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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-04-07
PROPER CARE OF FLOORS
somethine That Everyone Who Has
Them to Look After Should
Know.

The treatment of floors has become a
matter Of taste and convenience instead
Of style. Many Of the finest homes have
hardwood floors. stained or vanished.
and partly covered with rugs. This.
says the Boston Budget. is pref
cradle to carpets that cover the
entire floor. for the rugs may be
taken oct Of doors and cleaned
once . month. or oftener IL the room is
used constantly. and the floor mopred
before they are brorght back. A space
OF IS inches or more all around the room
is left bare or covered With mating.
II you have a hardwood floor that Is
in good condition. the task Of oiling Il Is
easy. Many who have old soft-wood
floors have had a foor Of hard pine put
down on top OF II. The stain that is
bought already prepared Is rot sxpsn-
sive. and is usually preferred TO one that
has been mixed at home. ard you can
get oak. walnut. maple or mahogany
color. A light or medium shade will
wear better than a very dark one. II Is
put on with a paint brush. and q more
even and durable color Is obtained hy
applying several thin coats than one
thick one. As rule. a quart CT stain
covers Is square yards OF floor. but the
amount required varies with the condi-
ton Of the Ecor to which Il IS applied.
After staining IL may be oiled OF
vanished.
II you prefer the natural coicr Of the
wood. give il two coats OF boiled linseed
oil applied cold. and allow each coat
plenty Of time to dry. Ofcourse the foot
should be perfectly clean before you b.
gin. for any spot that is not removed be-
fore the oil Is applied IS fixed ard can
not be washed Of afterward- A good
coat OF varnlSh gives handsome ereci
20 :he foorx Of bedrooms or parior II put
on after the oil has dried in Or. IL pre-
ferred. they may be finished with q va,
preparation. which may be bought al
any drug store and ruheed on the Hoos
with a flannel cloth. then polished tc
give il luster
The care OF stained or oiled floors i
very simple. in fact. that Is one Of IN
many merits. wiping /, orce or twice 4
month with a cloth wrurg cut Of warn
soft water containing little borsx viii
remove the dust. and leave II a. fresh
and bright as ever. Soap should not b
applied to an oiled or painted surface
and IL is not needed. for the bora,
elsanses il without injury.
The piazza floor should be oiled ever,
spring. for there is nothing that pre-.
serves wood that Is exposed 10 the ele,
mentssowell az coat Of oil. Three coat.
should be applied on successive days
and after this coat given every two
months will still further protect tn,
wood.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-04-07

made TO plant new beds in other parts
Of the canal
1t IS stated that the local species OF
reed with which the experiment has
been so far made will rot live in sat
or very braekish water in the earIv
stages Of its growth, though it will
bear transplantatiOn later. and that a,
present the serviceahlsaess Of the
natural means Of protection IL conse-
quently limited
Where the water IS sufficiently free
from brine. however. the network Of
roots is found to put a facing on the
loose soil Of the banks more sueeessfl 4!
and permanent than a wall Of brick CO
stone, and il would probably rot be
difficult to discover and establish some
coarse sedgs or other plant Of the sea
marshes
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-04-07
X-Rays and Sound.

The fact that compression or berd-
ing causes a substance to emit X-rays
has suggested 10 n ID. Lspinay that
vibrations producing sound should have
the same effect. as the sounding body
undergoes slight but rapidly repeated
strains. Experiments with 4 tuning
fork. 4 bronze bell. a large steel CYL
irder and a siren proved this to be true,
and the phosphorescsnt screen showed
that the air also produces as well as
transmits the rays. Another investf-
gator. VI. Meyer. has discovered a similar
radiation in vegetable tissue. the green
parts Of the plant giving the -ost in
tense effect
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-04-07
BITS OF DOMESTIC LORE.
Diverse Details with Which Every
Careful Housewife Should
BE Familiar.

There is nothing better for cleaning
wooien garments. especially If grease
stained. than South American soap bark.
which is sold in small packages at the
druggists. Pit a HANDFUL Of the bark
strips into a basin ard cover with boil
ing water. Let tt steep for ten minutes.
when it will be ready for use. Scrub the
garment with the soapy water and
sponge OF with clear water
A variation Of the popular foCato
salad with mayonnaise dressing is ef-
fected by placing the whole tomatoes on
squares Of toast spread with anehovy
paste. Stuffed tomatoes are very nice
with anchovies Use chopped ercum-
bers. green peppers ard boned anchovies.
cut in small pieces for the farci., and
serve On blanehed lettuce hearts with
mayonraise.
Grape Jelly Is proverbially hard TO
make because Of its tendency to refuse
to '.iell" A correspondent OF Coed
Housekeeping advises putting a lItrIe
unripe fruit in wiz the other. say. one
bunch of green grapes &c every four
punches Of ripe. This IS said to insure
firm Jelly
A pinch Of salt added at the last mo-
ment to a pot OF brewing tea or eoSee is
said to assist materially in bringing out
the aroma A pinch Of salt added to a
dish that has been made too Sweet by
mistake will take away the overswset-
mos. as. conversely. a little sugar often
subdues salty taste
A delicious dish Of Brussels sprouts
may be prepared BY cooking in sailed
water In the usual way. taking care 10
freshen them before cooking by throw
ing them for a Few minutes in strongly
sailed cold water Drain the sprouts
and place in a saucepan with a table
spoonful Of butter. a red Chill reprer.
and a dash Of celery salt. Toss oser the
fire until they are slightly Drowned. A
little kitchen bouquet and a very little
sherry or madeira added Jus, before
serving adds greatly to the flavor.
Always put an unpeeled onion in the
water in which corned beef has been
placed TO boil The meat will b much
more juicy and tender.
II IS recommended that little vinegar
De added TO the water in which stockings
are rinsed after being washed The
stockings should then be dried wrong
side out. Cclored stockings will he
found unfa6ed and black ones will retain
their original lusfe-.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-04-07
ALASKA INDIANS STRIKE.
siavashes Refuse to Supply sitka's
Market with Deer-want Open
Season Year Around

The Siawashes who hunt for market
about Sitka. Alaska. have taken a no.
ton to have a hand in the matter OF
game protection themselves. They say
II the government won't let them Kill
deer to sell any time they want to.
then they will not kill deer at all ex-
eept for their own use. Sitka wondered
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-04-07

This Is an excellent method io'
using up the tiny potatoes which sala'
er in the bottom Of a bs--el "AsA
them. pare in as round balls As Po~
sible. and lay them in cold wafer -
soak for fifteen minutes Ai'sl -
put into boiling sailed water ana eOoH
till soft Drain perfectly arr 2aa o's.
them pour maitre d'hotel butter M.
according TO this recipe: Cream NJ
tablespoonfuls OF butter. adj eAe 70.
spoonful OF lemon Juice. hall -
spoonful of salt. dash OF pepns. a.;
half q Tablespoonful OF finely eaopf y.
parsley. Just before sending
table sprinkle with chopped Pa''s
Good Housekeeping.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-04-07

A bakers oven heated by electricity i
a novelty at Noutauban. France. The
heating Observation-Disclosures a0-are
placed at the side Of the Interior. ard
heat is quickly applied and eut on at
once. with a considerable saving in time.
No heat IS lost up the chimney. as the
only opening is the eccr through which
the bread IS passed
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-04-07

tually made themselves almost fndispen-
sable in the homes Of the wealthy. The
MaIabar monkey is OF the fine species
known as the langur 1t is very warn,
in Malabar. and there is fan called the
punka. which used to be kept in mo-
ton By slave. It required a slave to
work each punka, but now every punka
in Maiabar IS worked by a monkey.
It was an English officer who con-
ceived the idea Of making the langu-
work in that manner The fan i NOV
able frame. covered with canvas and
suspended from the ceiling The motion
IS caused by pulling a cord. The officer
tied the hands Of the langur to one of the
cords. and then by means OF another
cord put the machine in motion. OF
course the monkeys hand went up and
down and the animal wondered what
kind of game was being played. Then
the officer patted its head and fed it with
candy till soon the langur thought Il
was fine fun to work the punka. The
experiment was successful and now
thousands Of monkeys are in harness.
Strange Electric Lights.
During the remarkable magnetic
storm, accompanied by displays Of the
aurora boreatis. on October 81 last a
gentleman driving along a country road
at night, near Calgary. Canada. had a
singular experience. He found himself
surrounded with great vertical shafts
. OF light. which extended up into the sky.
meeting at the zenith in a perfect apse
and glowing with beautiful coIors. the
shafts being bright ruby-colored at the
top but changing in hue as they de-
seendsd through purple and green tc
gold at the bottom. Objects half a mile
away were evidently beyond the shafts
and indeed some Of these were only 4
I few yards distant. and seemed TO chase
+ the observer as be drove or in his buggy
f The display lasted but a few minutes.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-04-07
BOYS UPSET THE PROPHET.
Mormon's Attempt to Walk on Water
Frustrated by vigilant Young
sterz-Had Mud Bath Instead.

I have often heard ny grandmother
tell of a joke played on the so-called
Prophet Joseph smith. Sr. of the Nor
mon church" says c. H. Cartwell. ac-
cording 10 an exchange. Some time in
the 'ses Smith and a part Of his follow
ers were prusslyting in MuskinEum
county. .. He appointed a certain day
when be would show the people his won
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-04-07
A Giant Fir Tree

A FIR tree was cut in Oregon recently
which made kline saw logs averaging Il
feet in length. scaling i.4s3 feet board
measure, and the lumbermen quit cut
ting of saw logs when their diameter
reached less than - inches Tie product
Of this one tree. when il reaehssthe COR
sumner in the central vest. ,ill brig
over 81 coo
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-04-07
GRASS ON CANAL BANKS.
Recent Experiments Show That II
Prevents the Washing Away
Of the Earth

The engineers in charge Of the work
Of maintaining the Suez canal have dis
covered that tn. best OF all methods Of
protecting the banks from erumbllns
and decay is provided by the natural
growth of reeds which fringe the chan
mel for some distance below isnsilia
On the African side. and same rather
Interesting ats Gpts have been l4sSi.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-04-07

In the manufacture Of weed pulp logs
of fir are placed in a strong chamber
and there subjected to the action OF
saperheatsd steam until the water in
every cell IS converted into explosive
gas The chamber is then opened and
the log explo6es. converting itself IL
stantly into wood powder.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-04-07

Bishop stephen Ma
sen Merrill presl1=s
Of tie opening Sss-
sion % tEe NJ ethcdl-t
geusrai conference At
Lc~ Angeles. Ca.
MAY : THIS Is IN al
probability the iasi
genera. coufsre nre Of
the church az which
y hop Merrill Wil
PRE- side. as Re vi. at
tbs time ask 20 b.
relieved from the Gu-
tbs attending upoa
active work He -
the serior bishop %
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D. is evenfy-nlnth
- y !.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-04-07

That Russian stranded battleship Ret.
vizzn. which has figured so prominent.
ly in the news from Port Arthur. /.
called after a Swedish battleship of 6.
guns which was captured by the Rus
SLAMS at the battle Of wihorg in lTsQ
The word Retvizan means Justice"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-04-07

Regular air-soundings. with kites and
balloons carrying registering apparatus.
are now made in the United States. Ger
many and Denmark. for gaining a bet
ter knowledge Of the atmosphere and
its problems. On a hill near viborg. in
Jutland, a rwo-story tower, about 90
feet high. is mounted on rails so as to
be revolved. one side being open and
kept away from the wind 1t is equipped
with registering instruments. electric
motor. two windlasses. etc. for starting
kites. while other buildings contain
workshops. small balloons. steam en-
CINE and accommodations for the d.
rector and Eve assistants Kites are
Town with steel wire of o.s to IS MILL
meter. ard easily reach 200 yards in
height, but attain 1000 or 1900 yards
with difieulty and only by the use OF
auxiliary kites. After a recent break
OF a wire one kite was recovered at q
distance Of $50 miles
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-04-07
Remains to Be s<sn.

The name KuropatSin means part
ridge. The Chicago Rseord-Herald re-
marks that it remains {, be sssn whether
ErropstkIa wiz prove ti1Self n Re
. bird cr 5zz.c.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-04-07

at the scarcity Of venison soon after
September last year There was only
the smallest quantity on sale. and at
fabulous prices. Sitka began to ask
questions. and it developed that the
Indian hunters had formed union
among themselves and agreed to kill no
deer for market in the open season IN
less they could DO the same in the closed
season Sitka argued. then protested.
then got down on her knees and offered
bright new silver for fresh venison. bu.
the silent Siawash Sdn't hear and went
on eating clans under his banner. XIII
now. kill all the time Sitka wept
and eoaxed. but It did no good. AT last
accounts she was eating salt salmon
canned truck and tough beef shipped
in on the hoof from the states The
placid Siawash said never a wcrd and
oided his time. feasfing on clans.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-04-07

wash and cut the eanlinoSer "a
ss-tions; cook in boiling sai'el -,
until tender but not broken 10 20
thoroughly, dip each hoSeFs. ~
beaten egg. then into eIaniOS .,sz,
fry in deep fat. Serve with 60, -
or cream tomato sauce--oSe1
keepirx.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-04-07
HUNT FOR INDIANS GOLD.
Red Man Accumulated Quite a Com
Portable Pile-D.ed Without Tell
ing Where He Hid 1t.

A family Of Nez Perez Indians is
searching an s0-acre farm near Guide
sac. Idaho. in an effort TO locate 81. Coz
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-04-07
MONKEYS EARN A LIVING.
Manipulate Fans in India TO Cool
Their Masters Parehing Brows
Method CT Education.

Monkeys are more than pets in some
pats Of the world At Malabar. India.
they are taught 10 work. and have ac-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-04-07

Mr. siap-whzt Is the secret Of Gildi-
boys success.
Miss Bane-whf. he knew a girl
VINO spends thousand a year on
dresses
All. see; he.married herr.
va. no; lie married her cressma-
ker. Comic Cuts.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-04-07
Green Tomato Chutnev.

Chop fine one dozen large. firm .yeen
tomatoes. or their equivalent in small
ones Remove the seeds from two
green and one red pepper and peel two
rather small onions. ehoppinx each In
gredient separately and very aue
Seed and quarter . cupful Of raisirs Put
one pint OF strong vinegar over the Z :
with a half glass Of eurrart ier.
When the latter Is Dissolved add the pre.
pared vegetables and simmer for an
hoar' stirring frequently. Add two
cupfuls Of sugar. one Of lemon iuicr one
tablespoonful each Of ground ginger
and salt and one-quarser teaspoonful
OF cayenne Cook another hour stir.
nng almost constantly. Pout into
small uidemouthed glass Jars ana seal
hot The ehutney should be abou, ths
consistency Of French mustard. Chut-
ney IS an invaluable addition To the
store closet. yet is an expensive thine
70 oay- While this may be used at once
II grows richer with are
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-04-07
Antique Fakes

The Hong-kong Daily Press saws
The European seeker after curios On,
here is a source Of revenue to rn.nv :.
Inscriptions native vender. A ms,h
cd whereby the appearance Of ceutur-
old china is simulated is to kin : ~.
and place the new. Comparatively 49,, 80
less porcelain in Its inside. afterrsrs
ourying ii in the earth AT the end ~ !.
year the ware Is Transformed ir,o |.
choice specimen Of veritabIe 'sntioue !.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-04-07

Warm your discoIored ear,ns - rub
granite baking dishes well, NJ
with damp corn meal Inis e-zmsL-
without scratching on LIE
Midland FAruss,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-04-07

Aistress-Ive told you before. Ellen.
that nothing gives me a nervou, head
ache more quickly than being contra
cicted.
Eilen-Lor'. ma'am. It's rus, the sam.
with me--Pick-Me-Cp.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-04-07

An old gentleman in Australia broke
OF the engagement between his Gaugh-
tr and a young man because the young
man led the thirteenth trump at whist
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-04-07

Cage birds are partial to cayenne
pepper pods Hang one in the care
20 mat the bird can nslp himself. II
aeips to keep him i, sod condition.
Michigan Farmer.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-04-07
Makeup Of the English Woman.

II you were asked to construct an Eng
fish woman from her shopping. saw.
London Truth. what a fendisbIv
heartiess horror she would turn ont
Tearing the piumes from living birds
for her hat. seorning her starving conn
trymen. their wives and children. Will.
she nips across to Paris to buy her silts
decking her head with the tresses :,
poor souls III il the hospital But We
will so no further with the fabricat,or
Of our female Frankensfein
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-04-07

of buried gold left by Reuben weEsheIi.
the father Of the family and a full
blooeed Nez Perez. On this farm Wen
shell lived with his squaw for so years.
He titled a small farm and raised uany
eayuses which ran at large on the neigh
boring range. From the proceeds of
horse sales and rent received from land
leased to whites he accumulated more
than $4,000. which he kept buried in a
secret spot. OF four children. Amos. the
eldest son. vas the old mans coufidsn,
and often went with his father in the
dead OF night to bury more gold or Sc
cure money for some immediate use
During his later years the old Indian
removed the greater part Of the money
TO a new place known only to himself
His family always knew the anoun,
thus buried. and be often promised thar
before dying he wonld tell the secret ~
Amos Three months ago wapshel.
was taken sick. Before Amos could ar
rive from his ranch 20 miles away IN,
old man died without divulging tha
burial place OF his gold. Amos. nov n
years old. is experimenting the search
for the buried money.
Courier Democrat., 1904-08-25
A Sweet Breath.

is never failing sign of a healthy
stomach. When the breath is bad the
stomach is out of order There is no
remedy in the world equal to kodol
Dyspepsia Cure for curing indigestion.
dyspepsia and all stomach disorders
Mrs. Mary S. Crick. Of White Plains.
Ky. writes: Il have been a dyspeptic
for years: tried all kinds of remedies.
but continued to grow worse. By the
use of Kodol began to improve at once
and after taking few bottles am fully
restored in weight. health and strength
and can eat whatever l like. Kodol
digests what YOU eat and makes the
stomach sweet. Sold by Burke Il Co.
Advertise your wants in the COURIER
DEMOCRAT,
Courier Democrat., 1904-08-25
wp@ rARnR.s srE1a.

The appended sex- paragraphs give
the busy reader IN excellent opportunity
70 grasp the leading and more m-
portant points set forth by Judge
| Alton B. Parker. the democratic preS-
dental nominee. in his speech OF ae-
ceptance made short time ago On the
occasion Of the visit Of the notification
committee TO his home At Eopus:
It Is the liberty. the Advancement and
prosper!s! OF its citizens. not any career
OF conquest, that makes the country Z
world power.
The present tariff lav is unjust in its
| operations, excessive in many OF its
rates and 50 framed in particular in
stances As to exact inofcinate profits
| from the people. l, IS due that We
state on, position to be in favor OF a
reasonable reduction of the tariff: We
believe that it is demanded by the best
| interests Of both manufacturer and
Consumer. and .ha. wise and bene-
fcien: revision OF the tariff can be
accomplished As soon as both branches
| Of congress ard az executive il favor OF
il are elected.
| The essence Of good government lies
il strict observance Of constitutional
| limitations. enforcement. of lav and
order ana rigid opposition to all en-
croachuent upon the sovereignty Of the
people.
The combinations. popularity called
trusts. which ain to secure monopoly
OF trade ;n the necessities Of life as
|
OF the farm. il the factory and in many
other fields Of industry. have been en-
cou.aged ard stimulated by excessive
tariff duties.
What Is needed. addition to the
passing Of statute revising che tariff
duties to q reasonable basi-is 60. 50
much other and different laws. as
| officials having both the disposition and
the courage to enforce existing laws.
1t is diEcu!. TO understand why any
citizen of the United States. much less
6 dscenoer: of revolutionary stock. can
| tolerate tie thought Of permanently
denying the right of self-governuenr 20
the Filip:aos.
l protest against the feeling. nov far
Ico prevalent, thas by reason of the
co@ nandiag position 1e have assumed
| il the world we mus: take IL the dis
pures and broiis Of other countries.
and that because xe have grovl grea.
We should :nts.yene IL eve.y important
question that arises il other ;]a..S Of
| the world
| l shall ao- De candidate for. nor
shall l accept rsnonination. au
fully persuaded that 10 ircumb+n. Of
tha: Office should ever be placed in 3
situation of possible temptation 70 con-
|! side. wha. effect action taken by him il
az administrative matter Of grea: in
por.ance might have upon his political
fortunes, Strong arguments can oe ad-
vanced II support of the reelection Of a
president.
Courier Democrat., 1904-08-25
TIE little. sore-headed. un.holssou

TIE little. sore-headed, unxholesome
cocerie Of so-ealled republicans vho are
opposing Judge kneeshax-principaly
belonging to Cavalier coun,y-and who
are opposing him simply because they
could not ::use him as they wished in
the Barry trial. will find that they have
taken the wrong way Of going about it
to accomplish their end. There is
quite little history in connection with
these men and their methods. which
has never been made public but which
is easily proven. if necessary. and would
place some Of them where their influence
would not extend far.-Walhalla Noun
t4ineer.