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The herald., 1898-08-03

their liberality. They seem less inclined
than usual to make concessions. The
management Of the Omaha exposition
complain Of their inability to get as
favorable rates for their great crowd
collecting enterprise as have heretofore
been conceded to associations Of hun
dred men.
But the difficulties must be overcome.
Los Angeles must not be removed from
the maps as a convention city by the
illiberality of the railroads.
The herald., 1898-08-03
A Blow at the Belt

''Wnen struck this town fifteen years
ago." said the man with the dynamite
necktie. II had 65 cents in my pocket"
"And now?" queried some one in the
group.
And now?" echoed the other, with q
plying glance at the ouestionsr. Moth
The herald., 1898-08-03

Hooley is showing himself to be such
a graceless scamp that the fact gives
color to his stories on the stand. Ger
tainly no sane man would go into one
of his directorates without being well
paid for it,
The herald., 1898-08-03

The Democratic majority in Alabama
will reach 10000, which is within 10, 900
of the plurality given for the fusion
presidential ticket in 1896.
The herald., 1898-08-03

Referring to the problems of the fu-
ture, Tom Reed yesterday expressed the
hope that they might be worked out
consistently with our time honored and
dearly bought institutions and with the
traditions of our wise forefathers." 1t
begins to look as if Tom Reed had gone
Democratic.
The herald., 1898-08-03

The son of his father is doing good
service as a wedge. He may not be
large enough to completely split the Re-
what disturb the cohesiveness Of the
fibar
The herald., 1898-08-03

The official announcement of the terms
of peace proposed by the United States
does not materially differ from the text
of the statement sent out by the Asso-
cated Press the morning after the presi-
dents interview with M. Cambon. The
Associated Press is pretty reliable old
coach.
The herald., 1898-08-03

In only I've got the dad-dingedest finest
saloon in the ward"
And you had only 65 cents in youY
pocket when you came here?'
That's ALL"
After prolonged silence the man who
had his feet on the table asked him:
How much did you have in the belt
around your waistY'-Chicago Tribune.
The herald., 1898-08-03

The New York World says: Sylvester
Scovel is no longer connected with this
newspaper" That is the irony of fate.
Kicked out Of army headquarters for
lying, and kicked out of the World office
for being found out!
The herald., 1898-08-03
NEwLIN AND REGISTRATION

We have already called attention to
the fact that County Clerk T. E. Newlin
has failed to appoint one deputy regis
tratton clerk. He has had this. matter
under consideration for-two weeks. The
The herald., 1898-08-03

If Miles is at all shrewd. he will move
rapidly away from the telegraph instru-
ment.
The herald., 1898-08-03

The Carlists claim to have money and
arms, land only lacks officers" A requis-
ition on Kentucky will be honored at
sight
The herald., 1898-08-03

Movements of the war department
looking to the reinforcement of Merritt
appear to be based upon the idea that
this is to be a thirty days war;
The herald., 1898-08-03

The Santiago prisoners may reason
ably object to being transported home by
the French line. They would rather
walk Spanish.
The herald., 1898-08-03
Where the idea Originated

Shelf seems to be the general belief
among the Spaniards that Americans arc
merely lot of savages.
He-Yes; guess they must have been
dealing with some of the eastern summer
hotel keepers.-Chicago News.
The herald., 1898-08-03

The delay in answering Americas ul-
timatum would indicate that Spain is
still at sea, and trifie short on trans
ports.
The herald., 1898-08-03

If Don Carlos ever intends to strike,
now is his time. The Spaniards couldn't
be weaker II they had been boarding at
sanitarium.
The herald., 1898-08-03

AS between the Philippines and the
continuation of preferential tariffs, the
Dingleyites are quick to decide. They
begin to see that they can't we'll have
both.
The herald., 1898-08-03

Spanish As are steadily gaining on the
European bourses, sure indication of
continental confidence in the success of
the peace negotiations.
The herald., 1898-08-03

Prince Herbert Bismarck will assume
all of the obligations of his father to the
kaiser, including the duty of snubbing
him upon the slightest provocation.
The herald., 1898-08-03

Commodore Watson Is willing to COM
promise on commission to the Paris
exposition.
The herald., 1898-08-03

General Miles reserved the easiest Job
for himself. He promises to conquer
Porto Rico hands down.
The herald., 1898-08-03
ga Rum Go"

Madrid cannot comprehend why Santiago
sure ndered. There was NO food, no water
and no ammunition, but the rum still held
uAs--AlilWaukee s1ntjuels
The herald., 1898-08-03

Spain made an obvious blunder in not
accepting our first ultimatum. The last
one comes trifle higher.
The herald., 1898-08-03

Government expenditures in July ag-
gregated $7O,000,00O, and exceeded the
revenues from all sources by $25, 900, OOO
The herald., 1898-08-03

lola might slip down to Madrid and
write another Downfall"
The herald., 1898-08-03
Well Punctured

When Admiral Dewey writes a letter he
Is always ready to add postscript in the
shape Of a solid shot.-New York Sun.
The herald., 1898-08-03

Spain asks for peace in both French
and Spanish.
The herald., 1898-08-03

United States District Attorney Flint,
in an interview had with him since his
return to the city, emphasizes the warn
ing given by this journal that the test
case" plea Of the express companies
is but a ruse to gain time. that any test
case will be appealed to the supreme
court, with no prospect Of final ruling
for two years, during which the people
will pay the tax, and at the end of which
the company will pay fine of $50 Mr..
Flint advises merchants to make a case
of every infraction of the law, and he
offers to look after all of the cases so
brought.
The herald., 1898-08-03

Happy day when the treaty is rati-
ned.
The herald., 1898-08-03

journal says the president will make the
building Of the Nicaraguan canal "a
strictly partisan question: That is
good. There are no wars that will COM
pare with Republican wars, no canals
like those built by Republicans with
Republican money. But the same dis
patch tells us the president is COM
mitted to the bill Of Morgan, a southern
Democrat. Is the senator to change his
politics or part with his title to the bill?
We begin to feel apprehensive.
The herald., 1898-08-03

On-onward still!-Ye hearts Of fire,
Time, Right, and dauntless blood conspirei
The days are come:-It is the hour!
When Gods right arm shall show His
The herald., 1898-08-03

YES, 1 hear that Johnny Wray has won
everything for McLachlan. I was with
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-05-08

site board from Perry, returned home
last night.
Senator d. z. Marum was in the city
yesterday enroutc to Woodward from
Oklahoma City.
Mrs. Frank Greer went up TO Perry
last night TO visit Mrs. II. &. Hichol-
son, who is very sick.
Judge c. r. Brooks and family left
yesterday for Mt. Sterling, Kentucky,
for four weeks visit.
United States Attorney Sam Oyer.
street is back to the city from a trip
on official business to Perry.
Peter Benn and wife have moved
onto the Masterson place, northeast OF
town, which they recently purchased.
j. b. Eckard, who has been absent
for nearly a year, arrived in the city
last night and is shaking hands with
the boys.
VIII Walker was a passenger on the
south bound train last night enroute
for his new post as agent for the
Kiowa Indians.
j. c. Mexican, travelling representa-
tive Of the EvansSmith Drug com
pany of Kansas City. went down to
Oklahoma City last night
Assistant District Attorney B. S.
Mc(iuire came over from El Reno last
night. He goes from here to Alva on
United States b siness.
Miss Della Heldreth, q charming lit
tie lady from Mulhall, was here tc
visit her sister, Miss Myrtle Heldreth
yesterday. She returned homs las
night.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-05-08
SHALL THIS TERRITORY
BE REPRESENTED2
GOVERNOR BARNES TALKS
Urges the Counties to Act At once and
rake Advantage of the Matchiess
Opportunity to Advertise the
vast Resources ~ Okla.
hona To the world.

a m0tchleSS opportunity PiNHch a.
itself TO Oklahoma territory to knock
the scales Of doubt Off the eyes Of the
people Of the east by simply doing
herself Justice at the Omaha exposi
ton that commences June 1, and con
tinues for six months. The world
will be there and as this is the first
trans Mississippi fair OF any magni
tude since oklahoma was settled, II
behooves the people Of this territory
to be on the ground floor with full
showing OF what can be done here in
an agricultural way
The legislature made no provision
for the exhibit, in financial way, but
Governor Barnes has appointed a com
mission, headed by Hon. j. C. Post, OF
Kingfsher, that is bound to see thai
oklahoma is not left behind Mr.
Post and c. NJ. Points, of Shawnee, are
now at Omaha and will secure the
space necessary to the needs OF the
territory.
In an interview in the Omaha Bee
Mr.. Post says
1--WE are going to surprise everybody
with our display. We will show al
kinds of small fruits, including cher
ries, peaches, pears, etc. Our oats ano
small grain VIII be ready TO harvest in
about ten or fifteen days, and we will
make a speciality Of fresh grain, which
we will renew every few days anC
keep always trssh. Our cotton We
will handle this same way. One fea
ture Of our display will be big lndiar
tepee with a lot Of relics, etc, INTENDED
TO show the condition Of our territory
nine years ago compared with the con
ditions that exist today
Governor Barnes being asked about
the prospect OF a creditable exhibition
of the products OF Oklahoma at the
Omaha exposition said
cit depends altogether upon the
action OF the various boards of county
commissioners in the territory. / have
asked them TO advance $3.50 for each
county TO pay the absolutely necessary
expenses of such an exhibit The
railroad companies have agreed 70
supplement such an advance by the
counties, of such sums of money a.
may be necessary to make the eX.
hibit successful and creditable, and J
Will aAntHNAI hA ~ Jul AAN faAhAAAAN
next winter, to return the money ad.
vaneed by the counties, and by pri
vate subscription.
This exhibition at Omaha will be
muchsmore valuable TO Oklahoma than
was the Chicago exposition, and nc
one feels that the $4,000 expended
for Oklahoma at that time was any toe
much.
Every economy in expenditure pos.
sible shall be used and the commission
having charge will keep a strictly ac
curate account OF expenditures and
make due report Of same for the ap-
progal Of the legislature.
"Our people win make serious mis-
take il this opportunity to make known
TO the world the capabilities OF okla
homa is not taken advantage Of
The time is short but will Eclice II
action be taken at once. The suggeS
tions of the governor are timely anc
should be acted upon. oklahoma H.
the peer OF any state or territory IN
the union and should be properly ano
creditaply represented at the eXposi
ton
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-05-08
PERSONAL MENTION.

Ed Kinnan was in Perry yesterday.
J. s. Walton is here from Ponca
City.
d. S. Wilson, of Wichita, is at the
Okla.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Newman went
south last night.
G.. w. Mcmillan went up to Arkan-
sas City last night.
Jess Hunter is back from a trip over
on the Rock Island.
James Il. and Ben Winn were here
from Norman yesterday.
Otto Bekemeyer took his usual Sun
day trip to Oklahoma City.
Captain Barrett came back to the
city from Perry last night.
Superintendent Hopkins went down
to Oklahoma City last night.
Paul Jundt, manager of the Pabst
ice plant, returned yesterday.
Mr.. G. w. Burford, Of the Mulhall
bank, was in the city yesterday.
Mrs. Carson came down from Mul.
hall yesterday to visit friends.
See the "Mikado" at the opera house
Wednesday night. Seats 25 cents.
Mrs. VIM. Reifer, of Mulhall was in
the city yesterday TO visit friends.
Clerk Billings, of the lnarshals Of
flee, will Sunday in Oklahoma City.
win Packer went down TO Oklahoma
City yesterday and returned last
night
George Todd. member Of the town
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-05-08
LAUDS OKLAHOMA.


Sel,cyn Douglass Talks 10 Mc Point Eh
Washington.
The Washington Star says 9Th,
excitement over war is about as in
tense down in Oklahoma as find il
here in Washington, said Mr.. Selwyr
Douglass, prominent citizen Of that
territory, at the National.
"We have lots OF good military ma
terial and our young men can be re
lied on 10 do their part, Oklahoma il
very prosperous, aud the outlook foi
big ercps could not be better. Last
year we exported something like 20.
900 900 bushels OF wheat, aud this
season, ii no disaster happens, there
viii be a considerable increase In the
total production. II prices remain
good, our people viii have no cause tC
complain Of their condition.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-05-08
CAPITAL CITY BUSINESS COLLEGE,,
GUTHRTF OKLdHOMf

The May number o the New Eng
land Magazine has a fine illustrative
article on Oklahoma from the pen Of
OF James Martin Miller Besides con-
tanning the pictures OF our leading
citizens II has views OF wheat and cot
ton scenes that will open the eyes OF
the eastern inhabitant, who still
clings 10 the idea that this territory Is
Inhabited only by Indians and prairie
dogs.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-05-08
MIKADO AGAIN.

To he Presented wednesday Night at Pop"-
Tar Prices.
The Ladies' Aid Society have had
many requests to give the comic opera
Mikado again at popular prices SC
that everyone may have an opportun-
ity TO hear il and at the same time
help the cause for which they are
working.
Wednesday night has been selected
and the opera will be given on that
night at the opera house. The man.
agement Of the opera house has given
the use Of the building for three nights
free and the price OF tickets reduced
TO 25 cents so that all may 60.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-05-08
W. R. MOfitt & Co.,
II2 Nc. OKLAHOMA AVENUE.

1lH Nc, OKLAHOMA AVENUE.
Id can California Pears, lOe.
3 10 can California Apricots, l0c
3 10 can California Gooseberries, 101,
10 can California Black berries, los.
3 10 csn California Plums, 1Oc.
B 10 can Pork and Beans, &c.
l 10 can Pork and Beans, 4c
3 10 can Missouri Tomatoes, 9c.
Two glib cans illinois Sweet Cor n, 15s
2 10 can June Peas, SO.
Two GLIB cans Oysters, csc.
10 can Oysters, 7c
q 10 tin Mustard Sardines, 7c.
"a le tin Oil Sardines, &C.
homeless Herring, per can. Zoe.
Roast Beef, per can, lOc.
Id can MacAroni and Cheese, 81
s lbs sun dried Peaches, 25c.
4 lbs evsporated Peaches, ESQ.
80 lbs California Raisins, 81. 90.
go lbs Fancy Raisins. 81 90
Evaporated Raspberries, per 10. l5c.
10 Fancy Citron, l3e.
Anderson's Jam, per can, 0e.
hince Meet, per package, &c.
4 10 can Cocoa, l5c.
Sweet Chocolate, per cake, sc.
Premium Chocolate, per cake, sc.
25 OF can X. O. Baking Powder, l5c.
3 10 Cartoon Crackers, eos.
Ginger Snaps, per 10. Sc.
Shredded whole wheat Biscuit, l0c.
S lbs Broken Rice, csc
IA bars Rex Soap, 25c.
10 bars Silk Soap, Csc.
Q bars Lenox Soap, 25c.
0 bars White Russian Soap, csc.
lbs best Soda, csc.
Dukes Mixture, per package, 4e.
Yeast, all kinds, per package, Sc.
10 Corn Starch. 4c.
10 Gloss Starch. sc.
Bulk Starch. per 10 4s.
Corn Meal per sack, 20c.
Cocoa Long Bar Toilet Soap, g..
Small Galvanized Tubs, 40c.
Medium GALVANIZED Tubs. 45c.
Large Galvanized Tubs, soc.
Japan Tea, per lb, 2Se.
lbs standard Rio Coffee 25o.
Bonito Package Coffee, l0e.
Lion and Arbuekles Coffee, lie.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-05-08

The C. L. S. C. will meet Tuesday
at 2 p. m. at the home Of Mrs. W. L.
Rhodes.
Owing TO the storm the c. L. S. C.
did not meet last week. The same
program will be rendered next Tues
day.
Delegates will be elected h attend
the convention Of the State Fedora
tion Of Womens' clubs, 10 be held at
Oklahoma City. May "A and IS. Also
a delegate will be chosen 10 represent
the club at the Winfield academy.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-05-08

There is no remedy equal to Her
bine for the cure of constipation, sick
headache, indigestion, vertigo, loss OF
memory, uncertain appetite, unrestful
sleep or skin eruptions II you want
a perfect tonic for the liver. Heroine
will not disaI point you. f. b. Lille
& Co.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-05-08
EverKbody saws so.

Cascarets Candy Cathartc, the m0st won.
derful medical discovery of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste act gently
and positively on kidneys, liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire system, dispel colds,
and bilious Please buy and try Il box
Of G. G. 9. to-day; 10, %, 80 cents. Sold and
Guaranteed to cure by all druggista-
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-05-08

BALLARD's Snow LINIMENr is the
most penetrating Liniment in the
world. 1t cures pain and inflamma-
tion Of all kinds quicker than any
other known remedy. Price so cents
Every bottle guaranteed. 25 and so
cents. H. b. Lille q Co.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-05-08

The treatment for worms must be
prompt and safe, Whites Cream Yer
mifuge can be trusted to restore your
child to health. II is tonic as well
as a worm destroyer. Every bottle
guaranteed to bring worms. 25c. Il.
Is. Lille a Co.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-05-08

Mrs. Jessie Fonda, who has been
visiting in the city several weeks, left
last night for Fort Worth to join her
husband, who has established his head
quarters there.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-05-08
Madress Cloth.

Sight choices Of Turkey Red
Plaid Madress Cloth, so very
desirable just now for shirt
waists, 80 inches wide, card
inal red ground, with plaids
in lavender, green and black,
soft as wool goods and good
at 1sc values during this sale
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-05-08

at..'. .......,...l2 Is
400 yards OF White India Linen,
worth from 10 to 12 &c; for
three days at.............s 81
% pieces Organdie Paris Lawns
French penangues, dimity
frabriqe, Orlando stripes, Ba-
tistes Madras in plaids, block
checks, ingrained lowered
effects, worth l5c; on sale for
the days only. y..,............. 1Oc
Choice OF II pieces white open
work effects and checks,
worth l2c to l5c, at only..... 10C
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-05-08

Our compound extract Of sarsAparil
is made to cure blood diseases. Every
bottle guaranteed. F. b Lille & Co.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-05-08
Imported Organdies.

In plaids, stripes and figured,
others ask 35c; during this
sale .......................
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no oURE A oOLD IN ONE nav

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money II Il
fails 10 cure s5e. The genuine has
l.. B q on each tablet
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Dog taxes are now due ard unless
paid forthwith your dog win be taken
up and imp0unded without further mo-
tice.
Tax on male dog ..,...,..........sLe5
Tax on female dog g............... 2.25
Redemption fee for male dog M 2.75
Redemption fee for female dog .. 4.g5
GEO M. DEGROFF.
city Clerk.
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us early Monday morning and enroll
for our Summer School, Tuition, s.
for nine weeks Term begins at .
o'clock, and at our present location,
lI5-ll7, South Seeond Street
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-05-08
AT 10 CENTS.

A Unconstitutional collection
Of 30 pieces in Dimities, Ba-
tistes, Mourettes, Drettan, Ir-
ridesents and Lace. striped
effects, y inches and 32 inches
wide, printed in small and
large lowered designs in
those colorings characteristic
of spring, worth 125lc and 15c
per yard, at only............
The National tribune., 1898-04-21

7 the Turkish contingent during the Crimean
! war and had some employment in the In
( dian mutiny. He has also been engaged
| in war in Buenos Ayres and the South
American republics
At an early period Of the present troubles
he ran the blockade and Joined the Con
federateS. He was Adlutant-General and
right hand man to John Morgan for eight
months. Even in this army which abounds
with foolhardy and desperate characters,
he has acquired the admiration OF all ranks
by his reckless daring and gallantry IN the
field
Both Gems. Polk and Bragg spoke to me
of him as Il most excellent and useful Off
| Ger, besides being man who never lost an
| opportunity OF trying TO throw his life away.
| He is lust the sort OF a man to succeed IN
this army, and among the soldiers his
| fame for bravery has Outweighed his UNI
! popularity as a rigid disciplnarian. He
| is the terror of all absentees, stragglers,
| and deSerters and of all commanding Off
| GERS who are unable to produce Tor his IN
| spection the number of horses they have
been drawing forage for.
He looks about As but in reality he is So.
| He is rather tall thin, very wiry and active,
with jovial English expression of cOun-
tenance; but his eyes have a wild, rowing
look, which Is common amongst the Arabs.
When he came to me he was dressed III an
English staff blue coat, and he had a red
cavalry forage cap, which latter, Gen. Polk
told me, he always wore in action, so max
ing himself more conspicuous.
lie talked to me much about John Nor
gan whose marriage he had tried to avert
and of which he spoke with much sorrow.
He declared that Morgan was enervated by
matrimony, and would never be the same
man as he was. He said that in one of
the celebrated telegraph tappings in Ken
lucky, Morgan, the operator, and himself
were seated for II hours on q clay bank
during a violent storm, but the interest
was so intense, that the time passed like
three hours.
Gen. Folks son, n young Artillery Lieu
tenant, told me this evening that Stone
wall jackson was Il professor at the mill
tary school at Lexington in which he was
a cadet. "Old Jack was considered q
persevering but rather dull master, and
The National tribune., 1898-04-21
-SNEIn
Ih't : n 3}GEl}%g Southern t::;:a.,..,
@~esAag2&S..ggese
BY SIR ARTHUR JAMES LYoN-FREMANTLE,
KONG c. B., Lieutenant General. British Army.

With regard to the battle OF Shiloh, he
said that Beauregards order TO retire was
most unfortunate as the gunboats were
doing no real harm, and il they the Con
fedeTates) had held on nothing could have
saved the FederalS from capture or de
struction. The misfortune OF Albert John
ston'S death. together with the fact of
Beaurceard' s illness and his not being
present at that particular SPOT were the
causes of this battle not being more com
plete victory
Ever since | landed in America, | had
heard OF the exploits of an Enelshman
called Col. St. LceeT Grenfeil, who is now
Inspector-G General OF Cavalry to Bragg 5
army. This afternoon made his acCuaint-
ance. and consider him one OF the most
extraordinary characters | ever met. Al
though he is member of we'll known
| English family, he seems to have devoted
his whole life TO the exciting career OF a
soldier Of fortune
He told me that in early life he had
served three years in French lancer regi-
ment and had risen from private to be a
Sous Lieutenant. He afterwards became
a sort of consular agent at Tangier, under
old Mr.. Drummond Hay. Having acquired
n perfect knowledge of Arabic, he entered
the service of Abd-el-kader, and under
that renowned chief he fought the French
for four years and half.
At another time of his life he fitted out a
yacht. and carried on a private war with
The Riff pirates. He was Brigade-Maior IN