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Show lines began at the same place, but the line of Irishmen stretched thirty-six j feet further than the other. It was ' caused by the difference In width of chest, for the men in both regiment touched elbows." ' . Irlohinrii Have Fine Phjulquea. "The Irish is the strongest race in the wjrld," said ono of theiu. "We .lave the breadth, tho chest. A few years ago two regiments of the British army wero lined up. tho one in front of ttxe othor. Thoro wore a thousand r.nglishmon of tho Royal Guard in one line, and a thousand Irishmen of the Connaujht Hangers iu the othor. Tbe |