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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-03-01
EDGAR WEST JONES
TALKS OF PRIMARY.
Popular County Attorney Outlines a
Vigorous Campaign FOR Dele
gate Nomination

Edgar Jones. twice elec.ed Demo.
cratic county attorney Of Logan coun-
ty, was in the city between t.ains yes
terday. says the Daily ORahoman OF
yesterday. Among other things dis
cussed political and otherwise. Mr.
Jones said, when asked about his con.
.gressional ambition:
The primary ystem oi nominations
should be adopted as the best means
Of solidlfying our STRENGTH. Let hem
be held early in eve.y coun. y--con-
gressional legislative and county
tickets all at the same time
mo. shall not attend the territor-
ial committee meeting mere Friday;
the members should be permitted to
transact their regular business. with
out being buttonhcled or pestered oy
the different candidates However, #
tn primary system is adopted. | shall
on March first, begin a horseback
campaign and ride every county in
the territory so my friends may know
they are getting a run for their money
IF any Of the other gentlemen who
are all warm personal friends of mine.
in the race should win, I take of my
hat likewise make bow to them, as
being the best man. But tell me why,
my particular friends, Col Cross, Col.
Hoffman or Col. Forrest do not get a
reputation before aspiring for the con.
gressional nomination? Let them first
run for some Office at home and let
the territorial democracy see how
they stand with their home people, .
he said laughingly
They are not in my class-or that
Of Taylor, Bellamy, Pitman ct al, all
who have borne the heat and burden
of victorious political battle"
But, Mr.. Jones' interjected the re.
porter, they say the tremendous ne
gro vote in Logan helped elect you
county attorney there twice by such
large maJorities.
Well, about all the white people,
and halt. the colored population did
vote for me, am assured it will be
unanimous next time. Mr. Flynn beat
his man in Logan only GA majority
at the last election, while the regular
Republican majority there is 1000
my competitor WAS smothered by S17
majority
Flynn has never led his ticket in
Logan county but once, reports to the
contrary notwithstanding. Yet there
have been as many Flynn Democrats
in Guthrie as elsewhere"
And with this he was off, having
come down on a business mission.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-03-01

who had battled for years against the
mental anG physical suffering Of lost
manhood that the Institute has decid-
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to ali who write. It is n home treat
ment and all men who suffer with
any form of sexual weakness result
ing from youthful folly premature
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The remedy has a peculiarly CRATE
full effect OF warmth and seems to act
direct to the desired location giving
strength and development just where
ii Is needed. It cures all the ills aud
troubles that come from years Of
misuse of the natural functions aud
has been an absolute success in all
cases. A request to the State Medi-
cal Institute, 1l3i Elektron Building,
Ft. Wayne, Ind, stating that you de-
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will be complied with promptly. The
Institute is desirous Of reaching that
great class of men who are unable
to leave home to be treated and the
free sample will enable them to see
how easy It is to be cured ot sexual
weakness when the proper remedies
are employed The Institute makes
no restrictions. Any man who writes
will be sent free sample, carefully
sealed in a plain package 20 that It's
recipient need have no fear Of en-
barrassment or publicity. Readers
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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-03-01

The Patterson Furniture company
will present beautiful willow rocker
free to the person holding the lucky
number at drawing TO take place the
Saturday night before Easter, num-
bered ticket being given away with
every purchase previous to that event,
beginning next Monday. The rocker
will be on exhibition in their show
window. and Is beauty
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-03-01

The case against Ernest Jackson,
colored, has been Withdrawn from the
probate cou.t. Jackson is a hard
working and obliging young colored
man. The other day Jackson repri-
his child, whereat his sister
in.law took offense. Jackson spanked
the meddling person and she had him
arrested. This is the first time young
Jackson has ever Deen in trouble. He
works for Tearney Bros.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-03-01

} y Coleman of Chicago. has rent
ed the store room formerly occupied
by G A Bauer, corner Oklahoma and
F'irs, street, where he will open,
March s. with new and complete
sock OF boots and shoes direct from
factory and strictly up to date Mr..
Coleman viii move ais family here
as sO0n as a location can be found
II s said that ED Korns Is retained
as deputy OH inspector on reduced
salary
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-03-01
pneumonIa FoIIows a coId.

But never follows the use OF Foley's
Honey and Tar Il stops the cough.
heals and strengthens tne lungs and
affords perfect security from an at
tack OF pneumonia. REFUSE substi-
tuteg. Sold by j. N Wallace
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-03-01
Dangers of Pneumonia

A cold, if neglected is liable TO
cause pneumonia. which is so often
fatal, and when even the patient has
recovered. the lungs are weakened,
making them peculiarly susceptible
to the development of consumption.
Foley,s Honey and Tar viii stop the
cough. heal and strengthen the lungs
and prevent pneumonia.
Sold by J. N. Wallace.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-03-01

My son. if you are seeking place
in which to establish yourself in bust
ness" says the Jewell Republican,
find a town in which those now en-
gagged in your line do not advertise
You will find it easier TO compete with
three dead men than one live one"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-03-01

King Hutchinson, negro, has
sworn TO a complaint against Jeff Or
gan, another negro. charging him with
raping his (Hutchinson's) young
daughter Organ Is married man
with several children. He has skip
ped the country
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-03-01
sEMr FRsE ro Ne.
Free Trial Package Of This New Dis
eovery Mailed to Every Man Send
ing Name and Address
Quickly Restores Strength
and Vigor.

Free trial packages OF most re
markable remedy are being mailed to
all who will write the State Medical
Institute. They cured so many men
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-03-01

The closing arguments In the Pink
Smith murder case, on trial in the
district court, were made today. At.
toneTs Colonel Jones and Devereux
for The defense and Messrs. Edgar W.
loaes and Herod for the prosecution.
Tne case will go TO the jury this everi
ing
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-03-01

To accommodate these who are partial
to the use Of atomiscrs in applying liquics
into The nasal passages for catarrhal tro'i-
bee, the proprietors prepare Cream Balm II
liquid form, which will be known as Ely's
Liquid Cream Balm. Price including the
spraying tube is rs cents. Druggists or by
mail Tho liquid form embodies the med
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-03-01
Folsy's Honey and Tar

Cures coughs and colds.
CureA bronchitis and asthma.
Cures Group and whooping cough.
Cures hoarsenes aud bronchial troub.
les
Cures pneumonia and grippe.
Sold by j N Wallace.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-03-01

Nasal Catarrh quickly yields 10 t-c';-
ment by Ely's Cream Balm which is agree.
ably aromatic. II is received through tl-o
nostrils, cleansos and heals the whole sur
face over which i. diifuses itself. Druggists
sell the 5ee. size 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, 1902-03-01
co aAp NOTICE

All members of Co. "a" are hereby
ordered to meet at the Armory on
South Second street for drill at 1880
Monday night. All members mast be
present.
BY order OF
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-03-01
Easter
Giving

Almost equals Christmas Civ
ing Eow-a days; and why
shouldn't it,
We are prepared to supply
you with the prettiest appro
pyiate books IN dainty bind
ings; prices from 25c up.
The latest copyright books
are--any of them-very suit
able for an easter remem-
brance. Audrey is just now
all the rage and is taking like
wild-fre in the east. II is
one Of the net books and sold
at $3.50. Our Easter Cards
and Novelties are of the lat
est styles and patterns.
ASSORTED
EASTER DYES
Lilies Book Store
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-03-01

The Choctaw Railroad company to-
day Aled condemnation suit in the
district court against Robt Henderson
for lots from / to 1s in block 90 They
also deposited $3.50 in payment for
same
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-03-01

Judge schnen says three HIS is not
TOO Rich 10 Marry"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-03-01

MISS Bernardine Cooney has secur
ed the German hall for her dances and
hereafter the Capital city Cottilion
club viii meet on Tuesday nights at
German hall A stringed orchestra
val furnish the music. These weekly
dances during the winter have been
a great pleasure to the young people
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-03-01

t1syeruor Ferguson today issued a
rcauisition on Governor sayre for R..
b Pace. under arrest at Amarillo.
Texas. for obtaining money under
false pretenses in Oklahoma county.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-03-01

Jos WHISKY has returned from Law
ton where before Judge McAtee he
setaired a temporary Injunction re
strainng the county commissioners of
Grant county from constructing a
court house building at Pond Crock.
The writ Is made returnable next
"Wednesday when further argument
viii be heard at Enid
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-03-01
lsAosasrrss

local Happenings Of city and Terri.
tory Briefly Told.
The Fort Smith and Western has
opened permanent Office in the Gray
block
Several changes took place in Off
cial life in She executive building to
day
The stockholders Of the M K and
O. viii meet in Guthrie on April to
elect board Of directors
Dr.. NJ. vanderyoort yesterday pur.
chased the Frank Ellis place on East
Oklahoma avenue. The consideration
was si,4sO
Governor Ferguson will go TO still
water Monday to attend the meeting
of the board OF regents OF the A and
N. college
The Ilangston university board is
holding meeting today at the audi
tors office Bills are being allowed
on the new university buildings.
Charlie Reed is serving thirtyday
sentence in the county jail for petty
thefts committed by him while en-
ployed As porter at the Okla hotel
Bob Jeanette WAS released his
morning from the federal Jail. He has
served out two-year sentence for
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-03-01

Bob jeanette WIS released his
morning from the federal Jail He has
served out two-year sentence for
larceny
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-03-01

Local Happenings Of City and Terri.
tory Briefly Told
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-03-01

The Fort Smith and Western has
opened permanent office in the Gray
block
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-03-01

Several changes took place in OFF
clal life in she executive building to
day
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-03-01

The stockholders Of the NJ. X. and
q. viii meet in Guthrie on April to
elect board Of directors.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-02
Missing with LIVER Team.

WOOD RIVER, Neb.. March I. -(special.)
Frank Ford. a l%iveryman Of this city, had
a team and carriage stolen last evening by
William B. Numbers, who was in his en-
ploy. Numbers had been working for Ford
for some time past, and was sent by him
to drive two travelling men to Cairo. twelve
miles north Of here. Upon the, rig not re-
turning yesterday Ford went to Cairo to
investigate the matter. At Cairo he learned
that the young man had driven from there
In the direction Of Grand Island. and upon
his arrival there he was told that Numbers
had put the team up at Wescoatt's feed
barn and afterwards sold It to Elliott
G%allapaux, living west of Grand Island.
The young man had in the meantime left
for parts unknown. Numbers has been
around Wood River for the past month.
coming here with the remains OF Adam
Large from Arizona. For the past two
weeks he has been working around Ford's
livery barn. apparently having no occupa-
ton or business in Arizona to call him
back. He was about "a years old, smooth
faced and had several tattoo marks on his
hands and body.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-02

IS UNBEATABLE
Hon. George A. Murphy and Divorced Wife
.&SsSTeSssd
REMARKED AFTER SHORT EsTRANGEMEN1
Judge Letton, Who Had Issued
Judicial Decree, Unites
Them Again I'm
Beatrice.

BEATRICE, Neb., March L-(special
Telegram.)-Judge Letton during the last
session of district court held here granted
a divorce to Mrs. Clara Z. Murphy. divorce
ing her from her husband, Hon. George A.
Murphy. This was a surprise to the many
friends of this well known couple through
out the state. By the terms OF the decree
granting the divorce $1,000 was allowed as
alimony, but the Vows made twenty years
ago in a little Indiana city were hard to
forget, and the loneliness Of a separated
life became a burden to them. For the
past ten days the rumor has been about
that they would again assume the marriage
vows. Today after the adjournment Of court
Judge Letton and Mr.. Murphy took lunch
con together at the Paddock and soon after
ward e hack drove up and the Judge, ac-
eompanied by the groom and R. L, Duncan.
drove to the home of ]. T. Moore on West
Court street. There Mrs. Murphy wag IN
waiting and everything being in readiness
Judge Letton pronounced the words that
again united them in the bonds Of we'd
lock.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-02
STRIKES COAL IN DODGE
While Boring a Well Farmer Finds a Vein
Of Bituminous.
TWO HUNDRED FEET ItLow THE SURFACE
Claims II is In sumcient Quantities to
Justify M~ining-COaI wa Found
in Vicinity Years Ago, but
Never Developed.

FREMONT. March 1.-(special)-Eariy
this week while digging a well on the farm
Of H. Remley, about two miles north OF
jamestown, a vein Of a good quality OF
soft coal was struck at a depth Of 200
feet. The vein was fully ten feet in width
and Of a uniform quality. After going
through the usual gravel strata the we'll
dIgser's anger struck what appeared to be
large pieces Of rock. At a depth Of about
100 feet a stratum Of a hard slate OF sandy
rock was struck. The bottom Of 1t was
black and shaly and the upper edge Of
the vein appeared to be clearly defined.
Below the vein issa stratum Of hard clay.
H.. H. Brown, who had charge Of the we'll
digging. is very confident that the vein is
Of sufhcient size and quality to justify
mining.
Indications Of coal were discovered in
the vicinity Of jamestown about eighteen
years ago and some prospecting done, but
no deep shaft or boring was made. The
small pieces Of coal which were taken out
Of the well auger, when placed in a stove.
burned we'll and were exceptionally free of
clinkers. No pieces larger than a walnut
were taken out.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-02
DISTRICT COURT AT BEATRICE
Hiatt Wins the Rate Case and Rail-
road Loses a Damage
Suit.

BEATRICE, Neb.. March ~1.-(speciai.) -
The Jury in the case of Mccormick Har-
vester company against Hiatt, after being
out twenty-five hours, returned a verdict
In favor Of the defendant. Hiatt. The opin-
ion Of the county court was affirmed. This
case will be taken to The supreme court.
In the case Of ID. r. Colby against the
Chicago. Rock Island & Pacific railway the
jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff.
giving him damages In the sum Of $3.50.
This was a case where the company was
charged with charging excess freight upon
a peddler's wagon from Pearl City, ILL.,. to
Beatrice.
Judge Letton adjourned court today until
Monday evening. Among the cases set for
trial next week are the Parker will case,
which 1t IL expected will consume the en-
tire week. The will in question was pro-
bated In thu county court, and this case is
for the purpose OF setting aside the will.
The amount involved in the will is in :he
neighborhood Of $4,000.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-02
SNOW THROUGHOUT STATE
Accompanied by Hsgh Northwest wind
and = Surplus Of Iee-Msktns
Temperature.

PLATTsMoUTH, Web. March 1.-(spe-
~cial.)-Snow has been falling inthis vicin-
ity most all day. The river Is still ris-
ing. The men at work building the new
pier under the Burlington bridge at this
point were compelled to quit work on ac-
count Of high water. The channel in the
Platte river is being kept open and the
bridges Of the Burlington and the Missouri
Pacific, which span the stream. are being
watched to prevent the ice from forming
gorges or washing them away.
WEST POINT. Neb., March 1.-(special.)
Snow is still falling with a very strong
and boisterous northwest wind blowing. The
ground is covered to a depth Of two inches.
HARVARD, Neb., March 1.-(special.)-
The past twenty-four hours has been windy
and cold and enough snow has fallen to
whiten the ground.
DAVID CITY, Neb., March I.-(speclaL)-
After about three weeks Of fine weather
this county is having genuine winter.
Thursday morning it commenced raining
and continued until late In the evening,
when II turned to snow, which has been
falling with a strong north wind ever
since. The moisture will be a great help
to the fall wheat, which was suffering be-
cause OF the ground being too dry.
PAPILLIoN, Neb.. March 1.-(special)-
The warm spell Of the week past received
a set back last night in the shape OF a
brisk northwest wind and a binding snow.
The snow melts as fast as Il falls.
NEBRASKA CITY. Neb., March 1-(spe-
cial Telegram.)-Snow has been falling all
afternoon and covers the ground to the
depth of nearly three inches. The tenn
perature is slightly below the freezing
point.
WAYNE. Neb., March 1.-Cspecisl Tel
egram.)-This section OF the state has
been visited by a severe snowstorm dur
Ing the past twenty-four hours and it is
still raging.
BUTTE, Neb., March 1.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-A severe storm has ragged here for
the past three days. No mail has been
received for two days. and weather is mod
Grating tonight. Reports from the country
say the stock stood the storm we'll.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-02
VICTIM OF UNLoADED PISTOL
Playmate shoots His Companion with
q Revolver He Thought
Was Empty.

BLAIR. Neb.. March 1,-(speciai Tele-
gram.)-While Harold Langstan and Harry
Finlayson were playing with two eompan-
ions this afternoon at the residence Of DR..
Langstaff. Harold went into a bedroom
and picking up a twenty-five calibre revolt
YER. which had been previously loaded by
al older brother unknown to him, returned
to the kitchen and began swapping 1t in the
face of young Finlayson. The weapon was
discharged. the ball striking Finlayson
In the face. going in at the inside corner
OF the right eye. He was carried across
the street to his home and Drs. Langstafr
and Robinson probed for the bullet. but
could not locate 1t. Late this evening the
chances are against the boys recovery. He
Is still unconscious. Both boys are about
Is years OF age. Harry is the son OF Mr..
and Mrs. A. J. Finlayson OF this city.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-02
N0N-REGIsTERED DRUGGISTS
Member of state Examining Board is
ON a stin Hunt for
Them.

AUBURN. Neb.. March 1-(special)-
@. l. Stllman of Columbus. a member Of
the examining board. was in this city yes
terday for the purpose of causing the ar
rest Of a druggist who is not registered.
He expects to return next week for that
purpose. He stated that there were
twenty-three other druggists in the state
who he expected to prosecute soon. The
fines collected from these persons. the
payment of 81 per year from each regis
tered druggist in the state and the fee Of
S. from each applicant. whether or not
given a certificate Of registration, amounts
to about $1,000 a year and is divided among
the members Of the examining board.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-02
CaIIawax state Bank.

GALLOWAY, Neb.. March ~1.-(Special
Telegram,)EThe Galloway State bank. or
ganized here this week. opened up for bus
mess today. with the following officers and
directors: Frank H. Young, president;
John Moran, vice president: James H.
Decker. cashier; Frank L. Haycoek. w. o.
Gilbert. They are all business men Of Call
laway except Mr.. Young and Mr.. Gilbert.
the former OF Broken Bow and the latter
Of Omaha. The bank Is now occupying
temporary quarters. but a new brick build
ing for its accommodation is contemplated.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-02
SHOT IN A FAMILY QUARREL
on.in-Law Dangerously wounds His
wife's Father on an Island
Near Tekamah.

TEKAMAH, Neb.. March 1.-(special)-
A shooting occurred last night near Lake
Quinneboug, twelve miles northeast Of here,
on a sandbar island Of the Missouri river.
]. A. Marsh was the victim. the weapon
used was a shotgun in the hands Of his
son-in-law, John Wedgewood. The cause
is reported as being the separation Of Mr..
and Mrs. WedgewOod, in which the father
Of the wife is accused of being implicated.
The wound is Of a dangerous nature and
little hopes are entertained Of his recovery.
w~cdgewood escaped arrest and crossed the
river into Iowa. There Is doubt as to
whether the shooting occurred on Nebraska
or Iowa soil
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-02
CLOAK FOR PETTY THIEWNG
Chimney Sweeper Uses His Business
as q Means to Steal, but
Doesn't Prosper

FREMONT. Neb., March 1.-(special.)-
A chimneysweep, who gave his name as
Charles Lewis, was given a sentence OF
thirty days by Police Judge Conan this
morning on the charge of petit larceny.
Lewis sweeping business was only a cloak
for a big lot Of sneak thieving Of princi-
pally spoons and other small articles.
When first arrested he denied having any
thing to do with the petty theivings but
finally weakened and confessed to Marshal
MIlliken. About $40 worth Of silver which
he had sold to a party here in the city
was recovered. Lewis plan was to 60
around and peddle out the stuff after hsv-
ing made a haul.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-02
Miss Taylor Captures the Piano.

PLATTSMoUTH. Neb., March 1.-(spe-
cial.l-To increase the circulation Of the
PlattsmOuth Evening News. George L.
Farley gave away a piano. The contest
closed last evening at 4 O'Clock. Miss
Evelyn Taylor of Rock BLUM received the
piano. her vote being 1884. Miss Mamie
He'll. OF Cedar Greek received a gold
watch. her vote being 14.75s. Miss Laura
Kinkead Of Plattsmouth received 1887
and Miss Anna Eikenbary received 4,75s
votes.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-02
WEDDING AT GRETNA
Three Daughters of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Nelson Take for
Better or Worse.

GRETNA, Neb., March 1.-(special Tele-
sram.)-A triple wedding took place at 8
o'clock this evening at the nome of Mr..
and Mrs. John Nelson. when Mr.. George
Speedie took the fair daughter Ingry. John
Larson promised to love and respect Tilda
and lastly Arthur Ekberg won Annals
heart. Rev. Markley of this place per-
formed all the ceremonies. Friends Wit
messed the ceremony and an elaborate sup
per was served at 9 o'clock. Mr.. Speedie
will farm his fathers place the coming
summer, Mr.. and Mrs. Larson will go to
housekeeping at Ashland and Mr.. Ekberg
will go to Fremont. where he has rented
q farm.