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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-03-24

I'd '
Old Mr.. Dorian turned the letters
over in his hand and looked at the
pretty blonde in the essy.chair op.
posite. 1t would be hard to give her
up, but with either of these two men,
he felt that she would be happy.
West Hartley wrote:
"Mr. Dorian: For many months I hsye
felt deep interest in your daughter, and
: am bold enough TO hope that my affection is
In o degree returned. I am not o rica man,
but have fair business, and strength and
energy, aud my wife would have n certainty
OF the love and respect OF en- honest man.
Withyour permission would be pleased to
call upon her. Respectfully yours,
"WEsT HARTLEY"
Clarence Hillsdale wrote:
"Dear Sir: am deeply and sincerely in
loyo with your daughter. ] propose to make
her my wife, with your consent. My name,
position and means ara we'll known TO you.
CLARENCE HILLsDALE."
The first was q faithful c2uuternapt
OF himself iP s, - -
were few ir
tie better pro sos #o.
lars than ne ee tlu ..iv,,.
but the primo: = aisn ar-
honesty and ST ussa
there.
had 1h Il q@affId 10
knew tho SOLID s 49,,
great banking aas. 81 -
R-others. Eve '-zs,N-.S .:. .'tH- 80
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-01-21

from similar investigation?''
''In either case il is the work OF n
spy"
Yes, but spy is not dishonorahle
person; at least he need not be. / saw
a monument in Westminster Abbey 10
a man who was hanged as n spy. 4
spy must be brave; he must have nerve,
caution and resource. He sometimes
does more for his country than n whole
regiment. Oh, there are worse per-
sons than spies in the world"
II suppose there are, still"
'Yes, l know. 1t is easy for persons
with plenty of money to moralize on
the shortcomings of others. I'll tell
you n secret. I'm writing a book, and
if it's a success, then good-by TO jour
nalism. l don't like the spy business
myself any too well; I'm afraid Eng
land is communicating me, and if
stayed here n few years | might de-
generate so far as to think your news
papers interesting. BY the way. do
you know Mr.. Wentworth's address?"
Edith hesitated a moment, and at
last answered.: Yes, do"
"Will you give it TO me? think
ought to write him a note of apology
for all the anxiety / caused him on
board ship. You may not believe it.
but have actually had some twinges
of conscience over that episode. 1 sup
pose that's why partially forgive you
for stopping the cablegram."
ITo DE CoyTrSuEDy
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-01-21

very stupid girl, and don't understand
business. That's why L asked you
about my money"
II don't suppose you know what an
option is, do you, Susy?"
mo, sir, 1 don't. l never heard of it
before"
''WeI, these two young men have
what is called an option on the mine'
which is to say they are to pay a GER
tain sum of money at certain time
and the mine is theirs, but if they don't
pay the certain sum at the certain time'
the minc isn't theirs"
"And won't they pay the money.
sir?'
'sNo, Susy, they will not, because
they haven't got it. Then these two
fools will be sold, for they think they
are going to get the money, and they
are not"
And you have the money to buy the,
mine when the option runs out, sir?'
"By Jove!" said William, in surprise,
you have a prodigious head for busl-
ness, Susy. 1 never saw anyone pick
it up so fast. You will have to take
lessons from me and go on the market
and speculate yourself"
"Oh, 1 should like to do that, sir,
should indeed"
well" said William, kindly, "when-
ever YOU have time, come to me and
will give you lessons The young man
came toward her, holding out his hand,
but the girl slipped away from him and
| opened the door.
'I think" he said, in whisper, that
you might give me kiss after all this
( valuable information"
''Oh, Mr.. WiIliam!" cried Susy, horri-
/ fed.
( He stepped forward and tried to catch
I her. but the girl was too nimble for him,
; and sDrauor out into the naSsn'rA
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-01-21
Surrounded With Comforts

People find life worth living. Nothing
adds more to or subtracts more from the
some total of comfort and enjoyment
than shoes, they give pleasure or pain
according TO what they are. Our foot
wear presents that pleasant combination
of excellencies which are so welcome
when present and SO regretted when
lacking. You want something that fits
exactly, is soft and easy on the foot,
looks handsome and stylish and will
wear long enough to earn its cost, we
i,n,ro nj, AZ Gle fI,n hill
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-01-21
think" protested William, "th'


Il think" protested William, that
this is getting information under false
pretenses; | expected my fee, you
know"
And YOU shall have it." said the girl,
laughing softly, when I get ten per
cent. on my money"
"Egad." said William to himself, as
he entered his room again, Il will see
that you get II. She's as clever as an
outside broker"
When young Longworth had left for.
his office, Susy swept and busted out his
room again, aEd then went down
stairs.
where's the mistress? she asked a
fellow servant.
in the library" was the answer, and
TO the library Susy went. entering the
room without knocking, much TO the
auazement of Edith Longworth, who
sat near the window with book in her
Ian. But further surprise was in store
Tor the lady OF the house. The house
maid closed the door, and then, select
ing a comfortable chair, threw herself
down IN it, eXclaiming:
"Oh, dear me; I'm so tired"
.susy," said Miss Longworth, what
is the meaning of this|
1T means. num-" said Susy, that
I'm going to chuck it"
Going to what?" asked Miss Long
worth, amazed.
Going to chuck it. Don't you un-
derstand? Going to give up my situ-
alton I'm tired of it,"
Every we'll" said the young woman.
rising, you may give notice in the
proper way. You have no right to
come into this room in this impudent
manner. Be so good as to go TO your
own room"
'My!" said Susy, you can do the
dignifed. I must practice and see If |
can accomplish an attitude like that II
YOU were a little prettier, Miss Long
worth, should call that striking" and
the girl threw back her head and
laughed.
Something in the laugh aroused Miss
Longworth's recollection, and a chill
of fear came over her, but, looking at
the girl again, she saw she was mis-
taken. Susy jumped up, still laughing,
and drew little pin from the cap she
wore. finging it on the chair; then she
pulled off her wig, and stood before
Edith Jongworth her natural self.
Miss Brewster!" gasped the as
tonished Edith 'What are you doing
in my house in that disguise"
"Oh," said Jennie, I'm the lady
slavey, and how do you think have
acted the part? Now sit down, Miss
Dignity, and I VIII tell you something
about your own family. L thought you
were set of rogues, and now l can
prove it,"
"Win you leave my house this in
stant?" cried Edith, in anger. 81 shall
not listen to you"
"Oh, yes, you viii" said Jennie. "for
/ shall follow your example and not
let you out until you do hear what !
have to tell you
Saying which the amateur house
maid skipped nimbly to the door and
placed her back against it.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-01-21
A Anthropological.

$50 you believe that there is con-
Meeting link between man and the
ape?"
"Most assuredly; but you never can
get one of them to acknowledge it,
Chicago Record
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-01-21
Cheated melody.

Fweddy-I used to think that way
myself, but Fve-aw-changed my
mind.
Miss Quickstep-Changed your mind
For PHYS sake, whom did you get to
trade with you?-Chicago Tribune.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-01-21

This Is Your Opportunity.
On receipt Of ten cents. cash or stamps,
a generous sample will be mailed Of the
most popular Catarrh and Hay Fever Cure
CFlv's Cream Balnl) sufficient TO demon
strate the great merits Of the remedy.
ELY BROTHERS,
56 Warren st New York City
Rev. John Reid, Jr., OF Great Falls, Mont,
recommended Ely's Cream Balm to me. |
can emphasize his statement, sit IS q posi-
tive cure for catarrh If used as directed. -
Rev Francis W. Poole, Pastor Central Pres
Church, Helena, Mont.
EIy's Cream Balm is the acknowledged
c1re for catarrh and contains no mercury
nor any injurious drug. Price, 80 CENTS
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-01-21
A S.c..,sry weapon.

Jersey Farmer Ito an ugly-looking
tramp)-You amt goin' to do no harm.
Ell? Amt one OF the harmful sort, Ell?
What are We carrying that there big
club for, then?
Tramp-That's fer ter keep off mos
ouitoes-N V Weekly
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-01-21
JUST AT THIS TIME

You may want Rubber Shoes; we have
them at I8c in Wonan's, Misses acc II
TO I3 Children's I5c, s TO ToH Mems at
CSC, or you may want Artics or Warm
Shoes for the old folks; perhaps it Is
Wool Boots with Rubbers; we have them
at $3.50, $500 and up. Rubber Boots,
Mems, Boys Women's ard Children S
all sizes
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-01-21
The Look.

Thereupon the fairy princess gave the
fairy prince freezing look.
Farewell" he exclaimed.
Taking the look he went into the ice
business and lived happily to the end OF
his life..-Detroit Tribune.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-01-21
A Reasonable Conclusion.

Merritt-Man was made to mourn,
you know.
Cora-And what was woman made
for, pray?
Merritt-To make him do so, I sup
pose!-N. Y. Truth.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-01-21
HEAVY SHOES

Especially strong, resist wafer; in
WoInan's at S5c, sI.oo, $I.25 and $3.50;
Misses and Childrens' at SOC, 75c, sI.oo
and sI.25 in Kip, Oil, Grain, Crack
Proof Calf kanparoo Calf
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-01-21
In Sunday School.

"The whale found Jonah conun-
drum, didn't he, teacher?"
"What do you mean%
"He had to give him uptown
Tonics.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-01-21
Ills

like biliousness, dyspepsia, headache, eonzti-
pation, sour stomach, indigestion are promptly
cured by Hoods Pills. They do their Work
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-01-21

Shoes for coasting and skating. Strong
and servicable
Great reduction in slippers left over
from our Great Christmas Sale. You
may want pair of Leggins or Warm
Overgaiters; we have them at I5c, 25c,
soc and 75c.
Mems and Boys Fine Shoes in all
newest lasts up-to-date- Dog and
Coin Toe, heavy soles, Scotch edge.
Drop in and see these bargains. 1t viii
do you good.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-01-21

The card which we issued for
photographs will be void after
Feb. 1, 1897. Our contract
with the photographer expires
on that date. Use them now
and save money.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-01-21
! hoods :
easily and thoroughly.
Best after dinner pills. IA S
D cents. All druggists. .
rnisIs Your Opportunity.

Prepared by C. /. Hood & Co., Lowell. Mass.
The only Pill to take with Hoods Sarsap3rilla.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-01-21

The miad a.'nust fails to grasp the
enormity ot ;h0 ts~iH'rate c.fJrts of the
opponents OF Iii. ), ..aamaker. He had a
winning fight, and .hey knew it Nothing
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-03-19

esiolsls Of The tsak, aad luvestlng ihe
funds in apeculatioas .uron the stock
or produce exchange is sternly pro,
hibited. A violation Of amy Of the
foregoing regulations is made embez-
clement Upon the petition OF dvc de.
positors the banking board shall order
an examination OF the condition Of the
bank, and may, whenever the situa-
tion justi6es IL, require the attorney
general to petition the courts to ap-
point receiver for any bank. The
penalty for receiving deposits when
the bank Is i'm a falling condition is
punished by Imprisonment from five
so twenty years in the penitentisry,
and the failure Of the bank is taken as
prima -faeie evidence OF knowledge Of
its condition. The law provides for
the appointment OF bank examiner
who makes an examination Of all
banks once year, and also whenever
called upon by the banking board.
His fees 'are graduated according to
the capital stock Of each bank. and are
paid by the banks The position OF
| bank examiner will doubtless be a
desirable one for banking ex-
pert. 1t has but one drawback,
the legislature has made mis-
demeAnor. for bank examiner to
ask for or accept any free transports-
tion on railroads The refinement of
cruelty in this last provision can only
be fully appreciated by those fortunate
mortals who rejoice in the possession
OF that magic fairygift--a free pass.
The LEADER has been able to give but
a brief summary Of the principal de.
tails OF this most important measure
Believing that it is frsuRht with the
most beneficent results to the people
Of the territory, it would earnestly
commend a careful perusal Of the full
text of the statute when it is pub
lished in the columns OF this paper
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-03-19

After many mishaps and tribulations
tue banking bin introduced in the as
senbly by Mr.. Rose was finally passed
and is now the law OF the land II II
had been IN operation even so late as
three years ago what vast amount OF
loss, suffering aud misery would have
been averted Under the lax regula.
tions Of the past the unwary, and even
the wary depositor was an easy mark
for the consc!enceless sharks, who
swarmed into the territory Al the
opening OF the strip, In every town
and village these organized schemes
Of plumber sprang into life, and opened
up business, upon no assets more val
liable than secondhand iron safe,
and no cash capital except an unlimit-
ed letter OF credit on Satan for dupli-
city and gall, il was from the start
buneo game pure and simple, and
Hungry Joe' the confidence king, Of
New York, will weep bitter tears OF
hopeless regret, that ho failed to cult.
vate this safe and golden Geld. The
new banking bill has effeetuAlly de.
etroyed this flourishing industry, and
the bank sharks will have TO invent
some other swindle or go hungry in
the future.
The bill constitutes the governor,
secretary, auditor, treasurer and attor-
ney general, the banEing board OF the
territory, with full control Of all pri.
yate banks or individuals doing bank.
ing business. IL requires ell banking 10
be done under incorporation or char
ter and the application for the same
must show amount OF capital stock
number Of shares, (one-third OF which
must bc paid in CASH and names and
residence OF stock holders and amount
Of individual holding, names aud resi-
denee OF directors, and shares held by
each, and many other specific details
The directors, not less than three, nor
more than thirteen, must be citizens Of
the United States, aud a majority Of
them residents Of the territory. All
officials OF the bank are TO be elected
and no official is allowed TO vote on his
own salary, and the capital stock shall
not be less than $1,000
The banking board may at any time
require subscribers or holders OF stock
10 pay up in fun or in part their sub
scription, and enforce the same by
suit. The directors must meet on the
iirst Monday in june and January, aud
make a careful examination OF the con.
dition OF the bank and make report
10 the banking board. The board shall
make calls for sworn statements OF
banks, ten days after comptroller OF the
currency makes his calls upon the za-
tional banks. On the drst Mondays
in January, April, July aud October
banks must mail each depositor a
statement Of the banks condition. The
stockholders are held liable for double
the amount OF stock held By each, and
no transfe. Of stock when The bank is
an falling condition shall relieve their
liability The most stringent reslric-
lions are laid upon lending their
money 70 stpckholders. employees or
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-03-19
WILL GREER APOLOGIZE.

Perhaps the best evidence OF the
character Of Greer, as newspaper
man, IS exhibited by his present silence
in regard to the decision Of the
supreme court Of this territory, rela-
tive to the right of the clerks of the
district court TO retain fees earned by
them. For twoyears Greer has, through
his newspaper, abused, viliied and
lied about the judges of the supreme
court. Through his efforts the Repub'
lican party at territorial convention
fell into the same foolish error. Moth
ing in the history OF newspaper work
ever equaled the efforts Of Greer to
cast odium upon a court. Greer now
knows that the supreme judges were
right in their decision and yet he is
too contemplate to apologize or in
any manner to make amends for his
yillianous conduct We presume that
every man in the Republican conven.
ton which denounced the supreme
court for its decision is ashamed Of the
part he took IN the affair, and each Of
them should hold Greer responsible be.
cause It is not probable that any action
would have been taken by the conven-
tion had not II been desried by the
wilful and persistent lying Of Greer.
The people OF the territory will, in
time, know the character Of Greer, and
the methods used by him in his news
paper work. For Infamous and dis
reputable conduct it may be possible
that Greer has an equal but so far he
has not been discovered
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-03-19

THE girls and matrons who indulge
in silks and Partisan dnery, diamonds
and costly foreign jewelry, extend a
hearty handshRke to the Republican
Hanna outfit, for under the new tariff
schedule now in the hands OF congress
on these articles they can indulge their
tastes to their hearts content, while
the consumers OF sugar and the masses
pay the fiddler on the necessities Of
life This is the Mckinley advance
agent OF prosperity.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-03-19

SUGAR is an article Of universal con.
sumption, and thercforein dispensable
TO every family throughout the United
States yet under Republican con.
gress. backed 10y the great sugar trust,
it is to be made dear and high-priced
that these trusts may get back of
the people the money they contributed
to the campaign fund in the Mckinley
election.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-03-19

MCKINLEY dubbed his famous act:
IAN act to reduce the revenue and
equslize duties upon imports and for
other purposes" And now comes the
same act practically and it is named:
IAN act to provide revenue for the
government and to protect the indus
tries OF the United States"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-03-19

Land Office at Guthrie, 0. IT., February
10, 1897.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice OF his
intention 10 make final proof in support
OF his claim, and that said proof win be
made before the register and receiver at
Guthrie on March - 1897, viz:
Andrew j. Walton, for the ne or OF see
II, In twp 10. = w
He names the following witnesses 10
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz
Harry DarSt, Anna DarSt, Of Spring
vale. o. r.. Richard Dove, Thomas
Weaver, Guthrie, o. y.
1901 A. n. j. Crook Register
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-03-19

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land office at Guthrie. O. T., February
Is, 1877.
Notice Is hereby given that the follow.
ing-namcd settle has hlcd notice OF his
ntention to make final proof in support
OF his claim, and that said proof win be
made before the register and receiver at
Guthrie, o. T., on March 25, 1897, viz.
Oscar Randall, for the northwest quar-,
ter OF section IL, township II north range
l west.
He names the following witnesses TO
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, VII:
Robert III. Fore and Edgar NJ. Rine-
hart, OF Tohec, O. T., and William Wells
aud William J. Walters, OF Guthrie,
q. Il.
4OOj A. n. !. CROOK. Register
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-03-19
First published IN Daily Leader, / ebrnar!
a. 1897.
Notice for Publication.

Land Office at Guthrie o. r., February
l3 1897.
Notice Is hereby given that the follow
Intention TO make final proof In support
Of her cleim, and that said proof viii be
made before the register and receiver al
Guthrie, Ok, on March "a, 1897. viz:
Anna Buseman Darst. formerly Anna
nuseman, for the NV ar, see 30, tp -, 7
l W..
She Games the following witnesses to
UrOVe her continuous residence upon ana
cultivation Of, said land, viz:
Valley Walton. Richard Dove, John ,.
Darst, William G. Gruher, all OF Guthrie,
.. Il.
4O0e A. n j. cae0K, Register
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-03-19
nucKIensA ArnIoa saIvu.

Tie Best SAlve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises Sores, Ulcers, salt Rheum
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and ali Skin Erup-
tIons, and positively cures Piles or no
pay required 1t is guaranteed TO give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box, For Sale by
O. h. RENFRO. Guthrie.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-03-19

Laud Office at Guthrie, o. r., February
20, 1897
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice Of
his intention to make final proof In sup
port of his claim, and that said proof
will be made before the register and re-
ceiver at Guthrie, o. r., on March 81,
1897, viz;
John Hall, for lots 1 and ?, and hi Of
or Of sec 10, tp lG n Of 3w
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of. said land, viz:
Avery a. Humphry, William Pearson,
Lewis p Nelson, Frank G.. FoXworthy,
all OF Guthrie, o. II.
1929 A. N. j. CRooK, Register
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rst published in the Daily Leader FL
IL 1897.
Notice for Publication.

Land Office at Guthrie, o. T., February
10, 1897.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing-named settler has filed notice Of his
intention to make final proof In support
OF his claim, and that said proof VIII be
made before the register and receiver AT
Guthrie. Ok, March %, 1897, viz:
twp -, M W.
lie names the following witnesses to
prove HIS continuous residence upon AMI
cultivation OF, said land, viz:
Edward Daniel, George Walter Goss,
George Clark, Charles A. Bryson, all OF
Tohee, O. ~.
400 A. N. j. CROOK, Register
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-03-19
First published in the Daily Leade
Epb If 1907
IVT' rs I0VIf
Notice for Publication.

Land Office at Guthrie, o. r., Febru-
ary 10, 1897.
Notice Is hereby given that thu follow
named settler has filed notice OF is inten
tion TO make final proof In supp ri Of his
claim, and that said proof win be made
before register and receiver at Guthrie,
O. r., on March 49, 1897, viz:
Wiley J Reed for the u " qr sco25, ~
10, raw.
lie names the following Witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon aud
cultivation OF, said land viz:
Harry Bowers, William Bross, Harmon
Arnett, Robert w. Smith, all Of Guthrie.
1904 A. n. j. CROOK. Register.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-03-19

TuE Republican advance agent OF
prosperity will soon make its bow to
the people in putting up the price OF
sugar four to six notches in the new
tariff to be dumped upon the country
by the present congress.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-03-19
First published in tie ID ailyLoadei
Mach 9. 1897.
Nnfice for Publication.

Land Office at Guthrie, o II, March s
1897.
Notice Is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice Of his
intention 10 make final proof In support
OF his claim, and that said proof viii be
made before the register ana receiver, at
Guthrie, o II, on April "a, 1897, viz:
John J. Leniger, for the lots and 4,
and e i sw or sec Z, twp l5r3w,
lie names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation OF said lani, viz:
Henry B. Noshell, of West, O. T., Lew
ellyn Hayes, Samuel Greenlief Joseph r.
Nelson, Of Seward, o. Il.
i037 N j CROOK, Register