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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-22

The womon's literary clubs OF Guthrie
form a most Important element and
phase Of the highest ana best On the
social life OF the city The members OF
the various organizations banded to-
gethcr for Intellectual recreation, and IN
the days when Guthrie was primarily a
"man's town." the embryo Of clubdom
was lSinded BY several Of the promi-
ncnt women Of the oliy-all being zeal
our Of promoting club life az the capi-
tai city, and through their efforts have
been the means OF developing a broader
state Of culture and offered a far
reaching knowledge IN their study OF
history, literature, art, music, parlia-
montary law. sociological questions and
economic problems that make them bet
ter able TO grace the homes Of the men
whose brains and energy havs buiidcd
the city 80 we'll Guthrie does not style
itself a womens club city IN any sen 50
OF the word, yet there Is in existence
today a number OF quiet. informal or
ganizations outside OF the more generr
ally known clubs that dn good work
along lines OF special study, and Of
which there Is generally little known
outside OF their own circles.
The more exclusive organizations, tho
Daughters of the American Revolution
and the Daughters Of Veterans. have
each a number OF members among the
prominent women OF ihe city, but. ow-
ing 10 the few who are eligible 10 these
orders. the number Is necessarily lim-
iicd
The music clubs are not as largely
represented as other organizations, there
being only one IN existence today the
Etude. Last year there was a. chorus
under the direction OF Prof Liob. The
music loving people ~ me city. how
ever, are beginning 90 encourage and
uphold every project attempted by the
musical FOLKS, and there dawns great
awakening ia the higher education Of
music.
For promoting the social phase cx'
ciusivey. the card clubs are having thei-
day. Numerically speaking they are Gar
IN the lead there being Ia the neish-
borhood OF twelve card clubs now meet
ing weekly. Each club has ils own se-
lect eotcrie Of oouEcnil friends. and
the continuous clthuspsm hat seems
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-22

bfaAEt AiNt BGNNNAIli fdFkNt
By far the most delightful and elabo-
rate function which has added 20 the
pleasure of society for several weeks was
the progressive euchrc party Wednes-
| day afternoon az the Elks club rooms
Mrs Henry nrun. Mrs Heinz Braun
and Miss ucdwig Braun hosiessos IN
addition ia the elegant FURNISHINGS Of
tile handsome rooms there was a great
profuslon OF floral decorations Masses
OF tall grcen palms and graceful ferns
with their long fronds. combined with
hundreds of blooming azalias, trans
formed The narlors into Variable top-
ical garden AZ two long tables cow
crs were laid for one hundred and twon-
J ty-hve guests. a stately white lily I'm
/ FUN bloom formed tho centerpiece deco
ration ON the tables. which were spread
| in snowy white. with beautiful aud
! glitering cut glass and silver.
At five o'clock three course hot
luncheon was served by Caterer Ritz
haupt The electric lights were turned
| on aad 81 seemed n wonderful floral
fairy land the guests were dining In.
so perfectly charming were the SUR
roundlngs the lights glowing softly
| Through tho frosted globes. casting
pretty radiance over the party
| Tho favors were long stemmed red and
white carnations with sprays of grace
fui mist fern Euchrc was played at
twenty tables. There were nve prizes.
Mrs. Galcn Crow won the FIRST cut
glass berry bowl Tha second was a
genuine Mexican drawn warlS center
piece. and was won by Miss Ida EtblaclS.
Mrs. Edgar Powers won tho third prize,
ANA Australian glass vase The fourth
prize was an elegant set Of Cluny lace
doilies won by Mrs. j. r. CottIngham.
Mrs Henry Thompson won the lone
hanc prize real lin2u napery, and
| Miss Gertrude Pattisoa won the CON
ISOLATION prize. an exquisite vaac OF
| dainuest Dresden china. Mrs caleb r.
Brooks. OF oklahoma city was among
the out OF town guests.
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National Federation.

National Federation.
President-,Mrs. Sarah Platt Decker,
Denver. Col.
General federation recording secre-
tary Mrs. Lila Day Monroe, Topeka,
Kan.
General federation corresponding sec
rotary--Mrs. Tom G. Chambers. Okla
homa City.
Territorial Federation.
President--Mrs A. G. Scott, still-
water.
First vice presldent--Mrs. Riddle,
Chickasha.
Second vice presldent-Alrs Leabet-
ter. Ardmore.
Recording secretory-Mrs. P. r. King.
Newkirk.
Corresponding secretary-Mrs. Ray.
saltwater
Treasurer--Nfiss Maude DeCou. Alva.
Auditor. Mrs. y. NJ. Clark. Pawnee.
City Federation.
President Mrs. w. A. Frasier.
Vice president Mrs. Horace Speed.
Recording secretary Mias Alma Car
son.
Corresponding secretary. Miss Helen
Green.
Treasurer. Mrs. wnliam Blincoe.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-22

IN Y) Democrat and Chronicle has TO
say; Len B. Parker's dramatization Of
Bertha NJ. Clay's long popular novel,
Dora Thome, drew large audience to
the Baker last evening and the play
proved to be one OF the hest seen at
the theatre this season. The play, Ike
the novel is full Of thrills that delight
the feminine heart and the large 'propor-
tion OF women in the audience watched
the delineation Of the plot in which true
love eliminates in marriage. is then
turned 10 misery by a designing adven-
turess, through three acts. and in the
final act triumphs over the machina-
tions OF the d. A. The drama was pre-
sented by strong and unusually well
balanced cast
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-22
PERSONAL
NJ MENTION

A. II. Hewitt is in Meridian today on
business.
Minor sloan is here today from Nc
ridian.
Van HRon went to AIulhan this morn
ing on business.
]. w. Deets returned to Oklahoma
City this morning.
Rev. A. b. Nicholas returned this
morning from FL Reno.
joke Douglass is In coyle today look
ing after business interests.
superintendent Tice. Of the Santa Fe
was in the city this morning.
Rev. Noah r. wickham returned this
morning from Oklahoma City.
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Coclkrum went to
Orlando on the morning train.
f. f. Houghton returned from Merid-
Ia non the eleven O'Clock train.
Prof S. S. Hamn and Miss Minnie
Hamin went TO Edmond today.
U. S. Attorney Horace Speed went
10 Oklahoma city this afternoon.
Prof F. NJ. Ross went to Mulhan this
morning to look after his class in music.
W. r. Graves has left Oklahoma city
and will engage in the lumber business
at Dallas.
Cha-ies Bunolt, OF Edna. NO. IS here
thsI week visiting his sister, Mrs. A.
J.. cockrum.
]. s. HardWiok OF the Santa Fe. went
TO Purcell on che morning train. He
win return tonight
General ". e. Hardy has returned
from Washington. Statehood Is a cer-
tainty." says the general.
Col H. H. Edwards is in Oklahoma
City attending the second annual BAN
quet Of the Sons Of the Revolution.
Rev John II. Fazei has gone 70 Beal
Heights, a district church near Lawton.
70 conduct a series OF revival services.
MAJOR and Mrs. Dublin arrived IN the
city this morning from Kansas city. and
viii begin two days series Of special
meetings az the salvation army head
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-22
FOOD AND STUDY
A college MANS experiences.


"All through my high school course
and lrst year in college" writes aa am-
bilious young man. - struggled with
my studies on "a Diet OF greasy, pasiy
foods, being especially fond OF cakes
and fried things. Ny system got into
"a state OF general disorder and il was
difficult for me 10 apply myself 20 school
work with any degree Of satisfaction.
tried different medicines and food
preparations but did not seem able TO
correct the difficulty.
''Theu my attention was called TO
Grape-Nuts food ana 1 sampled u. !
had TO do something so ] just buckled
down 20 "a rigid observance OF the di-
rections on the pacXage. and IN less
than no time began 20 feel better. In
a iew weeks my strength was restored
my weight had Increased, had "a clearer
head and fclt better IA every particular.
Ny work was simply sport 10 what Il
was formerly.
MY sisters health was badly run
down and she had becoms so nervous
that She could not attend to'her music
sue went on Grape-Nu and had the
same remurkablo experience that ! had
Then my brother Frank, WHO is in the
posiaiiice department at Washingto1
city and had been trying 20 DO brain
work on greasy foods. cakes and an that.
joined t9e Grape-Nuts army. / showed
him what Il vas sud could 90 aad from
a brokcn-down condition De has deveiop-
ed Into heariy ARA efficient man.
'f3esides these I could give account Of
numbers Of my fcilow-srldents who
shave iaado visible improvement men-
tally and physically BY the use of this
food" Name given b. Postum Co.
DatAeA crea<. Mich.
There'a d reason. Read the little book.
THE Road 70 MELVILLE Ia pkgs.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-22
SOCIAL CALENDAR.
Thursday.

Mrs. F. o. Lutz entertains at cards in
afternoon.
ladies OF Trinity church give Wash
nglon Birthday party in evening at Elks
club rooms.
Acorn club meets in afternoon &C the
library club rooms: Lesson, Carlyle,
Life and Writings"
Mrs W y. ITorod outcrtams Kartcp-
spiel club In afternoon.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-22
LEADERETTES


4 barbcd four-wi,c fence, built about
1884, once extended along the east boun-
dairy line OF the Usage reservation. from
the Kansas line TO a point near Tulsa,
!. I. The fence. practically, was use
less. There were gaps at the road
crossings for the convenience Of trav-
elers. The fence did not remain long.
Wtre cost about cents then. and the
settlers made general use OF It. The
fence was a great surprise 20 the deer
when II was FIRST strung. After many
OF them had been killed in contact with
II the deer learned TO jump It or to go
to the gaps. Pieces OF this fence wire
occasionally are stiii to be seen.
bob" Haney. Greer county farmer
who anows what he is talking about
advises his neighbors to plant trees
and relates this experience in their cul-
ture: Il went last year to one Of my
nelghhors who had trees and / trimmed
of about 1900 switches. sharpened one
end an stuck them Va the ground in a
deep furrow then worked the dirt back
as you would corn. and the growth on
them in one year is from six 10 twelve
feet Tho. may sound nshy but the
trees are here 90 show for themselves.
One man can SET out 600 day . II
each farmer would pui Ia one day each
year ne would soon kgve % nice grove
or hedge that would add great value 10
his place with iitsle cost
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-22

to oxist among the players besneaks n
noticed popularity in tho scientific
same
Either ia the literary or social clubs.
the most prominent and progressive
women take aa active ana Individual
interest in The promotion of every tn-
ter prise IN which their fathers. hus-
uanS- brothers and swccthearts are so
earnestly working in the spirit Cor a
wealthler, happier and greater capital
city.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-22

The Misses Cassidy at home In after
noon. 1918 West Mansur avenue.
Miss lIagar gives pupils recital in
evening at her residence on East Cleveo
land avenue.
Governor and Mrs. Fdauk Frant2 re-
ceive In evening from eight until eleven
o'clock at the Mansion House, on East
Noble avenue.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-22

quarters on south Broad street. this ev-
ening.
J. B. Diggs. OF Pawnee c. w. lIEm OF
Saltwater and Judge Buokner Of Guth-
rie. are visiting attorneys in the district
court today-Perry Republican.
Mr.. and Mrs j. S. shearer and Mr.
ana Mrs. J. y. Brewer went to Okla
homa city this morning to attend the
Modern Wbodmen class adoption tonight.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. S. Shearer returned
this morning from trip to Saltwater
where they attended the WIoodman class
adoption and banquet last night.
G. W. Turner ana Jacob Berg. two
old soldiers residing at Perry, are In the
city this week taking a special exami-
nation for an increase Of pension.
J. ]. Cunningham, general traffic man
agsr OF the Denver, Enid & Gulf. was in
the city last night and called upon Gov
ernor Frantz. his Enid friend and neigh
Dor.
Tho Anheuser- Busch company Is plan
ming to establish laundries at Guthrie,
Enid and Anadarko. s. Truhshaw, OF
st. Louis is in the city making ar
rangements.
The strangest thing about II yet Is
the fact that up 10 the time OF going
press Dad Bennett has not announced
that the Guthrie team has won the base
bah pennant for 1906 In the New State
league.
Carl Havighorst has resigned as as
sistant cashier of the Guthrie National
ban1. to hn the position OF manager OF
a wholesale mercantile establishment ar
Roswell. New Mexico. The family viii
remove to shat place IN a short time.
No home should be without a package
OF Haw6eye Family salve. II is tIe
most powerfui antisepuc and healing
salve known for GUS, Bruises, Eczema,
Piles and all Skin Diseases. 25 cents.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-22
Saturday.

Domestic Science club meets in af-
teinoon with Mrs w. B. Herod. An
nual feast day. Mrs A. c. Scott, of
saltwater president Territorial Fedora
tion Women's lcubs, IS honor guest.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-22
Prices soc, 75c and sl.oo,

be bought such "a large and oompleie
line Of goods Tor the trade here as he
ala This spring. The extraordinary aai1
Of goods during ne winter months con
vluced Mr. Lutz that the spring sales
would be larger than ever, 80 he pur-
chased accordingly. The announcement
of she. opeqing dates viii be made ia
DAY ot Two
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-22
FoR The spRIno TRACE.
Manaser Lutz Returns from the Eastern
Markets.

Manager r o. Lptz returned yes,er-
day from four weeks trip to the sast-
ern markets where ha pat0hased the
spring stock Of goods for the Grand
Leader department store 10 this city. and
for bis branch storss throughout KAN
sas.
MF. Lusz states that never before has
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-22


ceremony for Mr. John Robert smiley
and Miss Mary scott Elmundson, which
was celebrated al one o'ciocR in Christ
Episcopal church. The wedding was
quite "A social event as both young peo-
pie are prominent there In smart society
circles. They lofi on the evening train
for two weeks honeymoon trip through
the southern states and VIII be at home
IA III Reno TO their friends after M,rch
Is.
Mrs. George winis went to oklahoma
City this morning
Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Abemathy saw
the performance Of David Harum
Wednesday night az the Brooks.
MIR and Mrs }. W McNoal aud daugh-
ters. Elizabeth and Ruby went TO ok
lahoma City today to attend tbs shrin-
ers' meeting.
Mr. and Mrs w c. Van Arsdaic. OF
indianapolis, Ind. were In the city today
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Kelly. on
North Broad street. They are cnr0ute
Go Galveston where they expect to spend
several weeks.
Tho Woman's Relief corps extends an
inyitation 10 their friends 10 attend the
open meeting to be held Friday evening
AT odd Fellow hall, corner of Harrison
avenue and Broad street An interesting
program viii be given during the even
ing.
The Self Culture club met wednesdlt
evening az the library club rooms. The
meeting was interesting and profitable
Miss lioyiand read an able paper on
Horace Mann, His Life Work" Cur.
rent events were discussed The eiut
meets again I'm two weeks
The Woman's Home Missionary so-
ciei yof the South Methodist church held
au enjoyable meeting Wednesday after
noon at the parsonage on South Broad
street with Mrs Disch. the gracious
wife of the pastor. Row j. E. Dsch
Mrs. R. M Campbell OF Oklahoma city
was present aud delighted ihe guests
with short talk along the limos OF
couuectional wors between the orgaui-
cation ana the church. The question
boN was opened at the close OF Mrs
campbsls talk and considerable thu,
was spcat discussing matters Of interest
Tho mcsting OF the Carlyle club Wbd-
nesday afternoon with Mrs. Vaughn was
"a most profitable and enjoyable one The
lesson included the nfth chapter OF the
third book Of Carlyles French Rcvolu-
tion. Current events were also dis
cussed for half an hour, many interest
Ing subjects being presented. Miss
Goldie Funk pleased W ladies with "a
charming Interpretation Of dlnlcult
piano solo Mrs. Douty. Of Kansas city.
"a former member Of Tie organizat don.
was gueFt Other guests includea
Miss Reed. of Des Molnes. Iowa. and
Mrs. Rouch. The next meeting OF the
club VIII be- held az the home og tha
president Mrs. j. -. Williams
Harsh physics react. weaken the bow
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-22

Harsh physics react. weaken the bow
els. cause chronic constipation. DOan's
keguiets operate easily. tone the stom-
achl cure constipation. &c Ask your
druggist for them.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-22

A healthy man Is king IN hls own
right an unhealthy man Is an unhappy
slave Rurdock Blood Bitters builds up
sound health-keeps you wen.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-22
% c Q 0 o 0 @ o @ o Q 0 @ o O o
o. WITH THE suFFERERs. o
Q o o o O @ @ @ 0 o o o 0 Q @ 0 Q

General J. c. Janison is improving.
George Stevenson. conductor on the
Warner avenue car line. is on the sick
list today.
Carl Dernis i8 carrying his right arm
Ia sliHg as the result of a very Sc
we're sDrain received in a fan.
Mrs. l.. l.. Rhodes. Of Pleasanten,
Kas.. arrived IN the city yesterday "a
be with her son. Harry who Is IN with
appendicitis az the home Of Or r. v
smith lie Is much Improved ana II is
thought than an operation win not be
necessary.
r. y. Con. Of Iahoma is a recent ar
rival al the city hospital IFS lei hand
was caught yesterday afterno0a in q
corn shelter ana badly crushed. An op-
Grafton was performed last night and
the hospital physicians report today that
he IS resting easily and doing as well
as could be expected. :
--
n, IN. "a todarr -, -. -. 1910.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-22

In the ads. today there are probably
seyerel offers o. The artiola vbiqb htads
your shopping llst-and Of every article
on the list making your task simple.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-22

"oora Thorne" sunday Night.
OF Rowland and cnnsfda dsU rpf6
duction. Dora Thorne," the Rochester
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-22

No home should be without a package
Of Haw6eye Family SaWe. II is tLe
most powerful antisepuc and healing
salve known for Cuts, Bruises, Eczema,
Piles and all Skin Diseases 25 cents.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-22

MIR. and Mrs. john r. Abemathy saw
the performance Of David Harum
Wednesday night az the Brooks.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-22
THE THEATRE

Tickets go on sale tomorrow morning
for Dora Thorne." which will appear
at the Brooks Sunday night Prices
25. 80, SO and 75c.
David Harum" drew but small
house at the Brooks last night, despite
a decidedly meritorious performance. The
Stage effects were used 20 advantage and
the individual members OF the east read
their lines with intelligence ana skill.
Nothina Succeeds Like Success.
That the ShadesDearean cult Is grow
ing In spite OF an pesslmistic prophecies
to the contrary. Is amply evidenced by
the numerous reviVRls OF the comedies
Of the great bard which are now taxing
place and are also announced FOR future
production an over the country. The
talented young star Margaret Ralph.
and her mara cement, with this fact in
view, selected the brilliant. dashing
"katheriue" Ia the merry comedy OF
THE Tanning of the shrew" for her sea-
sons work. Surrounded By a hne com.
pany Of competent players. an elabo-
rate scenic equipment OF scenery and
beautiful costumes especially designed II
is not 70 be wonder at the success she
has attained this season. 'sThe Tanning
Of the shrSw" win appear at the Brooks
fib(5 ,t5i
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-22

Mrs George wnls went to OKLAHOMA
City this morning.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-22

MIR. and Mrs }. W McNoal aud daugh-
ters. Elizabeth and Ruby went 10 OK
lahoma City today to attend ths Shrin-
ers meeting.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-22

Rev. A. b. Nicholas returned this
morning from ~ Reno where he went
Wednesday 70 perform marFiass
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-22

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. S. shearer and Mr
ana Mrs. J. Y. Brewer went to Okla
homa city this morning to attend the
Modern Wbodmen class adoption tonight.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-22

Mr.. and Mrs. j. s. Shearer returned
this morning from a trip to Saltwater
where they attended the WIoodman class
adoption and banquet last night.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-22

j. B. Diggs Of Pawnee, G.. w. Han OF
! Saltwater and Judge Buokner Of Guth-
rie are visiting attorneys in the district
court today.-Perry Republican,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-22

Mr.. and Mrs W. c. Van Arsdalc. OF
Indianapolis, Ind, were In the city today
visiting Mr. and Mrs. John r. Kelly, on
North Broad street. They are enrOute
20 Galveston where they expect 10 spend
several weeks.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-22

The Self Culture club met "wednesday
evening at he library club rooms The
meeting was interesting and profitable.
Miss liOylnnd read an able paper on
Horace Mann. His Life Work" Cur
rent events were discussed The club
meets again I'm two weeks.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-22

quarters oa south Broad street this e,
ening.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-22

Tho Woman's Relief corps extends an
invitatlon 10 their friends 10 attend the
open meeting to be held Friday evening
at odd Fellow hall, corner ~ Harrison
avenue and Broad street An interesting
program viii be given during the even
ing.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-22

c. w. Turner and Jacob Berg. two
old soldiers residing at Perry, are in the
city this week, taking a special eNami-
nation for an increase Of pension.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-22

J. J. Cunningham. general traffic man
ager OF the Denver, Enid & Gulf. was in
the city last night and called upon Gov
ernor Frantz, his Enid friend and neigh
Dor.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-22

Tho Anheuser- Busch company Is plan
ming to establish laundrles at Guthrie
Enid and Anadarko. s. Truhshaw, ol
st. Louis. is in the city making ar
rangements.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-31
MOB Wild TO IFORMER MAYOR
LYNCH HIM. is NOW IN JAIL
William BeICher, Who Disappear
ed from Paterson a Year Ago
Visits Prison to be Locked Up.

PATTERSON, y. j., July 31.-EX-May-
or William Belcher, who has beer a
fugitive from justice for about a year.
returned to this city and is now locked
ND in a cell at the county Jail. He
went directly to the Jail to give HIM
self up. II am Mayor Belcher," he
said. and the astonished keeper, aft
or taking n second look at his visitor
and recognizing him, told him to come
in.
Belcher told the sheriff that he was
tired of wandering and of feeling that
he was in constant danger of detection
and that he had therefore made up his
mind to surrender. He said that he re.
GREETED any wrong thing he had done
and was sorry for the trouble and ruin
he had brought upon former friends.
The sheriff asked him where he had
been since he disappeared, and the eX