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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1889-05-30

os the 18th Mayor Harding's procla-
.A,on ordering all saloons, drug stores
.s. al cisar stands in Fort Wayne. Ind, to
ssose ~ on suaday went into effect, and for
40 nrst time for over a quarter Of a
Injury not n drink was obtainable in
uat city under any pretense.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1889-05-30

Nh. iAsxSs, Of Little Falls, N. Y,
On tae 18th, celebrated his hun
go, ortnday, was q soldier OF yelling
army, and fought under him at
hoo. He retains a vivid remem-
i OF the great battle, and his mind
aArkaoly clear. He came 20 this
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1889-05-30

= me Howard trial in New York City,
~, - nc I'd, President CottrilI OF the Elec-
sugar Company. who was the first
ra described how Freund's and
a,Qs experiments, with apparently
,1sseioas = results. had led him aad Others
:" put their money into the companv.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1889-05-30

s.-.ne ne last session OF the Samoan con :
irs.- ne German delegates claimed
Nv unity Tor losses to Germans caused
- Aataafa- The American dele
49, sp1ted this claim, averring that
ss-,aa saata had acted in seIf-defense, and
also that the Samoan natives
100 poor to pay indemnify.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1889-05-30

,,,-I. 1 russian eolliers declare that the
mi erS do not hold to their promise,
d. = consequences the men show a ten
b~ - hold ont. Tie Emperor takes
,,S sreatest interest in the controversy
th.s sSeives = constant reports. 1t Is said
49, NE attitude Of the owners has
eo NE Emperor's indignation.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-04-13
WIT AND WISDOM.

Truth can be outraged by silence
quite as cruelty as by speech.
An unlkind criticism is like u pin
the better its point the more it hurts.
Merchant Traveller.
We have great respect for the pene-
tration OF the man who discovers good
qualities in us. Boston Courier.
The man with polished manners
rubs along easily through the world
but it is because he rubs that he is
polished.
Nothing will render man useless
than to live among people who think
that every thing he says is right
Milwaukee Journal.
We are all of us more or less hum
bugs in this world, bat most Of us won't
allow anybody but ourselves to say SO.
-Somerville Journal.
When you have found the master
passion OF a man, remember never to
trust him where that passion is con-
CRIu6u.-lLUTu RntoAf5A AlCAhs
The man who is drawn into a
scheme to invest one cent and draw out
one dollar may not be- a fool, but he is
in no danger from brain fever
Tolerance and charity come with
age and experience l see no fault
committed that l myself could not have
committed at some time or another. =
Goethe
No Congress, nor mob, nor guillo-
tine, nor fire, nor all together, can
avail to cut out. burn or destroy the
offense OF superiority in persons. The
superiority in him is the inferiority in
me.
God will not suffer man to have the
knowledge OF things to come; for If he
had prescience of his prosperity, he
would be careless; and understanding
of his adversely. he would be senseless
st. Augustine.
The persons who pose for earnest
ness--and they are not few-are bores;
Dub bn6y WnO nave 4OrEo1oCh buOuk-
selves in true and earnest devotion to
noble deeds in humanity are our In
spirers as we'll as guides. They are the
mon and women who not only interest
society, but who make society; they
are the poles around which society cen
tsrs. Once Week.
The art in which the secret Of human
happiness in great measure consists,
is to set the habits in such a manner
that every change may be a change for
the better. The habits themselves are
much the same; for whatever is made
habitual becomes smooth, and easy,
and nearly Indifferent The return to
an old habit is likewise easy. whatever
the habit be. Therefore the advantage
ig with those habits which allow OIL
an indulgence in the deviation from
them. -1PsIey.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-04-13
RELIolous ANp EpucArIoNAL.


During the last year the sum total
Of educational gifts in this country was
nearly s5.OO00O0.
-Amusements are TO religion like
breezes Of air to the fame-gentle ones
will fan it, but strong ones will put Il
out. DR. Thomas
The Soudan has been almost totally
neglected by Protestants as q field for
missionary effort 1t has population
Of about 6O.OOO.OOO people
"A grant OF $500 a year was recently
made out Of the appropriation for the
Indian Bureau to aid the industrial
school carried on in Dakota, near the
Grow Creek Agency, by Miss Howard,
daughter Of Joseph Howard, Jr., the
journalist
Young people ought to be interest
cd in our public schools These schools
open the doors OF knowledge to all
classes and conditions of American
youth. We can not begin to estimate
their importance in the development Of
our national life.
No business pursuit or employ
ment should be engaged in. however
profitable it may be, or may promise to
be, if we can not glorify God in con-
nection with it No plea OF necessity.
or force OF circumstances, is justihable
for wrong doing
Again and again, at home and
abroad, the world has seen and con-
fessed the power OF the old-fashioned
Bible and its truth 10 brighten the face
OF human society. II free religion can
do it better, by all means let the world
see it done at once. Boston Congre-
gationalist
1t is no more possible for an idle man
to keep together certain stock Of knowl-
edge. than it possible to keep together
a stock OF ice exposed to the meridian
sun. Every day destroys fact rela-
ton, or an influence; and the only way
preserving the bulk and value OF the
pile is by constantly adding to it. =
Rev. Sydney Smith.
The cost Of maintaining public
schools in New York State last yeal
was $14. $50, 841, an increase Of more
than 81, 200, 900 over 1887. This money
was for the education of 1.772, 958 chill
dren of school age, Of whom 1,033 26!
attended school. The number of teach
ers employed was S1.726, at an average
annual salary Of $419.75.
The foundation OF all education
from the time a child first begins t.
earn, is thoroughness. Whatever Il
attempted must be carried out thor
oroughly, until the learner becomes
master OF the subject. Thoroughnes
is the groundwork of all good habits o
mind. and child's mind is as much
bundle OF habits as its body.
I'VE have SO much to be Thankful
for" is an exclamation often hear'
from the thankful heart, and it is al
.rue-so true that il but the vail tha
obscures our earthly vision were lifted
and we could see for q moment hoV
much has been done for us, perhaps
might lead to increased thankfulnes
expressed in life and deed, even If les
in words. Christian at Work.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-04-13

'.Nise Weathsrr"
"Yes."
can well down therep"
eyes"
Say, Bowser, my wife madea prev
ious engagement for tonight We've
got to go to-"
Mr.. Bowser shut him of with bang
and started for the Office. During the
forenoon took in two declinations and
while he was at dinner there was ring
and the old familiar hail:
"HelloI BowserI'
Yes"
Say, BowserP
Eyes"
1--WE expect to be down early to
night"
"Glad of it"
"But it may be that my mother-in-
law will come in onthe $50 train. II
she does we can't come"
Mr.. Bowser seemed dazed as he hung
up the trumpet and left the house.
The last blow came at seven in the
evening. The telephone rang and he
crawled over to answer.
as this Bowers"
"Yes."
where's the old manF
II am Mr.. Bowser. :"
"Oh! so you are. Your voice seems
mighty weak tonight Say, old man.
the three couples Of us in this terrace
were coming down tonight, but we
must disappoint you at this late mo
ment We have had free tickets sent
up for the opera, and of course"
Mr.. Bowser walked to the front door,
locked it, muffied the bell and turned
out the gas. Then he sat down and
was very quiet for a couple Of hours.
At last he looked up and said:
MRS. Bowser, some husbands would
murder q wife for thisI'
'But what have l doneP"
"What have you donel Coaxed.
bribed and bulldozed me into giving q
progressive euchre party, and where's
the partyP told you how it would
come out, and here we are! Mrs Bow
ser, Il"
But he was too full for further utter
ance and went to bed. Detroit Free
Press
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-04-13
Brute Humanity.

Once in the city Of Vienna, there was O
dread of hydrophobia, and orders were gwen
to massacre all the dogs which were found
unclaimed or uncollared ia the city or sub
urbs. Men were employed for this purpose,
and they generally carried a snort stick,
which they flung at the poor prescribed an
imal with such certain aim as either to kill,
or main it mortally, at one blow.
1t happened one day that, close to the edge
Of the river, near the Ferdinand s. Brucke,
one of these men flung his stick at
wretched dog, but with such bad ann that
it fell into the river. The poor animal, fol-
lowing his instinct, or his teaching, lmmedi-
Rtely plunged in, redeemed the stick, and
land it at the feetof its owner, who, snatch
ing it up, dashed out the creatures brains
Which was the brutel
We may surmise what the Athenians
would have done to such man from the
fact that they banished the Judge OF the
Areopagus, because he flung away the bird
which sought shelter in his bosom.
There are men in whom is no spark Of
gratitude or generosity. There are others
who appreciate benefits received and are
happy in making grateful acknowledgment.
Rev. J. W. Asheman, one Of the most elo-
luent divines Of Detroit, Mich, writes
March 3, 1888; ''In 1884 visited Chatham,
Ont, to lecture and preach was in ag-
onizlng pain (the result of kidney disordersl,
aud unable TO dine with my host explained
to Judge Woods what was the mattar. He
asked me II was too prejudiced by my
medical education to try Warmers Safe
Cure, adding: Although 1 have never
tried it, can take you to a gentleman whom
1t has helped wonderfnlly.n
II used twenty-five bottles of Nnrner's
Safe Cure and was in better health than for
twenty-five years. I have every thing to
lose and nothing to gain by making this
statement save the approval Of good
oonscience.n
There are tens Of thousands Of people in
this country who have gained the approval
Of a good conscience In like manner and
are not too bigoted to do good.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-04-13

questioned him. but he could not give
me the slightest foundation for a clue
or theory. What | got came by acci-
dent. asked to see the blood-stained
clothing. and l found it to be single
daub OF blood on q white vest. 1t was
curious marx, such as / had never
seen before. and when quietly investi-
gated further / discovered that the
murdered man had been struck on the
back Of his head and fallen forward on
his face. He had very thick hair, and
while the blow had crushed the skull,
he had bled but little. The blood
would not spurt from such blow. The
body had not been lifted. and SO how
did Graham get that blood-stainP Ac-
cident gave me the knowledge. | was
looking the ground over at Lossing's 8
for the fourth or fifth time, when one
of the dogs came and leaped upon me
in a caressing way. Losing observed
it and remarked:
''Old Fan was always very fond OF
Graham, and / believe she misses him.
Here, Fan, let me look at your paw.
All it's about as we'll as ever, isn't itp"
What allied her pawP' l asked.
''She got a terrible cut on q piece OF
glass few weeks ago."
about the time Graham was ar
restedP"
"Yes."
Then 1t was her bloody paw that
made the mark on his vest that night"
"Good heavens, but it must have
beenl'
had clue and hope Everything
changed in an hour and Inow believed
Graham innocent and went to work to
secure proofs. l posted up to Louis
Vile and examined the police records
for arrests. l followed score or more
OF cases to their finish. but got
nothing. 1t was my belief that a
white man committed the crime,
and that he meant robbery, but
was frightened of. l returned TO
the village and looked everybody over,
but got no satisfaction. The day OF the
trial was coming and l was in despair,
but accident came to my aid again. ]
happened into the hotel barn as the
landlord pulled lot Of rubbish out of
a stall. Hidden away with it was fine
saddle, and as it was brought to light
4ba mon avoIaimad.
BLESS me, here is the dead man 6
saddlel"
"Was 1t missingP" / asked.
ut was stolen on the night of his
murder That's the reason he went
down to Lossing's on foot"
Who stole itP What forp An ont
slider, who stole the saddle for its worth
would have carried it off. An insideT
only would have stored it in the stall.
Who was insideP A white man and
two negro assistants. Within an hour
1 had ascertained that the white man,
whose name was Foster was absent
for an hour on the evening OF the mur-
der, and that since he had acted very
/
queerly l arrested him, charged him
with the crime, and he did not hold Out
fifteen minutes. His motive was rob
berry. He did not intend to kill his vic
tim. but only to stun him. He had
just struck him when the dogs barked
greeting to Graham, and, overcome by
sudden fright, Foster dashed away and
dared not return. He thought he had
only to keep still to render himself safe
and, but for my being present when the
saddle was found, he might never have
been suspected, Graham was cleared
and Foster was hanged. The change
had been brought about by the fondlinl
of dog. IN. Y. Sun.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-04-13
HERBERT SPENCER.
Some Amusing Traits of the Fam Oul Au.
thor Discussed by a Lady.

Some Amusing Traits of the FLmOul Au.
thor Discussed by Lady.
The personal traits of Herbert Spen
Ger have entered so little into the gos-
sip OF the day that people will like t,
read these details set forth by a femal'
novelist: "Mr. Spencer ran away from
his uncle's house because he abhorred
dead languages, and he has abhorre'
dead languages ever since. Mr.. Spen
Ger has not written any of his works
he has always dictated his thoughts to
an amanuensis. Ionce, one Christmas
witnessed the philosopher kiss, o.
rather attempt to kiss a lady. 1t wa.
on Christmas day after dinner, and We
were all sitting in the billiard-room
He did it quite openly, quite philosoph
ically, in fact He produced a small
twig of mistletoe out of his pocket ant
heldsit over her head. did not SCI
what happened l was SO astonished
He had known her from the time sh,
was baby until that Christmas, and
believe he knows her STILL that is
say, understand she has forgiven him
l have not seen Mr.. Spencer since h,
lost his health. but l hear that he sui
fers from mental depression, and tina
he is so weak he can only talk to friend
for q few minutes.
"Once Mr.. Spencer took me out for 8
walk. As the little boy said OF hi
grandmother, Her thoughts were too
high for me, and my thoughts were toe
low for her so we never said nothing.
Our walk took place in silence. Be.
fore we went indoors, Mr. Spencer
stood still looking very serious and
said: You have bad habit of wrink.
ling your forehead. II you place three
or four strips OF sticking-plaster across
it when you go to bed you will be
cured of the trick
"Mr. Spencer used to be very fond n
children before he lost his health, and
they liked him and were not afraid ol
him. remember how surprised | was
to hear the youngsters chatting him,
who had found temporary salvation
in his First Principles, book which
pointed out to me the high-water mark
Of human intellect Mr.. Spencer snubs
young men, but he is very kind to
young women. IN Y. Tribune.
AN iceboat on the Hudson river re-
Gently ran race with an express train,
- i 1.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-04-13

The Cory Canyon Lasso of-reUent
date says: "A gang Of tenderioots
played Of Mikes place last night be-
fore crowd Of the boys. One Of the
fellers played a galoot called One
lette; but he looked a darned sight
more like scrambled eggs when the.
boys got through with him, at the end
Of the second act America
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-04-13
THE GOLDEN CHANCE


He who Is wise will not eft down
With folded bands, and say,
Some time, trust, the golden chance
WIN come this way.
10 such an opportunity
They walt ior never comes;
1t do not herald its approach
With beat Of drums.
II comes with quiet tread and mien;
The dreamer does not sec
That which he's waited for 80 long
His opportunity.
And so the chance he seeks goes BY
To never come again,
And all too late he learns Ne truth,
When other men
VINO do not fold their hands and wait
For great things, win the prize,
They seize the chance Of every day
Before it hies
And thus they gain what dreamers lose.
Each chance that comes may be
The Colleen Chance, so squander not
One opportunity.
-Eben E. Rexford, in Golden Days.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-04-13

The clergyman in an English town.
having published the bans Of matri-
mony between two persons, was fol-
lowed by the clerk, reading the hymn.
beginning with these words; ''Mistaken
souls who dream Of Heaven
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-04-13

Ladies, It would seem. no longer
dye their hair. o. dear mol They
never think OF doing any thing 50 crude
as that What they do now. i you
please. when they wish TO give to their
locks that bright golden or bronzy
tint. which Is go fashiQnabEe. Is &
s'osddiss q Loui9
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-04-13

AN iceboat on the Hudson river re-
Gently ran race with an express train,
i.sating it easily. Two miles and half
we're made IN i've minutes
Morning journal and courier., 1889-10-26
A FAMILY MEDICINE.
Some Advice 10 What to Give the Little Ones.

Strong, vigorous and healthy children are what we all want, and how to keep little ones in good health is question of the greatest interest to all. Children are peculiarly liable to nervous dis orders; they become nervous, restless, fretfui, cross and irritable; their nights sleep Is not calm and reesfu, but they toss restlsssly from side to side, murmur talk in their sleep and wake tired and unrefreshed in the morning They have an ir regular appetite, grow thin and pale, look slieht and puny, and their growth aud development be. come stunted.
 If your children are sick, do not use simplifying medicines. but give that greatest of all childrens remedies, Dr. Green'es Nervura the great nerve in vigorant and health rsstorer. This wonderful remedy is, above all, family medicine, and ita name Is a household word in thousands of hones all over the land. It Is made from pure and harna less vegetable remedies, Is calming, soothing and healing to the nerves, and at the same time strengthens and invigorateG the entire system, re- storing healthful color to the cheek. refreshing sleep. strong nerves stout limbs, and that bounding health and vitality which all children should have It fs perfectly safe to give to children of any age and it's curative and restorative effects wonder
Morning journal and courier., 1889-10-26
North Haven.

Oct. 2s.-An unusual event occurred at the house of Rev. MT. Lusk last Friday. Mrs. Lusk and her daughter were very busy get ting ready to go to the shore, when great crash was heard, and after searching and wondering, they entered the parlor and found on the floor . large partridge which had flown through the window and was dying from the wounds inflicted by the glass. The family enjoyed good dinner of partridge next day.
 Miss Annie Reynolds has accepted posi- ton in the State of Iowa, in the interest of the Woman's Christian association.
 Tho funeral of Mrs. Isaac Stiles of Norris Cove took place from St. Johns church on Wednesday afternoon. MT. and Mrs. I. L. Stiles were visiting in New York State and were summoned home by telegraph.
 N. J. Wells of South Woodstock, was pres- ent at North Haven grange last Tuesday eve- ming. An interesting essay on cereals was given by Miss Susie Cheney. Ar. J. E. Bishop furnished an article on the probabil- ity of farmers raising their own grain, which called out discussion of the subject by several members. MT. Bishop proved that it would not only be praotible, but pro6ta- ble. There were ssvsnty-two present at the grange-one visitor from Hamden. MT. Wells was the guest of R. o. Eaton, master of the grange.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-10-26

Do not neglect the health of your children, pa. rents. Remember that sound health and good vi- tality in childhood will make strong. lusty and viz orous men and women, and that nervousness and i'll health fin youth will bsget weakness and debility in after life. to be of misery, sorrow, ined hopes aud unfuldlled ambitions.
 Use Dr. Greene's Nervura in all nervous diseases of infants and children, and see them improve in health and strength every day and every hour.
 w Be sure and get the right remedy. Druggists often try to sell those who call for Dr. Greenes Nervura their own preparation or something on which they make greater profit. To not be de- ceived by them, but insist upon having this great restorer of health and strength, which you know will cure.
 Dr. Greene, the famous specialist in the cure of nervous and chronic diseases of 35 West 14h street. New York; can be consulted free of charge, person ally or by letter.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-10-26
The Fire At the orphan AsYlum.

There has been several versions as to the location and origin of the fire at the New Ha- ven Orphan asylum Thursday morning. The fire started in the attic store room among some bedding, which was on some iron bed steads. The cause of the fire is mystery, as no fire or light of any kind had been in tho rooml MT. Hickox, the steward, and others think 1t must have been caused by sponta- neeus combustion. The management is sx. osedingly careful about the condition of the buildings, and no pains are spared to keep the fire hend out.
 A private fire alarm box was put in a few years ago, and the house is supplied with hand grenades, which did good service on this occasion.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-10-26
Temperaneo Address.

Mrs. sallie F. Chapin from Charleston, s. O., superintendent of the women's Christian temperance work in fifteen southern States, will deliver temperance address in the First Methodist Episcopal church Sunday evening, October 27.
 Mrs. Chapin has the reputation of being an earnest, eloquent advocate of temperance, and those who hear her will not regret hay ing embraced the opportunity to do se.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-10-26
Casarrh Cured.

A clergyman after years of suffering from that loathsome disease catarrh and vainly trying every known remedy at last found recipe which completely cured and saved him from death. Any sufferer from this dreadful velops to Prof. J. A. Lawrence, 68 Warren stzsst. New York city, will receive the recipe Sxse e ehAsgs. o18 tusth,s,weow