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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-18
AROUND ABOUT.
Dr. Ignatz Mayer remains another
week.
All the New Styles in Hats at

Dr.. Ignatz Mayer remains another
week.
All the New Styles in Hats at
COhen's.
Minette photos, six for 2s cents, at
Swearinger's. lite.
Mnette photos six for e5 cents at
sweariuger's. 1stf2
Call on Dr. Mayer at once, he re-
mains only ONE week longer.
For good, cheap, household goods
call at SIS North Second street II
For 6rst-class paper hanging call on
L. Chrsen. Ill north First street.
Something newi Photos SIX for 95
cents Gail and hee samples at Swear
inger's. 1871
organ--a fine ssmple-a bargain.
c. A. Best & Co, Second street. post
office building.
When your watch needs fixing see J.
n. Thorpe, the jeweler, at Wander
poDl's drug store. ut
For trade-A three-room house for
sm all tract of land near Guthrie. Ad-
dress TX, care Leader. 1877
For Rent-Furnished rooms; heated
with not air, also use of bath room in
conn, rtion. 40l Cleveland ave. lott
Go to Mrs Newton for a good meal
at the Van Voorhees, old stand, corner
of OklahoH1a avenue and Second street.
Get your sewing machine repaired
and warranted by C. A. Best & Co 1l6
South Second street, postofiice build
ing.
still have q e-year-old McGregor
filly. viii trade the same for buggy
phaetOn or surre9 Emil Utz West
GUthrie mill. l7t3
To commodate all those who wish
to have thsir eyes dKed with proper
glasses DIR. Mayer concluded to remain
one week longer.
For TRADE. -Four good lots In Ohio
manufacturing city Of $4,000 for small
tract of land within = mile of Guthrie.
Address, "Good Chance, Leader office.
If
WANTED-Five thousands bushels Of
tomatoes, delivered to Salmon Can
ming factory, Gu thrie. o. T., during
the canning season Farmers wishing
to make contracts address Gus Carson,
care Nix Halsell e. Co, Guthrie, o. T.
4w
Mrs. Patterson lias secured the most
talented musicians of ;he city, and
Miss King, of the territorial university
at Norman, 10 give musicale IN be-
half Of the First M Z church, OF this
city. which will be given at the church,
corner Br, iad and Noble, FIR day even
ing, April 80 Admission, 25 cents l7t6
Fifty dollars week easily made.
Agents wanted 10 every locality for
lion ~ IryaIts great and only
book, "The First Rattle" The best
seller ever orOdncrd Agents are TAX
ing q many as 200 orders per week.
Bev are Of fraudnlant limitations.
Send for ou'tdt and begin work at
once. w b. Conkeg Company, Pub
isb ers sat Dearborn street. Chicago.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-18
GLADSTONE SEVERE.
Bitter Against the Rulers OF German,
and Russia

Bitttr Against the Rulers Of Germany
and Russia.
LoNDoN. April 11.-Mr Gladstone
has written a letter TO the Macedonian
'adsr. Captain Dampzes, in which he
says; Under the present depVorable
srheone. all the British government has
lac right to do. seemingly, is to plead
opinions before tribunal of two
" uthful despots the emperors Of
Germany and Russia, and TO abide Ly
l~'r help to execute their final de ter
lLuations
jur disRraceful office seems to be
90 place ships guns soldiers and sail
ors at their disposal for the purpose of
ke$ ping down the movement for the
lit trtN OF Crete. and Of securing to
{ ih"se Young despots, who have in no
vi e earned the confidence of Europe,
the power Of deciding questions which
riFb fully telong TO the Cretans."
Ehe Larissa correspondent of the
Times say: Everyone here continues
TO declare that IAN outbreak of war is
inevitable within the next two or three
days, especially as it is now known
that in hig:I quarters at Athens. a
peaceful solution of the difficulty is
regarded as almost hopeless
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-18
SENATE COMMITTEES,
Republican Committee Votes 90 Accept
the Democratic Proposition.

Republican committee Votes 20 Accept
the Democratic Proposition.
WAsniNeroN. April 1.-THE Bepub-
iican committee on committees of the
Senate agreed unanimously to accept,
SO far as 1t Is empowered to do so, the
proposition made by the Democrats for
the reorganization of the Senate com
mittees. The proposition which the
committee has agreed TO accept pro
vides that the Republicans shall
fill all the committee places
which were filed by Republican
senators during the last congress
including the chairmanships vacated
by Republicans, and that they shall be
given one additional place on the APP
propriations committee vacated 10y a
Democrat and that the membership
OF the committee on postollices and
post roads shall be increased from nine
to ten in order TO give tho Democrats
an additional place on that committee
This arrangement will result In leav-
ing Republicans at the head of all the
important committees. but a ma iority
Of the membership of many of them
viii be anti-Repu
There are indications that committee
recommendation will not be received
with favor by all the republican SEN
ators.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-18
Did You Ever

Try Electric Bitters as remedy fol-
your troubles? II not, get a bottle
now and get relief This medicine has
been found to be peculiarly adapted to
the relief and cure of all female com
plsants, exerting a wonderful directi in
hnenee Ia giving strength and tone to
the organs. you have loss of appe-
tite, constipation, headache. fainting
spells, or a,e nervous, sleepless, ex-
citable, melancholy or troubled with
diEzv spells Electric Bitters is the
medicine YOU need Health and
strength are guaranteed by its use
Fifty cents and 81 at C R. Renfro's
drug store.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-18
Arsennnr,n NntIce

The township board of equalization for
the City OF Guthrie, Logan county, will
meet at the city hall in said township,
on the third Monday In April, 1897, for
the purpose OF hearing complaints of
any person or persons who feel aggrieved
by their assessments. at which time any
person feeling aggrieved may appear and
present their statement and evidence be-
fore said board Tor their action thereon.
said hoard will convene at 10 O'Clock A.
m. Of said day.
Dated this 7th day OF April. 1897.
] w. RAY,
1916 Township Assessor.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-18
TWO BRAKEMEN KILLED.
Thrown Under switch Engine which
They We're Riding at .popiIn. Mo


JorL,N, Mo, April l7.-Jerry Shea
ami JGhni Ginu. Missouri Pacinc brake
men, were run over and killed at 6
oci"'., las; evening by switch engine
No. tas. p lna Missouri Pacific yards
her. nose was no footboaN on
the rear "a lhe engine and Shea
was sitting on tool-chest at
taehed 10 tihe engine, while CHM
" u standing "n the rail holding on 90
ti.c top OF The tool chest The top
le'rg rotten, suddenly gave way while
uhs engine was backing and both men
were thrown under the wheels of the
cnP me. CHM was cut in two and Shea
ma" nis right leg and right arm cut off
and was injured internally. Both
were instantly killed shea was a
te pgraph operator and working extra.
liis homc was in Nevada, Mo He was
a. Single man. CHM leaves wife and
four children residing in this city.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-18

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Price 2s cents per box, For Sale BY
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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-18
First published In the d ailv Leader April
1907
NOtice for Pub lleatiOn.

Land office at Guthrl 2. q. T., April
i5 1897.
Notics is hereby given tliAtthe follow
ing namei settler has filed notice OF his
intention 10 make final pro " la support
Of his claim, aud that said proof VIII be
made before the register an Il receiver al
Guthrie, O. Il on May %, W. VIZ;
Adam Sune, for the ~ q sec 81
tp ls,r3w.
he names the following witnesses 70
prove his co ltinuOus residenc upon ana
cultivation o. sfid land. viz;
Marion IL cks, Marcus NJ. { pOn jacob
Blevlrs, Daniel f.. Curtis, Gre scent Clly'
40ae AM. CROOK. Register
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-18
rha, Enstern Trlp.

Going east take the Santa Fe Route as
far as Chicago.
Most direct line from the Southwest
gen rally, and thirty miles the shortest
between Missouri river an Chicago
which insnres quick time and sure con,
neetions Track Is straight and rock
ballasted, wi very few crossings al
grade.
Vestibuled limited expresses, with latest
pattern Pullmans and free chair cars
Meals In diuiDg cars served ia carte
inquire OF nearest agent or address. w
J., Black. g. p. A., A. T.. 4 s. r. Ry,,
Topeka. Kas.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-18
First published Ia the Daily Leader
April l3, 1897.
Notice for Publication.

Land Office at Guthrie, O. T., April
H. 1877.
Notice is hereby given iha thu follow
nam d settler has fled notice of his inten
tion u make final proof in support OF his
clam, and that said proof win he made
before register and receiver at Guthrie
o. T., on May H. 1897. viz:
John II BISHOP for the ne Or, sec IA
twp l6. re W.. /. NJ
lie names the following Witnesses TO
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of. said land. viz
Henry T.. lambert. OF Seward, O. T.
william l.. Lambert. n Tohee. O. r.,
Geurge C.. Holt and William T. Delaney.
all OF Guthrie. q. Il.
4Os5 A. n. J. CROOK. Register.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-18
All the new things i'm soft and
stiff shirts at COhen's.
Agents Wanted.

For War in cuba. by Senor Qdesada,
Cuban representative at Wasni ngton.
Endorsed by Cuban patriots Ia tire.
mendous demand a bonAnz. for
agents. Only 81 so Big book, big
commissions. EvervhoCy wants the
only endorsed, reliable hook. Outfits
free. Credit given Freight paid
Drop all trash, aud make $500 a inont h
with War in Cnb2 Address TODAY
Fhe National Book Concern, s5g-356
Dear born St, Chicago.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-18
First published in the Daily Leader
March Il, 1897
Notice for Publication.

Land ONCE at Guthrie, o II, March lG,
1897
Notice Is hereby given that the follow
log named settler has filed notice OF his
Intention TO make final proof in support OF
his claim, aud that said proof viii be
made before register and receiver at
Guthrie, on April 22, 1877. viz:
Joseph Mrrenne, heir at-law OF Hubert
Leveque. for ar sec II, tp l4,r2w.
lie names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz:
stephen d LnilUOn. Arthur +. LAT
foon, James T. Wise, Francis Fontenier,
all of EdnLnd, .. g..
4O5s A n J CROOK, Register
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-18
FIRST published In the Daily Lead er
April 6, 1897.
Notice for Publication.

Land Office at Guthrie, o. T., April ;,
lsF.
Notice i> hereby given that the follow.
lug named settler has filed notice OF his in e
ieutinn O make final proof in support Of
his claim. ana that said proof will be
mad" before the register and receiver of
the UIitrd States land Office az Guthrie,
o. T.. on May 5, 1897 viz.
John Bahruth. II +. No. 1886, for the
sw i sec Twp Is II, n west,
ll' names the following witnesses Ia
III We his continuous residence upon and
cultivation ~ said land. viz;
Niham Qlicr. of Acon o. T.; VIII
liam w. Parker, James MYERS, Lewis
Doolittle, all OF Crescent City, O. T.
4OS9 A. s.. j. CROOK. Register
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-18

Lar Office at Guthrie, o. T., April IA,
1880
Notice Is hereby given that the follow .
Ing laTned settler has filed notice OF his
intenri on 10 make final proof In support
OF his claim, and that said proof VIII 9e
made before the register and receiver Al
Guthr y, o. r.. Qn May 20 1917, ~
Jarob A. fau6ian; for the NJ Dw \
sec. q tpl5 n Off "
He ssIaes the following witnesses %
urove Ms continuous residence upon aud
Guilty. Alton OF, said land. viz;
Daniel Maher, James ". Jenries,
Jefferson COhee, Dewwiiton Jehries,
All OF Seward, q. T.
409S An !, cRooz. Register.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-18

NV styles Of bnggias, phaetoss sur.
reys, traps and carts lust received al
n. Collar's, santh Second street Call
aud :. e bis goods. NJ COLLAR
Grthrie. Oh
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-18
BATTLE WON BY THE INSURGENTS.

General Gomez leads in person and
rorss the Spanish Eight hundred Span-
Jap killed and ] 900 wounded The great
vieN1ry Is attributed to tho fact that the
inH'Fgents have discovered that Dr. Saw
ysra Family Cure gives new life An6
strength and purifies the blood
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-18
First Published In the Guthrie Daily
Leader. April lG. 1877.
NOfjCe IN r Publication.

Land Onice al Guthrie, o. r., April lG,
1897.
Notice is hereb given that the follow
lng-named settler has filed notice OF his
intention TO make final proof In support
OF his claim, and that said proof will be
made before the r, 'gister and receiver at
Guthrie. O. T.. on day 25, 1897, VIZ:
James g. Fish for the n or OF sec II, Ia
twp Il, n Of I ".
He names the FOL lowing witnesses TO
pTove bis continuous residence upon and
cultivation Of said az vi. viz:
William j Fonts, Dalton l.. Smith,
George w DObson, all 81 Langs'on city
q. r.; Tayi0g lIewitl, pi lawson .. T.
aOg7 AN CROOK. Register.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-18

Several faithful men or women to
tr3vei fnr responsible established
haa~e ia pkishc1s. ssiaTy $3.50 pay,
nhe 8 weekly aud expenses. Posi-
ten prrmaBent Reference Enclosed
eelfraddressed stamped enveiope. Tue
-.Satlonal, star Building, Chicago
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-18

The following is the pros ram pre-
par,d og the territorial boa-d Of iu.
ction for the county examining
boards
Friday. Apr'I 80.
$3.50 a. m Preliminary, 20 minutes.
$500 a. m. Arithmetic 80 minute
10 4Oa m Penmauship. 30 minutes.
A., - IS a. M Readi &, 40 minutes
l.,0l M Recess
600 D. M Composition, GO minute
s:OO q. m. Geography, GO minutes.
90 D.. m 0rihography, 60 minutes.
SATURDAY aprii "a.
s.f0.a. M. Grammar, 60 minutes.
H.na m. Physiology. 60 minutes.
1890 a. N. l. : History, 90 minutes
1900 m. Recess.
1:Op m Consh tutiOn, 90 minutes.
2.0p m. Theory and Practice, 60
minutes
$3.50 p. m. h9okk eping, 60 minutes.
$3.50 p, m. fhysic va minutes.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-18

Regular, satisfying and seaA enable
m ais AZ eatiBe houses ioe passengers
t.eketed via santa Fe Roate
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-18

JooFneys-long or short--eon fort
ably made, provided your tick cts read
over Santa ke RaaJe.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-18

fresh Jersey COW. Enquire AT
LEADER oihce or J. L, Stiue's, three
miles northwest a e7t24
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-18

Mrs Curd, my wife, was afflicted
four ysars with the rheumatism. She
tried many fine physicians without help.
Che used DR.. Sawyer's Family Cure,
which cured her. and to-day she Is entire
ly well. cannot recommend Family
Cure TOO highly Tor all diseases OF The
stomach. liver and kidneys
N Lit'l' Roes, Arb.
written guarantees to cure OF money
refunded with every dollar bottle Price,
LOO. 60e and csc
written guarantees TO cure or money
refunded with every box OF DR.. Sawyer's
Pastilies, which cures all diseases psoA.
liar to women Price. 81 90 psr bos
For sale by G. r. Renfro.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-18
Notice for Publication.

First published in the Daily Leade
hpril IS. 1897.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-04
EFFECTS OF THE DROUGHT.
Severest Known for Years-Farmers
Hauling Water for Miles.

The drought that has been prevalent in
the central part of Indiana for several
weeks remains unbroken and in the coun-
try districts there is considerable concern
over the lack OF rain. Much of the vegeta-
ton is dried and shriveled because of the
scant nourishment, and garden truck will
fall far short of the usual yield. The pas
lures are burnt and dried grazing is scarce,
and as a consequence the farmers mich
cow comes home with half a supply.
There is much complaint over the scarcity
of water for live stock, as many streams
that ordinarily flow bank-full this time of
the year are dry, or the flow of water is
limited and much of it is Stagnant, and
unfit for use. 1t is said that in some of the
adjoining counties the wheat fields are as
gray and barren when the sod was first
broken. Although the grain has lain in the
ground for the last three weeks, it has not
yet begun to sprout.
All over the territory affected by the
drought the farmers are waiting and hop
ing for a soaking rain that will saturate
the fields and start the wheat growing. The
corn crop, it is claimed, is already badly
damaged and beyond help. Although there
will be a fair weld of corn, farmers say the
harvest will be nothing like what might
of rain.
These hot days in the country the roads
are almost impossible because of the heavy
dust The rural thoroughfares are no longer
inviting. In the roads the dust Is several
inches deep and the parched vegetation along
the roadside is covered with it. In the city
the drought is keenly felt but not nearly
rain will be welcomed in both town and
country
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-04

the rehearsals will begin this year on Mon-
day, Nov. !, continuing once a week until
April, after which there will be two a week.
Mr.. Van der Stucken viii personally con-
duct at least two-thirds of the rehearsals,
and Mr.. Ernestinoff, who will doubtless be-
re-engaged as assistant director, will con-
duct the rest.
One of the most pretentious choral works
to be given was obtained by Mr.. Van der
Stucken while ne was in Europe this sum-
mer. and will be done for the first time in
this country in Indianapolis 1t was the
unanimous view of the musical directors and
members of the board at yesterdays confer
ence that the festival idea proper, the works
and the chorus should be kept prominent in
next years entertainments and that artists
should be engaged who are best fitted for ther
work to be done. The secretary was in
structed to begin correspondence at once
with the musical agencies regarding the ar
lists, and only those of the highest repu-
tation will be engaged.
The work of getting up the guarantee fund
for next years festival is now under way,
and the members of the board are receiving
better support than ever before in it. They
expect to raise a guarantee fund of at least
$1,000 and hope to make it $4,000
Mr. Van der Stucken will return to In
dianapOlis next Sunday for another confer
ence with the board, when more definite
plans will befmade.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-04
PROF. ERNESTINOFF OUT
HIS RESIGNATION SURPRISES THE
DIRECTORS OF THE MAENNERCHOR.
Mr.. Van Der Stucken COnfers with the
Festival Directors - Arrange
ments for Next Year.

The rather abrupt withdrawal of Professor
Alexander Ernestinoff from the dictatorship
of the Maennerchor Chorus was the subject
of considerable comment among the men,
bers of the Maennerchor Society yesterday
Professor Ernestinoffs resignation was read
yesterday morning at the meeting of the
board of directors of the society.
There was none more surprised than the
directors themselves. Saturday evening the
secretary of the board was handed a let
ter by Mrs. Ernestinoff from her husband
1t proved to be the resignation of the direc-
tor. Professor Ernestinoff, in his letter to
the board, gave no explanation of his ac-
ton other than that he desired to exert his
energies in another direction but he did not
say whether he expected to remove from
the city or not. While the members of the
Maennerchor are disincined to discuss the
action of Professor Ernestinoff, it is not be-
lieved he expects to go away from Indian
apolis In view of the fact that the
Deutsche Club, one of the leading German
organizations Of the city, is about to organ
ze a singing society, it is believed that
Professor Ernestinoff is to become the lead
er of the new organization.
Members of the Maennerchor Society say
they were completely surprised at the pro-
fessor's action. They had understood he
was satisfied with his work and with the
chorus, and there is no doubt that the So
ciety was we'll pleased with its musical di-
rector. 1t is said that no later than last
Friday Professor Ernestinoff remarked to a
member of the society that he was perfect
ly satisfied with his work. He had led the
chorus for two years Last August he was
re-engaged for another year, although there
was no written contract. 1t was generally
understood, however, among the society
members that Professor Ernestinoff was to
continue at the head of the chorus.
In his letter to the board Professor Ernes-
tinoff declared his willingness to continue
in charge Of the society until successor
could be procured. The board. however,
unanimously accepted his resignation to
take place at once. The rehearsals will con-
tinue regularly Tuesdays and Fridays
under the temporary leadership of Professor
Max Leckner, who, upon request of the mu-
sic committee has consented to serve. The
members of the board of directors confess
they are unable to understand Professor
Frnestinoff's action and they are not very
we'll pleased over it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-04

Yesterday was the tnlrtieth anniversary
of the erection of Mozart Hall, and the day
vas appropriately celebrated by the score
or more of societies which use the building
for meeting purposes. The hall was built
in 1867 by John Grosch, who is still it's own
er, though Henry Victor has long time
lease on the place. Last night an entertain
ment was provided by the Liederkranz and
other societies, consisting CT vocal and in
strumental music and several addresses.
The hall was handsomely decorated inside
and the building on the outside the work
having been done by Messrs Schmidt and
Rosenberg, of the Indianapolis Tent and
Awning Company. over the stage in tho
hall was the German flag, with the Ameri-
can colors on either side of it, and around
the room were the banners of the various
societies represented.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-04
NEXT YEARS FESTIVAL.
Mr.. Van Der StucI~en VIII Probably
Lead-Arrangement Discussed.

Mr.. Van der Stucken, director OF the IN
dianapolis May music festival who has been
in Europe all summer, came here from Gin
cinnati yesterday to consult with the local
directors about plans for next years fes-
tival. They were in conference at the
Denison House nearly three hours. discuss
ing the general features Of the local situa-
ton. Mr. Van der Stucken and his or
chestra have not yet been re-engaged for
next season. but there is little doubt that
they will be, after the excellent impression
they made at last springs festival. 1t was
decided to have the festival the first week
in May. and it is probable that instead Of
giving three night and two afternoon con-
certs there will be four night entertainments
and only one afternoon. This, it is believed.
will be a great Improvement over the pre-
Vious arrangement, as ii will not crowd five
concerts into three days and Will permit the
presentation of more choral works than
heretofore. In addition TO the regular festi-
val chorus there will be children's chorus,
which will sing separately at the afternoon
performance and also with the big chorus
in at least one new work that is to be given.
An important change was decided on in
regard to the chorus work. Heretofore 1T
has not started with rehearsals until the be-
ginning of the new year. but In accordance
with Mr.. Van der Stucken's earnest desire