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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1867-09-27

Yesierday. az the machine shop of The
Bangor. Old Town a Milford IA ilrosd. IN
ihis city. ~as brotea up. the Oldest ~
eomotfve eneine N Amsrica. probably.
Il vas the 4" Pioueer- (-eii named) ten
ton engine. and ose oi tbe early mAchines
bsih m Eozland By Stepaeason. The m
ventor of fhe locosotive. IL ~ss baih a.
o., works. 10 Ne-castie UPON Tyne. IN
Isas. aas rss its srst trip over the r..
"a. IN r. Y. Nov. s. 1856 Its ia.t
-orE ~.s done Aag. i6. ls67-if having
ben sd 81 Oldsovn on the miIltrAck..
Or Ne past svs years. wing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1867-09-27
VOLUME 81, NO. 46.
b r Ev Irr L 3 4.

/
Censure 10 the most effectaal when mixed
With praise. So. ~h~n ianlt is discover
ed. it is vel 10 look up q virtue 20 bear IL
company.
Excess Of ceremony shows cant oi b-eed-
ing. This eivilty Is best Which sxeisdes all
superfuous fornaIi'y.
What is the difference between hungry
man and gIuison7- One longs to ess and
the other eats too long.
What Is the difference between a bear
hunter aud fruiiial cornstaIk7 Ons shoots
the bear and the other bears the shoot
Charley. the other day. on seeing a num-
ber Of funerals. expressed wish that be
might die before Heaven vas full
Who - the greatest Poulterer in Shakes
PesrS Claadius. King Of Denmark. be-
cause be - murdered most foul
An suthor has easy times in the world
whenever be gets out Of money all he las TO
DO Is write for more.
There are forty thousand cats in the city
OF Louisville. which makes the city the home
Of the news.
For a good watering place 60 into the
cellars Of some Of our liquor dealers
When can = farmer not beA- ~eli? When
he has corn IN the car.
The poorest man in the world. Is one -bo
has nothing but money.
They have q nan IN Nee York that car
iies III. arm in a sling. bec.Sse he is too
lazy 20 swing IL.
II any one speaks III Of thee. consider
whether be has truth on MS side; and Il 50.
reform myself.
Why . tish, boot Ike a windmill? Be
cause it grinds the corn
Z A certain lord mayor. hearing Of gen
tlernAn Who bad lad The small pox twice.
and died Of Il. asked il be died the krss
tine OF the second.
A man died OF Cairo. H.. one day last
week. from the e8eefs OF bolding q piece
of zee IN has hand while be was overheat-
ed
4 Why do ladies' like to visit tbs seacoastS
Because it relates 10 marry time
What ever made you marry that old
woman?- said a mother 90 Der son. Be
cause you always told me to pick a vile
like MY rnctber."
/ Base al your actions upon q principle Of
right preserve your integrity of character.
and. in doing this. never reckon the cost
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1867-09-27
THE OXFORD DEMOCRAT.
iO1Li'nso EVERr FEfDar MORNING NJ
W NJ. A. PID GIN& Co.
FRoFEirross.
JOHN PERRY. Esitor.

TT H>-Os- noft.r sad Fifs Co.. -.
yspF'- sd~ssc~i IT, poh-rs Il rsy--at !. Z.
kN~f
~ n. feu~aEiil A Co. 10 Stat. - ~.
a snd " Nss-sl -. N~e Nofk saa :
Ntl--. tesrt -. bsstr-l. srr arthossas.l .r..t.
JOB iHiNi iiNt' OF ererf d--cripisaa or.ti,
s~~rr1fft.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1867-09-27

An Ohio stumPer. wiiie natisg . spooeh.
rausci in fbs u,idst 81 "a. snd exclsimed F.
90 Nor. reniieu,sn. slat Do you tbinkf'
lesfanfly q man rosc IN fic assembly sd
viih one eve partially closed. mosiestiy.
sith stronF scotch brogue. rePlied
" thiuE. or. that 4 yoa and J we're %
stomp the country torctier. 80 would tel
more D.. than any i~o ma in he oountry.
snd Ia not say s-orl @yseh daring tbe
sbolo tine. sr.-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1867-09-27

Joia Brougham. In company viih a
h.ca1. onoe ca.iei az tie house ofBancroh.
the historian They tcu me- saif Ire
atfer b. Brourham. in thc course q co.,
vrrssiion. d" tait you iove giass % vine -
Those sho so Ini5ruei yo1.~ replied
Br0ugham. '' have done ne great inius-
ice thcy should have sad a bottle.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1867-09-27
vi I sc EI.I.AN
THE MYSTERIOUS oRGASIsr.
o. h'af h-srts are nofs thsn caFos-~ts.
A. sinpie efh thss Nasu1aa bls-,f %

| AAN n 90 6hAOOo OAOANlSl.
~ kisd h-srt. ars soss th.a ea~o.~t..
A. sinIie fsrh tbss Nasuiaa bie-sd 4"
Year. ago. a. n grand Old cathedrai over.
boxing the Rhine. there appeared a uy.-
ierious organist. The grea; composer Who
hadplAyed the organ 30 long had suddenly
dicd. and rybody. from the king to The
peasant. vas wondering -bo could BE- found
to fil bis place. When. one bright Sabbafh
sA- stranger sitting a, The crspe- shrouded
organ lie ~ss tall. graceful man. With
pale bot striking handsome face. great
black. msiancholy ewes. ani hair Ike a "a
ven. -ing icr CLOS. snd color. sweeping in
dark waves over his sboaiisrs H. did not
-ceu, % no,i-~ the sexton. bit ~ent on
PLAYING. and ssch music a. BE- drew from
the instrumcnt no words % mine can de
scribe The astoui.h-d listener declared
that the organ seemed % have grown hunan
that Il vaiica. ansl sighed snd clsnorcd.
a. Il a tortured human heart vcrc throobing
through - pipes
'"'
''" 10 ''e ''rahso'' ana 'aid
. Pray. vbo ars you sirs-
- "o' as ''s Hn"'e' - 'ep''ed-
have lizard ;ha, you arr in want oi an or
eznist. and I have come here on trial
10 =. '-v p'Aoe' ~
CLAIMED The sexton. WHY. yo1 sarr.,.,
- -
~
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.nA hi. os,,,,~,,,.. .ecrnc8 rot mill.
thst o. =. M;rh,.l a. no--r,,.lb, Cyi4,
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note. and once more -.i.s. .,s .,,,.d
and ehmored.
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A.. d,gght,r. o. al. o-,.,,,., h,. ,,,.,,,
h.ns It.rt ,e Ia. .t,u,t,, :, 90, -
ding
+ Toe p.i, Ep. ofsAe princes. p.r,.d. ba,
.bc couil not sr.csk--.he -as dumb 9Th
grief Ike ore ia a painful dream. she .a-
thc pale nan - tbe or-sn. and beard the
-,ei,-i, -t.et fusf tfe ss.i esif-s Az.
illl well shc kurs who Dr. vas. ana shy the
4 iins,run~ut seemed brcafiine oat the agony
2 Iofa torturrd beart
Wben ,he .ervicc v.. over. and the roy
81 party BAL ln che cafLedrsl. b. stole
ava, a. uys'eriou.ly a. o. BAL como. tie
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1867-09-27


Ouick a. thourhf thc or-ania rnisti his
hesd. There. ui'h thc i,rht of "a iir.r sas-
renief - ~ afch sbovo fsi1.r uI apor
her. s'ood thc Foysi rrn-sss ~io hai
grsced the roysi pev that Gay. TIE e1u,
dress oi velvet. ~ith its soit ormns trim
uauEs ibe tara. che neckisco. fas braeiets.
lad ben eSohsured ior gray .rrre rote
Ar a iour thick veii. vhioh - no~ f,..h
- ises from ihe fair Eifii.h face.
Oa Ehzabsth EiiEsbethf~ exolaimes
che organist. snd hc sank 81 hcr f,,t. al
rszsi sisiisiiy into her troubiei eyes.
Nty sre sol le.e Btranf- astcl
che prinre-s
" J caas 20 I'D you isrc~el snd a. 7
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1867-09-27

The Ne~ Orieaas Tirnes (COnservAtive)
says that +" through in5ecsi0u ssd Delay.
morr thsn any other eause. on the Part Of
~ Executive. Sheridan. ia cur oPinion.
J. ths strongest u.an today m tie sepab!i-
can ranks, Graus nos sxoeptsd.-
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-02-09

So far as is known, there are but
two mines Of emery in tho world
one at Chester in Hampden County,
Mass, and the other in the classic
little island of Naxos, in the Aegean
Sea. The latter has beer controlled
by an English house, and they have
always charged their own prices.
Some time ago, the Chester iron
Company's property was found to
contain emery, which was examined
and reported on favorably.
During the funeral ceremonies in
the House, on Saturday, over the re-
mains of Hon. Phillip Johnson, Mr.
Ashley sat Just opposite and within
thirty feet OF President johnson, but
studiously avoided looking in that
direction. This is the first appear
ance of the President in the House
since the delivery of the memorial
eulogy on the Hon. Henry Winter
Davis, BY Senator Crcswell
The author of the Black Crook has
realized $3.50 for his play. 'Tis
said the exhibitor (who has realized
six times that sum out Of it, has lost
q number Of his prettiest ballet girls,
by the interference of wealthy citi-
zens, who have learned to love them.
not wisely, but too we'll.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-02-09
The Two Shilling Cough Remedy !

A COMBINATION of Wild Cherry and
N Tar. A valuable cough cure-for cor
catarrh and all lung diseases Only %
cents bottle. For sale by
FISHER & HEINITSH, Pharmacists.
Seeds. Fisher & Heinitsh. Seeds.
GOOD and reliable GARDEN SEEDS. at
W FISHER & HEINITSH'S Seed Store.
The Seed Store where cheap Seeds arc is
opposite the Phtgnir Of1iun.
The largest papers and the best at the
lowest price, at FISHER & HEINITSH'S.
Feb 1
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-02-09
Paints, Oils. Window Glass

NILEEE InOl StND lbs pure WHITE
4 LEAD, ground IA OIL
90" !b>. st. Louis White Lead. crou,,d
III oil, az l2a cents per oound.
200 gallons boiled and raw Linsecl Oil.
Together with a complete assortment of
Tanners, and Machinery Ols, dry and
ground Paints, Furniture Coach and japan
Varnishes,. Window Glass, Putty, Paint
Brushes, Varnish, Dusting and Scrubbing
Brushes. For sale ct low prices by
Oct 81 J. & T. Il AGNEW.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-02-09
READY-MADE CLOTHING

TSHHE ladies. gentlemen and young peo-
i PIE Of Columbia. VII" may be i'll want
OF 'SONtTillNG TO WEAR. are respect
fully and earnestly invited by the ladies Of
the Industrial Association to cal! at their
work room. III the Female Academy, and
examine the articles which they have now
ready for sale. Some one will always be
found ready TO exhibit the reaeiy made gar
mcnts and 20 receive orders from those
who may wish to have work done neatly
and promptly.
The object of the ..-Soaiation is to fur
nlsh constant employment to those who,
having been Impoverished by the war, now
depend or the needle for daily bread
Does not such an object commend itself to
the hearts OF our citizens? Or must the
anXlGus applicants for work be told that
oWrpeople prefer Northcrn- made garments
ana that there ls, therefore, no more work
Tor them? Shall 1t be said that snch an
Association as this cannot be sustained in
the capital of South Carolina? Jan 10
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-02-09
The Great American BIeod Purifier A..
THE QUEENS DELIGHT !!

nE ,n,os QorEH Di,LiGhI; tn" great
~; ,Ntt "a; thn can - At'clasivc ana niood Purl-
po,nd Of a,tnrat;viS tC';,s ,o5?'"oie CON-
t.iauIorttis. n,tina !, ~ at "lut 'tiTo ailu
invigoratin., rr;,,y7natirII, 81 ILoaI
clcan-i,,- c9r,l;,l lnot.', i''
In introdncmd Iii liz W 'a'u @ "or ortr tr'
nary medicine - ~ t,,il;'. ',.; 49, ~
leads us To rr,uarI, lI I"ott -. i YOU
is paid to he .Gfr nf an ~. h n.'Jneio iod
Many diseases. ana too t,,,, rano 49,
which nave their origin ~ IitjatcG ',it.r sta+s
Of the blood are tr,..,t ,1i, Nt'aVru ttn,e
and suts; whereas # TIE rcSSn,jy ll','GnG II
der il pure, boti c:l a,'d ,g.'i ''i'1 ,.!,I3 iun
have btcu removed. Th.tt,,Nm,s ,,l;,'h, njut,t
is offered to tie afflicted .,sa r'1'Eno
condition i Tie llnndS # ha- ,i,t uIt
and spcciGc action ,irn,. t1nt " .1 'teO1
conscefucI,tly rr,,Inr. H.. 1IH, 1II"l 1."iu' ana
is said, on Ligh autlur;f, tL,t ,~l:,i, ~ ~
sooler begins to i've t!i#n I@ bt"in. to to
dir.at tI,nt tlr ,,,,,,,.i.;st:S ~ W
living orgauis,n ar. cra,.1l, =. ,},r,,. atiJ ',
ccastl,.ss waste" !, is uIvinIs tIrrer'rn
TO cycry rcfcctin,- mind th~t 'n,I.l ~,
blood is pure. in s,ln,lyium ~. ,y.,>t. 49,
sues Will material il o.1,s IN. th,. r,n.n Hf
inuuMcralIe ills and constitutional di.or-
dcrs, such rs Scrrful:. Rheumatism. He
patio Disorders. Consu;,lut;nn Irn,mmo.
tons Fcvurs. g.. Lie ltid hraItl * oniv
to be maintained by tle circulation of puro
rtcr;tl blood
We therefore advise every on. whose
blood is in the least vitiatcd bv inluI"ance
OF excess, and whose constitution is i'm.
paired by disease and is suflrrjn.r from
Rhcuma tism, Liver Complaint. Consumn-
tion, Scrofula or Kings Evil. Carbunclcs
Boila Itching Humor of the Skin. Frvsi
pclas, Skin Diseases, Tcttcr. Rouphucss of
the Skin, Pimplcs, i}lotches. Pains in the
Bones, old Ulcers, Syphilis and Svphilictic
Sores, Indigestion, inflammation of the
Bladder and Kidneys. Pains in the Back
General Debility. and for all colnplaints
arising from deficiency and poverty O:
blood, to use the Queens Delight.
Females Of delicate constitution, suffer
ing from weakness and depression OF mind
in cons equcncc Of those complaints which
nature imposes at the period of change.
have a pleasant and sure remedy in The
Queens Delight.
Children whose fair and rUtIGv conN.1cy-
ion gave early promise of health and
beauty, but too soon become blanched and
pale by some hereditary faint of the blood.
will have the rich boon restored bv using
the Queens Delight.
The unacclimatcd and persons travelling
into warm countries VIII find the Queens
Delight great protection from all malari-
in cIange of I cliate tsdi diet seh and itr Ii,a'0
The extraordinary and l1nOreca6on+od
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-02-09

hEMAND j, w. Bradley's celebrated
~ DUPLEN ELLlpTlC or DOUBLE
;SPNiNG SKIRTS. They will ro; bend or
break Ike the Single Springs. but will
preserve their perfect and beautiful shapc.
where three or four ordinary skirts have
hccn thrown aside as useless 1:hey arc
The most elastic. flexible a:l durable
skirts nanniacturcd. They comhihc com
elegance of shape wiic, has made The
duplex Elliptic the Standard Skirts Of
the f@shionaLlc world His popular Skirt
IS unlNcraaliy recommended: tI;e fashion
able magazines and opinions or tie press
generally.
At Wholesale by The exclusive manufac-
turcrs and sole owners of the patent
VESTS, BRADLEY y CARY.
Warcrooms and Office ~ Chambers
And 70 and 81 Readc SITS, New York.
Also. at wholesale by the leading job1crs.
For sale in Columbia by G. f. JA( son
and SHINER e BECKiAN Jan % 2r,o&
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-02-09
The Adornment Of the Head---Ths
Hair Restorer,

NRAY HEADED people have theirlo
" restored by it to the dark, lustrous,
sllkcn tresses of youth, and arc happy
Young people, with light, faded or red hair.
have these questionable colors changed
to beautiful auburn, and rejoice People
whose heads arc covered with dandruff and
humors, use it. and have clean coats and
clear and healthy scalps. Bald-headed
veterans have their remaining locks tight
ened, and the bare spots covered with n
luxuriant growth of hair, and dance for
JOY. Young gentlemen use it because it is
richly perfumed. Young ladies use it be-
cause it keeps their hair in place. Every
body must and ooM use it, because it is the
G1eancst and best article in the market.
For sale by FISHER 8; HElNITSH,
rep Druggists
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-02-09
a Great Medicine for Horses, Rules
Brood Mares.

4 only safe medicine, and the only COCA
medicine worth giving to horse, for All
diseases to which horses and mules are
subject. Itimprovcs their condition, makes
them sorviccab,c, renders them valuable,
makes them sleek and beautiful Fol sale
by FISHER 4 HEINITSH, Druggists.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-02-09
PROSPECTUS
OF
THE BAPTIST.

WE PROPOSE 10 publish WEEKLY
wv PAPER, devoted to the diffusion Of
the principles of religion and the interests
Of the Baptist denomination. We have
been moved TO this undertaking by the
solicitations of brethren in various por-
tIons OF this State, as we'll as of other
States. among the readers of the late
CoWederdte B0lt1st, and by our own con-
vlctlon that paper of a high character
would contribute largely 10 the intellectual
Improvement, the religious progress and
the general welfare of the churches The
field is large. atfording ample room for all
sincere and Jealous laborers
The BaptiSt will be printed on q sheet
about twenty-five by thirty-two inches, and
will contain twcnty-four broad columus.
mostly in Long Primer type, clear and
ieslole, so that 1t may be read with COM
fort, even by the aged. Its entire mecha-
nic&l execution will be OF the highest order.
Our columns will be enriched by cores
pondence and contributions from the
other Southern States, and, occasionally,
from Europe and our missionary stations
abroad. The entertainment and instruc-
tloI the young especially the child
ren-wlli not be forgotten; and our vcnc-
bic friend, ''Unclc Fabian so we'll and
tavorably known to the readers of the
lonJcdcnte Baitist, Will resume his labors
III their behalf. In short, we possess all
tie facilities requisite 20 prodtcc paper
OF the first rank. As such, we offer it to
our brethren, ANA solicit their generous
cooperation.
The Ba1''iSt VIII be issued 4, soon AS ..
sufficient number Of Subscribers have been
secured.
TERMS s. u year, payable o, the recep-
ton Of the first number.
All communications Will be addressed to
TIE E1n,t>t. Columbia, s. c."
j. l.. REYNOLDS.
4. X. DURHAM,
Jan y Editors and Prnprictors.
ES~ State papers exchanging with tn,
PhTnir are requested to copy
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-12-27

eluding treaties. Governed by this, must here
dec re that II has been the instant purpose OF this
Government not TO compromise IN awning the re-
public end that u has not entered into covenant With
any nRtion whatever
PleRse TO accept, citizens, Deputies, deyout wishes
which make for the success OF your deliheraJ Jns w
the trust thst your intelligence aud patriotism VIII
strive after the greatest good Of the republic.
Mr.. Ezekiel Monies, President of the Con-
g ess, read speech in reply to the President,
fr m which we extract those parts referring TO
the United States:-
Citizen PTesIdent-rbe nation returns to-day the
etiOnal exercise of one OF the most precious
attributes OF ts sovereignty. The faculties Of Iegslh
ting through It's REPRESENTATIVES, thanks TO the
heroic fortiude or Its during the glorious strus
gle sustar cd mcfe than five years ag Ainst foreign
Invasion and thhoks also to the Justice OF the
greatest OF modern nations aud of Mexoos best
friend.
Yes, thanks TO the United States OF America. which
continue the glorious work OF the great Father Of
American iDdependenCe the founder OF the great
public on the Continent OF Coumbus, the venerable
al Immortal Washington. The Republic Of Mexico
will always count among MS best frien the states
men who directed American politics nurloR the PEI od
Of crisis. The principles of non-interventon,
faith fully observed by the oldest SIT OF the repub-
lies of this continent, has beeh the only ally of
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-12-27
ADDITIONAL FROM CUBA.
Christmas Festivities.


HAVANA, Dec. 26.-The festival of Christmas
was celebrated here with great devotion. The
ceremonies of the Church were of the most
solemn kind. As usual in Catholic countries,
the afternoon and evening were passed In fes-
tivittes of the most entertaining character.
CoDRratuIatOry COrrespOn en- ce Between
General LersundI and the Presidents OF
tho international Ocean Telegraph
Company.
To his Excellency CAPITA IN General Lersuudf
Havana, Cuba The International Ocean
telegraph Company congratulates itself on the
accession to power in Cuba OF distinguished
and enlightened a soldier and statesman as
your Excellency, and am requested by the
directors TO express to your Excellency their
wishes for your health and success, and their
assurance that nothing in the administration
of the affairs of the company shall be done to
interrupt the perfect accord which has existed
between the representatives of her Catholic
Majesty in the Island of Cuba and this conn
pany. w. +. SMITH, President.
HAVANA, Dec N.-To General w. F. Smith.
New York:-I have received with great pleasure
the cor gratulai Ions that your Exceliency sent
M in the name of the directors of the Inter-
national Gee an Telegraph Company, and rejoice
at the perfect accord which exists between tha
Company and the representatives OF her Catho-
lie Majesty in the Antilles. will try carefully
to maintain this good understanding carrying
out thus the lamentations of the Spanish
Government in behalf of the Company over
which your Excellency so worthlly presides.
FRANCISCO DE LERSUNDI,
Captain. General.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-12-27
4 CHICAGO SWLNDLE.
A Csuntryman ta Neatly Relieved OF
Two Thousand DOllnrss

Two LnOuAAhu DOtAhroe
From the Chicago Republican, Dec. 25
The confidence tribe is waxing wealthy, sue
cess meets their efforts TO dupe at every turn,
aud victim follows victim 10 rapid succession.
The latest operation, similar in many respects
TO the old and threadoate check game, occurred
yesterday afternoon. The proceeds thereof we're
somewhat larger than generally repay tue ope-
rator, the amount of which the victim was
swinded beng $1,000.
Theodore S. wan, all the way from Wauseon,
o., had better have remained at his farm AMI
loo kPd TO the comforts OF his swine aud the re-
mainder of his stock than to have come to Chi
read Of the rep 'esentatiyes OF the barn-yards
being quietly coaxed out of their little pile, he
calmly allowed himself to be made the dupe OF
the first tlly-tongued Phliistlne he met in Chit
cago. He had "hearn tell on sich things" bit
he thought there wasn't anybody sufficiently
winning to swndle HIM. His self confidence
wa, the hair that broke his pecunary back. He
came in on the Michigan Southern railroad,
and, shortly after alightlng from the cars, eu-
countered prepossesslng young gentleman,
who introduced himself, and inquired as to the
In Toledo where the credulous Swan was
somewhat known, and Interestingly
asked after the. financial and social
condition of number of business friends.
Mr.. Swan unconsciously swan into the
artful net set tor his capture, and, at
the strangers invitation, accompanied him up
CLARK street. Somewhere near Morrison block,
No appeared as usual, and bluntly asked his
pal" for that $2000 as he wanted to pay for
some wool he had just ordered. No. had not
the money about his person, bat could furnish a
city water loan bond of the denomination of
$4,000. 1t was scorntuly refused. Here was a
predicament. No l looked blue and got ner-
vous, but anon happy thought struck hun.
His friend from Wauseon certainly could not
refuse to advance the required amount-aOd he
didn't-but unhesita ingly drew out $4,000, and
banded over the same, accepting the bond as an
equivalent. Just at that moment the gentle
men disappeared up stairway In MORRISON
block The bond, upon being consulted, turned
out 10 be spurious, ald bore upon its face $1,000
only. 1t was mbered 22l7, aud is very eX-
cellpnt counter cit. Mr. Swan called at the
police headquarters, but received no balm for
his misery,