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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1913-09-18
CURRENCY BILL
TO Be UNAMENOED
CHORUS OF NOES" GREET EFFORTS
TO ALTER PROVISIONS.
Gag LAW" CHARGES RIFE
Lindbergh Is Voted Down-Minnesota
Tined to Make the Subscription
Ten Per Cent of the Banks
Capital

Washington.--With well oiled legl-
lative machinery working smoothly. the
administration currency bill rolled stead.
lily toward completion under detailed
consideration In the house A chorus Of
Democratic noes" quickly disposed Of
the numerous efforts OF Republicans and
Progressives TO alter the provision. Of
the measure as agreed on by the D,.mo-
cratic caucus. Not a single material
amendment was voted into the bill.
At the close of the day nearly half of
the bill had bcsn read At ihi. rate tho
house leaders thought they might b.
able to hnish this week.
The debate bristled with charges Of
gag law and caucus rule from the
minority, with occasioual sympathet ir
replies from the Demvcratic side. but
when the votes were needed the line held
firm behind Chairman Glass of the bank.
ing and currency committee Rrprc-eu-
tative Mondell of Wyoming and Pro
Rres-ive Leader Murdock devoted consid.
cradle time TO pleading with the Drmo.
Gratis to break the shackles" and DESERT
the caucus pledge. Mr. Monden heeams
involved In a spirited controversy with
Representative Stanley OF kentuckv. Who
had something to say about Republican
caucus action.
Representative Donovan. Democrat. q
Connecticut, joined with Representatives
Murdoek in one Of his attark.. DECLARING
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1913-09-18

got . fairly firm footing. IL you ash
him. His favorite color is red-some
thing about the shade of this dresa
! think. He used to be subject tc
rheumatism. He likes the country
once In a while as a change from
town. but he wouldn't care TO live
there. He has the social instincts and
likes to feel himself force among his
fellow men. What he wants and
what he intends Ia to 30 into politics
and rattle up some of these dry bones
that have been fattening on the life
blood OF the nation. He isn't opposed
to trusts. but he would control them
in such a manner that would prevent
the accumulation Of colossal wealth
to the individual That is his idea
There may be people who disagree
with him. but that's the way he looks
at the subject
is there any more inquired Aunt
Jane.
Lots. honey" Mrs. Merriwid an
swered. He In q little quick-tem.
pered. but not q man to suik or bear
a grudge. He Is rather inclined to
be reckless about spending money
and little foolish about lending Il TO
people who never pay him back: still.
he makes point Of living well with
In his income. He uses Brisseis'
shaving soap and thinks vesta Tiiy a
really remarkable actress r.-suv.
and most important of.Izl. he likes
orunettes-not the bsGe-black ravens
wing variety. but the softer and less
decided type to which belong.
There's one thing though-he doesn't
know Just how decided can be when
! set my mind TO IT.
4 infer that you have arrived at
decision in his case" said Aunt
Jane.
The surest thing you know. sweet.
heart" said Mrs. Merriwid, returning
to the mirror and smiling at her own
reflection You know I'm quite .
little Interested in myself, and admit
ting that Mr.. Eighmee 10 interested
In me. too. he is 20 much moro inter
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1913-09-18
METAL SCHEDULE HITS sNAe
rarf confsrees Pass Over the Entire
Matter.

Washington---llemoc eonferees of
the senate and the house made rapid
progress on the tariff bill. approving the
ezrthenware and glassware schedules
with its free sugar provision and the
date for the ns~ rates extended to March
I, 1914; the tbaeco schedule, the wood
schedule and all the agricultural sehe,i-
ules, with the exception Of the proposed
banana tax asd the eounteryailing duty
on wheat.
In the metal schedule the eonferees
struck the iint snag and after several
hours discuzsi,n the entire matter was
passed over 70 be taken up later. Ma
jority leader Underwood and the other
house eonferses insisted that the senate
should recede from the action in placing
ferro manganese, pig iron, steel ingots,
slabs and blooms ON the free list. They
contend that too much revenue is saeri-
hced and there is q growing opinion that
the senate eosferees eventually will
agree to small ssvsnue duties on thes
articles.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1913-09-18
BULLET PROVED
FATAL At LAST
MAYOR GAYNoR OF NEW YoRy
DIES ON OCEAN.
STARTED ON RECREATION TRIP
Body Laid in State at Liverpool After
Arrival Of Steamer Baltic. On
Which He Died-Creat
Honor Paid.

New york.-william J. Gsynor, mayor
Of New York. died at sea Wednesday.
Despite the fact that he had Just en-
tered upon a campaign for reelection
As an independent, Mayor Gayner found
that his Physieal condition demanded a
rest, 40 he concluded to visit England
Passage for himself and wife vas en-
gagged on the steamer Baltic for Liver.
pool The trip was not completed, for
he became suddenly worse and expired
on "Wednesday in mid-oessn. IL is sad
that hts death was directly due to the
bullet fired into his neck by an assassin
three years ago - he Vas boarding .
steamship.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1913-09-18
THE STATE WOULD
LOWER R. R. RATES
RAnRoAD COMMISSION NOTIFIES
ROADS OF COMPLAINTS.
Inquiries and Complaints Received Have
oeeasioned the Commission's Inquiry.
Petitions for More Adequate
Depot Facilities.

misunderstanding Galeersn, Of the
Iailroad commission. has issued citations
to the general freight agents OF all rail-
roads in the state 10 appear before the
commission at their first meeting in octo-
Der. which will be the 9TH, to show cause,
II any they can. why rates on n number
OF commodities should not be made lower.
The rates to be considered are those -
the following;
Louisiana molasses and sorghum mo-
lasses, and the following canned goods:
Corn. tomatoes, potatoes, berries. okrs,
and the like. Merchants, boards Of trade
and al others interested are requested
20 appear before the commission in order
10 assist the commission by giving thr,r
views and experiences in Connection with
the handling ~ these commodities
AZ the same meeting the sommiss IN
will also hear the carriers IN the sab
leci Of rates on lumber. logs. bagging aud
ties, and farm machinery. and show
cause why the rates on such eomnodi-
ties should not also he reduced. foll1w-
ing inquiries and complaints received.
4 petition has been received from cit.
ifens of Sumrall, on the Mississippi Cen
trail railroad, praying for more adequate
freight and passenger depot facilities.
and for a more modern depot at that
growing place. The Mississippi Central
officials have been cited to appear and
show muse at the October meeting why
such petition should not he granted.
The New Orleans. Mobile and Chica 60
railway j. also the subject of . new pc
tition. jus; received from Highpoint. The
citizens o. that community are seeking
% have the railroad company remove
their depot from is present location to
the junction Of Main street with the rail
rad. which viii he more convenient and
asee--ihle Accordingly, the usual eta
ton aas been prepared and sent out TO
the operating officials Of the road.
The commission has received the report
Of traffic and operating expenses Of the
SEif and ship Island railroad for the
quarter ending June 30. 1918, which
shows an increase over the same psrio't
Of 1919.
There was q total earning account OF
[ Sss6,Tsi.l3. compared With s4ss.s4T.o7
/ Tor the year previous. the increase being
shown in both passenger and freight
transportation The operating expenses
including s2e, So for taxes. amounted
10 sss2 ,.si.i7, .aviH net operating rev
snue Of sist.sssss. compared with siie.
.2t.se for the Jv-e quarter Of 1919, I
net revenue lnereae OF $3s,062.4o.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1913-09-18
SAYS COURT THRILLED WITH
Jerome Gets AfIdAvits Of Newspspes
Men Against Thaw.

Colebrook, v H.-The statement Of
Moses II. Grossman of the Thaw counsel
that the federal writ was obtained as
an emergency measure to eheckmate New
York State should Gov. Felker honor Tire
requisition warrant for Thaw without .
full hearing, developed into an open con-
troversy between factions.
Jerome characterized the move ~ .
breach Of faith and he procured a num-
Der of sifidavits from newspaper report
ers setting forth what Grossman had
said. 1t was understood that he OBJ
tanned these for use in a possible move
to sustain his contention that 6rossman
and his assistants had 'trifled" with the
federal courts and were perhaps lisbls
for contempt.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1913-09-18

Liverpool--The body Of william Jay
Gsyuor lay in state Friday nish1As the
foot Of the grand stAirsax Of . town
hall Of Liverpool
1t was an unprseedsnt, honor thai
Liverpool paid the dead executive of the
American metropolis, for never before
had any one lain in sta'e in the historic
edifiee
Covered with tks-Stsrs and Stripes
and His1 she Hritish Union isek draped
over il foo the easkst rested on
esfafalqge sa'ugh; mere from Westmin-
stsr Abbey. i.cadon, and on which has
repo-ed the boiies Of many Of England's
most famous men. Il was last used at
the funeral OF Field Marshal Lord Wool
sey in st. Pulls Cathedral last March.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1913-09-18
MELISSA WOULD RATHER EM
PloY HER OWN FACULTIES.

Mrs. Merriwid paused IN front of
the mirror that panelled a section of
the wall space from floor to ceiling
satisfactory mirror In a good light.
She was attired in crimson morning
gown and her hair was stiIl IN its
braid.
Quite gay and girIish." she mur.
INJURED.
Who is7" demanded her maternal
maiden aunt Jane.
You are. dearie." replied Mrs. Mer.
riwfd. turning herself half around to
get the effect Of the back.
You know perfectly well you
weren't thinking OF me-" said Aunt
Jane. severely. You were thinking
Of yourself"
DO you know how my thoughts
could DE better employedy" demand
Cd Mrs. Merriwid. with a brilliant
smile. "Ot course I might have been
thinking OF Mr.. Eighmee." she contin-
ned
You will have to be giving him a
little consideration pretty soon.- re-
Piled Aunt Jane.
He's most remarkable man.
said Mrs. Merriwid. refiectiveIy. Not
an ordinary man, by any means.-
He fmpresses one assented Aunt
Jane.
Like a boot heel on a pet corn
said her niece. But I've learned
more about him during the short De
Rod that he has been calling than I
would about most men in a lifetime.
! even know that he wears medicated
flannel next TO his skin, winter and
summer"
Melissa" exclaimed Aunt Jane, In
horrorstricken tones.
I couldn't help II. dearie.- protest
ed Mrs. Merriwid. Il didn't ask him
for the Information. He thought Il
would interest me SO he naturally and
simply told me-"
Il don't see how he could possibly
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1913-09-18
a. 8 N. ENGINEERS
ATTAIN HIGH RANK
SCHOOL or ENcINKERs REcoo-
NIzED BY WAR DEPARTMENT.
Mechanical. Electrical. Civil and Mining
Departments AL Offer Particularly
Strong Four-Year Courses
Geology Arranged.

| Starkvilie.-The state of Mississippi
operate. one Of the greatest schools Of
engineering in the country. The school
is part of the Agricultural and Mechan-
ical Collegr. located at Stsrkville. Ne
Institution can boast Of q better equip
ment.
The engineering school has reached
such q high degree Of efficiency that 10
is among the few institutions in this
country that Is recognized by the en-
gineering division of the war department.
at Washington. The war department now
accepts diplomas from the Agricultural
and Mechanical College without ques-
tion.
The school Of engineering here ia re-
suit Of IN. patient and persistent Efforts
and uutiring work Of DR.. b. VI. Walker.
DIR. Walker was q member Of the first
graduating class under Gen. Stephen ~
Lee. and has been connected with the col-
lege for ~ years. lie has been hard
student all Of his life, and his reputation
in the domain Of mathematics and the
field Of education i international in
character. He is q firm believer in the
theory Of Industrial education for the
masses Of the people.
During the early years Of the college
only one course Of study, the agricultural
course, was open to students, but soon .
department. of mechanical engineering
vsa Established and course in mechanic
arts was offered As this line was being
developed the work was being extended
in the line Of physics and electricity, and
in 1909 the srhosl of engineering was
regularly organized. and hss be-u marked
by rapid growth and successful work
from the very beginning Of its organ
nation, and now Il takes easy ssnk
among the leading engineering schoo.-
Of the South.
The school has q strong faculty Of abls
men and prominent educators under the
charge Of DR.. r. NJ Walker Of the A. &
NJ College, the University % Virginia,
Chicago and Germany, a. profe-sa< Of
mathematics, director Of the engineering
school and vic--president o, the college
The organization comprises the Depart
ment of geology and mining engineering.
under Dr. W Y. Logan Of the UNIVERSE
ties Of Kansas and Chicago, as professor;
the department. Of evil engineering. un-
der Prof. Robert w. Gay Of the New
York University and Lehigh University,
as professor, the department 81 electrical
engineering. under Prof Clarence p. Reid
Of Rose Polytechnic School and Purdue
University, as professor; the department.
Of physics, under Prof. L. L. Patterson Of
mechanical engineering. under Prof. z c,
Carpenter Of the A. A NJ College and the
University Of Wisconsin. as professor.
all being grouped around the department
Of mathematics. This wise selection OF
men from the different nniver ties IN
sures breadth of scholarship am culture.
as well as depth of learning / the en-
I gineering faculty g
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1913-09-18
MURDERER SAID TO BE INSANE
Warden Declares Him Worst Lunatis
Ever in Tombs.

New fork.-tians Schmidt. the priest
Who confessed that be killed Anna Au-
muller with butcher knife as a sar-
rifee TO be eonsummated in blood is
in the observation ward Of the Tombs
prison under the watehsul eye OF DR.
Mcclure. the prison physician. Warden
Fsllon of the Tqmbs declares the man Is
insane-one of the most dangerous men
ever confined in the prison. and in this
view he was upheld by Deputy Commi-
sioner of Corrections Wright
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1913-09-18
TAX popGER.', SAYS CO
Attorney-Cenerai Collins Files s.
ply TO Illinois Central.

Jsckson.-Classing the Illinois
railroad as tax dodger" and
tion that is seeking TO eyade
nent Of tsyes that are alleged
Justly due fthe state, AttoFne'
Ross Collins, in bill in the feds
asks the court not to grant {
- il by the Illinois Cent
state from enforeinf
"a vaiorem and = ~
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1913-09-18

consider II q matter Of interest-to
say nothing Of the impropriety." said
Aunt Jane
It's a matter intimately concerning
him. isn't it," said Mrs. Merriwid.
Very well. then 1t ought to interest
anybody. I'm surprised, I suppose
when tell you that he has had two
Of his back teeth filled, you will faif
to realize the significance and i'm
portance Of 1t. Keeping ones teeth
in proper condition Is necessary for
the proper mastication and subsequent
assimilation Of food. II there Ii any
arrangement Of Mr.. Eighmee's diges-
tive apparatus. it Affects his energy
and his mental faculties and the world
IN loser by Just so much"
Il should imagine that something
had affected his mental faculties"
said Aunt Jane, rubbing her nose.
Say not so. dearie." begged Mrs.
Merriwid. ''Mr. Eighmee is particu-
larry sane. He prides himself above
all things on his sanity. He is q
modest man, but that is one thing he
insists on The trouble with most
people is that they allow their views
become distorted by pre1udices of
one sort or another. Mr.. Eighmee has
no preiudices. Convictions he has.
frm and unaIterable convictions, but
no prejudices."
That's very nice. I'm sure" ~
marked Aunt Jane.
Isn't jtf'' said Mrs. Merriwid. TO
continue this interesting subject. Mr..
Efghmee rises punctually at half-past
six O'Clock In the winter and at flvs
o'clock In the summer. He believes
In regularity-in system He takes q
cold bath. He hasn't missed taking
his cold bath once In ten years. He
finds 1t stimulating and he attributes
his immunity from colds and his gen.
eral good condition to this and the
few simple gymnastic exercises that
he takes after the bath. Then he
takes a light breakfast and arrives at
his ONCE clear-headed and At and able
to cope successfully with any Of the
difficult problems that invariably
arise. He is not capricious In his
tastes. He likes his roast beef rare
and prefers good full-cream Amer.
lean cheese to the decayed and germ
infested importations from abroad.
He's a plain man and makes no pre-
tensions"
Mercy" exclaimed Aunt Jane.
.He has several relatives but he
doesn't like them and makes no bones
of saying So" Mrs. Merriwid pro
ceeded. disregarding the interruption
he doesn't see why the accident Of
relationship should give one person
any special claim on another. A man
Is what he Is. He ought to be able to
stand on his own merits Mr.. Eigh-
mes stands on his swn merit and he's
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1913-09-18
N0RcRoss IS SENT TO JAIL


the books Of the western Fuel Company
to Federal Judge Dooiing. David c. Nor
cross, secretary Of the eomysay, gave
himself up to the United Ststs. marshal.
Judge Dooling held him in contempt Of
court and sentenced him 70 jan until
such time as the books b. prodsiced, h1.
later released him on 5000 bonds pend
ing habeas corpus proceedings. Norrross
already was under $4,000 fne for sim
ihr offense- Noreross, the president, di-
reetors and various employees Of the eom-
pany are under indictment for eonspir.
sey to defrsud the government of hun
dreds Of thousands Of dollars in custom
drawbacks on imported coal
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1913-09-18

Philadelphia, Pa--Stewart Brooks Of
Denver, an actor who was lately at
taehed to the cohan production Of
broadway JONES'. was arrested ini the
Hotel Walton after battle In the eieor
ridor Of the ninth floor of the hostelrv
In which the prisoner tried to ,nrow ti,
detective through the window. Brook.
was equipped witt revolver and 3ot
skeleton keys He is locked up suspect
ed Of having intended a wholesale rob
berry of guests of the hotel
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1913-09-18
ACCEPT H0kE SMITHS PLAN
Underwood's Views May Prevail Witt
Senate confeIees.

Washington. Along with the an
nouneemsnt by Speaker Clark that the
eonferees' report ON the tariff bill wiz
b. ready for consideration Friday came
satisfactory assurances that senator
Hoke Smiths plan for regulating the
cotton exchanges will he accepted BY
the eonferees in lieu Of the Clark amend
ment- 1t is understood that the house
eonferees, headed by Leader Underwood.
favor the smith scheme and it i. eona-
IDENTIFY believed that senate eonferees viii
accept it.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1913-09-18

New York.-With the, arrest Of the
Rev. Hans Schmidt, assistant rector Of
st. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church,
charged with the murder of AnnA. Au-
muller, q domestic, the mystery sur
rounding the finding of parts of the dis
membered body Of q girl in the Hads,n
river was solved. Schmidt, sSording TO
the- police reports, -eonfessedAi hd at the
time of his arrested attempted to com
init suicide by cutting his throat with .
safety razor blade. Il killed her beeauss
I loved her so much" Schmidt said.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1913-09-18
GOSPEL ARMY BEING FOUGHT
Service" Alleged TO Be Fraud By After
ney-0enersl Collins.

Jaekson.-BrandiSs the organization
known as the Gospel Army Service" as
fraud, Attouey%seHeral Ross Collins
filed sui. in the ciReuit court to annnl
the charter Of the concern. Charles G.
Pellota aud Mary a. Pelictx of Jackson
and ". II. Flrnks yaf Colurnfu-, the in
eorPoratoFs Of the organization, are
named as DEFENDANTS The attorney
generals bill rccites. that the orgsniza-
ticu was ostensihly chartered for the
purpose of carrying on religious, char
table and benevolent work. bat in real
ity. IL is charged. the incarparators are
using the concern for ii eir own personal
and private gain
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1913-09-18
DR.. W. A EVANS wn..t sPr
State and County Health ofice
Mississippi to Meet.

Jaeksou.-The most interesting .
information in connection with the
ference Of state and county healti
6cers. 20 he held in this cit, -
IS and %, next, is the
Evans, the noted and
and hygienie demon.tu
whose daily health him
h. the most popular rea
tire daily press-at leas
section Of the paner-rea
~ present. Il Willie
Dr. Evans address in
open 70 the public, AMI
there will he few, IL
on that occasion.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1913-09-18
SENATOR CUIBERS0N BETTER
The Senior Senator From Texas WA Ill
Several Weeks.

Cromwell, Conn.-United States Sen
ator Charles A. Culberson of Texas, who
has been at a saniiarium in Cromwell
several weeks because Of illness brought
on by oyerwork, is reported as making
rapid recovery and plans to 90 to Wash.
ington in a few weeks to resume his
duties
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1913-09-18

ested In Mr.. Eighmee. Another thing.
no woman wants q lot Of accurate
and reliable knowledge about her in
tended that she hasn't found out by
her little lonesome"
But they always tell about them
selves. I've understood" said Aunt
Jane
Il know" admitted Mrs. Merriwid,
but l believe that most Of this stun
he's told me is quite true. and thai
makes . difference"
(Copyrighs. Dl1 by w. q. Chapman1
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1913-09-18
"Mother' ZONES Cheered.

Trinidad, Colo.-Two hundreI and
hfty members of the United Mine Work
ers Of America paraded the streets be
fore going into convention to act on the
proposed strike in District No. Is.
Mother" Jones was wildly cheered a.
the parade passed her hotel.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1913-09-18
Hixh School Opens.

Ellisville.-The third session Of the
Jones county agricultural high school
began with reeord-breaking attendance.
At the opening exercises addresses were
made by Mayor Taylor. Superintendent
of Education Stringcr and Hos. w. J..
Pack.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1913-09-18

In the show wiRdow of a typewriter
concern stands clock over six feet
high What attracts the attention OF
those who look at IL to ascertain the
time is the pendulum bob. The bob is
a typewriter. The suspended type
writer swings to and fro all day long.
and Judging from the clock. 1t does its
novel duty faithfully and well.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1913-09-18
BIG TIN MAYnAvE BEEN SLAIN
Railroad Men say He Was wayiaid and
Put on Tracks.

New york.--wken big Tim" Sullivan
was run over by train Gu the morning
Of August 81 his body was eoid in death.
This Int wss discovered when Chief
Detective sherman Williams OF the New
York, New Haven and Hardfort railroad
was interviewed
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1913-09-18
Cotton rax Feared.

Londsn.-Commenting on the tax o.
cotton futures prsp"acd in the United
States, the Westminster Gazette says;
"It is fesred in Manchester and Liver
pool that the tax will apply TO bargains
On this side This would lead to great
deal Of inconvenienec and would eaus~
serious trouble to brokers'" Il
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1913-09-18

Chicago.-More than 20 persons were
injured, three buildings were partly
wrecked and windows within a radius
Of half mile Were shattered by the
explosion of bomb in the doorway of
the private hank of Alexander Conforti
South Halstead street.