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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-17
STONE'S FIERY HEART.
some Curious Facts About tn. opal
and How to Preserve Its
BrilIIancy.

Vow that opals have been re-
stored 10 favor. and it is understood
that instead Of being omens of i'll
fortune they are really lucky
Stones it Is easy TO understand
why supernatural agencies have been
ascribed to the fascinating gem. and
It may be of interest TO learn some
thing Of how to best preserve its
hrIlliancy and beauty. say the New
York Herald.
There Is probably no other stone
so susceptible to outside influences
as an opal. The Stone is soft. COM
pared with other gems. and the fash
ing of its colors is due to the re-
fraction Of light on the tiny scales
and almost invisible assures within
the stone, which act Like 4 prism, d.
viding the Light and throwing out
all the varying hues of the rainbow.
The play Of color is constantly
changing. Dizziness and brilIianey
succeed each other with the regular
fty Of atmospheric variations. mod
crate warmth having 4 distinct Iu-
minating effect, while so much heat
IS capable OF robbing the stone Of
al its beauty by drying the moisture
contained in the minute cells.
Il IS i curious fact. too. that there
are vapors emitted from the human
body in certain diseased conditions
that are capable Of rendering the
stone dull and opaque. And the fad
ing Of life and fortune and the fad
ing Of the opal may be simultaneous,
but the stone Is the innocent victim
Of the condition OF the wearer. not
the OF disaster. Sir Walter
Scott, IN his Anne Of Geierstein."
disrorts the properties OF the opal
% heighten the uncanny element in
his story, and 10 carry out this plot
makes s of the supernatural.
To this story NAV BE- traced that
Uncomfortable feeling about an
opal. which people. not at all super
stltious in other matters. cannot
seem 60 shake of IF a man or a
woman attempts 70 wear one. friends
and aequaiatanees continually bring
up the old superstition. until the IN
canny stone sometimes ceases to de-
light. But II is time this old sn-
pers-ition should be sent fying aft
er the Old witch and her broom
stick; FOR n the old days the tone
was highly priced as an omen of
good fortune
Most Of the finest opaIs come from
Hungary bur the principal vein has
been exhausted lately. 50 that the
gem IN its hnest variety Is exceed
ngly rare.
The clear, bright opaIs with the Iu-
mInous FIRE come from Mexico. Anv
opal. and particularly the Mexican
stone. becomes dulled bv washing
the hands with the ring on. and Il
loses It's brilliant play OF color. The
stones are not durable Ike diamonds,
nor do they stand the same hard
wear.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-17
HERE N THERE.

For every sugar grower in this
country there are about 5000 sugar
consumers. The one would be bene-
flied by dear sugar, the 5000 would
be benefited by cheap sugar.
1t is no more senseless and cruel
TO fog a child for being frightened
than to whip or jerk. or otherwise
punish a horse for the same ~offense.
None but blockheads do it. Horse
beating is close akin to wife beat
ing.
Wait until the ground is dry
enough to permit the best work be-
fore putting a pillow into it after a
rain. Better wait a week than to
pillow ground that Is too wet. for the
clods thus formed are soon converted
into brickbats.
The man who never worries over
anything" may get on smoothly, but
he never accomplishes much. The or
der of progress these days is push,
rush, energy. enterprise, sIeepless-
ness, unrest. IL may not be best, but
IL is the fashion.
A new poultry food comes from
Nebraska, in the form Of ground
grasshoppers. the product of the
.hopperdozer- II the product is gem
uine, it is u good thing beyond all
question Grasshoppers. green or
ripe, raw or cooked, are n model RI
ton for fowls.
"A farmer can not be up-to-date il
he farms as his grandfather did. The
nineteenth century is out of date;
the twentieth century is here. Get q
move on you and keep up with the
procession, even If you have TO sub
scribe for an agricultural paper in
order TO do SO.
Some men permit the horse and
cow stables to go two or three days
without cleaning, and then have Q
grand -cleaning up spell" Some 9TH
ers let the stables go unclaimed for
an entire year, and u few never clean
them at all, leaving that task for
their children or grandchildren
u H. Hale, the great peach row
er, and who owns the largest peach
orchard in the south, says that dis
aster threatens the peach growers Of
the south ON account Of o~verproduc-
tion and consequent Generalization
Of prices The danger consists IN the
immense number of EInertas being
planted.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-17

With the accession Of the three West
India Islands from Denmark will come
accession TO the religious forces Of
the United States. About 5000 Of h
10000 population Of 81. Thomas. 3.
Croix and St John Islands are actively
identified with the churches. There
are NoraTian- Dutch Reformed Meth
odist, Catholic and Church Of England
bodies. the Moravian and Dutch Re-
formed being the strongest in mem
nershlp and influence The Church Of
England, which has parishes IN each of
three principal towns of ST. Crox. mas
affairs in charge Of the resident bfshon
Of Jamaica-N. Y. sun.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-17

Il 10 very seldom that VI pay much at
tentIon TO reports circulated IN reference
to the virtue OF a patent medicine, as We
nave always considered tina reports OF this
nature we're more or less fictitious and got
ten up for the purpose OF creating 4 demand
from the public. But the publication IN
various papers Of the wonderful results OBJ
tanned from using that famous remedy st.
Jacobs OIL, and from the tact that Il . .
remedy for outward application only, led
Us to make trials of il IN our WI family.
One, a ease OF lumbago OF long standing
which mad previously resisted every form
OF treatment. was permanently cured by 4
lew applications Of the Oil. Another wasa
sprained ankle. with severe pain. This
was instantly relieved and permanently
cured IN a few DAYS by the use OF st. Jacobs
Oil, while Tor severe t0otnacnea AMI neuralgia
IL acted almost Ike mage, 80 quickly did the
pain depart after the OIL was applied. Our
1wn experience IN using the OH, a. above
Indicated. was 50 highly satisfactory that
se determined in the interest OF the gen
eral public 70 make a thorough local inves
ignition among dealers and others who rave
sold and used st. Jacobs Oil. Recognizing
Messrs. Taylor and Co. as headquarters TOR
all proprietary medicines. We called at their
Briggate store. and on making known the
object Of our visit 20 the general Manager,
he stated that their three stores in Leeds
were selling more than a thousand bottles
of ST. Jacobs OIL every week, and the trade
was constantly In-creasing-that Il vas the
most popular remedy sold and was highly
spoken OF by everyone who used Il. The
Manager said he had heard hundreds Of
people say they had been permanently cured
OF rheumatism. neuralgia. s~ciatica. and SIM
liar complaints by tle use OF this ANGUS OIL
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-17
A DIFFICULT PROBLEM.
Proper FertI1ixing for Cotton Il,
Largely n Matter of soil
and Conditions.

One of the most difficult problems
with which southern farmers have
had TO wrestle, is that of proper fer
tLhzing for cotton. On Texas black
lands with alternate plots fortified
and uufertilized. the unfertilized have
Usually given the best results. On
sandy loans. heavy applications of
heterogeneous manures have given too
much weed without 4 correspond
ing yield of lint and seed. and vet on
u river bottom lands, rich in humus.
the cotton plant frequently grows
eight 10 nine feet high and yields
from 80 to LOCO pounds of lint cotton
per acre. Here we have n heavy
yield and great growth Of weed are
not Incompatible, but under proper
conditions Of soil and good cuItiva-
ZION the ~weedyF growth is necessary
70 4 large yield of cotton. The writer
lad seven of sandy loan that
had been a sheep pen, or series of
crns. For y years this ground was
planted alternately with cotton and
corn The first year the cotton was
left Is inches apart in four-foot rows.
The result was an impenetrable thick
et and not 500 pounds Of seed cotton
on the seven acres. Afterwards. II
was planted IN six-foot rows and
thinned TO four feet, and the aver
age yield of five years covering a
period of u years. was 515 pounds of
lint. and not a pound Of additional
fertilizer was used The same land
also averaged AZ bushels of corn for
the six alternate years. There is
something more in this matter of
fertilization for cotton than the
character and quantity Of the fer
t1lizer. In one respect cotton differs
from most staple crops, because the
more fertile the soil, the greater dis
lance the plants must have. It is the
reverse in the case Of corn.-Texas
Farm and Ranch.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-17

tied with a calf each year. The 200
hens "A easily. in addition to the
1000 dozen, lay eggs enough to re-
produce their number. aud an e iual
number Of male birds. worth at least
$50. and do the Matching besides. II
the hens will not average f.5 eggs
per year. cows do not average o gall
Ions Of milk. So we think our esti-
mate about a fair one. 1t is the inn
mensc number Of fowls. and the irt-
number Of people who raise
them. and the Importance Of fowls
and eggs consumed by the people.
that give to poultry its Importance as
an indutrv.-Farm and Ranch.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-17

Why does the skilled mechanic GET
five dollars per day for his services
and the common laborer one dollar?
Why does one farmer clear $50 or 500
per acre, while many others b4rely
come out even at the emil If the
year. The are cay. One
is learned in his art. while the other
labors as his ancestors have for gen
erations; one studies his soil. his
crops and the markets. while tie 9th
ct labors only with his arms legs
and lumbar muscles--Farm and
Ranch.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-17

The children attending the London board
schools have been examined by a public
vaccinator. In the objection raised by the
parents some confusion Of thought has pre-
vailed.
!. Il don't object to my children being vac
cinated. : wrote one; his name - to DO
James McCarthy."
Another note BY the boys mother resds
Will you please alter Jlm's name to Ha-
rlewo0d. a. | was married again last Sum
day stray Stories.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-17

Cheap corn is not to be expected
for a long time TO come no matter
how bountiful the crop of 1902 may
be. The granaries of the world are
empty. and old corn IN the feeding
winter. At the same time the country
is full OF cattle. and the demand for
pork sufficient 10 justify raisers in
raising more hogs than ever Several
bountiful crops of corn will be need
ed TO giut the market with that cere-
al.-Chicago Live Stock World.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-17

The man VINO mad -slcled the pinnacle
a wealth. hv a sudden squirt drew tue frpe-
writer salesman aside and ald Err
haven vua some kHI OF maaane mat
wi aeiQ = man who aas been careless win
slri ny
-pa yes RESPONDED the salesman mere
: one --a5 VII blur lny word when e 5
azuHHa a. vag nave -l Dds % press the
ksv - hiazu Rllv News
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-17

Are your plans for the summer all
made" asked the young woman, - the
conversation seemed to lag.
~Oh, yes" replied the matrou- We're
going" She stopped abruptly, and then,
asked ~anxiously: You're not collecting
socl-ty items FOR any paper. are YOU.
NO, indeed"
One mas to be 80 careful these days, when
80 many people are ftgnishins society
notes
What difference does that make
All the difference in the world. You see,
IS a matter Of fact, the children and | are
going up to uncle's farm. IN northern New
York. but for publication | am planning .
trip to Europe. ~-Brooklyn Eagle.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-17

knWAuduk tx9fuau tEellef ASSOE17f1d
Los Angeles, Cal.
. day ut a time how 1 would feel the
next day. Five bottles of Lydia e.
Pfnkham,s Vegetable Compound
changed all that, my days became days
OF health, and I have enjoyed every day
since-now six years
I'VE have used considerable of YOUR
Vegetable Compound in our charitable
work, as We find that to restore a poor
mother to health 50 she can support her
self and those dependent upon her, If
such there be. Is truer charity than to
give other aid You have nv hearty
endorsement, for you have proven
yourself a rue friend to suffering wo-
men-"-MRs. E SAnKR, 756K Hill St.
Los Angeles, CaI--ssooo forfeit n abss -
tmosiaf 10 not gsnsiss-
No other person can give such
helpful advice to women who
arc sick as can Mn. Pinkham,
f0r NO other has had such great
expexience-her address Is Lynn.
Mass, and her advice free-n
you are sick write her-y0u are
tselish y you dsaft
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-17

FerunA a Preventive. and Cure for Colds.
VI q. r. tlven. Sussex. y. B.. Vice
President of The PIst-rime Boating
CIn writers.
Whenever the cuid weather sets in
Thlre flr Years past been very sure 20
cu-.l a severe cold which was har,i 70
throw IF. amt which w1uLf leave after
effects On my constitution the moss Of
-le winter
Last winter I was ADVISED 20 try
F-runa- aud within five DAYS the cold
was broken ID and IL i've DAYS more 1
was a well man. ( recommended it 70
sererll Il my friends amt al speak the
highest praise Tor IL. There Is nothing
IKE Peru1a a0rcaLar-taf anffcn0nS. IL
IS well 1igfI fufaHibie as a car-. and
gladly endorse ID. *. r. Given.
Gave Sew Life and strength.
NJ Edward Laws. Crown Point. Ind.
writes The following
I must tell YOU what = grand help
Peruua has been - me. For over two
wears I suffered with catarrh of the
bIurs amt throat. and although I doc
t1red for 10. nothing brought ne relief
until ( tried PerumA Oue bottle helped
me greatly, AMI three more effected 4
complete cure. while ~ the same time Il
gave such new life and strength 20
NJ whole body that I feel ike n new
a and Ten wears younger.
l hope that nv testimonial NAV in
duce others who are similarly afflicted
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-17
Wight Have Been Worse.

Casey -aClssi1v. vlo 1as Just lozth- arm
IN an 4rrlent-Oh. my. On. my but
DIN sorry 'ur re. man.
tlsslv-Tlr. INT, >hure. Oi'm IN lucS-
Llat was The arm Oh WIS v-lcclnarel %. an
Twas Il-r hesuaIn 20 lurt me -Pa
-aul. Pes--
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-17

Mr. Jonsing-Why doaA' yo' call me
4 hobo an be done widit?
Mrs. Jonsing-'Cause dis amt no
lfrah-dinnah bokay talk. Is knockin'
now, not hardin yo' vfIets-udee.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-17
Earliest Rux-far yIIT-,

VII r0u be short Of aayg II 50 pianta
PLENTY o. TINS prgriglIlv prolific inlet
> 70 : raSs or RICH uAT PER ACHE-
E-u-c 20 los 3 aW-LHll1s. $3.50. LHv fire. g1ts
= N - sAlzar seed Co. Ia Crosse. Ws
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-17

An ~Omnivoruus reader down in Kentucky
wrote to S-nator Deboe for a copy OF every
document issued since the government was
established.
I'm sorrv." answered Deboe. but al
ne freight cars herenbouts are busy
Washington Post.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-17
CHANGE OF LIFE.
Some Sensible Advice to We
men by Mrs. E. Sailer.

"DEAR Mrs. PrSKHAx:-when I
passed through what Is known as
change of Ife.' I had two years suf-
tering, Sudden heat, and as quick
chills would pass over me ; my appetite
was variable and I never could tell for
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-17

Experiments are beng made on q device
10 prevent boats from sinking. By turning
. wheel several water-tignt doors are in
.tantly closed. II il IS a success IL viii make
,cean travel a. free from danger as Hostel
ter ; Stomach Bitters does the road through
life IL Is a specific remedy for stomach lis,
such as belching. iatulency, heartburn, IN
digestion. dyspepsia and constipation. Il is
also a splendid blood purifier and preventive
of Ia grippe, malaria, fever and ague. Be
sure 70 try il.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-17

asr-A Ed wl0 S vogr favurire poet.
VI hlsu4ge K1<tgu@.Caa--er 4
HUI az % vlu int - admire n
4n lie eammzt-el suilla -Phf1-
Z u Press
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-17

The chief pang Of most trials is
not SO much the actual suffering IL
self u our own SPIRIT OF RESISTANCE
&c lts-Jsss Gga.-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-17

Nebb-'Is Dabstcr an amateur or a pro-
i~essional painter" Sobb-"Oh, he's a
professional, Why. he can paint a picture
- that YOU can't tell what it s."LOhio
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-17

The Pubic Awarts the Palm to Halets
ElneE 81 H1relaund and T1r for coughs
Plies I-5o-a1c4e Drops Cure n ons minute.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-17

Azst Grimm a lEsa has Just z0t a a.
sentence -ul. me Lad. Is-1l never we
= d Jl -vaer.v Never ua.ud-
DO - mGEI ~ D. van s-puucE-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-17

He-Dariing. what do you suppose I hav.
lone to-day. She-"I couldn't guess in a
hundred years" He-"I rave had nv life
insured She-"Thaf's Just ike YOU. Jonn
Mann. All you seem 10 think OF - your
.e.f."-Boston Transcript.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-17

Tbs would be 4 Tar more desirable world
- i've m we're ir rlt tnr the aact hat raa
manv people are always doing rheir best %
Do t4eIr 1rst5llcagn Daiiv News.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-17

l. eEres swollen, aching tired feet AraII
DRUGGISTS az4 shine stores. 45c Sample -aur
tGE AIlrsss As Olmste,i. lie R0r. y. Y.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-17

Y 10 not 5elere P5zs Cure Ter Cansamp.
s1u 1as an equa a1r coughs a1t ca1as-
Jlan E. Boysrs TRINITY >pr-n@. Ind, Eco.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-17

He- reported around Gown nat
re re -rZ- SHE'S ~ WA
5-- ar people 10 say -SomervIIe
f7uzaa
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-17

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES 1re e1s
Ter - I-e 1Ht ealar more g1ods brighter
a. ls-er 11ilrs -laa lnF 1r1er dye.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-17
a Profitable YEAR
on THE FARM


The farmer cannot afford to commence Spring work with his blood loaded with
impurities Or with a torpid liver or constpaed bowels. When the sn gets warm,
If there are impurities in the blood they begin to spread their malignant influence
to every part ofthe system producing a drowsy, tired, lazy feeling. Work becomes
duties. Unless this condition is corrected symptoms of a spell of sickness soon
appear. The appetite becomes variable, the breath foul, with bad taste in the
mouth, occasional headache and fevershness, all Of which gradually grows worse as
the days get warmer, and by thed time hot weather sets in the victim finds that he
can't work to amount to anything. He is veal, shortwinded and his head swhns
m the least cxerdon hence he is compelled to lose valuable time sitting around
home when he should be out looking after the harvesting Of crops or other important
work.. How long delayed the final breakdown will be Is a question Of strength, and
the disease is allowed to progress until it undenmincs the constitution the end is
inevitable. in the meantime there Is much suffering and expense. The proper
course to avoid this misery is o begin the season right, by thoroughly purifying the
system will be equipped for hard work in hot weather. Prudent persons begin
taking 4 reliable system tonic and blood purifier with the first appearance Of Spring,
and continue its use regularly until Summer begins. The expense of this "sprng
cleaning" is thhng while the benefits are beyond estimate. The number Of
is increasing rapidly. As its great efficacy in purifying the blood and regulating the
system becomes more widely acknowledged it appeals to all good managers. Every
man who is a success life is 4 good manager and nowhere is good management
morcn necessary than among the workers IN the farm. A good manager not only
considers financial matters but he recognizes the close connection between health
and earning power. If he has not health he cannot make money because the time
needed for labor Is lost IN sickness. PRCNY ASH BrTERS then Is amoncy maker.
Used as a Spring tmc it purhcs and enrches the blood, strengthens the digestive
organs, stimulates the kidneys, regulates the liver and bowels; in short. it puts the
system in complete order. When all the vital organs are active and the stomach
can digest and assnnnate food properly the physical condition of the body is tits
PRcXy ASH Bn1VRs is good for the whole family. It is good for srkdy
promotes good appetite and digestion, sound sleep and 4 healthy growth. 1t is a
marvellous remedy for women and the ailments peculiar to their sex, establishes
regularity, cures constitution, heartburn and nervous weakness, swcenns the
breath. removes sanowncss and transforms the cross trd victim into a bright
SOLD At 500 PER BOTTLE.
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The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1902-02-07
PLOT TO KILL EMPRESS.
DOwaser Of China and her Court Narrowly
Escape.

Victoria, B. c., Feb. 5.--News of
most extensive conspiracy to assassinate
the empress dowager of China and
members of her court, and foment
widespread rebellion, which was to in
volve the whole Chinese empire, was
received by the steamer Gleensk today.
The discovery of the plot was made while
the court was at Katfeng, when an un-
successful attempt was made to destroy
the palaces and their inmates by fire.
After the failure of this attempt some
Of the incendiaries were arrested by the
Honan provincial officials, and torture
was at once applied, with view of ex.
torting confessions.
One of the conspirators, aged IS
years only, at last broke down and con-
iessed. He told of attempts that were
to be made to wreck the imperial train
and fire on it from the side of the line.
A search OF the captured mems houses
resulted in the discovery Of correspond
ence and detailed reports on the strength
Of the garrisons of all the cities of inn
po, ,tance in China, and all particulars
relating to their strength and defense.
The books of the society containing the
names of the members we're also found
and there will be wholesale arrests.
Correspondence was also found from
the China Reform Association to the
conspirators. When the plot was dis
covered ample guards were placed
along the route by Viceroy Yuan Shi-
kai, and the court was not molested en-
route. Had the plot not been discov-
cred the court would have delayed long
before going to Pekin.