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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-05-31

Joined the navy. also Of having wages dne
him. and II having made 4 viii and ~
I bank account. II is prohahl" that
Capt. Maynard can furnish some iufor-
nation a. - his private affairs.
There is proof beyond doubt in letters
here that marriage engagement cN-
iSteI between Volt and young lady
here and the viii, il one can ho found,
Will settle the question Of the dispo>l-
tion Of his effects.
The Ladies Soldiers Aid Society will
do "A kindly service to u worthy Young
lady if they Will investigate this matter
for her.
W. T. HARRISON.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-05-31

With the newspaper fraternity and for
that matter with everybody else who
visits the camp Major +. +. Dixon is
one Of the most popular officers that has
beer connected with either camp. Five
mel ,Hrs Of his family have enlisted in
nc ~ two sons, two step-sons and
MD p"i
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-12
WHAT USE Is IT ?

The Republicans boast much of tho
fact that the administration has &C
cumulated a gold reserve OF ssaO 900,
600, the largest ever known In the
treasury. What use was this gold re-
serve to the country when the army
was suffering and dying 10 the camps.
and in the trenches for the supplies
necessary to sustain life -?
What use was. this immense gold re-
serve in the treasury to the country
when the army was forced TO remain
in malarial camps for months and
months dying 10y the score every day 2
The country has q right 10 know why
this was the cRse 1t is but the act OF
y miser with an Immense and ample
bank account dying for the want OF
the necessarios TO sustain life which
he refuses to purchase that somebody
may sing his praises.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-12
HERK rs rHE DIFFERENCE.

Only such school land lessees' notes
as were necessary to sue onwere turned
over TO Attorney General GslbrAi,h for
collection.
This was not the case with this ad-
ministration. The notes were placed
in the hands OF Attorney General Cum
ningham in bulk and by Wholesale,
and without regard TO their quality,
and upon which he was allowed 10 per
cent, or the munihcent sum OF nearly
four thous and dollars, and that, too
in face Of the fact that less than ak of
them hal TO be sued on,
Harper Cunningham is not TO blame
for this state OF things, for It takes q
nan with a back bone to,refuse n good
thing like that, and Harper's back bone
on matters Of that sort was broken
long ago. GOV, Bsrnes is the gentle
man responsible for the whole thing
and IL is he and his Administr- tior
which Dennis Flynn is under pledge
to defend bel ire the people.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-12
How 10 Happeasd.

''Too bad about Shelby. wasn't its"
Whats the matter with himr'
''He had q terrible shock day before
yesterday and may not recover. Hadn't
you heard about itl''
"No How did 1t happsnf"
well. he had an engagement to meet
his wife at certain plsce down town
at l2 40 O'Clock.
Yes -
And he hurried up with his work
and started out fH the rendezvous"
"Yes"
'He got there at exactly the appoint
ed time"
~ sea Wellr'
His wife had been there II SEQ
onds '--Clevelaun Leader.
There are but two biogrsphers who
can tell the story Of n mans or a won
ans life" writes Oliver Wendell
Holmes "one Is the person himself o.
herself; the other is the recording an
gel should like 20 see any mans bi.
ography with corrections and enendA.
tons by his ghost We don't knew each
other's secrets quite 70 well As we nst'
ter ourselves we do" The biosraphsl
who is practically possible would not
tell his srr-y. A very wise aud good
man. whC hlled a great earthly place,
said 10 me 'oore than once OF twiop. II
put no secrets into my diary. "--0sntis-
naii's Magazine
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-12
THE STATE FAIR.
mubs ssio in Guthrie October s-4,5-S-7-s

The Second Annual State Fair to be held
in Guthrie, Oklahoma, October 3 to 8 in
elusive, promises TO be the grandest ex,
position ever held in the Territory. No
pains or expense have been spared by the
State Fair association in securing a large
number of Special Attractions. among
which are the famous Speedy. who dives
from a tower eighty feet high into a tank
of water only three Gee, deep: Mile Beau
mont, who makes a daring slide Tor life
on wire suspended $50 feet in the air.
The wonderful Diving Ponies and drove
of racing Ostriches.
Five Thousand Dollars VII be paid in
premiums and those premiums will be
paid ia cash
Over 200 horses will he there to take
part 10 the race, and It is anticipated that
some OF the wo IDS records will be brok-
en- as the Guthrie Mile Track is without
exception. the fastest track in the West.
A special effort has been made TO secure
display OF Oklahoma Farm Products
that will be unequalled by any state ex'
hbnion in the west and liberal Premiums
are offered for displays Of all kinds
October 4th will be Children's Day
October sih viii be Wheelmen's Day
and riders from all parts of the country
will be present and participate in the
races
October 9th has been set asid, as Ger
mon Day and the Sons OF Herman are
making preparations 10 make fhis day
to be remembered by everybody.
This will undoubtedly be the grandesl
Exposition ever held in the Territory and
no one should fail to take advantage OF the
opportunity
| Special Excursion rates on all railroads
Send for premium list and Fair cata
logne TO the secretary OF State Fair asso
citation, Guthrie, Oklahoma.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-12
RnpUBLIoAN PARrr Rn.poNsIaIE.

REPUBLICAN PARTY REsPOSsIBLE.
The prestige Of the war with Spain
which Gen, grosvenor predicted for the
Republican party has gone glimmer.
ing II seems that IL is but the irony
" fate. Four months ago he who
would have predicted a political vic
tory for the Democratic party in the
coming election would have been set
down as a mad cap and a fool. Today,
with the administration backing Alger
and preventing an inquiry into the
Encouragement OF the war which has
destroyed so many brave lives and the
finest army on the globe, the Republi-
can party has not a peg upon which il
can predicate hope.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-12
rHE F4RoE sOEs on.

On the heels OF the order rem owing
the regulars and others away from
Montauk and Camp Wikoff as = place
unfit for camping PURPOSES comes the
declaration from Surgeon General
Stern berg that II 10 IAN ideal spot. "
II 1t is IAN ideal spot" for the health
of the soldiers why are the regulars
ordered away? Why are the volunteers
begging to be sent home? Why have
the hospitals been emptied OF their
sick as fast as IL can be done and sent
elsewhere? This Ia another farce of
the Algerian reign OF incompsteney
It should not be forgotten that this
removal of the troops from Camp
Wikof and the abandonment OF Mon
tauk did not occur to the war depar.-
msnt until after the presidents visit
to that place.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-12
ENaLIsH LADY MAssAcREp.

Gambia. sept iO.-The daughter OF
the ,messaered English vice consul,
with her baby has disappeared, II Is
supposed both have been massacred.
bly, resign. His removal from the
Tsung Ii Ysmen excites little sur
prise. in view Of the publication OF the
terms OF the Lu Han railway contract
The negotia tons were conducted by
him. and he deceived the Tsung IL
Yamen regarding the true nature OF
IN terms.
1t Is not known whether Russia will
acqulesce IN the removal OF the main
instr dment aGgresslveness at Pek,n.
hut II is believed that Ii, having ssrv-
ed his ends viii be abandoned
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-12

ioE white respecting these never re-
lInquishsd snv OF the political views
which he cherished and advocated
nor was he required TO do 80. The
attorney general Of the United stsles
knew Jndge Keston's views upon tue
money question when he rendered him
the appointment, and he knew also
that he ives an honorable map, and
this wac OF far more Importance 10 the
territory and the people than the
mere psrsonal views Of the appointee
upon aquestion OF political economy.
With all OF their venom and mis-
representation they have been unable
10 point to a single act Of Judge kea-
ton while on the,beneh, or 81 ngle de
ciAion whi associate justice OF the
territory, that was not 10 line with
the law and in the interest OF the
people
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-12
srEAMER REPoRTEn LosT

San Francisco. Sept. io,-'The steamer
coptic which arrived from the orient
today brings the news from Hong Kons
that the American steamer Wingfoo'
Capt. sherman. 10 supposed te have
gone down with all hands During the
war. United States consul general wii-
dmau chartered the winsfco 20 carry
dispatches TO Admiral Dewey az Maai-
la. The attle vessel met with several
mishaps and was obliged 70 return %
port Since her last departure Tor Ma
Mia she has not been heard FROM
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-12
no surr ". y nnrAN.s nourH

Although Col. w J Bryan has never
replied TO the cowsrdly assaults of
the Republican newspapers, they keep
tight on after him with a persistency
equaled only by the fears which his
contempt Of them creates. There is a
movement at Washington to refuse TO
muster out his regiment, 80 as to keed
him from making any speeches in the
congressional canvass just opening.
They hope by this course to keep his
mouth shat, but should he feel II his
duty to resign in order TO enter the
canvass, they will use the fact to
weaken his influence and the effect his
spec ches will have upon the country,
w, J. Bryan will be equal TO all these
schemes to injurs him before the
people, whatever they may do. His
enemies are his best advertisers.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-12
TIIr RRscLuTtess



oS,he fS~e sitter con,ennon adopted Seq
tenbrr n ss9s.
1. The Free silver party OF Oklahoma
territory in convention a.sem bled
hereby declare our unalterable fealty
in the eanSe of the free and unlimited
coinage of both gold and silver at the
ratio of 10 To | without waiting for the
consent or convenience OF any other
nation.
?. We further declare that all money
either gold. silver or paper. should be
issued 10y the general government and
be full legal tender for ali debta, both
public and p ivate
3. That the gold exception clause of
the ls90, sherman law be repealed
4 We heartily and unquaNtledly
endorse the course of Hon. j Y Cal
lHhap In congress
5. That we condemn the issuance OF
gold bearing bonds by the govern
ment, either la time of peace OF war
8. That coin obligations of the gov
ernme Mt shall be paid in gold or silver
rs may be most convenient to the gov.
ernmsnt,
2. That we are unalterably opposed
to the retirement of the green backs,
realizing that such action would fur.
ther contract the circul ating medium
and farther reduce the price of labor
and its products.
3. Believing that the government
has no right to speculate in the public
domain, and that the settlers thereup-
on are entitled to the lands opened to
settlement, we declare our purpose to
promote the cause of free homes.
8. Believing in the inalienable
right OF the American people to sell
government and that officers select
ed TO administer public affairs should
be elected by the people so governed
| we declare In favor OF immediate state
| hood
To- We declare In favor OF the initia
tive and referendum as being the only
proper means Of insuring a govern
ment for the people, OF the people anc
by the people.
IL. We declare IN favor Of govern
ment control 1r ownership Of puoliC
utilities.
12. We believe in an equalization
Of the pension system whereby al
pensions will be based upon the merits
OF the applicant, regardless Of rank.
|
IN the successful termination of In,
war, and point with pride 10 the gal
lantry exhibited by the Oklshomt
troops.
IA. We favor reduction OF railrOa,
freight and passenger rates, and tn
abolition of the free pass system.
Is. We demand an economical ad
ministration of our local and territor
al affairs, and condemn the presen
territorial administration for increas
ing the salary OF the school land com
missic ner from 81, 800 TO 81 800 per an
uum, and allowing the attorney gen
ersl, in addition TO his salary, the sun
Of SO ,40l 90 for collecting school lan'
notes.
IS, We extend our aympathy to OF
gaDized labor throughout the natiol
in its battle against organized gree,
and corporate wealth.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-12
Awnings over sAe stree,s n soville.

Awnings over Ghe streets IA SoYilie.
The busiest streets and squares are
kept cool and dim under awnings On
tho whole, think il was these awnings
that made Seville so charming in Au-
gust There had been few In CordovA
! have been 20 more than one town
which raises similar protection against
Proyencai sunlight, but / have never
come across them when they were "A
elaborate. as general and as effective
as in Seville. In the narrow streets they
stretched from nousetOp to housetop at
each end. dropping in great iDclosins
wall of canvas 30 low Us Just 10 escape
the heads of the high saddled horsemen
who pranoea under them, In the largo
squares they extended in oheckerboaro
arrangement, with intricate ropes and
pulleys which never tried 70 under.
stand. content 10 enjoy the result OF
black shadows alternating with great
splotches Of sunlight Even the town
hall spread out an awning all across the
wide sidewalk in front Of it and not q
hotel or bank or palace or big house did
we enter that had not its courts as well
protected. Elizabeth r Pennell IN
Century.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-12
HolJor Ogsaha.

OF course you are going. Can't help
it: cheaper than staying at home.
Only sli.l0 from Guthrie no Omaha
and return for Oklahoma day at the
Trans Mississippi exposition. Tickets
on sale for afternoon train OF Septem
ter i4th and morning train of septem
Der 18th with return limit of ten
days. See, or write Agent Corklns for
further particulars.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-12

VIZ are glad TO see that the Guthrie
LEADKR, the originator OF the Toye-
ment 70 build = monument in honor Of
Roy V. Csshion, has opened up a sub
scription fund this week. The Clip
per's list is enlarged by the addition
OF g from Dr. and Mrs. Rector this
week including the amounts reported
.. the Kinghshes Fres Press and the
LEApEh. the fund row amopnls TO over
sfo.- Hepnessey Clipper.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-12
ArrAIRs Ar MANILA.

Manila. Sept lo.-In conformity with
the new regulation. most Of the Span
lsh steamers are taking American re-
gistry. The native crews refuse to ser
We under Spanish officers and the lnsuf
gents demand that the Americans en-
ploy spsnisrds In any capacity what
ever
The insurgents continre divided be-
tween those who advisr absolute IN
repenrenee and those who faver an
Amerlean proteetorate.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-12
HOtsi Aooon,n OdeH

For those desiring TO attend the
Omaha exposition that have made nc
arrangements for hetel aecommoda'
tions. Agent Corkins has secured spe'
ciRl rates at one Of the principal no
tells OF Omaha, and will bS glad tc
reserve rooms. etc, faF those wishing
" take advantage OF those arrange
ments. Let him know what you want
He'll do the rest.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-12
rnn cYcIoNr "a coMtNa.

There is promise OF ~ lone
ahead. The president may stave II of
for the present but when congress-
meets II will come. The president
thinks II will blow over" b" but 1t will
not 1t is coming with furry aud
will stay until the responsibility for
the long list OF deaths OF che American
soldiers and the still longer list of
physical wreess Is fixed where II be-
longs
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-12
Races ut Sheepshead

New York, Sept, l0.-Perfect weather
fast track and good card attracted
a large crowd at sheepshead Bay races
today.
First race. ive furlangs. -Himtlme
won; Composer second, The Lady in
blue third. Time 100
Second race. one and one sIxt, n
mlle-Alice Farley won Lady Mitchell
second. Time 1:47 20.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-12
urepp z1fs

Greek fire, which had several other
names--wild fire. liquid fire, wet FIRE
and FIRE rain--descriptiv Of its destruc-
tiveness, is said TO have been the most
destructive engine Of war previous TO
gunpowder. DiscoJered by Callinious,
Syrian. 1t was FIRST used in tde siege
of Corstantinople, 67s-s, and at MeUca,
600
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-12

AS stated in the LEADER several days
ago, an effort is being made to collect
enough funds to build a monument in
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 TO
this fund will be opened AL over the
territory, 30 we are informed. Guthrie
ought to raise S25. Sums of any size,
from q dime up, may be paid to the
bookkeeper in the LEADER Office, and
the names of the donors and amounts
will be published.
John Shartell, 81.Oo
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-12
His Quest.

Even the benevolent, unworldiy cid
gentleman who surveyed the occupants
of the car now and then over the tops
of his gold trimmed glasses recognized
the fact that tha man who took a seat
next TO him was not member Of the
polite circles Of society. He did not
avoid him, however, but responded
when his companion made some casual
remarks about the weather.
lyon never pass the time by tryin
your luok with pack o. cards now AN
then, do your" asked the newoom, r,
after a quarter OF an hour or 90 had
elapsed.
Never"
"Well, it's good way to kill time. -
But you run 30 much risk Of meet
ing professional gamblers ="
"Oh. yes. OF course us ordinary gents
have 70 take our chances ON little things
like that. But / manage TO get through
q deal or two now an then an not gel
bcared very much. either. 4"
''Do you travel mnch?"
i've KEEP on the move all my life.
travelled with d circus fur three year
an I've been In several other branches
Of commerce since that took me good
deal away from home. At present In
sorter tourin on my own account.
my friend" said the benevolent
gentleman solemnly, 81 am sorry Il
hear you say this. 1t is an old saying
and a true one thst rolling stone gath
ers no moss
Mister" was the reply. dehvereC
with equal solemnity, "I'll lot you int,
a secret. / amt lookin fur moss. Iu
out fur the dust "--Detroit Free Press
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-12

sIsog the territorial Republican con
vention invited comparison Of the
administrations and lays stress on the
school land manage ment, the ball is
opened, and II their high priced fddlers
squirm and wrigSle they will have to
take their medicine.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-12

Wa don't see why temperance people
are making 80 much fuss sbout the
custom OF breaking bottle OF wine
and scattering the contents over the
vessel at the ehristning OF battle
ship. Have they not always insisted
upon the destruction OF intoxicants?
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-12

Ir Is whispered on the quiet that
Dennis Flynn has been instructed by
the Grimes end Of the steering com
rnittee TO skip Gov. Barnes in his
speeches, and then IL is whispered
strongly by GOV Barnes end of the
salae comudttee that IL he does 40 he
will hear something "drsp"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-12
.r>yD no Y0UR C0IoRs. BoYs

Some OF the boys In the Oklahoma
battalion have been deserving three
from Captain Harry Barnes company
A, 40 we are told. This is very foolish
and IL they would reflect moment on
the cousequences-imprisonment at
hard labor for such number OF year
as court martial shall infiiet, they
would never commit the foolish crime
Of desertion, especially when they
have only one wear and about nine
months yet to serve, and may be sooner
discharged This, with the almost
certaInty OF being caught and returned
for trial, even IL number of years
intervene, should deter any OF them
from such foolish act.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-12

SECRETARY AI.aER acted very kindly
and generously towards Gen. Miles,
,,or did he not repeat it often enough
that he knew that Gen. Miles never
said It, - and now that Gen, Miles says
he did say H. Alger naturally feels
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-12

THE Republican convention at El
Reno invited comparison showdown
of tho present territorial administra-
ton. and II the pegs in the shoe begin
70 pop up in a disagreeable manENr
they have no right to complain.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-12
JuDeE KEA roy 1ND ms rRADUcER,


With all the venom and hatred OF
the Republican PRESS toward Judge
Keaton. and after ransaeking their
fertile brains for months and months
To hnd something upon which they
can attack him, they are forced to isll
back upon the one single charge that
he accepted a Judicial position under
the Cleveland administration, and
after be had accepted II ne entered
upon the discharge Of the duties Inn
posed upon him, and did not while In
the the execution OF his offiee peram
buiste over the territory advocating
on avery stump the cause OF free sil
yer. Win these yelpers point TO =
single Judge. Republican or Democrat
who felt IL his duty to enter the polit-
ical arena hils holding q judicial
offiee the very nature OF whose duties
forbade that he shouA do so2
Honorable men respect the proprie-
les OF their position, and Judge Ksa-
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-12

1Thers is no PAIN or disco Mort when
rabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment is
used. Il relieves that itching ir'
creased by scratching II is prepsr
with scientific accuracy and profek-
siopsl knowledge. and IL Is the kicd
that cures blind. bleeding. itcairg and
protrudink piles with no pain or los
Of time r B Lille AGO.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-12
Commission Is at Havana.

Havana Sept lO.--At quarter past
nine the American commissioners ac-
cornpanied by the Spanish officers rep
resentlng Capt. Gen. Blanco. landed at
La Machina wharf and arrived ut the
palace at 9:4O. where the Captain Gen
erals body guard presented arms as
they appeared.
Capt. Gen. Blanco. dressed In full
uniform. received the commissioners in
the reception room, where. after the
formal presentations had taken place
and the official courtesles had been ex-
changed, they sat down and conferred
for about twenty minutes.
The Captain General addressed the
commissioners in English. The y. S.
commissioners left the palace shortly
after ten o'clock, accompanied by Gen.
Solano and DR.. Congosto They Were
driven to the Machlna wharf, opposite
took lunch before returning TO the
Resolute for breakfast.
Col. Clous and Capt. Hart, accom-
pani by Spanish officer, then paid a
visit to Admiral Manterola and to the
captain OF the port, after which they
returned on board the Resolute.
The general public crowded the wharf
when the arrival of the Resolute be-
came known. but there was no demon
stration. Everybody behaved quietly
and respectfully.
Late this afternoon the American
commissioners. on the advice OF the ac-
companying physicians. decided to live
ashore while here, but they have moi
yet chosen places of residence They
viii probably remain on board the Res
olute this evening and make the change
tomorrow.
The first session OF Tive commission
win take place tomorrow morning at
o'clock at the colonial government
office.