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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-12-02
He WEAKENED AT THE LAST.
A Murderer Pleaded Guilty ana Re.
eelved a Life Sentence.

Special 10 Da ly Leader
South McAlestsr !. T.. Dec 2.--
Louis Williams. negro, has been
found guilty Of murder and viii re-
eelye a life sentence He killed a wo.
man at Lehore. In his defense he
claimed that the husband OF his victim
compelled him to commit the deed.
While the woman was standing in her
home ohurning, Williams crept up and
cut her throat from ear TO ear. After
the evidence was all in ana just be-
fore the argument was started, WI
liams entered a plea of guilty and ask
el for a life sentence.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-12-02
A Paramount Issue.

No crime calls for sterner reproba-
tion than the crime Of the corruption
ist in public life. ana the man who
seeks 70 oornipt him. The bribe Civ
er and the hrlbe takcr are equally
guilty Both alike sin aglins the
nrimnry law of the states safety An
ques ions of difference In party policy
sink into insignihcaaco when the peo
pie Of this country are bronght face
@ face with a question like his, which
Nes AZ the root Of honest and decent
ovarnmeut- From President Roose
rei s written comment upon Fourth
Assls;an Postmaster General Bris
few's rfnori unqa postoplce depart
mem deiincuepcies
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-12-02

Syracuse (N. " Telegram: It is
conceded by the Republicans that par
ty or political considerations alone
prevent the admission OF Arizona, New
Mexico. Oklahoma ami Indian terri
tory o the nP.on of states. The Dem
oorats in congress are resolved to re-
new the fight for statehood at the com
ing regular session and will introduce
a bill providing for the admission of
Arizona, New Mexico ana Oklahoma.
and The announcement is made that
they will press ihe territorial adrlis-
sion matter as early as possible.
Those who favor the admission Of
he territories, however, are likely to
run against a stumbling block In the
opposition Of Speaker Cannon, who OPP
posed their admission in the last con
gress.
The Republican leaders who oppose
sta ehood for the territories fear thar
by making states of the territories the
Democrats may gain c~o or perhaps
four United States senator's. The fact
that his would strengthen the Demo
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-12-02
BANK PRESIDENT INDICTED.
A Reward Of $1,000 Offered for His
Apprehension.

A Reward of $1,000 Offered for His
Apprehension.
Ardmore, /. T., Dec. Alt is report.
ed here today that the Uni ed States
grant jury has indicted Kirby Purdom
the defaulting president of the bank
of the Chickasaw nation, who left
Tishomingo the day after the bank
closed its doors The direc ors of The
institution have offered reward of
81 000 for his apprehension All efforts
to locate him have proved futile. al
though a good description of Purdom
together with his picture, have been
sent broadcast was announced the
day after the bank failed that deposi
tors would be paid within thirty days
but it Is now believed that depositors
will realize lit le, if anything. Re
ceiver V. e. Foster and his assist
ants are still at work with the affairs
Of the defunet bank. The books were
in such a tangled condition that they
could gain but j tie from them. anC
II became necessary to secure the de.
posit books and certificates Of deposi
Of the derositors for use in the work
The receiver refuses to make any
statement regarding the ins buttons
affairs. ana says nothing will be given
out until he makes his report to the
court. which he hopes to be able to
make about December 10.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-12-02
Jas as a Ere.

srrea s in dry grass and weeds, so
does a inflammation Of the throat
the result of a cold--grow down into
the sensitive air passages of the lungs
The cold, like the dre should be
promptly dealt with. When you be-
gin to cough. use Aliens Lung Bal
sam VII certainly heal the sore
throat and lungs and it may save you
from consumption.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-12-02
HARVEY MAY HOLD HIS JOB.
lnterpositlon Of Kansas Delegation
Has Changed Things.

Washington, D. c., Dec. PA final
decision in the case Of George l. Har-
vey. the Indian agent at Pawnee, was
expected at the interior department
today, but it was not forthcoming. TIE
impression given out af er a majority
Of the Kansas delegation in congress
interested themselves in the case, that
Harvey would be permitted to resign,
has been again modified to the extent
hat II seems to be generally un. err
stood now that Harvey will be allow
ed TO remain in his position ana suf
fer only a reprimand from his super
iors
While this may be the case. it Is
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-12-02
This Can
Be Done.
GUTHRIE
LAUNDRY CO.

thought that Harvey eventually VIII
have to go. He may remain in the
government service for ano her quart
er, but it is believed that later his
resignation VIII be acceptable. But
for the interposition of the Kansas
delegation at a time when his case
was hanging in he balance, his resig-
nation would probably now be in the
hands Of the secretary of the interior.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-12-02
DELAWARE CASE NOT ARGUED
II Was Crowded Out in United States
Supreme couet Yesterday.

Washington, D. c., Dec, 2 Tho case
OF the Delaware Indians. residing IN
the Cherokee nation appellants,
against the Cherokee nation was to
have been argued in the supreme
cour % the United States today, but
was not reached on account Of the ex-
tended arguments In a case from Cal
ifornia. The case referred to involves
the right TO $4,000 acres Of land in
the Cherokee nation claimed by the
Delawares. IN addition TO a pro rata
share Of the lands and moneys OF the
tribe The Cherokees claim that the
Doiawares are entitled only 10 share
the same as any other Cherokee In
dians Walter S Logan and Charles
n Demond are OF counsel for the APP
pellants. Their contention In the
main is THAI the Delawares have
mainianed from the time of their set
clement ~ the Cherokee nation com.
plete organization; have held sepa-
rate elections had a chief aud other
tribal Officers and have had numerous
councils, whose transactions hare
been recognized By the United States.
aud whose acts have been the basis OF
ananclal adjustment with the United
states involving immense sums Of
money.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-12-02
A Costly Mistake

Blunders are some lines very ex-
pensiye Occasionally life itself Is the
price Of a mistake, but you1l never
be W ong II you take Or. Kings New
I4ifo pills for Dyspepsia, Dizziness.
Headache. Liver or Bowel troubles.
They are gentle yet thorough 25c. at
n. B. Lille & Co.'S drug store,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-12-02
Guthrie Towel supply.

Towels and aprons Of all kinds fur
nished at very reasonable rates Sc
me before you buy. Walter Hammock
with Guthrie Laundry Co
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-12-02

Tho dark ages are those pertaining
to women Of unquestionable years.
A good son maketh a good husband
but he is worthy Of a better ia e.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-12-02

Eczema. scald head, hives, itchiaoss
of the skin of any sort instan ly re-
lieved permanently cured. Doan's
Ointment AT any drug store,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-12-02
MINISTER GOES TO NEW YORK.
Special to Daily Leader.

Special to Daily Leader.
Vinita. /. T.. Dec REV Mr. Bull
lard. Congregationahst minister here.
has resigned his position to accePt a
like position from church at Sara
toga Springs, n. Y at salary OF S2,.
900 per annum
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-12-02
POLITICAL NEWS.
Short Items Of Interest to Oklahoma
Politicians.

Captain Nesbitt, in the Watonga
Herald Of last weeks ISSUE declares
that the Herald was one of the first
If not the first paper, in Oklahoma to
mention the name Of W. r. Hearst as
presidential nominee on the Democrat
ic ticket.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-12-02

Watonga Herald: Bird Mcclure has
launched his statehood bill 1t is
drawn up strictly as a party measure.
to aid and abet the pie counter gang
OF Oklahoma in their heroic efforts
TO perpetuate their graft Legislation,
like the never changing brool1let, can
never rise higher than the source from
which it comes. The federal office
holders of Oklahoma who have the
Republican party IN their control,
know nothing higher than conniying to
make eternal their hold on office. The
bringing Of matters concerning the
welfare of a million people down TO
the level of office greed as discussed
by the federal office holders who met
in Guthrie short time ago, shows
plainly the calibre Of the gang who
are running the Republican party.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-12-02

Ponca City Democrat: McGuire's
$ atehool bill throws out considerable
taffy 20 the school land lessees. In
his endeavor to curry favor with the
lessees lie is liable to make enemies
,of other homesteaders The school
land question is loaded al both ends.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-12-02

If every man could profit by his
own mistakes we should all be rich.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-12-02

Several aspirants for county offices
in Day county have already announced
heir in ention of becoming candidates
next year. Day county can always
furnish plenty Of Higgins
News.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-12-02

An exchange refers to the recent
meeting Of the Republican territorial
committee here as follows: "The pro
prietors of the Republican chuck wa
gon met in Guthrie last week and dis.
cussed the best me hod Of perpetual
ing their franchise along statehood
lines"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-12-02

Watonga Herald: If Bird Mcclure
and his co erie Of boosters convince a
Republican congress that Oklahoma
is safely Republican and get state
hood bill through. the way the Demo
Gratis will give them the lie at the
polls won't be slow.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-12-02

The El Reno Globe believes that
w r. Hearst and Carter H. Harrison
would be a winning team on the Dem
ocratic ticket next year.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-12-02

Nhlle this may be The case, It Is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18
TO IMPROVE CONSULAR SERVICE.
Incompetent and Undesirable Consular
 Officers to Be Needed Out.

Washington, March 17-President Roose- welt and Secretary Hay have determined to increase the efficiency of the consular service in every way possible, particular ly in the personnel. and while there is no intention to have any general overhaul ing, incompetent or undesirable consular officers will be dropped as occasion re- quires. Hereafter complaints against consus will be investigated rigidly. It is the intention to keep the consular service out of politics, and to that end political competent men will, it is said, be of no avail.
 There have been more removals of con- suls lately than ever before in the same length of time in the history of the serv- ice. Two were dropped or asked to re- sign because of Irregularities in their of ficial methods, one for indiscreet utter ances, one for making alleged insulting remarks at a club and others for general unfitness
 It Is acknowledged in near all foreign countries that the United States consular service, while poorly paid, Is the most et- ficient in the world American consular officers have done wonders in securing the extension of American trade. Never- theless, there are a number of consuls who, the state department believes, are not capable of performing their work properly or are so constituted personally that they injure the prestige of the Unit ed States abroad. Aggravated cases of this sort will be thoroughly inquired into by the department and it is believed that the standard of fhe service will ultimate ly be extended to every post
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18
RockEFELLER's BIG DIVIDENDS.
Checks Sent Out Amounting to Over
 $21, ,5oo,000.

New York, March 1.-Two of the mos nopoles owned by John D. Rockefeller have sent out dividend checks aggregat- ing $2l ,50O,OOO
 Of the total amount s2O,0O0, GOO represents the Standard oil dividend for the second quarter of the year, being SEQ for each share of the O00O,O 900 trust, while s15OO,- 900 is for dividends to shareholders of the Consolidated Gas company.
 John D. Rockefeller. who owns s4O,OOO. : 900 of Standard oil stock, will receive d check for $S.OOOoOo, while his brother Will liam, who owns only $15OOO,OOo of the stock will receive check for $SO0O,000.
 The declaration of the Standard Oil dividend shows that John D. Rockefel- lers income from this source alone for the last ninety days has been $SS, SsS a day.
 If continued for the rest of the year at this rate he will receive in dividends from Standard Oil for the four quarters $S2. .333. SS1.2O.
 Just now Mr. Rockefeller is on the Pa cific coast seeking health and recreation. His dividend check will not be mailed to him. The money it calls for will be loaned at the current rates for call money to Wall street speculators who can furnish collateral satisfactory to his bankers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18
Department of Geography.

"A new department, to be called the department of geography, has been ere ated at the University of Chicago" said an educator. "Rollin D. Salisbury, pro- lessor of geology, has been raised to the rank of a head professor, and will have charge of the new department. Several courses heretofore given in other depart ments will now be grouped under Pro- lessor Salisburys direction.
 Professor Salisbury Is one of the best known geolobists in the United States. Since 1882 he has been assistant United States geologist, glacial division, and since 1891 has been geologist in charge of pleistocene geology, of New Jersey. Pro- lessor Salisbury accompanied one of the Peary expeditions to the arctic regions a few years ago. and while in Greenland made extensive geological studies. For several years he has been dean of the Ogden School of science in the universi- ty. He was graduated from Beloit col lege in 1SS1"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18
STATE NEWS ITEMS.

The court house at Linden is nearing completion.
 in Hale county.
 Agitation for a new court house in Butler county has begun.
 Measles has appeared at childersburg and a number of the children have con- tracted 1t.
 A St. Louis expert is prospecting for oil, gas and mineral clay in Montgom- cry county
 Heavy and continued rains are inter- fering with farming operations through out the state.
 The Kyle Lumber company of Gadsden, after shut down for several days, has resumed operations
 Extensive preparations are being made for the cultivation of tobacco in the vicinity of Guntersville.
 Attalla people are signing a petition against the holding of street fair. Ex- Mayor Stewart heads the list.
 T. II. Nance of Talladega has been granted a patent for a planter or fertil- izer distributor; also for a seed or fer tilizer drill.
 Anniston Star: The Y. M c. A. move ment is growing in strength in Anniston. This is good. Anniston should have a strong and enthusiastic association. They are good things for cities to have.
 Gadsden Times-News: These heavy rains we have had of late are injuring this section to an almost incalculable degree. The industrial enterprises that are starting to build and some of those already in operation are practically at a standstill. The farmers have done nothing toward preparing their lands for spring planting. All classes are being 1 hurt
 Greensboro Watchman: Greensboro presents a scene of activity on Main street. Six brick stores building and two -others being repaired, three banks full of money, forty merchants selling goods, all professional and newspaper men thriving, and next seasons crop the finest ever raised in Alabama is enough to make fellow feel good. l Gadsden Journal It is learned that the Louisville and Nashville Railroad com pany will soon begin negotiations with the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis railway the Southern and the Chatta- nooga Southern to build at the intersec- tion of the "Ellen N" tracks and Ninth street a model union passenger station, equipped with all modern conveniences. This statement was made today by one of the most prominent railroad con- | struction men in the district who would not consent for his name to be used. He stated that he knew it to be a fact be- cause of the recent orders given by the l Louisville and Nashville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18

trusts at two-thirds, and the greater part of this water has been showed off into the hands of the public. These gold bricks are becoming restive, and it is this restiveness that is disturbing the markets of the country
 The truth is the common stock is- sued by the trusts is water. pure if not simple. Not a dollar of the aggregate represents a dollar actually invested. or any part of a dollar, and yet the republican party refuses to take away the duties that render dividends pos sible upon these five billions of waterl The republican party says in other words that the trusts may wiring suck dividends from the mass of the people provided they put up campaign con tributions fat enough to carry any cleo tion that the republicans wish to carry. It is round of water, campaign contri- buttons and public patronage-an end less chain. and the people pay the freight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18
IN HOTEL LoBBIES.
nood Peach crop.

A. " Fulghum of Birmingham is an ex- tensive peach grower. He has two large orchards, one of which is on Red noun tain, and the other up the valley Ills opinion on the crop for this season VIII be interesting.
 My first observation after the freeze last month was similar to that of other growers in this part of Alabama said MT. Fulghum. q though the crop was practically ruined Last week, however I went to my orchards and made care ful examination and am glad to say that my first opinion was wrong.
 We wi1 have a pretty fais peach crop after all. Of course the freeze did some damage, but I am inclined to think that what We lose in the number of peaches produced will be gained by an increase in size and quality of what are left The trees on the mountain will uo better than those in the valley"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18
Old-Time Shoemakers.

"The machine made shoe has almost driven the shoemaker of former days out of business in this country" said a shoe merchant. While the cobbler is still patronized and the shoemaker still has some customers who prefer the lold fash toned boot, made in keeping with their ideas on the subject of footwewar, the handmade shoe industry Is not flourishing and a shoemakers' exhibition would not attract much attention in our large cities. But such an exhibition will take place at Hamburg in a few months, and our consul at Chemnitz calls attention to it in a report to the state department.
 The prime object of the exhibition is said to>be the promotion of technical ed- ucaton in the shoemaking branch It appears also that foreigners will be per mitted to take part in the exhibition and to show the machinery which they use in the manufacture of shoes"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18
INGALLS, LOOKING TO 1so49
If Elected, May Be Pushed By Demo-
 crats for Presidency.

Cincinnati, March 16.-The municipal campaign in Cincinnati is gathering bit terness in the charges made against the city administration and against the off, ficial records of the men nominated for office on the citizens municipal ticket. at the head of which is Melville Ezra In- gals, president of the Big Four, the west ern representative of the vanderbilts.
 It is a striking feature of the campaign that no charge is made against the per sonal integrity of any, of the men on either ticket. The citizen or fulton demo- crats insist that the campaign Is one against bossism in the person of George R. Cox. while the republicans insist it Is a campaign for the continuation or the efficient municipal government against sham reform in aid of the presidential ambitions of MT. Ingalls,. They declare that MT. Ingalls, has an eye on the White House and will try to reach 1t through he,no first mayor of Cincinnati and then governor of Ohio.
 There is no democratic ticket on the ballot, and consequently, no democratic votes will be cast as such. At the next election in Cincinnati the democratic party will be compelled to go on the bal lot by petition.
 This situation is angering many of the old liners, who, while opposed to Cox and to republicanism. are unwilling to surren- der their party name and emblem. The action of the twenty-six will lose many straight democratic voters for the citi- zens' ticket.
 Of course. the liquor question enters into the contest. Mayor Fleischman Is at the head of one of the largest distilling establishments in the United States. While that fact alienates from the republicans the support of the Evangelical alliance. 1t draws a large German vote The Ger mans see in the support of the citizens
 Y .et by the alliance a determination to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18

has never been removed, and which the Congressional Record. consequently, does not contain. We are well aware that in such items as are necessarily estimated we are not doing full justice to Mir. Nor gan; but we prefer to err on the side of conservatism rather than on that of sensationalism.
 We now come to details. The table which follows is the result of much labor, but 1t is equally the source of astonish- ment and profound admiration. Fifty-sixth congress, first session:
 Words. Eleven speeches in open senate.... 50.000 Ten resolutions, bills, amendments,
 etc.,. ., :. .......... 410O Various reports and documents. 29,3OO Estimate, executive sessions . .f25000 Fifty-sixth congress. second session: Twenty-three speeches, open ses-
 sion.... ..........-......... SeSoO Seven bills, resolutions, etc....... 72OU Various reports and documents.... 1560O Estimate, executive session. 10000 Fifty-seventh congress, first session; Thirty-four speeches In open ses-
 sion ......., ........, ............,. .2l63O0 Sixteen bills, resolutions, etc. ..... 630U Fifteen reports, documents. etc. s95O0 Estimate, executive session. .100 900 F1fty-seventh congress, second session: Eight speeches in open session.. 29s $50 Fourteen bills, resolutions. etc .... S2O0 Various reports. resolutions. etc.. T74o0 Estimate, executive session. ..... .35oOOO Add
 Questions and remarks at hear
 ihes.'.....s ......-.. ................,15OOOO
 13O7 300 Set off against the life work of Shake speare and the indefatigable labors of Gibbon for nearly a quarter of a century the total of MT. Morgans productive energy during three years is illustriously conspicuous in this resume:
 Words William Shakespeare. .. ...... S5O,OOO Edward Gibbon -. :. .l025.OOO John I. Morgan...- .. ...............1, ,307. 900 He has wasted that many words so far as the main purpose of his personal prejudice and ambition is concerned But he has made a phenomenal record; and candor compels us to say that he has not only talked much, but has talked surprisingly well throughout.