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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1892-06-23
The MARCHING OF The GRASS.

tns marching II inc grass,
the sy that come. 10 pass
WIEN the mighty silent army win rr-~u ban
nerr ovsrbiown
DragS the winter from hts throne
Corgisrs al ii. shining vall-Ts. climbs ne
rampant Of The hI.
steals By homeiy wzysife heiFrs. f1rts Ne
river broad aud stgIi.
Cndermines the fortress forest overtov- the
castle vail.
svtft invading wins the cities. aud me hamlet
brown and snail.
TN th- whole wide world Is captured.
And the soul ot man ~uraprur-d,
Thrills with passion Of delight
Sunny morn ant dewy night.
And the Joyous rhythmic pulsing marxeth time
IN lad AMI lass
To the marching.
Marching.
Marching.
OF the srass
o he marching CT the grass
Fa!r-r things naF come 70 pass
In the golden days Of summer. roses drunk with
VIM % June.
Writing Wild birfs al atane
Win the osisruus brrafh-d dsxu.nr. wundrou.
tapestry % flowers
Balm Of incerse, rest of shadow. tangled veil
Of rw-lcd showers
Hymning ehutrs % happy music backward
tossed from earth 10 SKY.
The fuit beauty % completeness In rich chorus
lifted hight
Blt what mranS It's rr-al spl~ndnr
To the low beat shy and tensier
With whfrh hope. the ble.t. doth chime.
In a mans pulses marking time
To The hsantias sp-I Of giadness nat doth
ecEe-and gu. alas
Win the marching.
Marching.
Marching
OF ne grass
Mary f Blake. IN v Y rntiep-nden,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1892-06-23
WAR CLOUDS.

ssrz the Franco-Pruxsian war Ger
many has spent s2,20o. ooo. 80 on her
army and navy.
The French war Office has provided
for the enrolment of between 5000 ana
1000 bicycles in war.
A VESSEL has been designed In Eng.
land which contains some quite novel
features II is . double-ended craft "a
steam either way and ram with either
end IL IS also to be fitted with supple
mental rdderx
RUSSIA has the largest arnored war
ship afoat The vessel Is the Rur;e
1.-THE name of the hero of the .-Gun-
maker of Moscow and ID of II. 900 tom
mage England is building two wa
vessels of 1900 tons Spain has ordered
three armored cruisers Of o.2oo o dis
placement
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1892-06-23

log walls between her and the wild
beast. the brave little maiden stopped
to listen There was a fearful racket
going on within. and carefully peepiny
through a ehink. she saw the panther
making desperate leaps In n futile en-
leave to reach the hole lear the ridge
pole, where he had got in.
Seeing that she had him peuned tho
brave girl conceived n bold plan. md.
quickly putting n bride on 10 n horse.
she mounted bareback and rode at full
speed with the child in her arms, to
he nearest neighbours n mile or two
from her own home. There she left
the child, and. borrowing an old
nus<et. the only gun left on the place,
she hastily loaded it with a heavy
charge of buckshot and FASTENED home
on the plea that there was . big buck
close To the house that she wished %
kill She found her unwelcome visitor
still in his involuntary prison, and.
Jumping of the horse. she crept up to
the side OF b great chimney and
peered through a chink rs before. The
panther had dragged down the carcass
of the deer and was feasting on it in
n middle of the floor. Carefully
thrusting the muzzIe of her gun
through the chinx. she took deliberate
aim Just behind the brute's ear as he
stood not ten feet away and pulled ths
trigger.
The noise and recoil of the old flint
lock- piece quite stunned her for a mo-
nent. but she quickly regained her
wits, and. looking IN, she saw the
panther stretched dad urcc the ncor
Just then her mother rode up and
would hardly believe the story her ex-
cited daughter told her until. the door
being opened. there lay the proof
panther. nearly ten feet from tip 70 tin.
The great hunt ended without anything
being slain TO which the depredations
on the sheep could be attributed. but
when the assembled hunters saw the
great brute that SaIIie had laid low
they all agreed that this was without
doubt the author of the losses in their
fockS. a1d the fact that from that time
those losses ceased would seem 70 prove
the correctness of their theory. Ex-
animation showed that the panther had
found the spot where Dulin had killed
and dressed his deer the night previous
and had then followed the trail. prob
ably guided by the drops of blood that
had fallen from the game a. il was ear
risd home. until. reaching the cabin
and gOaded by hunger and the scent Of
the fresh meat inside. he had leaped on
To the roof and met his fate at the hand
OF the pioneers brave daughter. as W.
have seea.-5s Louis Globe eGoexst
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1892-06-23

for miles in an Amos. unbrpken will
rrness. OF ourse game Of all sorts
was abundant. and Dulin vas a mighty
banter, il bang an open question
whether he spent the most time on his
farm or in the chase In the course Of
time other settlers located in the neigh
horhood- until at the time the incidents
of this story occurred there were prob
ably n dozen families within q circle Of
I've miles from Dulin's homestead. I,
was during h late TALL and early win
ter OF 1880 that Dulin and his neighbors
were much harassed BY repeated at
tacks made by some wild beas. upon
their little focks of sheep. and the
raids at length b~came 30 fr-queu. and
fatal that the entire destruction of the
sheep .eemed imminent. There was n
mystery about the whole matter. too,
that added no. n little to the indiVnz-
ton and modification of the simple
sackwoods folk. for notwithstanding
the utmost vigilance. no man had vet
been able to get q sight of the maraud~r.
and opinions varied vastly as 30 the ami
NAL or animals responsible for the
trouble
The forks might be carefully brought
into wenconstructed folds at night and
every Precaution taken To protect them,
but oon or later the farmer would
70 out in the morning TO ind n score or
more OK sheep veltering in their blood.
or torn and bruised No badly a. TO neces-
state their being put out of their mis-
cry Some attributed the damage to
wolves many Of which animals still in
Tested h great woods, but the work
done BY this animal did not resemble
that 81 wolves Far greater strength
was evidently possessed BY him than by
n wolf sheep had repeatedly been
carried away bodily. and that without
leaving any sign to Indicate the man
ner Of their removal
A part Of the farmers held tina. n hear
had strayed out of the swampa on the
lower Wabash. and was displaying the
p~rchznt for fresh nation tina. bears
Pcssess. but the fact thai. high ..s,aked
and ridered" fences had proved no OBJ
s.scle 10 the thief. seemed to Indicate
s~ne animal possessing greater activity
tfen a bear At4cngth il became
necessary that something be done az o
10 save the rOckx from absolute ex.inc-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1892-06-23

Syrup"

MY niece, Emeline Hawley, was.
taken with splitting blood, and She
became very much alarmed. fearing
mat dreaded disease. Consumption
She tired nearly all kinds of medi.
cine but nothing did her any good.
Finally she took German Syrupa and
sne told me it did her more good
man anything she ever tried I,
stopped the blood. gave her strength
and ease, and a good appetite. !
nad It from her own fps. Mrs..
Mary A Stacey, Trumbuil, Conn.
Honor to German Syrup- =
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1892-06-23

OF the plants used in manufacturing the
pleasant remedy. Syrup OF Figs, has q per-
msuensly beneficial effect on tho human
system. while the cheap vegetable extracts
and mineral solutions. usually sold as medi
zines, ara permanently fniurioua Being
vclI-informeh. you will use the true remedy
only. Manufactured BIZ the California Fig
Syrup Co
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1892-06-23

A~onfrfns twists Below n w.isfssna
Are produced b. a drenchinR chthartlo-
WHY use such IN irrational means OF rem
sdv{r9 c-oetiyeuessI That pure. botanic,
saInIss9. p~hflusovhic remedy. Hostettsrs
kfrms~h bitt-rs, produces tho desired re-
smIt deciaveiy. but without inconvenienes
or Sriping. Dy,pep<ts and inscriou OF the
liver and kidnevs are likewise rcctihcd Dy
mi. benign restorative Of health Trereis
NO liner tonic for the deblitated ana nef
voux Cures malaria and rheumatism
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1892-06-23

Hans CARAVAN CUR, II liquid and is
takeu Internally. and acts directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces Of the system
Send for testimonials. free. Sold By Drug
Gists, 80 +. J. CHESxr & Co, Proprs,
Toledo. d.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1892-06-23

There r. q , inch display advertisement
In this paper, this week. which 1as no two
vords au e except one word The same IL
tue OF each new one appearing each week,
frsu The DR.. Harter Medicine Co. This
house places a Crescent on everything
the mage aud publish Look for il. send
them the name OF tho word and they viii
return you book, beautiful Autographs or
sznulrs free.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1892-06-23
GIRL AND PANTHER.
Sanie's Unwelcome Visitor, and
How She Killed t.

NONG the first
settlers Of Fay
cite county, Ill.
vas John Dulin.
who built his
log cabin about
twelve miles
from the spo.
low occupied
by the thriving
little city o {
Vandalia His
farm was most
ly prairie. but
his house was
placed in the
edge of a vast
body Of heavy
W $. which
stretched away
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1892-06-23

Hsrr-rrRyD eruptiona will return. Erad.
icate them with Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker DYE, 80 cents.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1892-06-23

TIE girls cannot resist the impression
that there is something engaging about the
marriage proDossL-Bingh amton Leader
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1892-06-23

-H,yp- Pr exclaimed Old Time, stern
ly. And The frightened clock Tembiingiy
struck twelve.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1892-06-23

AyzRvors sfection-A man. on the eve
OF proposal Puck
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1892-06-23

NERVOUS. bilious. disorders. sick head
ache. indigestion. loss of appetite and Guns
~sipation removed By Beecham's Pills.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1892-06-23

CoxrIrwxSrs usually 20 out searching FOR
mates.-Detroit Free Press.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1892-06-23

IT was . very tender hearted young lady
who refused to strike NJ octave--Boston
Transcript
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1892-06-23

The Rams Horn Is published at Indian
spoIis, Indiana, AZ $40 per year
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1892-06-23

II ron can't lick a mar be lenient with his
fauIts-Texzs Slftiugx
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1892-06-23

TIE vs!ue Of Alarm product II not always
declining when il is on the wain--Bostou
Courier.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1892-06-23

THEME are nfty-one metals, but IL ron
have gold you will not worry about the
other nfty.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1892-06-23

n exercising Of horses lust before q
racr 10 the preamble
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1892-06-23

The ahddoscs
that ill your life, if you're q feeble,
suffering woman, can be taken out
of il. The chronic weaknesses.
functional arrangements, and pain
full disorders peculiar to your sex,
can be taken away. The one
unfailing remedy for them is DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription.
IL ~corrects, cures, and builds you
up. IL improves digestion, enriches
the blood, dispels aches and pains,
melancholy and nervousness, brings
refreshing sleep and restores health
and strength For periodical pains,
internal Inflammation and ulcerar
tion, weak back, leucorrhea, and MI
Kindred ailments, It's = positive spe-
ciic-one that is guaranteed If
1t fails to give satisfaction, in any
case, the money paid for it is re-
turned
The great, gripping, old fashioned
pills make trouble. DR.. Pierce,
Pleasant Pellets prevent it. Theirs
Z the Natural way. Sick Headache,
B~iliousness. Constipation, Indiges-
4on, and all arrangements of the
Liver, Stomach and Bowels are prp-
vented, relieved and cured. Small
est, cheapest easiest to take.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-12

Tho launching at the Brooklyn navy ward
- the steel cruiser Cincinnati is another re-
m!nder o. the fact that this republic will have
= srlus httie Eavy after awhile. Tho tendency
has bsen since the revival of the naval spirit to
build cruisers rather than battle ships The
time sln come. however. when our naval archi-
tectu-e ~iI show favorably to the world in
the structure Of great in tbs structure of fast
Ship Eavy u no; complete without several
noble battle ships fGliv meeting all the require
meats Of our improved and steadily improving
service powerful nation il respected in pro-
portion 70 its means of defense. and q republic
having a vast soaboard AMI mercantile interests
IN al parts Of the world can main sain itself in q
seif-re-Pecting way among the powers Of the
earth by its navy alone. The brightest victories
Of the republic over foreign foe have been
won by the navy OF the republic-neyer large,
bit formerly very efficient. II there we're moro
vessels II would he as efficient again in any
emergency calling for display OF the national
splriL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-12

The movement to further restrict immigra-
ti0n J. likely to take shape soon. Ii is impor-
tanj. therefore. tina; this shape should be good
shape The New York chamber of commerce,
in appointing q committee 10 urge ON Congress
n total exclusion for four years OF immigrants,
show. an CliTa zeal The suggestion is
an uauise one The people undoubtedly
desire to restrict the member Of i'm
migrants indeed. they wish to make this
restriction on lines that will practically
exclude all Of a certain class of the new Corners.
The feeling Of the country is opposed to the
dumping on our shores Of the vilest, the most
thriftIess. the disease-stricken of Europe. who
would bring an increase Of crime. of wretched
nss- ard Of disease. The policy is very distinct
from a policy of absolute exclusion. The for
mer relieves the public here from n number of
social evils to whichitis now exposed. The latter
would shut ont class of highly deserving citi-
zens.the bone and sinew of a free commonwealth.
a class which has contributed largely and con-
tinually to the growth and prosperity in every
sense Of the republic. scheme OF immigra-
ton and naturalization which shall meet the
existing wants Of the country and shall not mis-
take the remedy TO be applied for an acknowl-
edged evil is required OF Congress. The labor
ing il rs much interested as any other
eleneat Of our population in having legislation
carefully and broadly framed ard conserva-
lively and wisely carried out in good time.
The rigid exclusion of paupers, diseased per-
and the criminal class will so limit the
immigration that il will be confined within safe
bounds. The subject will be one of the mos.
important that will come before Congress at
its second session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-12

The adoption By California Of m amendment
to the state constitution providing way for
the sscertAinmen. Of the popular choice for
United States Senator is a significant step in
the direction of the election Of Senators by
the direc, vote of the people, which would only
be possible through amendment Of the fed
eral Constitution There is so little known in
the east as vet OF the machinery OF tho new
fundamental Law that nothing can be predi-
Gated upon the popular action in California
further than the obvious assumption that the
ArleEdrnent merely provides manner of sub
hitting 10 the legislature the choice of the
people. ascertaiued probably through the usual
party channels. The action Of Illinois in Sem
stor ia!mer's case, seconded by California in
the recent election. is a straw pointing TO the
Ultimate change of mode Of senatorial cleo
fiOus- The Senate itself will oppose such a
change as long it is able to resist the popular
curre1i. for the simple reason that the present
mode % election by the legislature is easier
than TIE projected one for the average poiiti-
elAn Who aspires 10 a seat in the Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-12

The effect Of q change of administration on
Washington can be calculated from two stand
points. The direct influence NAV be tempo
rary depression in business circles. The uncer-
tainty that arises in the minds Of government
employees naturally causes them to spend money
le-s freely. and this might affect business per-
ceptibly for a short time in various channels
But a. more than an Offset to this may be con-
sidered the fac, that the desire OF the majority
Of people TO continue a residence here regard
less CT government employment swells the
sctive local population every time one set Of
ofsc ials goes out and another comes in. The
men who have been in the government service
represent high order Of intelligen. citizen
ship. They have become familiar with Wash
ington's advantages. its needs ana its lines of
development Their families have identified
themselves with the community. rs place OF
residence the city il ,cminently desirable. and
nothing Is more natural than that ex-sttaehes
% the government should identify themselves
permanently with it, interests The increase
of the government machinery and especially
the superior local resources furnish occupation
for all these recruits and make the increase Of
population A. substantial it Is rapid The
course of public progress necessarily implies
some inconvenience 10 the individual The
rule. however. l. that the change from govern
ment service to private pursuits in this city
means a decided betierment of condition Even
the changes which to those who have not
studied Washington might seem 10 be carses of
embarrassment are often in reality among the
things that advance its interests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-12

inston. ID. c.
To the Public:
Daring nv service in our late war contracted a.
tarrh In head and throat. which later on devel-
cped into asthma IN most se-ioa. forms When the
raro1ysms were upon me the distressing cough an d
eeaseless gaspinz Ter breath. nearly amounting
to suaocation. causing the greatest Of suffer
ins. almost too much TO bear. Sleep at such
times Impossible. and the slightest e1srtion
greatly aggravated these distressing symptoms In
sri:e o. all my efforts for relief both asthma and
ca,arrh continued and increased in sever
bill of this city Hi, careful and thorough oaanina-
ton and Investigation OF my inspired me with
confidence. and placed myself under his care, and
within three months time he effected complete cure
OF the cAtarrh well Of asthma Ny cough 4.
can breathe freely one. sleep soundly
and feel perfectly well. This great success in my
almost miracle. In addition to the abo We
I would also mention that am short Of stature and
weighed over 200 pounds. with tendency toward
Apoplexy. To avoid the danger from that Cause Dr.
Lshthill eecidsd to reduce my weight. and during
the above period reduction of over thirty pounds
Was effected. to my sres. delight and comfort I
cannot praise Or. Lzh,hi highly for his careful
attention and skil.ful treatment, of my case.
With profound gratitude to the Almighty. and with
prayers for blessings upon Dr. Iigh,hil make this
public statement hoping that similar sufferers will
proe: by It, would be pleased to see any one inter
estsd desiring further information.
! JACOB d. WILSON.
536 9th st. Sc
| Washington. April L. 1891.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-12

There Is no ground Tor fearing that Chauncey
NJ Dspev will indulge in an unhealthy tendenct
10 blood over dsfeat Added to his na.ura
buoysncy is the fact that the worlds fair gives
every railway man al abundance Of mentaI &C.
capA.ion-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-12

ID viii be only ordinary politeness il Madam
Democracy viii give Madam Republication the
benefit of long experience in the shape Of n re-
eips for crow dressing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-12

crcls Sans Na-vse will soon be of suffieien,
magnitude to entirely abandon its dnties as a
subject for negro minstrel mirih and riya. Eng
lands on the comic opera boards
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-12

With the steadfast example Of neighbor Ken
fncky before her and with Indlara aud Yves,
Virginia bringing their influence to bear. il is
smaI wonder that Ohio repI5licanism weak
eIed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-12

IL 10 possible tha, Thomas B. Reed is engnsed
In bSiiing down his election comment 10 char
sessristic point Of foEcefpl breviiy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-12

american iin-plaie presents the spectacle Of
On infant industry that was very early left an
o<piAn-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-12

The stubborn. conservative south may break
al 10 pieces IN political sense now il has Sc
ernd all Is wanted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-12

Major Mckinley may be pardoned for feeling
that this Napoleon siiniiitude has been carried
~ an extreme.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-12

Dr. Lishshiii can be consulted on casassh, Asthma,
Thross A3ections. Bronchitis. consumpssou, Deaf
ness and diseases Of the Nervous System 81 his rss
denee. l4ll z ST. NV. HesssJsvm 10 n ed 6 d
q Consultation fres. II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-12

Mrs- Lease should have hedsed a bat on that
declaration that she would stick to Mr. Weaver
until he became President.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-12

Gerrymander artists cannot hereafter be ex
pected to guarantee their work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-12

One Thomas wsison's experience would be
enough TO drive many man TO cold tea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-12

Mr.. Weaver can wal, for four years more and
thsu repeat the dose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-12

Dolls =
OF every nationality. including che French
''Bebe Juneau," which we imported direct
from Mime. Juneau Of Paris. Cute Baby
Dolls. Boy Dolls, Girl Dolls, Young Lady
Dolls. Dolls that cry. laugh. talk. sleep.
crawl and walk. Literally tho usands from
which to select
Doll Trimmings aud Furnishings.
Sc. to s65-
No6l s. JoINTED DOLL. Il inch compost
ton body. fine curling hair.
-25c-
NO. 81 d. JorNTED DOLL. less inch com
position body. exposed teeth. curling hair.
Sd
NO. 1894. FULL-JoINTED DOLL. se-inch
composition bods. fine hair. the largest and
best doll we ever offered for
--95c.-
DOLL TRUNK. containing . Jointed Doll
and two Suits. for
The Trunk is full enameled. with nickel
fastenings. The Doll has a fine bisGue head
and hat to eachsuit Complete outnt FOR
-Soc.-
Tourth noor... 10th It. building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-12

Foor Coxronr Fon. LITTLE MosrY.
club nsils No pain-no chloroiosi0-smaii espsnss.
tendance =. ~
Psor. J. j. Groaors & Sor
CHrRoPOblsTs. PARLOks Ills PA AVE. =. ~. rlc
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uAMEs

GAMES :
OF every description-compler ana easy.
novel and familiar. bulky aad compact games
for the children. games for the grown folks
Basatslle Boards. Parlor Billiards. Croquet.
Base Ball, &c
GAME OF INNOCENCE ABROAD Pop
ular and amusing.
So ~.
GEOGRAPHICAL GAME. The latest Inn
proved. instructive and exciting.
-3sc.-
KINDERGARTEN BUILDING BLOCKS.
packed in handsome box. e5c. kind
wEscoTrs "A b. c." BLOCKS Larss
JUVENILE BOOKS. Aiine complete In every
detail. Usual % and.3oc. kinds.
~
e4th aoor. l0th S. bld9D