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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-31
Rum Crusade for Wichita.

Wichita, Kan. Aug. 31.-Myra Nc
Henry, a co-worker of Carrie Nation,
promises a temperance crusade for
this city She made the announce
ment last evening, but declined to give
particulars. Mrs McHenry is con-
sulting sign writers with the end in
view of having banners printed for
use during the crusade. Down with
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-31
cod Sues Santa Fe.

Winfield, Kas., Aug. 31.-A suit for
$4,000 damages for alleged false i'm
prisonment has been instituted here in
the district court against the Santa
Fe railroad company by Stuart Colt,
of Arkansas City. Last summer dur
ing the machinists' strike Colt was
arrested on charge of meddling
with engines of the company. He was
discharged in court, and next arrested
on a charge of having violated an in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-31
Played Before Royalty.

Ottawa. Aug. S1.-S. E Losh, former
ly a resident of this county, has return
ed home from England LOsh has been
doing vaudeville work and is said to
have done we'll. He appeared before the
Prince and Princess of Wales and scY
eral representatives of royalty. His
niece travels with him. They return IN
a few weeks to fill a four years con-
tract
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-31
Air Brake Association Convention.

]. G. McNea1, of the Santa Fe air
brake department. has received a let
ter from F. NJ. Nellis, of New York
Air Brake association in the year 1905.
Mr.. Nellis is secretary of the associa-
ton and is casting about for a place
for the holding of the annual con-
vention next year. The letter has
been turned over to the Commercial
club.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-31
Gasoline Stove Exploded.

Emporia, Kan, Aug S1.-Mrs. w
r. Samuels. the wife of a Santa Fe
engineer. was perhaps MORALLY burn
ed here Tuesday by the explosion of a
gasoline stove. She was filling the
reservoir when the accident occurred.
There were no fires of any sort in the
house that she knows of. and she is
at a loss to account for the explosion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-31
At the CowIey County Fair.

Winfield, Kas., Aug. 31.-The first
days racing of the Cowley county fair
was held before a fair-sized audience.
Uncle Sam won the 2-year-old trot in
four heats. Bickham Hugo was sec
Ond and Black Silk third. The best
time was 1:19. The 2-year-old pace,
half mile, was won by Woodland
Daisy in five heats; Inez Weaver was
second and Gold Lace third. The
best time was 1:091s. There was a
half-mile running race, which was
Won by Queen of Hearts. Glenn Nc
Evan, a country girl, 13 years old.
rode one of the horses in this race, but
finished last. She wore a short white
dress and rode astride.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-31

to write home to obtain sufficient
money with which to pay her trans
portation back to her parents home.
The plaintiff states that her maiden
name was Mary Humid and she asks
the court to restore her to il when it
grants her a decree of divorce.-Leav-
enworth Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-31
Requisition Honored.

Denver, Aug. 30.-Governor Pea
body has honored the requisition
made upon him by the governor of
Texas for S. z. Bruner, who is wanted
in Terrant county. Texas. on a charge
of assault with intent to murder. The
requisition was presented twice before
but was rejected because of some tech
meal errors in the papers, which have
since been corrected. Habeas corpus
proceedings have been instituted by
Bruner. which may delay his extradi-
ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-31
Members of Good FAMILIES.

Ottawa, Aug. Slack Mccormick
and Charles Warner, members of good
families, have been arrested. charged
with highway robbery. There have been
a number of holdups the last few
nights. in one of which man was
knocked senseless with a beer bottle
and dangerously injured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-31

rum and other inscriptions will ap-
pear on the banners.
Yes" said Mrs. McHenry, lit will
be down with rum but not in the
sense that most men put down rum.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-31

junction to prevent strikers from in
terfering with the nonunion men who
came to take their places, being held
on a charge of contempt of court. He
was also proved not guilty of this
offenSe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-31
ST. Louis and Return $3.50 via the
Santa ENQ.

Tickets on sale Tuesdays and Thurs
days in August. Final limit seven
days. T. L. KING, c. P. & T. A.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-31
HAYFEYER OR ENDEMIC CATARRH.
A Chicago Journalist Suffered From This
DiSedSe---Cured By Pe-ru-nd.

ness. Peruna has cured me. it will
cure others also."-F. H. Sibert.
Mr.. J. Naschold, 426 West Mount
Pleasant avenue, Philadelphia, Pa,
recommends Peruna for endemic ca
tarrh ebay fever). He writes:
81 have used your treatment for ca
tarrh of the head, nose and throat as
you diagnosed it. have for years
been sufferer of this disease. espe-
cially during spring and summer time
and never have received any relief
until very hot or very cold weather
set in.
II took four bottles during Febru-
airy, March and April, when 1 not only
felt greatly better, but am now cured.
The attacks always returned about
the middle of August and lasted until
December. I have been entirely free
from catarrh this autumn. y. Mas
CHI old.
Hay fever is really acute catarrh
excited by minute emanations, from
certain grasses, Towering plants,
fungi or dried vegetable substances.
1t is very sudden in
CAUSES OF its onset. and. with
out proper treat
HAY FEVER. ment, continues I'M
til tn lie a n
changes or the patient goes to some
favorable locality. 1t has all the
symptoms of acute catarrh-sneezing
abundant exudations of mucus, and
thickened, redeemed mucous mem
branes, sometimes exciting spasmodic
asthma.
Peruna is a specific for hay fever.
and should be taken during the whole
season of the exposure to the cause;
for, as long as the exciting cause re-
mains, no cure can be permanent.
People who are unable to change
their location during the season of hay
fever will find Peruna a priceless
benefit to them, as it meets every dis
agreeable symptom exactly. 1t is al
ways advisable to begin the use of Pc
runa a week or two before the ex-
pected attack of hay fever in old
cases, where the attack can be fore
told, as this will often prevent entire
ly the return of the disease.
Address DIR. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio, for a free book.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-31

Mrs. c. D. Landish. Holland-Was ell
run down; could not eat, sleep or work.
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea made me
strong and robust Great tonic. 80 cents.
Tea or Tablets. Gatlin Drug Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-31

1t is very sudden in
its onset. and, with
out proper treat
ment, continues I'M
til [ h e s e a s on
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-15
TAs AoRAcE spEEp cAsE.

tGov Ferguson's sons correspondence
to Shawnee H,nNld)
Guthrie, June 7--Judge +. E. Gill
iette acting in the place Of Chief Jus
Burford today rendered his decision in
the Speed case that has for 50 long
attracted the attention OF the public
Speed was charged with having col
lected back taxes in Pawnee county
in the employ OF the county commits
sioners of that county. The present
county commissioners brought the &C.
tion and the decision Of Judge Gill
ette e1onerates Mr. Speed. The last
final action was a mere formality, as
this case is one that some day in the
future will again hold the territorys
attentioa, but in another light. This
closes one of the most interesting
cases in Oklahoma history in which
there has been dark conspiracy orig
mating In high circles that may some
day come to light, and when 1t does
there will be a revelation that will be /
a surprise Charges after charges
were filed at Washington against +
Speed backed by presumed friends
that reflected on his character as
man and his integrity as an official
The department investigated them and
he was exonerated fully and reappoint.
ed. A streak of light is breaking, but
when the hidden things IN the case
come to light 1t win reveal some un-
expected surprises.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-15
Russian STAFF Concerned.

ST. Petersburg, June 15.-tS:16 a.
MI The general stan remained in
session until almost 2 o'clock this
morning 20 translate and give out
Lieut. Gen. Baron Stalkelberg's mes
sage announcing the fight at Vafan-
cow This unusually late hour indi-
Gates that the authorities attach con.
siderable importance to the dispatch,
it is thought that the Vafangow af-
fair may prove 10 have been quite a
heavy fight. The fact that the Rus
SLAMS held their position in the face
Of heavy losses also supports this the
ory, and st is believed that it may
turn out to be a severe check TO the
Japanese northern advance.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-15
Big Battle Raging.

ST. Petersburg, June 15.--Emperor
Nicholas has received the following
telegram from Lieut.. Gen. Baron
Stakelberg today's date;
"A battle began at noon around the
Russian position four and a half miles
south of the station OF Wafanhoon
Cvafaneow?l the enemy making re-
peatsd attempts to dislodge our left
flank. The attack was repelled and
we retained our position.
"The first regiment. occdping the
left flank of our position, sustained
severe losses. It's commander. Col
Khavastounoff and Adjutant Dragos-
Ian Nodochincky were killed, Gen.
Gernross was wounded, a shrapnel
bullet shatteriae the right side OF his
lower Jaw, but he remained on the
field"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-15
General Jamlson Thinks II viii Be
Mcclellan.

Editor Leader; Several months
since said in the columns of the
Leader that neither Grover Cleveland
w. ]. Bryan OF w. h. Hearst would
be the Democratic leader for the presl
dency. Subsequent events have only
confirmed this early predition Events,
however are rapidly shaping them
selves and one may logically look
these events in the face and pretty
safely predict an opinion w. ]. Bryan
heads the national delegation from
Nebraska and that his powerful In
huence win be the biggest factor in
the St Louis national convention no
sensible man will undertake to deny.
Il is also known that he is unalterably
opposed to Judge Parker. These two
opposing forces can never he brought
to the united support of either OF
these candidates. either in the conven-
tion or before the people. and no one
knows this fact better than MI Bryan
and the Parker leaders.
When the national convention meets
this fact will be the potent factor in
summing up the situation The wis
dom VI that convention will be prompt
TO recognize the fact that to ignore
Bryan and his great following would
mean defeat-ignoble defeat-from
the start. What then will be the re
suit? New Yorks 7S votes must be
secured. Bryan viii say 10 the con
vention, give us any other man in
New York except Clevelandite, and
logically the son Of little Mac, George
b. Mcclellan, will be the Democratic
candidate II will not be compro-
mise but settlement in full of past
differences and a complete reconcillia-
tion Bryan and his friends viii be
satisfied. for they viii virtually have
dictated the nomination, and while it
may be natural in him to insist upon a
reanirmation Of the principles Of the
Chicago and Kansas City platforms,
he and they viii accept and patrioti-
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-15
, Moroccan
Bandit Makes Fresh
and Most Impu-
dent Demands
lBy Associated Press,

Washington, D. c., June ia seri-
Gus hitch has occurred in the nego-
tiations for the release OF Perdicaris
and varley The details as communl.
Gated to the state department by Con.
sui General Gummere indicate that
Raisuli has vastly enlarged his origl-
nal demands. He now insists lpon
absolute control Of no less than four
Moorish provinces and besides de-
mands that no les than three nations,
including the United States, guaran-
tee the absolute performance of the
sultan's promise. The demands are
regarded as absolutely impossible of
here, notwithstanding what
eject the refusal may have on the fate
Of the captiyes.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-15

Hobart, Okla, June 15.-The equal
ization board of Kiowa county, which
has just adjourned, made no material
changes in the assessment from that
turned in by the township assessors.
excepting the raise made in the bank
assessments to par value. The total
assessment Of this county for the year
1904 is s2,621,O67 not including the
railroads, telegraph and telephones,
this shows an increase over the year
of 1903 Of S1.24S,1el, the valuation Of
all classes of property showing an IN
crease over the two proceeding years.
1t is estimated by the board of county
commissioners that the county levy
for this year will not exceed l3 mills,
making a decrease in Che levy Of 1904
over the year 1903 of mills and Of
the year of 1902, 12 mills; with this
levy for the county fund the total
rate Of taxation for the year 1904 viii
not exceed IL per cent
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-15
Fighning is Reported
Continued from page -
ails have not been received.

tails have not been received.
The Central News dispatch adds
that the Vladivostok squadron was
first reported June Ia, from Ok! island
CON Kioto, Japan, in the sea of Japan
Later In the day cannonading was
heard northwest OF Nagato (on the
Japanese coast in the straits OF
Korea).
The captain Of a Japanese merchant
ship reports this morning that his
ship was fred upon by a Russian war
ship
Heavy cannonading way heard ear
ly this morning in The neighborhood
Of oki island, and subsequently came
news Of the engagement already refer
red to.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-15
Makes a Difference.
fF. S. Barde i'm K. q. star

Of. s. Barde in K. G. Starr
In his speech at st. Louis Governor
Ferguson is quoted as making the
broad statement that "the newspaper
correspondent never failed to misrep.
resent the conditions In the territory.
If this he true, Governor Ferguson has
been grossly misrepresented by news.
paper correspondents who have writ.
ten that he is a fair minded, honest
man, fearless in pointing his finger at
persons responsible for wrong, and
not coWardly in meeting direct ISSUES.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-15
PRISONERS SCRAP.
Trouble Arose over Game Of Cards at
County Jail.

Walter Mathews. a negro who was
yesterday sentenced 10 serve year
in the penitentiary for horse stealing.
and Iim Wyatt, who plead guilty to
the charge Of burglar and was SEN
fenced to term of two years, engag-
ed in a fst fight in the county Jail
this afternoon, where they are both
prisoners waiting TO be taken 10
Lansing. Trouble arose over q game
Of cards and the night followed
Jailer Jordan separated the men, but
a few minutes later Mathews appear
cd on the scene with piece OF an
iron bedstead about two feet long and
dealt Wyatt blow on the head, cut
ting the scalp and fracturlng the skull.
County Physician Cotteral was call
ed and dressed the wound. Wyatt
viii he taken 10 the hospital.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-15
Illinois Democrats.
Continued from page H.
candldates col Exclted.

VIM. Prentiss Of Chicago, who was
candidate for governor, advanced to
the front of the platform and declared
passionately that he desired nothing
from the convention, which did not.
in his opinion, represent the Democ-
racy of Illinois, and he wished for
nothing at its hands.
Il decline to have my name submit
ted to this convention in any man.
ner" he shouted, and walked OF the
platform, followed by the cheers OF
the Hearst delegates.
VIM. C. Crolius Of Joliet. follow ed
in brief speech. indorsing the stand
taken by Mr. Prentiss, and also with
drew his name from the convention.
Then came another long wait during
which the widest confusion prevailed
on the floor and several hst fights
took place between the delegates.
AT this point the platform was sub
mitted and adopted. The resolutions
providing for the Endorsement Of Mr..
Hearst was not made a part OF the
report of the committee on resolu-
tions, but was submitted to the con-
vention as a separate matter.
Hearsts Ris Majority.
The original resolution provided
that the Illinois delegation
should vote for Hearst until It was
convenient to vote for somebody else
A substitute offered by Clarance s
Darrow, pledging the delegates TO
Hearst as long as his name is before
the convention, vas then adopted by
a vote of $50 10 S95.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-15

The annual statement Of County
Clerk Walker Of Custer county, show
ing the assessed valuation of taxable
property Of that county for the year
1904 was received by the auditor TO-
day The report shows the persona
property valuation to be 81 ,00O,417;
farm lands. $s99 2S0 town and city
lots. s2S5.524. total. 32.285l7l Last
year the total valuation was $2.5l9.s25.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-15
Flaq DAY Aonored.

The auditorium Of the city hall
building was well filed last night by
an attentive audience TO witness the
exercises commemorating the birth OF
our nag. Tho hall as gaily decorated
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-15
PAYNE coLLAPsEs.
(By Associated Press.)

Chicago, H., June 15.-Postmaster
General Payne, chairman Of the Re
publican national committee, collaps-
ed at the Auditorium Annex today.
shortly before the hour set for the
convening of the Republican national
committee, over which Mr. Payne ex-
pected to preside.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-15

The Capital wants Ferguson to be
remembered when Oklahoma is a
state. He win be remembered II he
even runs for office. He will be
buried so deep by storm Of ballots
that he win think Kansas tornado
has struck him. Even Blaine county
would salt him.--El Reno Globe.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-15

The park suggestion offered in the
Leader by a visitor yesterday should
be needed by Guthrie business men.
Despite the absence OF car lines
park within easy reach OF the city
would pay during the summer months.
This matter should be seriously con
sidered by those gentlemen owning
ground near the corporation line.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-15

st. Petersburg, June 15.--lto infor-
nation is obtainable here regarding
the reported engagement between the
Russian Vladivostok squadron and the
japanese squadron in the Korean
straits. but it is quite likely that a
naval fight has occurred, or is about
to occur
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-15

Delegate Mcclure told 2 Chautau-
qua meeting that he perfected the
rural route system of Oklahoma What
have the postohice inspectors been
doing in Oklahoma all these years?
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-15

y is rumored a crisis is imminent in
the Ferguson cabinet. Calvin Orner
threatens to abandon his portfolio If
the governors son is not kept out Of
the private papers Of the school land
office. The thing bodies III; there yet
may be a Dreyfus revival
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-15

The Russians are said to lack mod.
esty. Yet the war reports daily show
that they are the most retiring people
ever known.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-15

Flynn tells a Chautauqua Mcclure
ip incapacitated. At one time Flynn
was credited with powers Of discern
ment.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-15

Cruiser CHASED Torpedo
Boat pestroyers.
Washington, .. c., June 15.-The
Japanese legation today received a
telegram from the foreign Office at
Toxic stating that the Russian cruiser
NoviE emerged from Port Arthur yes
terday and engaged number Of Jap
anese torpedo boat destroyers. The
commander Of the destroyers made an
effort to secure a chase from the Novik
but, after pursuing the boats a short
distance, the cruiser returned safely
TO port
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-15

The Japs are still carrying passes
and they put their passes to more ef.
fectiye use than average American
legislatures DO.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-15

Judging from the number OF people
being registered, Oklahoma Is giving
fair patronage to the exposition at
81 Louis.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-15

in national colors-and above the
speakers stand were pictures Of
Washington, Roosevelt and Mckinley.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-15

Flynn denies It; Filson denies IT,
Thus we have withering example of
the denial direct.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-15

Take care OF your pennies John u.
Rockefeller or Y. Pierpont Morgan will
take care Of your dollars for you
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-15

The difference between a pug nose
and retrousse nose is the difference
between poverty and riches.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-15

In time past Japan has learned very
much from Europe. Just now Europe
is learning much from Japan.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-15

Several Silesian villages have been
visited by a plague OF adders. In
Prudential alone 452 snakes have
been killed.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-15

China win at least preserve her
neutrality until she finds out what the
result Of the war is to be.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-15

cally support the platform which the
St. Louis convention shall adopt.
J. c. Jamlson.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-15

An attempt is being made to put
the Danube salmon in the Thames.
This fish does not migrate to the sea.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-15

Several prominent Japanese actors
have gone to Korea 10 study realism
in the portrayal Of military scenes.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-15

Europe believes that the Port Ar
thur feet win come out and hght IT,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-15

The total paid attendance at tho
Worla's fair for the month Of May, as
officially given out, was 542,02s.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-15
Report Of the Condition OF

The Guthrie National Bank. at Guthrie
Okla.. AZ the close Of business. June ON
1904 '"e ''nr
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-15

So far the war has been death for
the Russians and life for the para
grsphers.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-15

When a couple love at first sight
they imagine the rest Of the world is
near sighted.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-15

II the Russians ever take to base
ball, they would make fine base run
ners.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-15

Rather than perjure themselves
some men refuse to swear on drink
ing,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-15

FOR RENT-One furnished room
with bath. 800 E. Noble ave.