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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-02-04
FOOD FOR A YEAR.

Me9ts ... .''' '....... 300 lbs.
NL.ih ''.-..s....... qts.
bellef' ''.'.... ........ ..... 100 IDS.
Esss. .'....... ...-27 doz.
Vegetables es....,,.....,....5oo lbs.
This represents a faiI ration fSr one
man for one year.
But some people eat and eat
and yet grow thinner This
means a defective digestion
and unsuitable food. To the
notice Of such persons we pre-
sent SCOTS Emulsion, famous
ior is tissue building. Your
physician can tel. you how it
does it.
wsiissna yor i'ule 20 try Z yoa lits
SCOTT IowNE, %, rsArls'rsst Ns~ Yo,k
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-02-04
ZOller'S China Store
l13 b. Okla. Ave.

wiring the past week we
have been offering some
special articles in our diff
erent departments at ex-
.eptionaIly Low Prices.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-02-04

Msiissna yor iiule 10 irf z yda ne
SCOTT s lowAE, %, fsA'is'rsst Kew Yo'h
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-07
{RooseveIt's Speech conciuded.)

got 1t, You have only begun. In addi-
tion to that, you must have those quail
tiles to which we allude when we
speak OF q man as not merely a good
man, but as emphatically a man. We
need the rugged virtues, courage,
hardihood. the power to dare, the
power to endure. the will which de-
clines I'd be daunted by one failure.
which makes the defeat q stepping
stone to intimate triumph, and the
west could never have been settled
could never have been brought up to
what It Is II 1t had not been for the
adventurous temper and the iron reso-
lutions OF those who first tempted the
shaggy wilderness and turned 1t into
habitati0ns for man.
You must have these qualities and
In addition To them. the saving grace
Of common sense, and when you have
all three. you have got what counts
for more than a strong body, although
we need that. You have got what
counts for more than strength Of mind.
although VIC need that even more than
strength of body. You have got char
acter, and II is character that deter.
mines the destiny Of any nation, and
| believe in you, my friends and fellow
citizens.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-07

Don't Quarrel, Children. The report
that Albuquerque Is green with
jealousy because President Ro0se'
welt mentioned Santa Fe In his ad,
dress at st. Louis and not the Duke
City. Is entirely without foundation,
Albuquerque loves Santa Fe from the
bottom Of the spot where its heart
should be, and would DO anything In
the world to further the interests Of
the Capital City and to help it grow
into the metropolis Of the southwest
for which favor and kindly sentiment
Santa Fe is duly grateful. New Mex
lean.
II the President survives the ode to
be sung to him in Santa Fe he will
be proof against anything Albuquerque
can do to him.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-07
Cures When Doctors Fail.

Mrs. Frank ChiassOn, Patterson, La,
writes June 9Th, 1901: Il had malaria
fever in very bad form, was under
treatment by doctors, but as Dor as
/ stopped taking their medicine the
fever would return. l used a sample
bottle Herbine. found 1t helped me.
Then I bought two bottles, which COM
pletely cured me. feel grateful to
you for furnishing such a splendid
medicine, and a honestly recon-
mend 1t to those suffering from mala-
ria, as It will surely cure them Her
bine, Soc bottle at X. d. G00daffs and
Winters Drug Company.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-07

Mr.. Joseph P0minyilA of Saltwater,
Mimi, after having spent over 81. 900
with the best doctors for stomach trou-
ble,. without relief. was advised by
his druggist. Mr.Alcx. Richard, to try
a box OF Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. He did SO. ana is a well
man today, II troubled with indigcst.
ion. bad taste in the mouth, lack Of
appetite or constipation, give these
Tablets a trial, and you are certain to
be more than pleased with the result.
For sale at CSC per box by all drug
gists.
When you want a pleasant physic
try Chamberlain's Stomach and Liv-
er Tablets. They are easy To take and
pleasant In effect. For sale by all
druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-07

When the kings Of England and
Italy met they kissed each other foul
times. Let us hope there Is nothing
To the theory that germs may be car
ried in whiskers.
II tho people Of Illinois could only
have looked ahead a little they might
have hired some cheap boy to be gov,
crnor. thus avoiding any risk OF be-
ing disappointed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-07

Los Angeles Express: The Oldest
daily paper In Los Angeles. the Ex-
press Is sending out a statement OF
its March circulation, The Express
Inns evidently determined to do some
thing out in Los Angeles. The sworn
daily average for the month was Is
aG0. The highest daily output for the
month was on Marct "a, when 1854
copies were sold.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-07

People used to hail the first day of
May with JOY, because 1t was custom
AIRY in former times to move On the
1st of April.
The lazy man will be disappointed il
he ever gets to heaven and finds that
the angels don't put in their time just
sitting around.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-07
PRESS ~GLEANlNcs.
Various Matters Of Moment Gathered
From National Publications.

Tribune's Foreign Advertising: The
New York Tribune recently printed q
full page Of European advertisements
The space was taken up largely by
advertisements Of the leading hotels
of England and the continent. A
column or more was devoted to London
and Paris shops.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-07

Mr.. Baer will raise the price of coal
just TO show that as far Is he is con
cernod the public can be-or words tc
that effect,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-07

Minor Notes: The Greensboro, N,
C.. Telegram has been changed from
an evening to a morning paper.
The Rome. N. ", Citizen, cstab
1ishcd 1910. has suspended publica.
lion.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-07

Some women would be almost will
ing to die II they could have a few
years on their tombstOnes.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-07

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tab.
let's. This signature 6X1<
on every box, csc.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-07

Metropoiitan's Future Pans: a
small booklet from the Metropolitan
magazine. New York. TOW edited by
John Kendrjck Hangs. tolls adycrl's-
ers something about is new policy
and It's higher hopes. Nothing cs-
sential has been omitted aA.spt mon
tion Of the place Of publication
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-07

! believe In your future and in what
you will accomplish because I believe
that you have. and that the people Of
this great nation have. character, and
SO ! say to you today. | greet You.
wish you well and | believe that your
future will in an abundant prosperity
even surpass the prosperity that you
now enjoy. Good luck.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-07

Ainslee's Scheme: Ainslee's maya.
zinc, New York, has adopted a clever
plan to improve itself and attract read.
ers. For the next twelve months II
will distribute prizes in cash amount
Ing 10 $3.50 q month, or a total OF S..
90 for the year, to those OF Its read
era who offer the best suggestions for
Improving the magazine. II gives q
series Of ten questions, In which read
@rs are asked TO tell what they like
nost in Ainslee's, whether they prefer
long or short stories. what authors
they like best, which advertisement
they consider the cleyerest, etc. .
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-07

Nasal Catarrh quickly yields to treat
ment by Eiyis Cream Balm, which is agree
ably aromatic. 1t is received through the
n~ostrils, cleanses and heals the whole sur
face over which il difIuses itself. Druggists
sell the Soc. size; Trial size by mail, 10
cents. Test it and you nre sure to continue
tho treatment.
Announcement.
To accommodate those who are partia
TO tho use Of atomizers in applying liquid
into the nasal passages for catarrhal trou
des, the proprietors prepare Cream Balm in
liquid form, which will be known az Ely's
Liquid Cream Balm. Price including the
spraying tube is 75cents. Druggists or by
mail. The liquid form cmbodies the med
icinal properties Of tho solid preparation.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-07

Where the Press Stands: Tho Pitts
burg. Pa. Press claims to be the lead
Ing paper Of Pittsburg upon the fol-
bOwing grounds: II is the best news
PAPER; the biggest newspaper; 1t pub
fishes AL the news; II Ii the peoples
PAPER; han the largest amount OF ad-
vertising: the largest number Of adj
vertisers: tn cclassified advertising Is
three to four times larger than any
other paper, and has the largest daily
and Sunday circulation--S0 900 daily
$4,000 Sunday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-08
oo000ooooooOooOoooO ooOooooooooooOoOc
BY
Dorothy Dix. (
he Tootsy-Wootsy - Studies In Natural History

the man to feel about feet high and as strong as
prize fighter and after that it has It's victim strns
and may devour him when It will,
Scientists who have studied the uttered by the
Tootsy- Wootsy charming its prey say that Its entire
range OF language appears to be comprehended IN he
phrase GLOW big and handsome and wise you are, ana
that 1t repeats these over until IT hypnozes us Y'o7
tim burn fb gti
The Toosy- Wootsy is interesting creature TO nave
around The house when Is Young and pretty but When
1T becomes old and scraggy It's grmaces are an 90 So.
upon ones nerves. fact which men VINO asct e''s"9
pets do not always take into consideration,
,rhe ,rootsv wootsy reaches Its finest perfection IN
paris but the specimens exhibition along broadway
are remarkably attractive this year Boston is the ony
CITY where the lootsr Wootsy Is unxnoWn TBS acr
"a a fayorte place Of residence with women
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v THE BEAUTIFUL ~
TR AILING ARBBTUS


Long years ago it was, before the white
mans foot had pressed the soil OF the
Western Continent, before the sound OF
the white man Is axe rang through the
depths OF tho virginia. forests, or the
smoke from the white mans hearth heart
stone forecast the years OF bis owner
shlr and his dominion In, as yet, an ,it+.
discovered world. Y.
Then, where cities now stand, rose the
giant trees straight. tall and strong Be.
meath, their shadows passed and repnssed
the Wild folk OF tho WILDERNESS and their
hunters the red men, trained to cool
readiness for every viclssitudo and every
danger. All around the snow lay deep
white and glistening; the river 3 song was z
flushed BY the numbing touch o. y, me
frost which had likewise stilled the music
OF the birds and wrung tho vltals 81 ina
lgrny wolf with the fierce ache OF nun y
ger. Tho branches OF tho mighty OAKS e.
we've mott onless, MS II covered OF Ice. put
the air, though freezing. had & bitter lltt'
softness fin It, the prcsngo Of chanse
which filled the atmosphere With q KIND mo
OF suppressed activity, making the
ishnrpiy.outlined shadows seem to wrlthe
and twist In an effort to wrench the esn
b a cry rang through the forest. breaking
m 5,,,pon the silence and leaving q fear
sorneness behind It. The sound wav-
cred, was lost, then rose and fell again
rs the form OF a hunter. gaunt and tall,
Yet bending under the burden#of years,
came Into view. Emerging from tho
hemlock groves lie came into a snowy llo ol :!
low and sank as IL exhausted. With q
gesture Of despair Help, O.. Manitou,;
for perish 81 he cried. There is q
mortal weakness ut my very heart and
A,..f .,%l 9nilnUs
AZ he spoke. his head sank, his limbs
relaxed and no lay prone. his flowing
white beard and locks mingling With the
covcrlet OF snow upon which he rested.
Suddenly his eyes opened. At his feet,
looking down upon him. stood the incar-
nation OF tender radiance with vision
the sunshine in her ripping hair the
perfume Of flowers on her lips. She was
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-08

want to hear ono OF your stories. II
it pleases them you may tell as many
as you choose sl
u "A shuffllng sound was heard In the cup
board, and then tho old-fashtoned story
teller cleared his throat and began.
sa.In Its original form the story that
am about to tell" a6gs :ESSs
hold on tisere!'' cried Wally
iWanderoon. He was furious with anger.
l.Didn't you hear mo say. as plain as
4 could speak. that we wan ted an old
fashioned story?"
IT was simply trying to explain that
the story I am going to tell is q part
! OF the folk lore sdj
28"I won't have itl'' cried Wally Wan
deroon, stamping his feet. 1--WE want no
prefaoes, and no foot notes; we don't
care where the story comes from What
am I feeding you fort"
moor story teller. .that this Is an age
when even the children insist on a scien-
t!lo-
"Nonsense!" exclaimed wally Wander
oon putting out his cheeks with anger.
"Figs and ttddlesticks. Why do you want
to try to show ofD In this way? We come
to YOU for a story, and here you are run
ming about like n wild calf IN meadow.
I tell you I won't have IT.
.'Well," said the story-teller with a
long-drawn sigh. "once upon time--hoW
does that suit you?"
..FIne!" exclaimed Wally Wanderoon.
That's the way to begin story. NOW
go ahead. H,
The story-teller began and told this
tale OF g4lJ
JOHN THE sINrPLETON.
"once upon time there was !. g re- q,
city built upon plain. y han w WI y y
Of Of it its inhabitants were prosperous be.
cause they We're Industrious. OF course pun y
some OF the people wore poor, for thls )
the way Of the world; but It frequently
happens that poverty is a greater bi tss
| sing than riches The Inhabitants OF thls
city were very lightly. governed, Ihes
paid few tifhes. and tho bulk OF those
were expended IN laying ON. p hsa ,,,,
nroyements that all the people could en-
Joy. There were no crimes committed
there We're no disputes OF any moment
and as a result, cobwebs were growing
ON the door OF the temple OF justice
Such lawyers rs had begun to practice
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clothed In the green OF the marsh vii
lows and bore In her hand a flower
starred wand. The sound OF her voice
was like music and when she spoke
there was flash OF silver-tipped wings; y
then a blue bird poised on a neig hboTing
limb, broke into a hymn Of gladness and
tho river, suddenly shaking of It's Icy,
letters, went running In It happy muir.
muir that thrilled through dmming
sense to the hunters ear. Once more.
his voice came:
II called upon Manitou !, his servant
Winter and thou contest, hut whyy
Canst thou seat Winter once more on
his throne and chain the rebe river whose
music even now ofends my ears"
Tho graceful form drew a little closer
and waved her wand above the droop-
ing head. Tho birds voice shrilled near
err and louder, the air was laden with the
freshness OF the ttaw and the sound Of
running water was eYerywhere. Inc
eyes OF Winter closed and his voice was
heard no more. The waving OF the wand
ceased Spring knclt beside Winter and
breathcd in his race as ne SLEPT, men
at her command, the South wind put his
strong arms beneath the PROSTATE form
and bore 1t away to the home OF Mani.
| tou, leaving behind only the fast-disap-
pearing coverlet OF snow outlined with
| its Impress. From her bosom Spring took
a cluster OF dark shining leaves, amid
which cleaned pink and white waxen pet-
ais and planted them to mark the spot
| and. before rising, she bent her head,
kissed the flowers and left with them the
DELEGATE and lingering perfume OF her
caress.
| Afterwards. across the mountains and
through valleys. she passed on her way.
Everywhere the sunshine leralded heI
coming; everywhere the brooks ieaped
for Joy and the birds sang IN her hon or,
Everywhere she stepped, but no Wm III :,
planted on the grave Of Winter, and Tor
want Of q better name called by mortaals
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Toosy- Wootsy kicks like donkey when th'ngs
wrong scods like parrot; but the minute y per-
ceyea that 1t is about to be left It begins 70 et gfeA
peary tears down its cheeks and so Pteous IS l's
appearance that every hastens to give ~ aHa ICY
little ,Tootsy- Wootsy have the floor
It is also as adhesive as porus plaster and when
finds good thing It sticks to It, Nobody was ever
known who could stake Tootsy- WOotsy t#5
The manner In which the Toosy- WoosyS secures 'ts
Frey is most Interesting It never attacks woman but
when a man Eheaves in sight 1t makes bee line for
him and his only safety is In hight for the arthur Ut
tie gets her lnancured claws upon MIN
the united strength of the entire United STATES army
would be insufficient to rescue him. The method OF Mt
tack employed peculiar. begins by gazing soufully
up in mans face uterlng little purrng sounds that
makes the man throw out his chest and look important
It then festooHs itself his arm and looks wstfuy up
IN his face while 1t emts chrrupy noise that causes
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let's get away before he begins about the
Mexican War
Buster Jonn looked somewhat sheep
ishly at Sweetest Susan, who exclaimed a;
4"Oh, Brother! told you some one would
hear yess" u
as mo = replied Wally Wanderoon; II don't
think any one heard him but you; but
II knew your grandfather had been In the
Mexican War, and I know. also, that ne
is growing old. Put these two things TO-.
gether and it's no trouble to guess what
the youngsters are likely to say: oid as
Il am, I have been young, and SO mas
Your grandfather. Well--as I was going
+ to say-while .a)le is sitting back in his
easy chair talking about the Mexican
& War, am going about trying to find the
Good Old Times we used to have.
TITS no easy matter, ! can tell YOU.
once hoped to find them in lump as You
may say. but have given up that idea
I know, now. that II I find them at all
shall have to find them a piece at time
an old song here and an old story yon-
der. Anyhow. I shall continue to look
for them. One day not SO very long ago.
BY the hnppiest chance. I found one OF
4 the relics Of the Good Old Times we used
to have You couldn't guess what It Is
II you were to guess for the rest OF the
week. And I'm afraid you won't believe
me when tell you 1t Is an old fashion
ed storytelling machine.
''Why never heard of anything IKE
u that said Sweetest Susan,
81 suppose not" replied Wally Wan,
deroon They Iwera very scarce, and
those who had them only permitted q
i few OF their closest friends to see them.
q heard OF one gentleman, very clever
man. too, who CHANGED to be a little talk
ntiye about the one he owncd-he had
brought 1t from Russian peddler-and
he was tried and hanged us n partner OF
Satan. His machine was made IKE q
hand organ, and he turned handle when
he wanted It to tell story. Well, vol,
he suffered in a good cause"
BY this time they had come to SINAI!
house in a clump OF trees, This SAID
Wnlly Wanderoon. lis where i've when le.
I'm at home. Come IN and ~ snow YOU
nv Storytelling machine, It IS not gen,
uine one; It is only make-belleVe' pu'
Il does very we'll"
IN a corner OF the room In Which theS
z Sn,,nd Themselves there was a tall piece
I a furniture resembling narrow cup
Soard. Near the top there was SINAI
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-08

opening, which turned out to be the OH
nee through which the story was tole
Wally WanderoOn went to this cupptotaru.
and gave tia sharp rap With his WAKING 'nl :
cane. -.
l"11ey, there, I he cried. what are you
up to In there r. .o.
z Goodness gracious |" a voice replied 90
you want TO frighten me to death1 VINO
are YOU and what do YOU want 7.
10y ou know who I am we'll enough II
1t was feed time, you'd know what
wanted /" I a3s
.'Wel. yon never seem to know what
I want, replied the storytelling ma
chine. III IS i55 S5 + N
"of course replied wally wanderoon.
"rhe man Is "a necessary part or the
storytelling machine"
And he's fat,''s cried Sweetest Susan,
whose curiosity&had prompted her to look
through crack In the cupboard
Certainty" answered Wally Wander
Don. I'm the U history OF the world no .
have caught and picked this man, as
you may say, because he Is one Of the
old-fashioncd story-tellers. He's the last
OF his Kind sogfars as II know. and Is one
Of the worst. You wouldn't think It, but
even hero, where he Is Gagged and keps
away from his kind, he tries his best to
fail into modern methods. 7 ou listen to
him carefully, and you'll see how he tries
to initiate the style Of those who think
that In telling q story they have to ex-
plain" everything, and even tell where the
story grew. 81 it
Wnlly wanderoon went to the cupboard
raped on 1T sharply and said: Wake
I'm in there Shake yourself together.
Here are some children who have come
to spend the day with me. and they
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-08

difficulty In distinguishing the Tootsy- Wootsy at ssn
as 1t has large saucer like eyes and an air Of abnormal
innocence 1t has little or no brains, put SO tar from
this being considered defect It Is accounted an add-
tonal attraction the slier y acts the more gy
do esteem It as pet. @
Unfortunately the habits Of the Tootsy Wootsy have
not received that careful investigation from men that
they deserve but they form most instructive study
for every cheerful worker It is believed by scientists
,pon bonbons ice cream soda ana salads OF which It
consumes incredible quantities, and that It spends its
time sitting around and looking helpless and ignorant
This almost human intelligence tor It causes al
the other animals fight With each other for the prly
lege OF feeding 1t and carrying Its luggage around,
The two most marked Characteristics Of the roosy-
wootsy It's ability to weep and lts faculty for cling
Ing, st is TO these admirable qna'ies mat u owes
lie f,c,,v for alp,oys arriving with the Tho
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-08
pickinp-uup Machine.

A truly wonderful piece Of mechanism !,
is the "pcing-np maehhe u9ea n a
in cable laying. 1t is a powerful variety
Of the steam winch family, but also
most aristocratlc and elaborate member,
fitted with gear changing clutches, patent
brakes and other ngeniouts applla hf,Mss
II can at slow speed lift twenty-five tons
at a rate of one mile per hour Or, at q
fast speed. ten tons at the rate o. four
miles per hour .la8
All being made ready, the big grapnel,
attached to seven or eight hundred faith
oms of chain and rope, !s passed over the
bow sheave or pulley and as soon as It
reaches bottom the ship Is !. sent It's, slowly ny
ahead. Backward and forward across tho
path Of the cable, as pointed out BY tho
friendly marking buoys, the vessel steams
Several times the grapnel catches some
thing, only to lose Its hold again-prob-
ably an inequality upon tho bottom-but
At last comes steady strain INV hy wafob sG
the rriiny grapnel rope come steadily up
and over the well oiled pulley. Atlength