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Show An Artistic Job of Fleecing. St-Joseph, Mo., Aug. 2.-Au uuc-tious uuc-tious wolf, M ho gave his name as Rev. Charles Hicks, aud claimed relationship relation-ship with the Presbyterian church did a very artistic job of fleecing on John Graham, a pastoral gentleman from Maryville, today. Brother Hicks met the swain from Nodaway county in a convivial form, and after having seen him get on the outside of a great many drints. took him to the Herbert house and put bim to sleep. When Mr. Graham awoke, the alleged dominie had disappeared, and so, also had U cvL and luxurious $10 b Is and a good golif watch. Brother Hicks is being sought by the police. |