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, 1921-12-10
WOMEN IN
PLOT To FREE
COAST SLAYER
Tried to Smuggle Sack of
Pancake Flour Containing
Pistol Into Seattle
Jail, Charge.

SEATTLE. Dec. 10.-Two women
taken into custody here Thursday
were involved IN an alleged plot to
free prisoners at the county jail. In
GLIDING James T.. Mahoney. convicted
murderer OF his wife. sheriff Matt
Starwich announced.
The ONE detained arr Mrs. Rose
Smith, 81. and Mrs. Nora Mahoney,
Mnhoney's mother. Mrs. Smith Is
said TO have been caught trying to
smusgie into the jail a sack OF pan.
cake Tour in which a revolver and
exta cartridges were hidden. Mrs.
Smith. according to Jailers. had at
tended the Mahoney murder trial
daily. Afterward. they said. abe FIRE,
quently called on Mahoney at the
IAN. The supposed connection O,
Mahoney's mother with the alleged
plot was not revealed.
Mahoney is under sentence OF death.
Ills M Is on appeal.
, 1921-12-10
AGREEMENT ON
Debt FUNDING

WASHINGTON. Dec, TO- Agree
ment vas reached today by the senate
finance COMMITTEES on the bill for the
funding OF the foreign debt into OBJ
legations which would mature not
later than June Is. io45. and the
Interest OF which would lie at the rate
OF 8 per cent per annum. to be paid
semi-annually.
The committee agreed to the house
provision for a commission OF five to
conduct the funding negotiations with
the secretary OF the treasury as chair.
man. but inserted n provision that
the other four members would be
subject to confirmation by the senate.
Tho members would be appointed by
the president. The house bill pro-
vided that all should be cabinet Off
GERS.
, 1921-12-10
WAR PROSPECT
WITH JAPS IS
slim, REPORT

CHICAGO. Dec. io.-war between
the United States and japan IL abhor.
rent TO the new Inpan. Bishop Her
bert Welsh. Methodist EpiscopE' mis-.
sionary. in Seoul. Korea, declared ir
an address here.
He said that the impression OF Japan
as a militRristic nation had been pre-
valent becauee OF the mllitnristic atti-
tude OF the Japanese nation. which
vas not representative Of the country
and the aatiJapanese propaganda
spread throughout the United States.
Characterization OF Japan - The
great factor which VIII lead TO a mu
tuai understanding between Il an
the other large powers. bishop Wclsh
concluded. and he pointed out thai
thls could be accomplished only
through the foreign mission workers
, 1921-12-10
FILM TRIUMPH
AT iris Wins
. APPRECIATION

Casper,s showing of way Down
East" tho famous picture production
which opened last night at h Iris
theater for an indefinite run. was
such that the theater was packed at
4 o'clock and a record crowd viewed
the second showing of the picture
starting at 0 o'clock. The nlm. by
reason of its greater opportunities.
surpasses the great play of the same
name and those who attended were
not disappointed.
A powerful climax Is reached with
the rescue In which the principals in
the c1st--Lillian Gish and Richard
escape death
at tho brink OF the falls and these two
stars appear at their best in a story
of. appealing human interest The
production is staged amid wonderful
settings with careful attention to To-
tail. The proper amount of comedy
Is injected to round out a superior
creation.
, 1921-12-10
istance, Not
Memorials, Urged
For War Heroes.

BOSTON. Dec. 1o.-Mrs. L. F. Ho-
bart OF Cincinnati. national president
Of the women's auxiliary OF the Am
erican Legion. in an address yester-
day before tho Massachusetts, auxil-
iary urged that energies VIII be ex-
pended in actual relief for needy
nurses and war veterans instead of
tho erection OF memorials.
Look out for the children OF vet.
Grams in hospitals or veterans out OF
work. she said. There will be ma.,y
heart aches among these children at
Christmas time unless we seek them
out and take Christmas to them"
1t vas announced that every dis
abled veteran in the state would re
ceiye on Christmas day from allied
organizations n gift stocking coon
panied by letters from Presiden:
Harding. Governor Cox and Mayo
Petsrs of Boston.
, 1921-12-10

June 30. and 1900 patents in fee werr
issued to competent Indians. In this
connection Mr.. Burke in his report
said 1t will be the purpose of the bu-
reau under his administration as far
as possible to test the applicant for a
patent In fec by actual accomplish
ments on his land. or in some occupa-
tion. before granting full title to his
property.
The commissioner announced a re.
viuion OF the course OF study for In
dan schools.
Tho report showed greatly reduced
appropriations for suppression of the
liquor traffic among the Indians.
Much cedit was giver by the com
missioner to tho labors' ~ the C:,-is
tian misrI onaries. who ntr5 SImbef
more than GOO throughout the Indian
country.
, 1921-12-10
HOOVER TO Be
!, ELECTED HEAD
] OF COMMISSION
of Southwest Favors
Commerce Secretary as
Chairman of Colorado
River Program.

RIVERSIDE. Cal, Dec. 10. = CBy
The Associated PressEHerbert Hoov-
er. secretary Of commerce, will be
appointed chairman OF the Interstate
Colorado River commission. It was in
dictated in reliable advices received
ty the League of the Southwest
conference here.
This appointment, delegates to the
convention believe. provides for inn
mediate determination Of a compre-
hensive plan for development of re-
source of the Colorado river in their
entirety. Congress has been asked
for an appropriation of 500. 900 to
carry on the work of the committee.
IL was stated.
, 1921-12-10
Bonding Firm
Is DISSOLVED

OMAHA, Dec. 1o,-Applicatirn for
dissolution OF the Lion Bonding &
Surety corapany of Omaha. operating
In 10 western and middlewestern
states. was filed In district court here
yesterday by Amos Thomas. special
agent for the state trade and COM
1,trce department which took over the
company sometime ago. Dissolution
Is sought TO complete liquidation of
assets, Mr.. Thomas said. December
20 was liked as the date for the hear
Ing.
, 1921-12-10

COMPETENCY OF
INDIANS RAISED
Redskins of One-Half or Less
Not Always Capable, Says
Commissioner Burke in
Statement.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1O.-commls-
sioner Burke OF Indian affairs. an
nounced today through his annual re-
port that he had found It unwise to
continue the recognition OF Indians of
one-half or less Indian blood as compe-
tent without further proof.
Nearly a millioli -.Ees of land. the
commissioner stated. were allotted 10
during the year ending last
, 1921-12-10
PRIEST DRAWS
PRISON TERM

LEAARs. Iowa. Dec. lo.-Rev.
Father wrenn. former priest at Akron.
Iowa. convicted OF ~assaulting i5-year.
old Ethel Bray with intent to commit
rape. WA today sentenced to an un-
discriminate term in tho Fort Madison
prison. Motion for a rev trial was de-
MED Counsel FOR Father wrenn win
appeal to the Iowa supreme court.
, 1921-12-10
OIL WORKERS IN
CALIFORNIA ASK
|. s. MEDIATION
Secretary of Labor Davis
Urged to Bring About Con-
ference Between Strik-
ers and Operators.

rBAKERsFIELD. CAL Dec. 1o.-Dis-
trict Council No. 1. Of the oil work
ers' union. California, has sont n
telegram to 5ccretary of Labor Davis
urging that ne use his good offices"
"a bringing about a conference be-
tween oil operators Of this state and
representatives Of the union.
The conference is desired by the un-
ION. the telegram said. ito give a sta
bllity to the oil industry not now ex-
rstfng."
A copy was sent also to President
Harding.
Members of the oil workers union
were on strike for even weeks re-
Gently.
A largo per centage Of the men were
given their former Jobs when the
r,rike was called off. union officials
said.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 1o.-Request
or the oil workers. union district coun-
ell Of California. for department OF
labor Intervention TO secure confer
ences with the employers was referred
10y Secretary Davis today to the de-
partment's agents now in the oil
fields.
Union leaders complained to the de-
rartment that after conclusion Of n
reven.weok strike last month only 10
per cent OF the men We're given EN-
lioyment.
OIL operators have told the depart
mont tho leason lay in a curtaii'nent
OF business. The conciiiators vii be
asked to investigate and report upon
tho exact situation.
, 1921-12-10

According to an old Jewish custom.
when n master-tailor employs a new
hand. the latter leaves his scissors as
a guarantee that he Will be on hand
to start work on the appointed day.
, 1921-12-10
roo LATE TO CLASSIFY.

FOR Observation-Disclosures two-room
house. bath. toilet, large clothes
closet; gas. electric lights. 1929 East
Second street Phone 626J. 12-10-2ts
FOR RENT-Five-room modern. fur
rished apartment. steam heat; close
IN. 31S South Kimball street. Phone
1903. 12-1o-et
FOR RENT One furnished room;
suitable for two bachelors: Will be
ready Che 18th. e13 West Midwest ave-
nue.. 121o4t'
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-10-13
THE BRAMlErr HOSPITAL scHoo1

lHilda, of Memphis, were recent guests
of Hon. and Mrs. w. G. Boyette.
Miss Margaret Noah and sister,
| Mrs. Robinson, of Kosciusko, are the
guests of their sister, Mrs. A. p. Hud-
| son. Miss Noah is receiving medical
treatment at a local hospital while
| in the city.
| Rev. r. @. Leavell left Sunday for
Brookhaven, Miss, to conduct sefv-
ices at that place this week. Dr. lay
/ or of Brookhaven will fill the. Baptist
pulpit both morning and evening next
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Buffaloe, ST.,
Il have Just returned from visit to
Memphis, Greenwood, and the Gull
coast.
Mrs. George Buffaloe, Jr, and Miss
Flora Buffaloe, visited the Bluff City
recently.
Mr.. Tullon Wylie spent Sunday
with his parents at Pontotoc.
Miss JuGett Pegues is at home after
stay of more than year at Cripple
Creek, Colorado.
Mrs. Robinson and little son, of Wis
cousin, have joined DR.. Robinson at
the University and will have rooms IN
the city.
Miss Mary Louise Nelson is attend
ing house party at Coffeyville. Kan
sas. She will also be the guest of her
uncle, Mr.. Frank Nelson of that state
for some time.
Miss Marvel Ramey spent the past
week in Memphis with relatives.
Mr.. Landrum Leavell, spent a lew
days in Nashville this week.
Miss Mamie Short of Toccopola, was
visitor to Miss Gladys Short recent
ly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Buford Short and
daughter, Miss Gladys visited Tocco-
pola relatives Sunday.
Mrs. Nellie Sisk is spending this
week in Pontotoc with her son, MI.
Charlie Sisk and family.
Mrs. Edmund Lowe of burlington,
Iowa, is the guest of DR.. and Mrs.
Lowe. She will be joined later by her
husband en- route to Lucedale, Miss,
where thew will be stationed for the
winter.
Mr.. Paul (Umpaul) White, former
ly of Oxford but now OF GREENWOOD,
is in the city, shaking hands with his
many friends here. Mr.. White has
mary friends in Oxford who are al
ways glad to see him.
| Monday was Club Day in Oxford
and many fine displays of fruit. etc,
as well as fine poultry, hogs and cat
tie were on exhibition. Much inter-
est is manifested in club work in the
Mrs. j. C. White, of Canton, IS the
guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. A. Scarborough.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-10-13
PROMINENT YOUNG BUSINESS
MAN WEBS.

The many friends of Mr.. Lee Bag
gett, Jr., Of this city had genuine
surprise recently when his bride ,of
several months arrived in Oxford. Mr..
Baggett was married in Nashville,
Tenn, during the summer to Miss
Estelle Bryan, a most charming and
lady-like young woman Of that city.
They had kept this affair a secret up
to the time of Mrs. Baggett's arrival,
Mr.. Baggett coming on to Oxford to
attend to his business interests here
and was joined last week by his bride.
Mr.. Baggett is a well known, pros
porous young business man Of Oxford,
where he has spent most of his young
manhood and during the World War
was sent out captain of the regl-
ment from Lafayette County.
We welcome this young couple to
our city and wish for them many years
of happiness.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-10-13
ROCHESTER, WOMAN
TELLS EXPERIENCE

81 suffered for ten years from ner-
vous indigestion. | had no appetite
and always felt miserable. i was in
such serious condition / thouglt my
time had come for this world was
getting short. My food didn't seem
to nourish me at all and | only weigh
ed 85 pounds.
I "After taking Tanlac, I now weigh
108 and am gaining every day. Oh!
there is such wonderful change now.
Tanlac relieved my troubles so quick
ly it surprised me. My appetite is
splendid. / have plenty of strength
and feel better than | have in years.
I wouldn't take one thousand dollars
for what Tanlac did for me"
The above statement was made by
Mrs. Clara Lehman, Bristol Hotel, Ro-
chester, N. Y.
Tanlac is sold by leading druggists
everywhere Advertisement.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-10-13
PERSONAL AND LOCAL

Mr.. Burris McGonigill, of lula, was
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. S. d. Roane
the past week.
Miss Lucy Kisner, of West Point
was visitor to Mrs. S. d. Roane re-
Gently.
Rev. J. A. Christian and Mr.. Ed.
Nelson are attending Presbytery at
Phillips, Miss. =
Mr.. Lee Mccullough, of Memphis,
was recent visitor to Oxford friends.
Miss Gertrude Gideon. of Mound,
La, visited her mother, Mrs. Cora
Gideon the past week.
Misses Ella and Nena Someville
left today "wednesday for Chicago.
DR.. Guyton's sisters, Mesdames Hen
ederson, of Vanalystine, Texas and Nc
Braer. of New Albany are the guests
of DIR. and Mrs. B. S. Guytbn this
week.
Mr.. Sid Trigg, of Valiant, Okla, is
the guest of his sisters, Misses Trgg.
Judge Cornell Franklin left this
week for Columbus, where he will
visit his parents.
Mr.. Ben hurry has bought the Earl
Porter place on North street.
Miss Margaret Pegues of Memphis,
is spending a few days with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs Joe Pegues.
Mrs. Wilson has returned from
jackson, Miss.
DIR. and Mrs. Swan have moved
from Mrs. Duncan to their new home
on the campus.
Miss Eugenia Trigg leaves this
week for Pine Bluff, Ark. to visit her
niaca Mrs Matthews.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-10-13
THE MISSISSIPPI
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

The farmers of good, old Missis-
sippi have been hit hard by the drop
IN cotton prices and still harder by
sending their hard earnings out of the
Stale TO pay for corn and the freight
on it, but tney VIII NOT send their
money away from home next year be-
cause they have resolved to plant and
raise enough corn for man and beast.
They will also demand that their
Insurance money will be paid the
Home Company; and that Company
will keep it here and lend to home
people. Tell your local agent to give
YOU Tornado policy in Mississippi
Fire Insurance Company.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-10-13
Cotton Seed Hulls.

There was one time last season that
hulls dropped to $500 per ton for
about two days. The hull market plays
stunt like this most every season.
If the dairy men will list their wants
with us we will be in position to buy
when the opportunity comes. We do
not know what to buy unless we know
what YOU want. Therefore we are re-
questing all who are going to need
cotton seed hulls this fall to list what
YOU want with us and think we can
save you from one to three dollars per
ton.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-10-13
DISTRICT MEETING OF WOMEN'S
CLUB MEETS IN CITY

The district meeting Of the Fedora
lions of Women's Clubs viii meet in
in the ladies parlor of the Presbyterian
Church Oct. goth and 21st. Thurs
day evening will be an open meeting
everybody urged to come, especially
gentlemen. Special music and talks
bv Mrs. Covington, of Summit. Miss,
State president Mrs. Henderson of
Greenwood and District President,
Mrs. Price of Carrollton end other
distinguished visitors will be in the
city.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-10-13
PARENT TEACHERS TO MEET.

A social meeting Of the Parent
Teachers Association will be held IN
the School Auditorium, Friday even
ing, Oct. 21st at seven-thiTty. Il you
are a member don't fail to lend your
presence and help make this one of the
most enjoyable occasions Oxford has
ever had. Without you it will not be
so come. We need you.
MRS. II. M. FASER,. Chm. Social
Committee.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-10-13
1atarrh Con BE Cureu

Satarrh is a local disease greatly infiu-
enced by constitutional conditions II
therefore requires constitutional treat
ment. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
8 taken internally and acts through
the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces OF
the System. HALLS Al n =
MEDICINE destroys the foundation OF
the disease, gives the patient strength by
improving the general health and ASSISTS
nature in doing its work.
All Druggists. Circulars free.
Il. ], Cheney & Co.. Toledo. Ohio.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-10-13
OLD FASHIONED PossUM HUNT.

Misses Myra and Mary Hume, Ell
len and Margaret Mclean and Eliza
beth Branham accompanied by Mes
srs. Andrews, Bryan, Prados and
Brown with Rev. and Mrs. ]. A. Chris
xian and Miss Kate Mcclure as chap
erones of the party had an old fash
toned 'possum hunt in the University
woods Monday evening. Two 'possums
were sacked and all were enjoying the
sport immensely, when Miss Mcclure
made a misstep and unfortunately
sprained her ankle. A sad ending OF
a most enjoyable evening.
Mrs. Conner, of Burgess, is the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. E. Il.
Barry.
Miss Jessie Kimmons. of Holly
Springs, spent Sunday with her par
sents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Hipp spent the
week end in Pamela county with Mr.
Herman Hipp and family.
Mr.. Auber WiIds is spending a shor1
while in Tulsa, Okla.
Hon. w. G. Boyette made a profes
.sioral visit to Jackson this week.
Mrs. DR.. Hodge of Bald Knob. Ark.
who came here several weeks ago t.
entor her daughter Lois as student
of Ole Miss left Tuesday, after nlea
sant visit to her relatives Mrs. Cliff
Hodge
Mr. and Mrs. J. r. Buchanan, ant
son Master Jack of Amory, spent Sun
dav at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs :
Al. Tankersley with their son an
dan~hter, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bucn
anan.
Mrs. John Boyette and daughter
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-10-13

TO remove bilious impurities in the
system end be made internally clean
and feaithy, you need the fine tonic
ard laxative properties of Heibine.
1t acts quickly and thoroughly. Price,
Sec Scld by A. H. Kendel. Adver-
tisemens
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-10-13

Keep your stomach, liver and bowels
in good condition if you would have
health. Prickly Ash Bitters cleanses
and strengthens these organs and
helps the system to resist disease
germs. 1t is the remedy for working
men. Price S1.25 per bottle. Sold by
R. R. Chiffon & Co. Advertisement.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-10-13

A clear colorless LIQUID that will
heal wounds, cuts, sores and ga
the latest and best production of
medical science. Ask for LIQUID
Borovone. it is a marvel in flesh-heal-
linz remedies. Price, 30c. Coo and
$1.20. Sold BY A. H. Kendel. Adver-
tisement.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-10-13

NOTICE-We want your business.
Trunks hauled. Taxi service. Price
Taxi Line. Long or short country
tllps. Service uay and nlgnt. Car ny
the noun. rnone lvo. Once at Lasle
ONCE.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-10-13

Ease the pain of a rheumatic attack
by rubbing application of Billiards.
Snow Liniment. 1t relieves tender
ness and strengthens the joints.
Three sizes, soc, Coo and $1.2O per bot
tie. Sold by A. H. Kendel. Adver-
tisement.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-10-13

nlGh GRADE PLEATING.-Ac-
corOnon, DOA, kane or size pieaIihs'
skirts, any style, Sl.z5 postpaid. IN
IormaUIon on pieatlng Tree. oatis-
ton guaranteed.-Mfs. Mclean
fieating House, Murray, KENTUCKY.
bet 6-l3.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-10-13
CLASSIFIED

II. S. L. BATTERY STATION-Old
Batteries made new. Dead cells over
hauled making your battery good.
Saves buying new partery. Batteries
recharged. Give US trial. Quick
service Battery service Station,
Holly Springs, Miss. New. 10-tf.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-10-13

When in need of for hire car,
phone 1903.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-10-13

FOUND-Ladies hand purse, metal
with chain and initials. Owner can
get same by paying for this ad. Eagle
office
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-10-13

FOR SALE-Almost new Davenport
and two chairs to match $4,000. l
Library table $500. Mrs. B. c. Farr,
Oxford, Miss.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-10-13

WANTED-Teams to haul dry lum-
Der from Iron bridge to ADbevllie, 20
per Thousand. Also want ten or III
teen good laborers. W. T. Brown d
Sons Lumber Co., Oxford, Route ..
Oct. 6-I3-2U. I'd.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-10-13

FARM WAN1ED-I want to hear
from party having farm for sale. cave
price and description. G. B. Louden,
Champaign, Illinois.
lot 10-1t
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-10-13

FOR SALE-Horse, buggy and har-
ness. Big bargain. Apply at Eagle
office. If.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-10-13

HIGH AND DRY
STRICTLY SANITARY
GRADUATE NURSE
IN CHARGE
BEST SERVICE
ELECTRIC LIGHTED
HOT WATER
HEATED
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-10-13

FOR SALE-Farm, part or all OF $40
acres land A miles south OF Oxford on
public road; school wagon nine months
in year to Taylor Consolidated school.
For bargain see H. f. Simpson, Ok
ford Miss Oct. 13-20-21.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-10-13

POSTED-All my land is posted and
bird hunting will not be allowed. ..
w. tulmer. Oct. 6-13-20-21. pd.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-10-13

FOR SALE-78 acres land, house and
barn on bond issue road four miles
east of Oxford. Will sell cheap. APP
ply to T. ]. Wood, Oxford, Miss, R..
F. D. A. Oct. 1920 p.
FOR SALE Buggy pole complete.
Will sell for $500. Apply to Eagle
office.