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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29
UNFOaTTNATF zoos

The wholly irresP3nsibie Washing
ton correspondent, Of the Kansas City
journal seems % be consumed
with a kind OF iunsey that renders
him very inventive bat very
harmless without y=rsonal re-
sponsibility he assumes vast range
Of knowledge. u. p,ss-sses that lit
tleness Of m.nd which SEES all else
thro ugh the most contracted specta-
elea lie imagin.s an ant mill, noun
tain, and groVels auidst the insects
Corrupt himself he panders to corrup-
tion, and the lite fools with olly half
mind. who attempt 70 run Oklahoma
newspapers adverse 10 the admins
tration, follow Dlindly his vaporlngs.
and cry, with great gusto, their .dmi-
ration Of his wonderful discoveries
In some corner Of the vacuum that
dishgures the upper part OF his body,
he found, wonderful TO be told, a wan
dering idea. lie seized 10 with grea,
avidity, aud formulated thought,
misshspen though 1t was, and sent il,
post haste 10 the Journal Without
form and void II was eagerly seized.
and well nigh strangled 10 death by
the scayengers Thi. wonderful
thought, envolyed after much severe
labor. was, that Governor Renfrow in
tended resigning. Ye Gods and little
fishes. How the little things did
squirm and laugh, in childish glee,
over what they hoped would be.
The little things have beoome so
starved that any crumb would be used
By them as the sweetest morsel that
Heaven could give. Nay Heaven pity
tkelr state, for man has long ceased 10
be cognizant of their existence. On a
summers nignt sometimes one il
disturbed by a mongrel cur barking at
the moon. II aunoys but shieing
a stone will quiet his bowling. 80 IL
is with these little things only they
are not wortn 50 much eIertion.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

When the Republican tOwnsite board
went out, II left less than weeks work
10 be done, and close to Is, 900 cash which
belonged to the city.
The above appeared in last evening s
Capital A IL was the only thing like a
direct statement in all its melange Of
disheveled figures and scram bled ideas,
THE LEADER man called on the town
site board to get the fats, Tie fol-
lowing eeriin ate vouched for by Cap
tain Taylor and Dr. Landrum is a COM
plete and absolute denial Of the lying
charge:
Editor LEADER:
GUTHRIE, March G6.-When Mr.
Robertson vsrated the Office as dis.
Sarsing agent Of 0athris owasits
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29
Democratio Revolutions Adopted.

Following are the resolutions adopted
by the Democratic city convention:
Whereas, the affairs OF our city
have been conducted the past two years
10 such a manner a. 70 meet the cOBdem-
nation Of all good people. Therefore b.
Resolved That the Democrats Of the
city Of Guthrie In convention assembled
Te-asseTt the principle uttered by Presi-
dent Cleveland, that pnblic Office l. a
public trust, and that taxation should b.
laid upon Oar people sufficient 20 main
tain oar city government economical y
administered.
Resolved. That we condemn the ac-
tiOn Of the Republican school board for
the eKtraysgaut price paid for the second
ward school ground, and also their ac-
ton in pros ding but for one school build
Ing FOR the cOiOred children, aud that
placed t0 q disadvantage 20 the school
children % the first aud Third wards.
That - y the sense u this convention
that none but cl--a. competent men
should b. named FOR city Offices.
That ne good nam. OF our city aud its
future prosperity are imperled ID the
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 81 the Republican
party. which has Systematically Increased
the eity's debt, ana al the same tim e in
creased the tax rate upon the property Of
TIE citizen.
That corruption fraud aud general mis-
management Of our Affairs, have marked
the reign and characterized the conduct
of the Republican ADMINISTRATION Of the
city government.
We further announce the true doctrine
TO b. that q municipality, like an honest
citizen must live within its legitimate in
come, aud any other course will result In
bankruptcy aud disaster.
We call upon all good citizens without
regard 20 party, 10 aid Us In rescuing the
city from the hands Of IL despOilers at
the approaching election. that we may
have q cleau, competent business admin
istratlOn Of our local affairs.
Resolved. That we pledge a municipal
government conducted on business pTlncl-
pies and so administered upon the lines
Of political reform and political economy
o. 70 insure low taxes and the protection
OF our city's credit
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29
The social, financial and COM
mercial future Of Guthrie is
trembling i'm the balance. Up
h1ns=4Ipen and act.

ARE the central committeeman
awake to their sPorsibilities? No
battle has ever been won without
leaders. Discipline IS 4 great thiag;
but leadership is greater. Patriotism
and party fealty appeal as directly as
personal interest, indeed. they are
personal interests Good government
is the result Of eternal vigilance, and
eternal vigilance is the safeguard of
prosperity. Every central committee
man owes it to his party to watch
closely every move OF tina enemy, and
counter move so as to outzeneral him
Rejoicings come after work and not
before. The laurel crowns the hero,
not for that which he intends 10 do,
bet for that which be has air lady
done.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

board No. 6, he did not then and has
not up to this time turned over one
cent OF cash which belonged to ths
city of Guthrie The Capitals state
ment that s. 900 has been turned over
to the present board ny Robertson or
any member Of the old board is will
fully and maliciously false in every
particular. Very respectfully.
JOHN 7. TAYLOR,
Dlsoursing agent townsite board
No. q.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

lr thA zur cir1l C1E - n tne Two
pa ies have made their seiections
Tee pcmp-raDc party ~a1 a-'ua.ea
b. . desire g. give ths city grosfss-
sire sud honest sdniuistrstinn The
question q availability did not enter
into its d-ii terations Superior 70.
ard teyoB. such a psrsonai feeling.
vas the idea q What wouid le better
fer the whole ciiT-uhat w0uid sd-
vance her on the onward march q
progress-whzf would add 10 her ma
terisi interests and SHAT would be the
test mode - procedure. Thess qnes-
tions were practical and they were
ansuered iu . business ike manner.
- the coDveution-
The gentlemen selected we're chosen
b--csuse of their fitness. a1d rot BE-
cause q that lamest 0f al excuses IN
noDinstions ns-srslabilrty The per
sonality Of q no.hiBes sA9uld -sver. in
practical politics dwarf party prin-i-
pies Politics is an aciuslity aud not
= Theory The principles are superior
20 the persons who advocate them
The persons die. bat g5e principles
xEvEE DIE Democracy "A, and always
will be. the foundation q good gov
ernment Its trend is upz.srd. and
never downward No republic can be
= success without IL All that IS good
today il the Republican party Is
slched from Jefersonisn theories
Repu blicanism j. nothing. u not com
posite- Pounded by tie enemies Of
Democracy. il reached. like an ocso-
puA and gathered togetber al the
isms whether good or bad. and formed
3 hybrid whole. To cement these con
sieting particles, enough q Democ-
raey was added 20 give q respectable
consiste ncy.
This convention selected - its
standard bearer q young man. an one
who has shown himself u be it sub
Jet for party honor2 lie is far above
the ordinary. His legal requirements
are more than respectable. and his
practical common sense marks him out
As worthy TO steer the city from the
rocks where Republican mendacity
has driven IT, The argument a. 10
his yoL,hfulbess Is nauseating. Far
better a man in his frst childhood
than in mis- second Mr.. Horner is
recognized by all, regardless Of party
predictions. as possessing IN every
phase all the qualifications requisite
for a successful aud brilliant admins
tration Of the city affairs His inter
ests are the city's, and his every wish
is for her advancement Contrast biz
with his competitor. and he comes
from the test with honor.
The Republican nominee, Mr.. Mar
tin. is personally a most excellent
gentlemen. bat, unfortunately, his
days Of usefulness nave passed. The
seAiliiy Of age has taken the place Of
the maturity Of manhood, and instead
Of the advancement demanded by a
progressive young city, he would re
tard lis growth The slowness ol-s@As
- totally repugnant TO the push of tne'
lines Sober thought aud discrIminat-
iug judgment should cause every bus
mess man, regardless Of personal
ri~ndship aud party predictions, 10
'Fport the party which is pledged 20
Iyauce and not 10 retard.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

The school board has allowed
the school house bonds to lie
idle more than a year, while
they quarrelled among them
selves over some way 10 steal
them, and the people will have
to pay the interest in this years
taxes, which is robbery to the
amount Of about $3,1S7.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

The Gang is working the slavery
racket on the colored voters, but they
would impose another slavery worse
than the former. Let the colored
people use their freedom, in voting as
they please; let them throw off the
yoke Of ring rule, and see how the
Gang will curse them.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

Christ put the money! chang
err out Of the temple. b.et the
people profit from the example
and put gang rule thieves ont
Of the city hall.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29
Citizens, knock out the Gang.
lower the tax levy and invite
capital TO come to Guthrie.

MCCoRD is askiog for the uffrage Of
the voters OF Guthrie, to place himself
a position, as an administrator OF
law, when he boldly hauEts his viola
tions OF law in the face of our people.
His saloon dive is thrown wide open
on sunday, dag and night, and
boldly asks, What are you going to
do about it." This man MeCord asks
20 be made police Judge
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

L. ID. Jackson, candidate for
Justice of the Peace ON the
Gang ticket, t,killed three cOlOred
men in Mem phis.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

outrageous taxes, abnormal
valuations. severe tax penalties
under the plundering orgy of
Gang rule in Guthrie are opera
ting a. cOnilseatiOn upon the
property Of our poorer citizens,
and as robbery upon those who
are not bankrupted by il.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

r.. {. Ross. candidate for con-
stable on the Gang ticket, sent a
bullet crashing through the
breast Of a cOlOred man in this
city.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

Robert Martin. candidate for
mayor on the Gang ticket refus-
ed while secretary to pay Gill
mer. the colOred janitOr of the
legislature. his two months
wages. even after the depart
ment had recommended that
they be paid,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

The issues OF thirty years ago
may gull the ignorant and ia.
natieal, but spread-eagle speech
es on the war question won't
make a city, nor refund the
money captured by the Gang
thieves.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

High as your taxes are. this
years city taxes will not pay
the interest on this city's
indebtedness.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

We hear much about the coming
railroad, a railroad on paper, a mere
chimera; but could even a railroad
compensate for the destruction of our
city by misrule and Doodle. No money
consideration could condone the sane
tion given to thuggery, saloonism and
brothelism, any more than the thirty
pieces Of silver could condone the be-
trayal of Christ. A railroad on paper,
a saloon run city, or honest govern
ment which?
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

NAPOLEON was only twenty-five
when he led his troops over the Alps,
and the Austrian commander whom he
20 completely demolished was seventy
History repeats itself
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

Has DeGroffs clerical abilities i'm.
proved any since his discharge for in.
mpetency?
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

A voTE for HorDer and the Demo
cratic ticket means a vote for the best
interests Of Guthrie; for its perman-
eney as the capital; for its sahool in
terests raised TO the highest standards
Of usefulness Vote with sound judg
r-srs
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

"MsRT1S in repose appears much
like jsbberiuE babOon confined
ldesirs Of ny own accord 10 make
pubiic and full apology 70 Judge Mar
lin .or the above sentence. appearing
IN yesterday mornings LEADE r
whsiever the license Of Journalism in
a political campaign. under no circum-
stances could il extend 70 such vile
and indecent stuff az the above. had j,
cone under nv notice IL would 20,
have appeared EDlToR
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

The owl is the wisest looking OF
birds. and at the same time the most
stupid, Nora: Wisdom vanishes
sometimes on examination.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

THE Republican Gang Of heelers,
toughs, slugs plugs. and kili-me-
quicks are moving heaven and earth
in or4er to carry the coming election
They know that honest citizens are
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

The negro will not be "in it" with
''de gang" when he declares himself a
man. 1t is the vote not the man that
the heelers love.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

Let our colored citizens remember
that their personal interests are iden-
tilted with the welfare Of this city. and
not with the success Of the Gang.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

II. NJ. Adams and T. d. Jackson are
so illiterate men. They arc Repub-
lican candidates for justices of the
peace We're they 70 try a case, they
would be Obliged 70 call in attorneys
TO explain the two sides Jackasses
in office won't do. Vote FOR sampsell
and Garrett
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

UP 70 this time Mr.. Searcey the
pros pective register Of our land OFF ce
has not called a: this Office Day break
skunk.
1t is OF course Tompie's method in
blackmailing 70 wait FOR the victim ?
70 "call al the Office 10 this case we
can inform Tompie that Mr.. Sesrcey
will decline 10 accept the iuvitat ion
thrown out 10 "call al the Office un-
les be ,akes club and POUNDS the
life out Of the blackmailing bloat in
chuge.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

ADOLESCENCE is much preferable tc
senility.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

"IHoUGH he be- a. chAste as ice and
as pure ss snow be shall not escape
calumuy' 'aid liam.st who had pro-
baby had experience 10 = po!itiea /
campaign
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

The car Of progress moves upward
and youthfulness is more agile than
age
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

aroussa. and are sn6ss-SrirE 20 oZset
Priosip'e' ~ 'laaA money sd afn-s''
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

GANG rule is misrule. Misrule is no
rule. No rule is destruction aud de-
struction is annihilation.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

OLD fashioned machinery has given
place TO the progress Of the age.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

DEMOCRATS stand by your guns and
we will win this election.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

IT'sa wise tariff bill that knows il,
own father.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

The Daily Leader accepts
advertising with the distinct
and positive guarantee that
IL has double the paid circU-
iation OF any newspaper pub
lished in Oklahoma
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

The clean. honest patriotic Rspub-
licaus Of Guthrie will vote for A. J.
Deal
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

AFTER all the bluff and bluster the
Gang school board managed 70 keep
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

A SOLEMN look may convey the idea
OF wisdom; but the test comes from
actions and not looks
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29
If the Wheeler Bill does not
become law the capital will be
moved out Of this city forever.

Let every clean, honest Repu ublicsn
draw the line You owe it TO your
selves
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

Nine-tenths Of that $4,000
steal was a redemption Of the
promises made by Dyer and
his gang Of scOundrels.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

McCord is heeler and
Ough. His saloon j. the head
quarters of the Republican
Gang.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

The moral. laW-abiding citi-
zens Of Guthrie have the future
Of the city i'm their hands. and
this j. the hour Of their Oppor-
tunity. Shall saloOnism. hood
leism and thugism rule. or
shall We have a clean. upright
city government Think we'll
before you vote.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

Wally Ong AYERS that he will
start "diye," TO be filled with
Chinese women, if McCOrd j.
elected. MeCOrd has yOuch-
safed him every protection.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

the coiored people from getting an
school houses at all.
Irvine and Pace are good. shrew,
men, and as constables will serve tt
people we'll
CLEANLINESS is NEXT 10 Godliness
THE Gang has received notice
NoTE against corruption.
------
VoTE for the city's good.
---------
VoTE for good schools.
VoTE for honest men.
TIE Gang is trembling.
CLEAN the cess pools.
THE Gang is going.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

LUCIFER IS brilliant example Of a
greal intellect deliberately choosing
vice and attempting 10 rule virtue.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

THE headquarters for hoodlums
should not be removed to a court Of
iastice.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

by the elevation Of their high priest to
the seat Of justice.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29
A vote for HOrner is a vote
for the Wheeler Bill.

Birds Of feather flock together"
and men seek their sfinities DE
Gang" will vote for McCord. of course,
but the wealth, intelligence and
moral culture Of this city viii vote tor
Deal
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

snee % ahixh p.azs q honor Fer
tiais position the Ds-ocrziis pzrty hss
lin eauventi5u assent blsi. selected A
J Deal wr Deai has lived anons =
this people s.ace the co1ntry opened
- settlement ard has shown himself
an honorable r-ntteman. he has b.
come iientises wita al iae material
Interests of t1e city. ard hss helped
% shape her municipal legislation. he
has alvays been f5uni oac1qyinE
position among TIE better aod more
progress re elenen; Of her population
lie has done his f1lI share 10 nakiug
Ter the commereial metropolis thai
she iS The recoz ozui-i0n of his worth
b. the Democratic pariv is . jusi one.
and be deserves the hearty support q
al his fellow citizens
Contrast The nom nee q the Repub-
D an party with Mr Deal and every
thinking man. whether Republican.
P0pulist or Democrat will concede
that Mr Deal is unmeasurablv TIE 81
Eerior Mr.. u Cord the kepubli sn
nom nee. has. by his own volition.
taken himself outside the pale Of re-
ssectsbHity- lie is the proprietor Of =
zroggery. which j. taboOe5 by the oct
ter element q those who pstronizs
saloons tie has pandered 10 the vicious
aid de6ed the vrtu0us HIS D3pu-
lari:T IS among the h0odluns. and his
strength vita the laEless These are
facts which are known 10 all and not
assertions for political end.
il remains with the voters 20 say
which they wi.l choose-ihe asso-
ciate Of respectability or the friend OF
The thug The law abiding or the law
breaking The upholder Of virtue or
the pauderer to vice. The answer
should be beyond party lines. and the
survival II the httest should become
practical in politics as it is in natural
law
Il
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

The school board has
allowed the school house
bOnds 10 lie idle more
than a year. while they
quarrellssl among them
selves over some way TO
steal them. aud the pco-
pie will have 10 paw the
Interest in this years
taxes. which Is robbery
10 the amount OF about
On the letting ~ build
ing contracts, certain
members 81 the board
tried 10 steal. in addition.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29
sUBscKIPTIoS RATS.
BLACK LIST.

VIZ give below some figures,
showing the result Of Republican
manipulation Of this city's finances.
We will publish from day to day the
shortages, embezzlements and de-
falcations resulting from gang
rule in Guthrie. The first is
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

The Republican repre-
seniatiOu Of Guthrie and
Logan county, Ia the
first legislature. consist
ing Oi two members Of
council and five Of the
general assembly. intro
duced and passed o Jaw
obligating the ax-pay-
crs u Guthrie 10 re
deem the Wild cat scrip
Issued by the ID yer
thieves, and that debt
today hangs over u,
amounting TO O........
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29
SWALLOW 1T, YOU LIAR.

THE Gang is going.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-29

CLEANLINESS is next TO Godline,A
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-10-04
THE HERALD.
PHILLIPSBURG, KANSAS.
TIME TABLE.

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