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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-10-12

offered by school book publishers is
the "ev,h gtnde exchange" This Of
course frequently works q hardship on
the school patron because II he bad
child in the third grade last wear
who was promoted to the fourth grade
he would want books suitable for that
grade. However, the enterprsins
book man would say that the new
third reader could be taken on ex.
change and given to the next younger
child but unfortunately there are few
families OF the Teddy Roosevelt"
type. and the chances are that there
would be no heir apparent or 'neNt
Of kin" TO whom the reader could be
transferred, while at the same time
me old third reader could not p sold
10 q secondhand dealer as there would
be no market for It after the adoption
II the new books. This would make
ihe old books dead investm. nt and
,he now books would have to b.
bought outright at the full retail
4glce. The hook man would argue IN
his event, however, that the old third
reader would be of no particular value
any way even II there had been ne
hange in texts. since there would be
10. child in the family to whom the
book could be transferred.
II is reported that publishers usual
" ship an old books taken in eX-
,hange to paper mills where these
books are ground up into pulp and are
ised IN making new paper. Since this
true ii Is hard TO understand way
,uhlishers should oppose nromotional
ar progressive exchange unless IL is
lone TO ovade and curtail The exchange
rivlege.
Just ncw therc Us q great deal Of
seusoless criticism heaped upon Tie
members of the state text book com
mission for signing contracts with the
publishers which do not clearly pro-
ide for promotahai or progressive
xchange. but had this heen done IL :s
doubtful whether the new text books
ould have been secured at the prices
.ow offered to our people. With "a
'ew exceptions every one OF our text
BOOKS has been secured al lower
)rice than has teen made 10 any other
state in the Union. Rocheleau's Gc0g'
,aphy of Commerce sells in Missouri
or Sf.0l, while in Oklahoma the same
look Soils for 90 cents. or 10 cents less
han IN Missouri Burkett, Stevens &
,Iilrs Agriculture sells in Oklahoma
lor 60 cents. while in Missouri the
same book sells for 6j cents, on 5
cents more than IN Oklahoma. Reed
-& Keuuggs Ehmehtlry gammars sell
in Missouri for ~ cehts, while 10 Ok
lahoma The same books may he bought
for 35 cents. Reed &, kcllogg's ilieh
cr Lessons I'm English we buy for -
cents while Missouri pays 5S cents for
ihc same book. This vat might ho
geatly extended bur this is enough
to show that Oklahoma on lbs first
adaniion has secured these books
cheaper than Missouri Is buying then
now after having had several adop
items.
Now as TO the question whether W.
have had as gCcd q deal on the e.
change question as we might eypcc
viii say that / can do no better tha
10 quote you from some Of the LET
ters we have just received from supcr
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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-10-12

of the provinces OF Canada in whicir
he said "Of an The MANY things OF
which We are proud in This province
We are most proud lof eur T0rnen 81
Land Law NOV. suppose the holds
cr uf "a rOrrens' Certificate desired io
borrow somo money upon trace Of
100 acres of land, say 500 90 and he'd
30 to Representative Briggs bank
over there and say ! desire to borrow
10000 Mr. Briggs would say. Is your
land abstract land or Torrens2' If
he shonld reply abstract Mr.. Briggs
would say ! would like to submit that
10 my attorney first. and perhaps at
the end OF week he might get an
opinion and then refuse the loan. but
il he said its Torrens' he would say
let me see the certificate The mo-
ment he looked upon the certificate
he knew every condition OF the title
without n single cent pr expense Now,
the only thing he would want to know
would be the kind OF land or about
what the land WAS worth. II he know
of the land he would be ready them
as he would ever be, 30 make the loan
because he would know the whole
power OF the state was behind that
property to protect the title. Now
suppose he would loan the 10000,
the owner would have that certificate
cancelled on the clerks records and a
new one issued to the owner. whom
we will suppose to be Representative
Rnlney here, on the face of that GER
tiflcate issued to Ralney. would be
this statement: &C w. Briggs holds
a first lien for the sum Of $4,000 on
this tract OF land" Then If Mr..
Rainey would show that certificate to
anyone it could be seen easily what
the condition OF the title is, that is ID
say, that the title in fee belonged 20
4. m. Rainey, of Atoka, but that G.
w. Briggs, Of Granite. holds a first
lien Of 10000 Now suppose NJ.
Rainey at a later date would desire
to borrow $4,000 and he should 20 -
Representative Robert Johusons bank
In the town of Chickasha. Mr. John
son would ask what kind of land is n,
abstract" or "rorrens'?" Mr.. Rainey
would answer II Is "Torrens." Then
he would ask 10 see the certificate,
wien Johnson looked at the certificate
he would know the condition OF the
title and the only question that he
would want to know Is whether or not
the land would stand one more hul
lred dollars II he knew, from travel
Ing over the land or from his person
al knowledge previously gained, u &c
| ne valuable land he would be as ready
then as he ever would be 10 loan on
! hat piece OF land Should he make
The loan that certificate would be can
ccllcd aud new one issued showing
that land belonged TO r. NJ, Raincy
that the first lien was held hy g w
Bmegs for $4,000, ard that second
lien @as held by Robert II johnson
( for $4,000 Now as Mr. Raincy paid
OF that lien thc snmc process Of can
celling the certificate and The issu
/ ahcc oi now ones eliminating the pay
mcnls until all had heon paid and %.
lions exieting. there would moi boz ans
moHgaeeI filed. hut all liens woui,
show themselves on the face OF "a.
certificate The transfers made woni.
cost the ordinary fee of 30 cents o
500 OF getting certificates Of am
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-10-12

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-05
National League Standing.
ANOTHER POLO WAR.

The reorganization of the Inter- State polo league with seven clubs will be followed by another polo war in which the stars of the National league will be the spells, according to reports from the west. The west ern circuit was put out of business last season after being thoroughly undermined by the National league promoters the year before, and now the Interstate magnates are out to break up the eastern organization. If reports are correct, several crack players, now under contract with the National teams, are ready to jump just as soon as the new league is ready to start its schedule.
 Nick McGilvray of the Grays was informed of the plans of the west ern club owners yesterday, but said that he anticipated little trouble, as he considered the National league too strong combination to be broken up. He will jump west in hurry as polo ran it's course there last year. the fans being tired of the game. In the event of war McGilvray says the eastern magnates will be able to hold their players, as every team is in excellent financial condition and prepared to fight to the limit to withstand any inroads which their opponents may make.
 Assured by the star polo players that they will report when wanted, the Interstate polo league magnates decided to open sixteen weeks sea- son December IA, closing April 4. Fred Jean, Bobby Hart, Ted Lewis and other polo luminaries, in fact, all the good players not interested financially in the National league, have, 1t is reported, to return to the Interstate.
 Players were allotted. Youngstown will have Eddie Higgins, Ted Lewis, George Cunningham, Jr, Jack Fahey, Tommy Holderness and Fido Sutton. The cities in the league are Youngs- town, sharon, Beaver Falls, Pitts burg, Akron, Canton and Butler. The magnates will meet again next Sum day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-05
PoLocAMEs
New Britain Trspsfnrsd to New Bedford Another Polo War
 is Imminent.

New Britain, Dec 5.--Manager w. w. Hanna has arranged to transfer the New Britain polo. team to New Bedford. Mass, on Christmas day, where 1t will continue to play in the National league. He was quite sur prised when asked about the trans fer, and said he did not intend to have 1t get out so soon. He was keeping 1t even from the players themselves. He returned yesterday from New Bedford where he complet- ed the deal. He denied that he had sold the team but said he had trans ferred it and become stockholder in the New Bedford Polo association. A new rink is being built which will be ready Christmas. The association provides the rink and Manager Han na furnishes the team, becoming a stockholder In the association and being hired as manager on salary. He made his negotiations through Joseph A. Burke of the New Bedford baseball team of the New England league, who is also a stockholder in the association.
 Manager Hanna has lost money on the team in New Britain as the games have not been patronized as we'll as last season and as he was handicapped by his illness with ty- phoid fever. He considers the new prospects as being very bright.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-05
DEMOCRATS ELECT|NG MINORITY LEADER.
Meet In Caucus Today to Choose
 Williams Successor.

Washington, Dec. 5. = Democratic representatives in congress met here today to elect leader of the minority in the house for the second session of the Sixtieth congress.
 The retiring leader is John Sharp Williams of Mississippi, who has held his unofficial position in the Fifty. eighth. Fifty-ninth and Sixtieth con. gresses. Last June MT. Williams an. nounced his resignation, to take ef feet Dec. l. Since then he has been elected senator from Mississippi tc succeed the Hon. H. D. Money, whose term will expire in 1911. It is general ly believed that he could retain the leadership for two years more, but he prefers to retire at this time.
 The man who is mentioned most prominently as the successor of MT Williams is Champ Clark, who repre- sents the Ninth Missouri district and is we'll known throughout the country as a writer and speaker.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-05
COMING EvENTa

Dec 7-Lafayette hall, Bank street. whist and dance given by L'Artisant Canadien Francais.
 Dec 9-Red Mems hall, social and dance given by the Four of Us.
 Dec. 9-10-Third Congregational church, fair and supper given by the Ladies Aid society.
 Dec. 9-10.-Grange hall, Prospect, festival and entertainment given by the Prospect Cleaners.
 Dec 11-Red Mems hall, first an- nual dance of the Ivy Athletic club. 5 Dec 1S-Leavenworth hall, social and dance given by the Jolly Eel lows.
 Dec 2S.-Leavenworth hall, re- ception given by Omphalea club.
 Dec. 2S, 29, 30.-Sacred Heart hall. wolcott street, parochial social
 Dec. 30-Mechanics and Speedwill halls, dance, whist and drill given by the degree team, Daughters of Lib erty.
 Dec 31-Town hall, Watertown, social and dance given by the Hanky Panky club.
 Dec. 31.-Goodwill hall. Water. vile, grand ball and reception by St Michsel's drum corps
 Dec 31-Leavenworth hall. seventh annual gathering of Jacques Cartier conclave, No S10, Improved Order Heptasophs.
 Jan 1-Buckingham hall, annual concert and dance of the Goodwill Social club.
 Jan 6-St Cecilia's parish hall, German supper given by the Ladies auxiliary.
 Jan. S.-Leavenworth hall, social and dance for the benefit of Michael Lawlor.
 ! Jan l6-Leavenworth hall. annu- al sociable and dance given by the employees of the American Mills Co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-05
Railroad Time Table.
October 4, 1908. Going South.

October 4, 1908.
 Going South. FOR BRIDGEpoKT AND NEW YORK e:S. 7:5s a;to, il:ioa m; at5 !;lS; e:os D. m. FOR sANSoNIA AND NEW HAVEN Jc); 2;4b, 4.1o, eos, 7:5o p. m SUNDAYS, zoo, s:4oa. m.; 1;05 5:oe p. m.
 Going North. FOR THoMASToN. ToRRINGToN AND TWISTED -6:4s. s:s7. 1s;oS . m.; s:SA 7oo,s:56p. m. SUNDAYS, 9:4s a. m.; s:o7 p.m.
 FOR wATERTowN-s:4 s:s7, ii:lS a. m; 6:l5, 7:0s p. m.
 Going East. FOR HARTFORD, SPRINGFIELD. wIL. LIMANTIC. WORCESTER PROvf- DENCE, PUTNAM AND BOSTON, 7:10, s:s5 a. m; 1915, 3:15, 7:s3 to Hartford and springfleldl,p p. m.
 Going West. FOR DANBURY-s:a5 a m; a:oi. FOO p FOR PouGHKEEPsIE-s:ss a m. s.ol D. m.
 SUNDAY TRAINS. FOR BRISToL-l Connecting with suburban trains)-'s;So 'lo;so Q m; BPS. A:sa s:si :connecslne for Springfield, Worcester. and Boston.
 DUBLIN STREET STATION. FOR MERIDEN AND MIDDLErowN- io:50 .. nI, 5;lO p u- W. C. BlERD c.c COLBY Gen Suppl Asst Gen Pass Agt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-05
STEAMBOAT SUNK; 29 DROWN
Soo City Lost In Blizzard on New foundland Coast.

St. Johns, \. F.. Dec. 5,-Wreckage which has come ashore at Cape Ray leaves no room for doubt that the steamer Soo City, which for twenty years piled as an excursion vessel on the great lakes, went down, with her crew, in the blizzard that dashed the Newfoundland coast
 The steamer, which was ten days overdue at New York. was in com mand of Captain John G. Dillon of Brooklyn. who was formerly com mander of the United States govern ment transport Missouri. A wife and three small children awaited his re- turn home. The crew numbered twen. ty-eight men.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-05

bank ten lap saucer track at Madison Square Garden in the sixteenth an nual renewal of the world famed international six day bicycle race. The teams have been gathered from the four quarters of the globe and are the star cycling racers of their respective countries. The teams and countries they represent are as follows:
 German-HolIand Team. Walter Rutt, Germany; Johann Stol, Holland.
 French Team. Victor Dupre, France; Leon Geor- get, France.
 Danish-Italian Team. Norman Anderson, Copenhagen; Carlo Vanoni, Italy.
 Dixie-Yankee Team. Bobby Walthour. Atlanta, Go; Ed. die Root, New York city.
 Inttr City Team. Joe Fogler, Brooklyn National A c; Iver Lawson, Chicago.
 The Mormans. Hardy Downing, Salt Lake city; c. l.. Hollister, Salt Lake city.
 Farmer and Messenger Boy. Frank Calvin, New Milford, Conn; George Wiley, Syracuse, N. Y.
 Trans-C Continental Team. Fred Hill. Boston; Walter De. Mara, Son Jose, Cal. ; French Team. 4 Francois Faber, France; Henri Lafourcade, France.
 Italian-French Team. Maurice Brocco, Italy; Roger la brousse, France.
 Australian Team. "Peddler" Palmer, Sidney; Cor don Walker, France.
 Pacific-Atlantic Team. Floyd Mcfarland, San Jose; James Moran, Boston.
 Long Island Team. John Bedell, Lynbrook; Menus Bedell, Lynbrook.
 Emerald Isle Team. Matthew Downe-, Patrick Logan Ireland. East and West Team. Elmer Collins. Boston; W. E. Nit ten, Davenport, Ia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-05
DUsCHENE WAS DEFEATED.

Holyoke, Dec 5.--In a handicap wrestling match in the Monument hall last night Wilfred Barrette of Montreal defeated Tom Duschene of Fall River, throwing him twice in side of 35 minutes. The Montreal man had agreed to gain two falls in an hour or forfeit the match. The first fall was accomplished in 22 minutes and the second in 13 min- utes. Alex Swanson challenged the winner, and was matched to meet Barrette Christmas night. John Bourque of Springfield acted as ref cree.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-05
GOTCH IS SORE.

London, Dec 5.-Gotch, the wrest- Ter, says he is disgusted with the at titude of Hackenschmidt. The board of control washes its hands of the whole business. Hackenschmidt is hiding himself behind the press com- mittee If he means business he will have to go to America. Gotch will not wrestle him here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-05
FRAUD IN TROTTING RACE.
National Association Decides Against
 Owner of Axto.

New York, Dec. 5.-The board of re- view of the National Trotting associa- ton rendered a decision against F. J. Richardson of Ccldwater, Mich, and the bay mare Axto, formerly Brown AK.
 The evidence showed that the mare started in trotting race under the name of Axto really was Brown AK, an eight-year-old mare.
 Secretary Gosher was instructed by the board to bring case against Rich ardson for attempting fraud to the prejudice or trctiing interests.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-05
HOUSE OF DEATH ROBBED.
Jewels and Paintings Worth $10o,ooc
 Gone From Won,an's Home.

Philadelphia. Dec. 5.-Jewels valued at S7J.000 and pictures valued at $25.. GOO have been stolen from the resi- dence of Mrs, George Wood. who was found dead in her home, 1239 North Broad street.
 The death of Mrs. Wood and the dis appearance of her valuables are sur. rounded by mystery.
 It is thought her death may have been due to poison.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-05
TEN ROUND DRAW.

Savannah, Ga, Dec 5.-Charles Kit son of New York succeeded in stay ing ten rounds to draw with Char. ley Goldman of Boston last night. Goldman carried the battle to his op- ponent but the latters elusiveness was in his favor and the decision was popular.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-05
POPE PLUS MUCH BETTER.
Pontiff Receives Cardinal Del Val and
 Resumes Work.

Rome, Dec. 5.-Pope Plus has prac tlcally recovered from his recent in. disposition and has descended from the third floor of the Vatican. where his private apartment is. to his offl. eiai quarters on the second floor.
 There he received Cardinal Merry del Val, the papal secretary of state. and the pontiff and the cardinal work ed together for several hours on eccle- siastical affairs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-05
OLSEN AFTER BOTHNER.

Young Olsen, the Swedish light weight wrestler, has come to the fore with challenge to meet George Bothner. Olsen claims he can wrest the lightweight title from Eugene Tremblay but he says he is ready to post $500 forfeit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-05
LASTED TWO ROUNDS.

Los Angeles, Cal, Dec 5.-Ad Wolgast of Milwaukee knocked out Young Kid Mccoy in the second round of what was to have been a ten round contest at Maud Junction arena last night. Wolgast was matched later to fight ten rounds with Abe Attell on next Friday night at the same place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-05
ANOTHER BIG RACE.
Winner of Marathon Race Wnl Start
 the Bicyclists.

A pistol shot fired by Dorando Pietri, the famous little Marathon hero, while vast multitude of eye,
 ling fans madly cheer their approval, will send fifteen teams of racing stars on week long continuous grind one minutes after twelve o'clock Sunday night on the steep
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-05
Magazine Free of Charge.

Pay your subscription now and be In time for the Democrats big offer for 1909. The Evening. Democrat delivered to your door and the Cos mopolitan Magazine for $5 year or <2 cents aimonth, payable in advance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-05
WRESTLING
Harry ShackIsy Who Defeated Jack
 Brennan to Bs Matched Against an Unknown.

Another wrestling match is In the works. and 1t promises to be one of the best that has yet been pulled of. Last night Manager Davis and Harry Shackley met MT Curtiss, who Is the manager of an unknown, at the Dem ocrat office, and there Manager Cur tiss offered to back his unknown against Shackley for $50 side, the winner to take everything. Manager Curtjss also agreed that the un- known would not weigh over 115 pounds at the ringside on the night of the match. Manager Davis and his protege, Harry Shackley, were very willing to make the match and forfeit was posted by the manager of the unknown and another meeting will be held on Monday evening to sign articles and select the place to hold the match. It is more than like ly that the match will be pulled on either in Thomaston or in Waterville. The wrestler at 115 pounds will have to step some to put that 135 pounds of athletic flesh of Harry Shackley to the mat, but Manager Curtiss is confident he has the winner.
 A story printed in Boston paper says that "Raoul de Rouin, big French wrestler, did his work at the Columbia theater Wednesday night so we'll that Fritz Mohl, a New York wrestler, will be unable to go on the mat again for probably two months. De Rouin is feet inches tall and weighs about 220 pounds and all though Mohl weighs close to 200 pounds he was like baby in the hands of his opponent. They had spared for an opening nearly four minutes when the Frenchman pick ed up Mohl fin his arms and hurled him with great force to the mat, the latter sustaining a compound frac- ture of his right shoulder. The Frenchman's manager, Kennedy, then offered any wrestler who might be present $50 to stay 15 minutes with de Rouin. Lundin, the Swedish star. was in the house and he agreed to try his skill against de Rouin. AL though Lundin weighed about 30 pounds less than his adversary, and although out of condition he stayed the 15 minutes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-05
Hioh School p.s,roy.d by Fire.

Stow, Mass. Dec. j. Hale High school was destroyed by fire. and 125 pupils escaped without injury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-05
AN OVERTIME CAME.

New Haven, Dec 5.--In three minutes overtime game here last night New Haven was defeated by Brockton, to 6.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-05

The Evening Democrat and the Cosmopolitan Magazine for 42 cents month All that is necessary is to pay your subscription in advance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-05

Find tenant for that vacant ten. ement by placing . 26-ecnt .adv 0 the pemocrae
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-05
ON THE ALLEYS
The Local Y. M. c. A. Team Defeat.
 ed Derby Last Night.

Waterbury defeated Derby at the New Haven central alleys, last night. The. scores:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-05
THE DIAMOND
Names of Those Wao Figured in
 th. Out Saerific Hits More News

New York, Dec 5.--President Har- ry Pulliam of the National league has announced the record of outheld sac rifices for last season, this feature being omitted in the official batting averages recently published. Tinker of Chicago leads with eight and the New York club Is first in totals with 49., The records as compiled by the official scorer follow: New York-Seymour 13, Donlin 10, Penney 4, Bresnahan 4, Devlln f., Mathewson 8. Barry 3, Wiltse 2, Strong 1, Shannon l, Doyle l, Brid- well l, McGinnity l, Crandall l; to- tai 49.
 Cincinnati-Ganzel [, Huggins 5, Mitchell 5, Paskert 5, Mclean D, Hulswittt 4, Schiel 4, Lobert 4, Kane 2, Beecher 2, Spade 2, Mowrey l., Ewing l. total, AT
 Chicago-Tinker 8, Hoffman ', Steinfeldt 6, Schulte 4, Kling 4, Sla- gle 8, Chance 3, Howard 8, Evers 2. Moran 2, Overall 2, Sheckard l. Hay den l, Zimmerman l; total, 47. Pittsburg-Clarge 6, Leach 5, Wagner 5, Abbatticchio 4, wilson T, Gill 4, Gibson 3, Maddox 3, Storke 2, Kane 2, O'Connor 1, Swacina 1, Cam nitz 1, Willis 1; total AZ. Boston-McGann 7, Beaumont 5, Dahlen 5, Flaherty 3, Smith 3, Ritch- ey 3, Bates 8, Kelly 2, Graham q, Mccarthy 1, Sweeney 1, Hanniin l., Browne l Becker 1, Moran 1, Thom- as l, Lindaman 1; total Al. Philadelphia-Titus 6, Doolan 6, Magee 4, Grant 3. Bransfield 3, Doo- in 2, KnaDe 1, Courtney 1, Jacklitsch 1, McQuillan 1, Mccormick 1; total 2S.
 St Louis-Delehanty ', Konetchy
 4, Murray 2, Shaw 2, Ostein 2, Barry
 1, Charles l, Hostetter l, Byrne l., Ludwic 1, Fromme 1; total 23 Brooklyn--Lumley 3, Jordan 8,
 Hummel 2, Sheehan ?, Pattee l., Lewis 1; total 12.