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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-04-11

toxicated Dolf Fautroy was fined $40
for using language unbecoming gem
tleman. Freeman Davis coughed up
$40 to pay for his fun.
Chief Justice Burford and court staff
left last night for Chandler, where he
will open the Lincoln county district
court today. The party was made up
of Judge Burford, Clerk Hart, Ste
nographer Buckner and Bailiff Orner.
At the Capitol hotel-John Babbo,
p Coffin, Chicago; J. r Copple, Otta
wa: S. w. Sexton, Buckhannon, Ohio;
Geo. w Kelley, wichita; DR.. T.. II.
Buxton, Fred r. Stephenson, Oklaho-
ma City; Il. w. Minhall, Shubert, Neb.
Il. L. Shellabarger, city.
Tom Neal, the always affable dep-
uty clerk Of Judge Burford's court,
says during the term of court just
closed business was despatched swift
ly. There are now only 35 cases on
the docket and only a few criminal
cases. Judge Burford made record
during the term.
There has just arrived over the
Frisco railroad consignment of twen-
ty scrapers. several bundles of tents
and one wagon for the Oklahoma con-
struetion company This, doubtless
is preparatory TO an energetic push OF
the Frisco railroad from this city to
blackwell and the southwest.--Arkan-
sas City Traveller
Fidelity and casualty accident in,
surance company, New York, the lar
nest in the world Issues ali kinds OF
accident policies that pay weekly in
demnity for any kind OF accidents,
happening at home or on railroad. AL
so policies that pay weekly indemnity
for sickness, loss OF limbs, eyes, etc.
! Apply to L. J. Lowe, Beadles block.
A. j. Corkins, Santa Fe agent, has
been appointed territorial agent for
! the American steamship company.
! His company furnishes him for free
! distribution button photographs OF
one of their finest steamers, the Phila'
delphia, done in colors; the reverse
side is a mirror. They make the neat
est and most useful souvenirs given
away by any concern.
Will Isom, a colored man from
Guthrie, by profession horse trainer
is in trouble, because his wife has
gone of with another man. He went
I TO TNeWklrk TINS morning 10 secure
help from the officers in finding her.
Mrs isom's name was Lizzie. When
she left home she helped herself to a
! liberal supply OF her husbands cloth
ing She also changed her name to
! Alexander. What his success was at
/ Newkirk is not known Ponea City
Courier
The Mutual Life Insurance Co. oi
New York, the largest life insurance
company in the world, has more
wealth than the Bank of England, has
paid out on endowments and other pol
ieies TO living policy holders over two
hundred and eighty-three millions
Insure with it you simply protect your
family II you die, il You live you make
a good profit on your investment and
your insurance don't cost you cent
II, j. Lowe, General Agent for Okla
! hOma
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-04-11
Personal MENTION.

Boyd Henry is down from Perry.
Mrs c. r. Wilder has returned from
Perry.
w. H. Matthews is down from Mul-
hall.
Frank Meyers Of Chicago, is in the
city.
Hon. ]. c. Post is over from King
fisher.
Tell Watkins, of Pratt, Kas,, is in
the city
D.F. Solliday OF Kansas City, is
here today.
W. II. Matthews was down from
Mulhall today.
Geo Hall and Frank Rankin are in
from Perkins.
Geo. W. Hodgett and b. shipley, of
st. Louis, are in the city.
]. c. williford and r. Q Blakeney
are here from Kansas City.
Mike Cassidy is back from his stone
quarries at Arkansas City.
Dr. Southard and Captain c. A. Nor
ris are in the city from Perry.
Rough Rider VIM Mitchell has res
turned from New Hampshire
superintendent Dolan and Train
master McNally went south today.
Governor Barnes returned from ST.
Louis via Oklahoma City, this after
noon.
j. c. Jones, territorial agent of the
Premium Stamp Association, is in Okla
homa City
Geo Paine representing the Armour
packing company, is in the city, the
guest OF his parents.
Ed L. Dunn and c. A. Randall were
up from oklahoma City today, attend
ing 10 school land business.
Rev. J. +. Palmer left today for Bris-
tow, via Oklahoma City, where he will
ofiiciate at the ceremonies OF laying
the corner stone of new church.
Charles Daley, who has been the
night cook at the Turf, left today for
Albuquerque. n. M, TO take a position
with the Missouri Valley Bridge com-
pany.
Mrs O. Collins and Miss Agnes Mul'
hall were In the city few hours yes
terday, shopping. The ladies drove a
spirited team to new cushioned tire
buggy.
Il. p. Bates, Of Topeka, representing
the North British and Mercantile In
surance company, was in the city to-
day, the guest OF Paine Il Houston,
local agents.
Mrs. ID. Gleysteen, mother OF Mrs. A
~ Corkins, left on the noon train for
Oklahoma City, where she will visit a
few weeks with Mrs. G. w. Bosworth,
her daughter.
Mrs. Jack" Tearney is entertaining
her mother Mrs. Sheaffer, at her home
on South First street Mrs. Tearney
recently returned from a weeks visit
with her parents in the country.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-04-11

The Dawes commission Is not going
to allow people TO choose their allot
ment contiguous to Muskogee to take
the full 100 acres, but on the contrary
only be allotted that amount which
will made il the standard value OF an
allotment This will greatly affect the
plans of a number Of people who have
allotments improved adjoining the
town, and is liable 10 be a disturbing
element before the courts as a number
claim they are entitled to the full 100
acres and viii contest the same in the
courts. From present prospects the
enforcement Of the CARTS bill will af
ford endless litigation in the courts. -
Phoenix.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-04-11
No DANGER FEARED.

Reported Cases of Smallpox at Chandler
Under Quarantine,
Judge Burford and court retinue
left last night for Chandler where
court was opened this morning Judge
Burford was assured by Deputy John
Hale, who 'phoned fIom Chandler,
that all the cases OF smallpox were
under strict quarantine and that no
danger is feared. The cases reported
are far removed from Chandler and
the people feel no alarm.
This afternoon IL was reported that
the smallpox cases reported we're not
smallpox at all, but a mild form OF
varioloid. However, the quarantine
will be maintained.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-04-11
ENJOYABLE AFFAIR.
The Monday Nights Meeting of the Hig
Five club

The Monday Nights Meeting of the High
Five club.
The meeting OF the Monday Night
Hight Five club in the district court
room last night was an enjoyable
affair. The guests of honor were
Mrs. Critchfeld, Oskaloosa, Kas.; MRS
Wn. Hodges, Saltwater; Mrs. l.. Buch'
heimer, Perry, and Mrs. O'Keefe, New
York.
Mrs. Frasier won the ladies' prize
and Mr., Frasier the gentleman's prize
Mrs Levy and Mrs. Humphrey sup
piled the refreshments,
Those present we're. Messrs. anC
Mesdames T. A. Neal, f. S. Barde,
b. Levy, j. c. Foster, G. II. Filson, c
G. Kneisley, George e. Billingsley, c
r. Brooks, J. w. McNeal, A. A. Hum
phrey, e. o. Barker, John II BurforC
and 5. X. Van Voorhees,.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-04-11
DEATH OF WIN. LOWE.

A Substantial Farmer of Logan County
Passes Away.
Died-In Springer township, April
S, 1899, William Lowe, aged SO years
Mr.. Lowe was born in Montgomery
county, Indiana, ana moved with his
parents to Topeka, Kas., in 1868, thence
TO Oklahoma in 1890, where he resided
until death His lie was character
lied by great energy aud he was one
Of Logan county's most successful
farmers, leaving his family, consisting
Of wife, three children and mother,
we'll provided for, Funeral services
we're held at his residence by Rev Mr..
Copeland last Monday morning, after
which the body was laid TO rest in
Summit View cemetery.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-04-11

have received new line Of IN.
trimmed hats, sailors and patterns
These goods are not JOB lot Of old
sty les bought at half price, but all up
to date, new designs and latest styles,
1 also have nice line OF school sail.
ors at 25 cents each. Call aud inspect
our new goods. MRS. A. p. SAUNDERS.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-04-11

There viii be meeting at the coun-
" attorneys oflice on Friday, April
"a, at p. m, for the purpose Of or
ganizinR gun club. An lovers Of
wing shooting are requested to be
praseut
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-04-11
Ihe roIleIes of llls Company
80 oaIllernia Llmlt.a.

Via sAntt Fe Route. best aud speed
lest trainti California; to Los Angeles
in 2A days 'hree times week Oh
servation cAl with spacious perlor for
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-04-11

The Leader has few copies Of the
Oklahoma State Gazetteer, by G.. w.
MeN illen, for sale al 81 so each. Call
al the business office and get one while
they last.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-04-11
J,,s,oJiotio,, 81 nm O0jcers.

There will be an important meeting
of the b. p. o. E. tonight Installation
of officers and social sessions. BY order
OF j. Foucsrt, secretary.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-04-11
4rtlle-n-ll ll,nnlr hLnre

On the California limited, Santa Fe
Route; there is barber shop in thS
buffet smoking ear; entire train elee
trio lighted; through in "a days, Chi
cago TO Los Angeles.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-04-11
Are Yon Golng 10 Calilornia1

The Caliiorpl limited, Santa Fe
Route, gives tas best and speediest
services only s{ days TO Los Angeles.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-04-11
Ouainf Sayin Is.

1t is interesting and instructive TO
read bright and well constructed ad-
vertisements Messrs. c. / Hood a.
Co., Of Sarsaparilla fame, must have
been at great feast and taken every
thing home with them. They are us
ing a bright selection ot quaint old
sayings and proverbs as the starters
in a series Of clever advertisements,
wherein the proverbs are neatly turn
ed and paraphrased 10 Fl the subject
matter The public likes this breezy
advertising as 1t reminds Of other pro
verbs and opens us discussion.
The work Of the Great Mutual Life
Insurance Co., Of New York, since its
organization in 1913.
/ II has paid 10 living members s2s8 Ib72Gf 90
To the hcnchciaries OF deceased
members ..-. ............... . a04 59l 2s2 a.
Total paid 10 members both itv-
ing aud dead 4~1 Tfs 80 O8
/ And now holds tor the security
of its present members 2U,5lT S25 80
Paid To and invested for its
! mem ncfa 900 ~, 20 a.
The Policies of this Company
are remarkable for their liberality,
large guaranteed values and entire
absence of ali technical terms or
phrases.
Being practically incontestable they
provide legacy and not lawsuit
Persons desiring policies in this
company can secure them of T. j.
Lowe, general sgent for Oklahoma
I territory.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-04-11
"WANTS"
LIQUOR NOTICE.

IIIlIUN NUIIUEl
To Whom IL May Concern
Notice is hereby given that l.. NJ WYATT
has this day filed his petition to sell at
retail spirituous, vinous and malt liquors in
Guthrie. Logan county, Oklahoma, and that
unless objection be filed on or before the
i4th day Of April, a.. ID 1899. said petition
will be granted
Guthrie, Okla March 30 1899
h. l.. MORTON, County Clerk
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-04-11
Report of the Condition

OF the Capitol National bank at Guthrie
In the Territory OF Oklahoma, at the close Of
business, April 8, 1899.
RESOURCES.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-04-11

The santa Fe roa took north yes
terday 2OO cars Of southern cattle and
about the same number last night.
The movement now going on is OF
grazing stock which Is being taken to
the PODca reservation.
Ia police court today Perry Hender.
son was touched for $40 for being in-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-21

Beers Said to Have Lost Heavily and Not
to Show Their Old Fighting Qualities.

Beers Said to Have Lost Heavily and Not
to Show Their Old Fighting Qualities.
Special Gable Despatch to THE sux.
CAPE Town. Oct. 20.-The town OF yryburg
surrendered Internationally to the Beers last
Sunday afternoon. The place was INSULT
GENTLY Garrisoned to Withstand the large
burgher forces that threatened it. and to save
useless loss of life it was decided to capituate.
Owing to the fact that there Is no communi-
cation by rail or wire with Kim be riley or MAIZE
king. only meagre reports are received from
those places Despatch riders. who eluded the
Boer pickets about the towns and have
arrived In places held By the British. report
that the Beers lost heavily in both the Kim
berley and the Mafeking engagements. The
English at Kimberley suffered no losses. while
at Mafeking two OF the British force were killed
and twelve wounded.
Riverton. a suburb Of Kimberley. which was
previously evacuated by the British. was
snelled by tho Beers on Monday. The burgh-
ers are reported to have possession OF the Kim
berley water works. seventeen miles distant
from the town on the Vaal River. and they are
said to be devastating the country all about
the town.
For several days diminishing has taken
place near Ladysmith. Natal. between an
Orange Free State commando Hand the
English patrol. The latter were compelled
to fall back on Ladysmith. with tho
Boer artillery following them closely.
The Beers were twice charged by tho Natal
Carboneers and the Border Mounted Rifles.
The burghers. though they were numerically
five times strong as the British retired
each time. Sixteen OF the Beers were killed.
One English officer 10 missing.
The superior Workmanship OF the Beers.
which was a noticeable feature OF former cam
naions "a not m aintained In the present fight
ing, and they are said to be lacking in courage.
The English are shooting well. and displaying
plenty OF pluck.
Mr.. Easton. the correspondent ~ the Wash
ington Post. who recently went to Bloom fontein.
the capital OF the Orange Free State has been
unable to get back to the British lines. No
anxiety Is felt regarding his safety. but It is
likely to be some time before he can get out OF
the Free State.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-21
FIGHTING ABOUT LADrSMITH.
Beers in Force Descending the Western
Passes Into Natal.
st,daI Cable D,,patches to THnsuM


LADYsMITH. Natal. Oct. 20.-The Carbineers
and Border Rifles were in action all day
Wednesday. They finally fell back fighting in
the face OF 1000 Beers. Several times they
were nearly cut of from retreat. but the Maxim
guns checked the Beers Sixteen Beers were
killed. Many Basutos were seen with the Boer
troops.
LONDON, Oct. 20.-The following despatch
from Gen. Sir George White. commanding the
British troops In Natal. was received at the
War Onlce at 2 A. NJ. to-day: II was dated at
Ladysmlth yesterday:
Tho Beers commenced descending the west
ern passes Tuesday and came In contact with
our patrols. Yesterday they continued their adj
vance, hating for the night with their left
flank at Besters Station. their centre at Blue
Bank lBaaubok n and their right more re-
tired at Acton Homes. Lieut.. Galway OF the
Natal Carbineers is missing. l move to a
position selected with the object OF covering
the town OF Ladysmith.
Il hoped that to-day the enemy would be
sufficiently near me to strike blow. The
enemy. however. seems to have retired to the
west. the patrols getting in touch nowhere, ex-
cert comparatively small body at Bester's
Station.
Railway communication was cut to-day at
Elandslaagte. where the enemy captured a
goods train. The Beers in force are advancing
over Luggarsberg Mex. TeleGraphic COM
munication is still open via Greytown."
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-21
sly DEAD AND 7WO BADLY INJURED.
An Explosion in n shnnty at Rocklnnd Lake
Where Men Sought Safety from n Blast.

NYACK. Oct. 20.-An explosion which shook
the town occurred at the stone crushing works
Of Foss & Conklin at Rockland Lake. Just before
noon to-day. resulting in the death OF four men
and the serious injury OF four others. The
explosion occurred in shanty very
unexpectedly. for no dynamite or explosive
OF any kind was ever known to be in the build
ing. The shanty was used for protection to
the men at work In tho quarry during the set
ting of Of the blasts. A blast had been pre-
pared. and shortly before tho time for setting
1t of some fifteen or sixteen men flocked to the
shanty. most OF them going inside and crowd
ing the building. and a few remaining outside.
Suddenly fire broke out within the building.
and the men rushed to and fro In their efforts
to escape from the one small door. Before they
could get out. however. a terrific explosion oc
CURED. and the building was completely de-
molished
Two men were killed instantly. one OF them
having his head and shoulders blown
Off. These men were Austrians and their
names were Frank Supliski. 40 years Of age,
and John II. Arikol. 50 years old. Hugh
McHugh. an American. 30 years old. was badly
injured and was taken to his homo at Rock
land Lake. where he died soon after
ward. He leaves a wife and four chill
dren. Joseph Kudernac, an Austrian. was
so badly injured internally that he died.
Two other men. Terry Tirskey and Thomas
Renliskey. were 30 badly Injured that they
died. and two others are more or less seriously
injured Only six men out oil the entire group
In and around the building at the time of
the explosion escaped without injury.
Wilson p. Foss. one Of the owners Of the
stonecrushing works. was down the hill. u
short distance below the shanty. when he
6 assd ss % s the sx few
which resounded through the lower
Hudson, valley, and was, heard Tor
had stood and found only wreck Of build
ing. with the dead and injured lying among
the ruins, He summoned aid and ssveral men
went to the PROSTATE victims and did what
OF the injured. The only physician liv-
ing near the village Is DR.. Deys. q
woman. and abe came promptly and did good
service. Word was teeRraphed to Haverstraw
for medical aid. and Drs. Laird. House. Has
hrouck. Carter and Crosby went down. whore
thev were joined by DR.. ]. o.. Pothemus OF
Nyack. The doctors were all kept busy for
some time.
Mr. Foss says he does not understand how
the explosion could have occurred as there
we're no explosives in the shanty so far as he
knew, and the origin OF both the fire and ex-
plosion 10 a mystery Mr.. Foss is the WELL
known billiard player who has won several
victories over players in New York city. He is
the principal owner OF the stonecrushng
works and feels badly over the loss OF life.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-21
PALACE CAR LINES UNITE.
THE PULLMAN COMPANY ABSoRBS
THE WAGNER SYSTEM

-
Move Thought to he in the Interest of tho
A,,,,u..,, =, ,,. S Euu,,,s p.u
-., 49,, 49,, y,"-,,,..
W e"
STOCK 10 he LHchanged TOT tho oid.
CuIc.oo OCT % -Oeac;al announcement
ya. made TODAY after tn. ioint meeting NJ
dir.ctor, n, tho Pullman .n5 woonor pai.o.
Car companies beld in IN. Pullman on,c.s
hare that tho ,haorntion ~ tho w,,nor oon,-
Iany nv the Pullman comnanv had bsen com.
nlsted For sovsr,l d,vs renorts b.v. haon
circulated that this would bs dona
and the 'stock NJ the companie. b,s re9ec,nd
inside de,lings which conorm.d Tho advance
statements Tho pullman oomn,ny viii tnke
possession NJ wagner interaets NV giving
900 600 pullman sh,r.. ~ sto,I q, r.tnrn
for Wogner,s stoct and .dvoncino tho
o,nitoI stoct ~ tho pnlIm,n comn,nv oor~
rssnondinelv w y,ndarb,lt 7 pisrnont
Morgap = w vorderhit ard m w s.v.rd
webb are 70 he made director. q, Tho Pullman
companv A dividend Of 80 n sh,re on pull
man stock also vo. declared nj tho r,eetino q,
directors q, tho comnonv today nsv,hls after
Nov
Folloving ia IN. stat.mept oivsn ont A. tba
be,dou,rter. NJ tho pullman Comnanv this
aft.rnoon.
"It /. announced that nooot,ot;on. h,r.
bean concluded hstw.sn tba Ro.rds ~ Dlrac.
U uhi. o. tn' sha wagner
will purcha.. ali the assets ar PROPERTY Of tbs
Wagner Company. including its contracts with
railway companies. paying therefor 200. 900
shares OF Pullman stock. the capital stock of
tina, purpose.
~ 10 unuers'ooo '""' 'he poafu vi Diiee'ors
of the Pullman Company is to be increased and
that william X; Vanderbilt; j: pie n Mt Nor
gan ian w Frederick I, w. vanderbilt and Dr. W. sew
ma boar board I''' ''''A' ln'A''f . '"' 0'
"St ana a.. 10 h. Italian inm.di,,s,v 70 suh-
NIT the matter to the stockholders for action
and approval and for that purpose a special
meeting OF the stockholders OF the Pullman
nsi So.n S" ms E' Dec the norS
Directors of the Pullman Company held to-day,
aquartery dividend OF 50 per share was de-
clared. payable Nov. 10 to stockholders OF
record on Nov. l."
Tho addition OF $20.O00,0oo to the capita
total Observation-Disclosures s7a 600 600 Ahon, vs.r
'o'"i csp''aIi1a.lon 1Ifooo'ooo. Aoou' year
$36. 0OO. 900 to S54 200, 900. at the same time
1t 10 understood that the suggestion Of the
purcbase was made nv tho yanderbilts One
OF William X, Vanderbilts am bitions il is said.
mas beep TO control the railroad systems Of
New England To that end he nc.
uuired large amount OF Boston and
Albany ana Boston ana Maine Maine stock ne
| give him Hndisputed control OF the roads The
| Tullran holdinge OF the stocks OF the New
| Fnuiand lines are considernbIe suficjent AT
this Tina To- sway ownsrshin II ia said
| that Mr. Vanderbilt has been trying TO
| buy the Pullman boIdines priyateiy hut "a
| there has always been more or less rivalry he.
! tween the two car-building companies. the
Pullman peopIe deoIined TO give Mr.
Vanderbilt control OF the two systems
that are using Pullman coaches, since
the trausference OF ownership would put
Wagner sleepers on both the Boston and
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-21
MRS. CLETELAND OFFERS AID.
Leaves Her Carriage When She Sees Three
Victims of n Collision on the Ground.

TRENTON, N j., Oct. 20.-Mrs. Grover Cleve-
land this evening sought to be helpful to three
men who were mixed up in collision OF car
riagcs on the road to Princeton. She
had been shopping in this city and
was on her way home. with her maid.
when her driver took an extra tight hold on the
reins to steer the team away from horse
which was madly bearing down ON them. Be-
hind the runaway horse was Richard Stock
ton. a son OF Samuel Stockton OF Princeton. He
guided his horse past the Cleveland carriage.
escaping II by hairs breath, but then ran into
buggy in which John n. Thompson and
George Lawrence Of this city were seated
The three men were tumbed to the ground
and their vehicles we're badly wrecked
Mrs Cleveland jumped out OF her carriage
and offered assistance to the men. and when
she found that they were not very seriously
hurt she offered to take them with her back to
Princeton The men. with many thanks. de-
clined the offer.