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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-03
was trekking along the southern

was trekking along the southern
st OF Africa a few years ago." said
he, "and had spent most of the day
shooting pheasants, springboks, viek-
books, duykerboks and the other kinds
of 'boks' with which the country
abounds, when | was suddenly con-
fronted by the biggest ostrich | ever
saw.
las he stood before me, ~intently re-
garding me, he looked to be six feet
tall, and for the moment | lost my
presence of mind. Then | backed away,
intending to shoot the big bird, but to
my utter dismay found that the maya
zine of my gun was empty.
Then | remembered hearing that the
legs of an ostrich turn pink when he is
angry and | looked at his limbs. They
were not only pink, but almost red, and,
as he started threateningly toward me,
| threw myself fiat on the ground, this
being admittedly the best way to es-
cape death or injury from the blows of
one of these birds when Infatuated.
THE ostrich came close to my side,
and after intently regarding me for a
moment, poked out his long neck, in
serted his bill into the pocket of my
waistcoat, distracted my watch and
calmly swallowed it with a look of in
tense satisfaction.
Next he explored the pockets of my
trousers, and finding my knife, gulped
that down with an expression of gas
tronomic delight. My bunch of keys
followed suit, as did everything in the
way of metal or glass l had about me.
Then, having made a sumptuous meal
of my personal belongings, he stalked
majestically away, leaving me I'M
harmed. | got up finally and went
through my pockets to see if he had left
anything, when, to my utter surprise,
l found my watch, knife, keys and
everything else in their proper recepta-
cles.
"Then it dawned upon me that had
dreamed a bad dream and l resolved
never again to take a nap on the veldt."
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-03

years L suffered with
terrible pain in my
back. / experimental
with doctors and medi-
cines but got little ii
any relief. actually
believe the aching in
my back and through
the groin beca m e
worse. Ibid not know
h it was to enjoy a
nights rest and arose
in the morning feel
ing tired and unre-
freshed. My suffer
ing sometimes was
cimp1u ipdeecrihabla
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-03

Miss Willing-'There are some beaut1-
Jul rides around here, they say" Colly-
How about the walks?"-Somerville Jour
nal.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-03

Games of love often result in a tie.-Chica-
60 Daily News.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-03

Quietly, you know, is the silent partner"
AT the Office or at home!"-Cincinnati Com
mercial-Tribune
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-03

Wolf-What made you fall down in the
stock market Lamb-Somebody gave me a
straight tIp-Boston Transcript.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-03

II you want creamery prices do as the
creameries do, use June Tint Butter Color.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-03
HAD A A DREAM.
African Explorer Was Robbed by q
Big Ostrich That Had
Red Legs.

Hunting yarns were in order, and it
was up to the African explorer for his
contribution, says the New York Trib-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-03
SUFFERED FOR FIFTEEN YEARS
Completely Restored to Health.

Mrs. P. Brunei, wife of P. Brunei,
stock dealer, residence Bill Grand Ave-,
Everett, Wash, says: For fifteen
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-03

Human rakes scrape very little together
Chicago Daily News.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-03
DESTROYS THE KIDNEYS
Was Miserable Gould Not Stand Up or Walk
Pe-ru-na Cured.
Many Persons Have
! Catarrh and Don't
Know 1t.

Mr.. James NJ. Powell. 6SS
Troost street, Kansas City,
Mo-, Vice Grand of l. o.
o. F., of Cherryville, Kan,
writes
about four years sgo I
suffered with . severe ca
farrh offhe bladder, which
caused continued irrifafioH
and pain. Twas miserable
and could nor stand up or
walk for any length OF
time without extreme
WEAKNESS and pain. ibe-
gan taking Peruna and II
greatly relieved me, and In
eleven weeks I was COM
pIefeIy cured and felt like
q new man. James NJ.
Powell
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-03

Occupation is the scythe of time.-Na.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-03

of dollars in medicine which did me no
good. l was persuaded by a friend to
try Peruna. / took it two weeks with
out much improvement, but l kept on
with it and soon began to get well and
strong very fast. Within two months
l was cured, and have been well ever
since. l am a strong advocate OF
Peruna.r-C. Hershman.
Peruna cures catarrh of the kidneys,
liver and other pelvic organs, simply
because it cures catarrh wherever To-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-03

Trial plus toll equals triumph.-Ram's
Horn.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-03
OF DOHarS Sp
in Vain.

Mr.. Cyrus Hershman /,
Sheridan, Ind, writes:
1.-Two years ago | was a
sick man. Catarrh had set
tied in the pelvic organs,
making life a burden and
giving me little hope OF
recovery. / spent hundreds
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-03

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money! if it failst to cure. 25c.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-03
McGEES BABY ELIXIR
PROFIT BY OTHERS EXPERIENCE


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was under the doctors treatment two months, but she grew worse all
the time-was so poor and weak could scarcely walk. We were adj
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After using one bottle she was improving, when we had used five bottles
she was completely cured she can now eat and digest anything. We
advise all parents to use Baby Elixir-that is guaranteed.
Respectfully,
u d e. T EIrCTrA
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-03
Save You, Baby! Save Your Baby!

The most dreaded time in baby's life is the period when 1t begins
teething; which causes diarrhea, summer complaint and all kinds OF
bowel troubles Just the critical period of its life, when 1t should be
looked after-al1 care be given to prevent such troubles,
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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-09-03

"Then it dawned upon me that l had
dreamed a bad dream and l resolved
never again to take a nap on the veldt."
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-02-27
Next Weeks Attraction.

Claude Amsden, in 1.-The Great Rob-
berry," last night surpassed any come
dian ever seen in Laurens. He has the
best voice of any comedian we have
ever heard and his acting in one scene
along was worth five times the price of
admission. There is not u weak char
acter in the cast, and the company de-
serves strong patronage wherever it
goes-Laurens Is. g. News, Decem ber
s, 1902.
At the Grand opera house March 2, 3
and 4. Popular prices.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-02-27

which interment will take place at
Freeland cemetery.
Philip Petrila, aged 5 months, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Vincent Petrilla, Ridge
street, died Wednesday evening and was
buried this afternoon at st. AIMS ceme-
terry.
Several people of town were at Halle
ton yesterday morning to pay their last
respects to the late William f. Hayes,
who died Monday evening at Pittsburg
A requiem mass was read over the re-
mains, after which they were inferred
at st. Gabriels cemetery.
A ten-months-old son of Representa-
tive and Mrs. Bernard j. Ferry, OF
Hazleton, died Wednesday night and
was buried this afternoon.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-02-27


1t is easy to tell whether your kid
neys are diseased. Take u bottle or
glass tumbler and fill it with urine. IL
there Is sediment-a powder-like SUBJ
stance-after standing day and night,
there is something wrong with the kid
neys. Other sure signs of disease are
a desire to urinate often, pain in the
back, or If your urine stains linen.
There is no question that DR.. David
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best and surest medicine in the world
for diseases ofrhe kidneys, liver. bladder
and blood, rheumatism, dyspepsia and
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and the necessity of getting up numbe
of times during the night. 1t puts an
end to that scading pain when passing
urine and corrects the bad effects of
whiskey and beer. 1t is sold for soc and
81 II bottle at all drug stores.
Send your full postoifice address to the
DR.. David Kennedy Corporation, Rom
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They will then mail you trial bottle of
Favorite Remedy and valuable med
ical pamphlet free, giving full directions
for its use. Every reader of this paper
can depend upon the genuiness of this
liberal offer, and all sufferers from the
diseases mentioned above should take
advantage of it at once.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-02-27
Miner Found Dead.

Steve Yubits, a Lansford miner, was
to have bought transportation yester-
day for his wife and four children, who
were to come from Hungary and join
him. Instead he died from being struck
over the head by a blunt instrument, in
the hands of an unknown person on the
outskirts of that town Wednesday night.
He became unconscious shortly after the
attack and died without revealing the
name of his assailant.
Andrew Beliich and Lucas Mitza,
fellow-country men, were arrested, the
former on suspicion of having commit
ted the deed
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-02-27
MINIMUM PAY
FOR TEACHERS
House Passes Bill Fixing
Low Salary Limit.
School Boards to Be Pro-
hibited From Employing
Teachers at Less Than
SS5 per Month.

BY vote of 1874 to 3S the Snyder bill
liking the minimum salary of public
school teachers in the state at S35 pei
month, passed the house of representa-
tives finally yesterday morning. Nc
educational measure in recent years
has attracted so much attention as this
bill. While it will affect only few
boroughs and cities, as practically all
these pay at least $35 per month now,
it will have a far-reaching effect
throughout the farming and rural com
munities, where as low as $50 per month
is received by school teachers.
On the final vote the Luzerne repre-
sentatives divided as follows: Ayes
Hartman, Flanagan, Burke and Hol-
comb. Nay-Ross Absent-Ferry
The latter favored the bill, but was not
present on account of the death of his
child.
The bill will now be messaged over to
the higher branch of the Legislature,
where several senators will give it hearty
support, as there is determination
there as in the house, to remove the
stigma from the state and to lift the
rural communities to a higher educa-
tional level.
Mr.. Snyder, the anthor of the act,
said today that he will now go to work
on the senate committee on education
and endeavor to have the bill reported
out as soon as possible. He has enlisted
Senator Quail in the bills interest and
will go after the senators as energeti-
cally and vigorously as he did the as
semblymen.
DR.. N. c. Schaetfer, state superin-
tendent of public instruction, who has
been an earnest and persistent advocate
of better salaries for teachers, expressed
the greatest qualification when he heard
of the bills final passage in the house.
Il am hoping and praying that the bill
will become a law" said DR.. Schaeffer,
land am very much pleased with its
success thus far. | trust the senate
will pass the bill without delay"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-02-27
Bought a Railroad.

company represented by Williams
port people has acquired the charter of
the old Eastern and Lehigh Railroad,
which had its beginning in Luzerne
county. They are organizing con-
struction company, with $500, 900 capi-
tai, to build railroad from Williams
port to Port Jervis, N. Y, by way of
Wlkesbarre, where it will connect with
the Ontario and Western.
1t is said the road will eventually be
built west to Pittsburg to connect with
the Wabash. The provisions of the old
charter, which was issued in 1869, are
said to be exceedingly liberal, giving
the right to cross other roads at grade.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-02-27

A New Yorker out of work last week
was attracted by an alluring advertise
ment from publishing house. The
compensation mentioned was $50 q
week to commence and more as sales
increased. The young man was ambi-
tious and had a good general acquaint-
ance among the sort of men who buy
books. When he went for his job, he
was told that the $50 a week proposi-
ton meant that the firm did not care
to employ book agents who had not
demonstrated their ability to earn that
sum regularly on commission. There
was nothing in the nature of a salary
guarantee about it. He was told also
that there We're men book agents in
New York who made their $1,000 to
$4,000 year without much trouble.
These agents. he was told, handled
only the highest and most expensive
publications. They had become ac-
quainted with the individual tastes
and peculiarities of rich men, who
it was something they wanted. The
trade of these men was entirely i'm edi-
tions de luxe. The agents made ap-
pointments with their customers by
telephone either at the homes or offices
of the latter and rode in hanson cab
to keep the appointment. If they did
not ride, they took boy from the pub
fishing house to carry the book--New
York Times.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-02-27
Fronts EXCHANGED.

John Burton, of Walnut street, is
having the interior of his residence
remodeled and alterations are being
made to the front of the property. He
has purchased the front windows and
door of the Eckert building on South
Centre street and will have them placed
in his home. They will take the place
of the present store front of the Burton
building, which, with the counters and
shelves, will be transferred to the Eek
ert property.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-02-27
Commissions Report,

1t has been definitely decided by the
Anthracite Strike Arbitration Commits
sion that it will make only one report;
that the report will be unanimous if,
time can make it so; that it will not be
rendered until after this session Of
congress has adjourned, and that it
will be printed in as brief form as pos
sible for wide popular distribution.
1t was at first intended to make a
preliminary report, to be followed by
the commissions conclusion in detail.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-02-27
TRI-WEEKLY
Mem MENAMIN'S
IN WINTER WEATHER
WEAR WINTER GOODS
South Centre Street

Don't let any one convince you
that the end of winter is yet in
sight. There are many cold days,
and colder nights, to come before
the spring of 1908 arrives. There
fore it is your duty to properly
clothe yourself and protect your
self from the chilly blasts of March.
To do this you must begin by buy
ing the right kind of Underwear,
the kind that will wash and wear
and still keep you warm. That is
the kind we sell.
For your feet, be you man,
woman, youth, maid or child, we
have Shoes that are especially
recommended for late winter and
early spring wear. Our manufac-
turers guarantee them to keep out
the cold, and unless your feet are
so protected you cannot be as
sured of warm body.
The grades of Rubber Goods
which we handle are the best in
the market-so our customers,
who have tried various makes, tell
us, and whether it is Boots or
Shoes you prefer we can supply
you with goods that we can guar
antee.
Winter Gloves, Hosiery, Fur
nishings, Hats and Caps are not
yet out of season, but we want
them out of our way and you can
have your choice from large as
sortments at figures considerably
less than the regular charges.
In Neckwear, Collars, Cuffs and
similar goods, also Working Jack
cts and Overalls, our store is still
the headquarters for the best goods
in the lines mentioned.
Boys Knee Pants can be bought
here, and we give positive assur-
ance that you get better valuefor
your money than can be obtained
elsewhere.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-02-27

They tell story of Mr.. and Mrs.
Carnegie being invited to dinner by a
box holder at the Metropolitan Opera
House, the party going on to the per-
formance afterward. AS the dessert
was reached the guest of honor asked
his fashionable hostess what opera
they were to see. La Tosca," was the
reply. "Ah," said Mr. Carnegie, mov-
ing away his chair, that's immoral.
We cannot go to it," And Immediately
the ironmaster and his wife ordered
their carriage and departed.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-02-27

There are upwards of thirty appli-
cants for the two positions of prison
commissioners in this county and a
hard contest is being waged. The APP
pointments are made by the judges, and
the two successful men will, with the
county commissioners, constitute the
prison board, which has number of
Offices to fill in and around the county
jail.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-02-27

Mrs. Clara Johnson, of Monticello,
Idaho, who was contesting the will Of
years the Lehigh Valley station agent
at Weatherly, has lost her suit, which
was tried in Carbon county court this
week. The property goes to her two
brothers and sister. She was disin-
herited by her father because she marri-
ed against his wishes.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-02-27
Wilkesbarre striking carpenters and

Wilkesbarre striking carpenters and
the contractors anticipate hard strug
gle in the present strike. The carpen-
ters expect that men of the other build
ing trades will join them, and that
others will refuse to work with the non
deavoring to obtain. The contractors
will attempt to resume work next Mon
day,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-02-27
FUNERALS.

The remains of Miss Buelah Smith
the Freeland girl who died Tuesday
morning at Atlantic City, arrived here
at "a last evening and were taken to
the home of her parents on North
Washington street. The funeral will
take place at l o'clock tomorrow after
noon. Services will be conducted at
ST. Johns Reformed church, after
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-02-27
Sale of Clothing
and Furnishings

Buy now and here, because
every price is reduced-what you
need later will cost you less now.
In Clothing, Overcoats, Trousers,
Gents Furnishings, Boots and
Shoes you can be suited here OF
you can't be suited in Freeland.
Words of praise cannot do US
tice to our assortments, style and
qualities.
Come at once and see for your
self-let the goods convince you
of their superior excellence.
Also complete lines of Dry
Goods, Dress Goods, Notions,
etc, among which are many bar
gains to interest our lady patrons.
Buckskin Rubber Boots and
Shoes are the best and are sold by
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-02-27
BASKET BALL.
Crescents Lose One Game and Win One.
st. Mary's Institute Next.

Pottsvile took no chances when they
decided to play in Freeland and brought
as strong an aggregation of basket ball
players to town Wednesday evening as
could be selected Several have played
here with other teams during the sea-
son, and when the best were picked and
placed together the result could not be
otherwise, strong individually and
strong as team.
When the game started Pottsvile
played fast and snappy ball. During
the first ten minutes both teams ran
neck and neck. The locals scored two
baskets and secured point on free
throw, or total of 5. Pottsvile ran
up seven baskets or IA points for the
half.
In the second half the visitors shot for
and secured baskets at will, until about
the last five minutes of play, when the
locals took squirt and secured 13 points.
The visitors had a tally of % points for
the half. The final score was SO to IS
in favor of Pottsville.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-02-27
PLEASURE.

February 2s.-Basket ball, Crescents
VS.. st. Mary's Institute, of Wilkesbar
at krell's hall. Admission, 20 cents:
ladies and children. 10 cents.
GA g ToRIA.
Bears the Tho Kind You Have Always Bought
'''a'''' 4 NNAzzsG1<
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-02-27

Tomorrow evening st. Mary's Insti-
tute team will play here. This is one of
the few clubs which the Crescents have
so far failed to conquer, and the local
players are getting themselves in shape
to make determined effort to win the
game. Kelley, the popular Minersvile
forward, will play tomorrow evening
with the Crescents.
On Wednesday evening of next week
Atlantic City club will be the attraction.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-02-27
Pottsville.

Welsh............... Centre .Swavn
Davis.."............ Guard d...............P Portz
Jacquot. Guard .... ...... Weaver
Goals from field-Streitze. /; Swavin, s.;
Portz, 3; Weaver, 8; O'Donnell, l; Nowak, q;
Welsh, 2; Davis, l; Jacquot, 2. Olfense goals
Nowak, q Referee-Cope. Time of halves
20 minutes.
Manager Davis, of the Crescent basket
ball team, received message late We'd
nesday afternoon from Shenandoah,
stating that the team from that town
which was billed to play that evening
was unable to keep their engagement
and would not be here. After much
husting the Pottsvile team was engag-
ed and when the train arrived it con-
tanned the Shenandoah club also. 1t
was learned that the manager of the
Shenandoah team was not aware that q
message cancelling the game had been
sent and that it was unauthorized by
him. The team was sorely disappointed
and on this account the locals decided
to take them on last evening.
The game resulted in a walkover for
the locals by the score of 46 to s.
Messrs. Faltz and Smith, of town,
played with Shenandoah and put up a
great game. The latter played only in
the last half and scored 6 points. 1t
was more one-sided contest than the
previous evening and the Crescents had
no trouble scoring. The score at the
end of the first half was: Crescents,
IS; Shenandoah, 2. The second half re-
suited; Crescents, Is; Shenandoah, 6.
The final score was: Crescents, 4G;
Shenandoah
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-17
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