davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-03-05
A Sure Way,

Three new families have moved into
the neighborhood." she said. land I
want TO find out who they are, but 1t
would be beneath my dignity to go chas-
Ing about the neighborhood. I'll Just
invite Mrs. Gossip to dinner
Post.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-03-05

(Which would -a,lsT 49, truly great
or really smart?"
Smart, OF course"
"Why?"
well, you may be truly great and no
one ever know II, but il you're smart you
can make people tank that you re
great. "-Chicago Post.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-03-05
Poor Jud gm rnt.

She-I think Mr.. Wigs has very
poor Judgment
Her Husband-Why. he's got twice
rs good judgment as | have.
She-But look at the woman be mar
RED.
Her Husband-Yes, that's the line of
Judgment l was thinking of, too.-Cin-
cinnau Commercial Tribune.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-03-05
Mutually Struck.

Sinker-Did you make a sit with the
girls father?
Drawun-Did I? We'll. should say
| did! He struck me for a loan the
first thing.-Judge.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-03-05
Undoubtedly.

II kisses were numbered
And apt TO be missed,
There's many a poor chap
Who ne'er wou. i be kissed.
And IL they were counted
By wives at their source
There's many "a good wife
Who would sue for divorce.
-Chicago Daily News
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-03-05
Same Girl.
Sanlc CfrI.
An 6on'f vo,, rar,anh. .,, -

All. don't you remember sweet Alice. Ben
Bolt,
Who lived in the edge OF the grover
HOW she broke up the school one day By
throwing
Some red pepper on top of the stovef
Chicago Tribune
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-03-05
Left n Fortuna.

She has been left great fortune"
That must make her happy"
Happy? No. 1t makes her furioua."
why? Who left it to herr"
The burglars overlooked It when
they robbed her house last night."-Cin-
cinnau Commercial Tribune.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-03-05

First Chorus Girl-ChoIly reminds
me OF piece of Dresden china
Second Chorus Girl-So delicate and
beautiful. you meanf
First Chorus Girl-No: because he
gets broke so easlly.-Chicago Chron-
tcle.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-03-05
A Young Philosopber.

Jimmie-Ain't II funny dat wen yer
don't want a ting dat yer useter want
yer KIN have II all ter yerself.
Danny-W'at are yer t'inlxin' erbout
pow7
jimmie passed de baseball park
ter-day an dere wuz dat hole In de fence
wat we all useter fight over last sum
mer.-Philadelphia Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-03-05

Jenkins-Tve tried at least 20 differ
ent brands Of health foods. but none of
them has done me any good.
Beetty-What are you troubled WITH
JenliDs-An appetite.-Puck.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-03-05
So Symp=thetic,

Sportsman (wisnirg for fresh fields to
conquer)-I should like to try my hand
at big game.
Fair lgnoramus-Yes; I suppose you
find it very hard 10 hit these little birds.
Judge.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-03-05

Mamma-It's very wrong Of you, Tom
my thought you would have known
better than to fight with your little
friend like that!
Tommy Ia vanquished one)-So DO
now. But thought could lick him!-
Ally Sloper.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-03-05
Modern Che.teraeId

Mr.. Bacon had bad fall, to-day.
Mrs. Bacon-Well. did you ever have
. good fall7
Eyes. dear. when fell In love with
you-"-Yonkers Statesman,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-03-05
Rather Mean.
"He's mean, is he?"

Hes mean, is he?"
well, should say so. He borrowed
SIS from me, and then had the nerve to
say as he went out: a fool and his
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-03-05
A Living Thermometer

Mother-How do you Judge the tenn
perature of the water in baby's bath.
Mary?
Mary-By baby, MN. If it's too cold
he turns blue; and if it's too hot he
screams awful-Ally Sloper.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-03-05
Question of Price

A demonstrators in domestic science
at Lincoln, H., has proved that maca-
roni is cheaper than oysters. So, for
that matter. says the Peoria Herald
Transcript, is baled hay.
Few men whose work drives them
have occasion to consult physicians.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-03-05
Not Made for such Pcor,.

money are soon parted Chicago
Post.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-03-05
Rule safe to break.

Guest-I understand this club has q
rule that there shall be no feeling the
walters
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-03-05
II Smeued to Heaven

She-Good gracious, What a terri
BILE smell! What on earth has been
burning?
He-I just lighted one of the cigars
you gave me, dear.-Yonkers States
man
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-03-05

Sather we war news while ye may.
Old Time is still a-fiying.
And rumors OF peace we hear to-day
Tomorrow they'll be denying.
Philadelphia Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-03-05

Waiter-Yes, sir; but we never think
OF reporting vlen the rule is broken
Town Topics
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-03-05
The Happy Future,

Mrs.. Waggles-Everything we have
here in the house is so old it is shah
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-03-05
An Explanation

He said: THE Ivy. you: the oak am L.
with reparIee habitualIy quick
She answered: That no doubt Is why
In conversation you are such . stick"
-Washington Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-03-05

by
Waggles-Have a little patience, my
dear. When they get a little older they
will be antique.-Judge
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-01-20

The Ladies' Aid society Of the Chris.
tian church viii give an afternoon tea
at the home OF Mrs. j. T. Kerr. SO2
East Oklahoma avenue. Thursday af-
ternoon. from to S o'clock, a cordial
Invitation is extended TO all In the
evening az the home Of Mrs Kerr
from tc. IL o'clock. a ''Measureins
Reception" viii be participated In, TO
which an the young people are especi-
ally invited:
"The Christian ladies invite you to
attend messureing reception. and so
ghis invitation they extend. please give
a nickel for every loot in height, and
for The extra inches. pennies win be
Jan nght"
rMs Kerr win be assisted by Mrs
Geo Davis. Airs l.. d Brown. Mrs. e
ia Furro@ Mrs. Williams and Mrs. A
lN Davis.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-01-20

p. f. Hare. Sup Miami Cycle 6.
Mfg Co. Middletown, O., suffered for
ten years with dyspepsia He spent
hundreds Of dollars for medicine and
with doctors without receiving any
permanent benefit He says, "One
night while feeling exceptionally bad
was about to throw down the eve
ming paper when saw an item in the
paper regarding the merits Of Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure concluded to try
It and while ! had no faith in it
felt better after the second dose.
After using two bottles | am stronger
and better than have been in years.
and ! recommend Ko5ol Dyspepsia
Cure to my friends and acquaintances
suffering from stomach trouble" Sold
by J N. Wallace
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-01-20
AN EDITORS
EXPERIENCE
In the Treatment Of HumOurS
with More Than Magical
Effect with
CUTICURA REMEDIES.
4 Remarkable Testimonial from
a Most Intelligent and
Trustworthy Lady.

"a tunor came on my neck and In
day OF two Il was as large as half an
orange. was very much alarmed for
fear it was malignant. My friends
tried to persuade me 70 consult my
physician; bat dreadlng that he would
insist on using the knife, wonld not
consent 10 go. Instead, got Cuticura
Resolvent and Cutlcura Ointment.
took the former according 10 dlrec.
tions, and spread a thick layer Of the
Ointment on the swelling. On renew
ing Il / would bathe my neck ia very
warm water and Cuucura Soap. In a
Few days the Catlcura Ointment had
drawn the swelling TO head, when Il
krokes Every uSrning It was opened
with a large ster.llzed needle, squeezed
and bathed, and fresh Ointment put
on. Pus aud blood, and yellow,
cheesy, humorous matter came out In
so0ut three or four weeks time this
treatment completely eliminated the
tumOr. The soreness that had ex-
tended down into my chest was all
gone, aud my neck now seems 70 DO
perfectly we'll.
About Eve or six years ago my sis
ter had a similar experience, used the
Cuticura Remedies with magical effect.
am willing you should use my testi-
monlai, with the further privilege OF
revealing my name and address 90 such
persOns as may wish to substantiate
the above statements by personal letter
% me-" Chicago, Nov. ls, 1909.
0old throughout ths world Catcura Rssolvsni, soc.
"a inun uf lfncoatl Collrd fi &c r1r vial Of ul
p.nlmsnt ~. soap ~ pspea tenaea, & chsEisl-
bs. Ass fe,'s, "a loraE cnsR Seig sos '0pfs''s.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-01-20
Q Q 0 o G. . c 0 0 @ 0 O @ O 0 G
Q sEcRETA7Ys OFFICE. c
o Q Q O @ C o Q @ Q O { @ 90 @ c

Charters were issued today to The
following corporations:
The Hamilton, Blake, Ward and com.
pany Of Erick, with a capital stock OF
SsO00,eoO The stockholders are C.
2 Hamilton. NJ. B. Blake Of Mangum,
and c II. Ward Of EriclS
The Twin Territories Oil and Gas
company Of Oklahoma City. with a
capital stock Of 1000, 900 The stock
holders are J. o Piper c. L. Wood
ward, l. G. Denny. A. L. simmons, and
Fred Weiheimer all Of Oklahoma City.
The Cheyenne Mercantile company
of Cheyenne, with a capital stock OF
$4,000 The stockholders are J ".
Cooper, y. p Monroe, J. L. McDanlely.
l. A. Beatty, J II. Bryan, c. B Howec.
ton. D w Tracey L b Bloom, all Of
CheyeEe.
Notarial commissions were issued
to the following:
w F Moorman Of Jet, Woods coup.
w
e. X McMeen Of Shawnee. Potta-
watomie county,
Ruebep Harrison Of oklahoma City.
Oklahoma county.
D G Horned Of carwille, Woods
county
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-01-20
A Nest.rackei naotor.

Never in the way, no trouble 10
carry, easy TO take. nleasan ana new.
er failing in results are DeWltt's LII
tie Early Risers- A vial Of these lit
tie pills in the vest pocket is Ger.
tain guarantee agains. headache,
biliousness, torpid liver and al Of the
ills resulting from constipation They
tonic and strengthen the liver Sold
by J. N wallac
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-01-20

A united effort is being made by the
Sunday schools Of the city to secure
the next territorial convention Of Sun
day school workers here June next
A committee composed Of Miss Ethel
.Hoag J. A. Owen ana Miss Rosa sho-
enhair was appointed TO make the
preliminary arrangements.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-01-20
Wonderful Nerve.

is displayed by many a man en-
during pains Of accidental Cuts,
Wounds, Bruises. Burns, scalds. Sore
feet or stin joints. But there's no
need for it. BuclSlen's Arnica salve
viii kill the pain and cure the trouble
It's the best salve on earth for Piles
too. 25o at F. B. Lille & Co, drug
gists.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-01-20

The family Of Mrs NJ L. Bobbitt
of Bargerton. Tenn, saw her dying
and were powerless to save her. The
most skillful physicians and every
remedy used, failed, while consump-
ton was slowly but surely taking
her life IN this terrible hour DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consump.
ton turned despair into joy The
first bottle brought immediate relief
and IT'S continued use completely re.
stored her. It's the most certain cure
in the world for all throat and lung
troubles. Guaranteed Bottles soc and
s1.00. Trial bottles free at F. B.
Lille & Co.'S drug store.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-01-20
ptsTRlcT cotlRT

The snit Of w D. Fossett VS.. Zach
Mulhall was filed in the district court
this morning Ac ion is brought for
the recovery of money in the sum cf
$1,000 on sale Of certain horses
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-01-20

Roscoe Piety and Vernon Olsmith
viii open a merchant tailor shop In
the near future. "Boscoe" and Vernon
viii play pitch to decide upon the
arrangement Of the firms name
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-01-20
LEAve FoR sf. AueusTINE.
okIahomans VIII Represent Territory
az Annual Convention Of
National Guards
Association.

FNNN1(NaAt@AH
Adiutant General E. p Buflingame
Major r. w. Penteeost Colonel Roy
V.Honman, colonel commanding the
First Oklahoma regiment, and Major
John Duke. surgeon general OF the
governors stan. left this morning for
st. Augustine, Florida to represent
Oklahoma in the sixth annual conven-
ton Of the National State Guards as
sociation which will be held there
from January 25th to 2Sth inclusive.
This is expected TO be the largest
gathering of the militia that has ever
been held i'm the United States. The
secretary and the assistant secretary
OF war will be present besides OIL
GERS from all parts Of the United
States.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-01-20

WANTED-You to learp telegraphy
for r. r. service under an operator
and chiof dispatcher with 85 years ex-
perienee. Free catalogue, Mckinney
Telegraph College. Mckinney. Texas.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-01-20

mot Guilty" vii be presented by
staters Madison Square ThentTe
company, az the Brooks tonight
Prices. l5c. 25c. AM 35c.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-01-20

A building permit has been issued to
Sidney Schmidt for the construction
of a $1,000 brick building on tie lot
which he recently purchased from Joe
Roads.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-01-20

supt Buck Of the city schools an.
nounced today that pupils desiring to
enter the beginners class must apply
for admission during the first two
weeks Of the school term AT the ex.
piration of the first two weeks of the
new term pupils desiring 70 enter the
beginners class will not be adml ted.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-01-20

Are you a deputy Unlted States
Marshal, or possemsn7 II 80. yos
need day book. Special printes
eorms For sale BY The Leader.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-01-20

LOCAL POINTS.


Attorney r. r. Mitchell nas fitted
mp his law office on the second floor
of the Blllingsley block
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-01-20

All pupils entering the freshman
class viii please start before the close
OF the second week. c. w. Derrick,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-01-20

The Etude club VIII meet at the
home Of Mrs Allen 6l2 East Mansur
avenue Friday January 22 al $3.50
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-01-20

Civil service examination viii be
held February 3 in Guthrie for the
position of clerk and letter carriers in
the postoffice here.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-01-20
A WARM SUBJECT

There is nothing in the world am
SO much interested in as coal. I have
studied it for years. 1t may sound
queer to speak OF coal buying and
selling as science but that's what
have made Of it. Two important dis
coveries have made are, that com
plete satisfaction to my customers
pays best and that the way to win
business is to deserve it. | have
plenty Of Canon City screened nut or
lump coal, $500 per ton. delivered
Also Kansas Lump .1.. $3.50
McAlester .,..-.... 49,. $50. 500
San Bois ..............-.. $50
Dawson ..... ,..,. ....... 700
Henryetta .... ..,. ... 700
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-01-20
UNION DIRECTORY

~~~-~e~-~-~~~~-~-~-~~~~s-~ s-~-~~~.~~~-~-~-~~~.~-~
Central Labor Union meets every Wednes
day night al Labor Hail IN the stapieton
block. = L Woodruff. Pres n. II. Ioan
Financial Secy; = n. Blair Rec. Secy. Z.
Painters, Decorators and Paper Hangers
Of America. FOrty-hve thousand strong
n tne United states and Canada. Guthrie
Union 3l9 meets every Friday night at 500
n Labor Hall john Jaros, Pres; e. NJ.
Blair Secy
Local Union No. asa, HI q. "fA.-
Meets the first and third Monday nights Of
zach month at $3.50 IN Labor Hall. 7. H.
Young, Pres.
Local Union 813. T.. Il. Of c. aud j. of A.
Meets every Tuesday night at 8 o'clock,
IN Labor Han W b Pulse, Pres.
Bartenders international League OF Amer
lea Il zeal Onion No COZ meets every sun
dav afternoon In the Eagles Hall Harry
Schellers Pres. Frank Cummings, secy
Building Laborers L. r 4. of A.-Locai Un.
ion No. meets lst and 3rd Fridays of each
Ionth Wm Reed Pres
Retail Clerks AssociatIon.-Local Union
\ o. s36 meets the second and fourth Mon
day nights in Labor Hail. y l.. Woodruff
Pres; X. Lyle. Sec.
y. r. W.--Local Union No s64 meets every
Tuesday night. Arthur Carpenter. Pres.
7 Westb-oOk, SeCv
M 1 u. OF A-Local Union No meets ev-
cry wednesday night at 8 O'Clock, third
floor Victor Block
uni.ed Assn JOurneymen Plumbers, Gas
and Steafn Filters Local Union No. S53
meets every FRIDAY night IN Hirzel Bros
hal Ol Second Stteet. Andy BLAIR, Pres.
r. G. Reed. Secy.
". 4 ~. W. l. q. of A A-Local Union No
1sl meets every Wednesday night at $500
O'Clock IN their hall W r. Billings Pres.
Roy James, Secy
}. 5. c. A. of y. A.-Guthrie Branch meets
the FIRST and second Thursdays al 500 D.
m. at their hall Harry Pierce. Secl
r. u. OF A. Local Union No $50 meets
every sunday afternoon al $3.50 in their
hall. 3 Olsen, Pres; -- Harris. Secy.
o. p A.-Local Union No. 27s meets every
Tuesday night az O'Clock. W. r. Graves
Pres Geo. French, secy.
Guthrie Typographical Union No 587-
meets first sunday Of each month at 230
2. m, in their hall oyer l07 West Harrison
Ave. Chas. Main, President l. d Jolley.
Secretary.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-01-20

Local Union No asa, J. H. L. q. ~ A.
Meets the first and third Monday nights OF
each month at $3.50 In Labor Hall. 7. II
Young, Pres.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-01-20

Local Union 813, 4. b. Of G. aud j. of A.
Meets every Tuesday night at O'Clock,
IN Labor Han W b. Pulse, Pres.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-01-20

r. r. W.-Local Union No. s64 meets every
Tuesday night. Arthur Carpenter Pres;
7 Westb-oOk, SeCv
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-01-20

Retail Clerks Asseciation.-Local Union
20. s36 meets the second and fourth Mon
day nights in Labor Han. y L. Woodruf.
Pres r. Lyle Sec.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-01-20

Bartenders international League OF Amer
lea Il zeal Onion No. COZ meets every sun
day AFTERNOON In the Eagles Hall Harry
Schellers, Pres Frank Cummings, Secy
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-01-20

Painters, Decorators and Paper Hangers
~ america. Forty-hve thousand strong
IN the United states and Canada. Guthrie
Union Sls meets every Friday night at $500
~ Labor Hall. john Jaros, Pres r.. NJ
Blair Secy
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-01-20

T. Y. OF A. Local Union No $50 meets
every sunday afternoon al 1880 in their
hall. 8 Olsen, Pres; --- Harris. Secy.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-01-20

}. 5. c. A. of \. A.-.Gutbrie Branch meets
the iirst and second Thursdays al 500 p.
m. at their hall. Harry Pierce. Secl
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-01-20

". & ~ WI q. of A Local Union No
1s2 meets every Wednesday night al $500
O'Clock IN their hall ". r. Billings, Pres. /;
Roy James, Secy.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-01-20

o. = A.-Local Union No. 27s meets every
Tuesday night az O'Clock. W.R. Graves
Pres Geo. French, secy.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-05-21
LURlNG THE JAPANESE.

II see that some Of the Russian editors
are explaining that Kuropatkin's plan Is
to lure the Japanese TO Manchuria.'' said
an old army officer. 1t reminds me of a
country editor out west whom / kEew
during the Franco Prussian war
The editors sympathies were with the
French. He wrote editorials by the yard
showing how France was Turing the
Dutch. as he called them, 20 destruction.
His paper came out once a week so
that he had ample time to work out the
French plans. He had a map in the win
dow Of his Office. and the yeomanry from
the country rounded UP as they came in
to hear the news
The editor stood without and indicated
the strategic points on the map by point
ing to them with piece Of fishing rod.
Weisenburg. Worth. Saarbruck. Grave
lotte. and Sedan were plotted. as the en-
gagements took place from time to time
You viii remember that the French were
defeated In every instance
Occasionally some hayseed would ask
from his wagonlcad OF truck how IL was
that the French were falling back or how
1t was that they had been defeated.
- That's where the French strategy
comes in the editor would explain. They
are too much for the Dutch. You farmers
are not onto this game OF war;
Then he would tell them 70 see the
next issue OF the paper in which Il would
be further explained He was foxy rdi-
tor. after all BY this means he increased
his circulation.
His editorials explained how the further
away an army got from its bast the
nearer II got TO defeat There were sorne
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-05-21
OBJECT TO WOMEN.
Marriage Ceremony Performed by
Them Is Not a Success.

Chicago. May aD.-The marriage service
performed By woman Is not a success
in Chicago. Apparently it fills no long
felt want for a woman preacher to as
sumo under the law the privileges Of unit
ing couples in marriage.
Mrs. Celia Parker wooIley has perform
ed five or six marriage ceremonies. bat Il
was while she had Unitarian charge at
Elgin. Since sen came to Chicago she
has been in the position OF supply. and
in that position IN her church she has not
been called upon by Cupid.
just why Mrs. woclley might not be
po2uiar with the bridegroom or such an
occasion Is set forth Ia her opinions % the
ceremonial form involving the promise TO
''obev"
Il always ief, the word out." ssid Mrs.
wooHey. decisiveiy. 1T had no place IN
the ceremony. anyhow. II = story tod
out~right where II = used and replied 20
in the ceremony. In the first place. there
Is NJ, -,.sson why q woman shortt chey
her Husband. ard fn the ncxt. II Is GER
tzsr-ty that she VII rot O. So Bat even
leaving II out % the form ] Uset. IN AZ
least ;wo cases the young men concerned
were members cf ny church azd zers
ruo-e than willing TO cosne 20 TIE. II Was
a novelty In Eigia that a woman shouid
b. privileged Il perform uarrisSe serv-
s-ex and ,n~ county clerk n isS1tng b-
c~rS~- 20 peo2se from ,se country. esTe-
ciaIiy. ostea directed thers TO cone % rns
for the marriage contract
i bad 10 robes for he pul2st- oDVey
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-05-21
CHINESE EDITORS REJECTId
SLIPS.

lately returned missionary from chi
ma says that tho Chinese editors hav.
troubles with rocss. too. but their meth
al OF turning down" are more poiiS
than those of the American editor.
The following is a translation OF Chin
ese editors rejection slip:
Most mighty prince Of the magic per
we have read your poem with heavenly
bliss. and have found It more Scsutifti1
than the Seven Songs OF sue Chaun. moro
brilliant than the sun. and with more Wis
dom than the Thirteen Original Proverbs.
and to publish II IN our paper would give
US more happiness than a promise os
heaven, hut SO impossible would IT be for
anyone ever 20 hope 20 produce n work ~
literature even approaching yours in ex-
oellenee that We feel Il our duty 20 re-
frain. fer fear of everrDore 6iscouragins
the poets Of his Aaiesty's Empire and
causiEg them 10 dash out their brains In
despair. Therefore, We return your mighty
work OF genius and grovei before you IN
the dust ss your baseberu slave
THE EDITOR"