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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-07-17
Beresford's Dilemma.

Lord Charles Beresford, the English
naval officer, once landed at New
York, and was Immediately asked to
dinner by a deputation of prominent
men, who would take no denial. He
appeared at the banquet in morning
dress, his hosts all being correctly at
tired, and he began his speech by
apologizing for his apparent lack Of
good manners.
He had confded his difficulty. he
said, In being at the eleventh hour
without evening clothes. to the hotel
manager, who told him that the mat.
ter was quite easy, and that he had
only to start a trifle early and call
In at Messrs. So-and.so, 963 Something
avenue, off Forty-nine hundred and
Ffty-second street, where he would be
accommodated In no time.
To his dismay. however, the shop.
keeper expressed his regret and in.
ability to comply with his request, and
said. THE fact is. sir, l have generally
some 25 suits OF evening clothes on
hire. but there's a big dinner In the
city tonight to Admiral Lord Charles
Beresford. and they have all been
loaned out!"-Youth's Companion.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-07-17
How to Be 100 Years Old.

Celebrating her one hundred and
second birthday down in Philadelphia
a few days ago, Aunt Mary Bender,
with hair not yet wholly gray, and
with strength enough to do her share
OF the work, told how to keep young
In spite Of time.
Just take care Of yourself and
nature will do the rest. Early to bed
and early to rise. Be careful what
you eat. Look on the bright side OF
things and-keep busy"
Aunt Mary ought to know. Her
granddad lived to be one hundred and
four, and both Of her parents crowded
the century mark.
Keep busy!" There you have the
big end Of the recipe. or course, you
must also try to keep healthy-that is,
you mustn't wilfully abuse the body
God gave you.
But to keep busy, to keep interested
in congenial and useful service, is the
main thing. Idleness kills. Fretting
kills. Grinding on sand in the ma
chinery kills. But wholesome, inter-
esting, well-varied work-that never
kills.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-07-17
NO LACK OF NERVE THERE
According to Old Farmer, He Knew
One Man Who Could Almost
Supply Country.

What is going to bring back the
good times?"' asked the old farmer Of
the grocer to whom he had sold his
early rose potatoes at less than last
years prices.
well, sir" was the reply, nothing
ails this country today but lack OF
nerve. We had panic and people got
scared. There might have been some
reason for this scare at first, but that
passed away long ago. If we'd all go
it now and have nerve things would
be all right"
TYou think that would do 1t, eh?"
I'm sure of 1t. Have you seen any
signs Of improvement down your
way?"
Yes, slight sign. That is, know
a feller who's got his nerve with him."
Yes"
He owed me SO when the panic set
In, and, Of course, i held off about
asking for it. 'Tain't my way to drive
nobody to the wall. | Jest let him go
until the other day, and then | met
him and said
Jim, what about them $3?'
what $3?'
Them three you owed me for wood
when the panic set in
why, you darned old scoundrel,
instead of me OWN you SO for wood
you owe me 81 for work, and If you
don't pay it inside Of a week I'll begin
a lawsuit agin yet
That's one of the slight signs down
our way Of folks getting their nerve
back" continued the farmer, "and II
1t spreads all over the country / hahn I
going to say whether 1t will bring
back good times or bring on such a
pinch that paper collars will go up to
IS a box. and we'll have to use dried
catnip for smoking tobacco. ."-Ex-
change.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-07-17
No Hesitation.

During a municipal campaign in
Chicago a politician dropped in one
morning to see certain grocer. Dur
ing the conversation that took place
the politician asked. And I may count
upon your support. may | not?"
why. no, am sorry to say" re-
piled the grocer. THE fact is, have
promised my support to the other can
didate."
The politician laughed. "Ah," said
he, "in politics, promising and per
forming are two different things"
In that case" said the grocer cor
daily. Il shall be glad to give you my
promise. slr."-Lippincott's.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-07-17
Safety Chain EolIs Burglar.

A door fastened with the ordinary
door chain. which Is often relied on
as an additional protection against
thieves, is easily picked by the skilful
use OF a big gimlet and piece OF
stout wire. A hole is bored through
the door Immediately above the chain,
the wire. properly bent. is inserted
and the button at the end OF the chain
IA moved in the slot by twisting the
wire like a key. II the slotted casting
IA put on obliquely, says Popular Me
chanics. at an angle OF about forty
Ave degrees. so that the chain must
be not only slid back but raised in or.
der to get It out OF the slot, II can
not so ready be tampered with.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-07-17
THANKS TO HIS PRESERvER
Luckily for Me | Wasn't BaId-Head-
ed" Exclaimed Man Rescued
From Swimming Tank.

A well.known athlete says that on
entering a Turkish bath one night he
ound a stranger struggling in the
winning pool. There was nobody
lear, and the man was evidently un-
ible to swim, having jumped in prob
IDLY without ascertaining whether
he water would be above his head.
The athlete swan to the assistance
If the struggling man. Grasping him
)y the hair, he towed him to the side
If the tank and assisted him to hang
IN until he recovered his breath.
What were the first words uttered
W the rescued one? Did he stammer
)ut thanks to his human preserver?
70. The human mind is curious.
lffair. AS the half-drowned man
'truggled back to consciousness, men,
Iries OF an old jest seemed to fit
through his brain, for he said:
Luckily for me / wasn't bald-head-
id!"-New York Mail.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-07-17
Rockino Chair Her Coffin

The body Of Mrs. Louise Cunning.
ham was placed on rocking chair in.
stead OF in casket at her funeral at
Philadelphia. This was done in nc.
cordance with wish Of the dead won.
an, who was formerly a vaudeville
dancer and the wife Of Jerry Cunning.
ham, the minstrel.
Mrs. Cunningham's body lay in a
rocking chair among the mourners
The hands we're peacefully folded and
the head reclined little to one side
as though In slumber. Following the
ceremony the body was cremated, as
Mrs. Cunningham had desired.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-07-17
lowered, but the church still stands al
a landmark of honor.
Old Ruecian Ch.t.>

loWereu, Dul tne cnuTCn Stlll STANDS AZ
a landmark of honor.
Old Russian Shrine.
Near this sacred church is the home
of the Russian Ecclesiastical mission,
which is shrine built before the
cathedral This was the home Of the
first Russian evangelizer in Alaska
the Metropolitan Innoscentius, and in
this building are kept the writing desk
and many useful things made with his
own hands. Here, too, is a Russian
school whose teachers announce with
pride that the English language is not
neglected, for it is taught IL hours {
week. A Russian cemetery occupies
prominent position near the Sitki
church, and from It can be obtained
magnificent view of the island
studded Sitka harbor, which Is nearly
always open, for the thermometer sci
dom goes below zero. In the little
cemetery is the grave of princess,
wife Of the chief manager of the Rus
so-American company, who died many
many years ago.
1t is strange and unpretentious lit
tie church and graveyard, yet they
stand for much of Russia's power oil
our Western hemisphere and the lit
lie weather-worn, green-walled edifict
is a mecca for many travellers. Have
you seen the Madonna OF Sitka?" is 0
common question on the Pacific coast
and those who have been so blessed
take away with them q memory oil
beauty that they never expected to
find in a far-away corner Of a little
known region. Yet this strange church
is only part OF the attractions of Sitka
for the climate OF this place Is so de
| lightful that some persons have chosen
II for a winter and summer home. AS
a matter OF fact. though most persons
think Sitka is exceedingly cold, the
thermometer seldom gets to zero In
the winter The most annoying thing
about the climate is that, like most oi
the Pacific coast towns, there is much
precipitation and soft, mild rain 1t
often in evidence. The harbor Is re
markably beautiful. Mount Edgecomt
lifts its blue slopes a little to thu
north and Mount Verstovania towers
In the background.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-07-17

Nervous Lady lin whose street there.
lave been several burglaries) How
)ften do you policemen come down
his road? am constantly about but
never see you.
Policeman-Ah, very likely I see
'ou when you don't see me. mum.
is a policeman's business to secrete.
iimself,-London Punch.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-07-17

What do you mean to tell your,
constituents when you get homer"
I'm not going to tell em anything -
eplled the youthful member OF con-,
Eress I'm going to hire a brass
'and and trust to the soothing charms
" mnain"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-07-17
No Comparison.

An Englishman and an American
we're standing before the wonders OF
he Victoria Falls, In darkest Africa,
when the Englishman said:
Surely you must concede that
hese falls are far grander than your
Niagara Falls"
What" replied the American.
Compare these TO our Niagara Falls ?
Why. man alive. they are a mere
lerspiration. Ladies' Home Journal.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-07-17

I'm going to quit talking about the
love of peace" said the patriotic
,rator.
Going to recite about the eagle for;
rwhile?"
NO, want to emphasize the COM
ort and prosperity that accompany
,eace. I'm going to raise the emblem
II the goose that lays the golden egg,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-07-17
What Hs Doea

what became OF that fellow Tweed
lyT"
"oh, he opened n shop"
Doing well7"
"No-dolng time. lie was caught IL
the act."-Punch.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-07-17
Policy.

You're not going to publish that
lwful rubbish. are your"
DO you mean this poem on spring."
Il mean that atrocious libel on the!
English language"
Il guess I've got to publish t."
"Eh! Why"
We'll. you see. It's written by my
ailor's daughter"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-07-17
Has Her Doubta.

Mrs. Johnsing dining out)-Any
freight trains been stalled near here
lately. Susie?
Mrs. Jackson--Not dat All knows OBJ.
Melindy. Why7
Mrs. Johnslng dis ar chicken
tastes to me jest like cold storage
fowl.--Judge.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-07-17
What the Boss Said.

Il think, sir, am entitled to n,
aise in pay"
What makes you think so?"
ITS been seven years since you
Iave me an Increase"
i know It. And it's been seven
ears since you did anything to make
ne think you were earning more than
fou are getting."-Detroit Free pross
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-07-17
AZ on the Map,

Old Lady-so you've been to Italy,
Mr. Jones3
Mr.. Jones-Yes, madam: all over Il.
Old Lady-Well. tell me truly, does
II look 30 much like a boot7
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-07-17
chn.Lx.

Reporter-Senator Loveall has jun
been terribly gashed upon both cheeks
by a wouldbe assassin.
City Editor-well. give him q two
column cut.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-07-17
Quick Shift Thess paYs.

why are you going around In that
horrible coat?"
my wife needs n new gown"
you shouldn't spend all your money
on her."
We'll. II she doesn't get that new
gown I'm afraid she'd get n new hus.
band. Courier.Journal.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-07-17

q IE use of beaten silver and gold
for drapery in oil paintings is
a remarkable and expensive ad-
dition and so rare that in only
ono nlaca ON this continent has
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-07-17

Jessie-At the meeting Of the Spin,
tiers club the members told why they
lad never married.
Virginia-What reason did they.
DIVER
Jessie-All kinds, except that they
lad never got the chance.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-28

1t is rather amusing to see va
rious would-be candidates shy at
the outlook. Since the late la
mented .'secret caucus" there
has been more dead politicians
in Mississippi than n can count.
Some of these fellows are ''old'
timers who in years gone by
had a few and in some instances
many friends, but now they stand
aghast at the situation. The n
binary ''redneck'' and ''hillbilly''
that they once could fool has
walked up. very much walked up,
and now these fellows are "men
without a country" Their day
is past and unless some miracle
comes along these ''secret eau
Gus" devotees are dead for all
time. That is right. No man
who ever espoused the cause OF
the ''secret caucus or who was
in sympathy with its attendant
principles and policies is TT TO be
an official in this state in any
capacity. Such a person is an
enemy to law and good order, an
enemy 10 the democratic pFinci-
Piles of free and honest govern
msnt..
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-28

Henry Baggett was n member
of the Senior Class. but having
received an appointment 10 the
L. 5. Naval Academy at Annap-
oils, he did net complete the re-
quired work. With him the
Senior class this year numbered
twenty-six, or twenty per cent OF
the enrolment of the High Scnool
which, it is claimed, has never
been equaled by another high
school in the state. This class
of thirteen boys and thirteen
girls is the largest ever gradu-
ated from the Oxford schools.
The commencement exercises
began last Thursday night with
the entertainment. furnished by
the Primary Department under
the supervision Of Misses Annie
Chandler, Alma Sims. Matte
smith and Maude Bartield. The
little people displayed great tai
cnt and superior training. Mon
day night the exercises consisted
II the awarding OF certificates 40
the members OF the Grammar
school Department who we're
promoted To the High School.
and afterwards I general enter
tsinment under the direction OF
the teachers Of the Grammar De-
partment. Misses Kittye Begard,
Lynda Ramey. Kate Kimmons.
and Nelma Avent. The program
consisted Of delightful music and
excellent drills and marches. y
feature OF this prpgraa deserving
Of special praise was the quaint
role osthe queen played by Mics
Marie Word. who with a numbei
OF attendants and fairies together
witt, different spotlight color;
thrown on the queen aud her re-
tinue, presented a beautiful spec.
tacie. Certificates were award
ed "a follows: George Anderson
Joseph Anderson, Hubert Bag
gett, Lloyd Cook. Gayle Craw
ford, l.. b. Cresweil. Kate Furi
Cyril Gideon. Carrie Hail, Eu
gene Harris. Ivan Howe, Gladly
] Hunt, Mary Lawshee, Rikar
Naples, Edd Riley McCarty
Bonnie Mcdaniel, Lula McDan
iel, Lucille Morgan, Herbert ri
ley. An unusually large crow.
was present who thoroughly en-
ioyed the very excellent enter
: tainment.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-28
BciIters Notice

Contractors wanted to make sealed
bids for the erection If n Dormitory at
Lafayette County Agricultural High
School, five miles northwest from Ok
ford. Al bids shall be accompanied
BY certified check for the sum of 800
a. a guarantee that bidder will give
satisfactory bond guaranteeing the
faithful performance of the contract.
Cheeks should be made payable to
Trustees Of Lafayette County Agri-
cultural High School, and will be re-
turned upon rejection OF bids. cr upon
the making OF y satisfactory bond and
signing contract by the successful bid
der. Plans and specifications may be
seer at County Superint-ndents Office
AZ Oxford on or after MAY - All bids
must he in the hands Of trustees by :
O'Clock. MAY -, 1914. The board re
serves the right TO reject any and all
bids.
TRUSTEES AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL
D. III Smith, Chairman
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-28
MISSISSIPPI PRESS ASSO-
CITATION.

The forty-ninth annual session
of the Mississippi Press Associa-
ton met at jackson last week.
The attendance was not so large
as in the past. but it was conced-
ed that the best program was
rendered in the history of the
association. Not only this but
the Jackson people were possibly
the most gracious hosts the press
ever had. The entire city, in
GLIDING its mayor, Hon. S. j.
Taylor, and the board of trade
did everything in their power to
make this meeting a success, and
it was a success and more.
One beautiful feature was the
musical program rendered. A
number of musicians arranged
an extensive and most elegant
program that was highly enjoy
ed by all. The addresses Of
Hon. NJ. w. Connolly, editor o.
the News Scimitar. and Col. Geo
Soule of New Orleans, wer,
gems, and the entire association
appreciated them to the fuiles
extent.
Hon. ). C. Glassco, editor o.
the Cleaveland Enterprise wa,
elected president and Hon. S
Joe Owen of the New Alban,
Gazette and James Faux of tn,
Green County Herald were elect.
vice presidents, while W. Alfrec
t Bean Of Amory was chosen sec
} rotary. West Point was selecter
as the next meeting place, an,
the new president urges ever,
member TO be present. At tn
coming meeting a good bushes
program viii be provided.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-28
H~LANnsLEE AND rl.l.
"GOVEREORSWP.

We believe We have watched
the political situation in this state
about as closely as the next one,
and 'hese observStions continue
through n period Of several years
In late years Hon. II. + Blake
slee has come forward in his work
in the department Of agriculture
and commerce and just now he
is thinking. we learn, of run.
ming for governor. Just how a
a man with Mr.. Blakeslee's sup
posed political sagacity can ger
his thinker in this condition. we
cannot see He ought to know
that there has been SINCE the
year 1910 a well conceived plan
by the enemies OF Senator Var
daman to disrupt his following
and the plan is simply tn get as
many candidates for the various
Offices from his ranks ~ possible.
Every ''secret-caucusite' knows
that no man Of this peculiar
political faith stands any show
To be governor; Likewise every
such person knows. and every
right thinking man knows, the
Lieutenant Governor is the logi-
cal candidate for governor and is
ENTITLED to this place and
just why Bro. Blakeslee can lend
himself to any sort OF induce
ments'' to offer himself as a
willing sacrifice we don't
know. Bro. Blakeslee had bet
ter hold on to his job; if the wide
awake men in this state begin to
think seriously just what Mr..
Blakeslee is doing, he will have
hard enough time to hold what
he has. Mr.. Blakesiee knows,
as does every other informed
man, that the ''secret caucus
crowd will vote for anybody in
preference to Bilbo hence he can
reasonably expect their support.
then he hopes, we presume to
rely in the main upon this sup
port for his election. then. next,
he expects to fool enough Of the
Vardaman- Bilbo men to get the
requisite majority. The question
is should such a candidate re-
ceive the support OF the fair
minded voters? We think not
1t would look better to support =
out and out Anti = Vardaman,
Anti Bilbo man. The average
vote. will work that out about
right ia due time.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-28
A OF MtssIssIpPI'

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
County OF Lafayette
Notice is hereby given that the us-
dersigned Clerk will receive sealed
bid up till IL O'Clock Dbl tuesday.
June ,, 1914. for the working ri road
link No. III, District No 4, IN Taylor
and Pamela road. Also for the build
ing of a bridge across slough, sonth o.
Yocona river, on sardis and Water
Valley road. Also for the working OF
road link 10. 60, Batesville and Toby
Tutby road, from Bob Carteris mill to
Panola county line. Also for the
building 90 "a bridge on road link No.
22i. on Oxford and Belmont rcad ear
G. Il Whites farm. said bridge to he
built across Toby Tubby creek, Also
for the working Of road link No. 5,
beginning AZ south end of bond Issue
road and running 20 beat line between
Beat ! and 4 Also for the working
OF road link No. -, (seuth end begin
Mug at south end of bond issue read
at negro church and running To bat
line between Beats ! and 4. Also fol
the working of rosd link No. 2ii, be-
! ginning u Markets store and running
west TO Oxford and Taylor road. Also
tor tho building OF a bridge across
Clear Creek on Memphis and Coffee
vile road. road link No. 100. Said
work TO he done according to plans
and specifications now on file in the
Chancerv Clerks office: the contract
to b. awarded TO the lowest and best
bidder, and the Board of Supervisors
reserving the right to eject any ana
all bids, and Bet al public cutlery, ac-
cording TO law.
Witness my signature this the 9TH.
day of May, 1914.
W VI. WOODWARD.
Charcery Clerk and Clerk uf Board of
S~upervisors.
G.. \. WOODWARD. ID. C.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-28
SHOULD WE BEAUTlFY THE
HOME.

This question. was the title II a
paper on the program OF q recent
meeting of Southern farmers.
Should we? Is there any doubt
ab ,ut il? Can there be any de-
bate in the matter? It seems to
IS that the point 10 be- discussed
is: GLOW can We beauufy the
home?" Doubtless this was the
real discussion at the meeting.
We have but one life to live
here below, and that can certain-
Is be made happier and better
amid pleasant, beautiful sur
, roundings than under opposite
! conditions. Ii then we are going
D TO have all TIE fun that is right
: fully coming 10 US. some oil us
must get busy very soon.
u In this matter of beautiful
Il homes many farmers do not do
Il themselves justice. They forget
II the value OF appearances, al
| though their city brother. no
ST richer than they, no not. The
Sc latter spends thought. time and
d money in making their home:
IT, bright and attractive with paint
lie lawns and flowers, and get grea
pleasure in the doing and in III,
result.
t Is it a matter for wonder tina
il country young people appreciat
the differ ence and drift to the cit
ut at the first opportunity.
I'M Probably no one thing that
of man can do will so change an
DO improve the look of his home a
at to paint it. Also. the transfer
in nation is immediate. On Mon
ne day the house looks old and di
lat lapidated; by Saturday it IS
lie. piece of beauty, admired b
as every ~passerby.
nd They say you have to live u
DO to Il new silk hat, and this is tru
N Of Z nicely painted house. Yo
lot notice for the first time the ricl
zen ETY. front steps, the absence
lattice, The broken fence, and Il
sagging gate. Others have see
a It all along. and have realize
icy that yours "a Z neglected, il
an zept home.
DO not be afraid to paint f
fear you may notice these 9th
imperfectioDs. Fix them one a
ter another and before long Y,
ate will have what we are talkil
nat about-a beautiful home.-Ge
lie. q. Brownell, in The Progressi
es, Farmer.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-28
To The Citizens Of Lafayette County

understand there are numer-
Gus petitions nos being oirculsi-
ed in reference 10 road matters.
| take the liberty nj requesting
the tax payers ahA1t signing said
petitions until they fully under
stand what it viii mean L. them
ia TIE future. which viii be ex-
planned later. Each 1pe who
signs these papers is signing Tor
= bond issue.
Respectfully.
J.. J.. CLIFTON.
May rs. 1914. J. y. Beat D