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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-13

Star aloud to my wife the other night
while she nodded over her knitting.
When l oame to the one about Secre-
tary Bryan, chattered right on in an
Breakfasts on Steak and Mush and
Flees-' Just at this point my wife
rose right up with pitiful little
squeak, and accused me of wreoking
my brave resolve. But 1 quieted her
down, and told her to read it herself,
which she did, Secretary Breakfasts
on Steak and Mush and Tlees to Kan
satisfied But II man has got to suf-
fer abuse and continue to be the target
of conumely's barbed shaft, what diff
ference does 1t make whether he's on
known
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-13

some holiday visitors last week and
having showed them everything In
teresting in Cleveland proper, they
had to take them out to Newburgh for
view of the asylum, The superin-
tendent was in genial frame OF
mind and he conducted the bunch per-
sonally.
Here is a queer case, ladies'" he
said, pausing at particular cell,
This man has the delusion that he
possesses the motive power that runs
the universe. He is perfectly harm,
less, but he actually believes that
without him the world would not
move, Strange notion, isn't it,"
why. not at ALL" exclaimed enc
of the women, my husband has the
same idea and he always has had 1t,
Is he crazy. too ?"-Cleveiand R1ain
Dealer
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-13

Sanitary Board began to make a thor
all animals In this SHIPMENT, by the
testing of these and in addition all ex-
posed animals with mallein, an efficient
dtagnostic agent, and by an examina-
the horses and submitted to the boards
laboratory, nearly all Of the twenty
six. besides other horses. in all thirty
CHAMBERS.
All diseased animals were destroyed
and thorough disinfsction was carried
out In al stables and on all premises
thus the horse owners Of that COM
munity were relieved from any further
loss
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-13
LINK L0LLOp's COMPLAINT
[From the Kansas city STAR

[B'rom the Kansas City Start
"It seems to me-" complains Link
Lollop, of Pleasant Valley. that one of
the crying needs Of the age is a. blotter
which will remove stain from a repu-
scoring fires of sin, The fu'st Of the
year / put aside my long black bottle
and resolved never TO touch it again,
expecting to have have the help and sym.
bangs Of the thirst which | had re-
solved to conquer, AS has been my GUS
tom for some time. I was sittin' by the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-13

mother.
WELL" drawled Bobby, IT heard
you and Hunk talking about poetic
license and I thought 1t meant that
everybody hated poets, 30 that they
had to go and get O license same as
O dog."--Washingto Star.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-13
800 Fine Waists at $2.o8
They were $500 to ST. 600

About this time every year hold this sale OF waists
We offer all fine waists that $500 to $1,000 at the
uniform price of 298 Many wait for this sale be-
cause there are so many gems at such low price and it is
opportunity stock for some time to come
among them The variety of styles and materials
is too great to describe in detail Plain tailored semaored
and fancy models Black and colored afeta waists Black
and colored messaline waists Beautiful coored chiffon
waists. None approval none exchanged
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-13
$50 Ponvskin Coats. $12.5O

just two coats to offer at this prce full length and
staple styles The who drives great deal or
who loves out of doors will be glad to buy these
$125O. Lined throughout with brocadeI silk
Be early II you want one. just two coats.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-13
Odd Fur Pieces at $1.OO

We have about seyenty.fve pieces of fur in styles
that not considered fashionable to-day, but
which will make excellent trimming garments
especially suitable for collars cuffs and lust
the thing for trimming hats To close them the
price Is Observation-Disclosures. ST
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-13
THEN THERE WAS SILENCE

An amusing story is being told of Sir
Douglas Dawson, who had SO much to
do with the preparation for Prince
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-13
S1.25 & $1.5O House Dresses, 89c

This not clearance item but these house dresses
were purchased price concession which accounts
for their being sold at Made of feeced back fam
mel black navy gray with neat white figures All
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-13
$15.OO Party Dresses, $500

There just about dozen dresses I'm this lot
mostly sizes for women. Beautiful chiffon and lace
materials and pretty styles suitable for party OF even
ing wear The small quantity requires early selection.
Any these charming dresses and wonderful value
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-13

$3.50 Salts Arabian Lamb Coats, $ll.98
Each coat bears the Salts" label and full length,
lined with heavy yarn-dyed satin. Big frog. Round
or square corners.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-13
COMMON FORM OF INSANITY

A party of ClevaIsasers entertained
The Detroit times., 1914-05-08
JUDGE ADVOCATES
MORE DRASTIC PENALTY

Elsie McDeTmott, who was arrested
With John Reid, notorious dip" and
failed to appear I'm court, Thursday,
to answer a charge OF being a disor'
DERBY person, appeared by proxy be
fore Judge Connolly, Friday morning,
Attorney Thomas Dalton was the
proxy. and while he assured the court
he could produce his client ii neces,
sAry he felt that he might as well
20 Through the formality of paying
her 500 fine without subjecting her TO
theFnecessity Of appearing before the
court. Reid, said to be her husband,
paid his $50 fine, Thursday,
Judge Connolly accepted Elsie's 500
from Attorney Dalton Then he re-
marked that the ordinance under
which the cases were brought should
be amended and made more drastic
IL now stipulates maximum fine or
$50, or so days Imprisonment
The ordinance should make the
limit 800 fine or six months i'm.
prisonment, or both in the discretion
of the court" said Judge Connolly
"Tfie pickpockets and the class that
the law deals with can easily pay
fines imposed, and prison sentences
should be given them"
David HOFFMAN and Harry Levi,
alias Joseph. arrested by Detectives
Wilkinson and Walsh. were also fined
$50 each. under the ordinance. Friday
They paid.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-08

counties. addressing gatherings OF
strikers al Sopris. Rouse and Rugby.
lie is urging the miners 70 obey the
forthcoming proclamation without par
leying,
Neither Col. LocKett nor Maj. Hol-
brook, however. conceals his belief
that the situation is serious. The Dit.
ter hatred engendered between strik-
ers and mine guards during the long
strike has not diminished with the
arrival OF United States soldiers. In
stead. strong feeling OF distrust be-
tween the parties TO the conflict has
developed
The Detroit times., 1914-05-08
verbal confession OF "Dago Frank
Ciro6cl, one OF the executed gunner.
viii be called as Witnesses.
UNITED MINERS
DECIDE AGAINST
GENERAL STRIKE
All Outside of Colorado VIII
Work TO Finance Workers
in That State

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, May Sine
executive committee OF the United
Mine Workers OF America today de
cided against general strike OF 5UV-
900 men. which had been urged by
many locals as protes against con
ditions in the Colorado coal fields
where civil war has existed In
statement issued today. the committee
declared it better for all miners out
side OF Colorado to remain at work
IN order that they may better finance
the Colorado strike "for one year or
10 years but insisted that II condi-
lions do not improve a general strike
may yet be called.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-08
WOULD RECONCILE
PARENTS OF nine
Judge Codd Holds Up Divorce
Case When Whole Family
Troops Into Court

The Tessner family came down Fri
day morning TO see mother get d.
yorCc
There are SO many Tessners that
they took possession OF the third floor
where Judge COdd-s court Is loCuted,
and they were every where They
ducked about corners, slipped into
open courtrooms and raced up and
down the stairs They giggled in the
midst ol serious cases and couple
cried al the top of their lnsty lungs
There were nine OF them ranging in
age from six months 10 20 years.
Every last one was dressed IN his
or her best, aud the general impress
sion among them seemed TO be that
this was holiday and peanuts ana
popcorn should contribute 10 the gen
eral gayety
Nanny ressner said Papa Tessner
drank not wisely but too well. and at
times was cross She termed IL cru
city in her bill for divorce.
When the case was called the utnr-
children trOoped into the courtroom
in squads, deployed right and came 20
attention in company formation on
the first bench
The Judge asked Mrs Tessner II
they were all hers
Yes, your honor" she said. hesitat-
ing between pride and WEAKNESS II
had 2, but three are dead
The size % the family led Judge
Codd to attempt reconciliation and
the case was continued for 80 days.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-08
congressman Delayed With
kilograms From Liquor In
terests Protesting Measure
MEMBERS AFRAID
TO VOICE BELIEFS
Statesmen, Generally, are Max
ing Every Effort to Delay
Vote Until After Election
RAYMOND w. PULLMAN.
Times Washington Bureau, No. 7Oi
Metropolitan Bank Building

WASHINGTON, ID, c., May S.--lhe
brewers are busy So are the whisky
manufacturers and dealers. Repre-
sentative Doremus received dozen
telegrams this morning protesting
against the Hobson national prohibi.
ton resolution. Rep. Beakes received
20 kilograms OF the same character.
The first batch came In yesterday
morning Practically all OF the tels
grams show on their face that they
are Inspired by the liquor interests,
although care and cunning has been
brought into play and each message
has been worded slightly differently
The intention or the brewers and
liquDr men is evidently to pour In let
ters and kilograms on senators and
representatives and If possible try 70
Offset the rapidly growing sentiment
for Reflective nationwide prohibition.
The National AntiSaloon league, the
w. a., +. u, scores OF women's clubs,
social service associations. and other
ORGANIZATIONS are not TO be caught
asleep. however, and the members
also expect TO hear from thousands
who will want congress TO take action,
for cor against prohibition.
Many congress sine'n TO noe arr ro-
70 on record either one, way or The
other before election, but Majority
Leader Underwood, who is lined mp
with the anti-prohibitionlsts, says that
ne believes that a vote should be
taken at this session.
Many members, however, will con
tinue to try to urge the house leaders
TO sidetrack the resolution until after
election, because they say that Under
wood has not as much at stake now
as other congressman, because he has
lust been elected to a six-year term in
the senate. Few of the members are
any moral courage, and
most OF them refuse to say whether
or not they will support the resolu.
ton.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-08
FEAR RENEWAL
OF FIGHTING
IN COLORADO
Officers Believe Mutual Distrust
of Factions Will Cause
Trouble
MONDAY Is SET AS
DISARMAMENT LIMIT
All Arms and Munitions Must
be Surrendered TO Soldiers
by That Date

TRINIDAD, Col, May s-All arms
OF strikers and coal mine guards IN
southern Colorado must be turned
over TO United States troops by Mon
day. according TO proclamation SAID
TO have been tentatively prepared to-
day By Col James Iockett, command
ing the regulars here. and scheduled
10 be issued tonight Maj. William A.
Holbrook, Lockett's chief aide, today
resumed his tour through the coal
camps OF Las Animas and Huertano
The Detroit times., 1914-05-08

Since the foundation OF the United
States $4,577 539. s24.6S has been paid
In pensions
The Detroit times., 1914-05-08
JEROME PRESENTS APPEAL
FROM THAW DECISION

CONCORD, n. n. May S.-Wiilialh
II. Jerome. special attorney ior 'l'
state or New York In he Harry y
Thaw extradition case, charging hn'
with conspiracy in escaping from NAT
teawan. is on his way 10 this city 10
present an appeal from the decision o.
Judge Aldrich in the case. which was
favorable TO the fugitive Assistant
Attorney.General Franklin kcnnedN'
OF New York, Is expected 10 accom-
pany Jerome.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-08

LAKE AND RIVER STEAMERS.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-08
COCHRAN QUITS
AS COUNSEL in
BECKER CASE
Reported Statement to Report
ers VIII be Investigated by
Justice Seabury
SING SING CHAPLAIN
TO BE- WITNESS
Father Cashin and Warden
Clancy to Tell of Cirofcrs
Verbal Confession

NEW YORK May S-Atter ihe
jury which viii near the second trial
OF former Police Lieut. Charles Beck,
er lacked only one man to make II
complete. the number OF jurors OBJ
tanned was reduced 10 10 just before
the midday adjournment today "heh
Justice Seabury announced mat
Dwight W. Custer. juror number five,
had been excused for personal rea-
sons The court indicated that mere
was no stigma against the juror ana
said that others might be excused
Custer is the second Juror excused,
Despite this attorneys in the case
were confident OF completing the jury
today.
Seventy-one talesnen We're exam
med during the morning session ana
four jurors were chosen
Application was made 10 District
Attorney Whitman today by the
widow OF Lefty Louie Rosenberg.
one of the executed gunner. to be
excused from testifying In the trial
OF Becker The matter was taken
under adyisement
Martin r. Manton, chief counsel for
Becker, announced today that BOurke
-cee4rsa lad. formally Withdrawn as
atSpxisy Cas- the defense :,
.aacias panel foi
5n6 ~ - - eSain.
enatitn -. M .-.s,klge'
ments were made TO have. an extra
panel of 100 In court this afternoon.
Neither the defense nor the district
attorney were particularly sanguine
OF completing the jury today, and an.
other extra panel may be required.
Interest today was principally cen.
tered in the announcement that
Warden Clancy. of Sing Sing. and
Chaplain Cashin, who heard the
The Detroit times., 1914-05-08
PHELAND DENIES THAT
HE'S A SANTA CLAUS

Fred Williams, who confessed that
he stole a watches from Heyns ba.
zaar, after being locked in the place
one night was senteAced by Judge
Phelan, Friday to serve five years in
Jackson prison Asked what he had
10 say zhafeFe sentence was Paased,
William tsStri IL 5gt1,E d I4syslssa
tp, steal thpse vaetchesC When gol
10 tho depot,-apn realized | mad stofeh
them, hesltated and was thinking or
taking them back. when ! was ar
rested
You hestated, waiting for a train
out OF town" said the Judge, dryly.
do you think fell on OF a Christ.
mas tree?"
The Detroit times., 1914-05-08
PITCHFORK Is USED
TO STEAL TROUSERS

Henry Jessey, OF No. 2S3 RoWena-
St. keeps a 3S-caliber revolver under
his pillow, o. nights TO shoot at any
burglar who might enter the Jessey
domicile, but when he was awakened
by slight noise, early Friday morn
ing, and saw his trousers disappear
ing out OF the window, propelled by
some unseen force he lay perfectly
still and never even thought about
the revolver. which wouldn't be any
good in battle with spooks anyway
Long afterward he arose stealthily
and Investigated Yes, the. trousers
ssesa.- gone With theR vent $la IN
iessN1s .,- ...-sf,s-,,.ase-e
Jessey lateE discovered that piteh.
zen was ipfsstng from the baap-A And
lis trousers, fnil1f1eted. OF tho $l-si
were found a half-block down the
street. where the real hesh.and-blood
thief had left them, after taking them
from the tines OF the pitchfork
Louis Funk, OF No. $50 Brady-st,
Just across the alley from the Jessey
home, reported that his trousers were
found outside his window, Friday
and $29 in cash and a watch
were missing
The Detroit times., 1914-05-08
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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-02

Mrs. Lottie Bowen Mills, of
Texas, accompanied the remains
OF her Aunt, Mrs. Nelson'from
that place last Wednesday and
remained a few days the guest Of
relatives and friends.
Manager Tool Is putting in a
handsome soda fountain in the
lobby Of the new Opera House,
which will be quite an addition
to the handsome building soon to
be ready for use.
People all over the state are
taking Kamnifuge for headache
and neuralgia, because il relieves
and contains no opium. 2t
Rowland Drug Co.
Mr.. Frank p. Long of Jackson,
Tenn. died at his home there on
Friday. Mr.. Long married Miss
Dora King of our city some years
ago. and her many friends here
deeply sympathize with her in
this sad bereavement.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-02
Make Work Easier.
Oxford People Arc Pleased to Learn
How II Has Been Done.

It's pretty hard to attend TO duties.
With constantly aching back;
with annoying urinary disorders.
Doan's Kidney Pills have mads work
easier
So thousands have gratefully tesu-
fed
THEY'RE for bad backs
They're for weak kidneys.
oxford people gratefully recommend
them.
J. q. Peacock, shoemaker, South ST..
Oxford, Miss, SAYS: "About six
months ngo was taken with severe
pain in the small Of my hack and
was laid up, unable to work. My back
grew 80 so-e and lame that could not
stoop. When | got up after sitting,
sharp twiugcs radiated from my Kid
neys throughout my body. My rest
was disturbed by too frequent passages
of the kidney secretiors and my health
became all run down Doan's Kidney
Pills were were 50 highly recommen-
ded that | got supply at kenders
l,rug Store. three boxes completely
cured me.r
For sale by all dealers. Price 50cts.
Foster Milourn Co., Buffalo. New
York. sole agents Tor the United States.
Remember the name DOan's- and
take no other.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-02

March 18th, 1914 was an ideal
day. So sunny aud warm ii
looked "a ii mother nature was
smiling her approval on deed OF
fine courtesy. Those who, few
days before, had received an in
vitation say ing, "will you dine
with me in the good old fashion,
cd way" knew that a real better
day was in store for them.
Promptly AT nooa on TIM thir-
teer,th more than "A score ~ the
girls OF TIE long ago" gathered
at Amadelle, The stately home OF
Mrs. BEN Price, whose cordial
greeting, and that of Mrs. Ed
nionson and Hooper put all at
ease. Such an informal merry
tige was that hour before dinner.
1t seemed perfect, and yet the
hostess thought there was one
detail she could supply and APP
peard with her basket. giving TO
each as souvenir a handker-
chief pocket, the one touch need
ed to perfect. How nice; the
very thing; just what | wanted"
and like remarks were heard on
all sides.
Surely this fine old mansion
never held happier, more APP
preciative crowd. Everywhere
the fragrance OF violets and the
glow of jonquils lent their friend
ly grace to the stately rooms, un-
til on entering the dining room
all eyes were charmed by pyr-
amid of these same loved flowers
that graced the center of the
table. Did anyone think it was
the beautiful silver and china
that made the dinner taste so
good? Nay, they We're an added
pleasure. but that fine brown
juicy turkey was no dream. 1t
was a reality that as it was so
skilfully carved and served no
one there believed for minute
in distance lending enchant-
ment."
We knew that a good old
time cook" was in the kitchen,
and to her our hearts warmed:
and they warmed again and
again to the "Chicago Chef"
who contributed so many dainty
dishes. The sweet music that
accompanied the dinner table
talk made the old time girls young
again-for the day-and they
viii be young again many times
as they recall the happy hours of
March u, 1914. ..
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-02
STRENGTHENS WEAK AND TIRED
WOMEN.

81 was under a great strain nursing
a relative through three months sick.
ness" writes j. G Van De Sande, Of
Esrkland, H., and Electric Bitters
kept me from breaking down. will
never be without it" Do you feel
tired and worn out? No appetite, and
food won't digest? 1t isn't the spring
weather. You need Electric Bitters.
Start q months treatment to-day;
nothing better for stomoch, liver and
kidneys. The great spring tonic. Re-
lief or money back. SOC. and S1.0o, at
your ID uggist.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-02
THE DEAD
Miss MARY COMPTON.

Miss Mary Compton died at
home on University street Friday
morning after an illness OF sev-
erai weeks of complication of
diseases. Miss Compton had
been a resident of Oxford about
fifteen years. During this time
owing to i'll health she had led a
retired life. The many frie nds
who had the pleasure Of knowing
her held her in the highest es-
TEEN, and sympathize with the
two bereaved sisters. The re-
mains were inferred in the oxford
cemetery the next day, services
conducted by her pastor, Rev.
+. S. Lewis.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-02
X. II. Chiffon & Co.
CLEARS OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
SKIN BLEMISHES.

Why go through life embarrassed
and disfigured with pimples, eruptions,
biackheads, red rough skin, or suffer
ing the fortunes OF Eczema, itch, letter.
salt rheum. Just ask your Druggis,
for DIR. Hobson's Eczema Ointmentt
Follow the simple suggestions and your
skin worries are over. Mild, soothing
and effective. Excellent for babies and
delicate, tender skin, Stops cbapping
Always helps. Relief or money back
SOC, at your Druggist.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-02
MARRIED..
HAMILToN--BoND.

Mr.. j. Hamilton and Mrs. Hell
en- Bond. both of Taylor, were
quietly married Tuesday night
at the Colonial Hotel, Rev. +. S
Lewis Of the Methodist church
officiating. The groom is a
prominent bnsines man of Taylor
and the bride a beautiful and
highly esteemed young lady, and
both have many friends through
out the county who joins the
EAobE in wishing them a happy
voyage over the matrimonial sea.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-02

Prizes be offered winners in each OF the above
contests Defamation four gold medals will be offered
junior medals the boy and girl under Is of
age the boy and girl 10 of
age Beat in the county is entitled TO four speakers Junior
and senior and girl The speakers will be
eced Beat contests in Defamation held as follows In Seat one
April TO- o'clock; Beat at Philadelphia April
TO- O'Clock; College Hill April TO- at O'Clock; Beat
Taylor April oclock Beat lula April 10 at o'clock
In will be held but each school will
number of in the County Contests
dcated n right hand column above.
will given at the court house in Oxford TO
grade pupils the rural schools who expect to receive cer
fcaes admitting High School These examinations will be
given April April 10 and H. Examinations will
twelve subjects which teachers examined but the exana
ton difficult teachers examination. Prizes will be
pupil making highest grade each of the twelve sub
scts.
Premiums will awarded for the best drawing follows
Map Mississippi Lafayette County of the Beat which live
public house church. ec of town.
which you live showng roads streams church school, your
Any pupil of the public schools submit all
April TO- Prizes will be given for best booklet
illustrating fer booklets The Corn Club
assist pupils directing the preparation of these book
let's.
will be allowed student contests who has
pupil school Lafayette County this session
grades department have been unsatisfactory