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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-19
MAY cLERoYMEN spEcuLATgI
A Leading Financial Authority Takes
the Affirmative.

the Affirmative.
May ministers speculate in siockf
This is the weishty question whicn
church court in Wilmington Is irving
to decide iso clersymen ba.s heef
sued by their brokers to make 'ri.
Now they are 10 he tried by incif ~
ciesiasd,ar authorities for mdulrins
in a practice alleged to be wIonsfll
for men OF their position.
we would not presume to decide
such question as this Tor the eccies
iastical court which is now trying t
We maJ however be permitted
make two or three comments upon tins
somewhat unusual procedure. Jhcre
is nothing any more immoral in spe-
ulating in stocks than there Is 10 spec.
ulating in drygoods or any other com.
modify. All business involves risks.
All trading involves the chances Of
the future The purchase Of stocks
on margin is not. strictly speaking,
any different than the purchase OF real
estate or merchandise by making =
partial payment thereon. Speculation
conservatiyely conducted with ample
capital and due regard to legitimate
conditions. and with observance OF
truth and honesty. IS entirely moral.
But speculation of this kind is worry
different from gambling in stocks. II
may be difficult 10 draw the line
where speculation ends and gambling
begins. but there is such line, and
while speculation is morally correct
and economically advantageous. gamb.
ling is unwholesOme and dangerous
in she extreme A wall street man
devotes his whole tine to a study of
business conditions. might engage N
speculation with epiire propre,y.
while minister wao should take a
"Hyer' in the stock market would ne
righifaiS subject 70 criticism The
one would be a Spectator IN The prop
er sense while the other would lie
merely gambler
But whether clergymen be perm /
ed to enter the stock market or MT,
one ihing is very clear that IT they
speculate in stocks they must observe
the laws Of speculation and one Of
The fundamental laws is that OF max
il good ones margins A clergyman.
VINO specu!ates and then leaves his
broker IA the lurch when prices 90
ssa'rst him is certainly no obIect -
syI, pathy flc is very contemDcble,
/ indeed Wall Street journal.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-19

How are YOU coming on. prominent
man inquiries about the movomeut FOR
industrial peace
rs not exactly an easy Job 70 stop
strikes, insure steady work in The f,cio-
ries OF prevcn: interference with electric
and railway transportation, but a praclie-
al ~Hi<ing plan has been discovered and
is now being Applied 'n town after town.
Yes. IL works und work la sturdy
dependable and result -producing WHY.
The actual operation IS worth more
than a hay wagon f,al Of theories step
hs step the conditions were met aud tho
pro lems solved The labor unions as-
smmed the form OF trusts for tne sale OF
labor They seek better conditions for
workmsn but are generally managed hv
men for personal money getting and
these men hold their power by foreng
up wages as high as the public win stand.
Thi,t IN "a Hals T. right enough but the
methods are Oppressive.
They use percussion thicats, mtimi-
dation assaults violence aud various
mtsins to force wor3lmen to join the trust'
for large memocrship moans oower and
large Incomes a. the munipuluors Thon
whea these trusts bcc,,me powerful
enough the nanh..ai people were trr'ted
10 a most extraordinary display NJ op'
PRECISION ana .yrmnS
Industries Aase been stopped. ctushf
loss Of htciEBy aunareds Of millions o
doiiars 10 owners 4sorSpcoplc and th'
community P,oper1y has be-n burned
blown up and 8Vrseked in other ways
Tens OF thousands of Anericun ciiiseni
have been assaailtod, and hwsdreds haY'
been murdered by these labor trusts b
their bloodthlfsty EFFORTS 20 force an ih'
rsat Of humanity 70 implicitly obes thei
'.orders"
These oltrtsts have been from io q
100 times the volume OF the overt act
toward tho negro. that brought on th
civil war We spent money enough d
almost bankrupt the nation and the pre
eious lives Of fathers, brothers. sons AM
husbands eitough 70 people it m tina
struggle TO .,ycnEo me wrongs and la
sure the liberty oi tho black mani Bu
ihe white slave Of ,he tabor irus, vha
about hims What about the le-ee,
abuse tyranny assaults ANA nurders
Wsltt about the thousands OF decen
white mon and women. tied hand 9n
foot unable 10 work move or ncl ex
repr by eoutribufion 90 and with consen
~ the irusf2 Human liberty .tud con
sutuiionai rights 'of an American citize
are denied them Il sot 20 had peoIi
were afraid 20 dpeniy protest against IN
lyannies because u the black hand
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-19

bursts Of rioting and violent talk against
police protection. the civil courts and al
officers and laws that exist for the pro-
lection OF the common people. shows
plainly the tendency towards socialism
and anarchy which viii grow like weeds
ia un mcaed for garden Men who
have regard for The sirrcd manne Of lib
ertA Fought for. won and handed down
10 as. arc patriots enough TO stand to-
gcther and save this fair America nOm
the chaos hmtcd az hy the hw5veakcrs.
But they cinno. give force 10 their views
acting as individuals. Organization must
meet present Organization with superior
force when ttc citizens ere organized
they do the work and insure Industrial
pence. Il is the business OF the N.uionsl
Citizens Association 10 u~gsnize local
associations in every community. EX-
perience has taught the way and the
results show how practical the methods
are Are you q pauiotf Dp sou believe
In steady industry? 10 YOU want the
common people 10 have the organization
and power TO rude. Notwithstanding the
orders" and rmrip'ilations az the n-
bor trust o. any other trust? DO you
believe in maintaining the law and ia
suring Industrial peaoeg n 81. be- you
merchant workman. clerk, lawyer, team-
stoi or railroad president join the Ciu-
sens Industrial Association Il costs sou
SO cents 10 be- "a member al large and
80 cents tor the monthly publication the
Square Deal" which keeps yoa alive as
10 facts. Send 81 bin in envelope. irs
safe almost without fail n YOU have
amy doubt send money order. DO your
htllo share and Il your further Interests
aue worth insurfne, scld IN edition a
properly computed sum for the woia. II
you are big enough mentally TO build a
/ big business you nave mcntsl ealibr,
sufficient TO tell you what TO do.
win The money be honestly handleii
The association pat the writer al ths
whecl to steer the ship and / am "n.osi
always around and do not hesitate u
give ny personal guarantee, that whoa
the finance committee make The ssmi
anuuu Inspection. We viii IKE Unch
Abe Lincoln when he kept posiofiic@ ui
at salem have properly reccipted bin.
ANA the balance OF the rioney TO cent
"in the sock / receive no sal,l9 oI
other compensation aud expect none
NOW then the piicticsd working ma
chinsry for Industrial peace Is place.
before you. somo good men are for
nishing fuel 90 run d moderately ~
liberal support "a can ne made nf
lionai power fof general peace
a. w POST Presidcnt
81 James Bldg New York
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-19
TWO BANKS INVOLVED
In the Keaton McMasters
Forgery Case Change Of
Venue Taken.
speeial 70 nally Leader.

Special 10 Daily Leader.
La~ton. Sept. 10 The probabilities
are that a change OF venue from this
county win be taben In the case Of tho
city National bank Of Iawton vs.. reo-
pies Bank OF Edmond These banks are
virtually nominal parties TO the suit.
the read parties IN issue being Frank Nc
Masters Of this city and Judge James
keaton. Of oklahoma CITY
Il Will be remembered that in the
early days Of Lawton man urnei up
in the city. a stranger as II were. and
called upon Frank McAiasters and ask
Cd him 70 endorse a check for $500 The
stranger had with him letter o. intro
duction written upon ons. OF judge Kea-
ion's letterhesids and purported to have
been signed BY Judge Keaton, Prompt-
ed by this letter OF Introduction, Frank
AlcMasters endorsed the check for $500.
the stranger cashed Il and at once lis
appeared and has never bcen seen ia
this vicinity since
AS z result Mr. McMasters had TO
make god The check, which Was "a bo-
gus one and he then brought suit against
Judge Keaton TO recover the amount.
setting up in his petition that he was
induced TO endorse the check by the let
ter Of introduction furnished the strang-
er BY Judge kc;s,on.
In his answer Judge keslton dcuies
thlS be ever gavn the letter Of iniroduc-
ton TO the party. or that he ever knew
him. and said that his signature TO the
letter was a forgery. These are the
questions OF fact that are TO be deter
mlred on the i;iil Of the case.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-19
Report to the People

st,le of nr-rcachine ,scts that rus,do life
together
Then it dswncd upon some OF us that
the pcopIe-the $50 ont OF every S0
were not members 0f the labor trus, but
rc.dl, had 10 Near the oppression OF the.
minority and he ruled by them There
are only about 20 union members n cv-
cry 800 citizens Hut the 60 lpdct or
ggnintion OF the few made il possible
for the labor trust m many cases 10
force ,heir tyranny on thu unor2,nized
majority The next naturd thought was
20 orgsmi1e the people .or thrlr own pho.
lection.
That was an inspired thought
So 90 put IL Into practical operation
big convention la Chicago two years
ago formed the c.tizeus Industrial As
sociauon OF America 1, nogresss,t
slowly for. however badly hurt. people do
not quickly understand practical reforms
but one after another towns org,nized
associations for protection and found
they got it. In july this ye,r the Va p
tiond Association headquarters were
moved 10 New York and the work has
been growing ripidk. Many more orr
sanizyrs uro needed thH' thc operations
be rapidly extended HUT any town o.
city can set mp Il good practical ass0-
citation by some one man who has the
interest OF his town az hea1. calling a
Few pfOporty owners togcthel Eleci
temporary officers send 10 the National
association for constitution. bylaws and
detailed Instructions then have "a arge'
meeting and permanently organize. Sc
lcct "A good working official who c,n m.
tercst others and build up the associa-
tion The cost s. practically nothing b
tile active man viii give his time. ,d
| though IL has ic,r fcnnd s,st 10 pay
slalied man VINO viii do thlnfs. Evcrl
merchant becomes Interested because h'
prospers best when the tc'oriss ave 60
ing Evrs clerk. doctor. lawyer manu-
fueturer teamstcr and independent work
man likewise Even the thrifty law
abiding union men win help ~ enforcing
Industrial peace and maiuiainin., the las
II hcy cam be assured freedom iron
union punishment. and the Citizens A.
saciation can m a practical why insur
that
How DO We prevent sirkes2
Each local citizons Association Is thor
oughly IN earnest in demanding TINT %
strikes occur but an differences b
placed before the local Industrial 1vry
made lp % equal numbers Of workne
and employers The findings are mad
public and ,hue the voice of ths peopi
Is oppressed. carrying with q public opisl
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-19
\ HOsA TO ne "sle PASTURE"
Prospective colOnlsts Flock to the Okla
hora Lands and cattienen Leave.

Lawton, okla, Sept ls.--Farmcrs from
Texas Indian Territory. Missouri. kan
sas. Arkansas and other Western states
are inspecting the lands, aggregatlng
$50 600 acres. in the big pasture" to be
leased in quarter sections for agrieultur-
al purposes In August many came in
wagons to visit these lands. They we're
campcd ON every stream and examined
nearly every quarter section. They have
returned to thesr homes TO gather their
fail crops and many OF them will make
bids on the lands.
The cattle men. who have had the
lands leased the last three years. are
hastily removing their cattle to other
sections Of the country. Eaery week
carloads are shipped from Temple. Wal
ter Chattanooga and Hastings. Some
OF the cattlemcn have ranches and large
pastures IN Texas to which the reserve
cattle that are no shipped Will be driven.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-19
ssauehamp's Method.

Special 10 Daily Leader.
Enid, Sept. l9.-ln order to get around
the effect OF the dclsion OF Judge phil
lips in the circuit court Of appeals. re-
sstitiing the iegallty OF Oklahoma jurios.
Judge James X Beanchnmp. holdnr
court at Pond Greek, believes he has
found the remedy. After making a thor
ough Investigation OF the matter. ne
found that only m four townships were
the jurors Illegally drawn, therefore he
dismissed the grand and petit urjes AID
ordered the county commits 7loncrs 10
draw new panel from the ballot boxes.
Tho work Of The court he is cs1Sing Oh
under this new method.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-19

Special t. Daily Leader
La~ston. sept Wednesday "a NUM-
ber OF ladies' daughters Of Confederate
soldiers. mot AZ the residence Of Mrs. c.
@. JOY and organized a local chapteT OF
Daughters OF the Confedeislcy. They
elected the following officers. Mrs. X.
j. Bass. president. Mrs. Lou Caldwell
first vice president. Mrs. j. d. Ramsay
second vice president; Mrs. 4. 7. How
en-. secretary; MIS-. Il. r.. L. Morgan
treasurer; MIS- @. Paschan, registrar
The charter members are the foiio~mf
ladies' Mcsdaraes C. Paschol, 5. M
Cunningham. L. styker, c. O. JOY. r. N
English. r. E. l.. Morgan. a T. How
Ell. j y Ramsay, X. J. Bass. Lou cald
we'll. J. A. Dinendoner, and Mary Dud
Icy sneed.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-19

Finding health Is Ike finding meney
so think those who are sick. When
you have a cough, cold, sore throat, or
chest irritation, better act promptly
like W C. Barber. OF sandy Level. Va.
lie says; Il had terrible chest trouble
caused BY smoking and coal dust on my
lungs; but. after nrding no relief In
other remedies. Was cured BY Dr.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Corghs ana Colds" Greatest sale Of any
cough or lung medicine lr the world.
Al an druggists. soc and 500; guaran-
iced Trial bottle free.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-19

Special 10 Daily Leader.
Tulsa, /. T., Sept. i9.--Rob Kimbrough
and ~ r. Hines, two United States
prisoners broke inil here last night and
escaped. their exit being through holes
dug m the wail OF the city Jail KIM
brought was convicted al this term Of
court OF stealing money from the safe
OF the nlsn ne worked for, and Hines
was about 60 be tried for selling mort
gagged property -Four other prisoners In
the same cell refused 10 leave, though
they could easily have done so.
Il is believed assistance was given the
men TO escape
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-19

who came to his home about two
months ago, claiming that his name
was Harry Teeson, and that his father,
John Teeson, lived near Bessie. Okla
No such man can be found at Bessie
The boy is small for his age, Of hgf'
complexion and seemingly OF German
rsrentage.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-19

Special to Duly Leader.
Lawton. Sept l9.-C. w. AleNandei
who is charged with the killing OF
nsgro woman in Beaver township, wa
brought to Lawton today in charge @
Constable Bennett. lie went before TN
district court and filed y writ Of hahea
corpus to allow him to be adlnitted I
bail The judge took the matter hnde
advisement
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-19
lawtoo Sewers Accepted.

Special to Daily Leader.
Lawton Sept ia resolution was
adopted by the city council last night
recommending the acceptance of the
sanitary sewer system just completed by
the department OF the interior, amd rec
ommending that the secretary Of the in
tcrior pay the contractor, J. o. Severns
OF Guthrie $5.O76.26. the balance which
is stin due him. out OF the Lawton town
lot fund The entire cost of the system
Is S3i .S7O7f
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-19
IA, - oo.na Eaatf

In making your arrangements for you
vacation this summer IL would be we
to consider convenience and saving @
time. The Wabash with It's own rails {
st. Louis, Detroit. Toledo, Pittsburg an
Buffalo is the shortest line makes IN
best time and furnishes the best accom-
nodations. Through service to Ne'
fork ane Boston,
Ask yOiv local ticket agent for ticket
yer the Wabash. they all sell thera
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-19

''P'NAs-l ~ AT'i4' '@''NN'-
Ardmore, !. T., sept i9-rhe prclirt-
mary hearing OF Jackson Greenwood and
Luxie Lewis. two Chickiisaw Indians,
with the killing Of Newt Wilson
a Chickasaw Indian, vas concluded at
Tishomingo last night. Greenwood was
released. Lewis was held TO await the
action Of the grand jury without bail
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-19
locrense ln acrcage ma the salblel. eot.

decrease in acreage ana the setback cot
ton received by TOO much rain.
The crop win average about one-fourth
OF bale TO the acre In the immediate
vicinity Of Sterling, in the northeast part
Of Comanche county, it will go from one
half 90 three-fourths OF "a bale to the
acre The cotton crop is very kde this
season, being hfeen DAYS later than last
year.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-19
Postmas,er Under Arrest.

Spealal TO Daily Leader
Cheyenne. Okla Sept 49, Deputy
Marshal jacobson arrested Il. r. Miller.
postmaster al Arthur. who is charged
with paying private debts with stamped
envelopes Tie was released under S5'a
bond.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-19

Good servants read the ads. Tn
have learned that the best places are
be obtained in that way-without havir
to pay commissions. Most OF tho poor
servants can't read at all
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-19
STATE NEWS


Special 10 DssiV Leader
Lauton. sent ls-It is estimated that
l4fwton win receive fully 10000 bales of
cotton OF this years comanehe county
cotton crop. Last year $4,000 bales Of
cotton we're r,ised IN the county Of
which Iawton secured 5000 This year
IL is thought ths.t this staple will be
cul 20 per cent short on account Of The
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-19
Death in Runaway.

Special to Daily Leader.
Woodward. Okla. Sept 40. While
driving overland from Gage 10 Beaver
county John Daniels met his death by
his team running away He was thrown
out and his neck broken.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-19
r.mov. mat Ink Spot.

Fruit stain or miidew. Here's the stu
that win do It. Fogg's Liquid Peril
Warranted harmless TO paper. hands I
cloth. 10 cents per bottle at Lad
once.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-19

Malaria Causes Loss Of Appetite.
The Old Standard Groves Tasteies
Chm Tonic drives out malaria an
builds UP the system. Scld by all deal
ers for p years. Price so cents.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-19

Observation cafe cars now In servis
-. Wabash da- trains between Kanssl
-. and ST. Louis both directions, AR
on Wabash New York fast maD trai
No. &
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-19

For cleaning kid gloves. removir
grease spots. paint. tar, etc. get be
Of Fogg's chemical chalk at Leader o
fee. Price 10 cents.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-19

c. II. Payne, who lives near Plaster
okla, would like to learn the where
abouts Of relatives Of a 1Oyear-old boy
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-19
Removes Rust.

To remove rust stain, get box
Rustine Eradicator at Leader on
Price 10 cents.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-09-05
THE INDIAN SHOULD LOOK TO HIS OWN IN
TEREST


1t is all well and good for the leaders Of the Musko-
gee convention every honest argument as means
Of enisng support the Of two states but when
men like Haskell and few other Muskogee citizens who
have several townsCes to boom formulate plans which
have as their only motive the placing Of additional coun
ties with their pet townsites the proposed county
seat they are apt to against snag which will prove
extremely hard to The cutting up Of the In
dian Territory into fortyeight counties will necessarily
entail an additional expense on the taxpayers running
up into the Millions and In many instances will not leave
sufficient taxable property in county to pay the run
ning expenses Of recorder
Many people who have been staunch believers ~ single
statehood have respected the wishes Of the Indian who
wants separate state by not antagonzing the move
now In progress but shonld they continue to allow few
federal officials and those notorious land grafters at Mus
kogee to persist their nefarous work Of formulating
plans which mean suicide to allctzens and sections OF
the territory other than the professional politicians and
land grafter they going to encounter am opposition
at the final adoption Of the constitution which will de-
feat the whole proceeding.
The Indian Journal has believed all along that Mus
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-09-05
Dangerous and UncertaIn.

For sunburn, tetter and all skin and
scalp diseases, DeWitts Witch Hazel
Salve has no equal. 1t is a certain
cure for blind, bleeding, itching and
protruding piles. 1t will draw the fire
out of burn and heal without leav-
ing scar Boils, old sores, carbuncles,
ETC., are quickly cured by the use of
the genuine DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salye. Accept no substitute as they
are often dangerous and uncertain
Sold by Peoples Drug store. DIV
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-09-05

Many Cherokees are asking whether there will be a
call session of the Cherokee National council The pres
ent Cherokee council will, according to Cherokee law,
cease to exist November first and legal election
has been held what will be the consequence? There is
large amount Of tribal business that should be in the
hands Of competent persons to settle up The invested
funds amounting to several millions the public build
ings Schools asyums etc. are alto be disposed Of be-
fore the fourth Of next March The Chief has been SO
busy Of late trying to head of statehood that he must
have neglected to provide for the proper machinery to
wind up Cherokee affairs
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-09-05
R-I-P-A-N-S -STabules
Doctors find
A good prescription
For mankind.

The 5-cent packet is enough tol
usual occasions. The family bottle
(6O cents) contains a supply for
year. All druggists sell them. DIV
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-09-05

kogee had but aim in working up this convention
and that the defeat Of any kind Of statehood and from
the many reports which have reached this office the past
few days the Indian Journal not alone in its predic
tons More opposition the part Of the Indian against
the present program has rife in this section Of the
territory the past week than was ever dreamed by the
most ardent supporter Of the one state element.
The Indian should look to his own interest and not
be led by the Muskogee CRATER who has eyerproyed him
self the worst enemy to tn Indian Indian Journal
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-09-05

Avoid serious results of kidney OF
bladder disorder by taking Foley's
Kidney Cure. For sale by Peoples drug
store. dw