davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-01-10
TOWN ToPICS


----~-~-------
For rent Furnished rooms at COB
South First ST.
The smal pox epidemic at Stroud is
rnder control.
Daily papers and periodicals st Lil-
lies drug store.
For sale-Choice residence lots. Ap-
ply TO Mrs, Cora Grissell.
Tom Jarbo, the Norman Democrat
pusher, ls mp TO see the fun.
Or. J. A. Hulett. late of Chicago, has
opened Offices over the Bee Hive.
Buy your blank books. stationery and
Office supplies at Lilli'es drug store.
FoR REsr-A neatly furnished room,
with fire. Close in. sos, East Noble.
For Bent-one suit OF rooms for
man and wife, at AIS, East Logan ave.
w. A. Hogan, who was a member of
the Third legislature, died in Lincoln
county last week.
Lilies white pine and tar. Sure
cure for coughs and colds. Every
bottle guaranteed. Try 1t.
Governor Barnes message will not
probably be sent in TO the legislative
assembly before Wednesday.
For sale-A Ane black carriage mare
trusty and reliable. Inquire OF DR..
Blesh, 709 West Noble avenue.
Toys and novelties, jewelry, fine
stationery, books. Prices way down
At LILLE & Co.'S.
Are you subject to severe colds
Wear q chamois vest Sold by Lille Il
Co. and guaranteed sure protection.
The entrance to the council cham
Der Is from Harrison avenue by the
stairway over Vanderpools drug store.
Today Secretary Jenkins allotted
seats by number to the newspaper re-
porters In the upper and lower houses.
Great bargains in toys and presents.
ton goods at Lilies drug and book
store. Strangers, take some home with
you.
For rent--Furnished house for mar
and wife. Terms reasonable. Inquire
of Miss Zoe Thompson, at Lilies drug
store.
The Rose StillmAn theatre company
which so well entertained the people
last week, went to Ardmore on the
noon train.
Hon. A. j. Biddisons assignment a.
chairman OF the council judiciary com
m'ttee Is n high compliment 20 his le
gal ability.
Yesterday was g magnificent day foI
political og rolling and the boys piled
up the chunks until they looked like
huge pyramids in hazy sky
Old Glory. always in the lead OF
cheap tiour-cheaper now than the
price Of wheat. Try n sack and yor
will be sat khed.
The election Of Captain C. II. De
Ford as sergeant-at-arms Of the hou S,
is pointed out Gs a victory for Dele
gate Flynn and slap at Governor
Barnes.
Hon. c. G. Jones does not consider
IL q disaster TO be defeated by such |
herculean of strength and beauty al
Speaker Reid, X his middle name 4
not Bracket.
Rev. j. d. M. Buckuer, of the Firs
N. z, church, viii preach TO the legis
latiye assembly at IL o'clock a m, a
his church, who have been invited Il
attend Sunday.
The Sons OF Herman will Civ
their grand masquerade ball at tn
McKennon Opera house on the even
ing OF February 2. Tickes for gentle
men, soc; ladies, csc.
Members OF the legislature and thei
friends are invited 70 make our stor
headquarters. All the leading paper
and periodicals and best cigars for sale
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-01-10

b l.. Cundifr, Jolu Goldsmith and
Harry Mckinley, OF Wild Horse, "a
miles north east of Guthrie, came TO
town this morning with 80 bales of
cotton raised on upper Wild Horse.
IL was the forerunner OF large
amount Of cotton raised aud bailed IN
that section and yet to be marketed.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-01-10

On the California limited, Santa Fe
Route; there is barber shop in the
buffet smoking car: ent re train elec-
trio ligLte through in 2h days, Chi
eago to Los Angeles.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-01-10

We want all strangers TO take home
something for the little folks from our
immense stock Of toys, novelties, books,
etc. Prices cut one fourth for the
OCCASION LILLE & Co.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-01-10

The smallest things may exert the
greatest influence. De Wits Little
Early Risers are unequalled for over
coming constipation aud liver troubles.
Small pill, best p II. sac pill.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-01-10

Horrib agony is caused by Piles
Burns and skin diseases. Those are
Immediately relieved and quickly
cured by De Wits Witch Hazel Salve.
Beware OF worthless limitations.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-01-10

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab cts.
All druggists refund the money II 1t
fails to cure. 25e. The genuine Las
L. B. Q. on each 'ablet.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-01-10

The best Is always the cheapest. Pay
s5 cents and get a sack of cream -four.
The best on the market.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-01-10

The Soldier Bows who had taken Hood q
arsaparilla are said to have stood the long
IN arches much better than sthelr cOmpan-
ions This medicine gives strength and en-.
durance.
Hoods Pills cure ali siyer MS. Mailed
for - cents by CT. Hood a Co Lowell, MSS
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-01-10
OUR CLUB LIST


We have arranged with the publish
ers of the following newspapers for
clubbing rat 8, which we give below.
Persons WHO are already subscribers
the Leader can take advau'age Of
this exceptionally 'uw com binA ion b.
paying the amount now du for the
Leader,
The Weekly Leader and Weekly
cincinnati Enquirer one yearSl 90
The Weekly Leader and the twice
week -. Loui, Republic one
year for .........- ...-...-... ..... 25
The We kly Leader and the twice
week New York World one
yea: Tor. ............... --......-..-...... ! Is
Tue Weekly Leader an the twice
week Kansas City Times one
year for...-..-..... .......... ....-........ 90
The Weekly Leader and the Prai-
rie Farmer (orapge Juod's pa
perl one year r. ...... ....... ......... rs
rhe Weekly Lea der and the Home
and Farm, of l. ,uisville, KY,
one year for. r................................. rs
Or the Weekly Leader from now
until January /. 1900, for......... 90
The Weekly Leader and the Live
Stock Inspector one year for. 90
Address all communication TO the
Leader Printing Company, Guthrie
o. T..
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-01-10

Three Times Week.
The California Limited via Santa Fe
Routei finer and faster than ever.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-01-10
Notice to Legislators.

The best laundry in the city is the
Troy. two blocks outh of the legisls'
ture building. Remem Der this.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-01-10

Members OF the legislature and their
friends are invited 70 make our store
headquarters. All the leading papers
and periodicals and best cigars for sale
W ID. Ii LIE 4 Co.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-12
BILLS INTRODUCED.

BY Gcss Amending the school laws so
as TO provide that Ahcre school lands are
located in counties organized prior to 1877
the minimum price shall be 81 per acre.
ny Patterson Increasing salary OF state
health officer from S250e 10 $4,000.
BY Providing for condemna-
ticn OF private property in the construction
OF sewers.
BY Patterson Prohibiting issuance OF
time checks TO laborers by corporations,
requiring them TO trade the same at the
said corporations oommssary.
Committee on Judiciary No. Flavor
ably the house bill to amend the Revised
Statutes relating to Injunction providing
tt shall be dissolved before final hearing
in cases where the sale OF property has
fuf arv cause been enjoined.
Committee on Education Favorahly SEN
ate bill to amend article 1864, Revised
Statutes, as amended by the Twenty fth
legislature and providing for taking the
scholastic census biennlally. Slvorably
the senate bill giving relief to the Greer
county school teachers who taught during
the school year of lSa5-96, while the coun-
ty was claimed as part of Texas. Favor
ably senate bill to amend the Revised
Statutes relating TO boards OF examiners
and teachers.
Committee on Public Lands and Lane
Ofilce--Favorabl with amendments, SEN
ate bill TO amend the Revised Civil Stat
utes relating to the sale of timber lands.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-12
INVESTIGATION an pALLAs.
Committee VIII look Into Charge
of Bribery

Dallas, Texas, April IL. "A sensation
was created in the city council meeting
tonight when Alderman Beilharz offered
a resolution that because OF charges Of
bribery and corruption Of members OF the
city council in connection with the letting
Of contracts. the mayor be instructed to in
yestIgate, in conjunction with the city at
and to report the findings to the Dallas
county grand jury. The resolution wa
adopted by viva yoce vote.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-12
CATARRH OF THE STOMACH.
A Pleasant, simple. snfc but Effectua1
t'urc for ID.

Catarrh of the stomach has long been
considered the next thing 10 incurahle
The usual symptoms arc full or hloated
sensation after eating accompanied some
times with sour or watery rlsings for
nation of gases causing pressure on the
lungs and heart and difficult breathing;
headache, tickle appetite. nervousness and
a general played out and languid feeling.
There is often foul taste In the mouth.
coated tongue, and IL the Interior OF
stomach could be seen IT would show u
Shiny, iniamed condition,
The cure for this common and obstinate
disease is found in a treatment which
causes the food to be readily and thor
oughly d!gested before 1t has time TO fer
ment and irritate the delicate mucous sur
faces of The stomach.
TO secure prompt and healthy di-
gestion is the one necessary thing TO do,
and when normal digestion Is secured the
catarrhal condition will have disappeared.
According 10 Dr.. Harlanson the safest
and best treatment is 10 use after each
meal a tablet composed of Diastrse,
Aseptie Pepsin a little NuN, Golden seal
and fruit acids.
These tablets can now be found at all
drug stores under the name OF Stuart S
Dyspepsia Tablets, and, not being patent
medicine. can be used with perfect safe
~ and assurance that healthy appetite and
thorough digestion VIII follow their regu~
lar use after meals.
Mr.. ~ j. Booher, Of 27l0 Dearborn
street. Chicago III, writes; F"Catarrh is
local condition resulting from neglect
ed cold In the head. whereby the lining
membrane OF the nose becomes infismed
and tine poisonous discharge therefrom,
passing back into the throat. reaches the
stomach, thus producing eataIrh OF the
stomach Medical authorities prescribed
for me three years for catarrh OF the
stomach without cure but today am the
happiest Of men after using only one box
Of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. ] can not
find appropriate words TO express my good
( feeling. | have found flesh, appetite and
! sound rest from their use.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets is the safest
\ preparation as well as the simplest and
most convenient remedy for any form oil
Indigestion. eatarrh OF the stomach, bill
/ iousness, sour stomach heartburn and
bloating after meals,
4 Send for book. mailed free, on stomach
troubles. by addressing the +. a. Stuart
/ Co. Marshall Mich The tablets can be
/ found at all drug stores.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-12
THE FIRE RECORD.
Fran. nusincs. House at Temple.

Temple. Texas, April ii--At . 10 a, IN,
Frank Savage consuming his entire
stock. upon which he had $500 insurance
in the Manchester. The building was on
old frame structure and the property OF
Mrs j Levine. upon when was no inSur-
ance, and which was entirely destroyed
The two-story brick adjoining he Levine
property belonged TO Charles Blum and
sustained $1,000 damage. with insurance OF
$4,000 In the North British and Mercantile
Hartford and Continental, The San An
tonic Brewing association occupied the
lower story OF the Blum building which
was badly water soaked, Insured. he iix-
lures for $500 in the Manchester, the stock
for $500 In the National.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-12

OF Cough ''e'''''
Amendments we're adopted placing Gina
dalupe county in the bin and striking Tar
rant from g.
The BIN passed finally under Suspension
OF the rules
Hnrcll secured consideration OF his bill
appropriating sio0.0GO to pay The ofhcel,
and men OF the Texas volunteer vuord
prior TO The mastering into the service Of
the United states in the late war with
SPAIN TO pay those who we're rejected; 10
nay for the necessary supplies, subsist-
ence, transportation prior TO their being
mustered into service; to authorize the
governor TO collect from tho United States
all moneys expended under this act.
The bill was ordered engrossed and
passed finally under suspension of the
rules without dissenting vote
Patterson secured the engrossment OF
his bill providing for payment OF Jurors
who answer special venire summons.
The nending business tYantis' anti.f FREQ
pass Did was laid before the senate with
Miller's amendment pending exemptIng
newspaper reporters. editors and corrc-
spondents from the operation OF the bill.
The amendment was lost bv vote OF G
to IS.
Miller offered an amendment adding an
additional section providing that should
section OF the bill become law tho
passenger fare in Texas shall he reduced
10 cents per mile; ruled cat Of order as
being not germain
Patterson offered an amendment eS-
empting from the operation OF the Mill per-
sons employed by such rond and those
who would like to work for such road.
tMuch laughter.)
Greer offered substitute providing that
persons actually in the employ of a rail-
road be entitled to free transportation.
Miller made a point Of order that the
Dill originally embraced such a proviso.
hut that OH former day an amendment
was adopted striking out this provision.
ana that. therefore, this question has al
ready been considered and settled and no
motion OF reconsideration had been made
within the proper time. and, further, tha.
the same point OF order had been made on
a former day and sustained. The chair
sustained the point of order ruling both
me amendment and the substitute out OF
order %
stafford offered an amendment exempt
ing from the bill the blind, "halt," deaf
ana dumb and public paupers.
with amendment pending, adjournment
was taken until 10 o'clock tomorrow.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-12

dogs Messrs. sutherland and Conoiy
spoke against the amendment,
Mr. Kennedy favored It.
An amendment by Mr. Srhluter was
adopted providing that nothing in the pro-
vision shalt apply TO nonresident land
owners but that whom lands OF non resi-
dents arc being used by other persons or
firms paying no rent the tax shall be
levied against and collected from the oc-
cupant OF the land
An amendment by Mr.. Ayers exemrting
frcin The proposed tax all university or
school lands or other lands held by the
State or any county was adopted.
The house then adjourned 10 9:3o o'clock
tomorrow morning.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-12

By Mr. McFarland--To render more cf~
fective and efficient the present road law
in its application and operation in Cali
houn county, and to authorize said county
to issue bonds for the construction and
maintenance of roads.
By Mr. Murray-To provide for taxing
UP as costs the amount of internal revenue
stamps required to be attached TO deeds
CT conveyance by sherifis or constables TO
property sold under execution or order of
sale.
BY MIR Monroe~-To relieve the inhabi-
tants and property of Starr county from
the payment of the taxes for state pur-
poses for 1922
BY Mr. Kttrell--To amend the act of the
Twenty-ffth legislature providing a spe-
cial charter for Houston. relating to street
improvements.
BY Mr.. Kittrell-To make II unlawful
for any fire or fire marine insurance com
pany licensed to do business in the state
to place or write Insurance except through
legally authorized and licensed agents
resident in the state.
BY Messrs. Pfeufter Mckamy and OH
ver--To authorize the Missouri, Kansas
and Texas Railway company to acquire by
purchase or lease and operate the railroad
of the Sherman, Shreveport and southern
Railway company extending from McKin-
ncy to Jefferson, Texas.
BY Mr. Mcrcer~-To authorize the st.
Louis Southwestern Railway company TO
purchase. own and operate the Tyler
Southeastern railway.
By Mr.. Palmetto provide that In coun-
ties having voting population Of more
than 900, the county judge mustlhaye been
a practicing attorney for at least two years
preceding his election
BY Mr. Wooten-To provide for the In
corporation OF distillcries and breweries
and for the organization of cotton eN-
changes, chambers of commerce and boards
OF trade. W. ~
BY Mr. Pitts-Concurrent resolution re-
citing that several hundred citizens of Hill
county have petitioncd congress for legis-
lative relief from the existing evils OF
market gambling, and proposing TO memo
rialize congress to give said petitions their
earnest and considerable attention and to
grant to the people OF Texas relief from
such evils as exist by such Legislation as
may in the judgment OF congress be wise
[ and lust,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-12
Imurovement Of the Colorado.

Wharton. Texas. April li.--A petition is
in circulation among the people Of this
county calling mass meeting Wednesday,
April -, for tho purpose OF appointing
committees TO aid in having the United
States engineering corps to make a thor
Cugh preliminary survey OF the mouth OF
the Colorado river. as directed under the
late rivers and harbors act OK congress.
The people seem thoroughly aronsed upon
this important question, which can not
fail to help Wharton, and this section gen.
rrallN
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-12
LOCAL NOTES.

Ladies' OF the city are arranging another
female minstrel performance which will
be given early In May.
The bonds OF Receiver r. A. Greer OF the
Tfxarkana and Fort Smith railroad were
received today and filed with Federal
CLERK Dart.
Representative w. w. Dies returned 10
Austin last night and carried with hiih
Beaumont's new charter. The charter will
be presented supplementary in both the
house and senate this week
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-12
Residence MT Tcxarknpu.

Texarkana, Texas, April 1.-THE resi-.
dence of William Bradford on Hazel street
was destroyed by fire at 2 o'clock this
morning. The contents, consisting OF a
complete OUTFIT OF new furniture. was en-
tirely lest. Tho building belonged to John
McClain OF this city and was valued at
1920; insurance $500 The furniture was
worth $500 and was not Insured
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-12

may be attracted to the chi,f seaport OF "a.
state on account thereof
THE GOVERNOR THIS EVENING sIGSEp
the following Bill giving effect TO the con.
stitut'onal amendment adopted Ia 1926. re
curing citizens OF foreign birth 10 declare
their intention to become citizens OF the
United States not less than six months be.
lore attempting TO exercise the right OF suf-
irage, Bill changing time of holding court
III the Fiftieth judicial district Bll an-
thcrizing commissioners courts to order an
election for the purpose OF detcrnining upon
ire levy OF tax for the construction OF
drains. bitches and watercourses. and pro-
vioing for the assessment OF drainage ta>
not to exceed 10 cents on the 500. bill plar-
inr Bowie and wilbarger counties under tho
provisions Of the chapter OF the Reylsrd
Renal Code relating TO the recovery of stolen
arimsls. lie also filed the following to be,
come laws without his signature; Bill tc
uiininish the civil and criminal jurisdiction
OF the county court of San Saba county. Bill,
10 create more efficient road system for
Bell county.
IN THE HOUSE TODAY Mr.. Kittrell intr,
duced bill to amend section 81 of the ac,
of 1897 providing charter for the CITY 81
Houston. The proposed amendment is con
tanned in the following appearing in said
bill:
Ana the city council shall have full,
power and authority TO make A contract
WIN any railroad or street railway COM
pany, Tor such time as may be agreed on
as 70 now much of the cost of paving of
grazing that portion OF the street occl-
pleu by the company's tracks shall be
charged against such company for paw
ing or Improvement thereafter made
within the time fixed by the contract:
ana such contract shall be valid and the
city council may contract that in lieu oil
all charges against the company for
paving or grading the portions of the
streets occupied by such company's
tracks, that the city will accept such
percentage or portion of the gross earn
ings OF the company as may be agreed
ON between the city and such company.
TIE HOUSE this morning, without discus
sion and by largo majority, refused to
set kittrell's bill making an appropriation
to pay the so-called TIogg fee, and soon
afterward defeated tae Phillips Kennedy
amendment providing for taking care OF 1t
In the appropriation bill. after which 1t
proceeded with said bill, and disposed of 1t
without change down to the section re-
lifting to the conlptroller's department
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-12
HENRIETTA LIpELEn.

Deputy United States Marshal Aldridgc
today seized the steamboat Henrietta in
pursuance to libel issued out of the
Beaumont Federal court at the instance Of
Henry Collier ct al The libellsnts allege
tha, the boat is indebted to them for sea-
mems wages and ask that IL be sold TO
satisfy their claims The Henrietta is a
stern wheel steamboat.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-12
WHERE IGNORANCE WAS BLISS

Mrs Tom Murphy and two children, the
Wife and children of the man who met ac-
cidental death at Port Arthur yesterday
afternoon. arrived from New Orleans last
night They We're en- route to Port Arthur
to join their husband and father and when
they left this Worning they had not been
informed Of their sad bereavement and
were happy In the anticipation OF u joyous
reception at their new home.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-12
"RIo GRANDE."

The theatrical season has about closed
so far as travelling attractions are con-
cerned but there are several amateur
theatricals being prepared for the near flu
ture, one of them being "Rio Grande," q
thrilling border drama, which will be pro-
duced at the opera house by the Beaumont
Dramatic club on Friday night. May IL.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-12
EpwoRTH LEAGUE BENEFIT.

Mrs Frank Andrews, whose talent and
versatility is well known, has arranged an
entertainment to be given at the opera
house tomorrow night that promises de-
lightful evening TO those who attend. She
will be assisted by the Constellation
orchestra, which will furnish music, and
the programme will embody six Little
Cups of Chocolate, a pretty comedy, dur
ing which local talent will give musical
selections and readings