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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1888-09-13
who habitually speak IN German patois

who habitually speak IN German patois
persist in calling Themselves
French whenever they can
do 50 with discretion. Young
Messins who were boys when
this city belonged TO France, and who
have served their time in the German
army. return to their old associations
as soon "a they are free; and they have
the credit OF being more hostile 10 the
Germans than the older generation
Yet indirect taxation falls less heavily
upon the workman here than IL does In
France. Bread and tObaccO-only 10
name two articles-are much cheaper
here than they are on the French side
OF the frontier. On the other hand.
trsde is languishing and work OF all
kinds is hard 70 obtain. The Germans
have spent vas, sums Upon the con-
struction Of forts. but they have been
careful 10 employ only German and
Italian labOrers. The Lorrainers and
Alsatians are evidently regarded as a
conquered people ready for rebellion
All attempt at Cancellation appears 20
have been Abandoned; and Il looks a.
II the provinces were 20 be German
lied by the forced emigration Of those
who are bound 10 France by family tie-
As well as BY political -ympathies. A
the inhabitants leave. their places are
taken by Germans. Thus the trade Of
Metz. which a few years ago was almost
exclusively in the hands Of the native
population. Is now TO large extent In
the hands ~ the Germans.
All who have capital invested here,
whatever their political differences on
other points may be. are deeply die
contented with the new passport regu-
latiOns on account o. the injury 90
trade. \ movement for petitiouing
the government Ia do away with re-
strictious 80 injurious 10 the interests
Of it. own subjects j. on foot. And
the passport grievance has been sue
ceeded by another -unimportant by
comparison. bat one which the Gallo
phil part 81 the population regard as
an extra drop TO their brimming cup
Of evaporation.
Until recently French money was al
lowed 10 pass currently here; then an
order was issued forbidding shop
keepers 20 accept H. The Mcssin-
have kept up the practice until the
present day u reckoning in all their
commercial transactions by francs and
SOUS. They continue - do - in spite
~ the official order II you enter n
shop 70 huy any thing you are told the
price ~ 30 ia French money and are
expected % know what the equivalent
is in mark, and pfenuigs. Cor. 81.
l-ElH.. Gn--n..
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1888-09-13
THE CITY OF METZ.
How the Germans and French Get AIon,
Together In lorraine.

HOW the Germans aud French Get Along
Together In lorraine.
had not been in Nett twenty-four
hours when was informed that the
chief commissary Of the police OF the
third section wished to see me. |
found this parsonage sitting in uniform
before desk in little room. With
out being cordial he was perfectly
polite. II appeared that | had not
given sufficient information concerning
myself in the printed police form
which had been requested to all IN
on the previous night. The police not
only wished 10 know my name, nation
atty and profession, but also the date
of my birth and my religion. was
also asked how long intended to stop in
Metz. and how | proposed to spend my
time here. The account | gave Of nv
self seemed 10 be satisfactory; for the
inquisitorial expression had left the
eommissary's fare at the close Of the
interview, and be was almost bland.
The police keep rs firm a grip upon
Metz In a civil sense a. the garrison
does in n military one. The town j.
divided into six police sections. the
chief commis-aries Of which receive
their instructions from and make their
reports 20 central authority. Any
stranger who enters this place soon
becomes aware that he i watched with
an interest that may or may not -. dis
tnrbing according % biz degree ~
sensibtlity 81 such Surveillance.
My first impression ou comiav hs-a
Na- that the attachment ~ tha aafirs
population - France ea- by us alaan.
- strong a. The Freueh aaaia has. La.
believe. Ao'hing eaald ~ ealusar
than the life ~ the fsurle. .aa-..l
from the sariaes Tha 90 Feaa.h rr
Mcssin -fo,.k -.suaa ta tas. s-a~s
thoroughly ae-lstsl.s b. f... sas.
= The 6eFaaHs ia tHr m
+ate pa-1me hraaal lar
Closer o3srrfatlaa aas H a
very aifferaaf rsasHsaa 49, a..
o''en gr''sti3 t'err.aas Isl -ta5
immigration frum hfaa4 f Rt
bur The MessiHs are Hare F.a.k 4.
sympathy than theF eere hsfa-e tha
Tar They mis- fres'g eta fas f..r.
mans tn ths onannlg has#ssa.
d life. hat ire taa sisms.f.
do not mix sae.alIy. The-.
arr many cafes @here aalv
French l. spoken. and Others wh~ra
ene hears nothing b.: German Fves
teo-e Lorralaers Of ghs .cxrr elass,,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1888-09-13
Artistic intelligence.

A New York artist is engaged In
painting a portrait of Gus Snobberly,
one of the most intelligent dudes re-
siding on Fifth avenue. SnobberIy
sits in a revolving char in the artists
studio while the artist captures his col
lection of features and pastes them. 50
to speak. on the canvas. To the ar
lists surprise, Snobberly turned his
back.
What are you turning your back
to me for?' asked the painter.
Why, my deah tellah. | thought
you wanted me TO turn me back. ye
know. | heard you say that you were
going to paint the background. I
have to turn my back for you to do
that, don't I?-- Ts<as SiHinqs.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1888-09-13
a Correct Oie,um.

Jones-What's the matter with YOUR
face, Charley
Charley-rye just been shaved.
Jone-Well, the man who hacked
you in that way must be- one 81 the
biggest fools on earth.
Charley Earnestly: He i. Jones
He Is; shaved myself Life.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1888-09-13
A LILLE SOCIETY LADY.

; know a little maiden veil
Apretty sri j. she
Who u a igixe ~ al thars swell.
And courts society
She'il tell ron n a things IN style,
Or out entirely.
And really kuoss Al awful pic
About SOD ETY.
To- youthful rames she foes not cara,
Though happy IS can b.
When she a stylish rDwa can war
'Out ia Soc ETY.
Sns thinks much more % hats and wraps
Than o. geography.
Tor who cares FOR horrii maps
In gag society
II takes an hour - nx her curi..
Far less Tor history
DHf they ve no time learn. the girls
That like Society.
she mar ~ weak in 'rfthmetic,
Fut taxes the bakery
whrn she with curis and bangs 80 slick
docs IN 'Society
Il. Th0tapsaa Huri+y, "a v T. GruDAie.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1888-09-13

n TIE Kidneys and BLADDER beccme enron
icAiiy inactive. A hcaltafal stimulus which
falls short Of irritation, but IL yet suneient,
Is communicated 70 the important organs
with Hostetter's Stomach Bgtters, peerless,
also. Among remedies for. malarial fever,
dyspepsia. feebleness, rheumatism and
liver complaint II IL q most convenient
household restorative and tonic.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1888-09-13

Is PRIcKLY ASH BIrTERs good for any
thingi Read what Frank Griggsby, Of
Dodge City, Kas, says: " For three years I
suffered from a disease that my physicians
pronounced incurable Ny friends had
given me up to die, when | was induced 10
try your remedy. | took il for three mouths
and have gained 81 pounds in weight Am
well man and PrIckly Ash Bitters saved
my life. | am under lifelong obligations TO
this medicine, and will never cease TO rec
ommend it,"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1888-09-13

IL afiicted with Sore Eyes use DE-. Isaac
rhompsou's Eye Water. Druggists sell it. &c
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1888-09-13

FREE. A 3-foot French Glass, Oval
Front, Nickie or Cherry Cigar Case, MER-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1888-09-13

N Ireland. at least, . potato patch IL
seldom successful in covering q rent-Nss
H1ren Netrs.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1888-09-13

@HAxpsowK Is ns handsome does" bus
IL isn't always that handsome does as
handsome i. Rochester Rst- Erprsza
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1888-09-13

An. THAR rWIN6Ei You re rheumatic
Seek reliet from Glenn's sulphur soap
HIS Hair and whisker Dye, Joc.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1888-09-13

By watching where doctors visit.
and then playing with vigorous indus
try in front Of a house o. near il until
some body sends them some money
and request 10 move on. some organ.
grinders in New York have been Co
ing thrifty business; bat there ar,
many signs Of popular revolt. a. com.
plants to the newspapers indicate.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1888-09-13

Iris the middle aged man whose increas-
ing girth tells aim what the waist Of tine
IA h staa Hufeffn.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1888-09-13

soS0s without words-those which the
mosquito sings.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1888-09-13

FP RoE's autobiography and last story,
"Queen Of Spades" complete ~ Lsppsn.esses
ervyvhere or mailed 70 any address on recelps
Of Is cent? LiPFTScOrTss MAGAZINE, Phila-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1888-09-13

IN some people the high -drswl-ic form Of
speech 0espeaks water on the brain.-ES-
eh0HCs
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1888-09-13

DIVORCES would be unknown II there
Was a. much counting after marriage as
before
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1888-09-13

The book reviewer, unlike other literary
men, can do his best work when IN q crit
ical cOud ttlou-LfS<
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1888-09-13

-Prosperity's right hand i industry.
and her left hand Is frugality.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-21

on him whenever possible He'd make
an excellent Governor, though you Demo-
Gratis wouldn't concede it."
THE HoN. w. p. CALDWELL FOR GOVERNOR.
MIR, w. IL. Griffin, OF the Obion Demo
crdt, is authority for the following political
disclosure The event which most con-
Germs the people in our vicinity is the re-
cent declaration of the Hon. w. p. Cald-
Wen that he is candidate for Governor.
You know he has twice represented our
district, the Ninth, in Congress; he is cit
izen of Weakley county, and we consider
him an exceedingly able man; that he is
popular has been again demonstrated in
many circumstances connected with the
discussion OF his name and the guberna-
torial nomination, which has been brisk
for some time. There are eight counties
in the district, 0bion, Weakley, Lake,
Gibson, Dyer, Crockett, Lauderdale and
Haywood, and these will instruct solidly
for him. Besides, Carroll and Benton
counties are for him. regard il as GER
tain that he will enter the State conven-
ton with the united support Of at least
twelve Tennessee counties. One indica-
ton OF his strength is the fact that of the
fifteen papers in the district thirteen have
announced themselves in favor of him.
The movement in his support has been
growing steadily, but not until last Satur-
day did he positively announce himself rs
a candidate. Now he is in the field to
stay,n
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-21
PERSONAL POINTS.

Mrs. FoRIAN Is visiting Mrs. ID. L. Porter,
corner Vance and Orleans streets.
Mn. RoBrRr G.. PILLOW, Of Phillips
Bayou, Ark, Is in the city on business.
Miss JOSIE ELLIOT, OF Cinncinati, is
visiting Miss Fanny Mosby on Alabama
street.
Mn. LEW II. SMITH, representing the
GAINESVILLE Hedge Fence company, is in
the city.
MRs. w. j. HUom, feminine drummer,
representing a New York button house, is
ut the Gayoso.
Mn. J. b. Cook left last evening for
Nashville 20 attend tho meeting OF the
Tennessee Architects association.
vrsiToRs on change yesterday: w. J..
McIaurin, Chattanooga; @. Il. Mitchell,
Ponto,oc, Miss; Thomas Callahan, Cincin.
natl, q.
MR. HARRY RYAS, jr., nephew Of the
well known conductor Of the same name,
was visitor on change today. lie is a
prosperous young merchant Of Indianapo-
lis.
MISS PHoEnE FRAZER, accompanied by
her mother, Mrs. @. W. Frazer, returned
yesterday from New York, where she has
been pursuing her art studies They are
now at No. 343 Jefferson street.
Cot. X. j. Il. l.. WIN, who was a lead
ing merchant for many yean and has re-
sided in Memphis since 1870, returned q
few DAYS ago from visit OF several months
to his son, DIR. W. II. Vim, and other re-
lations In Kansas.
The Washington Hdichd, OF Saturday,
March IL, says "Mr. Cluskey Cromwell,
formerly connected with the Hdtcl,d, and
therefore, n well ~ intrinsically, one Of
the brightest newspaper writers In Wash
ington, left here last Thursday to accept
an editorial position on the Memphis Scim-
tar. lis scimiterial where Cluskey goes,
the keen blade Of his trcnchant wit will
still fash and dazzle It's way 10 success"
Mn. Il. X. RICHARDSON, chairman Of the
central canvassng Midland committee,
Nashville, during the late successful effort
for n $780, 600 subscription by the people
OF that city, arrived in Memphis yesterday
morning. lie came at the urgent request
Of Vice President T. G. Leake, OF the Mid
land road, who had new and important de-
vclopments in the enterprise for Nashville.
lie had his conference and returned last
night.
Mn. GUS. CROMWELL, recent addition
10 the Scimiidr .stan, Is versatile and
pleasing writer, as much at home ON poetry
as prose. Nearly every day that paper
contains q sample Of his poetic genius,
mostly bright sentimental couplels. Mr..
Cromwell came from Washington, where
he was for years connected with the news
bureaus and local press. and acquired a
wide range Of information and thorough
journalistic training. II was there also
that he and Mr.. Picard, editor Of the
Scimiidr, formed their acquaintance, which
led Mr.. Cromwell 10 Memphis. llis
varied and cultivated talents will find full
scope In his new field, and lend decided
attraction 10 TmK APPEALS esteemed after
noon contemporary.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-21
ADJUSTMENTS.
Memphis Theater.

AT the theater last night "The Robins
Nest"-called a domestic comedy-was
produced by Lizzie Evans and company.
IT is cheap dime novel play, unworthy
OF criticism, and was presented in slip
shod manner by the people in the cast.
The robins will nest again at the matinee
this afternoon. Tonight "0ur Angel"
will he presented for the benefit OF Mem
phis Lodge No. "a, b. p. o. Elks. There
will be a good attendance, as large num-
Der OF tickets have been disposed OF for the
occoainn
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The Favorite

Medicine for Throat and Lung Din.
culties has long been, and still Is Ayers
Cherry Pectoral 1t cures Croup.
whooping Cough, Bronchitis, and
Asthma; soothes irritation of tho
Larynx and Eauces strengthens tho
Vocal Organs; allays soreness Of tho
Lungs; prevents Consumption, and,
even in advanced stages of that disease,
relieves Coughing and induces Sleep.
There Is no other preparation for dis
eases OF the throat and lungs to be com.
pared with this remedy.
"My wife had distressing cough,
with pains In the side and breast. No
tried various medicines, hut none did
her any good until | got bottle OF
Ayers Cherry Pectoral, which has cured
her. A neighbor, Mrs, Glenn, had the
measles, and the cough was relieved by
the use OF Ayers Cherry Pectoral. 1
have no hesitation in recommending this
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-21
Lillian Ieuis-

P. S. Mattox, advance agent OF the Lii.
ian Lewis Dramatic company, is in the city
making arrangements for the appearance
OF his people at the theater next Tuesday
evening and during the remainder Of the
week, including Saturday matinee per-
Torrance. Miss Lewis, during the engage
ment, will present "As In Looking
elias" new version, "New Magdalen"
and article AZ"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-21

"sAY. Charlie, old boy, do you sce that
building across the way7"
yes what Of it7'
'Do you know who IL going TO occupy
why. no; who2'
well, sol coleman, the direct importer
and manufacturer OF sol coleman's ko-ko
tulu chewing gum, the greatest cure for
indigestion and dyspepsia"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-21

Tho roof Of Mike Kennedy's residence,
on Alabama street, AZ the intersection Of
Thornton avenue. was damaged about u
by fire At noon yesterday. A detective
nue was the cause.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-21
Manager trays Bcncnt.

Theater goers will remember that Man.
ager Gray will take benefit next Monday
night The Jules Levy Concert troupe
will appear ON the benefit night
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-21
James O'NeiII.

Monte Cristo will be the dramatic at.
traction at the theater tomorrow evening
and during the remainder OF the week.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-21
mei FOR Chear TIche,.i

To New Orleans, vicksburg, Baton
Rouge, Jacksonville, Little Rock, Tex
arkana, Dallas, Fort Worth, Birmingham,
Atlanta, Chicago, 81. Paul, and many
other points. !. SAMPSON 4 Co..
Members American Ticket Brokers Asso-
citation, No. $40 Main street.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-21
mn IEMELRY nuRaLAn nA0aTp.
coon FISAScIERiSo.

Chairman Slaughter stated 10 an Az
rEAL reporter yesterday that he was fast
eliminating the Raleigh railroad bonds
from Shelby's outstanding indebtedness
"When was iirst elected chairman Of the
county court, said he, II found $4,000
Of these bonds bearing per cent. inter
est per annum. Now there are only 5000.
paid of Si2,0 900 last Saturday aud $1,000
Monday" "What have we 10 show for
it2'' inquired the reporter. Nothing I've
ever heard Of or SEEN" he replied.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-21

FREsH homemade bread every day al .
o'clock. Yeast aud salt rising alternately
Soft gingerbread tomorrow at the Woman'a
Exchange.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-21

II. W. Townshend was unanimously 70.
nominated for Congress yesterday bv the
Democratic convention Of the nineteenth
Illinois district.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-21
A DARIN0 YOUNG nuR0LAR.

On Sunday night last the residence Of
Mr.. y. II. Nenn, No. ~ johnson avenue,
was burglarizcd. Tho thief entered the
bedroom through front window. lie
aroused Mr.. venn by rustling the window
curtain, and, on being perceived, leaped
through the window and was lost In the
darkness, but not before lac was recognized
M a very young white man In fact, he ID
said 10 be a mere boy. The only thing
stolen was fine gold watch, a description
OF which the police have.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-21
SMACKS OF SERIOUSNESS
THE SENTIMENT FOR COL. NAPo-
LEON HILL NO JEST.

1t Begins to Look as If the Gentleman
Can Go to Congress IL He So Desires,
and Also That He VIII Be Forced to
Desire 1t.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-21
BOARD OF DIRECTORS,

GEO. II. NETTLEToN, President Kansas City,
Memphis & Birmingham Railroad.
JOS. y. JOHNSTON President Alabama National
Bank.
,. q. CHAMBERLAIN, General Superintendent
Sheffield & Birmingham Coal, Iron and Rail-
road Company
JUDGE y. A. GAMBLE
r. II. ELLIOTT chief Engineer Kansas city,
Memphis a Birmingham Railroad.
W. l.. WALLIS.
J. q. MUsGRovE
a. q. FRANCIS superintendent Corona Coil aud
Coke Company.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-21

Pirrs aud GtiIng, engine fittings.
Browne, the plumber.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-21

The Merchants zouayes are drilling three
times n week, pcrfecting themselves for
tive drill at Nashville In May next. Capt
Dcifrcy says II the boys fail 10 capture the
fnSt prize II will be through no lack OF
enthusiastic practice, and In that event
they will engage TO complete the Midland
railroad surveys 10 the Tennessee line.
But they will not fail II their present ei.
forts continue.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-21
Cough M e dicine

20 every one afflicted. Robert Horton,
Foreman Headlight, Morrillton, Ark.
81 have been afflicted with asthma
for forty years. Last spring was taken
with violent cough, which threatened
10 terminate my days. Every one pro-
nounced me In consumption. / deter
mined 10 try Ayers Cherry Pectoral.
Its effects were magical. was immedi-
ately relieved and continued TO improve
until entirely recovered. joel Bullard,
Guilford, Conn.
"Six months ago had n severe hem
orrhage Of the lungs, brought on by an
incessant cough which deprived me Of
sleep and rest. tried various RENEE
dies, but obtained no relief until be-
gan 10 take Ayers Cherry Pectoral. A
few bottles OF this medicine cured me-"
Mrs. L. Coburn. 10 Second ST., Lowell,
Mass.
"For children afflicted with colds,
coughs, sore throat, or Group, l do not
know OF any remedy which will give
more speedy relief than Ayers Cherry
Pectoral have found IL, also, invalu-
able In cases OF whooping Cough
Ann Loyejoy, 1851 Washington street,
Boston, Mass.
Ayers Cherry PectoraI,
PREPARED by
Or. J. @. Aver & Co., Lowell. Mass
Bold by all Duygis,s. Price 81; six bottles, o..
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-21

T.. NJ. Hunter and William Cole, col.
orcd, were arrested yesterday for n row nj
the Mississippi 4 Tennessee depot Hun.
ter was clipping with Colo'a wilc, and the
injured husband caught them at the depot.
Ills chief complaint against his wife IA
her bad taste IN clecting 10 run away with
NO ugly coon M Hunter.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-21

NO ugly coon ~ Hunter.
TuE NOBLE nKD cRo0 SOCIETY.
Interest In the Mount Vernon sufferers
Il increasing every day Tho committees
are meeting with success. Before the visit
Of Mr.. Driver TO the city, the Society Of the
Red Cross, through its secretary, RENTED
500 TO Miss Clara Barton, president, who
Il there looking after the sufferers
LocAL PARAGRAPHS.
The county court meets the first Mon.
day in April. Bills not filed before the
Saturday preceding will not be considered
by the court
James Il. Goodleh, J. X. Waddy and r..
J. Morris were appointed commissioners
30 sot aside years allowance 10 the widow
Of u. G. Blcdsoc.
The grand jury returned two true bills
yesterday morning against Sam Il. Read.
IT,, for carrying a pistol, and assault 10
commit murder In the hnt degree.