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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-09-30
5. s.LLLLLE & GO. DRUG. sook& NEWS DEPOT. euTHRIl
Mourned as Dead for Twenty Five YeIr
Senator Turpie's Hrother Turns Tn.

Mourned as Dead for Twenty Five Year,
Senator Turpie's Brother Turns Up.
DEDPHI, Ind, Sept 29.-After being
mourned as dead for over twenty FIVE
years John Turpie, brother Of Senator
David Turpie, has returned to this city
10 find the whole family dead except
three brothers, on. in Washington,
one in Kansas City and the other,
Robert, occupying the old homestead.
The story of John Turpie's lie
reads like a romance In 1852 he left
home n company with Robert Dickev.
Dickey was taken i'll at Hanni bal
NJ D, and had to turn back, but Turpie
Joined an OK train across the y aims,
bound for Salem. Ore and drove an
OK team all that distance.
For forty years he never saw face
from his home, nor heard from anyone
there lie spent three years hunting
and trapping with the Indians and was
for awhile q sailor on the Pacific coast.
lie now re siles at Astoria. lie says
his brother, tie senator. visited that
place four or five years ago with a
number of other senators. but as he
was busy at the time he did not take
the trouble to look Dave up" Unlike
his brother he is stalwart Republi-
can. The rise of values in Pacific
slope lands has made him rich man
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-09-30
TIE EAST GUTHRIE CASE.

Judge Green yesterday decided the
case Of Necdcr Il. Paine vs. the townsite
settlers. in favor OF the latter 1t was
one Of his last official acts and his de-
cis,ou will bring security TO thousands
81 our citizens who in good faith have
settled upon and are occupying for
purpoacs of residence. trade and bus
iuess. the southwest quarter of section
nine.
The history of this case is part of
the municipal life of Guthrie. For
more than four years it has dragged its
tedious length along For awhile it
seemed to cast some shadow upon
realty. The local land Office took a
positive stand for the townsite set
Tiers when the case first came up un-
der It's consideration. That view Of
The case on most points has been held
good law in the department and again
10y the supreme court in the smith
Townsend case.
Judge Green's decision practically
follows out the way the supreme
court pointed. 1t is an admirable
statement Of the evidence and the law
and quiets forever the title 10 East
Guthrie realty
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-09-30
TO MOVE TO ARDMoRE.

Charley Freeman's Law business Cails Hi
Away-An Old Timer.
Charley Free man has about decided
20 remove 10 Ardmore lie has clients
living there with laTge interests who.
recognizing the ability and experience
OF Mr. Freeman, have retained him in
some important cases and wish TO
place their entire business in his
hands 10 do this he will be com
pelled to change his location to Ard
more. in order that he may give the
matters his personal attention.
Charley came to Guthrie with the
original 's9ers lie was here in the
dust and ate dirt with the boys in the
memorable early days.
As soon as the courts were estab-
lished he entered upon the actual
practice Of law and has been a con-
spicious figure before the courts Of
the territory. lie has been engaged
in some OF the principal causes Of the
territory, and in the adjudication and
settlement Of vexed questions Of prop,
erty and personal rights has been
prominent in establishing land marks
of Oklahoma Law.
lie has about him many of The ele-
ments Of a successful lawyer, and his
ability. application and industry have
justly placed him among the first
jurists Of this territory. should he
put his half formed intention into exc
cution Guthrie will lose good law
yer. a sociable companion and wor-
thy man, while cur youlg neighbor
on the south will have gained another
of the kind Of men she needs to bring
her TO the front
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-09-30
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
GUTHRIE PEOPLE MUST BE VI
AND DOING.
4 Pull Needed for the y ock Island. Hutch
inson and southern Road and tho
Frisco Extension.

Guthrie needs railroads There IS
no question about that Aud while
the many rumors. all OF which nave
foundation are floating around in the
circumambicnt atmosphere. the busi-
ness men Of the city should awaken
aud climb onto the pilotof the engine.
and not wait until the bumpers of the
laet coach have disappeared from
view. \ few years ago the grand ter
ritory Of Oklahoma sat upon her hunk
ers. to use a phrase forcible il not ele-
giant. aud watched the procession 90
bv She did not wait long. however.
A. soon as the last coach hove in sight
She climbed in. waltzed Up the aisles
of all the coaches, passed tA' many
competing and Jealous states and ter.
ritories. and in a short while was
seated on the cowcatcher Such is
sample OF Guthrie and the grand ter
ritory of which she is capital, in point
Of material growth and prosperity.
Now the people Of both city and ter
ritorv should be ap and dong The
Il O. G. railroad is knocking for ad-
mittance, and Guthrie citizens should
see-and hastily. oo-that the latch
string IS suspended on the outside
The Sapulpa extension Of the T. o
is another plum which is ripenins md
is liable to dIop at any time.
But the latest railroad intelligence
is that concerning the Rock Island.
This road desires TO reach the
coal fields. Contracts have al
ready been closed for extending the
road to the new town Of Pond Creek
from Cameron. and actual work will
be began in a few short weeks The
distance from Pond Creek to Guthrie
Is 80 miles and the country being roll
ing, is peculiarly fitted for road bed.
What Guthrie needs is competing
roads-nothing could be more benef-
cial TO the city. BY determined eff
fort on the part of Guthrie citizens the
Rock Island management could lie in
duced to extend the road from Pond
Creek, and it should be done. The cap
ital city is destined to become great
and prosperous jobbing and manufac-
turing center, but the goal can be
much sooner reached by push on the
part Of her citizens and the necessary
railroads To carry the products Of this
secuon 20 the great marts Of trade
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-09-30
ODDS AND ENDS.
Points From Round Creeh The Rock Is
lands ENcur Ions.

Points From Round Creeh --ThG Rock Is
lands ENouriioa
The Rock Island road is arranging
to run sunday excursions into Pond
Creek from Wichita.
The new town of Pond Creek is
flourishing in great shape. The same
can be said of Santa Fe
United States Express Agent Z. H.
Fitzpatrick has perfected arrange
meats whereby the people of Sonth
Enid will have their express matter
delivered to them by a special messen-
ger The people are highly pleased
with ting encouragement
The soldiers stationed near Round
Pond are making wholesale arrests of
liquor men, who have not thus fa.'
complied with the requirements of the
internal revenue laws The liquor
men give bond for their appearance at
the nest term Of the uited states
court, and keep on doing business.
Much dissatisfaction is manifested at
this mode of procedure, but it seems
us il nothing else can be- done.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-09-30

little territory thus secured. II cor
tainly is after its share Of Oklahoma
patronage and to get this will build
toward the more prosperous portions
of the eastern side ofthe territory
The people Of Perry, alert TO every
thing that will help make a city, have
already taken steps to secure the eX'
tension of the road TO that place. and
they may succeed in getting 1t Tins
is a matter that Guthrie is virtaliy
interested la. and it stands a better
chance than any competitor Of ob-
tanning new railroads, as it is the
capital Of the territory atN its rceoy-
nzed metropolis.
But railroads. like all other enter
prises. will not come begging for the
privilege Of building here and helping
make this great city. They must
not only be invited but their man
ayers must be made to zee the advan-
tages to be derived from coming here,
and IL substantial inducements are de-
munded they must De given.
Another line Of railway. especially if
it be a competing line. will double the
property VALUATION and the population
Of Guthrie In other words, our peo-
pie could afford to give % per cent of
their property holdings to secure such
a road, for in that would come hand
some profit to them.
Let a moveL-s.' be started among
the business men I'D property owne~s
of Guthrie,for tbe purpose Of securing
this road Have an organization per
fe,ted and a committee appointed to
confer with its officials in order that
while it is building the city can secure
the line when the time is ripe for it.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-09-30
Book ofthe lair.

We are in receipt of the third num-
ber of this very interesting publica-
tion. 1t is conceded that in 40 other
form will the great Columbian Expo
sition be so tttingly portrayed for
present use and permanent prcserya-
ton. AS in THF Book OF IHE FAIR, a
work Of 1000 imperial folio pages,
l2Nl6 inches, printed on the finest en-
ameled paper and now being pub
lished in 25 parts of 40 pages each, at
800 part The work presents all
the features OF the fair and the mar.
velous contents of all the great build
ings. The pages are filed with scenes
of beauty and utility such as the fern
mountain under the great dome, the
room in King Ludwig's palace, the
Electric Tower of Light, the pictur
esque Street in Cairo, the Queen of
England's tapestry the French Pa
yilion, the Dehomany Village, the
Battle Ship and ten thousand more.
The book Is for al time aud should be
in every household.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-09-30
BILLY DEUTsCH DYING.


Billy Deutsch, tie once renowned
sport, who made Guthrie his headquar-
ters in the early days, is dying IN ST..
Luke's hospital at Denver \ Denver
special says. lie came TO Denver three
months ago broken in health, wealth
and influence, and so poor his friends
had 10 proyide the money for his trip.
Ia 1873 Deutscb owned The Mighty
Dollar and in five years made SIPS, OO1
lie went To Paris and won .-miilion
dollars ia three months at baccdrat
July -, lss5, he broke Monte Carlo
with an investment of his last coin, a
five frame piece. winning $4,000 in
the night. lie says that he owes
$3.50, 900 IN Paris. his physician says
he cannot possibly survive this illness.
which was brought on 10y recent
spree.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-09-30
JAMES DENT DISCHARGED
DECLARED NOT GUILTY OF mi
PERSONATINO AN OFFICER.
After Hearing the Tcstimoay Commis
sioner Wass Discharged Dent
from Custody

The trial Of James d. Dent was con-
cluded yesterday morning before
United States Commissioner Wass. Mr..
Dent was charged with impersonating
the chief deputy Of the United States
marshal, and with other grave often
ses. The result Of the trial and testi-
mony offered shows that a gross in
justice was committed by the arrest Of
Mr. Dent The finding of the court is
as follows;
United State, Of America. Territory Of
Oklahoma. County Of O-ss.
Before y. b. Was> as United States Com
missioner Second Judicial District i'm
Said Territory:
United States. plaintiff Ns. james d.
Dent, defendant:
And now ON this. the 21th day Of Sep
tember. lsg3 this cause com = ON for
hearing before said court. the said
United States appearing 10y Hon Horace
Speed. United States district attorney for
said territory The said defendant. James
ID. Dent. appears in person and by his at
torneys. Nofsingcr n Naglc and T G..
Cutlip, and valves arraignmcnt and
pleads not guilty.
And the court. after hearing the tcSti-
muuy OF witnesses and the argument of
counsel. aud, upon recommendation of
the United States district attorney, finds
that the said defendant, James ID. Dent.
is not guilty Of the violation of section
1891, United States Revised Statutes. and
u is ordered tia! ho De discharged from
custody. y. B WASS.
United States Commissioner. Second Ju-
dical District ia and for the Territory
pt Oklahom1.
The arrest Of Mr. Dent wPs a griev-
ous and awkward mistake lie is re-
garded as an intelligent and sincere
man, whose integrity cannot be ques
toned and possessing many noble
traits Of both heart and hand His
complete exoneratiop Of the charges
preferred against him is a sour.e of
qualification II his many iFienls
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-09-30
ACTION NEEDED.

II is now assured that the
Hutchinson road is 10 be built into
oklahoma at once. While this has been
deemed certainty for some time its
objective point had been Il matte. Of
conjecture until Monday, when an
agreement was entered into by which
che road is 10 be built al once 10 Pond
Creek. Enid was after this road but
her neighbors on the north got the ad-
vantage Of the land Office town aud
secured the prize,
This road win not be content to stop
a. Pond Creek or be satisfied with the
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-09-30

TRINIDAD, Col, Sept 29.-The whole
sale prosecutions of the Santa Fe rail
road against employees growing out of
heavy emhezzlements of freight etc.
in transit, have failed. Though much
stolen property was recovered, and
one of the criminals, conductor
named Crotty, confessed, the com
pGny could not make the cases stick
the 1nrY lefu .ng 10 accept Crotty' :
ev dence as worth all it appeared to b..
During all the proceedings Crotty has
been kept under guard to prevent his
being lynched by men whom he
alleges tp be the thieves.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-09-30

lr O. reported on what is considered
good authority that a gang Of express
robbers came near holding mp Balti-
more and Ohio train near Nick eesPort.
ia. the other night Unless the au-
thorities 81 those states in the East
make better efforts 10 subdue their
outlaws. 'ye advise our people not TO
make rip east 1t is really unsafe
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-09-30
ADVENTIST CAMP MEETING.
Annual Meeting to BE Held at oklahoma
Ciy -Igteresting services

Annual Meeting to Be Held at Oklahoma
IJ -IRteresting services.
The seventh Day Adyentists Will
hold their annual c4mp meeting near
Oklahoma City beginning th, 2sth in
slant and continue until October s.
The camp viii be located in the tim
Der south OF the fair grounds on Mir
Calhoun place Most Of tie terrtor-
.rs wui be- represented anl three OF
four hundred are expected 10 camp al
the messing Three tlUernacles viii
De ere ted 10 hold religious services
ID. one for Americans. on for Ger
mIns and one for young peoples
meetings Three German ministers
are expected. and three English speak
ers from the states. The ministers Of
the territories will ali be present
The citizens of Oklahoma City and vi
cinity and .othcrs who desire are cor
daily invited to attend this camp
meeting. From three TO five services
will be held daily.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-09-30

MARSHALL, Mo, Sept 30. - The
grand jury returned two indictments
against J, II. Cordell, late cashier Of
the Cordell- Dunnica bank, which col
laPsed in this city January o, 1892,
charging him with receiving deposits
as cashier Of that institution knowing
at the time that it was insolvent.
The defendant is al present a resident
of Colorado. 1t is expected some new
and interesting Developments will be
made when the case comes u trial.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-09-30
GOT TWENTY-FIVE YEARS.
Marion Hedgepeth, the Noted Train
Robber Sent Tn at Last

ST CHARLES, Mo, Sept 90 Marion
lledgepeth, the noted Glendale train
robber, after legal struggle lasting
two years, was yesterday convicted by
a jury and his punishment fixed at
twenty-five years imprisonment
Hedgepeth had no lawyer and acted
as his own counsel. When EX ress
Messenger Mulrennan was testifying
Hcdgepeth jumped to his feet and
shouted out, "I You're - liar" lie
did this again when Lawyer furling
was on the stand
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-09-30

WAsHINGroN, sept 90 Representa-
tive Curtis of Kansas introduced a
bill yesterday to extend the benefits
Of the pension laws to state militia
men aud to the widows, children and
dependent relatives of deceasel /
mi!itiamen who rendered service to
the country during the civil war
This is a very important bill for Kan
sas and Missouri.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-09-30
Accidentally Poisoned by His wte.

NEVADA, Mo, Sept 20. -George W
johnson, aged O3 years a highly es-
teemcd farmer of this vicinity, was
accidentally poisoned by his wife, who
gave him aconite by mistake for
Jam lea ginger, lie took the fatal
draught at Q O'clock yesterday morn
ing and died in great agony at o'clocl,
p. N. IL is feared his wife's reason is
dethroned, SO intense is her grief over
her sad mistake,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-09-30

81 Louis has showed q generous
spirit toward Chicago IN the offer OF
tAe free use Of ali her Yelled Prophet
floats for Chicago Day AT the worlds
fair Besides this the offer is accom-
panied with the statement that If ac
cepied 10000 people from 81 Louis
will attend the fair on that day.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-09-30

CmcAGo, Sept 29.-Ohicers of the
Department of the Missouri stationed
here have received instructions from
the war department to yeslgate the
charges of improper conduct made
against soldiers during the rush at
the opening of the Cherokee strip.
Colonel Heyl left last night for the
strip on this mission.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-09-30

THE dispatches state that the Hutch
insou. southern is to bc built at once
from Cameron, Kansas TO Pond Creek.
While this road is building it should
be extended to Guthrie This must be
looked after
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-09-30
Killed In "a Runaway.

LAWRENCE, Kan, sept % - DR.
William Eratt, who lives just south Of
the city limits, was thrown from a
buggy yesterday morning and re-
ceived internal injuries that resulted
in death at 8 o'clock last evening. DR.
Erstt was one of the oldest residents
~ the county.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-09-30
BANK OF ENID.

IL Tiles Articles WIN a Capital Of
100000
In the secretarys office Yesterday
the Bank of Enid filed articles OF in
corporation. The capital stock is
$50 900
The incorporatOrs arc George Theis
IT,. James l.. Scales aud H. D. SySes.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-09-30

4 CRANE calling Eimse't George
Washington invaded the White House
the other day and wanted the Dresi-
dents chair policemen took him in
before Le Lad been able 10 do any
damage, though how he got there is o
mystery TO the White House officers
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-09-30

tux people Of East Guthrie got an
other decision yes este-day Ii the dis
trlct court. and viii feel more safe in
the security Of their homes IL is al
together probable the supreme court
vr.i have the final adjudication Of this
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-09-30

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo, Sept 40.
Governor Stone has offered reward
of 5000 for the arrest and delivery OF
Reason Farbush to the sheriff of How
ard county. Farbush killed Granville
Hays April D, 1892, and threw his
body in the Missouri river
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-09-30

GEoHGE KLocKsoN, treasurer Of the
Kansas knights Of Honor. has dIsap-
peared. and with him several hundred
dollars Of the lodges money SO far
as he is concerned the lodge he be-
longed to is a misnomer.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-09-30

ThE great sawmill men on the Mis-
sissippi river have organized lumber
trust All the important mills on the
river are interested and its capitals
placed at 81. 500. .O1O.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-09-30

BANNER LIrrLE's attorneys are max
ing great efforts to obtain a change of
venue from the courts OF Kansas City,
Kan.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-09-30

JOPLIN Mo, sept. ~ eH--Application
was made yesterday before Hon. W.
II. Robinson, judge Of the circuit
court, for the appointment Of re-
ceiver for the Home Savings and Loan
association of St Louis aud joplin.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-09-30

THF senate continues to debate"
the silver bill with the number Of
members on the prod increasing
from day to day.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-09-30

| want 10 rent four-room furnished
house for a family of three; no child
reu, and viii pay good price for
what want. Any one having such Q
property will address z. o. Lock Box
ld7. city.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-09-30
Notice

All persons are warned not to buy
or lease lot : in block 2l, Perry, as
the same is claimed hy IA. II. Reayes
and is not for sale on lease.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-09-30

Mrs. a. T. Saunders announces her
grand millinery opening to be on the
5th, 9th aud 9Th Of October at whieh
time all the latest in plain and fancy
millinery can be seen Ladies' Of
Guthrie and vicinity should not miss
this opportunity To aequaint them
selves with the lates1 styles IN fall
and winter millinery. 23Stf
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-09-30

TIM reason appears why that eor-
tract wasn't where it could be seen
while the Legislature was i'm session.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-09-30
PERRY FLASHES
THE PROCLAMATION RECEIVED
WITH GREAT ECLAT,
Notes of Persons aHd Things Co!oncl
Morrison - locate-odds
anu Ends

II Linn is laying out aa addition
north Of Perry.
The Perry Evening Democrat is
crammed full Of neat ads
J. O. o. T. and X. OF T.. lodges
rave been instituted at Perry.
Chief Clerk IIanlou Of the land office
was held mp and relieved Of 40 cents
Wednesday night
&rth Perry held a lively council
meeting Wednesday night will, Mayor
j. NJ. Gore in the chair
Governor henfrow's proclamation
making Per. a city Gf the first class
was received with great cclat by
Pcrryites yesterday, and material for
city candidates is being looked up.
The Democrat says that promiscu-
GUS shooting nights and days should
Oe stopped AT once. The sheriff
should put on enough Deputies to ar
rest every galoot that gets funny,
Perry is no hoodium town.
Colonel John l.. Morrison, ex-War.
den Of the Missouri penitentiary and q
war horse Democrat, has come to
Perry to stay and by his wholesoul
disposition aud honest record will no
doubt bc recognized as one Of Porry's
great men.
Taylor x Dawson have purchased
the lot next "a the T. NJ Richardson
lumber yard facing on b street and
are erecting livery, transfer and ex-
change stables. They are reliable
and any work given them can be de-
pended upon being done with dis
patch.
Judge Andrew c. Schnell, late mem
Der If toYnsite board No. Q, has 10
Gated at Perry aud viii enter into
the lot contest business The Judge
has a head FUN OF knowledge la that
line ana is at present located with
Colonel Tom Seward west Of the
Richardson bank
ht evening lftihbtIdl OF AufnU1h
says editorially: The people Of Perry
win soon be called upon 10 correctly
represent the wishes hopes and high
est interests of the people Of the city.
Gentlemen, are you ready? The quail
ihcations necessary are clean rec
ord, arustling Democrat whose home
is in Perry.
William Plag of Chandler vas ia the
city yesterday euroute from Perry to
ms home. Plag is hardy frontiers
man who conducts hardware store
on Marvel avenue in the capital of
Lincoln. lie is determined, too and
when the race To Perry was made he
camped on a lot on the government re-
serve and swore by the gods that he
would stay there or explode. Con
testants tried 10 bulldole and eject
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-09-30

BRuNswICK ga. Is having a siege Of
yellow fever Eighteen new cases
were reported Yesterday.