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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-01-30

In nv life have known many women
we'll Among them Is fair majority OF
what the truly appreciative would call
happy. for which fact thank God, as Ii
has helped me to take on the whole .
hopeful view of life, as well as Of
human nature. Now. are these women,
blessed as many Of them are with de-
voted husbands. cheerful homes. cul-
tivzted society. and leisure for the ex-
ercise Of any special talent they may
possess. beautiful women With one
or two exceptions no. Indeed. more
than a few OF them are positively plain.
II feature only is considered. while
from che rest can single out but two
or three whose faces and figures con-
form TO any Of the recognized standards
OF physical perfection But they are
honored. they are loved. they are de-
ferred 70. While not eliciting the adj
mirs.iOa Of every pssser-by, they have
acquired through the force. the SWEET
ness or originality OF their character
the appreciation OF those whose appreci-
alton confers honor and happiness, and
consequently their days pass in an at
mosphere Of peace and good will which
IL as far above the delirious admiration
accorded 70 the simply beautiful as the
placid shining Of the sunbeam Is to the
phenomena blaze of an evaneseent
fame-Anna Katharine Green, in
Ladies' Home Journal.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-01-30
TWO GOOD ANECDOTES
Ladsrroas Mistakes said q. Have Re-,
Made by Near<sight~d Mem

Lawyer Ashley. of New York. was
ceiling Judge Day a story of Daudet.
the novelist who Is extremely near
sighted The story ran thus: Daudet
visited some place in which were kept
many animals He sauntered SLOWLY
about peering into their cages until he
came to a secluded spot where A furry
object not in cage. attracted his at
tentiOn- AIR said the distinguished
trenchmau- this must be a tame
bear And taking some cake from his
pocket he flung it with a There. old
fellow, straight into the face Of a Rus
sian nobleman who, enveIoped in his
sables. had stopped to look at the bears
near by Imagine his anger and sur
prise Daudet apologized. etc. ctr. etc.
The Judge listened intently. but after
the lawyer had finished he said gravelv:
Il can tell you something far ahead
OF that in the way of mistakes caused
by near-sightedness.
a friend of mine who lives in the
suburbs came from the city one summer
evening just at twilight. He had broken
his glasses and was almost feeling his
way along. when he became conscious
OF somebody walking directly in front of
him. 1t seemed to be short women in
bright gown. wearing a wrap about
her shoulders, one end Of which traifei
down behind her. She walked -
heavily that my friend began to think
that though short, she must be exceed-
ingiy stout A few steps more and the
wrap touched the ground and dragged
In the mud This was more than hi,
gallantry could stand. 50 stopping for
ward he said: Allow me, madam. 20 re-
place your MANTLE at the same time
gently raising q red cows tail and
placing 1t across her hack. -Detroit
Free Press
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-01-30

Covetousness is not natural to man
but generosity IS But covetousneSs
must be excited by special cause, as a
given disease by given miasma: and
the essential nature of a material for
the excitement of eovetousness is that
It shall be beautiful thing which can
be retained withouta use The moment
We can use our possessions to any good
purpose ourselves. the instinct of com
municating that use TO others rises side
oy side with our power II you can read
a book rightly, you will want others to
near IT, II you can ENJOYS picture right
~, you will want others TO see il; learn
how 70 manage = horse, 4 pillow, or a
snip and you will desire 70 make YOUR
subordinates good horsemen. ploxnen
or sailors-you will never be able TO see
the nne instrument you are master OF
abused; but. once fix your desire on any
thing useless. and all the parest pride
and folly in your heart will mix with the
desire. and make you 1t last wholly in
human mere ugly lump Of stomach
and suckers, like 4 cuttleish--N Y.
Ledger.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-01-30
ALL FOR you.

rne love in my heart u as strong a. the hills
And - deep a. the fsthotnIes- sea.
let pure a. the breath % the rose t-<, thrills
The soul Of summer with giee-
T.. faithful fair as the light of the -sars
That beams la the boundle<. blue.
30 selfish mote Is rad lance mars,
AMI, sweetheart. ri. all for you
All for your
strong and true
No time the tie can sever.
TIL the angels doubt
And the stars burn out.
lam yours. sweetheart. forever.
The love in my heart. know not Why
Nor how Il came TO be,
But the bliss that u mine no gold can buy,
Since love hath come to me
a love love- love- There. nothing so sweet
e. search the wide world through;
NJ heart i 20 full of Il. every beat
C-ies out il - all for you
All for you,
strong and true
No time the tie can sever.
TIL the angels doubt
And the star. burn out.
am yours. sweetheart. forever
:. Samuel ". Peek. in Atlanta Constitution
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-01-30

CATCHING OLD cRUSTY.
a Miser who Knew How to Re Charitable.
without O-t~nfation-

Without Ost~nfatioo-
There lived in the town Of b an
old and apparently friendless man
known TO many persons as odd CrustY,"
and the name seemed 10 fit him well.
and to describe his bearing toward his
neighbors. IL was rumored that he was
miser. and this did not add TO the lit
tie respect people seemed to have for
him He lived in one or two rooms OF
an old house in the outskirts Of the
town, while he rented the rest Of the
mouse to any one 50 poor as 20 BE- forced
TO occupy such undesirable rooms
His tenants one winter were a poor
widow and her FIVE children The two
eldest, one boy Of twelve years named
Walter, the other. Bryce. a year
younger-two sturdy little fellOws-did
what they could 10 assist their mother.
which was not enough to keep them
from being very poor.
They moved into the house with a
marked distrust Of Old Crusty. They
had heard much against him, and their
impression Of the old man when they
saw him confirmed what they had heard
He was in his own rooms most of the
time. however. and manifested some de-
sire to be friendly when he met the
boys, but they would have none Of him
Il despise a miser.~ said Bryce.
stOutly. and don't want any thing to
40 Win one
Soon after they moved into the house
the widow scraped enough money to-
.'h'r 20 nuy haii Ton OF r''ai AZ once
ne eoai was put into the shed side By
VI" va rusty coat oniy board
P@r.l'i"h " larating the Two BINS
iou uOn pose Ne "oula taSe any
.. our e"ai' 10 y""F asked walter of
ne uio.heF-
No she reptied i never suspect
PERSONS OF aoins wrong things until
"@se
Don you think our coal goes pretty
last ASKED bryce one cold day week
or TWO later
les replled MS mother but 1t has
Oeeh 80 very cold we have had u use a
graz ueaI OF IL
It's my honest opinion that Old
Crusty helps himself To hoifuI Of our
coal once IN awhile" said Bryce to
walter day or two later
i shouldn't wonder. Misers will do
any thing rather than spend money.
what makes you think he takes our
coalF
Wen hes out there SO often. and
nearly every night hear him there aft
ct aAFN shoVeing coal He knows very
Wen that we could see him in the day.
time because there window right in
'front.' OF our bin
me result OF their confidence was
that the boys decided to watch Old
rusty The very next night, just be-
,o'e 'hsy went 20 bed they heard their
la Iahaiora leave his room and go out.
men 'hey heard also his coal-hod strike
against the wall as he walked along.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-01-30

Thousands Of dollars have been expended
IN preparing the magnificent new catalogue
Just issued by the Bryant & Stratton Chi
ca<o Basiness College. Shorthand Institute
and English Training School which IL the
most elegant and costly volume of the kind
ever published the postage alone amount
ing 70 10 cents. II contains III large pages,
sIuI3 inches, with - exquisite full page
engravings, printed on finest enamel paper,
and every ambitious Dung man ard woman
should secure a copy. Address II. b Bar
Ant & SoS. Proprietors, to 10 W ashington
ST, Chicago, Illinois.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-01-30

little cough. feeitnxiII
heatsehe Oft: daily chill:
A slower v1ikf gaickenef breath:
frequent talk OF coming de- tn
No strength 10 rise from day 10 daT:
tFnm loving - he fades
Vow hfts no uore the weary head.
The struggle DER; the man !. desf-
Such . the fatal progress of consumption
How often IS repeated the old. Old story
\ ct not half so often as 10 was before the
Snowledge cameto mankind that there was
discovery In medical science by which the
dread disease could be arrested in its early
stages and the patient restored to health
This wonderful remedy, IS DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-01-30

Sufferers are not generally aware that
these diseases are contagious, or that they
are due to the presence Of living parasites
in the lining membrane Of the nose and
eus1achian tubes. Microscopic research,
however, has proved this to be fact. and
the result Of this discovery is that q simple
remedy has been formulated whereby
Catarrh. Hay Fever and Catarrhal Deafness
are permanently cured in from one 70 three
simple applications made at home by the
patient once in two weeks.
N.B.-This treatment is not q snun or an
ointment: both have been discarded BY
reputable physicians as injurious A pamph-
let explaining this new treatment is sent on
recent Of three cents in stamps to pay
postage py A. Fl. Dixon & Son. cor. Of John
and King Street, Toronto, CanadA-Chrss-
tiIH Adroeafs-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-01-30

To The EDFrOK:-Please inform your
readers that have positive remedy for
the above na1st disease By irs timely
use thousands Of hopeless cases have bsen
permanently cured l shall be glad To send
two bottles of my remedy FREE To any of
your readers who have consumption IL they
VIII send me their express and post Office
Address Respectfully, T. y SLocrN, NJ C..
Isl Pearl street. New York
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-01-30

The cotton-pieker recently tried
near Rolling Fork, says q Mississippi
paper not only captured the cotton but
gathered in limbs. stalks, real estate
and all and then scattered the mass all
over the field IL took ten darkies TO
pick up after it. and the machine was
declared a failure A good. spry de-
scendant of Ham is the best eotton-pick-
ing machine yet introduced in this coun-
try by our enterprising Yankee friends.
II they succeed in making better ons
we will buy that as we did the ones in
IrOduced here prior to 1861.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-01-30

The New York Central & Hudson River
Railroad IS to-day recognized by the travel
ing public, and also quite generally b. its
competitors. as being in many respects the
representative Trunk Line Leading from
the Atlantic seaboarsi Tho Eerit of this
distinction rests largely upon unsurpassed
natural aivanta ges, supplemented by a
liberal and progressive policy.
IL IS the aim Of the Ceutrars management
10 provide for the patrons of this line the
best service attainable, and 10 this end all
the resources Of this great company are in
diligently directed. A splendid roadway,
admirable train service, and magnificent
equipment, are features which place the
New York Central in the foremost rank
among the railroads Of the United States.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-01-30
sGET WELL AND STAY WELL,

Go to the drug store and get bottle Of
Or. Pierceis Golden Mesiical Discovery. the
great Blood-purifier and Liver Invigorator
IL Is a sure cure for the low spirits and
general depression a man feels when his
liver IS Inactive and his blood impure. It's
the only blooipurifer and liver invigorasor
guaranteed to benefit or cure. or money
win be promptly refunded Il cures Indiges-
ton or Dyspepsia. and from It's wonderful
blood purifying properties, conquers all Skin
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-01-30

Mild. equitable climate. certain and abundant
crops. Best fruit. grain. grass. stock country
in the world FullinforInation free. Address
Oregon ImmigrationBoarf.P Portland, Oregon
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-01-30

Dosor suffer from sick heaa,-n.
longer: Its not necessary. Ca-.s-sl S.1esi
LIVER Pills viii cure yo'i. ~ ct Lit,l.
pail Small price. Small dose .as NJ.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-01-30

TBERE is probably no article made for the
public which so nearly sells aseif as ShzIleu-
oerger's Antidote for Malaria Every bottle
used makes a permanent friend and herald
sensational device is used in advertising
this medicine only needs to be known 70 sell
on its merits A few doses will destroy all
Malaria IN the system Sent by mail for one
dollar.
DIR. A T. SHALLESsER6ER, Rochester, Pa
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-01-30

10 nssra.rs z; the stomach, liver and bo-.,.
ana promote digestion, take one m C,-.1eS,
Little Liver Pills every night r. e,sss,er's
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-01-30

.'BRovyfs BRONCHIAL To-.
cenent for the relief Of Hoarseres. are u.
Throat They are exceedingly es.ss.e.r s1rs
Christian World, London. Eny -seaFe -
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-01-30

hs who allows bis notes to r,,ov
I'll soen os raiss from business eir-,. e--
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-01-30

FoR Cough or Sore Throat the -
&c pas = nAs aoney Of Horehound AL -
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-01-30

THoUsANDs Of cures follow the use OF DR..
sage Catarrh Remedy. - cents.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-01-30

WHY n man sucreesis in overcoming his
disposition 70 talk too Euch nc writes TO
much
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-01-30

We Opsrss in Piso's Cure for Cousr-..,-
Cures where other remedies fail 49, e4'1
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-01-30

THE ccnceit Of some people is 50 strong
that they admire thesr mistakes because
they make them--Atchison Globe.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-01-30

THERE is one thing every "bud'' must
have, and that's q blow out-Bostcr
Herald.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-01-30

WHILE the true American does not be
lieve in a King he viii bet his last cent on
four OF them -Terre Haute Express.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-01-30

IL The presence OF . ehiropo'ist ~.
man acknowledges the corn 80
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-01-30

II nrst tine uan - called h.,s-
thought OF light comes into ID SaJ -
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-01-30

TIE Supreme Court Judges are con.ciou.
That the Washington bsnch is not a scrub
eoard-Hutc inson tKin-l News
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-01-30

woaASis never so bodily In love that
she does not try 10 end out the cost of her
engagement ring
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-01-30

IL the National flower discussion the
rlarrygold and teddy blossoms have been
grossly neglected Budget
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-01-30

and Scalp Diseases, Self-rheurn, Tst-sr. "a
refna and Kindred ailments. An hlo~t
potsons. no matter Of what name or nsrurs.
yield % rs remedial Influences Ssrufalzs
Sores and Swellings. Fever-sores end Zip
1otnt DtsssEse. are among the grave raiaS4
that have yielsie.i TO is marvellous curanzs
prupertiss.
WoRLpfs DrsFExsARY MEDICAL Asso
SrArlos, Proprietcrs, No. e. Min sz-s
Buffalo, n Y.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-01-30

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs Is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
TEN effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation Syrup of Figs l. the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects. prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances.
Its many excellent qualities COM
mend it 10 ali and have made il
the most popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs i. for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists- Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it Do not accept
any substitute.
CALIFORNIA re syrup co.
sss ERtscISco. cat.
LOUISVILLE. ~. aga roar aE
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-01-30

A Springfield (O-) man requires I,
No > shoe for his right foot aad = Ma
s for his lefA
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-01-30

,euxyc1 y golden, but when
people gee together they Ike = d..Ia q
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-01-30

Thar opera manager performed quite q
feat who borrowed . teunsr FROM the base.
Hotel Gazetta
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-01-30

fsr esa AZ sas lssa yaE.sss. -ss ps-s p4ss
srsAss rzs RARxxs-s~ =. - .u~ A--
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-01-30

n00usSl II you desire them no - ~.
OIllUe Ing away time On thnss 49, nA- ..s ssrs
MY huf send u - once for maxni -. Z
Of cur Great New STANLEY = 800
book and terms not satisfactory 49,. - sssi
your money no rtsks no cspttal =. I,,-s TIE
In writing, step IN While he water, AZ IsssxSls
day. are worth dollars Aatres. . = - W.
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-01

am also glad that | have succeeded
IN obtaining literary recognition abroad,
having been complimented recently by
FL. Il. II. the Prince of Wales by letter
for the strength and beauty of my
Lines Written on Tattooed Girl"
He says he likes them for their sterling
worth, and says they have been adopted
by several very attractive English girls
among his acquaintance, some in blue
ink and Others in shrimp piss.
The prince writes me that should any
other girls in England adopt the lines he
will let me know.
Now, therefore. be it reme.l bered that
on the day and date above named, at the
residences of those to whom these pres
ents may come, and in such manner as
may seem most fitting and proper, full
permission is hereby given to celebrate
the day as to best show an appreciation
OF the blessings showered upon us in the
past and to express the hope that the
future will be even more abundant.
cannot close this proclamation with
out expressing thus publicly ON behalf
of the American people the thanks of
the nation, coupled with my own of
course, to the president of the United
States for various favors shown and for
cigars left at this office. Ny brother
was running for Office in Minneapolis.
and so gave them to him.
He writes me that outside of the
Eighth ward he does not think the cigars
did him any noticeable harm
The exercises of the day may be so ar
ranged rs to best subserve the interests
of those who may read this. Meals of
course will be served at each home ac-
cording to its own customs, and nothing
whatever in this proclamation shall be
SO construed as to jera, dinner out of the
middle of the day and put it into the
shank of the evening.
Done at my place. due east of Con-
stables Hook, this Goth day of No
vember, in the Eighteen Hundred and
Ninetieth year of our Lord and of the
Independence of the United States the
One Hundred and Fourteenth.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-01

read or heard this story before, and that
he has not been for the past 800 years
with Emin Bey, viii send him by reg
istered mail nice feather bed which Is
almost as good as new.
And yet the speaker had been in con-
gress, where most Of the good new
stories originate. A congressman who
has served one term and cannot tell his
constituents at least one good new story
-or new at least-ougZlt not to be re-
elected.
l would as soon think OF going to
Duluth and building big ice machine
on the trapped bosom of that great
American Bay of Naples as to attempt
new story in the presence of member
of congress. Boccaccio, Arabian B.
Knights or Balzac, after day or two in
the cloak rooms and restaurants of the
Capitol, would go home and proceed to
plowco till called home by the hand of
death
Yes. we are ever glad, ever peaceful
and contented, ever thankful and hope
full, when the time comes to Law aside
the battered flambeau club, and with a
sigh of relief throw our old lie mailer
into the tool box for another two years.
Then let MS march on, and, Ike the
bobtail car driver, never look back. LIE.
us rejoice that we are spared to tackle
the old thing again for yet another trip.
Let us look up and press onward like a
bright eyed jay examining the exterior
OF The New York World building.
Let us lay aside every weight that doth
so easily beset us like Fulton market
salesman. and light out like man who
has been warned away from hornets
nest by committee from the nest it
self.
The past year has shown us as peo-
pie that honesty is the best policy, and
for one l tldnk of taking out one myself.
1t has also convinced us of the preva-
ience of evil and its great undesirability
IN the neighborhood It has shown us
that the wicked do, of course, prosper
sometimes, but they will one day find
that shrouds have no pockets in them
Also no vaseline or cold cream for burns,
scalds, etc, etc
Let us rejoice that Ward McAllister
among sensible people is regarded as a
doubtful ward, and that snobbery is not
society IN this country among the great
majority and never win be till money is
more plenty.
Let us be glad that the town of New
York has still some good hunting and
fishing within the city limits, and that
within sight of the Statue of Liberty one
may still successfully hunt the fleet
footed channels of the Harlem.
| am personally gratifed that we are
to have long, cold winter, which will
give boom to my new Almanac and
fur overcoat, the latter of which / did
not have u chance to show off last sea-
son except one evening at reception.