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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-04-24
SENSATIONAL EXPOSURE.


eoECwBUs. O. April i3-Last even
sng's Daily Press publl<hed a lengthy
sensational article exposing the al
legged cro-okedness Of ex-Depaty ward
en- {. II Cherrington. Of the psniten-
tiary- IL Is charged in this article that
Cherrington is guilty Of killing conyics
Clark Ours by Pashing him Of the root
Of one % the prison baildinxs on DE-
cemher :, Isss. aad thatin his Efforts 20
save himself from arrest on the charge
of murder. he blackmaiIed DIR. Ciemer.
the prison physician. and Guard Zink.
and finally arranged matters 80 that his
tool and aecompiiee in all these con-
spiracies. Charles VI. Lockar1- coald
make his escape from State prison
Loekard Is the prisoner who. with the
convict Thomas Stoots. walked out
through the prison gates without 4 pass
on November ! Iss9. He was recapt-
ured about a month ago AZ Elmore, q.
On his way hack to the penitentiary he
ieapsd from flying train near shelby
and was shot in the mouth by Marshal
Woods. and Is still confined in the
prison hospital Cherrington resigned
his deputyship a few weeks ago and Is
superintendent of \ machine shop in
Indiana now The penitentiary was rc-
organized yesterday under the new OIL
eials. and il Is said that the Legislature
will investigate Cherrinxton's case
The retiring warden. Mr. COfiln.
thinks the story regarding the escape
Of LockArd Is a very likely one. He
does not think. however. that Cherring-
ton arranged for the escape in order 70
reward Lockard for the service he had
rendered him. but because be thought
that the prisoner might AZ some time
expose him lie knew tha, IL Lockard
escaped he would never dare 20 show
up again. and his mouth would there
fore be closed for ever. lie also has the
greatest faith in the story told by both
Lockard and the Meeks girl, the latter
corroborating Lockard. and states that
there can be no possible doubt Of the
truthfulness OF their statements regard
ing the letter received by him. and the
manner in which Guard link was dis
charged Cherrington was suspended
for thirty days for the untimely death
Of convict Ours. and the developments
yesterday indicate that he will be
brought back 20 answer for the un-
timely death of that prisoner.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-04-24
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.

THE postal-card WORKS at Ansonia.
Conn were attached, on the 18th, by Will
kinson. Bros 4 Co. of New Haven. on
claim of $4,000. 1t IS hinted that the
contract made By the Government with
Contractor Dagget may be overruled-
THE Detroit Mich Steel and Spring
Company, the largest concern Of its
kind in the United States. suspended
payment on the 18th. with liabilities
amounting to $500. 900. A proposition to
settle with its creditors at fifty cents on
the dollar, was accepted. and the works
with its four hundred employees con-
tinued its operation
EX-SENATOR ANGUS CAMERON, of Wis
consin. has forwarded to Washington n
declination to serve as a member OF the
Cherokee Commission The reason as
signed is that he is too old man for
the hard work required He finds there
are fifteen tribes to be treated with. and
the Commission must live about four
months in tents
E. L. GoDKIS, managing editor OF the
New York Evening Post was arrested.
on the 18th. on the complaint of Peter
Mitchell, lawyer, on warrant eharg-
ing him with criminal libel Godkin
was arraigned in court and gave $500
bail to appear for examination
GOVERNOR JACKSON of Maryland. on
the 18th, formally removed State Treas
urer Archer for malfeasance in ofice
and repeated appropriations to his own
use Of the funds and securities OF the
State. Edwin II. Brown. OF Queen
Anne County. was appointed Treasurer.
The Iowa State Legislature adjourned
sine die on the 18TH Besides the In
terest attaching TO the deadlock and the
election of United States Senator, the
session was uneventfnl
LAWRENCE VASDENARK. lawyer who
fed from saltwater. MINI. about Two
wears ago. after uttering large amount
of uaper with the forged Endorsement OF
DR. c %. Bull. his father-in-law, Is now
residing and practieing his profession AZ
Wellington. Australia
DEVELOPMENTS show the census frauds
| in Lyon County, Kas-. for the purpose OF
raising salaries Of the county ornciAls'
| to date back as far as january les',
and many heretofore highly honoreo
citizens are implicated The testimony
shows that Deputy County Clerk Hsr-
rison was aware of the frauds being per-
petrated- Several criminal prosecutions
are probable
PRoF. Brooks. the director OF smith
Observatory. at Geneva. \. u, has been
awarded the medal of the Astronomical
Society of the Pacific for his discovery
of the comet now visible in the eastern
heavens This medal is the first one
awarded by the above society
Miss ALICE ELLIOT, of Ottawa Ont
aged twenty-three. while suffering IRON
dementia, swallowed small penknii'
with the blades open So far she hsi
| experienced no unpleasant results bu
| her physician is watching the case Nit;
| great anxiety
| KIxo LEOPOLD of Eclgiam contradiee
| the statement that Germany had macs
PROPOSALS looking TO the purchase d
that country Of the Congo Free STATE
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-04-24
LATE NEWS ITEMS

TWENTY persons were poisoned at
Manchester, Conn. on the Goth By cake
delivered to various houses by baker
who peddles cakes and contections in
that vicinity. Five of the victims are
likely 10 die.
REPORTS received at the War Depart.
ment for nine months. beginning with
the fiscal year, July l, 1889. show there
have heen ISIS desertions from the reg
ular army during that period
WHILE Mrs. Mary Arthur, Of Harri-
son, n. j., was attempting to take bread
from a stove her clothing caught fire.
She ran to the topof the building, which
is three stories high, and thea down
and out TO the yard. screaming all the
way. Neighbors seized her, but her
clothing was burned entirely from her
She will die
REPORTS from sections Of Western and
Southwestern Texas say that seasonable
rains have fallen and the crop prospects
are the most encouraging of any for
years, with the exception Of the small
damage done by bugs to the grain crop
Tm southern draw-bridge of the Queen
A. Crescent Railroad over Lake Ponehar-
train has been damaged by the Govern
ment tender Grover. and cannot be used
This leaves only one unobstructed rail-
way out Of New Orleans running north
ward-the Louisville & Nashville.
+. Z WEAVER started from New
Haven. Conn. on the sist for trip, by
bicycle, 20 San Francisco, which Is ex-
pected 20 occupy 200 days
vIcKsBURs, MISS, on the 2lst bought
$4,000 of its 5 per cent bonds at -
cents. Less than three years ago the
same bonds were selling at IS cents
UNCLE JOHNNY JOSE. one of the
oldest men in North Mississippi. died
on the sist At his home near Corinth.
Miss. He was % years old and was .
veteran Of the Jackson war
THE upper portion of Geneva county,
Ala. was visited by destructive
tornado on the 10Th Houses. harms and
fences were torn 70 pieces Fragments
were carried up into the clouds and be-
rame scattered in all directions
THE little town Of Harrodsburg, KY,
was about completely wiped out by nre
on the elst. The damage is estimated
at si50.ooo-
THE celebrated Pan-Electric case OF
; Rogers VS.. Attorney-General Garland
and Others Was dismissed on the 2lst,
each party 10 pay his own costs
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-04-24

WAsHIS6roS. April ie-The Senate
was in secret session yesterday after
noon for four hours discussing the re-
port Of the committee which has been
investigating the disclosure Of execu-
tive proceedings of the Senate. After
thoroughly reviewing the voluminious
testimony In the case. and the exhaust
i've report OF the committee, the Senate
refused. by vote Of IS to - to adopt
the resolution of the committee to bring
the recalcitrant correspondents before
the bar Of the Senate. and the witnesses
who have been under subpoena fer the
Pa1i sitS70Re das- seEs siisbaEged.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-04-24

DEPUTY SHEETFy CHTIEs returned q,
Jackson last week from West Point.
where he went after Rod Lowry. He
brought the prisoner and lodged him in
Jail. where be will remain until June,
when he will be 2rraigned in the Cir
cult Court TO answer 4 charge Of assault
and battery against his wife with intent
to kill He has been dodging his bond
for several months. and was put in Jail
to secure his presence at the next term
Of the Circuit Court.
REPRESENTATIVES, Oates. Thompson
and Mccormack have been appointed .
committee by the House to 70 to Ala
bama and Mississippi 70 inquire into the
alleged fraudGlency of the Federal
Courts. BY which witnesses are obtain
ing fraudulent fees throughout three or
four OF the Southern States II is un-
derssood that the Government has been
systematically robbed for a long time
by professional witnesses. who are in
league with the court officials
Dr. JOHNSTON, the Secretary Of the
State Board Of Health, has received a
letter from Dr.. Griffin, of Jackson Coan-
ty, vsporting case Of lep,osy.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-04-24

AxoSG the bills introduced in the Sen
y. On the 18th. was one BY Mr.. Gamer
iox public building at Allentown.
b This Is the famous Sowden bill
kfoed By President Cleveland. except
y tia, the amount is increased to sfo0.-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-04-24

FEEEx JUsrrSnES. Provincial Superior
the Community OF the Brothers Of
|sarity in Canada died on the 18th
Ee vas horE in Belgium in IsS5, came
Boston as Superior in 1874 and was
runoted 20 Provincial Superior in 1879
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-04-24

Or the occasion OF the retirement Of
|kE. Theodore L Cuyler from his thir-
years pastorate of the Lafayette
venue Presbyterian Church in Brook
u On the 10th, he was presented by
Y congregation with q purse contain
IA so 900.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-04-24

NEErptAS. Mss. April sa-Unised
States circuis Judge Z A. Hill has a.
last reaiered his opinion in the ease es
oss2rlss. Rogers 4 Bounds. Who failed
in this city some time ssnc~.
This = likely to hseorne one Of The
uloss celebrated cases in the history of
the state. as is hroughs ahoat Airers
eOafsset between the United states Ana
STATE eourss
The Arm made an assignment rr~-
ssrrfax creditors to ths. znscunt Of SEA-
ooo. and namiax Capt W. w. George ~
slEnee-
sa.sR after the arm of Marcy Brus
who ~eFe large creditors. pesisian>si for
q re>-eiver and Chzncellor Esass issued
an order making Mr. tssorr. the re-
eeiver- As saeh he vas an ofsrer of
the Chanr~ry Coart of Laaasrdale
CoGusy. and proceeded 10 sell o. the
goods q the arm zntIl stopped BY .
wris fron Cnitel States Judr~ Hill.
0rt~rinx kin ~ deliver the estate Of
oa.ries. Raxers a Boaads into the
h2ns1S of The United state. Marshal.
and nsaaing Mr. &. w Robinsoa - re-
csivsr for she United States Csart- A
l4rsys' Ranzher Of non-re>istens creditcr~
| hAvinx bought cut the claim Of Marcy
Brokers'. had is dismissed in Chsn~sry
! CoGrt ant Pesitionea in the Tnised
| States Co0rt for r~li@f
Mr.. tsssa<ze rsfGs@1 % deliver PCS
| sessisa AL be was forrfhiy Elected by
the nszrShal and Mr. Robinson Installed
The chsneery Cogr: ther issued An or
der ser sAe arr~s, % the narshaI unless
he restored po~se~sion - Mr. Georxe.
This was appealed TO the supreme
Coars oa a writ Of sup@rsedeaA which
w4s nes grated by the court. the opsn-
loo being that the marshal should give
possession The marshal has ssnee
stayed away from Meridian and matters
have remained in stata quo. Mr.. Rob
lnsou. A. rs--eivcr. making no effort TO
sell the goods The nonresident cred
itorS ROT preferred then made sppltca-
ton - the United States Coars for an
injunction restraining W. w. George.
assignee. claiming to act as receiver
under Chanoery Court from dispo~ing
Of the goods or other property Of the
ersn or interfering with the parties in
possession, and Judge Hill granted the
same. holding that the dismissal OF the
bill Of Lacy Brothers by the Chanoery
Court terminated the Jurisdiction of Mr..
George zs receiver over any property
which had not been disposed Of by him
and that his holding it after that time
was a. trustee and not Is receiver, and
as trustee he was amenable to the
United States Court and the possession
of Mr.. Robertson is as legal possessios
and not 70 b. disturbed
He goes on 10 say that, while he en-
tertains the highest regard for the
Judgment Of the Chancellor and the
Justiees OF the supreme Court, yet with
due respect for the judgement of those
| distinguished jurfsts he Is compelled
. 10 act on his own convictions of the
proper decision TO be made in the Ques-
tions presented
This leaves the estate in the hands Of
Robinson. receiver. but no order Is Civ
en- 10 sell the assets and an appeal will
doubtless b. taken this time 10 the Su-
preme Court of the United States. In
the meantime the goods are deteriora-
ting in valaedaily.
There is scarcely any chance nov fog
= settlement as was hoped for.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-04-24

Tag United States Supreme Court on
p 18th. affirmed the decision of the
Pre1it Court of California, which dis
fzrges United States Marshal Neagle
lcn the custody OF the sheriff who held
= on a charge of numbering Judge
|srry last August
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-04-24

OvER twelve hundred coke ovens were
zs down indefinitely. on the 18th. by
Re Frick. Schoonmaker and McClare
ke companies of Scottdale. Pa
|selve hundred men were thrown out
work. The cokers threaten general
-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-04-24

ssxsroK oUAY. on the 18th. intro
isrea bill TO reopen League Island
y.ry Yart. At Philadelphia. for the
sv-s.-zrtion and repair OF vessels Of the
rri.s,f States navy.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-04-24

ErsESx n wulSoS. o< Miaaeapoli<
r.-<rasbe eznzs4zse sor Gorerno< Of
x.,e-osa in Iss. Il ! as Nassau. Bs-
kxua IslazE2& os zxizr;2l seser. ca the
kxA- He was . zsaher of Congress IN
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-04-24

THE officers Of the wzr-ships in port
) NessinA- Italy. on the i5sh- in
ksiinx those Of the Boston and Allan
}. sf the American squadron OF evolu-
(rr. we're entertained at . fete given in
heir honor By the Presect
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-04-24
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.


JACKSON. MISS, April f5-Chief health
officers werO appointed to-day for the
various counties as follows: Adams. Or.
Proadft: Ansite. Dr. Bates; As;sia. Or.
Coleman; Benton. nr. Jackson. Bolivar.
DT. lialbers; Carroll, IT. vasszr. Click
Asaw. DIR. Murfee; Claiborne. Dr. Retus.
CLARK. Dr.. George; Clay. Dv. Gr-sham:
Coahoma. D~. Stuart; Copsah. DIR. Pur-
nell: Covinxton. Dr. Farley. D~Soto.
Dr. jones; Franklin. DR.. noads; 0r~na-
da. Dv. Trimhie. Hsnccck. DR.. Meade:
Harrison. Dr. Turner; Hiuds. Dr. Har-
ringson: IssaqGena. Dr. Halbers: Jack
son, ~. Grissn. jefferson. Dr. McSAir.
Jones. I,T. Smith; Kcmper. DR.. Lips
comb. Lafayette. DR.. Chandler. Law
renee. DR. Roam; Le2ke. DR.. Ward: Lee.
DR.. Hoyie: Leforc. Dr. Henderson,: Lin
cola, Dr. Johnson: Lowndes. Dr.
Vaughan; Madison. Dr- Priestiy. Ma
rion. Dr. Ford; MARSHALL. nr. Ghclson:
Montgomery. Dr. McLeon; Newton. D-.
HarraIson. Noxubee. Dr. Minor; oktib-
beha. Dr. Ames; Pike. Or. Quinn. ron-
totos. Dr. Fontainc; Prcntiss, Dr.. Price.
Rankin. Dr. White; Scott. Dr. HArrai-
son; simpson. Dr. Mccallum; Smith.
iir- Hiil. Tallahatehie. DR.. Grow; Tate.
Dr. RoseborOugh; Tippah. Dr. Hunt.
Tishominge. Dr. C4rmacs: Tunica. Dr.
Alexander. Union. Dr. Cuilins: Warren.
Dr. King. Wilkinson. DR.. McGhee: Val
obGsha, Dr. Cant, Yazco. Dr. BlundeiL
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-04-24

WHILE Edward Grant, of New%k, O.,
Prnerly railroad conductor. was go
3 10 bis home on back street, on the
zht Of the 18th, he was fired upon by
ne unknown party and two bullets
ptged in his side and back, infiicting
fohably fatal injuries.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-04-24

TEE striking painters at the New
|Errlani Company's ship-yard. at Bath,
|vs.. returned to work. on the 18th, at an
,saace in wages OF twenty-five cents
-s- 1ay.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-04-24

J. : CAswEfr- the murderer Ct
eecrre Could. w.s sentenced TO impris-
~-rsns for life =; Mcatp~lier. VT. on
~ Issh tie was uanosed and took his
w-<zre ~ 4 matter Of co1rse.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-04-24

cHArScEr NJ DEPEw says there will
:. no strike on the New York Central
-,Eirnad
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-04-24

TIE Democratic convention at Shoals,
I,i. on the 18th. nominated John +.
I,s;z of Duboise. for Congressman from
,,e Second district on the 3s7th ballot.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-04-24

Two negroes cutting .evecs in Luna
csapsy. Miss. were killed BY guards on
ne 18th
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-04-24

THE Dahonixn array. xith the King
y - bad arrived near Porto Novo.
y the issh- 0a the march the Dzho-
ans bgrned a number Of villages and
RAID the greatest excitement aad
kx-a among the people
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-04-24

SYNDICATE said TO represent s.. ooo.-
"a has been formed in Philadelphia to
tuv ap the iithographiny plants of the
--~-trv
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-04-24

Tsx Richford tvtl veneer mills were
s>s.rcyed by Ere, on the 18th. together
xi,A all Of the stock and machinery
Ic~. SO. 600; insurance, $4,000
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-04-24

THE Massachusetts House, on tho
I'm. rejected BY vote of lit to 20 the
Nh 20 grant municipal suffrage TO
rpnen-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-04-24

|eesrRAcrs for lighting the city of
iork withgas fos . year from May
~ we're awarded on the 18th All
ey electric-lighting companies
rejected. the mayor and his col
yes believing that q combination
- between the companies for the
se OF charging the city an exor-
ass price.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-04-24

. WAGON load OF nitro giycerine
Used in shooting oil and gas
exploded At Cygnet. O., on the
Win terrific force Two men who
~ the wagon were blown TO pieces
ao'nlng was left of them but . few
OF their clothing The horses
oo'n killed and terribly mangled.
1e wagon was reduced 10 kindling
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-04-24

FAILURES for the seven days ended
ine 18th numbered: For the United
A'es Isl; Canada, IS; total. 3i+; COM
rsd with so9 for the previous week
The corresponding week last year
agures were I'll in the United
s'ss and IS in Canada.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-04-24

izE Ohio House OF Representatives,
the 18th, passed the Mallon Aus
aian Ballot System bill by vote of
OIL Besides the Australian feat
n he bill provides for the creation of
State board of election,
= supervisory powers over non-par-
n county boards.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-04-24

IsSER from Cheyenne who had
seventy miles west Of Pierre, s
: the reservation, announced, on
.''n' that a band OF Indians were
sar-path and were giving the
Al that place considerable
Chief Big Foot. with = band
iorty others, refused either &C
2 and in severalty or to vacate
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-04-24

Nint meeting Of miners and mine
'ors, in session at Columbus, O..
.th, agreed upon the following
II y prices to rule from May l. 1900
l. 1891: For the Hooking Val
ensy cents per ton, and for
sNania, seventy-nine cents peI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-01

very unsettled condition, brought
about by improved rapid-firing arms and
smokeless, noisoless powder. Our tao
tics are essentially the same as during
the late war, but they are valueless 80
far az the demands Of to-day are con-
cerned. Close order is a thing OF the past
in fighting battles. The thin red line ,
that won England many victoriesis thing
of the past it must be made still thin
ner. There are, then, new explosives to
study, new tactics TO formulate, new
weapons TO become acquainted with. All
that takes time. and here we may be
plunged into conflict within six months.
"Our army is not efficient, in n mod
crn acceptance of the term. 1t makes a
fine showing on paper, but il is the pa
per force that IS first to 60 up in
smoke"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-01
NEWSOF IMPORTANCE.
COLD WEATHER md FROST.

The time has como when one is COM
PEELED to don himself with outer and
under Clothing. We are prepared and
at prices that are astonishing.
MEMS WORKING SUITS, s..
MEMS BUSINESS SUITS, 81, SO,
and 80.
slO will buy ono Of the nobbiest Black
Cheviot Suits in the city, Long Cut
Sacks with Patch Pockets.
s12, sl4, and SIS will buy tho hand
soonest line of Custom-Made Suits
in Sacks and Getaways, in Cheyiots,
Worsteds, and Cassmeres.
S15. We show English Kersey Over
coats in five different shades with
and without Velvet Collars at $l5.
Other houses are getting sls.
S10.g See our immense line of London
Top Coats in Cassimeres, Cheviots,
and Fancy Worsteds.
81 with us will procure a sumner in an
Overcoat. An Atwood Tweed
Satin-Faced and Sleeve Lining.
sl.5O. Knox, Dunlap and Youman
Shape Derby viii be sold ut $3.50,
everywhere 81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-01
ON THE FREE LIST.
a Suspended "Cop" Finds His Per-
quisites Curtaiied.

Suspended "Cop" Finds His Per-
auisites Curtaiied.
"These are hard times, jerry, OBJ
served the detected policeman, as he
leaned up against the fruit-stand and his
fingers mechanically closed on the finest
specimen in the orange pile, according
to the Pittsburgh DISPATCH.
"Ye're right, Mr.. Murphy" said the
fruit man. "It's oil We can do to make
livin."
Gan some Of US" pursued the man
in uniform, faint making even that.
It's hard luck when man that's always
done his duty an never give no cause Tor
complaint gifts turned out Of q job 'thout
a minutes wsrnin on account OF some
fayorite OF the Mayors that wants his
place
"Wot do ye mean Mr.. Murphy -? Amt
you on the force now? Have you been
gittin' turned out "
"Ihats what / have, Jerry. They
give me the bounce about an hour ago,
and I'm looking around now for Job
thatll-"
"Then take yer dirty hands off'n that
bunch of bananas and drop that orange
quickern lightnin'," roared the fruit
man, cor I'll have we arrested for
steallu. You amt on the free list OF
this establishments any longer"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-01
SHE Had TIE ADVANTAGE.
4 Clever Chicago woman's Snub to a So
cial SDOb.

Clever Chicago WOman's Snub to "A So
cial sDob.
One of Chicago's social stars has the
reputation of being cold and naughty
and "gnobbish" with those who do not
like her, while those favored with close
acduaintance say it is only mannerisinl,
saws the YcrGH of that city, BE 1t
maDnerism or snobbishness, the star
nrefers never to know people outside Of
her own individual "set," and lives up
to these rules as much rs possible, even
carving it out, where accepting invita-
lions to large receptions that embrace
numerous sets
One time. at a large reception, not so
very long ago, the wife of very proml-
mont man who had been spending her
time abroad for several years met this
exclusive star for the first time since her
return.
Having known her intimately in the
years before. she went up to her IN the
most cordial way and, holding out her
hand, said;
GLOW do you do, Mrs. -? am
very glad TO see you. >, .
mrs. - stared at her in the coolest
manner for IN instant, and finally said
Madame, you have the advantage OF
me-" -,
This lady, whose social position is un'
questioned by right of birth and mar
rage. flushed, and then said very quietly
eyes, / think l haye-by birth, by edu'
cation, and socially"