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Mohave County miner., 1903-05-23

Silver was sold in the San Francisco
market for Philippine coinage this
week for 541s cents per ounce. Should
il go to above sixty cents numbe of
Mohave county mines would be greatly
benefited
Mohave County miner., 1903-05-23

Two hundred Navajo Indians, who
have been laying steel at Mellen the
past few weeks, passed through King
man yesterday on their way to Yam
pal, where they will lay steel through
the canyons to Peach Springs.
Mohave County miner., 1903-05-23

Peter White, who has been prospect
ing in the Sheeptrail country, returned
to Kingman a few days ago. He is the
owner Of several valuable mining prop.
critics in that country.
Mohave County miner., 1903-05-23

George w. Roster, the well-known
mining man, departed for Bartlett
Springs, California, last Thursday
evening, where he will remain for some
months.
Mohave County miner., 1903-05-23

John +. Withers leaves today for his
home in Alabama, where he will visit
with his mother and relatives. This
will be his first trip home in several
years.
Mohave County miner., 1903-05-23

A request by postal card or other.
wise to s,chenck, Tstum g. Schenck,
Mason Opera House Building, 129
Broadway, Los Angeles, will bring you
one OF the latest maps of Arizona,
showing railroads, etc.
Mohave County miner., 1903-05-23

More light bread TO the sack of
Diamond M" -four than any other.
Ask your neighbor.
GADDIs & PERRY Co Agents.
Mohave County miner., 1903-05-23

WANrED-To buy for cash tor Will
incorporate) a developed mine, or
promjsiug prospect. Address with full
particulars, Box X, this office.
Mohave County miner., 1903-05-23

W. H. Rogers arrived from San Fran
cisco few days ago and will remain
here for some time.
Mohave County miner., 1903-05-23
Mohare County Alinfr,
Published Every Saturday.
BY SMITH & SAWYER.

Jesse Tarr, the young photographer,
was operated on for appendicitis, in
Los Angeles, Tuesday last. He stood
the operation we'll and is now on the
road to recovery.
Mohave County miner., 1903-05-23

District Attorney Dickson returned
Thursday evening from Jerome, where
he has been looking after life insur.
ance business.
Mohave County miner., 1903-05-23

Harry Malloy, superintendent of the
Earl mine, was in Kingman yesterday
on mining business.
Mohave County miner., 1903-05-23

Mrs. j. NJ. Murphy was called to San
Francisco last Wednesday by the seri.
ous illness of her sister.
Mohave County miner., 1903-05-23

Miss Vina Starkey departed for Los
Angeles Tuesday last where she will
have her eyes treated.
Mohave County miner., 1903-05-23

The eight hour law, passed by the
late lamented legislature of Arizona,
will go into effect the first Of June.
Mohave County miner., 1903-05-23

J.W. Davis, who has mining ln'e'
est in the Chemehuevis mountains 10
again in Kingman.
Mohave County miner., 1903-05-23

Robert Grey, mine owner of Stock
ton Hill, is in Kingman.
Mohave County miner., 1903-05-23

j. P. Gideon, who has been plotting a
party of the geological survey over the
country near Bonelli's Ferry, returned
to Kingman few days ago.
Mohave County miner., 1903-05-23

n. W. Tarr is in Los Angeles.
Mohave County miner., 1903-05-23

Vegetables received daily from the
local ranches. GADDIs & PERRY Co.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-31

the following ladies' at luncheon this
afternoon:
Mesdames Ferguson. Barnes, Filson,
Frazier. Bierer. Dale. Burford. Brooke
Nicholas. Hegler. Rhodes, Farquhar.
son. Boles. Hamill. Charles Smith,
Reed. Duke. r. V Smith. Abel. Ram.
say. Hughes. Blesh. Stone, Roberts.
Hahn. wmton J. b. Beadles. Antrim
J. J Houston. Hin J. NJ Brooks. Neal,
Wallace Havighorst, Don Smith
Harry Painter Carpenter, Reihal
Frank Kincaid
Misses Niblack. Green, Howes
shoop. Tyler. Hattie Tyler. Adler.
This is the FIRST of a series OF
mncheons Mrs. Barker will give in
honor of 2 c. Roberts Of Edmond
and Miss Glars Sh6op of Arlington
Illinois.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-31

Mrs. Lou Davis, "a Institute Place, Flat B,
Chicago, I'LL. says:
August "a, 1901.
For the good of others / wish to testify to the
merits of your wonderful medicine, Lydia Il. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.
81 was certainly in very bad condition suf-
fercd terribly with continual baciache and head
ache had pleurisy in my right side, bearing
pains, and those dizzy, sinking or faintng spells,
nervous, peevish and despondent.
II advised to try your medicine, and was
greatly surprised at the benefit derived from its
son.
81 shall always be Pleased to influence suffering
women to, try your Vegetable Compound Il has
done wonders for me, and am very thankful"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-31

Mr. and Mrs. A. p. Saunders.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. B. Lille.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. W. McNeal
Mr. and Mrs. Mcdonald Norris
Mr. and Mrs. w. S. Spencer
Nj and Mrs. o. r. Fegan
AIR ard Mrs. Frank Dale
y apG Mrs. c. r. Bro1S-
Mr. and Mrs |. B. Levy.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. Neal.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Rambo.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Duke.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Speed.
Mr.. ami Mrs. L. n. Beadles.
Mr. and Mrs A. ]. Corkins
Mr.. and Mrs. Bird Mcclure.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Havighorst.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cotteral.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sohlberg.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. r. Alexander.
Mrs. Stone.
Miss sherburne, Miss Amy Brooks.
The prizes were won by Dr. Duk
md Mrs. Burford
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-31

AT the Etude club which met with
Mrs. Chas Cunningham. the following
programme was listened to-
Response to roll call: Compost
sitions Of Palestring and events 10 mis-
Hse.
Chorus practice.
Lesson " "The Epoch of the
Netherlands. about 14OO to 1900"
Programme.
Duet, cornet and harp ... Selected
Miss Mcpherson and Mrs Cunningham
Vocal Solo "Tis the Last Rose of
Summer" ........ Miss Goodrich
Reading ..... ...... ..... Selected
Master Jimmy Colburn.
Harp Solo, "Ahl BE Not so Sad"
........ ...... Mrs. Cunningham
Reading ....... ....4a,.. Selected
Miss Sutton.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-31

The quarantine bill the land lessees
bill, and the free school book meas
ure-these are the matters of legisla-
ton which are now holding the atten-
ton of the legislators and around
which the lines are to be drawn.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-31

An exclamation one hears arounC
the halls is this: with all these
lady clerks, wonder where the mel
who vote come in?"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-31

The Capitol National bank has The
first worlds fair souvenir gold dollars
to come to Oklahoma Part have the
head OF Jefferson and part Mckinley.
Price, SO. Proceeds go to worlds
fair.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-31

For number Of years Twas troubled with
Dyspepsia and Indigestion. Il gre;s into the
worst form. nothing used did me any good.
Finally | tried Kodol and after using four
bottles was entirely cured. Kodol does all
that you claim for Il. recommend It to all
sufferers from Dyspepsia and lndigesllon.--
Mrs. Carrie Cranfill, Tray, 1T.
''KoSol digests what you eat"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-31
GA - n q n T. "A.
Bears the The Kind YOU Haze klWays BOugf
signature .f &(4HZNzzSN
STOCKS SOLD.

STOCKS SOLD.
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DIVIDENDS GUARANTEED.
We Act As Selling
agents for incorporated companies we
organize and incorporate new com
panies. have every facility for :he
the placing any amount Of stock di-
rectly with the investor in the U.
S, England. France, and Germany
We make a market for unlisted inin-
irg. oil and industrial stocks. We
guarantee regular dividends. Gueran-
iced stock sells. We viii guarantee
your stock If it has merit Write us
what you have.
HUNTER & COMPANY
BANKERS,
32 Broadway, New York
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-31
LYDIA E. PINKHAMs VEGETABLE ConPoUND


of the Women Whose Letters Follow
wrtean raj
wnban dovarant TO TO
:
hansV Cmpom an
o
90 lhnd
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-31

The Acorn club met Thursday with
Mrs. j. w. Duke. A very interesting
programme was given. Light re-
freshments were served by the
hostess.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-31

The memorial services in honor of
the late president, William Mckinley,
were very largely attended. The adj
dresses were all good, the particular
bright one being that of Senator Gore,
the blind orator from Lawton. He
paid the late president the compli-
ment of being the one man who has
wiped away sectional differences
"On his tomb" said Mr. Gore, "there
should be inscribed: He knew nc
blue, he knew no gray, no north, no
south To him all were Americans
and all America"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-31

The ladies OF the Excelsior club
met on Monday afternoon with Mrs.
W G. Miller.
Roll call was answered TO with quo
tations from the Bible
Mrs Mcbride read paper on "The
Women OF the Bible"
Mrs Mansfield read very inter-
.esting paper on the question. "shan
Christian5 Purchase the Holy Land?"
Next week the meeting viii be held
with Mrs w d. Herod
The Shakespeare club met Tuesday
with Mrs. stevens The lesson was on
ne second act Of King Lear. The
questions were again prepared by
Miss Margaret Rees.
Thursday afternoon the Chautauqua
club met with Mrs. Wilbur The fol-
lowing programme was rendered.
Roll call responses Quotations
1rom Gladstone
Reading of minutes Of last meeting.
lesson In the Chautaquan.
saxon and slav." to "The Move
aent Towgrd the Pacific" led by Mrs
Iorfents.
Required Book. Ten Englishmen OF
eAe Nineteenth Century"
Gladstone. led by Mrs. Beyers
Report on Search Questions, Mrs
Wglbur
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-31

Mrs. Frances Stafford, 243 East Hath Street,
New York, N.Y., says:
1t affords me great pleasure TO tell you of the
benefit / have derived from taking Lydia Il. PiTk-
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-31

health stomach strength the body enabling the
stomach and digestive digest asate all of the wholesome
food that be Makes the sick well and the weak
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-31
Vocal Solo ....,........... Selected
Mrs White.
Duet violin and harp. p.........
Mrs. Stumpff and Mrs. Cunningham
Selected

The regular monthly meeting of the
Womans Missionary society held at
the Presbyterian manse. was one Of
the most interesting in the history of
the church. The topic for the month
was the Forward Movement" After
the programme a reception was held.
refreshments were served by Mrs. j.
J. Houston There were forty-eight
ladies present, nine new members
We're taken into the society.
Mr. and Mrs Filson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frazier entertained their friends at
cards at the home of Mr.. and Mrs W.
A. Frazier High five was the diver
sion. Those invited were
Judge and Mrs ]. H. Burford.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. c. Bierer.
Mr.. and Mrs. J e Ball
Mr. and Mrs. c. NJ Barnes.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-31

hams Fege-
table Com
pound. i am
now enjoying
better health
than Ieverdid.
1t seemed to
me that / had
no strength at
all. / could
hardly drag
about. / was
inpain allover.
" l began to
feel better
after taking
the first dose,
and am now
like a new
man. /
know that if
other suffering
women would
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-31
For Indigestion K0N

Bad breath fun behng
burn appetite and loss OF strength of the symptoms the
endure whose stomach and digestive digest assme
the food they If not cured anh of the
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-31
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

Dyke Ballinger is making a splen-
did representative. even If he is a
Republican. His defeat of the county
division bill. was quickly done
It now seems certain that a free
text book measure will be introduced
both in the house and the council.
The authors of the two bills are try
ing to get together and on this may
hang the fate Of free text books.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-31
SOCIAL NoTEs.


SOCIAL NOTES. :
Hsssss ssssS 2
Cards have been received for re-
ception to be given at the home 9f
Mrs. ]. c. Foster by Mrs J. G. Fos-
ter Mrs. l. E Rimball. Miss Grisscll
and Miss Kimba'' next Wednesday
afternoon. N
a very pleasant dance was given
last Wednesday night at the Elks
hall in honor Of Mr and Mrs. Jack
savage The music was excellent, the
dancers In the best Of spirits the
evening has been said TO have been
ahe merriest of all those spent at the
Elks hail
Those who danced we're.
Mr. and AIRS. Jack Savage.
Mr. and Mrs Grassland.
Mr. and Mrs Lucas.
Mr.. and MrsN Frank Laax.
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas.
Mr.. and Mrs McGinley
Misses Rfabel Leach. Laura Brewer.
Painter. Mapde Painter. Lou strang.
Kate Schnell. Bernardine Cooney
Hedwig Braun. Ina Boles
Messrs NicKennon. viii Patterson,
swinfora. Paul Foster. Cinnamon.
George bowman, VIM. Wells, Gunick
w. L. Cunningham, Hagar
Miss Cooney will entertain the
members Of her dancing class sext
Friday night at the German verein
hall with masquerade dance. Only
the members of the class are invited.
The ladies Of the Maccabees VIII
give another OF their very successful
dances sometime during the latter
part Of February
Mrs J. J Houston, assisted by her
daughter. Miss Louise Houston. gave
a reception Friday afternoon for Mrs.
r b. Ferguson. Mrs Chas r. Alex
ander and Mrs William Bowles. This
was one OF the largest receptions
ever given In the city, two hundred
and fifty Invitations having been is
sued. Palms. holly and Alabama
smiiax we're used effectively in decor
ations The table in the dining room
was decorated ia fern leaves with a
center piece of Gala lilies. Punch
was served during the afternoon by
Miss Lou Strang and Miss Ruth
Brooke The favoss. four colors of
ribbon knotted together and marked
with the names Of the receiving la
diee, Eere presented by Miss Francis
Kaufman
The assisting friends were:
Mrs. j Il. Burford. Mrs. A. G. C.
Bierer Mrs j. O. Foster Mrs. j. w.
Duke. Mrs g. r. Campbell. Mrs V. G.
Houston. Miss Niblack. Miss strang,
Miss Brooke. Miss Brooks, Miss Braun,
Miss Kaufman.
The out Of Sown guests were:
MIS- Bayard r. Hainer, Perry.
Mrs , w. Casey. Perry
Mrs James Lobsitz. Perry
Mrs. I'D r. Tebbe, Perry.
Mrs. H. E McCandless, Perry.
Mrp. Fred S Gumm. Perry.
Mrd r r. Wade. Perry.
Mrs Roland A. Felt, Perry
Mra. VI Harris. Perry
Mrs Woodruff. Perry.
Mrs Cress. Perry
Mrs v. G. welch. Perry
Mrs T p Gore. Mrs J ] MerriclS
Mrs. . r. Neal. Mrs. A. NJ Kerns
Miss Edna Sutton.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-31

How distressing struggling to lvhood,
perform household duties when her back and head aching
She tired she hardly drag about and every
pain the origin of which quickly traced deange
ment of the female organism
monthly painful irregular bakaches
Mrs Pnkham
for her free advice, and begin at once the use of
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-31

In the debate over the sanitarium
resolution, Senator Gore convulsed
the cGurcii whom he said: Il have
private information that hte reason
tn. senators were not admitted was
because the asylum was full
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-31

The Cambridge club met Monday
with Mrs Bowman at her home on
East Cleveland, The attendance was
good and the lesson excellent Special
attention was given to the poetical
work of John and Charles Wesley.
some OF the more important works Ok
poet Thompson were also discussed.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-31

Mrs 3. O. aarker is entertaining 8
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-31

hodoi represents the natural juices or diges-
ton as they exist in a healthy stomach. 1t
cleanses, purifies and sweetens the stomach,
and cures positively and permanently all
stomach troubles, indigestion and dyspepsia.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-31
&Rs. FRANera STAFFORD.


~I thank you with all my heart for what your
medicine has done for me-"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-31

The ladies Of the Maccabees VIII
give another Of their very successful
dances sometime during the latter
part Of February
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-31

Senator Campbell is trying to make
a record for economy. He has moved
to strike out appropriations in al
resolutions so far presented in the
council
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-31

Cards have been received for re-
ception to be given at the home 3f
Mrs J. C. Foster by Mrs. J. G. Fos-
ter Mrs. l.. E. Rimball, Miss Grissell
and Miss Kimba'' next Wednesday
afternoon
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-31

The intention of the proposers Of
the bill making six new counties out
of three, was to name one after
Dyke Ballinger. But his vote could
not be made that way. He said: my
people don't want division and don't
particularly banker after having n
county named after me-"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-31

Miss Cooney viii entertain the
members Of her dancing class Eext
Friday night at the German Verein
hall with a masquerade dance. only
. the members of the class are invited.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-31

It is said that the separate coacf
bill will meet with strenuous opposi
ton from both Democrats and Re
publican members of the house.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-31

a very pleasant dance was given
last wednesday night at the Elks
hall in honor Of Mr. and Mrs. Jack
Savage. The music was excellent the
dancers In the best Of spirits the
evening has been said TO have been
che merriest of all those spent at the
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-09-18
Thv~n Il needle strSSt.

ThreadDeedle street IL p corruption OF
Thridennl street, meaning the third
street from "Chepesydc" 10 the great
thoroughfare from London bridge 10
"Bushop Gate" consisting OF New
Fyshe streate and Bushop Gnte streGte,
Anglo nxon, thriddw third. Another
etymology ls Thrig needle three needle
street, from the three needles which
tho Needle Makers company bore In
their arms 1t begins at the Mansion
House, and therefore the Bank Of Eng
land stands In II. The directors OF the
Bank OF England were called "the old
lady In Thrcadneellc street" by VII
liam CObbett because like Mrs. Par
tington. they tried with their broom 10
keep back the Atlantic waves ~ ma
tionnl progress After giving the fore.
going. Brewer notes the following sx-
tract from Dickens "Dr. Marigoid:"
"A silver curl paper That myself took
OF tho shining locks OF the ever beau-
tiful old lady " Thrcadneedle street"
(a bank note.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-09-18

There In, or used 20 be. In Peking
wonderful institution known as the
Ki Mao Gan. or the House Of the Hens
Feathers. This establishment IL I'm re.
ality one vast hall. the floor Of which
IL covered with a thick layer Of fenth.
rrs. Men. women and children are al.
mitted TO this great dormitory. where
for q sum amounting 10 the value Of
one-ffth OF a fnrthing they can spend
the night. Every one settles himself
Immediately he enters and makes his
nest ns we'll as he can I'm this ocean OF
down
At one time single coverlets were pro
vided, but the authorities found that
the inmates concealed them and sold
them when they got outside. SO eNten
sive did these abstra ctions Of the. GOV
erlets become TINT n huge felt counter
pane was made. which In Let down by
puileys from the room Of the building.
The system by which the counterpane
is managed In delightfully."- simple
When every one has lain, ,down to re-, .
the coveriet IL let down over the whole
nssemblage. while large holes. through
which the inmates put their heads, oh
viate the danger Of sufYocntion.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-09-18

At a party given last winter In &
western city, nays an exchange. was Z
bashful cowboy who had not been In
civilized Society for several years. lie
was good looking fellow. and one OF
the young ladies' present kindly took an
interest In him and tried 10 make him
feel at cnsc. lie fell desperately In
love nj once. and the hostess. noticing
this. encouraged him all she could. On
leaving the house The young lady who
had taken friendly interest In tho
cowboy forgot her ovcrshOcs. and the
hostess told the young Iochinvar from
the plains that he might return them 10
the girl II he wished. The herder
hapcd at the chance and presented
himself In due time Mt the young lady's
house. 81" was surprised 10 see him.
but greeted him cordially.
You forgot your ovcrshoes last
night" he said. awkwardly handing
her the package.
She thnnKcd him and opened a..
why, there's only one ovcrshoe herer'
she exclaimed.
yes, Miss Y" said the blushlng COW.
boy earnestly. "I'll bring round the
other one tomorrow. I only wish, my
dear miss, That you were n eentipcd.'
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-09-18
A Dinner Deferred.

An amusing story is told Of Lady
parker's first dinner party M Simla.
besirous OF having pretty table, Lady
Barker had herself expended much
care I'm decorating II. She had Just re-
ceived from Europe certain dainty CHI
ma figures and ornamental dishes ana
had arranged n tempting show OF
sweetmeats, flowers and fruit When
dressing time came Lady Barker charg'
ed her servants 20 be Dn tho watch and
take care OF everything; but something
of interest occurred outside and every
servant left the room, quite forgetting
10 close the open window. Before THIS
window was big tree on which sat
several monkeys which had watched
the preparations for dinner with much
interest A half hour later the hostess
appeared, ready 10 receive her guests.
Just 10 bc sure that everything was
right she gave a glance into the dining
room. There she behcld n busy com
pany OF monkeys hard at work, grin
ming ana jabbcrlng. their checks ana
arms crammed with expensive sweet
meats. while the table presented
scene Of frightful devastation broken
glass and china. fair linen soilcd' every
thing tossed about ln hopeless confu-
sion. From i1t wreck she had 10 turn
aside and welcome her guests with as
much cnsc Of manner ~ possible. Din
ncr. of course. had 20 be deferred until
order could be- restored.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-09-18
An Eurptian story.

Herr II a strmige story from Egypt:
Taha All and Ahmed IIamad carried
on the business Of butchers I'm partner
ship. Taha All informed Ahmed IIa-
mad that sum Of money belonging to
the partnership which had been left
with him had been stolen. Ahmed Ha-
mad did not believe the story and ac-
cused Taha All Of theft. They decided
10 refer the matter 70 fakIr who had
settled In the ncIghborhood. 10 be tried
by a system Of ordeal. The two men
accordingly went 10 n fakIr. lie cop
led some passages from certain reli-
giOus books I'm his possession upon n
native writing board with European
copying ink. washed Oft the writing
with water into bowl. dipped some
bread and water into the water md q
vidcd the bread and water between the
two disputnnts. telling them that the
one who was I'm the wrong would be-
come very III. After eating the bread
and drinking tho water the two dlspu-
tants went away. Taha All was short
ly nfterward seized with violent pains
and returning 10 the fakir. confessed
that he had stolen the money. Ills con-
dItion became rapidly worse, and Ne
died few hours later. The medical
examination disclosed no sign OF poi.
sonlng.