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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-06-16
sHELveD PENDING ELECTION

Just as the Leader has all aloag
predicted the omnibus statehood bin
was shelved in the senate there to
remain until next session.
This action glides it nicely over
election just exactly as scheduled
when it was introduced, A railroad
train could not run with greater pre-
cision.
The most skeptical are now compel
ed to admit that the most sacred
right of statehood is being used
merely as a political club to beat the
people OF the territory into line
Can anyone fail to- see the fine
Italian hand OF Dennis Flynn and the
Republican machine written on every
page OF the record oil this unfortunate
piece OF legislation? No comment is
really needed to make plain the whole
game. The one great boon, statehood
known by all TO be the desire of every
OhidNNluAh WAp mas AT ANNt wy 49,
of the territory is chosen as the sword
to suspend over the heads OF the
people with the alternative of yotini
for a Republican delegate or losini
statehood
one of the main difficulties in th'
threat is that even If the people d
send a Republican delegate TO con
gress they stand no better show o
: getting statehood for the simple rea
son that the shining bait viii be with
drawn for use next campaign.
Several pieces of sop have been di'
tributed by FLYNN and his hireling
in the hope to keep the people auie
d and grateful while tney worked tn
T. big statehood deal for political pu
poses
Such is Republican politics, Hal
PLY. the gang has ceased to fool IN
people and some other trick than thl
}. old stale Flynn game must needs b
q invented. Really the game is gettin
il coarse and Che wonder is that sue
e adopts at fooling the people shoul
D. have uried 70 work it again.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-06-16
A VAST IRRIGATION PLAN.

The passage of the irrigation bill
for the reclamation of the ario lands
of the West marks new era in de.
velopment in Arizona, California, Coz
orado. Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Ne
braska, Nevada. New Mexico, North
Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Da.
kota, Utah, Washington and wyom-
ing.
Ten years ago many thought this
act an idle dream that could never
be realized, but there were a faithful
few who organized and began by hold
ing meetings under the pretentious
name of a National Irrigation Con.
gress" They stuck to it and worked,
refusing to be discouraged, either by
the magnitude of the undertaking or
by the difficulties and lack of inter
est with which they were beset- They
grew. They assumed truly national
proportions and now their dream OF
tdl = - a law VI llAt ldAih anu thN IL
rigation bin has passed both houses
and win become a law
The gist of the bill is me donation
by the government of the public lands
of the West for the creation Of a
fund to be used in irrigating the arid
soil There is to be no real expense
TO the government, but only govern
ment backing. The construction OF
irrigation works add to the desirabili
ty Of the land and the funds derived
from its sale and the water rents gC
into an il 7eation fund to extend thu
system and so on until all ayailabl'
lands are reduced 10 cultivation.
A very wise provision that prevents
speculation limits the holdings Of on'
man to 100 acres.
The project is truly a magnifcen
one and will be undertaken on seal
larger than was ever attempted in tn
world before
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-06-16
JOSEPHINE IN MARTINIQUE
An Account OF the Great Hurricane OF
l766.


An Account OF the Great Hurricane OF
l76o.
Although Martinique is an earthly
paradise in its outward aspecC, it has
always been subjected to the widest
commissions or nature. The first white
invaders were told by the native CaclDs
OF the fierce wind storms which swept
the island at unexpected unes, and
the French planters soon le ,rned that
case-a-vent, or hurrlc' aJuse, WIS
ar ihdisVsGss hle adJu oi every
plantation. These were not an,ikS tl.s
cyclone cellars" OF the western plains,
though they were usually built into or
under the side OF a hill, with walls OF
stone several feet in thickness. The
door was OF thick plank, tneIe were no
windows ana the air within, If tho
storm was of long duratiol, became
most oppressive.
The great hurricane which destroyed
the property OF the father of the future
empress of the French occurred on the
18th of August l766, some seven weeks
after Josephines third birthday.
Young as she was at the time, ii mace
an indelible impression on her mind,
and, after she was empress she used to
thrill her ladies-in- waiting by vivid de-
Ecriptions of that day OF 1cIrors. she
had been snatched from tho morning
bath by her father, who had only time
to wrap her in a large bath towel, ana
the full fury of the storm buisc upon
them as NJ. Tascher and MS baby
daughter passed through the door OF
the case-a-vent, where Madame Tas-
phar npH tho faWrfHaa hnruaftnf.t c1a 90
had already sought refuge,
Scarcely had the MASSIVE d1or been
closed and bolted than the hurricane
was upon them in full tury. rhe tat
/ palms writhed and bent beneath It's
/ blows mango and calabush, orange and
| Ruava trees were quickly stripped Of
/ their limbs or fOrcibly uprooted roof
l t'ies from the mansion boards f1ou
/ the negro quarters ana branches tOrn
| from trees were hurled through TIE air.
The door of the case-a-ven. Sroahed on
its huge hinges and strainel at the
iron bars stretched across IL. The dic
within the cave became hOC 20 sufioca-
cation; means and cries arose from the
terrified negroes, but litils Josephine
uttered not word. Close claspiug her
arms around her fathers neCl ahd
clinging also to her mother's nanc. she
lay quiet and calm.
The hours passed slowly, but finally
the door ceased to strain at its fasten-
ings and M. Tascher commanded the
huge negro who had charge OF It tc
open 1t little way. CarefuGy ana
slowly the bolts were drawn ana day
ligh. admitted. All was quiet without
The darkness that had accompanied
the storm, caused by the dense clouds
and sheets of rain, had been 0isDelleC
by the sun, which was now shining
brightly. The wind had died away tC
moan; exhausted nature lay pros
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-06-16

trate, torn and bleeding. Hardly a
tree was left standing huge ceibas,
cedras and sapote rees had been up
rooted and east to the ground. But the
most mournful spectacle was the palm
avenue, for in place OF the columnar
trunks, with their waving ptumes, was
a ragged row of shattered stumps The
huts of the negroes, which had been
grouped about the sugar mill, were
entirely destroyed, and soon a hundred
despairing beings were cropping in their
ruins. But the crowning desolation of
all was the total destruction of the
Tascher mansion.
Only the great sugar house remain
ed standing of all the buildings per-
tanning to the estate. To this structure
the now homeless family directed their
steps. Its walls were OF stone some
two feet in thickness, its rafters heavy
and covered with earthen tiles, the
doorways were broad, with granite lln-
tells. Above the ground floor, where
the machinery was placed, were two
large chambers. The beams support
ing the floor were sound and strong
and the f,oor itself intact, and there
the family took up their abode. NJ.
TascheT de la Pagerie never rebuilt the
great house and thus fate, or fortune,
willed that Josephine should know no
other place or residence while she lived
in Trois-Ilets, unless visiting at the
house of friend or at school. But she
was TO live to know still stranger
places of abode-the grim Camelite
prison. the stately palace of the Tuiler-
les and cheerful Malmaison, in whose
gardens she cherished the plants of her
native isle.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-06-16

DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and
perseverance in its use will work won
ders for the most hopeless woman. If
Mrs Newton, whose letter is given
below, had not persisted in its use, she
might never have known the happiness
of perfect health. Perhaps the reason
for her persistence was because she used
~Favorite Prescription as a "last re-
sort" Physicians had failed. IfvFavor-
lite Prescription - could not help there
was nothing to hope for. It did help. II
always helps and almost always cures
II establishes regularity, dries weaken
ing drains, heals Inflammation and ulcer
alton and cures female weak ness. II
imparts strength and elasticity to the
organs of maternity and makes the
,baby's advent practically painless.
~when / consulted you in April, 1892 was
In poor health writes Mrs X. II. Eewton OF
Vanburen Aroostook Co, Maine Had been
sick all winter. and 20 add TO my trouble was
would end my days. I was almost discouraged ,
did not expect any help but thought the end
only matter Of time and-oh my two
poor. little motherless children.
4 at was in this condition that began the use
Of your valuable medicine on receipt Of your
letter Of April 9Th my husband purchased six
bottles Of Favorite Prescription aud Golden
Medical Discovery and used V as you
directed. when you wrote me words Of en-
couragemcnt on April 77th had received
benefit from the medicine but determined as q
last resort TO give Il fair trial am now tax.
ing the thirteenth and last bottle. have
lovely baby gil three weeks old that weighed
nv pounds at birth liy baby and ! are enjoy
ting perfect health, thanks 10 your wonderful
medicine, 10 which believe owe my life"
DIR. Pierce's Pellets stimulate the liver.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-06-16
A Nrw coner..smfn,. Ill.


Reuresentative Sam Powers, OF Mas
kachusetts. who is serving his first
term In congress. and by virtue OF that
fact and his personal popularity Is me
president of the Tantalus Clup' hAu
story 10 tell. the other day TO mus
trate his indecision upon the Dig quss-
lions OF public policy which come up
for consideration in the house
rome into the house" said Mr.. Powers,
"and listen 70 some man making a
speech upon one side of al Important
proposltion. and he is so eloquent and
logical | am almost convinced hat ne
Is right and that / should vote as ne
ndy{ses. The next member VINO COM
mands attention rs a fellow who takes
a position exactly opposite and ny
reasoning is SO sound that ! have 90
admit that he is right Thus my dccls-
/ ion swings from one side TO another
+ ii,e a pendumm My attitude rs very
much like that of a juror up In Massa-
chusetts who served In a ease was
once interested in.
''It was the first time that the man
had ever served In that capacity az
Jury. after listening TO the argumeh''
ST counsel. retired and deliherated iol
a long time Finally they reported 'ha'
In would be Impossible for them &c
reach an agreement When they nice
in from the jury room the court VA
much displeased and proceeded TO ice
lture them rather severely TOT ul'n
failure 20 agree.
" Why. your honor exclaimed uh'
new iuryman, how IN the Noflu no yo'
expect the members OF the Jury
sgree when the lawyers in the cas-
can't agree themselves? brooNiyl
Eagle.
The correspondent OF the Londo
Daily Telegraph at The Hague says
g dispatch that Queen Wilhelmina wi
! shortly proceed 10 Germany to recuI
hrate IRON the effects OF her recent q
ness. Her majesty will probably 80
some place in Prussia In the neighbo'
hood Of Ems
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-06-16

graphical and political law. when
Arkansas. Kansas and Texas we're ad
mitted into the union and no local CT
temporary consideration will change
that decree.
rhe reasons have been exploited ~
writer's and speakers, the ablest the
country affords. Different phases OF
the problem have been discussed un-
til the whole people are well informed
on every detail Different plans have
been proposed, some with honest,
some with dishonest intent, proposing
this or that temporary arrangement,
but all have failed.
Every other plan has come face TO
face with a well established fact OF
history and geography, whichalone
before Oklahoma was opened for set
tlement fixed the boundaries Of the
state.
II is neither to the best interest OF
Oklahoma or the other states that
there should be more than one state
and the older states particularly those
in the East. will not permit the crea-
ton OF two. even if the people here
desired it, which they do not
Let the proposition then be clear
cut. Single statehood is the only kind
that will win or is worth winning.
The desire for statehood in the ter
ritory is so strong that people have
permitted themselves at times to be
attracted temporarily to various
malSe-shifts and temporary expedients
but every one has taken the course Of
the late omnibus statehood bill and
slumbers with it's predecessors in
musty committee room archives, Such
will be the fate Of all bills that are
constructed on the make-sl 1T plan.
Had the plans for single =. "hood,
adopted by an unquestionahlS ,epra
sentative set of men at the conven,
tion of the two territories at Musko
gee last fall. been placed before this
congress and pushed, the state of OK
lahoma. embracing the two territories
would have been reality by this
time.
Who blocked these plans for single
statehood?
Dennis Flynn.
The evident justice of the plea af
the Muskogee convention might haze
prevailed even against the opposi-
tion of Flynn had not some grown
fainthearted and careless and permit.
ted a good and just cause to suffer
and languish as it does now before
political trickery.
There is no ambiguity in the posi-
ton of the democratic party whose
plain declaration for single statehood
leaves no room for doubt
The Ion. Bill Cross is firm, clear
and explicit in his open declaration
Tor single statehoOd
The Leader stands as it has stood
through a long course OF editorials,
extending over nearly nine years, for
single statehood only, believing the
boundaries settled half a century ago,
and that one big state is the only
statesmanlike solution of the prob
/ lens confronting the people.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-06-16
SUMNER SESSIONS EDU.
cATIoNAL INSTITUTES.
Chicago and st. Louis.

NHICaBu dHu OF LOUIE
For the above occasion we will sell
tickets to Chicago and st. Louis aud
return at rate of one fare plus $500.
Tickets on sale June 10th, 17th, 21st
and Gath, with final return limit OF
Sept. Is, 1902. Continuous passage in
each direction.
A. J. corkins, Agent.
Dr Nichols D. d.. returned to CASH
ion today.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-06-16

II stirs the warm blood in the aver
age Ohahoman when he recalls the
fact that Oklahoma has never had and
Is now denied the right OF represea-
tation ia the government by which he
is ruled
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-06-16

The new Odd Fellows building viii
az least hide the shame Of the old
county building from part Of the bust
ness portion OF the city.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-06-16

Chairman Anderson who viii soon
take charge AZ Democratic headQuar
ters here will make a campaign OF
education and genuine soul stirring
such as the territory has never wit
messed.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-06-16

The organized public spirited men
of a city are It's bone. sinew and vital
force Prosperity is a servant and
must attend their call.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-06-16

The people of Chandler know a good
thing and are building a wagon road
four feet high through Deep Fork bot
tom
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-06-16

The address OF the Hon. Bin Cross
delivered al Chickasha was one OF
the best and most business like as
well as eloquent and impressive that
has been delivered in the territory
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-06-16

President Roosevelt has grown tired
of reciprocity talk in congress and has
decided to talk little himself That
Cuban reciprocity message viii draw
fire.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-06-16

Guthrie business men will need a
sweater a piece If they are TO keep
up all summer the pace set in the last
three months.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-06-16

That cloud OF dirt you see down
the road is caused by Flynns automo-
bile, the Judge, on its way to Enid.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-06-16
SINGLE STATEHOOD

The ONLY SOLUTION.
Single statehood is the only kind
that IS right and the only kind that
win win. The boundaries OF The
state OF Oklahoma were fixed by geo
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-06-16

Governor Ferguson is taking special
training in ''broncho busting for the
great Enid circus
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-06-16

Miss Katy, just make yourself At
home, please.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-06-16

one big state now is the voice OF
the people.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-06-16

The county OF Usage must and shall
be organized.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-06-16

Manufactures and jobbing houses
galore are headed this way with full
steam on.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-06-16

Patriots died at Lexington to secure
what Oklahoma is denied oy an Amer
lean congress-
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-06-16

General Miles passed the day Sun
day without being called down.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-06-16

-Four senator's from Oklahoma and
Indian territory is an irridescent
dream.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-06-16

The idea OF a pipe line to Red f.
gas and OH fields is growing in favor
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-06-16

when business men sleep prosperi
ty goes out to play aaJ tae
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-06-16

Katy is coming and will bring all
her relations. ,o~ ,aal
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-06-16

The sugar trust has an eye for
sweet things it wants reciprocity.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-06-16

Bill Cross Wis on the statehood
special bound for congress.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-06-16

General Funston's interview hobby
horse must have a sore back!
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-06-16

Good wagon roads running into a
city are as important as railroads.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-06-16

The men who owns Guthrie real
estate sets the price,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-06-16

Purpose, persistence. and pros
perity.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-06-16

wheat harvest Is here.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-22
G 9{| |,y! 8ERQRsA
ssa ss.t si & eMSE ssssSIM!s!SsIZ&
Palestine-BeaunlOnt Gnsher Got Loose.

The Palestine Beaumont gusher that
killed three men last spring, got loose
again Jan. IA, and made things lively for
a short time The oil had been flowing
into a settling tank all day, when sud-
denly the, pressure began to increase
until the pipe line burst in two places.
The we'll was shut off and remained quiet
for about an hour, when it broke loose
again and shot an immense stream Of oil
nearly $50 feet in the air.
This we'll has been flowing since last
spring, and the fact that 1t produced
enough pressure to burst two joints OF
pipe and literally rip up another, will
convince any one that with all the Oil
taken from under Spindle Top, the pres
sure is increasing rather than diminish
ing.
The oil era is on to stay. 1t will take
some time to get things adjusted to the
new order of things, as tank cars and
tank ships are not built in a day, nor
pipe lines completed in an instant, but
the judicious investor can find no safer
and more profitable place to put his money
than in the stocks of some reputable Oil
company. .-
One Of the most promising companies
in the field Is the Texas Fuel Oil company
From the very start this company has
been operated on a sound business basis.
Nothing has been done on chance, every
possibility LAS D06u CUuSluSlSu Ill du-
vance and the sale of it has been provid-
ed for even before the first we'll came
In. Work on the first storage tanks is
practically completed. The pipe line to
Port Arthur is we'll under way. This line
is being built by several companies, thus
giving us all the facilities Of private
line, with only a part Of the cost.
We are strong believers in the future
of Texas oil and feel confident of splendid
returns. Call at the office and talk, it
over or send for prospectus TEXAS
FUEL OIL COMPANY, LAWRENCE &
LITTLE, FINANCIAL AGENTS, POTS
Bank OF Commerce building, City.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-22
GREAT EVENING DISPLAYS
FOR THE 1904 oLYMP1AN GAMES
President of Association Appoints a
- ChicngO Committee to Make
-.t .ArranEem

=. Chicago, Jan. 22.-The Interenat ional
Olympian Games association, through its
president, has appointed committee of
Chicago men to arrange spectacular even
ing performances on an enormous scale
for the Olympian games Of 1904.
Harry ]. Powers, proprietor of Powers
theater; John R. Moran, vice president
CT a manufacturing concern; Professor
William B. Owen of the University Of
Chicago. John H. Turrill, and George C.
Rev of the Chicago Athletic association,
have accepted places on the committee.
The committee will Immediately begin to
plan for evening displays during the
Olympian games. Correct scenes from the
games of ancient Greece and Rome proba-
bly, will be a part of the evening enter
tainments. in order to carry out the gen.
eral purpose Of the games. In a setting
of an ancient Roman circus chariot races,
contests with weapons of the period and
other characteristic displays will be given,
always with the idea Of appropriate his
torical settings for the performances.