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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-18

they had met with IN the various
branches OF their trade.
But not one word spake Mr.. Mather.
Finally one Of the knights Of the grip
noticed his reticenoe and wondering at
It, said:
"How did you come out during the
day, Mather?"
81 didn't place an ORDER was the
reply. and to the question as to his
record for the week the same answer
was given. Marveling, some one of
the group asked.
"IIas there been much doing in yous
line the last month";"
Il havnt placed an order in six
months was the cool reply.
BY this time curiosity got the bet
ter Of conventionality, and another Of
the drummers blurted out
Great goodness, mani what do
your people thing Of that7 My hrm
would send me packing without any
ceremony. What is your line, any
how2"
Il am q construction engineer ana
sell steel suspension bridges" said
the object Of the inquiry. IF place
two orders a year, can rest the bal
ance Of the time"
And the perplexity Of the travelling
men vanished. Herald
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-18
Win the prummers.

Jerry A. Mather, civil engineer OF
Cincinnati. who is at selIbach's. was
in a bunch of travelling men recently
In the loby. His companions were all
discussing, with great interest and no
small display Of pardonable pride. the
amount Of sales they had made for the
day. The hardware man had sold any
auantity Of nails and pocket knives,
the drygoods man had placed large or
iers for bolts Of calico and notions,
the grocery man had taken orders for
many consignments of canned goods
and other eatables, and, In short all
Of them were telling Of the succeas
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-18

NNt~f Wv AN'ff@~~~'~ ff~~
An astonishing shrub Is the bamboozlo
bush. as It grows in the summer
time weather;
For It's fruit starts TO ripen as soon as
the spring has escaped from hes
worrlsome tether.
And from then till late autumn there
fail from its boughs such crop
'tis amazing to see
Let us stand for a while where the
things may be seen as they drop
from the bamboozle tree.
There's the iceman who comes with
his bamboozle weight, and the
fizz-man bamboozling the kid
BY supplying him soda that's half an
inch deep meath a seventeen,
bubble.formed LID;
There's the lager beer merchant pur-
veying his froth to bamboozled
lot such as we
These are only few Of the fruits that
are borne by this wonderful bam-
boozle tree.
There's the shrewd summer boarder
bamboozling the man who IS
rural in taste and in training,
BY becoming indebted a hundred or
more and from needful remit
tance refraininR.
There's the Reuben who knows vastly
more than you'd think and who
captures the sharper-for he
! Has a use Of his own that he makes OF
v the fruit that is shed by the barn
n boozle tree.
There's the smooth politician who llves
: on the dream that he's surely
Z bamboozling the voters
!. With his CAB and his graft, till he fnd'
in the end he's been badly barn
: boozled by "foaters;"
There's the weather man sagely barn
q. bo zling us all with his il.y-aime'
% guesses, while he
Safely squats on high limb and ois
: penses the fruit that he finds oI
Y the bamboozle tree.
So we sit meath the boughs of the ban
boozle bush that in summer tim
n fiourishes madly,
And we gorge ON the fruit that d.
- scends from its limbs though
nauseates all of us sadly.
There is scarcely a soul meath !
rk world shading top but is dal
te- bamboozled--you see
Such an endless assortment OF fruitat
is borne by the versatile bat
- boozle tree.
Strickland w. Gillian. in Leslie
Weekly.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-18
Farms to Trade.
TIME CARD.

ST. Louis. Ei Reno and Western Rail-
way Company.
Effective Aug 2. Passenger train.
Leaving Fl Reno, 6:55 A. II
Arriving Guthrie, $40 A. N.
Returning.
Leaving Guthrie, 5.l5 P. NJ.
Arriving FL Reno, 1900 p. NJ
Freight train carrying passengers)
Leaving Guthrie, 9:15 A. NJ.
Arriving FL Reno. 11.45 A. NJ.
Returning.
Leaving El Reno, 300 p. NJ
Arriving Guthrie. 1880 p. NJ.
Both trains 10 run daily except sun
day. r. L. wolf,
Traffic Manager.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-18
nrnnm corn In oklahoma.

7, ,s estimated that this years
broom corn acreage in Oklahoma VIII
double that of any previous year In
the Territory's history. This fact, 100
,oust he taken into consideration by
those narties who are seeking 10
merge the broom.corn interests OF the
country. Last fall there we're many
buvers from Chicago and other Illinois
noinrs in Oklahoma, and every big con-
cern in the East maintains an Okla
homa headquarters.
Last fall throughout Northwestern
Oklahoma. especially in Beaver coun'
~ there was a big acreage, and the
high prices that prevailed made the
growers a neat profit and encouraged
the planting Of more extensive acre
age this year. All farmers In the
southwestern part found that broom
corn withstood the dry weather well
and we're amply repaid for their Tou'
BILE
whenever given proper care and at
tention broom corn has done wen in
Oklahoma. and many farmers have re
realized large profits. The satisfactory
results OF last season are making
many with no experience think OF
growing it this year; there are many
farmers coming into Oklahoma from
Illinois. who have grown broom corr
there and who are the leaders IN th'
culture. The yield per acre in Okla
homa Territory has been from one
fourth to onehalf ton Of the cure'
product In 1900 only the states o
Illinois. Kansas and Missouri outranh
ed Oklahoma in the total output Q
broom corn, and the acreage
doubling every year
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-18

(First published n Daily Leader
August 6, 19O4)
Application for Liquor LlesSse-
Territory of Oklahoma. Logan couA
ty. IS.
Notice is hereby given that
]. Weinterger
has this day filed in the office OF the
County Clerk in and for said County,
his petition. asking that license be
granted him to sell at retail matt
spirituous and vinous liquors on
lot 1. block s.. Fifth ward, City OF
Guthrie, in said County and Territory
II no protest be filed on or before
August 20, 1904,
his petition will be granted ana
license issued.
Witness my hand and the seal Of
said County hereto affixed TINS
9th day of August, 1904.
(sEAI4)
N. J. c. Johnson,
County Clerk.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-18

Frank Arial Flower. the weIl-Known
writer and publisher, says he had a
conversation with General Robert q.
Lee soon after the Civil war. in the
course of which he asked: General.
what did you consider the most criti-
cal period in the history Of the Con-
federacyg The Southern chieftain
replied. Immediately after the battle
Of Gettysburg"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-18

A cheap and novel plan for heating
houses is being put in operation at
Glenwood Springs, Col Water from
the famous boiling springs is being
piped into town, and so great is the
supply that houses can be heated at
a very small expense.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-18
II RENO

and the new counties IA Western OK
lahoma, also al points on the ROCK
island System. including choetaw
Division. can nov be reached to oes'
advantage by the New Line.
The ST. Louis, Ei Reno & Western
Railway Co.
Trains leave Guthrie from sant'
Re Union. } station.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-18

Jinks-"wonder why the De swells
always 90 to the mountains instead
of the seashore in SUMMER"
simpkins--"They think the noun
tain have the advantage of higher
life"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-18

The contested theory that pearls are
due to a parasite in the oyster wSs
first advanced by Fillippi In 1852. Sew
eral recent observers have confirmed
the view.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-18

For sale-seven 40 volumes Of dc
,isions Of the department OF the inter
lor. relating to public lands.
One volume Taylor's Pleadings ano
Practise (Kansas) Address, Tho
Leader. Guthrie. Okla
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-18

Don't Lose Your Money Betting
on the clection. Bet Cigars and keep
the money in circulation where it will
do the most good. Talking about ei
gors reminds US that there will sooO
be crop of candidates for county Of
aces coming on who win neea 0ou's
cigars IN their business. Don't forget
that one good cigar makes a better i'm
rression than box Of bad puniNs Get
the La distinction or the or's Club
House Cigar and. be It.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-18

tFirst published in the Daily LeadG
August II, 1904)
Application for Liquor License.
Territory OF Oklahoma, Logan Coun'
", SIS.
Notice is hereby given that
Sam Croft,
has this day fled in the Office OF the
County Clerk. in and for said County
his petition, asking thai license b4
granted him to sell at retail matt.
spirituous and vinous liquors on
Lot le block 81. Third ward. Gpth'
RE o. r.. in said County and Terri
tory.
If no protest be filed on or before
Sep ember 1, 1904,
MS petition will be granted ana
license issued.
witness my hand and the seal Of
said County hereto afixed thil
18th day OF August, 1904.
(sEAI-)
n. }. c. Johnson.
County clerk.
BY NJ Burnett. Deputy.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-18

Oct II, round trip tickets will oe sold
at the very loW rate Of
ONE FARE PLUS $500,
To nearly ali Indiana and Ohio
poln 5 also certain destinations IN
Kentucky.
All tickets limited TO thirty days
from date Of sale for return.
Further details win be cheerfullY
furnished on application to nearest
frisco system agent, or address the
undersigned.
c. ". strain, D. P. A.
Wichita. Kas
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-18

only ls hours to 81. Lop'F va the
Frisco.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-18
OLSMITH ARMS co.

city Property For Trade.
I have all KINDS Of city property TO
trade for farms
r. A. CARNEY,
Business College.
Guthrie. Okla
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TRAyEL5EWSS clNDE
~ kN VVkAA as CENTS
HEh is8 AnEsS SLcHlCAEnL

Guthrie Towel supply.
Towels and aprons OF all kinds fur
nisbed at very reasonable rates. see
me before Sou buy. Walter Hammock
Phone 527.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-18

Tandem for sale at ssssr OHic'
Price $40
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-18

The explosive cordite is used BY
British soldiers as q stimulant.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-07-31

the standard. The opening burlet;a is entitled
"a Night at ShanIey's" The entire company
will take Part in this travesty. On the yaude-
willie olo are sketches by Bert Fuller, Carlyle
and Perry. the New York Comedy -Four and
others. r'
s..s
The Zarrow trio OF trick bicycle riders head
the bill at the suburban; Merritt and Rozella.
dancers and acrobats: the R-xos. hoop rollers:
Anita Clark. ha'pist and the Max Smith duo
are among the other performers
on the programme ct Mannion's Park are
Mazus and Mazette. acrobats. Alice McAvoy
in a new sketch called The Pride OF News
paper Row; Lillian Waltone, rosalist; o'i Joe
concerts are given here daily.
The vaudeville ollo at West End Heights will
comprise speciaIt.srs BY the Dancing Dawsons.
the Palaro Brothers. sp.sselI Brothers. aero;
bats: Lea Russell. character cOmedienne. and
the Happy Pair. in Home Comforts.
The Grand Opera house will open next Sun
day. The initial attraction will be The Burgo-
master" Oscar Figman will play the title
role.
The Del,nar Garden Louisiana will cele-
brate its one hundredth performance next Sat
urday night Souvenirs will be given to all
success financially well artisticaily. From
now on there will be comparatively few changes
IN the extravaganza.
Colonel Zach Mulhalrs ropers and riders will
give a performance at the Delmar race track
this afternoon: A great number OF visiting Eiks
have arranged to be present.
A piano recital was given at Kirkwood
Choral Hall on Friday evening by Senor Pedro
Luis Ogozon. the well-known Mexican pianist.
In the audience were prominent members of the
kirkwood Choral Club. the Piano Club and the
Monday club.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-07-31
PIKE SHOWS GLADDENED
By IMPROVED BUSINESS.

The Pike has taken it's place as the lead
ing amusement center of St. Louis, and as
the crowds increase. the business of all the
attractions grows in proportion. Last
week was particularly good one for the
shows fronting on this thoroughfare. and
a | report good crowds.
Vast sums have been expended In putting
on these SHOWS. and the productions far
SurpasS those Of any other Worlds Fair
and make Il ve-y worthy rival o: the ex-
hibit palaces in point of interest
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-07-31
BODY SLICED INTO
PIECES BY BIG SAW.

st. Paul. July S0.-While at work for the
first time in sawmill. John Knoyvsky
fell upon a conveyor, was dragged to the
huge saw and cut into eleven pieces. He
had cried appealingly for help, and strug-
gled frantically to get off the conveyor.
His workmates. realizing that an at
tempt to rescue him meant death to them
selves, were compelled to stand by and
gee him cut to pieces.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-07-31
Esquimnu Village.

A trip Over the Yukon Trail Is one
Of the novel experiences Of the visitor to
the Esqumau Village. The trail leads
through Ell Ice tunnel and around and
over snowy peaks. The journey Is made
In sleigh drawn by team of five "hus-
kies. or Esquimau dogs 1t needs but a
breath from the pole to complete the
realism of the scene.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-07-31

The beautiful blue dome that forms the
acme of Creations wonders. on the Pike.
is the largest in the world. Here are to
be seen the ball of fire. clouds lightning.
volcanoes. the sea, formation of land. tho
peaceful sky with fieecy clouds. the flow
ers. the trees of the forest. the fowls of
the air, the beasts of the field and the
fishes of the sea. Adam and Eve. and
finally the peaceful Sabbath. The produc-
ton. from the first to the last scene. is
one OF the most beautiful and effective cu
the Worlds Fair grounds. s
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-07-31
Ancient Rome.

Beginning this week. the circus features
of Ancient Rome will be as varied and in
teresting any circus programme could
DE. Manager L. J. Costa returned from
New York Yesterday. engaging some O.
the most noted c.cus acts and hippo
drome novelties procurable. Several OF
the performers are direct from Paris
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-07-31
Van Buren, Heiress to Wed.

New York. July 30.-The engagement of
Joseph Whitman to Mrs. Nellie Van Buren,
Orr. descendant of President Van Buren
and heiress to some Of the many millions
of the famous Van Buren, estate, of this
city, has been announced In Morristown,
N. ]. Mrs. Orr was first married about
nine years ago.
Her husband died about four years ago,
leaving one daughter. Mrs. Orr is beauti-
full and under. 80. Mr.. Whitman. who has
lived in MOrristown a short time, Is a
young man Of moderate means.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-07-31

Katie Emmett in her now famous play. '.The
Waits Of New York. comes to the Crawford
The scenes depict lower New York life Miss
Emmett will impersonate little Rufus Wilson
the newsboy The thrilling Brooklyn brii.e
scene Is again to be given.
Tns Innoesut Natds eompsny viii apn.a, .t
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-07-31
PHONE IN CHINESE LAUNDRY.
Yellow Men Enjoy New Sensation
in Connecticut Town.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Meriden, Conn, July 3o.-Into the laun-
dry Of Charlie On the first telephone to
be installed by any Chinese in New
England was installed tonight.
None of the Mongolians in town hsd
talked through one before, and they
crowded Charles shop all the evening
to buzz the girls in the central who
spent all their spare time jollying the
little yellow men.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-07-31
Bunker Hill Military Academy

Tw.nty-second year: limited; Individual a
ment; beautiful grounds: military. athletic
and college preparatory courses. good surro
etc. to Superintendent S. L Stiber. Phi. D.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-07-31
The siberian Railway.

Port Arthur. the world-renowned poin,
toward which all eyes are turning. passes
before you in realistic beauty and grand
eur A visit to this attraction IS exceed
ingly instructive. the memory of which
will linger in your mind for years to
come.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-07-31
SCHOOLS.
WeItner Conservatory of Music
Located at 3s44 Page Boulevard, st. Louis. Mo-
All Branches Music Dramatic and Opea M Modern Languages Isrght
Established in 1897


ri
and
Ni Mr. Fred
Mr Athur Lsber Mr. $ Mir Frederic
F
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| addre and rurh formation addre
Page LOUIS,
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-07-31
Deep Sea Divers.

The Deep Sea Divers give an object
lesson in business little known to the gen
eIal public. One reads of divers and their
work, but realizes only family the meth
DDS and dangers of It. At the World S
Fair grounds. on the Pike. the work is
exemplified in large glass tank hold
ing 10000 gallons of water.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-28
Pointed Paragraphs.

Some men court, then marry. then
so to court again.
No young man can write sensible
letter to the girl he loves.
Women know as much about politics
as men know about war maps.
Some men are eagerly sought after
because they don't pay their debts.
Laugh and the world laughs with
you--unless you laugh at your own
jokes.
Lots OF men make money without ad-
vertising. They are employed in the
mint.
A man who expects nothing but ad-
vice from his relatives is seldom dis
appointed.
You can afford TO believe that the
office seeks the man II you don't want
the Office.
When girl begins to criticise a
young mans neckties he should pre-
pare for the leap.
Many a man who inquiries after your
health doesn't care a rap whether II is
good, bad or Indifferent.
A woman's idea OF enforced idle-
ness Is to have so much money that II
would keep her busy trying to spend IT,
A two-year-old Kansas. boy smokes
cigarettes, but as he doesn't part his
hair in the middle or write poetry his
parents are still hopeful.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-28
TORPEDO BOAT FLOTILLA
DID DANGEROUS WORK
Detailed Story OF Naval Battle Sent TO
Mikado by Admiral Togo
Is Interesting.

p. M. caught the Russians rounding
Cheshen. The first class torpedo boat
Shirataka, Commander Wakabayashl
sent two torpedos into battleship OF
the Peresviet class. she was seen e
sink in a volume of smoke and fire
Other effects of the attack were not
observed on account the heavy
firing which cast volumes of water
over the flotilla and the heavy cannon
aiding which rent the air, The search
lights from the ships and forts also
blinded the Japanese.
At dawn Friday a reconnaissance OF
the entrance was made by the fourth
and fifth fiotillas whose reports con-
firmed that Of the patrol ships as to
the Russians losses.
Admiral Togo says the moonlight
and the narrow line of the enemy pre-
vented his fleet from infllcting greater
damage. The Japanese loss was unex-
pectedly small. The destroyer shira-
kump was struck In the cabin and
three of her crew were killed and three
wounded.
The first class torpedo boat Chidors
was struck in the engine room, Tor
pedo boats 81. Sc. and So were dam
aged. The others engaged were unin-
jured. Concluding his report Admi-
raj Togo says:
The effect of the attack and the
small loss must be attributed to the
illustrious virtues of his majesty"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-28

miss" about the blessed assurance of
the custard that never fails to come
out of an oven in perfect condition,
Underlying the success OF eustard
are scientific laws, ana there are Ger.
tain proportions to be allowed, too. that
guarantee perfection as the result.
whenevere milk and eggs are COM
bined the greatest care should be exer-
cised In the management and control
of the heat, SO that the eustard may be
cooked at temperature that win CO.
agulate the eggs and not curdle the
milk. The custard should be jeliylike
in consistency. Arm vet delicately ten
der, In this condition II win possess
greater nutrltive value. because 1t can
be more easily digested, and may be MS
safely relished by the invalid as heart
lily enjoyed by the robust In health.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-28

beaten eggs. strain and add the cocoa
nut with grating OF nutmeg. Mix well
and pour into a mold or cups that have
been buttered. Put into pan OF hot
water and bake In slow oven until firm.
At no time allow water In pan to boil
or custard win whey.
The custard in cups makes one Of
the delights for the school luncheon
basket. A pleasing variation In flavor
is Caramel custard. Make caramel
from one-third cup Of sugar and add
to milk, then add one-half teaspoon OF
vanilla In place OF the nutmeg.
A 10-cent package Of Dunham's
cocoanut and little experimenting
win reveal many daintles now un-
known.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-28
cocoanut Baked Custard.

Soak one cup OF Dunham's shred
rocoanut In one cup of milk. Scald
three cups of milk. Beat six eggs
slightly, until well mixed. with one
third cup sugar and one-fourth tea
spoon salt. Pour milk slowly over
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-28
A PERFECT cusTARD.
Easily Prepared and Always Sure to
Please.
(Ry Alice Cary Waterman

(By Alice Cary waterman)
What could be more dainty. delicious.
palatable and nourishing that a per-
feet custard? Only milk, eggs, sugar
salt, fiavor-and Dunham's Cocoanut!
Looks like an easy proposition to put
these simple materials together to make
a custard. yet there is nothing 'hit-or-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-28
Review Abandoned.

Klel, June 27.--It is announced that
the elaborate naval review which ii was
planned to hold here today and tomor-
row has been abandoned at the request
OF King Edward.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-28

n your chest measure 10 ~. . "a
coat would bs a little uncomfortable
and would cause some comment amona
your friends, 10 your advertising sx.
psnditure cut too small for your busl.
ness chest measursmsntf
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-28
rha. rhrahhIna lis.d.ah.

would quickly leave YOU II you used
Or. Kings New Life pills. Thousands
OF sufferers have proved their match.
less merit for Sick and Nervous Head
aches. They make pure blood and
build up your health. only s5 cents;
money back II not cured. Sold by
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-28
DON'T co TO ST. LOUIS

'Till you call at or write to the Chi
cago. Milwaukee q 81, Paul Railroad
once lsi Thirt street. Portland, Ore,
Low rates to all points east, In eonnec-
ton with all tranEcontinentais,
II. s. ROWE.
General Agent.