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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-09-26
PUTS THE "oINoER" IN.
The Kind of Food Used by Athletes.

A former college athlete. one of the
long distance runners. began to lose
his power of endurance His expert
ence with change in food is interest
ing
While | was In training on the
track athletic team, my daily logs be-
came task. until after / was put on
Grape-Nuts food for two meals a day.
After using the Food for two weeks
felt like a new man. My digestion was
perfect, nerves steady and | was full
of energy.
Il trained for the mile and the half
mile runs Those events which require
SO much endurance) and then the long
daily logs which before had been
such a task. were clipped on with
ease. ] won both events.
THE Grape-Nuts food put me in per-
feet condition and gave me my ginger
Not only was my physical condition
made perfect. and my weight In
creased. but my mind was made clear
and vigorous SO that l could get out
my studies in about half the time for
merly required. Now most all of the
University men use Grape-Nuts for
they have learned its value, but.
think my testimony will not be amiss
and may perhaps help some one tc
learn how the best results can be OBJ
tanned"
There's reason for the effect Of
Grape-Nuts food on the human body
and brain. The certain elements In
wheat and barley are selected with
special reference to their power for re-
building the brain and nerve centres
The product Is then carefully and
scientifically prepared so as to make
II easy OF digestion The physical and
mental results are SO apparent after
two or three weeks use as to produce
profound in.prexsion. Read The
Road to MELVILLE" in pkgs. There's
. reason"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-09-26
KNEW VALUE OF AN OATH.
coiored Witness at Least Was Aware
Of Its Peeuniary Worth.

Clarence s. barrow. the well known
lawyer and essayist. discussing the
Haywood trial. in which he played SO
prominent a part. said the other day:
Some Of the evidence in that trial
was so trsnsparently false that IL re-
minds me Of a case that came OF in
Alabama few years back. One of
the witnesses in this case was an ex-
tremely ignorant man. As his testi-
mony progressed. his ignorance be-
came so shockingly evident that the
judge. looking sterniy down at him
said:
Look here. sir. are you acquaint-
ed with the value OF an OATH
The wifress answered anxiously:
Jedgt. | hope | am. That thar
lawyer on yer left hand gimme six dol
lars to swar agin the other side.
Thet's the correck value os kn oath.
amt 1t, ledger"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-09-26
Tum0RS CONQUERED
Overwhelming Proof that Lydia e. Phi
Vegetable Compound Succeeds.

One of the greatest triumphs of
lydia z. PiEkhan's Vegetable Com
pound Is the conquering Of woman's
dread enemy Tumor,
The growth of tumor II so in
sidious that frequently its presence
is wholly unsuspected until Il Is well
advanced.
SO called wandering pains may
come from its early stages or the
presence Of danger may be made
manifest by excessive monthly periods
sccompe MED by unusual pain, from
the abdomen through the groin and
thigh. - -. .,
II you ne my P;
or disbursements. secure a bottle of
Lydia 4. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and
herbs. right away and begin ITS use.
The following letters should con-
vince every suffering woman OF us
virtue, and that u actually does
conquer tumors.
A. A., r. - s,e w co,,.x
Mrs: way ,ry, VI GOV a.
ave- eou'n peuu' ino''
Dear Mrs Pinkham -
ing to thank you for what Lydia 4.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-09-26

Kismet is an Arabic word meaning
fate" or 1T is fated." A belief in
predestination is one Of the funda-
mental principles in the Mohammedan
faith. Not only a mans fortune, but
his deeds. and consequently his future
reward or punishment are. according
to this faith. irrevocably. and thus I'M
avoidably. pre-ordained-a doctrine
which has contributed largely to the
success of Islam by inspiring its cham
pions with the greatest contempt for
the dangers OF warfare. When a Mo-
hammedan meets with any disaster or
misfortune. no matter how great. he
accepts the situation calmly. merely
saying, "kismet"-'it Is fated."
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-09-26
Monument Unveiled.

Three thousand people gathered at
Duck Hill at the annual reunion OF the
Fifteenth Mississippi Regiment. L. c.
V. The day was ideal and the occasion
was a memorable one in many respects.
\ beautiful and costly monument was
unveiled in the presence of the assem-
bled throng, dedicated to the memory
of the members of the Fifteenth Mis-
sissippi Regiment, which went out in
the sixties
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-09-26

Il learned something from the por.
ter on our train this morning" said a
hotel guest. Il noticed him pick up
the coat to pair of pajamas while he
was making up one of the berths.
whoever had occupied the berth had
got OF the train, evidently. and left
the garment behind. Forgot part OF
his nightie, Ell? says / to the porter.
The porter grinned broadly. Wasn't
any his about II. boss he says. 1t
war a lady that was in that berth las
night. Yes, sab. Lots OF 'em seems
to like them to weah on the cabs. /
guess they thinks they's better in case
Of q wreck or sump'n like that"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-09-26

II was growing very late, but the
young man in the parlor scene showed
no signs of making a home run.
You evidently have a very vivid
imagination, Mr.. Borem." said the
dear girl. as she made an unsuccessful
attempt TO strange yawn.
why do you think so?" queried the
unsuspecting Borem.
Il thought perhaps you imagined
yourself in the Arctic regions, where
the nights are six months long" she
explained
And 80 seconds later he had faded
into the glumpsor1e gloom.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-09-26
overrun With caterpillar..

The section around Hollendale il
completely Overrun with caterpillars.
Never before in the memory Of the old
est inhabitant has there been sucN an
army of these pests. Walnut and pecan
trees are the greatest sufferers. These
trees are being literally stripped. In
soSle cases every leaf and tender twig
has been devoured by the ravenous in
scots. There seems TO be no way to get
rid of them. Every pecan and walnut
tee IS covered with thousands Of them.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-09-26
Hay Crop Is Good

The hay crop OF the State is said to
be unusually good this season. and the
farmers seem to have realized that
they cannot raise a more profitable crop.
More of the homegrown hay is to be
seen for sale in the market towns, and
as a rule il Is Of the quality that at
tracts good price and is as paIatable
TO the stock as the Western hay.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-09-26
Will Not Hold Cotton.

The State is not prepared to hold its
cotton just now, and it is the intention
of the penitentiary trustees to sell such
portion Of the crop from time to time
as will enable them to meet current
expenses, though the officials are not
going to sacrifice any part of the crop.
The trustees are figuring on a crop of
frUta 1000 To 5000 bales.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-09-26
Veterans Hold Reunion.

The old Confederate veterans met in
reunion at PHILADELPHIA with several
hundred veterans and 2.0OO or more
visitors from the surrounding country
and neighboring towns in attendance.
Many old soldiers told OF their expe-
riences in the war in comical way.
Speeches we're made 10y Congressman
A. NJ. Byrd, Hon. Il. {. Jones, J. IL.
Currie and others. BY all means this
was one Of the most enthusiastic re-
unions ever held for the old soldiers.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-09-26

The State officials whose duty it was
to pass on the application OF the men
representing what purports to be the
Socialist political party in Mississippi.
to have their nominees for State offices
placed on the official ballot in Novem-
Der, returned the application and re-
ferred the party to the courts.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-09-26

There 10 more Catsrrh 10 this section Of the country
than al other put together and until the last
lev wear. was supposed 20 be incursble For great
many years doctors pronounced u local diseese .na
y cure With local pronounced u ncursee
science las proven Cstsrrh b be cousrtutions cis
ssse md therefore requires treatment
Halls Catsrrh Cure, manufsctured ~ y. j. Cheney
Co. Toledo. Ohio 10 the only Constitutional cure on
N. market IL 10 taken Internally IN doses from v
drops 20 teasponufui II acts directly On the hiood
and m ucous surfaces OF the system. They o6cr one
hundred dollars for any case II fails 10 cure bena
for circulars and testimonials.
Address. Y. J. CHENEY q c.. Toledo. Ohio
Tsse Asifs Family rms for constipation.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-09-26
Cen Sharp Dead.

Gen. j. II. sharp, one OF the most
noted generals OF the Civil War. died
al Columbus, aged - years. He went
to the war as captain of the Tombigbee
Rangers. which formed a part OF the
Forty-thiri Mississippi infantry. under
command Of Col. +. l.. Lythe. His
bravery brought him rapid promotion,
and on July -, ls6+, he received his
commission as brigadier-general, and
served with distinction the remainder
of the war.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-09-26

Because YOU strained your eyes, Leon
srti Golden I've lotion viii cure the IN
rammatiou and s-rruess without pain IN
one day The best eve medicine IN the
world : "LeonlntiIs." II makes strong
ewes.
Guaranteed or money refunded. Drug
gi-i~ sell u az - cts. or forwarded pre-
paid ON receip. Of price by ;. b. Leonardo
a Co.. Nmpa, Fla.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-09-26

NIL. G. II FILER. MI. Sterling, KY,
ltl writes:
81 have suffered win kidney and
other trouble for fen years past.
Last March commenced using
Peruna aud continued for three mouth
! have not used IL since, nor have | felt
pain.
Il believe that am wen and l there
fore give ms highest CONNIE udation 70
the curative qualities Of Peruua-"
Ps.r-na For Kidney Troubls.
Mrs. Geo. II. simser, Grant, Ontario.
Can. writes:
II had not been well for about four
years had kidney trouble. and, ia
fact. fell badly nearly sH the time.
This summer ! got 50 very bad
thought | would try Peruna. 80 wrote
10 you and began at once to take Peruna
and Mauaiin.
II took only two bottles of Peruna
and one 81 Mnnalin, and now l feel
better than l have for some time.
Il feel that Prruua and Nanalin cured
me and made "A different woman OF me
altogether. bless the day picked up
the little book and read OF your Peruna."
IL Is fhe business Of fhe kidncys 10
remove from the blood sH poisonous
materials. They must be active al the
time. else the ~ stem suffers. They are
times when they need little assistance.
Pcruna Is exactly the sort Of rem
edy. IL has saved many people from
disaster by rendering the kidneys ser.
vice at a time when they were not able
70 bear their own burdens.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-09-26
Goes TO Army Medical school.

The president has appointed Capt.
John T. Mclean. of Indianola, who is
assistant surgeon on the staff Of Gen.
keeler. Of the State Guard. 10 attend
the army medical school at Washing
ton. and there pursue course Of in.
struction as prescribed for army med
zeal officers. This i the first appoint
ment of the kind from Mississippi.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-09-26
Bishop Galloway.

Bishop Galloway, of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, South, who has been
absent for several months engaged in
the work connected with number of
conferences, has returned to his home
at Jackson in excellent health.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-09-26
Baptists for Prohibition.

The Bsptists associations in Missis-
sippi, fifty-six in number, now holding
their annual sessions, are declaring
their unqualified advocacy of statutory
and constitutional prohibition. The
Baptist church in this State has a regis
tered membership of 10000.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-09-26

dered and passages of the secretions
too frequent. On the advice OF my
husband began using Doan's Kidney
Pills. Since using two boxes my trou-
BILE has not reappeared. This Is won
derful. after suffering two years"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
Milburn Co.. Buffalo. N. Y.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-09-26
Board of Health Meeting

The next meeting of the State board
of health will occur at Jackson on Oct.
$ and 0, at which time the regular ex-
amina;ions for applicants desiring to
secure license to practice medicine in
the State will be held.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-09-26
Quite a Difference

Alice-kate is awfully disappointed.
That young Engiishman asked her IL
she thought a married couple could
get along on 30 a week and she
FASTENED to say yes.
Mndred--Well?
Alice-Now she has discovered that
ne meant 80 shillings -Somerville
Journal
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-09-26
Cold Storage Plant.

The Armour Packing Company, OF
Chicago, has secured ground for the
erection at Hattiesburg of an immense
warehouse and cold storage plant, which
it will make the depot for the supply of
products for all that part of the State.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-09-26
Not Exactly That Kind.

did YOU get a complimentary ticket
,o the show" inquired the pass fiend.
Well, answered the man with in
fiuence. its 2 free ticket. but II you
had heard the remarks Of the manager
as he was filling 1t out you wouldn't
call Il very complimentary"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-09-26

ago. dopsy set in,
and my left side was
so swollen the doctor
said he would have
TO tap out the water.
There was constant
pain and a gurglIns
sensation around my
heart. and I could not
raise my arm above
my head. The kid
ney action was eiisor.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-09-26
Sawed Himself Out.

John Stalleup, a cork legged man
confined in Jail at Vieksburg. sawed
himself out with a saw made out OF an
ordinary case knife.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-09-26

Mrs. Chauffeurly is always run
ming down people when l go out with
her in her auto.
Doesn't she ever get arrested"
NO. they can't arrest you for Cos
siping. can they?"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-09-26

1raveler in Parlor Car--Porter. tnat
man In front will give you quarter
for busting him OF. won't he?
Porter-Yessir!"
Traveler-well. Ill give you half a
dollar to leave the dust on him and
not brush II OF on to me.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-09-26
Prof. Mckay RESIGNS.

Prof. \. b. Mckay, for many years
professor of horticulture at the A. and
NJ. college, has resigned his position,
and will establish nursery at jackson.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-09-26
Nobody Wanted Church

When North Gosforth church. near
Newcastle. Eng, which had never been
consecrated. but in which services had
been held regularly. was put up at
auction. not a bid was made for the
property.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-09-26

Mrs. Peppery-The rector Of that
fashionable church of yours certainly
has an easy thing Of 1t.
Mrs. swellman-But he is a good
shepherd. and
Mrs. Peppery-oh. it's easy to be =
good shepherd when the sheep are all
fat and prosperous.-Philadelphia
u Cures While You Walk.
Aliens Foot-Ease is certain cure for
hot, sweating, callous, and swollen. aching
feet, Sold BY all Druggists. Price 25c. Don't
aeeeyt any substitute Trial package FREE
Address Allen s. Olmsted. lie Roy. ". Y.
Steel piles are now economically cut
on by the use of the electric arc.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-09-26

The impression given at the latest
exposition in Berlin Of invention is
that liquid air will soon enter the field
as n very serious competitor of steam
and electric power.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-09-26

Pie State Agricultural and Mechan-
ical College at Starkville opened with
1000 students in attendance, the larges,
enrolment in the history OF the ins.i
tuition
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-09-26
For Saving LIE Al Sea.

TOT saving LIE ~ sea.
An apparatus for life saving at sea
has been invented by Mr.. r. Lavach.
cry, Belgian engineer residing at
Chapultepec. Mex It consists Of
rined cannon from which projectile
IL hred; to the projectiIe are at
tached cable, an anchor and
rocket. The mechanism is said to be
very simple. and for humanitarian rea-
sons the inventor has not patented Il
Mrs. Win4sw's BsstAanw syru..
tor e114xea teethng, sofIano IL s1uIs rndr~.. -
sssse .ansys pans earus VII eolir ~ hoSais
Architects in many instances are
specifying electric plate warmers in
new houses being constructed.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-09-26
Gen. Williamson Dead.

Gen. Henry Williamson, beloved
citizen of Holly Springs since the early
forties, died there last week.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-09-26

Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
II was told by my physician that I
had n fibroid tumor and that would
have TO be operated upon, wrote to
you for advice, which followed care
fully and took Lydia Z. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound. am not only
cured of the tumor but other female
troubles and can do all my own work
after eigh years of suffering
Mrs. s. J. Barber. Of Scott, N. Y.
writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
Sometime ago / wrote you for
advice about tumor which the doctors
thought would have to be removed.
Instead / took Lydia f. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and to-day am .
well woman"
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Funk. vsndergrift. Pa.
writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham -
81 had a tumor and Lydia r. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound removed
IL for me after two doctors had given
me up. l was sick four years before I
began to take the Compound. I now
recommend Lydia E. Pinkham's veget-
able Compound far and near"
Such testimony as above is con-
vincing evidence that Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound stands
without peer as remedy for Tumor
Growths as well as other distressing
ills Of women. and such symptoms as
Bearing-down Sensations, Displace-
ments, Irregularities and Backache.
etc. Women should remember that it
is Lydia z. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound that is curing so many women
Don't forget TO insist upon It when
some druggist asks you to accept
something else which he calls Just
as good"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-09-26

Women suffering from any form
OF female weakness are invited to
write Mrs. Pinkham. Lynn. Mass,
for advice. She is the Mrs. Pinkham
who has been advising sick women
free of charge for more than twenty
years. and before that she assisted
her mother-in-law, Lydia E. Pink
ham in advising. Thus she is especially
well qualified to guide sick women
back to health.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-09-26

For him who aspires and him who
loves. life may lead through the
thorns. but it never stops In the des.
ert.-Lord Lytton.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-09-26

Niagara Falls as a power generating
plant is worth si6.000.OO per year.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-09-26

DO you know any Bedouin Arabs.
Mr.. SIimm" asked the boarding house
lady.
why. what are you talking about,
madam"
We'll. read In the papers. to-day.
that the Bedouin Arabs can go a
whole day and only want a few dates
soaked in melted butter. thought
I'd like TO get a few OF 'em to board.
that's ali."-Yonkers Statesman.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-03-28
Queer Bel is Made
On ThaW Case Outcome.

Kalamazoo, Mich., March %
More than score OF Kalamazoo
men will resemble trayeLstained
tramps II the conditions OF . wager
are carried out. Harold Gibson and
Davis Lewis, manager OF the Mag
ara Hotel, became involved In an
argument regarding the Tbsw trial.
A number OF bystsnders became In
terested. There were six for rhav
and six against him.
Gibson, in iesting tone, suggest
ed that the party. the twelve persons
present, should discontinue shaving
until the verdict was given, and that
then the members whose views
agreed with the findings OF the Jury
should be the guests OF honor at a
banquet to be paid for by the men
who lost the wager. In the mean.
time all are TO go unshaven.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-03-28
Bridge Went Down.
Henry County Democrat.

Henry County Democrat.
On Tuesday, the bridge over Tebo
Creek at Beatty ford, collapsed plung-
ing young man named Combs, and
another man with team and wagon
into the water.
Young Combs, who Is a son OF Bud
Combs. with a hired man were re.
turning home from Calhoun with a
load OF cotton seed meal, the wagon
being drawn by four horses. At the
Beatty ford, three miles southwest OF
Calhoun, just as they we're on the
bridge, it gave away plunging men,
wagon and horses down. Both men
were bruised and scratched, and the
wagon was much damaged. Neigh
bors came to their help and after
some delay and by hard work the
horses we're gotten out Of the water
and put In q neighboring barn. Next
day they were so stiff they could not
get out OF the barn.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-03-28
Salaries on Rural Routes.

Washington, March Under the
recent act OF congress making ap
propriations Tor the postal service
for the ensuing fiscial year, the post
master general may fix the salaries
OF carriers In the rural delivery ser.
vice at a rate not exceeding 5000
per annum after July 1, 1907. The
highest rate now paid is $Y20 per
annum. The readjustment Of sala.
ries under the new law has been fully
determined, but 1t is proposed to al
low the maximum rate, 5000, TO all
carriers on ioutes twenty four OF
more miles in length as shown by
the records Of the depart nent. This
will give approximately $4,000 OF
about 60 per cent OF the carr iers, an
advance In salary Of $3.50 per an
mum.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-03-28
The CIansman' Is Prohibited.

Detroit, Mich, March 25.-Msyor
william B. Thompson prohibited
the production Of "The Clansman, "
the play adapted from Thomas Dix
on's book Of the same title, and
which was booked for the Detroit
opera house for the last week In
April.
Judge Alfred Murphy, ofthe Wayne
county circuit court, and q number
Of white citizens, Joined with a dele
cation OF colored residents in pro-
testing that the presentation OF the
play here would engender bad feeling
and possibly lead to a disturbance
by the colored people Of the city.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-03-28
Bankers Want Lower Taxes.

Jefferson City, March 25.7A COM
mittee OF the State Bankers Associ-
tion went before the state board OF
equalization asking that board to
esta blish rule for the minimum as.
sessment Of bank stock at 40 per
cent OF the valuation. The present
rule is So per cent. The committee
was composed OF A. 0. Wilson OF st.
Louis, J. p. Hinton of Hannibal,
Thornton Cook and j. II. Domin!ck
of Kansas City, W. C. Harris OF Full
ton and W. F. Keyser OF Sedalis.
The board submitted figures show.
Ing that other classes OF property
was not assessed as high as bank
stock. The figures showed live stock
at SO, merchandise at 40 and real
estate at 30 per cent OF their valua.
tion.
The state board will consider the
matter and make the minimum when
they report on other classes Of prop
erty in April. 20. ,.,s