8 P.M.,
July 10th
The window of every independent shopkeeper in Ripton contained a large-sized picture of the Leith statesman , his determined chin slightly thrust down into the Gladstone collar . Underneath were the words , `` I will put an end to graft and railroad rule . I am a Candidate of the People . Opening rally of the People 's Campaign at the Opera House , at 8 P.M. , July 10th . The Hon. Humphrey Crewe , of Leith , will tell the citizens of Ripton how their State is governed . '' `` Father , '' said Victoria , as she read this announcement -LRB- three columns wide , in the Ripton Record -RRB- as they sat at breakfast together , `` do you mind my going ? I can get Hastings Weare to take me . ''