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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09
In a London Omnibus.

A London bus driver was hailed by
a clericallooking old gentleman. and
on the first opportunity he remarked
to the conductor: "Yo you know who
you've got Inside. Bill?" IT'S Cardinal
Mannin'i" Go on. that amt Car
dinal Mannin'." said the conductor, Il
know i'm" They argued further. and
finally bet shilling over 1t. When
collecting fares the conductor deter
mined to set matters right by direct
inquiry. Excuse me. sir. but are you
Cardinal Mannin'?" The venerable
passenger looked him coldly and bold
ly in the eye. and answered: What
the devil has that got to do with you?"
The conductor was satisfied. but even
at the sacrifice of bob he had to get
even with the passenger. Putting his
head out OF the door he called up to
the driver: You was right, Bill; II
was Is 'oliness."
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09
Not Her First Purchaaa.

This is a baby story they tell out at
Beloit: A woman called at dry
goods store TO look at some baby
dresses. The clerk showed her line
valued at FIVE dollars each. and talked
volubly about how proud" the moth
er ought 10 be over the baby. He
suggested that possibly she might want
a more expensive dress.
But the mother did not seem to
~enthuse" a bit over the clerks gush.
How many children have your
asked the clerk. cautiously.
on. this Is the eleventh" she re-
piled. carefully scanning the price
tags
And out came a line OF baby dresses
with a more modest list of prices
Kansas City Journal.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09
The Mere eIorious AI,erna,Ive.

Maud Muller knew what she wanted.
I'D rather be written up in a poem
that the funny men will be parody
Ing a hundred years from now than
marry the Judge tomorrow" she ex-
claimed. and suiting the action 10 the
word she raked the meadow sweet
with hay In such a manner that the
Judge riding slowly down the lane.
smOothed his horses chestnut name
and let Il go at that.
Naturally the girls folks were con
siderabiy Disguised at having her left
on their hands that way. but who ever
purchased worthy immortality
cheapiy Puck.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09
A Double Delight.

Congratulate he" said young Smith
to a fellow clerk. I'm going to get
married"
Fine. Glad to hear 1t. But don't
marry all her family"
"oh. there's only one sister,
twin" said Smith.
Look alike?" asked the other.
Cant tell 'em apart
We'll. that's rather awkward, isn't
It? How do you know which is
which,"
Well" confessed Smith, up to
date haven't tried very hard"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09

A happily married woman. who had
enjoyed % years NJ wediock. and Who
was the grandmother 81 four beautiful
little children. had an amusing old
col0red woman for a cook
One day when a box u especially
beautiful flowers was left for the mis-
tress the cook happened 10 b. present.
and she said ~Yo' husband send you
all the pretty flowers you gifts. Missy
Certainly. my husband. NANNY.
proudly answered the lady
Glory exclaimed the cook. he
suttenly am hoidin' out well~-LAdiez.
Home Journal
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09
NEW SCANDAL IN INSURANCE
companys Assets Used by President
in Speculation.

New iork-The Phenix Insurance
Company of Brooklyn, is under investi-
CATION for irregularities, which, it is be-
lieved, have impaired its surplus at least
$1,000 900. A statement concerning the
conditions was laid by Superintendent
Hotchkiss of the state insurance depart
ment before the district attorney Mon
day, for possible criminal action. 1t 10
charged that the president has over
drawn his salary, that he has unloaded
doubtful securities on the company and
that he has used the company's assets
as collateral to secure his own personal
Specializing accounts. The directors come
in for share of censure.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09
GAVE UP
ALL HOPE
After Four Long Years Of Suffer.
ing, Mrs. Dean of Benbrook
Was Finally Relieved by
Cardui.

Benbrook. TEX feel like Il IL ny
duty TO advise other women TO TAX.
Cardui. the womans tonic" writes
Mrs. L. c. Dean, OF X. +. d. No. 6,
Benbrook Tex.
i suffered for four 4D long years
with female complaints. Such a mis-.
cradle person as vas / had three
doctors. but they did me no good. and
gave MP all hope Of being relieved.
At last. my doctors advised me to
take Cardui. the woman's tonic. I
took four bottles and nov | am well
Cardui saved my life and / canno, say
enough for IT, | have prescribed IL
with great success for young girls and
women with various forms OF female
complaint
"Cardui is real boon TO suffering
women. I am thankful for the good IL
has done me and know Il will cure
others"
This remarkable letter from a lady
who has actually tried Cardui. ought
surely to convince you OF It's genuine
merit and induce you TO give IL a trial
Tor your troubles
Purely vegetable. perfectly harm
less. non-intoXicating and free from
all deleterious ingredients. Cardui is
the ideal remedy for all weak. suffer.
Ing women, young and old
You are urged 10 get bottle AZ the
drug store and commence its use to-
day.
NoIE-rhe Csraai Home rr~.tra-ss
Ior women consist. Of Cardaf fsIb.
Is.df"rd- Btsek-DrsuEht sxs-l. or
Nei," t5o-i. for the liver. and tsrdaf
N"tt-~pfte t5o-l. These remedies ..sy
b~ taken stnxfy. ny themselves. ff De-
str~d. or three toxeth~r. ~ . e.mpI-te
tr~atm~nt for won,-n'- ul-. Write tat
ladies' Advisory Dept Chrtts.o.w.
W~ntetne To-. Chattanooga. Tens. fsr
Special Instructions. mad Gt-psxr hssk
Home Treatment for wsus~u,- seat IN
plain wrapper. on request.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09
He HAD HIS TROUBLES. roo
Physical irhrriisy Alone Prevented
Man Joining His Companions In
Misfortune.

II was married men's night at the
revival meeting.
Let all you husbands who have
troubles on your minds stand up"
shouted the emotional preacher at the
height OF his spasm.
Instantly every man In the church
rose to his feet except one.
An exclaimed the preacher peer
ing out at this lone sitter. who occu-
pied a chair near the door and apart
from the others. You are one in a
million"
II amt that" piped back this one
heipiessly. as the rest of the congre-
alton turned to gaze suspiciously at
him. Il can't get up: I'm paralyzed!"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09

Francis. aged 90. was given a bunch
o, grapes on his solemn promise not
10 swallow the seeds" Very care
fully be removed them all. and en-
ioyed the fruit as a child always does
enjoy a new goody. When he had re-
moved the last grape from It's clinging
place. he handed the empty stalk to
bis father.
Daddy" he said. will you send
this back to the store and nave the
man put some more grapes on it,"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09

At a recent archery tournament IN
London SEQ women took part In the
contest. the game having become very
popular II l. recommended By Lon
don physicians As splendid for the
nerves. American women have never
taken very kindly 20 the sport. but the
renewal Of interest abroad may effect
a change in this country.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09

famous dean was once a. dinner.
when. just as the cloth vas removed.
the subjec, Of discourse happened 20
be that Of extraordinary mortality
among lawyers We have hls, said
a gentleman. mot less than dx emf
nent bartisters in a. many taonthz -
The dean. who vas quite deaf. rose as
his friend finished his rcmar'Ss. ana
gave the company grace--F Or this
and every other mercy. make Us truly
thankful
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09
WORTH KNOWING.
Simple Remedy That Anyone Can Pre-.
pare at Home.

Most people are more or less sub
tect to coughs and colds. A simple
remedy that will break up a cold
quickly and cure any cough that is
durable Is made by mixing two ounces
OF Glycerine. a half-ouncc OF Virgin
OIL OF Pine compound pure and eight
ounces of pure Whisky. You can get
these In any good drug store and cas-
lily mix them in a large bottle. The
mixture is highly recommended by
the Leach Chemical Co OF Cincinnati.
who prepare the genuine Virgin OIL OF
Pine compound pure for dispensing.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09
An Ever Ready ooenino

Inc editor suddenly became con.
scious that some one was standing be.
mind him. Looking round. his glance
'eii upon seedy looking individual
with the eyes OF a crank.
beg your pardon" said the new.
conner. but is there an openin' here
Tor a nrst-class intellectual writer?"
Yes" grimly responded the editor
An ingenious carpenter, foreseeins
your visit. has provided an excellent
opening Turn the knob to the right
ana do not slam the door as you 20
out.-The Sunday Magazine.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09

1t is usually costly to follow cheap
advice
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09
Cairo Ex-Sheriff Loses.

Springfield, Ill-Gov. Deneen denied
the petition for reinstatement of Frank
A. Davis as sheriff of Alexander county.
II was Sheriff Davis from whom the
Cairo, ILL.,, mob took William James, col
ored, and Henry Salzner, white, and
lynched them on the night of Nov. IL,
last. The Governor submits evidence
that Sheriff Davis did not do all in his
power to protect the prisoners by having
made no foreible resistance, and on this
ground the petition for reinstatement 10
denied.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09

And when they do-they hurt.
HUNTS LIGHTNING OIL II the
one Instantaneous relief ssd care
for all wounds. bruised, sores,
cuts, sprsins and sbrssions Of the
skin. n forms an artificial ska
covering, excludes the air In
stsntiy, stops pain At once. There
are many oils. but none like
HUNTS. The action n different.
snd the effect A. well.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09
Grave Marking Tedious.

Washington-The marking of the
graves of the Confederate dead who died
in Northern prisons probably will occupy
all of next year, and Secretary of War
Dickinson Monday asked for an exten.
sion of time for performing this work
after February 26, when the legislative
authority will expire. Gen. William G.
Oates is the commissioner charged with
the duty of marking these graves and
Secretary Dickinson said that while
Gen. Oates has been diligently At work
the task Is still incomplete.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09
HoW,s This2

We onef One Hundred Dollars Reward m, .,-
- OF Catarrh that cannot be cu-ed bv uslIy
Catarrh Cure. W hAns
+. J. CHENEY a CO, Toledo. a
~ ,ne Ast % years and believe him perfectly hon.
ofaoe IN all business transactions And an.r.isn-
49, W e~ff' gu, any onlsatlons made by his fru
NALDlN0. kiSSAS 4 MARVIN
x.,.., Wholesale Druggists Toledo n
nan oatarn cure taken Internally artins
directly upon the blood and mucous sirfsre. =, -
yasm- Testimonials sent free Price Is cents s ss
bottle Sold by all Druggists S -
Take Halls Family Pills FOR eon.,tn.,.,.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09
DRY FIGHT IN KENTUCKY.
Twelve Counties Win Be Contested for
Before January.

Louisville, ky.-Twelve Kentucky
counties will be the prize for which the
forces of the anti-Saloon League and the
so-caled whisky ring will fight before
the next session of the State Legisla-
ture in January. The anti-saloon cham
pions will try to secure an extension of
the county unit law and that extension,
they declare, il secured, will mean that
liquor will be banished at subsequent
special elections in dozen counties.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09
There All the Time.

1t is told Of DR.. Thorold that he was
once asked to give away the prizes at
a school belonging to the London
school board.
In the course Of his opening address
he gravely asked the children, Which
was the largest island in the world be.
for Australia was discoveredr
When the youngsters gave 1t up, he
said in the same grave way. which
made them laugh all the more. why,
Australia. of course; 1t was there all
the time,"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09
Taught by Experience.

so the jury returned a verdict
without leaving the courtroom sa;d
the visitor. '
yep, answered Broncho Rob
ihats the way Crimson Gulch juries
Always do nowadays. The boys have
had SO much trouble that thew stav
wnere they are instead of taking
chances on getting separated from
their hats and overcoatsr
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09
A Deeoy.

The minister who had exchanged
with Rev. Mr.. falcon was scandalized
to see Deacon Snowfall in the vestry,
after service. deliberately taking a So
cent piece out OF the contribution.box
and substituting a dime.
"Brer SNOWFALL" he exclaimed, in
horror and amazement, that's plain
dishonest doings!"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09
No, Even Sandy.

MILFORD was sitting upon his fathers
knee watching his mother arranging
her hair
Papa hasn't any Marcel waves like
that. said the father. laughingly
MILFORD. looking up at his fathers
bald pate. replied: Nope. no waves.
it's all beach "-columbia Jester.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09

wnen a man really loves his wife
ne ought to combine all his incest
sentiments toward other women into
one big sentiment for her.
he should show her the respect he
feels toward his mother; the pol,te.
ness he shows other women. and the
responsibility he feels toward his sis.
ter.
TO all OF that he should add the
great love he should feel for a wife "
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09

You must at least give that candi.
date credit for speaking his mind"
Yes replied Miss Cayenne. But
IT'S unfortunate that people most will.
ing TO speak their minds are so often
those whose mentalities are more or
less unpleaaant"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09

Il think I'll go home
But it's only IL o'clock, old man. "
Well. there's nothing doing at the
club"
Il know; but consider. Once I
went home at IL o'clock and came
near establishing dangerous prece.
dent"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09

time was annoyed with sharp twinges
across the small OF my back and ir-
regular passages Of the kidney secre-
tons. Since using Doan's Kidney Pills,
| am free from these troubles"
Remember the name-Doan's. Sold
By all dealers. so cents box. Foster
Milburn Co. Buffalo. n. Y.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09
Envy.

Il envy a good-natured man." said
the philosopher"
so do l." answered Mr.. Sirius Rar.
ker. His good nature indicates tina,
the desirable things Of life are corr
ing his way"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09
GEoRGIANs HUNT NEGRO.
Double Lynching May Follow Capture
Of Slayer.

Mount Airy, Ga.-Several posses of
heavily armed men and boys are securing
this county with bloodhounds in search
OF viii Simpson. a negro, who shot and
Killed William Cleveland, a white man.
Feeling against Simpson and Ben Can
thorn. another negro. who was arrested
charged with being an aecompliee in the
killing, is intense, and if the former is
captured double lynching is not i'm
probable.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09

4 must warn you. dearest" he said.
that after we are married you will
very likely find me inclined to be ar
bitrary and dictatorial in my manner"
No matter" she replied. cheerfully.
Il won't pay the slightest attention to
what you say
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09

A diminutiye miss insisted upon
helping her mother in putting up pre-
serves. Run away. there is nothing
you can do" said mother.
Yes could. persisted the child II
could unbutton the cherries. for you"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09
Sufficient Evidenc.

again last night" u'ihAins
What makes you think that"
:. IA, ne :, sassed the ianitor when 10
came in.'-Louisville Courier Len, ne
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09

MIS- Askit-when she's abroad docs
she hobnob with royalty?
mrs Nonaught-Mercy. no, Her h.
saviour So. Is always extremely proper
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09
This Will lnteres, Mo,b.,.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for chu.
Children.s Home, New YORK c,,ra iiS Sl IN
pauon. Feyerishness. Teething Disopds.s
stomach Troubles and Destroy w.,
-, -" ,sssumonials OF cures All druret s,s
oimsted. lie Roy. n. Y. Allen s.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09

Time Is given US that we may tata
care for eternity; and eternity NH,
not be too long to regret the loss ~
our time II we have misspent it
F'enelon.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09

Happy the man who finds a peculiar
Joy In undertaking a difficult and dis
agreeable task, and in achieving IT,
DR.. Lyman Abbott.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09

Say, Mr.. Editor. I'm the father OF
twins
AN right: we'll put II in the paper
under the head OF Double Tragedy 4"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09
Enthusiasm

Enthusiasm is something that
causes a man to shout when the
crowd is shouting. even il he doesn't
know what it is about
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09

Clarice-Don't you think that our
nat Is lots nicer than the Browns',
Friend-Tut. tut. Claricei It's had
form to match quarters.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09

The optician would soon be look.
ing for another job II beer glasses i'm.
proved the eyesiebt.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09
For Colds and orioo-capudin.

The best remedy for Grip and Colds IL
Hicks Capudine. Relieves the aching and
feverishness. Cures the cold-Headaches
also. It's Liquid-Efects immediately-iO.
g and soc at Drug Stores.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09

wbe,% esoscne Try Hicks capudIne

Neryon .ner from Colds. Heat. s,orsSn ~
relieved h troubles, the aches are sneia, or
ant g tskeeE gsslne- hts M;quIdgpleas.
una sOc at Drug Stores '"ediateiy. 10. s
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09

the need OF a spe-
cial remedy to re-
move and cure the
congestion or In
hammation OF the
kidneys that is In
terfering with their
work and causing
that pain { b a I
makes you say:
oh my back"
Thompson Wat
kins. professional.
nurse. 40 y. 23rt
ST.. Parsons. Kan
says: For som'
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09

tered r,", praise fugitive and clo,s
brea,ha s'r,ae. unexercised and ns
seeks ner adversary.-slIIton 0u' and
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09
Daily THOUGHT.

iheres nothing like se,,,,nn
ourselves as there's a deal n with
~ without in this life.-George r nus'
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09

A sigglins girl is apt to become
eackling woman.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09
ODD MISTAKE.

short-sighted Old Gentleman-IIow
your little boy has grown, But you
shouldn't let him go out without hat
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09

Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate and invls-
crate stomach liver and bowels. sugar-coated
tiny eranuies- Easy TO take as candy.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09

Flattery is turned to good account
when used as guidepost to all one
ought to be-Sample.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09

IN mans life the gro.
silly Is more money sreatest neces-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09

,ar As an eye-opener. what's ~.
Ter with an alarm clock 'ne mat
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09

For eaarsa s@ .s.S,ss .s,, Soothing syru.
naoa aays pain. care sa .i sSs guns reduce. In
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09

HAVE YOU a COUGH, OR COLD.
II ~ take at once Aliens Lung Balsam and watch
r-suts- simple, safe. effective All dealers Pom
lar priees-25c, 50c and 81 ~ bottles
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09
ENPOSURr

6avls' p y ,he inst Sep % COLD
TOT eold'-sore throat qsin.I Is .averied u.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-12-09
eAcKAcHE IS KIpNEYAcHE.
tJ,uslly There Are other Troubles to
Prove II.

Pain in the back is pain in the kid.
news. in most cases. and 1t points to
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-07-31
DEATH OF MRS. BAILEY.
5Estimablc Woman WHO Was a Friend
or the Poor, Passes Away

. L ..
Mrs. Elizabeth Bailey passed away a t
8he residence OF her youngest daugh
Ter, Sarah Arthur Lemon, 49, sout.
Nest Temple street yesterday. There
will be many in this city who will miss
her. for she was noted during her life
lime for her charity and unostenta-
5tious desire to assist the poor. One
of her lovabe traitssas set forth to-
day by one who knew her was her
ever ready quality to always see some
good in those that We're considered
ilisreputable in the eyes OF others. She
WAS Industrious. full of4energy, frugal
and yet the money she possessed was
seldom If ever used upon herself hut
always lying in readiness to help
those in need.
Mrs. Bailey with her husband aud
son crossed the plains In October. 1859.
In the company of which Bishop Smoot
was captain. On the Journey her par
snts succumhed to cholera and they
Were buried by the roadside, Shn
trudged miles and miles with her sor-
COW but none heard her complain. and
1t would seem that her severe expert
ences only went tn make her tender
hearted with life's mission to cheer
4 the sick and afflicted
Decedent was born at Bradford,
England rep. II. 1851. she was ne
daughter Of Edward and Mary Smith
Mines. Mrs. Bailey is survived by
one son. John II Bailey. and two
daughters Mrs NJ. NJ. Give and Mrs
Satah A. Lemon. of Salt Lake, and
several grandchildren and great grand
children.
The funeral services will be held IN
The Fourth ward chapel tomorrow Mt !
., M. Friends Wishing to take a las
look at the face of the departed ear
call at the residence between 2:30 anc
2:30 on the day Of funeral. Intermeni
will he In the city cemetery.