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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-05
OKLAHOMA IN A NUTSHELL
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lFrom New Y0sk Tribune)
The size OF Oklahoma territory, 2G
million acres. corresponds to that Of
Ohio 1t is IN the latitude OF Tennes-
see. It's surface averages 500 feet
above the sea: its population is about
100000; it produced last year 20 mil
lion bushels OF wheat. 8 million dol
lars worth Of cotton and the single
item Of cattle In It's live stock industry
aggregated q million head. lts public
school enrolment is $4,000 pupils, Il
supports a number Of higher instltu-
tions Of learning, including six uni.
yerslties with 600 students It enjoys
the smallest percentage OF illiteracy
fany state or territory in the Union;
It's bank reserves are learger than
those OF any state, and. in fact, the
superlative must be used in telling OF
any of lts conditions, except that of
crime. In this particular it need only
be said that last year there was not
single attempt at mob violence, there
has been no occasion to cali ont its
militia In It's 10 years OF existence and
there is now only one convict for each
2,1OO people. a rate less than that Of
New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio Indi-
ana and Kansas, and many other com
monwealths; indeed. nowhere in the
United States are life and property
more secure.
The mineral deposits of the terri.
tory yet barely prospected are rich
and varied, the manufacturing inter
ests are increasing tenfold annually.
and already there are 10 daily, 122'
weekly and Is monthly papers profit.
ably published and circulated. With
her wheat going to all America and
Europe. her -four to all parts Of this
continent and by cargo direct to Liver.
pool, her cotton to the spinning mills
Of New England, Mexico, England and
even far OFF Japan; her hogs and cat
tie TO the markets and slaughter pens
of the nation. and to Cuba and South
America; cedar logs to the pencil fac
tories Of Germany: castor beans to the
oil presses OF the Old WSrld and fruits
and melons 70 the city markets OF the
North, together with clothing, dry
goods, groceries, implements, vehicles
machinery, furniture and other arti.
eles Of consumption coming in, Okla
homa has a commerce which many
communities Eve times he- age would
be DTspd to attain.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-05
aa5RYlNo lN rAt s4AME.

The KANSAS City Times very timely
says that when a political leader hon
ored by his party with tho chairman
ship OF one of the most important
committees in the house. stands bold
ly forth and not only publicly pro-
claims himself as commercially inter
estei In legislation which he has been
active In shaping, but also boasts and
brags OF his action and fouts as 'idi-
otic and lazy" the kind OF men in pub
Die station who try to live upon the
salaries paid them, shamelessness has
reached its limit.
Such Is the attitude In which Mr.
Hun OF Iowa, chairman OF the com.
mittee on military Affairs. has present.
ed himself 70 the country.
This leading light OF Republlcanism
paraded his shame openly before the
house In the CONSTRUCTED debate over
the adoption OF the spooner amend.
ment giving the executive fun power
TO do pretty much ashe pleases in the
Philippines, farming out franchises to
syndicates with political pulls, among
other things, being one OF his prero-
gatiyes.
Hull admitted that the Indictment
brought against him by the Demo
Gratis in the last campaign. that he is
a member OF corporation called the
Philippine Lumber and Development
company was justified. and confessed
that he would be benefited by the
iegialatlon embodied in the army bin,
Of which he was the princlpaI framer.
i Win say" said Hull, "that am
the same man whose name has been
used in connection with that lumber
company. | have something invested
in IL. II is a legitimate enterprise. Il
has never asked favor OF the gov
ernment WIN say that when / can
not invest my money in legitimate
enterprise viii quit politics do not
care 10 be a drone depending on my
politics for my living"
AS n 10 emphasize the fact that
these are Recognized teneis az the par
ty to whicA hhll beionss. thepe brazen
HuW ~
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-05

avowals on the chairman OF the com.
mlttee that framed the army bin and
opened the way for Wholesale loot
ing OF the .4aterial resources Of the
Philippines by ~obber combines, whose
membership Is stuffed with corrupt
politicians. we're cheered to the echo
by the Republicans OF the hose The
speaker refused to entertain . uotion
to prevent Hull from voting foi legis-
lation in which he was confessedly
Interested. and the attempts OF Demo.
Gratis to reprove such violations OF the
ethics OF public service were drowned
By the ieers OF the party colleagues Il
the man who is not in politicsn for
the salary or his health
Il looks black for the country g
future when a majority OF congress
viii applaud a congressman who pub.
llcly boasts that he is the beneficiary
In pecuniary way OF legislation
which he himself has been active in
framing.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-05

There is no better farm and stock
journal publishes than the "Old Re.
liable" Kansas Farmer, Of Topeka.
Kansas. which gave its readers dur
ing the past year 992 pages Of select
and practical matter covering every
varied interest of the farmer and his
family and the agricultural and live
stock industry OF the west. Any one
OF les Twentieth Century Specials, /"
TO be issued during 1901, will be
wort's the annual subscription price OF
One Dollar year. Sample copy free.
Clubbed with the Leader, both one
year for only sl.OO.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-05

The details OF the big steel combin-
alton are gradually becoming known.
The process IS a very simple one Take
the case OF the National Tube com
pany II has had $4,000 600 of stock,
half common and half preferred The
holders Of this stock viii receive si0s,-
100000 OF new stock--and this extra
s235OO,OOO OF new shares represents
not dollars worth of material
wealth. but simply the advantages
Supposed to be assured by combina-
tion with other concerns and the eco
aomies resulting from abolishing com
petition.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-05
Leader Printing Co.
Guthrie Ol(*9s,
"a Woman in the Case"

The other day while walking down
Main street in the city of Buffalo, Mr..
Harry Bartlett (who will appear at
the Brooks theater Tuesday night,
with "A Woman in the Case'D was
struck by barrel of whisky, which
was being raised to the fourth floor.
He was felled to the ground, but Inn
mediately arose and continued on his
way. Two stalwart policemen rushed
after him and cried: How 10 II pos
sible that a barrel OF whisky could
drop on you from such height ana
you walk away unhurt?" Mr.. Bart
lett, ioklngIy replied, Why boys a
drop OF whisky cant hurt anybody
nowadays"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-05
NO BETTER COUNTRY.
lOkeene Eaglel


We wish to call the attention of our
readers outside of Oklahoma TO the
fact that our farmers have planted
their early potatoes. grass is growing
and oats ground nearly all plowed.
There has not been over four inches
of Ice on ponds and creeks here this
winter and stock has not been hinder.
ed over one day from pasturng on the
growing wheat by reason OF snow,
Feeding stock cattle here is nearly a
lost art. Hogs have lived luxuriously
on the green wheat and are In perfect
condition for thrifty growing. Larks
have sung at least six days out OF
every seven all winter With these
conditions and the extremely health
tul climate for humanity. you can. and
no better country to migrate TO than
Central Oklahoma
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-05
Cheap Rates to California and North
west Points.

Beginning February 18th and con
tinuing until April sOth, on Tuesdsy
Of each week we Will have on Feic
cheap one way tickets to points Il
California, Washington. Idaho, Mon
tana and all points in the west and
northwest
Rate 10 San Francisco, Los Angeles,
Pasadena, San Diego. and other south
ern California points on direct line,
$500 from Guthrie.
Rate to Portland. Seattle and Ia
coma, ss2io; rate TO Helena, Butte,
Anaconda. Ogden and Salt Lake,
s271e
a. ,. corlins, Agent.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-05
Programme for Logan County Teach.
efs' Meeting.

efs' Meeting.
Saturday March 20, 1901, High
school Building. Guthrie, 10 O'Clock a.
m
Paper by Hiss Eva Swan "The
Evils Of the Common Practice Of Por-
motion Reforms
Discussion by Miss Maggie Afford,
-. G. Woodwork, Bert Trimble.
Paper by j. H. Bowersox: when
Should we Introduce the Text Book
on History Physiology and Geo
graphy"
Discuss course Of study on this
point
Discussion by Miss Lena Keach,
Miss Bessie Murdoch, Miss Lizzie Cal
vert, Miss Jennie Harris.
Paper by L. r. CahiIl: How Shall
we Deal with Those People who
Habitually Prevaricate; also, Those
Who Take Possession OF the Property
OF Others"
Discussion by Miss Maggie DoolittIe,
Walter McNally, Miss Emily Arm
strong, Miss Grace White. at
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-05

The Southern negro win rue IL If
he takes the advice of some New Eng
land newspapers and migrates to the
Northern states IN the expectat.oa OF
securing equal rights with tie white
man" The Southern negro is better
of In the South than he would be any
where else on earth His equal
rights he never viii secure North or
South, If by such rights we are to
understand social equality. There is
so much hysterical humbug prevalent
about the negro that he should be
wary. The people who are inviting
him to the North would be the first to
repudlate him II he accepted the in
vitation.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-05
Low RATE EXCURSION
HOT SPRINGS. ARK.
THE CHOcTAW ROuTE

Tuesday, March 18th, 1901. Tickets
good for return until March l7th An
extension to three weeks will be grant
ed upon payment of amount equal to
price Of ticket.
For full information write any agent
OF the c. o. & G.R.R.
c. 3. Hart. General Western Agent,
Oklahoma city, Okla
Coo. X. Lee. O. p. & T. A., Little
Rock. Ark.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-05

We are sorry TO have to quit busi-
ness, but such is the uItlmatum Of the
stock holders and our Instructions are
to dispose Of the large stock at once.
White goods, wash goods, laees and
embroideries, like everything else, at
actual cost. THE RUSH.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-05

Couldn't help getting a cold never
cures it; but carrying home a bottle Of
Billiards. Horehound Syrup, and using
II as directed, VIII cure the worst
kind of cough or cold. Price, 25 and
SO cents.
y. b. Lille q Co, and Wheeler &
Son.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-05

Bartlett and Mays performance OF
"a Woman In the Case will be partic-
ularly interesting to women and child
rem, as II is absolutely free from any
suggestiveness ordinarily seen and
heard in entertainments Of a similar
character win appear at the Brooks
theater Tuesday evening.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-05

Before we decided to quit business
our buyers bought largely for the
spring trade, consequently those at
tending our big sale will get the bene.
III Of the new goods at actual cost and
less than cost. THE RUSH.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-05

HELP WANTED~-Two good girls
one TO work in kitchen and one to
do chamber work and assist in house
work; good wages to right parties.
Mrs. S. X. vanVoorhees. 1l7' East
Noble avenue.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-05

Mr. Phelps. OF Cleveland, Is very
bitter against the public buildings
bill. Perhaps the benehciarles Of the
Norman university can remove Mr..
Phelps from GrIstmill Jones influence
long enough to enlighten him on mat
ters OF public policy.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-05

To accommodate those who are partial
to the use Of atoni1ora IN applying liquids
into the nasal passages for catarrhal trOU-
6les the proprietotA prepare Cream Balm in
liquid form, which will DO known as Ely's
Liquid Cream Balm Price including the
spraying tube is 75 cents, Druggists or by
mail. The liquid form ombodies the med
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-05

TnTIU UIVH IN \ WCUE 7 HlVf been TT01ITI nV
the best doctors In this city but got no help
Some said had cancer OF the stomach Others
catauh, others dyspepsia. Then , wrote 20
you FOR advice You advised the use Of your
Golden Medical Discovery aud Pleasant rel
let's These medicines have taken as directed
I commenced To get better from the start. and
have not lot q day this summer on account of
MY stomach ! feel tip-top and better than
have for ten ye4rs"
Keep the bowels healthy by using DR..
Pieree's Pellets They don't gripe.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-05

The fuss and rumpus In the council
Is by-play. y amounts 70 little-and
does not even make good campaign
literature.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-05
catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with local applications, as they can.
not reach the seat OF the disease.
Catarrh a blood or constitutional
disease and in order te cure It you
must take internal remedies. Halls
catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not
quack medicine It was prescribed
by one Of the best physicians In this
country for years and Is a regular pre-
scrlptlon. 1t is composed OF the best
tonics known, combined with the best
blood purifiers. acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect COM
blnaticn OF the two ingredients is
what PRODUCES such wonderful results
in curing Catarrh Send for testI-
monlals, free
r. J. Cheney a Co, Props.
Toledo D.
sold by drngglsts, price. TIC f
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-05

Nasal Catarrh quickly yields to trent
ment by Ely's Cream Balm, which is agree
ably aromatic. II is received through tho
nostrils, cleanses aud heals the whole sur
face over which It dinuses itself. Druggists
sell the SOC. sizo Trial size by mail, 10
cents Test it and you are sure to continue
tho treatment
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-05

Uncle Sam IS to send party Of
scientists TO sumatra, the place where
the wrappers come from.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-05

The country grits SIS teeth every
time a bank delaphsr Is released from
prison IA the pardon route
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-05

FOR RENT-Onice rooms in the bill
ingsley block Enquire at Capitol
Natio1al bank
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-05

when you have yoas combination
cinch it--and use il.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-05

Our blanks can be relied upon as absolutely COR
rect Prices application in any quantity
from to 100, O0O Address,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-05

ONE HUNDRED ACRES first class
bottom land, suitable for corn or
cotton located In Bear Creek valley.
for cash. Good pasture, well and ten.
ant house and fruit NJ. w. Allen,
Meridian, Okla.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-05

Misunderstanding young man can
make $50 month aud expenses. Per
manent position; experience unneces-
sary. Write quick for particulars.
Clerk & Co., 4th and Locust streets,
Philadelphia. Pa.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-05

FOR sALE--A nice young calf. In
qulre % J W. Ferrier
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-05

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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-05
LEADER CLASSIFIED WANTS

locals in this column are charged
for at the rate Of cents per line, six
words, for first inseztion and cents
for each insertion thereafter)
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-01-06

merly a series Of them Another style
is fitted to the figure by groups OF veru-
cal tucks. terminating in a fuu friu
about the feet.
Lingerie attaches new Importance to
Itself each year by becoming sponsor
for some certain period. At the present
moment 1t is the pompadoUr regime.
and necl1s Of garments are aCcordin cly
cut square and low. Further than the
few changes I've mentioned Ills the
same old annual story of ribbons and
Iaces fascinatingly proportioned. fetch
ing prices that stand this year for ex-
IRENE extrava gance. and there's ne re-
lief in sight. either, while mere yard
of cloth with ten OF lace fashioned into
a corset cover is ucketed Sc.
To return to outer clothes. the h0lero
like the poor. is always with us. ana
long may Ii continue sot Its presence
moreover, secures che popularity of the
blouse, for q bolero over a tight fttinE
bodice is q hideous and uugracefui
anomaly. The frettiest blouse I have
seen in long while was worn by one
Of the Cryder triplets. The material
was a dun rose silk. and instead OF the
tucks which have become monotonous-
" familiar on all our garments the
surface was broken by groups of
threads run through the silk from neck
20 waist, which they slightly "sbirred"
1t was not enough 10 be called gathers.
but the effect of the threads gave to the
silk a movement and play of light
which was charminSly original The
blouse was slightly pouched I'm front
and was ornamented with stitched TAILS
and groups of tiny gold buttons These
opened over a chemisette of coarse arr
genteuil lace. across which ran waved
bands of black satin. edged at either
side with narrow gold braid. This
scheme was repeated on the trans7ar-
ent lace neckband. The contrast be-
tween the dull rose silk, the creamy
lace and the positive note of sheeny
black and gold was one of the hapuiest
have recently noted. Such a blouse
would be lovely worn under b0lero OF
Persian lamb or sable
a beautiful evening dress which made
its first appearance at "the Assembly"
had an underslurt of oyster white SAT-
in. yelled first with white chiffon. then
with brilliant mauve chiffon. then with
silver tissue. throsgh which the rosy
mauve cleaned at every turn while
over ali came the finest black point
d'esprit, with q deep shaded founce. on
which were laid half a dozen lines Of
black velvet These lines again app
peared half way up the skirt. outlined
the waist and reappeared on the bod
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-01-06
- Is -


the present reigning duke. The young
man is a years old and a military lieu
tenant, attached to the battalion of
chasseurs in the Prussian guard. One
of his accomplishments is dancing He
is reported to be the best Walter in
Europe Wilhelmina is also fond of
dancing, but because Of the fact that
at the Dutch court there is no one Of
sufficiently high rank to dance with her
she is seldom able to indulge in this
pleasure.
The wedding ceremony viii be per-
formed with royal circumstance in the
NieUwe kerk, where Wilhelmina's coro-
nation took place with such pomp two
years ago. The wedding celebration
viii be almost if not quite as splendid
an affair, for the Dutch are very fond
Of show, and their young queen is their
idol. The future cOnsort of Hollands
queen viii not be likely to have a very
happy time with the Dutch statesmen
who help Wilhelmina toruIe, for they are
determined that he shall have no voice
in the government and that no income
for him shall be provided by the state
He VIII not be accorded even the com
plimentary title of prince consort, as
was Queen VictOria's husband, although
he viii be compelled to become a natu-
rallied citizen Of Holland, learn it's Ian
guage and never leave it's borders with
out official permission. The young
queen Of Holland is a very rich woman,
but her relatives keep Jealous guard
over all her expenditures. The wedding
viii be a state function, and therefore
viii be paid for out of the public purse
It is probable that the honeymoon viii
be spent in the House In the Wood
Wlhelmina's country residence. where
she goes to escape the formality of
state. The great palace in Amsterdam,
which stands next TO the Nieuwe kerk
win be the scene of many of the post
bridal festivities. The real royal pail
ace. however. is at The Hague. and
there it is likely that the young couple
viii spend most of their time
BLANCHE HALL.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-01-06

places are Intricate embrOideries. which
do not look much after they are done.
but bear the uamistakaoie air Of beins
utterly and intensely smart
I have heard IL again repeated that
the tight plaip skirt was 20 be Tesus-
citated. DO not believe that PaQuin,
whom every one trusts implicitly. has
not q plain skirt in his house. either in
Dover street or in Paris. but is plating
and gauEinE all his creations. says Dor
othy's sister-in-law. VINO is stocking her
baudboXes and willow trunks preuars-
tory 20 q Riviera soj0urn- Z was shown
as the newest OF the new q fetching day
eown built ot stone blue Irish frieza
worked with white wcrsted both on tina
skirt and bodice. The vorsted was
brought TO q conclusion by ta-s and
hobs and was Just one OF those oid and
exclusive kiuds q stltchery that every
one LONGS for now. The remainder e.
the cold season is 20 Or a military win
ter. and clothes wiz BE- provided with
vivid touches of sold braid and buttons
and plenty OF brightness PaQuin has
just sent over Tor Mrs ~ * Wander
bilt. Jr-. q soft though fuu rose pink
corsase for wearing under q fur or cloth
coat which is very picturesQu ly trim
med with bullion tissue uattes dxeI
Ulth small. fat, roli buttons The move
est cravat is EN- evidence and is of white
plated slE. like cavaliers edced
with the narrouest gold braid
The latest velvet in use looks IKE
fine corduroy. but rhe eEect S. merely
rave and che material ezquis.talv s1rt
IL does not crusa--a very desirable ere
tribute indeed Faquin Isl using Sc for
day dresses and is mailing lauumernbfe
evening ones az panue AI his shore
fur coats have utte coattau bob
basQues 81 the back He makes none
without and So avoids that SQUARE look
which is never really becom Inr. besides
being rasse one saalsldn model rror1
him. seen when the smart get meet. haf
blue and sold Persian embroidery urrr
il which only showed when some -ar.e
were open and sone closed. lise the erI-
lar ana revers. ar course. the buttons
matched the embroidery
Nodistes are arog over n vete sNfch
Paquin IS makius ard Is 20 be ~, c,at
of sprinE DC IS cutie che smqrtest
have sceu-a bright brovnleh cloth
banded with velvet a shade darker ana
pulled ga at the back ike "a NaroleouIr
coat. IL is rather high above the waist
and with sleeves SEQ In an On one with
the shoulder pie rs in raglan fashion
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-01-06
HOW SHE WORKED HIM.

They were talking photography. He
thought that in portraiture surround
ings had a lot to do with the effect of
a picture. The idea seemed to impress
her. and he was making the most of it.
Some girls. he went on should be
posed in interiors; others are much bet
ter if they are taken out Of doors. /
got a stunning picture of a girl in a
boat this summer-surroun5 just
suited her style She had never had "a
good picture before Some girls take
well with library SURROUNDINGS book
in their hands. you know She thought
it all lovely. and he warmed. Il should
Ike 10 take you" he paused. gazing az
her with admiring Vet critical eyes
in an automobile silently ex-
pressed more than cordial approval Of
the idea-"if we could set one for the
purpose" he unused
'Weu If there was any trouble about
that" she cried Il would like il Just as
well il YOU took me 90 the theater
And now he says he does not know
how & happened.