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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-16
IMpoRrAnoE % MEnTAL RssI
In Right knowledge Of subject ls Pull
Measure Of Life.

In Right knowledge Of Subject 10 Pull
Measure Of Life.
Not more .han one person IN ten
knows how 10 take a real rest Most
persons. II they allow the body 10 re
Lax. neglect 10 have their minds do so
There Is 50 much energy wasted, and
life Is so short and there Is 80 much
real work to be done'
II is not an easy thing to learn this
lesson Of mental relsxation. particu
larly for the women subject q
nerves" but It must be mastered q
one Is 70 get the full measure Of NE
which is her rightfui heritage
Nor can anyone teach this art II
must become a habit. just as awakini
at certain hour in the morning be
comes a habit After you have sought
the couch crowd out all the annoying
thoughts with pleasant ones Lul
yourself 70 sleep as you would a baby
Montreal Herald
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-16

How sad is the man who Wanders
through lifo Win nothing on earth 70
enjoy unable 10 make others happy
himself while most things do but an.
noy. His lie Is a cocoanut minus the
milk-a dry. empty aholl-nOthing
more: 50 pity rather than censure the
nan who has heard that story" be-
loro.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-16

Mrs Addio HomrrhcJs leaves satur-
day morning for wichita. and from there
WIN 50 to Portland Oregon, where she
VIII take part In the exposition program
on oklahoma Day
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-16

A negro who was sent 70 prison
here. charged by his bride With non
support gave his name as Extra
Smith He explained that there
were 80 many Smiths IN Virginia that
when be appeared no name was left
for him, 90 he was christened Extra
-Potistown Correspondence Phlla-
delphia Record
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-16
PERSONAL
Menffon.


w G. nint j. here from Blackwell
L. IT. Bloom IS in town from Ei Reno.
James q. cunIson. Of Enid. is in the
city
o s Ross was mere from ol,idso@s
J. L. Brown. Of Navina. is In the city
today.
b. F. sisk Of Austin, Tex is here
on business
wan Keith and wife. OF wichita. are
in the city.
I'd W Markwen is here today from
Oklahoma City.
J. W. Wilson, OF Shawnee, was in
town yesterday
w e. Ausby. Of Kinghsher, is In the
city on business.
Judge sar, II. Harris is in the city
from Perry today.
w $. Cline. of Newiirk, is a usi-
tor in Guthrie today.
w o. witchcr. of Oklahoma City, is
here today on business
r, c. oleson is among the Wichita
people in the capital city.
Mr. and Mrs. e r. Faeg arc here from
saltwater for day or TWO.
Judge Reese. Of saltwater. is in the
capital city on legal matters.
F. Moon, Of okmulgee, is amone the
territorial visitors here today.
}. N. stausburg and wife. Of Perkins
were in Guthrie this morning.
Frank Minis came up from Oklahoma
City on business yesterday evening.
r. L. Miller representing walker &
Co, Of st. Louis. is in the city today.
VIM, }. woolman, Of watonga is a
territorial visitor In She capital city today
Prof tucker. OF the department Of
English OF the A. & NJ. college is In
Guthrie today
William Wells, salesman with A. o
Farquharson, who has been IN this week
is reported convaiescent.
Hon. d. r. Flynn was in the city yes
terday from Oklahoma City on business
with the territorial officials.
Freeman Miller Of saltwater poe
laureate OF Oklahoma and leading at.
torney Of Payne county, is here today
, Deputy sheriff Myers went TO Orlando
this morning with Mrs Loudenbach
whose preliminary hearing was held ther,
, today
a. Krebs, Of St Louis. is IN the city
J He was a eirculator on the Leader ter
, years ago. Mr. Krebs is much surprise
at the great gowth Of Guthrie.
Miss A. r. swank. stenographer fo
County Attorney r. II. Mcclure wen
to Orlando this morning 10 take th'
evidence in the case OF the Territory vs
] Loudenbuch.
, Thomas Doyle the democratic see
. from Perry. is here attending suprem,
court. Mr. Doyle says things look wei
4 at Perry and that there are plenty o
! democrats yet
Prof Harry Gree has been employo,
to take charge Of the department O
science In the Logan county high schoo
the coming year He comes highly rec
ommended from Missouri
: Miss Rosella Jacques. stenographer I'd
= A. II. Huston, went TO Orlando on tn
morning train and viii take the evidenc
: for the defense in the Loudenbaeh case
= Mr. Huston Is h4fornaxy for fha defor,ue
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week She Is niece OF Mrs. f. E. Pom
tecost.
Attorney and Mrs. Keith, Of Wichita.
spent the day in Guthrie. AIR Keith IS
one OF the leading young attorneys Of
Kansas and has a bright future before
him. Mrs. Keith is one Of wichita's
accomplished younG society leaders they
spoke very highly OF Guthrie.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-16
cANNIBAL ACT FAILED
Whereat Disappointed and
Wrathful Hungarians AS
saulted Montebank Gang

Huda Pest, June 16.-Three killed and
sixty wounded are tho casualties result
ing from a fight yesterday between stroll
ing players and villagers at Derskigy-
haz, Hungary. The players promised 70
give an exhibition Of cannibalism and "a
big crowd collected but when The play
ers did not give the advertised exhibition
the villagers became threatening, where
upon one OF the players became realistic
ana bit a piece from one OF The specta-
tors ears. a general night ensued but
the police ultimately restored order
Eight Of the wounded persons ore suffer-
ing from serious injuries.
Ice cream at Busenpark >, cents.
The Eagle drug store soda fountain
Is certainly q beauty
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-16
ROyalBarberSh Shop
T.C. VINSON, Prop.

Finest -Four Chair Shop in the
city. Union men employed.
Your patronage solicited. First
class artists-11O East Harrison
Avenue.
se-~---~-~~y>e-Ay~
TO see a grand catcher watch ouisser. a
good pitcher see Henderson; fuii home
run, watch TEX Jones; to win the game,
watch Gatkrie. Learn 10 see pretty hair
cut and shave, watch the boys that get them
At the Royal Barber shop. We always bet
on Guthrie.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-16

on oNiahoma Day
Mrs Dawson entertained the meme
oers OF The Etudc club this afternoon a.
her pleasant home. Il was the last meet
INK of the club for this season. and eve
cry member WAS given number ON the
program
Mosdames w D. Hcrod. A. c. Hixon
and w. a. Coyle entertained the mem-
noon lrom Two thirty until five az the
nome Of Mrs. Herod. 5o5 East Springer
avenue
Visitors az the Carnegie library who
registered Thursday were
y. r. Voth, Newton Hans
Siss Ethyl Anderson Chickasha. J. r.
r. =. Hamilton. ronkawa
a. wenger. Chicago.
Emoline S. Keith. El Reno.
Joseph l.. Grihith, Tonkawa
Nir. and Mrs =. r. Fagg Beatrice. Neb
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-16

No. . white bolse No. 3 white sic;
No mixed soc; No, mixed is&5oc.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-16

LIVERPOOL SECOND CABLE.
Wheat hQS higher
Corn Is higher.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-16

LIVERPOOL CLOSING CABLE
Wheat Mmic higher.
Corn M@h higher
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-16

Chicago 1900, steady
Kansas City, 200. steady.
Omaha 5000 steady
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-16
WTlEAr.

Mo- 9 hard p9c, No. 3 hard o40ssc;
No. nard 7s@esc No red se8osc:
No. red esc
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-16
WEAK KIDNEYS
c.sUSE MORE SUFFERING AND
DEATHS THAN ALL OTHER
pfcpAcrg C0MprNrn

If the kidneys are out Of order the whole
system is bound 20 suffer. Headache. back
ache rheumatic pains and svellings, torpid
lafia, feverishuess. yawning, clUudy urine,
seiimeDtinurine when Il stands "a hcure. etc,
all indicate that your Kidneys have been dis
eased for months, and II not properly treated
without delay, Rrights disease, diabetes,
uric acid and blood poison. with cOnvulsionf
ard death x.fiI riirafv follo,.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-16

llVERPooL OPENING CABLE
Wheat y higher.
Corn = higher
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Special to Daily Leader.
KANSAS CITY CASH.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-16
LIvEs1oe&

Chicago 500, steady.
Kansas City-7,G0o, steady
Omaha 1000. steady
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-16

VlE 7 .
No. mixed 2eaSskc; No. . mixed
2ec.
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CHICAGO ESTIMATED TOMORROW

Wheat J. grace T.
Corn 2Ss. grade a.
Oats ios grade SO.
Hogs 1900
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-16

Miss Rosella jacques, stenographer fcr
A. H. Huston, went to orlando on the
morning train and viii take the evidence
for the defense in the Loudenbaeh case.
Mr.. Huston Is attorney for the defense
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-16

Mrs +. ID. Rateman has returned
from weeks trip to Shawnee.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-16

John Knapp. receiver Of tho Bank Of
Lawton. went 70 Guthrie today Law
ton News Republican.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-16

Guthrie ham players deposit their mon-
~ IN The banks One among taom sends
BIS coin home 10 his mother Good
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-16

Mrs. r. r. Penieeost win leave the
hrst OF The week for indianapolis. Ind
where she win spend the summer.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-16

sweet corn on DE market.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-16

Prof Harry Gree has been employed
to take charge of the department Of
science In the Logan county high school
the coming year. He comes highly rec
commended from Missouri
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-16

Miss Ruth Parmenter was up from
Guthrie 10 spend sunday with friends
PoHca City Democrat
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-16

" 2 200 /. RI. Irom HIao.n.N.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-16

The Perry Republican says Mrs. NJ
A. stahi, Of Hotel Planters. is IN Guthrie
today on business
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-16

The new bank has its doors wide ope
and is taking IN the coin.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-16

The Eagle drug store soda fountain
is certainly beauty.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-13
w. G. I. u. ROOMS
IN PHOEBUS TOWN
State Organization Appropriates $3.50
to Carry On Good Work Started
by Mrs. Thatcher

during the mancuverS at Fort Mon
roe last June, Mrs. Ella NJ. Thatcher
the national superintendent of Sol
dicrs and Sailors department of the
w. Z. I. IT,. opened rooms for that
work in Phoehus at the corner of Mel
Ion street and Willard avenue The
building Was ut one time used as n
roSt Office and is the property of Dr..
NnnderslcC. OF Phocbus. who gave Ntbe
use OF the rooms free for one and n
half months.
me work has proved such success
that Virginia w. c. r. IT,. at their last
State convention. held IN Portsmouth,
september %. 26 81 and 2S, decided
10 take full charge of the work, and
nave guaranteed the amount of $675
Tor rent piano and running expenses,
me largest amount ever given for any
department of work in Virginia.
The money will he raised by each
local union and their friends through
out the State
The rooms are open from Q a. M I'M
vi 10 y. III. for soldiers, sailors ana
marines or any friends who wish 10
call. All persons are welcome.
One night during the week n prayer
meeting Will be held and on Saturday
night of each week a Christian TEN.
perance Union is held. composed OF
Fort Monroe soldiers, with Mrs. S. A.
Townsend as their president This is
an auxiliary to the w c. n. u.
once month n social is given.
which is attended by White Ribboners
from Newport News, Hampton and
Phoebus, who with their friends arc
making a most pleasant time for all
who attend
The piano. graphophone. reading
matter and games are at the service
of visitors at the rooms. Mrs. S. a.
Townsend, who resides in the build
ing, has charge of the work
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-13
COL. ARMSTRONG
ILL IN WASHINGTON
Message Received in Hampton States
That the Well Known Man Is Now
Thought to Be Dying.

News was received in Hampton of
the serious illness in Washington of
Colonel William Armstrong, brother Of
General Armstrong, founder of Hamp
ton Normal School. Colonel Arm
strong left Hampton several weeks
ago to enter a hospital, where he I'M
dorwent an operation. The message
to friends here stated that ColoIel
Armstrong was dying and that there is
little chance OF his living more than
day, if that long.
Colonel Armstrong has travelled ex-
tcnsivcly in the foreign countries and
Is Il man Of deep learning. He has
written strong book, Around the
World With King" which prominent.
~ brought him into the literary world.
Colonel Armstrong; children,
Messrs. Matthew Armstrong, Richard
Armstrong and Miss Dorothy Arm.
strong, of Hampton. and Mr.. Kalrrncy
Armstrong, of Chicago, are with him
in Washington.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-13
BARREL FACTORY
FOR HAMPTON
Old Power House Site Has Been Sc
lected and Mr.. H. S. East Heads
the Company.

AIR. H. S. East has organized com
pany, TO be known as the Peninsula
Barrel and Package Co.." to manufac.
ture in Hampton all kinds of fish and
truck barrels especially and other
shipping packages. The business
VIII he conducted from the old power
plant site. near the G. & o. depot.
The new company will begin opera =.
ions about December LIST and proposes
to supply barrels and shipping pack
axes 10 all points on the peninsula.
The company has secured the SER
wees OF al experienced barrel maker
VINO has had several years expert.
cnce in successfully managing such
plants. to take charge of the mcchani-
cal department of the factory.
Should the new enterprise meet
WIN the cordial support of shippers it
VIII in a very short time furnish en-.
piO,yment to large force of men and
VII materially add to HamDton's i'm
pOrtancc
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-13
Will Ask for Injunction.

MIR. James Mitchell has returned
from Lynchburg. where he attended
Il meeting of the board of managers
OF the Virginia Odd Fellows Orphan,
age Home. The board transacted !,
great amount of business and incl
dentally decided to apply to the courts
for an injunction restraining a brick
manufacturer from digging clay from
the premises near the home.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-13

Roads tomorrow morning or possibly
this evening. Tho squadron will 20 to
Newport News for coal and will later
meet Prince Louis. of Battcnburg and
the English Flying squadron at tho
Capes.
The cruiser Dixie sailed from Old
Point yesterday for League Island.
where she VIII be put OFT OF commits.
sion.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-13
Newport News Couple Arrested.

William Humphreys and May Reid,
both of Newport News, were arrest
ed in Phoebus yesterday. Humphreys
is charged with assaulting May, while
the woman is under arrest for being
drunk. They were bailed for trial this
morning.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-13
Married in Waahinaton.

News was received in Hampton yes.
to-day of the marriage of Miss Dora
Kantrovitz, of Hampton, to Mr. Hail.
han, of Richmond Miss Kantrowitz
was attending the horse show in Rich.
mond and ii is supposed that she and
Mr.. Hannihan left Richmond for
Washington Wednesday,, as n license
was issued to them in Washington
that afternoon.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-13
f01

. A well pleased audience witnessed
The farce comedy, Freezing Mother
in-law," and the sketch. Bachelors
Revcrie,' given by clever cast Of
locel thespians in Armory hall last
night. The crowd was thoroughly en-
tcrtained and gave the several parti-
cipants their approval by rounds Of
applause.
The plays were given for the benefit
of the athletic fund of the Syms- Eaton
Academy and were successfully man
aged by Prof Smithy, the principal
The program and the casts follow:
The caste of the Bachelors Rev
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-13
To Hear Mr.. DriscolI.

Greble Lodge of Odd Fellows last
night decided to attend services at
Central Methodist church OH the last
Sunday evening in October, when Rev.
Asa DriscoIl will deliver special
SERMON TO The Odd Fellows Of the
Peninsula.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-13
New Building for University Y.
M. c. A. Opens Thursday.
GIFT OF DODGsS TO VIRGINIA
Forty-seventh Anniversary of Assocla-
ton to Be Marked by Interesting
Ceremonies in Presence of Members
of the States Great College.
Especial to the Daily Press,

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, Oct.
l2.-The elegant new building, known
as Madison Hall, the gift of Mrs.
William +. Dodge, of New York CITY,
will be dedicated and turned over to
the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton of the University OF Virginia Octo-
Der 10, the forty-scventh anniversary
OF the founding of the association at
the university.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-13
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
The Coming and Going of the People
You Know

hcv and Mrs. Albert Ware. who arc
VISITING Mr.. and Mrs. i. w Ford. in
New'port News avenue, will return to
thelr home in Kent county, Maryland,
next Monday.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-13

The Hampton Cotillion Club will re-
sumo its weekly dances in Armory
hall this evening.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-13
LOCAL THIiESPIANS
GIVE TWO PLAYS
"Freezlng a MotheT.in,Law" and
Bachelors Reyerie," Seen
by Fair Sized Audience.
GOOD ENTERTAINMENT GIVEN

The Plays Which Were Presented as
Benefit for the Athletic Fund of
the syms-Eaton college Nets a
eoodly sum-Manased by Prof
Smithy.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-13

Bridge Whist Club at her home in Nal
Tory avenue yesterday morning.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-13

FOR RENT SEvENRooM RESI-
dcnce, with all modern convcniences,
large yard anu stable. 42l Mallory
avenue. Apply to r. w. SAUN.
DERS, King street, Hampton, Va,
I0-I26t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-13

Mrs. Ashley Hudgins, who has been
visiting friends in Baltimore. returned
to Hampton yesterday. Mrs. Hudgins
attended the marriage of her cousin,
Miss Rosa Wharton.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-13

Mr.. and Mrs .lolinc, Of Philadelphia
nave returned home, after pleasant
WISH with Capt. and Mrs ! y. Wat.
son, in Armistead avenue.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-13

Mrs. Thomas Lee, of Grafton. is vi
ting her daughter, Mrs. J. T. Lee,
Mclrosc avenue.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-13

WANTED-GII,L TO HELP IN
store. Experience not necessary
Apply KATZ'S Underseling Store.
10 E. Queen street. 1O-11.6t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-13

Mir. and Mrs. A. Tyler Hull arc
spending the week in Richmond,
where they are attending the horse
show.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-13

Nrs. Crank Lee enlerlaIned tne
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-13
I he Yorktown
Railroad

may be built in the near future. and no
doubt you would be very grad 10 see
thlS proposed road in operation. How
ever, whether this road is built or not,
1t is Il foregonc conclusion that we
are now offering many desirable prop
critics in and around Hampton at
prices which are decided bargains. For
$3.50 we can sell you two desirable lots
on Holly street, near the Boulevard.
AT A BARGAIN we offer that desir.
able suburban home on La Sale ave
nue., near the crossing of the two car
lines. The dwelling is comparatively
new and in excellent condition. Fine
basement used for kitchen. larg,.
porches, fine lawn. This property is
conveniently located and we are going
to sell it at cheap price.
$4,000 on terms of $500 cash. will
make you the owner Of desirable IL
room dwelling on Marshall street.
Bath. electric lights. furnace, etc. You
should see this property.
$4,000 FARM--A very good truck
farm of 80 acres located on the Main
road. Good new dwelling. Improve.
ments cost over $1,000.
800 ACRE TIMBER located near
water OF Mobjacl Bay in Gloucester
county. Price. $40 per acre.
$500 buys one OF the finest water
front lots in Hampton. This is a cor
ner property with fine water view.
$4,000 buys desirable home ON In
sale avenue near the water front
Good 7-room dwelling in excellent con.
dition. Three lots with a frontage of
$50 feet. a good view of the water
Property really worth over $4,000.
Water front farms for sale.
Houses to rent in all sections.
Six per cent. money to loan.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-13

Mr.. Joseph Gold. who has been in
Baltimore several days, is expected
home today.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-13

Mrs. Mary B. Watkins and Miss
Elizabeth Watkins returned yesterday
from Baltimore. where they attended
the wedding of Miss Rosa Wharton.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-13

Mrs. Nj. L. Hawkins, of Phoebus Bay,
will visit her daughter, Mrs. VIM. G.
Gtnther, OF Washington. and also
Philadelphia and other cities of in
terest
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-13

$4,000 FARM-A very good trucl
farm of 30 acres located on the MAR
road. Good new dwelling. Improve
ments cost over 81, 200.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-13

$4,000 on terms of $500 cash.
make you the owner Of a desirabl
room dwelling on Marshall 81
Bath. electric lights. furnace. etc.
should see this property.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-13

300 ACRE TIMBER located near
water OF Mobjacli Bay in Gloucester
county. Price, $40 per acre.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1905-07-08
OUR INAUGURAL OATH,
It Is the Shortest and Simplest TAX.
Cn hy Anv Rulor

1t Is the Shortest and Simplest TAXI
en- by Any Ruler.
The oath Of office taken by the in
coming president of the United States
Is the shortest and the simplest re-
quire'l Of any ruler on earth. 1t is pre-
scrihcd by the constitution and is as
follows:
II do solemnly swear Tor affirm) that
l will faithfully execute the office Of
president o the United States, and, to
the best Of my ability, protect, preserve
and defend the constitution Of the Unit
ed States"
This oath IS slowly repeated by the
president elect after the chief justice
Of the supreme court, in the presence of
the public pom a platform erected in
front of the main door on the eastern
side Of the capitol. While the oath is
being repeated the president elect and
the chief justice face each other and
hold with their right hands between
them Bible furnished by some person
interested or especially procured for
the occasion, which becomes the prop
erty of the president after it has been
appropriately inscribed and sealed by
the chief clerk Of the supreme court.
At the close Of the oath the president
elect bows his head and kisses the open
page Of the book, and 1t has been Gus
tomary for him or for his wife or
friend to select some appropriate pas
sage ut which the book shall be opened
and the verse upon which he shall press
his lips. Sometimes, when those inter-
ested forget or neglect to choose n pas
sage, the Bible is opened at random,
but the clerk Of the supreme court is
always careful to note and mark the
exact place where the lips touched the
page.-Chicago Record Herald.