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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-06-07

In political conventions time is an
initiated, zest made a factor and har~
mony promoted only through organ
ization. At Ell Reno the majority of
the delegates in the territory organ
lied. The names of those gentlemen
who were elected as delegates 10 the
Kansas City convention by the bolt
ing element, were not in this majori>
ty organization, and all all the over
lures made by them to the majority
leaders were not considered. This
fact was the prime cause of the bolt
In days past the majority delegates in
this convention were the minority and
defeated, they took their medicine like
men. Up to the present Democracy
has been boltlcss. Henceforth the
men who promote factional strife
will be known.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-06-07

to proceed in order TO make the pro-
ceedings regular.
The committee on order of business
and permanent organization reported
recommending S L. Johnson of Woods
for permanent chairman and Benjamin
Clardy Of Pottawstomie for permanent
secretary. The report was unsni-
mously adopted, there being 1874 votes
recorded for it.
The report of the committee on res
Ulutious was read by o. II. Travers,
no was the Democratic candidate
against Flynn in 1892, and was unani-
mously adopted. 1t will be found
elsewhere in this issue.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-06-07

If the Mckinley rope is strong
enough Roosevelt will yet be pulled
into line. Mckinley must b ave the
New York governor in his business.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-06-07

A remarkable feature in the pro-
ceedings at Ell Reno was the action Of
Jasper Sipes, chairman of the terrific
rial committee. Hitherto Sipes has
been considered loyal, level headed
and discreet. In this convention he
traficked in his own principles, took
advantage OF his position and used his
office to further his own selfish aims.
Mr.. Sipes cannot conscientiously ex-
pect further rewards from the Democ-
racy of Oklahoma.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-06-07

IT is consoling to Secretary of State
John Hay to learn that IN the fall of
Pretoria his son Adelbert escaped in
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-06-07

Allan Hall, travelling salesman,
was nominated by Colonel Johnson for
delegate at large. T. c. Mehan sec.
onded the motion which was carried
Colonel Johnson then offered the
following resolution, which was unan-
imously adopted
Resolved, That the Democratic
convention Of Oklahoma expresses its
hearty and sincere sympathy with
William j. Bryan, and that we wish
to work with him and his fri DIS for
the furtherance of those principles he
so ably champions, and that we here
by, as the democratic minority Of Ok
lahoma, endorse the idea of complete
com bination OF ali forces in opposi-
ton to the republican party in Okla
homa in the year 1900"
The convention then adjourned sine
die.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-06-07

While it is extremely unfortunate
that the work Of few hot-hesds, anx-
ious to make grand-stand exhibitions.
in the interest Of men who, having
been unsuccessful in com binatlons
and recognizing themselves beaten be-
fore entering the convention, caused
a bolt Of the minority element Of the
convention, it is nevertheless crafty
ing 70 know that the air has been
clarified and that the fellows who are
eternally seeking Office at the hands
OF Democracy without rendering any
service therefor, are branded and will
not again Oe allowed 10 mislead dele
cations under the mask Of martyrdom.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-06-07

1t is entirely in the interest of har-
mony for the whole Democr attic party
that the LEADER suggests to the lead
ers Of the minority faction that they
annul their action and withdraw their
delegation before the matter is re-
viewed at Kansas City. To do this
there will be no great sacrifi e, since
some of the leaders have already gone
on record with the statement that
1.-The revolt of the minority at Ell Reno
was a great mistake" Democracy is
not for one man, nor a few men
nor any set Of men, and in the event
OF Bryan's election, there will be no
especial fsvorites, President Bryan
will patiently comb the territory and
pick the good from the bad. He will
not linger on the sage words of ma
tional committeeman or delegate to,
congress. Bryan is unlike other men
and will be unlike other presidents.
He scorns factions and frowne on dis
organization. He will consult the
whole Democracy OF Oklahoma.
Therefore, Oklahoma Democracy,
should be united and harmonious.
Bryan, like Alum of old, has become
superior to the weaknesses of men
and cannot feel ss the weak and err
ing do, how their weaknesses and i'm
perfections excuse and extenuate their
faults, follles and sins.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-06-07

Ell RENO is hoodoo to Democracy,
ANYWAY
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-06-07

Since il is fact that Oklahoma has
suffered more attention in public
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-06-07

In reviewing this split in q Demo
cratic convention, which, however, en-
gendered no intense personal feeling,
and which will not require ten years
to heal over" as some over.zealous Re-
publican papers hold, it is worth we'll
to note that the leaders of the revolt
were the same men who, in past years
when they could boast Of a semblance
of power, we're the first to override
the minority by arbitrary rulings.
There was absolutely no justifca-
tion for the bolt at Ell Reno from
convention standpoint. The iGea Of
boiling was abhorrent to the rank
and file OF the minority delegations,
who hesitated long before giving in to
the clamor of the malcontents. There
was no vital or ethical question in the
revolt. Had the chair been in error
there was the right of appeal But
the malcontentle leaders wanted no ap-
peal. They furnished all the noise.
The majority element was quiet. Yet
the majority leaders were not without
modIcum of blame. Had Wrights-
mans amendment been withdrawn
and msgnanimous spirit been dis
played, debate would have followed,
and judging from the fact that the
majority was not stampeded by an
hours pandemonium, all the pathetic
and forced oratory of Col. Johnson
could not have altered the roll call.
Yet had magnanimity, so, called,
been manifested there were divers and
sundry places in the subsequent pro-
ceedings for the minority knockers TO
display their bile.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-06-07

In the bolt at El Reno the question
Of fusion cut no figure. There were
fusion and anti-fusionists among the
minority and majority. Briefly stat
ed, the bolt was precipitated by FIVE
men, who, for two days had sought to
form a com binstion to control the Sc
lection Of delegates TO the Kansas
City convention; it appears their over
tures were spurned and realizing that
they were going into the convention
crippled and beaten, they urged mys
tilted, misguided and reluctant dele.
gates to walk out with them. The
object Of the Eve men was 10 perfect
a com bination which should not only
control this convention. but the July
convention as well, where, had they
teen successful Tuesday, plan would
have been placed under way 70 nom'-
nate Popul.st for congress. Happily
these plans miscarried, aud the self
constituted leaders were severely
squelched
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-01-10
TILE ORIGIN OF mHnWp,

They We're all sitting around a table
in the Gibson House cafe, Fanny and a
few other congenial spirits Some one
ordered a drink, and when it came and
every one was about to raise his glass
Fanny said: Howl" It is an expression
that is heard in a cafe hundreds Of
times day, and yet few people know
its origin. Seated in the crowd at the
table in the Gibson House was an Army
officer, and some one said:
Where in the world did this express
sion how come from?"
Then the Army officer laughed and
said: Draw close, my children, and ]
will tell you" And he did.
"How is an expression used by every
man when he drinks but it had it's be-
ginning in joke. Years ago, when the
Army was engaged in driving the red
man further and further toward the set
ting sun, the officers had many expert
ences with the Indians. Many powwows
and meetings were held, and at those
assembled many Indians who could
speak but a few words Of English. Army
officers are proverbially hospitable, and
at these powwows they always pro-
duced a bottle and asked the chiefs to
to the chiefs: I drink to your good
health The chiefs, who knew but few
words Of English, always replied, How
The thing started as joke, but every
Army officer fell into the habit of saying
How and now 1t is recognized as the
proper thing to say when drinking, par
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-01-10

! ribs and hooking his right to the head.
| Twice Dixon missed left swings for the
head, Terry getting inside and planting
| right and left to body. As they broke
| away from clinch at the bell Terry
! hooked his right to the jaw and Dixon
looked bad as he walked to his corner.
Round 7--Dixon made the lead as usu-
al, but failed to land and Terry drove
| left and right to body. Three times
Dixon mixed and Terry sent back a ter
rife right over Dixon's heart. Dixon
rushed repeatedly, but McGoyern block
ed him every time and kept his right
going like a trip-hammer on Dixon's
chest and stomach. Terry hooked a
hard left to the ear at close quarters
After a clincb Dixon landed straight
left on McGoverns mouth. Dixon tried
this again, but Terry got inside and
sent right and left to the face, breaking
Dixons nose, and the colored lad went
back to the ropes with Terry after him.
Dixon bled freely as he returned to his
corner.
Round S--Dixon tried his usual open
ing with left swing, but Terry was in
side sending right to body and head.
Terry drove Dixon to the ropes, where
Dixon slipped to the floor. Terry help
ed Dixon to his feet amid the cheers of
the crowd and Dixon backed into Ter
rvs corner, where he went down again.
Terry was ready for him and under
boy blows the champion went down
again. Dixon was up in five seconds
and staggered to the center of the ring.
Terry went after him relentessly,
planting left and right hooks on the
jaw and George dropped to the floor
Dixon took the full count, getting up
on the tenth second. Terry was ready
for him and under body blows the
champion went down again to take the
count once more. 1t looked hopeless for
Dixon, but he was game to the core
and got up to face certain defeat. He
tried to get away, but his legs failed
and Terry closed in quickly and sent
left and right to the body. Dixon
clinched, but was again forced to the
floor with a fearful right on the body.
Once more he struggled to his feet and
Terry went to him with the left and
right and Dixon fell twice. He got up
only to go down for the eighth time
from similar blows and he was unable
to Withstand, although he tried to
clinch for safety. 1t was all over but
the shouting with Dixon, and when
only one second of the round had to ex-
pire Tom O'Rourke threw up the sponge
and saved Dixon from a knockout,
while at the same time he transferred
the featherweight championship to Nc
Govern, Dixon having held it for the
last eight years,
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-01-10
BULLETS AND MOUNDS

At time like the present, when our
eyes are turned towards the conflict
raging in South Africa. no subject can
be more Apostle than the question of
the character of the wounds liable to be
inflicted in modern war. The univer-
sal reduction in the diameter of the
projectile Of recent years was accompa-
MED by so notable an increase in its We
locity that predictions as to the LESSONS
likely to result from it were very prone
to be erroneous. The experience OF the
Cuban campaign and of our Indian
frontier wars has taught us much, but
much still remains to be learned, and
some very carefully conducted expert
ments by DR.. Arthur Keith and Mr.. H.
M. Rigby, which we published in the
Loncet of December 2, throw light on
this difficult question:
The Mark II. bullet, which Is being
employed in the present campaign, the
Dum-Dum bullet, the Mark ", or
hollow-nosed bullet, and the Mauser bull
let, which the Beers are chiefly using,
were those experimental with. The re-
suits of the experiments with the Mark
III. bullet and the Mauser steel-mantled
small wounds on the soft parts, the
Mark III. bullet Is more destructive than
the Mauser in the proportion of IL to /.
With the Dunn Dunn and the Mark Nv.
bullets the destruction is far greater.
When the projectile encounters a bone
the bone will be destroyed whichever of
these four projectiles be employed,
though it is hardly necessary to state
that the destruction Is more widely
spread when any of the open-nosed bull
let's are used. When any modern high
velocity bullet enters q cavity with IL
quid or semi-liquid contents, such as
the skull, an explosive" action is man.
ifested, though this is much more no.
ticeable with the Dum-Dum or other
spreading bullets than with either the
Mark II. or the Mauser steel-mantled
bullet.
The comparative harmfulness of these
projecties having been established, the
question arises, which should be en-
ployed? The answer u.s. that which ac-
complishes its object without unneces-
harry destruction. The object Of firing
a rifle at a man in battle is, in the
first place, to prevent him resuming his
military duties at too early date.
The stopping power of a bullet varies
chiefly with it's diameter and it's veloc-
ty; it varies also according to the racial
peculiarities Of those against whom it Is
directed: savage races require much
more to stop them in charge than do
civilized races. 1t is further desirable,
though this is of much less Importance,
that the damage inflicted by the bullet
should prevent return to duty within
at least a few weeks. 1t is impossible
to stop" charging enemy without in
jurlng him, and to use weapons so lit
tie harmful that his onward progress is
not arrested is, indeed. to "inf1ict I'M
necessary injury" for the wound has
failed in the object for which it was in
f1icted. That bullet is, in the end, the
most merciful which by the shock of its
impact arrests the charge and yet leaves
the structures in a condition to be re-
paired, but no such sharp line can be |
Drawn in practice, and the efficacy of |
he stopping power must take prece- |
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-01-10
ticularly when doing so with the sons Of
Mars.-Cincinnat Enquirer.
CORN-DRYING AND THE GROUND
SQUIRREL,

From field in the fertile river bot
tom my mother and aunt gathered an
abundant supply of corn. Near our
tepee they spread large canvas upon
the grass, and ried their sweet corn in
it. 1 was left to watch the corn, that
nothing should disturb it. I PLAYED
around it With dolls made of ears of
corn, I braided their soft fine silk for
hair, and gave them as various blank
cts as l found scraps in my mothers
Workbag.
There was a little stranger with a
black-and yellow striped coat that used
to come to the drying corn. 1t was a
little ground squirrel, who was so fear
less of me that he came to one corner
of the canvas and carried away as much
of the sweet corn as he could hold. II
wanted very much to catch him, and
rub his pretty fur back, by my mother
said he would be so frightened If r
cought him that he would bite my fing-
ers. So was as content as he to keep
the corn between u.s. Every morning
he came for more corn. Some evenings
have seen him creeping about our
grounds, and when I gave a sudden
whoop of recognition he ran quickly out
of sight.
In the sun and wind mother also
dried many wild fruits--cherries, ber-
ries, and plums. But chiefest among
my early recollections Of outumn is that
one of the corn-drying and the ground
squirrel zitkala-Sa in The Atlantic.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-01-10

| restoration and repairs have often
been carelessly done in much earlier
years. For instance, the doorway that
! led from Raleighs Walk directly to the
room in the Bloody Tower. in (which the
/ infant princes were supposed to have
been murdered, had been bricked up
from the inside to give support to a
portion of the Tower. This has all been
removed and the Tower strengthened in
more reverential way The old oak
door, with its heavy fastenings, which
had been covered by the wall, lies now
on its side on the wall, and when the
rottenness at the bottom is repaired is
to be restored to it's place. 1t was
through this doorway that Dighton,
Forrest and Tyrell are said to have
passed to their fearful work. Raleigh,
Cranmer and Ridley have certainly
passed through it when prisoners here
in the Tower and Cranmer often, when
he daily took his dinner with the lieu
tenant of the fortress. So say the au-
thorities. Portions of the old houses
which are to be seen above that part of
the battlements known as Queen Eliz-
abeth's Walk, which connects the Bell
and Beauchamp towers, are also under
going restoration. 1t is said that Queen
Elizabeth used this walk when she was
prisoner in the Bell Tower hence it's
name. The old houses had sunk quite
fifteen inches, and had to be raised to
their proper height by hydraulic means.
Had they not been seen to in time they
would in all probability have tumbled
town and buried the esteemed lieuten-
ant Of the Tower, who lodges in them,
in their ruins.-London News.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-01-10
WINTER HOUSE PLANTS.
How the Fragrant Hyacinth Should Be
Cared For.

In anticipation of the winter months,
no better investment can be made
than in wellchosen collection of WIN
ter blooming bulbs. Reserve the heav-
lest, plumpest bulbs for the house and
give them a rich, turfy loan with the
usual admiXture of coarse sand to Sc
cure porosity and add body to the COM
post.
Freesias crave early planting and
should be ported during late August or
early September to have them bloom
at Christmas time. For a succession,
plant at intervals Of three weeks on
through October. The flowers will be
much larger and richer if a little old
decayed manure be added to the COM
post above, so old that it looks like
black earth. A level teaspoonful of
sifted wood ashes added to a heaping
quart of the admixture will keep it
sweet and friable. Manure may be dis
pensed with if the soil be rich in de-
cayed vegetable matter, as old rotted
leaves and straw. The freesia fairly
revels in soil of this kind, and it pays
to buy the larger sized bulbs. Allow
six of tlsem-elght small ones-to a five
inch pot, planting them in a circle and
covering them with an inch of soil
This depth Of planting renders them
self-supporting, if grown slowly and in
a cool atmosphere. When all are plant
ed set the posts in warm water till the
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-01-10
REPAIRING THE BLOODY TOW
Err" e.-
Modern Additions to London's Ancient
Monument Removed.

| Modern Additions to London's Ancient
Monument Removed.
That venerable part of the Tower Of
London known as the Bloody Tower is
undergoing considerable repairs at the
hands of the masons. The upper por-
ton of it, which faces Traitors Gate
has been refaced in parts, pointed and
colored to resemble age. The building
is to be restored all around. Chalk, in
large blocks, enters largely into the
composition of the inner parts of the
walls and is declared by the masons to
be as hard, if not harder, than ever it
was. Some parts of the wall by the
Tower are fourteen feet thick.
The greater part of the outer surface
of the Bloody Tower like that of the
Bell Tower and some others. has since
the year 1882 been plastered over at va
rious times with Roman cement, into
which shallow portions of flint have
been specifically embedded. This was
in rough imitation of the old solid flint
work of ancient times, which actually
formed parts of walls, and is seen in
perfection In st. Saviour's, Southwark;
and as it was calculated to deceive, and
became dangerous through its rotten
ness-the flnts falling, and so OMIT was
all removed. The lower portion of the
Tower, built of square blocks of ashlar
stone, has had a lot of superfluous Ro-
man cement stripped from it, and looks
somewhat incongruous in comparison
with the upper part, which is of the if
regular order Of masonry; but that is
unavoidable, and may in a measure yet
be remedied.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-01-10

regard to the surgical treatment of
these small-bore bullet wounds, it may
be said that flesh wounds of either the
Mark II. or the Mauser steel-mantled
bullet will, in general, heal quickly,
but in cases where a bone has been hit
amputation will be very frequently ne
cessary. There will be very little
scope for brain surgery, except in the
case of spent bullets.-London Lancet.