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Oxford eagle., 1906-04-26
WINE INSTEAD OF WATER.
Lads on Telegraph Hill Save Their
Homes With the Grape.

san Francisco, CaL-An incident Of
the ire in the Latin quarter on the
slope Of Telegraph Hill i worthy OF
note. The only available water supply
was found in 4 well dug in early days
At critical moment the pump sudden
" sucked dry and the water in the well
was exhausted. one who was not on
the hill in the circle Of fame cannot
even imagine the situation
There IS 4 last chance. boys, was
shouted. and cellar doors were crashed
in and residents began rolling out bar
rels Of red wine. The cellars gave
forth barrel after barrel until there
was fully so gallons ready for use.
Then barrel heads were smashed in ami
the bucket brigade turned from water
70 vine. sacks were dipped in the
wine and used for beating out the fire.
Beds were stripped of their blankets
and these we're soaked in the wine and
hung over the exposed portions of the
cottages and men on the roofs drenched
the shingles and sides OF the houses
with wine. md the wine won.
Until o'clock this morning those
lads on the hill carried on the fight,
much Of the time using wine instead of
water. They saved their homes aud
went thirsty 70 save the wine to pour
m The fra
Oxford eagle., 1906-04-26
SUFFER- NG CHILDREN
Given Fiery Whisky Because No
Water Could Be Had.

Los Angeles, GAIA fragmentary
account Of the terrible suffering en-
dured by the little children of San
francisco in the earthquake fire was
brought to this city yesterday by Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Huskey and Mrs. Kate
Land, who lived together on Pine street.
Under our own observation said
NIrs. HuslCey. was the case ~ one
child. III Of diphfheria, who was carried
into the streets Wednesday night by
her parents and died in agony on a lawn
that morning
Utter lack Of water in some districts
peopled by the refugees set the chill
dreu to meaning and pleading for drink
Men Of ruined families made every
human effort TO satisfy the thirst OF
their little ones. Failing II last. and in
desperation, they invaded the neigh
boring saloons and brought whisky to
the women. Unable longer 10 with
stand the pleadings Of the children,
mothers poured small quantities of fiery
liquor into tin cans and other available
receptacles and gave il TO the tots to
drink The natural result was % in
crease the pangs Of thi.st twentyfold
and the sight ot wobegOne, staggering
children was witnessed By observers.
Oxford eagle., 1906-04-26
WHAT ALLIED JACKS STEED.
He Had "rrimmed- the Old "Craft'
shipshape TO Facilitats
Navigation.

With many a hitch of his trousers and
pulls at his forelock IN respectful salute
TO Justice. Jack Collins, able seaman, was
navigated UP to the courtroom railing by
. policeman on a charge of cruelty to
ANIMALS.
He had paving stone tied to the tail
OF the horse he was riding. your wor-
ship" SAID the officer who had arrested
him
What was that fory'sternly asked the
magistrate.
We'll. admiral. that wasn't no cruelty
to animals. a. this officer says. at all,
blurtet out Jack. Il hired that bony craft
outside tor a short cruise ashore. Soon
after getting under wav | found the
bloomin old packet wouldn't steer a little
bit She was all down BY the head
and tacked about the street when the
couldn't -et steady storage vav on her,
and she drifte1 70 wIn,iward Just as often
as she did - leeward Then. thinks |.
she TOO hght by the stern. as her heels
were constantly lfiin and racing Just
for all the world ike our prupellers On
the ship when she fo~ses on a big sea.
she wants more weight aft. says an old
shipmafe Il mine that ! met, and then
i pi-t got hIm 90 help me come 70 m
anchor while I shipped a little ballast aft
That all. YOUR worship. Al shIpshape
and ahove-hoard and no reason in the
world why tins blue and brass-bound cor
vsfis here shduld have oyerhauled me
az all
''Ihsnis-ed. % said the justirr. after Jack
had agreed to iettison the ballast and take
the craft horne IN tow which meant
lead the incieut steed back 20 the stable.
Oxford eagle., 1906-04-26
Cures Cancer. Blood Poison and
Rheumatism.

II YOU have blood poison producing crup-
tlon-. pimpie~. ulcer~. swollen glands,
bumps and rising. burning. itching skIn.
crpner-cnloret spots or rash on the skin,
mucous patches in mouth or throat, flll-
m hair. boce pains, OIL rheumatism or
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-ouu all sore=. eruptious heal. hard swell
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perfect cure L. made OF the worst cases
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For cancer. tumors. swellings. eating
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Blood Balm Co. atlanta. ca. Describe
trouble and free medical advice also sent
in sealed letter.
Oxford eagle., 1906-04-26
ATTACKED THE HEART
Awful Neurslsis Case Cured to Stsy
Cured by Or. Williams
Pink Pills

Neuralgia in any form il painful but
when it attacks the heart it Is frequently
fatal. Complicated with indigestion Of
a form that affected the vital organ it
threatened serious consequences in an in
stance Just reported. The case is that u
Mr. f. L. Graves. II Pieasanthill. La.
who tells Of his trouble and cure as
follows.
d" | Travelled considerably. was exposed
% all kindsof weather and was irregular
In my sleeping and eating. | suppose
this was the cause of my sickness. at
any rate. in NAV. 1893, had got - bad
that | was compelled 70 quit work and
take to my bed. | had a good doctor
and took his medicine faithfully but
grew worse. I gave up hope q getting
better and nv ueighbors thought | was
surely going 10 die.
.. 1 had smothering spells that il is
awful 10 recall. NV heart fiuttered and
then seemed 20 cease BEATING. l could
not lie on my left side at all. Nv hands
aud feet swelled and - did my face.
After reading about DR.. Williams Pink
Pills in n newspaper l decided tO try
them and they suited my case exactly.
Beforp hong I could see an improvement
and after taking a few boxes was en-
tirely cured. am glad to make this
statement and wish it could cause every
sgEerer 70 try DR. Williams Pink Pills.
Or Williams Pink Pills do not simply
deafen pain. they cure the trouble which
causes the pain. They are guaranteed %
contain no narcotic. stimulant or opiate.
Those who take them run no danger II
forming any drug habit. They act
directlvon ebloodand it isonly through
the blood that any medicine can reach
the nerves.
DR. Williams Pink Pills are sold by all
druggists or VIII be sent. postpaid ou
r'-csipt # prize. 80 cents pr box. sIx
boxes for = 20. by the DR. Williams Med
icIne Co., Schenectady, ny.
Oxford eagle., 1906-04-26
RUNNING SORES ON LIMBS.
Little Girls Obstinate Case Of Eczema
Mother Says: '-Cuticura Rem
ediss Household Standby

Last year. after having my Ettle rirl
treats- uy very pruninent physician .or
an obstinate cas-. u eczema r..,r-s,5 =.
the turIcura Remei.s~. and wa. - well
pleases with the almost insrautauec1s
relief Afforded that We 4 -..aried the uhvsi-
can pre~erlptlon aat relied entirely On
the tutlcura soap. Gutlcura Ointment ,nd
tu-icura Plls. When We commenced vr5rb
the Caticura kemed.es her fesr and Eub~
were covered with running sores. IN
about six Feek- We BAD her completely
well, ant there has been no recurrence of
the tr1uhls We fnH tHar -be C,,-i..,-,@
Eems-ties are 4 valuable hg5ss..boId .r.r.f-
1y. hvlug A. We DO twelve miles from, a
coeter, and where = costs from twenty 10
twenty-five dollars - come rp an .s..
mountain Nr- Lizzie VIucen. Thornas
falr-naunt, " Naldeu's Ridge. Tenn. Ort'
Oxford eagle., 1906-04-26
GOV. C0x's PROCLAMATION.
Calls Attention to the San Francisco
Calamity.

Nashville, Tenn--Gov Cox today is
sued proclamation calling attention to
the san Francisco calamity. The gov
ernor says:
The people OF Tennessee. in addi-
ton 10 the common feeling of sympa-
thy stirring their hearts. have other
ties binding them in the bonds Of friend-
ship with the unfortunate people Of
San Francisco. Tennesseans have not
forgotten the magnificent and courteous
treatment accorded their soldier repre-
sentatives in the days of their long stay
on the way 10 the Philippines. In this,
probably the greatest hour Of need that
viii ever come 70 California and her
magnificent citizenship. Tennesseans
viii not fail to aid the suffering and
needy -
Oxford eagle., 1906-04-26
FACTS ABOUT STAMPS.

A specialist who collected the
stamps of France and her colonies re-
gently sold his collection for $1,000.
Il takes stamp collector 70 tell
where are Ancash. Autofagasta. Apuri-
mac. Chiapa, Diego suarez. Bamrl.
Yea. wadwhsn. Goliai. Ihino. Cioux.
Faridkot. Nabba and Oaock.
Il requires more than 20 large al
buns TO house the collection Of United
States stamps owned BY the earl of
Crawford. Tris collection Of United
States stamps Is thought 70 be the
most complete in existence.
The credit Of originating adhesive
stamps Is generally given to James
Chalmers. of Dundee. Scotland He
first advocated them in 1854. and in
accordance with a legislative enact
uent of December II. ts39. they were
issued for public use in England May
g. Is40
Oxford eagle., 1906-04-26

The visitor from Philadelphia had
been taken in hand by hts Pittsburg
friends and shown the sights Of the
city. from the Carnegie Art institute
to the belching furnaces of Homestead
together with other points of semi
historical interest The visitors was
naturally impressed with the action
and sna,piness of the city.
Nov said the visitor. gratefully
4 must try TO repay YOU for your
courtesy whenever you come to my
town BY the BY. have yu ever been
in Philadei iphia7"
Yes. said the Pittsburger. 4 spent
several years there-in one after.
noon u,~-Pittsburx Gazette.
Oxford eagle., 1906-04-26
CAVE THE RIGHT ANSWER.
How the Late IoEn Hay DispIayed
HIS Aptitude for the
Law.

" hen ~ ate Secretary Hav applied
i1r asiiul-sssu d ta ths bar a. ILLINOIS, n. vas
.'ialHanns't 70 APPEAR before a committee
90 nfomlnsat talea-0 lawyers To be ex-
lniiHesi ~ - hl. Qualifications. relates the
Amsr7ean >pertafar
he went @ me place appointed and
ielils the eammittee assembled. hu- Tor
a iang time thcv toak NJ notire of the
Young canzltat@- bat continued T. TAX ~.
arols-iF together On l4rious subjects. n
sstld
Mr Hig uhat would yoa do i a e-,sat
snolld eanze 20 rsu wlth such a 49,. -
tais ami ne pruer,'is,i so describe verv
~lAearafeiF a complicated legal ease
4 should ask Tor a reralns1,. H. ~ 80 i,
promptly replied Nr- Hav and tel nm
rn raA t0-marruw
Nr has you are admitted sait the
Gentleman. AMI with a hearty hurh f-om
3A pre~~nz fhs prpcr.,i1u-- elnse,t
Some people are more skinned aza5u..
than ssllnIng-tlfe
Oxford eagle., 1906-04-26

II wrote you for advice and commenced
treatment with Lydia z. Pinkhams Vege-
table Compound ss you directed. and I am
happy to say that all those distressing symp-
toms left me and have passed safely through
the change of life, q well woman. I am
recommending your medicine To all my
friends. Mrs Annie E. g. Hyland, Chester
town, Nd
Another WOman's Case.
"During change Of life words cannot ex-
press what I suffered My physician said
had q cancerous condition Of the female
organs. One day I read some Of the testi-
monials of women who had been cured by
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and decided to try it and to write you for
advice Your medicine made me well
woman, and all my bad symptoms soon
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II advise every woman at this period Of life
to take your medicine AMI write you for ad-
vice. Mrs. Lizzie Hinkle. Salem. Ind
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Mrs. Hinlxle it will do for other women
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It has conquered pain, restored
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utterly baffied physicians.
- Sneeee3s Uhefe ofherx Fan.
Oxford eagle., 1906-04-26
WILD WEST MEN KILLED
In Pitched Battle With Officers at
Richmond. Mo.

Richmond. No. skip Wilson. one
OF the proprietors Of Wild West
show. Is dead and his partner. William
Duvall. l. fatally injured As a result Of
a battle with officers on the public
square last night. The fight was be-
tween four officers on one side and a
band Of cowboys. led by Wilson and Du-
vail, on the other. None of the officers
were injured After the battle the cow
hoEs scattered and it i not known
whether any more Of them we're hit.
The Eight was the result of an attempt
made TO arrest Wilson for an offense,
1t i said, he committed when his show
appeared here last fall.
Oxford eagle., 1906-04-26

A young lady. who had no knowl-
edge OF nautical phrases. asked 4
friend DO you know. often wonder
why a ship has to weigh anchor every
time Il leaves port The answer of
her friend vas not Eliminating. Well
-er-the weight is constantly chang
ing. Won know. because % the-er-
binnacles and things that accumulate
On the lnchnr.~-I.ondon News.
Oxford eagle., 1906-04-26
TRAIN LOAD OF RICE.
New Orleans Progressive Union
Sends One to San Francisco.

New Orleans, LA solid trainIoad
of Louisiana rice will be dispatched 10
San Francisco on fast schedule to re-
lieve the food famine The New Or
leans Progressive Union today issued
an appeal to rice farmers. millers and
rice dealers to supply the amount
necessary To make the train. and the
responses were numerous and liberal.
The Southern Pacific railroad agreed
TO transport the rice without charge.
Oxford eagle., 1906-04-26
JAPANESE KILLED
Opened Fire on Soldiers Without
Apparent Cause

San Francisco. Cal.-After a battle
In which thirty shots were exchanged.
japanese was killed last night bv
Federal troops at the corner of Ellis
and Van Ness. The Japanese fortified
himself behind an overturned automo-
bile there and opened fire on the sol-
diers- He could not be captured. but
was finally surrounded and killed. No
reason for his attack on the guards i
known
Oxford eagle., 1906-04-26
KILLING AT MAYFlEID. KY.
Policeman William Thomas Shoots
Henry Cooley to Death.

eld.ky.-Sunday morning short
y before / O'Clock a killing occurred
thar has caused much excitement here.
mostly on aecount Of the prominence of
the people concerned VIII Thomas.
policeman. shot and instantly killed
Henry Cooley on the sidewalk in the
most prominent business section Of the
CITY Thomas gave himself up to the
sheriz and refuses tn make a statement.
except that II he was placed in the same
circumstances he would do the same
thing again.
Oxford eagle., 1906-04-26
KILLED ON HONEYMOON.
Bride and Groom Meet Death Si-
multaneously.

Los Angeles, Cal.-Two rough boxes
arrived in Los Angeles yesterday from
Monterey They contained the bodies
of Mr. and Mrs H. \. Rouser. who de-
parted from Los Angeles for the Dell
monte Hotel at Monterey on their hon.
eymoon trip ApriIs- The young couple
were killed simultaneously by falling
chimney at the Delmonte in the earth
quake shock. They were from Bisbee.
Arizona. %
Oxford eagle., 1906-04-26

A man addicted TO walking IN his
sleep. went 20 bed all right one nisht.
but when he woke he found himself
on the street In the grasp % a police
man Hold on he cried. You
mustn't arrest me. I'm a somnAmbu-
list To which the policeman re
piled 4 don't care what your rslig-
lou is--ye cant walk the streets IN yer
nightshirt Scottish America
Oxford eagle., 1906-04-26

in life when wonan's great change
may be expected
Lydia z. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound was prepared to meet the needs
Of woman's system at this trying
period of her life. It invigorates and
strengthens the female organism and
builds up the weakened nervous system.
For special advice regarding this i'm
portant period women are invited to
write to Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Mass,
and il will be furnished absolutely free
of charge. The present Mrs. Pinkham
is the daughter-in-law of Lydia E. Pink
ham. her assistant before her decease,
and for twenty-five years since her
advice has been freely given to sick
women
Read what Lydia E Pinkham's Com
pound did for Mrs. Hyland and Mrs.
Hinlzle:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
81 had been suffering with displacement Of
the organs for years and was passing through
the change Of life. NV abdomen was badly
swollen; nv stomach was sore: had dizzy
spells. sick headaches. and was very nervous.
4 wS1ln z mf-&k~-s~ N~x~<~ha~ -
Oxford eagle., 1906-04-26

Wo-ln Is AZ her worst. she has cor.
trived to escape from the net OF con
venrionalities n which man had in.
closed hs-. Anarchy reins in thou
sands q homes Women in England
Is no Tor ssr on the side OF the angels
London Truth
Oxford eagle., 1906-04-26

says "A kick from
a horse frs. y eakcned
my back and affected
uy kidneys. I be-
came very bad. and
had To 20 about on
crutches. The doe
tors told me I had a
ease - chronic rheu-
matisn. but J could
not believe them. and
finally began using
Oxford eagle., 1906-04-26

Doans kidnrv FiIIs Tor nv kidneys-
First the kidney secretious came more
freely then the pain left my back I
went and got another box. and that
completed a cure. have been well for
two years.
Sold BY all dealers. 50 cents a box
Foster-Milbu-n Co. Buffalo. v. Y.
Oxford eagle., 1906-04-26
WOITlan'S
Bad
Days
Appalling Effect

Inc struggling author opened the let
the postman had Iust brought.
~ was from his publisher and contained
. check for a large amount.
wen ne ehuekled, Il seem to have
pTL Ioaha tne secret OF write living at lastt'
Oxford eagle., 1906-04-26
1t Cures While You walk

Aliens Foot-Ease is certain cure ia,
not sweating, eallous, and swollen, aching
leet- SOLD oy ali Druggists. Price 25e. Don't
accept any substitute. Trial PACKAGE F-PEF
Address Allen s. Olmsted. IL Rev Y Y
Oxford eagle., 1906-04-26
A Harmless Laxative.

II you must take laxative. take harm
hess one Lax-fos does not grIpe. therefore
does not irritafe. Irritation is what does
the HARM Price - cents.
Oxford eagle., 1906-04-26
MIDDLE LIFE
Time When Women Are Susceptible to Many
Dread Diseases-lntelligent Women Prepare
for it. Two Relate their Experiences.

The "ehange of life Is
the most critical period
of a woman's existence.
and the anxiety felt by
women as it draws near
u not without reason
Every woman who
neglects the care of her
health at this time in
vites disease and pain
When her system IS in
n deranged condition.
or she is predisposed to
apoplexy. or congestion
of any organ. the ten
dency is at this period
likely to become active
and with n host oil rer-
vous irritations make
life a burden. At this
time. also. cancers and
tumors are more liable
to form and begin their
destructive work.
such warning symp-
toms as sense of suffo-
cation. hot flashes. head
aches. backaehes. dread
of impending evil, timid-
ity. sounds in the ears,
palpitation ofthe heart.
sparks before the eyes,
irregularities. coustipa-
sion. variable appetite.
weakness, inquietude,
snd dizziness. are
promptly needed by in
telligent women who are
approaching the period
Oxford eagle., 1906-04-26
Didn't Work.

The Scnior->o your old man has
struck
The Sophomorr-Yep when asked
him to dig UP he said he guessed he'd
go out with the rest Of the miners.-N.
y. sun
Oxford eagle., 1906-04-26

u Mother-Dear me, Baby's chok;n,
sns must have swallowed something
'lsitor-Mercy. Make her cough Il
to play with--Detroit Free Pres
Oxford eagle., 1906-04-26
Flashing.

Mav-Mi=s Shove said at one tune she
did not care to sing IN the choir Now
she seems more than ANXIOUS
Eva-Nes. she has ju-t had her teeth
filed with gold Chicago DAILY News.
Oxford eagle., 1906-04-26

Give a man a musical voice Io,r -.
high, white forehead and dreamy nsr-n. n'
aiity. and he can read a department stor.
al to an audience of women and m.Ls
them exciaim: How diyine,n-Ind,.n. :.
apolis Star.
Oxford eagle., 1906-04-26

~ hSs-anove Sr all. l want a servant
"no mas some refinement.
Appheant-WeIl mad.,.,
Grated on for appendicitis and - op-
Ri.4ts poisoning twice. = Meggendorfer
Oxford eagle., 1906-04-26

IL l. human nature TO wonder now %
MANY incompetent people succeed where Ne
ean't--,ludse.
Oxford eagle., 1906-04-26

Pending a settlement Of theSs differences
% opinion a 20 whether ar not poverty
= A crime. the usual penalty VIII continue
% BE- IMPOSED
Oxford eagle., 1906-04-26

There y hardly anything as hard az be-
Ing a. NICE % your wife relatives A. vou
expect them to BE- 70 you-N. Y Press.
Oxford eagle., 1906-04-26

Eyefy dose makes you feel better. Tar.
fos Keeps your whole inside right. Not ~
Sripe IN tull bottle Sold on the rrouss U
back plan everywhere. Price 81 csrtn
Oxford eagle., 1906-04-26

rneid lea keeps the digestive organs
n N ,eonuitlon- IL cures diseases of liver and
kldneys and insures a natural action ~ .iaa M
stomach and bowels; it purifies the bloaJ M
plexion- tue COM
Oxford eagle., 1906-04-26

why not assemble all the eutbap.s,
anks s,an.so wno wish to kill of the Old and
N npeufaole .h people in one inclosure and
,ha 'hr eran<s who produce schemes Tor
ciosurs "n..on OF Death in another IN
and Then turn them loose and let sa,s ,ss.s
proeeed 20 extermInate one anotha- :,
true football style.-Chicago Chron;cls
Oxford eagle., 1906-04-26
CAN'T STRAIGHTEN UP.
Kidney Trouble Causes Weak Backs and
a MnItitude of Pains and Aches.

Col. r. ). Harrison. Deputy Marshal.
716 Common st. Lake Charles. La.
Oxford eagle., 1906-04-26

A man has 70 undergo a lot of bitter
experience TO gam snowiedge that teaehes
him he would have been better off with
cut it.
Oxford eagle., 1906-04-26

me conscience Of some men never
enrts them Until they are found out.
Oxford eagle., 1906-04-26
a Positive
CURE
Ely's Cream Balm
IS euickiY absorbed.
Gives assief al once.


Il eleanses, soothes
heals and protects
the diseased mem-
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tarrh and drives
away 4 Cold in the
Head quickly. Re-
stores the Senses Of
Taste and Smell r
gists or bv mail. Tr
Oxford eagle., 1906-04-26

Crumbs Of comfort make a poor substi-
tute tor a square meal
Oxford eagle., 1906-04-26

Nearly ali great orators and authors
use words that are smaller than their
ideas.
True friendship may safely be tested
IN the seething flames Of time and
poverty
It sometimes happens that n good
mans conscience doesn't prevent hin,
from accommodating money.
Billiards and matrimony are similar
in some eegree-lots of kisses and
Scratches in both games
Better wear a gingham dress that Is
paid for than a satin gown purchased
on the installment plan
when a man fails in business his
wife tells the neighbors that he was
too honest 10 succeed. but what shs
tells him in private Is another story.
Hsredity.
81 know I'm losing nv hair early Ia
life" says the young man. passing his
haEd over his bare scalp; but nv
father and grandfather became bald
AZ 90"
An" comments the pickle-nosed in
dividual, who is always thinking IN
such things. then you are the heir to
their hairlessness-" - Magazine of
Fun
Oxford eagle., 1906-04-26

Some people are more skinned asaius.
than skl1nIng LIE.