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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-08
BRIEF ITEMS or slHTERE IS,

"A deed was recorded yesterday trans
ferring from j. Z. Webster to Jeremiah
III. Riddlck an improved lot fronting 81
feet on the north side Of Nicholson
street, near Cumberland street, $1,400.
Mr. George S. Falrer. accompanied by
his mother, has gone North for his
health. -
Miss Maggie Goodson, of York street,
left Monday for Crockett Springs to
spend q month.
Mr.. Jas. c. Fitchett. of the postoffice,
Is spending a short vacation with
friends in Newport News.
There will be a business meeting Of
the US tonight at the Girls Home, No.
210 Brewer street.
Norfolk Lodge, No. !, a. Il. and A. NJ,
had work in the first degree last night.
The members of Freemason Street
Baptist Church will tender their new
pastor, Rev. j. ]. Taylor. D. D., a re-
ception at the church from to 10
O'Clock next Tuesday night.
The first shipment of new black peas
was received Wednesday by Nimmo &:
Hubbard commission merchants, and
were sold to Mr.. H. c.. Smither Mt So
per sack.
Mr.. VIM. H. Randlett and wife, of
Lowell, Mass, are in the city on a
three weeks visit to Mrs. John Hill. /,
Lack of lumber has necessitated a
suspension of work on the annex to
the High School,
The British ship Incharran. from Mo-
bile to Rotterdam, arrived in port yes
terday for bunker COAL
Mr.. and Mrs. r. W. Hudgins and
daughter left on the Old Dominion
steamer last night for New York and
New Haven
Sisters Mary Glare and Veronica, OF
the Catholic Order of Franciscans, ar
rived on the Old Dominion steamer
yesterday from New York. en- route to
Atlanta.
Rear Admiral N. H. Farquhar of the
navy yard, arrived yesterday on the
Old, Dominion steamer Princess Anne
from New York.
Mr.. r G. Brltton, of the firm OF Brit
ton d Co., commission merchants, re-
turned yesterday from very success
ful business trip through Eastern North
Carolina. He says that while the
storm did much damage to the farm
ers, they are hopeful of fine fall crops
A large excursion from Bristol. Va,
reached Norfolk via the Norfolk and
Western Railroad about $3.50 a. m. yes
terday.
Mr.. Carl Jordon, son of Rev. w. p.
Jordan. of the Virginia Conference, is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. n. Ram
say, on CRANKY street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-08
visit. Norfolk After Forty Yoor..

An interesting coincidence occurred
at the service at Cumberland Street
Methodist Church Wednesday night.
a strange and elderly gentleman was
noticed in the congregation, but no one
present anticipated what was in store
for them. AS the Rev. ]. w. Order,
the officiating minister, had concluded
his discourse and was about to close
the service he was interrupted by the
stranger rising from his seat, and asked
to be heard. Continuing. the speaker
said: My name is Rev. John Z. Butt.
In my younger days was an active
member of this church and a teacher
In the Sunday school forty years ago.
was licensed to preach the Gospel and,
now, after this long period, I am again
within It's sacred walls, where I had
seen scores and hundreds of souls con-
Herted to God long before ever filed
the sacred office of the ministry. or
those who were living then I only find
present tonight Bro. James Simmons.
The others have all passed over the
river and are now on the celeStIal
shores enjoying the full fruition of that
land undimmed by clouds and mistaken
by storms"
AT the conclusion of Mr.. Butts re-
marks the congregation gathered
around him and extended the right
hand of Christian fellowship, and some
time was spent in talking over and re-
counting the many happy Christian eX-
neriences of the past
Before entering the ministry, Mr..
l3utt was member of the firm of Butt
d Douglass, shoe merchants on Market
square. He is now an active member
OF the North Carolina Methodist Con-
ference, and stationed at Charlotte, N.
{. Although seventy-two years of age,
ne is still vigorous. and gives evidence
or many years of useful service to the
church. A part of his ministerial work
has been the erection OF some ten or
twelve churches within the bounds of
his conference.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-08
BURGLARS AT GnERT.
BREAK LOCKS IN THE DOORS OF
MRS. PRODUCTIONS RESI-
.DENCE

Wednesday night some party or
parties attempted to burglariously en-
ter the residence Of Mrs. Broughton, on
Hamilton avenue, Client. They broke
the lock In the front door; also the
lock on n rear door and tempered with
the blinds on two rear windows.
1t would appear that they were
frightened away, as they evidently did
enter the residence. Mrs. Broughton
is away. but her son sleeps at home
every night. Mr.. Broughton states that
Tuesday night he heard someone prowI-
ing about the premises. but when he
got UP to investigate they had left. 1t
is stated that this is the fourth attempt
within two months to enter the resi-
dence.
Residents Of Client would do we'll to
look out for suspicious characters, and
keep their doors and windows securely
fastened
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-08
LIQUOR DEALERS MEET.
OFFICERS. DELEGATES AND Elk
ECUTIVIS COMMITTEE
ELECTED.

The Retail Liquor Dealers Associa-
ton has elected the following officers
and delegates and appointed the fol-
suing year:
c. j. Connors. president; D. a. I'm
derdown. vice-presdent; John w.
Cashin treasurer; Thos. S. Fitzgibbon,
secretary; D. w. Sanderlln, sergeant
alarms.
Executive Committee-C. j. Cannon,
ID. a. Underdown. John w. Cashin,
Thos. S. ISitzgibbon. Henry Seelinger,
Jas. e. Prince, n. B. Joynes, John O..
Pitt, VIM. 3. Rudolph.
Delegates-The following delegates to
State Convention. which meets in Rich
rnond on September 21-22, were elected:
c. j. Cannon, Thomas S. Fitzgibbon,
John w. Cashin. William B. Rudolph
and w. S. Fentress.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-08
Personally Conducted Tour to Ming.
ara EaIin.


Watkins Glen, Buffalo, Rochester and
Geneva. Round trip from Norfolk, STA
via Washington or Baltimore and
through the Lehigh and Wyoming Val
leys. Maunch Chunk. the Switzerland
OF America.
Leave Norfolk Wednesday, Septem-
Der 18th. as follows:
Norfolk and Washington steamers
Leave Norfolk, 5:45 p. m: leave Old
Point, 6:45 p. m; arrive WASHINGTON,
700 a. IN.
Bay Line-Leave Norfolk, 500 D. m.
leave Old Point, TOO p. M; arrive Bal
tlmore. 6:45 n. m.
Chesapeake Line-Leave Norfolk, 5:45
p. M: Old Point. 6:45 D. M; arrive Bal
timore, $3.50 a. M. connecting with spe-
cial express leaving Washington at $3.50
a. M; Baltimore at 9:19 a. m. Thursday,
September IA, arriving at Niagara Falls
at 1900 p. m. Through Pullman parlor
cars from Washington and Baltimore.
a rare opportunity to visit Americas
greatest wonder. Stop overs will be al
lowed on the return trip at Buffalo.
Rochester, Geneva. Burdette (Watkin' S
Glen) and Manch Chunk (Glen Onoka),
The tickets will be valid for return pas
sage eleven days from Norfolk, includ-
ing day of sale. For tickets and Pull
man car reservation, apply to Arthur
G. Lewis, Southern passenger agent,
No. 1874 Main street, Norfolk, Va, UNI
der Atlantic Hotel.
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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-08
BIG RED b: ] !. N !E !: \
Representatives to the.
Great Council l, o. R. N
they Will Reach Horrolk To>NiEht-
VIII Remain Here Until monday
Observation-Disclosures ana Rocep-
ton Here. I

The Western Representatives to the
Great Council OF the Improved Order Of
Red Men that will meet ut Washing
ton, D. c., next Tuesday for a weeks
session, Will reach Norfolk tomorrow
night over the Chesapeake and Ohio.
There will be In this party about forty
great chiefs, and many will be accom-
panied by their wives and children.
AT MONTICELLO TEPEE.
Quarters have been secured for the
party at the Monticello Hotel during
their stay here until Monday night.
The different tribes OF Norfolk have APP
pointed committees to receive and en-
terrain the visitors here.
a committee will meet the party at
the G. & o. wharf on arrival Of the
steamer, and escort the members to the
Monticello Saturday night the party
will be entertained informally.
SPECIAL TRAIN TO OCEAN VIEW.
Sunday morning the party, accom-
panied by local Red Men and their la
dies. will be taken on a special train
about 10 o'clock to Ocean View. Will
1loughby Spit and Old Point Comfort
After seeing the points Of interest, in
Guiding Fortress Monroe, the party will
return to Norfolk and enjoy q late din
ner at the Monticello.
PLANS FOR MONDAY.
The program for Monday includes a
trip In the morning to Norfolk navy
yard and a tug or steamer trip around
the harbor to various points of inter-
est.
Monday afternoon it has been ar
ranged to give the visitors trolley ride
NIL around the city. including Bramble-
ton, Atlantic City Ward. Lambert's
Point and the city park. They will re-
turn to the Monticello in time for sup
per and TO prepare for their trip on the
Washington steamer to Washington,
D. c..
MEETING TONIGHT.
The Committee of Reception and En-
tertalnment will hold meeting to-
night at o'clock at the office Of Mr..
Ira t. Holt. great record keeper of
Black Hawk Tribe. No. 81, to perfect
final arrangements.
NoRFOLr'S REPRESENTATIVE
Past Great Sachem John w. Cherry
OF Norfolk, will be one of the three
great chiefs who will represent Vir-
ginia at the Great Council He Will
leave for Washington with the party
Monday night
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-08
Tho q. A. n. Rsnnion.

Mr. c. J. Finch and Mr.. Geo. Edison
returned yesterday from Philadelphia,
where they attended the reunion of the
G. a. r. They state that 1t was the
largest reunion the organization has
ever had, except that at Washington
D. c.. in 1892
magnificent and far exceeded in beau
~ and extent those of any previous re-
union. The main body OF the veterans
from the Norfolk section are expected
10 return home tonight. There were
over 100000 veterans present.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-08
AJaiiprisoncr unr,.

Thomas Noel, alias Lowell. n negro
youth. 16 years old. who Is serving out
a fifteen days jail sentence for pettv
larceny, while asleep on the third gal
!ery of the women's side, fell to the
floor about 2 o'clock yesterday after
noon, distance of some twenty feet.
iracturinE his left wrist and injuring
his head quite badly. He was carried
to the jail hospital. where his injuries
were attended TO by physician.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-08
TRUCK S !; | |. / ENT:
Comparative Record For Seven
Month Of 1899 and 1898.
Worry Great Increase In vaterm elon
sh'pmen's- Increased Fish snip
ments Many staples snow q
Failing on. I.

Mr.. e. q. Dawes, statistIcIan Of the
Norfolk Board Of Trade and Business
Mems Association. has prepared re-
cord of total truck shipments from
Norfolk for the first seven months Of
1889. The figures will be Of much in
terest for comparison with the same
period of 1898. :
The record shows a very heavy fall
ing on IN berry shipments. Peas also
show a great drop, as weIl-as Tomatoes.
but watermelons show a vey heavy in
crease. The figures ALSO show an in
creased crop of Irish potatoes and a de-
creased product of sweet potatoes. The
comparative figures are as follows.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-08
EIcoiion ofnnIoars.

On Sunday morning last the Park
Avenue Baptist Sunday school elected
the following officers: M. p. Williams.
superintendent John P. Hampshire, as
slstant superintendent.
This school extends a cordial invita-
tion to Its friends and the public to be
present at ITS worship. Exercises begin
every Sunday morning at $3.50.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-08
Lenye, Korsnoknn..

Mr.. II. A. Brinkley, Of Portsmouth,
son of Mr. A. Brinkley, one of Norfolk
leading wholesale grocers. will leave
this morning via the Chesapeake and
Ohio railway for Spokane, Washington
where he will engage in the practice OF
law. Mr.. Brinkley recently graduated
with high honors from the law depart
ment Of the University of Virginia He
will carry with him the best wishes
of a host of friends for success in his
new home.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-08
Navnr R,scrvo.

Captain w. w. Barrow, Ad1utant
General of the Naval Reserves, came
to the city from Richmond last night
with other officers. and examined for
promotion Lieutsnant H. L. Cannon.
VINO was recently elected commander of
the reserves. The examination was Oh
board the Siren, the Kescrv.M hnv,ns,
taken q short cruise.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-08
MR.. CALDWELL HARDY
HONORED BY AMERICAN BANK
ERS' ASSOCIATION.

Mr.. Caldwell Hardy. president OF the
Norfolk National Bank. one of the lead
Ing financial institutions OF the country
extended the conventions of the Ameri-
can Bankers Association at Cleveland
1t will be gratifying news to his many
friends that yesterday, in the closing
hours of the convention, he WAS elected
member of the Executive Council Of
the associa ton. ~
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-08
Mormon on Rrpent.nce.

Services at Ohef Sholom Synagogue
Church street. will begin promptly at
s o'clock this evening. This Sabbath is
special Sabbath and is called the
Sabbath of Returning" or Saba tn
of Repentance" The sermon will be on
Repentance" Text: Hosea, CHI. XIV,
verse @
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-08
Thr tItes.

The pleasant effect and perfect safe
ty with which ladies may use Syrup of
Figs. under all conditions, makes it
their favorite remedy. To get the true
and genuine article. look for the name
of the California Fig Syrup Co. printed
near the bottom of the package. For
sale by all druggists.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-08
Coni Contract. Avnrncu.

The Public Building Committee met
last night and awarded contracts for
furnishing coal for the city public
buildings. Following are the awards:
Nottingham g. Wrenn. rs tons Poca-
hontas steam coal, at s4.sS per ton.
Swersky G Co., so tons hard coal,
$3.50 Der ton
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-08
OTHER LOCAL ON PAGE q
Commonwealth of virginia

Office of the State Board of Fisherics,}
Norfolk. Va, Sept. q 1899. J
ID IDS WILL BE RECEIVED UP TO
D the goth day Of September for fur
nish!ng the State steamer Chesapeake
with Pocahontas coal OF twenty-five hun
dred and forty pounds per ton. delivered
on board of steamer at Norfolk, for ono
year from the LIST day of October, 1880.
shall desire.
BY order OF the Board
scs-7t " secreiarv
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-08
SHIPPING NOTES.
THE RELIEF ARRIVES JUST IN
TIME-ASKS TO BE RE
I,IF,VFD &C

The RELIEF ARRIVES JUST IN
TlME-ASKS TO BE RE
LIEVED, sc.
Mr.. j. Ashby Williams, clerk at the
U. S. branch photographic office, Is in
Washington. D. c., on a two weeks
| leave of absence.
Capt. Charles Miller, of the schooner
Percy and Lille. now repairing here.
| finds his health SO greatly impaired,
| the result OF his experience in the late
| great storm that he has asked to be re-
! lieved of command by the home office
| (F. V. L. Jones. New York;, and his
request has been granted, Capt. e. c.
| Spalding, having been sent 10 relieve
him. He leaves for home to-day.
The Percy and Lille Is now so nearly
| complete that Capt. Charles Bayliss,
who has been representing the owners
| here, feels at liberty to leave her to her
| captain, and so left for home last night
| Captain Bayliss made many friends
while here.
The small schooner Bill Nye, Captain
Branning, was capsized in a squall off
Jordan's Point. in the James river,
Wednesday evening and sunk. She will
| be raised. None of her crew were in
| iured.
The sailing ship Henry B. Hyde. Cap
tain D. A. Scribner, will sail for Homo
lulu. with coal. in day or so. She has
a crew composed of seven Americans,
SIX Germans, three 1IngllShmen, two
| F'renchmen, two Japanese, one Scotch
man, one Norwegian, one Austrian and
one New Zealander.
The New York. Philadelphia and Nor
! folk Railroads new bay steamer. the
Philadelphia. which is being built at
the Roach Shipyards, in Chester, Pa,
will be very fine vessel, $50 feet in
length. She will be out by the first of
| next year.
THE RELIEF'S RELIEF.
Geapt-Geo. BBe~Tef- the steamLpilot
boat Relief" arrived with his vessel
in the Capes yesterday for Norfolk.
The Relief will be given thorough
overhauling. She was out in all the
rough weather of the past month and
weathered it without any more damage
than a trifle of a shaking up. She
scarce loosened a nut or strained a
bolt. Captain Bew had nothing but
praise to say of his fine boat, and
laughingly remarked that the last OF
the provisions aboard the vessel fur
! nished the crew their last meal as she
came through the Capes-close reckon
Ing.
The Relief was able to give relief to
numbers Of crews during and after the
storm. and Will soon be on station
again and ready for business.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-08

Drummond's soft finish black wor-
steds, imported by us especially for fine
Prince Albert suits. Nothing on this
market to equal them.
RUDOLPH & WALLACE, =
Se6-6t 1888 Main street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-08
Knight. ormy.,,c c,,n,n.

Local Lodge No. 1885, knights of the
Mystic Chain, will have a "bIow-ou,,
ut the Elks' Hall tonight. The lodge
has 800 members and several ne.y ones
Will be initiated. Refreshments will be
served.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-08

We are headquarters for all railroad
watches. We carry the largest line in
the city. Call and see our stock and
learn prices. The Gale Jcwelry Co.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-08

A clean sweep in pianos. Big values
for your money at Stleff Warerooms,
Monticello, CRANKY street. st
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-08

Piano buyers can save money at our
big sale. Stieff Warerooms, Monticello,
CRANKY street. ct
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-08
To cUREA coLDINoNEp.y

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money IL II faiis
to cure. Il. w. Groves signature IS or
each box. CSC.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-08

Last chance this season to take one
Of those delightful afternoon trips to
Old Point and the Capes will be by
steamer Pocahontas. Sunday. Septem-
Der 10th.
Round trip tickets for adults, SC
cents; children under twelve years. 81
cents.
Fine music will be furnished by
Richmond Blues Band, and electrical
orchestron. Steamer leaves Clyde's
wharf, Norfolk, at 200 p. M, touch
ing Old Point at 800 p. m. Returning,
leaves Old Point at 5:45 p. M, and
reaches Norfolk at 6:45 p. m.
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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-08

a clean sweep in pianos. Big values
for your money at Stieff 'Warerooms,
Monticello, CRANKY street. ct
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-08
Ely es Examined Eree

DR.. A. Week manager Of the optical
department. of the Gale Jewelry COM
pany,swil! examine your eyes free. De-
.fective vision and complicated cases
specially invited to call. je26-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-08

Piano bargains for ten days. stieff
Warerooms. Monticello. CRANKY street.
u
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-08

Again in demand--the genteel Oxford
miXture-for dress or business wear.
Many patterns are now being shown
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-08

Rudolph g. Wallace, recognized as the
leading tailors by the best dressers In
this. section. Can they serve you?
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-08
THE
Joseph Brown
STORE

We are now getting in our
Fall and Winter Stock and
clearing out at great reductions
the between season goods.
Some good things are now
open. By the 18Th we will be
ready and prepared for the
Fall trade and feel confident
that we can supply at least a
share of your wants, with
profit and satisfaction to both
parties.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-08

Plano bargains for ten days. Stieff
Warerooms, Monticello, CRANKY street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-08

RUDOLPH & WALLACE, +
1893 Main street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-08
Cracked

And, ] may say, ruined, are
many collars and cuffs as laun-
-dered and delivered to you by
some laundries. Do you ever
Notice this? 1t vii pay you to
Investigate. How about those
COLLAR and cuff edges? Are they
like saw? or are they comfort
able? We make 'em all smooth.
PHONE 557.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-08
! RoARDERS.
FOR RENT.

FURNISHED ROOM ON
SlS STreemason street for rent. Terms
reasonable Address ". care Virginian-
4 Pi4ot:s 1t
sT1y ORSRENT-TWOpP PHEASANT COM
~ municating rooms, furnished or un-
Furnished, with privilege Of bath. Ad-
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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-02-21
q eNNNNNN@NNNANNNNpNNN<R<Ns?
8 HOW THE TERRITORIAL PRESS
Z TALKS OF rBE IEGrsI4rURE. {

1t is claimed that the members o.
this assembly do 5oper cent less dri X
ing than any Of the preceding legis.
latIve outf IS. s.-Fawnee Dispatch.
Thomas is opposed TO salary grab
bling and salary grating. He insists
hat sHlaried officers either 90 taeir
own well paid work or pay for their
help themselves -Pawnee Dispatch.
A Republican exchange says that in
naUonal adm nistration circles moth
ing is heard but compliments for
President Mckinley. 1t would be
funny IL any thing else was heard.
We are informed that since the
meeting OF the legislature Que Of
Barnes appointes has been spending
about twice TIE amount OF his salary
in entertaining" members OF the
Two houses aud visiting politicians -
Arapahoe Bee.
The Blackwell Times Record ad-
81 as GOV. Barnes 20 veto the Havens
| statehood bill. In closing its argu-
ment il says ry sensibly. Let Ok.
/ lahoma become a state, but let IL take
/ the regular course. Is no child's
play and should be no political graft "
Had the auditors books been
| traight he would have been glad tc
have them investigated. His refusal
proves his work corrupt, and he wa.
claimed TO be the only honest mem bei
among the territsrial officials II he
is honest what must the rest be?-
| Pawnee Dispatch.
Sens tor Hutto is the Romeo Of the
! legislature, only Romeo's skin was moi
| quite tanned enough or his nose fat
! enough TO suit him. The senator
would tear down all barriers between
the races, intellectual, social or other
wise, and mould them into one.
RThe fool killer is needed at Guthri,
TO attend TO the legislature Senator
! Hutto introduced a bill last week L
| repeal the existing law prohibiting
| ntermarriage between the white anC
b ok races, Such man is a disgrac,
t. Oklahoma aud is fit representa-
tive of the Republican party Stroud
| Star
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-02-21

The people of the territory are with
THE LEADER in it's efforts to bring
about a reform in oklahoma ,eNt
books. They demand that the Ameri-
can Book company be made to fulfill
its contract TO the letter and furnish
the school children of this territory
with up 10 date and intelligent books.
Half the books now in use come from
plates which did service in turning
out readers for Illinois and Iowa NJ
teen years ago. The American Book
company has studiously iavoided the
provisions OF the contract 1T made
with Governor Renfrow two years
ago, and as result the schools are
flooded with rotten educational ma
terial. The people cry for a halt, and
they will expect re ief from the Assem-
bly, now in session.