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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-04-23

Consumption, lagrippe. pneumonia, and all
throat and lung diseases are cured by Shiloh's
cure. For sale by w. |. Benedict 4 Co. 8
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02
SAYS IF HE IS DEFEATED THE
WHITES WILL SUFFER
An InklinE of His work as a Dispenser OF
Justice and His Former Record--How
Papers in Adjacent Towns Look at
the Nomination of Brute Per
kins--Why the Taxpayers
Ticket should BE Sup
ported.

The negro voters of the Fifth ward
are holding nightly meetings in which
Jackson and Perkins are called on 10
air themselves. a few nights since
Perkins delivered highly inhamma-
tory address and declared that the
white people OF Gutarie would suffer
at the hands OF the negroes If he was
defeated. The white Republican ring
sters were present and vigorously APP
plauded the threatening remarks of
the black man. Perkins 10 a candidate
for police Judge the most important
emolument Office in the gift OF the
people-an Office that requires brains,
ability, common sense and a smatter-
ing Of law. All these qualifications
Perkins lacks. His record Is crooked
from Arkansas TO Oklahoma. TO ad q
TO all this Perkins lacks the discretion
which should obtain with judge who
is expected to weigh testimony aud
deal out Justice IL is the duty OF the
Republican city central committee to
remove Perkins from their ticket In
cendiary harangues should not be toll
Grated, even during a campaign
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02

1t is conceded THAI Justice" Jackson
possesses madicum more OF respect
ability than does Judge" Perkins but
he is too dangerous a msn 10 be con-
tinued longer in the Office Of justice Of
the peace. Jackson's killing record in
Memphis; his CRAFTS on limo eut pris-
oners while keeper at the county jail
AID his botched jobs during the time
he has been justice do not set well on
the stomachs o honest voters. Jack
sons record as justice is as crooked and
bocthed as that OF his white colleague
and lover, Fred Morgan Taxpayers
have been bilked and bled unmerci-
fully by both these men, and not a
CLEAN Of intelligence can be CLEANED
from their begrinned records Jack
sons court has been and is now a rem
dezvous for a horde OF neg-o loafers,
who file into court every morning in
order to create a smell. Jackson keeps
no records Of case, but uses the walls
Of his court room. IL is time for radi,
cal reform,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02

Editor Leader Hurrah for Guthriel
Only ten negroes appointed by the ma
chine as clerks aud judgesiin the elec-
tion precincts In Guthrie. II Perkins
don't get there now. IL will not be the
fa1lt Of the machine. Democrats aud
Populists got "cOld chowlder' all over
the city in the appointment of clerks
and judges Of election. Taxpayers
and business men who have great bus
iness interests al stake-men who de-
sire 10 see return Of prosperity and
push 20 our city, what do you think OF
such dastsrdly actions? DO yon want
the heels Of tAis aecursed rabble 70
grind your city still deeper and
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02

deeper into the dust OF humilia-
ton because you belong to this or that
political organization must you sup
port this machine" even though by il
you destroy your property interests in
the city aud drive business and enter
prise from its doors?
Choose ye which ye shall serve
your own interest or the interest of
the machine" backed by this non.
contri tuting rabble.
THIRD WARD
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02

Mr. G Cailloutte, druggist Beavers
Vile, III, says: ITO Dr. Kings New
Discovery l owe my life. Was taken
with la grippe and tried all the ply
sicaus for miles about, but of no avail
and was given up and told that could
not live Having DR.. Kings New
Discovery in my store | sent for a bot
tie and began its use aRd from the
first dose began 10 get better, and af
ter using three bottles was up and out
again II is worth its weight in gold.
We won't keep store or house without
it," Get free trial at SeatOnien drug
store
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02
Chndren gor Adoption

The ehildren's Home society of Ok
lahoma accepts homeless children of
all ages and places them in good fami-
ly hOrnes. All persons desiring fur
ther Information TO adopt child of
any age, or TO aid this noble cause,
will please report by mail or other
wise TO VIII L. Bradford, Oklahoma
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02
Premium for Lion Heads.

The girl, boy, married woman or
man bringing and giving US the
largest number of lion heads cut from
Lion Coffee wrappers in the month of
April, May and June, beginning April
LIST, and all to be brought in by july
I, will be given a handsome Ban
quet onyX-handled lamp, valued at
$40 The party bringing the second
largest number will receive a hand.
some cham ber-set, value Si
Come to the store and see the pre-
NUNS you are TO work for.
THE WELCOME GROCERY.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02

X s. McCubbin, taxpayers nominee
Tor justice Of the peace received the
following warm letter Of recommends
tion yesterday from Hon. David Mar
tin, chief justice of the Kansas SUI
preme cOnrt:
TOPEKA, March 30, 1896.
X S McCubbin, Esq, Guthrie,
Okla. Dear Sir: 1 am informed of
your candidacy for justice Of the
peace at Guthrie. / do not kuoH Who
may be your opponents, but from your
ability ana experience the people will
do well If they select a man so well
qualified TO FL the place.
FAITHFULLY yours,
DAVID MARTIN.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02
Easter dyes at Lille & Co 5.

The Santa Fe road will run excur-
sion trains at one fare for round trip
rates from all northern and eastern
points On April 7 and 2l and May 5
All the agents of the road have been
notified of the fact. d w
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02
ROYAL Baking Powder
Highest of all in IeaVening
Sfrengfh.-U. s. Government Report.

Have YOU noticed how the people are
carrying off that wall paper from Lit
lies drug store? Those wholesale
prices with the discount added catch
the people.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02
Cures

Prove the merit Of Hoods Sarsaparilla posi-
tive, perfect, permanent Cures.
cures Of scrOtula in severest forms, IKE
goitre, swelled neck, running sores, hip
disease sores in the eyes.
Cures of salt Rheum, with its intense itching
and burning, scald head letter, etc.
Cures of BOls. Pimples, and ell other erup-
tIOns due 10 impure blood.
Cures Of Dyspepsia and other troubles where
agood stomach tonic was needed.
Cures Of OfRheumatism, where patients wereun-
able TO work or walk for weeks.
Cures Of Catarrh by expelling the impurities
which cause and sustain the disease.
Cures Of Nervousness by properly toning and
feeding the nerves upon pure blood.
Cures of That Tired Feeling by restoring
strength. Send for book Of cures by
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02

Editor Leador: Several citizens have
approached me on the matter OF giving
out city contr ects 60 the highest bid
der stating that they thought had
gotten matters little mixed Ii looks
40 il they want the whole earth aud
do not wish TO give a fellow any show;
but To satisfy them you might make IL
the lowest bidder; and then ask the
balance of the couneilmen who do not
expect 10 be elected 10 make the same
promise / have. Wm. Taylor,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02

We might tell you more about One
minute Cough Cure, but you probably
know that it cures a cough. Everyone
does who has used it 1t is perfect
remedy for coughs, colds, hoarseness.
H. is an especial favorite for children,
being pleasant to take and quick in
curing f. b. Lille & Co and c. r.
RanfrO
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02

A little IN, then little pill The
i'll Is gone and the pill has won. De
Wits Little Early Risers the only
pills that cure great ills +. b Lille
K Co aud RenfrO.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02

Team for Sale-Good to work or
drive five years old, l6 hands high,
gentle, good condition. Enquire al
Kesler's Feed Yard
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02

Lille & Co. are making room for a
beautiful line of new papers Their
clearance sale will last but a short
time longer. Better take advantage
of these slaughtered prices Many
patterns at less than wholesale price
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02

A base ball club was organized at
the city hal yesterday with Harry
Overbay. CO plain and Nelson, mana
ger The mem bers are f. LYONS, j.
Maloney, 2 Smith, W. overbav, II
Overbay. w Palmer f Burneil f
Metz, l. Kaylor, w. Myers and + Dod-
son The new club will play a match
with the Downs team Sunday.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02

At the West Side Congregational
church yes .erdsy at 0 a. m. Mr. Henry
Sutiff Caesar and Miss Mollie Lenora
Frazel, both of Chandler, were united
in marriage. Chandler News please
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02

To make the hair grow a natursl
color, prevent badness, and keep the
scalp healthy, Halls Hair Renewer
was invented, and has proved itself
succeseful
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02

A mule team, a span of young mares
and two young, fresh milch cows Tor
sale at 500 East Noble ave.
WI 32s tG
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02

The Office of Chandler stage has been
removed from Spencer's cigar store TO
Tingle's cigar store, 119 West Oklaho-
ma avenue.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02

Several Wholesale houses have made
dona ions TO the Easter Market. which
articles will be on sale at the market
next Fridav and Saturday, April and
A. Do not forget the place-the build
ing formerly occupied by the Fair Day
Goods Co
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02

II is not a miracle. 1t won't cure
every thing, but it will cure piles.
That's what De Wits Witch Hazel
Salve will do, because IL has done it IN
hundreds OF cases F. B. Lille & Co.,
and C. r. Renfro.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02

Burns are absolutely painless when
De Wits Witch Hazel Salve is prompt
lv applied This statement /, true. A
perfect remedy for skin diseases. chap
pei hands and lips, and never fails to
cure piles. e. 3 Lille g Co and U
r Ren,ro.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02

Butter9 Well, yes; in less time and
more Of it If you use the Torrent
churn- time. 10 3 minutes.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02

The ladies OF the Christian church
will serve Chase & Sanborn's celebra-
ted 4Oc coffee during their Easter Mar
Ket. Everyone invited TO come and
partake
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02

The chance of your life time is to
secure one of those sc aliases of the
world Lille & Co. give one with S25
worth OF purchases ASK for a coupon
ticket when you male your purchase.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02

II you want wheel for your boy or
girl that will stand wear and use, get
the Hartford $50 wheel f. b Lille &
Co sole agents
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02

Butter in one minute There will be
a test of the Torrent churn at the
OKLA hotel today at $3.50 p II. Every
body invited to call and see for them
selves
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02

For Rent Farm l2 miles east; 40
acres in cultivation; a good place for
cotton crop or orn Inqnire at Santa
Fe House, 1l5 S. 5th street, Guthrie.
325t6
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02

Miss Dora Dean and MIR Charles e
Bryson, were marri, Tuesday by Rev
r lss, at the home of the bride, three
miles west Of the city.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02

Attend the millinery opening April
2d and Sd, Thursday and Friday, at G..
NJ. Sharum's, corner Harrison and Di-
vision streets.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02
POOR CLOTHES
Are Not Cheap at Any Price!

every man to his own trade. Be not de-
ceived by those pretending to take your
measure and procure YOU Genuine Tailor
Made Suit at one. half our price. They are
counterfets and You ARE THE LOSER.
We have the largest stock of Woolens in the
City to select from, and challenge competl
ton as to workmanship and fit.
WILLIS, THE TAILOR.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02

Buv your Easter eggs, Easter cards
and flowers at the Easter Market next
Friday and Saturday.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02

Horace Hall aud Guy Morris, of Hall
& ODouald, Topeka, were in the city
yesterday Mr. Hall is favorably i'm
pressed with Oklahoma.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02

Out of weakness comes strength
when the blood has been purified,
enriched and vitalized, the appetite
restored and the system built up by
Hoods Sarsa parilla.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02

Hoods pills cure nausea, sick head
ache, Indigestion, bliousness All
druggists. 25c
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02

Mrs. A. n. j. Crook was called tc
Springfield, Ills, yesterday bv the
serious illness of her sister.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02

Congressman Dennis Flynn came in
yesterday from + Reno, where h'
spoke on Tuesday night.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02
Tho Discovery Saved nis Life.

For frst-class paper hanging call on
L. Chrisen, III north First street
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02

All the ladies are invited to attend
the millinery opening at G. NJ. Sha-
runs
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02

A fine carload of seed barley has
been received by the Welcome gro-
Gerry, which is being sold at 40 cents
per bushpl
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02

Commissioner Trosper has issued q
call for the soldiers reunion at Enid
May l3. IA and Is.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02

Mr.. a. A. Humphrey was made an
Esquire in the X P. lodge last night
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02

Sarsaparilla
To G l. Hood & Co.. Proprietors. Lowell, Mass.

NlIh IN nhlEfs
Personal Poin,s and Matters Trauspirlng
In and About the city.
E. D Nix is in Cripple Creek
Judge Boles of Perry, was in the city
yesterday.
Judge Lowe was in Oklahoma City
yesterday.
Governor Renfrow visited Norman
yesterday.
Congressman Flynn will leave today
for Washington
Judge Hammar, of Ardmore, was in
town yesterday.
Judge Carswel was over from El
Reno yesterday.
Judge NJ Loud. of the Choctaw, was
in the city yesterday.
Mr.. a. A. Humphrey was made an
Esquire in the X. p. lodge last night.
Commissioner Trosper has issued a
/ call for the soldiers reunion at Enid,
/ May B, IA and Is.
All the ladies are invited to attend
the millinery opening at q. NJ. Sha.
runs
Congressman Dennis Flynn came in
yesterday from E Reno, where he
spoke on Tuesday night.
"
! Mrs. A. n. j. Crook was called tc
/ Springfield, Ills yesterday bv the
serious illness of her sister
! Horace Hall and Guy Morris, of Hall
I e O-nouald Tppaka vera in tha ri 4
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02

Judge M.Loud. of the Choctaw, wa
in the city yesterday.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02

Judge Carswell was over from E
Reno yesterday.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-02

THE WELCOME GROCERY.
The record-union., 1896-02-08

Imprisonment, and declined to talk Of
his case
On May 6, 1895, Benjamin Radcliff,
an aged an eccentric ranchman, smart
ing under most base country gossip re-
garding his orphaned daughter, set out
on horseback with shotgun to secure
redress. He claimed that he was on
his way to file suits for slander against
the instigators OF the gIanderous gos-
sip, and that he stopped at the school
house in the Tarryall District, Park
County, to see about the education Of
his children
The school election was being held
that day, and quarrel quickly arose
between Radcliff and the School Di-
rectors, one of whom was alleged to be
foremost in the scandal gossip regard
ing Radeliff, which resulted in Radcliff
shooting in cold blood L. E. McCurdy,
Douglas Wyatt and Samuel Taylor.
He then mounted his horse and rode
into Fairplay, where he gave himself
up to the Sheriff Fearing lynching,
the Sheriff removed his prisoner to
Buena Vista, in Chaffee County. where
he was convicted on July 10Th and SEN
fenced to death. The Supreme Court
declined to reverse the decision. and
th Board of Pardons, in spite of the in
sanity Plea of acquaintances, declined
to interfere with the sentence of death.
The record-union., 1896-02-08
BAXTER WILL RECOVER.
Tells Why He Murdered His Wife and
Attempted Suicide.

PORTLAND (Or), Feb. 7.-George
Baxter, who murdered his wife last
night, viii recover from his self-in-
fiicted wounds. Early this morning he
made a statement regarding the motive
for his crime. He said: Il was per-
fectly crazed by the thought that the
woman / once so dearly loved should
have fallen so low as to get drunk in
public drinking places. Her utter dis
regard for any sentiment in the matter
and her heartless taunts at last made
a fiend of me-absolutely for the
moment killed all the good in my nature
aud / cut her throat with the razor I
used for shaving. A moment there
after would have given the world had
it been in my power to recall that half.
I realized that I had forfeited my own
right to live, but how could leave my
dear little Edna? When the officers
came, though, to arrest me, I resolved
to put an end to myself. Oh, / don't
want to live
The record-union., 1896-02-08
SeeIev Sentenced

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. IA. w.
Seeley, the ex-Cashier of the Russ
House, who embezzled funds to the
amount of LOCI, was to-day sentenced
by Judge Wallace to two years and six
months Imprisonment in the State
Prison at Folsom. In passing sentence
his honor remarked that he had been
lenient from the fact that SeeIey had
pleaded guilty of the charge and that
his character previous to the offense
had been of the very best.
The record-union., 1896-02-08
Ice Carnival at Truckee.

Truckee is again frozen up ard the
ice carnival is in full blast. Ample ac-
commodations fer any number of visit
ors, who will be cordially welcomed and
rcyally entertained Two excursions
this week, Friday and Saturday even
ings next, February 7th and Sth, leav
ing San Francisco at 6 p. m, Sacra-
mento at 10 p. m. Rates greatly re-
duced, being only S6 80 for the round
trip, including Pullman berth. One
whole day of glorious sport, skating,
toboggan sliding, sleigh-r.ding and
other delightful pastirnes of the winter
season where snow and ice prevail Sc
cure sleeping car accommodations at
once at depot ticket office.
The record-union., 1896-02-08

hopes to win glory by defeating Gomez
in a decisive battle before the arrival
Of Weyler.
Cubans are growing more bold in the
vicinity of Havana. They hold up
milkmen and take horses from stages
Railroad men find it impossible to re-
pair the tracks more than fifteen miles
from the city. The insurgents are also
active in the entire province of Ma
tanzas. In Pinar del Rio several ports
are held awaiting an expedition from
the United States.
The record-union., 1896-02-08
RICH GOLD STRIKE.
Made on Ground Along the Pend
d'OriIIe River.

Made on Ground Along the Pend
d'OriIle River.
SPOKANE (Wash.), Feb. THE
story of rich gold strike was brought
to this city to-day by miner named
Robert Hughett. 1t was made on
ground along Pend d'OriIle River,
twenty miles north from the mouth
The country is almost impenetrable and
has never been prospected before.
Hughett reports that miner a few
days ago, in working bar with a
rocker, brought up several large mug
gets. In two days work he had washed
out $3.50 in coarse gold, most of which
was as large as peas. Hughett had
with him about $3.50 in gold which he
cleaned up in three days. News of the
discovery has spread like wild fire.
Hughett returns in the morning with a
stock of provisions, preparatory to
working his claim.
The record-union., 1896-02-08
Mrs. STAFFORD Returns.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 7.-Mrs
Stanford arrived this morning at 10:45
o'clock on the overland train, and went
at once to her residence, on the corner
OF California and Powell streets. She
was very much fatigued from the jour
ney, and denied herself to all visitors
during the day. On all matters con-
corning her suit and the Stanford Uni
versity she is silent, claiming that there
is nothing new or important concerning
them at this juncture.
The record-union., 1896-02-08
GREEN-NEEDaAM FIGHT.
The Former Given the Decision at the
End of the Eighth Round.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 7.-George
Green ("Young Corbett'o bested Danny
Needham in an eight-round contest
this evening. The men fought at catch
weights. Green was stronger and
quicker than his opponent and forced
matters, having Needham all but out
in the second round. After the second
round the fighting was very fast and
clean, Needham showing great recuper-
alive powers, but being clearly out
classed by Green's cleverness. At the
conclusion of the bout, which was limit
ed to eight rounds, Green was awarded
the decision on points The men fought
for the benefit of a local charity.
The record-union., 1896-02-08
still Another Burglary.

About / o'clock this morning v
Dresher- reported to the police that on
arriving home, after spending the even
ing out, he discovered that his house, at
1913 K street, had been entered and
quantity Of silverware, some jewelry
and about $50 in money had been taken
The beds We're turned up and the house
thoroughly ransacled The total loss is
q bo1If Ssltl1
The record-union., 1896-02-08
Gas Trust Illegal.

CHICAGO, Feb. AFTER taking
three months for consideration, Attor-
ney- General Moloney of Illinois made
public to-day announcement Of the fact
that in his opinion the proposed con-
solidation of the principal gas compa-
nies of Chicago, known as the Gas
Trust, was illegal. In his exhaustive
deliveraEce on the question, the law
officer of the State says: Il have con-
cluded that not more than any two of
these corporations can become con-
solidated"
The record-union., 1896-02-08
A BIG HAUL.
Thomas Leonard Sees the Elephant at
a Cost of Nearly 5000.

1IoHlaS Ieonafu sees the EIepnanU at
a Cost of Nearly 5000.
A man named Thomas Leonard, who
works in the Altoona mine, in Trinity
County, came here on Thursday and
started out to see the town. He is a
sadder if not a wiser man to-day.
All he can remember is that he was
wrestling with some tall man in a sa-
loon, but yesterday morning he woke
UP to find himself minus about $50 in
cash and an $500 check, No. 20,150. on
the Anglo California Bank made pay
able to his order. Whoever got hold of
the check may try to obtain the money
on it, so it would be well for confding
merchants in the city or country not to
be too anxious to sell bill of goods
and take a check in payment for them.
Meanwhile Leonard mourns the loss of
his hard earnings.
The record-union., 1896-02-08

after being out all night, came into
court at II o'clock this morning with
a verdict of guilty of murder in the
second degree. Benson killed convict
Ellis at the jute mill of the State PEN
itentiary last June and was charged
with murder in the first degree. The
verdict gives general dissatisfaction, as
the people believe he was guilty of pre-
meditated murder