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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07
A WOMAN IN THE CASE.
The Princess Saim- salm spoiled the Plot
to Rescue Macmillan.

The prlnccss Salm-S alm spoiled the Plot
to Rescue M~aximnian.
While Mexico was gaming her in
dependence from the French and at
tempting I o Gust the adventurer
Macmillan some American soldiers
appeared upon the scene. Al the
close Of the late civil war about
twenty officers of the Federal army
who had obtained their discharge left
Los Angeles for FL Paso, Texas.
There they were joined by about
forty other officers. They organized
into a company of high ~privates, &"
calling themselves the American
Legion" and crossed over into
Mexico. Their services were accepted
by the Mexican government and
the complimentary term Honor
added 10 the company name.
The "Amerieau Legion Of Honor
did good service and had
the unlimited confidence Of the
commanding general until, at an in
opportane moment, the so-called
Princess Salm-Salm put in an APP
pearance. She wished To cross the
lines TO see her husband. who was be-
sieged and could not get out, Being
an American woman, she began to
scheme with the American COM
mandant Of the legion, who had
charge OF the front line. The Mex
lean general ca~valierly referred the
whole matter TO him, intimating that
as both were Americans he knew
whether II were best to trust her lie
passed the woman through the lines,
From that moment the Mexican gem
eral lost confidence in the American
Legion of Honor and their every
movement was narrowly watched. II
was owing TO this that the scheme 90
rescue Maximilian when he vas con
demned 10 be shot was abandoned.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07

IL is said that when Spencer had
finished his famous poem, 1.-The Fairie
Queene," he carried it to the earl OF
southampton, a well-known patron Of
letters in those days. This manuscript
being sent up to the earl he read a
few pages and ordered the scrvant to
give the writer e20. Reading on, he
cried in rapture: Carry the man an
other geo Proceeding farther, he
exclaimed; Give him SEQ more But
finally, rolling up the manuscript, he
shouted: Here! take him back his
poem! ! am too poor TO read it!' This
may be true of Spencer and South.
ampton, but as a matter OF fact, the
story is as old as the earliest Greek
literature.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07

For the annual meeting Of the league
of the American Wheelman held at
Denver, August 10 to is, the Santa Fe
route will sell round trip tickets at
SeO,sO Tickets on sale August 10th
and 18th, Final limit for return Sep
TENDER Is.
The official programme of the Ma
tional League of American Wheelmen
provides for one days official races at
Pueblo, August 20. which is the date
after the meeting closes at Denver and
that members were then expected to
go to Kansas City in a body presume
BILE for the races at that point This
is the National Circuit Meet" Kansas
City, Mo, August ss, and is part of 1.-THE
Official program of the league,
l. r. DELANEY, Agent
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07
You Need a Vacation

Just n suggestion: Why not try the
Rocky Mountains? No better medi-
cine exists than the dry, clear, bal.
samic air of hat region. Anywhere
around Pixies Peak, or further into
range will do. Did you whisper trout
fishing? Yes, plenty of it, off the
railroads, in secluded hooks.
Camping out In tents, living in cot
tages or boarding at the big hotels =
the cost is little or much. as you
please.
The Santa Fe route has on sale eX-
cursion tickets to ali principal Colo
RADIO and Utah resorts. Inquire OF
nearest agent. il II
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07

TnER- are no obstacles in the road
leading To the election Of Hon. Joseph
W Wisely to congress. While Bow
mount goes about with %pathematic
s~upplications TO the mossbacks to keep
OIL the grass and chants metabolic lays
which are corrodci with the lie
frIught slumps Of time and the lichen
OF weinnerwurst; while Flynn, with
the halo Of tom-toms around his head
and the smell OF lo|bby-pnlls olinging
to bis raimeIt. breaches the bills !
have passed" TO the darkey, Joe
Wisely will be Installing into the mind
OF the intelligent voter the principles
OF true D mu,racy aud winning votes.
Bowmplnt may ven till he turns yell
tow and howl like IA Choctaw on the
precipire OF - dark hope, and Flynn
mas p"raclt 10 the strip voters that be
IS Flynn. hut they will never turn Q
vote. The people are onto the bush
whackers and want none Of them.
Wisely is the only Logical candidate foI
congress and he will be elected.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07

Some years ago there appeared in
several newspapers in different parts
of the country n prescription for u
remedy for smallpox and scarlet fever
which was vouched for by responsible
parties as eGicacious in both diseases,
allaying in twelve hours all danger
Gus symptoms. Later, during the
epidemic Of smallpox in Philadelphia,
it was stated that the superior of the
convent in that city had administered
the remedy with distinguished sue.
cess to crowds of people who came to
the convent for the medicine which
she prepared and gave out. The
prescription is here given for what it
il worth; Sulphate OF zinc, one grain;
foxgloye (digitalis), one grain; half
tcaspoonful of sugar. Mix thoroughly
with two teaspoons Of water, add four
ounces Of water. Dose, teaspoonful
every hour. Disease will disappear in
twelve hours.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07

Paris has only sixty-fve branch post
Offices, and many of these are so
crowded In the middle of the dav
that much time is wasted IN getting
a letter registered or a money order
taken out or cashed, Stamps indeed
can be bought OF almost all tobacco
uists, but their post-ohes business is
confined To this. The authorities
have resolved TO try the English plan
of appointing shopkeepers as post.
masters, and a beginning has been
made With eight shops in various
parts OF the ci1. II the plan sue
ceeds il win be carried ont on a larger
scale
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07

On Saturday, August 4 and A. the
Santa Re route viii sell excursion
tickets from Guthrie to Galveston at
the rate Of Sii.s5 for the round trip
limited for return the following
Wednesday, which would be August
8 for dFst day OF sale and August Is
for the other. This viii give two days
and three nights 10 Galveston, and
will give ample opportunity to see the
numerous attractions al Galveston
aud for an indulgence ia sarf bathing.
4. Z. DELANEY
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07
HOTEL DIRECTORY.

ORLANDO CITY HOTEL-Rates g.
per day. n. Hunt, Proprietor, Orlando.
o. Il.
GRANDVIEW HOTEL-Headauar-
tiers for commercial men. Table supplied
with test the market affords. Limbocker
Il Son, Proprtetors, Cross, Ok.
EAGLE HOTEL: A. L. Long & Co
First class House $500 per day. Newkirk.
HOTEL BLACKWELL. The only
frst-class s. n day house In the city.
Special attention given To commercial
trade. w. d. POwen, Proprietor. Black
well, o. n.
GLOBE HOTEL: The only first class
500 per day house in the city.
l.. PEARSON. Prop,
New Ponca, o, Il.
HOTEL YOST: The only Brick
Hotel In the city everything new aud
clean and well ventilated. Rates g., per
day. JOHN HosT Prop,
saltwater O. +.
CATTLE KING HOTEL, Woodward, O..
T., The Best $500 a day house in tho
City. j. w. MILLER. Prop.
KEMPS HOTEL, Mulhall O. Il. only
first class s.. per day house In the city.
c. L. KEMP, Prop.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07

Sew system ct ~rrnmAnship That Is
Advocated by aiany Educators.
The vertical systcm OF handwriting,
which was introduced into the Samuel
Ready school in Baltimore several
years ago, is now occupying the at
tention Of a number OF northern edu-
Gators, who advocate its use in tho
public schools. 1t is being introduced
in many public schools, aud its advo
Gates say it promises t. be the PEN
manship Of the future. IL is said
the samuel Ready school was the
pioneer in introducing the verti-
cal system into this country, bav-
ing begun its use when the
institution was opened in September,
1887. The little pupils there have
acquired remarkable ease and pro-
fciency in their ~penmanship, which
presents the a r combinations OF per
feet legibility. mature style, and at
tractive appearance. In the vertical
handwriting the writer sits squarely
in front of the desk, with body erect,
and the pom is held in an easy,
straight position. Miss Helen j..
Rowe, principal Of the Samuel Ready
school. says that she has found that
the objection which some have made
TO the vertical system. that itdestroys
individuality in handwriting. is not
based on good grounds. After the
pupils have acquired ease in writing,
she says, their individuality quickly
shows in their ~penmanship, while at
the same time the general principles
learned FROM the copybooks arc ad.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07

PANTY worship is n thing Of the
past, and such men as Vest and Cor
man will find hat they cannot prove
unfaithful to their present obligations
aud find a public excuse in their ser
vices of 10 or Is years ago. The atti-
tude of the senate on the tariff bill has
been a complete surrender to the
trusts. 1t is fortunate for the meme
bcrs that they are not elected by a
direct vote, or they would find a public
thirstiug for revenge in the next elec-
ton.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07
THE oNE-HUNDREo-ToN GUN.

The Noise OF It's Firing Is a source Of
Danger to Those Near It.
"The mar who has never been in
close proximity to n one hundred ton
gun when IL is fired can have little
conception OF the noise and vibration
said Lieutenant John w. Leigh, a re-
tired naval officer. Partly by court
csy aud partly by chance / was on the
Thunderer at the siege of Alexandria
some twelve or thirteen years ago.
Two sets of advice were given me as
to how TO act when the
big guns were fired. Old
experienced seamen a stand
the shock by raising on their toes the
moment the word is given TO fire,
The majority of people, however, find
IL necessary, IN order to preserve
their ear drums from perforation to
lie down, resting most of the weight
ON their hands and toes, Even with
this precaution the sensation is most
unpleasant until one gets used TO it.
Even with the comparatively small
guns in general use in II navy the
concussion on board a ship when a
shot is fired is very annoying, bat the
enormous guns used so generally in
European navies are n source of ter
rible danger to the crew as well as
the enemy, and | q doubt if they could
possibly be used in a h~and-to-hand en-.
counter, useful as they are for de-
~stroying distant ports.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07
AMONG rue ozARks.

The land of big red apples, is an at
tractive and interesting book, hand.
somely illustrated with views of South
Missouri scenery, including the fam
Gus Olden fruit farm of 5000 acres in
Howell county. 1t pertains to fruit
raising in that great fruit belt OF
America, the southern slope of the
ozarks, and will prove OF great value,
not only TO fruit growers, but to every
farmer and homeseeker looking for a
farm and a home.
Mailed free. Address,
J.. Il LOCKWOOD,
Kansas City, Mo.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07

FOR the 18th annual eneampment of
Veterans OF the L, $ A. held at Daven-
port, Iowa, August 20 to "a. The
Santa Fe Route will sell round trip
tickets to Davenport. Iowa, at n fare
and a third for the round trip. Tick
cts on sale August 18th to 10th, Limit d
to return to aud including August e5,
1874. l.. Il. DELANEY, Agent.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07

WHEN good Democrats In the senate
have worried day and night to perfect
n tariff bill that would pass hat body
in the face Of Republican opposition
and the treachery of a few Democrats,
and have done the best they could, it
is not at all. encouraging to them to
be asked to give us the Wilson bill.
quick" The mere request implies
that they have not done their duty.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07

The Capital In its forced "adulation1
OF Col swineford says "he Influenced
Rock Island officials in the location
OF West Side towns OF eo1r,e, the
statement is a bold, flashing falsehood.
but the Capital man probably desires
TO show that the railroad officials were
influenced by some one, a. he has
never yet been able To iafuenee then
y DE ekIsnh Of an annual
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07

The negro keeps mp a gathering de-
m md for recognition, but the lily
white Republicans standing on the
platform Of mo offices for negroes"
needs not the saddle-colored cry. But
the negro will be heard from in the
nominating convention.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07
Too Young.

Father You are very backward in
your arithmetic. When l was your
age | was in cube root. Boy-What's
thats Father - What? You don't
even know what il is? Ny, my!
That's tcrriblel lIerel Give me your
pencil. Now well take /, ., 3 4, anl
find the cube root First you divide
NO, YOU Let me scum yes
-no-- Well, never mind-I guess
you're too young 10 understand it
anyway.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07
Fine Headwear.

The Fourth of July is over, but Mrs,
Saunders 25 per cent reduction sale on
millinery is not. 1t will last till every
lady in Guthrie has bought u new hat.
Come now and get your style. The
finest millinery, the best work and the
latest styles.
II Mrs. A. +. SAUNDERS,
Southeast corner Okla. aud Div.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07

"SuMNER flirtation is a viper, A." says
a Boston minister. The summer girl
who generally engineers the Irritation,
can undoubtedly charm equal TO a SER
psnt, but her bite is said to be not at
all dangerous.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07
SIZED TIE COURT UP.
His say and Paid Ills Fine Like =
True Soldier.

uEd His say and Paid Ills Fine Like n
True Soldier.
When General Barnes first com
menced practicing law in san Fran
cisco-he was plain Mr.. Barnes then
he was engaged in defending a suit
involving a large amount of property.
lie had an uphill fight for the law.
the evidence AMI the judge were
against him. He was making an ag-
gressive aght, however, and for sew
eral DAYS was compelled to submit to
the taunts Of opposing counsel, the
lying of witnesses and the rebukes Of
the judge. lie grew tired Of it and
so did his client.
On the last day Of the trial the at
torney determined TO brook such
treatment no Longer and fortified him
self with a pocketful of his clients
gold. The attorney for the plaintiff
asked an interested witness a palpably
unfair question and Barnes excepted.
As he expected. the opposing counsel
turned a torrent of abuse upon him
and the court administered a singing
ronroof. The general arose and with
u blaze of eloqucnce denounced both
Judge and attorney as scoundrels and
the witnesses as %perjurers. The judge
was taken so completely by surprise
that the general had finished before
he could collect his scattered facul-
ties.
Mr.. Barnes, adjudge you guilty
of contempt of court" he roared when
ne finally found his voice, and you
viii pay n fine of $3.50
That is about the price | thought
this conrt would fix upon its dignity
and integrity. so | came prepared
coolly remarked the general as he
counted ont the gold.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07

For the Kansas State G. A. r. re-
union to be held at Hutchinson, Kas.,
the Santa Fe viii, sell tickets at one
fare for the round trip. Tickets on
sale August IL TO IS inclusive, limited
for return to and including August 10.
l.. r. DELANEY. Agent.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07

Addresses the farmer as a business
man aud a citizen. Doesn't tell him
how to farm, but how to sell, and
where and when, and keeps a vigilant
eye unon his rights as a shipper, a
producer and a tax payer. All the
news. too, aud plenty Of good reading
for the faUily. Now read ia 100, 900
farn houses. Fifiy-twO big eight
page newspapers for IS cents. TOanY
one who sends the Weekly Star five
yearly subscribers. together With
SIPS the paper will be sent one
'F fowder. Fl
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07

GOV. Mckinney is not in favor Of
the Republican party adopting pew
issues. lie believes that future can
paigns should be conducted on a Nc
Kinley platform aud with Mckinley
candidates.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07

SEVENTEEN vessels Of the navy have
earned premiums for speed and horse
power, in excess OF the contract guar
antees aggregating 81 e64, $50. and
about one-half of this amount has
been paid 10 Cramp & Sons The
Minneapolis won sIi4, 009 in premiums,
the largest amount ever earned by any
war vessel.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07
VAL rnoM rmn nAsr.

Oh, for a cool, dark, dripping day.
With gusty winds which sigh and play
Along the streets, and make them fit
For men TO live in! Give as 10
New York journal.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07
beware Of the pine trees with
cred branch,
beware of the awful avalanohel'

Beware OF the awful avalanche
was the peasants warning to the
aspiring Alpine youth. Danger
greater than these Turk in the path
way of the young man or young
woman Of the present rs they journey
up the rugged side hill of time. But
they may all be met and overcome by
a judicious and timely use of DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, the
celebrated cure for colds, coughs, ca
tarrh and consuu ptiop, Better than
hypophosphites ana cod liver oil; it is
unrivalled and unapproachable in all
diseases arising from u scrofulous or
enfeebled condition OF the system.
The Discovery is guaranteed to
cure in all cases for which it is recon
mended, or money paid for it will be
refunded.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07

liz the midst Of all this excitement we
should not lose sight OF the fact that
it is good thing 10 keep the garbag
carts moving.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07
LAW BOOKS AT AUCTION.

800 law books, all Of the la
test editions ana as good as
new, will be sold, for cash, nj
public auction, at room 10,
over Bank Of Indian Territory;
at , o'clock p. M, ON Augustn7.
II. ii. HAGAN
:. Aif n 49, bfions
The DA IN LEA. en- must il
lyariably be paid n advance.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07
Strnxed or

Light sorre mare; weight about 500
pounds, 8 years old, stubby name.
heavy rope around neck. Left prem
Uses in west part of Guthrie on night
of goth. Anyone knowing of her
whereabouts please notify
j. l.. CALVERT,
: 90 If Guthrie, OF.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07

A MEMBER of the French academy
claims to have discovered a new cure
for snake bites, but the general public
will prefer to stick 20 the cure Of our
forefathers.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07

SENATOR BUTLER and Governor Till
man are consuming a powerful amount
OF newspaper space on some rather
inferior blufing.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07

DELLA Fox ought to be progressive
enough to discard the latest diamond
system OF free advertising.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07
strength Of FreeIing water,

No receptacle has ever been made
strong enough 10 resist the bursting
power Of freezing water. Twenty.
pound steel shells have been burst
asunder as though nade Of pottery.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07

nAIos and wings adjusted and plat.
forms dissected while you wait
''Student'' Greer.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07

THE mouth Of the Capital editor
continues TO scatter.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07

TAMMANY HALL knows how TO tame
an a~nti.snapper. A good fat Office has
a very soothing effect
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07

"OUR DENNIS" sounds real nice In
old oklahoma, but the strip people are
not worshipping at the shrine of Sid
Clarke's protege
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07

THE Capital says John Sherman is
not a good Republican Goodness
goodness. Agnes! What a bold asser-
tion- IL will be in order for John to
stop lis paper.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07
Notice.

To Whom II May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that Hamil.
ton & Co. have this day dled their petit
tion for license TO retail liquors in
Guthrie. Logan county, Oklahoma,
and that unless objection to the same,
as required by law, be filed by the Sd
day of July, A. ID. 1894, said petition
will be granted.
Guthrie, o. T., June goth, 1894.
T.. u. DoLCATER. County Clerk.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07

The Leader Blndery is oneof
the best institutions of the
kind in the West and is daily
turning out large quantities of
work. Send in your orders for
binding and blank books and
they will be promptly at
tended to.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07

The split Ia the woman's suffrage
party widens and Mrs. Dil Is is not
driving the wedge, either.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07

THEATRICAL people should try the
polar system OF advertising.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07

Can 1t be possible that the Chinese
warriors have b.en hittn NJ the pips
instead Of hitting the Jdps.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07

THERE is "a general disposition to
refer to him MS the recent previous
Mr.. Debbs.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07

Hernia, or rupture, permanently
cured or no pay. For treatise, testi-
monials and numerous references, adj
dress Worlds Dispensary Medical
Association, Buffalo, n. Y.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07

IT is about time for Dennis Flynn tC
set his keep on the grass" signs.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07

JouSNy BULL should keep his nose
out o. the Chinese Japanese spAt. lie
might get It severely yanked.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07

The Daily Leader accopts
advertising with the distinct
and positive guarantee that
it has double the paid circu-
lation of any newspaper pub
lished in Oklahoma
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-07

DAILY WEATHER FORECAST
Highest temperature yesterday, o3t
~ west. 80.
Forecast today: Fair; Stationarytem-
perature.
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