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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-03-14

ing out over the row of geraniums, she
saw the new neighbour at n window in
the Leutz building. lie was smoking
a pipe and reading. She inferred
that he was alone in the world and
had engaged one Of the two front
rooms from Mr.. Leutz. the delieatessen
man
She saw him often enonghafter that.
and without having any especial inter
est in his affairs, She learned hat
while he was IN his room he spent most
of his time in reading, hat he was q
rather f~ne-looking man in his black
suit, hat he attended church every
sunday morning and went away some
where for his meals three times 4 dav
that ne wasn't 4 drinking man and thai
his establishment for grinding and gem
eral repairing didn't appear to be over
whelnei with work
Perhaps she would never have known
any more about aim If he had not hap
psned to stroll along her side of the
street summer evening just before
dusk.
Mrs, Maekus was at the window
above and Eleanor stood in front OF the
store. The mother heard this CONVEX
sation.
Good evening. and are You the
robinT~
The robin? No. sir"
Aha, but you are the robin that l
hear singing every day. You have a
very sweet voice
Thank you. sir
When first heard it l thought it was
a bird
The child began laughing. and Mrs.
Mackus, who had stern notions OF pro-
priety, suddenly thrust her head out Of
the window. and said:
~Neliie, you mustn't talk 10 stran-
gers
Mr. T~hroheFty looked up in alarm,
aud after . moments hssitaney. said:
-Fou'rc right, maam. ] was 8bea. 10
steal aSE
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-03-14
PITH N POINT.


With many people admiration he
gins where understanding ceases
ilieFende Batter.
81 want "A husband who's easili
pleased Well. dear. that's III
kind you're surf to get'-Londor
Judy
De man dat hubs the SCUM Oh hi
own voice. said Uncle Ebcn. 'hez mos
allus got mighty poth taste. Rich
mond star.
still lie Wasn't Satisfed-Arcn
II hope the new heater works al
riEht?' Teuant-"it make my bloc,
boii--Puck.
How do you distinguish an ol,
fowl from a yonng one by th,
teeth "Cous now. no joking: fowl
have no teeth But have.
John. do you know much abou-
the Astors?- "A little. Whv2~ 81
read something ia the paper about tn,
Aston tramp Which one Of the fam
ily is hc2--I.ife.
DE trouble bout de spirit oh per
severance, said Uncle Eben. Am DAT
it's too h'ble ter strike a man hardest
when he's intiahly in de wrong -
Washington star.
20. pshaw. You're trying 70 make
a fool Of me. now. Indeed. | am cot
! have conscientious scruples which
prevent me from accepting 4 sinecure.
" Y. Recorder.
Traveller inquiring at famous cas-
tie-"Can I see the antiquities TO.
day Servant am afraid not, sir.
Ny lady and her daughter have gonet c
town Household Words
You have let me hope for months
now, and tonight YOU reject me. II
didn't know you were hoping; quite
the contrary, ! have regarded you A.
hopeless from the start. -uiarpcr's Ba-
EAR
Has Miss G~ildingby any accom-
pli>hments asked the young man.
4 should say 50. replied her enthusi-
aStie admirer. ''She can refuse To PLAY
the piano and stick to it~-Washing-
ton star.
Why does higgins always insist
on his wife being present when he
makes a political speech Hum I
guess IL, the only time be enjoys the
satisfaction Of having her DO the lis
tcning Detroit Tribune.
tsp old Virgins IS dead. is hep I
wonder II be died altogether happy
- don't know whether he died happy
ar not. but ! am SURE be did not die al
together lie a blown mp in a pow
der mill -Gincinuati Tribune.
You don't tell me that am the
prettiest woman at the reception. As
yuu used 10, P1uted Mr.. Snarr~
No. replied her husband. YOU must
remember that ! joined the church
only two weeks ago Pittsburgh
TELEGRAPH
-Scribhler lin the stationery and
book storei-Have you the book. rOne
thousand Iokrs 81 the Anclents
C,srS-No ~cribhler-Then WHY
DO YOU keep that sign. Dealer in
Writers supplies. in the Window
brooklyn Life
Excitement in Baston.-Friend-
This must b. bargain day, / never
saw such i crowd IN your store be-
fore hry4'oodS Mani should say
it - bargain dag. We are selling 10
mers HAD, in the original Greek, at
ninety eight eents-Puck
a Humble Part-Theodorus-"I
always read the parliamentary epart
very carefully, but have lever com.
across any speech - yours yet Ecr-
narl " Pl-How IS thats Have you
never noticed the words. Cheer and
Hear, Hear That's where | come
in @Stuive~ Bad.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-03-14
LIFE AND LOVE.


A v2iie Re nestled on her hsppy breast.
Pts new. warm lite with palpitating glow.
HIS r~ose-tippei, fragile fingers softly pressed
To thrill and urge she fountains pearly low
lie SAILED. the angels whispered In his
sleep"
They said. and lure4 him 10 a safer place. &"
While she. IN bitterness too great 10 veep.
Gazed on hts cold. and white uEansweriny
face
mot 30. she moa1cd. God only gives TO take
ANar ny dolixed aud Destiny all
To mock my bright seraphic Joy. 10 break
Ny bilssfli singing heart to see me fall
From heights ineGable 70 depths Of woe:
Ito ahsse NJ lofty pride, wheu I am prone
To w0rshlp human love to overflow.
He scuurges me. and leaves M here alouc
o sacred birthday Of the years Iona past
The clouds are lifted now. the sky l. clear.
In vision rupt this mother sees a. last.
Through undimmed ares = radiant form ap-
pear
A fair boz Walking with the sons % Cod.
Beyond earth's stain. q pure and siniess chud.
The beatihc mounts already trOd
Reflect his heaveHEard footprints indebted
He may not come 20 her. but she shall %
To him. and in that EDndrous realm above.
Togtther they shall both be taught 10 know
The eternal mysteries % Life and Love.
-Coruelia II NichoM. Ia y Y. Observer
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-03-14
PLEASURES OF POKER.


me e"f"r"h Wan and hroth-r L. Also Pond
Of he Game Of Draw.
The negroes take To poker Ikea duck
To- water amt some u the stories about
them arr rich - degree. a few are
Appended.
Mr. Eroadvater the bankrr-Devs
-heaten roin IN
Mr.. kniEht-Cheatrns
Mr. Bruadwater-Yas. sir. dats what
Isajd
M Knight-Hovs You rxine ter
prove itF
Mr. Brnadwster-Dem ~lozenger ehips
Il mine am al Peppermint. an ir~~
smelt ~asafrash- Dat haw I proves I,
Mr. Whitehead who had just sIapped
stranger ON the baekEph. beg vo,
paTdon, sab. thought It was nv frein-
>mitherN " hab on de berry Sam
clos he gea.rIy war;
S'range-Ye~ SmitherS attinded lie
same pokah pawtv I did last ebeniny
He am at de present confined 10 his
oom
Did you hab a 'citin' game las
1ighte-
'uuy played one hand
What break mp de festivities
Oar was seven dollars on lie table
an I had three kings
Berry good fob astakter.
An Mr. Jinkins hel' up cyariA-
"Prumisin9
">hoh. An drew annudah king -
An won de pot2-
No
What did Jenkins drawn
.Er racer
Uncle Rastus-I wuz playin' pokah
la night an bel fob kings an an ace
inele Lige-Whater VIM
nele Rastus-Nufin. Peter Latb-
erwel had foh aces an 4 king-wash-
ington Post.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-03-14

Eleanor laughed again, and the
neighbOr started across the street. but
he suddenly turned and said: 1T i
but right you should know, ma'am,
that meant no harm by compliment
in the child shes a. sweet as her
mother. without the sharpness Of the
tongue. | am proud to be neighbor
20 a lady ike ~youself. but l viii tell
you this. ma'Am, that you shouldn't
have said II"
With that he hurried away. and Mrs.
Maekus was ~ angry with herself she
would not listen to Eleanor, who in
sisted that the neighbor had been en-
tirely polite and proper.
After that Mr.. Throberty kept on
his side o. the street
Mrs Macsus recalled more than once
what he had said 4 her. and she felt
that Il was due her reputation as
an amiable creature L set herself right
with Mr.. Throb.rty, whose daily life.
as it fell under her observation, con-
tinucd 10 prove that he wa "a mar II
quality.
Perhaps she did really fear burglars:
at any rate, after two places around
the corner had been broken into, she
sent FOR Mr. Throberty to come and
put an extra bolt on her front door.
She was behind the show case when
he opened the door and softly stepped
In, removing his hat as he did SO.
Have you locked up the youngster?'
he asked. with a twinkle in his eve.
Haven'tyou forgotten that she re-
piled. Il hoped you had. 10 you
know, went to confession about It,"
Bless me, so did l."
They both laughed and Mr.. Thro-
berty went to work putting on the bolt
and keeping up n lively conversation
with Mrs. Mackus.
Have you much work. she asked.
cautiously.
No, they don't bother me very often
an I'm glad of it-except In a case like
this, he fastened to add.
Presently the conversation had ad-
vanced 10 the point where Mrs. Mackus
asked him where he boarded. He said
he ate at a restaurant and was tired OF
it With that she asked him 10 { to
dinner.
Eleanor upon her return from school
was amazed to find her mother and the
despiSed neighbOr sitting opposite each
other, one ~vehemently eomplimenting
the dinner. and the other blushing and
protesting feebly- Mr.. Throberty said
that Mrs Leutz should be sent across
the street to take lessons
lie had tried the Leutzes' cooking.
and that's why ne boarded at the res
t1urant Then he told Of the objec-
tions he had 20 certain eheeses and
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-03-14
A Bank
Failure.
AN INVESTIGATION
DEnANDED.

A general banking business h done bv
the human system, because the blood de.
posts IN its vaults whatever wealth we NAV
gain from day TO day. This wealth Is laid
up against rainy day " a. n reserve fund
we're in a condition OF healthy prosueri,v
u We have laid away sufficient capital 10
draw upon IN the hour ofonr greatest need
There - danger in getting thin. because it,
a sign OF letting down in health To gain
IN blood Is nearly always to gain in ukoIe.
sc5te flesh The odds are N favor of the
germs Of consumption, grip. or pneumonia.
II our liver be inactive and our blood i'm
pure. or If our flesh be reduced heHo-r a
heaffhp standard. What is required IS an
increase IN our geyss fighting 1rengfH. DIT
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery euriches
the blood and makes IL wholesome. stops
the waste Of tissue and at tire same time
builds up the strength. A medicine which
WILL md the blood o fins poisous. cleanse md
invixoraie the great organs of the boslv
yitaiize the system. thrill the whole being
with new energy and make permanent work
OF II - surely a remedy ofgrrzt valu~ But
when we make a positive statement that a.
per cent OF all cases of consumption can. II
taken IN the carly stages Of the disease. be
CURED with the Discovery" il sr~m<f ikr
a bold assertion All DR.. Pierce ask Is tbat
you make a thosough investigation and
satisfy yourself OF the truth Of his assertion
By sending to the Worlds Dispensarv Med
icai Association. Buffalo, n. Y. Won can -,
free book with the names. addresses AMI
photographs of a large number Of those
cured ottnroat- bronchial and lung diseases
as well as OF skin and scrofnlous affections
BY the Golden Medical Discovery" Th-x
also publish a book Of no pages being 4
medicairSatirc on consumption. bronchitis
asthma, catarrh, which will be mailed an
receipt OF address and eix cents in stamps.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-03-14
ARMY AND NAVY NOTES.

FoUR HUNDRED toEs Of top weight
must eone on Of the new French bot
tleship Breunus before she czn be made
seaworthy.
DREYFUs Is 20 be sent to the lies du
Saint, OF the coast Of French Guiana,
Instead Of 70 New Caledonia. as fas
changes Of lis sse4Dlng vii g lSS&
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-03-14

We offer One Hundred Dollars Rewardf 10,
my case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured b.
Halls Catsrrh Cure.
". J. CHgSEr & Co, Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known 3 J.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transsctions and financially able TO carry
put any obligation made By their firm
West q Truax. Wholesale Druggists. To
leto. o. Walding, Kinnan & Marin.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure il taken internally.
sctng directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system Price, &c. per bot
lie, sold BY all Druggists Testimonials frea
Halls Family Pills. &c
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-03-14

Nervousness has zs many queer symp-
toms. But whatever these may be. theT
Que and all depart In Consequence Of the
~soothing, inyigorstinx influence Of Hoo
sctter's stomach Bitt-rS. whirh toms fks
system through the medium Of thorough df-
sestion and assimilation TremulOus nerves
soon acquire stsadineSs by its u.e. Il PRO-
notes sleep and appetite. and forfinss the
system against disease Malaria. coustina-
ton rheumatism and kia1ey trouble. are
relieved By IL
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-03-14

NANNA-"Robbie. why didn't ron speas
low F'-Robbie--Yoa said mus; AWAY,
hink twice before Ispssk- and ! couldn't
-htnk q anything 70 think"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-03-14

TO cleanse the ~ stem In . gentle and truly
Gncnc-Al nan1er when The spriEEtime
syrup Of Ftgsl Oue bottle will answer for
al the family and costs only - oeuts. the
arsr sire g. Try Il aud be pleased N1nu-
tscturet by the California Fig syrup Co
1nly-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-03-14

MZS who declare the word owe. them a
living are usually too lazy % hustle around
and collect it-Texas Siftirr
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-03-14

FIRST PEASANT woxAS-.I am 50 sory
your husband died. And then the funeral
sxpense$Ti Second Ditto-"Oh. / wouldrt
awe minded the funeral expenses II he had
only remained alive. "-Fliegeude Blaettes.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-03-14
. BUSINESS COMBINATION

H. T.
MACkUS owned
the small build
ing next door to
the church. 1t
was a two-story
structure with u
stone front and
a ~stOckaded back
yard too small
for n garden
patch. but large
enough 10 catch
a drip Of sun
shine
Mrs Mac k :
was the widow
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-03-14

How Is your uiteFr ia her bad hzS
ee~1 troubling Der q xDoa dral this rear
Nervous beSAseheFf Not ex&Lv she
xeep- 90 wanting q acw bat ewery four
wecEw-TlLBl.G
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-03-14

A LADT who called al a house about a
,'clock, expecting 70 share the midday meal
md Obliged 70 20 without receiving the de-
sired invitation, betrayed the current other
thoughts by taking cave Of her friend a.
dear Mrs. Luncheon"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-03-14

Sak--CoL FrStuit. con<aae-- hiu~if
Elch = critic that he nevsr sniIe- durfzx a
performance He-~Bat yaa shozA se
aim between the acts
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-03-14

standing on . lady,s train had the presence
Of mind 70 remark Though mAy not have
the power 70 draw an angel from The skies,
/ have pinned one 70 the earth" The lady
excused him.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-03-14

IT was asked about IN Indifferent football
Sayer what place he corrupted in the field
was ho a fgll-bsck or a half backt Mo-
vas the reply, "he was a draSbackr-Tit-
nfs.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-03-14

CsLEz-"Did yoGr mother do aay Of the
work on tails gictHreF' Fo-sa-Y-m.
de tal<si for I've or 81 weeks trim 70
1crz1-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-03-14

AK- HcrsEWFE-"Are vcu a plaiu osokF-
Miss ORriiiy We'll. ma an. Tiny d be
him tAot Say Dim quite good loOkins..
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-03-14

Il LOST my head completely, AMI then
kissed her., Il don't quite see how yoa
managed itif-Life.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-03-14

now well His skin Is as smooth as any
one could wish. and the risinrs on his
mock have disappeared Mrs. ". J.
G~EAuAW. Box Ia, Tailh.na, Ind Ter.
" Four years ago I had an attack II cry
s.nc.ls auI cnema on my fare and f. len
uc with a very sore flns ! began using
hHuts S-arsaparilia and after taking two
bottles uv fare became smooth. have
nov -eu fnlr bottles ari am cured :
> BESrpv. Heuve.tou. New York
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-03-14

A NAN may run into debt but he Neidem
m out at anything faster than a walk
Texas Siftings.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-03-14
Blood Made Pure
Eczema on Face, Neck and Hands
Hoo5's SarsapariHa Cured All I'm
purity.

"Our sou Augustus was very severely
% troubled with eczema Sores broke u
on his face, neck and hands, and tho
slightest scratch on bis hands would
Break Out In BAD Sores.
We persuaded him % take Hoods Sarsa.
pauila and q has been two or three
mouths siucs he has beea troubled. Ills
hands arr quits smooth. Our nephew,
EDGAR r Shaver, vino lives with us, was
Afflicted similarly only his case was
more severe, accompanied by scrufuious
huacles on HIS n~ek He has taken four
bottles Of H0oda Sarsapariila and is
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-03-14

NAxxA-"why don't you eat your plum
pudding, Richief' Richie grown critical
with repietionl-.Thcrc's too much cologne
In the sauce
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-03-14

Tue rule of the minority-that Of the frs,
baby.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-03-14

SwEEr-"What In the world did you buy
that kodak forr' sours-'I wanted to see
If Icouldn't get my wife to look pleas
anti
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-03-14

Hoods Pills cure al Liver m-. Bilious
La.uLl.. IaL...a-un- 81 u.allrnr
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-03-14
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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-03-14
so at S1O

NNlN one 2 cue rFr"su5 - q
trnsa trssss q rsa aeshas. 49, aasat 10 ~. -
q 20 hHs Cat tsscuga1u All faA izfgruEan r,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-03-14

sausSges sold in q delicatessen store.
and said he had ordered Leutz to move
out a. soon a. the lease was NJ.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-08
OLNEYvILLE.
Evening School Attendance.
Teachers Meeting.
THE NEWS BUREAU, oLSrYv1LLr.

THE NEWS BUREAU, OLSEYvILLK.
No. Hartford Avenue.
The Johnston evening schools are being
well attended, but there Is room enough
for more. About go are registered at the
Olneyville school, and 40 at Merino.
TEACHERS MEETING.
The weekly teachers meeting at Con-
cord School hall, last evening, was well
attended, and the study of aperception
which was begun was much enjoyed. w.
5. Steere, principal of the Concord
School, gave information in this line of
instruction, with which the teachers are
fsmiliarizing themselves, and read por-
tions Of Fitch's course of lectures on
teaching. The next meeting will be de-
voted TO drawing.
PROBATE COURT
In the Probate Court this morning, be-
fore Judge William +. King, the applica-
tion of Daniel j. Harris, person of full
age, for release from guardianship, was
granted.
The petition OF Ellen f. Foley. for an
pointment of an administrator on the es-
.ate OF Ann Foley, was continued two
weeks.
The petition of BENZ. III. Lester, to
adopt a child, was continued with order
OF notice.
EIGHTH DISTRICT COURT.
In the Eighth District Court this morn
ing, Town Sergeant Big bee appeared with
one George Smith, who was arrested yes
terday on charge of assault on Hugh
O'Rourke, the 10Th OF last July, in Gram
ston. He was adjudged probably guilty,
and held in the sum of $500 to await the
action OF the grand jury.
francesca Campino, charged with as
sault ON Falco Toppi with a pair of scis-
sors, at an Italian party at Thornton,
Oct. 3, settled by payment of costs, and
nj
ABOUT TOWN.
In the window o. Donkersley's market
on Labon street is displayed gourd of
large dimensions that somewhat resem-
bles policeman's billy. This particular
gourd, which was grown in Mr.. Donkers-
ley's yard has been donated to officer
John Leonard, who patrols this beat, and
is suitably inscribed.
L. Roswell Parker, brother OF G.. II.
Parker OF Plainfield street, yesterday
passed the examination before the Board
of Pharmacy and becomes a registered
pharmacist.
Miss Clara A. Frethey has been ap-
pointed teacher In the fifth grade at the
Concord School.
Another death from diptheris was re-
ported at Thornton yesterday.
William s. Steere of the Concord
School began his duties as principal OF
the School street evening school last
night in place OF Mr.. Sammis, resigned.
A window in the door of the entrance
to Armory Hall building was shattered in
some unknown manner last night.
Master William Beane of Plainfield
street is confined to his home, sick.
The funeral of Ann McCliney was held
from st. Mary's Church at 9 O'Clock this
Burial was at St. Francis
Patrick Darcy was admitted as a reg
istered pharmacist YESTERDAY.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-08

Fanny Rice and a competent supporting
company entertained a good sized audience In
the Providence Opera House last evening with
her latest play entitled NANCY"
Miss Rice has enjoyed the distinction OF
being New York favorite in famous me
tropolitan opera house.. It is easy TO under
stand why she WAS such popular performer.
First and foremost she has captivating in
ism, almost unbounded vivacity and unlinited
energy and graceful abandon. These qualities
are alike appreciated by the lone fifty "
patrons in the parquet and the denizens of
the gallery. generally quick TO sound the key
last evening and the down stairs visitors tit
tered at the antics or the star continually.
While NANCY" was written TO give Miss
Rice scope for her particular talent. IL has
also purpose which IL sustains to a certain
degree, and the moral it Is designed to convey
Is carried out OF the theater to last more than
"a hours.
Beginning with discomfort at her hard lot,
Nancy 10 privileged to see that other folk
who ought 90 be happy with wealth and com
Portable surroundings have large amount
of trouble OF their own, and after an interior
view OF the home OF a atockbroker. the apart-
ments OF a prima donna, and the terror Of the
French ball she Is willing 20 regurn 10 her
shoemaker home and her husband ana con-
Miss Rice has opportunity to display her par
ticular talent OF serious and comic singing,
cabinet representations OF farce comedy
favorites. mirth-provoking contortions OF face
and figure and lot OF other pleasing antics
that are distinctly her own. Altogether she
makes n reiishable entertainment or her sup
port, Miss Alice Vincent the prima donna q
was excellent. The Dundreary style of i'm
personating the Duke was capitally done by
Mr.. Fitzgerald.
formed this evening and tomorrow afternoon
and evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-08
A THIEF CAUGHT.
Shepard & Company Had a Dishonest
Employe Arrested.

Alvin Thomas was charged with embezzling
from shepard a. Company TO the amount OF
$40. Thomas was employed in the rug de-
partment, anc at "A recent stock taking the
department was between 500 and $500 short
The case was reported 10 the detective de.
partmont and detective Cannon succeeded in
catching Thomas. The methods used by
Thomas were when an article was sold and
the exact amount was received 20 put tho
money In his pocket. He admits that he did
this. but said that he had paid back all that
and for the article for which he retained the
money In the first place. This he has done
since May last. When asked what he had to
say he replied that he owed the company
was allowed 10 do so. He was fined go and