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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

Rev Zephania, D d, is a household
name all over the South Since 1867 he
has owned and edited the Central
Methodist" the leading paper Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church in the
South. He represented his State at
the General Conference.
He was one Of the Kentucky Com
nissioners at the Chicago Columbian
Exposition. During his ministry in
the South he has built md dedicated
1--WE chapels lie writes from Catletts-
burg, Ky, where his home is, as fol-
lows:
81 have ssed several bottles of
Paine's celery compound for nervous
trouble, resulting from overwork, and
with immediate effect, as well as per.
manent benefit 10 is the best nerve
tonic that / have ever tried. IT has
Liso been used In my family with great
benefit"
Tired-out, half-sick men and women
need sciuething more than mere
rest They need a positive, unmistak-
able nerve food, they must have a re.
serve OF nerve-force TO draw from,
before their heads viii cease 20 ache
and their nerves cease 30 tremble with
neuralgia.
IL is estimated that there are over
ten million nerve hbres in the body.
So long as these minute tissues are
kept fully nouri6hed, one lives I'm bliss
ful ignorance OF any such thing as
neuralgia, headaches, or even ne
vous system, but let one become "run.
down and the nutri,icn of the tody
become low, and every one Of these
myriad Hbres becomes olive wire
withiu the flesh. Headaches. neural
gia, rheumatism, and other forms d
nervousness an3 debility result direct
Nv from "a famished nervous system
Paine's celery compound is able 20 cor
rect this faulty condition 10 builds
mp the nervous system and sustains H..
The brain at once feels the strengthen.
ing effects Of the superb uutriment
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

Mr. Henry Funston, An old and re.
spocted citizen who lived near Seward
passed to eternal rest Saturday even
ing. April 4. after lingering sickness
OF over one year
The funeral took place Monday at
10 a. M. from the old Funston home
stead and was attended by an immense
throng OF the ncighb)rs and relatives,
showing the esteem in which the de-
ceased was held. The services were
imprcssivsly conducted by Evangelist
l.. j Parker of this city.
Mr. Funston was born in ireland,
May 10. 1884 hence was 81 years, 10
months and 25 days Of age. lie mar
ricd and buried three wives in the
state Of Indiana and was the father OF
fourteen children. OF which s. ven are
dead Mr. Funston was a kind and
loving father lie made a profession
Of religion about six months ago and
from that time has lived faithful
christian life, patiently waiting the
sweet peace OF rest. and W
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

There are thousands OF men and wo-
men today who have been enabled to
keep vigorously at work, who must
nave given up but for Paine's celery
compound
Nervous affections are a warning to
busy people.
At the earliest sign of reduced nerve
force, inability to sleep, languor, or a
gloomy habitCf mind, everyone should
look Immediately TO the nutrition Of
their nervous system and 10 the purity
of their blood Paine's celery com
pound will attend TO both of these ur-
gent needs more thoroughly and more
speedily than anything else in the
world. Painc's celery compound is
not 90 be confounded with the COM
mon preparations, the sarsaparillas
and nervincs Being the discovery of
a man Of science, Prof Edward E
Phelps, NJ D., III. d, of Dartmouth
College, Il has the support OF the best
physicians; they prescribe it univer-
sally; and the many sick persons made
well 10y it's use proves that that sup
port is mcritcd.
To the great ma iority Of business
men q vacation, 90 say nothing OF
three months Of complete inactivity
Is ont OF the question at this season.
even when their brains demand a com
plete rest and their nerves ache and
threaten them with prostration. Now,
there are hundreds Of business men
and hard worked professional men In
this city in just this condition What
are they 20 do? Those who are tired
out "run down and debilitated at
this trvinu season will do we'll to read
some Of the straightforward and con.
vincing statements from the men aud
women who have been cured by Paine's
celery compound
Nervous weakness vanishes before
Paine's celery compound as mist before
the strong, healthgivinR rays of the
sun. Convince yourself OF the fact at
once, II your health is at all impaired.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

A mans health is the rope by which
he elm bs TO success. IL he can keep
his health, he will go on to success.
Yet his health is the very thing he
neglects more than anything else. 1t
is easier to keep health than to regain
it When a man feels himself running
down, when he realizes loss of vital
ity and energy, he must call halt
The strands of his rope are parting
rapidly. Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery has helped thousands OF
men in just this condition. 1t makes
health, it makes pure, rich blood, it
forces out impurities and kills germs.
1t doesn't make any difference what
name you call your trouble by-dys-
pepsia- kidney disease-rhcumatism-
consum ption-skin diseases, the Gold.
en- Medical Discovery" will cure it alb
solutely None of these diseases can
retain hold on the body when it is full
OF rich, pure blood. Send 21 one-cent
stamps to cover cost of mailing only,
aud receive free n copy of DIR. Pierce's
Medical Adviser. Address Worlds Dis
pensary Medical Association, Buffalo,
N Y
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08
Caution to Warrant Buyers.

Warrant buyers are cautioned
against purch asing warrants issued by
dis trict boards to agents for the pur-
chase OF supplies. 1t has been with
difficulty that l have prevented law
suits in the past, and | shall make no
effort to do so in the future, as l have
cautioned district boards against pur-
chasing of agents at extortionate
rates and have instructed them that ]
can furnish them with the address OF
wholesale houses where they can fur
nish these supplies at lowest prices.
SARA l.. BoswoRTH,
DIV County superintendent.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08
Did You Ever

Try Electric Bitters as remedy for
your troubles? If not, get a bottle
now and get relief. This medicine
has been found to be peculiarly adapt
ed to the relief and cure of all female
complaints, eXerting a wonderful di-
rect influence in giving strength and
tone to the organs. II you have loss
of appetite, consumption and headache
fainting spells, or if you are nervous,
sleepless, excitable, melancholy, OIL
troubled with dizzy spells, Electric
Bitters is the medicine you need.
Health and strength are guaranteed
by it's use. Large bottles only fifty
cents at Seatonian Drug store
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08
WAS SHE BURIED ALIVE!
Strange aud Hurried Burial OF Fallen
Women

Strange aud Hurried Burial OF Fallen
Women.
The strange aud sudden death Of the
cyprian Ella Myers, who was found
dead i'm bagiuo on the Santa Fe
right-oi-way Sunday morning, together
with her hurried burial, is causing
much comment and an Investigation
may follow No one knows positively
what caused the womans death and
no inquest was held over the remains.
II seems that within few hours after
the woman's supposed death, the body
was thrown into a box and by order of
Commissioner Stapleton was hauled TO
the pauper burial ground. Two re-
putable physicians asserted yesterday
that the girl was buried alive A
speedy investigation is needed here.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08
Ea.ler ~ rIr.t .Iapll.t chureh

Easter was appropriately observed
at the First Baptist church Sunday
The pulpit and platform was covered
WITH palms and blooming plants sur.
mounted with boqucts Of wild flowers
while in the center was large cross
made wholly Of violet blossoms, which
was exquisite in color and design
The Sunday School was OF special in
terest, dozen scholars receiving GER.
tihcates as faithful soldiers Of the
Loyal sunday School army OF America,
while Ia the primary class there were
IA number Of graduates aud every
member of the class received a hand
some Easter egg. Al the morning
services the pastor talked to the chill
dren first on the resurrection and then
preached a very interesting and in
structive sermon on Paradise"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08
Those Present.

The guests present at Mrs. Herod's
anniversary party we're Mesdames
Black, Fairfield, Hyde, Cheatam, Clark,
Miller, Thompson, Gruber, Richmond,
McCracken, Hewitt Newton, Strough,
Dodson, Strader, Furrow, Brown,
Conn, Kerr, Ankney, Severns, Miller,
Scrutchfeld, Morrison, Barney; Misses
Carson, Thompson. Kate Herod, Cor
della Herod Minnie, Lulu and Nora
Miller, Ollie and Laura Brewer, Bow
man, Ethel Gruber, Myrtle Black, Mat.
tie Strader; Messrs. Fairfield. Miller
Kerr, Hewitt, Barney, Herod
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08
A HousehoId Treasure.

d. w. Fuller, Of Canajohaire, n. Y,
says that he keeps Dr. Kings New
Discovery in the house and his family
would not be without it, If procurable.
DIR. G. A. Dykeman Druggist, Catskill,
N. Y, says that DIR. Kings New Dis
covery is undoubtedly the best couR h
remedy; that he has used it in his fam
lily for eight years, and that it has
never failed to do all that is claimed
for it. Why not try a remedy so long
tried and tested, Trial bottles free at
Seatonian Drug store. Regular size
soc and 81
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

Vols. and ?. Oklahoma Supreme
Court Reports now for sale. Price
reduced to $3.50 per vol also few
Oklahoma Statutes 1890 and 1898 and
session laws of 1895. Edgar w. Jones,
Territorial Librarian
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08
Notice

Parties desiring to have their lots
watered at Summit View cemetery
can now make arrangements with the
superintendent. The sexton will be-
gin April ! working lots and those de-
string can have their lots watered
every day. @. II. LYNDs, Supt
| wd
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

Judge l. S. Emery, official lecturer
OF the National Irrigation bureau, will
will speak Oh Homes for the Mil
lions" at the territorial university.
Prof. Boyd would appreciate special
publicity of this matter. Territorial
papers please COPY.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

Messrs. Hallam and Calender have
furnished cosy headquarters on okla
homa avenue, west of the Bank Of In
dian Territory, and are prepared to
show the public the secret Of the self
constructed man.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08
nueklen,s Arnlen saIrn.

The best salve in the world for cuts.
bruises, sores, salt rheum, fever sores,
chapped hands, letter, ulcers, chill
blains, corns, and all skin erup-
tions, and positively cures piles or no
pay required. IL Is guaranteed 20 give
perfe satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25Ieents per box. For sale by
Seatonian Drug Co.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

Pure blood is the safeguard of
health. Keep your blood pure, rich
and full of vitality by taking Hood S
Sarsaparilla, and you will not need
to fear the attacks OF disease.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

These are hard times and prices
count. If you have never tried Lille
e. Co for what you ant in the drug
or book line, just give them one trial
and our word for it you will be more
than pleased
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

They tell a good story on a Guthrie
girl. She was seven or eight summers
and was being criticized for playing
out doors with the boys. She was told
that she was too big for that now.
But with all imaginable innocence she
replied' Why, mamma, the bigger
we grow the better we like EN-. -
Perry Democrat.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

The Congregational ladies will meet
at the home OF Mrs. Robt Martin
Wednesday at ? o'clock. Come pre-
pared 10 work. AtA o'clock the cleo.
tion of officers for the next year will
be held. All invited.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

For Rent-Two OF fourroom house
partly furnished, with 5 good lots,
well improved for raising chickens.
Enquire at northwest corner of Fifth
and Lincoln, or address A. B. Abin,
City.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

Rev. &. L. Berry, pastor of the Pres
byterian church at Pawnee, and presi-
dent of the Farmers and Citizens
bank Of Pawnee, was indicted by the
grand jury on three counts for receiv-
ing money in his bank when it was in
falling condition
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

The grand jury Of Pawnee county
returned true bill against NJ. M
Holmes, cashier Of the defunct Farm.
ers' and Citizens bank, for receiving
deposits when he know the bank was
in a falling condition. Holmes was
put under a 81 900 bond
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

Easter was generally observed at
the various churches. The Knights
Templar, in full uniform, and other
secret orders. were out In force
Splyn E->.er discourses were de-
livcred by all the pasto
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

Have you noticed how the people are
carrying off that wall paper from Lii
lies drug store? Those wholesale
prices with the discount @dded catch
the people
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

1t may saYe you time and money 70
be Informed that when you need a
blood-purider Ayers sarsaparilla is
the kind most in favor with the medi.
cal profession. 1t is the standard,
and as such, the only blood-purifer
admitted at the Chicago Worlds Fair.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08
ROYAL Baking Powder
Highest of all in IeaVening
Strengfh.-U. s. Government Report.

Lost-In this city April 2, a gents
topaz set ring Finder will leave at
this office and receive reward.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

Deputies Bill rilghman, Heck Thorn
as and Ed Kelley left for Kingas heI
yesterday
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

Halls Hair Renewer cures dandruff
and scalp affections; also all cases of
badness where the glands which feed
the roots of the.hair are not closed up.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

Hoods Pills cures liver ills, consti-
patton, jaundice, sick headache, bill
business 25c.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

Rev. D G. Franklin was rendered a
pleasant surprise by friends on Mon.
day night,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08
spectacIes and Eyeglasses.

Those who wish their eyes scientif-
cally examined and have glasses prop
erly fitted, should not fail to consult
DR.. Ignatz Mayer at his Office over
Beehive, Oklahoma ave. II m
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

c. S. Trotter, brother OF NJ p. Trot-
ter, is visiting in the city. Mr.. Trot-
ter Is on his way home from an ex-
tended trip TO FL Worth, Fl Smith
and other southern points
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

Sam Murphy voted for Jones at Ok
lahoma City yesterday and then came
tC Guthrie.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

Miss Myrtle Hemple, one of Perry s
charming young ladies, spent Sunday
in the city.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

Prof DeBarr, chemist OF the Nor
ma1 university is making an assay Of
gold ore f9nnd near Perry.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

A mule team, span of young mares
and two young, fresh milch cows for
sale at 500 East Noble ave.
wi 3 20 t6
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

Seed Barley at the Welcome gro
cerv
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

H. c Clay bond, of Des Moiues, la.
IS here looking for location.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

Hardin Ebe, Of Oklahoma City, was
at the ROYAL yesterday.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

Frank Wy off, n f. Hand and f..
NJ. Stilliard are over from Saltwater.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

Bert Leonard was shown the mys.
teries OF Masonry last night
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

T c. Risley is candidate for state
attorney IN Pulaski county, III.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

Attorney General Gal braith came NJ
from Oklahoma City yesterday.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

Mont Palmer entertained friends
from Perry yesterday.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

Don'tforget that Eisenschmidt &
Weckel are selling their best mems
shoes at cost.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

A fine carload of seed barley has
been received by the Welcome gro
Gerry, which is being sold at 40 cents
per bushal
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

Wanted - A first class salesman
heavy line. References required. w.
j. Hallam, Hotel Royal. 7t2
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

MIR. and Mrs w. J. Hodges came
over from Still water 10 visit their son,
Will, and family.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

Ella Myers, an inmate Of Ella Hus-
tons place on the Santa Fe right.of
way, was found dead in bed Sunday
morning Her death was due 10 an
overdose OF cocaine
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08
For Rent.

Furnished rooms, with or without
board, at Mrs. Newton's, 40s East
Harrison.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

Rev r. n Smith, OF Perry, was in
the city yesterday
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

The best mems Condoven and genu-
inc Kangaroo hand sewed shoes at
cost Eisenschmidt e. Weckel.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

The school board has petitioned the
council TO grant school house janitors
speclll police powers.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

Judge Cunningham and Ed Donnel-
ley are in Wichita attending the Ma.
sonic consistory.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

Chief justice Dale, Attorney Roy
Hoffman, Clerk Lou Pitts, Stenogra-
pher Frank Delay and Deputy Junius
Oldham left for Chandler district court
EesterlaY
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

Justice dockets, latest style, neatly
bound, FOR sale at TIE LEADER Office
II
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

Persons wishing their clothing re-
paired, cleaned and dyed, should call
on Mrs. Davis, 100 east Warner.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

Miss Agnes Mulhall was down from
Mulhall yesterday.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

Mrs w r. Wilsey left yesterday for
Pontiac, H., to attend her mother
who Is seriously i'll Her bright little
daughter accompanied her.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

Judge Brooks drove over t. King
fisher yesterday.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

Asp, Shartell & Cottingham, solici.
tors for the Santa Fe, have leased
seven rooms in the Victor block and
will occupy them on May /.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

Charles Dotty has returned from
Cripple Creek. He says Oklahoma will
do him for while.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

Mrs. Fletcher Mrs. Key and Misses
10 and Zoe Fletcher were over from
ChaRdler yesterday the guests of Mrs
II. A. Platt.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

The school board has passed resolu-
tions warning patrons of country
school districts against voting TO
change text books.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08
CITY IN BRIEF.

Personal Points and Matters Trsnspiring
In and About the city.
Harry Cohen is improving.
Frank Coyle was in Perry yesterday.
5. u. Berry, Of Pswnee, is in the city.
II E Asp has returned from Perry
J. w Lynch, Of Ponca, is in the city
HE. Band, Of saltwater, is in The
city.
w S Gilbert, Of NewkirlS, is in the
city.
Attorney wychoff is over from Still
water
Prosecutor Huston was Perry yes
tcrday.
Lon Whar on, Of Perry, is reported
very sick
z p. Blass has returned from Grip
pie Creek.
Dc Barker was in Oklahoma City
yesterday.
f. A Boiler was down from Ferry
Yesterday.
Miss Schnelrs dancing school will
meet tonight
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

Mrs. Jas. Burton has returned tC
Dodd, Texas. Her sister, Mrs n II
Patterson, accompanied her.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

Judge Bierer is holding district court
at Perry. The Judge transacted a
phenomenally large court business at
Pawnee.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

Miss Schners dancing school will
meet tonight
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

W. r Welch, of the Capital, was
called to Kansas City yesterday by the
death of his brother, Frank.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

j. n. Waller is moving into the Pat
ton property on Washington avenue
when he recently purchased
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08
Notice for Publication.
FOR SALE BY

First published In the Daily Leader.
March 7. 1896
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-04-08

f. A Boiler was down from Ferry
Yesterday.
The Monitor-register., 1896-04-10
me Title Settled.
for Infants and Children

One of Washington's lawyers used to
practice in Kentucky, and tells good
stories of his experiences in the noun
tains of that state.
II went to recover a tract of land in
Bell county," he said, land was met at
the door of the cabin on the place by
the man against whom I was instructed
by my client, a widow, who held the
claim through her deceased husband, to
proceed. I accosted him, and explained
the nature of my visit, being anxious to
settle the matter peaceably if possible.
STRANGER he said slowly as he
looked into the open fireplace medita-
lively. This hyar pears to be kin O.
bad business. I'm a peaceable man an
don't want no trouble with nobody.
Dad fust cum hyar when I war a boy,
an thar seemed to be a heap of trouble
bout the title. Fust an last, I reckon
thar war ten killed. Then we didn't
hyar no more bout the title till dad war
dead, when a fellar cum long an thar
val mo- trouble. He's buried jess be-
yant that thar poplar.
"sThen two var ago another cum at
me-. an his wilder, it seems, don't want
ter drap it, an hired yo' as a lawyer.
I'm a peaceable man, stranger, an dom
want nc trouble, but it seems to me
this hyar title orter be settled by this
time, cause I hain't got no time goin
ter cou't bout it. Thar amt but one
way ter settle it. I don like ter hev no
fout with a woman, but I reckon I'll
hev to, lessen yo' air willin ter settle it
with me right hyar.'
81 excused myself from that mode of
settling it, and upon reporting to my
client, she refused to allow a suit to be
brought, SO the mans title can be re-
garded as settled. Washington Star.