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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-01-05
STILL AFTER GRAFT.
Department Of Justice to Investigate
Indian Territory Again.

Bureau of The Leader.
Washington, D. c., Jan. 5.--The de
partment Of justice will this week
take up the question of making a full
and final investigation of charges in
volving subordinate officials of that
department in the Indian territory.
Misfortunes have followed the three
Investigations that have been started
there, but the department is by no
means inclined to abandon it's deter
mination to have thorough sitting of
the affairs.
The information that has already
been gathered will be considered in
connection with the report of Mr..
Bonaparte. the appointee of the pres
ident, who has with the assistance os
Mr. Woodruff. of Philadelphia, made
the latest investigation If it is found
that the material which has already
been collected is not sufficient to war.
rant action by the department furth-
.er inspectors or agents of the de-
partment will be sent to the field. All
the material will be collected into one
report covering conditions as found
in the territorial courts and making
final recommendations as to the
charges against United States com
missioners. marshals. deputy mar
shals and other court officers.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-01-05
RIaIock Mexico Colony.

Special to Daily Leader.
Maneum, Okla, Jan. 5.-The mem
bers of the Blalock Mexico colony
that are still in this country held a
meeting at the court house in Man
gum Saturday and decided to sci
Tuesday. January ~ as the date for
starting for Chamal
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-01-05

Wanted-You 10 learn telegraphy
for the railroad service. Positions
guaranteed Write for free catalogue.
Mckinney Telegraphy College. McKin-
ney, Texas.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-01-05

which time the officers elected were
as follows; o. II. Hill, w. M; d. S.
Wetmore, S. w; c. G.. Licham, J. w;
A. Tansel, secretary; w. Schwin-
ley. J. d.; C. A. Still. tyler; j. A.
Foresman, s. s.; Lewis Arlington,
J. S. The lodge starts off with every
prospect of success.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-01-05
Bank Election.

Special to Daily Leader.
Lexington, okla, Jan. 5.-At the
election of the Lexington National
bank here today William T. James
succeeded A. M Perdue as president
of the bank.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-01-05

Another meeting of the taxpayers
of the city win be held at the council
chamber tonight.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-01-05
FIBROTD TUMORS CURED.
Mrs. Hayes First Letter Appeal
ing to Mrs. Pinlxham for HelD:

UlTSs Hayes IlrSB LcIJer ADDGaI-
ing to Mrs. Pinlxham for Help:
DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM I'll have been
under Boston doctors treatment for a
long time without any relief They
tell me l have a fbroid tumor. cam
not sit down without great pain, and
the soreness extends up my spine. 1
have bearing-down pains both back
and front. My abdomen is swollen,
and have had flowing spells for three
years. My appetite is not good. l can
not walk or be on my feet for any
length of time.
The symptoms of Fibroid Tumor
given in your little book accurately
describe my case, so / write TO you for
advice. - (Signed) Mrs. B. L. HAYES,
s59 Dudley St. (Roxbury), Boston, Mass.
Mrs. Hayes Second Letter;
"DEAR Mrs. PINKnAM: Sometime
ago wrote to you describing my symp-
toms and asked your advice. You re-
piled, and / followed all your direc-
tions carefully, and to-day | am well
woman.
"The use of Lydia Il. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound entirely ex-
pelled the tumor and strengthened my
whole system. / can walk miles now.
Lydia IL. Pinkham's Nege-
table Compound is worth five dol
lars drop. l advise all women who
are afflicted with tumors or female
trouble of any kind to give It n faithful
trial" - (Signed) Mrs. e. i. HAYES,
252 Dudley st. (Roxbury), Boston, Mass.
$4,000 forfeit II oYigndi Of 0boUe letters proving
esnEineness cannot be produced
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-01-05

Special to Daily Leader
Stroud, okla, Jan 5.-The A. II. s
A n organized a Lodge here 1t
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-14
FARMER ACROSS THE RIVER
GOES BY THE ROPE ROUTE
John Hass of Sunbury. Iowa, Hangs
Himself TO Rafter While in
Fit of insanity.

John Hass. prominent farmer liv-
ing three miles north of Sunbury.
was found in the haymow of his barn
yesterday. he having hanged himself
to one of the rafters.
No life was left in the bouy. al
though DR.. Mcyhaus. VINO was called
from Sunbury. decided that the I'M
fortunate man had not been long deas
when found.
Mr.. Hass has been out of his mind
for three or four months, and had
been under treatment in Mercy hos
pital. Davenport, until a week or so
ago. when he went home. He was a
man Of about 40 years of age and
leaves a wife and three small children.
He was quite well TO do. owning the
farm where he lived. and being resi-
dent of that neigbborhood for about
all his life
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-14
AN EVENING OF SUNSHINE
FROM WILLIS At THEATRE
Venerable Entertainer Delights Audi
ence in Y. NJ. c. A. Course
Last Night.

DR.. A. A. Willis. the apostle of
sunshine" delivered his lecture last
evening at the Illinois theatre, on The
Philosophy of a Happy Life" as one
of the attractions of the Y. NJ c. A.
course of entertainments. DIR. Willis
is So years of age. and has been on the
lecture platform for over fifty years.
still ranking as one of the most enter
tanning and pleasing speakers ever
heard in this vicinity
In announcing his subject Dr. Viii
Its said that as a rule he lectured on
sunshine. This, he said, is a broad
subject, covering, in fact, everything
under the sun. The whole lecture was
devoted to happiness and the greater
usefulness a happy life has than the
unhappy life. DIR. Willis is not an ora
tor. but is certainly a remarkably en-
tertaining speaker. He is gifted with
considerable power of representation,
and he interspelsed his lecture with
witty little stories. impersonat.ng the
characters which were represented.
the lecturer as an advantage of sun
shine within was good looks. and IN
this connection he stated that he men
toned this for the particular benefit OF
the ladies The ladies are supposed 10
have attractive faces, and DR.. Willis
is of the opinion that if they would be
sunny natured they would have little
trouble about the good looks"
Happiness should be cultivated
through every sense-sight, hearing.
taste, and all of the rest" In connec-
ton with the cultivation of happiness.
| DR.. Willis paid some attention to the
subject of patent medicines, and his
remarks were not intended to make
one believe that patent medicines are
all that they are advertised to be-
In speaking of the use of liquors.
Or. Willis gave the keynote of his
own genial nature, by saying that he
never worried over two th.ngs-the
things he could not help. and the things
he could help. DR.. Willis advises the
use of water-externally, internally,
and eternally.
Nearly all of his little stories were
followed by the very sensible motto.
Count your blessings" He mentioned
the case of man who had spent his
last dime for a loaf of bread. AS ne
was carrying it home. he fell. and in
the shuttle dog picked up the bread
AID started down the street The man
must have been an optimist, for ne
looked after the dog a moment. and
with smile, said: Well. I'm glad |
have fba nDnetita left
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-14
FLYER IN CIGARS.
Joe Percente. PveiIist. Touches
Stand at Central Bowl.
ing Alleys.
TO BUY HIM RAILROAD TICKET
Wants to Get Out of the City. His
Boxing School Not Being
Patronized.

Joe Pencente. the pugilist. was ar
rested this morning by Officers Henry
Thode and James Brinn for stealing
$50 cigars from the Central Bowling
alleys.
Percente came to the city several
months ago heralded as one who had
gained fame as an exponent of the
manly art lie brought along half
tones and press notices and proceeded
to bring himself into the limelight
WITH the ingenuity of modern thea
tr:cai press agent.
He announced that he had quit the
fighting same. and expected to devote
himself in the future 20 instructing his
less fortunate brothers in the art OF
self-defense. He opened 2 gymnasium,
a2d invited pupils. but for some re lso:i
Joe could not understand his enter
prise was not appreciated as he
thought it should be.
Decides to Blow the Town.
Yesterday he determined TO aban.
don the local field. and look for
greener pastures elsewhere. But ne
was out of funds TO buy raIroa I
ticket. and thought the simplest way
in which to realize the funds in whic.
he was in need of would be to tale
flyer N cigars. So he visited the
case that c.. e Weston has in his
building when no one was about and
gathered five unopened boxes of smoli-
ers and rolled them III n canvass sack
and carried them away. For a pur
chaser he selected the proprietor o.
the Park saloon, on Twentieth street.
He offered the cigars for s..
show il Stood OFF.
The saloonkeeper did not Fay 70"
them, but said that Pencente cou,,,
leave the cigars at his place. and in
the meantime he learned that there
had been a theft committed at the
Central bowling alleys. The police
we're notified this morning, and the
cigars were located and Pencente
aiken in charge. Percente admits the
theft.
Pcncsnte this afternoon was held
TO the grand jury On a charge of petty
larceny His bond was fixed at 5000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-14
BURLINGTON TO SHORTEN
improvements TO be Made on Line Be
tween GaiesburS and Quincy.

"~'-'~'''S ~ 80 '"e.IS oi IhiC
tween GaiesburS and Quincy.
The c.. p. & Q. has surveyed new
route from St. Augustine to Avon to
shorten its line from Galesburg TO
Quincy and it is estimated that if the
proposed improvements are made the
company will expend about 100000
on the grading alone. Some difficulty
is being experienced in securing the
right-of-way and just how much of it
the railroad has is not known.
For some years a great deal of trou-
BILE has been experienced in running
trains at high rate of speed over the
Quincy branch. Especially is this said
to be true of the particular piece of
road just mentioned. Between St.
Augustine and Avon the present road
winds around through hollOws over
a distance of four miles. So full is
this of track of reverse curves that ii
prevents operating trains at high speed
with safety. With the new scheme
nearly mile of the distance viii be
cut off and nearly an air line will be
secured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-14

William Myers" Murderer Ct
Mayor Bennett, Visited by
His Father.
JUST LEARNED OF TROUBLE
Allegation That Juryman Offered to
Bet on Verde. Basis Of Argu-
n1ent for New Trial.

After being tried and condemned to
death for the murder of Mayor Ben
nett. of Thomson. ILL.,. William Myers"
has been learned to- be the son of NJ. f.
Sheridan. a prosperous merchant OF
Pennington. Mich.
Monday the father visited his son al
the jail He was the first friend thai
the condemned man had seen since his
arrest. and the meeting was an affect
ing one. The son with difficulty chok-
cd back the tears. showing that he is
but human in spite of the .impervious
front that he has been putting up since
placed in the Carroll county jail
Father show. sorrow.
The father will remain al ut. Car
roll till the argument for the retrial of
the case has been held tomorrow.
He seems TO be broken up over the
trouble that is upon him and his fam
lily. The father was advised of the
trouble his son was in. for he was
reached by telegram Saturday, and
came at once TO do what he could for
the boy who is resting under such a
dark cloud. That he has deep love
for his son and is willing and ready -
assist him. if possible. is plain TO be
seen in the marks of trouble on his
countenance. He says his son has been
away from home for the past six year..
and he had heard nothing from him for
three years. During this time his loca-
ton was not known. Mr.. Sheridan has
i wife and seven children. He is en-
phatic in saying that his son has never
been in trouble before.
Jury SpecuIated on Verdict.
Ir. Eaton. attorney for the defense.
told the court Monday that he will
have a number OF Witnesses sub
Toenaed VINO will testify that they
Ecard some of the jurymen offer TO bet
that Myers would be hung. He stated
that these same jurors were accepted
on the case after having made these
statements. and he hopes to prove the
same at the appointed time tomorrow.
There are apt to be some sensational
Developments when Eaton and Middle
kauff present this testimony before the
court. That some of the jurymen did
make the statements charged is com
mon talk. and if affidavits can be pro-
duced they will cause a sensation
nearly as great as the trial itself.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-14
THE MARKETS.

.penins. highest. lowest and ana ciosins
quotations in today's markets:
Wheat.
December, 1855, 1868: l055s 1868.
July, 9S1s. 9S1s. 9S. 9SSs.
December. 45.%. 4e1s, Az; 452s.
NAV NAV AZ ~. AZ AZ AZ IL liz IL
Oats.
December. 2SH. 2slh. 2Sk. 2Slk.
July. $oiS. Soss, $ols. sO5s
Pork.
January. l2;45. 12;45; 1879. 1910.
May 12,7o' 12-'!. is;6'' l2.'5-
January. 6.s5. 6.s5. $50. SIS.
May. 1.07, ZIP, 7.0I. 1.12.
Ribs.
January. CAS-. car. Go. CAB.
May. 6.67, 6.75. 6.67. 615.
Receipts today: Wheat %. corn SOL.
oats 50. hogs 10000. cattle $4,000. sheep
Estimated receipts Thursday; Wheat
3. corn $50. oats G., hogs $4,000.
e market ope nG b steaSy tght
good heavy 4.3o@ $50. rough heavy 4So
Cattle market opened steady.
Sheep market opened steady;
Hogs at Omaha 10000, cattle 5000
logs at Kansas City 1900, V>:tle TO-
L. S. Yards. $40 a m,-Hog market
steady. Light 4.256n4.50. mixed and
bntchers 4.$5 46o: good heavy 4.soG
Cattle marke tStrong. Beeves 2.So@
so, cows and heifers hoo 4.20. west
erns steers 2.40@ 40. stockers and
feeders 2.S0@410
Sheep market strong.
Hog market closed steady and active
LIGHT 4.25 a. $50. mixed and butchers
4.3o a 400, good heavy 4.S0@ 4.60. rough
heavy 1904 4.40.
Cattle market closed steady.
sheep market closed strong and 1Sc
higher for best grades
New York Stocks.
New York: Dec: 14;-Sugar I$SM Gas
1c5. c.. r. i. * p. 81 q, Southern Pa
cific 601h. B. & O. 90, Atchison common
50 =. Atchison preferred 1O1A, c. M. u
ST. p. 1864. Manhattan 162%, Copper
G3lS. w. L. Tel. Co. 92IS. n. Y. Central
1874. l.. & n. 1873. c. & y. 40. Reading
common 771s. Canadian Pacific 1898
Gather common 16%. II. r. T. 81 y. L.
s. Steel pneferred S7ts, =; 5. Steel com ON
1851. Union Pacific 1071s Coal a Iron
81, Erie common IS wabash prefer
151h. Car Foundry So&,. Republic steel
preferred u, Republic Steel common
145s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-14

Larry SclldHy wants 10 get MS TS-
lease from the coast league and get
back with Milwaukee.
Pitcher Brittsen, last year with
Spring field, has just discovered that
he played several weeks with broken
rib, thinking all the time it was merely
a strain. He got the fracture in col
lision at second base
Cedar Rapids Republican,: Rusty
Owens has put out a partial list of the
players whom he will expect to place
in Burlington uniform in 1905. Pat
tison, a Waterloo boy, will probably
play third base; Conklin. of Rockford,
will hold down an outfield position
McGreevey, of Bloomington, is slated
for box work; Wilkes of Fargo, will
probably work at short: Eastman, of
Dubuque, is another pitcher; Stark, of
Rockford, catcher and Hale of the
New York state league will likely play
right field. But where did Rusty" get
the right to claim McGreevey? What
does Jeems Hayes of Davenport say
about it? He announced some little
MiiiiC cS3o tIetl TIC NlHS WOulu wear
a Davenport uniform next year.
Clinton Herald: NJ. II. Sexton, one of
the leaders of the Three-Eye league.
writes the Clinton promoters of the
proposed Two-Eye bali league that he
will be pleased to render any assist
ance possible in the formation of the
proposed new league. He suggests
that a 112-game schedule be arranged
starting in the middle of May, and
closing about Sept. L. He says he
sees no reason why number of games
with the Three-Eye teams should not
be played on off dates. Mr.. Sexton
proposes to attend the meeting in this
city next month, If the league is organ
lied at that time. President Frank
Norton, of the Iowa league has writ
ten, stating that he would like to have
Clinton represented in the league next
wear. but for the present his propo-
sition is not considered.
New York, Dec. 13.-While the Ma
tional league baseball men merely dis
cussed the matter during their meet
lHc ycS(Ci Odg
they will vote unanimously for a
worlds series, to be played next fall
with the pennant winners of the
American league. The league
will pass resolution making
it obligatory for the team
winning its pennant to meet the
American league champions in Sc
ries of seven games. There will be
no dissenting vote. The resolution
will be accompanied by a suggestion
of some sort looking toward the gov
eminent of this series by commit
tee of three, to be made up OF one
man from each league and an outsid-
er. perhaps TO act as chairman. This
committee will have entire charge of
the games, gate receipts, and division
thereof. and will also name the dates
and unipires.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-14
BASEBALL BRIEFS.

Larry Schlafiy wants TO get his re
lease from the coast league and get
back with Milwaukee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-14
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.
rodsv's Quotations on Provisions, Live
Stock Feed and Fuel.

Stock Feed and Fuel.
Rock Island. Dec. 14-Following are
the wholesale quotations in the local
market:
PrOvisiOns and Produce.
Butter-Creamery, 23hc; dairy. zoe.
Eggs-Fresh, zoe.
Lard-9c
Live Poultry-Spring chickens. Sc per
Mound: hens. &c per pound; ducks, &c
turkeys, II 013c.
observation-disclosures 30 % 35c.
Feed and Fuel.
Grain-New corn 400 42c; oats. 500
32c.
Forage-Timothy hay, S10.00G6$11. 90;
prairie 10000 1850; straw 5000 a. $500
Wood-Hard. per load. $500 a. $3.50.
Coal-Lump, buShel, IS to 14c; slack,
per bushel, &c.
Live Stock.
Cattle-Steers $4,000 $50; cows ant
heifers S2.5OM4.OO; calves S3M5.75.s
HOgS-MiXed and butchers 81 a. 4.5G
Sheep-Yearlings or over S3@4.50;
lambs S3.0OdD5.5O.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-14
Ensign Handiey Here.

Ensign Handley is in the city TO con-
duct a special meeting at the Saliva
ton Army barracks on Second avenue.
The ensign is a good speaker, singer
and musician. Re will remain in the
city over Sunday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-10
Blew Himself Up.

Vancouver, B. c., Sept. 1O.-An In
dian chief at Bella Bella sent down
to a local firm a short time ago an
order for a coffin From another firm
he ordered keg of gunpowder. The
key of powder was taken into the
chiefs house and carefully placed I'M
der the chiefs bed. During the night
the inhabitants of the village were
startled by a terrific explosion and
rushing out they found the chiefs
house had been blown to atoms. Small
fragments of the body of the unfortu-
nate chief were found in the debris.
1t is believed to have been a case of
deliberate suicide.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-10
FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE:
THESE ARE SfEClALS.

Fine home 1913 Tyler St, rooms and
reception hall, front and back stairs, fine
path, new barn, city water, well on back
poFcn, gas all over house, fine shade ana
ssaWn, reception hall fioored IN maple, rents
20, price s., 400; no repairs and house new
y. papered and painted.
New home Polk St, near school, hot wa
Ter neat, hoored attic, crosspaneled doors,
nard wood floors, fine bath, electric lights
and gas, III lots, fine shade, big snap a
5, 100. Want an offer Monday.
handsome suburban home, all new, TO
rooms, lots, bath room, sewer, large eel
lar, city water, barn, high lots, fine well.
All sorts of bearing fruit This is GER
talnly cheap at 81, 600. Must sell quick.
NEAR WASHBURN, s rooms, 3 lots, 1
block to campus, fine location to rent
rooms, on easy terms. Price 81, 100.
room cottage near car line, west side,
lots, barn, new property, very well built,
Well, cistern, etc, hard pine finish to
rooms. Price 81, $50
8 room house Lowman hall, good loca-
ton, lots, well and barn, good shade,
floors. Price 81 $50.
rooms, IL lots, fine house, northeast
OF Washburn, bath room, barn, etc. Price
1900 Want offer.
g room house Kansas ave, near 18th.
lots Price $3.50.
Il z room house, east front, near 10th and
Clay. Can be had for less than 81 500.
Also something in vacant lots.
THE STRAUSS AGENCY,
Central National Bank Bldg.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-10
]. E. SHAFFER.
III E. Sixth St. Topeka, Kas

IL lots West ST., good room house, cell
lar. WELL cistern, nice shade. good large
barn, carriage house, good walks. 81, 100.
11a lots Garfield ave-, good cottage, 4
large rooms, cellar, well, cistern, only
81 200.
~ lots near Washburn college, good
large 10 room house, cellar. well, cistern,
good barn, nice shade. Price &, 200.
z lots, good room cottage, Lane ST.,
$500.
5 lots Lownnan HILL good 6 room house.
cellar, well, barn. very cheap, $1,000.
I have all kinds of city property for
sale.
40 acres miles from Topeka, all good
rich pillow land, fine location, 10 acres fine
bearing orchard, good room house. cell
lar, well, ciStern, fine shade, good barn,
close to school, 200
so acres 10 miles southwest of Topeka,
good soil, 40 acres in cultivation Is acres
meadow, balance pasture, acres fine
bearing orchard, good well and cistern,
barn and other outbuildings. Price 81 GU,
only 81, 400 cash required.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-10
LIFE OF sCHLEY
Written by Himself Is Soon to Be
Published.

New York. Sept. 1O.-Announcement
is made that Rear Admiral Schley viii
shortly publish his autobiography I'M
der the title "Forty-five Years Under
the Flag" About one-third of the
book will be devoted TO the Spanish
American war, concerning which the
admiral Will say in his preface:
I'm the chapters which relate to the
operations against CerveraS fleet the
purpose has been to record the events
from the writer's own viewpoint, to
criticise in a spirit of fairness but
without malice, bearing in mind that
wherever il has been necessary to re
fer to apparent Inconsistencies in the
statements of others, the author has
endeavored always to avoid unneces-
sary personalities. Through the cour-
tesy of Secretary Moody. recourse has
been had to official papers which were
not available before his accession to
office"
The remainder of the large volume
viii be given to the narrative of Ad-
Iniral Schley's service in many seas.