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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-11-06
Brilliant Opening for the olymp ans
at New Orleans.

The Olympia Opera company open.
ed is season OF opera at the orpheum
Athletic park last night to an i'm
mense audience AS one by one the
different favo ties OF former seasons
appeared. they were greeted with
bdrets of applause that clearly show
ed the audiences of bygone days, still
remembered their clever work in the
past The vehicle chosen for their
opening night was Richard Stahls
successful musical comedy entitled
said Pasha" Mr.. Seamans the gen
ial head of the company was cast for
the title role and his portrayal of the
blase. corked up with the concentrat~
ed essence of egotism Turk, was a
clever piece of acting. An old time
favorite who received numerous re-
calls, to say nothing of the bouquets,
was Miss Lottie Kendall who, as
Serena, was especially effective; her
ladyllke daintiness appealing to every
ohN. MI -. L. NCoNoht Nut wen
known tenor. sang the several tuneful
solos that fell to him as Terano, In a
most commendable manner. Mr.. Car
rick, made a pleasing impression as
Hassen Pey. He has his voice under
excellent control, and generally got
what he went after in the way of high
notes. The Hadad Of Edward Eagle
ton of "El Captain" fame, and the
Nockey Of Harry Lightwood, kept the
comedy end up 10 the standard, and
their sffosts were rewarded with con
eiderable appliance The large mum.
ber of shapely young women, were
Handsomely costumed, and they threw
an effort and "gings into their
work that was highly pleasing On
the whole the Olympians could no;
have had a more pleasing reception
than last night if they had manufact-
'ured IL themselves.-New Orleans
News, June 30 1892
The Olympia Opera company has
been secured by Mgr ooks for
two nights engagement commencing
Monday, November 10.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-11-06
Hoyt's a Bunch Of Kew .

This season Manager Bothner will
have an entirely new production from
the fact that every act is new, and a
much stronger cast and new songs
than has ever been seen in this funny
play. New specialties, new dances,
have been written for this popular
farce comedy The company is com
posed Of number of the most clever
artists appearing in any farce com
edy Of the present age. "a Bunch Of
Keys" comes to the Brooks thsater
Friday Nov. 7th
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-11-06
A rhanksaIviaa Dinner.

Heavy eating is usually the first
cause OF indigestion. Repeated at
tacks inhame the mucous membranes
lining the stomach, exposes the nerves
OF the stomach, producing a swelling
after eating, heartburn headache. sour
risinga and finally catarFh o; the
stomach Kodoi relieves the innam-
nation, protects the nerves and cures
the catarrh Kodol cures Indigestion.
dyspepsia, all stomach troubles by
cleansing nd sweetening the glands
Of the stomach.
J. n. Wallace.
Fresh shipment OF Lowney's choco-
late and bon BON received today at
Ritzhaupts.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-11-06
THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 6. 1902.
slLL CROSS CONES 70 TOWN.
Democratic Disqualified Receiving
congratuiatlors From Admiring
Friends.

William Cross, Democratic congress
sional delegate-elect from Oklahoma.
came to Guthrie this morning. Bnrs
face was wreathed in smiles. He held
several impromptu receptions on the
streets. "of course. I'm glad" said
Bill. In answer to questions. 1T was
a great campaign and a great fight.
OF course, I should have liked to see
a majority Of 5000, but 1900 is not
bad. The result ssows that Oklahoma
is surely Democratic"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-11-06
EAeLy MORNING FIRE.
Sleeping Child Rescued From Burning
Building,

The house belonging to E. L. Brown
and occupied by Grant Gordon. one
mile and half from hre department
headquarters. caught FIRE at 4:sO this
morning and burned to the ground
As the house Is out Of the city limits
nothing could be done to save IL
The hre IS supposed to have caught
from a defective flue in the kitchen.
Mrs. Gordon had gone to the barn to
help in the milking and started fire
in the cook stove The little son was
asleep in the bedroom and il was
necessary to break In a window to
rescue him.
The furniture in the kitchen. bed
room and dining room was saved. the
rest being consumed. The house was
Of FIVE rooms and Of one story in
height.
Chief Kesler is OF the opinion that
much could have been done to save
ithe building had the department been
equipped with a combination chemical
wagon. There was no insurance on
the building
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-11-06
Wealthy 81. Louis Visitors.

Louis shafer president OF the St.
Louis Dressed Beef Co Max Ansch-
uetz, capitalist; A. Griesedieck. whole
sale liquor dealer; f. Diebick. capt
taiist, all OF st. Louis. a-e in the city
today guests Of Mr.. Henry Braun. Mr..
Braun met the capitalists in Oklaho-
ma City yesterday and invited them
10 Guthrie. The party is on tour
Of the cities in Oklahoma to invest
IN business properly The party is
being -hown the city this afternoon
by c NJ. Barnes and Mr.. Braun re-
ports the visitors as being wen
pleased with Guthrie. Mr. Anschuetz
expects 70 return 10 Oklahoma and
open restaurant after the style OF
the Delmonico in New York.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-11-06
Real Comic opera.

Those who are DESTROYS OF seeing a
first class production of real comic
opera viii have their wishes amply
satisfied when the famous olymp a
Opera company make its appearance
az tha B ooks' Monday evening Il IS
said Of the company hat their cast Il
the strongest by far Of any that has
visited our local play house in many
seasona. They win present Wang. 70
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-11-06
E. n. Knauss,
Guthrie, Okla

The Cambridge club met yesterday
afternoon at the home of Miss Green.
The lesson this week was on the re-
ligious thought and influence during
the reign of King Charles The club
adjourned to meet next Wednesday
with Mrs. Lawrence.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-11-06
uPpEeRAEE lN woons

AlVa, Okla, Nov. Mcguire car
ries Woods county by 400 Updegraff.
Rep, for the legislature receives 300
majority
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-11-06
Horsls Ia nuneh o. ksxes. p

Manager Bo,hner has made quite a
departure from the usual methods this
season He nos only gives his patrons
an exceedingly clever performance Of
the play a Bunch OF Keyes" by a
carefully selected company OF actors
aud singers. comedians ana dancers
but he introduces Eus opoan novel
fics Of the most expensive kind giving
an enter ainment OF tho very bsst IN
the comedy line. II any one wants 70
laugh an yenine away, there IS a good
opportunity ia Hoyts "a Bnnoh of
Keys" al Brooks theatre on Friday
November 2.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-11-06
Reasons Why You should
take no otheF

nGdooHo why fob oNOutO
Trade With Us.
We want your piano trade. We can
meet any competition on earth We
do not employ any commission men.
We sell to you direct from the largest
piano factories in the world-goes
from factory to customers; thus per
mitting us 10 give better prices than
any other music house in the country.
We can sell you pianos on easy pay.
ments so that you can educate your
self and children ana make homy
pleasant and enjoyable. Don't keep
putting of buying a piano Give US a
chance to figure with you. We ex-
change old pianos on new ones. We
can sell any make of piano on the
market
{. n. Knauss,
Guthrie, Okla.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-11-06
Just ArrIved.

A good supply Of prairie chicken,
quail and duck has been received at
the Merchants Cafe, the place to eat
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-11-06

Love is a dream with a nigbtmnr
lust before the awakening.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-11-06

( t#hen Aaylng laundry SOAP II yon
set lenor you hays the best made.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-11-06

Miss Grantey brings the original New York production
. for $50 nights at the Manhattan Theatre.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-11-06

Miss Grantley is dream. She is subject to be
loved in real life supremely handsome with the
form of Grecian goddess, she certainly enthralls
Daily Leader, Dec. 49, 1901
In Martha Mortons Clever Comedy
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-11-06
~ Her Lord and Master

Miss Grantley contributed beauty and talent Of
high order to the success of the performance"
Sta .e Capital, Dec. 13 1901.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-11-06
Wagner Hollow Ware
Our Stock

is again complete consisting of
ali sized skillets, waffle irons,
broilers, flop pan cake gridles,
kettles, all sizes and shapes.
Timbale irons, etc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
INDEX TO TODAY'S PAPER
The Weather.

Washington, August 7.-Forecast for AIabama Fair Friday and Saturday; light variable winds.
 Page One. Democrats of Tennessee win by 30000 majority. All is quiet at Shenandoah. President Roosevelt receives Connecticut visitors. King Edward thanks people.
 Page Two. Louisville and Nashville activity starts new consolidation rumors. Systematic stealing is charged against army men.
 Page Three. More room in city schools.
 Page Four. Editorial comment Gossip in lobbies.
 Page Five. Thomas L. Bulger will support Cover nor Jelks. City and water company officials will have joint conference on water rates. Loss by Thursdays fire estimated at $20,000.
 Page Six. Society news.
 Page Seven. Local and foreign markets.
 Page Eight. Baseball and sporting news.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
DETAILS OF FRISCO
 ARE MADE PUBLIC
EASTERN ILLINOIS STocKHoLD- FRS WILL RECEIVE $15o PER SHARE FOR PREFERRED STOCK. AGREEMENT COVERS ALL.

New York, August "Details of the deal by which the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad company acquired control of the Chicago and Eastern Illi- nois road were formally announced to- day in a circular letter sent to share holders of the last named road.
 St. Louis and San Francisco offers In exchange for preferred stock of Chicago and Eastern Illinois $50 per share. with quarterly dividends of s1.50 In exchange for common stock of Chicago and East ern Illinois, St. Louis and San Francisco will deliver trust certificates for a cor responding number of shares at the rate of S250 for each share of such stock with semi-annual dividends of $5. Both the common and preferred certificates will be issued under trust agreement at the Colonial Trust company and will be secured under agreement. Holders of Chicago and Eastern Illinois are given until September 15 to deposit their shares. The Frisco road, 1t is under stood, has already practical control of large majority interest. so the success of the plan is virtually assured.
 Accompanying the circular letter to Chicago and Eastern Illionois stockhold- CTS Is a statement signed by the dominant interests of that property-H. H. Porter, Henry Seibert, Flower & Co.,, and George H. Ball-to the effect that the offer of the St. Louis and San Francisco road is believed to be an advantageous one.
 Arkansas Valley Bought.
 Oklahoma City, o. T., August 7-Mayor Jones has purchased the stock of the Arkansas Valley and Western railroad for eastern capitalists. who will 1t is stated at once construct the road from Red Fork on the Frisco system in the Creek nation and Indian Territory, to Enid Garfield county, Oklahoma.
 Will Buy Equipment.
 Guthrie, o. T.. August 1.-The St. Louis and San Francisco Railway company to- day placed with the territorial secretary a copy of a mortgage between the com pany and Robert Winthrop & Co.,, of New York, for 526 bearing per cent for the purpose of purchasing new equipment. Included in the new equipment will be thirty locomotives and passenger, freight, box, baggage and flat cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
Lowest Bidders Win.

Omaha Neb., August 7.-Secretary of War Root has made a ruling on the dis tribution of trans-continental military business of an unusual character. The government in the past has sent all its business over bond aided roads when conditions were equal, and the Central Pacific coming under that head has car ried about all its business. Other trans- continental roads have objected and Sec retary' Root has decided that bids will be received on military business all go- ing to the lowest bidder. When the con- ditions are equal, CT nearly so, the Gen. ral Pacific will receive two-thirds and competing roads the remember.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
DEMOCRATS NAME OFFICERS.
Nominate Men to Lead Ticket In Wyo
 ming at Convention.

Rawling, Wyo., August 1.-The demo- cratic state convention today nominated the following ticket:
 Governor, c. T. Beck, Big Horn county. Congressman. George F. Clomons, Carbon county.
 Secretary of state, A D. Stickney, AL bany county.
 Treasurer, Colin Hunter, Laramie coun- ty.
 Auditor. w. Dean Hayes. Big Horn county.
 Superintendent of instructions. Mrs De- laro, Albany county.
 The platform favors the popular election of United States senator's compulsory arbitration of labor disputes, municipal ownership of public utilities, strengthen ing of the powers of the interstate com merce commission, prohibition of the ac- ceptance of free transportation by pub lie officials and other reforms
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
Writes Personal Letter Express
 ing Heartfelt Appreciation
TRADITION IS FOLLOWED
Precedent Was Set by Late Queen VIctorIa-crowds Gather About Palace and Cheer Ills Mal-
 esty-ExcelIent Health.

London, August 7.-The following mes sage from King Edward to his people was made public tonight.
 '.To My People: On the eve of my cor onation, an event which I look upon as one of the most solemn and important of my life I am anxious to express to my people at home and in tho colonies and in India, my heartfelt appreciation of the deep sympathy they have manifest ed toward me during a time in my life of such imminent danger. The postpone ment of the coronation ceremony. ewing to my illness, has caused fear, much inconvenience and trouble to all who in- tended to celebrate it. But their disap- pointment has been borne by them wNh admirable patience and temper.
 ''The prayers of my people TOT my re- covery were heard, and l now offer up my deepest gratitude to Divine Provi- dence for having preserved my life and given me strength to fulfill the important duties which devolve upon ine us sov- ereign of this great empire.
 "EDWARD, R AND I.
 ''BucSingham Palace, August 8. 1so2."
 King Edwards proclamation is per sonal and spontaneous expression of his majesty's feelings. It was conceived and written by himself in an autograph let ter to the home secretary, c. T. Ritche. Tn addressing this communication to the home secretary he is following the tradi- tions observed by the late queen vic- toria when she addressed personal mes- | sages to the nation.
 | King Edward did not drive out today. A large crowd had gathered outside Buck | ingham Palace in expectation of their | majesty's taking a drive and the king. | who was lunching in one of the front rooms of the building, came to window | in full view of the people, who cheered him enthusiastically. The king bowed his acknowledgements.
 | It has been expected his majesty would visit Westminster Abbey today, but he did not do so. He was busily engaged with his secretary, Lord Knollis.
 Some regalia for the coronation was removed today from Buckingham and St. James palaces to Westminster Abbey, where minor rehearsals of the coronation ceremony were held.
 The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Connaught paid visits of inspection to the abbey.
 The official bulletin which was issued today stated regarding the kings condi- ton, that he had borne the journey to London without fatigue; that he was in excellent health and had passed a good night. The last bulletin will be issued Sunday jn order to show how the king shall have borne the coronation cere- mony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
AM BARGAINS WIN.
In Singles They Defeat English Ten
 .nis Experts Three Out of Four.

New York, August z-The team of the American Lawn Tennis experts success fully defended the Dwight F. Davis in ternational challenge cup today on the courts of the Crescent Athletic club, Bay Ridge. They defeated the chalvnging Englishmen in the four matches of the singles by three victories and suffered one defeat.
 William A. Larned, the national champ ion. was the only player on the Ameri- can team to succumb to the playing of the Engllshmen. He was beaten by R. F.. Doherty, who formerly held the champ ionship of all England. Malcolm D. Whit man, the unbeaten American title holder beat Dr. Pim and R. F. Doherty. Larn- eds only victory was scored against pr. Pim. The score follows.
 Doherty-Larned, 2-6. 3-6 6-3, 6-4 6-4.
 Whitman-Pim. 6-1. 6-1 6-0
 Whitman-Doherty 6-1,7-5G-f.
 Larned-Pim 6-3 6-2, 6-3.
 Tomorrow the doubles will be played by the Doherty brothers against Ward and Davis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
MINERS ARE ARRESTED.
Company Claims Men Were Digging
 Its Coal for Personal Use.

Wilkesbarre August 7.-The Pennsyl- vania Coal company at Pittston, today caused the arrest of number of miners who mined coal for their own use in an abandoned working and outcroppings. An official of the company says since the strike began hundreds of tons of coal have been stolen The men were bound over.
 Organizers of the United Mine Workers today induced a number of Italians who were at work at No. 8 washery at Pitts ton to give up their positions. The men had no sooner quit however, when others took their places. Twelve men employed In fighting the fire in the Jersey mine at Avondale quit work tonight and said they would join the strikers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
KENTUCKY SENDS 1eo.
Delegation to EIks' Convention Leave
 LoulvlleI on Special Train.

Louisville. August z-Kentucky's dele gation to the annual meeting of the grand lodge of Elks in Salt Lake City left Louisville at 1:90 o'clock this after noon, 16o strong. in train composed of five sleepers dining coach and a bag gage car, over the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern railroad. The party is in charge of R. s. Brown. district passen- ger agent of the road in this city.
 The Kentucky delegation goes to the grand lodge meeting instructed to cast a solid vote for George P. Cronk, of Omaha. for grand exalted ruler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
Liverpool Cotton.

Liverpool, August Swallowing are the weekly cotton statistics: Total sales of all kinds 35,0o0 bales; total sales of Anf- erican 2soOo; English spinners takings 5O,- 900; total export 7Ooo; import of all kinds 1s0oo; import American 5000; stock of all kinds 537. 900: stock American A, 900; quan- tity afioat all kinds 2l.oOO; quantity aioat, American, 16O00; total sales on specula- tion 500; total sales to importers 17Oo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
Banker Is Bankrupt.

Chicago. August 7.-Petit1ons were filed in the United States circuit court here today, asking that Frank R. Chandler, a mortgage banker operating under the names of Chandler & Co.,, and the Cham dler Mortgame company, be declared a bankrupt. The petitions set up that Chandler has liabilities exceeding s6OO.- 900 and assets or not more than S75, 900. Referee Eastman appointed Henry w. Lehman receiver. Chandler maintains he has book assets in excess of his liabili- ties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
NEW DOCK ARRIVES.
Largest Floating Dock In the World
 Is at Bermudas.

Hamilton, Bermuda, August 7.-The new floating dock for the British gov ernment naval station at Ireland island, Bermudas, arrived off St. Georges at a late hour this afternoon.
 The dock referred to is the largest floating dock in existence. It was built by Messrs. c. S. Swan & Hunter at Walls, Eng, on Tyne. and successfully doclked the battleship Sans Farrell as part of its official trial The dock was lowed out of the river Thames by two powerful tugs and was attended on the trip across by a third vessel.
 The dock is 545 feet long and It's side walls are 53 feet inches high. It is ca pable of lifting a vessel weighing 17.50O tons and drawing 32 feet of water.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
Baldwin to Continue.

Thomsoe. Norway, August 7.-Evelyr B. Baldwin, the Arctic explorer. in an in. terview today. characterized the reports of the differences on board the America during the recent Baldwin-ziegier expedi- ton to the north as incorrect. He de- scribed as out of place and premature any criticisms at the expiration of only one year of an expedition, the time for which was placed at five years. Mir. Baldwin said further that he had only taken such measures on board the America as were necessary for the interests of the expedi ton and that he would pursue his aim to reach the north pole as vigorously al evar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
cruIse Ia Record Breaker.

Vineyard Haven, Mass, August 1.-The cruise of the New York Yacht club from Newport to this port today was made in a magnificent westerly breeze, which sent the yachts over the course of thirty seven miles at a fast clip and proved record breaking in the history of runs between these two ports. The Boston schooner Constellation covered the dis- tance in 332:15, and won the race in the large schooner class. The Corona won in class B and the Elmina in class D for the sloops; the Kankee won in class H, Queen Nab in class I.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
cUBAs LOANS ENDORSED.
American Minister Says This Govern.
 ment Is Pleased Over Decision.

Havana, August 1.-The newspapers of Havana publish many comments to- day on the proposed changes in the cus- toms tariff. for the purpose of providing security for the projected loans of s4.- OOo 900 and s35ooO.o0O as set forth in the bill passed by the senate last Tuesday. dler Mortgage company, be declared slider that these changes will be hard on the poor man.
 Regarding the news received here by cable that the American press considers the floating of these loans to be an in- fraction of a clause in the Platt amend ment. La Discussion says, ''Mr. Squiers. the American minister. believes 1t ad- visable to assist the Cuban agricultur- ists. He has also said the American gov- ernment would be pleased that the re- public of Cuba should pay Its debt to the revolutionary army by means of loan. that SO doing would greatly aid the pros perity Of the country and that he be- lieved Cuba to be financially capable of the operation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
PROHIBITIONISTS
 NAME STATE TICKET
IN NEBRASKA FIGHT FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF THE LIQUOR TRAFFIC WILL BE MADE-DAVis LEADS LIST.

prohibitionists this esening nominated the following ticker:
 Governor-S. T. Davis.
 Lieutenant Governor-Isiah Lghtner. Secretary of State-D. D. Norton, Theasurer-W. H. Maddock.
 Auditor-John Dale.
 Attorney General-W. Bert Clarke of Sanders.
 Land Commissioner-J. M. Dilworth. Superintendent of Public Instruction-A. P. Howard.
 The Hlatform Is of one plank, dealing wholly with the suppression of the liquor traffic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
TEN PIcNIcKERs HURT.
Railroad Train Smashes Wagon Filled
 With Young Men and Women.

Paducah, Ky, August IA wagon load of ten picnicker was struck by an extra Illinois Central freight train at the Ten nessee street crossing just within the city limits tonight and five were injured, two fatally.
 ne negro driver tried to pass the track but succeeded in getting only half way across.
 Those injured were
 Maggie Koerner. IT years old, of Ty- Ter, Ky, fatally injured.
 Dewey Lindsay. 26 years old, Tyler, Ky, fatally injured.
 James Warnick, IS years old of Tyler. Altea Hurt, IT years old, Person, Ky.
 Jim Johnson, the negro driver.