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Gloucester County Democrat., 1897-09-16
Disinfectant for books.

Under the direction of Dr.. John s.
Billings, a series of experiments have
been conducted for the purpose of dis
covering an effective disinfectant for
books. A number of old patent Office
reports were inoculated with an as
sortment of bacteria and were soon full
Of germs of measles. scarlet fever.
smallpox and other diseases. Trials
were then made of substances to de-
stroy them. and DR.. Billings says the
gas formaldehyde is a perfect disin-
fectant. A saucerful of solution of for
malin in water is left for an hour or
two in a glass or metal box with a
volume, at the end of which time not
a live germ can be found in the book.
It is said that this process is to be used
in the New York public library. twill
be of general interest to know that for
snnlin will also destroy the croton bug
Gloucester County Democrat., 1897-09-16
THE DECORATIVE JAPANESE
Home Ways of Summer Life Among the
Mikado's People,

Home Ways of Summer Life Among the
Mikado's People.
Gardens excepted, there are no out
ward manifestations of the old poetry
of japanese life so remarkable as those
summer houses occupying all the pic
turesque sites of the country. Wherever
there is view worth going to see you
will almost certainly find summer
house built to command it, no matter
how wild or poor the district
You will find summer houses cling
ing to sea cliffs over the thunder of
breakers, Nesting III shadows of gorges
over the roaring Of rapids, strutted out
over the precipice fronts like eagles
nests at the verge of dead craters, for
in Japan there will always be summer
guests wherever there is summer beauty,
travellers happy to please their eyes
and rest their feet and to leave some
coppers in payment for the privilege of
the vision and the repose.
The summer house at which / am
now staying is typical Of the class,
skeleton structure of two stories, simply
and strongly built after the manner of
peasants dwellings and at a cost of
perhaps 500 Timber is cheap here On
the other side of Japan such build
ing could not be put up for $780, 1t
stands on the edge of a lofty cliff and
oyerlooks little bay near ancient
Moinoseki. From ground floor to roof
it is open on three sides, and on the
seaward side shelter from the sun and
wind is given by trees rooted in the
cliff below, but towering far above the
eaves-enormous pines, with branches
many feet il girth. Between the zig
zags of those mighty limbs there are
glimpses OF the sea and fishing sails
Canvas or straw fitting like white or
yellow butterflies, and the far pale
thread line Of the Hoki coast, and Dia-
sens cone thIusting into the clear sky
like some prodigious blue crystal, or.
looking directly down over the needle
foliage of younger pinos, you see the
wimpling Of the bay and bathers laugh
ing among the rocks, and children play
ing with seaweed and shells. You view
the world as . fshhawk views it.
though | presume with vastly different
sensations. After swim it is delights
full to sleep here, the sharp, sweet sea
wind in your hair. You are furnished
with a bathing dress, sandals, d big
straw hat of curious shape to keep of
the sun, barley tea and cakes, snolx-
ing box and pillow. and the price per
day of this entertainment is-3 centsi
The guest is expected to bring his own
food with him and to provide himself
with towels Lafcadio Hearn in At
lantio Monthly.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1897-09-16

Won Moltke was an early riser and
loved early risers Once, while roaming
around his Silesian estate at day break,
he found peasant woman bearing on
her back sack of potatoes which she
had just dug, making load heavy
enough for mule. Here's thaler for
you. said the great field marshal.
"You see, the early bird catches the
worm. Afterward he found out that
she was night thief who had ravaged
his fields persistently, but whom his
steward had never got up early enough
to catch
Gloucester County Democrat., 1897-09-16
Cures

Prove the merit of Hoods Sarsaparilla posi-
tive, perfect, permanent Cures.
Cures of scrofuIa in seyerest forms, Ike
goitre, sweIled 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 BOils, Pimples, and all other erup-
tions due to impure blood.
Cures of Dyspepsia and other troubles where
good stomach tonic was needed
Cures of Rheumatism, where patients were un-
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, 1897-06-11
NEwsrApEK co or DAVIS.

Several months ago Mr.. Richard
Harding Davis took pains to denv the
charge that ne bad expressed feeling
OF revulsion at the thought th0t he had
ever been a newspaper reporter He
even went so far as to declare that his
efforts at journalism were smong his
brightest memories This little dis.
eussion OF Mr., Davis is called BY she
appearance Of book from his pen en-.
titled "Cubs in War Times III Mr..
Davis ever did regret that he was
called upon 70 remember thu, once
upon q time he WIS journalist he ID
70 be excused. Jadging from bis
hook, Scuba in War Times" he did
not have enough experiences in news
paper work to count The Chap BOOK
which is really a literary review, tells
some very plain truths about Cuba In
War Times Ii speaks Of the down
right impertinenee Of foisting such .
book upon the public, and in othe,
ways shows its disrespeet for Mr.
Davis production.
Mr. Davis was commissioned BY ~
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-11

eastern newspaper TO visit Cuba end
write his impressions. Despite the
fact that war was raging In the Is
land during his visit be seems to have
overlooked The fact So far as the
visit was concerned he could have
written fully as well in the back room
Of cottage in the Adirondseks. The
experience as a journalist, which Mr.
Davis is said TO regret, did not assist
him IN Cuba, and tails leads TO the be-
lief thst ne a journalist he was not a
success. Had he tried real newspaper
work he might have succeeded better
A newspaper man who could not have
written more entertsiningly OF Cuba
in War Times" after personal visit to
the island could not hold = job on a
country weekly in the wild aud woolly
west. Cuba as | Saw IT, might be a
truthful title for Mr.. Davis book, but
il we are TO believe the critics the
present title is deceptive and the SELL
ing power OF the book dependent en-
tirelv upon Mr. Davis position IN the
world OF letters-not in the world OF
newspaper workers.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-11
KILLED BY A MOB.

A Maryland Negro Guilty of Assault on
Woman Given short Shrift
PmNCEss ANNE Md, June 10. Will
lam Andrews, colored. alias Cuba, A"
was taken from the officer at the door
of the court house and killed by a
mob. Andrews had been to-day tried.
convicted and sentenced TO death for
feloniously assaulting Mrs. benjamin
l.. Kelley, near Marion, on May s..
Judge Bage, who passed the death
sentence upon Andrews, endeayored
10 reason with the excited crowd, but
In vain.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-11
ROTTEN -EGGED HIM.
Preacher Has Hard Tima With HIS
Flock at Leroy, Okla.

Rev. McAiister, an itinerAnt preacher
who has been holding meetings in the
vicinity Of Leroy, Ok, was rotten
egged by the infuriated citizens Of
that neigh borhood the other day dur
ing the progress Of civil suit in the
circuit court Of Sinnett, Ok, and after
wards warned TO leave the country or
be treated to a coat of tar and feathers.
The suit that was before the court
was an outgrowth OF domestic trouble
between the LemAster and West
families, and involved considerable
personal property. It was the unwar-
ranted meddling OF Rev. McAlister
that brought on the trouble, and the
contempt and hatred Of the whole
country for him was so great that it
needed but a spark TO kindle the fires
OF Indignation,
II. Lemaster is the postmaster at Le-
roy, and Is a well-to do and highly
respected citizen About year ago
his pretty daughter, Dollie, eloped
with young man named Bert West,
who was as sincerely hated by the
father as he WAS loved by the daugh-
ter. A partial reconciliation was ef-
fected, and everything seemed favor
able TO the ultimate happiness Of all
parties concerned, when the mischief
making preacher appeared on the
scene He ingratiated himself into
the favor OF Vests young wife and
cultivated the friendship Of the post
master Then he tegan TO poison the
mind Of the dRught'r with evil sur
misses regarding West, and to rekindle
the hatred OF Lemaster for his son-in-
law. He succeeded so well that re.
Gently the daughter concluded that
she could not live with her husband
any longer, and went home to live
with the old folks.
LemAster went TO Vests place tC
get all the household fixtures anc
stock, and being refused, brought /
replevin action against the husband
When the case came up in court a.
Sinnett, great crowd was present tC
listen TO the proceedings
In his argument for the defense, th'
attorney scored the preacher unmerci
fully.
While the jury WAS out, Rev Nc
Alister began TRADE against the at
torney. Bert West, the defendant
pulled his coat and turned in on tn,
preacher. There was hard fight o
several minutes duration aud, though
tue preacher fought valiantly, he wa
badly punished.
The Judge tired IN vain TO stop tn
riot The crowd procured plentiful
supply Of oyer-ripe eggs and pelted tn
despised preacher until he was piti
ful spectacle.
The jury brought ia verdict 70
the defendant, West.
Rev. McAlisser took the pike.
None OF the rioters have vet bee
arrested
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-11
ROYAL Baking Powder
has been awarded highest
hOnOrs az every wOrI6s fair
where exhibited

One Fare for Round Trip, Plus $2.O0--
Travel is Joy 70 those who NOV how TO
get the most out of H. Luxurious Pull
mans, comfortable chair cars, modern
day coaches, regular and appetzing
meals al dining re oms or IN dining-cars.
in connection with shortest distances and
time between given points, mafes travel
ing pleasure az any season 4 the year.
That Is what you pay for and get when
your ticket reads via Santa Fe Route
National Educational association Mil
waukce, Wis, July 10 9 1897.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-11

A PARTICULAR political friend OF
Mark Hanna and an Ohio political L
who keeps abreast Of the times,
mourneth aud will not be comfort, d
because the tide is setting hard against
Hanna in the Buckeye state, and he
warns the Republicans that il HAnns
is beaten for the United States senat,
his downfall will be the death knell OF
the national Republican party. Sc
mote II be
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-11
one rare Tor round Trip. Pirs az 90.

One rare for Round Trip. PIus $500,
Travel is a JOY to those who know how
TO get the most out OF it, Luxurious
Pullmans, comfortable chair cars.
modern day coaches, regular and
appetizing meals At dining r. oms or in
dining cars, in connection with short.
est distances and time between given
points, makes travelling pleasure at
any season OF the year This is what
YOU pay for and get when your ticket
reAds via Santa Fe route. National
T. iucatonal Association, Milwaukee,
Wis July TO 9 1897.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-11
First published Daily Leader Junt
l, 1897.
Notice for Publication.

Land office at Guthrie, o. T., May
81, 1897
Notice Is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice OF his
intention 10 make hnal proof la support
made before the register and receiver, al
Guthrie. Okla, on July 2, 1887, viz;
Charles ID. Monroe for the " or, sec
IS, twp 10, r2w.
He names the following witnesses 10
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation Of, said land, viz;
Edwin Monroe. John Baechus, William
II. Delaney Rudolph Rosenberg. all OF
Guthrie, Ok.
Special notice Is hereby given 10 John
A. Gilbert, v no on Feb. 20, 1897, filed con-
test No. 34s2 against said entry.
tl4O. A. N, J. CRoOK, Register.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-11

CARTEEs Monthly Magazine bids
fair 10 score a decided hit The first
issueRquGls the outpnt OF eastern pub
4TshinR houses. This magazine will
devote much space to Oklahoma and
her Industries. A feature OF the
August number will be an extensive
write-up OF Guthrie. Col McReynolds
the oklahoms agent OF the magazine
IL now busy compiling material To-
the issue mentioned.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-11

The Pswnee Indians have 10 600
acres Of the very best land in Pawnee
county. About 900 acres are leased
TO white men and about twelve acres
are farned by the Indians themselves,
or rather by their squAws, while the
balance lies idle
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-11

okLAHoMAN: The Oklahoma City
girl who attempted suicide at Ardmore
and left q note saying, Tell mamma
| am going TO heaven" must have felt
that she had landed in the other place
when she was resuscitated and found
herself in Ardmore
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-11

SILVER Republican senators and con-
gressmen were in Chicago Tuesday at
tending conference, They were be-
ing interviewed by the newspapers,
and Congressman Hartman stated that
the silver Republicans would affiliate
heartily with the Democrats" in sup
port Of silver. Senator Pettigrew, who
has been opposing certain schedules Of
the tariff bill, said the silver Republi-
cans would not vote against the bill
would probably not vote at all, and
would vote for il rather than let il be
defeated, "in order to demonstrate te
that il 10 not the tariff that is affect
ing the country"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-11

The Best SRlve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises Sores, Ulcers Salt Rheum
Fever Sores, letter, ChHPped Hands
tlons, and positively cures Piles, or nc
pay required. 1t is guaranteed TO give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price IS cents per box. For Sale BY
o X. RKNFRo Guthrie.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-11
First published in Guthrie Daily Leader,
Nav IA. 1897.
Notice for Publication.

Land Office at Guthrie, O. T., May IS,
1897
Notice Is hereby given that the follow
ng-named settler has filed notice OF his
intention 70 make faal proof 10 support
OF his claim, and that said proof Will be
made before the register and receiver At
Guthrie, o, T., on June 10, 1897, via:
Charles 4. Tibbits, for the lot and q
hf and Sc or ne OF sec "a twp ~ n W.
He names the following witnesses 70
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation OF, said land, viz:
BENJAMIN Il SandersOu. John nj. Par
all OF Guthrie, o. II.
tlsi A. J. CRooK, Register.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-11

HENEEssEY KIcKER rhe Barnes
seem 10 be in it for appointments un-
der the present administration. No
one by that name who was an appi
cant has yet been turned down. Com
rade Mckinley probably thinks they
are all related to our governor and
wants 10 do the right thing
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-11

NEW YORK, June o. The Actors
Fund OF America elected officers yes
terday A. M Palmer, the retiring
president, read his report lie La
mcnted the fact that l,tt6 members
had not paid their dues for the past
year.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-11

HoN. j. w. BAILEY, the Texan con-
gressman and leader Of the Democratic
side in congress, says Hon. w j.
Bryan will be the logical Democratic
candidate for the presidency in 1900
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-11

Ex.P POSTMASTER General John Wana-
maker is disgusted at that wave Of
prosperity promised to follow on the
heels of the election OF Mckinley, but
ever since has been hiding where no
body can hnd it. WAnAmAker 10 get
ting hot in the collar and IL Mark
Hanna don't soon show the wave Of
advancing commercial besutitude John
will mark down the prices on all his
undershirts and ribbed socks out OF
pure revenge and Republican disgust.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-11

Land office at Guthrie, o. r., May
4, 1897.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
intention 70 make final proof In support
Of his claim, and that said proef win be
made before the register and receiver at
Guthrie, o. T., on June IL, 1897, viz:
Peter King, for the n or, OF sec 80.
IN Up l6 n of r 9 ..
He names the following witnesses 10
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation OF, said land, viz:
Albert o Gilman, John B. Black, Ell
w. Black, Barton Smith, all Of Stroud.
sl22 A. N J. CROOK, Register
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-11

TIE dispatches speaking OF the
'udian ppr.s'ug say "all quiet at the
,gtce OF TCngne River" And the
, ldians are down at the mouth.
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Az order authorizing Czech as the
Official language Of Bohemia caused a
row in ths Austrian diet. Evidently
the members couldn't stomach Czech
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L IFTY DOLLARS WEEK EASILY
Il made Agents wanted In every locality
tor Hon, W. J. bryan's great ana only
ever proauced Agents are taking as many
as a0O orders per week Beware OF traudu-
lent limitations, Send for oulnt and begin
PANH. Publishers, Ai Dearborn street
Chicago
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-11
VIENNA
Bakery and Ice Cream
MANUFACTORY.

Special attention given to
socials and parties. The latest
kind and style of ice cream put
up and delivered to any part of
the city. The finest assortment
of candy just received.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-11
FRIDAY. JUNE II, 1897.

BRoTHER WANAMAKER absolutely re-
fuses to take bis prosperity by the
fsith-cure method.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-11
First published IN the Guthrie DAILY
Leader, May g, 1897.
NOTICE

Land ofice at ,Guthrle. o. T., May
5, 1897,
Complaint having been entered at this
office by Jackson Tolliver against George
Fenley for abandoning his homestead
upon lot 4, " or, W or, sec 1, Up IA
range / g, ia Oklahoma county, Okla
homa Territory. with view TO. the can
collation. OF said entry, the said parties
are hereby summoned 10 appear at the
Land Ofiibe al Guthrie Okla, on the
18th day OF June, 1897, at 9 o'clock u,
M. 10 respond aud furnish testimony
concerning said alleged abandonment
THOs. s. CORBETT, Receiver.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-11

" weyler is finally called back to
Spain that will be chaptee Of "Called
Back" which will be read with
pleasure
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-11
Notice for Publication.

First published in the Daily Leader
MAY 5, 1897.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-04
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Saturday morning, Levi L. Reed OF New
Gloucester. went to his wood lot TO chop
wood Not returning at noon. his VIE
went to look for him. and found him dead
by a tree which he had Just feiled- ~
looked as though after telling the tree
and cutting two scarfs in hitting II LOT
sled lengths, he sat down on the tree ana
fell over backward.
The trustees of the Maine state FAR
held a meeting in Bangor, Friday, at the
Windsor hotel. All of the members OF the
board were present. as follows: isaian
Pompilly. Fl. w. Hutchins and =: g. Eve
ieth of Auburn: ". c. Marshall OF Bel
fast; A. ]. Libby of Emblem: II. r. Estes
of Lewiston: DIR. G. NJ. Twitchell OF Au-
gusta and Col. S. q. Jerrard Oh i.evant.
The meeting was presided over Dy the
president of the board. Col. Jerrard. Ine
meetings was held for the purpose or
settling up the business of 1896 ana max
ing plans for the fair Of this year. Tne
report of the treasurer showed that not
understanding two days of bad weather
during last years show. there was gooo
balance in the treasury. Mr.. Pompiiiy.
the new trustee. took his seat at the
meeting Mr.. Hutchins retiring. Inc
dates for the fair of 1897 have been nxed
as per vote in 1894. At that time It was
voted to always hold the Maine stare
Fair nearest the first Monday in Septem-
Der. 'rhe dates for this years show are
Aug. so. 81. and Sept. l. 2 and 3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-04
SOMERSET COURT.
December Term Of the Supreme Judicial Court
Judge Wiswell Presiding.

.7te.- Skowhegan, Jan. 2.
Mike Padham VS.. Louis Vigue. Plain
tiff claims that his son, Arno Padham.
was indebted to him in the sum of $3.50,
in January. 1892. and in order to prevent
the collection of the debt, fraudulently
conveyed to the defendant. certain real
estate in Bingham. without considera-
tom that Louis Vigue. the defendant.
the father-in-law of Arno, took the deed
of the real estate. well knowing that
Arno Was indebted to his father. and
thereby fraudulently aiding Arno in
Under the statute. if defendant were
guilty. plaintiff would be entitled to re-
cover twice the value of the property
thus transferred.
Defendant denies knowledge of the
debt from Arno to Mike, and claims that
Arno conveyed the property to secure
Vigue for labor and money furnished by
Vigue to Arno and family.
In the case of Padham VS.: Vigue,. a
verdict was returned for the plaintiff. for
$545.34. G. w. Cover for plaintiff, Wal
tons for defendant
The following criminal cases have been
disposed of by the county attorney, all
being mol pressed:
State VS.. Will White; State VS.. Will
White; State VS.. j. NJ. & c. M. Hilton;
State VS.. Edward Pomlow; State VS.. p.
State VS.. VIM. G. Chandler; State VS..
Geo b. Fairgrieve; State VS.. f. A.
Palmer; State VS.. Homer M. Jones; State
VS.. Harry w. Wade, three cases. State
VS.. Smith Whittier: State vs. Edward
Bisson: State VS.. Walter Pierce; State VS..
Geo. r. PushOr; State VS.. Peter Smith:
State VS.. F. H. Symonds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-04
WEYLER'S LATEST.
Claims Revolt Is Practically
Over in Pinar del Rio.
Outline Of the Reforms Promised by
the Spanish for Cuba.
win Follow Closely Those Adopted tor Island
Of Porto Rico.

Havana, Jan. "a reporter OF the
Diaro de la Marina has had an inter
view with captain General Weyler IN
the Mata Toro camp. Concerning tne
situation in the province or Plnar del
Rio, Gen. Weyler said. that SPEAKING
from the standpoint of strength ano
Importance, the instruction In tna'
province had been crushed. The lnsur-
gents remaining were obliged 10 mae
like wolves in caves.
Feversf and small pox had thinned
the rebel ranks. and his own column
and those Of the other Spanish COM
manders had overrun the base and IN
terror of the hills and met no rebels.
The insurgents. after the death OF
Maceo. were without leader. Rivera
Maceos successor, was unpopuia'
among his men.
Gen. weyler added that his state
ment would be confirmed after Gems.
Melguizo and Arolas had completed
their operations. which included the
sweeping Of the province from west to
east.
?; Gems. Hernandez Velazio, Obregan.
1Bernal, Riuz. Fuents and Segura were
now in the center of the hills. Per
haps Gen. Arolas was also there. once
the Rubi hills were fortified. a severe
blow might be directed against the
rebels under Ducassis.
Gen. Weyler said that he would al
low no huts to be built in the outskirts
of the towns. as were they constructed
they would serve mostly as refugees foI
the bandits.