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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-26
FREEZING IN BATTLE ZONE
Snow 10 Falling In Northern France
and vosges Mountains - Soldiers
Wear Heavy Clothes

Paris.-Freezing weather has set in
throughout the length Of the battle
sone In France and Belgium. the tenn
perature varying between IS and rs
degrees above zero Fahrenheit. Snow
Il falling especially In Northern France
end in the vosges Mountains and also
ct Marseilles.
The French soldier wears a woolen
band. provided by the government,
which he wraps four or five times
around his body. He also often wears
four or five shirts. adding an extra one
from time to time as the. temperature
falls.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-26
FATE or AMENDMENTS.


ssvissd ard Complies Rsturns Nss
Nsossved Vet.
Jaekson.-As hitherto stated, vhils
TIE fnce cf the rokuzns ssat n inAa'
cafe that IN utns - ths aMan1man1l
recently voted on rees1veA sufnetsn
support to warrant the belief that the.
have been ratified. discrepancies indi
Gated by the supplementary reports
cast . doubt and leave the possfbflfty
that all have failed. ESPECIALLY II sub
jected to the acid tests Of the courts.
On the face Of the official returns.
as sent to the office Of the secretary
OF state. all amendments submitted TO
the people on November 3rd were
adopted. with the exception Of the sth.
initiative and referendum. and sth. re-
these two amend
nents having been defeated on the 70 |
Eised vote.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-26
MARLEY GETS BAIL
Was Under Life Sentence for Killing
T. Y. Wyiey.


Ciarksdale.-E. J. Marley. charged
with staying T. Y. Wyley. has been
admitted to bail in the sum Of $4,000
and is now out Of the Coahoma county
Jail pending the result OF his appeal
70 the supreme court Of Mississippi.
This was the result Of a habeas corpus
hearing held here. presided over by
Judge II. II. Wildberger, justice OF the
Clarksdale police court and a member
Of the local bar. Circuit Judge w. A.
Alcorn. Jr.. while holding himself as
having Jurisdiction in the case. asked
10 be excused from hearing II, and
Judge Wildberger was selected by com
mon consent OF counsel for the state
and the accused. The defendant, re
Gently placed on trial at Sumner. in
rallahatchie county, where the death
II Wyley took place. was found guilty
n the lower court and sentenced to
-1prisonment in the penitentiary for
~'ltrer & Johnston OF Clarksdale
q added to counsel for the de-
Tense, which has filed an appeal. from
the verdict OF the lower court with tho
supreme tribunal of the state
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-26

Of Christmas gifts
70 everyone who
loves the little
touches that add
to the beauty Of
the home.
Candle shades
Of figured silk. or
silkaline or thin
ribbon. may be
made over small
wire frames. with
the silk put on In
plaits or plain or
nuted- The thin
ribbons are easily
handled
8 m all wire
frames are to be
b ought ready
made and come in
. variety OF
shapes and sises.
s o m etimes the
frame 10 made a
atiR e ardboara,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-26
USEFUL PRESENTS FOR
THE LITTLE PEOPLE

A WARM robe OF eiderdown flannel
"A Is among the many delightful
gifts that are to be made for the baby
or Tor the little ones who have out
grown babyhood. Eiderdown flannel
is woven in light eoiors and figured In
white with Teddy bears. rabbits. birds
and other figures that delight the
youngsters. II is the softest and most
comforting of materials for cold
weather.
Bath. robes like that pictured are
bound with narrow ribbon on all the
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-26

but us = NOD durable nor e eatisfnc-
tory ~ that Of wire.
To make shades liks tlaat shown IN
- 9zy~514 111nGn -
- neM<oe4 v1GuR ehan
sne width Of the wfrs frame. Lay Il IN
piaits . little less than . half inch In
depth. or have II plated on plating
machine Sew one edge Of the plated
strip over the top wire OF the frame.
crovdins the plaits close together Sew
the other edge over the bottom wire.
Spreading the plaits evenly ID neces-
sary- Conceal the sewing and border
the shade At the same time with tin
sci braid In silver or gilt.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-26

ducing the colonies to harmless pro
portions. Today their numbers are
out OF all proportions to available food
and natural parasites. and their preva-
lence is fully as bad as lact year. II
not worse
Their infestation in Massachusetts
has been serious and very annoying
for about three years. which is sup
posed to be the natural duration Of
such infestations. Those who. from
observations last year. concluded that
there would not be 20 many tent cat
srpiIlass th,s year ars somewhat pus-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-26
PROF. +. n. CIDOlNoS
HARD FIGHT NEAR YPREs
Artillery Battle Fought on Coast
Fight Probably Preeedes infantry
Attack by Germans

London.-The latest official commun-
ioation regarding operations on west
eru battiefields are much the same as
those OF preceding days. There has
been fighting virtually all along the
front. but without appreciable change
In the situation.
From the coast OF Flanders to the
River Lys. on the Franco Belgian bor-
der. much Of which has been flooded
by the allies to hinder German attacks.
there has been a repetition on a some
what smaller scale OF the lombard
ment which the invaders invariably re
sort to In the hope OF breaking down
the allies resistance before The infan-
try attacks. and in isolated spots at
taeks In force. but according to the
French and British reports. all these
have been repulsed.
The Anglo-French forces which have
been holding territory around Ypres
again have been subjected TO deter
mined attacks. fresh German troops
having attempted to force the allies
out OF their trenches.
As was the case with the Prussian
guard. the Germans who made the lat
est effort appear to have taken the
first line of trenches. but. like the
guards. were compelled to give back
the ground after holding Il for q short
time.
Both sides. As shown by the casualty
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-26
DISEASE WIPES OUT PLAGUE
Epidemic Carries Away the Pest Of
csterpIiiars That Hsvs Long Wor.
ried the East

Tent caterpfllars. in evidence wher-
ever trees and bushes grow. are re-
ported to have contracted the same
disease that is killing SO many gypsy
moth caterpillars- The wilt disease
Is developing among them. and Is
killing them In large quantities. In
= opssations Y y Ike eheisrs, which
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-26
PRETTY CHRISTMAS GIFTS
Acceptable Presents for Young and Old
and How They Arc Made

and the shoes Of red. The tall hat 10
OF red also. and the costume is IN
ished with rune collar Of white lace
This doll has eyes made Of small black
beads with eyebrows and eyelids de-
fined with black yarn. His nose 10
formed by making short ridge In the
face dSawn together BY few stitches.
A stitch. In red yarn. forms his mouth
and . mustache and whiskers are
made of black yarn.
Among the new things brought out
for this year are pictures to be made
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-26
s1bx VIII Be Done"

For instance, when you wisn. ana
by every means endeavor. to oe Wen.
and vet remain sill-then say. Try
wiIl he done" whea you undertake
snr,ath,ng. and your undertaking does
-. succeed. say, Thy win be dome
WI whsr YOU do good to others, and
they repay you with evil. say, ny
win be done" Or when you wiz nse
- sisen and are oyertaken with
..n,ssspess. ~ say, Thy will be done" "
- General. do not become irritatea
80 suything % not done N sseose'
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-26
grips their intestines and quickly dis

grips their intestines and quickly dis
ables them.
Unsanitary living is the presumed
cause for IL The caterpillars are most
ciannish In their habits. building enor-
nous houses for themselves and I'LL
ing them up to suffocation. Thus
huddled together in thick clusters they
appear to be violating their own house
surroundings SO badly that It impairs
their health apd gives them a specific
form of disease. This habit is ex-
pected by the experts to restore grad.
uslly the balance Of nature" by ~
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-26
Relief Steamer Sails.

London.-Another shipload OF pro-
visions purchased by Americans for
Belgian relief was dispatched. on the
steamer Jan Block. which sailed from
London TO Rotterdam with 700 tons OF
wheat, so tons OF flour. 900 Of rice and
200 OF peas.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-26
Fair Showed a Profit.

The stockholders of the Mississippi
Alabama fair went over the BUSINESS Of
the last fair. announcing that the fair
was a success from every standpoint.
The auditors report that receipts were
s2s.33i4l and disbursements $751;
2s1.Io, making a net profit for the fair
OF s40.3i.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-26
steamer Carried Copper.

London.-The Norwegian steamer
Tyr has been detained at Glasgow. &C
cording to a dispatch to the Central
News. The correspondent says 1000
tons OF copper ore. which Is contra
brand, were discovered hidden in the
bottom Of the steamers holds.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-26
PRETTY LITTLE coRsAcE
AND HAIR ORNAMENTS

DIBBONS are used to make the sim
N gle roses and small bouquets that
II is fashionable to wear at the shoul-
der. over the coat or corsage. Single
roses are also made Of silver or gold
tissues and small blossoms Of these
materials arc used with those Of rib
bon in the little bouquets. The single
metallic rose is as large - the largest
natural roses and Is set in foliage.
Ribbon in heavy quality something
over q inch in width Is used for max
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-26

riais' the choice depending upon the
purpose that the cap Is to serve.
A pretty evening cap. shown in the
picture. Is made OF silk and bound
with silver braid. A fan Of silver
sauze at the side is an unusual orna-
ment. poised like a butterfly near the
iace OF the wearer. where two tassels
OF silver tinsel are suspended Such .
neaddress need not be removed at the
theater or dance and adds a charming
touch OF brillisnee to the dress
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-26

London.--An Exchange telegram
from Copenhagen says dispatch from
Berlin reports that. two French aero
planes attacked the Zeppelin shed at
Friedrichshaven and dropped six
bombs without damage. One of the
French machines was shot down.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-26

washington.-The State department
issued another warning to Americans
against unnecessary visits to foreign
countries involved in war. with a par
ticular caution to naturalized citizens
to stay away from their native country
or countries with which they were at
war
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-26
expIsln. New Bank Law.

Meridian.-The general working OF
the new regional reserve banking law
was explained to local bankers here
on a short visit Of Frank Fsote Of Hat
tiesburg. who stopped over here few
moments while en- route to his home In
Hattiesburg.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-26
Cavalry Was Smashed.

The Hague.-The Russian army in
Poland maintains three times as many
cavalrymen as the Germans This
cavalry swarmed after the retreating
Germans and when the Germans sud
denly stopped the Russian cavalry
was dashed to pieces like migrating
birds against a rock
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-26

N0tbbOo08 WtUs
ACCORDING - decree rsestvs1 ~
Clara l. b. Mcseley Of the uniAsa
eeakan cs1st. ranAsss1 ~ : bench =
thzeo 511eas = 49, coNss, ConGun
1u1uo II ~. Wa1nGe - U1U1lo
! Judges Rhyden NJ Car 6n4 Henry Q
Niles Of Louisiana and MississippA ~
spsctfvely. the privilege tar levied
against tho Mobile 4 Ohio and ths
Southern railway 10 Mississfppf BY the
raflrosd commission IL confiscatory.
unconstitutional. class legislation and
. taking of property without due proc
ess Of law. The decree or decision
was reached by the trio OF judges. b.
fore whom the application for a 70
strzining order against Duncan l.
state auditor 10 prevent the
collection OF the state privilege tax lev.
led against the corporations involved.
Following the suing oat OF an iniunc.
ton by the Memphis & Charleston di.
vison Of the Southern railway TO re-
strain the collection OF q similar tar
levied by the railroad commission. and
while that case was still pending Vice.
President and General Manager r. v.
Taylor Of the Mobile & Ohio and the
Southern I'm Mississippi. filed a bill In
the instant case, and a hearing before
three judges was asked for and
granted.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-26
sCIear Water" Day.

All is In readiness for the celebra'
ton OF Jackson's clear water day,
when hundreds OF citizens are expect.
ed to assemble at Smith Park to wit
ness the program Of exercises which
has been blocked out by the special
committee on clear water" day.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-26

London.-It was officially announced
in London that the prince OF Wales
had been appointed aide de camp to
Field Marshal Sir John French. the
commander Of the British expedition
ary force on the continent.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-26

ing roses Pfnks and reds ~ like the
natural flowers ~ possible are chosen.
Hair ornaments are made by wind
ing bonnet wire with satin ribbsn In
lengths sufficient to extend twice
across the head from ear to ear. This
covered wire Ii doubled In the center
and caught together At the ends max
ing a double band. At each end Of this
band a ribbon rose In set In ross
foliage. Ornaments of this kind make
lovely gifts for young women.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-26

Lola. aged i've, having been repri
manded BY her mother for some slight
misdeed. knelt down by a chair and
prayed - follows:
20 Lord. mamma says I'm a eau
ton. want to be a good girl. but
even II I'm caution. please send
eAata claus Just tAs sams. Amer" !"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-26
FANCY CAPS POPULAR
As CHRISTMAS ciFTs

ANcf caps. of many kinds. are
: among the gifts that may be relied
upon to please those who receive
.nem. This year they are shown made
.or tne dancing party. for theater wear.
ior skating. and. in greater numbers
sun Tor breakfast and bedroom wear.
Ihey employ great variety OF mate
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-26

by cutting out figures from colored tis-
sue paper and pastins them on a thin
paper background. The tissue IL placed
over an outline picture and the figure
wanted drawn In outline with a pen
Gil II 10 then cut out. Different OBJ
jects are drawn on different colored
paper. as trees on green paper, horses
on white or brown paper. and other OBJ
jects on appropriate colors. After all
the required figures are cut out. they
are pasted on the background
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-26

Ruleyilie-The postoffice at this
place was blown open and robbed. the
robber getting about $1,000 in money
and stamps. The office was entered
through a side door. No clew to ths
robbery has been found
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-26

London.-Among the Russian prison
ers captured by the Germans In the
battle of Kutno were the governor OF
Warsaw and his staff. according to a
Berlin telegram forwarded to Reuters
Telegram company from Amsterdam.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-26

raw edges. provided with collars and
pockets texcept when made for In
fants) and have ties OF silk cord. I'm
ished with tassels at the neck and
about the waist. like the eiderdown in
color For the little infant the pocket
and waist cord are not needed
Bed slippers OF eiderdown finished
and tied with ribbons are very COM
Portable for little ones who are apt to
kick OF bedclothes in cold weather.
They are among the most easily made
of gifts. Shoes and bootees. for little
infants daily wear. are also made Of
this material which is SO well suited
for a baby's garments. Other articles
are short sacks. hoods and blankets
for the baby's carriage. The last are
decorated with big bows OF wide. hand
some satin ribbon.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-26

This department store is really .
palatial one. and is SO successful"
Yes, but 1t has a sad story"
Indeed? What is it?"
Its fourth story; there In its mourn
ing department"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-26

oxford.-At the Lyric theater IL
faculty and student body Of the univor
sity and the citizens Of OXFORD v1n
Join in celebrating the 5ooth naSk q
the university. over 500 having fnn1rfD
ulatsd. the largest IN the hAneny =
The institution.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-26

columbus.-The November term Of
circuit court viii convene in this city.
presided over by Judge T. c. kim
brough OF West Point The term IL
primarily for the trsnsaction Of <1vfl
businsss.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-26
Russia 10 Ready.

Petrograd.-Failure Of the United
States to enter into immediate nego-
tions for a new trade treaty with Rus
sia has caused surprise he-.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-26

zled by conditions. but they cling
to the prediction that the trouble will
not last They look to the wilt dis
aase to raise havoc with the cater I
pillars this year. and thin out their
ranks substantially.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-26
Pretty SHADES FoR
CHRISTMAS CANDLES

nRETTY candle shades for the
II dressing case or for the candies
Of the dinner or luncheon table. are
sure to delight the homemaker. 90
thev are among the most acceptable
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-26

Mantee-A large portion Of Man.
tees business block is in ashes as a
result Of fire. The damage is various
ly estimated at from s17.500 to $4,000
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-26

London-A dispatch from Rome says
that Przemysi has offered to capitu-
late to the Russians on condition that
the garrison be permitted to leave with
arms and baggage. The offer was re-
fused.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-26
New coIIeae Building.

J. L. Johnson. Jr-. president OF the
Mississippi woman's college. invites
the friends Of that institution and the
people of Hattiesburg to the first
chapel services in the new administers
tion building
Eastern Star Entertainment.
Mrs. Ellye c. Beasley Of Hoalka.
Miss, worthy grand matron of the o.
e. S., assisted by Mrs Effie Gleason.
district deputy grand matron. institut-
cd the Lucedale Chapter Of the Order
Of Eastern Star No l16.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-26

Madrid-The newspaper Pueblo vaseo
of Bilboa states that another German
42-centimeter mortar has burst. killing
a number OF the gunners. The Ger
mans, according to the newspaper. are
suppressing news OF the catastrophe
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-26
Dance for War Stricken.

Pass Christian has harkened to the
cry OF the sufferers in Europe from
the great martial conflict A ball has
been arranged. to funds to be given to
the Red Cross society for use in Bel
gium-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-11-26
COLLEGE WILL Be
HOST OF CHURCH
NORTH MISSISSIPPI CONFERENCE
or MErHopINsr EPISCOPAL
CHURCH TO CONVENE
INVITATION BY HIGHTowER
Meeting Win De Held In sssrksIlis.
Preparations We'll Under Way.
$50 pfssehsrs ard DsIeessss
Expected on Dec. q

S&CAHpu-
On Dec. 81 the forty-fifh session Of
the North Mississippi conference oi
the Methodist Episcopal church, South.
will convene ct Starkville. Prepare,
sions are well under way for the en-.
tertainment OF the two hundred and
nifty or more preachers and delegates
who will be brought together By the
occasion The college and members
OF the faculty on the campus viii par.
ticipate In the entertainment Of this
representative body. coming from every
square mile OF territory in North Mis-
sissippi.
In the name Of. the college. Prest
dent Highfower extended TO the con
ference last year at Tupelo an invita-,
ton TO meet In Stsrkville this year,
and now that It win be there. re-
ception to the conference by the In
stitution is being arranged. in which
II is hoped that the student body wflI
heartily participate.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-01-07

cially college friendships, was empha-
sized by Mr.. Kuehnle. Friendship
he said, lis one of the biggest assets
OF college life. Make friends, they
help you. College friendships are
among the strongest in life. Men
learn to know each other because OF
the freedom and frankness OF college
life, as they never can hope to do in
after life, when the cares of business.
the support of a family and the burd-
ems of our daily work occupy our
time and attention. Finally, remem-
Der your alma mater Boost for old
Iowa. 1t is great school and worthy
of the support of all IOWans."
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-01-07
FIRST YEAR
OF PAST0RAGE
Baptist Church Ends Successful Year
Under Passionate Of Rev. Williams
IN embership Is Increased
SERVE CHICKEN PIE DINNEF
General Meeting Of Membership Is
Largely Aattended on Last
Thursday Afternoon.

The membership of the First Baptist
church Of this city are to be congrat-
ulated upon the suspicious closing of
the first year of the pastorate of Rev.
e. P. Williams. On New Years day
the church gave a chicken pie dinner,
which was free to all the membership
and congregation, and it was most
successful affair. The good things
came in such quantities that the
ladies were able to send well filled
baskets to all the sick or aged who
could not be present to enjoy the fes-
tivities.
At $3.50 when all had dined an ad-
journment was made to the assembly
room Of the church for general
meeting. Rev. Williams presiding. At
ter singing "Blest be the Tie That
Binds" prayer and short introduc-
tory address by the pastor, the clerk,
Mrs. Helen M. Cassadey, called the
roll. There was response by the mem
bership, each giving a favorite bible
verse or speaking briefly. One of the
leading members announced his de-
termination to 1.-THE one-tenth of his
income for church purposes. All
seemed pleased with the work of the
church for the past year and hopeful
for the future. While the financial
condition of the church is not the
truest index of its success, yet when
society makes extensive improve
ments on the church edifice and par
sonage, contributes nearly five hun
dred dollars for the mission work,
pays the pastors salary in full and
has ample pledges for meeting the
budget for the coming year, the stat
us of it's affairs can well be said to be
most satisfactory.
The church treasurer, Mr.. Carpen-
ter, made a report which showed that
during the year extensive improve
ments had been made, all of which
had been provided for except $50. 1t
was inspiring to see how this deficit
was made up by the members in a
few moments. The missionary budget
was exceeded by nearly 500 and a
great deal has been done in our town
in mfnistering to the needs of those
in humble circumstances Rev. Will
Jams is to be congratulated upon the
evidences OF a successful pastOrate
during the first year of his ministry.
He and his estimable wife have done
valiant work for the Masters cause.
Thirteen have been added to the
many of whom are heads
Of families who are taking up the
work vigorously: The week of pray