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WHIr rHE mar rRUsr rs DOM,

UHAT THE BEEF TRUST rs DOING
The effect Of the beef trust on the
beefconsumers Of this country Is made
apparent when 10 Is known as a noto-
rious fact that American beef Is sold
In England at much lower prices than
the same quality Of beef can be bought
Ia the home markets. The beef COM
bine exp ain this on the plea that they
are forced to do this In order to meet
the Australian and Argentin compe-
tition. IL Is not reasonable TO suppose g
that In order TO meet this competition
they are selling beef at loss in EnR-
land. On the contrary, the beef com
bine is making a reasonable profit or
IL would stop the shipments to Eng
land II IL can ship TO England, 800
miles away, added 10 which is the
several landings OF the beef aud the
agents commissions, and make a profit,
what must be the profits It realizes
from its sales 70 American consumers.
where it does not have 10 meet such
competition?
II seem0 the strangest thing In the
world that American meats can be
shipped on long ocean voyages IN re.
frigerated ships, handled several times,
warehoused, reshipped and then sold
in English markets at much lower
price than is charged for Il at the very
doors where It is slaughtered and pre-
pered II demonstrates 70 certainty
one fact, aud that is that the Republi.
can protective tariff, which enables
thiG American beef trust to do this
thing, is costly aud expensive thing
TO the great mass OF American meat
eaters Of this country. Free trade
England profits by The American higa
tariff at the expense Of the
american meat eaters. That's all
there is TO iI. II is a plain cate Of Re
publican favoritism TO the trusts,
which the administration must reeoup
Tor the advances Ia the last presiden-
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ENcOBTs sIIcA oF"&OUsINo M'KINLEi
BF FLTNN.

- rf"f
One portion Of Congressman Flynn.s
speech at jefferson failed TO appear
in ihe papers, and with the exception
OF the iurid compliment paid TO Mr.
Jenkins, IL was OF the "too hot 10
handle variety. II was an ode TO the
rugged god Of the local United States
land Office, Cousin n. r. Mckinley.
Mr. Flynn ina "a few succinct and sen.
tsntious observations told what he
Thought Of the cousin
Al the Guthrie land Office holding
down an upholstered chair through the
grace OF an alleged relative isa two
by four scRntling,' said Mr. Flynn.
"who out Caesars Caesar in bis grow
ing greatness. Fresh from the ma.
chine shops o. New Mexico, without a
seintilla Of knowledge Of Oklahoma
men or Of public affairs, he pokes bis
untutored frame into that which does
not concern him and seeks TO p 3se as
leader. Hurrying 20 Washington in
mid-winter ia q linen duster he an.
noys the policemen on the white
house grounds with questions regard.
ing the president, whom he desig-
mates, in burst Of confidence, as his
cousin There is no record extant that
this Oklahoma cousin ever saw the
president, yet he deigns to sit back in
a job he fails TO an, and criticize me
for what ], by virtue Of my position
have a right to do. care little about
what this "cousin" Mckinley saws of
me, bot he Is a trihe fresh for the
Republican party. How much has ne
contributed TO the success OF the par
ty 10 Oklahoma What has he done
to deserve the job he is now Glling?
job which requires no brains, but
only fat stomach. Bah, these eous-
inly carpet baggers make nae ill"
Mr.. Tlynn's caustie apostrophe to
Cousin Mckinley was notN without
cause, perhaps, from q Republican
standpoint, but il was tribe harsh.
What would MIR. Flynn have the presi-
dent DO with his relatiyes2 Would he
have the president seorn nepotism aud
allow his relatives 70 roam without
grass and water, and eroak like
spept i.rr-dum bullet On mans inhu-
many 10 poo- relations Dennis
should be more charitable Any pres
ideut with nerve aud pity enough in
his makeup TO auspend sentence in the
Captain Carter case will
neysr forsake his relatives. Moreover,
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Chinese Pirates.

Tacoma. Aug. 2s-Recent oriental ad-
vices per steamer Tacoma state
Pirates recently made a raid upon iae
sls. district of saIchul and the people
there ara ugitating the substitution %
BIRTHS for Chinese authority The con
dit.on Of the two Kwang provinces has
now foreseyeral years been disorder 3 and
general feeling Of insecurity, both Of
life and properly. has for a Ion gtime felt
by mat portion OF the population having
anything 10 lose. Piracles are on water
ways armed robbers IN the country ane
raids by bandltd even in the large towns.
have now become constant and criminal,
waxing bolder with past successful vent
ures. now carry on their operations under
the very noses OF the chief Officers.
The extension by the pirates Of the
sphere OF their operations 10 vessels on
the West river, flying foreign fags, is
hkdy however 20 bring the condition OF
tho provinces prominently before the
fore gn powers. The emperor OF China, II.
Nang Hsy. is now provided with three
meals a day, at each OF which he Is only
given two kinds OF vegetables and
small bowl OF rice. II Is eve ususpeoted
that an attemp is being made 70 starve
and make his majesty even weaker than
he has been.
TO a confidential eunich his majesty
recently said: MY restoration 10 rover
Is only a question OF time. Henoh 1 am
only too anxious to maintain my health
and blde my time. I am only afraid that
the one or two traitorous ministers who
hate me may by their machlnnatons sue
oeed IN destroying me and have no
means Of counteracting thelf treachery
Report has just come OF serious riot
IN Chinese Thibet some 1S0 miles over
the border from Kansu. The christian,
and missionary alliance have had n sta
ton there for about two years or 30 and
this has been attacked and looted by the
Thgbetans. The missionaries. the Rev
Geo. n. Shields and wife With Mrs. Nc
Beth barrel yescaped with theii lives -
Laneheo where the China inL.nd mission
has workers.
This party Of missionaries left cen fa'
China IN the fan OF last winter and ian
consequently not bean al Panoao fer
more than Few months.
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three months of the most prom sing
weather before us and we were confident
OF reaching 81 degrees Though of course,
we had suffered from cold. we were all in
fine form, Then, a seemingly trivial inci-
dent turned tho advance in a pracioitate
retreat. While struggling with ;he
slsdges in rough ice. my right leg was
bruised and sprained by my falling into
hidden crevice. For two days l went on,
and unless other circumstances hal not
occurred, should have pressed onward
50 far that ] would never bee nable to
return alive. 1T midnight March % we
were awakened by the crashing Of the
ice under our feet 1t swayed ana deep
crevices yawned about us Several dogs
and sledg - v'eer crushed. In the darkness
and storm 1t was Impossible to see path
of safety. Expecting % be overwhelmed at
any moment by the Ice We scrambeled
over the field OF ice and saved mos tot
our equipment, except the dog food.
reaching a place Of saesty in half an hour
our brave Norwegian comrades d.d
not express the slightest fear. While it
was possible TO go on for a time my
leg now demanded a retreat. For two or
three days, ! stumbled along. until 2 fcil
There was nothing to do Then but get on
a siegdeand be dragged back 70 head
quarters by the men and logs. Forced
marches by my devoted comrades saved
my life. The point at which we turned
back was % miles northwest OF Freeden
Islands where Dr. Nansen landed in 1895.
North of these islands We photographed
three islands and some large land. an
seen either by Payer or Nansen. We also
found that Payers so-called Dover glac-
Ter does not exist. 1 stll believe u IS pos
s.ble to reach the pole by Franz Josef
land but do not say that 1 win make an
other trial"
After Mr.. Wellman's return to Harms
worth house April 9. Baldwin and four
Norwegians went out to Wnczek land,
charting the unexplored east coast au1
discovering a new ice covered islan1 ex-
tending to Ga degrees east. almost as
large as Whczak land. They named II
! Graham Bell land, after the president OF
the American geographical society. Bald
win returned 10 the house April 30.
A fairly complete survey OF the archi-
pelago has been prepared by Mr. Welman
and his party. They all show traces OF
hardship. Their faces are pa q and drawn
and Wellman Is much thinner than for
merly His right les is drawn up a foot
from tho ground and II is not known as
to whether he will ever again use It. He
win consult a specialist IN London inn
medately otherwise he Is in good health
and spirits.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-08-29

ALABAMA Republicans do not seem
TO appreciate the removal by Circuit
Judge Shelby Of faithful worker of
twenty years service and a native of
the state, TO make place for resi-.
dent Of Ohio, who happens to be
relative Of President Mckinley. 1t is
believed that this bargain was made
before Shelby received his appoint
maut
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-08-29

GEN. OTIS may hnd that by kesling
the administration in the dark re-
garding his proceedings, he has 50 rred
up trouble for himself AS. s.long as it
was only the people who were fiouted
and hoodwinked the administration
did not care.
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WANrED-By Harry Thompson, at
the marshal's office. twenty old sol
diers to FIJI the vacancies caused by the
designations OF my relatives. Signed
Il. THoMPaoN.
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In the meantime Treasurer Thomp.
son, who really did nothing wrong
and finally got the hot end Of, an in.
dictment, sits serenely in his office
playing solitaire single handed and
alone.
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meaiately after today's session
talked with NJ Flynn lie appeared
literary In fact NJ Flynn was a
racontour and literateur before he
came 20 the commons eyes" he
said, "l may have done NJ. Jenkins
wrong but / shall forgive him At
torney General Cunningham says that
white, perhaps, NJ Jenkins did not
take $500 in fees, he could he prose
.cutod.
81 also talked with NJ. Jenkins
"The jade falsi6ed and he knew it, "
spake NJ Jenkins "The legislature
found nothing against me Tis well
that he apologized, or by my halidom,
the Petit Capital would have opened
on him large and plenty"
All efforts TO drag Marshal Gueriu
Thompson into court have been pre-
vented by his relatives, who seek TO
deceive the maddened populaca by
cries Of "Vivc Ia Old soldier" Food is
being poked into Guerin through a
hole in the wall" GRACE CoRNEAu.
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OLD Jake Admire tries TO be self
satisfied, complacent and knowing,
Fact is, however, his stereotyped "oh.
factions be blanked" is growing
gvorruv
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-08-29

st. Louis and 'San Francisco X. r.
The direct through ear route 10 points
in southwest Missouri, southern Kan
sas, Arkansas, Indian Territory and
Texas.
The most direct route to St. Louis
and the east. Kansas City and the
northwest. Double daily vestibuled
trains. Free reclining chair cars; OBJ
servation and drawing room sleepers;
Harvey dining halls. Ask the nearest
ticket agent Of the Frisco line for full
particulars, or waite, h. + DUNN,
I. p. A +. A., Oklahoma City. o. II.
BRYAN SNYDER, q. p. A. ST. Louis.
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THE GUT&IE LEADEH Is for straight
Democracy without adulteration, but
invites all antagonists of Republican
ism to hght under the Democratic
standard. 49, Kingdsher Times.
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representatives Of the Missouri Pa
eide are looking over the ground for
the beginning within ten days OF a
survey for line OF the system from
Caney, Kansas. southwest through
Oklahoma Globe Democrat
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tial campaign, and from which II will
draw heavily again in 1900
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-08-29

JERE JOHNSON, of Newkirk, has gone
so far as to view this harmony war in
his party from rational standpoint.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-08-29
"HoneSt Labor Bears
a LoUely Face. ("

There Is nothing more
pleasing to look upon than a
hearty. ruddy face, gained BY
honest toll They are the
Savng of the nation. these
foiierS of both SereS, Strug-
Cling for daily bread.
77,c blood makes fferi a6ie 10 kcep up
the daily round of duty AZ home, shop or
store. # the blood hos tarit o, IN
purity. or q run douvr feeling comes on,
the one remedy Is Hoods Sarsaparl1a.
Americas Greatest Medicine for the blood.
poor Blood -" SNy blood zUas 50
roo, a. IN hottest p)eaiher felt cold.
Hood SafsaparHa made me TVar7i. II Is
the ri0tt thing IA fde ristt place." Hattie
i T8Ma. Woodsfou)r, ~ J.
dood3 SaeJdbo'a&
1:lS7TE%T
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SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
TUESDAY AUGUST 20 1909
sC0rrs B0rTLE or H4RW0Nr CAUSES
RTUTTNG.

SC0rrs B0rTLE or HfRW0Nr CAUSES
RTOTTNg.
By special q. VITO the uuly Leader Copy
rientca
Rehues August a9.-M Jenkins was
pale palsied and frothing at the month
when Jed into the court chamber this
morning. He worasS oaseba'l muazle
and a cough, both -of which were re-
moved by the ge..-rmes at the order
Of Col Joist
Esterhazy Flynn tated and labeled,
had already been laced in the en-
closure.
AS time was called both men ad-
vsuced cautiously. seemingly sizing
each other up. Both wore look
Esterbazy Flynn led Off, landing in
the midtlff with charge thass3OO in
commissions had been taken. NJ. Jen-
kins eountered viciously on Flynn's
census supervisor department. Flynn
sprinted, side stepped, and then let fly
left handed reiteration Of the charge,
catching NJ jenkins IN the singing
valve Cries OF "Foul rent theair,
during which NJ Scott Of Perry bound.
ed into the arena with three small
bottles and quart, yelling harmony
at every jump. The bottles we're
SCOTS idea OF harmony At sight of
the bots riot Immediately occurred
between the Republicans and Orlean-
lists Headed by NJ Greer the anar-
chists rushed peli-mell to the Place
dc Hellroaing and Gacked the church
OF Our Beloved Free Homes. The
chief image was overthrown. The
riots still continue Today's scenes
recall the days Of the commune.
EMILY CEAWTORD.
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TuE report that Marshal Thomps' n
demands conformation by dischark-
ed old soldiers Is denied.
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that VITAL spoT

The prize fghter always aims for the
vital spot in the body. When he reaches
il, as !'itzsimmons did with Cofbett the
other man is knocked out Toprotect the
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-08-29

Persons having jobless relatives can
find employment Tor them by claiming
KIN 10 Marshal Thompson.
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STARK BpOS. PAY CASH


every week if you sell STARK TREES. out.
ht free. STARK NURSERY. Louisiana. AIo.
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An calls q country answered promptly.
once ana residence cor. Oklahoma and
First streets, Guthrie. Phone lib
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By spe1lal6. 81. .to.tbc umyLelder Copy
lIahftl
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DR. c. S. PETTY.
HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN.

SPECIALTIES;
DISEASES OF EAR. NOSE
AND THROAT.
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Rehues August 2o.-M Jenkins was
pale palsicd and frothing at the mouth
when Jed into the court chamber this
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-18
A CARD.

To the Editor Of the Alexandria Gazette:
| have for number of years realized that
the most desirable and yet apparently the
most difficult problem for our people to solve
is tie improvement OF our streets, and with
that object alone in view yielded to the re-
quest of my fellow citizens TO become can
didato for the Board of Aldermen, and having
been elected now, as an evidence of my in
teIcst in the matter, l will mako the follow
ing proposition:
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
I will pay the slim of $50 to any person,
resident or non.re. ident, who will present the
best idea or plan for tho Improvement of our
streets and sidewalks which will meet the
appreciation of a committee of five business
men to be selected by The Business Mems
League and l will pay the additional sum OF
500 when the plan is adopted by the City
Council. All propositions to be submitted to
the committee within thirty days OF the pub
LEGATION
And desire to state now that whom plan
has been determined upon and the improve
ment OF one or two streets accomplished 1t is
my desire TO retire from Council.
]. MARRIOTT HILL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-18
STREET IMPROVEMENTS "A mert'nf

I STREET IMPROVEMENTS "A meruuR
,,ss held las night of The committee
recently appointed by the Business
HIen's Leagu to coo ider the mater
- street. improvements and to report
- The CITY Council. The committee
vas organized by the sele ction of Mr..
II E Downham as chairman and Mr..
IL O. l.eadbealer as secretary. Messrs.
NJ Hin and B. B Smith, of the city
-tr4et COMMITTEE, We're present ana
.eaok part IN The meeting. The ex-
sensitive report of former City Enei-
ns.r Dunn. prepared in 1896. was e al
.o13 discussed and the concensus OF
,,,,i,ion of the committee was that
sone scion shonli be taken in refer
once 10 stree; imp ovement. Some al.
vocatcd special lax 10 raise SIS 900 or
so 600 wear t. be used IN street i'm
rrovrmrnt. AID hers that a bond is
.u4 10 raise money W I'D be advisable
II was agreed that proposition
should he submitted 10 he electric rail.
way company by which the work Of
Iniuo an improved grooVed rail on
IL M street suCulu Oe Cou pie'ou
oacs and that settlement should be
made hereafter whichever way the
court decides in the suit now pending
between the city and the railway com
psuy in reference to this work:
Mr.. Hill made an offer of $50 to any
on, who would present feasible plan
of rect improvement and stated that
he would give 800 more if such prop
o-llou was acc, p ed ny Council and
pat into execution. Ga this PROPOSE
non committee, consisting of Messrs.
f. E. Downham, |. Eichberg, NJ b.
Harlow, Chas. King and G. Q. Lead
scatter. WAS appointed TO confer with
nose who might want to submit plans
nd 10 give all Information OF the sub
act
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-18

ALI BOATS MUST CARRY LIGHTS
The local inspector: of vessels at Bslti-
more have directed the attentlon OF per-
sons navigating boats on the Pot mac
river 10 the regulation requiring all
craft to carry lights. The notice is the
result Of an investigation OF the collision
between the Manchester and a rowboat
oil River View, on the night OF June
~ which resulted in the drowning OF
William McGrath. The regulations re-
quire ali rowboats, whether under oars
or sails, to carry white light, which
shall be temporarily exhibited in sntfi'
cient time to prevent collision. Per
sons controlling rowboats are liable to
q heavy penalty for allowing boats to
leave the shore without being provided
with the necessary light.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-18

DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY.-A demo
craze primary will be held in this city
ON Friday to nominate candidate for
the State Senate. Under the resolr-
zion adopted by the city Democrat
COMMITTEES last week the successful can
didaje at the primary will be allowed
so name his own delegates to the Sena-
roria convention which is to meet here
On August 9. The polls will be held at
Inc usual voting places Qor the Third
ward at the old courthouse only and
will be kept open from sunrise to sun
-e,. 50 far Mr.. s. Z. DonahOe, OF Fair
.sS. is the only candidate, though it is
said that Col. Edmund Berkeley, Of
Pnace William, will enter the field be-
,ore the day of the primary.
Under the rule only known demo-
Gratis will be allowed to participate in
the primary and all democrats are
urged to go to the polls on Friday and
cast their ballot that the vote may be
rs large "a possible
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-18
Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident of which MIR.
John Oliver. of Philadelphia, was the
subject, is narrated by him as follows
Il was in most dreadful condition.
My skin was almost yellow, eyes sunk
en-, tongue coated, pain continually in
back and sides, no appetite-gradually
growing weaker day by day. Three ply
sicians had given me up. Fortunately,
friend advised trying Electric Bitters;
and to my great joy and surprise, the
first bottle made a decided improve
ment. I continued their use for thre e
weeks, aud am now well man.
know they saved my life, aud robbed
the grave of another victim" No one
should fail TO try them. Only so cta.,
guaranteed at F. S. Lendbeater q Sons
Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-18

A LAWN FETE will be held tomor-
row evening at Mrs. A. D. Brockett's,
on Washington street, for the benefit OF
the Alexandria Library. This promises
to be the affair Of the season as the la,
dies are doing everything possible to
make the fets a success. 1t is hoped
young Harry Helwig will be able to
attend and will certainly do 30 if pre-
vious engagement does not prevent.
There will be other attractions and
those who attend will spend pleasant
evening. The large porch will he clear.
ed for dancing for the young people
and there will be good music, sc. For
further particulars see notice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-18
LOCAL BKEvITIE>

Thomas MacDermott, about 81
years of age, while sitting on the City
Hotel eteps yesterday evening, was
struck on the head with piece OF slate
play fully thrown by young man, and
quite severely cut. DR.. Mcclure was
called, and took several stitches in the
wound.
The law for the prevention of smoke
in the Dis riot of of G lumbia wi &c
into effect August 2. Owners of manu-
featuring plants aud business establish
ments are beginning to wonder what
action the District commissioners are
going 10 take in order to secure the en-
forcement of the act.
Physicians Of tho city yesterday examined
Viola Elliott, the little white girl in the
county who, it is said, was recently assaulted
by VIM. Dodson, colored, aged rs years.
Dodson, who is in Jail, denies any criminal
assault, aud says he is ashamed Of having
had anything to do with the girl, who it is
now stated, is not seriously injured.
Two uniformed young men, a detachment
of the American Volunteers, one Of Balling-
ton Booths organizations, appeared at the in
teIsection Of King and Royal streets last
night. One of them carried a tamborine
and after some singing, praying and exhorta'
ton they collected eleven cents from their
audience.
The Alexandria Insurance Company
through their agent, Mr.. Laurence Stabler
has made a prompt and satisfactory settle
ment with the trustees of the estate of the
late II. g. Dulsny for the losses sustained by
the recent burning Of the barn on No. q farm
in Fauquier county.
report reached this city this evening that
Mr.. Harry Simpson while cunning in Mary
land, opposite this city, today, was shot in tho
leg by the accidental discharge of his gun.
The four mas.ed schooner Cassie F. Dron.
son, after having discharged part of heI
cargo of ice at this city, cleared today for
Washington.
This is the 3Sth anniversary of the battle
of Black burns Ford, in which the Seven
teenth vi ginia regiment participated.
The schooner Greenhsll, loaded with lum-
Der for Smoot & Co., OF this city, arrived to
day from Norfolk.
Frank Carter, colored boy, was arrested
this evening by Officer Lyles for gambling.
Two dodgers were at the station house last
night.