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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-10-28

EVIDENCE INSUFFICIENT.
A Verdict OF Not Guilty Under the Court.
Ea,traetion-.

CHICAGO, Oct. 2l-Short work has
been made by Judge Ewing of the
charges against Angus ID. Mcpherson,
the Chicago manager for the New
York linen hrn of o. Jaffa &
Pinkus Mcpherson was accused
OF embezzling thousands of dol
lars When the evidence OF the
prosecution was all in. Judge Ewing
instructed the jury to return n verdict
OF not guilty. The Judge said the esi
aenee did nai sunnort the charge.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-10-28

JOINT service of Christians and
Friends at indianapolis, Ind. on the
I'd, was eagerly entered into by both
aenomioations- The Friends spoke or
prayed, as the spirit moved them, and
the Christians tDiseiples) were equally
a. anxious to say word of greeting
pa Christian union.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-10-28

UnGer instructions from the State
board Of health. Vickshurg last week
began to receive shipments of cotton
products from non-infected points in
that territory. The movemen. will
be heavy and will give employment to
at least 500 men now idle.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-10-28

For some time an unpleasantness ex-
isted between Solomon Gilmore and
Henry Hampton, both colored. who
lived seven miles east of Aberdeen, on
account of Hampton despoiling the
home of Gilmore and winning the affec-
tions of his wife. Gilmore had warned
Hampton to stay away from his wife and
his home, but Hampton did not heed.
Gilmore met Hampton in the road and
emptied both barrels of his gun into
him, killing him instantly. Gilmore
came TO town and surrendered himself
70 Sheriff Rasbam
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-10-28

50 FAR as the officials at the state de-
partment know. there is no prospect
u 4 change ia the Spanish legation at
Washington. certainly not in the near
'atare, the experience of Senior Dupuy
ae LONE making his services as
s1ister extremely necessary to his
government in its transition stages.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-10-28

The Hattiesburg ProRrsss gives the
.cEislatprs warning a. follow: The
sche-pi book trust ought - he kicked
out ~ the State aad every Legislator
who favors it, presence ongat t. be
out with it. Legislators and
srhool bonlS trusts are going Ia he
watched during this next session Of the
l.lrisIlfnrn-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-10-28

.AsESDIsH. the nephew of the duke
y, Desonshire, who. with a companion,
lieut. Andrew, has been exploring
somaiiland. east Africa, at the head
" an expedition composed of 20 Asca-
"a and who. with his party. was re-
ported to have been massacred By the
a4'ises, has arrived safely in London
rom Zanzibar. via Kikuyu, which
pace the expedition reached on Au-
gust last
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-10-28

AN order was issued by Gen. Brooke,
W tue 18th, eonvening a court of in :
fuiry at Fort Sheridan to investigate
sne charges against Capt Lowering of
vrutai treatment of Private Charles
hammond All the officers Of the
sosft are chosen from outside posts in
Sruer that the board may Do free from
''e~i prejudice in the investigation.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-10-28

In wreck of freight train on the
Southern railway near Maben, last
week, Conductor W. ). Crawford was
seriously injured. He WIS taken to his
home in Columbus. where he is reoeiv-
ing eveE-. possible attention.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-10-28
a FEMALE GOVERNOR.
Tor Ten Day. Mis-. Margaret Reeve Wa,
Gos-rnor of Idaho.

Boise. Idaho, Oct e4.-For ten day,
a woman was governor of Idaho, not
as the result of an election. but gov.
ernor. nevertheless, empowered with
executive authority and exercising IL.
This woman is Miss Margaret Reeve,
private secretary to Secretary oi
state Lewis. She acted during
the temporary absence of tho
governor and most of the state official.
who had left signed documents ia
blank for her to use
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-10-28

II was reported, on the 2oth. that tn.
gross earnings of the Burlington road
Tor the month of October will be some
lhlng over 81, 900. 900, or an increase of
so'V,Ooo over the same month last year.
NeVer in the history of the Burlington
road has it had on hand 50 much money
from earnings as at the present tune.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-10-28

1HK Iowa supreme court on the I'D.
"ndered an important decision affect
Ing the Legality of contracts between
grain speeuiators II says. in substance.
iAat contracts for grain when no actual
delivery i inteaded or expected, are
auil aud void, being gambling con-
tfacts.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-10-28

hi the Southampton special sessions.
ou .ne 2ist, seaman named Neal was
en'eheed to a months imprisonment
'or dangerously wounding a shipnate
W board the American line STEAMSHIP p
% raul The English recorder, in
passing sentence, remarked that, ac-
eording to the evidence, the ship
.eemed to have been a perfect PAN
aemonium every night"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-10-28

The important question which has
been the subject of debate in the So-
eiety of Friends of America for many
years-thc question of comforting leg
islative authority on the conference
vas practically settled in favor of the
innovation ut the conference in In
dl2napolis, Ind, ON the 32d.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-10-28
RETURN OF WHITE SQUADRON.
An Estend-d Cruise la III, Water. of thu
Eastern Coast.

NEw loRk. oct. 25-The white
squadron. consisting OF the cruisers
New York and brooklyn and battle.
ships Massachusetts. Texas and Iowa,
arrived here yesterday from an ex-
tended visit in eastern waters Tho
New York proceeded up the bay to the
navy yard, while the three big battle.
ships and the cruiser Brooklyn an.
ehored of TomplkinsvilIe. 5. l.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-10-28
SUFFERING FROM PAREsIs.
Lsn,entabI. Condition of Ex-ConEressmAn n
Charles NJ. Woosltnsn, of Illinois.

CHICAGO. Oct. 23.-ExCongressma
Charles NJ. Woodman was taken to the
detention hospital suffering FROM
paresis- Three weeks ago Mr.. Wood.
man was prostrated by an attack of
hemorrhage OF the brain. and for o
time his life was despaired OF. Since
his recovery he has shown marked
signs of mental disorder. He finally
became 50 violent that he was placed
under restraint Mr.. Woodman is "a
Old time 6gare in Chicago politics.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-10-28

4 young son of Justice Joe Fitzgerald.
Of jackson, last week received n load
from shotgun in the foot, 80 badly
mangling it that amputation was neces-
sary. lie. in company with a com
panion, were out shooting doves. The
companion was getting the gun ready
to fire when il went off with the above
yeSu1f
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-10-28
THE PULLMAN FUNERAL.
Rrmsins Of Georx- VI fu,im.a Laid To
Rest at GrAeeisnd Cemetery.

CHICAGO. Oct. 2L-Funcral services
over the body of the late George IL.
Pullman were held at the family resi-
dence, in Prairie avenue The ofiici-
at'ng clergymen were Rev. Doctor
;. J. MePherson, \. u. Hills and 4.
h. Eaton. of New York. the latter a
visitor at the Pullman house ON the
night of the great financier's death.
Each minister spoke briefly, the I'm.
Perial quartette sang selection. In.
ternent vas IN GraceIanA erInet.rr.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-10-28

THE cabinet on the i9.::., devoted
eonsid ,rsblc time To discussion oi
the c sil service and how to obtain the
t.s1 results from the recent order
PFC nulgatcd by the president
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-10-28

'tS. MiLss. commanding general of
'ie army, made ais annual report to
tae secTe AIRY Of war on the 22d. lie
eonns5.ds the efficiency OF the army,
and speaks of the progress that has
beea made ON both the Atlantic aud
Fac .tic coasts in the matter of fortitca-
liS -
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-10-28

RELIABLE reports received from the
Yaqui country, ia Mexico, state that
the laqui Indians resent thc cneroach-
mrnt OF prospcctors in search of gold
and are driving all the white men out
VI the country.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-10-28

Robert Wilson. one Of the oldest citi-
zens of Tippah county. died last week.
MIR. Wilson was s. years old and was
well known and esteemed by the older
citizens of the county.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-10-28
ORuGGso AND Ro6sEo.
The Fate of u German Returning FROM
Bismsre.-. y. ID, to Odr.ss

Bismsre.-. n ID, to Od-sss-
MfDDLETowS, y. Y. Oct a5.-Jacob
Pam, German aged Is. was taken
from an Ontario i Western train here
Saturday night, / .causs he acted like
. maniac Invest CATION showed tina.
the man was OF his way from Bis
marck, y. d.. to Odessa The police
believe that he Ii I'd been drugged aud
robbed. Papers N him showed thai,
he had made arrangements for sal. ..ns.
but there was neither money sat
ticket on his person.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-10-28

lHE president has appointed Medical
D rtctor W. h. Van Heypen to be sur
geon- general of the navy. To succeed
>urgeo'I-Generai Bates, deceased. DR..
Van seypen is at present member Of
the cOard of inspection aud survey,
VII eh Office he has held since 1894.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-10-28

TnE legation of Guatemala in Wash
inv,oa received the following official
dispatch on the 10Th: Revolution
sshlned; order restored all over the
,,ountry."
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-10-28

THE will Of former Senator John r.
McPherson. OF New Jersey,- "a, filed io
Jersey City ON the sJtb The estate
amounts 20 several milf ON dollar, and
All /, Jeff to the wido'
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-10-28

dEoEsfE II. PULLMAN, the palace car
magnsts and phIlanthropist, died at
his residence. Eighteeuth street and
Prsrie avenue, Chicago. ut live o'clock
"a the morning OF the 18th, ia h;, six.
u sixth year. of angina pecto.is.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-10-28

oS the soth jam X. Taylor, Of Penn.
syivania' was appointed supervising
aschitsct OF To { treasury. MIR. Taylor
bad formerly besn the chief draughts-
man in the architects office.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-10-28

AMONG the honors conferred by
,aing Leopold in connection with the
brussels International exposition W ~
ne oestowal OF q decoration upon
United States Commissioner Gore. who
vas made commander Of the order q
King Leopold.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-10-28

Corxr lIERBEEr liIsuAEcK. eldest sou
o. the former chancellor Of Gcrmany.
has been nominated ~ the agrar,sn
candidate for the reichstag fron IT, :.
llanoverian district.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-10-28

FAILURES throus. hout the United
Sates during the week ended the I'D,
ssrsp1rted by o. q. Dan & Co., were
~, against sTi FOR the corresponding
Wces last year. For Canada the faii-
ures we're S6 against 80 last year.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-10-28

NEW YogK. Oct 2i.-The Ierai.
special from Madrid says tn. Iaiiis;r,
anticipates nothing but implicit abe,.i.
snee to its orders u "a. P4s. OF Gsa.
Wsyler.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-10-28

THE lower house OF the Austria Hun
gary Diet on the 2ist. passed the bill
Proionging for a year the compact en-
tered into in is65 between Austria and
Hungary. and which was renewed in
isss and again ia 1857. anj which was
s2pn the poiat of expiring.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-10-28

anfs.SiANs are laying waste Soma
Hand Four great Sonali tribes have
hrel .yipe1 ont or dispersed.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-10-28
rHs POSTAL SERVICE.

Report 90 First Assistant re.tm..,sr- -tsen-
erstitrsih Nasof r"us " -.s.ustp nds ttoa.
Made in th- line ~ Improving the
Morale Of the service and Facilitating
the Dispatch sud D-Ii,.ry of Mail.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-10-28

WssuINoroN. o,t a1.-Thc report ~
First Assistant Postmaster general
rcrry ;. Heath Tor the fiscal year end
cd June 30. {. ina ic public. The fol.
lowing j. an abstract:
Si-rc Al eifrntinn o.. s-iis.i H. The necessity ~
sti.tlnna fsciiti.s. far ~ divIsinn II ltrirs
AMI aiinsaaces. hnf atose an ofast ftc1u-
rlenfatieus is p'arct on- mtkint pfavisiaa
Tor p small corp. - ~psIai a-e it~ sh,ui
ton EAo are export arcou ltant. familiar
Nth real estate valm~s o. Inquire N the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-07

pa1n0 ne9e a ~ OnU mop, en0aE.
oos-dano1eo q - etxoet-gogDip q
gr0ups or o8le the passinR maidems.
dogs snooss in sunny spots and crowds
a idlers cluster about some barrel or
gan q blfnd guitHisG Theyo ia booth
near By wheEe q bguose skinned Rpsy
10 cooking moiletss calentitn, . snt %
greasy -four cake fried in oil. and wine
puesto with it, earthen jaxA and hugs
Doetlee Of ted and yellow wine. and
sneSo vseos ioater 20 eas ana ofink.
Ono can Aineer soe hours N the streetl
covAao. W'cnihe sne people and
s.A.S WIN tneua' 90 Sue NJ Anda.
~, ..n VI 10 aO"e1 Gu 20 - tne oeee q
.oA'wA 1nEo v : oemoczasso freedom
N ~; mI % ooce respecoei and
' wn1 = enAIAe sne o0soqo,ous-
~ u s'o So on peo.
~ ~ o.net cunsE~ oe ~ ssow ana
o s@, ny, ~ ne cs'Is Is. eno
sss".:- -o 81 ~ a.oo. sSca c'v'.,ty cno
- -.e ~ s.so~. ~ ~ AnoaIu.
ILL .s %. 80 ~ Oeno ana
S" os ".M a.n Wy ne 90 nos !ike
-. -. .s - .:... 10y = an '... woIu q
80 - 49,. ~ sS'.o VI p'''"
vner -. - no y. !. 49,. 49,
peonle vbsre ssu.-,i;ants !. IA - |.
cent = ol.s.' the h.h;tn.. ali 800 -,
,v;th . ~,,S - -.i.o,... - - -
t..-s- 49,. 49,. -. S;~.o..;.r .e-s.,:
ness vhich 3. IN . ~. -.
,r.,oh H.. ~. -- s -
Tbere ;s one IN n.,t;cnI.r 49, 81.
river in Tri.na vhera the to~.hs r. -
ville-tbe m.tore. tlev - c.iI.S
oathcr IN ar;rL .rd cns,~sI w. -.
thst ever Sev;lI;an xho = .ro;i;r. d,
= Aoht coe. thore .,S r,.r. - a..
crtt;r. g.. a. IL. -. "- - s u
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-07

"a TIE shade q oltte tssss. sre really
Dore Interesting. These true Andalu-
dans VIII always welcome . stranger.
they will always share their sour wine
and sweet cakea and the bright eyed
e'ris OF the party win dance the grace
ful Sevillana 10 the time II castanets.
and II yoo gpeak Spanish yoa may chat
with them all and feel when you leave
that you have net real ffienda There
ere no people 20 friendly and witty and
gracious - the Andalusians. -Como-
politan. 80.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-07

0rVew with Senior Saeasta, nader Of
De 0panish Liberala We would b<
nore liberal in every sense than the
conservative party can aftord to be-
said Senior Sagasta. I'VE would moi
hedtate to 30 much further than sencr
Cenovas has gone II the way Of q home
rue policy f6e Tie West indies IN order
70 insure the loyalty and, friendship Of
the colonies there. Our policy would en-
tai changerin the supreme direction OF
Cuban affairs. Of course. The removal
OF General Weyler would he immediate,
ara the present policy OF excessive &C.
verify and repression would be aban-
doned, for that system II not calculated
to improve the prospects Of pacification,
which we earnestly desire.
Nseeoe - YouS Uncss anmuel.
The Liberal party wishes to main-
tain ana improve cordial relations with
the United States. and hopes Its colonial
policy would help to do 20. But neither
the Liberal party nor any other Spanish
party could tolerate q SUGGESTION in.
frinsing on the rights Of Spain or imply
Ing the interference Of foreign powers in
her relations with her colonies. The Lib
eral party would be a. xealous an the
Conservatives in defense Of the supre-
macy Of Spain in Cuba and Porto Rico"
INTERVIEW WITH GEN. WELLER.
Net Worried About Removal and Say, the
War Il Nearly Over.
Havana. June THE correspondent
Of the Associated Press was granted al,
exclusive interview by Captain General
Weyler upon the latters return to Ha.
vana from the scene Of military opera.
lions. Upon being questioned regarding
affairs In the island General weyier said
the war would be ended in a short time.
but how soon he could not say, az it,
termination depended entirely ON cir
cumstancss. General Weyier apparent.
ly ignores the effect produced upon the
situation In Cuba by the ministerial
crisis In Madrid, seeming to consider
the cabinet difficulties a. of little inn.
portance. He regards the rumors OF
hts recall ~ without foundation.
He refused to speak with reference to
the effect Of the attitude Of the United
states upon a continuance Of friendly
relations between that country and
spain. further than to say that Ne
thinks these relations will continue. an
the United States has much to lose in
Cuba. ana that In case of q conflict
between the two countries she would
lose more than Spain. He regards the
latest military operations in the island
az highly important. Small groups Of
insurgents. he said. remain upon either
side OF the Jucaro- Moron troeha, but
they are unable to communicate with
each other and are suffering severely in
consequence.
General Weyler said he had found no
native Americans IN destitute condition
anywhere In the island. He has ordered
an allotment Of land to all applicants,
regardless OF nationality. He declares
that II restitution exists II IL due to the
war. He acserts that he cares little for
the personal attach made upon himself
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-07
BYWAYS OF SEVILLE,
THUMB MAIL SKETCHES OF 4 WITTY
AND GRACIOUS people.

n xav 80 H1ssWssqss Lass - - A.
d.l1saana-1ahaneI.s Lew rArsseh D,rr,a
wsnasvs-A rs>er,. wher, - u.rs.
q side Of LIZ. !. D,.,,.v.a. ao-s
Wandeeang home through the dark,
winding Dyways, you pass cloaked fig
@es' whispering at tho iron bound win
oowA Ihey are tho lowers OF Seville,
Peaanoo IA pava lpiucking tho turkey.
y sney cali 1t. with the lattice slightly
en' inc 1aif Seviasna nes IN ner dark
cneo chamber talking IN whispered
sones 70 tho gallant without Tho old
1o.ks' weary OF ne task Of ohspesonage,
-ss ACoslne sne daughter IN room
me prison cell. nave eone 10
-: 80 e.o .or noun. somesames the en-
~ - n,ens, inc ananced aoven LOOK
so.oosa tne eratne INTO each others
y 10y ~I. "nlspe1 tne nosn'nes On love.
"o1Iu -" co,o comiois 20 north
- s VIM ous tno Spaniafos ~ the
S ~. '.s arc necessary ev'i snere IN
- II ope:n toeto aIe n1e ana color
-. t:o,~sqaenea cSeiywnefe' and
~. E 'u.a. tne SPaniard was born to be
' mode.
9 ..a-o VI Uorsuous ssieess sDous
ne, s.o A1A 40 jug ices sometning OF the
49,. suo peoPie' Inere sne white
s ~1 no.se: afo outiineo against the
80 .r1 ~ ~ .amDline perspective.
c1 VIC s1.ceIoi lower OF some parish
s.;.S. ~: ~ low wa,ls NOS grown. afs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-07
CANOVAS REMAINS
Queen Christina Settles the IN.
certainty in Spain.
sAeAsrA HOT GIVEN Al oPTIua

h SAsv Whae He CSald NJ n Cubs-Dua
He seasss HI 0sseF.l Pssitsss - - r.
SSrn - BssWg Far IN AAvaass q -
CONSERVATIVES - rsssie. l.ssssp<.ss-
o.Sp AAvsssa ACID SfsfE,ssr-
vssY pm ~ Lassss.
A131d. June 1.-THE queen regent he's
conhls med Senior ChnovaS the premier.
in hid ministeriaf powers. and the cabinet
win remain In once with personnel ana
policy unchanged. All the leading mean
nerS OF the senate and Of the chamber Of
deputies who were consulted By her ma.
jesty. a. well - three marshals. havu
advised the recall q Captain General
WsyIer from Cuba.
Al cabinet council held yesterday
afternoon 1t his residence. Senior Cano-
wa the premier. announced that the
queen regent had renewed his powers
and thoss Of the cabinet in terms most
f1attering to him and all his colleagues.
II 10 understood that the government
does not contemplate any. immediate
change In the supreme command in
Cuba The surprise and displeasure Of
the various sections Of the opposition are
not easy to describe.
Dscis1on O. . Great Surprise.
London. June THE Madrid CORE
spondent Of Ths Times says: 'Ths ~
lut1on OF the crisis IL q great surprise.
AZ much perhaps In ministerial ranks a.
In the world at large. Il was thought.
not without reason. that the counsels Of
the higher military authorities, a. repre-.
sented BY Narshal Campos Marshal
Blanco and Marshal Dominguex. would
have inclined the crown toward q radical
ana distinct change Of policy in the Gu
nan campaign This idea was especially
prevalent. a. Senior Canovas has him.
self admitted that both as regards re.
forms and the conduct Of the war by
Captain General Weyler his own hopes
and aspirations have scarcely been full.
nlled.
Wsats soet Place 70 FAIL
The only explanation 10 that the first
thought Of the premier 10 to vindicste
MS amour propre % far a. the Liberals
are concerned, and when this ID estab.
lished to md occasion At an early date
% modify the cabinet a. 10 satisfy the
Liberals and 70 terminate the deadlock
before the cortes reaaembles, which will
probably not be for some months. Il can
hardly be doubted that the modificat lions
would include the placing Of Captain
General Weyier By some other com.
mander."
sasasta Talhs OF Policy.
New York. June THE World prints
. disDaech from Madr1d Rivine an. IN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-07

There 10 in New York city lifelS
German barber shop the prupriotue Of
which has . grievance against the Irish
race that Will not b wiped out for
some time. One evening in his hearty
aerman way he welcomed q customer,
. burly son Of Ireland. with IN enor.
nous shock Of hair, who roughly cried:
"O want hair cut. Do yen moindf''
yah. Won hair ont NIT der head!"
Yis, that's it, wan hair cut" And
with yawn the Celtic gentleman threw
himself in the chair.
While the barber was pgeparing his
scissors the Irishman nodded q fev
times and In . shoet while he'd appar.
entity dropped into . dose. The barber
went industriously to work, and the
locks fell with every clip a the scispora
Meanwhile the Irishman slept On. At
lest the hair was cut and brushed, and
the barber exclaimed:
ZACH, dat 10 goot You looks joost
Hke Won gentleman.
With start the man Of Ireland awoke
and gave . glance in the minor.
Say, Germany, did Oh ask yex to
cut my hairs''
"Yah, dots vot I do"
whats thatr Did OF say Oh wanted
my hair cut? Did Oi?"
"Yah, yahi Dots right"
With q rush the Irishman grabbed him
By the collar.
Look here, Germany. OF said OF
wanted hair cut. That's one hair-do
yea hear?-the long wan that was hang
In in 'front.' For what do yez want to
b cuttin all Of thin? Oi'n have the
law on yes at once fer that" And with
. wrathful countenance he slapped ON
his hat and left the place before the a.
tonished barber could recover from his
fright
When the rollicking Irish wit turned
the corner. he was heard to remark,
Faith. that's q chape way to git q
hair cut. "-Harper's Round Table.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-07

ea
veshlo
S wiIn otnes Professions IN
GSs,. 49,: "c,pai .v1ce u On tho
~. AA1'y vel - ce.a1es OF town
o :.nee n 20 SsOO IN towns of Q
EI. o .. ov,voo 20 si'S50 paid BY
enn NJ wn'cn mas = population al
80. o' ~n'se unsoapaa eogineem Ge
= Ps, 90 =. nnc ,ne way up nom ESO0 IN towns
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