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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-09-23
NINE. MELBA's FIRST ENCORE
Her Concert Was a Big Success, eu'
Little Playmate Saw Her
Garter.

When six years of age Helen Mitch
ell tMelbal appeared at a school con
cert, organized by her aunts in kicn-
mond. Melbourne. the suburb OF ner
birth. At this entertainment she sang
shells Of the Ocean" with such Ell
feet that the audience asked for an
encore, and the child on her reappear-
ance. created a still greater impress
sion by her singing OF Comm Through
the Rye for which her grandmother
had taught her the Scottish accent.
At the earliest opportunity she hur-
ried to her favorite playmate, who
lived in the same street. and breath
lessly waited for reference to the en-
tertainment Of the evening before, u
the little comrade was adamant n
ignored the whole subject. After
many attempts to introduce II, Nellie
at length found herself unable to wait
longer. and exclaimed excitedly: But
the concert, the concert, | sang last
night. and was encored." And she
looked with eagerness in the face OF
her friend. who answered witheringly:
Yes, and. Helen Mitchell. | saw your
garter" Little Miss Mitchell had been
particularly pleased with her neat at
tire. and the unexpected shaft com
ing in place Of the looked-for com
pliment. in an instant blotted out the
memory Of the intoxicating encore. and
drew the little singer from the seventh
heaven of her brief delight to limbo
Detroit News-Tribune.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-09-23
GOOD VINEGAR NOW RARE
Housekeeper Complains That Its Quail
lty Has Deteriorated In Last
Ten Years.

Nothing In the food line has
changed so much in the past ten a
rs vinegar. said a ~housekeeper a few
days ago. Why. when | first started
housekeeping vinegar was a mild.
pleasant tasting acid. a great improve
ment to sauces and gravies and an es-
sential TO a good salad dressing Now
Il Is entirely different | wouldn't dare
TO d the vinegar they are selling to.
day 10 anything where II IL not abso
luteiy necessary. II is harsh. sharp
n almost fiavoriess. use lemon
juice almost always as a Substitute. I
~ perhaps | had not been get
ting the best quality Of vinegar from
The small dealers in my neixhborhood.
so tired II from the biggest and fan.
clest dealers in New York. but we
couldn't notice any Improvement. II
must be that we no longer get cider
vinegar. but instead some chemical
preparation. which may answer the
purpose OF the old fashioned sort. but
which certainly does not give the
same satisfaction. win Il be a ques
ton OF the housekeeper's getting her
wine or cider and keeping II until II
turns to vinegar. as our grandmothers
did,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-09-23
THE STORY.

LIE WHO would make honorable nj
IL lance with another must first
prove his own worth.
Judas eyes and thoughts were turn.
ing towards great and mighty Rome
Not because of weakness and fear
oil his enemies round about. Far from
it, for had he not repeatedly won vic.
tories over those who had risen nm
against Israel?
When Mattathias. his father. had
died. the leadership of the people had
fallen upon him, and a great general
and Just ruler he had proved himsels
TO be. His first great victory had
been over Seron. prince of the army
OF Syria, who with a mighty host had
come against him. Then King Anti
ochus, on departure IN an expedition
into Persia, left instructions with
Lysias to invade Judea and DESTROY
Judas And Lysias had chosen
Ptolomee and Nicanor and Gorxias
mighty men of the kings friends who
organized a powerful expedition
which. when it had come into the
country. Judas had defeated and scat
tered. So it had been when Timotheu.
had come against him with the com
oined forces Of the Arabians. Ana
again when Nichanor had come with
MS mighty army. Judas and his patri.
OF army not only defeated them hui
killed Nichanor.
II can readily be understood how
the fame of such a leader as Judas
should reach imperial Rome. where
valor was held in such esteem. And
In turn the fame of the Romans came
10 De known to Judas and his follow.
ers.
What mighty ah.es would these
powerful Romans make" exclaimed
q one day. Because the nations
all aoou us would do us hurt. let N,
make them our friends"
Thou has spoken in wisdom" ex
claimed Eupolemus, n OF the chic,
men under Judas. 1T were useless,
Tor us I % think OF warning with Rom.
at any time. for no nation has VIC
withstood her armies. See how tn,
Galatians have been subdued an,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-09-23
a New One About Napoleon.

A new" story about Napoleon Is
necessarily doubtful. the probability
is that it is simply SO old that it has
been forgotten. However. here is one
that Arthur NJ Chuquet prints in
LOpinion as never before published
IL relates to Napoleon aud Bluecher.
The emperor received tho general al
the castle OF ~Finkenstein. while he was
preparing for the siege Of Danzig He
drew him to a window in an upper
story and paid him compliments on his
military gifts, and Bluecher. going
away delighted. described the inter.
view to his aide-de-camp. What a
chance you missed" exclaimed the
latter.
You might have changed the whole
course Of history"
How 80
Why. you might have thrown him
out Of the window
~Confound IT,, replied Bluecher. so
| might II only I had thought of it,"
New York Evening Post.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-09-23

Put one-half peck of small cucum.
bers, two quarts silver skinned onions
and two heads Of picked caulifower
TO soak in water TO cover and a cup
full Of salt over night. In the morning
drain. Mix one dessertspoonful OF
tumeric powder with three-quarters Of
a pound Of best mustard. Wet with
sufficient vinegar to mix without
Jumps. Put three quarts Of vinegar
over the fire. add five cents worth of
mixed picking spices. one-half
celery seed. one-half ounce white mus
tard seed. one teaspoonful each of Gin
namon and cloves. one pound brown
sugar. Carefully stir In the mustard
and tumeric paste and let boil I'd well.
Then add the mixed pickles, two red
peppers chopped with the seeds Of
same. and stir all together. After 4,
begins to bubble let boil well for Ave
minutes. This amount will I'LL a two
gallon far.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-09-23
The Home

Fruit and wine stains upon table
linen may be removed with a little
sweet milk and salt. Make a paste Of
the two. cover the stain. and let Il
stand for several hours. Repeat until
the stain disappears.
II Is said hat prunes are greatly
improved II a little cider Is added to
the water in which they are cooked
Milk may be kept from scorching.
says a good cook. II the pan in which
IL is to be cooked Is rinsed in cold
water before the milk is poured in.
Ivory knife handles that have be
come yellowed by constant washing
may usually De whitened by a rubbing
with emery paper and a polishing with
channels.
Celery may be kept for several days
II II is placed in a glass jar. sealed
and kept In a cool place. When want.
ed. II should BE- soaked in ice water.
A vanilla bean kept in the sugar
box will impart a delicious flavor 10
the sugar. This Is a bit of advice
from a French chef.
When frying mush. dip the slices
first in the white Of an egg. This
makes II crisp.
After washing the lamp chimney
polish IL with dry salt. II makes the
glass bright and will prevent its
breaking.
To clean pewter. wash il well with
hot water. rub il with fine sand and
when dry. polish ii with leather.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-09-23
s ERMONETTE.
The GOOD men do lives after

The good men do lives after
! them.
D This trite saying Is ever true.
The recorder Of the deeds OF the
] Maecabees has this to say Of
! the record which Judas, who be-
. csne the leader after the death
, Of his father, left behind him:
. "He gst his people great
! honor, and put on a bresst-plste
as a giant. ard grit his ~sriike
! harness about him. and he made
battles, protecting the host
! with his sword.
"ln his acts he was like
] lion. like a lions whelp, roaring
for his prey.
] For he pursued the wicked.
and sought them out, and burnt
J up those that vesed his people.
Wherefore the wicked Anrunk
] from fear Of him. and all the
workers Of iniquity were trou-
SfNds otNa1sC saANahiOH PfOo
! pered In his hand.
"He arieved also many kings.
and made Jacob glad with his
acts. and his memorial is blessed
forever.
Moreover. he went through
the cities Of Juca, destroying the
unsodIy out Of them, and turn
ing away wrath from Israel.
so that he was renowned
unto the utmost part Of the
earth, and he received unto him [
such as were ready to perish"
We find the faith and strength [
OF character Of the man re- :
vesled in his words at the mo [
ment when his small and IT. ;
equipped army was about to |
fee before the overwhelming |;
hosts Of the enemy. He said: /
1T is no hard matter for the ;
many TO be shut up in the hands
Of the few; and with the God
OF heaven IL is all ere. to de-
liver with a gres, multitude or
a small company: for the VIC
tory Of battle stsndeth in the !
multitude Of the host: but
strength cometh from Heaven.
They come against US in much
pride and iniquity to destroy US.
ard our wives and Dur children,
and to spoil U.s. But we font I
for u lives and our laws.
Wherefore the Lord himself I
will overthrow them before our
face. And as for you. be ye not l
afraid Of Them
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-09-23
iss, ~ ~. Author. " s. Ei.O

Based on the Apocryphal book OF
/ Maccabees. chapter g.
Leaders Of Maccnbsesn wsr-Three Of
the i've sons OF Mattathlas were promin-
ent as leaders in the Naccabaean war. as
follows Judas. from whom the name Of
NaesAbsss was derived. Jonathan. and
Simon This two others. Elssxar and John
or Joannan az II 10 In tho text. Judas
succeeded 70 tho command upon the death
% hts father Mattathias. and when In li
H G.. Lysias laid Siege 90 Jerusalem, the
position of Judas was rrecarious. Later
Nieanor was sent against Judas but vas
defeated. FIRST at Capharsalama. and
again tn "a decisive BATH a. Adtsa. near
to the glorious battle field % B~1th-horon
~ G. isp This victory WAS the great
est % Judas successes and practically
decided the question 81 Jewish independ-
eucs. Later Judas was killed In battle
with n force ~ INVADER under Bacchides.
His body was recovered by bis brothers
and buried az Nodin In the sepulchTr 81
his fathers. Two years after. when me-
csssity fpr renewing me conflict arose.
thu was offered 10 Jonathan.
lie forced Bacrhiies To terms and when
Alexander Balas asrenird to tho Per-
sian throne no WIS promoted 70 great au-
thority and lssumed the high prisstly Of
flee. After A~lexander's death he tell a
victim To- tho trrnchcfv - Tryphon. and
simon placed himself a. the head Of the
patriot army and he brought the long
struggie ~ the Jews finally 20 an End In
about r. c. iH. Eight years later b"
and twn of hts sons were murdered by
P~tolemasus. bat ons of the sons es-
capped. Johannes Hyrcanus. and At ono.
assumed the government q the Jews.
Dying In - g. ios. his eldest son Aristo-
bulus l.. succeeded To the rulrrship and
was tho FIRST 10 assume the kingly title.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-09-23

\ canary hung directly over the big
square table in the Hungarian res
taurant.
Once, said a woman who was din
ing there. the bottom dropped out
Of the cage. the bird few at the or.
chestra ynHder. and We had bird seed
IN SOUP. II was awful"
That reminds me-. said the cross
eyed man. "of n time when We were
having a little game Of poker on the
b x o. You know how those trains
roll Well. Just about the middle of
the game down came all the grips and
dress suit 5 straight into the
kitty and broke up the game. Money
few everywhere. We got so mixed
We couldn't tell which had won or
where the money was that whoever
had won it won. Talk about bird seed
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-09-23

-
or died. when l read about Lydia +.
Pfnkham's Vegetable Compound; so /
began to take IL. and am well again and
relieved Of all my suffering. - Mrs.
GEORGE JoRDY. Box 40. Marion, Nj.
Lydia T.. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and
herbs, contains no narcotics or harm
full drugs, and to-day holds the record
for the largest number of actual cures
OF female diseases we know of, and
t~housandsof Observation-Disclosures
on file in the Pinkham laboratory at
Lynn. Mass, from women who have
been cured from almost every form Of
female complaints. Inflammation, ul-
ceration. displacements, fibroidtumors,
Irregularities, periodicpains. backache,
Indigestion and nervous prostitution.
Every suffering woman owes il to her
self to give Lydia +. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound a trial.
III you would like special advice
about your case write a confiden-
tial letter to Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn. Mass. Her advice Is free.
and always helpful
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-09-23
THE DOCTORS WIFE
Agrees with Him Abe ut Food.

A trained nurse SAYS: In thu
practice Of my profession 1 have
found SC many points in favor of
Grape-Nuts food that unhesitatingly
recommend it to all my patients.
1T is delicate and pleasing to the
palate tan essential in food for he
sick. and can be adapted to all ages.
being softened with milk or cream
for babies or the aged when deficiency
of teeth renders m~astication impos
sible. For fever patients or those on
liquid diet | find 'Grape-Nuts and albu.
men water very nourishing and re-
freshing.
This recipe is my own idea and ia
made as follows: Soak a teaspoonful
OF Grape-Nuts in a glass Of wate- for
IN hour. strain and serve with thu
beaten white OF an g and a spoonful
OF fruit juice for fiavouring. This al
fords a great deal OF nourishment that
even the weakest stomach a assim
ilate without any distress.
My husband is a physician and he
uses Grape-Nuts himself and orders il
many times for his patients.
Personally | regard a dish OF Grape
Nuts with fresh or stewed fruit as the
ideal breakfast for aDyone-well or
sick"
In any case Of stomach trouble, nerv.
GUS ~prostration or brain flag. a 10 day
rial of Grape-Nuts will work wonders
toward nourishing and rebuilding and
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-09-23

The three eternal roots OF altruistic
energy are these: First. the principle
OF justice; that there is a moral Law
before which all men are equal. so
that | ought TO help my neighbor TO
his rights. Second. the principle OF
charity: that | owe infinite tenderness
to any shape or kind Of man. however
unworthy or useless to the state.
Third. the principle Of free will: that
| can really decide to help my neigh
Dor. and am truly disgraced IL / do not
do so. To this may be added the
idea of a definite judgment: that is.
that the action will at some time ter
ribly matter to the helper and the
heiped.-G. X. Chesterton.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-09-23
COVERED WITH HIVES.
Child . Mass Of Dreadful Sore. Itch
Ing. Irritating Humor for ? Months
Little Sufferer In Terrible Plight.


MY sir year old daughter had the
dreadful disease called hives for two
months. She became affected by play
ing with children who had t. BY
scratching she caused large sores
which were irritating. Her body was
q complete sore but IL was worse on
her arms and back. We employed a
physician who left medicine but IL did
not help her and tried several RENE
dies but without avail. Seeing the
Cuticura Remedies advertised, I
thought I would try them. l gave her
q hot bath daily with Cuticura Soap
and anointed her body with Cuticura
Ointment. The first treatment re-
lieved the itching and in a short time
the disease disappeared. Mrs. George
L. Fridhor. Warren, Mich. June 30
and July 10. 1905"
Potter Drug . Chem. Corp, solo Propa. BoaunL
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-09-23
FREAK IN sEQUoIA FOREST
Tree Trunk That Has stood tof OK
teen Years severed from It's
Base.

out in California there Is a Tree
trunk which has stood for the last 10
years entirely severed from its base
saws the Wide World Magazine. Inc
stump is is feet in diameter. and the
trunk towers rs feet in the air. TINS
remarkable freak is located near the
sequoia forest reserve in Tulare coun-
ty. California. and was sawn on by
lumbermen for timber. Through some
miscalculation. when the cut was nm
ished the tree still held It's position.
and dynamite was resorted to to bring
it to the ground. which accounts Tor
the deep cash on one side. After the
first charge OF the explosive a been
irnited the tree still remained stand
ing. and IL was discovered that the
entire trunk had been shattered by the
discharge and was therefore useless
for lumber. Accordingly. the work was
stopped and the giant has remained up
right. w~ithstanding some Of the Sc
yerest wind storms that the state a
known. held in its natural position by
its great weight
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-09-23
FALL PAINTING.

The majority Of property owners
are under the impression that spring
time is the only painting time. But
the fall Of the year offers several ad-
yantages to the painter. One Of the
most important is that surfaces are
almost sure to be dry. and there Is no
frost or inner moisture TO work out
after the paint is applied.
Pure white lead-the Dutch Boy
Painter hnd-mixed with pure lin
seed oil (tinted "a desired) gives a
winter coat TO a building that is an
armor against the severest attacks OF
the winter rain. sleet. winds and snow.
National Lead Company. 1902 Trim.
ity Bldg. New York city. makers of
pure white lead. Dutch Boy Painter
trademark. are Offering to those in
terested a complete painters outfit.
consisting Of a blow pipe and lead
tester. book OF color schemes. etc.
State whether you want exterior OF
interior decorating.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-09-23
Green Walnut catsup.

Take one-half peck green walnuts
while still soft enough to be easily
pierced with 4 pin. Put into a stone
jar and pound with a mallet. Sprinkle
with a cupful salt and add enough
vinegar to cover.
Bruise or pound every day for a
week. stirring thoroughly. then strain
through a fine strainer. pressing until
the nuts are dry. Add to the liquid A
tablespoonful each whole cloves. cas-.
STA buds. pepper corns and celery
seed, an inch each ginger and horse.
radish root. a teaspoonful grated nut
meg. a small onion cut fine. a Glove
Of garlic that has been bruised and a
quarter teaspoonful cayenne pepper.
Cook gently - minutes. strain through
a fine cloth. bottle and seal
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-09-23
Fooled Them Thirteen Years.

Frank Nelson, former state superin
tendent OF public instruction OF Kan
sas. and Cap Gibson. the veteran
record clerk in Auditor Nations Office.
are great friends. Nelson rs now
president of a Minnesota callege.
When Nelson was still in the state
house he and Gibson had a talk one
day about teaching school. Il was
once a school teacher" volunteered
Gibson.
is that so?" asked Nelson. How
long,"
Yes. | fooled 'em IL years." re-
piled Cap"
How is that" asked Nelson.
Oh said Cap" Il quit when
teachers had to qualify."-Kansas City
Journal.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-09-23
Bureau Cover.

A bureau cover that is as useful as
IL is good locking is made with little
work Pique the right length for the
stand or bureau is cut in deep seal.
Tops and b~uttonholed around loosely
with a heavy mercerized cotton An
edge is then crocheted around the
scallop to form a pretty finish. This
edge is the simplest form of a shell
scallop done in white croeheting cot
ton and washes as well as does the
pidue.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-09-23
500 Reward. xIOO.

ne rsshe, Of this paper vii be pie,srf TO t0ru
mat there . st least one dreaded dissase that Htrncp
ns been abe to cure m all is st&xez and tfat >
CA1rrh- Hans Catarrh CURE . the 7nly pr~ftiSs
eure nos known 10 the medical fraternity. Cataun
beng a constitutional dl-raSr. regulrsa Q constitu-
uo1al trratmcnL Halls Catsrh Cur d taken n
ernaly. aeung directly upon the blood and mucous
sarlareS OF the system. thereby destroying the
mundatnn OF the dsezse. and giving the patient
strength BY building IN the constitution and E~sst-
ins nature IN doing rs work The propristors have
nleh faith N rs curative powers that they orer
Ooe hanhred Dollars for any case that II aAs -
sure send Tor list Of testimonials
Addr-~ v y CHENEY a o roiv1o. o
. eold BY al Druxx@ta Sc.
IAks RAls Family Pulls for eonstip stton.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-09-23
Using Our Opportunities.

What God gives to every man IN
ability. And that which God exacts
Is the proper use of ability. Talents
vary. but for even the n talent 4
strict account must be rendered.
Every man receives a gift from tho
Lord, according to his several abil.
ity.' and the results expected by the
King OF Kings. in the Anal day OF
reckoning. will be wholly proportion
ate to the powers which he has dele
gated to his creatures. How shall
We stand in the great day IL we neg.
lect his so great salvation. or how
shall We render account il we neglect
his so great opportunities!
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-09-23

Cooked German style. First. wash
the sauerkraut in three or four wa
tiers. Put into a baking dish with a
large piece OF salt pork in the center
lone pound Of pork for every two
quarts Of sauerkraut). Put plenty of
water in dish and bake for FIVE or six
hours. One hour before serving TIM
cover the top with medium-sized DO.
tatoes that have been peeled and cut
in halves. l~engthwise. Potatoes when
done should be a delicate brown
Serve cooked frankfurts with this
dish
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-09-23

IIeye / would not be living today, says
Mrs Hinson. MY eyesight was poor.
I suffered with nervous. splitting head.
aches. spots would dance before my
ives. and at times I would be so dizzy
I would have to grasp something for
support. My back was so weak and
painful I could hardly bend over to but
ton nv shoes and could not get around
without suffering severely. Doan's Kid
new Pills helped me from the first. and
I continued until practically well
again"
Remember the name-Doan's. Sold
BY all dealers. 50 cents a box. Foster
MiIburn Co, Buffalo, ". Y.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-09-23
Standard Oil Walls.

The Standard Oil Company's real
estate holdings in Bayonne, n. J.,
where its largest oil refining plant in
the east is situated. have been in.
creased from $780, 900. the value
fixed upon them in 1908 for taxation,
to $4,000. 900. The company is ap-
pealing against the increases fixed
upon the realty by the Hudson county
board Of equalization.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-09-23

that cOnsthHt IttIIHB
of dullness and tired
ness, will find hope
in the advice Of Mrs.
Mary Hinson of FL
Strother St, Mt.
Sterling, Ky. Had
/ not used Doan
Kidney Pills. | be-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-09-23

DIR. Madison C. Peters was discuss
ing the question. "Will tho coming
man marry" He instanced a certain
type of bachelor.
This man." he said, "is a hypo-
critic. He uses his religion as a
cloak"
And what will he do in the next
world. eh?" said the reporter.
Oh said DIR. Peters. he won't
need any cloak there
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-09-23

In the frivolous fashions OF to-day
we provide for the earnest searcher
after fundamental truths and the real
izatiou Of dreams Of Utopia. We care
not for the gravity Of their atmo-
sphere. but rejoice rather IN the gor-
geous colors " can offer for extending
in art the glorious schemes Of nature.
Ladies Field.