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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-05-20
NATURAL HISTORY.

Our senses do not fall asleep stimuli
taneonxly. The eyelids are first Affect
ed. and shut out sight; next follows
the sense OF taste. then smelling, hear
ing and touch, the Iast-nnmed being the
l;shtes. sleeper. and most easily
aroused.
A chameleon from the Cape OF Good
Hone was seen by Mr.. Blakiston 70
turn white with fear. having been saved
from the stacks OF cat. The mes!
extraordinary thing about this lizard
is the wonderful way In which the two
ewes work quite independently OF each
other. and "enabie n 10 survey com
fortabiy objects in quite opposite Or
rsetions."
A chalk L. composed Of fossils. III
vou .ake the tiniest bit md place IL
.nder a powerful microscope you W ~
see an lhfhits number of extremely dr.
minutive shells. and no spectacle on
large scale is more beautiful than the
varied forms Of these tiny homes OF ami
nal life which are disclosed ~ power
fal glnsses.
The most remarkable god beetles IN
the world are found in Central America
The head aud wing cascs are brilliant
" polishe-i with luster as of gold IT.
oeif. TO sight and touch they have
all the seeming 81 tLat metal Oddly
enough, another species from the same
region has the appearance OF being
wrought in solid silver. freshly bur
nished. These gold and silver beetic-
have a market value. They are worth
from So to SO each.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-05-20

A reporter recently called at this famous
scat Of learning and was shown into the rnor7
Of the President, Prof. Alvin T. Barnaby.
When last seen by the reporter Prof. Barn
ably was in delicate health. To-day he was
apparently in the best Of health. In re-
Spouse 20 an inquiry the professor sad:
oh. yes, | am much better than for aone
time. ! am now in perfect health; but ny
recovery was brought about in rather
peculiar way"
TEL me about 1t" said the reporter.
We'll, to begin at the beginning" said
the professor, Il studied too hard when at
school. endeavorius TO eircs,e iays.st for
the professions. After completing the coin
mon course ! came here, aud graduated from
the theological course. entered the min
lstry and accepted the charge OF United
brethren Church at small place IN Kent
County, Mich. Being Of an ambitious ma
ture, | applied myself diligently 10 my work
and studies. In time | noticed that my
health was failing. Nv trouble was indiges-
ton, and this with other troubles brought
on nervousness.
My physician prescribed for me for some
time. and advised the 10 take change Of
climate. | did as requested and was soma
improved. Soon after came here as a pro
lessor m physics and chemistry, and later
was financial agent OF this college The
change agreed with me. and for awhile my
health was better. but my duties were heavy.
and again | found my trouble returning
his time II was more severe and in the
winter became completely Frustrated.
tired various medicines and different physi-
cans. Finally | was able to return to nv
duties. Last spring ! was elected president
OF the college. Again ! had considerable
work, and the trouble. which had not been
entirely cured, began to affect me, and
last fall ! collapsed. had different doctors,
but none did me any good. Professor Bow
man. VINO = professor OF natural science. told
me Of his experience with DR. Williams Pinl.
Pills for Pale People, and urged me to give
them a trial, because they had benefited
hum IN a similar case, and concluded TO try
them.
The first box helped me. and the second
gave great relief. such as had never expert
enced from the treatment Of any physician
After using six boxes Of the medicine was
entirely cured. To-day | am perfectly well.
| feel better and stronger than for years.
certainly recommend this medicine"
To allay all doubt Prof. Barnaby cheer
fully made an affidavit before
LYMAN !. SCUDDER. Notary Public.
DIR. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
are sold by all dealers. or will be sent post
paid on receipt Of price. 30 cents a box or
six boxes for s. ~ lthey are never sold in
bulk. or bv the ln0l, by addressing DIR. VII
llams Medicine Co. Schenectady, \. Y.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-05-20
WHITE INSIDE.
4 Touching Tribute to the worth Of
the sbs..Ininn Women

Mai. Camera. who was made pris-
oucr az the hattie of Adowa aud whose
hair turned completely white with his
sufTerings while in Abyssinia. has pub
lished book giving an account Of the
ten months Of his captivity. He pays a
feeling aud genuine tribute to he Abvs-
sinian women. The Ethiopian woman
is obliged TO work hard all day hewing
wood and drawing water. grinding the
grain and preparing the household food.
To the men Is reserved the task Of
sewing and weaving. which they are
very clever az. The customs ~ the peo-
pie are quite pairiarchial. the head of
the family being often like sultan in
miniature. with a small harem Of slaves.
The legitimate wife, II she protests At
all, does 80 meekly. as women. even in
that part Of Africa. are considered lit
tie better than beasts of burden. and the
Copt religion rs IL is understood. espc-
cially among the Amhara. has not the
power to raise her from her state Of
inferioriiy. Maj. Gamberra paints n
picture truly touching of the tenderness
10 suffering and the charity and self
sacrifice, which are not found in isolated
cases. but are generally among these
downtrodden souls. lie speaks Of a Ger
tain kongeitu, an old and ugly woman.
who was an angel Of charity to many Of
the prisoners. but especially to the
major She shared their sadness. she
gathered and prepared the primitive
medicines Of herbs used there. and when
she saw them depressed. used to cry
AGAR. Agari." Gtaly. ltaly.D add
ing that Mcnelik was good and would
free them When she understood that
in Italy there were mothers. wives and
sisters weeping for them. she began 10
cry. and they in turn were the com
fortcrS. The first woman Mai Camera
met was when his feet were all cut
and bleeding. owing to marching with
out shoes. so that he was in extreme
pain. Sellas, poor slave of Ras Worlie.
seeing his suiferings. took the white
linen she wore from her head. divided il
into two pieces and handaged his feet.
This was an act of real sacrifice. as such
a piece of linen in Schoa and Goggiam
is n precious treasure. II was all the
more wonderful that n slave should
make such n sacrifice for stranger.
and he a captive. After ten months the
| day at last came for Mai. Camera Ia
leave for Italy. lie rose early and went
to take leave OF his true friends.
Kongeitu was i'll. She showed herself
and really was glad Mt his liberation;
but when the moment of parting came
she could not conceal her bitter grief
Pail Mall Gazette
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-05-20
BAGGING A BASILISK.


Copyright. 1871
II was in the island Of Nevis, about
midway in the Caribbean chain. that
had the best iguana hunting and first
tasted the delicious flesh Of this bug
lizard in potpie.
Al the time of my visit the chief msg-
nate of the island was Sir Graham
Briggs, who owned vast estates in Bar
BADGES and had been knightrd ON ac-
count OF services TO Queen Nictoria's
suns, Edward. prince Of Wales, aud Al
fred. duke of Edinburgh, then serving
as midshipmen in the royal navy. Al
though was neither midshipnan nor
n prince OF the blood. but a plain nat
uralist. seeking out strange birds and
reptiles, SIR Graham welcomed me
warmly and entertained me many days
at his mansion house.
Close 10y in the adjacent margroves
disporied the wary iguanas. some Of
them fully five feet in length. and every
whit as fierce looking as the tabled
basilisk. One evening as we were sit
ting out on the porch enjoying the sun
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-05-20
THE FESTIVAL OF EGGS.
4 strange Custom OF the Inhabitants
OF the Eastern Islands.

The festival consisted of a race for
the first gull's egg deposited upon the
islands of Mutu Ranlan and Mutu Nui.
mere volcanic rocks which peered above
the surface few hundred yards from
the rocky shore OF the island of Orongo.
The object WAS to reach the island first.
secure an egg and bring it back il
safety. The one who accomplished this
was greeted by the entire community
as a hero; and, more important yet,
the return with the uuhrolsen egg was
supposed to bring with it the approval
of the great spirit Meke Meke; and the
fortunate one was the recipient of many
gifts from his fellows throughout the
ensuing year.
There was keen rivalry among the
Young men and boys; and kaitae had
determined this year to be the first TO
discover gulls on the islands. Running
down the slope of the volcano. past the
great stone images weighing many
tons, he made his way quickly to an
observation tower. about thirty feet in
height, resting upon platform of rock
over the tombs of his people Here. in
the season, the men watched for turtles
eEd signaled to their fellows. From
the top of the lookout kaitae gazed over
the blue water There were the little
islands below him. and-yes, about
them lowered numbers of white OBJ
jects. the long looked-for gulls, which
evidently had arrived during the night.
With joyous shout Kaitae sprang
down. and was soon bounding over the
rocks to convey the news to the natives.
I At once they all came swarming out OF
their stone burrows like ants, and be-
fore long began to move in the direction
of the coast. When all had gathered at
the cliff the king addressed them, re-
Peating the time-honored rules for the
race.
At his word they were to start for the
island, and the one who returned to him
first with an unbroken egg would have
the especial favor of the great spirit
heke Meke.-Charles +. Holder, in st.
Nicholas.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-05-20
CARRYING THEM HOME.

lah was what they call in the West
Indies red nigger;" that is, he wasn't
exactly black, nor yet white, but sort
of cross between. He had enormous
feet. hands as big as small hams, a
nose that spread half over his face and
ears like pumpkin leaves. His mouth,
also. was immense. his lips rolled out
like the top of sea anemone: but his
teeth were white and regular.
sheeiah had his good points. even il
he wasn't beauty. and one of them
was his unyarying good-nature. And
he could whistle; from between those
thick lips he could send forth strains
almost as sweet and fascinating as
those 0rpheus is said to have produced
With his Tyre.
He carried no gun, or ever club, for
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-05-20
NOTES or THE WHEEL

II is calculated that the products d
the American cycle manufacturers will
reach 100000 marks this season, and
that over half Of the wheels will be
shipped all over the world to compete
with foreign-made goods.
\ woman of title at Windsor. Eng
land. the other day attempted 10 set
tie charge of riding bicycle on a
footpath by sending postal order for
five shillings to the policeman who
caught her. For this indiscretion she
was visited with double fine.
The competition of the sale of wheel.
in England must be very great. One
cycle-making firm advcrtises to give an
insurance policy against death. disable
ment or loss of machine either by theft
or fire. with every machine sold. Thu
competition has not reached that state
in this country.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-05-20
STOCK AND DAIRY HINTS.

Pasture and pure water are oft neg
lected essentials to successful summer
swine raising.
Better breeding, feeding and wedding
are demanded in the live stock and dairy
industries.
Ripened cream should be thick and
smooth when put into the churn-not
lumpy, neither sloppy.
Ticks and scab are overcome by din
ping the sheep and lambs. This should
be done at shearing time.
The change from dry feed 10 pasture
should be gradual, thus making a Ian
splice between grain and grass.
Continue to feed a little of that Is
cents oats and corn. 1t doesn't nav
to cut the grain ration off entirely ~.
day the animals are turned ont 10
grass.
Entirely too little attention is givar
to the shape and fitting qualities .,
'ne horse collars, particularly as to the
width thereof. The collars should n,
the sides OF the neck closely, without
pinching.
United States butter COVE produce an
estimated annual average of 100 pounds
OF butter per cow. This Is not much
more than half the yield that should
De produced, and what are we going II
do aboutit? -
Many successful swine growers We
know rake up the corn cobs, burn then,
and when in the form of bright. live
Goals, throw water on a portion Of the
pile, thus making charcoal and asbes
Tor the hogs to eat. A little salt NAV h.
added. ' oe
sheep surpass all other domestic ami.
mais IN bringing up and cleaning un
Meedy' orushy, poverty-stricken Lands
~ you nave patch of this kind, turn
mem IN and let them 'subdue and re-
plenish the EARTH IN that narticnis-
spot at least-AgriculturaI Epitom;s.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-05-20
Ma. sHRIpEN AS A BRIDEGROOM
| Cashier OF the Fsrss National B....,
r.rs Wayne sets n PaeL.

L -
Fort. Wayne ssets . Package.
Il would like ! good room, in tss,.
about the best you have in the HOUSE,
vas the remark addressed TO ebs,s.
Fields, clerk OF the VICTORIA hotel l.
Chicago. the other afternosp, by well.
dressed young man. let me see," saia
the stranger. rubbing his heal a, n
thinking hard: 1t must have b.~n .
tong time since I occupied the br,s,,
chamber OF a hotel. Guess tina, will
10 me to-day" Mr.. Fields handed a
zen to the young man and requested
him to write bis name on the ho,.l
register.
With o flourish. the name % e
shridsn. Fort Wayne. Ind" appeared
on the book. For a momen, III. youns
aan gazed at the name. and then. with
az embarrassed air. said: Il forrot,o
put and wife after my name"
1t was in this way tina; Mr.. shrid.n
who Is cashier of the First natiop,,
bank Of Fort Wayne. gave away ,h-
secret that he had been married bu, ,
few hours.
Mr.. Fields never told him that h.
guessed his seere'. but said he had
package for him. Mr.. shriden took u.
package. which was neatly doue u,
suti, a. a forgetting his wifi Tor no
rent. he opened the box a, the hotel
counter. As he united the last string
there was a sudden shower Of rice. snf
Mr.. Shr;den was heard to softly nut.
ter to himself: It's all Of
I'm new" he explained to the clerk
-and my friends down home have r..
the best OF me-"
Following the trick-box cam. two
large trunks completely covered with
old shoes. white rfsesns. rice and sign,
telling Of the newly msgied couple. W.
Skridsn took IL all as jcSe, and said be
would get even when he returned 70
Fort Wayne.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-05-20

set effect upon the green-robed noun
tains Sir Graham alluded to the aban-
dance and great size of these iguanas
and asked IL | didn't want to secure
some of them.
YES" said, but it is difficult to get
one in good condition for preserving as
museum specimen. The shot from my
gun tears their skins TO pieces and
spoils them
"oh, I'll fix that for you." replied Sir
Graham. Tomorrow morning I'll send
our boy Sheelah with you. and he will
get you all you want, without the least
injury TO their skins, either"
So in the morning, very soon after
daybreak, Sheelah and started. Shee-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-05-20
PROMINENT PEOPLE

Or. Benja-uin Eddy Getting has just
resigned the place Of curator OF the
Lowell institute. OF Boston. after con-
iinuous service of IS years. Although
he Is - years old. he is in full Possession
Of all his faculties.
Mexico has los, its most popular poet
in the person Of Guiiisfmo Prieto. who
died at the City of Mexico recently, q
vers old man. lie was one Of the few
survivors Of the signers OF Mexico'D dec
laration Of independence in 1884.
The departure of Emperor Francis
Joseph of Austria for St. Petersburg to
return the visit of the ear and czarins
IL fixed for April %. The visit win last
three or four days and the emperor will
be absent week.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-05-20

THAT was queer story about man
in Minnesota being freed by wolves
while on his way to be married." said
the shoe clerk boarder.
Most remarkable exhibition of ami
NAL intelligence know Of" said the
Cheerful Idiot.
animal intelligence?"
Yes. They must have realized how
tender he would be at that time."-In-
dianapolis journal.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-05-20

Young Burglar lin the parlor)-
Hnrk' just heard the lady up
stairs tell her husband that there were
burglars in the house,
Old Burgiar-That's all right. IL
they know we are burglars they will
keep quiet. for fear OF bein' killed. 7
was afraid they'd mistake us for poor
relations and yell for the police.-N. Y.
Weekly.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-05-20
A SCIENTIST SAVED.
President Bsrssby. of uartsvifie Col.
Ieg~. Survives q serious Tiisess
Throush the Ala Of Dr. WILLIAMS
Pink pm. for Pale People.


From the Republican. Columbus. Ind
The Hartsville College, situated at Harris
vile. Indiana. was founded years ago in tn.
interest 81 the United Brethren Church,
when the state was mostly a wilderness. and
colleges were scarce. The college Is well
knoxn throughout the country, former std.
dents having gone into all parts Of the world.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-05-20

England offers for sale as old and
obsolete the following war ships: The
lour-decked wooden battle ship Con.
quistador. the wooden battle shin
Vengeance, the iron battle ships Gram.
pus and Trireomalee. the cruisers Bac.
chante and Canada. and three ls-year
old fn-r,eeo h1-.S
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-05-20

Ly local applications, as they cannot r-zrs
the diseased portion OF the ear Iher- |.
oniy one way to cure deafness, and that !,
by constitutional remedies. Deafness !,
caused by an inaamed condition oi the M.
cous lining of the EustachiAn Tube. When
tins tube gets iniiamed you have a rumbans
sound OF imperfect hearing, and when Il ;
entirely closed deafness Is the result, ana
unless the Inflammation can be taken on,
and this tsbe restored to its normal con
dtion, heating will be DESTROYED forever.
uine cases out Of ten are caused hy cltarrk
which is nothing but an inhamcd conditioa
of the mucous surfaces.
We viii give One Hundred Dollars for am
case of Deafness caused by catarrhl that
cannot be cured by Halls Catauh Cur.
Send for circulars, free.
+. J. Cheney & Co, Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the hest
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-05-20
scalioped Onions.

Boil the onions until tender. then
put in a baking dish and pour over a
sauce made OF one tablespoonful of but
ter rubbed into Ia tablespoonfuls of
Hour; POUR over it one pint of hot
milk, and cook until like custard. Bake
half an hour.-N. Y. Ledger
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-05-20

Not instantaneously. 1t Is true. but in \
short space OF time, persons Of a bilious
habit are saved from the torfurcs which a
di~ordered liver l. capable Of inHioting hy
ilostetter's Stomach Bittcrs. an antihi'ious
medicine and areriert Of the FIRST rank The
pains in the right side and through the right
shoulder blade the sick headache nausea.
constipation and saffron hue II the skin are
entirely removed by this e-tmahle rcstor-
alive Of tone to the organs Of secretion and
digestion.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-05-20

Every duty. even the least duty,
involves the whole principle of obe.ll.
ence. and little duties make the win
dutiful-that is. supple and prompt to
obey.-H. l.. Manning.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-05-20

scorcher-Do you think the horse
viii survive the bicycle?
Pickhimup-I don't think anything
else will.-N. Y. Truth,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-05-20

As you chew tobacco for pleasure. use
Star II Is not only the best but the most
lasting. and therefore the chcapcst.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-05-20

Mrs. Dimling-I find it very hard I.
keep good servants.
Mrs. Totling (insinuatingly)-I don't
l pay mine ularly.-Louisville Cour
ier-Journal.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-05-20

Hardly sry Of US like people who taxi ~
much about their own troubles that they
can't listen TO ours.-Washington Dera-
crat
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-05-20

Many a train Of thought ought to be
switched into a siding ~. Y. Weekly.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-05-20

Ped = bundle Of paradoxcs: We 60 to il
with remittance, Yet We quit il with regret.
n. y. Weekly
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-05-20

Love. when true, faithful and well fixed
human hfe.-N. Y. Weekly.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-05-20

Send postal card to M,lacurs Co. S,
Louis, and get free trial package u u.
wonderful chill and malaria killer MAI
curu CbccIats.v
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-05-20

Cascarcts stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken. weaken or griTe, lec.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-05-20

To have n respect for ourselves guides on
morals. and 20 have Difference for other
governs our manners.-N Y Meeklv.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-05-20

Some people are proud because they once
had lot Of money and squandered it,
Washington Democrat.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-05-20

Fogg says he /. immoderately fond q rs
hair, because it looks 40 much better ate,
it has turned gray.-Boston Transcript.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-05-20

W hen bilious or costive eat Cascaret.
candy eathartlc. cure guaranteed lOc. &c
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-05-20

Actors. Nocali=ts. Public Speakers praise
Iiales Honey of lurehouud and Tar.
Pike S oothache Drops Cure ia One minute
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-05-20

Piso's Cure for Consumption has saved me
many a doctors Bills. + Hardy. Hop.
aims Place, Baltimore. Md, Dec. ,, ls9i.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-05-20

A secondhand store is the lonelies, look.
ing place On earth.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-05-20

They who clamor for their rights, multi.
ply their wrongs Rams iiorn.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-05-20

When a man gets beat IN a game OF cards
he always tells how he Is out OF Practice
Washington Democrat
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-05-20

Pretend 10 know and you will becC,se an
empty shell.-Ram's Horn.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-05-20

Men tire Of everything else; 1t il wonder
they do not tire 81 life
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-05-20

A real triiiing man - alwaya weighing
himseli.-Na Washington Democrat
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-05-20

\ good laugh is like sunshine to the soul
N. Y. Weekly.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-05-20

cure nausea. Indigestion
niiiousuess. Price &c.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-05-20

Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-05-20
Hoods Pills

Is the best-in fact the One True Blood Pariner
All druggists. o.; six for g. Get only HOODS.