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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-19

AT the Presentation Of the Col
lege Festival at Grand
Opera House.

The college Postwar. AZ the
Grand opera house last night ia
which two hundred school children
participated under the direction OF
Prof. A. Dotson. OF New York, and
the auspices OF he clarlsburE Com
cert band for the benent % the band,
was decided success, so much so
that by urgent and many requests the
show viii be repeated tonight.
The program consisted of three
parts and was executed with q dis
patch that kept everybody busy from
the time the curtain raised until ii
went down at the end Of the last act
The appreciation shown by the au-
dience was most gratifying but fully
deserved. The leading characters
did splendid work and were heartily
applauded. A superior gracefulness
and a pleasing picturesqueness char.
aeterized the choruses. which made
The Old Virginia reel furnished
enough amusement and merriment
for a week and all went away highly.
pleased with the entertainment at
,forded.
There win doubles be an even
more appreciative house tonight as
the performers with the experience
Of the first appearance viii be In
much better shape. IL such be possible
and the character OF their work will
be much advanced over that OF last
night.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-19
SEMINARY
At Lewisburg Has Issued a
Good Closing Pro-
gram.

The commencement exercises OF
the Lewlsburg Seminary win begin
May 21, continuing until May ~.
The following is tho program which
has been issued:
Thursday. May 81. 8 p. m-Grad-
uating piano recital.
Friday. May %, 8 p. m.-Alumni
reception and banquet.
| Saturday, May 2S, 10 a. M
Alumni meeting.
Sunday, May "a, IL a. m.-Bac-
calaureate sermon preached bfore
graduating class by the Rev. w. G.
Campbell, d. D., OF Virginia.
Monday, May 20. 4 to 6 p. M
and s to IL p. mart reception.
Tuesday, May 26, II a. m.-Class
day exercises.
Tuesday. May &c, 8 p. m.-Ad-
dress before Carnegie and Eumenean
Literary societies by Ex-Governor A.
~. Montague, OF Virginia.
Wednesday. May %. IL a. M
Graduating exercises.
Wednesday, May 81. 8 p. m
Final concert.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-19
AT THE oDEoN
Two of the Most Marvellous Dancers
Known Today.

Patterson and Titus, the most mar
velous pair of dancers nthe world,
are appearing at the odeon this week
yesterday being the first day of
their engagement here. For truly
remarkable dancing they are the
peers of all who have been presented
in local theaters. The large audience
last night with one accord declared
them the superiors OF any who have
ever reformed here and the equals
Of any seen anywhere in America.
The many admirers OF Leroy. the
great character impersonator. will be
glad to hear Of his return engagement
at the odeon.
These three actors finish their en-
cement here Wednesday night.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-19
TWO CHANGES
Only in Time Card of the. Baltimore
q Ohio Railroad Company.

The only changes from the old
schedule OF the Baltimore & Ohio are
in the arrival OF the two afternoon
accommodations on Sundays. The
accommodation west that ran at 4
O'clock goes back to $3.50 o'clock. and
the one due here at 1920 o'clock go
ing east Will arrive hereafter at
$3.50 O'Clock.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-19
COL. WALLIS IN HOSPITAL.

Col. T. 7. Wallis is a patient at
st. Mary's hospital undergoing treat
ment for stomach trouble with which
he has been Ill for several days. His
many friends viii be glad to know
that he is improving and will likely
Ie able TO leave the hospital in
short time.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-19
". c. t. U. MEETING.

The woman's Christian Temper
ance Union Will hold a parlor meeting
tomorrow afternoon at o'clock at
the home Of Mrs. Amos Payne, 1876
West Pike street. Mrs. Francis P.
Parks. the state w. c. 7. o. presi-
dent viii be present and a very profit
able time Is expected. All ladies in
terested are invited to attend.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-19
KILLS WIFE AND SELF.

CLEVELAND. O., May 1s-Fol-
lowing quarrel Fred Bower, aged
45 years, shot and killed his wife,
and then fred a bullet into his own
head.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-19

New Conservatory of Music. Boston,
Brennan College GAINESVILLE Ga 80
Converse spaansburg, AZ
Baptist Female University, Observation-Disclosures.
National Seminary Glen,
Centenary College, 10
Elizabeth College, Charlotte N.
Kee Hagerstown 20
Columbia College,
Smith College Northampton
Louisiana Industrial Institute
Georgia Normal MnIedgevIe
ST. Jophs academy Emmitsbura
Women's College, Frederick, II
Mt st College Washington .............. 10
Academy, Reisertown ............. 10
Salem Academy N
Mansfield Female Seminary Mansfield
St Nlary's Academy ...............
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-19
LEWIS QUALITIES

Ernest B. Lewis qualified Tuesday
afternoon as administrator OF the es-
tate OF Matthew B. Curkendall, Civ
ing bond OF $4,000.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-19
There Must Be a Reason-Investigate {!

We have two large factories Baltimore employing
wokmen with of As high-grade pianos hweek.
Mr. H. Manning, special factory representative of the
sale He will have associated with him gentlemen will
sonaly be responsible for
By dealing direct with the factory profit
our factory will be you
save the purchase of this will cal
addition this sale Manning
access the Of number factories
hand upright in exchange
and which sale a great bargains
We should be pleased have Casburg
exhibit whether buying arranged
Caksburgs popular young lady
entertain the lady and demonstrate qualities
EASY PAYMENTS CAN BE ARRANGED
OLD INSTRUMENTS TAKEN IN EXCHANGE.
HA. MANNING, Special Factory Representative
CHAS. M. STEFF
North Liberty Street BALTIMORE Md
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-01-17
III EOMEF ONLY KNEW

What q Heap Of Happiness II Would
Bring - Guthrie Homes.
Hard 70 DO housework with an ach-
ing back.
Brings YOU hoars OF misery at
leisure on AZ work.
II wOman only knew the cause-that
Backache pains come from sick
kidneys
'TNoh,d save much needless woe.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure sick Kid
neys
Cuihrie people endorse this.
Mrs james H. Bartlett. Of Pa East
Mansur 81, Guthrie, okla, says: II
used to be troubied greatly BY a pain
aud soreness H. and across my kid
neys My back was SO weak that at
times ! could scarcely get around.
Ahonl three years ago Doan's Kidney
Pills were brought 10 my notice by a
nolghbors statement recommending
them iB our local papers. anc l sent 10
jim Wallace's drug store for box,
After taking them according 70 direc-
tioas / vas completely cared, and have
/ thfek =. eqqd 1T such a medicine"
never had any trouble fom lame and
aching back since. always econ
mend Doan's Kidney Pills TO anyone
For sale b. an dealers. Price 5,
cents Milburn CO.. bunal0
New York. sole agenis for the United
States.
Remember the pame--D -Doan sand
take 10 other
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-01-17
PROVISIONS AIMED
AGAINST TIE TRUST
Safeguards AgaiastExtrava'
gsnt Expenditure Of
State Money

Senate. Franklin has text book
measure before the senate that Is MS
special jos
The bin covers the perplexing qaes-
tion Of text books, and provides fcr
uniformity OF same The act en-
powers the attorney general TO have
the power to bring snit to prevent col
luaicn. ana also a provision Wierepy
the state. under certain circum-
stances, can lend 20 the poor child
his books.
one provision that will bring de-
bate Is The right 10 purchase maps.
employing of authors and compilers
TO tx text b0oks, II in the opinion
Of all executive authority such Is
proven tho cheapest method of main
tainlng the books in the schools
The bin also alludes to the state
printer. Insofar as his acts have to do
with the school books. and the emer-
gency clause Is softened BY the many
provisions made 10 safeguard against
extraesgant expenditures Of state
money
The official title OF the board will
be q Textbook Commission, and
its members are TO be composed Of a
college president. principal Of a high
school. a city superintendent. county
superintendent and one rural primary
tcacher-aH TO be OF recognized aDll
ity and 20 hold first grade certificates
These members are to be appointed
by the governor. and the state super
intendent and the attorney-general, f,
with the governor, makes up the bal
o,.s. og fha communication
The governor shall be chairman anS
the state superintendent shall bs
secretary ct the Textbook Commits
sion.
No nppointee shall serve who has
been a travelling or local salesman iol
any text hook concern within two
years 81 The time Of said appointment
The Text Book Commission Is Z
meet the FIRST Monday in June az cal
OF the governor, or as soon there
after as possible. and that session vii
continue until the work of choosinl
test books IS finished
Bids viii be asked for 30 DAYS by
advertising. and all concerns are a
liberty 70 bid. but the commission
can refuse all bids.
Am bids are for furnishing book
three years. fashioned after tho fam
ed Colorado plan.
The state assumes no liability o.
contracts the sale Of books to th'
pupils being the only manner n
which the book concerns can &c
their pay. and any member guilty o
being Ia any manner interested cal
be sent b jail and fined
Big Deal.
At the expiration OF three year
the state OF Oklahoma Is to lurnlsl
free OF charge all text books. an a
lowance viii be SO that those destros
ing or losing viii have TO pay 70
the second set OF text books
There are 20 sections, all long ones
and the act cohtenplates complyin
with the privileges granted by III
consttutlon and the father Of the ae
Senator Franklin believesN the cas-
IS fully covered, and there IS, in hi
opinion. no manner or hope OF IA
trust or any dishonest person doin
the state any damage Of consequence
II IS one Of the big measures hefor
tho senate and has already attracte
Nide attention
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-01-17
MeeuIre,s pubIIo euIIdInu slns.

Washington, Jam 17-Representa-
tive Mcclure introduced a bin for the
construction Of an addition 70 the
Guthrie government building 10 cost
S250,000 10 be located between the
present structure and First street.
1t is pointed out that the additional
government Offices located at Guth-
rie. and naturally increased business
and cramped quarters necessitated an
appropriation at once.
Representative Mcclure alsC intro
duced a bin prvoiding for an appro
priation Of S250,000 to be used in con
structng a government building al
Enid
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-01-17

Pasture" lands. for period Of one
year
The entire Oklahoma delegation ap.
peared before the committee and
made strong representation In favor
of extension. II is said over 3.50G
homesteaders are interested in the
oil The committee after hearing
the arguments in favor of the meas
ure, voted unanimously for a favor
able report
President Roosevelt has nominated
George Stonewel postmaster OF Nc
Loud
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-01-17
VIEWS DEAD HUSBANDS
REMAINS AT MORGUE
Movement on Foot 10 Esleae
Thomas Brothers
Under Bail
special 10 DAILY Leader.

opecial 10 DaiiY Leader.
Iawton, Okla. Jan. Weeping,
and on the verge of nervous collapse,
accompanied by her physician. Mrs.
Ed Beauchamp. who has played a
tragic part in a drama that has re
suited in the murder of two men.
visited the undertaking parlors where
her husbands body is lying. last
night
have talked with the doctor otten
about the inadvisability of his remain
ing here. she moaned, as she bent
Over the body of her husband. who
was killed by John and William
Thomas here Wednesday. "Oh. how
regret the part have taken in this
tragedy
Selfdefense win be the plea of the
Thomas brothers They claim that a
crowd was passing the depot platform
toward a train. at the time the shoot
ing took place. John Thomas passed
slightly In front Of Beauchamp. The
doctor saw him and, setting down a
typewriter. physicians case and a
specialist sign which he was carrying
the doctor attempted to draw his re
volver. 1t was then, say the Thomas
brothers, that William Thomas fred
while his brother. John Thomas, shot
twice at the physician.
This is IN direct contradiction to
the contention of the prosecution, the
authorities asserting that DR.. Beau
champ dropped his bundles only after
he had been shot,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-01-17
} Q 0 Q Q Q o Q 0 Q 0 0 Q Q 0 Q
At THE THEATRE.
Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q . o Q Q Q !

Hoyts "a Texas Steer. which
comes to the Brooks sunda ynext, Is
mqestionahly the best OF the many
bright comedies from the pen oi the
clever author Of plays, which have
AFFORDED amusemtnt 10 millions OF
thaatre-posrs. ~dllring the past ten
years Tile cast includes Frank M.
Readick. az Maverick Brandee
rBossy' Is portrayed by Nina Wilber;
Milly Freeman Is the Mrs. BrapdeF
a part she has PLAYED for fYe years.
jas A DeFln; John a Mellon John
). cermndy and fhere are many ctaer
cid Hoyt fayorites
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-01-17

(COnunueu from page one.
woman character, one that promised
to overshadow Mrs. Mcnamara and
Miss Elna Hamilton.
In the amended petition fled by the
plaintiif IN the S2,009,000 VIII fight
this woman was referred to only by
the one name, Bella but this was
sufficient TO set those well acquainted
with the life Of the dead millionaire
TO thinking about the stories of the
past, and the result was the dragging
IN OF the name of a Washington wo-
man, a member Of the family OF a
congressman.
1t was only a torn bit Of paper which
brought this new actress into the case.
The paper a fragment Of letter writ
ten to the woman, contains enough to
show thas the same degree of tOrud
affection was not displayed here'as In
an of the millionaire's affairs of the
heart fhe letter was written by a
dainty penman and the piece found
holds half of what appears TO be a
crest or monogram embossed IN blue
The wording upon the paper is as
follows tile bah"-anG to be
yours alone, only yours. IL la short
so short I With thousand hugs
and kisses.
BELLA
With the discovery of this bit of eyl
dence the counsel Of the plaiptiEs
took up a hunt which resulted in the
unearthing of other letters, writer bg
the woman to her aged sweetheart
\ These are said to contain as sensa-
tional declarations as the writing al
ready introduced into the case, but
none except the laWyefs has YET gain
ed ac-ess to rben
The roll name OF the writer of these
love notes viii not be revealed IN open
court unless some eztpaordinary cir
i camstance coIapels Il. Even in the
amended petition. which ASSERTS she
exerted an undue and evil influence
over Col. Smell, the woman is simply
called Bella. the petition ending
+ With the statement "the last name OF
1 this woman being unknown 70 the
plaintifs
This latter statement IS doubted
however, hy persons acquainted with
tns case, they claiming the real rea-
son Is that ton many persons mem-
bert Of important families. bath su'
clally aad politically might be I'M
yolVed
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-01-17
The Famous ByTle
SiNDItiGd SnaIA0Rd

This system OF shorthand was first
copyrighted in 1897 by Henry Ed
ward Byrne II has, dnring the short
space of ten years, found its way in
TO almost every English speaking
country on tho globe. II is taught in
r.Any of Americas leading CONNER
cial colleges, and used by many of
Americas most noted reporters The
system Is founded on entirely new
principles never before used in the
art Of shorthand writing, which enab-
led itr author 10 prodace sys-
tenn that can be learned in less than
one half the time OF any other sys-
tenn. written with much higher rate
OF speed, and read with greater ac-
curacy AS many expert writers OF
other systems have said. after tho
roughly examining it and testing IT,
1t is the marvel of the stenographic
age" Many large business concerns
prefer writer's OF the Byrno Slmpli-
fed from the fact the Byrne writers
can take dictation just as fast as they
are a-mind TO give it 70 them, and
read il back accurately at a high
rate OF speed. a thing seldom done
with other systems
The Capital City Business College
OF Guthrie. Okla, has the exclusive
right 70 teach this most popular sys.
tenn in this section. Those who desire
/ TO become expers stenographers IN
almost half the time and half the ex-
lpense they could learn one OF the
other systems in another school
write the Capital City Business Col
lege for cataiog and full particulars
OF this wonderful system
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-01-17

The senate is having "worko -
The numerous measures offered and
being prepared foi final action by the
stencgraphers and the committee
meetings cause the work to be done
by about thirty-two senators, the
others trying to get the reports ready
tor action
Two men bear the name OF being
the hardest committee workers are
Blair and Smith. The latter seldom
speaks on the floor OF the senate but
in committee section ne works as II
he were under contract TO finish on
certain date and some Of his young
cr colleagues get wearied sooner than
he.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-01-17
Call for Warrants

There are sufficient funds on hand
to pay the following Logan County
High School Warrants.
Nos 629, 500, $40, 799, S04, Sl1. 500,
SOC. S07, SIS, S22. S24, S37. S3S, S23,
S31. $40. s36. ST. $40, 7i6, 792, 8l5,
SIG, S49. $50. S35.
Interest on said Warrants 10 cease
thirty CSOl days from the date OF pub
location hereof
Dated January 14tl, 1905
J. FRANK LAUX,
Treasurer Logan County High School.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-01-17
Weak
Kidneys

Teak Kidntya surely point to weak kidne-
Feryes. The kidneys. like the Heart. and tho
Stomach ind their weakness. not In the organ
ITSELF buf in the nerves thai control aud guide
and Strengthen them Or. shoop's Restorative ic
q medicine specihca2y piepar.t - re- sn thess
controlling nerves. TO doctor the Kidneys alone
well.
scaIis. f3dark aud strong is you have SYMPHONIC
Of BIishss or other distressing or dangerous kid
noy disease. Try DR.. sh5op's Restorative month,
Tablets or LiQuid-And sse what it can aud win
do for you Druggist reoommend aud sell
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-01-17
zND6AN OFFICE
HOLDS ALcoE
Ccontinued From Page ! }

(ConHnueo fIom rage ;
proval ana ratification Of sales OF GER
tain lands in partition suits IN the
Quapaw Indian agency. His bill pro-
vides that an lands OF dead Indians
In the reservations constituting the
QuapaW agency, allotted under the
act of February 1 1887, made and APP
proved by the United states court OF
the Northern District OF the indian
Territory IN partition proceedings
and all deeds eNecuted under orders
Of the same court be approved rati-
ded and confirmed. ana be Of the legal
effect 10 vest IN the purchaser the
title Of the Indian alloUoe and the
title held by the United States ia
trust
A second section provides that here
after the probate court IN the coun'
res in which these lands are sit"ata'
Shall have power 10 order the sale
OF dead lneians lands IN those coun
ties IN partition proceedinss
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-01-17

Holman halls from Wetumpka and
the story told by Moore and Little
that he lost his right arm trying to
pronounce the name OF his adopted
city IS eanard. and deserving of
rebnke
Just now Holman IS laboring to
have the penitentiary located at We
leetka, north of his home town. where
the falls OF the Canadian make a
wonderful natural water power,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-01-17

OWNERS list your exchanges with
us. We make them our specially, al
though we conduct a general real es-
tate. loan and insurance business.
The Carney Company
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-01-17

AS Seen From the House Gallery.
"Have you seen Tesau: Tesau lees
rattlesnaakes bite him! Tesau eats
'em aliyel"
The once familiar CRY by spoilers
In street fairs and cafnival shows will
be heard no longer IN tho new state
no, :. tho bill offered by Ballard OF
Pagnec, becomes a law. He has IN
troduced bill making Il unlawfvl for
any person to give or take any part
IN any public or private exhibition OF
eating OF pretending to eat any snakej
sJrpions lizards tarantulas or cen
tipedes Violation will incur fine
o. from S25 10 $3.50 or by labor on the
pgblic highway at discretion oi the
oour1
Mr.. Ballard has also introduced a
bin allowing women TO vote for presl-
Dental electors. He was the author
o, eight bills introduced "Wednesday.
Early, OF Oklahoma, was close sec
ond presenting bills TO the number
Of seven.
A slight sensation occurred when a
member OF the house sent to the
clerk and had read letter from q
constitutent asking tho appointment
OF his son as meat inspector and OF
FERNS $40 o secure the appointment
Authors OF such letters deserve the
contempt felt for him by represent
atiyo and others and II is hardly pro
per 10 dignity such people by giving
publicity 70 their names In this ease
there win probably be sometime do
ing ore long fof the writer OF the
letter
Al the last meeting OF the house o.
fimcomnous" on 4third'' house. 2
resolution was passed that no maI
should become Tie next governor o
/ the state OF Oklahoma hnlesa he haN
bees president OF the constitutions
congeGt:en and had served as page n
tho third house And further that ~
man should be The next corporatsol
canhissioneg unless he had served o.
loaker OF toe third house. Also
bin was PASSED eXempting member
from the pains and penalties OF IN
Biliupr Booze bill. and stating that o.
members con Aiagnose their sever;
cases better tLan any living doctor
'rhe ihiid ouso Of senate was NJ
vited tn sil with them In joint sessio
with the understanding that the spedt
r. OF the house ia ls'esiie.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-01-17

W n Wilhour. of Beaver. chairman
Of the democratic central conmiitee
OF BeaYer county and Judge Loot.
burrew, of the judicial district em-
brpelng BauYer comy. are mnsiing
with me law makers