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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-02-02
LEWIS L BEE \ HIVE.
OVERCOATS.

The balance of our Overcoats must be
sold regardless Of profit or cost If you
have any idea of buying an overcoat it will
be to your advantage to see what we have
We never carry over an Ulster or an Over
coat, if price viii move them. We claim
for our listers and Overcoats the latest
styles, the best workmanship, the best fit
ting garment on this market. We have not
space to quote the prices. Come and see
them--the price viii be low enough.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-02-02
First published in the Guthrie Daily
Leader Jam ID I~.-
Notice Cor PubIicaIiUu.

Land Office at Guthrie, O r.. January
7, 1897
Notice Is hereby given hat fhe foIlow
named settler has uled mo- lcc of Hi. Boz.
tention 10 make huai Ir of iu uppuri o'
his claim, and that said proof wlI De-
made before the register and receiver aJ
Guthrie, O. T., on Feb I-, l-H1. viz:
Walter NJ. johnson Cor Che % W qr see
q, ~ les, rev.
lie names the foll wlug witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation OF, said LAND. V.f:
Peter Sleek, Wi lam Delaney. Georg.
w Harris. Daniel W MarJu. IlI OF
Guthrie, %. T.
1925 AM. CROOK, Register
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-02-02

GUrHgu, Okla. Feb / Mrs George
Casin, the l5-year-old wife OF black.
smith at Arapahoe gave birth TO three
boys yesterday morning
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-02-02

Many lives OF usefulness have been
cut short by neglect 20 break mp an
ordinary cold Pneumonia, bronchitis
uuJ even consumption can be averted
uy the prompt use of One Minute
cough Cure. Eaglo Drug Store, lO9
Harrison avenue.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-02-02
The L. s. Govt Reports
show Royal Baking Powder
suEcrinr 10 oil Others.

a special frou Carthage Mo, Jam
uary 25. 1897. says: The Haywood
Concert compauv was greeted by full
house Saturday night and the per.
fJrmauc, was simply immense 30t3
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-02-02
MEMS SUITS.

In looking over our stock we find, after
a big seasons business, we have goodly
numbe of suits on our counters in small
lots; sizes are broken. We never carry over
any odds and ends in suits, if a price will
sell them. If we can fit you, the price will
surely be low enough. We have put the
knife into the price of all our Mems and
Boys Suits 1t is unnecessary to tell you
that our clothing is not to be compared with
the slop-shop garments you find in dry
goods stores.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-02-02

Speed and safety are the watch words
of ,he ege Que Minute Cough Cure
acte speedily, 5afely aud never falls.
Asthma, bronchitis, coughs and colds
are cured by Do. G r. Reufro, 204 Ok
IaHuWa avenue.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-02-02

Wauted--A good girl at G93 north
Broad street
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-02-02

We wil seil you bicycles ON easy
payments knauss. ll2 east oklahoma
oylnue, the bicycle house. 22w2
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-02-02

Exchange your old sewing machines
1r new oncs.-- Enauss, Il3 T. Ohaho-
ua aecnuc the bicycle house. 22w2
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-02-02

Outsiders having advertlsingto do in
Perry or Guthrie please write Smith
he bin distributor box ESQ. Guthrie,
Okla II
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-02-02
Notice for Publication

First published in the Guthrie Daily
Leader January q, 1890.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-02-02
Notice for Publication.

First published in the Daily Leader, Jan
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-02-02
Notice for Publicaiion-

Fist published Go the Guthrie Daily
Lender. Jan %. lrIr
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-02
Killing an Elephant.

It took three hours to kill vicioui elephant in the vicinity of Liverpool, and in assisting to bring about this re- suit medical gentleman almost suc- oeeded in composing his own destruc
 tion. Charles II was the name of the elephant. Two Liverpool physicians were appointed execuiioners They fed the beast on aconite concealed in carrots and arsenic sprinkled on buns, which it swallowed pleasantly and asked foi more. Then one medical gentleman con ceived the idea of loading syringe with prussic acid, inducing the ele. phant to open its mouth and squirting the poison down it's throat. Charles II considered this great sport, but the doc tor who was operating the syringe, by reason of his interest in the experiment., momentarily forgot the dendly proper ties of prussia acid, inhaled the fumes and fell unconscious. The other physi
 clan saved his colleagues life with great difficulty, the elephant looking on with deep sympathy. However, after Charles II had taken enough poison to kill LOGO men. according to the doctors, and three hours had passed since the first dose be suddenly teppled over and ex- pired quietly. Like the other Charles 1T, he had been an unconscionable time dying. Francisco Argonaut
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-02
When Umbrella. wero First Used.

Umbrellas are of great antiquity. Among the Greeks they were a mark of elevated rank, and one is seen on a Hamilton vase in the hands of prin- cess. We find the umbrella figured up. on the ruins of Persepoiis, and the Ro. mans carried it at the theater to keep off the sun. Yet Coryate, the traveller, in 1911, notices the umbrellas of Italy as rarities. These and other umbrellas are only described for keeping off tho sun. which may be explained by tlo comparative scarcity of rain in the above countries. The frequency of rain in other lands led to their being used for very different purpose. Jonas Hanway is described to have been the first to walk the streets of London with an umbrella over his head, which he had probably used in his travels in the east. And in 177s one John Macdon- aid, a footman, was ridiculed for carry ing in the streets an umbrella which he had brought from Spain. However, as he tells us, he persisted for three months in carrying his umbrella, til people took no further notice of the novelty-Harper' Round Table.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-02
The City of ,h. rutnr..

If tho predictions of scientists arc to be believed this world mny bo diner ent looking place from the present for those who live quarter of n century hence. The houses. stores. factories indeed, buildings of all sorts-will be warmed and lighted by electricity, the racket and din of heavy carriage will be banished from our city streets. as everything will be conveyed on praoti- caily silent tramwsys. There will Do smooth pavements. horseless carriages. with pneumatic tires; no trolley poles, no horses and no wires. With heat and light supplied, as water is now fur nished, there will be no carting in of coal or carting out of ashes Trans mitted power will be the magician to work this grand transformation, Gas may be used for cooking, if electrioIty is uot, and, with no smoke, no dune from coal or ashes and no grinding ID of payements from wheels and hor~oe' feet. the city will be as clean as tho country, and, instead of cloud Ipden atmosphere. the air will be wholcsome and refreshing as that which sweepe over the untenanted hills. This sounds visionary. but the beginning of suck conditions has bcen raeda. and it is saiA that even in ten years muck ot this may be accomplished. New York Ledger.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-02
HOW IT HAPPENED.
Cusack Had Subscription Money, but tn
 Editor Couldn't See Him.

Cusack Had Subscription Money, but the
 Editor Couldn't See Him.
 "Hi, tharl" shouted old man Cusack, a prominent citizen of Oklahoma, after vainly trying to open the door leading into the office of the Hawville Weekly Clarion. "Auy body in?"
 "Who is out there2r was the counter question, in the voice of the able editor.
 "Me-Cusack. Whats the matter yere, anyhow? Why in tunket have you got the door fastened in broad day light?'
 "Oh, is that you, Cusack? Do you want anything in particular? If it isn't . case of life and death, please come back about day after tomorrow"
 "Aw, it hain't nuthin more important than desire to pay my subscription, !" replied the visitor, Ian I reckon 1 can wait if you say SO. But what in thun- der is goin on anyhow?"
 Wed be glad to accept the money now. Our rule has always been never to put off till tomorrow what we could do today. But, under the circumstances, we guess we will have to deny ourself, !" said the scribe's voice regretfully. You see, in the last issue of the paper, which appeared day before yesterday, we bestowed scathing and deserved obituary on that pestiferous cuss, Cop perhead Bill. We knew that the reform committee had him treed in a cabin up near the headwaters of Bitter creek and were led to believe by what we considered reliable information that e'er the paper was dry from the press the committee would have succeeded in smoking him out and setting him to dangling at the end of rope. Accord ingly we felt warranted in cutting loose on him with our unbiased opinion.
 ''It seems, however, that both the committee and ourself were too confi- dent, for about an hour ago we received word from Copperhead Bill himself stating that he had in some manner to us unknown become aware of the prom thence we had given him. He declared that he did not appreciate the motive and treatment of his own obituary and added that he had thus far successfully stood off the committee and that If nothing prevented he expected soon to have them all slain or on the run, after which he should make it his first duty to come down here and hang our quiver- ing hide on the fence as n laughing stock for all passershy.
 "Forewarned is forearmed, you know, and we have the windows all boarded over, the press moved up against the door, seven assorted shotguns and re- volvers at hand and are prepared to duplicate the historic act of the first grenadier of France. So if you can con veniently hold that subscription money for us till day after tomorrow, Cusack, the favor will be greatly appreciated, we assure you. "-Tom P. Morgan ill New York Sunday World.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-02
JOHN AND THE PRINCE.
Tue Coiored Servant Was Worried. bu
 Rose to the Emergency.

Tue CoIored Servant Was Worried. bus
 Rose to the Emergency.
 Washington, cosmopolitan though 10 is, contains clements which refuse to become reconoiled to the intricate su- perficialities of official etiquette. It is not for lack of effort that m American citizen (colored) named John fails sometimes to understand tho obligation of the moment in the way of titles and salutations at the Korean legation. where he is employed. But John doos his best. The presence of the newly ar rived Korean prince has been a source of great apprehension, for he appreciates the importance which Asiatio people at- tach to ceremony.
 ''If he calls me, what mus say to himY" inquired John of young man of this city who is attached to the lega- tion.
 Don't say anything. Simply do as be tells you. !"
 "Kin I understan i'm when he talksg"
 "Yes. He speaks English very we'll "
 But spos'n dc house ketches on fire or sumpin like dat, so's I's gotter talk ter i'm. Whats his namei"
 "You needn't mind about his name. Simply address him as your royal highness :"
 In the course of time the prince had occasion to employ John and sent for him. The oolored man entered the room with a stately stride, and without look ing to the right or the left walked up to where the prince was seated. Then he took long, deep breath. and lowing very low inquired, "whut do yoh royal harness Washington Star.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-02
When tn. Sc. Wa. rre.h Water.

The ocean was once merely braokisA. and not salt. ns 1t is now. This was when the earth was in its first youth and before there was any land showing at al or any animal life in the water. At this time the water wss gradually cooling from it's original state of steam. and the salts were slowly undergoing the change from gases into solids Then came the appearance of land, and lstcr on rivers, which gradually washed down more and more salts, while at the bot tom of the ocean itself chemical action was constantly adding moro brine to the waters. At present it is estimated there are in the worlds oceans 2, 900, 900 cubic miles of salt. and the most Hston- ishing thing about 1t is thnt if all the salt could be taken out in a moment the level of the water would not drop one single inch. New York World.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-02
One of LIneeln,. pI.p..eh-..

In bis Campaigning With Grant in The Century. General Horace Porter tells of General Hslleck's fear of tron- ble from the enforcing of the draft and his desire that Grant should sesd troopw to the northern cities General Porter says: On the evening of Aug. 1F General Grant was sitting in front of bis quar- ters with several staff officers atout him when the telegraph operator csmc over from his tent and handed him dispatch. He opened it. and as he pro oeeded with the reading his taco became suffused with smiles. After he hnd na- ished 1t he broke ipto>A hearty laugh. We were curious to know what could produce SO much merrimcnt in the se.- eral in the midst of the trying oircum- stances which surrounded him. Ho cast his eyes over tho dispatch again asd then remarked: ''The president has moro nerve than any of his sdvisera. This is what he says after reading ay reply to Halleck's dispatch" He then read aloud to us the following;
 'aI have seen your dispatch expressing ye.~ un,wlllinRncs- to break your hold where you arc. Neither am willing. Hold on vith bulldog grip and chew and choke as sv"h1na posxible. "A. LlrcoiS."
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-02
At washington's Tomb.

There are times when batbos is showered only upon the dead. T. F. Silleck says that on one of his holiday excursions he visited Mount Vernon, and there, in the grounds, he came upon a middle aged lady, kneeling before building at some distance from the monument. She was bathed in tears. Mir. Silleck walked up to her and asked if she were in trouble.
 "No. sir, :" said she. ''thank you very much. I am not in trouble, but my pa triotic feelings overcome me when gaze upon the tomb of the Father of Hia Country. !"
 "I quite understand" said Mir. Sill leck gently, but, my dear madam, you have made a mistake This is not the tomb of Washington. It is over yonder. This is the icehouse. "
 And, drying her tears, the lady moved quietly away. ay.-Youth's Companion.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-02
A Romance Of the Wire.

''There's luck in matrimony as if everything else" unused an old De- troiter who, in his early days, was Q telegraph operator. "For nearly sc years my wife and have lived happily together We have had our little domes. i'c squalls like other people, but can say that we have sailed on smooth wa. ters with fair winds
 "Sha used to be telegraph operator too. 1 went to substitute for friend oi mine on the line to give him brief vn. cation. He told me that he had been carrying on a filtration with a woman operator with whom he was very fayor. ably impressed. She only knew him by his office call. and he requested that l carry on the inoipient courtship so that be could take it up on his return. Tn. girl would be none the wiser, and hit suit would be that much further along. Being young and romantic, l assented as matter of course.
 From the first message concluded that the wooing had reached very in. ter~ting stage and entered right into the spirit of the affair. Not being trou. bled by any of my friends embarrass- ment, for he was in love, talked to her like a bold and ardent swain. She evi. dently liked this, and was on the verge of engaging my friend when re- ceiyed word from him that he had met his fate at home; that he was going into her fathers store, and that l must close up his telegraphic courtship as gently as l could.
 "At first l was mad enough to hunt him up and thrash him. Then l sud. denly discovered that l was nightly pleased. She only knew him by tho office cnll. and now the call was niue. Just as soon as thero was an opening proposed, and back came an acceptance. I've never told her, but between me and you she's worth carload of his wife. ' Detroit Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-02
HE WARNED FOR CHICKEN.
Fay Day Seemed Afar on and the Then
 Quickly Expanded.


 Colonel Henry A. Newman oonfesses to normal liking for the good things of life, among them such edibles as are calculated to tickle the inner man. He tells with gusto story of his efforts to gratify this liking.
 "In the eyes of superior officers may have lacked good many essentials as a soldler of the Confectionery, but no one can say that l ever lacked an ablebodied appetite" says the colonel. During my service nothing after the success of the Confectionery so much worried ms as my appetite Toward the close of the war I suffered very much on this ac- count. One night, after long days march and nothing to eat, stole two chickens, and the circumstances attend ing the theft are still fresh in my mem- ory.
 "It happened in the Tennessee moun- tains. The country had been pretty well foraged by both sides and there was not much chance to find anything. Passing by a humble log house after dark, l observed a few chickens roost- ing in fancied security on the fence in closing the house and small patch oi ground. A hungry soldier has little con science, and didn't waste any time in debate with mine about taking a bullet. had intended to grab the chicken by the throat so as to shut off its wind, but missed calculations and it squawked loudly. With the first squawk the cabin door flew open and woman came out Taking in the embarrassing situation at glance, she shook her fist at mo and angrily said:
 "'You thief. you'll pay for stealing my chickens on the day of judgment.
 Madam, l said, with my accus. toned politeness, if nm to have that long credit will take another one.
 And so it happened that arrived in camp that night with two chickens. l" St. Louis Republic.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-02
Fifty Miles to Market.

It is not an uncommon thing in France to see farmer 40 or DO miles from home in wet weather with load. If he sees a prospect of three days' rain, he puts his tarpaulin over his load, a cover over his horses and waterproof coat on and starts off to market. He may go 50 miles before he finds mar ket that suits him, or he may know in advance just where he is going. You do not often see anybody driving 5e miles through a rainstorm in the Unit ed States to find a market for a load of hay, but it is not uncommon to see farmers wagons 40 or 50 miles from home ill France. They choose the wet weather for that purpose. Their roads are just as good then as at any time. Philadelphia Times.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-02
A Seaside Romance

They were sitting on the sands side by side, looking out over the ocean.
 "How peaceful it looksp' said he.
 "Yes," said she, "but how very wetp'
 True" he observed, land yet how calm and restful it appesrsl With you by my side I could sail on forever"
 "Yes?" she queried.
 "Yes," he affirmed, forever. Will you, dearest?"
 "On one condition," sine replied. "l am cautious girl, and ] do not wish to be overhasty. But will let you make the test, and when the test is made and you say it is successful will go with you."
 "And that test, love?" be cried.
 "You take boat and sail on forever, and after you have sailed on forever tell me how it works" she answered.
 And she left him meditating. liar. per's Bazaar.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-02
CENTEREO.

To each mans life there comes time su- prenN-
 One day, one night, one morning, oronesnoon, One freighted hour. one moment opportune' One rift through which sublime fulfllments gleam One space when fate gees tiding with the stream,
 One onee, in balance 'twixt too late, too Soon
 And ready for the passing ins;xnt's boon To tip in favor the uncertain beam. An, happy he who, knowing how 10 wait, Knows also how to watch and work and stand On life's broad deck alert, and at the prov To seize the passing moment, big with fate, From opportunity extended hand, When the great clock of destiny strikes now l
 Mary A. Townsend.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-02
Boston Cultnre.

She had just returned from visit to Boston.
 "Is it true," asked an acquaintance, "that there is an air of culture and ed ucational refinement plainly noticeable in the speech of Boston residents?"
 My dear" she replied impressively, "even the owls around Boston hoot To whom, instead of TO whoo, as they do in the west "-Chicago Times Her al1
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-02
Dry In Knnsas.

Here is drought story told by tray cling Inani I was driving noross the country to little town in western Kan sss the other day. when l met farmer hauling a wagon load of water.
 "WheTe do you get wateri' said l.
 up the road about seven miles," be replied.
 'sAnd you haul water seven miles for your family and stockf"
 "Yep.s'
 "Why. in the name of sense, don't you dig a wellf''
 "Beoause it's jest as far one way ss the other. stranger "-kansas Oity Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-02
Tho Liquor.

Alkali Ike-What sorter whiskey arc they settin out over at the new Blue Ruin saloon, Pete?
 Bilious Pete-Finest in the land. You can git drunk on it now, stay full for 24 hours, an then git drunk ag'in whenever you want to by merely shak. in your head. d.-New York Sunday Jour, nal
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-02
Had Considered.

Another picnic, Johnny? Seems to me you don't want to do anything but go to picnics. It is needful to do some work, my boy. We can't all be drones. Go to the ant, thou sluggard. Consider her ways and be wise. ,"
 "Yes, but, Uncle George, never went to a picnic where the ants wasn't t havin better time than anybody else was. '-Chicago Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-02
His Preparations.

"What preparation have you made for the future?" asked the old man, whom he hoped to make his father in- law.
 "Well, sir" he said confidently, "I am Methodist, but if that doesn't suit your views I am willing to change. "- Chicago Times Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-02
Drawing the Line.

Sprockett-I was sorry not to keep my appointment with you, but, you see, my wheel broke down.
 Hudson-Why didn't you come in on the train?
 Sprockett-Heavensi And ride with those miserable nonbikers? Never Philadelphia North American.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-02
Referred to the Other Man.

"Think of itr' she exclaimed. "Think of what?" he demanded. Here's an account of a man who sold his wife. '
 "Sold her for cash?'
 "Yes, sold her for cash. Flow reckless some people are with their money, aren't they ?"-Chicago Post.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-02
A Peculiar Feeling.

The sensation uf homesickness has been variously described, but never more graphically thar by little girl who, miles away from home and man. ma, sat heavy eyed and silent at hotel table.
 Aren't you hungry, dear? asked her aunt, with whom she was travelling. "No. !"
 "Does your head ache?'
 "No."
 "What is the mattf?''
 The child's lip quivered, and she said in a tone to grieve the heart, Tn 70 seasick for home. "-London Tit-Bits
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-02

A man will die for want of air in five minutes, for want of sleep in ten days, for want of water in week and for want of food at varying periods, de- pendent op circumstances.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-02

rette, moved away slowly toward his comrades, murmuring in low voice:
 1T knew it would come to that sooner or later.''
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-02
Labor's Wrong and the Only
 Remedy.

The Genesis of Strikes, Riots, Tramps and the Sweatshop-The Great Labor Prob lem Considered From 8 Standpoint of Justice to Both Employer and Employ the Hours of Foil.