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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-06
TO-DAY IN THE
DEPARTMENTS

At the office of the territorial secre-
tary this morning charter was issued
to the Ridley Telephone Co. located
at Davenport, Okla, capital stock
$4,000. The directors are: r. @. Rid.
ley. w. r. Ridley and G. A. Ridley. all
of Davenr, It.
The Oklahoma Cracker and Candy
company Of Oklahoma City. notified the
secretary Of an increase in capital
stock from $4,000 TO $4,000 The di.
rectors are: Eli Brown, J. S. Morrow,
e. L Leach, NJ. E. Walker. Kate w.
Dawson, NJ S. smythe and c. c. Van
Winter.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-06
A CHINAMAN'S REVENGE
Was Snubbel by Mandarin's
Wife and Buries Woman
Alive.
CBy Associated Press.)

San Francisco, CAL, Dec. 6.-The
latest issues received here OF the
North China Daily News tell grue
some story Of Chinese barbarity as
having occurred recently at Peldn. A
certain mandarln's wife had Incurred
the hatred OF her husbands head stew
ard because she had refused to pro
cure for the latter's son a coveted gov
ernment appointment. The opportuns
ty 10 revenge himself, for which the
aggrieyed steward had long waited, at
last presented itself The aandarin
was leaving on short journey, and
was overheard to say jestingly to his
wife that he had fully made up his
mind to have her buried alive.
AfFr. his masters departure, the
chief Of the household solicited an in
teryiew with the wife, and making tho
customary low obeisance. told her that
he had come to carry out his masters
orders The terrified lady protested
that It had been joke, but the stew
ard aided by some menials. seized
and gagged her and buried her alive
in her own garden
The fury OF the prince when he re-
turned knew no bounds The culprit
was arrested and subjected to terribls
torments before he was finally behead.
ed. AS many Of his abettors as could
be found were put to death by strang-
ling
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-06
BIDS RAN UP TO $3.50
Averaged Fifty-Cents a Year
an Acre for Big Pasture
Lands.


special TO Daily Leader.
Anadarko, Okla, Dec. 6.-This af.
ternoon the interior department
through Indian Agent ]. p. Blackman,
began opening bids for the leasing OF
the half million acres of Indian pas.
ture land. located in the southern part
Of comanche county. These lands are
to be leased for a period of five years
for a minimum price of rs cents per
acre. All improvements are to revert
to the Indians at the expiration of the
leases, Delegate MCGUIRE has intro
duced bill to open these lands to
homestead. Lawton and other nearby
towns have done all in their power to
discourage leasing. but notwithztend-
ing all this, the bids opened today rum
as high as $11O. and will average so
cents per acre per annum. Delegate
Mcclure and former Indian Agent
Randlett have never agreed as to the
disposition Of this land. The former
wanted it opened to homestead ana
the latter advocated the title remain
ing with the Indian tribes, the lands
to be let on long lease. The Indian
agent seems to have won out. Would.
be lessees are here from dozen
states
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-06
GOING TO WASHINGTON.

All the prominent cities Of the ter
ritory viii have delegations at Wash
ington during the legislation on state
hood. Guthrie viii be represented by
U, c. Guss, c. NJ. Barnes, A. G. G.
Bierer, F. H. Greer. II. e. Asp. ]. b
Beadles left today for Washington
Next week Felix Adler and P. 7. wal
ton will 90. After Christmas several
other Guthrie men win go to washing
ton, among them w. H. Coyle and w
A. Frasier.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-06
OKLAHOMA CITY PAVING
WARRANTS ISSUEDIN
DUPLICATE
SOLD TO GUTHRIE BANKER
EgregiOuS BIunder or AT.
tempt to Defraud.

Special to Daily Leader.
Oklahoma City, okla. Dec. GA
matter in the nature Of an egregious
blunder or an attempt to defraud ok
lahoma City of several thousand dol
lars has been developed at the city
hall and was first made public yester-
day. From the disclosure made it ap.
pears that certificates numbering from
145 to 160, inclusive, representing a
total amount Of ss,O26O1 were issued
in duplicate and all Of them properly
signe. BY Mayor Van Wrinkle and
Clerk T. W. Blaise of the administra-
tion preceding the present regime.
The fact that there exists such dup
licate warrants first came to the at
tention Of City Clerk Hess on Friday
Of last week Joe McNeal, Guthrie
banker, was in Oklahoma City on that
date attending meeting of the ter
ritorial Historical society. While in
the city he called at the clerks OF
fee and advised Mr.. Hess that he held
certificates 145 and 100 inclusive, for
the amount named in total as given
above, such certificates being against
the northwest corner Of block 27,
South Oklahoma and the southeast
quarter Of block 27, South Oklahoma.
for Improvements created by the paw
ing Of South Harvey street
As related above. the certificates
bore the signature of Mayor Van
winkle and city Clerk Blaise, who
were in office at the time OF their
issue
Mr. McNeal informed City Clerk
Hess that he had purchased the certif-
Gates from one e. K RoErdtree and
they bore what purported to be the
assignment Of E. b. pemarcst, attor-
ney in fact for me Barber Asphalt
Paving company. which corporation
Mr. Demarest represents.
A careful inspection Of this endorse
ment leads to the conclusion that 1t is
written in hand very similar to that
Of the person who wrote the body OF
the certificates. The certificates are
believed to have been written by one
E. X. Roundtree, who was at the time
Of their issuance an employe at the
city clerks office
AT first there was a disposition to
censure Mr.. McNeal for purchasing
the scrip. but the fact that it was ap-
parently endorsed in regular way by
an authoritative representative Of the
paving company naturally made the
transaction appear legitimate to the
banker
Mr. Hess yesterdy called the mat
ter to the attention of ex-Mayor Van
Winkle, who was astounded at the in
formation and at once accompanied
Mr. Hess TO the latter's ofIice in the
city hall Upon examination Of the
scrip he pronounced his signature
thereto as genuine and also that Of
the city clerk.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-06

Washington, p. c., Dec 6.-Repre
sentative Hamilton Of Michigan, intro
duced a joint statehood bill providing
for the admission OF Oklahoma and In.
dian Territory to the Union as the
state Of Oklahoma and the admission
Of New Mexico and Arizona as Arizona.
With slight changes the bill is the
same as it was after being amended
by the Senate at the last session.
Poiygamous or plural marriages are
forever prohibited in both of the pro
posed states, and the prohibition
amendment Of the Senate for the new
state of Oklahoma is cut out AS it
now stands the bill prohibits the sale
of liquor TO Indians in both the pro.
posed states, but places no further res.
trictions upon the liquor traffic.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-06
WOMAN HELD OFFICERS
AT BAY SINCE LAST
FRIDAY
OVERCOME BY STRATEGY
Cold, Hungry and Emaciated
From Long Siege.
fBr Associated Praas.l

oirard, kas., Dec. 6.-Mrs Ina Berry,
who since Friday last has held the
town rff'cials at bay srom her fort in
the toilet room of Frisco railroad
coach on the tracks here. was remov-
ed shortly before noon after she had
been partly overcome by the tunes OF
ammonia. A bundle Of rags saturated
with the drug had been pushed through
the window of the toilet room. Before
surrendering Mrs. Berry fired one shot
at her capturers, but without effect
Before she could zhoot again Mrs
Berry was overpowered by two offi-
GERS. After being assured that the Of
hcers and people OF Girard were her
friends and that the officers had come
TO protect her the woman made but
feeble EFFORT at resistance She was
removed in a carriage 10 the jail. and
placed under the care Of the city ply
sician. Once inside the jail and made
confident that the attendants were
working IN her behalf. Mrs. Berry
quieted down nd talked nationally,
Emaciated by her long fast and
weakened from the loss OF sleep and
exposlee. the woman preseated a pitt
able appearance Her clothes we're
torn, her face and hands badly solled
and her hair disheyeled. Mrs. Berry
win be delivered into the custody OF
the profile court before whom the town
marshal had last night been ordered
to produce. her d, three o'clock this
afternoon.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-06
CROW TO ST. LOUIS.
To Represent Business League in Coal
Rate Conference.

Manager Galen Crow of the Guthrie
Light & Power Co, left this afternoon
with committees from Shawnee. Okla.
homa City and El Reno for st. Louis
70 attend a conference with the de
partment heads of different railroads
The conference is called to discuss the
recent raise in the rate on steam coal
from 81 to $t25. The arbitrary raise
works great injury to Oklahoma III
dustries. Owing to the heated pro
tests made the coalc arrying roads
restored the old rate until this con.
ference finishes its work. The roads
show spirit Of concession and it is
likely the raise on rates will be
knocked out Mr. Grow will repre-.
sent the Business League.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-06
THE PATHWAY SEEMS
CREASED FOR BILLS
EARLY PASSAGE
BEYEUIDGE IS CONFIDENT
Another Rough Rider Gets
Substantial Recognition.
(By Assoclated Preaa.l

Washington, D. C., Dec GA can.
vass Of the Senate to ascertain the
sentiment regarding the statehood bill
indicates, says Senator Beveridge Of
the committee on territories, that the
bill viii be passed this session with a
good majority He thinks the meas.
ure win be in the same form as re-
ported last session. which provide for
the admission of Oklahoma ana u
dian Territory as one state and New
Mexico and Arizona as one state.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-06
Eseh-r0wnsend sIII Re-Introduesd.

Washington, D. c., Dec. 6.-The
Esch-Townsend railroad rate bill.
which passed the House last session.
has been redrawn and was reintro-
duced in the House today by Town.
send. The bill embraces all the feat.
ures Of the former measure, but is
drawn so as to specify the things
which may be done by the Interstate
Commerce commission. In addition
it has the publicity feature and gives
the commission Jurisdiction ever re-
frigeration and terminal charges. It
also directly prohibits a common car
rier from granting any shipper the
privilge of collecting his product and
then getting a special rate under the
short term provision for changing
rates.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-06
EXAMINING Board Meets.

The examining board for the okla
homa National guard met today in
The office of Adjutant General Burlin-
game and examined the record Of
guardsmen recommended by their COM
pany commanders for Officers com
mission. The board is composed Of
Adjutant General Burlingame OF Guth-
rle: Major e. II. Jayne of Edmond and
Major c, j. Herr OF Chandler.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-06

Washington, D. c., Dec. 6.-The
nomination Of Seth Bullock. Of Dead.
wood, S. d., 70 be United Sites mar
shai in South Dakota was sent to the
Senate today. Bullock, who at pres
ent is superintendent of Black Hills
forest reservation, IS a personal friend
Of the President. lie commanded a
company Of Rough Riders in the last
inaugural parade
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-06
Frantr Named for covernor

Washington, o. c., Dec. 6.--Amone
the big batch of nominations sent to
the Senate yesterday by President
Roosevelt including recess appoint.
ments in Oklahoma, are.
Postmasters, David Barrett, Prague
George Brophy, Woodward; agent for
Indians, Kiowa, John p. Blackman Of
Anadarko; Governor of Oklaahom
Frark Frantz of Enid.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-06
Moe NomInatIons

Washington, D. c., Dec. 6.-Nomina.
tions: Justice Of the supreme court
in the Philippines. James F. Tracey.
New York; Indian inspector, Frank c.
Churchill New Hampshire: secretary
Of New Mexico, James NJ Rey7olis,
New Mexico
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-06
squawman Makes aood.

Washington, o. c., Dec. 6.--Justice
Duell today upheld the claim Of willis
C. West, who married a Choctaw wo-
man ana claimed an allotment of and
as an adopted member OF the tribe
Secretary Hitchcock had previously
denied the claim.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-06
Q Q Q Q Q Q Q 0 0 0 Q O Q Q o q
rooAY,s corron MAAksr


W. Raymond has created a sensation
here and there is much glee in the
anti-Raymond camp There has been
much interest taken in the judicial
fight here, and this afternoon it was
the main topic Of conversation.
1t is known that the majority OF the
members OF the local bar association
opposed Raymond.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-06
Notary Applications.

Applications for notary commissions
were received this morning at the Of.
fce Of the territorial secretary from
.he following:
s. p. Lowery Of Lawtop s1i Conan
che county
A. w Duke Of Payson, for LINCOLN
county.
Frank W. Hukell Of Hinton, for
Caddo county
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-06
wll stand No nelau.

Washington, D. c., Dec. GA ses.
sion OF the House committee on rules
held just before noon resulted in the
preparation Of a rule which win force
consideration Of the canal appropria.
ton bill should unanimous consent be
refused. The bin provides for unlimit.
ed debate
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-06
Adlutant General Sees


Adjutant General Burlingsme was
witness this morning 10 the street car
accident Ia which Ray Pierce was iu-
jured. The adiutant general pulled
the boy from beneath the wheels when
the car was stopped
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-06
.GAYMEN GETS BEFOGGED
Scared into Endorsing Gil
strap for Chandler
Postmaster.
speelal to pally Leader.

Special to Daily Leader.
Chandler, Okla, Dec 6.--John Gay
man has welehed He has indorsed
H. d. Gnstrap for postmaster at Chan.
dler Gaaymn had the right Of way
and could have received Embry's In.
dorsement but q story to the eaect
that Daa Norton was billed for the
place, unneryed him 0ayman is now
regarded aa down and Out Of the plum
garden for good.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-06

shock, an examination disclosed no
evidence Of his having received seri.
Gus injuries.
Motorman Potter and Conductor
George Stevenson were in charge Of
the car.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-06

e. e. Mckinley is assisting with the
work in the school land department
this week. The officials in that de-
partment are especially busy just now
getting out reports.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-06
Effect OF ALIEN LABOR
3 UPON DOMESTIC IN
DUSTRIES
ABOR CRAFTSCONCERNED
aenPrOminentin EYeryWalk
ia Life Present.
(By Associated Press.)

New York. Dee. 6.-Seyeral hun
ed delegates representing forty-one
ates and the territory Of Hawaii
ere present today at the Opening of
e immigration conference called by
National Civic Federation. The
tendance included men prominent in
cry walk Of life. Representatives,
the great labor organizations, which
their nature are vitality concerned
the subject Of the restriction Of un.
sirable immigration. sat side by side
tn the heads of great corporations,
d college professors, socioiogists and
iinent churchmen Of various denom-
atoms elbowea the governors Of
ltes, United States senators and
aer public men Of wide reputation.
A glance at the attendance made It
parent that If the movement to
medy the present immigration is to
promoted by the intelligent discus.
N OF men eminently qualified to
seak on the subject it win receive a
eat impetus from the conference
gun today.
August Belmont. chairman Of the
.tional Civic Federation, in calling
; conference to order. explained the
iect Of the gathering to be to dis.
IS any and al! subjects pertaining to
Sign immigration to the United
ties and its effects upon the nation.
life and industries.
Under the general head the follow.
questions are scheduled for discus.
'n during the three days the confer
.ce viii be in session:
What domestic industries and what
Dor crafts are most affected by the
hix OF alien labor. and in what
ysY
What is the character Of the net
'rease IN the population of the
tied states by immigration?
should existing Legislation looking
the elevation Of this character
'ough the exclusion Of undesirable
ments be extended and made more
ectiye, and II SO. how?
should there be any change in the
stem Of inspection. such as having
made at the ports Of departure, or
the home sources Of emigration. or
bothg
Are there any external Influences
! ding 10 stimulate the volume OF i'm.
grauonT
What are the nature, extent and 10
ity Of the demands OF the United
ltes for more labor?
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-06
Mcconnell at Oklahoma civ.

Assistant Secretary ]. NJ Mcconnell
is in Oklahoma City today on Official
business. He viii return on the after
noon train.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-06

Cures all Kidney, Bladder and Rheu-
matte troubles Sold BY an druggists.
Send for testimonials Dr. r. W Han.
oiice 2s2e Olive street ST. Louis.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-06

Major Jayne, postmaster at Edmond.
called at Governor Ferguson's onice
this morning.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-06

Treasurer Rambo this afternoon
sent In his quarterly report to the gov
ernor.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-06

- ,ts-sst g. -, ,lli-,.,l, sfssr = "a
'tion remains in the ports OF arrival,
n as New York. Boston, Philadel.
and Baltimore.
What practical method can be dc.
"a OF distributing immigration.
'ecially for agriculture, to the
nis where It may be needed7
What viii be the effect OF the dis
'ution Of large numbers Of imms.
snts IN the souih upon the problem
industrial education and social bet.
nent Of the negro race2
houid the exclusion of Chinese
lie labor be made more rigid. and
uld 1t be extended 10 Japanese and
can laborg
How shall the admission Of exempt.
classes Of Asiatics. such as schol.
merchants and tourists. be regu.
.d9
ONE Of the representative mea who
Q accepted invitations to address
conference. and the majority cs
pm we're on hand at the opening to-
are President Eliot Of Harvard
&erslty. President Gompers OF the
erican Federation OF Labor, Presi.
John Mitchell OF the United Mine
kers, Secretary OF War Taft, Gov.
- Higgins Of New York, James j.
Andrew Carnegie. Oscar S.
aus. Cardinal Gibbons. Bishop Fow.
and United States Senators Lodge
massachusetts, McEnery Of Loulsl.
and Clark OF Montana
he initial session was devoted al
4 entirely 70 the formalities Of or.
szation. Early in the afternoon the
gales went IN q body to the I'M
cation station at Epis Island,
re they were entertained at lunch.
By Commissioner Watehorn. On
ling a. the is'ahd tie delegates
) Subjected 10 the same character
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-06
Annual Reports.

Washington, D. c. Dec. GA num-
Der of annual reports were laid before
the Senate today.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-06

Rejoicing over Hssmond's Downfall.
Special 10 Daily Leader.
muskoses, !. T. Dec. 6.-The an.
nouncement thar l. r. Parker has been
appointed judge cf tho western dis
trietof Indian Territory to succeed @.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09

f II has been pretty quiet lately, for the
very good reason that most of those who
make the stir have spent the time else
where. For the same reason, the afterEas-
ter gayeties are likely to be limited in num-
her though they will not be in enjoyment.
Many people are away or on the verge OF
going. European Journeys will be very gen.
Cral this spring and summer and, from the
present outlook, more of the Wealtmer
Neutrality-suspicious. will be abroad than at any
Of the home resorts.
The present Lenten season eXemplifies the
change in fashionable occupations. One
hears no more of the eXactions of ones
special sewing circle nor the gongs on at
the clubs where mental or physical diver
sions are in progress. Even the lecturers
on art, French history, travel and kindred
topics have omitted the capital from their
spring Programs so that these familiar
forms of genteel time-killing pursuits are
practically unheard of. Taste, of course, in
these topics, has not declined, but 1t Is so
much taken for granted that too frequent
public expression il not considered neces-
sary. 1t all goes to show, though, the
Cendancy of cards has been maintained. For
the very smart folks, when they are not
automODilIng, are at bridge whist or
poker. The last named has perhaps
great "A vogue in the foreign colony any
other purely American adaptation.
Mr. and Mrs. +. J. Dicudonne announce
the marriage OF their son. c. c. Dieudonne.
TO Miss Edith Sara of San Antonio. Tex.
The ceremony took place on March 16 al
St. Marks Episcopal Church of that city
DT. Richardson officiating.
The White House is likely to be open until
late in June, as the President and his fam
lily are not expected at oyster Bay Until
then. There VIII be plenty of opportunity
for Mrs Roosevelt to resume. if she cares
to do 50. the informal entertaining lawn or
porch parties that have been features of
other happy seasons under her direction.
Mrs. Sidney ]. Bowie. wife of Representa-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09

MI
She writes well. both prose and verse she
has a delightful voice, and as a water
colorist she has also gained distinction. The
Florida avenue during the sessions of the
senate, and holiday home at their ranch
near Devils lake, North Dakota. Mrs.
Hansbrough was formerly Miss May Berri
Chapman. and prior to her marriage lived
in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Lee gave dinner
last night
A musicale was given Thursday evening
by Miss Corey at her residence on X street
northwest. Among those who participated
were Miss Clements, Miss Adams and Miss
Corey.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Davis, who were
married Tuesday, December 6. 1904, at Bal
timore, Md, will be at home after April 10
at oil 18th street southeast.
Mrs Edward Anderson entertained at tea
after the exhibition drill at Fort Myer last
Friday. Among the guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Lee, Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Bel
mont Mrs. Maus, Mrs. Bulmer, Mr.. and
Mrs. Chatard, Mr.. Bingham, Miss Hagner,
Miss Foraker the Misses Hitchcock, Miss
Wallace, Miss Cobb. the Misses Cotton, the
Misses Miller, the Misses Fitch, Mr.. Fitch,
Miss McKenna, Miss Carr, Mrs. Fenton,
Miss Crosby, Mrs. Bromwell. Mrs and Miss
Patterson, Mrs Johnson, Mrs. Hemmick and
a number of the officers and ladies from
Fort Myer. Capt and Mrs. Anderson ex-
pect to leave for the Philippines in few
weeks.
Mr. o. p. Austin, chief of the bureau of
statistics entertained at a dinner at the