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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27
BANKER CALLED DOWN.
Didn't Want Mexican Bonds After Find
lug lie Could Boy Them-An
object Lesson.

object Lesson.
Editor Leader: A few days ago an
official Of one Of the banks of this city
said to me, ibid you see what Mr..
Armour is doing? For one our silver
dollars he sells his men City cents
worth Of meat and hands them for
change q Mexican dollar. Now this is
what will happen to us under the free
cc'nage hat you are advocating
Iexplained TO him, as best I could,
that while silver in n Mexican dollar is
worth more than the silver in our dot
lar, because there is more of it, thai
our dollar was of greater value be-
cause the credit and faith of the gov
ernment is pledged to MAINTAIN it at h
parity with gold, aud that Mr.. Bryan
and the free silver people claim that
the system of free coinage is the surest
and safest way OF maintaining such
parity.
In support of my position that the
wealth and stability of this nation
made a comparison with Mexico un-
fair, / stated that 6 per cent. gold
bonds OF the Mexican movement are
selling az 80 cents, while our 4 per
AAHNH AhAAA AGAAAl SUI ~ HAW a go d AA
bonker replied THAT is not so. you
are mistaken; ] will take all % the
Mexican bonds payable in gcli, and
pay for them at par" : said "All
right, Mr.. - will sell you now $780,
600 worth OF Mexican government
bond et par, both principal and inter-
est payable in gold, and deliver them
when you say"
That day i wrote To a gentleman OF
national reputation, resident of the
City OF Mexico, giving him the sub
stance of my talk with che banker
here, asking him II he could buy for
me 500, 900 worth OF Mexican gold
bonds.
HIS reply is as follows;
CITY OF MEXICO, $ 90, 80
IL. II. Hagan-Dear Sir: Pardon me
for using a pencil and tablet this a. m
l just received yours of the 18th. The
Mexican silver dollar passes at it, face
value here's and viii buy as much Of
many things here as the u. S. dollar
win buy there, In a city Of this size
$50, 00o-with a U. S. dollar. The
banker there don't know what he is
talking about.
The total gold debt OF Mexico is
SIN 600, 600, payable at various dates,
OF silver SEA, 900, 600.
The gold bonds bearing 6 per cent;
the silver bonds 3 per cent interest
The gold bonds are not at par You
are right in your statement hat those
bonds are not at par
Mexico is prosperous For Mexico,
aud does not want to change from sill
yer TO gold.
Manufactures are springing up in
various parts Of Mexico and are paying
well. Unskilled labor is low here
Sailed labor commands good prices,
The conditions between the United
States and Mexico are 50 different that
no comparison can be made As dis
similar as an orange and an apple II
your banker friend is not satisfied tell
him TO send me a certified check from
New York for 500, 600 up TO 500, O0o,-
900, then / will deliver TO him $4,000
up 20 SiiO. 900, 600 worth Of Mexico
gold bonds, six per cent interest and
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27
still leave me a big fortune for my
trouble. Pay up or shut up. Pardon
haste Yours truly,

still leave me a big fortune for my
trouble. Pay up or shut up. Pardon
haste Yours truly,
/ stepped down to the bank of my
friend and | said: "Mr -----, I
have those Mexican bonds now and
am ready to close up the deal" Mr..
Banker looked up and said, "what
bonds?' replied, why the Slu0. O00
bonds that you were gong to pay me
100 cents on the dollar for" The
banker replied, 81 don't want any
bonds" why, ] said, you were to
take 500, 600 worth Of Mexican gold
bonds from me at par, 100 cents on the
dollar. Now / came here this norm
ing to close the deal" The banker
replied, 81 am very busy now, ! don't
rember any such conversation n /
don't want any bonds"
The moral of this incident Is this:
The American people are strong
enough to maintain our silver dollar
on a parity with the gold dollar
NOW, and in the face of an act Of our
own congress which enables the indi-
vidual to contract against it. and they
do this without the aid Of any other
nation; and this they will continue to
do, and will be better able 10 do with
no uniriendly legislation upon I'M
statute books.
II. II. HAGAN
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27
FAREWELL RECEPTION.

Methodiat Church Entertalns Compliment
tary TO Miss Maud Goodrich.
A delightful farewell reception was
rendered Miss Maud Goodrich last
evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Luther West by the NJ. f church and
friends. Miss Goodrich, who is a
valued member Of that church, leaves
today for Chicago TO take a two years
course of study in the Chicago conser-
vatory Of music. She is n Of the
capital clty's most charming young
ladies and the cordial send.of last
night was well deserved. The West
home was crowded with warm friends
Of Miss Goodrich and the evening vas
delightfully."- spent.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27
IN Mnrd Popullsls

at p meeting OF the Populist voters
Of the Fifth ward, city Of Guthrie, 70
elect siz delegates aud six alternates
20 the Populist county convention, the
following delegates and a%lternates
gere elected;
Delegates-A. T.. Bureh, II A. eek
er. J. 7. showalter, r. s. McCubbins,
Jerry Sturgeon, Geo. Paris
Aiternates-J. A. Mays, j. Collar
Frank Daniels. n. NJ. Jay, Jeptha
Sturgeon. ~ b. Curtis
) r. COLLAR, Sccy.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27

Frank Kress' swim ming pool a half
mile north 81 the city on Seventh
street. is proving TO bc onc Of the most
pleasant resorts ia the vicinity OF the
city these hot evenings. The water ia
clear and warm, the sides OF the pool
are smoothly cemented ami a nicer
place for a swim or tumble ia the
water could not be imagined Tuesday
aud Monday nights will be- reserved
for ladies and families aud all other
nights for men and boys when no
bathing suits will be required.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27

South McAlester Capital: John D.
Williams, master mechanic for the
Usage Coal company, zane over Sun
day with his sol Albert, who goes to
Guthrie, Ok, to take charge Of a big
Touring mill in which Mr.. Williams is
interested.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27
I20 West Oklahoma Avenue.

One of the Guthrie Leaders subscrib.
ers, who has his paper delivered on the
banks o. the Cottonwood, says he will.
shoot the man who has been stealing
it il he catches him. -Perry Enter
prise-Times.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27

The whole system is drained aud
u~nderdrained by incident ulcers and
open sores. DeWitt's Witch hazel
Salve speedily heals them. IT Is the
best pile cure known. +. b Lille g
ca
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27

Jessie Finley, who has been ia jail
for some time, over a year. vas taken
before Judge Scott yesterday and her
bond fixed at s., 900. She says she can
Don give a bond when she sees her
people.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27

Territory of Oklahoma. Logan county, IA
probate court.
la the matter of the estate of Charles W,
AlCOrn. deceased.
Notice Is hereby given that William Bar
ringer, the duly appointed and qualified al
mintstrator of the estate of Charles w. Al
corn, deceased, has rendered aud presented
for settlement, and fled in said court. his
unai account and report Of his admiuistra-
zion as such administratOr and hat said
estate is ready for unal scltl ment and dis
tttbutiou aud thai SATURDAY. the nineteenth
dag of September, A. d.. 1870. being a day of
q regular term OF said court, tO-wit: OF the
September term, A. d.. 1896, at o O'Clock in
the forenoon of said day, al the probate
court room iu the city Of Guthrie. in said
county of Logan, has been duly appointed by
the said court for the settlement Of said ac-
count, al which time ana place any person
Interested 10 said estate may appear and HE
his exceptions In writing 20 the account and
contest the same.
In testimony whereof. / have hereuntO set
my hand ard ankle the seal of said court
this twenty-siXth day of August. 1890.
s. s.. LAWRENCE,
lSrall Probate Judge.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27

Ben Il. Wilson Of Yukon, has been
nominated by the Democrats OF Cana.
dian county, on the fusion ticket, for
representative OF the 18th district. His
nomination viii be ratified by the
POpuiists.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27

boys will be boys" but you can
afford TO lose any Of them. BE ready
for the green apple season by having
De Wits Collie aud Cholera Cure ~ the
house. 4. r. Lille & Co.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27
The .. s. Govt Reports
show Royal Baking Powder
superior "a all others.

A man aud his wife can get comfort
able room and good board at a reason
able rate at Mrs Newton's, AS south
First street. @fll
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27

The territorial university school
year commences at Norman, sept. 10.
The university is fast comsng 10 the
front and starts out this year with
most promising prospects.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27

Misses Lila Briggs and Emma Coop
er, Of Guthrie, who have been visiting
Mrs, c. ID. Benight on the farm north
west OF town, returned home today
Perry Times.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27

II you want bills distributed anV
where in Oklahoma, write smith, the
bill distributor. box goo, Guthrie, Ok
lahoma. l6Lf
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27

Wanted-To buy a light spring
" agon or open buggy. f. Johnson,
the milk man. 2Ot6
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27

Matte Taylor, a resident OF the
Kickapoo country, was arraigned be-
fore the board OF insanity yesterday.
Her insanity is of a very mild charac.
ter, but the board recommended that
she be sent to the asylum at Norman
for & few weeks.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27

For sale -Biliard table. See oscar
Hamilton
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27

II you can't 90 70 Colorado or tne
seashore. drink cheadle's Famous Pop
at home.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27

The attention of the BOARD OF health
Is called to the filthy condition Of the
old livery and feed stable on Okla
homa avenue near Broad street.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27

An enthusiastic free silver meeting
was held Tuesday night at Fosters
school house. A big meeting Is called
10 be held at Orlando SATURDAY,.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27
For sale ntniard table. See Oscar


For sale cueap-A good seeond hon :
bicycle y Nhiic. cor n.rond ans
Villas
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27

Miss Lillian Hinkle has gone TO Kan
sas City, Kan, where she has q posi-
tion as assistant piano Instructor in
the institute for the blind.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27

For frst-class paper hanging call on
l. Chriseu, III north First street.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27

The well known and popular Rush
dry goods store has changed hands
and will open Saturday under the
management OF Mr.. i. o. Lutz, via J..
G. Dana. Mr.. Lutz is Il pleasant lr ST.
ness man aud viii do well. The Rush
Will carry "A better stock than ever.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27

Mrs. EMS Kuhiman. Mrs. Doe Nc
Conahay and Mrs. +. NJ, Speugler were
in the city fro n Mulhall shopping yes
tefday.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27

Ed Pentecost has moved to 3i3
Cleveland avenue.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27

H. NJ. Adams is expected home from
New Mexico today.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27

Judge II. w Scott is holding district
court at Oklahoma City
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27

Henry linn and daughter, Pearl,
are down from Perry.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27

Attorney John shartel was in Okla
homa City yesterday
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27

Assistant Auditor Nichols has re
turned from Galveston.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27

Attorney Lafferty, Of Perry, is in
the city.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27

DO Not Experiment in so important
a matter as your health. Purify, en-
rich and v~italize your blood with
Hoods Sarsaparilla and thus keep
yourself strong and healthy.
Hoods Pills are the best after-din-
ner pill; assist digestion, cure head
ache. IS cents.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Doty and misses Min
ME and Nettie Shepherd returned yes
teriay from Galveston.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27

Mrs. Tom Tingle is visiting in
Wichita
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27

]. B. Beadles is down from Perry
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27

Wanted. Horse power thresher. W.
II. Smithson, Sec'ys Office. lw
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27

Misses Lizzie Parsons and Stella
Wisely returned last evening from Gal
weston.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27

Attorney Roy Hoffman %return,d
from court at Newkirk yesterday
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27

Democrats and Populists Of Payne
county failed TO fuse. Pops wanted
too much.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27

The lst Regimental band will give a
series OF sacred concerts on Sunday
evenings FROM 4 10 6 in Island Park.
A small admission of Zoe will be asked
which will be used 10 defray expenses
Our CIV bn. "a beautiful mark. which
mas been ned but little. The band
vii! make D. popular and will give a
program Of music that will be worth
driving down 70 hear. The program
will close in time to get supper before
church.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27
CITY In BRIEF.

Personal Points and Matters TranspIring
In RndAbout the City.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27

Col. wideman is sick at Garnett,
Kan.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27

Amos snowhm Of Winfield, IS ia the
city. lie represents the Baden Roller
Mills
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27

c T.. Eiseuschmidt aad family ar,
back from a visit at Hutchinson, Kas
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27

Photographs OF Bill Doolin, the dead
outlaw. are finding a lucrative market
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27

Personal Points and Matters Transplring
In andAbout the City.
Bill Walker is up from Norman.
J. b. Beadles is down from Perry.
Col. Wideman is sick at Garnett,
Kan.
Mrs. Tom ringlc is visiting in
Nlehlta
Attorney LaFerty, Of Perry, is in
the city.
Ii. NJ. Adams is expected home from
New Mexico today.
Ed Pentecost has moved to 3i3
Cleveland avenue.
Henry linn and daughter, Pearl,
are down from Perry.
Attorney John shartel was in Okla
homa City yesterday
Judge II. w Scott is holding district
court at Oklahoma City
Assistant Auditor Nichols has re-
turned from Galveston.
Attorney Roy Hoffman returned
from court at Newkirk yesterday.
c f.. E~iseuschmidt aad family are
back from a visit at Hutchinson, Kas
Photographs Of Bill Doolin, the dead
outlaw. are finding a lucrative market
Amos snowhm OF Winfield. IS in the
city. lie represents the Baden Roller
Mills
Misses Lizzie Parsons and Stella
Wisely returned last evening from Gal
weston.
Democrats and Pupulists Of Payne
county failed to fuse. Pops wanted
too much.
Mr.. and Mrs. Doty and misses Min
ME and Nettie Shepherd returned yes
teriay from Galveston.
Mrs. EMS huffman. Mrs. Doe Nc
Conahay and Mrs. +. NJ. Speugler were
Ia the city fro n Mulhall shopping yes
terdaY.
Miss Lillian Hinkle has gone TO Kan
sas City, Kan, where she has a posi-
tion as assistant piano instructor in
the institute for the blind.
An enthusiastic free silver meeting
was held Tuesday night at Fosters
school house. A big meeting is called
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-27

Hoods Pills take. easy % operate. 20.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-12-04
TO PREACH TO US,

A Man Must BE Cicero, Chrysostom and
Augustine at Once.
The preacher must be a man of fine
presence, awe-inspiring and, if possible,
philosophical and pensive, logical, DO
etical and fanciful, asserts a writer in
the st. Louis Republic He must also
see the humorous side of things, and
be the center of the social circle, and
must likewise possess the ability to
touch the feelings. He must not onlv
weep with those that weep but must
make those who do not weep at least
moisten their dry orbs.
Beyond this he must cause mirthful
smiles to glisten on the half-dried tears
that he may have started. He must in
his eloquence be Cicero. He must be
pious without seeming to be so. for
there is no offense more obnoxious than
cant and long-facedness though he NAV
employ the undertaken tones at funer-
ais. Smartness and novelty must be
possessed, even if they trench on sacred
associations.
He must not be oblivious to the funny
side OF serious things, for he must draw
like poultice. developing the financial
side OF the church. The pews must be
hiied. Railway companies and banks
and corporations of every kind NAV re-
fuse to pay dividends, but the church
must pay. through good and bad times.
The pastor must be one of those monde
script hnanclers who can do better pc
cunlarlly for everybody else than for
'heinselv' IS, and 1t is commonly under.
STOOD to be the preroc@tlve of divine
grace to keep him humble and of the
church to keep him poor"
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-12-04
WORKED TO DEATH.
The Plumbers Assistant Turns in Hi
Schedule for the Day.

The Plumbers Assistant Turns In His
Schedule for the Day.
was standing in q plum bers office
the other day, says New York World
writer, when in came one of the men to
give in his time to the bool1Eeeper. 1t
was about three o'clock in the after
noon, and Mike, removing his corn-col-
ored gloves, was preparing to close ac-
counts for that days work. "Where
did you go tirst?" asked the bool1keeper.
in voice of deep humility. 81 took q
carriage and went Up to Widow Reeds
in the Bowery, where l was asked to
put three new tips on the burners. :"
''How much time, Mile?" "Four
hours" ''As much as that?" said the
man behind the desk, in Il low tone, eff
you talk to me that way Ill have you
discharged" said the plumbers man.
"Well, next / called coach and went
to West Fifteenth street, where mend
ed leak in the bottom of tea-kettle,
which figures three hours, then fixed
the stopcocl1 on the washboiler, two
hours and half; turned on more pres
sure, two hours; total, seven hours
time" eyes" "Then I ran over to
Dcl's for bite to- eat, for l was very
much fatigued, as you can readily i'm
agine. Say, charge up two hours time
at DePs. Then l noticed a hole in nv
gloves, and of course that would never
DO, so l ran over to Brooklyn for a
dozen new pairs. Add ten minutes more
That makes-say an even three hours
more" ''Let me sec," unused the clerk,
''you started out in coupe at 1890
o'clock" Eyes" "And you quit at
three?" "Why, certainly. Haven't l
got to dress for ball tonight" 'sAnd
you worked just eighteen hours timer"
"Oh, ho!" said the plumbers man,
YEARLY, 6! knew forgot something.
BY Jove! Say, old chappie, coming
back the L train was caught in fog,
and I lost three hours more getting in
to report. Just allow the usual rates
for that, will you, please? And now
touch the button and call coach and
let me drive for an hour in Central
park. BY Jove! this strain is getting to
be unendura BILE, to say the very leastr"
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-12-04
t.


No Condui "a Cars, ant
IL roi,ibi. ell.
The railroads Of Japan are solid1y.
constructed and carefully run, says the
Philadelphia Telegraph. The gauge is
three feet six inches. and. the cars are
generally eighteen feet long. There
are first, second and third classes, and
the fares are for several classes one
two and three sen (cents) mile. The
Japanese are great travellers, and more
than nine-tenths of the travel is o.
second and third class. The rate Of
speed is uniformly about twenty miles
an hour. The trains are run on what
is known as the ''staff" system, and q
train is not allowed to leave the sta
ton where it meets another until the
conductor has received from the con
ductor of the other train a symbol
called 'staff," which is his evidence
that he is entitled to leave.
In the frst-class carriage, which is
either one room, like our drawing
room cars. or in three compartments
like the English, one finds cushion
seats, wash hand bowls and waite,
closets, and generally teapot and
cups, the former occasionally replen
ished with hot water. If this is lack.
ing, the passenger can buy on the plat.
form at any station a teapot full Of tea
and cup for two and one-half cents.
The teapot is pretty enough to bring a
quarter in this country, and the cur
would be cheap at ten cents. You buy
the whole "outft" and could carry it
away if you pleased. AS a rule, the
pot and cup are left in the car and
about sixty per cent. of them are 1e
covered by the vender.
The railroads in Japan are partly
owned by the government and partly
by private stockholders, but the rates
and rules of the government roads
govern the others also. At all the sta
tions are overhead, bridges, and cross
ing the track at grade is prohibited, a.
in England. The stations are roomy
and neat, the platforms ample, and at
both ends of the platform the name OF
the station is conspicuously posted.
The passenger shows his ticket on 60
ing through the gate to his train, and
surrenders it at the gate on leaving.
No conductor enters the cars. We
also miss the familiar visits of the en-.
terprising young man who sells news
papers and popular books, and who
loads our seats at home with lozenges.
photograph albums, comic periodicals,
vegetable ivory, matches, chewing
gum and other merchandise.