1873 Pa. Laws 735-36, No. 810, § 1

SECTION 1. Be it enacted, &c., That any person who shall carry any pistol, dirk-knife, slung-shot or deadly weapon within the city limits of Harrisburg, except police officers, shall be deemed guilty of misdemeanor, and being convicted thereof, shall be sentenced to undergo an imprisonment or be fined in any sum of not less than fifty dollars, or both, at the discretion of the court, and in case of non payment of the fine so imposed, shall be imprisoned for a period of not less than three months, and be required to give security for future good behavior. The fines collected shall be paid into the city treasury for the use of said city.