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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-24
QUAKER PHILOSOPHY
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From Philadelphia Record.
Tue one secret woman can keep is
her age.
Blessings seldom come singly, ex-
cept in the case of single blessedness.
The man who makes trip around
the world makes his money go long
way.
The stuff you get in light lunch
cafe is often heavy enough about an
hour after you have eaten it,
Don't you love the spring
when everything is in bloom?" Slobbs
--"All but he blooming idiots who
raue about IT,.
"iow shall take this chills and
fever medicine?" asked the man who
suffered from ague. "Shake well be-
fore taking" replied the druggist.
Lots OF people get through life on
self assurance. Even the bearded
lady of museum fame wouldn't st nd
much OF a show il it wasn't FIR her
cheek.
Suburbs-"Did you get many re
plies TO your advertisement for a
cook?" sHubu bubs--.'Didn't get any.
You see made a mistake by adveriis>
ing for plain cook instead of cook
TO do plain cooking"
A stage career is doomed TO sighs
When angels fly the coop.
The walking gent then counts the
ties,
The super's in the soup.
"Hosx--"People who don't paw
their bills are usually found out"
Joax--''Yes; I've noticed the bill col
lector seldom finds them In"
Dog-faced Boy hear the living
skeleton has married the fat woman. "
Tattooed Woman--"Y and he is
stacking up against a pretty large
proposition, R
Mrs. Muggins-"How lovely IL Is TO
see the girls making sacrifices during
Lent" mrs. Buggins-"Yes; IL they
didn't lots of them wouldn't have any
Easter bonnets."
Should women propose? Why, yes
of course,
Whenever they can;
Provided that they have enough
cold cash
To support a man
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-24

The New York Democratic couven,
ton is called to NEE: on June 5th TO
elect 7s delegates to the national con.
vention at Kansas City. They will go
uninstructed, but will cast their votes
for Bryan as soon as they discover the
trend OF the public sentirent in the
convention. A large majority Of the
delegates win be for him from the
start, Ex-senator David b. Hill de-
elared at the meeting Of the state com.
mittee on the eoth that 1T Is our year
this year, and you can, said Mr., Hill,
'say that there is harmony with big
II in the Democrats party ot the
etate.n
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-24

cast its electoral vote for the occupant
of the white house. nor has that state
since 1872 caet It's electoral vote for
the same party twice in succession.
New York gave its electoral vote to
Tilden in 1876, TO Garfield in 1850. TO
Cleveland in 1884, to Harrison in 1883,
to Cleveland in 1892 and to Mckinley
in 1896. II the Empire State keeps up
the record il will give it's electoral
vote to the Democratic candidate In
1900.
But there is another historic paral-
lei to be considered. Four times has
the occupant OF the White House been
candidate fer reelection against the
man whom he defeated four years be-
fore, and never yet has the president
been successful in the second contest.
In 1900 John Adams defeated Thomas
Jefferson, but in Iso4 Jefferson defeat
ed Adams. John Quincy Adams de-
feated Andrew Jackson, but four
years later Jackson defeated Adams
Martin Van Buren, defeated William
Henry Harrison, but four years later
Harrison defeated Van Buren,. Ben
jamin Harrison defeated Grover Cleve-
land in 1888, but in 1892 Cleveland de-
feated Harrison. In 1896 William Nc
Kinley defeated William j. Bryan.
Every indication points to the fact
that these two men will be opposing
candidates in 1000. And the indica-
tions are that the history given above
will repeat itself in this same year Of
1900.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-24
ROMANCE OF AN EGO.

For full-hedged romance to hatch
from common hens egg is a rather
extraordinary occurrence, but this Is
what has transpired as the result OF an
idle action Of a pretty Iowa girl and
the mystery-loving nature of a govern
ment employe in Cuba, the egg acting
as q means OF Introduction
The opening chapter of the romance
dates from last summer, when the egg
reached Miss Lizzie Gilday, clerk IN
an egg-exporting establishment in Fort
Dodge, Iowa. During a period of rest
Miss Gilday inscribed her name and
address on a large white egg with in
delible ink. 1t was shipped with big
consignment to a New York dealer,
and made a part OF one OF the first
shipments of American eggs to Cuba.
The egg at last came into the possess
sion of Charles p. II. Smith, one of the
United States civil-selvice men at
Guines, and he noticed the address.
He wrote to Miss Gilday and In due
season received a reply. The CORES
pondence thus opened continued, pic
lures were exchanged and the romance
developed.
In the near future Mr.. Smith will
journey to Iowa, and as soon as ar
rangements can be completed, will, 1t
is said return to Cuba with the bride
which was brought to him by an egg.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-24

and imperialism, save the nation from
entangling alliances, make IL an ex-
ample to other natloos, and its flag an
emblem Of peace. justice, liberty aud
progress.
&" hope that the national associa-
tion OF Democratic clubs will urge each
local organization to celebrate the
coming Fourth Of July. Those who
assemble throughout the country can
listen 10 the reading of the Declara-
ton of independence, hear patriotic
speeches, and then learn by wire that
the national convention Of the Demo-
cratic party, meeting on that day, has
reasserted the party's faith in the prin-
ciples set forth in the declaration and
embodied in the constitution OF the
United States.
Yours truly, w. j. BRYAN"
II should be the imn ediate effort OF
Democrats throughout the land to ar
range for independence day celebra-
tions. Bulletins from the convention
can be had OF the telegraph companies
at slight expense, and may be read to
the meetings between the speeches.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-24
Are Won Conatlnnted9 2

Do you have that tired feelingP Do
you feel sluggish, bilious and out Of
sorts generally? DO you have sick
headacheP DO you have pimples, erup
tions, blotches, ulcers. sores or other
results of constipation? To be healthy
the sewer of the body, the bowels,
must be kept in an active, healthy
condition, and nothing does it so we'll
as Bailey's Laxative Tablets. They
bring clear, rosy complexion and a
clear head. A tablet or two taken at
night makes you feel fne in the morn
ing. The l0c packages contain 20
tablets, and the csc packages 60 tab
let's. Chocolate coated. w. J. Bailey
is written on each package. Lakeside
Medicine Company, Chicago, proprie-
tor. Sample free. Remember they
cure constipation Sold by G. r.
Renfro, Guthrie.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-24

In every case the delegates were in
structed to vote for William j. Bryan
for president, and in almost every
case for the reaffirmation OF the chica-
go platform. A continuance Of this
course throughout the whole series of
state conventions will avert any dang
er that the will of the people may be
baked at Kansas City.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-24
TNsrRU0TING Az DELEGATES.

During the past two weeks two
states and two territories have been
the scene OF Democratic conventions
and the selection OF delegates to Kan
sas City. In all cases the truly Demo
cratic program OF instructing dele
gates was pursued, thus assuring the
constituents of the delegates that
their wishes would be given effect ia
the national conVen sion.
The roster Of states and territories
which have so far selected their dele
gates to Kansas City, together with
the number OF delegates to which
each is entitled, is as follows;
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-24

WrrH Senator Hoar's opposition and
long line OF other Republicans of
national standing in the party and
who have heretofore stood as a solid
wall in defense OF the Republican ma
tlonAl ticket. arrayed against the re-
election Of Mckinley, the Democrats
will have an easier victory in the com
ing campaign than they had la 1892.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-24
HIsroRro pARALLrLS.

The Omaha World Herald is looking
up historic political parallels and says
Ia these days when every political
stray y Watchea with interest by
thpse who want TO know which way
the Wind i blowing, II is interesting
TO add few historis parallels There
10 the case Of New York state. for In
stance. Not since 1879 has New York
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-24

THERE has lons been complaint IN
the capital city on account Of the al
legged mediocre class OF attractions at
the opera houses. Now that the people
have an opportunity TO hear and see
celebrity Nine, Emma Nevada it Is
to be hoped they Will attend the en-
tertainment on May 7,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-24
DEMOCRATf0 OELERRATION or IN
DEPENDENCE DAY.


The following letter from Hon. w.
J Bryan TO W. b. Mexican, secretary
OF the national league Of Democratic
clubs, contains suggestion which
may well oe recommended to Demo
Gratis everywhere:
my dear sir--I regret exceedingly
that engagements made before your
Invitation was received win prevent
my attending the Jefferon dinner. II
is especially fitting that in this cen
tennial year Of the party's frst vic
tory we should commemorate the
birthday Of the partys founder and
patron saint.
In $500 the genius Of Jefferson or
gAnized the Democratic party and led
a successful fight against the aristo-
cratic ideas OF Hamilton. Today when
Democracy IS engaged in life aud
death struggle with plutocracy we can
hnd inspiration In the teachings OF the
sage of Monticello.
" The doctrine Of equal rights TO all
aud special prlvileg to none, applied
to present troubles, would restore an
equitable financial system, deprive
national banks Of the power TO issue
paper money, destroy private monop-
olies, remove the menace OF nilitArism
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-24

REPUBLICAN, voters in Logan county
have bolted the Guthrie contingent,
which makes point OF coping the
best county nominations every cam
paign. The county voters purpose 20
do little machine work themselves
this year. Guthrie candidates will
get it where Nellie wore the beads.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-24

The white Republican candidates,
who have ignored the negro voters
since the last election, are now re-
newing aeqaintances with the black
brother. The unthinking colored
man is as flexible as ever-when cou.
fronted with drink
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-24

Senator Wellington, Republican SEN
ator from Maryland, declares that he
will not support Mckinley if he is re.
nominated, and that he viii lose
Maryland and that he does not be-
lieve he can carry his own state, Ohio.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-24
HOw's This ?

We offer one hundred dollars reward
for any case of catarrh that caDnot be
cured by Halls CatArrh Cure.
H. j. CHENEY e. Co.,
Proprietors, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known
n. j. Cheney for the last Is years, and
believe him personally honorable Ia
all business transactions and Imam
cially able TO cary out any obligations
made by their arm.
WEST a. TRUAx,
Wholesale Drag g!sts, Ioledo o.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surface of the system.
Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all drdgs
gists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-24

WIrH the Nebraskan to lead and the
New Yorker to close up the rear 6les,
the Democracy will sweep the country
sud win a glorious Democratic victory
in the year OF our Lord 1900.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-24

The boys and girls should read the
Farm Journal. IL will help keep them
on the farm, We will send 1t five
years. the remainder OF 1900 and all of
1901, 1902, 1903 and 1904, TO everyone
who will subscribe for the Weekly
Leader; both papers at the price Of
ours only.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-24

year TO my college chum, Walters. He
told me. she didn't. Don't let's talk
about her. DO you love me, Katei
VIII you have me?"
Yes."-Chicago Tribune.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-24

B. f. BAKER Of Cloud Chief has an
nounced himself as q Democratic can
didate for congress.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-24

SOMEBODY has been soaping the rails
OF Dick Morgsn's boom, or else Dick
is back. pedRlling voluntarily.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-24

DELEGATE FLYNN's periodical an
nouncement Of the passage Of the free
homes bill Is due tomorrow.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-24

? III two council meetings Winfield
Smith has established sufficient record
to enable him to run for the legislA-
ture,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-24
lpEign.

1T IS believed that Tom Ferguson, of
Watonea will accept a congr 'ssional
nomination, providing Mr.. Flynn is
successful in breaking with his party.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-24

Cor. w. J. BRYAN Is as certain to be
elected president as that he lives to
see the close OF the next national cam
peign.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-24

Hoods sarsaparillais for sale at the
Eagle Drug Store.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-24

Happy Bill Sassaman is 80 the city
visiting the merchants.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-12

manor heavenly. 1t voices the great soul
present.
"Our youngest came into the house the
other day, bringing a serious countenance
and a hammer. He said: I've built a think
ing-house in the yard And for nearly two
times he went out there and put his head
into this construction, the rest of him per-
force extended outside, on the grass, and
contemplated his contemplations. Rather a
good idea. When you come home and find
coal gas In the house or dinner late because
that persistent Mrs. Brownsmythe will
choose such a wrong hour to CALI tell her
It's because she expects to be invited: but
if she comes on wash day. what does she
suppose she's going to be invited to. She
waits to know; or the plumber fiddling
around with a job you could have done
yourself in two hours. for all your lily fin
gers and your spectacles; or the oldest with
u letter from the principal, saying that he
that hopeful before his class; or the front
window broken again by those boys down
the street-bcrn to be hanged, every one Of
hem-or the man waiting for you with the
bill for mending the furnace. and charging
twice as much as he had agreed to-1 say
hat when you open your door on any of
these tragedies, you have a natural and ex-
cusable impulse to fly to some uttermost
part Of the yard, get into a thinking-house
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-12
EELS AT A PARTY.

The Rockland Me.) Opinion tells a story
OF the way in which a qu%ilting-party was
recently broken UP. The ladies were plying
their needles and talking in the sitting
room of the house where the %quilting-bee
was held. Meantime the husband and son
of the hostess, who had been fishing for
cells, returned home.
The two men repaired to the kitchen and
dumped their heavy catch into the sink.
Then, leaving the cells to thaw out in hot
to the cattle. Soon the cells. which had ap-
peared to be frozen stiff and ~lifeless, began
to feel the effect Of the warmth and to
wr!the and twist in the full vigor of life,
They Topped out upon the floor and, SO to
speak, pervaded the room.
The sittins-room' about this time had be.
come very warm, and some one opened the
door leading into the kitchen Suddenly a
lady saw one OF the cells, screamed, rose
from her chair, and shr,eked:
There's a snakeI'
In an instant tho widest excitement pre-
vailed. A glance into the kitchen, and there
was a crys oh, the kitchen In full OF
snakes,'
The Quilters rushed out into the hall and
up the stairs to the d~ressing-reem.
AT this t~uncture the men came In from the
barn, and there was some lively work be-
fore the cells were slaughtered, The shock
and the fright which the ladies' had received
effectually broke up the quilting party,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-12
O. clubhouse for Suburban Street Car Men,

WRITTEN FoR HI SUNDAY
The employees of the st. Louis and Subur-
ban Railway Company are making good use
of the clubruoms fitted Up Cor the men at
No. 1919 Morgan street, which were opened
last Wednesday night. Every evening since
that time there can be seen In the club hall
uniformed conductors and Iaotormen play
Ing billiards or pool or seated around ia
lies enjoying Il quiet game of cards, donii-
noes or other kindred game. The men are
delighted with the innovation and are loud
81 their praise OF General Manager Thomas
Nj. Jenkins, hy whose orders the club WAS
fitted up.
The place is admirably adopted for the
purpose for which it Is devoted. both by
reason OF the construction Ot the building
and lis location. The building VAS formerly
the depot rf the oi Narrow Gauge liai.-
road Company. which was merged into the
Suburban Company. BeiHg 4 one-stafy
structure. the men are not subjected t. the
delay required To ascend in an elevator TO
n hall or an upper story. Street railw' y
men have not much time 70 spare when
OF euty, and every delay takes just so much
additional time from their leisure moments.
In the present instance, in d few seconds
~ 'AHsR NaAAs ~
are in the club hall.
The club, being located within Il block
of the junction OF the Suburban roads
branches al Sarah street, can be reached oy
the men fro,a the erminus of any OF the
divisions of the roaG within twenty lniI.-
utes. Should a man desire to take a bath
after being relieved from duty me can take
the car TO the clubroums. take his bath AMI
IL f,Af. 49,, "a, 49, ,f,-,, 10, l.,,~
Fur the men who have day runs ard
are relieved early tho club is IL special
benefit, afGcrdins one of the most desirable
places In which 10 caeId u pleasant even
ing. IN addition TO billiards, pool and other
games. all OF the daily papers ore at hand.
besides periodicals, magazines and an
abundance OF other reading matter. Thera
are also writing material and a number Of
tables for IL. accommodation Of any VIII
wish to write letters. composition or any
thing else that they may desire.
There are three bathrooms, one being for
shower baths, with hot and cold water con-
nections. A feature OF the club is a combi-
nation billiard and pool table. The table IS
supplied with pockets for playing pool. Sew
eral kinds of pool can be played on the
table. such as French pool. pin pool, bottle
pool and other specialties. There are blocks
to fit the pockets Of the table. which close
the pockets. forming a straight cushion and
converting the table into a billiard table.
There Is also a complete gymnasium out
At. comprising swinging rings, apparatus
for owing exercises, muscle developing de-
vices, in addition to punching bags and box
ing gloves.
The bathrooms are at the western extrem-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-12
Death of Alexander Proctor,
Prominent Missouri Preacher.

WRITTEN FoR THE SUNDAY REPUBLIC.
Alexander Proctor, ono of the leading
pioneer preachers of the Christian Church,
died at his home in Independence. Mo-. July
"A. He was IS years old and had long been
recognized az n leading spirit OF the
Christian, or Disciples. Church in this
State.
Alexander Proctor WAS born in Fayette
County. Kentucky, April !, 1925. His father,
Rowland T. Proctor, came to Missouri in
1885 and settled in Randolph County. He
had seven sons, who all grew to manhood
in the early days OF the State. Reared on a
farm. Alexander Proctor was accustomed,
as a boy. TO the hardest kind of labor.
At the age of 10 he was selected as the
Missouri representative in Bethany Col
lege. Alexander Carnpbsil. the president
and founder of that school,. had offered the
college course to one young man Who would
devote his life to the work OF the church.
The honor fell to Alexander Proctor OF Mis-
souri,. and never did mantle fall on more
worthy shoulders.
Graduating with honors, he came back to
Missouri and entered upon his life work.
His first passionate was the church at Lex
ington. Mo-, where he served until 1853, and
the church prospered under his direction.
He then resigned and accepted the pastor
ate Of the church at Glasgow, Mo. Here
he remained until lS56. In this period he
preached and held meetings in all the
churches of his denomination In Central
Missouri. He was then called to take
charge of the only Christian Church In St.
Louis. After four years he was compelled,
on account of failing health, to leave the
city.
In 1850 Doctor Proctor went to Independ.
ence. Mo-. where he has remained ever
since. excepting two years IN the war,
when he was forced to leave the community
on account of order No. IL. Daring those
two years he preached In Paris, Monroe
County. In the forty years pastorate at
Independence no has refused calls to New
York City. Cincinnati and many other
places at larger salaries,
In 1859 he married Mrs. Caroline Shaw
Prewttt. who. with four children, survives
him, Mrs. c, q. Fhompsss Of Astoria, Ore,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-12

never know how largely vegetation pro-
fers to consist of weeds. nor how many
cats live in your row. nor how deep they
can scratch. But. courage! II one thing
does not grow. another will. and half the
fun IS in the trying.
ITO pc practical: Don't try to turn the
whole yard into a garden: unless you are
past 30. Keep no pets. including children.
and have q considerable leisure. Grass you
must have. Flowers without green. and
plenty Of it. would be garish. oppressive.
chromoish. Painted green IS not safe COM
pany for a few other colors. but against
vegetable green you can put almost any
thing. even the scarlet Of geraniume. So
leave the larger part Of the yard for grass,
and II the dandelions star 1t in the spring
and fall, so much the better. Ask your
wife to remind you to trundle out the lawn
mower every week or two-she'n do II, for
the new blades want a chance at the light
and air. and your grass will look ragged
and rusty II It goes to seed: while you must
get out the hose and soak 1t in dry spells.
II you want real color loveliness. A freshly
watered lawn looks 50 glad that I often
wonder II the grass blades do not feel thai
way. How do we know the contrary? Are
We the only creatures that think? that
know? Watch your sunfiowers turning to
the SUM-. your oxalis folding for its sleep.
your orchids preening themselves for their
insect bridegrooms. your morning glory
reaching for a hold on a stick or a nail,
your snap-dragon or balsam finsing its
seeds. your golden-rod mendinS itself when
broken. your pine STRENGTHENING an upper
branch to serve as trunk when 1t has been
Topped at the crest Watch these. and say
II there Is not intelligence. If It Is outside
of the plant. It is no less wonderful. Lend
your own to its struggles to be Of use and
beauty.