-bs assassin hid hsaiad
she corner OF the house. within two feet
OF Mr.. Cain. aresi four shots N rapid
succession one of which passed thFoagh
his coat, vest and Overshirt- Mr.. Cain
hred enc time at the culPrit as h. ran
II
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18

Neutrality-suspicious. leaving the city
forraer co.esnor " L. Peterson Of Tet
nessee made contract with the Anti
Saloon League to devote three-fourths of
his time speaking over the United States
in the interest Of national prohibition,
making a contract for the other one
fourth with a representative of well
known ehautauqus- 1t is said that ths
two contracts pay Governor Paterson
ss 600 per annum. Governor Patterson
said that 1t was fact that the con.
tracts had been made for his fun tirne.
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18

Quart Of Inspiration Just Received Lost
by csnsiEnee-

we~son--rh- approach, Of Christmas
here seems to bring its sorrows to some
people. while il brings happiness 70 9th
er~, a. was proven by an tnrid~at whseh
y said TO have occurred st tbs rHars~d
hatioa here. II l. sid Thosntsn
Mrasher. who lives SOM 20 miles fsom
~ railroad. Was st the depot and Aad
iest Opened his ease of whiskey. wAish
contained just one quart Of What he
said was the hne.t On the market Quite
q large crowd was at the depot awaiting
the arrival Of the train gotrg south, and
he proceeded TO show some Of the gwntis-
men present his bottle, and while be was
showing it the train arrived, and dur
ing the rush the man pushed up close
to the cars. still holding his bottle IN
his hand and telling those around him
where they could secure some just Ike
it. II is said when the train pulled aat
some fellow on the inside by an open
window reached out and took the bottle
out of Mr.. Thrashsr's hand. BY the time
he realized what had happened the train
was well under way and he began To
shout TO stop that wagon. but his
pleadings were in vain.
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18
NOVELTIES SEEN IN PARIS
Imitation Rose Of "oileIoth" 10 Pope
iar-ttsts Of White Taffeta Have
Not lost Their Vogue.

Among the fashionable accessories
that Paris is offering In the shops
are flowers or rather roses. made OF
n cloth that resembles patent leather
and Is called oilcloth. II Is soft and
shining and flexible enough TO twist
and turn into well-shaped blossoms.
Each rose has two or three leaves
and the ornament Is worn with after
noon gowns. and especially with frocks
Of white tareta which lap over from
the late afternoon hours into theater
and restaurant gowns.
White tareta has not lost il fnse-
ION. but II is not combined with 49,
unless one uses a single spoe -
somber color. such. for tnsen
this black otlcioth rcus-
Hats are made Of tn mne~sA-
the ros. At the side. ana 0ey are
msrsbls for motoring and voyages =
train and Steamer. They nt ciosesy y
the head. alsAoush nome OF the y.
| | ar~ - small = they we're. tot
j consid~r~d quise fashionable 10 sno
the hair on the bright side,
o One sees coat suits trimmed wit
belts of this new kind OF siicIoth. a
though patent leather Is really bette
y looking and serves the purpose a.
we'll Natural leather. dressed to be
quite soft Is used for turnover col
lars and cuffs on salts OF khaki cob
ored duvetyn.
Another black ornament that fs
placed on gowns ard hats is a huge
dragon fly of black tulle with a black
velvet body This is placed on
gown of black or white. and N one
| follows the new fashion II is put in
| the middle OF the back, at the top of
the belt. or at the point OF decolietage.
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18
WARNING SENT
MEXICAN REBELS
MUST EXECUTE NO MORE PERSONS
UNTIL AFTER FAIR TRIAL.
MUST PROTECT sPANIARDs
Isfrarss Gives 2so.ooo-He Handed
villa Checks of Small Densmina-
tion. and These Are Being
Used as Currency.

Washineton.--There must b. no sum
mary executions.
There must b. no condemnations un
I'll after fair trial.
The United States viii be very un
favorahly impressed il there is any con
trary action taken BY the military Lead
srs IN command at Chihuahua
These are the orders of the state de-
psrtment to Gems. villa and Carrznza.
the bandit leaders in Chihuahua, who are
expressing the citizens of Spain.
The instructions and warnings were
sent TO the rebel generals as the result
Of conferences held between Secretary
Bryan and Mr. Riano. the spanish am
hassador at Washington.
The ambassador called the attention
sf the state department to the high
banded outrages against Spanish citizens
sesident in Chihuahua, who have been
robbed and deportc,i as criminals by Gen.
Villa Between 100 and 500 of these
epsniards have been sent out Of Chi
Anshus, and this act constitutes the
oravest condition that has yet confront.
- the administration during the revo-
3ntion.
Secretary Bryan has ignored Gen.
Huerts completely in his demand for the
$eason that he is not in control Of Chi.
nzhua.
Cen Carranza. who has usually an.
sered promptly, has sent no reply to
ecretary Bryan
Mr.. Bryan is using every effort TO get
" views of the department to Gen.
Fila, who is supposed to be in the city
Chihuahua.
Marion y. Leteher is the United States
ponsul there. There is no telegra phie
Communication and II il understood that
messenger left Juarez Friday night
rost haste to reach ten. villa. Mr..
4~tehsr will present the state depart.
.ent dispatches to Gen. villa.
III Secretary Bryan said that he bad not
reported in some Of the papers. given
b. Csrrouthers, the vice-con-uI at Tor.
1Du- instructions To be delivered to zen.
IA or anybody else.
dr- CarroutherS has been on leave OF
Rnc~ in the United States aud is prob
now at Fl Paso returning to Ter.
y He u said to be well known to
49, and may be utilized on his arrival
Torreon- In the meantime the state
artment and the war department. ars
Separating through the Red Cross ia
o all they can for the spanish refugees
Word came that Luis Tsrrazas, ar. fos
whose release from prison an appeal wa,
sent 10 sesrtary of State Bryan, already
hal granted forced hans TO villa Thi'
took the form Of checks in small denom
nations, aggregating se5o.Ooo, and ths
chicks were b~sag used as currency.
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18

own and is much seen In both dress
colorings and In trimmings.
Midsummer night blue is seen ir
veIyets whether plain or frappe. IL
silk and wooden brocades and. above
all. in the soft broadcioth now almost
as much In demand as 1t was a few
years ago. when every smart woman
had at least one such gown in hei
wardrobe No material, not even cash
mere. falls in so clingingly TO the is
ure as this suppIe cloth
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18
WITNESSES TELL OF GRAFT
ofAciAls Of csnstruetisn Company Pro
terted Centractz.

S~~ Yark---Jam~s =. Flood and John
r. Davis. president and treasurer, re-
spersiseiy. ef the Flood q Van Writ En-
xin~~rsnx sna Construction Company, ot
Hadsan FsIls, y. r.. sssti6rd at District
Attorney whitmaa's Joan Doe inquiry
Into state highway graft that their cor
poratioa. had gwen s4-soo 20 the Demo
erafae stst~ esnmist>c b~can~~ they fear
ed that eonsrArts the eone~rn bad With
sh. state highway commission and the
canal board .ouli be held up.
The commissioner Of Highways. Who
thea was c. s:orina Re~l. aad the super
int~nssent u publsx works. Duncan W.
Pack. we're z~.srih~d by Davis as th-
high court sf AIhany-"
Il suppose sad DAVIS. that We con
trihut<si e~wam.~ Ne s~ii~ve-a they wsssil
stan Us. II was veil ensagh 70 have i
fri~ud At court
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18
College Band Concert.

Agricultural Coliege-The eollege band
with forty pisces. under the dirvetioa OF
Prof. Carl Lrake. gave a eoneert in the
chapel Friday night. D.-crmbsr -. en-
this occasion Mrs. John Lsrvnx 81 Jack
son. Mss was the sololst- She pos
sesses a splendid voice and her reuditions
wcre appreciated The proeesds 20 70
ward aiding the baitsliHg fund Of the nss
v NJ ca
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18
FORTY APPEALS ARE READY.
Fifty Per cent Felonies in List Before
Supreme Court.

Iaekson.-The list OF state criminal
cases which has been made up by the
clerk Of the supreme court, IN readiness
for the consideration Of the court, con
tains some forty-odd. Of which 80 per
cent are felonirs. the rest being appeals
from misdemeanar convictions nj the
felany cases there are three which are
appealed from capital sentences and ave
from hfe sentences in the Psnitsntiary.
The death sentence eases in whieh re-
ver.als are sought are John Wilkinson
from Marshall county, convicted Of erin
inal ASSAULT Joe Nun~on Of sunflsw~
county. and Joe ptx~n from bonvs
county, each Cor mnr4sr-
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18
SAY 500 REBELS KILLED


Mexico City.--TAe rebel. have failed
in their attack on rampire and have
withdrawn some distance from the city.
In possession Of the railroad yards
throughout the battle, the rebels. when
they were driven OF, remained saffi-
GENTLY cool in the face OF the furious
ire to take away with them every loco
motive and most ef the rolling stock
According to the federal report, 500
rebels were killed before they could get
out of range, and this probably would
mean many other hundreds wounded and
left behind
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18

washington--Bsys AMI girls from
every state in thr Ssush are included
amoag tho.e here az result gf haxtrx
been prixc winners in their respecsivs
states IN corn raising and IN canning
One boy. oaie Minyara Of insiIaHeia,
Okla. was winner in cotton growing
rnnte-s
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18

cansy one could maze sea foam for
the cost Of two pounds OF brown sugar.
and four quarts of salted peanuts
would be Is cents more
Make your money go as far a. you
can. Get things that have a distinct
use. and your guests viii be pleased
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18
curreuev Bill win Pass.

Il Washington. for the admin
rstion forces in the first test OF
ireneth on the currency reform bin
arked Mondays session OF the senate
IAe vote, 40 to IS, tabled substitute
ered By Senator Hitchcock for section
of the administration bin, proposing .
stem Of four regional banks, with .
ssible increase to eight, the regional
INK stock to be owned by the public,
- defeat of this amendment prasti
NV assured the adoption Of the Over
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18

DonaldsonvilIe, La.--Beeause his aged
mother did not respond promptly to his
request for a cup Of -Jfee, Paul Falcon
arose from the supper table, went into
the next room and shot her through the
head. Mrs. Faleon died almost in
stantly-
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18
No Early Convention.

washington.-The advance guari Of
he national Republican committee 10
beginning to reach the city, and II the
uttersnces of the Southern and extreme
Western members are to be weighed So
riously there will be no early conves-
tion of the Republican party for re
organization
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18

panying sketch
The blouse. which
has a surplice
closing. is laid in
a fold over the
shoulder. T h .
wide box plait
thus formed is
embroidered in
shades Of brown
and red. TIL e
cuffs are EN-.
broidered. and so
also is the short
tunic or basque.
The front Of the
skirt is trimmed
in red buttons
and silk loops,
The neck is 1ll
a.. -,
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18

1 Abilene, Tex.-A promise of release
sm prison. made by Gen. Paneho Villa
= DR.. Charles :. Harle, formerly of this
Nv, and who has served ten years on
nnvietion Of murder, was kept by the
kbel general Immediately after his oc-
Dpation of Chihuahua City, according to
7 letter received by Harle's mother.
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18

Louisviile.-D. A Livingston, one Of
the Oldest eitizens in Winston county,
killed an immense gray eagle near his
home Saturday. The bird weighed eight
and half pounds and measured six feet
i've and one-haIf inches from tip to tip
OF wings
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18
RtsTRAIMTi IS UNREASONABLE


Reside disclosing plans
|1cr an extensive investigation into the
rcaomic features Of the trust problem,
3 rctary Redheld Of the department. OF
Dmnerc~ in his first annual report. rec.
= n-rends legislation to presume that all
Rxsraints OF trade are unreasonable and
, place the burden Of establishing the
- sonablenes- Of the restraint upon the
rrson alleging il. to prohibit interleek.
- directora,es; to prohibit watering
stocks. and to prohibit corporations
bl persons from owning stocks in or
~ trolling competing companies
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18

H1vana.-Presiden Menocal, through
the state department. has given William
Z. Gonzales, the American minister, a
full apology for indignities offered three
young American women who arrived here
on the steamer Havana from Sew York,
October 20
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18

Meridian.-The approaching holidays
have laid a heavy hand on the already
dull lumber market and general enrtaif
meut in production and a complete shns-
down in some plants promises to MAXI
December the slawest month ever expe'
rieneed By the trade in this section.
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18
!: DOES NOT LIKE sATIREs
resident Orders Inquiry Into Army ans
Navy Dinner.

4 sshingtoa.--President Wilson for.
nsIly withdrew his recent acceptance Of
honorary membership in the military or
~ Of the Carabao. composed Of regular
mi volunteer officers OF the army and
navy who served in the Philippine
blands during the four years succeeding
- Spanish-Ameriean war. Earlier in
~ day the president had ordered an in
se<stigztion of various satires and travss-
1f<s on the administration policy to
soard the Philippines ss portrayed
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18
tate County Teachers.

g;enatobia.--The Tate County Teach
ers' Association held its first meeting Of
the year at the courthouse After sew
eral ballots Prof. r. y. Crawford, prin-
cipaI of the Coldwater high school, was
elected president.
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18

Forest.-Circuit court which convened
Tuesday, finished up probably the short
est term in this county in years. The
grand jury made its final report and rs
turned only i3 bills Of indictment.
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18
Look After Gin Employees.

Aurora, nL-Miss Margaret Elliott,
superintendent Of the State School for
Girls at Geneva. ILL.,. has been offered Z
position by Chicago corporation EN-
ploying more than thousand girls, to
look after the housing and environment
Of its female wage-earners.
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18

washington.-0rders went from the
war department to Brigadier-General
Bliss to dispatch Immediately the army
transport Sumner from Galveston, Tex,
TO Tampico to take aboard Americans
and others endangered.
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18

Florence.-.Mona Lisa Leonardo da
vinci's great painting. which was stolen
from the Louvre, in Paris. more than
two years ago. has been found. II is
now in the hands Of the Italian authori-
ties and will be returned to France
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18
Alleged FOrger in Custody.

Meridian.-In the arrest Of Arthur
Roberts, the police believe that they have
made a distinct find, which may lead 20
the explanation OF several forgeries
which have bothered local banks lately.
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18
No Cola Wax. in sisht.

washington.-No Indications Of Z
old wave to cross the country this
week can be seen at present, the weathes
bureau said in its weekly forecast. Con
.inuation Of temperatures near or above
.he seasonal average is predicted
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18

taurel-The Jones County Teachers
ASSOCIATION have adopted a resolution
asking the legislature to increase the sP-
preparation for the public schools from
St.93 to $3.50 for each enrolled pupil
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18
No Nail bv Aeroplane.

y washington--After lively discussion
Ae house voted down q bill approved
- Postmaster General Burieson author
Sfng the postmaster general to enter
ITO contracts for transporting the mail
aeroplsne.
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18

Peoria, nl-Fire in the heart Of IL
ThcIesale district destroyed the ware
house Of the Illinois Warehouse Com
pany, causing . loss estimated At
$500, 900.
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18
Domingo Has Not Rsplied.

wsshington.-The Dominican govern
uient has not vet signified whether Il
will accept the state departments rec
emmendation that A. J. Collest Of oma-
ha be appointed director of public works
TO succeed another American, J. l.. Mann,
resigned.
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18

Chicago--Counsy Judge John E. Ow
ems formally entered an order that wo-
men election officials may qualify for
office in Cook county without telling
their ages
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18

{. Huntsville, Aia--R- Earl Smith, ex-
nyor OF Huntsville is on trial in the
|1scuit court on charge ofsvote bribery
\ the municipal election of September
- tnss
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18

Galveston, Tex.-Six additional towns
were inundated by the food waters of
the Braxos and colorado rivers. -Four
persons were drowned.
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18
War Claims Bill Passes.

kwsshington.-APpropriations totsilins
,729, 900 to cover 1,15s claims tried
Il the court OF claims and referred back
= congress for final action, are made in
! war claims bill passed by the house.
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18
repuhlieaus Nav orxanire.

wsshington.--Txs National Republi-
ean Congressional Campaign Committee
went on record here as favcring special
national convention of the Republican
party next year for the purpose of or.
ganixing-
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18

Chxffee, Mo.-The Astoria Hotel in
this city, one of the finest hotels IN
Southeast Missoeri, was totally de-
stroyed by . $4,000 fre.
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18
Forests Aid Government.

washington--Fou and half millions
Of dollars were contributed to the up
keep Of the national government by for
ssts belonging to -tke United States dur
Ing the Asesl year ending June %. 1919.
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18
Mrrer Sui, Against Southern.

Meridian.-The taking of dePositions
in the merger suit OF the state against
the Southern and other lines of railway
ander its control, was continued in the
,iYice OF S. A. witherspoon. Jr.
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18
Shnnts Al Gold Masnate.

johannesburg. Union OF South Africa
An atempt was made TO asssssinate SIR
Lionel Phillips. the leading gold nining
magnste of South Africa Three shots
were fired at him.
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18

PhiladeIphia.-Thirty-nin passengers
in the smoking car Of trsin which n.
rived here from Pittsourg were quaran-
tined until they had all bssn vaeeinatsd
By city physieisns.
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18
Masonic Officers Chosen.

/ Senatobia.-At the regular meeting OF
the Masonic lodge here officers for th.'
ensuing year were elected
Oxford eagle., 1913-12-18
a MAerrs "a YamiIx.

wsahington-->e~rssary Lane has
axed 40 acres of irrisnhle land as the
proper farm unit on the Salt river rec
lamAtion project in Arixona-