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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12
DR.. PEOPLES,
DENTIST

The first and leading dentist in
Guthrie Always keeps In the front
with new methods thoroughly e6u.
Gated, and with seventeen years oX-
perience. Honest and conscientious
in all dealings Work the very best,
yet prices the lowest. Get the lowest
prices You can in town or territory,
then come 10 me, and / will do your
work cheaper. Don't make a mistake
in the place, DIR Peoples, The Dentist,
Southwest corner oklahoma and First,
Up stairs.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12
Cures

Prove the merit OF Hoods Sarsaparilla- posi-
tive, perfect permanent Cures
cures Of scrofula in severest forms, Ike
goitre, swelled neck running sores, hip
disease. sores in the eyes.
Cures Of salt Rheum, with It's Intense itching
and burning. scald head, tetler, etc.
Cures oS Bons, Pimplcs, and ell other erup-
tlons due TO impure blood.
Cures OF Dyspepsia and other troubles where
good stomach tonic was needed.
Cures OF Rheumatism. where patients we're un'
able to work or walk for weeks.
Cures OF Catarrh by cypelling the impurities
which cause and sustain the disease.
CuFes 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, 1896-07-12

Expert physicians affirm that the
right climate may cure consumption
and kindred diseases
The right climate is where pure,
dry air, equable temperature and con
stant sunshine are found
These essentials exist in the Salt
River of Arizonia and various places in
New Mexico
Descriptive pamphlets, recently
issued by Passenger Department Of the
Santa Fe Route, contain such complete
information relative TO these regions
as invalids need. For free copies
address G. y. Nicholson, G =. A A, T.
* $ f. Ry., Chicago.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

The st. Louis Republic has made
arrangements TO cover the political
news of all the parties In the coming
campaign in way that has never
been equaled by any newspaper.
Those who wish TO keep posted should
subscribe at once The Republic daily
and Sunday has been reduced to SO a
year, S3 Tor months or GO cents a
month The Twice-a- Week Republic
is one dollar year. If
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12
KNOWLTOk DANDERIEE CO.,
GUruRIE, o. T.
Sl.0o per Bottle by Druggists.


TO Whom 10 May Concerns
Notice is hereby given that Hamilton q Co
have this day filed their petition 10 retail
spirituous. vnous and malt liquors in Guth
re, Logan county Oklahoma. and that, un-
less objection be- hlcd ON or before the 25th
day oi July, A. ID. 1898, said petition will be
granted.
Guthrie. Okla July O. is96
seal li. Emmett Stewart
lol IT, County Clerk
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

Harry Hin, "Oklahoma Harry" died
at Wichita Thursday. In company
with another man he was driving near
the city hall when he was overcome
by the heat as was supposed, and fell
from his buggy and struck his head
on the asphalt pavement, causing con-
cussing OF the brain from which he
never recovered.
lie was one OF the leaders in the
early attempts to open the territory to
settlement and fought the battles Of
early settlers with no prospect OF gain
to himself lie was known and ad-
mired by an old time oklahoman's
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

Tom Anderson, the young desperate,
who stole horse and shot a deputy
sheriff in Greer county some weeks
ago, escaped from the jail at Mangum
Wednesday night. AS the jailer
brought in his supper he knocked him
down, locked him in the cell and got
away with the keys. Later he attempt
ed to enter a house and assault a
young lady and is still at large
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12
Bryan and Victory


j is reported that sixteen prisoners
have escaped from the federal jail in
Guthrie, including Bill Dalton, Bill
Raider and the whole outlaw gang -
Enid Wave
Yes quite startling, when it is re-
membered that Dalton has been dead
for two years and Raider in the penn
tentiary for three months.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12
nncklrn,s ArnIca snIre.

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 1t is guaranteed TO give
perfe satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
Seatonian Drug Co.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

Notice Is hereby gwen that on Mon
day, the 18th day OF July, 1896. or as
soon thereafter as said matter can be
brought TO the attention OF the gov
ernor, application will be made TO the
honorable w. G. Renfrow, governor
OF oklahoma, for the pardon OF Henry
Nichols, who was convicted at the
March term, 1924, OF the district court
of Logan county, Of the crime OF grand
larceny aud was sentenced 10 impris-
onmeul for the term Of two years An
persons are hereby notified that they
can appear az the governors office. in
the city Of Guthrie, o 4 on the 18th
day OF July, 1896, al 10 o'clock in the
forenoon. and resist said application.
IN they SO desire
JONEs a DEYEKEUX.
Aitnrnnus Tor Henry Nlchnls
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

Land once az Guthrie. o r. june O. Is36
Notice ls hereby given that thc following
named settler has filed notice of his inttn-
uou to make final proof in support of his
claim and that said proof VIII hc made he
fore the register and receiver 40 Guthrie. %
u uu August s ls'U NlL,
Walter $ Anderson. for the lots 3 3 ana 5
and Sc an NV az sec o, twp 10 n. m ~, M
ie names the following witnesses to prove
ton OF said land. viz;
Erwin r railman, William a Eagcr John
" Duling ana Charles 1crlacn all Of
st3 AM CRooK. Register
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12
The
Gretest Railroad
on Earth
Santa Fe Route!

Educational Association meeting at
Denver, i'm July, shodld remem Der the
Santa Fe offers as low rates as any
body else, with better service.
Special inducements TO small or
large parties.
Through Pullman sleepers and free
chair cars-Chicago, St Louis and
Kansas City to Denver. One hundred
miles superb view Of Rocky mountains
between Pueblo and Denver.
Privilege Of attending summer
school, Colorado Springs, on return.
Low rate excursions into the noun
tains after meeting Is over.
For descriptive pamphlets, address
CT. NICHOLSON, G. P. A.,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12
Two Popular Magazines
For the Home.
.FrQDk LeSIie'S PODuIdT Monthly

Contains each month; An original
water color frontispiece; l2s quarto
pages of reading matter; 100 new and
high class Illustrations more literary
matter and illustrations than any
other magazine in America. csc. SO a
year. Frank Leslie's Peculiar Month
ly and the Oklahoma Leader both for
one year for SO.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

Perry Enterprise. j. w. sutton, OF
the Guthrie Marble Works, is in the
city putting in job Of work for Mrs.
Hoover Of Whorton. Mr. Sutton has
the reputation Of being a frstclass
workman, and is anxious to secure the
trade OF this city
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

Mason Cooper and family have re-
turned from a trip to Missouri He
went with a view Of locating, but re-
turns better satisfied than ever, that
Oklahoma is verify paradise when
compared with southwest Missouri or
Kansas. Orlando Herald.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

Every member is hereby ordered to
assemble at armory promptly at s
o'clock Sunday evening To attend
EvRlgelist Mulkey's meeting BY
order Of Captain Barnes
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

Supt Geo J. Hartman, Of the Santa
Fe: Mrs Hartman, and Trainmaster Il
A. Beatty, of the Colorado Midland,
came in from the north last night in
Mr. Hartman's special car They were
on their way to Purcell
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

ri. A. Hunt OF Edmond, has rented
the Palace hotel and Judge DeBois Is
putting II under extensive repairs.
When finished II win make a first
class hostlery. A porch is being built
all around the side and front ana the
whole front is renovated The hotel
win be opened in few weeks and IL
win be called the Capital hotel
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12
InwHera. InnI,i

Vols. I, and 3 Oklahoma supreme
Court Reports FOR sale, price reduced
to $3.50 per volume, or $1,000 for
complete set Also limited number
of Statutes OF 1890 and 1898, and Ses-
sion Laws OF sos for sale.
EDGAR w. JONES,
Territorial Librarian
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

Kingfsher Free Press: The Misses
Hitchcock and Burch, with Mr.. Burch
for a "ch&p- around, came over from
Guthrie Saturday on their wheels
Miss Hitchcock and Mr. Burch re-
turned Monday, but Miss Burch did
not feel like making the return trip
so soon. They were the guests Of
Miss Marsh.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12
BRYAN and BINETAlLISM.
SILVER AND THE GREAT WEST
WIN A GLORIOUS VICTORY
LET ALL THE PEOPLE REJOICE
Oklahoma VIII Eatfg The Victory satur
day July rs senator John Martin To
ue Present watch FOR the FRO
gram and Everybody Turn Out
To- Raify and Rejoice

The news OF the nomination Of W.
j. Bryan was received with great re-
joicing by the people OF all classes in
Guthrie. The excited and anxious
crowd that had been gathered about
The Leader bulletin board for days
sent up cheer after cheer and the news
spread rapidly over the city, causing
joy everywhere
In the evening the First Regiment
band serenaded The Leader Office and
the great crowd about the bulletin
board cheered themselves hoarse and
a spontaneous ratification was,held by
all alike
While the leaders were considering
the date upon which to best hold a
grand territorial ratification Of Bryan
and free silver The Leader received
the following telegram which settled
/ the matter:
CHICAGO, July 10, 1896
To The Daily Leader, Guthrie, o. r.:
/ Bryan is the man. Great good for
tune for Oklahoma and the entire ma
! tinn. Senator John Martin has prom
/ ised me to be with MS at Guthrie on
July 18th and make us a ratification
speech. ] would suggest to wait un-
! I'll then, and invite all who are FOR free
silver to particitate in the general
rejoicing. This viii give us time to
get ready for such a jubilee as Oklaho-
ma has never witnessed. H II. la.
| gan.
All Oklahoma will ratify at Guthrie
July Is, day and night; so everyone get
ready and send the ws to Mrry Ann.
Watch for the progcams, en- your
torches, tune your horns, oil mp your
bazzoos and get ready to yell loud
and long for
BRYAN AND FREE SILVER!
Now is the time TO get frst-class
shoe for little money. No old stock,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

Outsiders having advertising TO do
Perry or Guthrie please write Smith
the bill distributor, box 260. Guthrie,
Okla. left
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

Druggi Spring is here aud sum
mer is coming, Give your advertising
matter 10 smith the bni distributor.
Leave orders at the Rush, or address
box 200 Guthrie. l0tf
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

People with hair that Is continually
falling out or those that are bald can
stop the falling, and set good growth
OF hair by using Halls Hair Renewer
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

A fresh supply of hammocks and
croquet sets at lille & Co.'S just re-
ccived
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

am closing out my stock OF Ladies'
low cut shoes at remarkable low prices
10 make room for fal! goods David
Hetsch, lst and Ok. Ave. l2t6.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12
Attorners for HenrY Niehols.

II you want bills distrl buted any
where IN Oklahoma, write Smith, the
bin distributor, box eco Guthrie Ok
lahoma 16tf
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

A large crowd OF people listened to
the tlne music by the First Regiment
band Friday evening. Guthrie Is
proud Of the band and all should be
ready to help the boys keep things
going.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

Captain Tandy has a notice in the
Capital stating that "the headquarters
OF the true Republican club meets
every Tuesday night on Perkins ave-
nue.. Where do the headquarters hold
forth?
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

My stock OF Ladies' low shoes going
al less than manufacturers price
David Hetsch ist and Ok. Ave l2t6.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

VIM. Hoenscheidt goes TO Enid tod ay
to attend a German society meeting.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

Mrs. Newton has removed TO 514
South First street Table board SO
per week
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

my husband and I are G2 and 81
years old respectively, and we have
been taking Hoods Sarsaparilla for
kidney trouble, and have found that IL
does us a great deal Of good. Malinda
Friend, Tohee OKLA Ter.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

Justice Holiday was in from Cres-
cent City yesterday.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

IL. c. Olds won the first bet on Bryan
since his nomination yesterday. lie
bet IS that The LEADER's statement
OF Bryan's congressional record was
correct and won, Of course
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

Two story house, rooms, kitchen
and good cellar, stable. buggy feed
and chicken house and waterworks
All situated on three improved lots
with a variety OF fruit Terms easy
and satisfactory lOli L Noble ave.
Apply to land Office 3lf
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

Mrs. Fred Friedly, nee Ice Merrick,
is stopping in the city on her way from
Chicago to visit her parents in Lincoln
county.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12
ELQlk LeSlle,S Pleasant HOlLS
For Boys and Giris

For Boys and Girls.
A bright, wholesome, juvenile
monthly, fully illustrated The best
writers for young people contribute 10
H. Zoe 81 a year. Frank Leslies
Pleasant Hours for Boys and Girls aud
the oklahoma Leader both one year
for Sl95. Undoubtedly the best club
offers. Send an subscriptions to
The Oklahoma Leader,
Guthrie, Ok.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

Miss Sarah Bosworth was at Mulhall
yesterday looking after her fences.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

John Scheihing, living two miles
west Of Guthrie, yesterday brought
some Of the best peaches yet seen upon
the market.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

Mrs. H. c. Olds came down from
Orlando last night to spend a week
with her husband The girls will
please take notice and not smile at
Harve this week.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

Rev J. Il. Aughey came down from
Mulhall Yesterday.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

Miss Alice Schnell entertained a
party Of friends delightfully."- Friday
evening with dancing and refresh
ments.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

Rev. Holt leaves for Milwaukee,
Wis, Monday, to attend the Baptist
Young Peoples Union He has had
some fine badges printed on silk for
the use Of the Oklahoma delegation
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

j. y. Johnson won the elegant horn
hat rack rallied at Eagle drug store
last night, holding number four.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

Services will be held in the Presby
terian church at II o'clock. Rev w
A. Bosworth will preach
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

Mrs. Lena Kessinger of Crescent
City, was adjudged insane yesterday
and sent 10 the Norman asylum,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

Car loads of peaches, cantalopes,
grapes and watermelons are daily be-
ing shipped out OF Oklahoma
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12
AND FREE SILVER

Now is the time TO get frst-class
shoe for little money. No old stock,
but all fresh up TO date. Goods al
Hetschs shoe store, 1st and Oklahoma
avenue 1916
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12
The u. S. Govt Reports
show Royal Baking Powder
superior 10 all others.

WHnLoU-A EOOu TIUInE pony. ''N
Leader Office. 27tf
Clearing sale Of Ladies oxford low
shoes at David lletsch's. ~ q.
Don't fail 10 try the Gold Medal
flour made by Washburn Crasby Co.,
Of Minneapolis The finest ia the
United States. Took the medals at
the Worlds Fair, the Centennial and
the St Louis Exposition. The We'll
come Grocery is sole agent. 10 II
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

Postonleo Inspector Bebee was here
yesterday.
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"Yonrs Tor IIealth., !,

Justice dockets, latest style, ueaJiy
bound. for sale AT THE LEAnNR nnlce
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

Harry Overbay went to Oklahoma
City yesterday to play with the El
Reno-kall team.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

Landlord Billings, Of the Okla, is at
Enid
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

Contractor Fielding has begun work
ON the repairs Of the Central death
trap and every hour reveals more rot
tenness and thieving on the original
contract.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

A thousand men on horseback are
wanted next Saturday night Get
ready to turn out.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

The great Bryan ratification meet.
ing to be held in Gathrie next Satur-
day night will be the largest political
gathering ever held In oklahoma
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

John f. Stone came in last night
from Chicago, where he had taken in
the Democratic convention on his
return from moAth's trip east.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

A "called meeting at the Central
Baptist church last night is said to
have broken mp in a row Brother
Ware won't resign, hence the rumpus.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

Jndge MeAtee IS qnIte iIl ID Enid
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

Paul Jundt is al Oklahoma CITY.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

If you want a cold, refreshing drink,
Dr. Peppers Phosphorate at Lille 81
Cos fountain.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12
CITY IN BRIEF.

Personal Points and Matters Transpiring
In and About the city
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12
Bryan and Wctory

FOUND. "A pocket. book containing
a small amount OF money. Call for 1t
and pay for this notice.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12

See Smith Tho bill dlstributor ldtf
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CITY IN BRIEF.
Personal Points aud Matters Transpiring
In and About the city
Paul Jundt is at Oklahoma City.
Judge McAtee Is quite i'll at Enid
Landlord Billings. Of the Okla, is at
Enid
Postoflee Inspector Bebee was here
yesterday.
Rev J. Il. Aughey came down from
Mulhall yesterday.
Justice Holiday was in from Cres-
cent City yesterday.
Miss Sarah Bosworth was at Mulhall
yesterday looking after her fences.
VIM Hoenscheidt goes TO Enid ay
TO attend German society meeting.
Harry overbay went to Oklahoma
City yesterday to play with the El
Renp-kall team.
A thousand men on horseback are
wanted next Saturday night Get
ready to turn out
Services will be held in the Presby-
terian church at II o'clock. Rev w.
A. Bosworth will preach.
Car loads of peaches, cantalopes,
grapes and watermelons are daily be-
ing shipped out OF Oklahoma.
Mrs. Lena Kessinger Of Crescent
City, was adjudged Insane yesterday
and sent to the Norman asylum,
j. +. johnson won the elegant horn
hat rack rallied at Eagle drug store
last night, holding number four
Miss Alice schnell entertained
party Of friends delightfully."- Friday
evening with dancing and refresh.
ments.
Mrs. Fred Friedly, nee Ice Merrick.
is stopping in the city on her way from
Chicago to visit her parents in Lincoln
county
John Scheihing, living two miles
west Of Guthrie yesterday brought
some Of the best peaches yet seen upon
the market
John T. Stone came I'm last night
from Chicago, where he had taken in
the Democratic convention on his
return from month's trip east.
The great Bryan ratification meet.
ing TO be held in Gathrie next Satur-
day night will be the largest political
gathering ever held in oklahoma.
"called meeting" at the Central
Baptist church last night is said TO
have broken mp in row, Brother
Ware won't resign, hence the rumpus.
Contractor Fielding has begun work
ON the repairs Of the Central death
trap and every hour reveals more rot
tenness and thieving on the original
contract.
Mrs. Il. c Olds came down from
Orlando last night to spend a week
with her husband The girls will
please take notice and not smile at
Harve this week.
II. C. olds won the first bet on Bryan
since his nomination yesterday. He
bet S5 that THE LEADERs statement
Of Bryan's congressional record was
correct and won, Of course
Rev Holt leaves for Milwaukee,
Wis, Monday, to attend the Baptist
Young Peoples Union. He has had
some fine badges printed ON silk for
the use Of the Oklahoma delegation.
Captain Tandy has a notice in the
Capital stating that ''the headquarters
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-04
Got His Receipt.

At Eighteenth and Chestnut streets the
car stopped, and an old man who attracted
considerable attention got on He looked
like man who had built up brisk bust.
ness in soIno provincial town. He sat
down near the rear platform, and when
the conductor came in Tor his fare he
handed him quarter and pocketed his
change. Say" he shouted. "you give
me Il receipt" "A whatY' 81 want a
receipt First thing l know some other
conductor'll get on here and'll want an
other fare. You give me "A receipt" The
other passengers laughed, but the old man
persisted. "You give me "a receipt. :" my
good man." said the conductor, we don't
give receipts. Your fare is paid, and it is
all right" The old man was not satisfied
with this, and still requested his receipt.
The conductor went out on the platform
and pondered deeply for moment. Then
he fished an old transfer ticket from his
pocket and handed 1t to the passenger. He
was satisfied with this and held 1t tightly
In his fingers until the car reached Elev-
enth street, where he got OF. -Philadel-
phia Record