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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-01-11
A QUESTION OF pRIvlLEcE.


Apropos of the recent announce
ment to the effect that the woman's
Christian Temperance Union had de-
cided to add TO its other benencent
ectivities crusade against kissing.
Mrs ida Hustled Harper. one Of the
New York Suns most brilliant CORE
spondents in Washington. suggests
1T will be wholly useless for the
W. c. T L to labor for favorable
vote in the house Of representatives
on its resolution that kissing between
men ans wome1 must be discouraged,
as it viii be sure to be hung up in the
senate committee on privileges"
We quite agree-why not? Because
the potent. grave and reverend sen
iors who constitute the august body in
question are now consecrated to the
salvation OF the republic and are lifted
far above the level of earthly appe-
tites and weaknesses, have they for
4 gotten the golden days-when il was
their dearest JOY to sport with Amary-
His in the shade and thread the per-
/ fumed tangles of Naeras hair? DO
tl,ey not still cherish in some deep.
quiet corner of their hearts the star
eyed girl whose touch was ecstasy and
whose kiss was heaven here on earth
How many of them have grown old,
together with the sweet companions OF
their early manhood, and still renew
in dreams and celebrate in fond sur
yivals of emotion the innocent and
thrilling passion of that unutterable
springtime which can never come
AGAIN? Look over the list of this com
mite of privileges, etc, and name for
us even one of them who can be sus-
rected OF having forgotten the things
that crowned his youth with splendor
William f. Chandler New Hamp
shire
George f. Hoar, Massachusetts.
Julius c. Burrows, Michigan
Jeter c. Pritchard, North Carolina
Louis E. McComas, Maryland
Donelson Caffery, Louisiana.
Edmund w. Pettus. Alabama.
Thomas b. Turley, Tennessee.
William A. Harris, Kansas.
Verify, Mrs. Harper sees well int
the future and sees through the lens
Of human nature in IT'S finest evolu
tion-.when she predicts .he disma
failure Of the w. CT. us latest propa
ganda. Beyond question, the senate
committe on privileges, etc, Will hanl
up the sour and sapless proposition
Can any one imagine Mr.. Hoar for in
stance. repudiating the fairest vistai
OF his youth--forbidding TO others th'
raptures which filled his early lifl
with sunshine and with melody; indi
eating what once he held dearer thar
any wealth or fame; putting behin'
, him the beautiful and tender mem
cries of his pulsing June-can any on
, imagine it? Gaze on that picture o
, benevolence and sympathy-that kind
. ~ presence, those brimming eyes, an
those cherubic features-and tell us
II You dare. that any war against tn
sweet and gracious Joys OF youth wi
+ find q champion in him
s No, mo- this generation will not b
sacrificed TO the dire demands Of ari
? hearts and vengefui disappointment
The skies are still fair. The mooi
light still shimmers on gracious lawn
end lowered lattices. And youthf'
pulses will still throb in unison III
man nature has not changed, in thes
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-01-11

Herbine should be used to enrich
and purify the blood; It cures all
forms Of blood disorders, is especially
useful in fevers, skin eruptions, boils,
pimples, blackheads, scrofula, salt
rheum and every form Of blood I'm
purity; 1t is a safe and effectucl cure
Price, 50 cents.
r. B. Lille & Co. and Wheeler 4
Son.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-01-11

Manya bright aud happy household
has been thrown into sadness and
sorrow because OF the death Of a
loved enc from a neglected cold.
Ballard's Horehound Syrup is the
great cure for coughs colds and all
pulmonary ailments. Price. 20 and 50
cents.
r. B. Lilie & Co.. sand wheeler 6
Son.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-01-11
clPAIAcE LAUNDRY.
~ PHONE A.
Advlon for smokers.

Gov, Ilarnes! l0c cigars on sale az
al frst class storeshAlso che Rebecca
Remembef home industry made in
Guthrie tat thenNewy York Cigar fac
tory Sessai. s,ioprietDri
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-01-11

The fragile babe ana the growing
child are strengthened by Whites
Cream vermifuse. II destroys worms,
gets digestion at work. and so rebuilds
the body Price, cents.
r. y. lille a. Co, and Wheeler &
Son.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-01-11

Rustllng young man can make $50
a month aud expenses. Permanent
position: experience unnecessary,
write quick for particulars Clark &
CO.. lth and Locust streets Philadel-
phia. Pa
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-01-11
Prices Is, ,-S5-5N75 BOxes.SI

respects at least, since the da{
myth. We love; we tremblei
break our loyal hearts or wi
ecstasy as the case may be- But
lation can change nothing, and
who invoke II in this case are me
counting new sorrow for themselye
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-01-11

Calumet Baking Powder IS the lead
en- in this market. It's popularity is
based upon genuine merit.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-01-11

Good shoes for winter weather
heavy soles leather lnod. low prices,
a. the closing out sale Of the Hetsch
shoe stock
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-01-11

See Pussy andeSt John in that fun
ny farce comedy, "A Run on the
pank. at the Brooks theater Monday
right ~ n,~ l1sf
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-01-11
locAL LAcoNios.
It0yaI rrIhe teaisnt

The gefrpnauderine In the new ap-
rortionment biil win abe terrible
temptation to tne Republican majority
ir che lower bouse but then. what is
the council mai6rly there fore
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-01-11

Probate Judge Goodrich today Is
sued a marriage license to Todd W
Williams and Myrtle Gatewood, ot
Meridian.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-01-11

See the full sized, practical
locomotive and tfaiu of four
teen freight cars.
Flight of the fast mail.
Niagara falls by moonlight.
Exciting steamboat race
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-01-11
weak. Nervous Men

All male readers OF this pa
per who are suffering from
Weakness, peculiar to lost
manhood, shGt blights their
life. causing mental and ply
sical suffering should write
10 us for our little book, "A
Warning Voice" which de-
scribes those troubles. Write
today, enclosing &c stamp TO
pay postage on treatise,
Address DIR. W. H. Saunders
s. CO. Chicago Illinois.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-01-11

Aided by a bevy Of pretty
girls and clever comedians in
the big laughing success,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-05-03

Gentle m e n
Il find Peruna
an Q &c Q llent
spring and sum-
m err medicine
and am glad to
call the atten-
tion Of my
friends to II
When that Ian
guild, tired feel
ing comes over
you, and your
food no longer
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-05-03

one had presented itself, he gave her
q look Of reproach. half Of anger, and
strobe down the hall. With little
cry Miss Sheldon started after him,
but he would not look back.
That night very disconsolate, for
eign-looking little figure rocked itself
back and forth in huddled heap in
the middle of diminutive bed In a
certain hall bedroom.
Idiot The girl was calling herself
names. Fool that I was to carry 1t
so far, and now he'll never come back.
l meant to say yes all the time, only
/ wanted to see IL l could say 1t be-
ginning with an N He is rich, too,
awfully rich. Oh, idiot, IDIOT"
Slowly and tearfully she climbed
down from her exalted position and
betook herself to fast writing. Pages
were scrubbed over at a tremendous
rate and in large black letters. On each
the word Gerald stood out with glar-
ing frequency, following round, warm
adjectives. The entire system was
laid bare before him."
Early in the morning l will post
It," she promised herself, adding as an
afterthought. "anI he is worth most
a million!'"
Miss Sheldon slept late the next
morning and was still in her Longing
robe when her most intimate friend.
soprano in the Nettle-Graves Opera
Company, rushed in upon her.
Shelly, dear, l was on my way to
rehearsal and just could not resist
running in to tell you the good
news"
"Yes?" inquired the Jap sleepily.
I'm engaged" The rosy faced one
held forth a glittering finger continu-
ing: "To the very man you've been
flirting with so cruelty, too. l didn't
tell you before, but he's been so sweet
about calling for me after the play
lately, and just knew 1t would come"
ITO whom did you say?" Miss Shell
don was sitting up very straight.
why, Gerald Lahey, of course
The rosy face grew roster, as Miss
Sheldon's took on a somewhat ashen
hue.
We'll l must be running along"
chirped the warbler. Thought you'd
be dying to know, and as you are my
very dearest friend, I've told you the
first one. Oh! and Shelly, he says
you're the cleverest girl-except me, of
course-that he ever knew. Says you
can converse alphabetically. Fancy
now. Do you know, you had him
completely leased with curiosity about
you. until you struck the q s. But
simply must be off Congratulations?
Thanks awfully dear. Au revoir."
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-05-03
An Alphabetical Experiment.
nv Jesse ILEWELLYN.


Downright. 1901, by Daily Story Pub. Coz
She was a half-cast Jap. thoroughly
Americanized but not quite civilized
Her prior history is not important
especially as no one was sure just no"
much q the conflicting autobiography
she spun so charmingly was begot OIL
her abundant talent for fiction. Talent
she certainly possessed. as many OIL
the current magazines testified month
ly. That was the reason Miss Sheldon
for that was her English name-pe-
came much sought after In Bohemia.
We all know that Bohemia is made up
of two ingredients, as they say IN COOK
books: srst. an ample measure or those
descending the ladder of fame, with
sprinkling of the ascending contingent
who have not yet gained a glimpse OF
the top. One might follow the recipe
still further and direct cleanse thor-
oughly," but that would be superhuous
not to say futile.
Miss Sheldon, as before remarked
had become a parsonage in that uh-
certain domain. There was but one
drop of gall in her challce Vi
hammers as she sat in her hall bed
room one winter evening and lovingly
fingered some half dozen small enVei-
epes. Her brown face was puckereu
unpleasantly, as it was wont 10 De
over the clearinghouse coffee, ana she
was indulging in monologue, a hapiI
most helpful TO an amateur STORY
teller
DINNER and conversation; music ana
gable; tea and talk" she murmureu
jerkily, slowly telling over the small
blue and white missives. Now, smaii
talk is my Waterloo. They expect me
to be fluent All, if l could only write
It down first But how do know what
they will speak to me aboutE she
pondered deeply and dejectediy ana
gradually a brilliant scheme unfoldea
itself. She would converse alphapet-
ically. Mondays her every remark
should begin with the letter A;
Tuesdays, o." Wednesdays, &C. ct
cetera. beginning the second week with
the eighth letter of the alphabet, until
1t was exhausted. go
Mrs. Van Gorden's dinner was the
scene of the little Sheldons first ex-
pertinent. She had thought over the
scheme u.til 1t had become a sort OF
religion to her. Nothing could have
induced her to abandon 1t.
Fate selected Gerald Lahey, hand
some, indolent Irishman, as her hrst
victim Seated at her right, he re-
garded his japanese neighbour with In
terest. Charmed to have this oppor-
tunity," he drawled melodiously. 1t
is one | have long hoped for
"Awfully kind Of you" smiled the
girl. "I-ah-Absolutely nice OF you
to say so"
Lahey glanced at her quickly, but
she seemed lost in abstraction.
How long have you made America
your homer" His question was point
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-05-03
Sand and the Suez Canal.

One of the problems which has given
the management of Suez canal much
trouble is that of the sand which blows
into it, adding to the dredging expens-
es. A considerable number of plants
have been tried in the effort to fix the
sands so that a comparatively small
quantity would be blown into the ca
nal. All of these plants have failed
except one, which, it is now believed,
will be quite effective in keeping the
sand in place. This large plant is the
casuarina tree. 1t thrives in the south
ern hemisphere, and grows well on
the sand banks that skirt the Suez
canal. 1t not only survives intense
drought. but also excessive humidity,
which Is important, as the northern
part of the canal is subject to inun-
dations at some periods and droughts
at other seasons of the year. The roots
of this tree penetrate the sand so deep
ly that they tap subterranean sources
of water. Many Of the trees planted
twenty-five years ago have thrived so
we'll in their new habitat that they
are now over forty feet in height. All
who have studied the problem of sand
fixation are certain that this tree will
offer important resistance to the move
ment of sand along the canal. Steps
are being taken to plant it extensively.
New York Sun.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-05-03

(Which is?'
Amos Churchill's."
An enigmatical smile which was
quite maddening played about the girls
lips and lurked in her half closed eyes
throughout her slightest remarks. In
vain he endeavored to concentrate her
attention upon himself or some sub
ject of equal interest to himself. Her
answers were always battling. When
he asked permission to call and sug-
gested that she name the afternoon she
replied that Access of work required
her constant attention at present;
about the third of the month she would
be delighted to see him."
Gerald did not wait until the 3rd.
however, but called the following sun
day only to find her as unsolvable as
ever. She would even laugh aloud at
no apparent provocation and her rapt
expression during the most common
place conversation was as frustrating
as 1t was charming.
Commonplace were not frequent at
the stage matters had now reached
however. and one eventful night when
the two met at the Bohemian CLUB ne
resolved that the crisis had come and
he must speak His opportunity came
when at last they found themselves
apart from the vocalizing, elocuting
throng, gazing side by side down from
the fourteenth story window TO the
sleepy lights on the wet pavement be-
low. Her small brown hand was very
near his on the window ledge, SO to
economic space he covered 1t with his
own. The brown one trembled.
"You know what want to say?' no
whispered interrogatively.
Not exactly" she murmured.
1T is only a sentence, and l wish
but one word in reply-Mind, dear,
only one word. You shall not evade
the question as you have all my others.
Will you be my wife," The words
were spoken under his breath, but like
a man.
Eyes, or no?" he demanded. III there
are conditions l do not care to hear
them. The woman who will be my
wife must take me unequivocally
without clauses"
She drew her hand from his con-
fusedly, like frightened school girl
he thought, began counting hurriedly
ON her fingers.
I'm waiting, dear little Jap" he re-
minded-"Yes or no?"
She looked at him appealingly ano
murmured, Next Saturday week.
Tonight and now! l mus Lave my
answer. Why, child, cam ut rest.
am beside myself. I must know. Dc
you not love me little?"
mot little." she answered, witt
one of her odd infections.
"Then it is 'yes'?"
On" She hesitated. For the LIE
of her, no appropriate wore beginning
with IN" could she think of. Hi
constant suggestion of one word hat
quite upset her. and before the righ
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-05-03

An observant matron of some ex-
perience has made it point to inquire
among a rather large circle of ac-
quaintances what sort of men the ice
men who have served them have been.
She was led to do this because the fact
burst upon her one day that all the
icemen she had seen were happy
natured, and within the limits of their
education, polite. mo other class Of
trades or serving people who come to
ones house." she said, have l found
so uniformly polite, good natured and
willing to be accommodating l have
been unable to reach conclusion as
to the reason for 1t, but it is fact. And
all my friends whom I have asked
have said that the same was true in
their experience"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-05-03

she answered with mystifying smile,
approximately" Gerald started with
surprise, for she had Just been
speaking of the man, whose name was
Andre Moore, in extravagant terms.
The hostess moved away with SUI
perior smile at the faint praise of her
favorite, and Lahey, who, it seemed.
had commissioned himself Miss Shell
don's bodyguard for the evening, spoke
almost sharply.
approximately? You were just
saying that his work displayed arduous
study; acceptable to the most critical,
were your very words. You see what
an impression your slightest utter
ances are leaving"
"Ah, but that was five-ten-fifteen
minutes ago. A woman has many
minds and can afford to change often.
Appreciation may abate all in a mo-
ment, and l happened to think of one
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-05-03
Miss Marie Coates.

food no longer ; Misc Maria coa,.,
tastes good, and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
small annoyances irritate you, Peruna
will make you feel like another per-
son inside of a week. | have now
used it for three seasons and find 1t
very reliable and efficacious. Marie
Coats.
Mrs. AL Wetzel, 81 South 18th street,
Terre Haute, Ind, writes:
"Peruna Is the greatest medicine on
earth. l feel well and that tired feel
ing Is all gone. When l began to take
your medicine | could not smell nor
hear church bell ring Now I can
smell and hear. When l began your
treatment my head was terrible, all
sorts Of buzzing, chirping and loud
noises. Three months ago / dragged
around like snail; now can walk as
hriskly as ever. l am going to go and
see the doctor that said was not long
for this world, and tell him that
Peruna cured me" Mrs. AL. Wetzel.
II all the tired women and all the
nervous women, and all the women
that needed tonic would read and
heed the words Of these three fail
ladies who have spoken right to the
point, how many invalids would be
prevented and how many wretched
lives be made happy.
Peruna restores health in q normal
way.
Peruna puts right all the mucous
membranes of the body, and in this
way restores the functions of every
organ.
If 1t is the stomach that is out of
order, and the digestion impaired, Pc
runa quickly makes things right by
restoring the mucous membrane OF the
stomach.
II the nerves tingle, if the brain Is
tired, if the strength is tagging and
the circulation of blood weakened by
flabby mucous membranes of the di-
gestive organs, Peruna reaches the
spot at once by giving to these mem
branes the vitality and activity which
belongs to them.
The pelvic organs are also lined
with mucous membrane which in the
female sex is especially liable to de-
rangements. Peruna is an absolute
specific in these cases. The women
everywhere are praising it. No other
remedy has ever received such un-
qualified praise from such a multitude
of women
If you do not derive prompt and
satisfactory results from the use OF
Peruna, write at once to DR.. Hartman.
giving a full statement of your case
and he will be pleased to give you his
valuable advice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President OF
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus. O.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-05-03
Onslaught Of Washington Reporters.

When the members Of the cabinet
we're coming out Of the House the
other morning, after their regular
meeting, they saw dozen or more
correspondents and reporters lying in
wait in the portico. Secretary Hay
was ahead, with his big leather port
folio under his arm, the portfolio,
which is Supposed to conceal the most
portentous secrets Of state. Secretary
Gage and Attorney General Griggs fol-
lowed. Said Secretary Gage, grasping
the attorney general by the arm:
Hold on a minute, Griggs. Look at
that crowd of reporters outside there.
Let's wait until Hay draws their fire."
THAT is useless" returned Griggs;
chose fellows are repeating rifles. -
Washington Letter.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-05-03

AARS. BERTHA KOCKLER, 1T
wv Guinett street, Brooklyn, N. Y,
w writes:
"Peruna and Manalin have done me
very great service, and | recommend
them with pleasure to all who suffer
with nervous catarrh of the stomach
as l diu. Should such a disease ever
attack me again l shall Immediately
take Peruna. now feel very we'll and
have a good appetite all the time.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-05-03

have gained in weight. recommended
Peruna to an acquaintance Of ours and
he IS making remarkable progress.
looked so badly for time before
began your medicine, that now when
| meet some of my friends they say:
4 was very much worried about you,
but now you are looking so WELL
l shall always keep Peruna and Mana
lin in the house as family medicines"
Mrs. Bertha Kockler.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-05-03

blank and she hesitated minute be-
fore answering. Here wasNa game
worth playing. Suddenly she burst out
in an exultant tone, which apparently
had no connection with her words:
almost all my life. After L first
reached my teens, that is. Analysis OF
the people has taught me to love the
country. America shall always be my
home hereafter"
So delighted was she with the task
of threading GAS" into the needles oil
common places that she fairly radiated
with smiles and vivacity until Gerald
Lahey was completely aroused from
his lethargy to real and growing In
terest.
When Mrs. Van Gordon asked her
later whether she did not admire a
new and popular portrait painter and
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-05-03
threat Britain Lose. supr. macy.

In recent years Great Britain has
lost her supremacy among the nations
of the world in the manufacture of
hardware The United States now leads
in the production Of that commodity.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-05-03
SPRING CATARRH MAKES
PEOPLE WEAK AND NERVOUS
Thousands Of Fair Women Are
Never Without Peruna, The
National Catarrh Remedy.

Miss Marie Coats, President Of tho
Appleton Young Ladies' Club, writes
the following concerning Peruna:
Appleton, Wis
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, O.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-05-03

William well
socially Washington c. where she has host friends
of Washington D.
Medicine of Columbus Ohio she says
1859 Florida Avenue NJ W., Washington, d. C.
The Peruna Medicine Co.. Columbus o.:
solicitation of rfendI began some weeks
feel like take
recommending whOwanf good tonic and per-
n,anenf cure catarrh '--Anna Bryan.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-05-03

The boiler pressure has been increas-
ed and the boilers have been greatly
improved.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-06-08
Proposed rann.l Under Sea.

. xxVRV0OO A00GAWA O1OVS - g4Ee
The bringing Of the Isle Of Wight
into closer communication with the
mainland by the construction offs sub-
marine tunnel has been proposed. The
idea is by no means an original one.
since it was first suggested over af-
teen years ago. The present idea, how
ever, Is to penetrate the bed Of the
solent, neal Hurst castle, and to
emerge upon the island at Totland
bay. near the Needles. The channel at
this point, is two miles in width and
the preliminary surveys have revealed
the fact that the soil through which
the tunnel viii extend is favorable to
the rapid completion Of the work. SO
that no unusual engineering difficulties
will be experienced. The enterprise
is we'll supported financially and the
application for the necessary powers
will be made during the coming par
liamentary session. It is estimated
that the total cost Of the project will
amount to s.. 100000 and that It can
be completed within two and q halt
years.-chicago Journal.