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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-05-24
The Unwise Worker.

The man who does night as we'll as
dav work burns the candle OF life at both
ends. He lives on his capital as we'll as
the interest thereof, and when he finds
that he no longer has strength to work
as he used to do, and starvation itself
probably staring him in the face if he
ceases to toll, why the very thought of
the coming collapse tends only to hasten
the catastrophe, and reason itself may
totter and fall before the continual men
tai strain. Perhaps the first sign of fail
ing nervous energy is given by some of
the larger organs of the body; it may be
functional arrangement of the heart. with
futting or palpitation, or intermittent
pulse and shortness of breath is ascend
ing stairs or walking quickly. The
stomach may give timely warning, and a
distate of food and loss of appetite, nau-
sea, and general irregularity of the func
tions may point to loss of vitality from
waste unrepalred. Or brain symptoms
may point out to the patient that some
thing is going wrong. He may not find
find himself able able to work with his
usual life and activity; he may have fits
of drowsiness or transient giddiness
or pain or heaviness or loss of sleep
itself. The latter would be very seri-
GUS symptom indeed, for in sleep not
only the muscles and nervous tissues are
restored and strengthened, but is for the
time being cessstion of waste itself;
and, if sleep be essential to the ordinary
healthy man, it is much more so to him
whose mental faculties have been over
tasked. Long hours and night work
lead to loss of sleep, and loss of sleep
may lead to insanity and death. Loss Of
memory, whether transient or general,
is sure sign that the brain has lost its
power of healthy action and needs rest
and nutrition to restore it. Irritability
of temper and fits of melancholy both
point in the same direction, to an ex-
hausted nervous system. Now may
safely say that there are many thous-
apds of brain workers in these times who
are suffering sadly, and it may be ST.
lently suffering, from the effects of over
mental strain. Such people are posi-
lively shortening their lives, and should
regulate anew their system OF living.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-05-24
A will fifty Years Ago.

A gentleman who often delves among
old records came across an old record
book, the other day, in the Orphans
Court, containing the will of VIM. Pat
terson, one of Baltimore's great mer-
chants in generations past, and the father
of Betsy Patterson, the late Nine. Bona
parte. The will, on paper now musty
with age, still shows in plainly written
characters the language in which the of.
Tended father marks his condemnation of
the daughter "who never consulted my
opinion in anything she did," He leaves
her by will. however, numerous houses
and lots in Baltimore, with other prop
erty. The will was executed in August,
1927, aud gives quite an autobiography
| of Mr.. Patterson's life. He says he was
born in Fannat, county Donegal, Ire
land, in 1852, and was sent to Philadel-
phia when fourteen years of age to learn
the mercantile business. When the Rev.
dictionary war came on. he says, know
ing the great want that would exist for
ammunition, he put all his fortune, hav-
ing been in business for some time for
himself, in two ships, which he loaded
with powder aad ball, and, taking pas
sage on one himself. he brought the then
precious cargo safely to this country and
delivered the powder and ball to General
Washington for his army, then at or near
Boston. The other ship never arrived
and no doubt fell prey to the enemy.
He expressed great admiration for La
fayette. but for whom he does not think
France would have come to the aid of
this nation, and he leaves $50 shares of
his United States Bank stock to accumu-
late for sixty years after his death, and
then the income only is to be used to
erect on Hampstead Hill, Baltimore,
temple of liberty and a monument each
to Lafayette and Columbus. He also left
a sum Of 5000 for prize to be awarded
at intervals of few years for the best
poem on liberty and kindred subjects
Baltimore Sun,
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-05-24

The editor of the London Sportsman,
who recently visited this country, seems
to have accommodated himself to the
ways of the republic with remarkable
sweetness and content. as the following
extract of an interview with him on his
return to London sufficiently demon
strates:
ibid you make many speeches when
you we're in America" they asked him.
"Yes," was the reply. II was called
on frequently to respond"
And what did you say, for the most
part?"
'sThsnk you. Don't mind If do"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-05-24
How the Ancients Engraved Gems.

We must remain and yet in some little
doubt as to the methods employed by
the old artists to perfect these miracles
OF taste. We have, however, the abso-
lutte certainty that these ancient masters
were familiar with the diamond, and
that their best work was made by the
use OF this, the hardest of all substances,
as tool. A splintered fragment of the
diamond served as scraping tool, and
they were we'll acquainted with the
drill. Prehistoric man worked drill
at the very commencement of his exist
ence. A P9nician gem-a lion attack
ing bull-showed how the drill was
used. A number OF circular depressions
are found in the gem, which mark the
extremities Of the figures. This was
done not only for effect, but to show the
artist the limit OF his work. as depth.
After the holes were sunk the artist
united the various portions OF his work
BY scratching. Now the use of the dia-
mond point, or splinter, fixed in style.
or iron, socket, allowed q certain flexi-
bility Of handling. which our modern
processes OF engraving do not permit.
To-day the work is done by means of
minute rotating disk OF copper, which
is whetted with oil and diamond dust.
On the least application of the substance
70 be cut to the disk, it is the disk that
bites into the stone. 1t is more conven-
lent, in 1880. to bring the cart to the
horse. 1t can be readily understood
why, in modern work. time and work
being spared 1.-THE art conception not en-
tering for the present into the subject)
this work Of to day is much inferior to
the art which is past. 1t is merely q
mechanical process now. for rotating
disk will no more draw lines whick have
feeling than will photographing pro.
cesses draw pictures. 1t has been stated
that We are not entirely acquainted with
the meth dds employed by the old glyp.
tic artists. This becomes quite evident
from the fact that their best work seems
10 have been cut and polished at one and
the same time. To-day We have no tools,
NO substance, that will accomplish this
double feat. Mr.. King, dwelling 1t con.
siderable length upon the diamond
point, says: "Its extensive use 10 the
great distinction between antique and
nodesn work."
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-05-24

A Bohemian prepares to leave crowd
ed restaurant where it took two hours to
get soup, outlet and piece of cheese.
The waiter gives a sign to have him
stopped at the door. 81 shall not ask
you for the bill" said the Bohemian.
why, sir?" Because no one can have
anything here"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-05-24
TAKE NOTICE.

A new feature of Portland is homeopathic
pharmacy, lately opened by Messrs. Paul J. A.
Senior & Co at SO Morrison street. Their two
dollar medicine case should be in every family
for emergencies. Sent free on receipt of price to
any pare of the country. Homeopathic cough
and Group syrup is the remedy for coughs and
colds, ml-lm
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-05-24

The plants for early tomatoes can be
started in boxes in the house, if intended
for family garden, but for field culture
large hot beds are necessary.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-05-24

A Yankee woman recently married a
Chinese laundryman, and in three days
thereafter the happy Celestial appeared
at barber shop and ordered his pigtail
cut of, saying in explanation: TOO
muohee Yankee"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-05-24

Roaring cataracts of honest applause, foaming
oceans of fun, and the best show of the season
now being held at the Elite theatre, Portland,
Oregon. Regular prices rs and so cents.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-05-24

Mr.. and Mrs. John Wiley celebrated
their golden wedding in Orange, N. j.,
April SOth. This is the third instance of
q golden wedding being celebrated in
the Osgood family, Mrs. Wiley being a
daughter of DR.. Osgood, of Andover,
Mass
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-05-24

An aromatic combination for the preservation
of the teeth and gums 1t is far superior to any
preparation of its kind in the market. In large,
handsome opal pots, price fifty cents. For sale
by all druggists. Hodge. Davis Co, whole
sale agents. Portland, Oregon.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-05-24

For the best photographs in Oregon, 60 to F.
G. Abels gallery, 1877 First street, Portland. His
work will bear the most searching tests, for it is
made by genuine artists, who understand their
business
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-05-24

The debt statement issued shows de-
crease OF the public debt during April
OF S2,851. 400; cash in the treasury,
1919, 159 ,4Ol. Total reduction in ten
months of the fiscal year, s114, 1884, 575.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-05-24

Lucy Hooper says that great many
Americans Who went TO "see Naples and
de-" do zee Naples and die. the Italian
mslarial fever carrying them Of with
astonishing promptness.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-05-24

TURKISH Rues.-Send to John B. Garrison
1877 Third street Portland, for catalogues OF le-
signs.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-05-24

DON'T BUY BOSS BOOTS UNLESS
YOU WANT THE BEST. SEE THAT
OUR NAME IS ON EVERY PAIR.
AKIN. SELLING & co.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-05-24

Take Vim. Plumbers Oregon Blood Purifier.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-05-24

Garrison repairs all kinds Of sewing machines.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-05-24
AN UNPARALLELED OFFER

LIST Gents Oride Guard: usual price, o. 20; price
- 20. Cut represents sec;ien. a size.
2d-Elegant brilliant Scarf Pm regular pnce
Is: al SC. -
st-Gents' Ring ft card over finger for size. :2
usual price, IS
4th-Breastpn. a gem, u 20; usual price, IS. . -.
sth-A beautiful Bosom stud, very brilliant, II 81
usual price, 81 .
9Th aides brilliant Ear Drops, ~ 60 usual price -
We will return money ON any of these goods " thr.
sup ror to your a ticipations knowing thAt
such offer has been mad before send money or
der II possible. and address TIL MORTON AGENCf.
Portland, Oregon. +. O. box 3O2.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-02-08

my affection"
very well, James, you shall"
and she called Mrs. Gray to come
light the gas.
While she yet stood with her
lover in the centre of the parlor,
Mrs. Gray did as requested; but
imagine the delight and surprise
Of the doctor when, instead Of the
disfigured features he expected to
see, Edith Lyle was revealed to
him in all her former loneliness,
the features perfect in every par.
ticular, the skin fair and smooth
as alabaster.
Remember your promise, James;
the sight Of my face was not tc
alter your affection"
"And it has not, my dear Edith
but pray explain !"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-02-08

And Edith did explain-how
she learned that one loved her for
her money, another for her beauty
o%nly-and, confessing her decep-
ton, asked his forgiveness, which,
Of course, was readily given.
They were married soon. after,
and took up their residence in
Edith's former home; and in the
after happy years she was never
perplexed by the question, "Wh
loves me best 2"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-02-08
MAYES & BRANHAM.

A residence on South Second Street
containing two rooms and convenient
to both the University and Union Fe-
male College. The lot contains two
acres Of ground, well located with good
water and fine garden and orchard. I'm
provements new. Can be bought for
less than cost. MAYES & BRANHAM,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-02-08

The two story, iron front, brick
store, on South side of public
square in Oxford, Miss, now occu-
pied by d. Mayes & Co. Tnls is
one of the handsomest and most
desirable store houses in Oxford.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-02-08

One vacant lot A feet square on
east side of South street in Ok
ford, lies just south Of the store
Of ID. Mayes & Co.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-02-08
MAYES & BRANHAM,
Real Estate Agents.


We offer for sale, very cheap,
one of the most desirable cottage
residences in Oxford. 1t is located
on North street, is very convenient
to the public square, and the house
and all improvements are new,
House contains four good rooms
and q hall, all well finished. For
any one wishing u small, nice, new,
convenient, and well located resi-.
dence, or for any one desiring to
invest money in real estate in Ok
ford we know of no better invest
ment offered in the city. The
house, grounds and ut-buiidings
are in good order.
This property, if sold at once,
csn be bought for much less than
cost, and very far below its present
value. For further particulars,
call on
MAYES & BRANHAM.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-02-08

The two story brick store on
south side of public square, in Ok
ford, Miss, lately occupied by j.
B. Cook as o furniture store.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-02-08

your person, salu Mr. otannOpe, |
land, as my wife, j can promise
you, together with the love of an
honest heart, all the luxury to
which you have been accustomed
While thinking over the fond ex-
pressions of Mr.. Stanhope and the
doctor, and wondering if Mr.. Os-
wald's love would outlive the
change also, a letter was brought
her from the latter, which quite
settled that question. 1t was as
follows:
"MY DEAR Miss LyLB:-Your
communication of to-day has quite
shocked me, and / hasten to sym
pathize with yod in your disap-
poinrment, and to assure you ! am
exceedingly sorry the lawsuit went
against you. Business prevents
me calling on you to-day, but |
will take an early opportunity Of
doing SO.
II am yours respectfully,
"HUaH OswA
Zone of the three disposed Of"
thought she. "Mr. Oswald want
cd my wealth, that is evident, and
- sorry tne lawsuit vert against
candor Is worthy of admiration;
| but how about the others, whose
love Is SUN undiminisned
a rev evenings ai1erward, IN Inc
presence OF Dosn lovers, nei'neI Oh
wnom nad any 2 .nat tne otner
mad proposed Eaitu expressed
nelsela e nc. leeilng a. a. wen,
= !esireu. on .ne,l aiming ~
,ndui.9 81 ' r.. e. u" M
raeu run M u suo ".'
NJ Ios'eI, ne
muon wo.s:, a'iI n unue. ~. oa.s -
: pnysic'Al, Doc.or u'5las
Lney wouiu see nel' Dus sne u
nau given ppsi', u' olaoIs .n%. ~
vnc sn Wla " 0u .ha
ner. nseiy uay oiousns VIC wv
overs saon u"y " W -
on ,Ie iol.nsl v1e ..a.
No; any De''er ye'' auu o'n'
90 Hou' 80. ,,.
nutsone gay 70 tnis was adaeo
the further inIormatlon' relative
20 her aiiment' that doctor mus
grave said sne naa me small.p11'
This rather alarmed Do.n gen'le-
hope became less frequent ana
when ne learned IN confidence irom
Mrs. Gray that she would Do
frightfuily marked with the dread
disease. ne came no more 70 IN
quire after her.
Not so, however, DOCTOR NORTON
Day after day ne came 10 MRS.
Gray's, and at length was gratin'
ed to hear the doctor mad express
ed himself Is conndent a Crisis
was past, and she you'd recover.
During her convaiescence ne was
xrnrU ocurAnnno IN hrs atfnnt1nnQ
Co. mads tha hear'
au h,ts. ~ -sffec.;on -
.n;aun ~ .ha,nsalvss hit
~ tharafors lass . rnrass;ve If
H. easl;nos
ms 1eeilnss.
nave soy nens iU you ~
aay, SIT, SAID Mrs. uray' IN
=
1T !, hoor 10, s.v 40
.sRp' -
nM;.s T,vl. : ohlo 70 he mr. She
4 ~ - hsdn
"TSst;s acoa nauvs ;naaoa y 20.
.aa s g"o.o .shyt th1rcht
!. no;cht have hesn st;Ii more
nya.sr"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-02-08

A new and improved residence
in Oxford, Miss, on College Hill
street, beyond the rail road. Has
four rooms, two servants rooms
a good well, fencing, etc. ETC., all
new,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-02-08

Magnolia is to have another
election on account of fraud in
the late count.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-02-08
-Zsdant retired,
IA. tds6 he had become

A.lIA-X--- - -
iant T. cort;n,,o tha h-rs;noss and
ofberv;se lacked tho nroner nual;.
Sc,t;or. ~ A. a. n that a. n
,r;cht AZ f.thor ,vos rst;r.d and
the .or lsad;ro = l;fe ~ ea.e
ms +h;rd s-rri,cart for Ana hand
ofsEd;th- was . Young doctor-
"6octor I.r,es Norton2 The s;or
-, Ills of;ca-door road and thoueh
q humble than the others. In.
asmuch a. he was earning his
bread bv his nrofession. he had the
claim n nr;or;tv. for Edith and
he had known each otber..from
childhood. and a MISUNDERSTANDING
had always marked 1heir inter-
course with each other.
a. "a appearance. all three were
considered handsome young men
and. az Edith had heard nothing
TO the contrary, she assumed that
the ,eharacter Of each was what
thst Of q gentleman should be. s e,
aro. s.,r
aApplv to Cumming 4 90"
srch - tba notice That annear
ed on the door of the Lyle man.
sion about a month after Edith
had answered her three proposals,
and rather surprised Mr.. Oswald,
,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-02-08

On second South street, conve-
nient to both female schools, a
Cottage residence containing seven
rooms, servant honse, cistern- house
c~istern, 24xl4 feet, stables, crib,
carriage-house; good garden spot,
and all modern conveniences. Lot
is we'll enclosed with good plank
fence. All the improvements are
new.
This property can be purchased
cheap and upou easy terms.
MAYES &c BRANHAM,
Real Estate Agt's.
(. July 27Sn, 1882.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-02-08
Real Estate For Sale.

We offer for sale the following
property, all Of which can be
bought ut reasonable prices, and
some for much less than its val
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-02-08

A tract Of land containing 100
acres, on Woodson's Ridge, La
Fayette Co. Miss, about five miles
north of Oxford; known as the
Burnett place. Can be bought
very cheap.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-02-08

One Steam Mil and Gin with
all machinery and fixtures COM
plete and in good order, together
with the lot upon which it is loca-
ted and two good cabins for en-
ployees. Situated in the central
portion Of the town of Oxford,
Mississippi and known as the
Lundie Mill. Can be bought very
cheap, and if purchaser desires he
can buy or rent a good, comforta-
BILE, new dwelling house on the lot
adjoining the property. Water for
mill pun poses plentiful and con-
venient.
MAYES & BRANHAM,
Real Estate Agents.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-02-08
Oxford Eagle.

By DUFFY.


"Oh, what shall l do? How
shall 1 act It is strange, but l
do not quite know my own
heart in this matter"
Thus unused Edith Lyle, as she
sat in one Of the cozy little rooms
Of an elegant mansion, which the
death Of her father had, q year
previous, made her own. On the
table before her lay three very
interesting epistles, each one in
itself being a proposal Of mar
riage and the subject Of her medi-
tation was what answer to send to
those by whom they we're written.
Her great fear was to become
the wife Of any person who sought
her for her wealth, and to avoid
this she was anxious to adopt any
plan.
The three proposals. above refer
red to had come to her within a
few days of each other, no doubt
because each had waited until her
father had been . year dead ; and
she finally concluded to reply to
each Of them in precisely the same
termsEnamely, q desire to await
her decision three months, a. there
was . certain matter just then un.
decided which might considerably
influences il.
Regarding her three suitors, q
few words may be said. Mr.. Har-
vsy Stanhope was what may be
termed a young gentleman Of
leisure, having no pretension to
any profession Whatever, and al.
ways on the alert for enjoyment.
One thing evident, he was rich ;
any one could learn that from his
extrnyagant habits. His father
had been wealthy, and had les
him sufficient property to live as
his taste dictated.
:. Mr.. Hugh Oswald was the son
.Zdant retired,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-02-08
TO THE BUSINESS MEN OF
Memphis, st. Louis, New Or
leans and Elsewhere

We offer the columns of the OXFORD EAGLE as one of the
BEST mediums through which you can communicate with
the people of Lafayette and adjoining counties. The cir
culation of the paper is already large, and is
steadily increasing throughout the counties
of North and Central Mississippi.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-02-08

If you want Deeds of Con-
veyance, call at the EAGLE
Office.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-02-08

Oxford is the Educational and Business center of the State,
having the State University, Union Female College and other
Schools, and also the q. s.. Court for the Northern District of
Mississippi located here. 1t is one of the largest shipping points
in North Mississippi and a place of unusual business activity.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-02-08

WINTER SILKS,
Henrietta Cloths,
Satins, Cashmeres.
Suitings in all Shades,
Alpacas. Fancy
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-10-15

For sale at Pancoast s SONS. az,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-10-15

Colonel w. L. Thompson returned home
from Laredo Saturday morning. He says they
have had no rains there, but a good deal Of
meets Monday week, and the track laying of
the International extension is one mile beyond
the river. Stock seems to be in good condi-
ton. Mr. Carr, one of the largest stockmen
of that district, says his stock are in splendid
order. The city itself is rather dull, water
mains are being laid and fine structure in
the shape Of market hall, costing SIS, 900, is
being put up. Mr.. Graud, of San Antonio,
/ experimenting the work.