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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18

to-daya well woman Mrs WrLLrAM
AIiRENs, ess w. 2ist ST.. Chicago, Ill.
Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable Com.
pound. made from native roots and
herbs, contains no narcotics or HARM
tul drugs. and to-day holds the record
Tor the largest number Of actual cures
Of female diseases Of any similar medi-
cine in the country. and thousands OF
voluntary testimonials are on tile in
the Pfnkham laboratory at Lynn,
Mass. from women who have been
cured from almost every form Of
female complaints. Inflammation. ul-
eeration, displacements. fibroid tumors.
irregularities. periodic pains. bac kachc.
Indigestion and nervous prostration.
Every such suffering woman owes IL To
herself to give Lydia 4. Pinkham's
vegetable Compound n trial.
II you would like special advice
about your case write q confidcn.
tial letter to Mrs. Pinkham, 1t
Lynn, Mass. Her advice Il freq,
md always helpful.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18

Here is a glimpse u the horrors Of
n western desert taken from the Gold.
Md New News: Another desert
victim Is reported. and Archie Camp
bell. manager of the Last Chance
mining property. near Death valley.
came TO Goldfield yesterday TO en-
deavor to establish the identity of tho
unfortunate
Mr.. Campbell encountered the un-
known man on the desert In fright
full condition, He was in the last
stages Of desert exhaustion. devoid
Of clothing. sunburned. blistered and
crazed. with his tongue swollen enor.
mously. a pltiable object. and unable
to speak
He was tenderly conveyed to camp
but kind aid came too late. for an
hour after he had absorbed the first
cup of water he expired
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18

own as has the Princess Patricia.
Over and over again has a husband
been selected for her by those wise IN
statecraft. but she has bundled these
suitors OF with slight ceremony anu
has repeatedly declared that she VIII
have a husband Of her own choosing
or none al all. She is the most popu-
lar princess in England and was a
fayorite Of her uncle. King Edward.
Her name. which is a compliment to
Ireland. alone makes her popular with
the people Of that part OF the empire.
The British government has a pur-
pose in sending to Canada a prince OF
the royal blood. II is believed a gov
ernor general so close 10 the throne
would tend TO forward the empire
movement and bring the Dominion In
closer sympathy TO the mother eoun-
trv. The governor general as mat
ter Of fact has very little TO do with
the government Of Canada He has
the mower Of veto but never exercises
that right. Did he do so there would
h.. as great a commotiOn as would oc-
cur if the King In England should set
himself actively in opposition to the
elected government. But nevertheless
ha has a tremendous influence. thau9h
Il is operative only through social ard
sfnlomatic channels. His salary Is
ga 900 a year with an executive resi-
5ance Those governors general who
have been most popular and Influential
80 beer those who have really come
10 love the Dominion and its people
for themselves and have developed
dasp interest in their welfare. Whetn-
- the duke and his family can forget
,hs life in England to which he mas
-, accustomed remains 10 be seen
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18
UNCLE SAM LIKES LUxURIeS
Imports Were Double Those Of 1900.
According to Figures Issued.

Washington. - Two hundred and
hfty million dollars worth OF articles
classed as Injuries were imported into
the United States during the fiscal
year 1910. that total exceeding by
more than twenty-five million dollars
the figures OF 1907. the former high
record year. and being actually more
than double those Of 1900. according
to statistics OF the department OK la
Dor and commerce.
The figures show the importation In
1910 Of SIS. .000. GOO worth Of diamonds
and other precious stones. $4,000. 900
worth OF laees and embroideries. s3I.-
000. geo In tobacco and cigars and s23.-
000, coo in wines and liquors.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18

Seattle. Wash.-Senator W. B. Hey.
burn Of Idaho created a sensation at a
reception given to Congressman T. r.
Hamer by stopping the orchestra
while the musicians were playing
Dixie" Col Hamer had just finished
his address and the orchestra had
started a medley of well known airs.
About the sixth number in the medley
was Dixie" The senator leaped to
his feet, strobe across to the musi-
clans and cried ont: This is a Repub-
lican meeting. We want no such tunes
here"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18
c,..r,iIIars Ravage Trees.

vashiugton.--Shade trees OF WASH,
teton famed for their number ana
beauty, are undergoing an attacA lio.n w
. horde of caterpillars. The trees are ar,
ns,nr stripped OF their foliage rspialy
~ nyr,arous are the pests that they
Sova ~ bafHed the caretakers' efforts 70
cope with them. Property - o% ranal
uasV 'x ,n,adsrs but 1t seems that there
y .n rt,,a chance to prevoii against
- ~ sonne fea, for the lives OF the
trees is expressed
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18
Strong Fight on Cholera.

Washington. Rigorous measures
have been taken by United States rep
resentatives abroad to prevent the in
PRODUCTION of cholera into this coun'
try. At the instance Of the public
health service the United States con
suIar Offices at Hamburg. Bremen
Antwerp and Rotterdam and other
ports are working under cabled in
structions, which require them to de
tain steerage passengers from chol
era infected districts in Russia and tc
disinfect baggage prior to embarka
ti0p
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18
Woman Fires on Night Riders.

Glasgow. Ky.-The first outbreak on
the part Of the Night Riders in this
section OF the country in many months
occurred at Gresham. Green county.
Sunday night. when a body of masked
men visited the home Of Mrs. Mary
Buchanan and demolished a mill own
ed b. her. Later the band returned
and broke down a door and threw
stones through the windows OF her
residence. Mrs. Buchanan and her lit
tie son armed themselves and opened
fire on the right riders. who Withdrew.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18
REUNION BEGINS MAY 16
confederstes Will Remain For Three
Days in Little Rock.

New Orleans. La--Oficial announce
ment that the twenty-hrst annual re-
union Of the United Confederate Vet
Grams vii be held May rs. l. and Is. II
next wear. Is made By Gen. William F..
Nickle, adntant-geueral and chief Of
STAFF The 1911 reunion is TO be held
in Lit-e Rock. Ark. in conformity
with the decision reached at the last
reunion in Mobile.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18
Gods Peace.

The peace that passeth understand
ing" Peace is love reposing. 1t is
love ON the green pastures; IT is love
beside the stif waters; 1t is that great
calm which comes over the conscience
when 1t sees the atonement sufficient
and the Saviour willing; it is uncloud-
ed azure In lake of glass; 1t is the
soul which Christ has pacihed. spread
out in serenity. and simple faith. and
the Lord God. merciful and gracious,
smiling over H.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18

Houston. Texas.-A heavy rain
which II is believed will mean the sal
vation of the Texas cotton crop, fell
in sentral AMI southeastern sections
Of the state Monday.
Cotton men breathed a sigh Of re-
lief when it became known that the
storm which gladdened the Houston
district also brought assurances OF at
least a temporary end of the drou;h
m other districts that were in des-
nerate reed of water to save the cot
ton and rice CROPS
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18
n.x.lon New Graft lnI. c.

Chicago. Ill-New revelations OF
graft in the Illinois Central were made
known Monda,. II is claimed that
approximately s500.0O0 was fraudu-
Iently secured from the company by
the installation Of new telephone and
electric block signal system by pad
ding the figures on the cost Of installa-
tion. II is also charged that the COM
panv lest large sums through con-
spiracy whereby coal billed to the Illi-
pois Central was stized by conspira-
TORS and sold to wholesale dealers.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18
The Summer Girl.

How'd you like TO be engaged to
millionaire
Il was engaged tn one all last sum
mer. and he seldom spent dime. I
want to be engaged to young man
who is down here for two weeks with
about $500 In his roll"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18
Autos Scatter Mob.

Atlanta-By the use of heavy auto
mobiles as battering rams. the Atlanta
police scattered mob OF several hun
dred men who had grown riotous
while discussing the relative merits
OF Hoke Smith and Joe Brown. who
are candidates for the gubernatorial
nomination.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18
Spent Too Much Money.

Oklahoma City. okla.-The state
election board has been asked to with
hold a certificate OF nomination from
J. G. Lawrence, who was nominated
for representative in Logan county,
on the charge that he spent more in
the campaign than the law permits.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18

Atlanta, Ga.-Col. Theodore Roose-
will address the State Conservation
Congress. which meets here October
s. Col. Roosevelt has already accept.
ed an invitation to deliver an address
at the Uncle Remus' Day celebra.
tion on that date.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18

Washington, d. C.-with her bare
hands Miss Maud Barbour. a young
woman Of this city. strangled large
dog. apparently mad, which attacked
her. Miss Barbour received q slight
wound on the arm.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18
Employers Always Liable.

New York.-An employer must com
pensate his workman for injury. no
matter who is at fault. That is the
gist of sweeping labor law that be
comes operative September in this
sfafa
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18
Negroes Can't Compete.

New Orleans. La.-Announcement Is
made by the secretary of southern dt
vision of A. A. y. that entries of ne
gro athletes made by metropolitan
clubs will not be accepted in the ma
tional meet here in October.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18

Tokio.-The devastation wrought
throughout many districts by the re-
cent floods is appalling. Whole vii
lages and towns have been washed
away and many lives have been lost.
In the sections of Toxic alone 10000
houses are submerged
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18
Cotton Exports Glut Shipments.

New work-Judging from the scare
ity OF freight space aboard outgoing
European steamships. the export trade
is remarkably large. This applies es-
pecially to cotton shipments. the con
gestion of which in the ports OF ship
ment and on every outgoing steamer
is causing much annoyance TO export
ers of other freight. About 5000 bales
Of cotton belonging to James A. Pat
ten. the Chicago speculator. is await
ing shipment. and II has been found
impossible to get freight accommoda-
tions for this big shipment.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18
FOUR RIDE IN AeROPLANE
Flish, Accomplished With Apparent
Ease.

New York.-A feat in aviation un-
paralleled In this or any other coun-
try was successfully performed on
Hampstead Plains near Mineota sun
day when Charles f. Willard took his
biplane into the air carrying three pas
sengers besides himself Willard took
his three friends a distance OF a quar-
ter OF a mile at an average height Of
twenty feet Willard called for vol
unteers and r. G.. Patterson. Archie
Albin and II. NJ. willard signiiied their
willingness TO take a chance.
Willard tucked them away in all
sorts OF positions and finally took his
seat. He started the motor going full
power and after running about fifty
feet turned his forward planes up. The
machine shot into the air distance
OF about twenty feet and then ahead
on an even keel for about quarter
Of mile. when Willard came back to
earth. Apparently the feat was per
formed without the slightest difficulty.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18

No princess in Europe has given
such evidence Of having a will OF her
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18

Baton Rouge, La.-Conyened in ex-
ira session to consider proposition
for raising s6.5O0,0 in support of an
exposition to be held at New Orleans
in 1915
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18

tors said l could not
get well unless I
bad a. operation.
u knew I could not
stand the strain OF
lone. 80 I wrote to
you sometime ago
about my health
and you told mo
what TO do. After
taking Lydia L.
|Pinkham's veFeta-
bic Compound and
|Blooi puriflsr am,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18
QIit the PuIuit

Oshkosh, Wis.-Rev. Daniel Wood.
ward, pastor of Methodist church a,
omro, Wis. has resigned his pulpit
because he would not quit politics.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18

Polly wonder how ChoIly man
ages to keep that wide-brimmed straw
on in a wind like this.
Dolly-Vacuum pressure-Judge.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18
Gets Height Record.

Lanark. Scotland. - J. Armstrong
Drexel, the American aviator. attained
a worlds altitude record by rising
$3.50 feet. Drexefs flight was the SEN
sation Of the aviation meeting.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18

rs that n new hobby he is riding
NO: same old frayed hoss Its
the new bit and bride that attract at
tention"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18
Poet Riley Receivers.

Indianapolis. Ind.-James Whitcomb
Riley, the poet. has so far recovered
from his recent Illness that he is able
to walk about his home and TO receive
yisitorS
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18

There can be no greater mistake
than to suppose that the man with
81 100000 is a million times happier
than the man with one dollar
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18

Henry Forster was instantly killed
and his head crushed into a mutilated
mass of flesh, bone and brains. by his
head becoming caught between the
freight elevator and concrete beam
in the Valley Dry Goods Store at
Nicksburg.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18

Ripley.-Steps are being taken tc
organize a drainage district in this
county through Muddy bottom. begin
ming at Falkner and running to the
Tennessee line. distance of twelve or
fifteen miles on an air line. II the
project is carried out there will be at
least 5000 acres of fine bottom land
reclaimed and dried out.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18
OWES
HER
LIFE TO
Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Chicago, Tll.-"T was troubled with
falling and Inflammation. and the doc.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18

Or. Leathers lectured at Bonneville
on tuberculosis. typhoid fever. hook
worm and other germ diseases. His
lecture was Illustrated. showing how
the germs were conveyed to the hui
man system by the fly. the mosquito
and the accumulation of filth around
the home.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18

The executive board OF the tri-coun-
~ fair. composed OF DeSoto. Panola
and Tate counties. have issued the
ust OF premiums to be awarded at the
fair this fall. The list Is liberal one
and embraces premiums for the best
agricultural products, such as best
stalk Of cotton. corn. hay. syrup. etc.
Liberal premiums are offered for the
hest household products, best Of fruits.
.ellies. caAes. bread. etc. The depart
merit Of live stock and poultry comes
IN for good share of the premiums.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18

Over two thousand people attended
the rally and barbecue at Shaw. The
Speakers we're Senator Leroy Percy
and Gov. Noel. on politics. and Profs.
Fox. Smith and Markham on diversif-
catioa. Gov. Noel made an interesting
talk Of state affairs, and paid his re-
spects 10 the contingent fund muddle
and Bilbo. Hon. Leroy Percy made a
strong and forceful address touching
On state and national affairs.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18
TOO LATE.

Or. Pillem-There must be some
thing radically wrong with your sys-
TEN to have your hair fall out so.
You will have to diet.
Skantlox-Dye Il. I'm afraid. doc.
there's not enough OF II left to dye.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18

Capt Clarke S. Smith, United States
engineer. officer in charge of the Third
Mississippi river district, has been or
dered to Memphis to report on Sep
tember II. Capt. Smith will have
charge OF both Memphis and Vicks'
burg districts with headquarters IN
Memphis.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18

A survey is to be made of Big Black
river. with the view Of increasing its
navisability. This move on the part
ef the government will remedy things
wonderfully for the people along this
river. rs il is believed that small craft
could run up this river a number Of
months in the year. through a fertile
and heretofore unreached country by
a riparian route.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18

The true basis OF happiness il q
work that one loyes.-Lee.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18

ADAMS county viii save s9.326 on its
public road contracts in the next two
wears. The contracts for the five dis-
tricts were awarded to five different men
out Of ten competitive bidders. Roughly
estimated, the five contracts will total
sl6.9t4 for the two years. which is So
926 less than the public road work cost
during the last two years.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18

State superintendent J. n. Powers
addressed a large crowd OF normal
students and citizens OF winona. His
address. which was along the lines of
practical and Industrial education. was
listened to with interest by the audi
ruce. Superintendent Powers is max
ing untiring efforts to carry out the
excellent scheme Of education which
he has formulated since assuming his
responsible position.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18

The rural mail carriers Of the ith
congressional district OF Mississippi
met at West Point and they had a
number OF speakers for the occasion.
Among others. the Hon. Earl Brewer,
who is candidate for governor. deliv-
cred speech that was non-political
and vas a strong appeal to the boys to
remain in the country and keep out OF
the densely populated cities.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18

James X. vardaman. former govern
or of Mississippi. has accepted an IN
vitation to address the people at Lauu
erdale Springs on September ., la
Dor Day.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18

lazuo City.--an attempt by an un-
known misereant to poison the family
II Dr. J. b Taylor. OF this city. resulted
IN the desperate illness of Miss Roberts,
1f jackson, guest of the family, whose
life was saved by prompt and heroic ac-
tiou on the part of Dr. Taylor, who
,haneed to be at home at the time. A
quantity of corrosive sublimate. deadly
poison, had been put in the water cooler.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1910-08-18

r. J. Thompson. ex-sherif of Taiia
hatchie county. died at Enid He was
IS years Of age and an ex-Confeder
ate soldier. having served with For
Fest.
The Dolores star., 1910-04-08

Fscts Regarding Ditch cosspaay sslss
Cortes, Colo, April 9, l9l 0
Pub'r Dolores STAR
In view Of the fact that sOns uneasi.
ness may be felt by some Of the defend.
ants In the "ditch company suits" by
reason Of the filing Of . so-called Ills
Pendsns" In the County Clerks oaice,
1t occurs to me to say, that the state
ment made in said document. "that
tie plaintiff In said several actions
claims lien on the lands Of said sever
aI defendants to which aud for which
water furnished, ETC." does not state
that any lien 10 claimed In the com.
plants In said actions, while artfully
endsavoring to give false impression
To that effect. And ~ matter Of fact,
there is in the complaints no claim
whatever Of any lien, nor any mention
Of any specific tract Of land; and In the
absence Of these from the complaints,
this sO-calied "Lis Pendens" 10 Of TO
legal effect Whatsoever; though II will
doubtless serve Its obvious purpose oi
causing annoyance aud expense to the
land owners In the matter Of their
record titles. Aud I may add, - .
plain legal proposition, that even u .
lien were claimed, none could ever b
enforced against the land upon which
the water wss used.
9. w. Carpenter.
The Dolores star., 1910-04-08
Friday, April 8, 1910.

Now ID the time to pic. ,gains,
the typhoid fly, once known. mis-.
takenly and at terrible cost. as the
harmless house fy." He is q
disease carrier. born in filth and
nourished on corruption. Now
that his true character Is known,
the war against him should be re.
lentless and thorough. Its slogan
IL cleanliness. No piles Of decayinR
garbage, no stable refuse. no stag.
nant pools--no flies. Then-tO
guard against those flies which dc
win their way into life-screens
fly traps, fly poison, and, again,
cleanliness. The end of winter is
about due, and with the welcome
spring will come, unless he is
sternly held back, the unwelcome
dy. Now IL the time for all good
men--and women to come to the
aid Of the community.
The Dolores star., 1910-04-08
PRETTY LEGEND ABOUT CORN
Truly Pestle Fancy That 10 chesN-
lelsd In Tales Teid BY iro-
queis indlsas.

There 10 . beautiful Seneca story Of
the origin of corn In Canhsld's
Legends Of the IroQuois." - follows:
Long and earnestly . young brave
wooed . beautiful maiden and at last
gained her consent to live In his Wig
wan, Fearing that she might bs sto.
len BY one Of her many admirers be
slept BY night In the forest that he
might be near to protect her. One
night he was awakened BY light
footstep and. starting up. sav his
loved one stealing out OF her lodge
- . sleep walker He pursued her.
but - n fleeing In her dreams from .
danger that threatened her life. she
ran from him like . fieet.footed hare.
On and on he pursued and finally
drew % near that he could hear her
quick breath and the rapid beating Of
her heart. With all his remaining
strength the lover sprsng forward and
clasped the maiden's form to his
breast. What vas not his grief and
astonishment when be found that his
arms clasped not the maiden hs loved.
but = strange plant the like Of which
he had never seen before. The maiden
had awakened just - her lover over.
took her. and frightened at her sur.
roundinss. she wAs transformed. She
had raised her arms just - her lover
caught her and her uplifted hands
we're changed TO ears Of corr and
where her nnsers caught her hair the
maiss bears beautiful siihsa threads. =
The Dolores star., 1910-04-08
NJ Wlsl.
Tie Winds . Jolly rover
when In the nslds at play

TIE Winds . Jolly rover
when ln the nslds at play
Amid ths wheat and clover
He Willis the hougs away.
He sisals through bush and bower
with softly whispsrad puTr;
He ensslps With the 0owes,
And sets its hsast aslir.
The Winds a'boisterous fellow
Whsmeser we hear him 70
with loud and lusty below
Acsuss the fields Of snow.
We know the year 10 dying
Whens'er We bear his roar,
Or frnsty nngen pryinR
Al window and at d0Or.
The Winds . wizard clever
When Ger the ocean blue
He drives the white saile ever
To hsrbors old OF new.
But bsst 10 be when bringing,
In summer evening hOuS,
The vespsr BELLS SOFT ringing
And perfume Of the flowers.
Nixon Waterman.