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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09
sAruRpAY. MARoH 9. lsO7.
4 CONSTITUTION OF

The constitution of the timperial
State OF Oklahoma Is rapidly nearing
complexion k ~
Soon 1t will be completed docn
ment, ready for the inspection and ap
proval Of the people.
II has been made only after the
most careful Investigation and mature
deliberation OF the delegates Of the
people
II represents the best thought and
sincere purpose OF the chosen dele
gates OF the people.
IN so far as the will of the people
could be ascertained. il has been en-
bodied in the instrument. now about
10 be submitted TO them.
Since this constitution Is made by
the men chosen from among the peo-
pis. as being the ones in whom they
had most confidence. both In their
integrity and ability this may in
truth be called the constitution of the
people, even before they place the
final stamp of approval upon IT,
This formal act they viii perform.
when given the opportunity at the
polls. because II meets the instruc-
tlons of the people and the unwarped
dictates OF good common sense.
The howls that have gons up have
largely emanated from s,srces hav-
ing designs contrary 10 the greatest
good to the greatest number. and may
be safely regarded as such.
II the chosen delegates OF the peo-
pie do not represent the people then
what self constituted apostle may as
Sume TO be such representatives
The constitntion has taken practi-
cally It's final form.
The enabling act and the United
States constitution have been adopted
and carefully followed in every par
ticular, both as to their exact words
and the rulings of the supreme court
of the United States as 10 interpreta-
tion OF their meaning.
Some Of the ablest lawyers IN the
state are sitting In the concentration d
they have freely given their advice.
counsel and best professional esepYice
to the langaage and intent OF the new
constitutions. Errors are very I'M
likely
The great provisions of the act re
garding religion, polyganfy. prohbi.
ton. Indian lands, debts of the terri
tory. free common schools and the
races. have been placed among the
ordinances
The complete bin OF rights, itself a
short. but weighty instrument. has
been carefully worded. Life, liberty
the pursuit of happiness and the right
TO enjoy the gains OF ones own indus
FRY l.r.t
The separation OF charch and state
courts open TO all security Of private
property. habeas corpus DO imprison
ment for debt, subordination OF mill
tary 10 civil power. security against
arrest without indictment or informa
tion and exemption from searches arc
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to spend the whole night with a
tremendous strain on his respiratory
organs. | have time and again gone
home so worn our that / could neither
eat nor sleep, and a number of my col
Leagues have been in the same condition.
"But Peruna has changed nhis. |
found that after using a bottle or two
my system was greatly invigoratsd with
new life and force, and l can now fortify
my System TO endure a greater strain
than was ever possible before. Peruna
certainly Is very necessary to me, and
keeps me in splendid heaifh,' I'll &
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provided Tor.

provided for
Among the arduous tasks was that
Of locating county boundaries and
county seats, but all conflicting inter.
ests have been carefully considered
and the whole matter settled.
State wide prohibition to be sub
mitted to the people as a Separate
ordinance for their approval or re
lection is still pending
The land grants are accepted and
the school lands may be sold by the
state. under such rules and regulations
as the Legislature may prescribe in
conformity to the enabling act.
Provate corporations can nes own
stock in competitive corporations.
Uniformity in prices must be OBJ
served throughout the territory, TAX
ing into consideration freight rates
This is along the line OF the Kansas
law.
Allen ownership Of land is forbid
den and corporations may only hold
such as shall be necessary and proper
to carry ON the business for which
they arc chartered.
A free school system, separate
schools compulsory education and
Uniform text books throughout the
state are among the settled features
The ordinances on the judiciary
and judicial department and the com
pensation of public officers have beer
adopted as have likewise homesteads
and exemptions.
All other ordinances are in the fina
stages aud are being rushed to fina
passage On Thursday twenty ordin
ances were placed on their third read
ing and final passage and adopted as
part OF the constitution.
All this is no more than compre
hensive glance at the vast labor thai
has deyolyed upon the convention, a
labor which only the exlgene.cs g ths
coming years can properly test and
the unbiased judgment of those. who
have carefully followed its actual
work is briefly expressed thus:
"They have made good
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09
Aids Digesfion. Promofes SIeep.

Mr.. +. Arnold, Westerly, II. l., writes: /:
81 wish to say good word for your
valuable remedy, Peruna. Ihave taken
many kinds OF medicine during my life,
but find that Pernna stands ahead of
aH Itaids digestion, promotes sleep,
QDiefs the nervous system, strength
ems The throat and vocal organs. | have
used IL for catarrh and to break up
sudden colds which ia the best OF all.
81 contracted severe coldonce which
ended in pleurisy and left me weak, and
every change OF weather would bring a
return of old pains. Peruna now van
ishes all pain. cannot praise ii enough.
tell all my friends that It is the best
medicine used for the ills OF life. II any
word OF mine will lead others TO try It,
you are at liberty TO use my testimonial
In any FORM"
Gave New Life and Force.
Mr.. b. +. Sellers, 1884 Olive street, st.
Louis, Mo-, writes;
"Any man In my profession often has
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seizures have az passed into guaran.
teed rights.
The state reserves the right to ZEN
gage In any business or occupation.
except agriculture excepting of
course, the agricultural college.
The great initiative and referendum
laws are safely IN the constitution.
They are so worded as to be in
strict accord with all the require
ments OF the enabling act and the con
stitution OF the United States. and
f1inish great bulwark OF liberty and
powerto the people
Public service corporations are
treated fairly and squarely.
They are in nowise hampered in the
Legitimate use Of their franc hises and
property. The people have merely
provided mesns, whereby their rights
may be officially' protected against
aggression. Corporations and CAPT.
tal are guaranteed safe condrct and
unmolested development OF all legiti,
mate enterprises.
The two cent rate and fellow ser
want law have taken their places IN
i response 70 Doth local ana very
nearly national demand.
A bureau OF immigration, proyis
ion for state militia, impeachment as
bar to Office holding and anime in
spector, an eight hour day for miners
and a provision against employing
children under 16 years OF age In
mines are now part of the organic law
A department OF highways, com
missioner Of charities. a board oi
health, a bank Inspector and a full
line OF state and county officers are
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09
Headache and Backache.

Mrs. Mamie Hall, II Herbert street,
Atlanta, Garwrites:
al write TO tell you how much good
your Peruna has done for me. was so
sick and nervous that / was almost
dead. | COULDN'T eat nor sleep nor work
any Mt all, bntwas in bed nearly all the
time, and was almost a skeleton | was
so poor. Now l can eat anything ]
want and IL doesn't hurt me, and can
sleep all night long and get up and
work alrda$ don't have any nervous
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09
Doclors CaIIed II consu,nrfion.

Doctors Called III Consumption.
Miss Ella l.. Matthews, Box Ill, Hill
City, Tcnn., writes: a4
al find much pleasure in writing you
toilet you know that have been taking
your wonderful tonic, Peruna. From
experience ] have decided that there
could be no greater medicine In fhe
world than Peruna.
"Sevcral physicians had pronounced
my disease IS consumption. had been
sufferer for several years, and was
growing weaker all the while, until
could hardly walk across my room.
81 was soifortunate as to get Peruna
book, and after rending it carefully
decided Peru1a was the remedy for me,
so began taking it. To-day my health
is better than II has been since l had the
measles ten years ago. cannot express
half the praise which is due to Dr.
Hartman for his grent and wonderful,
remedy and his advice regarding health.
do nor think would be living this
day had IL nor been for PeruHa."
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09
Cafarrh of the Head.

initiative and referendum as follows:
Oklahoma: The Oklahoma consti-
tutional convention is reported to
have adopted the initiative and refer
endum in practically the terms OF tle
Oregon amendment, with a per
cent requirement, 80 refer and an. s
per cent requirement. to initiate, in
state matters. and q l6 per cent and
10 per cent provision for making the
law operative in cities We hope 20
have an exact copy of the article for
our neit Issue.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09

ness now, but am happy all the day
long. I sing the praises of Peru1a
wherever 1 go, and / believe it
saved my fife. could not have lived
through the summer in the coneition /
was in.
II had tried many doctors, but they
did me no good. Peruna certainly
cured me. had headache and
backache and was very nervous. /
could not eat nor sleep, and was al
most in my grave. l tried your
Peruna, and felt better from the start.
/ took aboutfve bottles of Peruna and
the awful headache and nervousness
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09
EouITY ON OKLAHOMA.

Equity, a quarterly magazine pub
lished at Philadelphia and devoted to
scientific politics and progressive
government, particularly to improved,
accurate and scientific methods which
will bring the right political environ
ment for good government. makes
note OF the Oklahoma ordinance for
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09

Rich Japanese are reported to be
buying large quantities of real estate
in San Francisco. Perhaps they have
adopted the Hartman theory that the
way to control thing is to own it,
but. unlike Hartman. they are max
ing their purchases with real money.
Chicago Record Herald.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09

The Los Angeles Times regards
Mr. Hartman as an intellectual giant
simply because he is able to remem-
Der the names of all the railroads he
controls But he probably pRts down
in black and white the names of the
men who owe him money
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09

was gone. j could eat anything, and
my nerves are all right, and / have no
more backache. lam welL and Peruna
cured me-"
Cafsrrf, of the Head.
Mr.. q. Hallock, Antwerp, o., writes:
"My daughter Allie, after taking three
bottles OF your Peruna IS entirely
cured of csfarri Of the head OF two
years standing. We have used Pernna
as general tonic, as well as for catarrh,
and are well pleased with it and recon-
mend II TO anybody who has catarrh.
Anybody wishing any information can
write to me-"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09

A Western financier is sure that
the people and the railroads are
coming together" But the people
would like it if fewer railroad trains
wero coming together.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09

Dewey says he thinks the Lord was
on the side of the Americans when
tho battle of Manila was fought.
There are people in Boston who will
insist that II was Old Nick who as
sisted ms on the occasion to which the
admiral refers Chicago Record He.s
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09

II develops that Colonel Henry
Asps ready bargain counter
constitution was written by Delegate
Wayne Jenkins during dream of
iai; women
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09

A Columbus Gndl man who loaned
friend sl9 fifty years ago has just
received the amount with interest.
This may revive the hopes of those
who have been accommodating their
friends and expect to live fifty years
ionpps
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09

The convention is rapidly closing
up a long and memorable session. II
has been a history maker for Okla
homa and will receive the thanks and
endorsement Of the people.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09

The Oklahoma constitution has been
written by Henry e. Asp. Perhaps
that is why there is sting for
woman suffrage in it.-Chicaeo Even
ing Post
This Is news.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09

An Ohio citizen has been awarded
$l0l for the loss OF his chin whiskers
in a gas explosion. II seems that the
company was willing TO pay rather
than have any more chin about u.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09

Mr.. Spooners resignation also puts
Mr. Tillman 70 the trouble OF looking
about for sparring partner whose
temper viii not frazzle at the edges.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09

The announcement that the army
Is to dig the Panama canal must have
surprised the people who thought an
aImy's business IN time of peace is
merely 10 stand around with chip
ON its shoulder.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09

II it is larceny to take money is it
81 sisht to keep it? The Republican
national campaign committee ought
to be as honest as Perkins, New
York stock broker.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09

finance committee of the city countil
has rendered exceptionally able ser
vice to the city AID is entitled to the
thanks of every citizen who appreci-
ates economy and efficiency in the
administration OF the city's finances.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09

SCI am grateful or what Peruna has done for my family
"Six months
and suffering with head and back.
"a advised which
rkeda
stance have feh better within
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09

Senator Spooner takes more kindly
to job with J. J. Hill with a $4,000
yearly reciprocity provision than to
the senatorial toga with part cash
and mostly expensive honor.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09

Deep and serious thinking. de.
clares a professor, is the cause of dis
ease. II that's the case, some of the
apostles in the convention are sure
to die OF "a ge.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09

The constitutional convention rep
resenting the people of Oklahoma by
the largest majorities ever cast Is un-
American according to Bird Mcclure.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09

Il would seem like peace to trav-
cling man 10 fslte Up his gun and go
TO war, and be protected from wrecks
by the safe guards of army discipline.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09

Mcclure says the constitution be
ing made in Oklahoma is un-Ameri-
can McGuires thinking depart
ment Is sadly In the red.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09

Was Roosevelt in dead earnest
when he asked Cortelyou and Bliss
to disgorge the $54 600 of New York
Life money? Perkins had to do It.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09

Gnthrie has been fortunate IN hay-
Ing an able and efficient adminlstra-
tion OF IT'S municipal affairs for the
last two years.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09

Douglas Jewelry Store will keep
your watch in repair and sell yop .
watch for small amount. guaranteed
for 20 years Oklahoma Ave.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09

Il have few tons of Collinrville
screened lump coal, will close 1t out
at $4,000 per ton, selling price $500.
Must have the room. N. f. Cheadle,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09

A wire from New York announces
that during a severe case of brain
storm man kicked his wife's poodle
dog. Likely the storm is not over yet.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09

Il is well enough that Oliver did
not get that contract az Panama. Just
hink OF a shipload OF congressman
ina the wet goods bill.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09

Does not this suggest a world cack
ling. Ten million eiggs arrived In
New York In one day this week.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09

ready made constitution. he wOlhd
like to Substitute for the one made by
the representatives of the people of
Oklahoma. Mr.. Asp is always gen
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09

However. Mcclure might earn his
$500 by being put to work ON the
bis ditch.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09

Insanity" says Chicago editor.
lis a disease like pneumonia or
typhoid fever Boil your brain food!
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09

Cade and McGuire are working very
hard for statehood Sol
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09

Elm n,
and oe
a n my throatan nose
lamp
dgreatbe eandre
ways keepit N my o
medicine all every
IN excel M
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09

The Standard OH company is put
ting up legal battle royal at Chicago
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Delegate Henry Asp. attorney for
the santa Fe reiiroad. has little
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09

HlxoN's GOOD WORK.
Dr. HiXon as chairman of the
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09
Pe-ru-na, Standard Tonic the World Over.


multitude
me
ont handh n
Is q
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09

Mr. c. A Landgrabe, Bor e5, Coaiburg Ohio, Gives His
Experience With Per,na. Read His Letter Below.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09
In Spring-Time Many People Need Good Tonic

Mrs. r. Boyer Writes From I52f Sherman Ave, Euons
ton, H., Concerning Pe-rna. Read Her Letter Bciow.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-09

"If any one has reason to praise Peruna, it
is surely myself
ssLasf spring became run down from the
serious effects OF lingering cold and several
complications united in pulling me down.
"I could neither eat nor sleep well, and lost
flesh and spirit.
''I finally tried PerDna and II did wonders
for me.
'.In two weeks l was like another person
and in month felt better than / ever had
before. ltf4N 6Hf ft ~ Sd
'I thank Pe-una for new life and strength
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-08-21
Brave Rescue
Of An Infant
ENGINEER COULD NOT STOP
TRAIN SO HE CLIMBED DOWN
To PILOT, sNATCHING CHILD
FROM WHEELS.

Parkersburg, w. Va. Aug. 90
James Brown, an engineer on the
baltimore and Ohio road is being
enVied by his fellow employees and
congratulated by his many friends
as the result of a remarkably brave
act OF his while on his engine yester-
day. Brown was going east ON his
train and was passing the Kanawba
station At forty-five miles an hour
lie saw an infant on the track. whis-
tied for brakes and reversing the
Dig engine but saw he could not stop
IL IN Time He rushed out on the
running board. down on the pilot
ana caught the child in one hand
while holding on with the other
me lhtant proved TO be twenty
months old, son OF @. l.. Jackson
ana It's miraculous escape was wit
messed by its mother and sister. The
chlId received hard blow on the
mead but will recover. Engineer
Brown was entirely unnerved by his
experience and is under the care OF
a physician.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-08-21
EnchaI trnent
HE DATE OF THE PRODUCTION
IL NEXT MONDAY, AUG. GOTH.

The date for the production OF the
beautiful Tairyland spectacle Eu-
chantment," has been set for ncNt
Monday night at tho Elks opera
house. and at that time. with ponip
and circumstance, rs becomes SO
distinguished parsonage Queen
N dnia aud ne, pea rormuo will
take possession of the stage and FOR
two hours win hold high re,el
The Daughters of the Courclera-
cy under whose auspices the enter
tainment is being given, are most
cn'' ls'as 'o ever the undertaking
and teel that they are omering the
ISbl!c or Eluelell the finest eut ~
ta,umen, of tbe Kind ever pfescat-
ed here. The great thrpng OF ppr~
ticipants from the tiniest nttlo hnt-
te @. t' 'o en- nly 1l'eu Of he
fairies. are all bubbling over with
,niau a, g interest, and the public
too is hc"om'ro dcoplv Interested ia
the affair. and those In posit IN To-
know, venture the prediction that
the house will not hold tho people
who will want TO see tho pretty
show The sale OF reserved seats
viii open Friday morning at the
White Pharmacy
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-08-21
MARYLAND' BIG
ENTERTAINMENT
FORMER RESIDENTS NOW LIV-
ING IN THIS STATE ARE IN
VITED TO ATTEND HER OLD
HOME WEEK.

Baltimore, Md Aug 21.-Mary-
land is sending invitations to her
sons and daughters scattered every
where TO come to- grand reunion.
and is making extensive prepara-
tions to give them a week OF right
royal entertainments when they
come. Old Home Week covers the
dates, October 3 to 10. and there
Will not be a moment OF that time
that will not thrill with the spirit
OF hospitality for which the Old Line
State is famous.
The celebration VIII include num-
Der of spectacular features in this
city, such as an electrical pageant
a grand military and naval display
gathering of patriotic socie Dcs. a
parade and ball by the fratcrnaI or
ders, big concert a night carnival.
etc. There will also be special
pilgrimage to Annapolis on Peggy
Stewart Day which falls in Old
Home Week
The visitors to the capitol viii
have an opportunity 10 inspect the
magnificent new buildings OF the
United States Naval Academy and
the remodeled state House OF his
toric associations.
The New Baltimore, which has
sprung from the ashes Of the disas-
trous fire Of 1904. will not be the
least Of the features that will AFFORD
delight and will surprise the re-
turning sons and daughters Of the
state.
The Homecomers will have the
benefit OF special transportation
rates granted by railroad and steam
boat companies. and arrangements
are on foot to secure for the visitors
the privilege Of a side trip 10 James
town without extra charge
Every former MaryIander Of
whom the Maryland Home Coming
Association secures information will
receive a special invitation TO attend
the Homecoming These invitations
are being sent out by Governor Ed
win Warheld in the name OF the
state All persons who have in
formation Of the whereabouts Of
former Marylanders are urged to
promptly forward such names and
addresses as are in their possession.
to the Secretary Of the Association.
500 Fidelity Building. Baltimore.
Nd.