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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15

The state Charities Aid Association has MAIN
tained for nearly four years an agency for send
ing homeless mothers with their babies to situa-
tons at domestic service in the country Nearly
a thousand such situations have been provided
for destitute mothers, who have thus been en-
abled to support themselves and their children,
and at the same time to earn light wages. The
appeal for $500 for carrying on the work during
the coming summer should not need to be re-
peated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15

The United British Societies met at Caiedonian
Hall last night and arranged to hold celebration
of Queen victoria's diamond jubilee on June 10
Dr. De SAKE presided. and twenty-six societies were
represented. II was agreed that there should be
parade OF the societies In the morning and In the
afternoon and evening sports, games. dancing ana
fireworks at Ambrose Park, South Brooklyn. r. T.
manent chairman Of a committee of celebration.
and each court clan and lodge Of the United Soci.
eties paid In 80 the nucleus Of fund to start
the work Of the committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15
TO FIGHT QUAY no LONGER.

DAVID MARTIN WILL GIVE UP HIS LEADERSHIP
AND JOIN IN THE HARMONY PLAN.
Philadelphia, April N-David Martin. long the
leader OF the local Republican combine" which
has for years been warning with the Quay faction
for political supremacy. said to-day that he meant
to retire from his leadership and join In the har-
mony plan now under discussion, which is TO unite
the party In city and State affairs. Mr.. Martin,
however denied that he had lately conferred with
Senator Quay although II Is known that the Sena-
tor had several meetings last week with Mayor
warwick who has also been combine leader,
at which the harmony programme was practically
decided
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15

Congressman Bailey, of Texas, must be sur
prised at some Of the comments in regard to his
refusal to wear dress suit at evening gather
ings. Among other things he is told that the
dress suit is really the badge Of democracy; for
It puts on level for the time being the poor man
and the millionaire. In refusing to wear 1t,
therefore Mr.. Bailey. whether Intentionally or
not, arrays himself on the side of the arrogant
aristocrat who wants to be different from ordi-
nary folk. Speaking generally, and without ref
erence to the Congressman from Texas. 1t may
be said that It shows provncialism and ill-breed-
Ing for q man to disregard the usages of civilized
life. Such man. moreover, does just what he
processes to condemn; for he makes a fetch OF
some usage. OF his own in order to indicate his
contempt for other peoples usages.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15

camped on soil which they themselves nineteen
years ago declared to belong to Greece, put
which they have never yet transferred to Greece
Eor permitted Greece to take. 1t Is SOFT!
scene. The one redeeming feature OF II is the
steadfast valor of the Greeks. who are display
ing more moral heroism and force OF character
than all the rest of Europe put together 10
them the sympathy and hopes of every lover OF
justice and truth may well go forth today
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15

The inmates Of the Kings County Penitentiary
enforced to idleness under the Convict Labor
law show signs Of an epidemic Of insanity among
them which Is alarming enough to compel i'm
mediate measures for their relief The law should
provide employment for them. and for all their
kind, and delay in affordng this humane remedy
violates every consideration Of justice and mer-
cy There is work enough for them to do, and
there ought to be wisdom enough among our law
givers to find way to set them about 1t.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15

a strong hint to the party managers that 'ney
must bestir themselves and act with grea'er
caution and wisdom If they would retain con-
troll of the State. The Legislature that au-
journed last month did some foolish things ana
1t behooves the leaders to put forward their peS'
men next fall, or the Democrats may capture
the House of Assembly as stcpping-stone 10
next years battle royal for the Governorship
and United States Scnatorship.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15

NASHVILLE D. A. r. DON'T WANT HIM TO SPEAK
ON KINGS MOUNTAIN DAY.

Nashville. Tenn. April 1t-Campbell Chapter.
Daughters OF the American Revolution met to-day
and appointed committee 10 prepare protest
against the invitation to be extended by the His
torcal Society to Theodore Roosevelt TO deliver tho
address before the Patriotic and Historical
cieties on Kings Mountain Day. October 7. 1897.
tenniai Exposition Executive Committee. The
grounds for the protest ere Mr. Roosevelts alleged
Incorrect and unjust statements concerning Gem
eral Sewer. first Governor OF Tennessee, and the
East Tennessee pioneers. I'm whose honor this day
Is to be observed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15
THEATRICAL INCIDENTS

Miss Rehan will impersonate Miranda, In THE
Tempest" during most of Easter week at Days
Theatre
special dispatch from London. Just received.
records a triumphant success for Irvng's produc-
ton Of Mime Sans-Gene."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15

paragraph In yesterdays Tribune re1errhs
to the missing funds of the University or ILLINOIS,
inadvertently mentioned the unfortunate institu-
ton as the Chicago University. We do not sup
pose that anybody was misled. but we hasten TO
express our regret to the University of Chicago
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15
NEW PROFESSORS AT HARVARD.

Overseers of Harvard College this morning, II was
voted to concur with the president and fellows Of
the University In the following appointments: AS
fessor; Edward Hale. professor Of homiletcs;
Prank Beverly Williams, professor OF history,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15

Another move for good roads is being made In
Connecticut and the roads in that State are
already far better than In this The contrast
presented on both sides Of this State. by Con-
necticut and Jersey Is not one Of which
New-York can be proud.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15

No wonder poor Count Badeni wants to re-
sign. There are twenty-five distinct and sepa-
rate. and mostly hostile. parties in the new
Reichsrath.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15

The appointment Of the new Behring Sea Com
mission is not blow at arbitration, but an act
In harmony with IL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15

There never was an Unfinished sewer more
malodorous than the Bronx Sewer Job which has
Just been TANNED through the Legislature
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15

II the Republican chickering's In Kentucky re-
suit in the election Of Democratic Senator,
some one will deserve to be brought sternly to
book for II,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15
1n1fx To ADVERTISEMENTS.
Business Notices.

Poll Ton Desks and Office Furniture.
Great Variety Of style and Price.
r. @. SELLEW.
No Ill Fulton-st.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-07-08

TT WIS IA the gray OF the morning
after Roberts funeral. His widow
sat in the larger OF the two rooms that
had lately been their home. silent and
without tears-almost without thought
or memory. too. for the ordeal had left
her capable Of little more than the con
seriousness that he had left her, never
To come back.
suddenly the first red rays of the
rising sun shot into the room. brighten
ing it perceptibly. in spite OF their dull
ing passage through the smoky. city
atmosphere. Slowly her faculties came
back TO her, the memory first.
So dim and shadowy were the pic
lures OF her childhood that the details
were lost. There was the death of her
father. and later that of the mother.
Then she was alone in the village where
:hcir home had been. Her struggles
with life after that were shadowy, also,
till she met Robert.
But from that point the memory pen
Gil wrought swiftly and wildly. The
courtship. the marriage, the brief viii
lagc life. the promising chance in the
big city and the removal from the viii
lage and the birth of the baby. Then
the day of the accident when Robert
was brought home in an ambulance.
lie was not seriously hurt. the surgeon
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-07-08

I company to drive the Ionesomeness
away. She says should speak to you
and ask you to be with her every day.
and then neither of you will be lone
some"
Then he stopped. and slowly hooked
and unlocked the index fingers Of his
two clumsy hands.
"But, Mr.. Shultz,r said Roberts
widow. II must earn my living. ! must
go out and find some work to do. have
no money left. and cannot afford the
rent even of these two rooms. l must
sell my furniture TO get money to keep
me till | can earn something"
Zach, You do not understand what
say. My mother she says you shall
come and live with her. and keep her
from being lonesome. She don't want
need to rest n little while"
She seemed undecided. and across his
face there passed puzzled look.
You let my mother talk to YOU" he
said. after n moment or two. and lum-
bered out. closing the door softly.
\ little later Mrs. Schultz came in. and
soon the soothing tones Of her quaint
broken English had proved far more
persuasive than all her son had said.
Come TO me. child" she said. Groom
ingly. ''aud let me put you TO bed and
make YOU TO sleep. Then you shall help
the old woman. DO not look at me that
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-07-08
GAVE THE WAITER HIS FEE
An Irsseibie Mans Ignorance of the
Law Costs Him q Liberal Tn

The globular and ford old gentleman, az
he sat down at the table. pulled dollar
bill out Of his pocket. deliberately tore II
IN two, handed one piece TO the waiter, re
placed the other in his pocket. and said.
Waiter. " | am satisfied. you get the
other half. DO you understands"
YES, SIR" replied the fune;ionary. and
became as assiduous a. a mother with her
first child
But for some inexplicahle reason the old
gentleman grew more and more dissatisfied
AZ his meal progressed. until. he arose
from the table. h. simply scuwlcd augrIly at
the cypcctant waiter.
Excuse me. sir. but" the waiter in.
situated oh-cguIou-ly.
Nav" snaried the old fellow in reply
oh. yes, | think you VIII. observed the
waiter. hts backbone vtsihly stifiening.
Don't YOU be imputeut. Young man"
advised the old fellow. threatcningly
lont you I've a chump." advised the
waiter, Contcmptuuusly.
why. WHY. WHAT" screamed the old
gentleman, swelling like an .nfagrd turkey
cock. "lll-IN report you for insolcnce.
you-you villain
Il don't think YOU WILL" retorted the
waiter. calmly and firmly. Come, hand
over the other half II this bill need dol
lar % 20 % the theatcr"
Explain yourself. you rascal. demanded
the old fellow. a grcat and rortentous calm
envcloping him. Now. what does this
mean
1t means at this minute YOU are law
breaker. ar. replied the waiter. suavely.
"MutiiatIng the currency Is crime. aud
you have mutllated a dollar hill Therefore,
unless | get the dollar you'll be punched.
See"
As the waiter pocketcd the dollar, he
smiled K 5lncfuuat1 Euuuirrr
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-07-08

The latest novelty in summer petit
coats promises to bring comfort in its
wake, for the material is the all-popular
grass linen and the style is simple.
Lightweight taffetas. wash silks and
colored lawns are also much the vogue,
and to be absolutely comfortable one
needs a varied assortment.
The most popular style shows gored
top, with a Spanish founce IL inches
deep. which in turn is edged with mar
row frili, and these are no difficulties in
the way Of perfect laundering.
Evening gowns are worn over colored
slips when the material is transparent.
and allows the tint to be seen, but for
general wear nothing is SO elegant as
white, whether it be silk or nainsook.
Linen sheds the dust and is easily
kept clean, besides which It can be
Numbered at need and comes forth not
only as good. but better than new. In
addition II Is deliciously cool and light
OF weight, so that it would seem in
truth an ideal material for underskirts
designed for warm weather wear.-Chi-
cago Record.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-07-08

Between her and the druggists moth
er there came to be such bond % may
exist only between two women with
pure and simple minds. But Roberts
widow could not understand the son.
He seemed 10 be friendly, but IL so,
his friendship was voiceless, for they
never spoke TO one another except when
speech was necessary; and he avoided
her as much as he could. To his Gus
toners and acquaintances and to his
mother he talked freely; in her pres
ence his tongue was always slow and
awkward. Once when she raised her
eyes suddenly she found his fixed on
her face with strange expression that
might mean dislike or quite the ce-
verse At all events il made her flush
painfully, and thereafter she avoided
him as much as he did her.
Thou shouldst not mind him, child.
the old mother, whose keen eyes had
taken in the situation. said one day in
German. He is a good son to me. and
be is not unfriendly TO thee. but he does
not understand; he is bashful before
| any woman but his mother"
His attitude toward her and the con-
tinued separation from her little one
were the only trials Roberts widow was
called to bear while her life with the
kind old German woman lasted. And
as she was allowed to see the little ons
every week. and as the child seemed
always well and happy. this latter WA
not 20 much Of trial after all,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-07-08

said-though he would have TO be alb
sent from the Office awhile. But they
had been thrifty aud had money in the
hank-much more than enough TO tide
them over an idieness of few weeks.
Robert had long needed a rest, and now
he could have il. She would care for
him much better than any trained
nurse, and they would still be happy
together.
But Roberts idleness lasted months
instead OF weeks. The money in the
bank grew less. They gave up all but
two rooms Of their pretty fiat. for econ
omy's sake; and both to economic and
in order that she might be free to give
her " hole time TO the invnlid's care. the
child, now three years old. was put in
charge of a sisterhood in a home"
where the cost was only nominal The
ueighbors were kind, especially Mrs.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-07-08

There have been blind watchmakers.
In former years there was one living
ut Holbeach, in Lincolnshire, England.
His name was Rippin, and, although
completely blind. he could take to
pieces and put together again watches
of most delicate construction with sur
prising ease. lie was robbed once of
some Of the tiny belongings of his
trade, such as wheels, hair springs. etc; ;
the thief was traced, and Rippin iden-
titled and swore to his property by the
touch. At Barnstaple, too, in the early
part of the present century. there was
another such prodigy. His name was
William Huntly; he was born blind, and
was brought up by his father, who was
q clock and watch maker. TO that bust
ness. The inhabitants had great faith
in him. and he had plenty of employ
ment; musical clocks and watches even
were repaired by him without difi-
Guilty; and il is said that in some cases
where other tradesmen had failed to
discover a defect he detected the fault
and set il right.-Cincinnati Enquirer
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-07-08
OUTSIDE CLEANING


Il -
~ Hessekeepers.
The last parts of house to be cleaned
are the piazza and the vnrious portions
Of the base which are spattered with
mud stains after the winter SHOWS and
spring rains This Is q work which
many housekeepers neglect or relegnte
TO the outside workers. In a smnil
house, where the immediate premises
Of the house, as well as the INSIDE, are
under the care Of the housekecper. this
Is certainly part Of the housecleaning.
II all parts OF the woodwork Of the
piazzax and the base of house, AZ far
Ms 1t is splashed with mud. be carefully
cleaned II adds great deal to Its neat
appearance. II IN not often necessary
to do this work more than twice year.
at the season of the semi-annual Glenn
ings. a good stcpladdcr IL necessary
for this work. one Of the light-handicd
ceiling brooms used to sweep ceilings,
and other brushes Brush the ceiling
Of the piazzas, thoroughly removing all
cobwebs and dust. BEST the openwork
cornice and the balustrade and wipe
them on with n damp cloth. Brush OF
the aide OF the house. the window casing
and the blinds included In the piazza In
clear, cold water, unless the blinds have
been already washed and wiped with
the other blinds when the inside of tho
house WINS cleaned. Sometimes the dark
woodwork of the piaxxas may be inn
proved by rubbing thoroughly with .
mixture Of two parts pure and raw lin
seed oil and one part turpentine. This
removes the grny look which in time
dark paint often assumes. The oil must
be thoroughly rubbed in with firm cot
ton cloth. IL IL In used. The base OF the
piazza and house above the stonework
should be thoroughly brushed with a
.tiff broom, and then busted. Brush
the stonework Of the foundation also.
See that the sod grows close to the
house to keep the foundations from be-
ing muddy. A foot or more Of clean
gravel 10 sometimes placed next the
foundations Of house to prevent them
being splashed. II is better protec-
ton than the thickest sod II coarse peb-
bles are used. Where there il no such
protection, every rain spatters the
house more or less, and no care can
keep II neat. After thoroughly busting
the base Of the piazza and house take a
pail of cold water and . stif whisk
brush and scrub over its surface. using
soft cloth to dry II rs fast rs II IL
washed. Change the water rs often as
II becomes too sandy TO use. and con-
tinuc the work until il II done. The
base OF house should always be paint
ed rather dark color. not light shade.
as SO many houses are. A light base Is
not only more easily soiled and requires
more care to keep in order. but it gives
the house a weak look. inconsistent
with the dignified. substantial appear
nnce which a dwelling house should
haven. Y. Tribune.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-07-08
HOUSEHOLD BITS
Odd Items of Information On Matters
Domestic.

Odd Items of Information On Matters
Domestic.
A medical journal inveighs against
rocking, warning its adherents that
the soothing feeling which it superin-
duces is really mild congestion of the
brain. This. 1t is cited. is as applicable
to the woman's rocking chair rs to the
baby's cradle.
At the silvcrsmith's are to be found
oblong, fat silver trays, trays that are
to hold the blocks Of ice which serve for
any one of several dinner or luncheon
courses.
Englishwomen complain when they
come over here that they never get a
cup of hot tea. This will not seem
strange to any American who has par
taken OF that beverage in IN English
home. where it is served-and drunk by
the natives-at the boiling point.
A gardener. one Of the observant. old
fashioned sort, who knows that the best
sap comes from hill maple trees, and all
those shades of plant and tree lore. gives
suggestion that may be of value &c
suburban residents. 1t is in relation to
the current worm. which he says can be
kept away. or, II established. driven
AWAY. by a sprig Of pine thrust in the
center of each bush.
Chemists protest against the preju.
dice held by most housekeepers towards
cottonseed oil. They claim II to be very
unjust. Such oil is pronounced whole
some and having good food value by
some of the most careful scientists. and
its use is preferable to that Of much
Of the lard in the market. The oil Of q
seed is certainly cleaner In its asso
citation as well Ms actually than that Of
an animul.-N. Y. Post.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-07-08
the cnlLpaeM.s SCHOOLING.

There IL really no need TO teach .
child to read before the ag. pf Sx
years. Precocity Is not n thing 20 be
desired. Indeed, in delicate children
1t is to be discouraged strongly. 1t Is
not the slightest indication of talent or
genius
BY the time the child IL six or seven
years old it may be given some regular
lessons and do some actual study, but
not Mt the expense of health. and the
hours should be very short. Three or
four hours daily are quite enough up
to the age of ten years.
The danger of contracting contagious
diseases in day schools must never be
forgotten. Unfortunately. IL Is one
from which there Is absolutely no safe
guard. especially since many parents
are utterly reckless of the risk to other
children which arises from sending
back too soon their own children who
have been IN.
Eyes are often irreparably injured
by school studies. not only as the re
suit of insufficient or badly-placesi
light. but in consequence simply Of too
constant use. Many cases of near
sightein~ss arr the result of the i'm
proper use Of the eyes carly in life, or
Of eyes which need correcting by
glasses.
The great fault Of the age rs regards
the mental training Of children Is that
OF ovcrpressnre. We expect the chill
dren. with their brains still in forma-
tive state. to do far more mental work
than most Of their elders do. The
danger Of over-study is particularly
true In the case Of girls. who are moro
disposed than boys toward quiet,
seflentary life; but both sexes must be
0refully guarded against too much
brain work.-'Care for the Baby
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-07-08

Shultz, the German mother of the bach
elor landlord, who kept the neat phar-
macy on the ground door and lived on
the second floor alone with his mother.
just under the Hat where life with Rob-
ert had been so happy.
But now-now she was alone once
more. The happy part Of her life was
finished. and she must begin all over
again. Thank Heaven. she was not in
debt The money had lasted long
enough to pay the doctor and the un-
dertaker-but there was hardly enough
left to buy the bare food necessary TO
support life for one more week. She
took up her Hat purse and counted the
lew coins il contained. Their small
value reused her. She could not afford
10 sit there brooding. that was clear.
Instantly ali her faculties were alert
H.
There was heavy step in the hall
outside and then a knock. II was
shultz; and when he came In he sat
down awkwardly. as far away from her
as he could.
My mother" he began bunglingly.
-she says you must be lonely"
The first tear since Roberts death
rolled down his widows cheek
-She says" the landlord-druggis,
went on, that you should not live alone
here. She says that she is sometimes
lonely too. She is getting little cid
and she cannot be in the store as she
used to. and sometimes when / an al
my business all day she wishes she hae