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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16
AS TO SPEEDS LETTER.

Theo. &. Bisley, ex-clerk OF the
district court, is out in a verbose
and redundant letter in which he en-
deavors to explain away few mat
ters regarding Speeds letter. Wisely,
he has nothing TO say as to Flynn S
defalcation, but confines himself TO
the disposition of said letter. THE
LEADER has no words to say or wages
no war on Mr. Risley. AS clerk of the
district court, there were no com
plants made against him, but in try q
ing TO explain the letter matter he
does not explain at all. His words are
vague.-extremely vague. AS to how
the letter Yves secured, it matters not
MIR. Risley would De the last person on
earth to make it public. lie says he
attached no questionable signi iicance
to the letter, and that it "came to my
office as publicly as any instrument
ever received by me in an official ca
pacity." Very true. All letters are
virtually public" when in transit
but was the precious epistle treated
so after it was in the eX-clerks digi S?
The suit was filed August :, 1898, ana
the certificate OF the postoflice depart
ment was appended in July this year
and sent to Guthrie. Speed desired the
matter husned up and Mr.. Bisiey re-
spondcd to Speeds desire.
Mr. Risley maintains that lin out
ward form the letter. is as harmless
as the feculent frothings of any monte
bank" If this is so, why does such a
howl ascend. The truth of the matter
is Speed sees his game is up aud has
written Risley to make an eXplaua-
ton" The letter is but another in
stance where Speed has prostituted his
high Office. In attempting TO shield
Flynn he compounded felony.
1t is very proper that Mr.. Rlsley
should make an explanation, but he
should cast about fot solid founda-
ton upon which TO build said eXpla-
nation lefore he fires his gun.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16
HOW GOOD Is pOLEs BLUFF.

Diplomatists have no such word in
their lexicon bluf. They use very few
words more frequently than it would
be used if legitimized Bluff deserves
place because it is the only word
which describes one Of the commonest
diplomatic performances, says the St.
Louis Republic.
Hawairs provisional government has
made bluff
President Dole of annexation club
will resist with force any attempt TO
restore the unworthy LilL We would
like to see Dole's force lie has not a
ship. His military is not as big as any
of our thin regular army regiments.
The marines carried by single cruiser
would settle the force question by
simply landing and going into camp.
Dole has certain advantages, it must
be acknowledged. He and his crowd
overturned. by the use of United
States troops, a silly little govern
ment. The power he holds could be
as easily overturned if left long TO
itself But be has the power and in a
way is recognized by otner powers, in
cludipg the United states. If he de-
clares that he VIII stick, he will make
bothersome while he does stuck TO set
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16

ABOUT the worst story that has been
sprung lately is that the Kaw Indians
have started out on stealing and
begging tour The Kaws have been
prosecuting the same expedition,
whenever they have moved at all
from the days since they were first
known by white pee +, The Kaw is
among human beings what the coy
ote is among quadrupeds His com
ings aud goings are as furtive; his err
rand is the same-to accumulate food,
preferably by stealing it-oniy this
and nothing more. lie who would
light the heavens with an Indian
scare" must fix on more startling
and combustible material than little
party of Kaws pursuing their time
honored occupation of begging and
StpaliuO
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16
FEDERATION OF LABOR.
The Tariff, Government Control of Rail.
ways, and other Matters Acted on.

The Tariff, Government Control of Rail-
WAYS, and other Matters Acted on.
CHICAGO, Dec. l5.--At the American
Federation of Labor congress to-day
the tariff question came up in the form
of n communication from the plush
workers of Bridgeport, Conn, which
declared that after the passage Of the
Mckinley bill their wages had been
reduced and that their employ
threatened further reduction in the
event of the passage of the Wilson
bill. The communication was laid on
the table and the delegates fought shy
of any discussion on the subject.
At the request of 200 students of
the Chicago Theological seminary two
representatives of the Federation were
appointed to eypound its principles at
q gathering OF students this evening
A number of resolutions were
adopted as the sentiment of the con
vention as they came from the com
mittee. The theory of the govern
ment ownership of the telegraphic
system of the country was approved
and the election of United States
senators 10y popular vote was indorsed.
The convention expressed itself as in
ldNOI VI tAuNhliphs II
was resolved to petition congress to
enact n law establishing postal say
ings banks, in view of the inadequaoy
as the resolution expressed 1t, of the
present national banking system.
Chairman Morgan of the committee
/ on resolutions submitted a program
! for the naturalization of railroads,
mines, telcgraphs, etc, as proposed
! by English economists as a basis for
the political labor movement A mo-
| tion to have the matter presented to
| the organizations OF the federation
/ for the purpose of having their dele.
| gates instructed TO vote upon Il at the
next convention of the federation re.
ceived the support of number of del
cgates and the disapproval of others.
The platform has twelve planks i'm
il, as follows Compulsory education;
direct legislation; legal eight hour
WORK day; sanitary inspection of work
shops, mine and home; liability OF
employers for physic2l disability
J abolation of contract labor iu all pnb-
/ lie works; abolition OF tho sweating
/ system; municipal ownership of street
cars, electric light and gas plants
national possession of telegraph, tele'
phone, railroads and mines; collective
ownership by the people Of all means
of production and distribution; the
principle Of referendum in all legis
| lutiAt
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16

The young man attired in n Eight
mustache and a dress suit is still max
ing love to the golden haired lady
Cupid with his bow and arrow looks
down from above, while Dinah, inter
ested in what is taking place partially
hiacS herself behind side door and
listens as hard as She can. It's pretty
picture, The question asked is, chow
long will the lady detaln her lover
and when will the old gent come
laundering down stairs to put out The
light?' This scene is taking place
daily at Mrs. Ramey's Novelty Store
Hundreds of people watched the young
man ,ast night as he poured his tale
into the ear of his Dulcinda. Go and
see for yourself Mrs. Ramey has tho
finest line of Nmas goods ever brought
TO Oklahoma
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16
WORK IN The SENATE.
Action Taken on Various Matters
Federal Election Iili.

Action Taken on Various Matters-Tho
Federal Election Hili.
WAsHGNGToN, Dec. lj.-The senate
was presided over to-day by the vice
president and basket OF flowers
greeted him upon his return.
The federal elections bill was placed
on the calendar and resolution re
lieving the employees injured in the
Ford's theater disaster from the opera
tion of the law restricting the amount
OF sick leave with pay granted by
heads of departments was reported
and passed.
On motion of Mr. Cameron OF Penn.
sylvania il was agreed that when the
senate adjourned to-day it should be
until next Monday.
The house bill to provide two addi-
tional associate Justices for the SUI
preme court of oklahoma territory
was reported with amendments and,
as amended, was passed. a conference
with the house was asked on the
amendments and Messrs. Villas OF
Wisconsin, Lindsay of kentucky and
Platt of Connecticut, We're appointed
conferrees on the part of the same.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16
RABBITS AND TREES.
Oklahoma Experiment station Recommends
Old Paper For Protection.

oklahoma Experiment station Recommends
Old Paper For Protection.
Young apple apd peach trees ought
to have some protection put about
them II this time of the year TO keep
off the rabbits. 4 wire netting was
used at the Oklahoma Experiment
station and proved to be very effective
but the expense is too gr eat TO justify
a general recommendation OF this CON
trivance. The Horticulturist of the
station recommends instead OF corn
stalks or Old papers which cost little or
nothing and can be easily tied about
the tree trunks so as 10 stay all win
ter and do the work as well as the
wire netting.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16
OVER THE TERRITORY.
Bright aud Breezy Bits of News Dished II
for the Benefit OF "Leadcr" Readers,


for the Benefit OF "Leader" Readers.
Cheyenne Sunbeam: Sheriff John
son let the contract o. furnish twenty
cords Of wood for the county AT $3.50
per cord, to y. f. Cunningham.
Perry Times, l4th: The remains of
the late police officer James Il. Davis,
were committed to earth this after
noon. The funeral services, conducted
by Rev. Mr. Wolcott, commenced at
D. M at his late residence, with many
sympathetic friends present.
Kildare Sooner: We need first
class hardware and implement store
and live aud obliging men TO run IT,
Perry Democrat: Judge King at the
land Office Is just now trying four con-
test cases at once. Three are being
tried in the new contest rooms and one
in the land Office proper
Perry Pemocrat Before Judge Dale
to-day three Cherokee Indians took
out naturalization papers. They were
james J.. Jordon, Thomas j. Jordon
and Robert l.. Lee Jordou-three
brothers They are now citizens of
the United States instead of misused
Indians.
Some people claim that old man
Blackwell is not the guardian of the
children who own the land on which
the town of that name is located.
There is talk of moving the town
south a short distonce.
Now that the strip is part of Okla
homa Santa Claus will have so much
TO do that he win have - sub-let the
job.
The Beaver Advocate calls the attcn-
tion of the people VINO worship in
church TO the fact that the minister
has the floor.
With the Indians the bow and arrow
is a thing of the past They are only
made now as playthings for the In
dian children.
No matter how much game there
may be in Oklahoma markets it has
been noticed that the price OF bee
and pork is unaffected.
Ifyoung Cheyenne girls are bring
ing only six ponies, mother-in-iaw
can probably be purchased for two
colts.
T. G. Upton, yesterday sued the
town of North Perry for the recovery
| Of 500, salary as town marshal
[ Perry Sentinel: c. r. Reeler, of
/ Independence, Kansas. is the city re
/ presenting the order of Woodman of
| the World. He will endeavor to or
| ganize lodge at this place. The
/ lodge of Woodman is legally chartered
/ fraternal beneficiary order aud is gain
| ing rank among organizations of this
/ kind.
Oklahoma City Times-Journal: City
Attorney Hayes went to Edmond yes
/ terday to conduct the preliminary trial
| against Kelley and Riley, the two
crooks arrested for burglarizing the
| Carey Lombard Office IN that town a
few nights ago. The prisoners were
also taken to Edmond
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16
REV. WIMRERLY LEAVES.
called To La Grange, TeNas-KeV. Joscpl
Jamison His Successor.


Jamison His Successor.
Rev w. Wimberley until recently
pastor of the NJ +. church, South,
left last evening for La Grange, Texas,
where he has tahea this pastorate of
the ". t. church. Rev Wimberly is
good man and he guided the local
flock over many shoals Success TO
him in his new field.
Rev Joseph Jamison, who succeeds
Rev. Nimberly here, arrived yesterday
and will enter upon his duties at once.
lie is an earnest man, and will no
doubt give satisfaction. Rev. Jamison
will hold services at the NJ. Z. church,
on SUNDAY morning aud evening. Ev
erybody 10 invited to go and hear him.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16

lsIT possible that Flynn imagines
his reputation made; or has he ceased
paying tribute TO Correspondent Flem-
ming, of the Kansas City journal? So
far. during this session OF congress,
there have been no "What Dennis
Flynn is doing" spec'als in the Journal.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16

up Lii again without getting tangled
in international law.
II Willis can induce Dole and Lii to
strike bargain &. would be a good
thing
And it's all on account Of giving a
diplomatic post to specimen OF thal
most contemptiblc of political charac-
ters-an ignorant narrow minded,
bipoted. ill-bred busybody.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16
NEWS IN BRIEF.

Tira In Vrn,- \ y IiI cT-, O0O
d,,,a1,o 80 t,o J,'. oI, as,aiIisL1
,',n' 81 "a II ~. e'''' ~ '''''
MA a,,.,,ti,. .'.,,u.., o, ia
o, "0 Va '"N w. -
p,,a' '''' ,,,,','., p,t,s''., 90
,1' 'P'''N ~ ,''''''A'
Fl'eeh prisoners lnree charged
WIN inu'uer' escaped from jan at
"Icc"NIt''' A'd'
Dick Robinson the Sedalia muir
d erer. has made a confession which is
most shocking IN It's detail,
Rloominrtou. III is ovnrrun with
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16

TIE reports rom II nolulu are no
alarming. 1t was not to be Supposed
that the oligarehy would -ub uit
gracefully to criticism Of their con
duct and it is natural enough that the
members of the provisional govern
ment should indulge themselves TO
statements and protests.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16
UNCLE SANS DIsTURBERs.
Prisoners Released from the Federal Jail
New Ones Brought In.

Deputy Marshal Lille and possemen
came in yesterday With six full-blood
Indians. They were arrested in the
Usage country for pushing the Juice OF
the corn.
Charles and Fred M,ncravey were re-
leased from the jail yesterday, after
having served thirty days for whisky
selling
John Jones, Myers, Sumpter and
Simmons, all colored men. were taken
from the federal Jail to Tecumseh yes
terday 10 answer 10 the charge of
grand larceny.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16

THE grand jury at Perry has been
at work three days 1t is safe to say
that il any frauds" had been un-
earthed Mr. Speed would be only too
anxious to have the facts made known
nj nuaa
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16

Nice hats stylish hats, hats that are
becoming to your style of beauty.
They can be had right here in Guthrie
any day, at your own price Mrs.
Saunders is authority on styles. She
won't sell you hat that is not cor
rect in material and finish. She per-
sonally oversees all work. All kinds
of stamping done to order 23stf
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16

One thousand O,OoW lights will be
displayed at the opening Thursday and
Friday nights at the Welcome grocery,
flour, feed, queensware, glassware and
toy house. Every body invited
lite The WELCOME GROCERY.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16

| have a fine line Of musical
goods, guitars, mandOlinS,
Violins and banjOs. Fine goods
at low prices. c. W. White,
jeWeler.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16

THE worlds fair appropriation for
Oklahoma was Sl5, 200. Ofthis amount
only s9,2l4 i6 were used oklahoma
does not need mint to show her
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16

PRINCETON won $4,000 by its foot
ball victory in New York ThanlIsgiv-
ing Day. 1t pays to kick sometimes
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16

WHY certainly, Mr. Risley, the let
ter went to the Office publicly, but
was it intended to be made public?
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16

OwINe to the financial stringency
New York sal oons will give no free
drinks on Christmas day
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16

GOVERNOR LEwELLING of Kansas, is
having trouble with his tramps The
governor should not kick. He placed
the signs on the box cars and gate
ahnsts
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16

Alva streets are constantly filed
with covered wagon loaded with set
tiers household goods. on their way
20 their claims. The ninety days are
about up, and quite rush will be
made for the land office, to file, as
many think that all lands not filed on
by that time will open to entry and
free from contest. But this is n mis-
take. A party who went on his claim
at any time after the 10th of Septem-
ber has ninety days from the date of
his settlement in which to file and
people should remember that their
chances are no better to file after to-
morrow than they have heretofore
been. Every homeseeker should in
spect his or her claim and know that
there is no one living on the land.
The new hotel on the east side of
the square, is fine three-story struc-
ture, and now under way.
Mr. Alexander, register of the land
office, has been suffering lately with u
severe cold.
Jud Hume, of Clearwater can be
daily seen on our streets, talking up
some real estate deal to the numerous
applicants therefor.
The health of Alva is, generally
speaking good.
1t is reported upon good authority
that the Santa Fe railroad company
Will in the near future build nice de-
pot about 200 feet from their present
depot If the report proves to be true,
it will be appreciated by our business
men.
The cold weather OF the last few
days has greatly increased the busi-
ness of overcoat dealers.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16

Now is the time to roll the sewerage
ball. Warm weather and poor drain
age will cause much sickness next
summer
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16

You are invited to attend the illu-
miuation at the Welcome grocery on
Thursday and Friday night from z to 9
o'clock. lll2
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16

THE news from Beaver county is re-
freshing. The old girl says she's not
cranky and wants to stay with Okla
homa Its immaterial.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16

VINO was in the department of JUS
tice when the Flynn suit was insti-
tuted? Let the chips fall where they
NAV.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16

THE howl has stopped and the how
ers are up tree. Register Malone
has returned.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16

CHAUNcEY DEPEw, after thorough
investigation at Monte Carlo, comes to
ths conclusion that the banks get all
the money.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16

SHALL the museum matter fail. Citi-
zens what say you?
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16

THERE is rottenness in the public af-
fairs of the Office of the United States
attorney, Horace B Speed.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16

The masquerade ball to bc given by
the German aid society Dece TN Der 30
will be the graudcst affair of the sea-
son. Don't miss it. Its
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16

Up to yesterday 40 more Gould sen
sations had been sprung in New York
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16

| have the most complete
stock Of SilVerWare ever
brought to the Oity at prices
way down. G.. W. White, lead
ing jeWeler. St6
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16

SPEEDS back may be sore, but the
saddle must go on.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16

To RE or not TO be-the museum. 1t
depends on five dollars from each
,,,,n
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16

Pianos and organs cheaper
than ever. The best pianos in
the city G. w. White, jew
eler StG
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16

Mrs. j. T. Archer of Kansas City
will be here with an cleg MT hre of
costumes for the masquerade ball 10
be given December go. llu
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16

HAVE YOU subscribed for the mu-
scum?
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16

"FoR Gods sake, Risley, make some
explanation. Speed 60 ex-Clerk kis'
ley.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16

Willhelmy, the shoe man, is located
at lis Harrison avenue and can give
you pointers when you want any
thing ia his line
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16

The new shoe store at rs Harrison
aveuue keeps every rything in footwear
at prices-well, call and we will eX-
nlnin.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16
peopie who Eat,

viii find all kinds Of game, such as
quail, squirrel, rabbit, prairie chicken
and fresh oysters and fish, served in
the best style at VIM. Loves re~tau-
rant. 263tf
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16

Now you must buy boots and shoes
This weather compels you to. VIII
helmy, at lls Harrison avenue, can
save you money i'm that line.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16

For Sale.
Stock Of hardware and store build
ing in Orlando, Ok.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16
The Museum ! roject.

Only $50 were subscribed To the
museum fund yesterday. Citizens.
this won't DO
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16

ARE we going TO have a museum
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16

THAT'S right, let the fire horses
stay. "
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16

az ROY HOFFMAN.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16

FoR SALE-A lady's pony Call at
AZ North First street. sG2tf
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16

Willhelmy, the shoe man, invites
You to call and examine his stock, and
get prices.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-12-16

a No. ] fresh milch COW.
dwlOtd IT, II. HAGAN.