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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-03
TRIO Of EXCELLENT
BASKET BALL GAMES
Armstrong Conquers ST.
Mary's, and Garnet and
Stevens Reserves Also Win.

Playing in excellent form with team
work surprising any previous efforts this
season. Armstrong Tech basket ball team
took the measure OF its one-time con.
querors, the st. Mary's basket ball quint
by the score Of SO to 16. The game and
preliminary games were played in the
Odd Fellows Hall, in Alexandria, to fur
Their develop athletic interests among the
colored people Of that city.
stump Henderson of Armstrong was
limelight performer throughout. Eight
field goals were netted in quick success
sion by this athlete, and his passing was
sure and accurate. His playing through
out the season stamps him as the hes,
all-round player in the high schools
Mabry and Beckwith passed well. while
Danridge starred in all-round playing
st. Mary's team was somewhat crippled
and had to use Sub" but at times
showed up strong, with momentary
flashes of speed. Adams and Harris play
ed we'll.
In the second half. with a lead of
% to 8, Tech rested early in the half.
but later hustled and placed the
peated the scoring Of the first half. Hen
derson got four more COLES in this half.
with Danridge, o. Walker and Beck
with registering.
Snowden School undertook to play two
Washington teams. The first game
was lost to Stevens School after a
nip-andtuck battle to a tie score and
then play of. Magruder Of the Stevens
reserve quint got in the winning tally.
Young, Lucas and Marshall passed well
for the winners, while Coleman and
Brooks starred for the Alexandria quint.
The score was to 4.
1t was evident in the Snowden VS..
Garnet School Of this city game that
the boys across the river had bit of
more than they could chew. In a one
sided game Garnet School won by the
score of II to 0. with Miles the spot
light performer.
Resulting from the intercity con-
tests, the Lincoln Athletic Club of Alex
andria, with a membership of nearly all
the athletic young colored men Of the
town, is to add basket ball to .ts
sports, and will play an initial game
soon. The intercity rivalry is clean
and sportsmanlike. Summary:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-03

Jiggs Donahue. released by the Chi
cago American League team. is said to
be slated for the captaincy of the Grand
Rapids Central League team. 1t was
reported several weeks ago that Owners
Parker and Durham would take the we'll
known Chicago player il he could secure
his release, but neither man would at
firm nor deny the report. 1t is under
stood that Minneapolis which has a claim
on Donahue, will waive all claim to his
services,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-03
COBB'S SLOW WORK ON BASES
IS PART OF TRAINING PLAN
Ty Has Been Wearing Heaviest Shoes Pro
durable to Strengthen Leg Mus-
cles and Improve Stride.

heavy shoes before each game. He IL at
work on a pair now, getting heavy cleats
for them. AS soon as the game starts the
heavy shoes will be discarded for the
light spiked shoe and the release Of
weight will produce faster pace, accord
ing to the Georgian's way of figuring.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-07-20
NOT FOR MRS. PlLKINSTON
Wife Of Husband, Drafted for the
War, Looked With Disfavor on
Proffered Substitute.

Mr.. Pilkinston, a small farmer in
Pennsylvania, was drafted for the
service of his country during the
Civil war. His wife, though she pos
sessed but small stock of informa-
ton, was one Of the best conjugal
partners, and she was much troubled
at the thought of parting with her
husband. AS she was engaged in
scrubbing of her doorsteps, a rough
looking stranger came up and thus ad-
dressed her:
Il hear, ma'am, that your husband
has been drafted"
Yes, sir. he has" answered Mrs.
Pilkinston, though dear knows,
there's few men that couldn't better
be spared from their families"
Well, ma'am. I've come to offer
myself as a substitute for him"
"A what?" asked Mrs. Pilkinston,
with some excitement.
I'm willing to take his place" said
the stranger.
You take the place OF my husband,
you wretch I'll teach you to insult a
distressed woman that way, you vaga-
bond" cried Mrs. Pilkinston, as she
discharged the dirty soapsuds in the
face of the discounted and astonished
substitute, who took to his heels Just
In to time to escape having his head
brc6en by the bucket.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-07-20
Old Map OF South America.

Claude Vautin, an English mining
engineer. who has been prospecting in
Peru. returned the other day on the
steamship Zacapa Besides looking
after mining property. he has been
collecting interesting antiquities OF
the country.
One OF the most interesting things
he brings back with him is a map OF
South America made by the Jesuits in
1892. 1t gives an outline OF the land
as far north as Cuba and is apparent
ly accurate. Its purpose is evidently
plain. for every missionary station in
the country at that time is indicated
on the map. and the line OF travel
necessary to reach them is marked
out This map was obtained by Mr.
Vautin at Puno. Peru.
Another interesting collection he
brought back is the death masks OF
the Incas. These were hammered out
of metal and placed over the faces of
the dead. Three of these obtained by
Mr.. Vautin are of she>t gold.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-07-20
A SPOON SHAKER.
Straight From Coffeedom,

Coffee can marshall good squadron
Of enemies and some very hard ones to
overcome. A lady in Florida writes:
Il have always been very fond OF
good coffee, and for years drank 1t at
least three times day. At last, how.
ever. ! found that It was injuring me.
Il became bilious. subject to fire.
quent and violent headaches. and so
very nervous, that could not lift a
spoon to my mouth without splitting a
part Of its contents.
My heart got 'rickety' and beat so
fast and SO hard that I could scarcely
breathe. while my skin got thick and
dingy. with yellow blotches on my face,
caused by the condition of my liver
and blood.
Il made up my mind that all these
afiiictions came from the coffee, and ]
determined to experiment and see.
so quit coffee and got a package
OF Postum which furnished my hot
morning beverage. After a little time
! was rewarded by q complete restora.
ton Of my health in every respect.
II do not suffer from biliousness any
more. my headaches have disappeared
my nerves are as steady as could be
desired. my heart beats regularly and
my complexion has cleared up beauti
fully-the blotches have been wiped out
and 1t is such pleasure to be vel
again." Name given by Postum Co.
Battle Creek. Mich.
Read the little book. The Road t.
MELVILLE in pkgs. There's reason.
Ever read the shove Ietterf A pev
appears from time to Tire. The,
genuine trues and fall q hrrss
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-07-20
IN AGONY WITH ITCHING

About four years ago broke QUE
with sores on my arms like boils AZ
ter two months they were all over my
body. some coming. and some going
away. In about six months the boils
quit, but my arms. neck and body
broke out with an itching, burning
rash. II would burn and itch. and
come out in pimples like grains OF
wheat | was In terrible condition:
! could not sleep or rest Parts Of my
flesh were raw. and could scarcely
bear my clothes on. could not lie
In bed in any position and rest In
about year the sores extended down
10 my feet. Then suffered agony
with the burning. itching sores.
could hGsdiy walk and for long time
] could not put on socks.
All this time | was trying every
thing I could hear OF. and had the skill
Of three doctors. They said Il was
eczema | got no benefit from all
this. was nearly worn out. and had
given up In despair OF ever being cured
when l was advised by friend to try
Cutieura Remedies purchased Cuti-
eura Soap. Ointment. and Resolvent.
and used exactly as directed. used
the Cuicura Remedies constantly for
four months. and nothing else. and was
perfectly cured. II is now a year. and
have not had the least bit since.
am ready 70 praise the Cuticura Rem
edies al any time. (Slgned) E L.
Cate. Exile Ky. Nov. 10. 1910.
Although Cuticura Soap and ONT
ment are sold by druggists and dealers
everywhere. a sample OF each. with 3D.
page book. will be mailed free on ap-
plication to -Gutioura." Dept 81, K.
Boston
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-07-20
DAINTY AID DELICIOUS
eALAps TO TEMPT THE MoeT
JApEp APPETITE.
Now Served at Beginning Of Dinner
and Voted . Digestive Second
to None-some Brand-New
Recipes.

They are serving salads. with dif-
erence. A salad nowadays is very
frequently eaten at the beginning Of
dinner and voted a digestive second
to none.
or all the fruits. pineapple is Of
the greatest value to the dyspeptic
and contains the most delicate acid.
The following recipe for a pineapple
salad will be found an excellent one.
and II is. moreover, a very pretty dish
to serve at the beginning OF luncheon
or dinner.
Pineapple In Lettuce Nests.-Cut q
pineapple into small pieces. Add one
cupful Of finely chopped celery. one
cupful OF walnut meats and one cupful
Of orange pulp. Shred one head Of
lettuce very finely and form into nests
on individual platsa.
Mix one cupful Of mayonnaise and
stir II lightly with the pineapple. ETC.:
add more mayonnaise. II the fruit 10
not suficiently moist. and heap into
the little lettuce nests. Decorate with
chopped walnuts.
SaIade la versaIiIes.-Bail six
artichokes, separate the "fonds" from
the leaves. and cut into small pieces.
Put In a salad bowl with an equal
quantity Of asparagus points that have
been cooked In sailed water. Take
q handful OF sailed alrn 'nds. chop
them flne. pound them with the Juice
OF two lemons and half pint OF
cream. salt and pepper. and pour over
the salad.
A little mayonnaise may be added
to the salad. but 1t 10 more delicate
In flavor without II.
With cold chicken nothing is more
excellent than a salad OF carrots, GU
cumbers and hard boiled eggs. all cut
In rings and sent to table with this
dressing: two tablespoonfuls OF olive
oil with one OF lemon Juice. with salt.
pepper and a speck Of sugar to taste.
Mushroom SaIsd.-Remove the skin
and almost all the stalk from some
button mushrooms. drop them into
boiling sailed water. and cook for
three minutes.
Lay them on a napkin. and when
quite cold sprinkle them with pepper
and salt and finely chopped parsley.
Lay on a dish and pour over two ia.
blespoonfuls Of oil to one Of Tarragon
vinegar.
Shrimp Salad . Ia eretauns.-
Shell quart OF boiled shrimps and
lay them on young lettuce leaves In
a salad bowl. Chill some mayonnaiss
sauce on ice. pour over the shrimps
and serve.
Tongue saIsd.-Mix together and
put in a nne dredger a small guam
uty each Of celery. salt. red pepper
and black pepper. white sugar. and
allspice. Take some thin slices Of
Russian tongue. squeeze a little lem
on Juice over the piece and lightly
dredge with the above mixture.
Shave up some white onions and
celery and put them in the salad
bowl With a few white lettuce hearts.
Add the tongue next. then pour sew
eral spoonfuls Of oil over the whole
with a dash Of vinegar. Serve at
once.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-07-20
Their Native Heath.

DIR. Eugene Fuller. president Of the
American THEOLOGICAL association, eaid
at dinner in New York. appropos Of
Independence day:
We must all try to be as faithful as
George Washington was. am afraid
We have not. Of late years. upheld the
reputation for truthfulness that George
Washington gave US. l am afraid
that We have published to the world.
through our yellow press and by other
means. a good many tall stories.
Thus an English teacher once said
TO pupil:
What is a miracle?'
Please. SIR the little pupil an
swered. it's something that happens
In America"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-07-20
TltIes m England.

Forty or fifty years ago few people
In England had titles. There were
only a few decorations which entitled
their owners to put the prefix sir"
before their names. We all OF us
looked down with lofty contempt upon
the counts and barons that were SO
plentiful in continental countries. Now
We can do so no longer, for probably
there is no other country in the world
where the traffic in titles is so open
and so indecent as in England. What
the number OF decorations is do
not know. and imagine that few do.
Every few years some new one is ere
ated and an Englishman with a taste
that way can easily manage to ex
hibit himself covered with metal disks
and bits Of ribbon like some success
full COW at an agricultural show. These
embellishments may fatter the van
ity OF their wearers. but they do not
increase the respect that Is felt for
Englisnmen.-London Truth.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-07-20
The Summer Toast.

In all her business life the BIT OF
work she is now completing has been
most pleasant, says the free lance
stenographer.
i have been typrewriting toasts on
paper napkins" she said. a society
OF club women who have planned to
do a lot OF outdoor entertaining this
summer expect to use thousands of
paper napkins, and have had the
Job OF typevriting a toast on each
napkin. 1t Is a pretty idea. and tried
TO meet the charming sentiment Of
the ladies halfway by using a good
non-copying ink. but in spite OF that
precaution | am afraid that many a
guest will leave the lunch table with
purple ink smudge on her face"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-07-20
RUDE AWAKENING FOR ELIZA
Too Late She Discovered That Wis
tor Was Not the Object Of
Her Alteration.

The gentle Eliza was sitting drearily
in the darkened room. waiting miser-
ably for a visitor. whom she feared
would never come. To tell the truth.
Eliza and William had quarreled bit
terly the night before. But what is
that? A ring. a step. a masculine
voice. She waited not, but threw
herself into the visitors arms.
"oh. my darling" she sobbed. with
her head upon his bosom. Il am so
glad you have called. did so long
to make up and do my best to pay
you for bringing light into my life.
Let us settle peacefully once more
with each other"
Well. miss" said a strange voice,
I'm willin'. I'm sure. But my In
structions is that II you don't I'm to
cut on the gas"
And It was only then that Eliza
found out she had mistaken a com.
mon gas person for her William
London Tit-Bits.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-07-20

fit the cherries. mash slightly and
sweeteH to taste. Have ready a rich
sort biscuit dough. roll out about an
inch thick. put in round. well creased
pan and bake in a hot oven. When
zone split. butter both halves. and
having placed the lower half on
large plate. spread thick with the
cherries and cover with the upper
crust Spread the remaining cherrie,
on top. sprinkle with sugar and sery.
at once.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-07-20

For nve cents you can get q brush
that will help wash the vegetables for
the table. before cooking. Saves wear
and tear on the hands.
For variety cook some little white
onions with the green peas. Fresh
peas need no favor. but their own.
but II not perfectly fresh the onions
improve them.
When putting away your furs and
woolens for the summer. brush them
thoroughly and air them. then sprin-
kle them literally with black pepper
to preserve from moths. There is no
disagreeable odor and the pepper is
usually on hand.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-07-20
Recipes for Fish Sauce.

One cup Of cream. two tablespoons
butter. half saltspoon salt. generous
dash OF paprfka; one small onion. graf
ed; one tablespoon of parsley. meas
ured after mincing very nne. Heat
the cream and butter. After II comes
to boil add the other ingredients and
thicken with tablespoon Of -four.
blended smooth with either milk or
water. Let this boil to cook the -four
and beat In the juice Of one lemon
after removing II from the blaze.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-07-20

II was al the private theatricals,
and the Young man wished TO compli-
ment his hostess. says the Boston
Transcript:
Madam. you played your part
splendidly. II fits you to perfection"
I'm afraid not. 4 young and pref
y woman is needed for that part"
said the smiling hostess.
But, madam. you have positively
proved the contrary"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-07-20

In the struggling days Of Tuskegee
Booker T. Washington found that he
would have to use an old chicken
house for a schoolroom
Uncle" said he to an old colored
man. Il want you to come down at
nine o'clock tomorrow morning and
help me clean out henhouse'
Law now, Mr.. Washington" the
old man expostulated. 'youall don't
want to begin cleanin' out no heni-
house roun we're In de day time
Success Magazine.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-07-20
An Eluht Xeara, Walk.

Hiram Davis Of Newburg went for a
walk with his father eight years ago.
The father stopped to talk with a
friend. and Hiram. then about ten years
old. walked on. He was never seen
after that until he walked in to his
parents home recently.
The police all over the east were
on the lookout for him. the Hudson
river was searched and finally he was
given up for dead. When he greeted
his mother It was some hours before
she could be Gained.
Davis had been out west.-New York
Sun.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-07-20
Chocolate paneskea.

Beat two eggs separately. Add TO
the yolks one tablespoonful each OF
sugar and melted butter. two table
spoonfuls Of cocoa cooked to a paste
with little milk. teaspoonful Of va,
niiia and enough -four to make a bat.
ter that will pour- Stir in the stif,y
beaten whites. fry in butter. and.
while hot. spread with strawberry or
sooseberry jam. roll up. sprinkle with
powdered sugar. and serve.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-07-20
Who Walks In the Iiob.

The man that abhors evil and inius.
tee; the man that would do good IL
II cost him his earthly all; the man
who would not do wrong though the
world would be his reward for doing
lt-this Is the man who walks in the
light. and he is the man that shall
nave fellowship with God and a sense
OF cleansing from sin.-Rev. C. H.
Spurgeon.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-07-20
Dat Meal conkls.

Cream one cup Of melted butter
with two cups Of sugar and add two
eggs. Dissolve one teaspoonful Of
soda In half cupful of boiling water
and pour 1t over the butter, eggs and
sugar. Add four cups of rolled oats
and one cup of seeded raisins, then
make into a dough with two Guns Of
Hour. Bake in quick oven. These
Will be better after they have stood
a day or two.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-07-20
Varying Prices Of lobsters.

Lovers of Holsters ought to get a lot
OF comfort out of recent paragraph
In the famous old Kennebec Journal.
which says that the crustaceans are
dirt cheap" However. the Journal
adds. they are not as low in price
as IN the old days. when they sold
sn for 25 cents. but the price has
ALLEN to is cents a pound. which is
decidedly different from the figures
that were being quoted early in the
hortns. Then they were being bought
airse for 80 cents a pound from the
Fishermen. and the price in Boston and
New York sossed to so cents a pound
and. IN some cases. beyond"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-07-20
Harold Knows the SIGNS.

Five-year-old Harold's older sister
was in the habit of making a good
many demands on him. Usually
her requests for favors. usually the
running of errands aronud the house.
were prefaced by what she considered
subtle iiattery.
Now, Harold" she began one day.
you're a dear, sweet little boy. and
you know love you" but Harold
cut her short
Well, Ethel" he said. earnestly. III
it's upstairs, won't go."-Lippincott's
Magazine.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-07-20
Eat for the Fun Of IL.

According to Mr.. Herbert W. Fisher
in Worlds Work food is OF no use to
US unless we enjoy 1t. Mr.. Fisher does
not. however. recommend us to be
gluttons. He says the less We eat the
more pleasure we might get The prin-
ciple is that II we eat little we shall
taste much. And the taste OF food.
not the amount. is. after all. the lure
OF IL.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-07-20

Love. which is the essence Of God.
ID not for levity, but for the total
worth of a man.-Emerson.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-07-20

Mrs. Willis Cat the Ladies' Aid So
ciey)-Now, what can you do for
the poor boys at the front?
Mrs. Gillis-I was reading today
where the soldiers are always MAX
ing sorties. Now, why cant we get
the recipes for those things and make
them ourselves and send them to the
boys Puck
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-07-20

Three lemons to a quart Of water
Six tablespoonfuls Of sugar. Pare the
yellow peel from the lemons and, un.
less you mean to use the sherbet i'm.
mediately, leave 1t out 1t gives a bit.
ter taste to the sugar II left long in
IL Slice and squeeze the lemons
upon the sugar. add a very little wa.
ter. and let them stand Is minutes
Then NIL up with water; tee well. stir
and pour out.
orangeade is made in the same
manner. substituting oranges for
lemons.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-07-20
An Artist.

You had to refuse the request Of
these menu"
Yes" replied Senator Sorghum.
Were they angryf"
Not at all. showed 20 much
grief at not being able 10 oblige
them that they went away sympathiz-
ing with me-"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-07-20
Mammals Angel Gets Busy.

Fond Mother-And has mammals an
gel been a peacemaker today? Nam.
mas Angel-Yes. ma Tommy TUT
was a-lickin' William whimpers, an
when told i'm to stop he wouldn't,
an I jumped in an licked the stuffin'
out o. both OF 'em.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-07-20

II 90: sSs: ss:. Ti.sl Thompssn's Eye Water


so you are going to send your
cook of. But isn't her name Ara
bella Gunn?"
What's that got to do with our
getting rid OF herr"
But. my dear boy. isn't there an
ordinance against discharging A.
Gum within the city limits?'
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-07-20

All things are ordered by law, and
all law has penalty. The infraction
OF law often demands heavy toll.
But men juggle with the law. hoping
to escape paying of its hostage.-Rey.
II. S. Alkire. Methodist. Whitehall.
Ill.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-07-20
Father Loses an Excuse.

Don't you regret seeing your chill.
dren growing up to face the response
bilities Of the world?"
Yes Mr.. Bliggins said; Its lit
tie disappointing to find my boy so
big that he is no longer an excuse
for my going to the circus"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-07-20

trouble in all It's
dreadful forms T;
shooting pains all
over my body, sick
headache, spinal
weakness, dizziness
d depression, and
Everything that was
|horrid. tried many
doctors in different
parts of the United
States, but Lydia Z.
|Pinkham's Vegeta-
bile Compound has
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-07-20
WIRE FENCING

Pittsburg Electric Welded fencing
for cattle. hogs. poultry. garden and
lawn. ROOFINGS OF galvanized iron,
corrugated and crimped; also rubber
roofings S100 square and upward.
Pidgeon-Thomas Iron Co., 1896 N.
End St, Memphis. Tenn.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-07-20
To Whitsn 1aa 1o,x.l.

Save all the lemon hulls. drop them
into the vessel in which you boil your
tea towels and 1t will whiten them
wonderfully. and there will be a clean
freshness about them that Is very de-
sirable.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-07-20

Gods guidance. Gods goodness and
Gods grace. Proyidencei Beneficence,
Help! This was Jesus message to
the world.-Rev George Bowling.
Episcopalian. Los Angeles.