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Holbrook argus., 1904-12-31

When the present Czar was Care witch ke was attacked by fanatic in Otsu, Japan, and two jinrikisha men as sisted in rescuing him from his assail- mt. They have received pension from Russia ever since. This year it was forwarded to them as usual, much to their surprise.
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-31
Hope for Him.

"No, Mr. Hoamley," she said "l have no thought of marrying any man."
 But" he persisted, "is there no hope for me at all?"
 "Of course there is. You'll find los of girls who are not so particular as am" Philadelphia Press.
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-31
Tho Difference.

She's really not cultured at all. She says she can't understand Browning at all."
 But one may be cultured and yet not understand Browning"
 "Of course, one may not understand it, but one should never admit it."- Philadelphia Press.
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-31
lfiseries of Wealth.

Binks-There is a man who can afford to hang his overcoat on fifty-dollar hall rack, instead of suspending it from nail in the wall.
 Winks-How do you know?
 Binks-His overcoat is humpbacked.
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-31
Good Joke at a Church Fair.

Good Joke at a Church Fair. Had a great time at the church fair last night!'
 'SO? What was doing?"
 "They had some strawberry short cake. and I nearly laughed myself to death thinking how fooled 'em. I didn't eat it."
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-31
No Dead Giye-AWay.

'Meanley, the millionaire, gives the impression that he's giving away con siderable money to the poor"
 Docs he say exactly how much?"
 Certainly not You don't catch him giving away how little he's giving away."--P Philadelphia Ledger.
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-31

"I'd like to show you a copy of the work I'm selling" said the agent. "It is something that interests every hu- man being-'How to Live Hundred Years.'"
 "I've no use for it," said Gayboy, "unless it tells how to live hundred years in ten years. ."-Chicago Trib- une.
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-31
A Rocky Road.

Editor Hightone Magazine-I have ex- amined your manuscript, sir, and find it thrilling narrative, which arrests at tention at the start and holds it spell bound to the end.
 Struggling Author (despairngly) - Then, of course, it won't do.
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-31
Not the Real Thing.

Smith, don't believe Brown pos. sesses the true Christian spirit.
 Johes-Why not?
 Smith-Well, did him an injury once and he has purposely overlooked dozen opportunities to heap coals of fire on my head.
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-31
Mrs. Lowerten Rebels.

Mrs. Lowerten-Is Mrs. Upperten at home?
 Servant (snappishly)-She's out.
 Mrs. Lowerten (quietly)-I happen to know that she is in, but her directions to you are quite eXcusable. She proba- bly, thinks that I am bill collector.
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-31
Ono or the Other.

"Yes," said Lowe Comedy. "Tm go- ing to join stock company in Chi cago."
 "Ah, what are your prospects? Dc you expect to stay there for the entire season?" asked H Tragedy.
 "Well, it will either be long run or long walk" k."-Philadelphia Tress
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-31
Tho Maiden's Reply.

Said hs: "You'rs . peach. Fly with me."e
 She rsplied,"as she dashed all his hope: "Yon'rs mistaken. A beach, did you gay? Well, I'm not-I'm a cantaloupe." :" "--Philadslphia Bulletin.
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-31
Experience as a Teacher.

Tom-Congratulate me, old man! Miss De Flypp has just presented me with the key to her heart.
 Jack-l'll congratulate you later. It's dollars to doughnuts she'll have the lock changed tomorrow.
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-31
Ought to Be a Go.

Say, old man, I'm writing a novel that is going to sell like wildfre."
 Flows that?"
 "When it's done Pm going to make the last chapter the ."-Detroit Free Press.
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-31
At a Summer Hotel.

Stayhome-How was the weather where you were this summer? Outer-Cool enough for blankets every night.
 My! My! I envy you"
 "Y-e-s but we hadn't the blankets.
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-31
In the Dim Future.

She-No, Mr. Smitten, I cannot ac- cept you. I shall continue to wait un- til I meet the ideal man.
 He-Well, here's hoping you will live till the millennium rolls around.
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-31
A Terrible Jolt.

He-I make it a rule to never speak unless I know what I am talking about.
 She-Thats a sensible idea; but aren't you afraid of losing your voice from want Of practice?
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-31

Former Senator Henry G. Davis and his son-in-law, Senator Stephen B. FL kins, have contributed $100,0O0 to tho Davis and Elkins College, just opened. at Elkins, w. Va.
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-31
Her Boast.

City Boy-Swampland, where we went this summer. was terrible hot.
 Mother-Yes, it was.
 But you just told --.ss Stuckup you slept under blankets every other night l mos roasted"
 "You forget, my pet. that you were not the one who had the ague."
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-31
His Opinion.

"In some parts of Africa" said Mrs Naggs. who was perusing the village weekly. "a man can buy a wife for a clay pipe and string of glass beads" t ... s.....Well," rejoined sNaggs, "l suppose there are some wives who are really worth all of that"
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-31
Adjusting the Price.

The Subscriber-I would like to re- new my subscription to the Weekly Wakeful.
 Editor-All right. sir; we have plen- ty of potatoes, so you had better make it turnips.
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-31
Soul Sorrow.

Madam, your husband has been mur- dcred and robbed"
 "Just my luck! 1 forgot to go through his pockets last night. Flown Topics.
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-31
Feminine Charity.

Mand-Young Simkins Is what ] would call prize idiot.
 Clara-Then the report must be true.
 Maude-What report?
 Clara-That he has been making lovs to you, dear.
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-31

 oth wrong," he remarked, respectfully hough authoritatively. Ut ain't rich tree, and it ain't hash tree; it's Il ordinary wooden 'un.'
 A Rocky Road. Editor Hightone Magazine-I have ex mined your manuscript, sir, and find it thrilling narrative, which arrests at ,ntion at the start and holds it spell ound to the end Struggling Author (despairingly) - hen, of course. it won't do.
 Hope for Him. No, Mr. Hoamley," she said, VI ave no thought of marrying any 1an."
 But" he persisted, 'is there no Ope for me at all?' "Of course there is. You'll find los f girls who are not so particular as l m. ."-Philadelphia Press.
 No Dead Give-Away. "Meanley, the millionaire, gives the impression that he's giving away con iderable money to the poor" Docs he say exactly how much?" Certainly not! You don't catch him lying away how little he's giving way."--Philadelphia Ledger.
 Good Joke at Church Fair. Had great time at the church fair lst night"'
 "SO! What was doing? "They had some strawberry short ake. and I nearly laughed myself to cath thinking how 1 fooled 'em. 1 idn't eat it."
 Tho Difference. She's really not cultured at all. She avs she can't understand Browning t all."
 But one may be cultured and yet ot understand Browning" "Of course, one may not understand |, but one should never admit it."- Press.
 Not the Real Thing. Smith, don't believe Brown pos. esses the true Christian spirit. Johes-Why not? Smith-Well, I did him an injury 'nce and he has purposely overlooked dozen opportunities to heap coals of Ire on my head.
 A Terrible Jolt. He-I make it q rule to never speak nless know what I am talking bout.
 She-That's a sensible idea; but rent you afraid of losing your voice rom want Of practice?
 Her Boast. City Boy-Swampland, where we went his summer. was terrible hot. Mother-Yes, it was. But you just told -.ss Stuckup you lept under blankets every other night mos roasted" You forget, my pet. that you were ot the one who had the ague."
 At a Summer Hotel. Stayhome-How was the weather vhere you were this summer? Outer-Cool enough for blankets every fight.
 My! My! I envy you" "Y-e-s. but we hadn't the blankets.
 His Opinion. "In some parts of Africa" said Mrs Iaggs, who was perusing the village "a man can buy 2 wife for ] clay pipe and string of glass ,eads." a".!Well," rejoined sNaggs, "I suppose here are some wives who are really worth all of that"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-16

Tho chief plank in the Democratic
county platform condemns the use OF
negro voters by white Republicans
This is the campaign slogan It was
not the intention to begin earnest work
on it until the Democratic primaries
had been held. The Republican morn
ing organ. however opened the nor
nets nest by charging The Leader and
the democrats with hurting Guthrie ~
saying that Republican conventions
were dominated by negroes The
Leader is not making attacks on ne
groes as such but against the sys en-.
whereby negro voters are the means
10 an end That white Republican Doli.
ticians have been using the negroes in
orie- to keep hold of the offices &c
gospel truth. TIE practice must cease.
And respeo able whito Republicans
will take a hanG In Tho matter this
campaign and SEQ that there IS !;
change for the better.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-16
DEMocEATIc PRIMARIES.

Democratic primaries will 5e hel1 in
the city Of Guthrie on August IS. at
the following places:
First Ward.
Kerr's grocery store on East Okla.
homa avenue.
Second Ward, East Precinct.
Doctor HATS building on Oak
street between Cleveland and Noble
avenue.
Second Ward, West Precinct.
stapleton building, one door north
Of Dieirick's hardware store on
Division street
Third Ward.
Freeman building, one door east OF
Pattorson's furniture store. Harrison
avenue.
Fourth Ward
Dawson building, S07 Noble avenua,
West Guthrie.
Fifth Ward.
onice Of Cammsck's livery barn on
South Second street
osdy democrats will be allowed to
participate in these primaries
f +. SHINN, FELIX ADLER.
Secretary. Chairman
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-16
CALL FOR DEMOCRATIC COUNTY
NOMINATING PRIMARIES.

IN compliance with the order OF the
Democratic County Central committee
Of Logan county at meeting held IL
council chambers City of Guthrie Sat
urlay, July 10, 1905. at 2 O'Clock p.
M. for the purpose as set forth in
said call, the Democratic County
primaries are hereby called for in the
various wards and precincts August 1s,
1904, for the purpose OF nominating
Democratic candidates for the follow,
ing offices, viz;
Sheriff.
Probate Judge.
Register of Deeds.
County Clerk
County Attorney.
County Treasurer
County Superintendent
County Surveyor.
County Coroner.
County Neigher.
One County Commissioner FOR the
First, Second and Third districts
Two Justices OF the Peace and two
Constables for the City of Guthrie
The commissioner districts are as
follows:
First DlstrictZAn or the City Of
Guthrie and Guthrie township.
Second District-Springva Iowa.
North Cimarron, South Cimarron. Bear
Creek. Antelope, Laurie and Wood.
land townships.
Third District-Bismark, Cedar,
Crescent. Iron Mound Marshall, Null
hall. Oak View. Orlando, Seward
Spring Creek. Springer and Rose Hill
townships.
The committee further recommends
that the primaries be held in the coun-
~ precincts from 2 o'clock p. m. to
C o'clock p. m. The City of Guthrie
from 2 o'clock p. m. TO o'clock p. m.
Primaries are to be held in the usual
places OF voting unless otherwise d.
rected by committeeman. The seyeraI
townships and ward committeeman,
with a secretary or polling clerk to be
selected by the several committeeman
respectively, shall keep the polls open
for the receipt of ballots all the time
between the hours above mentioned.
The General Election Laws shall
govern the primaries and counting Of
votes in all matters.
The committee further recommends
tIiat at said primaries the nominations
be made for the several township Of
fees.
Only Democrats and Populists will
be allowed to participate in the selet
tion of candidates.
Done by the order Of the Democratic
County Central committee Of Logan
county.
FELIX ADLER.
Chairman
f. F. SHINN.
Secretary.
Guthrie, o. T.. July 16. 1904.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-16
ANOTHER sTATeHoop SCHEME.

(SUlth McAlester Capital
Governor Ferguson Of Oklahoma. IN
issuing his proclamation announcing
September 5 as Oklahoma day at the
Worlds fair. closes with an appeal 10
Indian territory to assist in making
the occasion gala even Of the entcr-
tainment of the states at the fair.
Th-re is az present, according TO re-
ports, something aside from executive
hospitality In the movenien to include
Indian territory iRSthe Oklahoma lay
advertisement. From sources believed
to he reliable 1t is learned that the real
intention Is TO use fhe presensmept
of Indian territory resources. aud the
assistance and zeal OF Indian territory
people. as a cats paw to hide the notc.
worthy absence Of merrtorious exhibits
from OlSlaboma. II the eenions ration
OF two territories although represent.
ed separately, uniting In celebrating
Oklahoma day can be used as a pop-
ular demonstration 70 strengthen the
political issue OF joint atehood, lien
the zeal of Oklahoma's governor would
accomplish its purpose and Oklahoma
at large receive the full credit Of an
innocent combination. not backed by
the people who made Indian territory's
representation at the fair possible. No
assurance IS given hat Oklahoma eS
poets 10 practice the loyahle act CT
reciprocity when Indian territory day
comes around.
The men who puJ mp the money 20
make Indian territory prominent at the
fair are not willing o see the combin-
alton suggestion formed to delude the
people into believing that the two ter
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-16
DRIVING FACTS
About Food.

Improper food win drive unpleas'
ant facts nome sooner or later but
even then the change TO proper food
gives Nature change % rebuild
the cells and restore the bounding
health and energy that makes the real
JOY Of living. Simple food, If proper
food, will do this
"A number Of years age had grip
for eigh weeks so badly my doctor
gave me up IL die when infiammatory
rheumatism set in. I got over it but
was helpless for work in both body
and mind ane it seemed couldn't
live gained slowly in physical
strength but my mind kept weak and
had terrible pain in the back Of
my head with constant twitching OF
the eyes. The doctor told me my brain
was affected which | havo no doubt
IVES the case.
Il couldn't sleep. some nights only
got three OF four hours sleep and all
the time felt so rired and worn out;
my mind would be so confused some
times houeht / would go insane.
Two doctors said my condition showed
the first symptoms OF Insanity and as
medicine did not help me concluded
to quit dootoring and try change Of d.
ct instead so that IS how | began 10
use Crape-Nuts
From the very first began 10 gain
in flesh on the Grape-Nuts was SO
surprised, but the most wonderful gain
was in my brain which became strong
er and the pain SO much less and in
short ime Instead OF the terribls
distress in my head and the awful in-
sonpia my brain is now clear and
sirons sleep sound ana wake up re-
freshed and vigorous want az
brain worker who is down in brain OF
eo1y 20 give CrapeNuts trial" Name
given BY Postum Co, Battle Greek
Mich
Now for the reason.
Tha brain and nerve eenters in this
case had been depleted by disease and
he soft gray flling partly used a.
This cannot bo replaced by medicine
That Is absolutely impossible 1t can
only be replaced by food containing
Phosphate Of potash and Alumen
That Is the only way on earth. But
If the hody viii not properly digest IN.
food con aiming these elements, the
patient remains IN and probably get.
worse.
The mission OF Grape-Nuss is plain
Il contains the elements Nature de
man is for rebuilding and reflling tht
delicate nerve centers and brain cen
ters and in a predigested condition 81
tha the weakest wiR make use OF snd
digest tbe food. It is a positive ana
dependakle agent Of surprising char
acleg
Look for the little book The Road
70 wellsIile" Ia each pkg.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-16

Hobart Chief Frank Mathews
grows S ronger over the territory ev.
cry day. Those that did not know him
before his nomination, have had timo
since then 10 investigate him thorough
ly They find him absolutely with a
clean record. His life neither private
or p3blic. bears a single blemish. he
is a Simon nure Democrat. All fac
ti0ns respect him and T. will be seen
after the election, that he is there
when it comes to polling the largest
vote ever polled by Democrat in the
territory. The vo'ers have listened to
the Republicans promises long enough
AMI have voted against their convio-
tions, and better judgment TO help
elect Republican congressman. until
they have at last seen, that they dc
not, and viii not make good any prom
ise ever made them SO now they ire
going to exercise their own RIGHTS, and
cast their vote for this clean man who
stands for immediate atehood, anS
who stands on platform that can be
heartily endorsed by every citizen u
Oklanorna territory. We can and must
elect Frank Mathews to congress.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-16

II appears that Mayor Barnes was
forced out OF the council race by the
Republican machine. It appears also
that the mayor agreed to withdraw on
condition Capt. Seeley be pulled OFT
Can't seeley, It develops, does not in
tend to be pulled of. I'm in This
thing to stick" said Capt. seeley, AMI
I shall give way to no horned fat lady.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-16

ritories arc united politically iudici.
ally or socially
commissioner Hubbard OF the In
dian territory display should remenr
Der that he Is held responsible for
keeping his exhibits and efforts lnde-
peudcnt Of all advertising schemes Of
ali states and territories.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-16

y have lived in Guthrie fifteen
years said contractor this morning
"And believe am a good contractor
even II my skin is white. have paid
an average Of $50 taxes yearly. 7
would like to ask how much taxes Port
wond has paid. He has me govern
ment contract"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-16

That ihe Democrats Of Logan are
alivo to their own best inttrests grows
evident each succeeding day. The
picnic at Fishers grove in Marshall.
yesterday was attended by 1900 Dem.
ocratic voters.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-16
Eor county cIerk.

The Leader is authorized to an.
nounce Frank J. Dolcater. Guthrie
township. R. r. No. 2, as candidate
for county clerk, subject to the de-
cision Of the Democratic primaries Of
Logan county.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-16

The Leader is authorized to an
nounce ]. II. Bowersox as candidate
for county superintendent. subject to
the decision Of hte Democratic primar.
les Aug 1s
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-16
Yeu kre colncf

You are going 70 the Worlds fair.
save money and trouble by securing
rooms in advance. For special low
rates, write Oscar L. Allen, in charge
Of advance booking for Visitors
Worlds Fair Hotel. five minutes walk
from main entrance St. Louis. No
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-16

MIS-. c. z Perry Rloomincton-At
te' years of suffering with headache
and stomach troubles / was complete.
~ cured with Hcllister's Rocky Noun
tam Tea Gained twenty pounds In
elgRt weeks ASK your druggist
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-16

We are authorized to announce Vol
ney NJ. Higgenbotham as a candidate
for clerk of Logan county. subject to
the decision of the Democratic prim-
aries of Logan county Mr.. Higgen
botk:.in lives in Springer township.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-16
FOR Constable

Editor Leader: Announce me as a
candidate for constable, Guthrie dis.
trict, subject to the Democratic 7ri-
maries, Aug. is. e. c. stice.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-16

Editor Leader--Please announce me
as a candidate for county attorney,
subject to the Democratic primaries.
w. r. Herod
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-16
For County Commissioners.
First District

The Leader IS authorized 10 am
nounce J. d. Burke of Guthrie. as a
candidate for commissioner from the
First district subject to the Demo.
cratic primaries.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-16
For Register Of Deeds.

The Leader is authorized to an
nomce the name Of E. A. Detriek Of
Guthrie. as a candidate for register OF
deeds subject TO the decision Of the
primaries, Aug rs.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-16

The Leader is authorized to an
nounce the name Of L. ]. Parker OF
Guthrie, as. candidate for commits
sioner from the First district, subject
to the action Of the Democratic psi-
maries, Aug. IS.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-16
Fcr Treasurer.

The Leader is authorized t. an
nounce 6 w. Burford of Mulhall, us a
candidate for treasurer, subject to the
Democratic primaries, Aug. is.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-16
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For County Attorney.

The Leader is authorized to an.
nounce the name OF U. NJ. Jones OF
Guthrie, as candidate for county at
torney subject to the decision Of the
Democratic PRIMARIES, TO be held Aug.
Is.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-16

CURE was elected because he favored
separate statehood for oklahoma, buf
he has "fopped" and no longer de-
serves the support Of even separate
state" Democrats.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-16
FOR sherin.

The Leader is authorized to an.
nm.nce Nathan Gooch Of Lawrie town
ship. as a candidate Tor sheriff, subject
to the decision of the Democratic pri
marles. Aug 18th
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-16
Second District.

The Leader is authorized to an.
nounce 4. L Jernigan of Antelope
township. as a candidate for commits
sioner in the Second district subject
to the decision of the Democratic pr.-
maries, Aug. IS.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-16
For Coroner.

win Patterson Of Guthrie. hereby az
norncos himself as candidate for
coroner, subject to The primaries Aug.
Is.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-16
For Surveyor.

Editor Leader: Announce me as q
candidate for surveyor, subject to the
Democratic prina. les, Aug. IS.
=. S. Pulliam.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-16

The Leader is authorized to an
nounce Mr.. w. II. c. Brown as a can
didate for county clerk. subject to the
decision Of the Democratic primaries
to be held August IS.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-16
Enr Mainher

am candidate for county weqher
subject 10 tse democratic primaries.
Aug, IS. c. ?. conahve.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-16

The Leader is authorized to an
nounce the name Of B. F. Smith of
Evansville, SDringvaie township, as a
candidate for commissioner in the Sec
ond district, subject to the decision Of
the Democratic primaries, Aug. IS.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-16

All G. Gray, the present efficient
county clerk Of Roger Minis county, has
the distinction of being the Oldest con.
tinuous officcholdcr in Oklahoma. He
has heen county clerk continually
since 1892. But he is ou of & now:
the nomination was rendered MIN
again this year, but he declined. tie
has something substantial to show
for his long years of official labor. how
ever, AMI in this he is different from
most mon who go ont OF office. He is
now in the banking business in his
county, having recen ly acquired the
controlling stock in both of the banks
at Cheyenne, the county seat Of Roger
Mills county and consolidated them
into one strong institu ion. The Lead.
er and all Of Mr. Gray's friends wish
hin, the success he so well deserves