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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-03-26
PERSONAL MENTION.

w. L. Douglas salesman for the
Post International Casket company. is
in the city.
Geo. Gon Of Cushing. is a guest at
the Royal today.
W. e. Hassett, E. p. Dickson. Ewing
He mems and j. E Henderson are
me abers Of party Of St Louis men
nc visiting in the city.
enator =. G. Updegraff OF Carmen,
lis i the city.
Deputy Marshal Miller has returned
from a trip to Tecumseh.
Mrs. J. r. Pension and daughter Of
Denison. Texas are in the city the
/ guests of Mr.. and Mrs. A. p. Saunders.
q John Buckles. ex-postmaster of Enid.
Is in the city today.
Messrs. c. T. Ellison and G. T. Avey
of Clinton Mo, are in the city with a
Wow Of locating a plow manufacturing
plant here.
G. w Thompson president 'cf the
Thompson Piano company Of Chicago.
is in the city visiting ~ 'B. Ruggless.
Colonel II. II Edwards. at one time
foreman OF the Leader bindery. start
ed today for Texas where he win prob
ably make his home. ~
George McQuaid. for two years
managing editor OF the state CAPITAL.
has gone to Kansas City where he
viii take a position on the Journal
staff.
Miss Upton of Sherman, Texas. IS
visiting her sister, Mrs Fred Byerss
~. o. Farquharson has returned
from Newkirk where he accompanied
Mrs. Farquharson, who will remain
for visit with friends and relatives.
X W. E. Gorton has returned to his
home in Pawnee.
supt H. A. Tice was in the city a
few hours today
Mr. and Mrs. l.. e. Pral of Oklaho.
ma City, are guests at the Elks.-
DIR. Petty is spending this week at
kSedalia, Mo.-
N. Rice, Citizens candidate for
chief of police, is a substantial citi-
zen. He will win in walk.
Mrs. f. NJ wellsford of Crescent
City is here today.
w. J. Drummond, editor of the Enid
Eagle is in the city He reports work
on the Denver, Enid and Gulf as pro-
crossing satisfactorily and says it is
the intentions of the company to have
trains running into this city by April
Is
c. w. Brewer spent yesterday in
Oklahoma City.
J. J. Houston went to Perry today
Mrs. Fred Williams and Mrs. NJ. f..
Vinson of St Louis, are guests at the
Astor today.
IT. b. Lucas has returned to Falls
after spending the past few days in
the city. Mr.. Lucas will soon start a
newspaper in Falls to be called the
Falls Beacon.
w. A. Knipe. townsite aent of the
Eastern Oklahoma, is in the city from
I Perkins
Secretary Grimes has returned from
trip to Kingfsher.
Miss jessie Paine has returned from
two weeks visit with friends in Chi.
cago.
" Mr. and Mrs ed Nichols have re-
turned from visit with relatives in
,Xansas.
A refegram received here Announces
the birth Of nine pound daughter at
the home Of Representative and Mrs.
Dyke Ballinger at Anadarko today.
A. Duff Tillory, Speaker Bowles.
private secretary during the legisla-
ture, is in the witty today.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-03-26

A refegram received here .anRounces
the birth Of a nine pound daughter at
the home Of Representative and Mrs.
Dyke Ballinger at Anadarko today
A. Duff Tillory. Speaker Bowles,
private secretary during the legisla-
ture, is in the witty today.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-01
This Very Busy and Important Session
OF the American Congress Ad-
IOurns Wednesday of the
Present Week.
THE BANKERS RESERVE LIFE
Keeps Close Tab on Congress ma Ven-
lures the Prediction THAT the
department of
Is One Of the Hest Cren-
lions of the session.

George b.. Cortelyou, secretary of com
inerce, has large ideas of the Importance
OF the new department. He wants over
$500, 900 for expenses and a 5 Z 1000, 900 build
ing for an office. The new head of the new
department appreciates the Importance of
the office for which he has been selected
and appreciates the opportunities 1t affords
for usefulness.
A. S7,OcO,OOO BUILDING
would be none too good for the Department
Of II should be an architectural
gem and should be distinctly appropriate
TO the idea OF commerce. Old Corinth was
a commercial center. The noble Corinthian
architecture OF the ancient Greeks was de-
veloped out OF the enlightened selishness
known as commerce. We want in this new
building the American ideal--original, sig
nihcant and ornate.
THE BANKERS RESERVE LIFE
will watch the development of this depart
ment with great interest, for under it's roof
will one day be housed a bureau of life in
surancc. BY that time the young Nebraska
company will be one Of the greatest western
life companies. Already taking rank among
the best, its report to the auditor for 1903
shows a phenomenal growth, and a promise
for the future which makes alien competi-
tors green with envy.
u. II. robson, PRESIDENT,
will shortly apply for admission to several
new states. First-class underwriters can
get in on the ground floor by making early
applications for contracts. He wants a
thoroughly competent man for a general
agency now. See him or communicate with
him at the home office, &
McCague Building. Omaha, Neb.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17
DEMOCRATS MAY WIN
OHIO LEGISLATURE I'm DOUBT
THIS FALL.
Normally Democratic Districts May
Swing Back Into. the Anti
Republican Ranks.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
COLUMBUS. Ohio. August 1.-THE
plans of the democrats to control the legis-
lature to be elected this fall have become
public The present Legislature is composed
of twenty-one republican and twelve
democratic senators. sixty-eight repub-
lican members of the house and forty
two democrats. making republican
majority of thirty-flyefs on Joint bal
lot; but four senatorial districts now
represented by republicans are normally
democra,Ic. If the demosr1tsscarry these
the republican plurality on that side will
be only one In the present hOase the nor
mally democratic counties Of CIermont, Erie,
hooking Marion. Muskingum Perry and
Sandusky are represented by republicans.
If they should be swung back into the dem
ocratic column the republican majority on
joint ballot would be reducedato thirteen.
Besides these, the counties OF Delaware,
Morrow, Hancock, Knox. Morgan, Noble.
Paulding Perry, Pike, Portage Preble and
Williams are originally democratic and are
even now usually close If they could all
be swung back into the democratic column
the state legislature would stand fifteen
democratic on joint ballot. This looks like
big thing to do, but 1t should be remem-
bered that Mckinley, who was the best
vote-getter the party ever had here, and
under whose management these democratic
counties and districts were 1gawn over into
the republican list. Is spo rfore. It must
also be conceded that Senato- Hanna is not
popular with the ardent administration re-
publicans, and especially since his attempt
to prevent the Endorsement Of the President
as the candidate for next year. 1t can at
least be said the democratic plan is not
impossibility = The selection of dele
gates to the state convention on Saturday
was a draw as between Johnson and Zim-
norman, the latter claiming forty-three out
of sixty-one chosen, with two counties
Henry and Defiance unpledged, and John
ate dispatches give Zimmerman thirty EIGHT
of the delegates. w. P. Huntington, man
ager for Mr.. Zimmerman, claims 260 dele
gates now elected for his candidate. while
only 13O are for Johnson Thirty-one ,coun-
ties are yet to select their delegates
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17
KANSAS RIVERS ON RAMPAGE.
Much Damage Done to Bridges at Kan
sas City, Mo.

KANSAS CITY, August 1.-THE first
serious damage to result from the present
rise in the Kansas river at this point came
this morning, when the James street bridge
the only means of street car, communica-
ton between the two Kansas cities, went
out. The bridge had been weakened dur
ing the high water Of the past week and
gave way when struck by great mass OF
driftwood carried in from the west by the
swift current The James street bridge
was built of piles to replace the one carried
out by the June food. Other structures.
including the stock yards and the Belt line
bridges, are in immediate danger.
Part of the Belt line bridge went yester-
day.
Men are working hard to protect the rail-
way bridges, which are still being used.
Topeka, Kan. August II. The Kansas
river here has risen nearly a foot since
yesterday and is still rising steadily.
LAWRENCE, Kan. August 17.-The
Kansas river here has risen four inches
since last night and a large force Of ,nen
are at work protecting the bridges FROM
driftwood.
SALINA. Kan. August 17.-The Smoky
Hill river has risen about three feet In
the last twelve hours, and the Indications
are for more rain. Very little damage has
been caused so far: .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17
Personal Mention.

Mr.. r. ]. Cunningham of 1928 10Th street
northwest is at Rehoboth Beach Delaware,
and will spend a week at Cape May before
he returns home
DR.. w. P. c. HaZen has returned to the
city after short visit to Mount Bethel Pa.
Mr.. Gardner Dixon of the city post office,
who has been seriously ill at his home at
Vienna, Va, is slowly convalescing
Mr.. John S. Terrell corner I'd and G
streets northeast, has gone on a trip to
Canada, Niagara Falls, New York, Albany
and Atlantic City.
After sojOurn of two weeks at Atlantic
City, Mr.. Levi Meredith of COL Pennsyl-
vania avenue southeast has returned to the
city. He will remain few days and will
then leave here for an outing of several
weeks in the South mountains.
DR.. c. NJ. Scott has gone to Ocean City
to spend two weeks.
DIR. Wade. H Atkinson has returned to
the city from New Orleans where he re-
Gently attended the wedding of his brother
DIR. Harry HURT of 1910 H street north
west has returned after spending several
months abroad in hospital work
M. M. Albright has been appointed train
master of the Bluerhont branch, Southern
railway. the order dating from the 18th in
stant.
First Lieut.. Rudolph e. Smyser, 14th
United States Cavalry. recent graduate
of the army school at Fort Leayenworth
Kan, is in the city on leave Of absence He
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles w
Metzgar. 2i75 18th street.
Col. John Biddle, Engineer Commissioner
of the District, has gone to Newport hav-
ing been ordered north to witness the army
and navy manepvers which are soon to take
place off the coast of Maine. Col Biddle
will spend most of the time at sea. Capt.
Chester. Harding, assistant. is acting engi-
neer commissioner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17
Oxford and Cambridge Teams Meet
Exford and Cambridge Teams Meet
Western Players at Wheat ton. Ills.

CHICAGO, August 1T-Teams represent
ing the Oxford and Cambridge Golfing So
ciety and the Western Golf Association be-
gan their international amateur golf match
on the links of the Chicago Golf Club at
Wheaton today A series of five four-ball
matches was scheduled for this morning
and In the Afternoon teams of eleven will
compete In single matches The complete
pairing for the morning are: T. Mansfield
Hunter and Norman Hunter Oxford versus
H. Chandler EGan and Walter E. Egan
Exmoor. j. A. T. Bramston and III. w
Beveridge. Oxford, versus George A. Or
miston. Pittsburg, and Stuart Stickney, St
Louis; q. ID. Barnes. Oxford. and D. F.
Ranston, Cambridge, versus Louis James
and John w. Sellers Glenview; H. G. B.
Ellis. oxford and p. w. Leathart. Cam
bridge. versus Roswell F. Mundy, River
side. and Bruce ID. Smith. Onwentsia; Can't.
John l.. Low, Cambridge, and c. H. Allison
oxford. versus B. Frank Cummings, Ex-
moor. and w. /. Osborn. Glenview.
Afternoon-Norman +. Hunter versus H
Chandler Egan; II. G. b. Ellis versus Wal
ter f. Egan; ]. A. T. Bramston versus Geo
A. Ormiston; John l.. Low versus Stuart
Stickney; G.. d. Barne versus Roswell F.
Mundy, T. Mansfield Hunter versus Louis
N. James; ID. j. Ransom versus Bruce d.
Smith; II. w. Bever.dge versus John M
Sellers; p w. Leathart versus w. T. c.
Bristol; c. H. Allison versus B. Frank
Cummins; c. N Day versus w l. Os-
borne.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17
PICNIC PARTY IN TROUBLE.
One Member Dead Another Crazy and
Four Missing.

SANTA BARBARA, Cal, August IL
Miss Katherine Grathwol of ST. Paul,
Mimi, is dead. Frederick Lueders, ah art
ist of this city, is raving maniac, and
Fred. Webster, Nellie Stone, Fred. Gilbert
and Grace Porter, also of this city, cannot
be located, and at this time mystery sur
rounds the whole affair. The party left
here yesterday for a days picnic at the
summit of the mountains. which is reached
by the Lacumbre trail. Frederick Lueders
arrived in town last night and reported
that one of the party, Miss Grathwol was
dying, but he was exhausted none of the
particulars could be learned.
A party then left for the scene and
Lueders followed them. They returned at
midnight with Luedefs, who was found at
the foot of the grade a raving maniac and
who could give no account of the where
abouts of the rest of the party. The eff
forts of the searchers so far have been
frutless in finding any trace of the lost
excursionists. Miss Grathwol was staying
in Santa Barbara for her health and was
only twentyfour years old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17
THE HALF HOLIDAY
GENERAL McREYNOLDS.
He Tells the Secretary Of War That
Saturday Afternoon is q
Holiday.

An opinion was today rendered to the
Secretary of War by the Attorney General
on the Saturday half-holiday law Of the
District of Columbia. The opinion sus-
tains the law and leaves the issuance of an
order for the closing at noon in the discre-
ton of the Secretary of War.
II has been the general belief that this
was the opinion that was wanted, the )
o'clock closing hour on Saturdays being a
disregard for the law. to the effect that all
ell. ployes of the government shall do seven
hours work per day. The District law
says that all departments shall close at
noon on Saturdays, and it is this law that
has been sustained by the Department of
Justice, to which 1t was referred for a rul-
ing by the Secretary of War.
The opinion, after quoting the law In de
TAIL concludes as follows:
The Opinion.
Wherefore 1 have the honor to advise
you that every Saturday after II o'clock
noon is holiday for all purposes within
the District of Columbia. and Is therefore
one of the days declared public holidays
by law within the meaning of the statutes
regulating the number Of hours of labor
which it is your duty to require OF all
clerks and other employees of your depart
ment. You are consequently not obliged to
require labor by such parties after the hour
of noon on Saturdays
Under the law It now stands. you
must require at least seven hours labor of
all clerks and other employees in your de-
partment every day in the year, except on
Sundays and those days declared to be
holidays by section 1889 of the code of the
District of Columbia, and during author
ized leave. 1t is also clear that you have
the right, and If in your judgment the in
terest of the public service demands such
action, it is your duty, by special order
stating the reason, to extend the hours of
labor on ordinary days as you may think
proper, and to require Of clerks and en-
ployes in your department that they work
on any or all holidays now established by
law during the hours you may designate
in such an order
~. c. McREYNOLDS,
Acting Attorney General"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17

Democratic Opposition is Certain
Some Republicans Will Also
Fight the Measure.

The financial bill which the special sub
committee of the Senate finance commit
tee is now drafting, at Senator Aldrichs
summer home is certain to find hard sled
ding in both houses of Congress. Already
the forces are marshaling in opposition
and sounding slogans of defiance. Senator
Aldrich and his colleagues have visited
Oyster Bay to invoke the aid of the Pres1-
dent, alarmed by the growing signs of dis
satisfaction with the class of legislation
they are said to be contemplating.
There will be opposition to the bill in
both houses from factions of both parties.
Prospective Speaker Cannon is not enam-
ored of the Aldrich plan of financial legis-
laton. as he has evidenced in interviews
carefully guarded, although he disavows
intention to try to influence the House.
Back of Mr.. Cannon is substantial follow
ing of western men, who have supporters
in the Senate. who fear that the Aldrich
plan is for the benefit of eastern banks and
interests.
Democratic Opposition Sure.
There is no doubt that strong democratic
opposition to the bill will develop at once.
Indeed 1t already has been voiced. In an
interview sent from Lynchburg to several
eastern papers. Senator Daniel, the ranking
democrat OF the nnance cOmmlttee, mas
denounced the republican financial scheme.
He says it is dangerous kind of imitation
of the currency which will result in increas-
ing taxation to keep 1t bolstered up and
will make another excuse for keeping up
a high tariff.
At the last session of Congress a few
democratic senators were not opposed to
the bill. and 1t is question what position
the party will take in conference next ses-
sion. Mr.. Gorman's attitude will be watched
with concern. Thus far he has not ex-
pressed himself on the financial question,
but 1t is generally believed he would not
favor factious opposition to remedial finan-
cial legislation. That is, he would not fight
the bill just because it was put forward
by republicans. unless it contained features
antagonistic to democratic principles and
unless the democrats could propose some
thing better.
favor bringing in bill and opening it up
to full discussion and amendment, with
the idea of perfecting measure which
would be satisfactory to all interests, If 1t
is found that there is real necessity for
such legislation.
Senator Germans leadership in the Senate
has been settled and will not be attacked in
the next session, although there is no doubt
that some democrats holding still strong
views on the uses of silver in national fl
nanceS, such men as Daniel Teller Du
BoiS and others. will establish a faction
which will oppose the plans of the majority
to the end.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17
New Chief Sworn In.

James L. Gerry, the new chief of the Gus
toms Division of the Treasury Department,
was sworn in today and entered upon the
duties of that Office. succeeding John K.
Garrison, who resigned the position to be-
come auditor for the District of Columbia.
Mr.. Gerry, whose promotion was generally
looked upon in the department as de-
served recognition of merit and ability re-
ceived the congratulations of friends and
was the recipient of floral remembrances
from many directions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17
NOW IT IS A CHURCH TRUST.
Move to Foster the Erection of Relig-
ious Buildings.

CHICAGO August IA trust in re-
ligious forces to bring about economies in
soul saving, after the manner of the COM
mercial world. has been advocated by the
Rev. Bruce Brown in the North Side Chris
tian Church.
1T is high time that there should be a
trust in religious forces and resources" he
said.
Our present methods tend to multiply
churches in respectable communities and to
leave the slums destitute of church privi-
leges. We build So many churches among
the comparatively good people that we have
no money left to preach the gospel to the
poor. The millennium will never dawn on
a divided church. The kingdoms of this
world will not be made the kingdoms of
God by any sect or schism. Our useful
ness and efficiency and influence would be
ma gnified many fold if we would cease null
tiplying churches where they are needed
the least and use the money for building
churches where they are needed the most
l am in favor of a religious trust
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17
Many salutes Fired.


AS the President visited each ship, not
only that ship but every other battle ship
and cruiser Joined in the salute both at mis-
arrival and departure. With twelve ships
firing at one time each salute of twenty
one guns the cannonading resembled that
of a fleet in action.
It required two hours for the President to
complete his round of visits, and at the end
of his tour every ship in the feet except the
destroyers had saluted him twenty-five
times, total of $500 guns Most of the
guns used were either twelve six or four
Founders. For more than three hours the
big ships lay motionless under scorching
sun with only breeze enough to clear away
the smoke of the guns.
During all that time the sailors continued
to man the yards railsa or tops of every
ship of the feet
On his visit to the Kearsarge,, the Presi-
dent inspected the after turret and the
ships crew was mustered aft for his in
spection. Admiral Dewey and some Of the
rear admirals accompanied the President on
his visit to the ships. The feet was due to
pass in review before the Mayhower at
30 pm. and then proceed to Portland,
Me-. but the ships had not left their an
chorages at 2 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17
Massachusetts Repaired.

Information has been received at the
Navy Department from Bar Harbor to the
effect that the Massachusetts, will prob
ably leave that port for New York on
Thursday. The temporary repairs consist
ed of Strengthening some of her plates,
pumping the water from her forward bulk
head and placing mats against the frac-
lures. She will go into dry dock at the
New York navy yard for permanent re'
not,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17
Philippine Postage Stamps.

The Post Office Department has ordered
that on and after October / United States
postage stamps overprinted "Philipp;nes'
shall not be accepted for postage on matter
mailed within the United States and United
States postage stamps without the Philip
pine overprint shall not be accepted in the
Philippine Islands
The Postmaster General today caused this
notice to be sent broadcast throughout the
country,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17
Shot by Negro His,hwaymen.

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio, August II
Mike Lelcrith and Melick Raber, two Aus
trians, were shot and fatally wounded last
night at q Wabash railroad camp near
here by two negroes, who held them up.
The Austrians resisted and ran and the
negroes shot after them. Raber is shot
through the body. LeIcrfth is shot in the
back Both are at the hospital here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17
SULTAN MUST ANSWER.
Major Bullard Demands Redress Of
Leader of Lanao Moros.

MANILA. August H. 10 a.m.-Major
Robert l.. Bullard has demanded redress
from Sultan Deseen. the tribal leader of the
Lanao Moros. Although protesting a warm
friendship for Americans, the sultan re-
Gently surrounded small detachment Of
United States troops. paying him friendly
visit, with strong force of warriors and
offered battle. his men insuItingly bearing
IN American flag. So far the only rebly
from the sultan to Major Billiards. demands
has been defiance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17
Fire at NorwaIk. Ohio.

NORWALk. Ohio. August 1.-THE print
ing plant of the Laning Company was
practically destroyed by fire early today
Loss about 100000: fully covered by In
surance. The. company publishes law
books and does "a general printing busi-
ness The plant will resume operations as
soon as possibles The origin Of the fire
has not yet been learned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17
Commissioner Aliens Return

The commissioner of patents, Mr.. Fred
erick I. Allen, has returned to this country
after five weeks trip to Europe. Mr..
Allen arrived in New York on the steamer
Savoy Saturday. He went directly to his
home in Auburn, N. Y. where he will prob
ably remain until the 1st of September
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17
SAN FRANCISCO VETERANS,
Those Under the Treasury to Have a
HOLIDAY.

The Treasury Department has notified it's
officials in San Francisco to give a holiday
one day this week to each veteran of the
civil war. This is in honor Of the national
encampment of the G. A. R., which begins
in San Francisco this week The date for
the holiday will be determined by those In
San Francisco. The same privilege was
granted here last year when the national
encampment was in session in this CITY,