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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-09-01
Filipinos at st. Louis
Worlds Fair
Wonderful Music Rendered Daily by islanders Plaza
Of Philippine Building.

4 members OF the civil police force wear
the khaki. 1t Is these little men in
yellow attire who have como to the
Worlds Fair to show Americans what
we, as nation. haze really acquired
as an accidental result Of Admiral
Dewey's spectacular victory.
The members of the Constabulary
band were all finished musicians be-
fore Lieut.. Loving their leader, took
them in hand. Each one was an artist
in his own line, and all Of them had
seen service In the military bands Of
the Spanish regime. However, there
was q tremendous task for the band
master. The men possessed execution
without idea. They could read notes
faultlessly, and could keep perfect
time; but that Is only small part
Of concerted playing.
Naturally quick to catch new Ideas,
they soon grasped the meaning Of the
attack" on which the effect OF q
bands work so largely depends. Then
they learned all the mysteries Of shad-
ing, from the most delicate tone TO the
most powerful crescendo, and II is in
this that their playing Is SO marvellous.
In the tender, sympathetic passages OF
selection tle tone Is subdued to the
most exquisite murmur, from which 1t
rises, without crash and without a
blare, sweeping majestically upward
and onward, until the cntaptured
listener is engulfed IN mighty BIZ
low of sound Nothing could be more
inspiring than the burst Of slody in
such climax as that which occurs In
| the sextette of Lucia. and no band ever
handled its climaxes better.
In the most powerful tone. there ID
not the slightest suggestion Of BRASIL
ness. It is all liquid music. This ID
| due almost wholly to the Instruments
ton, which is absolutely faultless.
More than half the instruments are
reeds, and instead OF the large num-
Der of saxaphones, the instrumental.
| ton includes four sarrusaphones and
two sousaphones. Moreover, the clari-
nets are not used merely for accom-
paniment. but actually carry the sec
| ond voice.
! The music produced Is not simply
that OF brass band, but is varied for
effect to resemble strings, human
voices and even the pipe organ.
Among the players there are several
excellent violinists, and the personnel
of the band is sometimes rearranged
into an orchestra of 10 men and also
into a guitar glee club.
The leader. Lieut.. Loving, is ma
tive Of St. Paul. and graduate OF the
New England conservatory Of music.
To his genius and devotion much OF
the success of the Constabulary band
Is due.
Would that every American citizen
might listen to one of his matchless
programmes, drink in all the harmony
and all the splendor of the best band
in the United States. yes, and stay to
the close. The close Is the most i'm
pressive part Of the concert. No one
, could listen to the playing Of "Tht
) Star Spangled Banner" by that bant
= lof Filipinos. the pavilion surrounded
l. by other Filipinos. their hats owe
. their hearts and their heads bowed. an,
9 doubt that they are Loyalty American.
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WHAT THE SPEAKER SAID
Illustrative Instance of the Ever
Ready Wit Of the Lats
Gear" Reed.

Thomas II. Reeds wit and wisdom would
ill large volume, and larger volume could
be made OF things he did not say, but which
have been credited to him. In one volume
or the other. says Youths Companion, be
longs a story which comes from California,
and which has probably not been printed
before
When Mr.. Reed was in California he visited
tile Lick observatory on Mount Hamilton.
1t was a wonderful November day. full of
gold and the bloom Of flowers. Mr.. Reed
looked down at the gorgeous landscape 1900
feet below, and turned to one of his hosts,
he said
Colonel, Tai. looks too much Ike spe-
cial display got up in honor of the occa-
sion. Tell lac what a typical winter day in
California is really like"
The Californian thought at once of day
in February, so warm that after morning
bath be had lain in a hammock outdoors.
smeled the roses on the trellis. and listened
TO the trill of the meadow-lark among the
almond blooms.
He began to describe it eloquently: "Thir-
teen years ago, on February 22, l took a
bath"
He paused to arrange his account Of the
roses and the meadow-lark. Mr.. Reed broke
the pause.
sWell. colonel" he said in admiral ion,
you do know something about cleanliness
out here, don't your
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-09-01
PERSONAL PARTICULARS.

The longer Sir Henry Irving lives. the
more kind he is to the artists of the pro-
fession which he so adorns. and by
whom he is SO much beloved and re-
spected.
Gen. Kuropatkin, the Russian COM
mander, is one of the most devout Of
Russians. When at home he never
misses a service and has chapel In his
own home.
Sir Chentung LANG Cheng. Chinese
minister to the United States, is also
accredited to Mexico. and he is now In
The City of Mexico to establish the Chi
nese legation. During all the history
of Mexico known to modern times there
has probably been no Chinese visitor
of the rank of the minister who has
ever visited that country.
Few explorers have gained great
wealth; some of them have either for
feited life In the pursuit Of their ambi-
tious projects or been satisfied with
small pensions. Sir Henry Stanley was
an exception. He left an estate of more
than $750, 600. amassed largely from the
sale of his books. Livingstone's fortune
did not amount to tenth of this. Du
Chaillu passed away almost penniless.
President Kruger Is said to have ex-
pressed hope on his deathbed that
certain of his personal effects might
find a resting place in national mu-
scum at Pretoria, should it ever be pos
sible to establish one there. His wishes
applied particularly to copies of the sew
eral constitutions Of the republic and &c
q number OF relics which might be pre-
sumed to possess national interest fol
the Boer people.
Henry G. Davis. Judge Parker's ven.
cradle running mate, was IA years OLD
when Arkansas was admitted to the
union. Since that time he has witnessed
the admission of Michigan, Florida
Texas, Iowa, Wisconsin, California
Minnesota, Oregon. Kansas, West Vir
ginia, Nevada. Nebraska, Colorado
North and South Dakota. Montana
Washington. Idaho, Wyoming ant
Utah. Since the revolution so state'
have been admitted. and Mr.. Davis ha'
witnessed the admission of 81.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-09-01

rive regular recitals are now given
each day upon the large mechanical
organ in the splendid French section
OF the Palace of Liberal Arts at the
Worlds Fair. The recitals begin at
1890 and 1870 o'clock a. m. and at
1880, $3.50 and five p. m, and con-
sist OF selections from well-known
operas and other classical and popu-
lar music. The space about the organ
is always filled with people. In add
ton to being a very perfect instru
ment from musical standpoint, It IL
deliberately decorated.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-09-01
HER ECONOMICAL COSTUME
Young Woman on Street Car Proves
That All Girls Are Not
Extravaesnt.


OF course. shc was talking clothes. and
the woman who sat just In front Of her
couldn't help overhearing and finding
the remarks very refreshing to this age
OF dress extravaganza. relates the New
York Sun.
When that brother Of mine gives a
gown honorable mention" the girl was
saying, Il always feel very sure Of my
self whenever I wear 1t. That's why
take solid comfort In this outfit.
II rode downtown with Joe the other
morning and he sstonished me by say
ing all sorts Of nice things about my
clothes. The funny part Of It is that he
10 always such . stickler for buying
swell things Al hieh-priced shops that
I got on two stations out of my way for
fear I'd tell him the whole story and
humiliate him by letting him know how
he had been fooled into praisfng my
little inexpensive homemade gown.
Yes, made It myself and II was only
nine cents yard at that It's flne cham
bray, too. and such . pretty soft blue,
don't you think?
Then had this piece OF nice linen In
sertion had years ago on something
else, and It was just the thing for the
front Of my shirt waist. The turnover
collar and cuffs made Of q scrap OF
linen scrim. Scrim Is cheap anyway.
and half yard makes stacks Of collars
and cuffs, SO they cost next to nothing
call 1t Ave cents asset.
There's So cents for the gown with
collars and cuffs. Oh, OF course. had
to buy . pattern to make 1t by. That
was 20 cents; so there's $1.15.
my hat picked up on a bargain
counter the other day There was a
pile Of them, and by taking the trouble
to hunt little, I found Just the shape
wanted In this rough black straw-all
for rs cents.
AT the ribbon counter they made me
the big black taffeta bow-four yards. at
10 cents yard. which Is all the trim
ming the hat needs-so there's my mil
linery for $1.01.
my belt is 50-cent one. A yard and
half OF neck ribbon was 25 cents. So.
there you are, exactly 33.66 for the en-
tire rig Of hat, gown and accessories.
feel comfortably proud Of the style that
| at that price can win compliments from
such superior order OF being AZ my
fastidious brother"
Il should think you would" replied
the girls companion. "If had been in
| your place would have gloricd in tell
Ing him how cheaply had done 1t all.
They do say. you know, that the reason
SO many men stay single nowadays ID
because We girls are so extravagant.
Now. perhaps we ought to let them into
the secret OF how little pretty clothes
cost sometimes. 1t would be sort OF
encouragement for them TO marry"
mot much!" replied the girl in the
scrim and chambray. TN that case I'd
like to know what encouragement there
would be for u.s. Marry q man who ex-
poets you to dress on 1886! Never.
You'll be wise II you never let him know
| It can be done" !
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-09-01

The following Is attributed BY an
English newspaper 10 public school
10y: king Henry VIII was the
greatest wldower that ever lived. He
was born at Ammo Domini In the year
1906. He had ave hundred and ten
wives, besides children. The first was
behesded and afterwards executed.
The second was revoked. She never
smiled again. but she said the word
Calais would be found written ON her
heart after her death. The greatest
nan in this reign was Lord Sir Gar
ret Wolsey. He was surnamed the
Boy Bachelor, being born at the age
Of fifteen unmarried. He afferward
said had he served his vito a. dill
gently IS he served the King she
wouid not have deprived him of his
gray hairs. In this reign the Bible
was translated into Latin by Titus
Oates, who was ordered by the King
to be chained up In the church for
greater security. 1t was also In ais
reign that the Duke Of Wellington
discovered America and invented
cuffew bell to prevent fires, most all
IL the houses being built Of timber
Henry VIII was succeeded on the
throne by his great grandmother, the
beautiful and accom- pIished Mar.
M AN ~ acofa rnr,st{r1na known a
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-09-01

f1EnE hfe sou'o- Pe~Pe w"
= " still assert mat the united
states OBTAINED notnins.
EK through the annexation OK
- - the philippines. put a iot Oh
naked savages. In spite Oh
the governments display at the WORDS
Fair, which shows, In ADDITION 10 'ne
four Wild tribes, the renned visayans
with their peautiiui iaorics anu
tneir deiicete emproiaerles' the ioyai
brown soldiers OF Uncle sam anu
the cultured commissioners ana ON
ciais' tnero are some puroiina inui-
yiouais VINO refuse 10 see tnat tne rih.
piho is AWNING put nuisance ana
: menace 10 our country.
That he could be capa've OF ci"iiiza-
tion and uplifting seems utterly ridic.
ulous to-those who have studied him?
No, 70 the class woo dare not Visit
the philippine reservation at the
wcEio rair 10. iear q. Deins Gun
vinced AGAINST tneir VIII inst a
sreet many Oh tne natives Oh tne is'
iands could. already De cultured and
refned would be set down as utterly
proposterous by this class.
The soreheads need not be bound
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-09-01
COFFEE DISPLAY EXTENSIVE
South and Central America Exploit
Their Great Product--Porto
Rico Represented.

The value OF the st. Louis EXPOSE
ton as an advertising institution and
school of instruction is fully appre-
ciated by the great coffee growing
countries of South and Central Amer.
lea. These countries are showing
their coffees to the thousands Of
Worlds Fair visitors and creating new
demands for the better varieties pro
duced, which now find market at
home or In England and Germany.
The countries claim as great merit
for their high grade coffees as is pos
sessed by The famous Mocha and Java,
and they seek to give the public an
object lesson in the use OF coffee.
Brazil serves coffee every afternoon to
all visitors ut the Brazil building,
free of charge, in order that they may
sample a better grade of Rio.
Porto Rico also has an extensive
coffee exhibit, with the hope of pro
noting a larger trade with its new
mother country.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-09-01

Cut six smooth-skinned lemons In
slices, remove the seeds, and sprinkle
. little salt on each slice, about table,
spoonful in all. Mix An ounce each Of
cloves. mace, and II liked hot, teaspoon
full OF cayenne. tablespoonful each Of
mustard seed. white pepper and fresh
horseradish. Put the lemons In stone
Jar, with the mixed spices between each
layer of lemon slices. Heat two quarts
of white wine vinegar boiling hot and
pour over the whole. After standing
"a hours, squeeze out the pulp through
cheese cloth, strain and bottle. Keep in
. cool place. Can be made at any time
Of year. but is especially nice in hot
weather on cold meats and a change from
other catsup.-Boston Globe.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-09-01
Peach omlet.

Slice three peeled peaches thinly aid
sprinkle with tablespoonful Of sugar;
beat the yolks OF four eggs until thick,
add tablespoonful each of sugar ana
lemon juice and tablespoonful Of salt:
whip the whites to stiff froth and fold
lightly into the other mixture: heat a
tablespoonful of butter In the omelet
pan and turn in the eggs; break the
omelet with fork as 1t thickens. spread
with the prepared peaches and fold; set
in the oven for minute and serve on a
hot platter.--People's Home Journal.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-09-01
TULANE UNIVERSITY
OF LOUISIANA
NEW ORLEANS.

Full courses in Languages, Sciences, Engineer
ing, Law, Medicine. Splendid department. for
women in Newcomb College. Tulane makes
leaders in al voea,ious Its facilities for IN
exccIied opportunities for the study of Sugar
Chemistry. Expenses low. Board and accom-
mediation in fine dormitcries at low rates. OP
portunites afforded academic students for SELF
help NEXT SESSION BEGINS OcroBEr tsr. Sens
FOR CATALOGUE AND ILLUSTRATED CIRCULAR.
Address Tile PRESIDENT.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-09-01
Ancient chinese Drums.

4 number Of old bronze drums have
been placed on exhibition in the great
Chinese section Of the Palace Of Lib
ersi Arts at the Worlds Fair by the
Chinese government. which on account
1T their antique appearance and pc
enliar uhape are attracting much At
tention there. They are shaped like
hugs bowl with cover. and are Of
noIIA bronxe. ornamented with crude
relief decorations Of animals. Several
q fhese drums arc believed to Be ct
leazt 1,opo years old.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-09-01

The Worlds Fair is full Of new
things. new features and interesting
experiments in the way Of food and
drink. Prominent among the new bev
erages introduced at the Exposition
are banana coffee and prune coffee
At one Of the California county ex
hibits in the Palace Of Agriculture the
prune coffee is furnished by the
county. to teach the public the value Of
this experiment as pleasant beverage
The banana coffee Is served in ths
same building. but at a different ex
hibit, the purpose being to show the
wonderful food value Of the banana
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-09-01

what a beautiful lawn you have?'
Eyes," answered Mr.. Nigley's wife,
.my husband keeps 1t that way" HE
must be very industrious" "fes. he
never misses a day with his lawr-
mower; although could scarcely get
him to touch it until the neighbors
began to complain about the noise II
made. Washington Star.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-09-01
Less Expensive Certainly.

Mr. O'Casey-Faith, an it's Katie
practicin' tn pianner furiver. IL
makes man wanter die!
Mrs. O'Casey-Sure. an 1t cud be
great dale worst, darlint. S'pose 1t
were tn doctor a-practicin' that stidcy
in tn family, Mr.. O'Casey?
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-09-01
canadian building Attractive

The Canadian building at the
Worlds Fair has attracted many Wis
itors who take advantage Of the porches
surrounding the building and the seat
ing arrangements within. The build.
ing Is comfortably and elegantly fur
nished. and there are many beautiful
things to view while resting.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-09-01

Cut some narrow fingers of cheese and
place them In dish with little oil
vinegar and pepper. When sufficiently
seasoned. dip them in a light batter and
fry golden brown. Serve with chopped
parsley sprirkled over them.-Boston
Globe.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-09-01

In the astronomical periodical Sirius.
DR.. H. voiet expresses the opinion that
the so-called craters in the moon are
nothing but coral structures. If the sea
were dry, the earth. he declares, would
present similar appearance.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-09-01
THE BIBLE WAS MUCH USED
There Was No Baby Chair in the
House and It Served
Good Purpose.

A minister OF one OF the leading eongre.
cations OF this city was recently making a
call on ore Of the prominent members Of
fiyeyear-old daughter of the house, who was
doing the honors as hostess in the absence
of her mother. relates the Philadelphia
Press. Spying well-worn family Bible near
at hand, the minister commented on the
fact that there must be a good father in the
house, which contained proof of having used
the Bible to so great an extent.
ooh. yes" said the child, papa has us on
the Bible three times a day
flying. And, pray, what times does your
good father call upon this grand volumne?'
Always at meal times answered the
radiant daughter. "You know. we never
had baby chair in the house, SO. pa Just sits
the Bible on a dining-room chair and that
makes it just high enough for us children
My baby brother Jim sat on it this morning.
We all had our turn at it.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-09-01
He Had Been There.

"You must visit our new country club"
said the suburbanite. "The grounds are
beautiful; the golf links superb. You won't
find such scenery elsewhere. On entering
the grounds the first thing that strikes your
eye"
II know!" interrupted the city man. "a
golf bali!"-Phiadelph Press.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-09-01

san-When man is dishonest he gem
orally gets what he deserves In the Iona
run.
Fax-Yes. but think what . lot VI
other things he gets in the meantime =.
Brooklyn Lie.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-09-01

Swimming on the back in sea water,
says a doctor. is the most beneficial
form of bathing. Swimming on the side
Is at times injurious to the muscles Of
the abdomen.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-09-01

vIsl9ht krcn The ground. the paip was
= s5vurs. This was my condition when
/ bs9nn usine Dosn's Kidney Pulls
Ihsy duic1Gly relieved mo and now am
nsvir froubled ss I was. Ny back y
n(xune ana / can walk Or ride long
llistnneo and feel just - strong - did
4vvcntv " ilve years neo. think 70 much
a Dosr's Kidney pills thst ] have
given : supply Of tho remedy % some
u ~ uelghborn ard they have ALSO
found nod rssits- II you can ~
anything ffon this rambling note thss
!. viii BE- d any service TO you, Or 20
anyone suffering from kidney trouble,
va ~ u liberty TO do %.
a TRIAL FREE = Address Foster
lfilburn ca, Bnflslo. N. Y. For sale
~ Ill deolera Prics, 80 cents.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-09-01

The smallest birds egg is that of the
tiny Mexican humming bird. 1t Y
about the size OF the head Of pin
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-09-01
Pulpit ON Wheels,

An American preacher has had tri-
cycle built with = miniature pulpit at the
back of 1t, from which he addresses a
crowd Of following cyclists. His ma
chine is propelled by two men in 'front.'
London Tit-Bits.
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Pygmies Discard Tents for Huts

The Pygmies from Africa at the
Worlds Fair became tired of living
in the tent provided for them and have
built themselves small huts of sap
lings, covered with grass and PUSHES.
In order to give the huts the proper
dimensions, novel system of meas
urement was employed The corner
poles were stuck in the ground and
the architect then lay down on his
stomach. stretching out both arms to
see IL the hut would be large enough.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-09-01

Judge-Did understand you to say
that the parties used high words?
Witness-Their voices were pitched
high. but the words they used were
extremely low.-Cincinnau Enquirer
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-09-01

Before consent" said the fair.
but firm, grass widow, II wish it dis.
tlnctly understood that am to be the
captain of this ship well, all I'm
asking is to be your second mate, .
replied the fascinated one, knowing
he might as well give up first as last
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-09-01

It may be as hard for the rich man
to enter heaven as for camel TO get
through a needles eye; but most peo-
pie are only too anxious to take the
chance.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-09-01

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken OF
as a cough cure.--J. w. O'Brien, 800 Third
Ave. n, MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi. Jan. 8, 1900.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-09-01

Stranger" said Alkali Ike. tower.
Ing above the little man and speaking
In an awful voice, 81 hev kilt my man
II hev kilt sixteen galoots durin' me
career"
The stranger bent contemptuous
look upon the ferocious bad man.
"Sir," he exclaimed. fade away.
am a New York steamboat inspector
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-09-01

4 novel feakure Of the Worlds Fair
1ir6 stock exhibit Is the big collection
* 1ne rofleh goats from Switzerland,
~ Islan1 of Malta ana other Euro
Do1a countries where these famous
Nnnnle1 bare been brought to q high
@fo>c q usefulness. Twenty-six Of
11eee Neltbred Goats are now ct the
czuo1Itien and about 100 more viii BE-
r911ht % s. Iouis later 10 the sum
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-09-01

Never argue vita others If you
would avoid that tired feeling. Chi
cage Daily News
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-09-01

Of Deppe, n:
G., says; II
suHcred for
yesrs with my
hack. II Wa
70 bad that !
eDuid not walk
any distance
nor even ride
IN easy buggy.
1 do not believe
/ could have
raised : . n
= :. :. 4 = NJ
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-09-01

HERE are some people who
still assert that the United
states obtained nothing.
through the annexation OF
the Philippines. but a lot OF