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The leader., 1898-08-10

Washington, Aug. Ga Maryland
steel compsny has protested to the
president against the export duty fixed
on iron ore shipped from Santiago de
Cuba. 1t is stated that the tax as now
fixed is absolutely prohibitive and the
5000 workmen employed by this COM
pany will have to be discharged. In
addition to the old duty the new gov
errment at Santiago has fixed an ex-
port duty of Is cents ton, which is de-
clared to be very onerous, the Spanish
being only five per cent.
The leader., 1898-08-10
Predicts Wave of Prosperity.

London, Aug. 6.-The Statist predicts
great. wave of American prosperity
after the war, and active European
business in American securities.
Cuba" it says, will give employment
to a vast amount of capital, and the
stimulus to industry there will react
upon the United States. The invest
ments in Cuba, Puerto Rico and the
Philippines will particularly benefit
railways"
The leader., 1898-08-10

The White Cross association has
grown rapidly and has workers in
nearly every state. While in no man
ner antagonistic to the Red Cross, it
differs from that society in that it is
distinctively national in its purposes,
instead of International 1t will care
for the American soldiers, sailors and
marines in the Philippines and render
aid to the widows and orphans of those
who are killed in battle or die of dis
ease. Its badge is white bandage
crossed in a blood.red field asd sur
rounded by circle of blue combining
the red, white and blue of the stars
and stripes.
The leader., 1898-08-10

South Norwalk, Conn, Aug. 5.-West-
bound passenger train No. so, leaving
New Haven at three p. m. and due in
this city at 4:07, collided head-on
Thursday afternoon with a switching
freight train from the Danbury divi-
sion on the Washington street bridge.
One man, Isaac Davis, freight brake
man, was killed. The engineers and
fremen on both trains were more or
less injured, while the passengers suf-
fered a severe jolting.
The leader., 1898-08-10

FREDERICKSBURG, Aug. 3.-The en-
peror and empress of Germany arrived
here at six o'clock Tuesday evening,
accompanied by Baron Won Bulow, the
minister of foreign affairs, to pay
their respects to the dead. The
empress was in mourning. The mem
bers of the late Prince Bismarck's fam
lily received the imperial party.
1t is expected that the coffin will re-
main in the death chamber until the
mausoleum is completed, which will
be in October.
The leader., 1898-08-10

FULL recognition of neritorious and
gallant conduct displayed by Ameri-
can officers and men during the exist
ing war is to be given by President
Mckinley. Secretary Long proposes
to appoint board of ranking officers,
which shall carefully investigate the
numerous cases brought to it's attcn-
ton and report the officers and men to
be advanced for heroic services. The
instructions under which the board
will act will be carefully drawn. 1t Is
not intended that it shall pass upon
the conduct of officers of the grade 81
flag rank or captains. The president
will determine them.
The leader., 1898-08-10
XatsOn's Squadron Ray sail

Washington. Aug. 5.-Navy depart
ment officials insist that no change has
been made in the orders to the Watson
squadron. Indeed. there seems to be
now evident a purpose to dispatch this
fine squadron to European waters re-
CARELESS of the termination of the war,
the idea being that the splendid dis
play which will be made by the Amer
lean ships will nave beneficial effec
in inspiring respect for our naval
strength.
The leader., 1898-08-10

A PARTY of naval officers, anxious
to see the effect of the four or five
bombardments of the defenses of the
harbor of Santiago de Cuba by the
fleet under Admiral Sampson, made a
two days tour of the batteries and one
of the officers said: lover So, 900, 0OC
worth of ammunition thrown at the
batteries defending Santiago harbor
was absolutely harmless in it's effect.
so far as the reducing of the batteries
was concerned, and while it may have
given the Spaniards a wholesome re-
spect for us, it simply bore out the
fact that it is waste of time and
money to lombard earthworks."
The leader., 1898-08-10

Seattle. WASH, Aug. G.-The steamer
Dirigo arrived Friday morning from
ST. Michaels with 100 passengers, some
of whom went forth recently, but be-
ing unable to get up the river returned.
brought down 100000 in dust and
nuggets. The Dirigo confirms the
stories that terrible condition of af-
fairs exists at St. Michaels. owing to
the failure of individual ocean boats to
get their passengers up The river. 1t is
predicted that thousands will have to
winter at ST. Michaels or return to the
states
The leader., 1898-08-10
Think $4,000 We're stolen.

Sedalia, Mo-, Aug. 5.-Mr. Ellison,
state bank examiner, arrived here
Thursday to examine the condition of
the Bank of Commerce, which was
robbed Monday. The bank officials
still refuse to make public the amount
taken. but the generally accepted be-
lief is that it was close to $4,000.
John A. Names, the Indiana suspect
arrested Tuesday, is still held.
The leader., 1898-08-10

DIMES have been pouring upon Sec
rotary Long, of the navy department,
contributed by patriotic Americans
who want to build a battleship to re-
place the Maine. Somebody started an
endless chain to this end, and the
secretary has tried his best to break
the chain. To such of the contributors
as gave their addresses the money was
returned with a note that he had nc
authority under the law to receive it,
and that the object seemed to be 9th
,rwise provided for, as congress has
specifically appropriated money for
the construction of another battleship
to be known as the Maine.
The leader., 1898-08-10

SECRETARY ALGER has instructed the
war department officials to begin the
work of preparing for the military oc.
cupation of Cuba. 1t is estimated that
at least $4,000 American soldiers will
have to be sent to the island soon after
peace is declared. They will have to
garrison all the cities and towns until
the form of government to be allowed
the Cubans is created and in running
order. 1t is proposed to use in garri-
son duty volunteer soldiers who have
not yet had a taste of military life
outside of the great peace camps al
Chickamauga and Camp Alger.
The leader., 1898-08-10

AN amusement and convention hall
rivaling the recently-destroyed Coli.
scum in size is to be built at Chicago.
May is set for the completion of the
structure. According to the architects
plans the building will be 600 feet long
and $40 feet wide. The area of the in
side arena will be 472 by go feet This
portion will be entirely free of pillars
The seating capacity will be 20, 600.
For convention purposes the arena can
be covered with seats, making the to-
tai seating capacity of the planned
structure 81. 900.
The leader., 1898-08-10
TRY ALIENS EoOt-EDse.

A powder to be shaken into the shoes. At
this season your feet feel swollen, nervous
and hot, and get tired easily. If You have
smarting feet or tight shoes, try Aliens
Foot Ease 1t cools the feet and makes walk
ing easy. Cures swollen and sweating feet !,
blisters and callousspots. Relieves cornsa and
bunons Of all pain and gives rest and comfort.
Try 1t to-day. Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores for 25c. Trial package FREE. Ad,
dress. Allen S. Olmsted. LIE Roy n. Y.
The leader., 1898-08-10
Orders No Resistance.

Madrid. Aug. 6.-The government
has given orders that the minister OF
war should lot force resistance in
Puerto Rico to the utmost. This is L
the instigation of Premier Sagasta,
who deplores any unnecessary loss of
life. knowing that Puerto Rico will in
evitably fall into the hands of the
Americans. Capt. Gen. Macias has
been instructed to obtain terms like
those obtained by Gen. Toral. or bet
ter, so as to save Spanish honor as
much as possible.
The leader., 1898-08-10

New York, Aug. 5.-A rowboat con-
tanning Mrs. Otto Frohwein, her three
children aged 4, IA and 16 years, re-
and Annie Siebenliehm,
and manned by three sailors from the
yacht of Col. Rupert. whose guests
they were, was capsized in Raritan
bay, drowning the three children and
Miss Siebenliehm.
The leader., 1898-08-10

EX-SENATOR WARNER MILLER, presi-
dent of the Nicaraguan canal commits
sion, and Senator Morgan, of Alabama,
the leading advocate of that project in
congress, had conference on the Mica
raguan canal question with President
Mckinley recently and the president
expressed his acquiescence in the be-
lief that the government possession OF
the Nicaraguan canal was now neces-
sary, and that the war and its results
have made the canal Indispensable tic
the United States
The leader., 1898-08-10
FurIOughs for Sick Soldiers.

Washington, Aug. 3.-Adjt. Gen. Cor
bin, at the direction of the secretary
of war, has issued an order granting
sick and wounded soldiers a hos pitals,
when able to travel, one months fur
Tough and transportation to go to
their homes. This order has been sent
to the commanding officers at the gen
eral hospitals, headquarters of army
corps and military departments.
The leader., 1898-08-10

North vassalboro. Me-. Aug. 5.-The
wooden mills owned by Samuel Will
liams, of Boston. and Thomas Samp-
son. Of Winslow. have shut down for
an unknown period. owing to poor
markets. About 600 hands are thrown
out of employment
The leader., 1898-08-10
Noted Architect Dead.

Paris, Aug. 5.-Jean Louis Charles
GARNER, the architect, is dead. He
was born here in 1925, and designed
and supervised the erection of the
Grand opera house in this city at an
expense of nearly 50,00O,O 900 francs. His
other constructions included the
Theater on the Terrace, of Monte
Carlo, and the gambling house at
Moraco
The leader., 1898-08-10
WelI-knoSvn Divine Dead.

Delaware. o.. Aug. Brew. Philip
Phillips. Jr.. son of the Singing Pill
GRIM" died at his home in this city
Thursday. He was assistant rector of
the Church of the Ascension in New
York city three years. He had been an
invalid for the past year. His age was
30. He leaves a wife and child.
The leader., 1898-08-10
WaRek Advanced.

Nashville, Tenn, Aug. 3.-In 1895 the
Nashville, Chattanooga & st. Louis
railway cut wages of all employees ten
per cent. The pay rolls for July re
store the cut of ten per cent. to all
receiving less than $50 per month and
those receiving greater salary five PER
cent, half of the reduction. is re-
stored. July salaries will be paid on
thi- basis.
The leader., 1898-08-10

LONDON is building another under
ground railway; this time from South
Kensington to Piccadilly Circus, dis
tance of about two miles. 1t is to be
electric and will carry $4,000, 900 pas
sengers annually. The track will be
laid in two separate iron tunnels.
The leader., 1898-08-10
Took 40 Ballots.

Richmond, Mo-, Aug. 5.-The long
deadlock in the democratic congress
sional convention for the Fourth Mis-
souri, district was broken at 10:30
o'clock Thursday night when John l..
Dougherty, of Clay county, received
the nomination on the 419th ballot.
The leader., 1898-08-10
No Danger OF Uprising.

Paris. Aug. 6.-The Madrid CORE
spondent of the Temps telegraphs that
there is no danger of any uprisings in
Spain. He adds that everybody is de-
sirous of peace, though profoundly
deploring the necessity for making
such great sacrifices"
The leader., 1898-08-10
RAIN CAUSES RUIN.
City of Philadelphia Visited by n
Terrific storm - Downpour
Amounts to De1uge.

Philadelphia, Aug. 4.-The excessive
heat of the last three weeks or more
eliminated Wednesday in one Of the
most terrific electrical storms that
has ever visited this city. The rainfall
The leader., 1898-08-10

A "cHARITABLE" society has been
formed at Chicago by a number Of
young women for the purpose of com.
forting sailors who have neither
mother, sister nor sweetheart l has
been named the "Amalgamated Asso'
citation of Girls / Left Behind Me-"
The leader., 1898-08-10
soIa,er Die. of Pneumonia.

San Francisco, Aug 6.-Private Os-
car L. Rowland. of company /, Twenty
third infantry, died at the division
hospital of pneumonia. Each day sees
an Improvement in the condition of the
men and a decided lessening of the
rate of mortality.
The leader., 1898-08-10
Called to Madrid.

Madrid, Aug. 4.-Premier Sagasta
has summoned Senior Silyela, the con-
sentative leader. and other absent poll
ticians 10 Madrid. in order to consult
with them regarding the peace terms.
The leader., 1898-08-10
Colored Regiment Accepted.

Washington, Aug. 6. - An offer of
Gov. Tanner of Illinois to furnish Il
regiment of Illinois colored troops to
relieve the First Illinois, now at San
tiago, has been accepted by the war
department..
The leader., 1898-08-10

THE expenditures by the United
States government during July on ac-
count of the war amounted to about
$50, 900, 900 and to about 500, 900, 600
since the war began
The leader., 1898-08-10
A Matter of Words.

"What a pushing fellow that Young Nj,
ley is! Six weeks ago he was a waiter Ing n
cheap restaurant. To-day he has a soro on .
ment job that, pays him s., 900 years WIN
Pushing. did you say? You've get tbo
wrong word. Pulling is what you mean
Ihicago Evening News
The leader., 1898-08-10
HeaIth condition of the Army.

Washington, Aug. 6.-Gen. Shafter
reports condition of his army as fol-
lows: Total sick, 1884; fever cases,
2, 54s; total new cases of fever, 500;
total cases of fever returned to duty,
sxa
The leader., 1898-08-10
TO MRS. PINK1IAM
From Mrs. Walter E. Pudd, of Pet
chogue, New York.

Mrs. BUDD, in the following letter,
tells a familiar story of weakness and
suffering, and thanks Mrs. PinSham
Cor complete relief:
"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-I think it is
The leader., 1898-08-10
CURRENT COMMENT.

1T Is estimated from the present rate
OF receipts that the new war taxes
will produce a revenue of sl75, ooo, 900
n year
The leader., 1898-08-10

. Halifax, N. s., Aug. 5.-The steamer
Hiawatha. which went out in search OF
bodies from the Bourgogne. put into
Canso Thursday. having found 30
bodies and buried them. She has sailed
again 10 continue the search.
The leader., 1898-08-10

GLOW much is a ticket, mistah?"
Fifty cents for the grand stand"
GLOW much is de tickets foh to sit down,
nistah Pup to Date.
The leader., 1898-08-10

AMERICAN manufacturers last year
sold their productions abroad to the
extent of Sass, s71, 449, an increase of
200 per cent in ten years.
The leader., 1898-08-10
What Was Going On.

Mother-What was going on in the parlor
asst night, Madse?
Madge (shyly)-Only the engagement
ring, ma.-Stray Stories.
The leader., 1898-08-10
Ordered Home.

Washington, Aug. Capt. Charles
Z. Clark, commander of the battleship
Oregon, has been examined by med
ical board, and as result ordered
home,
The leader., 1898-08-10

GES. MILES says that the army
which first puts large force of men
on bicycles will have q grsat advan-
tare in the next war.
The leader., 1898-08-10
Halls Catarrh Cure
Is a Constitutional Cure. Price 15c.

The principal river of Egypt is the Nile.
IT'S smaller tributaries are the juveniles.-
L. A. w. Bulletin.
The leader., 1898-08-10

Cut the amount of money you expect to
ret square in two.-Atchison Globe.
The leader., 1898-08-10

THE revenue act which took effect
July prescribed government tax OF
two cents on each United States postal
money order. Instructions were issued
In advance to all money order post
offices that this tax was to be col
leeted, not by afiixing stamps to the
orders, but by charging two cents to
the buyers Of money orders in addi.
ton to the regular fee. In spite of
the plain instructions sent out money
orders are now coming into the audi
tors Office with revenue stamps af-
fixed. All this is double payment OF
tax. No revenue stamps need be at
tached TO United States money orders.
The leader., 1898-08-10

Hoods Pills cure Liver Ills; eas- =
take. easy to operate
The leader., 1898-08-10

spain for the purpose of concluding
treaty of peace on the basis above in
dicatcd.
The leader., 1898-08-10

The Woman's temple at Chicago,
according TO recent dispatch, bids
fair to become the rock on which the
woman's Christian Temperance union
viii be divided into two organizations
Apparently undaunted by the action
OF the national executive board,
which. IN : recent session. repudiated
the temple cause.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-10-05

The Perry Democrat-Patriot is the
author Of the following story printed
in its Mondays issue
Rev Doty has been holding quite a
revival near CARRIER, north west Of
Perry. Nearly vsrybody has profess
ed religion in the community except
James Moreland who gets drunk every
time he gets where whiskey is kept,
aud often he keeps his jug under the
bed. For weeks Moreland's neigh bors
have been trying TO get him 20 attend
church and Friday night Moreland
concluded TO attend Rev. Doty
preached quite a warm sermon, and
right in the middle OF the eNhortation
~ Ireland jumped to his feet and cried
out, "'ve got it, I've got it This
brought the whole audience TO their
feet. Some thought Moreland had
really professed religion while others
knew he was fooling and making fools
out Cf the whole audience. Moreland's
antics became quite ridiculous and
several strong brt -hren attempted to
drag him out of the house SO that the
services could continue, This caused
great disturbance. Moreland turned
over one half of the seats and later
whipped out as revolver and .he
brethren and sisters scattered in every
direction,
On being asked what he meant by
saying I've got IL" he said HI,
why religion, Of course.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-10-05
Proclamation Rea..e.l

To the Business Men Of the City of
Guthrie
WHEREAS, Our fair is now in pro-
gress aud will be daring this week
aud is OF public ipteres., aod
WuEREAs, the fair association has
requested OF the city authorities that
a request be officially made to the bus
mess men OF the city that their re-
spective places Of business be closed
from the hours Of o'clock p. M, until
q o'clock p. M on Wednesday and
Thursday Of this week.
Now, therefore, /, Ben Il Berkey,
Mlyor Of the said city, do hereby re-
,pec.iully request Of the business men
o he said city that they do, on ac-
count OF the fair, aud on account q
lie said request, close their respective
places on kusiuess on wednesday and
Thursday Of this week, between the
hours Of and G o'clock p. m. Of said
days that employers. employees and
all who wish may attend, and that
business may be suspended on said
DAYS between the hoars above stated
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-10-05
PERSONAL MENTION.


r. N and r ID Davis are here from
Perry
MA. Clark went to oklahoma City
today.
G. A. Kenoycr, Of Leon Kas. is in
the cityl
At orney Henry 4. Asp is back from
up the road.
Mrs w II Morse returned today
from Oskaloosa, Iowa,
Mrs. Carrie f. Perkins returned to-
day from Washington.
Tom BlacSerby left today for okla
homa City on business,
Miss Nellie Whitfield, OF Kansas. is
visiting Miss Alma Carson.
Rov Warnica. Of Perry, IS the guest
Of John Massey and family.
Col Henry L. Glazier, OF the A. q NJ.
College, saltwater is in the city.
Rough Rider Ed Norris has taken a
/ position vito Seaton's drug store.
V. c. WeIch, editor OF the Perry En-
/ terprise Times came down today.
Hank Examiner John Pregh, is over
from Woodward, to take in the fair.
Mrs G.. W. Cooper, daughter Pearl
and son Walter, are down from Perry
/ n. Rszey, Of Perkins, manager OF
the Perkins Telephone Co, is here to-
day.
Mr and Mrs Al Cockrum, Of Orlan-
do, came down today to attend the
fair.
Gov Barnes left yesterday on a busi.
ness trip TO Peabody, Kas. lie will
rSturn Friday morning.
E. B. Paine OF the r. b. Smith Show
/ Co. Chicago was the guest yesterday
Of b, ID. Smoot OF The Rush.
Mr.. and Ms. w. w. Painter are en-
pertaining their son-in-lAw, Thomas
Mock, and daughter Of Kellogg, kas
Mrs. j. T. Saunders and daughter
vii, soon move TO Perry. where .ir
Saunders is located as mem ber OF the
town site board.
Miss G. Hay, national organizer o.
the Woman's Suffrage Association, ant
sister OF Miss Flora n. Hay, left OF
the noon train for Oklahoma City.
T.. +. Clark, Of saltwater, is here t,
attend the fair, He has two very hn'
horses that he will enter in the races
, Mr.. Clark was nominated by th'
democrats aud endorsed by the popu
lists for representative Of the 5th dis
trict.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-10-05
CITY in BRIEF

500 new hats just received today at
TIE Guthrie Cash store
The latest hat out at the Guthrie
Cash Store. just came today
You have not seen the latest hats at
the Guthrie Cash Store. Just came in
this morning,
The ladies OF the Benevolent Asso-
citation viii met OF Mrs. Turner's,
Thursday morning
The receipts from school notes yes
terday were 3,l60. The amount paid
10 today was about $4,000
Tonight Weidcmauns Comedians
will play Little Miss Thompson,
which is one Of their best pieces.
Merchant Police j 3. Dearinger, on
his rounds last night, fouud the door
TO Heilmau's harness store unlocked
Passenger train No. came in today
with Eve coaches filed TO the doors
with visitors to the fair.
The Kay county fair begins October
] 4 and continues TO and includes the
18th. Many interesting features are
promised
Help the ladies out by subscribing
for tickets for the high class lecture
course. When they have sold 20 more
the entertainment is assured
Manager Mann is always looking out
for the comfort Of the opera house
patrons. He has putin several electric
fans, which are very desirable.
The Rush has on display in its win.
dows one OF the prettiest assortments
Of military cloths, fancy Bavere stripes
and silks, cut steel buttons, buckles
and clasps rich in design.
More sailor hats, more tandem hats,
more walking hats. more Dewey hats
and more IL h x hats 90 the Guthrie
Cash Store than anywhere else In okla
homa. All came in today Wednesday.
In police court this morning John
Doe and Richard Roe were fined 3
each for being drunk Their fines
were remitted 90 their promise 10
Judge Mock never 10 take another
drink
At twelve o'clock today a man by
the name Of Sargent was riding O
horee down Cleveland avenue when a
the corner Of broad street the horse
stumbled and fell, throwing the rider
but not hurting him. He got up
mounted the animal and rode OIL dowI
the street beating the horse over tn,
head
Last night about o'clock the bugg'
horse OF Banker VIM. SeXauer, Of ole
velaud ayenue, while grazing in tn,
yard backed into the cyclone cellar !
took the com mbined efforts Of Ga,
neighbourhood and the assistants OF
house mover TO extract the horse from
the cellar. lie was not crippled, onll
lest some skin and lair.
Rev. J.. T.. Platt was at the depot 90
day 90 meet the following preacher
and deacons who are representatives,
OF ithe congregational Association
which meets tonight at the West Guth
rie Congregational church Rev. q
w. Snyder Rev. Walter Spencer an,
Deacon j. L. >ater. OF saltwater. Rev
Thos. Harper and Deacons II, IL. Sar
gent and j A. Brown, Of Newkrk.
Yesterday afternoon while Philil
Grissel and brother, Cecil, (sons %
Mrs Cora GrisseN were leaving tn,
fair grounds, q colored man driving
two gray horses TO "a transfer wagon
carelessly ran over Cecil knocking hin
down and badly bruising him up. &c
ell was kicked In the head cuttinl
quite gash in his scalp, A sadl
driving by In her carriage kindly
picked the boy up and took him home
The colorcd man is noted for his care
less driving through the street and /
id about time that he was called down
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-10-05

There was good sized audience at
the opera house last night, and the
performance was we'll received There
was plenty Of mirth. music and laugh
ter in the program aud the performers
we're up-to-date The Wiedemanns
a.e stars in their line, and the re-
mainder Of the troup are also excel
lent An excellent bill is offered for
tonight.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-10-05

praf Page president OF the Lang
son college was in the city this morn.
Ing "a, made The LEADER o call Prof.
Page ia aeyoting himself soul and
ody TO organization aud up. build
ing c. lis OIL homa college for col
ored people and 1t be- 20 be hoped that
be- will succeed beyond the most san
.uin. expectations OF himself and
irlends The professor was out In O
card few day ago and explained thai
be was not in politics which wa
timely and wise.