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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-26
SHOOTS ACTRESS ON STAGE.

Linton, Ind, Feb. While Chi
cago stock company was playing at
the theatre here last night, Miss Pearl
Elyin, member OF the troupe. made
several sighting remarks about the
town, which some of the audience ap-
plauded and others hissed. .
A man in the rear OF the house rose
with ar oath, drew a revolver and.
aiming It at the actress, fired. The
bullet struck Miss Elyin In the ieE
and she fell to the floor. In an instant
the house was in an uproar. The per
son who did the shooting managed 60.
escape from the theatre and to conceal
his identity. e.
Miss Elyin's wound is not serious
the bah having penetrated the ieshy
part Of her calf
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-26
SAYS GRADUATES wosksD HIM
Tag Cure" Man Sues Former Patient,
for $4,000.

Special to Daily Leader.
Mangum. okla. Feb. ga $780, 900
damage suit has been filed In the Greer
county district court at Mangum BY DR.
j. j. McKanna, Of Oklahoma city. VINO
sues Dr. j ~ Fowler. w. T.. sanderson
and h. J.. james. of Altus. aseglng that
after Fowler, San6crson and James had
iaken his treatment and were cured or
the liquor habit they advertised and
solicitei the treatment. calmiag 20 be
partners with Dr. MeKanna. He claims
tL.y received patients ana ordered the
medicine, which the Oklahoma City
house believed TO. be- consigned "a them
for their own use. Dr. McKanna be-
leves his business has been damaged 70
the amount Of $4,000. An injunction
was also brought 10 prevent furtJer
practice and representation - related
BY the defendants.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-26

Howes new LIforama, whose primAcy
among current entertainments cannot
be questioned. The sum OF universal
opinion must be accepted as true. Ths
exhibition has appeared throughout the
country repeatedly nnd as repeatedly
received ats Judgment and plaudits az
no other has. There are those enter
tainments that come and go. that are
applauded, and yet none make the deer
and lasting impression that is so char.
aoterlstic OF Lyman H. Howes. II has
been a perennial subject OF thought and
conversation for ten years and has
woven spell that has never been brok-
en-. one reason Of It is that Mr.. Howe
IL never satisfied with his own exhibit
tions but Is tirelesa In their advance.
ment and Improvement.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-26
TIso DOWN
% Co, sIaysry--llow shs oot Fresdoo

20 Years slavery-How She Got Freedom
A dyspepsia veteran who writes from
one OF Englauds charmias rural hom g
10 ten how she won victory Ia her 90
years fight. naturally eNults % her tri-
umph over the coffee habit:
Fl feel it duty to ten you she says
''how much good Postum Food Con e.
has done me. J am nor only sra iefui
but also desire 10 let others vino may
be suffering as ] did, know of the d.
llghtful method by which / was relieved.
Il had suffered for 20 years from dys-
pepsia. and the giddiness that usually
companies that painful allment, and
which frequently prostmted me. never
drank much coffee. and cocoa and even
milk were TOO strong for my impaired
digestion. so / used tea, exclusively, ull
about "a year ago. when J found In O
package Of Grape-N NUS TIE little book,
The Road to wellviue'
After a careful reading Of the book
let was curious TO try Postum Food
Coffee. and sent 70 SO Shoe Lone. Lon-
don. Tor "a package. / enjoyed from
the FIRST. and az once gave Up tea in its
favor.
Il began 20 feel hettt. very soon. Ny
giddlness leff me after tho first few
days use OF Postum, and my stomach
beciimc stronger 30 rapidly that Il was
not long ull / was able Gas / sun am)
10 take milk and many other articles
Of food OF whichc ! was formerly COM
Bellod 10 deny myself have proved
the truth Of your statement that Postum
makes good. red blood
n have become very enthusiastic over
the merits ~ my new table beverage.
and during the past sew months. have
conducted "a Postum propaganda among
my ncighbors which has brought benefit
20 many and ! shall continue 10 tell
my friends of the better way IN which
rejoice" Name given by Postum Co.
Battle Creek. Mich.
There's a reason. That little book.
''Ths Road 70 wenyiDe" may be found
10 pkea q Postum and Grape Nuts.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-26

here from Purcell yesterday. the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. G. c. Hargis.
]. d. Kent, OF Chandler was in Guth-
rie and Enid last week on business.
Mrs. s. Maxwell is here from Perry
visiting her daughter Mrs. J. l..
Ramsay.
President David r. Boyd, OF the ter
ritorial university, returned to Norman
this morning.
Mrs. Moses Neal is in Guthrie this
week visiting her son Charles and fam
ily.-Stroud Star.
Martin ID. Coats. Of Kingfsher college.
editor OF the college paper. was In
Guthrie Saturday.
Charles Pollock. OF Kirksvillc. Mo-,
with the Dora Thorne" company. Wis.
tied Guthrie friends yesterday.
Charles Howe has gone 10 Falun. Swe-
den. to visit his father. who is III. Howe
Is one OF tha 1.-TWO Charleys."
Nick New and @. c. Avery. OF Clin-
ton. Mo, have opened the Blue Bell bar
under the firm name of New & Avery
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nellie Catherine punysn.
National FEDERATION.

National Federation.
President-4Airs. Sarah Platt Decker,
Denver. Col
General federation recording secre-
tary, Mrs. Lila Day Monroe, Topeka,
Kan.
General federation corresponding sec
retary-Mrs Tom G. Chambers, Okla
hor1a City.
Territorial Federation.
President--Mrs. A. G. Scott, still
water.
First vice president--Mrs. Riddle,
Chickasha-
Second vice president-Mrs. Ledbet-
ter. Ardmore.
Recording secretary-Mrs. p. r. Klng'
Newkirk.
Corresponding secretary-Mrs. Ray
saltwater
Treasurer-Miss Maude DeCou, Alva.
Auditor. Mrs. e. NJ. Clark, Pawnee.
city Federation.
President Mrs. w. A. Frasier.
Vice president. Mrs. Horace Speed.
Recording secretary, Miss Alma Car
son.
Corresponding secretary. Miss Helen
Green.
Treasurer. Mrs. william Blincoe.
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euder ana white. were used profusoly
II the decorations. Covers were laid
4 thlrty-elght az three long tables. The
table, yrare covered with large lace
tioi ,e the center OF which stood a
bask,, woven Of purple and white satin
yibifns, holding a bouquet OF large,
fragrant Marie Louise violets From
the handles OF the basket ribbon festoons
extended 60 the chandelier Mrs. Anna
g. Dodson. the vice president. presided
as toastmistress with a charming ease
and grace. Mrs. Mary Hart, the club
president, responded to the toast, Just
one Year Ago" and reviewed the work
OF the club during the past twelve
months "Our husbands. was respond
cd to 10y Nlrs Horace Speed, whose talS
was greatly snjoyed Mrs. G. NJ Barnes
responded to "Our Mothers" most de-
lightfully Mrs hcrod toasted "Our
Guests" ana Mrs Scott. territorial
president of the Federation Of Womens
clubs replied with a thoroughly enjoy
able talk Mrs. Scott stated that she
was greatly Interested In the Guthrie
Domestic Science club. the only one IN
the territory. and was expecting great
things from the Organization. Mrs.
Scott made the club president chairman
OF tho pure food committee. The club
was further honored by the presence OF
Mrs Frank Frantz. whose response TO
Mrs. Herods coast was clever and witty
and greatly appreciated by the entire
party Mrs. n. NJ. Carter spoke TO the
toast, The Simple Life" and Mrs. J.
b. Beadles to "Our Members. Mrs
/ Hart the president. toasted "Our Host
ess." Mrs HIerod never looked more
gracious or charming than she did when
she responded TO Mrs. Harts toast,
Miss Valentine. of Bennington, VT and
/ Miss williams. OF Das Moines, Ia, were
also honored guests at the dinner. The
m0uu follows: Boullion. crcamed chick
en- with mushrooms in rosettes Sarato-
ga chips. tongue aspic with mayonnaisc
! dressing, hot rolls, olives. pickles, salted
almonds. Salmon salad waters, creamed
pineapple sherbert mint, coffee, assorted
cakes, preserved ginger.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-26
PERSONAL
MENTION

d. n. Renshaw went to Oklahoma City
today.
Miss virsie Letherberry is visiting
at ceyla-
Miss sallie Morton Is IN ST. Louis
this week.
Dan craoey spent Sunday with home
folks at hulhall.
J. II. Thompson returned TO Oklahoma
City this morning.
Marshal W d. Fossett went to Okla
homa City this morning.
Misses Marie and Ethel Cheneworth
ar evisiting In Coyle this week.
w. II. Dysart spent Sunday with his
daughter. Mrs. Teeters, in Pawnee.
Attorney Lon w. Hardwicke was
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-26
A Notable Convention.

Errett Newpy passed through Guthrie
this afternoon. enroute TO Nashville,
Tenn, 10 attend the Y. NJ G. a. con-
vention. There will be Ia attendance
students from over 500 American coli
lcgcs and from many foreign countries.
The biz ulcn or al the foreign mission
AIRY boards OF the country OF whatever
denomination viii be there; also all the
hlg Y. NJ C. A. men. such as speer and
Mott.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-26
THE THEATRE

A large audience witnessed the pres
cntntlon of Dora Thorne," a dramau-
zation Of Bertha NJ Clay's famous novel
at the Brooks last night, and the gem
eral verdict was ono OF approval The
different characters were exccptionalls-
Won handled an dthe plot Of the pieca
skinfully portrayed.
''rhe Tanning OF the shrcw" win De-
presented by Margaret Ralph and her
company at the Brooke tonight. Prices
81 IS ana 5oc.
The Universal Verdict.
One of the most notable en fr'ain-
monts now before the American people
Is a. be given at the Brooks next rhur5-
day evening. We refer 10 Lyman n.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-26
Thursday.

Acorn club meets IN afternoon with
Mrs. Fred l.. Wenner 704 East Logan
avenue. Lesson subject, Hawaiian
Islands"
Miss Hagar gives pupils recitai in
evening at residence, 41e East Cleveland
avenue.
Or. and Mrs. E. o. Barker. 621 East
Springer avenue, entertain guests at
six O'CLOCK dinner.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-26
cARD OF THANKS.

We desire TO thank our many friends
for the Kindness thsy bestowed upoe
us in our great sorrow in the loss of
our dear baby. Helen. Their Kindness
We win never forget-MR. ana MRS.
HAIRY vEINBERoER
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-26
SOCIAL CALENDAR.
NHnnH-y

Excelsior club meets in afternoon
with Mrs o. p. Cooper 500 East Spring
er avenue.
Cambridge club meets in afternoon at
l!Drnry club rooms
Mrs. c. Il. Peck entertans in after
noon FOR Miss Valentine, OF bennington.
Vermont
Mrs Charles Pond az home i'm after
noon.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-26
CHANGED TO EIGHT O'CLOCK.

Al their meeting held this morning
in the library the Ministerial assoeia-
tion decided 70 change the hour Of ev-
ening service from 1870 10 s o'clock be-
ginning March /.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-26
uesday.

Elks dance in evening at club rooms
on North Division street.
Shakespeare club meets in afternoon
at the library club rooms
Me mes a. G. Hixon, l.. i. Leach
and ~. =. Herod at home in afternoon
with Mrs Herod at 5O7 Ea Springer
avenue.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-26

! Saturday evening at eight O'CLOCK Mr..
Earl CroNton and Miss Mary Ella Olds
were married by Rev. A. B. Nicholas at
the homo Of the brides parents, MIR
and Mrs H. c. Ods on South First
street The bridal party entered the
parlor to the strains of Mondelssohn's
wrddng March played by Miss Eva
Gregory The bride. accompanied by her
sister. Miss Cornelia olds. entered the
parlor and they were met at the floral
alter by the groom and his best man.
Mr. George satterthwaile. The beauti-
ful, impressive ring service of the Epis-
copal church was used The bride wore
an elegant gown OF white doeskin over
white silk. with trimmings OF real lace.
She carried a bouquet Of white brides
roses The bridesmaids dress was OF
blue crepe de chine over blue taffeta
The parlors and reception han were
done In pink and white lilies Of the
valley. pink carnations and Southern
smllax being effectively combined in the
color scheme Only relatives and few
friends Of the couple were present at
the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs Croxton
left on the eleven o'clock train Satur-
day night amid showers OF rice and
short trip through the Southland AZ
ter March l they win be at home to
their friends In pretty cottage on
South First street.
Miss Lillian Boles mas returned to
weatherford after few days visit with
home folks.
Miss Edwina Morrison, Of saltwater.
Is here this week. the guest Of Mis4
Gertrude Hunt.
Mrs. George willis. OF Guthrie. spent
several days last week In the city vls-
Iting frlends.-Oklahoman
Miss Corrlne stevens left Sunday for
Alva. after spending few days visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. ). l.. stevens.
Mrs J. r. Hugglus left Sunday for
, Jacksonville Fla. TO spend the summer
: months with her sister, Mrs. John Frank.
Mrs. Sam Goldsteln and daughter
= Clara, have returned from "a two weeks
enjoyable visit with relatives at Wichita
Mr. and Mrs. W. W. walton. OF cres-
cent city and little daughter Florence
louise We're here Sunday visiting
J friends.
Mrs. H. r. Emerson arrived in the
city this morning from Sparkle and viii
be- here several days. the guest OF Mrs.
Anna y. Dodson
, Miss Elizabeth caneway Of Brlstow.
p l. IT, is here for few days this wecN
the guest Of Miss Anna Cater. al go
East Springer avenue.
The Elks dance announced Tor to-
: night. has been postponed until Tuesday
. evening All visltlng Elks ln the city
! are invited to the dance. which will
} be- the last social event given by the
! order until after Lent
Mrs Frasiers luncheon Saturday af-
ternoon, complimentary 10 Mrs Oscar
iiaiseli. her guest, was thoroughly en-
joyable affair. The guests included only
coterie Of inumatef riends Of Mrs.
Haseu.
I Cards are out announcing the marriage
OF Mr.. william Robert Benham 10 Miss
! Jassioa Eugenia Tablcr r Washington.
-. G.. on February 2i Mr. Benham IS
, the courteous and efficient head clerk
of ihe district court aud Is one OF our
4 best young men. Mrs. Benham. besides
, having charming personality, ~ an
accomplished musician. being for some
r time instructor 90 the Washington and
Virginia schools She win be a, pleasant
addition 70 Guthrie society.
-
CARD or THANKS.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-26

ST. LOUIS. EL RENO a WESTERN
RAILWAY COMPANY.
Direct, Short Llns
Between
GUTHRIE AND e. RENO.
oulekest Time o~est Ears
To
Hobart, Anadarkc.
LAWton. ChickashA
Msngum. Weatherford
And
Other points located on the Rosl
Island System. Making Gloss
connections At
Guthrie
For all points
i-liZoULE.
DAILY. EXCEPT SUNDAY.
MIXED TRAIN.
Lv' Guthrie .-'.- ''.s''..-. $40 A
Ar III Reno ................ tl;ts A. a
PASSENGER.
Lv. Guthrie ................. y;ls r. n
Ar El Reno ..............s. 100 Il. A
Lv. III Reno ,............... 1900 A A
MIXED TRAIN
Lv. El Reno .....,....,..,. .,.- s:oo r. a.
Ar Guthrie ................. $50 p. ~
" s. Wells.
Commercial Agent
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-26
Field Horton.

Field Horton.
Sunday evening at half past eight Mr..
Frank Field Jr.. and Miss Winnie
Horton We're married at the First Pres
byterian church by Rev. Harry omar
Scott. Only relatives OF the couple and
a few friends were present at the cere-
mOny The couple was unattended.
The bride wore pretty tailored suit OF
tan cloth, lined with white silk and
carried a. bouquet Of white carnations
Mr.. and Mrs. Field are at home to their
friends at 6l2 East Harrison avenue. in
pretty cottage Al the ceremony were
present these guests; Mr.. and Mrs A.
A. Boyer. Mr.. and Mrs. w Clark Field,
Mrs. Martin. Miss Ida I.ohr. Miss zella
Adams and Mr. Robert Cardwell. Mrs.
Field Is a charming. accomplished young
woman and is beloved By all who knew
her. Mr.. Field has lived in Guthrie for
many years, and since his graduation
from the schools here. has acted as
city circulator for the Leader. Mr. and
Mrs Field, Jr.. are planning honey
moon trip TO Sulphur Springs. I. H.. IN
"A few weeks. where the grooms father
lives.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-26

One solitary wax John Doe. was up an
police court this morning. ne was or
deFea out % town.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-26

Jake" Leon. The veteran travelling
salesman. was here FOR his usual sun
day rest Mr.. Leon IKE his brother
travelling salesman, Tom Bowie Is a
pleasing contrast 20 the gang that makes
oklahoma City Sunday headquarters
travel over he territory poisoning the
minds Of their customer against Guth-
rie and then come here to sell goods
% the local merohnnla
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-26
Wednesda,.

Ladies Of First Methodist church at
home in afternoon with Mrs. J.. II.
Matchctt. ia West Harrison avenue.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-26

Saturday evening the fire department
made a long run to 1912 West Cleveland
avenue. where a kettle Of tar which had
been placed on a stove became ignited.
The damage was about S25 There was
no i11urance. Jerry Stewart lived in
the house.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-26

Charles II. WOo1s oil Guthrie, was in
attendance on the district court. He
represents some cases in which HeAry
+. Asp Is nterested.-Shawne Herald.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-26

Quite tha largest OF The many pretty
social functions given since Christmas
annual dinner party observed by the
Domestic Science clIb Saturday al the
residence of Mrs. ". B. Herod. on East
Springer avenue. The club colors. lav-
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-26
@ c O @ o O @ @ O @ @ @ Q o @ O
O WITH THE SUFFERERS. @
o o o O O @ O O O o o O o O o Q c

Mrs. Cornelison OF Chandler, who has
been seriously ~ with pneumonia for
several weeks is reported happily con-
valescant.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-26

Joe Blake billing clerk OF the Santa
Fe announces that he has billed car
OF Guthrie cotton 20 Japan by way of
Galveston. other shipments are TO fol-
low.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-26

Mrs. Barte Nix is visiting relatives
and friends this week AT Purcell Mr.
Nix Is foreman at the Santa Fe round
house.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-26

Little Delma Minikan Is reported OF
the sick list today
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-26
Friday.

saracsnesca club meets In evening
with Miss Mamie Lohr.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-26

The business Mems league, OF st.
Louis. has just issued an announcement
Of "A convention OF business mems clubs
o fthe Southwest which VIII be held in
that city April fs and II. The purpose
OF the convention VIII be to discuss
plans for the development OF the great
Southwest and each town is requested
to send "A couple Of representatives.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-26

TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.
WANTED -Insanment collector 10
merchandise accounts; good snhry
and oxpcnees Address Manufacturer
H. %. Box 1927 phila.. Pa
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opal. the young daughter OF MIR. and
Mrs. @. A. Smith OF Chandler, has been
m Tor week or so-but Is much i'm
proved today.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-26

Here's som, thing from the Sparks Re
view that has more good, sound sense
than most people would imagne' Let
each farmer who has or can get a few
milch cows, get cream separator. II
helps "a man pay his debts, keeps him out
OF debt and then starts for him a lit
Tie bank account. II beats canning fac
tories a mile.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-26

here from Purcell yesterday, the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. G. c. Hargis.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-26

Mrs. Frasiers luncheon Saturday af-
ternoon. complimentary 10 Mrs oscar
Halseli, her guest, was q thoroughly en-
joyable AFFAIR. The guests included only
"a coterie Of inumatef riends OF Mrs.
Haseu.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-11-23
AFTER THE OCTOPUS.

II anyone has doubted President
Roosevelt's sincerity in his war upon
the trusts that doubt should be re.
moved by the action now begun in
st. Louis, under the direction of At
torney General Moody, against the
Standard Oil trust, accusing it gen
orally OF preying on the public for
years through illegal practices. 1t
will be Titanic struggle and the
octopus is so strongly entrenched and
will be SO ably defended that the case
is sure to attract the attention of the
entire country. 1t is expected that
the government will carry on a Wig
orous prosecution and win a men,
orable victory, one that will bring
substantial results and benefits to the
country. There should be no let up
in the fight against the company. ev-
en- If it becomes necessary to enact
new laws to remove any that may be
shielding it from successful attack.
While the company issues some
thing in the nature of a def and
pleads innocence OF wrongdoing, The
president and his attorney general are
confident that they have a good case
against the oil kings and that the great
combine will in the end be dissolved
The indictment against the company
is strong in language and will un.
doubtedly prove the same in reality
Having been sustained by the PEG.
pie the president will now move OF.
the works of the illegal trusts and
combines in way that will keep them
lodging if they do not surrender be-
fore a shot is fired.
The Standard Oil. the steel and to-
bacco trusts and other combines will
nave their turn in the courts and the
coming TWO years promise much in
behalf OF the people if the present.
start is any indication of what can
reasonably be expected in the future.
II the Standard Oil company can be
dissolved and some of its leading mag
mates made to feel the weight of the
law through criminal prosecution
Theodore Roosevelt will have accom-
pllshed more than the most enthusi.
astic of his admirers expected of him
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-11-23

whom to tolerate is to tolerate open
seditiOn.
Private property and the right Of
every man to own and dispose Of the
results of brain and hand must be re-
garded as sacred. 1t is the corner
stone of the social structure. Destroy
or weaken it and you arrest ambition
and effort; you give room to careless
ness of the morrow, to Incidence and
idleness: you establish barbarism.
Barbarism is that state of society
where men have nothing which is the
exclusive possession of any, prey up.
on the strength and the labor of 9TH
erS.
That in the holding of private prop
erty there will be inequality is fact
that is inevitable; men are not, and
never will be. equal in the power that
builds up property, in the sacrifice of
self, IN the economy that preserve and
increase it. The proposal Of schemes
WHICH iSuoie tHe nature Vi ueH, anu
the vital conditions of human society
are an insult no less than an injury
to the individual to whom they would
fain beguile.
"A chief panacea put before us is
common ownership through city,
state or nation, OF productivity and of
transportation hither and thither of
the results of this productivity. Let
Us be on our guard.