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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-10
HOW to Avoid Colds d

Cold and exposed extremities and
too much wrapping around the body
create congestion and pave the way
for disease. The hygienic and sensi-
BILE method is to give the throat, chest
and arms dash of cold salt and water
every morning upon rising An en-
tire sponge bath of this sort is of great
advantage. but this treatment of the
throat and chest is almost absolutely
necessary if one would avoid multi
tude of ills that affect this portion Of
the system,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-10
AN AUDIENCE OF THREE.
How Artemus Ward Escaped From a
Awkward Situation.

How Artemus Ward Escaped From an
Awkward Situation.
Before Artemus Ward went to Lon
don, where the English fell in love
with him only to mourn his prema-
ture death among them, he had con-
quered the respect and affection OF his
own countrymen by his quaint and
kindly humor. The itinerary OF one
of his tours led him to town in CEN
trail Pennsylvania. It was about the
middle of January. The day of the
lecture came, and with it early came
Artemus. Before noon tremendous
snowstorm broke over that part of
Pennsylvania and ragged furiously all
day and night. There are some per-
sons yet living who remember that
storm, and how regretfully, in view OF
it's savage ferocity, they gave up the
idea of hearing Artemus Ward. All
special trains were abandoned. When
the lecturer appeared on the stage
that night and looked about him, in
all the large theatre he saw only three
men, each in the seat his coupon called
for; all three, as it happened, being
far to the rear.
The three men locke lonely and I'M
comfortable. AS one of them said af-
terward, they did not think there were
enough of them to do justice to the
occasion, and they felt the awkward
ness OF the situation and wondered
what the outcome would be. Keep
ing that solemn face of his at its sol
emnest, Artemus advanced to the foot
lights and beckoning to the three men,
said: ''Come up, closer, gentlemen. L
want to speak to you. +" He had to
repeat this invitation before his audi
tors understood that he meant what
he said, and mustered courage to go
forward. When they had taken seats
together in the front row, Artemus
said ''There, now, that's more socia-
ble." He paused and went on:
Gentlemen, you are entitled to see
my show and hear my lecture, if you
are so disposed. But understand that
underneath this hall there is an excel
lent cafe, and l suggest that we spend
the evening there, you as my guests. J"
Though reluctant to forego the show
and lecture, as they saw Artemus had
no mind for them, the three agreed to
his proposition, the lights were turned
out, and the little party descended to
the cafe, where for hours they made
merry, and whence one of them at
least was most reluctant to start for
home. He says he never had more
enjoyable time in his life, and that if
Artemus Ward was not at his best
then his best must have been ''past all
whooping" For the stories he told,
and the way he told them made them
forget time and circumstance, and COM
pletely banished any lingering regret
for what they had not received up
stairs. New York Times.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-10
Dragon Fly's Vitality.

The great vitality of dragon fies is
shown, says the New York Independ-
ent, by McLachland, who, having
struck at large aeschna at rest on a
twlg, the head was seen to tumble
down, while the rest of the insect flew
away in an undecided manner' for a
considerable distance. Upon, picking
up the head he noticed that the insect
had been eating fly at the time.
''The mandibles continued working as
if nothing had happened, and the mas
ticated portions of the fly passed out
at the back of the head. ~
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-10

bronco for 'bike." The maneuvres
of the bicycle squad attached to the
military post at that point filled him
with admiration and a desire, and now
he can ride with the ease and grace of
an old-timer. Hard falls and punct-
ures came his way while learning to
master the silent steed, but such trials
did not cause him to swear in his af-
fection for the pneumatic-shod vehicle.
Hole-in-the Days example has been
followed by other Indians, and an In
dian cycling club may now be organ
lied
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-10
To wash Knitted shawIs.

To wash crochet or knitted wool
shawls, boil the water with soap to
make good lather, instead of rub
bing the soap on the shawl, as this
hardens the wool. Soak we'll in the
soapy water, and cleanse by squeezing
and moving about, not rubbing.
After washing in this manner in two
waters, spread clean, white cloth on
the table, and lift the article out on
to the, cloth without squeezing; wrap
the cloth we'll over it and pass through
the wringer as thickly folded as it will
allow. Then remove it from the cloth,
and shake and dry quickly. The
shawl will look like newly worked
one
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-10
Marriage and Long Life.

DR.. Schwartz of Berlin, has come
to the conclusion that marriage is the
most important factor in human life con-
ducive to longevity, as of 200 persons
who attained the age of forty 1876 were
married aud seventyfive single. At
sixty the proportions were forty-eight
to twenty-five; at seventy, twenty
seven to eleven, and at ninety. nine to
three. Among fifty centenarians not
one bachelor or spinster could be
found, nor for the matter of that one
married couple-all these venerable
individuals being widows or widowers.
London Telegraph.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-10
Novelties in Sofa Pillows.

Some distinct novelties in sofa pill
low covers have recently been shown
in the art-embroidery stores, and these
will prove welcome change to the
housewife who finds that new covers
have to be provided for the pillows
which have become faded or worn.
The first of these is the poster pill
low. This is especially appropriate
for the studio corner, the bachelor
apartments or for reading room. The
cover is of light cream canvas, upon
which is printed poster in two or
three colors. OF course, being post
er, the outlines are strong, and there
is no shading. AS consequence the
matter of finishing it is very simple.
The lines of each figure are gone over
with one color of embroidery silk,
usually black. This is all the work
that is to be put upon it. The re-
verse side of the pillow is of the plain
canvas, and the edge is to be finished
with a black cord.
The pillow is very striking, and, if
appropriately placed, proves most
effective.
The daintiest pillow of all is an en-
tirely new departure in linen crash
covers. The one exhibited in a lead
ing art store was of the blue and
white crash in large checks. Five
squares made the width. The pillow
was made and finished like those
which have been so popular for some
time past. The ruffied edge was en-
1,rn; 1 aral IN
The distinctively new feature was
the method of embroidering the body
of the cover. In the white squares at
each corner in the one, and midway
between each corner. was embroidered
simple scroll figure. The same fig
ure was also embroidered in the CEN
tre square and in the four squares di-
agonally between the centre and the
corners.
The work is done in two shades of
blue to match the shades in the linen,
the darker shade appearing where the
stripes cross each other.
The centre of the figure is worked
solid in light blue and outlined in the
darker. The short scrolls are worked
in light blue and the longer ones in
the dark.
The whole effect is as dainty and
pretty as one could imagine, and, while
it affords change from those with
the featherstitching only, it retains
the prime excellence of the crash COW
ers-the ability to endure successful
ly any number of trips to the laundry.
j. d. Cowles, in Chicago Record.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-10
but the consumption of coal is one ton

but the consumption Of coal is one ton
in 80 minutes.
With rotary pillow the engineers do
not run the same risk as they do on
the plow of the old-fashioned type,
with which it is often necessary to
charge the snowbank at top speed, not
merely cutting through, but burrow-
ing under the snow. But even the
rotary plow is liable to be disabled by
encountering the frozen carcass of q
morse or steer in a snowbank, or the
1eorls OF fallen telegraph poles, or,
among the mountains, the trunks of
gigantic trees. It is nominally the
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-10
Cancer From an odd Cause,

Forty years ago an Australian ply
sician was shot in the head by ma
tive who ran amuck. In course of
years the bullet worked its way down
under the tongue, but the surgeons
did not succeed in removing it. A
few months ago the bullet came to the
surface of itself. Shortly afterwards
cancer OF the tongue was developed,
to which the man succumbed.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-10

by the eminent architect, NJ. Charles
Devie. It is hexagonal shaft. $50
feet in height, divided into twenty-five
stories. The entire palace will be
covered with nickel plate, aluminium,
ornamental tiling and glass.
This gorgeous structure will be il
Illuminated by 10000 incandescent and
1000 arc lights of varied colors, so as
to bring out clearly all the decorative
lines, balconies, turrets, pillars and
statues. In the loft of the palace will
be chime of sixty-four bells and a
powerful organ, played upon by the
aid of compressed air.
The entire structure will turn on q
pivot, the motive power being hydrau-
lie pressure. It will make one revolu-
tion an hour.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-10
THE ROTARY PLow AT WORK.

was plotted out; the glass panels sud-
denly showed US nothing but the re-
hection of the gar and bobbing light
of the overhead lamp. They were
snow sheds through which the train
was passing. The railroad, cut like q
single step in the side of the mountain
chasm, was rooted in as snugly rs o
house. Above, for all we knew, the
snow might be tumbling head-long
over the slippery ledge in tempest
of passion; but for all its malevolence,
impotent to inflict an injury to the poor
snake of train hiding beneath its
shelter.
These snow sheds have been erected
among the mountains at an enormous
cost. They are of massive timber
work-heavy beams Of squared timber,
dovetailed and bolted together, and
backed with rock. They are fitted
into the mountain so that they be-
come, as it were, part of the noun
tain side, so as to bid defiance to the
most terrific avalanche.
Anything may precipitate an ava
Ianche down the steep declivities of
those piled-up precipices, among which
the single-track railway looks like a
pins scratch would on the hand of
man. 1t need be no more than loos-
ened scrap of rock that has started
rolling downwards with no forethought
of the immeasurable cataclysm that it's
passage will create.
In few yards it has become imbed-
| in a mighty mass of moving snow,
'ool-white torrent licking up the
'yhan trees as it passes like straws
). up in storm of autumn leayas,
ing m ore venomous, more power
more irresi ftible, until the rush
wind before it clears passage
ugh the forest anticipating its
ages, removing all obstacles as the
outrlders to a royal equipage make
way through inass of human beings.
Itls truly loyal foe that the rail
road men of the northwest have to
encolnter among The mountains. An
onruihing, terrific force, something
which can not he Jlecked. 1t is nee.
essary to resort to subterfuge, to cheat
it, to hide from it, or to make good by
artificial means the path that the rail
way has struck out for itself.
Among the Cascade Mountains ]
have seen seven and eight engines
linked together charging impotently
against the snowbanks, and at night
time there is no more wonderful sight
than this, each kissing engine throw
ing its sheath of freight on tho ten
ders, with their heavy loads of wood
fuel, on the cleaning snowbanks, on
the great trees seeming to press round
to mock by their stiffness all this use.
less fuss and fury, this powerless rag
in g, this resultless disturbance of their
pt eace.
Under favorable circumstances, the
low parts readily before the onslaught
the plow. At times, however, un
OF the battery, to which it is sub
scted, it only becomes more rigidly
Impressed, more solid, more impen
trable at each renewed charge,
,lid, unbudging block Of ice. Th'
ngine may go back mile, the throt
may be thrown open, it may rusl
Don the barrier at speed of forty OF
ty miles an hour. but when the SNOW
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-10

duty of the section men to look out
for this, and if possible, to warn the
engine driver, and to telegraph for
gang of workmen with pick and shovel
to clear the track in the old-fashioned
way. But it is needless to say that
the most vigilant section men cannot
always be relied upon in such q matter
as this.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-10
A Much-Prixad Coin.

Among numismatics one of the most
sought after colonial coins is the
Highly copper They are of several
varieties, and were struck in 1877 by
Samuel Highly, who was physician
and blacksmith at CRANKY, Conn.
He obtained the copper from mine
near by and shaped the coins at his
forge
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-10
PREFERS BICYCLE TO BRONCO.

This Indian Rides the Wheel With Ease
and Grace.
Onward progress in the case of the
bicycle in the affections of the Ameri-
can people was never better illustrated
than when Hole-in-the-Day of Devil g
Lake, N. D., snapped his sure-footed
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-10
To Clean Carpets

Here is good way to clean carpets
without taking them up: Sweep thor
oughly first; then put two tablespoon
fuls OF ammonia in pail of water and,
with brush not too stiff, scrub the
carpet carefully. Wipe with clcth;
change the water frequently. Open
all the windows and doors until the
carpet dries. It will not take long.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-10

expansion depends the prevailing color
of the animal.
The scientist discovered this by
blindfolding lizard, and found that
when it couldn't see the color of the
surrounding foliage it ceased to change
its own color
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-10
Washing Gloves.

A pair of white gloves or mittens
are comfort to hands taken from hot
suds to hang clothes in zero weather;
also, close fitting jacket and hood to
keep one from catching cold.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-10
HELPS FOR HOUSEWIVES.
To Iron pillow Slips.

Pillow slips should beironed length.
wise instead of crosswise, if one
wishes to iron wrinkles out instead OF
in.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-10
REVOLVING PALACE FOR PARIS.

Exposition OF 1900 Will Guido Chicago's
Great Ferris Wheel.
Paris is to out Ferris Ferris. The
great Chicago wheel is to be outdone
in the universal exposition of 1900.
The special wonder of the French fair
will be the revolving palace, designed
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-10-19
CHURCH RECEPTION.
Testimonial Of the Methodist Congregation
20 the Her. Mr. Buckner.

Testimonial Of the Methodist Congregation
20 the Her. Mr. .Buchner.
A reception was held at the Metho-
dist church last evening, rendered to
the Rev. j. D. NJ. Buckner in appreci-
alton Of his ffth appointment to the
the pastorate. The church was beau
tiflly decorated and there was large
crowd present. The musical program
was excellently rendered.
Congratulatory addresses were made
by Rev. Mr.. Holt, of the First Baptist
courch, aud Rev. Mr. Miles, of the
Presbyterian church. Other short ad-
dresses were also made.
Rev. Mr. Buekner was presented
with fine gold watch, memorial
rom the congregation. The present.
alton was made by Judge Geo. s.
ireen.
The Rev. Mr.. Buckner responded in
, few remarks thadking the congrega-
ion for the tes imony OF their regard,
stating that "the watch would remind
him that time flies; that he would
promise faithful and attentive service
TO the church, that many souls might
be brought to God and humanity rails.
ed to the higher planes Of intelligence
and Christian living"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-10-19
Not,oe.

Notice is hereby given that the Live
Stock Sanitary Commission Of the Ter
ritory OF Oklahoma will on Saturday,
October 9end, dip cattle in their Dip
ping vats located at Noble, O. T., for
al parties desiring the same.
Under the rules aud regulations Of
the board, cattle that are Infested
with cattle ticks win be permitted TO
come into the Territory of ok ahoma
after having b en- dipped ia said watts.
This is done with view TO expert
menting upon the efficacy OF the oil in
the destruction OF the cattle ticks
The cost of the dipping viii be the
actual cost Of the oil and labor whieh
is estimated to be from 80 to 35 cents
per head. After cattle are dipped they
may be Immediately taken 10 any part
OF the territory Of Ok ehoma.
Any parties desiring to have cattle
dipped will communicate with r. j.
Edwards Immediately.
Unless arrangements are made be
fore hand, cattle will not be received
for dipping on that date.
r. j. EDWARDS,
see'y.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-10-19

As stated in the LEADER several days
ago, an effort is being made 20 collect
enough funds to build monument ia
Hennessey to the memory OF Roy V
Cashion, the boy soldier, who was the
the FIRST from Oklahoma to fall In the
battle Of Santiago. subscriptions 10
this fund will be opened all over the
territory so we are informed. Guthrie
ought to raise S25. Sums OF any size,
from dime up, may be paid to the
bookkeeper in the LEADER Office, and
the names of the donors and amounts
will be published.
John Sbartell, S1.Oo
John J Nelson, 90
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-10-19
KEEP THEM CLEAN.

The streets o. Guthrie ore ~ on Ofai -
Condition. Er5srSs the Ordinances.
The streets OF Guthrie are In about
IS filthy a condition as II Is possible
for them to be, as streets, Some OF
them are like abandoned roads. Every
thing is thrown into the street from
the front door, the back door and from
the window Boxes, bundles al rags
and cast-of wearing apparel ere
thrown out to rot In the street and
add to the general accumulation OF old
pepers and other refuse from rosi
dences and business houses Ash boxes
are also emptied into the streets, leav.
ing trail upon the sidewalk, or what
passes for sidewalk
No one seems to care what becomes
OF the refuse so long as IL is not on hii
premises, and the public is thus made
to suffer. This waste material shoul,
be burned in back yards or carted of
to the suburbs. A city is kept clear
by every one cleaning his own prem
ses
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-10-19
CITY IN BRIEF.

Fred Ptendler does not know wheth-
er he is afoot or horseback
The anti.horse thief association Of
Oklahoma is in ses ion at Ponea City.
The territorial secretary this morn.
ing issued notarial commission TO A.
Jones, at Shawnee.
The tax dodgers have been tumbling
over each other to get to the court
house to pay their taxes.
Mrs A. A. McWethy, secretary Of
the Rebekah Assem- bly, of oklahoma,
left last niR hit for Shawnee where that
order ls in session.
MIR. John Ceep, Of Selma, Kansas, is
in the city and will make wall map
of Logan county. he hiss taken or
ders for quite number.
The Equal Suffrage Club will meet
tomorrow sfterhoon at 3 o'clock In
| their club rooms in the Black-Ander-
son block on Oklahoma Avenue.
The case OF Clarence A. Vaughn,
charged with larceny, came up In
Judge Fosters court this morning and
was continued until next Monday
Deputy Auditor McCabe says he has
the receipt for his taxes and does not
understand why he has been returned
delinquent. The LEADER does not
know.
Yesterday was pay day for the mid
road assis ants to the Republicans and
the employers all get happy today.
The cold wave from the north had no
terrors for them.
has been unpleasant today. Stoves
are Lot up in many houses and other
winter preparations bad been neglee-
ted so that the coming of the cold
wave was not at all agreeable.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-10-19
Personal MENTION.

#. f. Friedley is in from Mckinley
ia. Baker. Of MeLoud, is In the
city.
Judge J. J. Merrick is in from Nc
Kinley,
]. w. Ray is back from an extended
visit to Ohio.
Major Paul Jundt went south last
night on business.
L.J. Usher, stock man Of Higgins,
is In the city today.
John NJ. Pugh, bank examiner, is
over from Woodward.
Mrs. l.. F. Laverty returned today
from the Omaha exposition.
Henry Donnelly has taken a position
with f, G. Hewitt, druggist.
Auditor Hopkins is in Oklahoma
City this afternoon on business.
Kew. }. b. Bowen, Of Ennis, Texas,
is the guest OF Dr. Coil, Cleveland ave-
nue..
Mrs. +. n Greer left this afternoon
for Chicago where she will visit Miss
Mona Greer.
Miss Bertha Traband returned on
the noon train from two weeks Wis
ii at Ponea City.
Mrs. A. ]. Corkins and sister. Mrs.
Chas. Bosworth, left this morning for
the Omaha exhibition.
O. X. Montgomery, Of the Santa Fe
secret service, went north this after
noon on Y. T. business.
Mrs. A. o. Farquharsou returned last
night from months visit W tn friends
and relatives in Western Kansas
Mrs. b. d. Smoot will return tonight
fiom Kansas City, where she has Wis
tied her parents for several months.
Mrs. Mauds Candy of Mound Valley,
Kas., arrived today to be at the sick
bed Of her sister, Mrs. Gus Anderson.
Jabez Fisher, of Washburn, ILL.,, will
arrive in Guthrie tonight and be the
guest of Rev. and Mrs. w. A. Hum
phrey.
Dick T. Morgan came down from
Perry today to attend meeting OF the
territorial board OF the Christian
church.
Druggist 2. w. Hewitt left this AZ
ternoon for Kansas City, where he will
buy u large stock OF drugs Tor his store
on Oklahoma avenue.
Len Leach came in last night from
Perry and left on the noon train today
for Oklahoma City and other points
south on special business for the To
peka Paper Co.
II. Robinson, OF Washington, Ind
who has be- n the guest OF Rev. anc
Mrs, j. r Palmer Left today for poi 4
south. He is hooking over the terri.
tory with view Of locating,
j. c. Wicks snd @. f. Sehoelkopf, OF
Kansas City, came in toGay Mr Wick,
has large real estate interests here
and IL is probable that Mr. Schoelkopi
will invest in Guthrie property
J. W. Lawton, OF the Arapahoe Bee,
and p. IL, GALLON, chairman OF the
Republican central committee OF Gus.
ter county, OF which Arapahoe is the
county seat, made the LEADER office
q very pleasant call today.
DR. l.. Haynes Buxton, president OF
the territorial board Of health, left
today for shawnee where the Oklaho-
ma territory medical association will
meet FhursdayAnd Friday In the semi
annual meeting Medical men will be
present from Kansas City, TT Worth,
and Indian Territory.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-10-19
Days of Registration.

Next Monday and Tuesday the
voters Of Guthrie must res ister il they
wish TO vote at the forthcoming No
vember election. Remember the days
are Monday and Tuesday, October "a
and 25.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-10-19
Pleasant HlU HeHe.

sec v

Jack frost is with us again.
These winds are hard on the cot
ton.
School commenced Monday with a
satisfactory attendance.
Everybody seems 10 be greatly inter
ested Ia the "ooX supper" Saturday
the 23 q. The schoo. house should be
full fer once.
Our Rough RIDER Lon Muxlow,
win give us , lecture on the war Ia
Cuba, at the school house Saturday
evening Oct. 29th. Los is a good
speaser and can tell us all about il foi
he was there, with his gun. We trust
every body will turn out to hear him
u VIII DO interesting TO old aud
young.