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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-04-08

Uaion Pacific. lie denies that be aud
the other defendants cCnspired To- re-
strain trade among the several states
and foreign countries or TO restrain
competition among defendant steam
ship and railroad lines. or to deprive
the public Of advantages OF trade and
commerce through Independent com-
.pCtiticn if any there was. OF 70 effect
u consolidation with The idea OF mon
opolizing or restraining trade and
commerce; admitting, however that
the Union Pacific acquired a majority
of the capital stock or the various
lines and steamship systems lie de-
Mes in each instance that the ac-
Qulsition OF the stock was TO kill COM
Petition or monopolze trade, com
merce or business.
Admitting that the directors of sev-
eral defendant companies are identi-
cal he denies that the Union Pacific
has control IA management or opera
tion of the affiliated lines He AYERS
that in the transcontinental lines of
coast south of Portland the Union
Pacific is but a link about 1900
miles in lengh--an intermediate car
rer without any power to make rates
upon such arsic that the Southern
Pacific owns and controls between
Ogden and the coast with no power
to make rates on business east Of
Ogden: that no rates could be made
from the Missouri river TO the coast
without the Joint consent of the
Southern Pacific and the Union Pa
cific and its constituent companies
| separately owned connecting lines
operated as a single system from the
Missouri river TO Portland Ore, and
operated certain small steamships be-
tween Portland and San Francisco,
yet such a route via Portland viii be
not only impracticable as 2 conpeti-
tor of the Southern Pacific but amy at.
tempt 10 use It as such would have
| lgrcatly injured the Union Pacific be-
cause the Southern Pacific would
thereupon have preferred the rivals
Of the Union Pacific in routing aud in
tcrchange traffic at ogden and the
business in tonnage and revenue thus
lost would have greatly exceeded the
total volume of business received over
such an impractlcable route in com.
petition with the Southern Pacific.
Mr. Hartman denies thai the rail
lines OF the Southern Pacific between
San Francisco and Portland was IN
active competition with the ships OF
the Oregon Railroad and Navigation
company between the two points nam,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-04-08
Important Board Meeting.


The board OF regents of the state
normal schools, composed 81 j. y.
Mosley. OF sulphur: A. s. Wylie. ~
Tahlequah, ID. S. Rose. OF Blackwell;
State Treasurer Menefee and State
Superintendent Il. ID Cameron left on
the morning train for Oklahoma City,
where they win hold session this
afternoon. returning 10 Guthrie on the
evening train 20 hold an adjourned
session here tomorrow Under he
present law the board Is compelled
to open its meetings IN Edmond Many
applicants for positions on the facul.
ties of the different schools are here
today 10 attend the meeting tomorrow
Ii Is understood that besides the reg
nlar routine work. several additional
teachers will be employed By the
board for the Raxf school year that
several designations OF members "f
the faculties Of the three normal
schools viii be acted rpon gad their
successors nameL II IS also reported
that President Butcher. of the Ccie
trai state normal school. VIII be- lot
out. and ts,al hts successor viii plohaD-
rs he named n this meeting The
board Ol regents Of the fAnEHfnu col
ofed college vim meet here rhpra1a}
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Editor alandeHof2
am aolittle surprised al the posi-.
lion some OF the members of the house
hive manifested in their opposition
20 the military bill now pending be
fore thar body
From the very beginning OF our ma.
tlonal government down through the
ages that of the past the great states
men. beginning With Washington him
self and including Chief Justice Mar
shall. and all the great and far-seeing
sta osmen and patriots OF that aud
later times, have been strong adyo-
Gates aud supporters OF a well-orgm.
lied and disciplined national guard
or citizen soldiery IN and by the sew
lefal states. many OF them declaring
in their speeches and writings that n
the citizen soldiery largely vested the
safety and perpetuity of our republican
form of government and It's free insti-
tuuOns. Aside from this the train.
ing they receive fits the national
gnardsman for many social profession
al, business or fQiher walks OF liss.
For the young man Il IS school, the
stepping stone for higher better aud
a more useful citizenship. Tor IN Il
DO imhibes those principles of selfre.
lance Independence and sialwart
manhood thai largely directt and
shapes his whole after lie. In what
ever situation. 10 whatever company.
shape hts whole after life Ia what.
tary, the discipline and training he re-
ceiVes IN iha school Of the National
Guard. fits him 10 stand erect Ia the
consciousness of his own manhood
This alone IS worth something 20 the
young men Of the state OF Oklahoma.
upon some OF whom az least viii la
tiiae deyolye the pablic affairs Of the
state ! think / have tho right so
lsposk thus of the National Guard and
my long connection with tho citizen
whose career with hardly d single eV
leepnon 20 lhe ioue series Of years Of
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-04-08
how,a rHls7

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case OF Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrn
Cure. +. J. CHENEY 4 CO. Tole-
do, o.
We. The undersigned, have known
+. j. Cheney for the last Is years, aud
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able 10 carry out any obligations made
by his frm WALDING. KINNAN a
MARVIN, Wholesale Druggists. Tole.
do. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken inter
nally. acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system.
Testimonials sent tree. Price Toe per
hottie Sold by all Druggists
Take ii8ll's Family rills for con.
situation
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-04-08
DESIRE FoR INSTITUTIONS.

The contest for state institutions by
the residents Of the various prosper
ons cities of Oklahoma Is laudable.
and there should be no real warfare
indulged IN by the applicants. The
legislators VIII. OF course, seek to To-
cate these public institutions where
they viii be the most serviceable,
and where they will have the strong
esl support. There should be no such
error OF location by state boundary
lines as was performed when the
same were being located IN Olxlaho-
ms Territory The different cities
with their delegates and representa-
tlyes VIII present the best features
f9t the cities they represent. and the
Legislative committees need have ilt-
sic trouble Ia making complete inyes.
tieation.
The Leader presumes taat the great
question to be solved can be divided
inio three distinct parts. Thus:
First az TO railroad facilities for
the probable patrons OF district.
second number Of pecple in that
Vicinity who can -each this edu.atiOn-
al Institution to better advantage than
the next nearest.
Third likelihood OF the community
% be- served retaining It's proportion
of pOrflaiion ila those districts where
other Institutions are located.
There are no cerain OF fixed rules
foi iae location ol state institutions.
The legislative committees can do tlris
Ia accordance with their views, mOdl.
led by the fact that concessions
a.
p3.oG reasens advanced for the differ-
ences OF opinion
but no sore places should be left IN
this work Those cities which are
left out will naturally be Tor the time
chargined ana heir people will ihink
bad Judgment has been used: but the
people are sellon malicious, ana they
viii, II the wOrA he done fairly and
The different pk yes geographically
placed 30 adyanlasc, bbw 10 the gen
erai will. and a ysaf IRON now there
win be no dinerences by reason oi
iho losH.
an q state like Oklahoma ihe mere
Fs Of few things does not count
f0T nsich With such houndless re-.
sources capital Is ever expanding "a
develop and keep moving with tls
great influx OF population, ine town ol
today IS the city of tomorrow, and
there Is room enough and money
enough, and energy sufficient TO maki
ali contestants keep humping 10 make
the beehive OF industry meet the eyel
increasing requirements.
The ciues Of this Fate are building
ripidly. and ihey have not yet more
than commenced There Is room anl
business gor nye clues OF over DO.OO'
and they win be here bef1re anothe
a. adc
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-04-08
DEMocRATlc CITY TICKET,

First Nard-For member Of council,
for member OF school
horsd, n L. ArmantronU
Second Ward--For member Of coun-
ell, Ralph v Smith: for member board
Charles Adler
Third Ward--FCr member OF cOun-
eli. @ u Dunnica; for member school
board. J. }. O'Rourke.
Fourth Ward For member Of couD.
citl. p r. Finch; for school bord. w.
" Ernest
Fifth Ward-For member Of coun-
ell. I'd Hutchlns; for member oi
school board. l.. T. Layerty.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-04-08

'it sexistence has added so much glory
10 their states and the nation. warrants
al that can pesslbly say IN It's be-
hair, and the state OF Oklahoma will
not deal Justly with herself II she
fails 10 be lust 10 her national guard
Since the national government fur
uishe9 free TO the state all military
equipment including clothing
amounting TO many thousand dollars
annually. There is no substantial rea-
son why magnificent national guard
should nor be maintained IN 1el
state
g. JAMIcf,N .
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-04-08
FORGERY CHARGE
MADE BY CREEKS.
Special TO Daily Leader.

Special TO Daily Leader
Weleelka. Okla. April S-l.ake
Moore a real estate dealer has been
indicted ON the charge Of having com
mitted forgery in land deal inyol-
wing a tract of land owned by Cusseta,
Linda and Mahloy Yarhola. Creek In
dians Of Weleetka Tho names on the
paper are those above named which was
eXecuicd July 3, 1907 aGhe Indians
allege that they never signed ;de deed.
Moore has been placed upder 1000
bond
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-04-08

II sugar did not dissolve ia the mouth
you would not taste the sweet
GROVES TASTELESS CHILL
TONIC is as strong as the strongest
bitter tonic, but do not taste the bit
ter hecause the ingredients do not
digsolge, IN fne, uiouth, bui do dissolve
readily 10 the acids of the stomach
is just as good for Grown People as
for Children The First aud Original
Tasteless chill Tonic. Tie Standard
for 30 years. 5Oc.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-04-08
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= MUCH IN Z
q LITTLE =
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The man who lives in hope usually
dies in poverty.
The man VINO wants least usually
las she best time in life
rev are The men .sSho can moi be-
awayed by womans tears
Tao annoying features OF spring
arc poets and no secleaning
smile when you are defeated. but
keep on lighting just the same
Marriage. like every other pleas.
urc. grows monotonous with age
II yau cant get what You want by
prayer. see what a little work win do.
II woman TELLS you no tonight
Ees answer may be yes IN the morn.
ms.
There is always chance 10 do
better because The best yon do IS too
had
II some people 90. all they wanted
there would be little led for the rest
OF us
Have you had voor annual swear
yet, in removing the stoves TO the
woodshed
Few lstuH Henisv .ayor complete col.
lcge Without hBing at least one en-
gagement.
The woman who cries the loudest
d funeral may not suffer ihe keen
est sorrow
No man ever appreciates the pleas
ures OF being single until he acquiTps
mother-inlaw
The man who has hayseed in his
hair today. may be riding IN an auto
il-obile tomorrow
You can't always tell what kind Of
hand man holds by looking at the
back OF the cards
There Is little use IN having glass
'sides 20 hearse, because the per
sor who is riding can't see ont
When a man tells you how little
trust can he placed in woman, II is
safe 10 ask who has tlrned him
down.
It Is better no. to me born good
looking Ger taen people expect some
thing ofsou
Although poets always wish that
dreams would come true, they get
little sympathy from the man who
has Nightmares.
Church is a place whehe men 70
because of their wives. and where the
wives go because OF the clothes that
will be on display
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-04-08
POSTAL RECEIPTS GROW
$s,i37.24 IN a YEAR.

Special 10 Daily Leader
Sapulna. Okla. April S-The fiscal
year ending March 81 shows gain
in the sapulpa postofiiee receipts Of
S5.l372t The total receipts for the
year was Si2.793.S6
S everai miles Of concrete Sidewalks
have been constructed in Sapulpa
within the last few months and the
city Is now M line for free mail de-
livery which will be applied for by
lhe postmaster within q short time
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-04-08
s'ASu8msa snSasH sHss.sEssnsns.usn
Z VAGRANT VERSE g
n9msgaHsHsHSnsuTR@RsA Eanls

The Natural Man.
Thanls, God for the natural man
Whose stride is strong aud free
Across The fields OF life toward
A swift eternity,
Who lives. aud laughs. and gees to
Tie end OF life with fearless feet.
Thanks. thai he knows no other way
Through life than as he is.
Nor can assume virtue or
Deceit than IS not his.
But travels in the sight OF Won
And me rs God can see him, too
u Is for him the arching skies
Are blueat when there blue:
II Is Ter him The flowers blow
Tho fairest IN review;
Heart Of ne world is like TO wife
with his heart down the way oi life.
II is for him the sweetest songs
Arc sung arn from The fields
or earth IS blown the sweetest breath
That outof-Heaven yields.
Or him The birds, the sun. the wind
Lavish the love Of his own kind.
Nor ether heart than his that heats
IN such accord with all
ilC finds along the way OF life.
Nor souls TO know what small.
lnconsequential things can blend
To make II lovely to the end.
Thanks, God, for the NEUTRAL man
Whose fcunt Of lie Is strong.
And sweet, and pure and bubbles
while
lie loves and lives along,
Gods viii, and taste, and people his,
And loves his life irst rs it IS.
CLARK McADAAIS IN Post. Dispatch
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-04-08

Is Important that you should az
eide 10 Fake only FoIcys Honey and
Tar when you have a cough or cold
as il viii cure The most obstinate.
racking cough and expel the cold
from your system Foley's Honey and
Tar contains no harmful drugs In.
aisit upon having it,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-04-08
An INsipIoUs DANGER.

One Of the worst features of kidney
trouble is that it is an insidious di-
sease and before the victim
realizes his danger he may have a
fatal malady Take l'olcy's Kidney
Remedy at the first sign Of trouble
as il corrects irregularities and pre-
vents Brights disease and diabetes.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-04-08
compIete Happiness For hobart.
coMMoN MlsrAkE-

Many women mistake kidney and
bladder troubles for some irregulariiy
peculiar to their sex Foley's kidney
Remedy corrccts irregularities and
makes women we'll Miss Carrie Har-
den. Bowling Green. KY. writes. II
suffered much pain from kidney and
bladd ,r trouble until ! started TO use
FoieyN Kidney Remedy The first
bottle gave me great relief and after
talins he second bottle was entirely
Well
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-04-08

Chancellor Day OF Syracuse, who
was accused OF slauderlng President
Roosevelt. proved TO the Methodist
c,nference the calling OF a man a liar
was not gentlemanly, be 1t done by
the bostler or the president The
chancellor Is a great stlcklar for the
alleged christian kindness OF Rocka-
feller, and Is not held strictly account
able for all statements made.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-04-08
SALAMAGUNDI


From an parts Of Germany sharn
advances in the prices OF the neccs-
stiles Of life, especially in fOOdstuffs
and fodder for live stock. are reported.
The return OF iialleys comet, which
was last observed "A ~ years ago.
is an event which Is being looked Tor
by astronomers with much interest
Fred ~ Wolf The oldest active lei
Ter carrier ia the United states, died
in Troy. n y. recently He was ~
y ears old, and had been letter carrier
ga years.
a French servant who has been em-
ployed for any length of time in an
American family. IS considered by the
better class OF French people a.
spoiled for their service.
IN yarions Mexican states the som-
breru Is 20 be placed under o heavy
lax. ia hope, IL rs said. of aholishing
it entirely This hat often costs SO
mucn that The workingman spends a
years wages for IL
The 10 women in the Finnish Par
lament have already resented 26 bills
relating 10 the reform OF marriage
laws. the legal position OF illegitimate
children, protection Of minors public
education, the liquor etc
a trade hygienic institute 40 be es
iabllshed in Frankfort. Germany,
whsfe al i9afiafs pertaining to the
health Rhd brotcctiGn of German fac.
tory obtfaives and the working
classes in genreal are TO be studied
and taught
An owl flew ont OF a burning chin
ney al Covercan. Cornwall, England
with It's feathers on FIRE. and perched
on a hayrick near az hand. The result
was chat the rick was completely de-
sroyed. and several stacks Of straw
barely escaped
Professor Schuster asserts that AMI.
mats lack moral feeling entirely, none
cf their acts being immoral or moral
in the broad sense, and that they
have no trace OF sense of shame or
of honor Their courage he declares.
IS o mere impulse Of nature.
The island OF Malta is the only
known spot where the remains OF
dwarf elephants are found. There are
several place son the island where the
bones OF these miniature pachyderms
have been unearthed, aud hundreds
Of II: leions have been secured in
whole or IN part.
Members OF the royal family always
send their own vine TO public dinners.
and in many cases their own special
brans of cigars also The wine is
IN the charge of responsible servant
IN ten employ OF the royal household,
whose duty it is 10 stand behind the
chair OF his master and wait upon
him
Harry Malcomb, ex-deputy game war
dem has a photograph OF a remark
able nine.harrel gun with a single i1g-
ger. which has the effectiveness of
a Gatling gun in slaughtering ducks,
A single pull Of the trigger IS said 10
have Killed lS9 ducks Mr Malcomb
lanested a party or hunters who were
lusing The gun TO the great detrlment
lof the Wild duck hunting sport on lie
/ lpoinnac ,'iVer
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-04-08

Wolf hunts are all right and good
Cor those who like them, but the hunt
of the average legislator these bright
spring days. is to finish the work map
ped ont on schedule time, and get
home TO build the summer fences.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-04-08

The European agents declare they
have more business booked for this
year than any ether al the correspon-
ding period Some of our bank rob
hers are probably con emplatlng the
trip. and think they have worked
hard enough for years rest and
nIlLI..
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-04-08

The man with alfalfa to spare Is the
one who cares the least as 70 whether
he can have medicine oi permission
10 get medicine. A frll purse makes
one smile wider and deeper han al
most any other one blessing
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-04-08
LAWYERS WERE HUNGRY.


Special TO Daily Leader
Muskogee. OKLA. April Son the
wall just inside the entrance to the
federal Jail here there is cabinet
with a number OF compartments in it,
These little boxes are nearly all va.
cant Formerly there appeared on each
hON the name OF sOmV attorney who
was trying to get criminal business
Whenever a person was put in Jail and
had no attorney all he had 10 do was
10 write a note and have a iail guard
drop II In some attorneys box The
Attorney would call for it and then go
IN TO see his prospective client For
these boxes the attorneys paid a GER
tain sum Just as they did for their
post0ffice boxes. There were other
attorneys who went in person every
day to iail. looked over the register
aud II there were new entries immedi-
ately tried 10 get 90 defend the pris-
Oners These lawyers. I'm most in
stances were hungry There is story
about ono lawyer who got client IN
this way and took o mortgage on the
contents OF q trunk for his fee In the
mortgage the contents OF the trunly
were specified oven down to tooth
brush. OF course such methods We're
disconntenanced by reputable lawyers.
Since the prisoners have been trans
fc-red TO state jurisdiction, the names
on the little boxes have disappeared and
tho regular callers to get clients go no
more because the prisoners are now
scattered in the county iails
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-04-08

Kennody's Laxative Cough Syrup acts
promptly yet gently on the bowels,
through which the cold is forced ont
Of the system. aud az the same time
liz allays inflammation. Sold by {. Il
Renfrn
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-04-08

Just received complete assert
ment Of Ladies Black and Tan OK.
lords a. $500. $3.50 and $500. The
best shoe values n Guthrie a ROB
ihsONs
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-04-08

Foleys Orino Laxative IS best for
women and children rs mild action
and pleasant taste makes Il preferable
10 violent purGatves, such as pills,
tablets. etc. Cures constipation.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-04-08

The Whilake- Orphan Home band
win discourse sweet music at Brooks
Opera House. Thursday night April
o Il Is free Everybody invited
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-04-08

DeWius Carbolized witch Hazel
Salve II IS sspacially good for piles
Sold hy q r Reniro.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-04-08

Many Women Praise This Remedy.
If you have pains in the back Urin.
ary. Bladder or Kidney trouble and
want a certain pleasant herb cure for
woman's ills, try Mother Grays Aus
trsllan Leaf. Il IS a safe and never
failing regulator At druggists or by
mail 80 cts, Sample package FREE.
Address, The Mother Gray Co, f.e-
Roy, n. ~.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-04-08

Tecumaeh was the scene of the hrst
court sentencing a man 10 be hanged,
since statehood But Tecumseh was
not the first place where the sentence
should have been made
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-04-08
RECEIVES CONGRATULATIONS.

ulations OF Your friends upon your
improved appearance IL you viii take
Foley's Kidney Remedy as IL tones up
the system and imparts new life and
vigor. Foleys Kidney Remedy cures
hackache. nervons exhaustion aud all
forms Of kidney and bladder troubles
Commence taking Il today
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-04-08

Washington dispatches relate that
mr. Cannon, Of he house, secured
Permission 10 address the Cannon
house on lae topic OF reducing the
fann on wood pulp.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-04-08

Sc ret Marriage announcement
Rro'ks opera House. Thursday night
April .. Everybody invited Free to
an.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-04-08

The New York Wcsld IS confident
81 the demoerati party does bat listen
10 lis advice. that success viii come.
Success vito fhe World would NOT
advance the party very far up the line
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-04-08

GuDlrie can lay claim to more thea
trcs than amy o'her dty OF the state
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-04-08

Even Kansas has secured some
money and adyertises she has a lrst
class quota OF bank robbers.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-04-08

The disappearance of the boy and
the money al he same time may be
hard on TO "a mystery. but-OK
lahoma City News.