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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-11-29
JOHN CORDELL, AGED 67.
DOES a iNICEnr
STUNT
WIFE IS NOT SATISFIED
Refuses 10 Join Her Hos.
band After Marriage
Special to Daily Leader.


Perry Okla, NV. 2S.-Mrs. Rosa
cordcll. ie years old. who was married
last week 10 a man forr times as old
a. she is az the home OF her mother
seven miles south Of here She re-
fuses to join her husband, Captain
John f. cordel. until he has bought
the suburban home Of steven Richard.
son. On the condition that Cordell
fwouid give Acr mother $1,000 ana bay
the Richardson property for $1,000.
Rosa colori was married Thursday
evening by Justice Franger to Ccrdcli,
67 years old.
Cordell has been married twice be.
fole. cordella second wife died two
years $50. leaving four b SIS under 10
years Of age For year Cordell and
his fotr Sous have lived in a comfort
able home here. Because Of his In
ability TO obtain a hpusakseper. Cor
dell has for year so ght q vile. who.
he said must be under z years. He
Is wea!tay having anns ed a flrt6he
while a shoe dealer In pleasant Hin.
Mo He holght a motor car 10 an e.
fort TO get now wife. His endeavors
were unsuccessful. however, until he
consulted steven Richardson Formerly
e farmcr
The Mother Gets Her $1,000.
Rich rdson agreed to Get Coraeu
wife II he would pay s5,40O for the
Richardsn farm. on which Cordoll
holds a mottgage Richardson intro
daced Ro Colori. whose hother
agreed TO the marriage If Corden
wcHld pay $1,000 This money was
paid 20 the bride, who gave It TO her |
metBer and the marriage to,k place. !
Following wedding supper the bride
refused to so hom ewith Cordel until |
he had paid for Richardson's farm
Attorney Bentley, Of Wichita. Kas. |
who had been brought to Perry By |
Mrs Colori, argued with Corden All |
night anA in the M sning the bride.
groom agreed to buy the Richardson
place.
When reldy TO draw up the papers |
Of sale, however It was said Richard
son had raised the prize OF his prop |
erty to $4,000 and Cordell refs cd 10 |
pay During the quarrel Mrs, Colori
took her daughter and went to her
hsme Here the bride stays, worrying |
over her ate, principally because she
fears that In the enort to please her
mother she has barred herself from
the Catholic church.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-11-29

elll tree and sucks and sap the old
shady monalch tniil IL dies aud then
dies itse'f--ht emblem cf graft and
decay? WAY ndt choose alfalfa
alfalfa which sends It's roots deep into
mother earth, TO wator's depth. and
shoots its succulent stems upward in
perennial growth, leaving the soil
richer and serving man as food Off
his hords2 Emblem of perpetual in
stitotions and wholes are laws.
"Dcff mlstletoc, Let us call IT the
Alfalfa State"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-11-29
BLUE GRASS MEMBERS
EAT TURKEY DINNEp

A delegation Of Kentuckians con-
aisting Of the following named per
sons members Of the constitutional
conyentifp. on call of W. j. Candin,
met In convention han Immediately
after adjournment of the morning
Sc sion;
W. J. caudill, delegate from the
50th district
w II Edley, deiegate from the 58rd
district
David Hogs, delcsate from the iard
districi
p g Harmed, DELEGATE from the oth
district
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-11-29
CONVENTION
SIDE TALK.
aAIalfa snLv

Alfalfa Bill"
Last night President Murray found
ON his desk leanet folder 10 which
was attached a few stems of blooming
alfalfg and upon which folder was
written the poem below. and TO which
was pinned card hearing the name
Mis- Haskell"
"An Aerostio.v
"A man. he Is TO an the country dear
Loved better sHn with each succeed
iag year
Famed for his prewess ANA his kind
ness TOO.
Attempting nothing which Ne does
not do.
Leaving behind an trivial desire,
Forgetting an bat climbing ever
higher
A man who hewed and shaped his
own career.
Bold in the right. acknowledging no
lear;
Intent ON good With purposes well
defined
Loyal e. friendship, strong Of heart
and mind
Long live 'AlfrSa Bin best of his
kind
After reading this acrostic "Alialfa
Blr made the following reply:
why not adopt that plant as the
floral emblem Of oklahoma
why cling 10 mlsiletoe Misileioe,
sliny parasite. That clings 10 the old
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-11-29

IN the constitution reqiiring the nomi
nation of all pablic ofiioers by the
primary system. The entire member
ship Of the committee is favorable and
at an early dale believe that they
will report such a report to the con.
venticn."
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-11-29


After the reading Of the minutes al
the morning session Joseph e. John
son, Of Alva. was worn in as assistant
secretary OF the convention. lie is to
serve without pay but VIII act in the
capacity Of an assistant secretary
On the motion Of John L. Mitch, of
Oklahoma city, the convention will
invite Clifford Pinchott Of the bureau
OF forestry to address them on the
sebiect c.. forestry Of the new state
Delegate Rose this morning object
ed TO having the matter Of printing
lett entirely in the hands of the dis.
bursting officer He stated that the
grade Of aper was very inferior.
The convention this morning EN-
powered President Murray TO present
the gaycl that he used in calling The
frst nperng OF the convention to or
der TO the oklahoma Historical
society The convention now has two
eagels the one furnished by ,he Lang
ton university students and the one
furnished by the Delaware Indian.
All candidates for state and county
officers shall be nominated by the
primary system. 1t is the sense Of
the committee on primary elections
that it be placed In the constitution.
The committee ON primary elections
the chairman which rs C. n. Haskell
met last night at The committee room
IN the Royal hotel with an members
present aud declared themselves in
favor OF prlmarS elections for all state
and eoanty onicers.
Two s.b-committees were appointed
one for the purpose OF selecting some
mcthod In conformity with the pri,
naiy system. to select two United
states senators and one ON an other
J. ano onlcers.
Tho committee authorized Chair
man G. n Haskell 80 invite Chairman
Victor. OF the Indian Territory and
chairman Hamon. Of the Oklahoma
Republican committees and Chairman
Thompson. O.. the Democratic state
cpamittee with the national commit
leemcn of both parties from each ter
ritory 20 appear before the committee
and be heard "a the question Of pri
aiy elections.
Speaking of the action of the com
niliee Charaan Haskell said:
n believe that q plank viii he place.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-11-29

Isio each lie some ruins must FAN.
Wise people don't 81 down ana bawl:
City fools suloide or take 10 flipht
Sn afl people take Rocky Mountain T
al night c. 4, Rea.h,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-11-29

Bees Laxative Honey aad Tar the ori-
ginai laxative cough syrup acts as a
carthartic On the bowels. 1t Is made
from the tar b..he~iug nom ths oile
trees " our ow rountN therefore Is
the best for children. ~ Is good foi
coughs colds. Group. whuopng cough
.elu. Try gu. free oner. Sold 10y }. n
Wallace.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-11-29

Prci ilont Murray announced tho
appointment Of Chas. f. Barrett as a
onyeution clerk. Barrett Is one Of
the old line newspaper men of Okla
homa and has a state wide repalation
for being one of the clayerest writer's
In tho harness
The chief committee clerk is to re-
celye $500 per day ana the committee
clerks viii get SioO
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-11-29

Dear Friends am here in Cntnre annual trip and have
Racket Store HEADQUARTERS for tie dis
o m
"a
his makes boys
andol happy, n
sells goods all the
that he will take small lay The
hardly all
a appreciate II o
a e beautiful them
Merry Christmas Happ3 New Year all
SANTA CLAUS"
10th buys goods the Lowest Prices earth
will also geta o. o
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-06
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

The Westminster theatre announces for
next week New Yorks famous Casino
Girls under the personal direction of Mr..
M. NJ. TheiSe, presenting the piquant, mu-
slCal concoction AN Unwilling King.
This attraction, strong throughout. pos
sesses enough diversity to appeal TO all
tastes and is easily the peer of any bur
lesque organization en- tour this season.
Six comedians of exceptional merit sup
ply the necessary funmaking and the com
edy situations contriVed in the two acts of
the piece are pregnant with opportunities
"An Unwilling King is startling and SEN
sational, without being vulgar. and is one
Of the funniest combinations ever devised
for presentation 10 a burleTue audience.
The olio serves to introduce several
shining lights IN the realm OF vaudeville
and the specialties and songs interpolated
are OF highly meritorious order.
The scenic and electrical equipment
throughout is complete I'm detail and the
effects produced are the acme Of recent
discoveries in new and novel electrical
appliances.
"An Unwilling King" Is the vehicle en-
ployed TO exploit New York's famous Ca
sino Girls" billed 10 appear at the West
Minister. 1t Will be a typical Casino
production, and that means many pretty
girls who can sing and dance. clever
comedians, tuneful catchy melodies,
gorgeous costumes Of uniquely daring de-
signs. dashing ensembles and a libretto
with a backbone of hilarious fun from
start to finish.
Next week Gay Masqueraders.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-06

In the shrubbery.
DR. Darlington and his ward Clarice.
have been living their quiet lives I'm this
little village FOR some years. Darlington
had been appointed guardian TO Clarice in
direct opposition to the wishes Of her
aunt. Mrs Trent. who considered that the
duty was her In fact at one time she
had endeavored 10 enlist the law To her
support, but that somewhat tickle agency
had decided against her and Clarice grew
to beautiful womanhood under Caring
ton 5 roof.
BY the way OF preamble Il should be
told that Darlington gave up his practice
and what promised 10 be a brilliant career
I'm Washington and had retired TO the pure
air OF South Carolina TO battle with a
supposed weakness OF the lungs. In the
opening scene Mrs Trent IL calling upon
Darlington for the nrst time since his
lawsuit over his ward and brings with
her young DR.. Denbegh. who Is very evil
IDENTIFY IN love with Clarice, whom he had
met I'm Washington.
Mrs. Trent endeavors 70 promote Den
beigh's suit and accordingly manages TO
have quiet chat with Darlington and
lett 4f4tff-tAe ftfs-fee+iftr fef-hts
ward is more tnan that OF guardian. She
gets an inkling. too. that Clarice bears
rather more than friendly feeling 10
her guardian AZ the came time she leads
Z 8
Is returned by Clarice and this together
with certain other subterfuges which she
employs, causes Darlington 20 offer no
objection when IL Is proposed that Clar-
ice should return 10 Washington with the
Trents
As a means to the desired end she in
duces Denbeigh 20 tell Darlington that
his pulmonary complaint f. very serious,
Darlington makes up his mind that he
aVfs.
Dentcigh has I'm the meantime proposed
marriage To Clarice and She has refused
his offer. when he hears this Darlington.
with an attempt To conceal his true feel
inEs tells Clarice that he made a mistake
when he told her that he loved her and
that. after all Il would he better that
she should go with the Trents 10 Wash
ingtou and listen TO Or Dcnheigh's suit.
on the moment OF her departure she
jumps from the train and followed Oy Or.
Deuboigh returns 90 Carrington's house.
The scenes that follow includes some of
The most strildngly dramatic moments
IN the play and at tho very end there Is
confession on the part of Dr. Denbeigh
OF his dupllcity and DR. Darlington and
Claricc are happily reunited.
In "Clarlce' Mr. Gl~Utte has added
greatly 10 the reputation that ne has
achieved with such 0f his previous plays
as Sherlock Holmes Secret Service"
Because she Loved Him So Held by
the Enemy" TOO Much johnson" Mr..
Wilknson's widows" IAN the Comforts
OF Homer. 'Esmeralda" and THE Pri-
vate Secretary" The cast inclues Miss
Marie Doro who was Mr.. Gillctte's lead
ing lady In London. Adelaide Prince Lu-
ellie La Verne. Francis Carlyle, William
Sampson, Charles Bowser, Goro Kodama
and Harry J. Hooper.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-06
SUNDAY AT OPERA HOUSE

New in every feature. an unusually in
teresting exhibition Of the Belmont Nov
ing pictures will be held tomorrow after
noon and evening at the Providence opera
house. for the benefit of st. Margarets
Home for Working Girls, one OF the most
worthy Of the institutions OF this city.
The exhibition, which will include the
singing of Illustrated songs by Joseph ID.
Duhaime, Jr., soloist, will be out of the
common i'm the nature Of the pictures
shown, for most Of them have just been
placed on the market. and none OF them
have ever before, IL is stated, been seen
In this city. They have been carefully
selected with view not only To the great
est amount of entertainment but also to
get scenes and pictures that Will be abso-
lutely new to the people of this city.
They include "A number of films OF rare
dramatic interest. scenes Of everyday life.
scenes from other countries as we'll as
this one scenes OF travel. scenes of fun
and scenes OF history in the making. for
they come from all parts OF the world.
The sounds produced I'm the making are
reproduced with accuracy on the stage.
adding n rare realism 10 the pictures.
There will be no waits between tlms, for
this time will he taken by Mr.. Joseph l..
Duhaime Jr., a sweet singer, who VIII
give some of the latest and most popular
OF the songs illustrated. Among them
will be the latest success of the brilliant
Young musician Of this city Mr.. Edward
Warren Corliss, whose Star OF My Life
is one-of the greatest successes of the
season.
This song will he illustrated with some
very excellent lantern slides as will also
the others on the list. which include "In
the Valley That the Sunshine Never
Leaves" and others. Popular prices will
prevail a these entertainments, the after
noon prices being Is and % cents and the
evening rate being Is, 25. b and 80 cents.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-06
EMPIRE THEATRE.

There are many thrilling scenes in the
melodrama, Confessions OF a Wife'' 10
be seen at the Empire theatre next week.
one In particular occurs In the first act.
The play. which Is in five acts and eight
scenes tells the story of a country girl
who left home and went to New YORK.
She married and finds that her husband
has a wife living. She has him sent 10
prison and returns 10 her village be-
lIeving her child dead, as the father had
reported The play opens six years later
I'm the blacksmith shop Of the heroine's s
father. simon Rutherford who does not
know her story.
She loves and is loved by man who
will not listen when her rival. Ella New
comb. tho village belle tells him 10 hear
the womans story. That night is appoint
cd for their wedding, for he does not be-
lieve the story.
The villain, Tom Calder. enters. bound
on revenge after the term i'm prison he
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-06
PICTURES AT THE EMPIRE

one OF the finest concerts and entertain
ments ever given at this theatre Is assured
by the program of the exhibition of NOV
ing pictures and dissolving views to be
shown tomorrow afternoon and evening
at the Empire theatre for the heneht Oh
the Ladies' Benevolent association.
The afternoon entertainment will be
held at 2:l5 o'clock, and the evening one
at S:l5 o'clock. each being at Empire pop
ular Sunday prices, 10. 20 and 30 cents.
Prof. Harry Wee will show number OF
new moving pictures, including subjects
never previously seen i'm this city ana
with many most interesting and comic
scenes.
Prof. Ayers will show some very inter-
estng dissolvlng views OF local interest,
OF scenes in this and other countries, In
cluding views OF many OF the places ana
some OF the types in the Holy Land re-
ferred To i'm the Bible some OF the more
interesting Of the scenes and types in this
country and OF many other places and
pictures Of more than common interest.
Among them will be many local scenes
which should interest Providence people.
The pictures arc an uncommon lot, Sc
lected for their interest and now being
given, all Of them for the first time in this
city. They will be absolutely new and
fresh in this respect
Between times IN the exhibition Of pict-
ures. Willard Dyer will sing Illustrated
songs including some OF the favorites now
being whistled on the streets.
The lantern slides illustrating these
songs are said 90 be feature. being espe-
cialy elaborate and handsome These
slides made for Mr.. Dyer. are for this
reason absolutely new and will be found
more than commonly interesting. And in
addition 70 all this Mr. Joseph Colavite.
the well known saxophone sololst will
play several selections
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-06

poor woman, who. goaded Ia desperation.
precipitates Calder over the balcony 10
what she thinks IL immediate death
The fight is OF the most realistic order,
and keeps the audience I'm ferment or
excitement throughout its enactment
slowly, but surely. one or the other seems
doomed Alice finally succeeds in thrust
ing Calder against the rail OF the balcony,
which breaks, and he falls out OF slght'
The scene is intensely thrilling but Is
never exaggerated.
The marriage takes place, the villain be
ing believed to have been killed IN the
fall. lie proves TO be alive and returns 10
tell the story Of the daughter 10 her fath-
er who defies him. although he succeeds
I'm separating her husband from the WIRE
1t all comes out right in the end though
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-06

ire In London where ''Clarice' met with
much favor. The re-appearance OF Mr..
Gillette I'm his native land and IN a new
play from his own pen insures him an
enthusiastic welcome
The actor-author's new play. ''Claricc."
Is the first that he has written since
Sherlock Holmes" It's interest Is en-
hanced materially by the fact that 10
permits Mr.. Gillette TO appear I'm new
character creation which reveals deeper
and tenderor phases OF his art than any
of the previous roles In which he has
been received With 80 much favor by the
public.
Throughout the play runs deeply In
teresting and affecting love story IN which
the actors sentimental qualities will be
called upon 10 the fullest In addition II
a. frightened by many comedy scenes and
= aas tnrilAns dramatic moments that
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-06
WOMAN
ALARMED
FIREMEN

\ fire broke out in William Arnolds
house. near Cowesett. yesterday morning
An alarm was given by telephone from
the residence Of a. Walter Harris, and
was received by Mrs. Toomis. wife II
Town Clerk O. g. Loomis
She was alone In the town hall Mrs
Ioomis sounded an alarm on the big bell
and few seconds later the Columbian
Hose co. was en- route 10 the ere.
The volunteers did excellent work. keep
ing the loss down TO s4oo The fire proba-
bly originated from "A defective 1ue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-06

pany I'm c. NJ S, McLellan's drama, Leah
Kleschna." No drama within the past
decade has received the praise that has
been accorded 10 this powerful play as
acted by Mrs Fiske and her associates
during the FIVE months in New YORK ana
"A lengthy tour Of the country, its popu-
larity has never lessened
The play IS modern full Of action ana
incident and absorbing in story. II gives
Mrs Fiske "A novel role that OF girl
thief trained by her father, famous
criminal 20 be his assistant Gan crimes OF
uncommon magnitude and daring me
scenes are laid I'm Paris and near Neustadt,
Austria. The second act shows Lean IN
the act OF robbing a safe confronted py
the man she is Iobbing, "A man who un-
known TO himself and his identity un-
known 10 her. has been exertlng an IN
luence over her.
This man. a member OF the French
chamber of deputies, believes that moral
suasion and not punishment should be
meted out 10 criminals and even when
he himself is the victim Of crime he is
true to his convictions. He does not de-
tain the girl and send for the police. lie
tells her she may go free. But nrst ne
questions her. learns how she has been
taught 90 steal, talks to her sympatheu-
cally and penetrates through the calious-
ness and defiance Of the thief To the heart
and moral sense of the real woman.
Her better nature reused, Lean re-
nounces her father and his associates ana
goes back 10 the lettuce fields to labor
as her mother had. There she finds peace
and there happiness comes TO her when
the man seeks her TO make her his wife'
The play has a succession or strong
scenes and gives Mrs. Fiske opportunity
for one OF the greatest triumphs as the
girl thief There are an unusual number
of fine acting roles. John Mason. George
Arliss. Frederic de Belleville and william
r Mack are Mrs Fiskes principal asso-
ciates. Others IN the cast are Claus Bogel
Edward Dounelly. John Emerson. Charles
Terry, Emily Stevens. Fernando Eliscu
Mary Maddern and Belle BohrA The play
was staged by Mrs Fiske and her meth
DDS dominate the performance.
e.
Margaret Anglin. in "Zira." 10 be seen
at the Shubert theatre Jan. 1s, l9 and 70.
is a theatrical amusement Offering of the
lndeuesdent theatrical managers the Shu-
bert Belasco combine, and the local en-
Ragement OF the renowned actress Is
feature Of season OF remarkable amuse-
uent offerings, for after Miss Anglm we
are TO have ali OF the attractions CON
trolIed by s g. and Lee Shubert' David
Relasco Harrison Grey Fiske, John c.
Fisher Frank Perley. William j. BLOCK
and other noted managers and producers
who form the organization OF indepcnd-
euts who are opposed TO the theatrical
| trust.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-06

will enlist the most serious attention.
London audiences were enthusiastic over
"Claricc" and hailed II as the triumph Of
the skilled dramatlst
The story Of "Clarce' Is simplicity it.
self For his scenes Mr. Gillette has gone
10 an old fashioned town in South Caro-
lima The time Is the present. As the
curtain rises on DR. Carrington's simply
but tastofully furnished home one sees
I'm the background a garden dotted with
fragrant flowers and hears the buzzing
OF the bees and the chlrping OF the birds
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-06

hes serevd Tracing her 90 the home of
her childhood. he follows her there and
finds her 10 Is her wedding night, and
she Is happy. she begs Calder to leave her
but ne Is relentless and makes up his
mind 90 Kill her
outside the room where the scene takes
place there is large rustic balcony, over
looking the mountain side and a deep ra-
vine below. Calder has q tussle with the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-06

theatrical trust. this eminent actress. has
at one time or another appeared. Here.
however, she was never able 60 act since
the DAYS when as Minnie Naddern she
was a popular star IN light comedies
As a result of the lease Of the Imperial
by the shubcrts. who have renamed the
house the Shubcrt theatre Mrs Fiske can
now play IN Providence. and she opens
Monday night with her Manhattan COM
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-06
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.

Joe Miller and Ezra Kendall and Whit
comb Riley and a playwright got togeth-
er. and as result "The Vinegar Buyer g"
which wifi be seen at the opera house
three days next week.
There isn't a brighter wit than that Of
Kendall's in all the field Of comedians,
and there isn't fun-malSer who knows
better how TO gain the calihre OF his au-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-06
KElTH'S THEATRE.

The bill at Keith's theatre the coming
week will BE- notable for the fact that 10
OF the "a acts on the bill will be brand
new 20 Providence. although enthusiastic
reports 81 their success IN other cities
are heard. only one team on the bill is
known TO Providence vaudeville devotees
and this team. made big hit last season
and will re-appear with new act
The sunny South" is the name given to