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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1919-10-16
in kathleen MavOurneen" at tn
Lyric Theatre Saturday.
AND LOCAL

Misses Lottie Inmom and Lois
Pickens, who are attending the Uni
versity, spent the week end with
their parents at their home in Toe
copola.
Mrs. Wallace Shaw, of College
Hill, visited her neice, Mrs. Willis
Anderson this week.
Mrs. Roy Simmons and little son,
Roy Allen, Jr., of McComb, Miss, are
the guests of Mrs. Simmons parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Kimmons.
Mrs. r. G. Morgan, who has been
visitor to her sons in the Delta, re-
turned Tuesday. She was accompa-
MED home by Mrs. G. w. Morgan.
DR.. B. S. Guyton attended the mar
riage Of his brother, Thornton, in
Water Valley, Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Nelson and
children visited relatives in Toccopo-
la, Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Laws, of Lafayette Springs,
spent Sunday with her brother, Mr..
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1919-10-16
THE AMENDMENT.

The present method of distributing
the state public school fund is unfair,
because on state money alone, in some
counties the schools are able to run
seven, eight or even nine months,
paying maximum salaries to teachers,
while in other counties the schools
can hardly be maintained for four,
five or six months, paying minimum
salaries.
A petition signed by more than g.
900 qualified electors of the state has
been filed with the Secretary of State
calling for an election on proposed
amendment to the constitution, so as
to authorize the Legislature to ap-
propriate the states public school
fund in such way as to equalize pub
lie school terms throughout the state
The amendment consists of adding to
Section 206 as it now stands, the
following sentence: "But the Legisla-
ture shall have authority to make an
additional appropriation to be dis
bursed by the State Board of Edu-
cation in such a manner as to equal
ize the public school terms through
out the state" The legislature tried
to remedy this matter in 1914, but its
acts were declared unconstitutional.
On state money alone, the public
schools Of the state should run for an
equal length of time in every county
of the state, as the state does not
owe any more to one child than it
does to another. trust that every
qualified elector of Lafayette countY
will go to the polls at the time of
the regular election, November 4th,
and vote for the proposed amendment.
Very cordially yours,
w. F. BOND,
State Superintendent of Education.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1919-10-16
Threw in the Postum

A negro preacher gave as his text:
ode tree is known by his fruit, an
it's des impossible to shake de possum
down."
After the benediction brother said
to him:
"I never knowed befo' dat SIGH a
text wuz in de Bible"
"Well," admitted the preacher, "it
amt set down dat way, I throwed in
de possum to hit de intelligence of my
congregation "-Atlanta Constitution.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1919-10-16

If the baby suffers from wind collie,
diarrhoea or summer complaint, give
it McGee's Baby Elixir. It is a pure,
harmless and effective remedy. Price,
35c and Coo. Sold by A. H. Kendel,
Oxford, Miss. Adv.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1919-10-16
NOTICE.

NOTICE. want to employ ten or
twelve good hands for work on my
place in Pamela County. Will pay
$500 per day without board, or $500
per day with Board. The work is
cutting out and clearing off a public
road, and some farm work.
See w. l.. Archibald in my absence.
(1t.) JAMES STONE.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1919-10-16

! Buford Short. She had just returned
from points in Texas, where she
visited relatives.
Mr.. Edgar Moss, of CORTLAND,
Miss, visited friends and relatives in
Oxford this week.
Come to Christian Endeavor Sun
day evening, tbs, at First Presby-
terrain Church. Special Music. Topic:
The Pledge. Leader, Mr.. Brown
Falkner.
Mr.. John Eddins, of Byhalia, spent
the week end with Mr.. and Mrs. w.
W. Elliott.
Robert Henry Ramey, of Oxford,
was the guest of Edwin R. Butler dur
ing the Boys Conference.
Messrs. Wayne Short, Hugh Worley,
Moody Galloway, John Scott, Richie
Hume Myrl Smith, Robert Henry
Ramey, Barry Brown and Leroy Tun-
nell, accompanied by Mr.. Willie Hull,
attended the Older Boys Hi Y confer
ence in Greenwood Oct. 10, II, IL.
There were POP boys present. The
Hi Y is doing much good for the boys
for the boys for it helps develop all
phases of their lives. 1t stands for
clean speech, clean habits, clean
scholarship and clean athletics and it
deserves to be encouraged and helped
by everyone.
The officers of the Oxford Hi Y are
Barry Brown, president, Virgil Nets,
vice president, Hugh Morley, secre-
tary; Moody Galloway, treasurer.
The Red Cross campaign for volun-
teer members will begin November 2,
and continue to the 18th. They are
anxious to enroll 1900 members by
that time. Any contributions will be
received by the general chairman,
Miss Elma Meek, or Miss Ella Somer-
vile. Any volunteers to assist in
this roll call will be welcomed by the
committee.
Mrs. A. P. Hudson and children ar
rived in Oxford Sunday. Prof. and
Mrs. Hudson will occupy the Dorroh
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Crenshaw are spend
ing few days in Memphis.
Mrs. Lucy Wilds left Wednesday for
Holly Springs where she joined her
sister, Mrs. Thurman, who was en-
route from Memphis, where she had
gone for treatment, to her home in
Okolona. No hopes are entertained
fA her recovery, as she is very crit
ically ill. We join Mrs. Wilds' friends
in sympathy at this time.
Mrs. Jeffrey returned Wednesday
to her home at Coffeeville after a
short visit to her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Tom Wilson.
Mrs. Mcclure, Miss Gladys Short,
and Mr.. Paul Ramey are all on the
sick list this week.
Mrs. Mize Of Fudgetown, is the
guest of her son, Mr.. Doyle Mize, and
family this week.
Mrs. Rogers Hays and daughters,
Lillian and Rogers leave soon for
Jackson, where they join DR.. Rogers
Hays, who has lately returned from
France where he had charge of base
hospital. We wish success in their
new home.
Mrs. Jones Harvey beautifully en-
tertained the Browning Club Wednes-
day afternoon.
Mrs. Lottie White was hostess for
the Woman's Book club Wednesday af-
ternoon.
Rev. and Mrs. Curtis Crane and
children arrived in Oxford Wednesday |
evening from Yazoo City where they |
have been spending some time. They
will be the guests of Mrs. Cranes |
parents, DR.. and Mrs. w. D. Heddles-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1919-10-16
ACCEPT THIS GIFT.

During the week beginning Octo-
Der 81 to November 1, The Porter
Hardware Company will offer a gift
of full set of fine cooking ware to
every housewife who needs a new
range, and will buy it now. The range
of course, will be the Great Majestic.
A demonstration will be at our store
to show you the many superioties of
this famous range. You get it at the
regular price-no advance whatever
and your set Of cooking ware is given
to you absolutely without charge, if
you purchase your Majestic during
Demonstration Week. Don't miss
this extraordinary bargain. (Advt.)
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1919-10-16
OXFORD BOYS HONORED.

Mesdames Raines and Butler en-
tertained Saturday with 6 o'clock
luncheon for the boys Of the Oxford
Hi-Y, who were here to attend the
Older Boys Conference. Covers were
laid for twelve. The table was pref
tily decorated in blue and white, the
Oxford school colors.- Greenwood
Daily Commonwealth, 14th inst.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1919-10-16
..Eqgh Eeahers..i
By Sam Handwich.

THERE ARE some merchants
AND DRUG stores too.
IN THIS town.
WHO ARE charging.
TWENTY CENTS.
FOR A package of cigarettes.
WHEN THEY should not.
CIGARETTES ARE advertised.
FOR EIGHTEEN cents.
AND IN other places.
BESIDES OXFORD.
AND HOLLY Springs.
THEY ARE sold.
FOR EIGHTEEN cents.
so 1T looks bad.
TO SEE our own merchants.
AND DRUG stores.
AND CONTEMPORARIES.
DOING A little "profiteering."
WHEN THE other towns.
IN THIS state.
ARE NOT.
SAM HANDWICH smokes.
CIGARETTES EVERY day.
AND HE don't like to pay.
THAT EXTRA two cents.
AND THERE are lots.
OF OTHER people.
JUST LIKE him.
SO THEY had.
BETTER CUT it out.
X
WHILE CUTTING is good.
X
OR AN agent of the U. S.
is LIABLE to visit our town.
PRETTY SOON.
AND THEN.
GOOD NIGHT.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1919-10-16

To remove bilious impurities in the
system and be made internally clean
and healthy, you need the fine tonic
and laxitive properties of Herbine.
1t acts quickly End thoroughly. Price,
6Oc. Sold by A. H. Kindel. (Advt.)
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1919-10-16

for Korea, where they go to resume
their missionary work after years
leave.
DR.. Ruffin Longest, of Wynn, Ark,
was the honored guest of his brother,
Prof. Christopher Longest, the past
week.
Mrs. Benz Price returned from Mem
phis Thursday, where she made
short trip last week.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-19
LORD FRENCH TARGET
OF IRISH ASSASSINS

DUBLIN. Dec. 19.--An attempt to
assasnate Lord French, military com
mander of Ireland, today failed. One
of the would-be assassins was killed
by Lord Frenchs escorts. Lord
French was returning from a tour of
western ireland. While driving from
Ashton station a number of shots We're
fired at him. Several bullets struck
his auto. One of his escort was
wounded and is reported to have died.
The man killed by Lord French's
escort is said to have had a bomb in
his hand as he was shot down. I'm.
mediatcly after the shooting the po-
lice reserve and two tanks were rush
ed to the scene. Intense excitement
prevailed IN the belief that n general
uprising had started, The escort had
no warning of the attack which was
made from ambush in the park
British officials recently admitted
that the situation in Ireland is the
most dangerous it has been for dec
adc.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-19
Senator Lewis and Representa-
tive 0lney Call Upon SeCre-
tary in Effort to Convince
President.
LIFTING BAN DECLARED
BUSINESS PROPOSITION
Wilson Cannot Authorize Dis
poSal of Stocks in Present
Treaty Situation Again AS
SertS Attorney General.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 19.-Reuuest-
Ing that President Wilson lift the war
time bpn on liquor former Senator
Lewis of Illinois today held n long
conference with Secretary Tumulty.
Lewis believes Rs business propos-
tion owners OF large stocks OF whsley
should be given chance TO dispose of
1t before the eighteenth amendment
IL effective. Representative Olney
also called upon Secretary Tumulty In
the interests OF raising the ban.
II am one Of the original advocates
of the prohibition amendment" he
said. "but | think from an economic
standpoint we should allow distiiIers
TO realize on the stocks now In bond.
Should the president Immediately
proclaim wartime prohibition ended
It would work good business
Treaty Knot Iorblds
WASHINGTON, Dec. f9,-Presidon,
Wilson cannot lift the wartime prohi-
billion ban until the treaty is ratified.
n proclamation Of disqualification issu-
ed by Attorney General Palmer de- |
clared today.
The supreme courts decision on 4
wartime prohibition strengthens him |
in this opinion. which he previously |
held.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-19
ALEXANDERS BUYS LEASE TO ADJOINING
BUILDING; WILL EXTEND DEPARTMENTS,
COMPLETELY RENOVATE ESTABLISHMENT

Purchase of the lease of the building
on Main street now occupied by
L. L. Power and L. A. Schiller by
AleNander's department store today is
the first step in extensive improve
ments which will be made Immediate
ly by the owners.
The new addition. which adjoins the
grocery department of the store. will
be used to house the mems furnish
ings department. The building will
be completely renovated SO as to meet
the demands of the department. which
will remain under the supervision of
Marshall Spell.
The space in AleXander's now occu-
pied by the mems department will be
devoted exclusively to women's wear,
including all readN-to-wear garments.
Mrs. u. c. Brown. will be in charge
OF the department. The removal of
the women's department from the ball
cony to the ground flood will trans
form the lower floor of the store into
"a womens shop. cne half of which
will he used for the dry-goods depart
ment and the other for women's cloth
ing. Thus the mems and women's de-
partments. and the grocery depart
ment. will all be on the ground floor.
Offices VIII BE Extended
The space in the balcony vacated
by the readyto-wear department will
be used for the extension of the busi-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-19

To Avoid Ridiculous.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l9.--Presi-
dent Wilson is in fun charge of the
Mexican situation. Carranzas reply
TO the last United States note demand
Ing Consular Agent Jenkins release
has been submitted to the executive.
is is learned authoritatively. Wilson
is considering whether the jenkins
case should he closed by simply for
getting to answer the last note or by
sending another communication to
clear away all evidences OF hostility.
Although this government feels it was
tricked in the Jenkins case, the con-
sular agent is free on bail. and that
makes it impossible TO continue de-
manding his release without getting
into n technical debate which might
merge upon the ridiculous it Is felt.
Handling Oil Situation.
The entire Mexican oil situation
brought to a critical stage by Carran-
zas recent action in preventing AM
.erican companies from drilling new
wells, is also before the president ii is
understood. and action will be deter
mined by him.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-19
GRAND JURY TURNS IN
TRUE BILLS AGAINST 8

Sherman Beamer. Joe d. Mar
tin, James Young and Harry
Miles all pleaded guilty this after
noon to the indictments return
ed against them yesterday and
viii be sentenced by Judge G. w.
Phelps Monday afternoon. Leon
ard jackson sked time in which
to employ counsel.
True bills to the indictments agains,
nine men We're returned last evening
by the grand jury and three of the
nine were arraigned Immediately fol-
lowing the return. Eight of the nine
are in custody
The Indictment against Joe Martin
j L. Young and Henry j. Miles
charges them with larceny of a bat
terry and other property from an auto
mobile. They were arraigned last
night and given until this afternoon
10 plead.
Earl Allen and George Jones, neg
roes, who robbed the Hong Kong cafe
and severly beat the Chinese cook.
we're indicted on a charge of larceny
n a dwelling and were arr.aigned this
ifternoon. The third party to the
srime was indicted but has not been
L. w. Manning was indicted for OBJ
aiming money by false pretenses.
Sherman Beamer was indicted for
ape and Leonard Jackson, colored,
or larceny of a bicycle.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-19
VOTES ON TREATY
ST|L[ ROLLING IN

Ballots on the peace treaty refer
endum are still rolling into the East
Oregonian office and the time for
making the count is not Yet In sight
as time must be allowed for the ar
rival of out of town ballots.
Every mail brings new votes on the
treaty subject and many local people
are handing their votes in personally
at the office of the paper. As soon as
it seems apparent that the voting is
finished or nearly so the votes will be
counted and the results wired to
Washington and the New York head
quarters of the League to Enforce
Peace, OF which w. II. Taft is presi
dent
An impartial committee will be in
vited to canvass the vote and certify
TO the totals which will he forwarded.
IL you have not yet voted, get busy.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-19

ness office of the store. and for the
construction OF modern and up to
date rest room.
Work on the improvements, which
besides the architectural changes will
include new fixtures and other addi-
tions, will begin January l. Tho
management hopes to have the chan
ges completed by March l. No con-
tracts have yet been awarded.
VIII Leave For sandy
Mr.. Power who is iu the saddlery
business, announced this morning that
he had sold his stock and that he VIII
not resume business. With Mrs.
Power. he expects to leave soon for an
extended stay at Sandy. but may pos
sibly return to Pendleton later. He
has been in business here for the past
10 years.
Mr.. Schiller. who for the past 20
Years has operated tailor shop ip
Pendleton. says he will not continue
the business but may possibly become
engaged in some other line. Before
he opened the tailor shop he was
proprietor Of the Boston store. one Of
Pendleton's pioneer establishments
The building leased by Alexander
is owned by DIR. J. NJ. Pruitt. OF Oak
land, California. who owns the build
ing occupied by the grocery depart
ment. Il. Alexander Is owner OF the
first unit OF the store.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-19
ATTENDANCE LIMITED
AT NEW MURDER TRIAL

Los ANGELES, Dec. 19.-Although
he sees a moral lesson in the case of
Harry New, on trial here for murder.
Superior Judge Craig yesterday made
statement from the bench appealing
to young girls to keep away from the
courtroom. II objec: to young girls
attending the trial of this case unless
they are ac9sppasgted BY their nfoth-
ars or chaperones of mature age" he
declared.
Judge Craig instructed the deputy
sheriffs to question every girl asking
admittance in the courtroom. His
statement was prompted by the fact
that a third of the spectators who
have thronged the court hous have
been girls under "a.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-19
C BATTLES TREATY PROTOCOL
SPECIAL SESSION TO
CONSIDER SUFFRAGE,
NOTHING ELSE, Is PLAN

SEATTLE, Wash. Dec. I9.-Afem.
bers of the King county legislative del.
egation met here Wednesday for a
conference. Their object is to devise
some plan whereby Governor Hari
can call spcial session of the legis-
lature to ratify the suffrage amend
ment and preclude all kinds OF other
legislation that might keep the law
makers on the job six months.
One proposal under consideration is
that Hart call a special session for
suffrage ratification with the under
standing that no other legislation shall
be considered except on a three
fourths vote Of the members of both
houses.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-19
Chicago Northwestern Crashes
Into Rear of Minneapolis
Passenger Train; II Seri-
ouSly Injured, 2 Will Die.
CARS ON SIDETRACK.
SWITCH Is LEFT OPEN
Fast Train From CHICAGO TeIe-
ScoDes Without Warning:
Medical Attention is Rushed
to Scene From Omaha.

OMAHA, Dec. 19.-Twenty-four
persons were injured, II seriously.
two of whom will probably die. when
"A Chicago Northwestern fast mail
from Chicago telescoped in tho rear
OF Pullman coach train from Mime
apolis at Missouri valley, near here to-
day. The Minneapolis train was
standing on sidetrack with the
switch open, according to reports.
The speeding mail train, unwarned,
crashed into the rear coach. Medical
attention is being rushed from oma-
ha and the injured brought to hos
pitals here.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-19
.MILLWR|GHT COMES TO
INSTALL MACHINERY

/ j. d. Miller. experimenting mill
wright with Nordyke & Marmon Co.
arrived in Pendleton today to take
charge Of installation of the mill
machinery in the Collins Flour Mills.
He represents the manufacturers and
has had years of experience in mill
machinery installation.
Installation has been progressing
satisfactorily under the supervision Of
% millwrights for the past two months
and Mr.. Miller viii remain here until
the mill Is completed and in opera
ton. He has recently completed a
job of installation in Montreal
All the milling machinery Is in PEN
dleton and Is being assembled as rap
idly as conditions permit. The coal
strike and railroad tie-up conspireo
with the recent cold weather to delay
progress somewhat and the completed
mill viii not be in operation for sew
eral weeks after the first of the year.
Two carloads of wheat cleaning ma
are still to be received bUt
they are separate from the milling
Unit.
Installation of the electrical motors, |
he wiring and crcuiting is well along |
and only the main motor, which must |
come from the east, is yet to be receiv-
ed. Elevators are in and in operation,
he boiler and steam plant are INSTALL
ID and in operation and much of the |
interior carpenter work is completed.
Carpenter work on. the warehouse.
which surrounds the mill proper, has
been delayed by the cold which pre-
rents work. The warehouse will not
1e necessary to the operation of the
mill
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-19
FRED ENBYSK BUYS
|. v. TERRY RANCH

Fred l1nbysk today purchased the
|. w. Terry ranch, near the mouth of
Birch creek, for $4,000 and will lease
it to Albert Kirk as a stock ranch. The
property includes 46S1-2 acres of land,
a house. two sets OF farm buildings
and other equipment Snow & Day
ton handled the deal.
The deal is the first land transfer
OF Importance during the cold spell
and one of two recently made under
the snow. Mr.. Enbysk will continue
in the wheat raising business and
leave the new property to MIR. Kirk
to develop. Mr.. Terry's future plans
are not formulated.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-19
INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS
Today's Weather

Today's Weather
Maximum, So.
Minimum. 90.
Barometer, ~2965.
Section Two.
Pendleton markets. Everett True. 1 .
Want ads. classified directory and.
Doings of the Duffs. s....11
Special news of Umatilla county o
AT the movies .....--...... S
Late news OF city and state. . 9
Section One
News notes of Pendleton ..s and 6
County official news ..... s
Editorial page: overseas diary. 80. 4
News notes of Pendleton ..... r
Live news of city, state and nation
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-19
AUGUST MEULEER TO
VISIT UNITED STATES

BERLIN, Dec 19.-August Meuller
former under-secretary in the German
food administration, is arranging to
visit the United States, according to
n Berlin dispatch today. He will at
tempt to arrange for the import and
export of raw materials and to find
the quantity food available for Ger
many the dispatch said.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-19
GERMANY COMPLETES
EVACUATION ON BAL TIC

PARIS. Dec. 1s.-The supreme
council yesterday considered the con-
fiicting claims of German and allied
experts regarding compensation for
the Scapa Flow sinking without ar
riving at a decision.
The boundaries between Galicia and
Bukowina were established.
Marshal Foch notified the council
that German evacuation in the Baltic
region has been completed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-19
RETURN PRISONERS

PARIS. Dec. I9.-The German dele
CATION today announced that Premier
'Ciemenceau had informed them that
German prisoners of war In France
would be returned Immediately with
out waiting for signing of the protocol.
Final conferences between German
and allied representatives toward max
ing the treaty effective will start next
week.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-19
REICHSTAG
THIS is APPOINTED s</oR
MOST TERRIEy </SM AND SUN
SHINES FRI NORTH TO SOUTH

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