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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-22
THE Usual LIE.

The following appeared in last
nights Capital:
Governor, wouldn't It hc well 10 turn
that 81. .3Ol i3 left from the worlds fair
appropriation back into the general fund
that the interest might be- stopped ON that
amount of territorial debt? No legisla-
tion Is needed 10 do so, for the legislature
appropriated "Slj,ODO, or so much thereof
as necessary These A,30l.43 were not
necessary.
EX-Treasurer Murphy was seen last
evening by a representative Of this
paper and we have his authority, sub
stantiated by his books for the facts,
which are: Governor Henfrow paid
out on worlds fair expenses some
ching over $40. 00O. As soon as the ac-
cunts were audited and settled,
Treasurer Murphy carried the balance,
imuunting TO nearly 81, O0O into the
general fund and paid some out for
rede .nption of general revenue war
rants. r. C,pital columns contained
the ta' er isemeut upon which the
flnd ha, all been paid out months
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-22
CALIFORNIA.

Ever been there?
1t is an ocean Of ozone for invalids.
"A sea of sunshine for strangers.
"A world OF wealth for workers.
The Mid Winter Fair Worlds Fair
Jr. ought to attract you to San Fran.
cisco in 1894
Those who marveled at the displays
in the California building, Jackson
Park, should investigate further by
taking trip to the Pacific coast
1t will be found that the half has
not been told; the reality exceeds the
promise.
You can 70 quickly, cheaply and
comfortably over the Santa Fe Route
A solid train all the 1way, running
south Of snow block es, through
picturesque New Mexic and Arizo-
ma
Personally conducted parties every
week, III t'rrist sleepers or fast cx-
press trains Thousands have pc rom
lied them.
Very low round-trip rates lew and
effective, good any day and on any
train.
If you write i,holson. G..
7. \. A. r. & ;. f. r. r.. Topeka, Kan.
he will mail free, of charge, an enter
tanning book "To California and
Back, profuse. " illustrated.
IT will inevitably confirm the latent
desire to see California face to face
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-22
THE ARGUMENr OF MAMMoN.

The gang rule Of this city, intrench-
ed by spoilation and corruption has
set itself up as well-nigh invincible in
the coming contest To insure against
any upheaval of popular opinion that
might shake its despotism, its cam
paign executive bosses have purchased
the good will and energetic support of
a certain daily newspaper published
in this city.
This hired patriot has already be-
gun to do the song and dance act for
the gang. On the eve of its dissolu-
tion, after it had dragged its weary
length along through an active slaugh-
ter house almost into the yawning
arms Of an open grave, the gang
ste pped IN with an offer to prolong its
life 1t is needless 10 say that the Of
fer was jumped at. 1t entered with
avidity upon the grand gang scheme
of corrupting the ballot Of this city in
order that the outfit that has sand
bagged this city's treasury might have
time to get away with the balance Of
the funds
What was bought? Not principles
for the sheet never had any. Not
character, for its bloated form is al
ready food for the worms Not honor,
for the word sounds strangely in its
ears The purchase price paid for its
influence was a mere matter of hush
money which this highwayman de-
manded as a return for his silence.
But the whitewash committee will
find in the end that they have bought
an endorsement which is worls no
more TO a political than it is to com
mereial PROMISE.
II is TO the public press that the peo-
pie mainly owe theit knowledge Of
passing events. An honest, unmuz-
zled use makes II the only safe moul-
der Of opinion and a guarantee Of pure
The dishonest and venal
uses TO which ii is sometimes put
should be deplored When hard cash
smothers an open expression, institu-
,ions Of liberty are menared When
thieves are enabled 20 cover up their
tracks through mercenary pres
bought up with the very product O
their steals, then liberty becomes but
a name and free institutions fall
But the newspaper referred 20 will
have hard work trying 10 varnish a
iung-hill. The odor is there yet aud
ID amount Of slush-fund dlsinfectant
IS going 10 beat il down There are
voices 10 this city that will not be
,tilled, and long before election day
-he inside nastiness Of the gang must
ACE the light.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-22
$40,l43.00.
Robertson, = ST, ,726
MiIliken, $5,627
Statute Greer, So. .43S
Dennis T. Flynn. $626
Democrats Resolutions Adopted.

Following are the resolutions adopted
by the Democratic City Central com
mittee: Whereas, the affairs Of our city
have been conducted the past two years
In such manner as TO meet the condcm
nation OF all good people. Therefore be
IL.
Resolved That the Democrats Of the
city OF Guthrie In convention assembled
re-assert the principle uttered by presi-
dent Cleveland, that "A pnblic Office Is a
public trust, and that taxation should be-
laid upon our people sufficient to main
tain our city government economically y
administered
Resolved. That we condemn the ac-
tlon OF the Republican school board for
the eNtraVagant price paid for the Second
ward school ground, and also their ac-
tlon In providing but for one school build
ing for the colOred children, aud that
placed To "A disadvantage to the school
children @. the first and Third wards
That IL is the sense OF this convention
that none but clean, competent men
should b. named for city otib9cs.
Ihat the good name OF our city and its
future prosperity are imperiled by the
maladmnistratiOn of the Republican
party, which has systematically increased
the city's debt, and at the same tim c in
creased the tax rate upon the property OF
the citizen.
That corruption fraud and general mis-
management of our affairs, have marked
the reign and characterized the conduct
Of the Republican administration of the
city government.
We futrher announce the true doctrine
TO b. that municipality, like an honest
citizen must live within its legitimate in
come, aud any other course will result in
bankruptcy and disaster.
We call upon all good citizens without
regard 10 party. To aid US in rescuing the
city from the hands Of It's deSpOilers at
the approaching election, that we may
nave cleau, competent business admin
istratiOn Of our local affairs.
Resolved. That We pledge municipal
government conducted on business princi-
pies aud 50 administered upon the lines
oi political reform and political economy
a. 20 insure low taxes and the protection
Of our city's credit
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-22

manner and said: my God, McKniff.
did do this? Why did do it? Bring
back my Marie. 1t is time for her to
give me my medicine" He rambled on
in disconnected sentences of the same
purport on his way to the lookup.
Mrs. Amanda Dixon Jones, the dead
girls mother, testified that she never
saw anything between her daughter and
her husband but the greatest affection
He was very devoted to her and she to
him. Prof. Shortlidge had suffered for
some time from insomnia, grew hyster-
ical and was given to weeping spells.
He went five and six days at time
without any sleep, according to one Of
the local physicians who had pre-
scribed for him. The doctor had pre-
scribed bromides and morphia, but
these did not relieve the insomnia.
The dead wife was buried in her
bridal robes. The tolling of the
church bell was plainly audible in the
cell where Prof. Shortlidge was CON
fined, but he paid no attention 70 it,
according to a Media correspondent of
the Philadelphia Times. For days
after the commission of the deed he
slept only few hours, and then only
while under the influence of opiates.
Hour after hour he now PAGES TO and
fro, and, wringing his hands, cries:
Marie, come back, come back"
Several times he has tried to dash out
his brains against the bars of his cell
aud he vas also detected in an effort
10 hang himself At times he raves
like a maniac, but has lucid spells, and
during them talks without any evil
dence of insanity to his relatives, law
yers and physicians. In his more vio-
lent moments he rushes 10 the door of
his cell and, throwing himself against
it, strives desperately at the bars. The
wardens are in constant fear lest he
succeed in doing himself some violence,
and a watch is kept on him day and
night lie will probably be removed
20 the insane asylum at Norristown,
Pa.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-22
DEED OF A MADMAN.
Pennsylvania Scholar Who Killed
His Bride Adiudged Insane.
History OF an Extremely sad Case Of
Homicide 90 The Couple Had Been
Married But Sir Weeks aud
Loved Each Other.

The commission appointed by the
sourt 10 examine into the mental con-
dition of Frof Swithin c. Shortlidge,
principal Of the Shortlidge academy at
Media. Pa, who shot and killed his
bride Of six weeks on December 81 last,
has found that he is insane. The re-
port OF the committee said nothing as
to his condition at the time of the
tragedy, but all the circumstances in
licate that the killing of his young
wife was prompted by a diseased mind.
The couple had only been married
six weeks. and according 10 all the
testimony. including that of the
mother of Mrs Shortlidge who lived
with them. they were deeply devoted
to one another. They were alone in
their home when the shooting oc-
CURED, so that there were no actual
eyewitnesses. A neighbor named
Isaac Founders was reading his paper
in his house nearly block away when
be heard three shots When he reached
the scene Mrs. Shortlidge was lying
face down on the ground and Prof.
Shortlidye lying upon her body. The
sevolver lay on the ground at her feet.
Nr. Founders kicked the revolver a
short distance away. Shortlidge was
shrieking: My Godl bring back my
Marie!" Mr.. Founders asked him:
Why did you shoot your wife?"
Shortlidge responded:
They want to take her away from
me-"
George Redmond testified that he
was at his stable, a block and half
away, when he heard the shots and a
shrek of pain in woman's voice. He
ran to the scene and found Mr.. Floun-
ders there. Shortlidge made a move
to recover his revolver, which Red
mond prevented. and then endeavored
TO lift the man TO his feet. Shortlidge
was wailing out the sentences related
by the previous witness. James Nc
Kniff, chief of the Media police, ar
rived just after Redmond. lie raised
the professor to a sitting posture.
Shortlidge looked at him in a dazed
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-22

The Capital is making strenuous
efforts TO create dissatisfaction among
the populists. BY false representa-
tions it seeks to set one against the
other in that Spartan band. The
Peoples party in the coming election
can have no hope Of victory Their
battle is for principle alone and to
maintain party integrity They
have nothing but contempt for the
gang that has looted this cIty's funds,
ahd any vile attacks OF the Capital
calibre will produce no dissention in
their ranks
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-22
MINE OWNERS STAND PAT.


COLORADO STRINGS, Col. March 2l.-
A secret conference Of mine own
ers Ina, been held at which
the situation at Cripple Creek was
thoroughly discussed They are de-
termincd 10 adhere 10 the original
schedule of nine hours at SI anj viii
have nothing % do with comprom isc.
saying that the matter is now I'm the
courts and must Doe settled according
10 the dictate, of the courts
The sheriff has put the governor on
record hY sending him telegram
stating the serious consequences likely
u ensne 10 the militia should bee with
drawn. The m ue owners have also
mcmorialiled the governor asaiug
that tle troops be retained 10 protect
life and property anJ holding A.n re-
= erlr.- .'.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-22


Lcavenworth Home.
WAsHNGruN. March 2l.-,lerrv Simp-
son made the Lcavcuworth soldiers
home the subject Of bitter criticism in
the house to-day when he took the
floor t. speak on the suudry civil
bill lie charged that IL was cor
ruptly managed and that the
governor not only conducted matters
with high hand but that he
took bribcs from dealers. lie said
that this man Smith still governed the
home notw withStandidg his conviction
Of malfcasancc i'm office and turned
the home into kcclcy cure and at the
same time kept saloon which fur
nished its patients. lie charged that
privatcs and officers Of the regular
army were accommodated there to the
exclusion of veterans and vigorously
demanded searching Investigation
into affairs AT the home.
This man Smith ought 10 be turned
out. simpson said, ''and am glad to
say that General Black is one of those
who think So.
Here Mr.. Black Sprang 10 his feet
and protested against Mr.. Simpson $
repeating private conversations aud
MIR Simpson agreed To strike the state
ment ont of his speech.
Then Simpson continued his speech
charging the management OF the homc
with fraud and corruption in direct
terms.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-22
Hook of the Pair

We are in receipt of the twelfth
number Of this very interesting public
alton. 1t is conceded that in no other
form will the great Columbian Expo.
sition be so tittin gly portrayed for
present use and permanent preserva-
tion, as in The Book OF THE FAIR, a
work Of 1,O0D imperial folio pages
l2xl6 inches, printed on the finest en-
ameled paper, and now being pub
lished in 25 parts of 40 pages each, at
sl.OO 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 Queen of
Engiands tapestry, the French Pa
villion. the Dehomany Village, the
Battle Ship and zen thousand more
The book is for all time and should be
in every household.
We understand that there is an op-
portunity for a few more competent
persons TO canvass for the superb
book, and we know of no more praise
worthy or profitable ,cupation Those
interes ted can writ to the Bancroft
company, 80 huditC' IN Chicago.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-22
Notice.


To whom IL may concern:
Notice Is hereby given that +. NJ
Wyatt has this day filed his petition for
license To retail liquors in Guthrie. Logan
county, Oklahoma, and that unless OBJ
lection 10 the same a required by law be
filed by the srd day OF April. a. ID. 1894,
said petition will be granted.
+. j. DoLCATER. County Clerk.
Guthrie, O. r.. March 2l. 1894.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-22

a promissorY note given by james
l.. Christy to Joseph Mohney in April
1859 dated at Ni-kleville, Pa Suita-
ole reward will be paid Under by re-
turning the same within a reasonable
time to Joseph Mohney, Mckinley, O.
r. wLst3
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-22

ported favorab'y today the bill in
structing the Sc retary OF the Interior
TO pay the Iowa Indians s24COl in
cash. instead Of purchasing sgricu
tural implements
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-22

Mr. FKASK MEHRICK is the only au-
thorized travelling representative Of
THE Leaders circulation lie will
appoint local agents, solicit snbscrip-
tious and make advertising contracts
All subscriptiou money must be paid
70 him.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-22

McCoRD's forty-rod is in durance
vile when it reaches the belly of the
average Republican. a vote against
McCord IS a vote for good, clean govern
ment
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-22

THERE are four ways Of obtaining
the lite "co;onei" in Kentucky,
ramely: by 6shting a duel, owning
race horse. running for Office. or maxi
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-22

Prayer, song and social meeting
the NJ. +. church Thursday evening.
The pastor will not be away as was
expected in Sunday announcements -
4. T. Blakemore. Pastor.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-22

AFTER the Average boy has spent an
hour or two at the grindstone it is
pretty hard to convince him that one
good turn deserves another
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-22

f. Gonzales, a Spaniard, and De
Valois, Frenchman, fought a duel
near Heunessey sunday for the hand
Of a girl Valois was wounded
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-22

NiNE-rENIHs Of that $40. 900 steal
was "A redemption Of the promises
made by Dyer and his gang Of
scoundrels
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-22

TmE poor. deluded Republican negro
will receive no return checks on Mar
tins two "sireaks of rust
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-22

The Daily Leader accepts
advertising with the distinct
and positive guarantee that
1t has double the paid circu-
lation Of any newspaper pub
lished in Oklahoma.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-22

Deputy Marshal Lille brought in
from the Cimsrron last night, Kirwin
Murray, and son Charles. Joe Vetter.
Joe Springer and Dave Fohee, all
whisky sellers
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-22

QuEES NIcroBIA could not give
Gladstone an atix or prefix to rival C.
U NJ.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-22
Guthrie Nursery

a full line Of home grown nursery
stock for sale at hard time prices.
Nursery one-half mile south Of town;
sale ground corner Springer and Wal
nut street "A. =. Holm bcrg. ssti
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-22

IT is understood that Mr.. Mary Eliz-
abeth Lease cordially reciproca'es the
sympathy expressed for him by the
nt1blfe
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-22

will never remove the internal Create
spots and chilblains 10 the stomachs Of
honest citizens They doa't 90
against g.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-22

No DANGER Of Tompie's iufiucn ce
amounting 10 anything His ability
70 control his own vote IS dow u5tful
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-22

The Eldridge vs.. Thayer townsite
case has been returned TO the town
site board for a rehcaring.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-22

THE Republican bosses spurn Pop.
ulism-5us Populists apprcciato clean
government
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-22

MARTINS mayoralty boom. like his
calico road. is suffering Hot box.
possibly.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-22

Tonight at 1880 Res. DR.. Brooke will
preach and confirm Glass All are
invited to attend
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-22

GooD speakers will be present al
Saturday nights meeting.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-22

WANTED To buy a horse OF pony
for a lady 10 drive. without buggy or
harness Address +. l.. W. care Of
LEADER
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-22

RosEBEgr has shown at the start
just what sort OF huck berry he is
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-22

McCORD. the cowboy saloonist, has
turned his resort over to ''de gang"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-22

DAS COUGHLiS and Zella Nieholaus
would be a good carl for stage eleva-
tion.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-22

McCoED keeps the stun that makes
che inslde ~ the face feel glad. but IL
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WeiIGetCa.h

A Washington special says: The
house committee on Indian affairs re-
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-22

DEMOCRATS are gaining strength
every day
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-22

Choice creamery butter at Schmidt 4
McConnell's, Lilies old stand.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-22

DENocRArIc meeting Saturday even.
ing.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-22
GatnIp Made Her Cray.

A young married man with a young
baby at home recently bought pack
age of catnip, says the Cincinnati Com
mercial lie put it in his overcoat
pocket and stopped in at a well-inown
resort to get something stronger than
catnip tea for himself In a short time
he noticed that the big pet cat Of the
establishment was manifesting re-
markably anxious symptoms. All at
once he thought of the catnip. Here
was a eat brought up in city, and
which had never before shifted the
fragrant herb which is So much a med
icine for felines in distress. So he
opened the package, gave a few leaves
TO the eat and the crowd was soon en-
joying an unusual performance. The
eat was in raptures, and rolled about
in such crazy fashion that the bar
keeper was suspicious. He declared
that them fellows had given the cat
poison" Thereupon he gave the cat
dish Of milk as an antidOte, and
couldn't get il through his dull head
that a herb called catnip was . spec Tic
pedielpe fQT cats ot all climes.
Noric..
To whom II may con .ern:
Notice is hereby given that Nose
Weinherger has this day hled his petit
tiOn for license 10 retail liquors in Guth
rie. Logan county, Oklahoma. and that
unless objection j. made 10 the same as
required by law be fled by the 29th day
of March. a. ID. ls9i,. said petition will
be- granted.
+. J. DoLcATER. County Clerk.
Guthrie, o. T., March l3, 1884.
LosT- Lady's pocketbook, contain
ing pair ear rings, IS in paper money,
some silver and a skeleton trunk key.
Finder will be rewarded by leaving
same at this office. 5st3
For a nice juicy steak. 90 TO Schmidt
& McConnelPs. Lilies old stand
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-22
sUBsCRIPTIoS RATES.

WE 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, 1894-03-22
To whom Il NAV con .ern

For a nice juicy steak. go TO Schmidt
& McConnelPs. Lilies old stand
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-22

The Republican repre-
sentation of Guthrie and
Logan county, I'm the
first legislature. consist
ing OF two members OF
council and five OF the
general assembly, intro
duced and passed "A law
obligating the taX-pay-
ers of Guthrie to re
deem the wildcat scrip
issued by the Dyer
thieves, aud that debt
today hangs over US,
amounting to..........