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Oxford eagle., 1909-10-07
Our Responsibility to Christ.

As all real character is produced by
the sense of responsibility. so all real
Christian character is produced by the
sense OF responsibility to Christ Re-
sponsibility makes men, responsibility
to Christ makes saints. II makes
them when ii is freely and unreserv-
edly undertaken by individuals in the
position in which the call Of God has
come to them The individual is too
often lost in his heredity and environ
ment; the key to what he is has been
sought In nature and in history, not
in the living God and the living soul
II Is vain to look for saints along this
line. They are not the product of he.
redity and environment: they are pro
duced one by one. free, original. un
paralieled phenomena. as individua
souls. conscious of their obligations Il
the Redeemer. face their life from mo
ment to moment in the sense OF wha
they owe him.
Oxford eagle., 1909-10-07
THE STORY.

TRYPHoN had set his heart upon
I gaining the throne. and he plotted
to kill Antioehus. the king. but he
feared the power of Jonathan.
III he knew Of my purpose he will
never permit me to pass through his
land. Tryphon exclaimed one day to
one Of his captains
Why not do away then with iona.
than. and then shalt thou be able to
compass thy purpose" the other coun-
seIed
But how can I. No army has yet
been able to withstand his prowess.
Thou surely hast not forgotten what
he has already done to the forces
which Demetrius sent against him.
and how he has fortified the walls of
jerusalem as never before and has
strengthened himself in all the king
dom -
No. I have not. But what thou
cannot DO by force of arms thou canst
do in subtlety. Draw Jonathan forth
from the walls Of Jerusalem and
when thou has made as though thou
wouldst fight with him make over.
lures 10 him and draw him to one of
thy cities where thou eanst do with
him after the purposes OF thine own
heart"
Rut be Is too wise to be thus
caught replied Tryphon. obviously.
Nav. his very security now will
make such plot possible was the re-
ply
so IL came to pass a short time
later that the alarm was sounded
through Judea that Tryphon had
raised a mighty army and had come
into the border OF Judea and was then
az Bethsan.
Jonathan lost TO time in gatherins
his forces and a few days after the
report was brought to him he was
marching to Bethsan with 10000
chosen men. But instead OF battle
array he found Tryphon coming to
meet him
Why hast thou put thy people 10
SO great trouble, seeing there il Nc
war between u.s." Tryphon exclaimed
half reproaehfully when he had come
mo the presence of Jonathan ane
had exchanged greetings. And ther
before Jonathan had time to answer
he went on:
II is fine army thou hast. iona
than. And I am glad OF this occa
sion which has come to me of seeinl
thy perfect discipline and the obedi
enee OF thy men to thy every com
mand- Happy must thou be with sucl
an army
And why hast thou come wit
such a great army to Bethsang" ques
toned Jonathan. not altogether salts
ned by the cordial words whic
Tryphon had spoken.
That | might have thy judgmeu
upon them and mightest give ther
into thy hand for discipline as thin
own army is disciplined" he repiies
with evident sincerity. "See,- he e,
Oxford eagle., 1909-10-07
CHILD ATE cUTIcURA
Spread Whole Box Of II on Crackers
Mot the Least Injury Resulted.
cu,ieura Thus Proven Pure and Sweet.
A New York friend OF Cuticura

A New York friend OF Cuticura
writes:
MY three year old son and heir,
after being put to bed on a trip across
tie Atlantic. investigated the state
room and located box OF graham
crackers and box Of Cuticura Oint-
ment. When a search was made for
the box. II was found empty and the
kid admitted that he had eaten the
.eontents OF the entire box spread on
De crackers. II cured him Of a bad
q I'D and I don't know what else"
No more conclusive evidence could
be offered that every ingredient Of Gu
ticura Ointment Is absolutely pure,
sweet and harmless. II II may be
safely eaten by young child. none but
the most beneficial results can be ex-
pected to attend its application to even
the tenderest skin or youngest infant.
Poster Drug cheaa- Corp. sole PrOp&. Beslsa
Oxford eagle., 1909-10-07
Ours and Theirs.

n play on names unconsciously per
petrated by my youngest son was
very funny" said a FIatbush man the
other day. We live next door to a
family named Feitenour. and the other
night while my family was busy read.
ing in the library We heard a racket
on the back porch. My son went out
to investigate. and on his return my
wife. always inquisitive. asked what
had caused the noise.
Nothin' but couple of CATS Jim
told her. and then I heard her ask:
Did you see whose they werer
Yes; one was ours and the other
was Feitenour's.
Oxford eagle., 1909-10-07

Mother. dear mother, come home
from the club. and rustic some sup
per for me; It's time you were here
working over the grub and getting
things ready for tea. The tables not
set nor the teakettle boiled. the vege-
tables are not prepared; no wonder
my temper and feelings are rolled.
though It's doubtful. indeed. IL you
cared Come home. come home. come
ho-ho-ohme. Yes. cut your symposium
down a wee bit, dear mother. and
hustle right home,-Los Angeles Ex.
press.
Oxford eagle., 1909-10-07

to ind quick relief. Mrs. Turner used
Dcan's kidney pills for a rundown con-
dition. backache. pains in the sides and
Kidneys. bloated limbs. etc. The way
they have built me up is simply mar
velous." says Mrs. Turner. who Is q
nurse. My health improved rapidly.
Five boxes did so much for me am
telling everybody about II"
Remember the name-Doan's. Sold
By all dealers. so cents a box. Foster
Milburn Co, Buffalo. y. Y.
Oxford eagle., 1909-10-07

there are to be found those who are
sick at heart for want Of kind word.
Many people med money. but still
many more need sympathy. kindness,
love. David was not the only one
who was made great by kindness.
Try IL. then. in your home life. in
your business. in society. in your
daily walk and conversation-try II
everywhere and see for yourself
whether or not 1t pays to be kindly
one toward another. You will not only
be happy yourself. but you will de.
cidedly add 70 the happiness Of, 9th.
era.
Oxford eagle., 1909-10-07
Weakened nv AIrohol

DIR. Bertillon. the eminent French vi
tai statistician, has shown that tuber-
eulosis is twice as prevalent among
the retail liquor dealers of France as
among other shopkeepers. He at
tributes it to the fact that the alcohol
which they handle and use all day
long weakens their bodies and thus
renders them more susceptible to the
disease germ.
Oxford eagle., 1909-10-07

But don't love you. objected the
young woman
Then Why hovled the indignant
youth. referring hastily to divers mem.
oranda in his pocket diary. did you
eat up a total OF 65 boxes Of chocolates
/ bought you during the past year II
you didn't love me-
Because,- she said. With rapt ex.
preston On her lovely features. Il do
love chocolate.
Oxford eagle., 1909-10-07

Unsophisticated onlooker-I think
this is a first rate place. See what a
nne view We have of this car coming.
Seasoned Spectator-Fine view fid-
dlestieks! Nothing ever happens on
these straight stretches-not even a
broken leg. Come on down to the
turn and wait for the fun.-Puck.
Oxford eagle., 1909-10-07
Beware of Ointments for Catafrh
that Contain Mercury.

- mercury siii surely destroy the sense Of snei
and epmpieteiy derange the whole system when
entering through the mucous surfaces such
ntieies should never be used excerpt on presrrtp-
tons rorn reputable physicians. the dAmAxr they
vi DO = ten foid 20 the good you can pousbly de-
I'VE nom them Halls Catarrh Cure. manufactured
oy y J. Cheney 4 Co.. Toedo. o. contains no mer-
c,iry. and tAken Internally. acting directly upou
ne blood and mucous sIrfaees OF the system. In
buying Hsis Catarrh Cure be sure you get the
gsnuine II q taken Internally and made IN ToleaeI
Ohio by p J. Cheney Co. Testimonials fres.
Sod BY Druzxistsl Price. Tsc. per bottle
Take Halls Family Pulls tor constipation.
Oxford eagle., 1909-10-07

Inc announcement that France ..
so,ns 70 spend three milliards :, -
francs Tor new ships of war-,h. VI "
70 say. for peace-reminds n. Hs is
.es nave gone up since 1871
:, in n, mat year France bought ns...
OF ,is Bismarck for one milliars pea peace
miliiard. furthermore. was dssm sd =
mat gay. fairly stir ssu-a -
thrifty French more thar sss s-tne
whsrsse Ss~ssck mad driven sharp barrs,n sI,' :
wi, whereas. on the occasion Of the sam "ali
ou,,s u, purchase. y the nation is renar,ss pss,
quite IN glow of delight pof'ed
Oxford eagle., 1909-10-07

The heart that is kindly inclined to-
ward another Is always pure When
you hear persons speak charitably OF
others you may generally conclude
that you are in good company. II the
love Of God be in the heart then there
will naturally be an impulse to kind
ness toward ones fellow-men. When
you hear persons always finding fault
with others you may rightly conclude
their heart IS not right toward God.
Few things are more helpful and en-
souraging than kind words; few
hirSs cost less effort. and yet often
Oxford eagle., 1909-10-07

Rough on Rats. unbeatab ble exterminator
Rough on Hen Lice. Nest Powder, Csc.
Rough on Bedbugs. Powder or Liq'd 25c
Rough on Fleas. Powder or LIQUID 24c
Rough on Reaches, Pow'd, 15c., ,Liq'd CSC
Rough on Moth and Ants. Powder. 2sc
Rough on skeeters. agreeable touse 25c
E. s. Wells. Chemist. Jersey City. n !
Oxford eagle., 1909-10-07

en- who suuer oACk'
ache. constant Ian
guor. and other com
mon symptoms Of
kidney complaint,
should be grateful TO
Mrs. Minnie Turner.
Of Z. b. St, Ana
darko. Okla, for
pointfne out the way
Oxford eagle., 1909-10-07

Father-You seem to look at things
In a very different light since your
marriage.
Mrs. Newiy-Married Daughter-wen
! ought to after receiving IA lamps
and nine caldelabra for wedding pres
ents.-Tit-Bits.
Oxford eagle., 1909-10-07
SERM ONE ETTE.

For We have help from
heaven that succoresh Us. so we
are delivered from our enemies.
ard our enemies are brought un-
der foot
This declaration made In q
letter written by Jonathan. the
victorious Msces6ee leader, to
the lzeedemonians when he
sought peace ard alliance with
them. is indicative Of the mans
character ard the seere, Of his
power.
With David he could sing:
= will life up mine eyes unto
the hills, from whence eoreth
my help.
NY help eometh from the
Lord. which made heaven ard
earth.
"-e will rot suffer thy foot to
J es moved; he that seepeth thee
will rot slvnher.
! Behold. he tina, seepesn Is
rsei shall neither siurher nor
sleep.
The lord Is thy keeper: the
Lord 10 they shade upon they
right hand.
The sur shall rot sn,ite thee
BY day, nor tire moon by night.
The Lord shall preserve thee
from all evil; he shall preserve
they soul.
The Lord shalI preserve thy
seins out ara thy coming in
from this time forth. ard even
for evermore.-
Oxford eagle., 1909-10-07
The Minority Position.

Saw Peleg down to the public Ii.
brary yistiddy. He wuz reading all
the old newspapers he could find
Yes; he can't remember for sure
whether the Panama canal is to be
sea level or lock, and whichever it ia
hes agin it"
Oxford eagle., 1909-10-07

II is virtue which should determine
US in the choice Of our friends, with
out inquiring into their good or i'll
fortunes. and when we find in our.
selves resolution enough to follow
them in adversely, then may we bold
iy and with an honest freedom, cult.
vate their friendship in the creates,
prosperity-La Bruyere.
Oxford eagle., 1909-10-07

Mr.. Perkly-oh, if you could only
learn to cook as my first wife did,
Mrs. Perkly-lf you were as smart
as my dear first husband was you'd
be rich enough to hire the best cooL
In the land.
Oxford eagle., 1909-10-07

VI AAtfAhN NAAAb ~ uto NbuF ANt NV
Mrs. +. HANSON. 9O4 East Long St..
Columbus. Ohio.
Another Woman Helped.
Graniteville. VT. - was passing
through the Changed Life and suffered
from nervousness and other annoying
symptoms Lydia r. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound restored myhealthand
strength, and proved worth mountains
of gold to me. For the sake of other
suffering women | am willing YOU
should publish my letter" = Mas.
CHARLES BARCLAY, RED. Granite
Vile, VT
Women who are passing through this
critical period or who are suffering
from any Of those distressing ills Pc
culiar 20 their sex should not lose sight
of the fact that for thirty years Lydia
+. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
which is made from roots and herbs.
has been the standard remedy for
female ills. In almost every commu-
nifty you will find women who have
been restored to health by Lydia (
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Oxford eagle., 1909-10-07

The s00-foot bridge over the Yellow
river at Lanehowfu. in the province of
kansu, is nearing completion. All ma
terials had to be conveyed nearly
1000 miles in Chinese carts.
Oxford eagle., 1909-10-07

pound q n ri n 2
change Of life. Ny
doctor told me II
was good. and since
taking IL l feel so
much better that I
lean do all my work
again. 1 thin X
Lydia +. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
|pound a fine remedy
flor all woman s
TROUBLES. and I
never forget To tell
Oxford eagle., 1909-10-07
HIS REAL WOE

Why so glum. old man? Won't she
return your love7"
NO. But the worst OF it is she
won't return the presents gave her."
Oxford eagle., 1909-10-07

Esss. Eggs. how to get more eggs nv
e.sstui method makes hens law fx,i.s
~, r',aly ny eggs summer and winter. IL vot
New Madrid. No. n aiiey'
Oxford eagle., 1909-10-07
A NURSES EXPERIENCE.
oseksehs. Pains In the Kidneys, eioas'
inq, Etc, ovsreome.

A nurse is expected to know what
In do for common ailments. and wom-
Oxford eagle., 1909-10-07

No matter how long your neck r.. -
1r how sore your throat, Hamlins W.
Il viii cure 1t surely and auickIx I,
trives out all soreness and inaam1,a.;.'
Oxford eagle., 1909-10-07
HER
PHYSICIAN
ADVISED
Taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Columbus. Ohio. ~ have taken
Lydia +. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
Oxford eagle., 1909-10-07

When a man begins TO tell a WON.
IN about his past love affairs he il
planning to add another to the ls,
Oxford eagle., 1909-10-07

The dog In the manger is the one
hat does the most growing
Oxford eagle., 1909-10-07

The best remedy for Gripp and Cols. q.
tiiekS Sapadine. Relieves the aching and
also. It's Liquid-Enects imms,,t ,ts,sI,. nss ,a
g and Soc At Drug Stores. ~
Oxford eagle., 1909-10-07
THE DANGER SIGNAL

Yes, Freddy. I'm q sick mani"
"wot's der mattery'
why. I'm gettiu' that restless an
wakeful. dat can't sleep. only at
night"
Oxford eagle., 1909-10-07

strange how girls ideal can de-
Seiop into merely her husband.
Oxford eagle., 1909-10-07

You can't tell by the size of the
sravestone how big the man was who
les In the grave.
Oxford eagle., 1909-10-07

Constipation causes and seriously asxravate.
MANY diseases. u Is thoroughly cured bv Dr
Pierce : Pellets. Tiny susar-coated granules %
Oxford eagle., 1909-10-07
PERRY DAVIS, PaINKurrp

has been used In many families for genrrafiors
y i relied upon for colds neuralgia seiafiea
Hains, burns or bruises. Sc, DC, ioc a bottle
Oxford eagle., 1909-10-07

Some men never do anything on
time except quit work.
Oxford eagle., 1909-10-07
For Headache Try HIeks' capudIne

Whether from Colds. Heat. Stomach or
Nervous troubles. the aches are speedily
relieved BY Capudine. It's Liauid-pleas-
ant to take-Erecfs Immediately. IO Is
and Soc at Drug Stores
Oxford eagle., 1909-10-07

~ cen.inIy raeks your system and nav ~.
tsuiesiy and permanently FOR sale a. All mex
Oxford eagle., 1909-10-07

Many mans honesty has saved
him from becoming a politician.
Oxford eagle., 1909-10-07
Work While
You Sleep

Millions Of people have CAS-
CARETS do Health work for
them. If you have never tried
this eW0 health maker-Get a 1Oe
box-and you win never use any
other boUsf medicine. =
Oxford eagle., 1909-10-07
THE DIAGNOSIS

Anything really serious with my
eye. Doc
NO. no-simply a pigsty.-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-03-18

vember, when congress meets, don't
they?" laughed Haines, rising. Pm
afraid I've taken too much of your
time. and l seem to have talked a lot"
Langdon was amused.
docs look like I'd been interviewing
you. l reckon each one of us has got
a pretty good notion Of what the other
mans like. l wanted it that way, and
i like you, Mr.. Haines. I've got a prop
osition to make to you. They tell me
I'll need a secretary. Now, | think |
need just such q young man as you. l
don't know just exactly what the work
would be or what the financial ar
engagements should be, but / think you
and l would make a pretty good team.
! wish you'd come" He turned to his
daughter, with a smile. What do you
think Of that, Hope Georgia? Isn't
your dad right?"
Smiling her approval, the young girl
squeezed her fathers hand in her en-
thusiasm.
II think it's a splendid idea, dad;
just great. Won't Won come. MIR.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-03-18

vens; we must have him watched and
try to discredit him in some way. Per
haps we can make Langdon believe
that his secretary is dishonest"
Congressman Norton was another
man who was dislmayed at the forma-
ton of the firm of Langdon and Hams.
Young Randolph. too. could not forget
viously suffered ct Haines' hands and
grew more bitter as the reporters in
tiuence over his father ~raw stronger.
But HaineS' most effective enemy had
arisen in the person he would be the
last to suspect, whom he unceas-
[ngly admired. one whose very words
he had come to cherish. And possibly
it was not all her own fault that Caro-
lima I.angdnn lad pills. -" ""r'coS.
subtle and quite overwhelming lowing
to Haines' fervent worship of herr
against the secretary. Perhaps the So
cial system of which she had become a
part in Washington had something to
do with the craving to become q leader
In that fascinating world "hoGc GaZ-
zllnS variety and infinite diversion
seemed to fill her soul with all that it
yearned for, Love she had, for she
had now promised to wed Congress-
man Norton. She loved him fondly;
she had confessed to him, and gradu-
ally she came to work desperately
against Haines, who, she had been
convinced by Norton and Randolph,
would prove a stumbling block to them,
to her father, to herself in her career
at the capital, if his influence over the
senator should be permitted to exist OF
to increase. And so on the surface
Carolina Langdon was most amiable
to the secretary, encouraged him in his
attentions to her, led him surely into
her power, Norton having prevailed on
her to keep the knowledge of their en-.
gagement secret from every one. ever
her father.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-03-18

"My hands are up. DO your aDorst."
me up with a set of views. Is that the
idea? Seems to me you're the sort Of
man I'm looking for"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-03-18
VI hone uoutU DO q nice one"

ing to Congressman Charles Norton.
who had advanced toward the group.
Strange how the Langdons treat
him as Il friend-intimate one, too" he
thought. What if they should learn
of Norton's questionable operations at
the capitol; of his connection with two
unsavory deals one of which result
ed in an amendment of the pure food
law so that manufacturers OF Il value
less consumption cure could continue
to mislead the victims of the white
plague Norton, who had uttered an
epigram now celebrated in the tap
rooms of Washington, The paths of
| glory lead but to the graft"
Miss Langdon is very beautiful and
| attractive, sir" said Haines, resuming
with the senator.
YES" drawled the Mississippian.
Girls in the south generally are"
"Well, l must be going. I'll think
about your s~ecretaryship. Senator
Langdon. Perhaps l can find some
one"
wish you'd think about it for your
| SGl1, ODSCl SCu lllC SCl1dlOl, VI llOlJc
Georgia again nodded approval. ut
would be u hard job. There are so
many matters of political detail about
which l am sadly inexperienced that
really most of the work would fall on
the secretary"
SUD names paused. Again he thought
over Langdon's offer. Its genuineness
appealed to him. Suddenly there dawn
ed on him an idea of just what it
might mean to be associated with this
honest old citizen Who had asked for
his help-who needed it. as Haines
knew only too we'll. He would be the
senator's guide and c~ontidant-his ad-
wiser in big matters. Why, he would
practically be United States senator
few others in Washington. Here was
q chance to match his wit against that
of Peabody, the boss of the senate; q
chance to spoil some of the dishonest
schemes of those who We're adroitIy
playing the game" He could bother
too, the intriguing members of the
third house." as the lobbyists are
cdlleQ. lie COuIG ulIecI IL llSnlNlHs
bolt into the camp of Andy Corrigan
who claimed the honor of being
speaker Of the third house." These
thoughts crowded into his mind. Then
too, he would become practically s
member of the Langdon family anG
have associate. ...;tE tie two charm
ing daughters-with Carolina Lang
don.
1T would be a great chance" h,
murmured half aloud; "next thing t
being a senator"
The old Mississippian heard th'
young mans words.
81 reckon it would" he drawled il
agreement.
you feel sure you want me?" urged
the other.
Langdon chuckled.
81 asked you," he said.
Haines came abruptly to decision.
give thought it over, senator. and i
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-03-18
TX.

SAA&A4 La
A E KIND OF POLITICAL PARTNERSHIP.
eTHE combination of the forces of
Langdon and Haines did not
find much favor among the
4 powers that are-at the capital.
Senator Peabody peremptorily demand.
ed an explanation from Stevens as to
how he had allowed "his senator to
engage as his secretary this inquisi-
tive man Haines, a reporter who didn't
know his place."
Here we've put Langdon on naval
affairs because we knew he didn't On.
derstand what's going on, and you.
Stevens, supposed to be the finished
product OF the political mill, you fall
asleep and let him take up a man
whom nobody can control, n who
knows the inside workings of Wash
tngton and who will take particular
pleasure in teaching your fellow Mis-
sissippian far too much for our good"
Stevens reply, to effect that prob
ably Haines would consent to be "tak-
en- care of" If judiciously approached,
was derided by the observant Pea
body. "a young reformer grows fat
on notoriety," he laughed, "and think
what q scandal he would have for his
newspaper If we took a chance on dis
closing u hand to him. No. no. Ste-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-03-18

This is the most dangerous time OF the
year to catch cold, and it is the hardest
time to cure it. Ii YOU should take a
cold, a few doses OF kennedy's Laxative
Cough Syrup will act very promptly.
Its laxative principle..cures the cold by
driving it from the system by q gentle
but natural action OF the bowels. Chill
dren especially like kennedy's Laxative
Cough Syrup, as it tastes so good, near
l. &Ie maple snsar. 1t is sy.d u, u 4.
Ferguson & Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-03-18
queried dryly.

queried dryly.
A wry smile wrinkled the Mississippi
plans face.
Been i'll long enough to learn some
unpleasant things l didn't know be-
FORE" He remembered Martin San
ders.
"NNill you allow me to tell you a
few more?' asked Haines.
Langdon inclined his head in ac-
quiescence. "Reckon I'd better know
the worst and get through with it,"
"Well. then. senator, somebody from
Nebraska will vote for what you want
in the way Of the naval base because
he'll think then you'll help him de-
mand money to dredge some muddy
creek that he has an interest in.
"Somebody in Pennsylvania will vote
for it because he owes a grudge and
wants to hurt the Philadelphia ship
people.
you'll get the Democrats because
it's for the south, but if your bill was
for the west coast they might fight it
tooth and nail, even with the japanese
feet cruising dangerously near.
"And the Republicans may vote for
it because they see a chance to claim
glory and perhaps break the solid
south in the next presidential cam
paign. You catch the idea"
"Whatv exclaimed the astoundeG
Langdon.
"Well, who in hades will vote for il
because it's for the good Of the United
States?' he gasped.
81 believe you will. SENATOR" replied
Haines, with ready confidence.