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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10

rendered. Mrs. May vampner, who
impersonated the character of Jose
phine Jane Green" as president, called
the convention to order and the fun
making began. The usual jokes on a
few local bachelors were sprung to the
amusement of the crowd, a debate on
Dress Reform" and a trip to Klon-
die was planned by the members
Their chief thought however, seemed
to be man." which was emphasized
loud and often. Two candidates were
initiated into the mysteries Of the or
der Under Sheriff Nelson, as Prof.
Makeoyer" ably assisted by VIII Pat
terson, who also looked his part. found
out 10 his satisfaction the ages OF
those who tested his fountain OF you'll,
apparatus
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10
strong and Vigorous at the age Of
EIghtY-elGht.

Rev. J. N. Parker, Utica, N. Y, writes !:
ain June, 1901, lost my sense Of hear
ing entirely. My hearing had been
somewhat impaired for several years,
but not SC much effected but that could
hold converse with my friends; but in
June, 1901, my sense of hearing left me
80 that could hear no sound whatever.
l was also troubled with rheumatic pains
In my limbs. ! commenced taking Pc
runa and now my hearing is restored as
good as it was prior to June. 1901. My
Rheumatic pains are all gone. cannot
speak toe highly of Peruna. and now
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10
pARKER ron COMMISSIONERS.

The Rev. l. J. Parker announces IN
The Leader today his candidacy for
county commissioner from the First
district, subject to the primaries to be
held by the Democratic party Aug. Is
II is needless for The Leader to enter
into details relative to the life, works
and Qualifications Of Mr. Parker He
has been a resident of Logan county
for many years and Is closely identi
fie. Nith the safe and sane interests
Of The county He is liked and respect
ed by the people of the whole county.
regardless Of party affiliations. He is
a pure man; a good man; but he is
not hide-bound nor radical. A man of
liberal aud progressive views, he
does not believe in roofing out evil by
merely choppng of the branches Of a
decayed tree, hoping thereby 10 puri.
fy the tree. He believes in law and
order and, like all good men, believes
that the laws OF the land should be
respected and obeyed Merely because
he is man of the cloth does not
signify that as a memher Of the board
OF commissioners he would go beyond
tho law. enact prohbitive rulings aud
enter upon a round Of drastic reform.
The Leader is acquainted with MIR
Parker's views and knows he would
discharge his duties like any other
capahle. good and law-abiding man.
with charity for all and malice toward
nole" An unwarranted prejudice ex-
lists against active pariianship by men
Of the Parker stamp. but It Is fair to
assume that It IS only through The
agency Of such men that cleanliness
and decrncy IN public affairs viii be
gained. Ms Parker is a tax payer ana
ais such is keenly interested in county
matters. He has every right to be- II
every !aw-abidine citizen OF Guthrie.
those of the church and those with
out, would manifest more interest In
political events, there would be deal
less Of Republican negropnob'a and
machine rule in Logan county. Mr..
Parker would prove safe. cautious
and conservative man on the board Of
county commissioners. and if nominal
ed will experience little trouble iii
WANING In the election.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10
THE NEGRO QUESTION.

In a lohored screed bearing on mig
gerisr the state Capital told one par
agrapL Of truth. That paragraph fol
lows.
"The Leader has never lost a chance
to say that Guthrie IS over-run with
Triggers; that tho Republican conyen-
tions arc two.thilds niggers and that
Logon courty CRepublicanism) is dom
mated ny niggers."
Tie Leader has said just that many
times and it stands by the assertion.
The Leader challenges any right-mind
ed man to deny the truth OF tho state
ment And II Guthrie Is a nigger town
il has been made so by Republican.
politicians, who buy and sell negro
votes: hug negroes in conventions and
hnally-most deplorable Of all--place
them in office
The Leader has no apology to offer
FOR IT'S statements in this matter. The
Leader is strictly a Guthrie institu-
ton; more So than the Capital. the
majority OF whose stock is now held
In st Louis, and which has fattened
in years past by keeping Logan coun-
ty negroes in Republican bondage.
Mr. Greer, OF the Capital, has been
seen many times buying negroes at the
polls in this city He has subscribed
10 political funds to bring negroes to
Guthrie so long as the county board
Is Republican the Capital gets a rake.
OF Therefore, negroes are bought TO
make election certain. The Capital
howls a strange tone when It con
dcmns The Leader for telling the
truth ahom the feeroes. II the truth
hurts the town it viii have 70 hart.
The Leader IS Interested in Guthrie
and IT. desires TO see Guthrie saved
Salvation can only come when white
negroes cease trafficking in black ne
gro votes in Logan county.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10

rhe announcement OF Judge W. r.
Herod appears in The Leader today as
a candidate for attorney subject TO the
Democratic primaries. Judge Herod
Is well known over the county as 4
lawyer Of sterling ability He mas
served the Democratic party for many
years and has done good work Tor the
county in the capacity OF assistant
when z. w. Jones was attorney. In
the last election he ran for attorney
and vas defeated by only few votes.
II nominated Aug IS, the judge viii
defeat the Republican nominee with
ease.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10
OLD MAIDS CONVENTION.
Delighted LARGE Audience At the
Brooks L=,s 'srsnt.

Before one Of the largest crowds al
the Brooks this season, the much talk
ed Of "Old Maids Convention" occur
rel last night. The convention was
lot lacking in mirth and was ono OF
the most enjoyable events participated
in by home talent seer on the local
stage. Near the conclusion Of the con
vention, ard while Prof Makeover''
Was eivlng his exhibition . number Of
choics selections BY local talent were
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10
. . Q . 8 . Q Q Q &c 9 8 . 9 Q Q
SPIRIT or THE
OKLAHOMA PRESS.
} Q Q Q Q Q . Q Q Q Q Q Q . . Q 8

Ponca City Courier For the FIRST
time IN history Kay county Democrats
are lined up in solid phalanx for the
Democratic nominee for del sRte
Heretofore there has been a free
home gratitude" or statehood
bugaboo that has fooled a few Demo
Gratis into voting for the Republican
nominee. This year Kay county will
be in lire with the rest Of the Dem
ocratic counties.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10

i.awton Democrat; Il IL wonderfully
peculiar that Republican ethics permit
such a wide range of conclusions ~
hat party's leading sheet IN OMia :.
ma It reminds us of the fellow who
by singing out passage Of scriDc.te
a;tempCce to prove that the worlo was
square because ne found that tho pas.
sage m5de reference 10 the four com
,rs Of L. earth. Because OF The dec
iaration o; the Democratic party 3f
Oklahoma favoring the cnactmepC Of
law hy congress empowering thu in
tsIstGts commerce commission to reg.
r'ate freight rates between the terri
tories, th1 party organ concludes that
The Democratic parry Is opposed TO
single statehood of Oklahoma and a
dian territory greater and more def
mite rather than to merge them" +
platform never contained a more clear
party declaration than does the Demo.
cratic platform on the statehood ques-
tion and to argue that because the
party favors wise legislation for the
benefit Of the people affected places it
in the attitude Of opposing statehood
is dwarfy pollution and a confession
oc ignorance.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10

George sendelbach's announcement
appears in today's issue. Mr.. seudel
bach enters the race COR the nomina-
tion for county clerk. subject to the pr.
maries Ans is. Mr.. sendelbach serv-
ed tho city as clerk one term AMI
made good He IS an energetic. popu-
lar young man and ii nominated will
have n walk away.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10
protect Yourself {"

Intending visitors to Saint Louis
during the Worlds Fair can assure
themselves satisfactory rooming ac-
eommodations through the Merchants
Service Company at a nominal ex-
pense.
For particulars, apply to nearest
Frisco System Agent"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10
pemoerat,.

Meet at the Trades Council hall.
1924 West Oklahoma avenue. Thurs
day. Aug II. 1904, at o'clock sharp.
and perfect permanent organization
OF the Parker club, get lined up on
the territorial and county Democratic
fight. ]. T Taylor, temporary chair
man; Eugene Gil, temporary secre-
tary.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10
FOR County Clerk.

The Leader is authorized to an.
nounce Frank 5. oolcater. 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, 1904-08-10

Sam + shores OF Crescent. an.
noances IN his issue of The Leader
as candidate for commissioner from
the Third district. Mr.. Shores Is a
wen known business man. and a husi-
ler He has long been a worker in
the cause Of reform and believes In
honesty and square dealing in county
affaiIs.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10

The Chicago Record-Herald has dis.
covered that when Senator Fairbanks
was barefoot boy he possessed but
one pair Of trousers. We refuse to be
impressed unless it Is positively known
that the struggling youtk had 10 60 TO
bed while they were in wash
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10

Womens magazines continue to
blame the men for nor saying nice
things atout their wives cooking. and
the men go on thinking that if they
eat it, that is compliment enough.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10

The Republicans are mp tree for a
candidate for council. Fegan will no
do; Barnes Is of color and seeley
does not agree with the machine All
Of which Is very sad
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10

Railroads must be partial. None OF
'em falling over each other to build
new sidetrack at Tom watson's home
town 70 accommodate distinguished
visitors.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10

For Register Of Deeds.

The Leader is authorized to an
nosmce tho name OF E. A. Derrick Of
Guthrie, as candidate for register OF
deeds subject to the decision of the
primaries, Aug. 10
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10

Iowa Republicans are continuing 70
discuss the question OF tarlfI reform
II Iowa really wishes iarin reform. ii
should arrange to vote the Demo.
cratic ticl.et
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10

Il Burke, who made remarkable
race lor commissioner on the Demo
cratic ticket two years ago, lowering y
Republican majority Of $50 TO 100
y0tes, viii 30 candidate again this
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10

year, II the nomination is given him
Aug. IS. Mr. Burke Is one Of Cuthrie's
best business men. His campaicn
against Kaylor two years ago was
great and 81 nominated he viii nor
only overcome she Republican MAORI.
ty, but win the election by 200 votes.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10
For Superintendent

The Leader is authorized to an
nounce ]. II. Bowersox as a candidate
Tor county superintendent, subject to
the decision of hte Democratic prImar.
les Aug IS.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10

An Atchlscn girl went to the worlds
fair Her father saic just before she
starte ~ ION your return. if you can't
do any better than It's just grand
don't try TO describe it,"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10

when SO years old can say It has invgior.
ated my whole system, cannot but
think, dear Doctor, that you must feel
very thankful 10 the all loving Father
that you have been permitted TO live,
and by your skin be such blessing as
You have been to suffering humanity.s
Rev. J. N. Parker.
A Bishops Letter.
T. II. Lomax, ID. D., Bishop end Dist.
A. M. f., Of Charlotte, N. G., writes;
al recommend your Peruna 20 all who
want a strengthening tonic and = very
effective remedy for All catarrhal com-
plaints."-T II. Lomax.
II you do not derive prompt and satis-
factory results from the use OF Peruna,
write At once TO DR.. Hartman, giving y
full statement OF your case, and he will
be pleased TO give you his valuable ad.
vice gratis.
Address DIR. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Colum bus,
Ohio.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10

You owe something more to your
mother than YOU generally count on.
Isn't e something TO be grateful for
that You were not born in a streer
car or cn railroad train?
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10
Fer county commlssIoner.

The Leader is authorized to an
noupce the name of John B. Favor Of
Rose Hill township, as candidate for
county commissioner from the third
district, subject to the action of the
Democratic primaries August is.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10

Il sometimes happens that you want
to speak well of a man, and all you
can say is tnaf he is willing"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10

Editor Leader--Please announce me
as candidate for county attorney,
subject to the Democratic primaries.
w. r. Herod
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10

n you harp on your grievance long
enough your friends wiz have one
bigger than yours.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10

The Leader is authorized to an.
nounce I. L. Jernigan of Antelope
township. as a candidate for commits
sioner in the Second district, subject
to the decision Of the Democratic pr,-
maries, Ang. IS.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For County Attorney.

The Leader is authorized to an.
nounce the name o. U. M. Jones OF
Guthrie, as candidate for county at.
torney subject to the decision Of the
Democratic primaries. to be held Aug.
1g.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10

When Lovely Character people dc
get mad, look out.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10
GLOBE SIGHTS.
(Atchison Globe

Not very long after marriage, people
begin to look very homesIck to be en-.
gagged again.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10

Albert Ploeger hereby announces
himself candidate for commissioner
in the Third district, subject to the
Democratic primaries Aug. IS.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10

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.
botham lives in Springer township.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10

nounce Mr.. W. II. c. Brown as a can
aidate for county clerk. subject to the
decision Of the Democratic primaries
TO be beId August IS.
The Leader is authorized to an.
nounce the name Of c. r. Higbee Of
North Cimarron township, Logan
county, as candidate for county
clerk subject to the action Of the Dem
ocratic primaries Aug. IS.
The Leader is authorized to an
nounce Mr. John sampsell as a candi.
date for county clerk subject to the
decision Of the Democratic primaries
Aug 1s.
The Leader will please announce me
as a candidate for county clerk sub
ject to primaries to be held Aug. 1s.
ED Trap.
The Leader is authorized to an
nounce the name Of W. D. Packer as
candidate for county clerk, subject
to the Democratic primaries, Aug. 1s.
Editor Leader Announce me as n
candidate for clerk. subject to the
Democratic primaries, Aug. is. Geo.
Sendeltach
For Sheriff.
The Leader is authorized to an
noluce Nathan Cooch Of Lawrie town.
ship. as candidate for sheriff. subject
TO the decision Of the democratic pri.
maries, Aug 18th
The Leader is authorized to. an
nonnce the name Of Bart Murphy Of
Marshall. as candidate for sheriff.
subject to the action OF the Democratic
primaries Aug. 1s.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10
A VENERABLE PASTOR
CURED BY PE=RU-NA.
Pe-ru-na Is a Catarrhal TOrlc
Especially Adapted to the Dc-
cIining Powers OF Old AGE.

In old age the mucous membranes bo-
come thickened and partly lose their
function.
This leads TO partial loss OF hearing,
smell and taste, as well as digestive dis
turbances.
Peruna corrects all this by its specific
operation on all the mucous membranes
OF the body.
One bottle will convince anyone. Once
used and Peruna becomes q lifelong
standby with old and young.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10

An Atchisor woman rather holds It
over the other women in town: A wo
man is visiting her who is accompan-
led by her children and a governess.
who instructs them daily
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10

J J. Ryan's attorneys claim he was
kidnapped by Missouri! Officers but
they nave not yet made the charge
that he is being held for ransom.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10

No one takes a mans cussing very
seriously: then why take so seriously
a woman's weeping,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10

Gold n'edal contest at Presbyterian
church Wednesday evening, August 10.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10

The Leader is authorized to an
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10

The Leader is authorized to an
nounce the name OF p. F. Smith OF
Evansville. springvale township, as a
candidate for commissioner in the Sec
ond district, subject to the decision OF
the Democratic primaries, Aug. 1S.
Tho Leader is authorized an
nounce the name Of ]. B. Cooper OF
Meridian South Cimsrron, as a candi-
date for commissioner in the Second
district, subject to the action of the
Democratic primaries.
The Leader is authorized to an
nounce J. d. Burke Of Guthrie. as a
candidate for commissioner from the
First district. subject to the Demo
cratic primaries.
The Leader is authorized to an
nomce gam e Shores Of Crescent as
candidate for commissioner in the
Third district subject 70 the Demo
cratic primaries
fhe Leader is authorized to an
nonnce The name Of L. ]. Parker OF
Guthrie, as a candidate for commits
sioner from the First district, subject
to the action Of the Democratic pri-
maries. Aug. Is.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10

The Leader will please announce me
as candidate for county clerk sub
ject to primaries to be held Aug. ts.
ED TRAP.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10

II should be compensating thought
TO a man who dies and leaves insur-
ance money. that he is beneftlng his
own sex for some other man win come
along and get H.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10

Editor Leader Announce me as a
candidate for clerk. subject to the
Democratic primaries, Aug IS Geo
Sendnlhach.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10

M1en young man calls On a ehl
and stays late, that noise overhead is
thunder, it is the old man grumbling.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10

The Leader is authorized to an
nounce the name of w. D. Packer as
q candidate for county clerk, subject
to the Democratic primaries. Aug. 1s.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10

No woman with an income OF less
than $500 month should be permitted
to wear a dress with q train.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10

Do yol laugh with the young. or Dc
you laugh at them The former is
the plan If YOU wish to remain younl
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10

nounce Mr. W. f. G. Brown as a can
aidate for county clerk. subject to the
decision Of the Democratic primaries
to be beid August IS.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10

Usually when The mother goes away
on a visit the daughter has her FIRST
experience in cleaning chicken.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-10

A loving wife frequently says of her
fat husband: "He isn't at all well, bu.
ne doesn't say anything"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-03
WEALTH FOR W0RKMEN
WHO HAVE INGENUITY
Inventions That Have Made Owners and
Their Employers Rich.

A young man. who at twenty-one had
been before the mast. had worked in
the chemical department of a mill and
had lectured upon nitrous-oxide gas
throughout the country. patented the
rotating chamber for pistol 1t was
not considered particularly valua BILE un-
til after his first company that made It
had failed, and fights in Texas and with
the Seminoles in Florida proved its
worth. The Mexican war made a de-
mand for Il.
The same mechanic who did so much
for early ax-madng developed details I'm
revolver making. The American plan OF
not hesitating at the cost of new APP
piiances was never better shown than
in this big armory. The owner was
probably the first man to suggest the
mining of harbors with torpedoes for
defense. and he was the first TO lay a
submarine electric cable.
One day a young man from Vermont
came to his works.
What can you do?' asked the super
intendent.
m machinist. toolmaker. and a
die-sinker. and 1 can play a horn in a
band" was the reply.
He went to work the next day. A few
years later he multiplied by 40 the value
Of certain labor in another factory, and
by another invention saved the com
pany $4,000 on contracts already made.
Later, with q sewing machine company,
he forged shuttles from one piece of bar
steel and cut previous costs IN half
Since that time ne has made forgings by
the use Of drops Weighing as much as a
ton dropping with dies sometimes six
feet upon iron, steel and copper. An
example of his inventive genius is the
instance OF his forging off-hand from a
single piece OF copper commutatOr bars
for electric dynamos after the electri-
clan in charge had said that such i
scheme WIS mpossible.-World's Work