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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-23

fhe Reciprocity Convention in session
Washington looked out for themselves,
hiding the creation of Reciproci-
\sion to be paid of course by the
I. When established it is to
BY the men who figured in the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-23

fernment can make a people free
Fir hears are enslaved.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-23

1t is always better to think without
saying than to say without thinking.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-23

BIS no man SO poor as to be with
Influence of His example.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-23


We have not had the privilege of
hearing from our Uncle McLaurin late
ly. Has he been lost beneath the pile of
'possum bones and later skins used in
the Booker Washington dinner?
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-23
Spirit of the Press.

LOST BETWEEN POSTUM AND
TATERS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-23

General Carr: AS the representatives
on this occasion of the people of this
city, the capital of our beloved State.
we tender you the sincere gratitude Of
our hearts for this noble, patriotic and
unselflsh gift, and for the eloquent words
and the generous spirit with which it has
been made. That great man and true
philosopher Benjamin Franklin said, IF
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-09-06

Yes, it was an accident. the muir
derer replied Il pointed the gun and
1t went OFF"
IL an accident, why did you want
to escape? You were among friends
and had there been any exteBuating
circumstances you could easily have
come clear"
r''Yes. know, but the uniform OF a
policeman had become distastetul TO
me so | meandered to the country TO
change my apparel. Big horned toads
rose up before me and elephants gave
me chase. Have you cigar? Long
years ago have memory that was
on police force. was paid $45 a
month and allowed to carry gun. I
was supposed TO ferret out evil doors
and protect The citizenry from the vic
ious. one day the town became so
orderly that something had to be done
to make talk, so I, being crack shot,
got to practieing on human targets.
killed several thousand men and fed
them on Quaker Oats Now, since
am an insurance agent | make my
risks pay"
And thus the man rambled on in
enforced insanity Sometimes II
comes hard TO be crazy.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-09-06
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mrs T. A. Henry Of Pawnee, is Wis
iting friends in the city.
]. d. Heady of Oklahoma City,
spent yesterday in the city.
Miss Grace Goodson of ingalls,,
Okla, is visiting here.
w. C. Tetrick of Blackwell, member
of the jenkins locating board, is in
the city today.
Luther Martin is here today from
Alva.
A. d. Baldwin Of Waynoka, Okla, is
a business visitor in the city.
Thos. Dodson of Gainesville. Texas.
is visiting his sister, Mrs. Scrutchfield,
on Perkins avenue.
Hon. ]. C. Robb, mayor of Kingfish-
er, is in the city today
p. F. Kearns OF Saltwater was over
yesterday on business.
John Hart of Navina, is in the city
today.
Miss Alma Carson left today for a
visit TO Perry. She goes to deliver an
address at Palo on Our Boys and
Girls, and Their Environments"
G. NJ. Weems and wife of Pawnee,
are visiting friends in the city.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-09-06
PROFESSIONAL cRAzlNEss
COMES HARD.
Story of a Policeman Who Killed
Man "Just For Fun"

Ever since the wanto~ killing of a
young stranger by a policeman there
has been much speculation as to the
nAotive, II there was one. which
prompted the officers outrageous
crime. The general opinion is that
the insanity dodge is a trihe too
strong, since the officer was in his
right mind when he held up the mur
dered man and his brother at the
Santa Fe station and extorted from
them the price of several rounds OF
drinks. When an officer goes after
drinks he is sane.
An impression is gaining that the
policeman was acquainted with the
murdered man and that the murder
was an act OF revenge. It is limited
that the policeman knew the mWt
dered man In Kansas and that the two
were rivals. Not much credence Is
given this story, but there are those
who claim that the policeman has a
colored past and that the dead man
knew of the policeman and his do.
ings.
The policeman manages to keep NJ
tactitum demeanor and mopes in
his cell.
A city official called at the jail this
morning.
Hello, Frank" said the official.
Frank rolled up his eyes, squinted
and said "Who are you?"
The official replied and the police
man remarked;
"I am not Frank. Long years age
knew a man named Frank but he
crossed my path and the clouds have
not been ripe When the blackberries
are ripe the peaches VIII bloom. but
the walnuts will decay and all ma
ture will take on a roly-poly move
usent They say I Killed a man; shot
Young man down Just to hear the
report Of my gun but Ills not true
Who is Mayor Ball? Is this Guthrie
Then why not keep up the cows ant
let the side walks run az large? The
bad condition OF these side walks vii
cause the city to suffer. No, ! do no
intend 10 lecture. but I may Join Col
Cody in rife range practice"
Frank. was not that shooting
horrible accident?" was asked.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-09-06

Captain Robert J. Lowry, a lighting
member of the Barnes locating board,
Is over from Saltwater attending the
session of the supreme court.
j. NJ. Couch, Joe Barber, Jasper
Sipes, r. e. Patterson and f. w. Ward
well. all of Oklahoma City came up
last might to attend the Masonic nee'-
ing.
c. J. Wrightsman of Pawnee, was
in the city last evening enroute home
from Kansas City. Mr.. Wrightsman
is quite enthusiastic about the aims
and purposes OF the Jefferson club.
1--WE will have membership Of 1900
by this time next year." said he.
Nothing can be done without proper
organization This club is not the in.
strument of one man or any set ~
men but was founded to build up re
gnant and adhesive Democracy. / feel
sure 1t will accomplish its aims
]. Rupard of Oklahoma City, has
been visiting friends in this city.
Harve Hunter leaves tomorrow for
visit TO Missouri. he will be gone
three months.
Misses Bette and Ida Hoover will
leave tomorrow for a visit to relatives
at Seymour, Mo.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-09-06

w. w, Wyatt of ingalls,, spent yes
terday in the city.
c. d. Cunningham is over from
Kingfsher.
Sidney suggs, the big cattleman Of
Ardmore l. T. is in town today
j. r. Russell, who was a clerk in
the last legislature, is down from
Perry.
A. S. Woods of Woodward, was a
visitor at the secretary's office today.
Samuel Downing of Cashion, came
in this morning on business.
S. II. Harris of Perry, is here today
attending supreme court.
E. o. Dewey of Hobart, is a visitor
in town today.
VIM. Kennedy of Wellston, Okla,
has moved his family to Guthriel
where he will place his children in
school.
Chas. Quinby, deputy cattle inspec-
tor in the Lawton district, is in the
city on visit.
Robert Ray of Sheridan, Okla, has
moved his family to this city TO re-
side. His three sons have entered the
business college.
Hon. William Knipe of Perkins is
visitor In the city.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-09-06
MASONIC VISITORS.
Large Delegation From Oklahoma
CITY Visit the Local Lodge.
]. NJ Wallace.

Albert Pike lodge Is establishing a
growing reputation over the perfect
manner Of working the third degree
and on such events It Is now usual for
surrounding towns to send delegates
10 witness the beautiful work, iaterest
IN which Is heightened by an elaborate
display OF scenery. Last nights Wis
itors from Oklahoma City included:
Major D. y. Leach. j NJ. Barber,
Harry Wolf, 3, B. Pollock S. G. Hey
man, Joe Gerson. c. A. Gardner, +. r.
Patterson. Luke Ellison. c. u. Leach
Frank Minton, n. F. Gates, r. G.
EWING NJ P.aBrown, A. NJ. Barber
q. W. Bennett. J. NJ. Couch, d. r.
Perryman. T. J. Grow. John A. Scott
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-09-06
SOCIETY NEWS.
Case Of An Engaged Young Man and
His Girls Rights.
(From Perkins Guide.)

lFfom EtIhlub Gulue.J
On last Sunday night about a block
from the place OF divine worship, a
certain young man started home with
certain young lady. but his girl o.
l. was standing on the outside OF the
church, so when he started home with
girl No. 2, girl No. overtaken them.
caught this young man in the collar,
slapped him in the face two OF three
times and when she got through with
him and looked around. girl No. 2 had
disappeared as II by magic. she or
dered this young man to escort her
home which he did without hesitation.
We think that II this gentleman Is
engaged TO girl No, l. and is under
as much obligation as he has proven
himself TO be, then ii is time tor the
other young ladies that has any re-
spect for themselves TO stay out OF
such gentlemen's company. and not
disgrace themselves by being with
some other womans man.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-09-06

Don't wait until you become chron-
ically oonstipated but take DeWitt's
Little Early Risers now and then,
They will keep your liver and bowels
in good order. Easy to take. Safe
pills.
]. N. Wallace.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-09-06

Say pop" remarked ttle Willie.
lis corn raising an infant industry ?"
No, my boy, answered the head of
the house. well, what do they need
cribs fOr?"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-09-06
Eag'G Drug
Store
Is the place to buy
Second Hand
School
Books

We have bought a big
lot, many of them as
good as new; why not
use them and save fol
larsY We also have all
the boc ks used IN the
city and country schools
which we will
sell very cheap in order
10 close out. Also ex-
change new books for
old ones, and allow bet
ter prices than anyone
in Guthrie. We also
buy old books for cash
and give moye than you
can get elsewhere. Try
as and be convinced.
EDWARD NICHOLS,
Proprietor.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-09-06
Men S Fall and
Winter Suits

The New Fall Materials largely Cheviot
and Tweed effects and Undressed Worsteds They
bright and glowing with subdued color. Greens,
browns, reds, and grays deftly interviewer and
create most harmonious whole. The Sack Coat for
business is still the popular coat but the shoulders
are not square and military looking but broad and
symmetrical. The graceful curves at the waist line
and over the hips carried out perfectly and un
obtrusively.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-11
Mrs. John Viking.

The death of Mrs. Margaret Wilk-
ing, wife of Mr.. John Viking, occur
red at her home in this. city this
morning at 1915 o'clock.
She was born in Salem township,
this county, fifty-seven years ago. Be-
side a husband, three sons and a
daughter, four brothers and three
sisters survive her. The children are
Arthur. George, Conrad and Emma.
Within the last six months two of
her children have passed away. This,
together with her own poor health,
was more than she could stand, and
after suffering for some time, quietly
followed her two daughters to that
fair home where troubles are un-
known. The grief of the surviving
members of the family can hardly be
described, and she will also be greatly
missed by her many friends and
neighbors. ia
Arrangements for the funeral have
not yet been made.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-11

Mrs. G. r. Gandee is enjoying
visit by Miss Bessie Haddox.
s. G. Kile, of Lowell, made bust
ness trip to the city yesterday.
Mr.. A. T Hill, OF, Hills, o., was
business caller in the city Saturday.
Mr.. w. l.. Neubeck returned Sat
urday morning from Atlantic City.
Mr.. H. Cochmar moved Saturday
from Harmar Hill to Williamstown.
VIM. Angert is expected home
Sunday night from Providence, r. 1.
Mr.. w. ]. Gallaher, of Boaz, was
business caller in the city yester-
day.
Miss Ethel B. Grency, of Frost,
was pleasant caller in the city Sat
urday.
Mr.. H. e. Smith returned Satur-
day from business trip to Monticel-
10, Ky.
-Chas. Zimmer of Fearing town
ship. was in the city Saturday on a
business trip.
Agnes Mullen returned Friday
from Ellenboro where she has been
visiting her parents.
Mr.. j. II. Smith and wife, of Bel
pre-, were in town Saturday looking
after business matters.
Mr.. Wallace Woodburn and F. T..
Saner will go to Coolville today to
take in the camp meeting.
Mr.. j. r. ShanlSland, prominent
merchant of Gracey, was trancasting
business in the city Saturday.
Mr.. ]. e. Miller returned from
Pickens, w. Va, where he has been
for the past four or five years.
The Watertown Harvest Home
Picnic was thoroughly enjoyed by a
large number of Marietta people.
Mr. Jno. G. Drake, of GAINESVILLE,
came to the city Friday evening and
remained over Saturday transacting
business.
Mr.. Chas. Reiter is visiting his
mother. He has been away twenty
years and now has a government job
at Greenville, Miss.
Miss Rosa McParlan, one of Ham
ilton G. Heidrick's charming employ
es, is taking an extended trip
through the south.
DIR. Walter Mason, who has been
visiting his brothers, DR.. j. l.. Mason
and Engineer w. p. Mason, returned
Saturday to Stafford.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. q. Caldwell, of
Matamoras, were in the city Saturday
transacting business.
Mr.. G. M. Magee went to Elba
Saturday to visit his parents and to
refresh himself by spending a couple
of days in the fresh country air.
Mr.. G. Ed foster left Friday for
a trip through the lake region and
other points in the north. He viii V1s-
it Buffalo on his way Back homo. snl
MIR. Elmer Drain, of Corner, pass,
ed through the city Saturday on his
way to Devol's Dam, where he will
remain over Sunday with friends
Mr.. A. R. Heidrick and wife
Mrs. Jno. Curry and Miss Flora
Richardson, of Matamoras, are TAX
ing a summer outing at Atlantic City
and Buffalo.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-11
BUSINESS LOCALS.

FOR RENT-Good residence prop
ety. Inquire of George Wieser, 234
Front street
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-11
McFARLAN FIELD.
Special to the Leader.

Special to the Leader.
McFarlan, w, Va, Aug. 1O.--In CAL
houn county, on Yellow Creek, the
Lowther Oil Co.'S Taylor is fishing.
The Lowther Oil Co.'S No, 3 f. M.
Depew is fishing at $50 feet.
The Lowther Oil Co.'s No, l Maria
Woods is fishing,
In Center district, Calhoun county,
j. M, Guffey G. Co.'s No. / Edward
Jackson is through the Gordon sand
and dry, They will drill to the fifth
sands
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-11
WOLF GREEK FIELD.

Special to the Leader.
, Wolf Creek, o., Aug. 1O.--Hochstet-
ter &c Foreman's No. 26 j. p. Hoon
made so barrels in the last "a hours.
The same company's No. 2S made
$50 barrels.
The same company's No. 20 is dry.
Chas. S. Camerons No. l Geo.
Rowland is in the top ofthe sand and
showing for a good well. They have
shut down until they get tanks built.
The Kee Wau Nee Oil Co.'S No. is
S. j. Henery is drilling.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-11
CHESTERHILL FIELD.

Special to the Leader.
Chesterhill, o., Aug. 10.-The Cum
berland Oil Co. No. 10 Henry Wag-
oner is drilling.
: The Southwestern Petroleum Co. S
No. A T. j. ,Edgerton shows for 25
barrels or better.
Patterson & Harrington's No. S.
]. Parker is dry,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-11
Movements In the Oil Fields, Both Local
and General. '
PETROLEUM FIELD.

Special to the Leader.
Petroleum, W. Va, Aug 10.-Mur-
ply & Co. s No. II. Drake is COM
pleted in the Iniun sand and dry.
The Buffalo Oil Co. has made the To-
cation for No. 4 Volcanic tract.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-11
PALMS AND FERNS.

We have \ nice line of Ferns and
Palms in stock at Greenhouse, corner OF
Fourth and SCANNED streets. Out
flowers and plants OF all kinds. Design
work and Decorating specially.
]. w. SMITH.
vii phone 2ea-a. lA
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-11
Joy FIELD.

Special to the Leader.
JOY, o., Aug. 10.-The rig is on the
ground for the Midland Co.'S No. 127
e. r. Dale.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-11
SAND HILL FIELD.
Special to the Leader.

special TO tne Leader.
Sand Hill, o., Aug, 10-The Alice
Co.'s No. 3 l.. p. Dye completed and
dry
The semi-weekly messenger., 1901-09-20
In a "rrohfbitiono House

The following story is told by one of
the English soldiers recently returned
to this country. who were sent to Aus
part in the inauguration of the Com
monwealth by the Duke of Cornwall
and York
"At Dunedin we were billeted on
some Of the householders. was put-up
with a middle-aged couple and their
two big sons. Soon after 1 got to the
house the dad says I must tell You
that this is a prohibition house, and
we have no strong drink on the prem
ises." I bore up and said it was all
right.
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After tea the dad asked me if 7
like to look over the house. 1 went and
as soon as we were in a quiet corner
the dad pulls out bottle and asks me
to have nip; but he told me not to
mention it to his wife or the boys.
I'VE went back. and the wife said
she'd show me my room. When we got
in the passage she whispered; Don't
let dad and the boys know. but I've got
wee drappie put by for you, and you
can have nip whenever You want '
After short yarn with all the fam
lily again, the boys said: Perhaps
you'd like to have a look at our work
shop in the yard? L would says I, and
out we goes. Blest IL the boys didn't
sneak me into their room. make me
swear I wouldn't tell dad Or mother
and then 1 had another one"
The semi-weekly messenger., 1901-09-20
His Pitiable Case

Mister will you favor gentleman
in deep distress with ten cents? wish
to drown my sorrows"
Plainly, he was a hobo that spoke.
but not an everyday, commonplace
hobo. Doubtless, he had seen nicer
times. 1t was late yesterday after
noon, in one Of the streets bordering
the burned district.
well, sir, if l give you a dime will
you permit me to hear your tale OF
woe?" replied the person addressed.
Are you hungry or sick?"
mo, / am in good form. l have had
dinner, thank you, and cannot accept
your courteous invitation. But, as you
seem to be of a refined and sympa-
thetic temperament, 1 will gladly ac-
quaint you with my story"
"Well, go on, and cut it short
"You will not find it long or labor
ious. 1 am never laborious. 1 am un-
fortunate in coming to your city at this
time. That is why 1 almost weep"
Perhaps the ugliness of the burned
section offends your esthetic sense?"
suggested the gentleman, by this time
considerably amused.
mo, it is not that. 1 am hardened to
dreary outlooks. My grief has a pro-
founder cause. You see, I belong to
the leisure class. My chief pleasure
is to behold others toll, and to reflect
that L am immune. You, VINO prOba-
bly, labor with pen or typewriter, of
course cannot conceive of the unspeak-
able delight felt by us, who feel that
the curse of Adam never touched US
pardon the Slang-When we see others
labor. Now, being in the neighborhood
that is, Baltimore, and hearing of the
work of rebuilding Jacksonville, I de-
termined to stroll down and enjoy it.
L am here. I arrived some hours ago.
What was my despair when I ap-
preached the burned district and saw
the work abandoned and the people in
holiday attire! Can you fathom my
pain when I remembered that it was
Labor Day? Pardon mel am tired
with this long talking. Let me proceed
to drown my sorrow with the ten
cents. tS.'@JackSonYille Times Union.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1901-09-20
SOME QUEER FIGURESIN THE WEST

The aim in all the states is to induce
people to pay their proper share Of
taxes. 1t is known that in all the
Igreater cities there were tens of mil
lions of dollars that went untaxed. In
Chicago the sum reached nearly $780,
OO0 900 of untaxed property. At Cleve-
llandland. Ohio. the Press-Post of Co
llumbus, tells there is a heavy shrink
ling of taxation. For instance the
banks had s63, 100000 deposited. but the
people had but s1,SOO,593 in cash. Ac-
cording to the tax returns. the people
of Toledo had in cash 81, $780, 0S7, while
the banks had on deposit SS,120,121
The tax returns showed that the peo-
pie of Columbus had something more
than 81 .00O, coo IN cash, but the Colum-
bus banks had on deposit s4,35I, $50.
The Post-Press made an examination
of the statements filed in the asses
sors's office and these are some of its
conclusions:
| "A great manufacturer who lives in
one of the largest houses in the city
land on one os the most fashionable
streets, thinks that all that he has in
1.-THE way of horses, carriages, Jewelry,
household furniture, books, pictures.
etc, is worth no more than S440.
"A leading broker reported to be
worth quarter of a million, thinks his
possessions ought not to be taxed to a
greater extent than S661.23.
"A leading banker, who lives gener-
ously in a large house which is filled
with beautiful and valuable things and
Whose family diamonds are noted, finds
that he is worth in all about S4OO.
1t is we'll known that everywhere
there has been a heavy business in
lodging the tax lister. In North Car
olina the increase in taxes will be most
marked. a great deal of that which
makes the increase was in North Caro-
lima a year or two ago. That there is
a healthier outlook now is apparent
and because of sounder sentiment.
The Commoner says. and it applies all
around the circle:
There are many men who would not
make a statement under oath concern
ling ordinary things of life who do not
hesitate to make misstatements con-
Icerning the property they hold subject
Ito taxation. Every community in the
United States suffers because many of
Its citizens have fallen into the bad
habit OF making deliberate misrepre-
lsentation to the tax assessor"
Every man should bear his just pro-
The semi-weekly messenger., 1901-09-20
CLEANING AND COMMENT.

The law OF succession is different
now from what it was once. The vice
president succeeds the president, but
the president of the senate. as former
ly, is not in the succession, and so with
the speaker of the house of representa-
ltives. They are eliminated. The mem
bers of the cabinet have been placed
in the line OF presidential succession in
the order of the creation of their offices
lnamesly:
1. Secretary of state
2. Secretary of the treasury.
3. Postmaster general.
1. Attorney general.
8. Secretary of the navy.
6. Secretary of the interior.
In the greatest undertaking of its
kind, the British Dictionary Of Ma
|tional Biography'-a strictly monumen-
tai work without any pretense Of rival
snip, furnishes Mr.. n. Ellis with mate
rial to find out "the most eminent Brit
ish persons Of intellectual ability" He
found 902 persons of this class, and OF
them 42 are women We quote from
The semi-weekly messenger., 1901-09-20
His Life Was Saved.

Mr. J. F. Lilly, a prominent citizen
of Hannibal, Mo-, lately had a wonder
full deliverance from a frightful death.
In telling of it he says: Il was taken
with Typhoid Fever, that ran into
Pneumonia. My lungs became harden
ed. I was so weak 1 couldn't even sit
up in bed. Nothing helped me. I ex-
pected to soon die of Consumption,
when [ heard of DR.. Kings New Dis
covery. One bottle gave great relief.
I continued to use it, and now am we'll
and strong, can't say too much in its
praise" This marvellous medicine is
the surest and quickets cure in the
world for all Throat and Lung Trouble.
Regular sizes so cents and S1.00. Trial
bottles free at r. r. Bellamy's drug
store; every bottle guaranteed.