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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-07-19
ERA OF BIG THINGS.
Skill and Talent Command Greater
Rewards Than Ever in
Worlds History.

In these days the surgeou who r.
master OF his science receives fees
which would havSstartIed the surgeons
and the public 80 years ago. A fee ot
10000 " not uncommon for an Cd
Grafton which Tar be performed in
comparatively little time. OF course.
$4,000 is not the maximum fee.
There are cases. Il is stated. in
which as much as So. 000 has been
paid When life is hanging By a
thread the question OF fees Is i'm
material The average nan will give
all that he has. IL required. TO get a
new lease Of life through the sur.
geon's skill A famous throat spe-
eiaiist was once summoned from
London TO treat the father OF the
present kaiser. He remained only a
few DAYS after making a diagnosis.
He rendered no bill, but IL IS said
the German government gave him 4
fee which represents half a years
earnings q the specialist who had a
very large income from his profes-
sion Even the literary man receives
large fees for his work Mr.. John
Morley. II has been stated. vas paid
$4,000 TO write the Life Of Clad
stcEe. Certainly. great skill and
talent never commanded greater re-
wards than they 90 now. II is an era
Of bag things.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-07-19
ADVANCEMENT IN JAPAN.
Great Step Forward Taken by Female
Subjects OF the MizadO-More
Girls Attend School

The remarkable increase during
the last few years in the number Of
employed IN various branches
Of commercial life in Japan must be
regarded as a very significant sign
Of the times. Not content with the
occupations which have almost Ell
clustvsly belonged 10 females. they
have now invaded those fields which
have hitherto been e sidered as be-
longing TO the male sex
The experiment made in the EN-
ployment Of women as clerks and
tory. and We now find girls employed
BY many OF the firms and stores in
Tokyo and other large cities. The
employment OF women in these vari-
Gus directions will do much toward
emancipating the Japanese women,
who have until now been entirely de
pendent on men for the shaping OF
their destinIes. Il IS only natural
under such circumstances. that female
education should engage serious pub
lie attention. The number OF girls
receiving 4 school education. ii is
stated. Is nov more than eight times
the number u those At school ten
years ago. More remarkable are the
figures given By the Tokyo Eiuca
tioral society Fifteen years Z the
percentage Of females admitted To the
training school for teachers was less
than 20. as compared with the men.
but to-day the rate has been com
plstely reversed. the number Of male
applicants being now about Is per
eent Of the total. IL is said thar
women. as teachers. are proving
themselves superior to men. and that
there Is consequently more demand
for the former than the latter There
is no doubt that the employment OF
women in the various branches of
business activity will steadily In
erease with the advance OF education
among them
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-07-19
WHY OHIO Is PROUD.

Not much is heard Of Ohio as a
corn state. but only seven out Of the
other ~ beat il in the size OF the crop.
The average population OF the coun-
ties Of Ohio IS about 5G.Q00. but Of the
- only 20 or 81 exceed that limit
There are more men 1T for mill
tary duty in Ohio than fought at Muk-
den. IN the japanese and Russian
armies combined.
II the people OF Ohio stood side BY
side. with outstretehed arms. touching
finger tips. the line would reach from
Boston to San Francisco. with a large
margin left.
The first settlements n Ohio were
made in the southeastern part Of the
state. but now that section is less pop
ulous than almost any other. Il con-
tains no great city.
No precious metals have ever been
mined in Ohio. but the value OF the
coal and iron dug out Of the Ohio hills
every year exceeds hat Of the gold
OF Colorado or California
Only one state-IllinOis-which is
younger than Ohio is more populous.
Illinois is much larger in area. No
state later in date Of settlement has
more inhabitants in proportion to its
size
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-07-19
SENTENCE

The love thar lifts lghtens rs own
load.
II tskes more than a vindicatson 10
restore virtue.
The highest service IS that which
raises others.
A I.ttle help IS worth a lot Of talk
about happiness.
New paths are the best penance for
Old wandering
In r1any a burden IS hidden the
blessing OF strength.
Poverty cannot be cured BY making
charity a pasume.
Weakness IS the secret Of the main
tenanee OF mastery.
No EIan ever succeeded IN preaching
truth ~ acrlng 4 lie
You DO nor have ~ empty your
head 70 81 POUR heart.
The only way 20 keep k~iniaess Is
To keep II n circulation
Peopis VIZ are self-sarlsHed are not
always q a C~uufented mini
YO1 eznao- reach fhr Divine ~
climbing up 0U yaur dignity
some men seem 70 think thar re-
r-ntiaz u Borrowing pays the debt
TheT Wa % th-i- OWE work vel
C cot uee 20 sD~ak III 81 another
rhe poxe- - The preacher = n
iavsrse rzso 20 as professionalism
II sou arr picking ali your pleas
H-es trey only nay make heaven seem
sour
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-07-19
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS
An Interesting Question.

An interesting question has been
prupounded TO the attorney-general
growing out 81 a condition that exists
between the counties Of Holmes and
Washington. which are at one point
divided by the river YAzoo. The town
OF Belzoui i working for the construc-
ton Of a bridge. the location Of which
has been designated by the United
states engineer department, and the
authorities Of Washington county are
asked TO aid in meeting the expense,
the town authorities being willing to
contribute ~ per cent of the cost.
Holmes county also IS ready IN help in
d~efraying the expense TO the extent Of
$3.50 The question presents itself:
WhSher the town OF Belzoni and the
two counties can enter into . Joint
agreement with fixed limited liability
a. 20 amount.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-07-19
Mss uude Morris


They do not realize that the back IS
The handspring ~ voman's organism.
and quickly Indicates by aching = dis
easesf condition u the female organs
or kidneys. and hat the aches and
pains will continue uutil the cause Is
removed
lydia z Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound has been for many years the
one and only effective remedy in Snch
cases. IL speedily cures female aud
kidney disorders and restores the fe-
male organs to n healthy condition.
IL have suffered with femals troubles &c
over two wears. suffering intense pain zach
month. NV back hrhe~i until IL Ss-ms-i a.
though Il wuuhi hrrak. amt | felt - weak all
over that I dhi not 5nd strength q attend .
NV work but hat - stay in hs-i n lhrgs part
II the drf two Or thru DAYS every month
Iwus1Bi lave sle-pie-s nights. bad dreams an.t
~ev-r~ ~heaiArhss All this undermined my
h~al-h.
I'VE r~nusultei an Old family phvsirian. WIN
sivt--i that I try LYDIA z finkhams Veg
table Compound began taking y rs-uiurir
and -~lu found ttsf I ~lahi sis-p amt "a
better than I hmf d1ns for months Within
txp months I bs~smr regular ant I M hlng-r
suffer from hsrkarh- or pain MIS- NaEis
Mar.z. So. Lsslies Art and Mission >ociety,
- z Hunter ~. Atlanta. ia
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-07-19
REFLECTIONS

Poets are born. not paid.
II isn't fair to even beat a carpet
when il is down
Necessity Is the mother Of inven-
ton. but her children don't always
mount 10 much.
Speak gently" runs the old adage.
But that was before the days OF the
megaphone-
The only reason some men get mar
RED is to put their property in their
wife's name.
The ice supply will be short this
summer. but most people are fresh
enough. anyhow.
Nell-Few men can govern them
selves" Belief suppose that's why
so many get married"
Wisg-Nany a mans hopes Of the
future life will miss fire" wagg-
Well. il seems to me IL he misses IRE
he's all right"
II is a terrible thing when a singer
realizes he IS losing his voice. but il
would be much more terrible II he
didn't realize il.
Does the buzz saw ever DRINK,
asked the monkey wrench. Well. oc-
casionally I've seen him take a few
fingers" replied the work bench.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-07-19
BAD COMPIExIONS
Deprsvcd Blood Causes Pimpies ea6
6cns-Dr. Williams Pink Pills
Make New Blood mi
Curn EnIlnMx

Il abused my stomach. my blood gos
out Of order and then my face broke out
with pimples and boils. says T. T. Rob-
ertson. Of 1917 Addison street, Washing
ton. Pa. This was owe two years ago.
Ny stomach was in bad shape. After
eating I would have to rest awhile or I
would suffer the most severe pains in
my stomach. On arising l would often
be - dizzy that I could hardly stand up
The slightest exertion would start my
back sching 50 that I often had to sic
down and rest awhile. At times I ex-
perienced n pain around the heart which
alarmed me but which 1 suppose came
from my stomach trouble.
II begnn to break out on the face with
pimples and later with boils which con-
fined me % the house n week or more at
n time One day I saw DIR. Williams
Pink Pills fer Pale People advertised in a
pamphlet which was left Mt the door and
I thought I would give them n trial L
took sevenl boxes % the pills before all
the pimples and boils left me. but | am
now glad 20 say that my blood Il god
I do not have any eruptions and I M
longer have the head and stomach
troubles I have described. / am very
gra~fefulfor what DIR. Williams Pink Pills
have done for nle and I have rec0m-
mended them and always viii advise
those who are suffering from bad blood
or stomach trouble e. try them"
Ifysu want good health you must have
good blood Bad blood Is the ZOO: % most
common diseases ike anRmia. rheuma-
tism, sciatica, neuralgia. St. Vitus dance,
uervousness. indigestion. debility, par
tial paralysis and locomotor afaxia.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills are sold bv
all d~ruggistso OF sent. postpaid. on receipt
Of price. Jc. per box. six boxes for q. 80,
by the DIR. Williams Medicine Company,
Schenectady, ny.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-07-19
PROVERBS AND PHRASES.

He who would gather honey must
bear the sting Of bees.-From the
Dutch
When you make de Jail too nice you
better strenkin de hogpen--American
Negro.
A sensible h~ousekeeper begins TO
sweep her stairs from the top.-From
the German.
An honest nan does not make him
self a dog for the sake OF a bone
From the Danish
1t is good TO be a priest at Easter.
child in Lent. peasant at Christmas
and fool in harvest time.-From the
Danish
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-07-19
GRAND Old NAME"
.GEoEGE7 4 PATEoEYMIc HON
oRED AND REvERED.
M. AIDE, Successful Author and Hu-
morist- Gives Many Reasons
Why This Should Be So
Historical sPacts~

To the anniversary Hum0er u his
'rien4. Ge1rge ~ Cohans cheermlly
arzy press sheet. The spot Lisht.
ieDrge Ade c~ontriuItes some refer-
ions on the name 1orSe. the sum q
MS argument being hat its a grand
bid name for actor. author. manager
lr agent
Haze you ever figured out why pep
pie VINO visa 70 be emphatic say. BY
feorge9 To swear by ths Deity would
be profane. To swear by Oscar or
Herbert or Randolph would mean
nothing. George has been adopted
as thu most important and a~we-inspir-
ing name that can Be borrowed from
the ordinary human list.
Prom the original ST. George. patron
saint .. England. who is shown in his
lavorite lithoEraph ~ be lighting the
syndicate. DOWN to George Wilkes. the
great trotting stallion. the name Of
~Georgc has always been the trade
mark Of a live one Every good Pull
man porter IS named George II. whea
aliztstEE oEe-alEA stsHd. you
insist upon icing hauled by George.
Won VII invariably get an upholstersd
hack with .the blanket neatly folded.
and NOT as mqcn hay a. you might
expe~r
George M. would have wou IL he
had not givea away 50 much weight in
meeting the other George. adopted
stepfather Of George Washington. Jr.
George is from the Greek.
-huShardman- or farmer NV mar
snts we're in rich, bY, how about
George Marion GEORGE Beane George
Nash George Consifins and Ceorgfs
Cafna7
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-07-19

constant TOW or urine kept my system
depleted. causing nervous chill. and
night sweats. After trying seven diff
terent climates and using all kinds OF
medicines. I had the good fortune to
bear Of Doan's Kidney Pills. This
remedy has cured me. am as well to-
day as was twenty years ago, and my
eyesisht is perfect"
Sold by all dealers. 50 cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo. y. Y.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-07-19
LIFE IN OCEAN,,
Professor Of Cambridge (Eng.) uni
versity Tells Some New and
Interesting Facts.

J. Stanley Gardiner, OF Cambridge
university. has been exploring the
Indian ocean and gives IL as his opin-
lon that at one time there was land
connection between Ceylon and Mad
agascar. But IL Is Ia describing the
wonders Of the deep that his report
grows most interesting. A very con
siderable variety Of deep-sea fish was
brought mp" he says. At least half
the number we secured seemed quite
new specimens, and. | believe. are
not described in any textbook. Some
81 these had enormous eyes. some
only rudimentary eyes. the size Of
a pins head. while some had no
eyes at all.
~one OF the most interesting dis
coveries We made was thai floating
life Is exceedingly abundant Il all
depths down to about 1900 fathoms
In sea- $500 fathoms deep. By float
ing life I mea animals which form
the food OF whales and deep-ocean
fish. and which mp 10 the present
have been believed to live on or very
close to the surface. A variety Of
enormous squids a iished out as
well as Jelly fish and gigantic prawns
fully six inches long. Some OF these
latter we're blind. while others had
huge eyes. but nearly all OF them
had pAcsphoFsscent organs. which
would naturally be due 10 the fact
that they live at a depth where al
most total darkness prevails.
The blind varieties had enormous
feeIers. or tentacles. some Of them
extending to twice the length oe
their own bodies. Some forms. such
az the water flea. which is only about
the size Of a pins head in surface
water. we discovered six or ten times
that size in 600 or 700 fathoms."
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-07-19
By THE WAY.

Even a stingy person is always will
Ing to give advice.
No one is so prosperous that he can
anord TO malign ether people,
A desire to get even has often beer
the keynote Of a mans success.
Value Of property Is entirely a mat
ter of whether somebody wants IL
There are smaller dividends in the
practice of hate than in any other &C.
cupation-
IL is hard TO persuade a community
that you are \ better than your
neighhors.
A man does not really get old IN
til he begins TO feel secret pride in
his inarmities.
Every person imagines that his Is
a special case smong the ills that az
feet mankind in general-Uncle Dick.
in Madison Journal.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-07-19
Western Races Dying Out.

The real yellow peril is European
rare suicide The birth rate in the
German empire continues on its down
ward course. being only 1913 per thou
sand in 1903. from 35.T per thousand
in 1901 In Great Britain the birth
rate has fallen from 30.7 in 1893 to
27.6 IN 1904. French statistics show
that at present the birth rate is only
q per thousand IL is interesting
speculation to try to foreteII what an
other century may bring forth in the
worlds politics IL the birth rate of
western nations continues to decline
and that Of the orient keeps up a.
high as ii has in the past
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-07-19
School Fund Apportionment.

OF the school fund distribution OF
sil6.s6S-B recently apportionesi, the
seventy six counties drew the heaviest
PORTION amounting To s36+.l53.B.
There are log separate districts. which
drew the sun Of So. ta3l 70. IN. balan~.
OF their coming from local
hoards and ireasurers. the aggregate of
whirh would foot up higher OF a. high
as that which the State pays into the
county treasures for school purposes.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-07-19
LIFE
VIII Not Offset the III Effects of Coffee
When One Cannot Digest It.
A farmer says:

1T was not from liquor or tobacco
That for ten years or more I suffered
from dyspepsia and stomach trouble.
they we're caused by the use of coffee
until | got so bad | had to give IN
coffee entirely and almost give I'D eat
ing There were times when | could
eat only boiled milk and bread and
when | went to the field to work I
had to take some bread and butter
along to give me strength
Il doctored with doctors and took
almost everything I could gee for nv
stomach in the way Of medicine. but
II got any better ii only lasted a lit
tie while until | was almost a walking
skeleton.
One day I read an ad for Postum
and told my wife I would try il. and
as TO tie following facts I will make
affidavit before any Judge:
Il quit coffee entirely and used
Postum in its place. I have regaiued
my health entirely and can eat any
thing that is cooked to eat. I have
increased in weight until now I weigh
more than ! ever did; / have not
taken any medicine for my stomach
since l began using Postum Why. I
believe Postum viii almost digest an
iron wedge.
My family would stick to coffee at
nrst, but they saw the effects IL had
on me. and when they were feeling
bad they began to 5 Postum, one at
a time, until now We all use Postum"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Greek. Mich
Ten days trial Of Postum In place
Of coffee proves the truth, an easy and
pleasant way There's a reason"
Look IN pigs. for a copy Of the IA
nous httls bccs. ~rns Road % Well
vl-As
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-07-19
Changed Conditions.

From Philadelphia. are YOU sail
the travelling acquaintance. Il know
a man in your town named BigS. he's
an o~frceholGer"
oh. yes. Bill Pig@s.~ replied the
Philafelphian; hes given up the Of
dee he held
You don't say Why. he told me
his job was a little ~sinecure-"
Yes. but after TIE recent election
Il became a little insecure
Knew Of One or Two.
rs there any available substitute
for RUBBER" asked the instructor of
the class.
Yes. sir" answered Miss de Muir.
one OF the fair goods. Il think stare
or cape Is Just as good"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-07-19
Pearl River Valley Railroad

A corps 81 surveyors and civil en-
giueers i engaged now in running
lines Of survey for the projected Pearl
River Valley railroad. which il Is pro
posed to build in a enthusiastically d.
rection Out II Jackson. Preliminary
surveys for entry into Jackson have
zen made. The ~op-ning up Of a line
Of road between Jackson and Carthage
and beyond has been a dream OF years
with quite a number Of those who have
pinned their faith on IT, ultimate reali-
zatiou. The territory i one Of the
best in Mississippi. irom every point OF
view, rich in timber Of all kinds and
with A. fine agricultural opportunities
a. will be found anywhere.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-07-19
cuRIos AND oDprrrEs

Only one woman in 100 insures her
life.
Ellen Terry Is pasxiorateIy fond Of
cats.
Sarah Bernhardt has a huge bed Is
feet long.
Patti sleeps with a silk scarf abou,
her neck
Brides in Australia are peIted with
rose leaves.
In stature Eskimo women are the
shortest on earth
No photographs are ever taken Of
women In China
A woman's brain declines in weight
after the age OF 20.
In Africa wives are sold for two
packets OF hairpina
New York has 2 1000 women who
support their husbands.
Drunkenness is rare. smoking COM
o among japanese women
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-07-19

The railroad commission Is in receip.
OF the annual report Of the Pullman
company, covering revenues and ex-
penditures in the State of Mississippi.
According to the report, the earnings
were s~l25,ss+-13, and expenditures
sl2s .Os3. L. This leaves a deficit of
ee,lss.s9 on the years operations.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-07-19
Farmers Institute.

A farmers institute was held At
West, which was attended by a large
crowd Of farmers add others. who
seemed much interested in the ~instruc-
tons and suggestions given Those
who addressed the institute gave much
valuable information a to successful
farming and marketing Of crops
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-07-19

Austin Mortimer DahIgren died in
the insane asylum At MERRIAM, Of
Bright's disea~e. having been an in
mate only six days. He WAS at one
time a pruminen; figure in Mississippi
politics. and held the Office Of collector
Of the port % Biloxi under Cleveland's
administration He also served in the
farfzTaesr..
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-07-19
Wind and Rain Storm

\ heavy wind and rain storm dam
aged growing crops considerably in the
northern part Of Lauderdale county
and the rain uprooted cotton and corn
was blown down A church was dam
aged to such an extent that it will
have 10 be rebuilt. The roof Of Whites
mill was blown away.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-07-19
Neatly Answered

A returned -c~ontraband'' was once
entertaining an audience IN Dedham,
Mass. with an accoun Of a furious
shrmish between the blue and the
gray on the banks OF the Potomac.
But said a severe critic OF his
highly coiored narrative. a man who
had not been to the war himself.
where were you when the battle
was raging" -Oh. I was back among
the baggage" But how far we're rot
from the bullets and eannon-baIls
persisted the s-ay-at-hoEz Well.
was tae rely. 70. g g 3 Ce.-
.sE."
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-07-19
Cornerstone LAYING.

The Presbyterians of Brookhaven on
July y will lay the cornerstone of
their handsome new church. The ex-
ercises will be in charge of the grand
lodge Of Masons of Mississippi. and
viii be presided over BY Grand Master
C.. H. Blum, who will deliver an address.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-07-19
DR.. Yanden Pardoned.

The governor parioned DR.. William
" Gandeli Of Canton. whose case was
recently affirmed by the supreme court.
DIR. Nandeil was fined s19 and costs
for exhibiting a pistol in a dangerous
and threatening manner in the circuit
court OF Madison county. The governor
RENTS the fine, less ss5 costs, which is
10 be paid, and wipes out the sentence
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-07-19

Prof Edward C. Pickering. Of thu
Harvard observatory. proposes 10 es-
tablish an International Observatory.
His committee Is 10 be composed % the
eminent astronomers OF The world.
who are to raise 4 sum o. money. have
a gigantic telescope built and placed
on the most suitable spot on earth. and
al 10 gn 10 work.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-07-19
Counted the Cash

The governor counted the cash in the
treasury department last week. sup
posed 20 be done twice a year. and
found the sum Of s3if.Jo3.@. This
cash balance Is subject 10 check at all
times, and A. the school fund distribu-
tion i being made now il viii dxindle
down steadily.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-07-19
Shot Her Babv-

While Mrs. Claude Shaw of Monroe
county was playing with a pistol sup
posed to be a toy, trying to anus her
2-year-old boy, the pistol proved to be a
real n and went of, the bullet enter
ing the child's head and coming out
through the neck
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-07-19
Accidentally Shot.

Little Estelle Dudley was accident
ally shot at Utica with a 22-gauge rife.
The little girl and several other chill
dren were playing with the loaded gun,
when it accidentally exploded. The
ball entered her cheek and came gu.
through the mouth
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-07-19
In washington to Study Fish.

DR.. tn Mortensen. of the Geological
museum of Copenhagen. is IN Washing
ton TO study the fish In the National
museum