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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-10-27
UNITED BRETHREN MEET
Conference is Held at Enid and
Appointments are Made BY
Bishop Cater
Special to Daily Loaacr.

Special TO Daily Loadel.
Enid, okla, Oct. 27-The annual
conference of the United Brethren
church OF Oklahoma has closed ses-
sion here with Bishop l. :. Carter of
Chattanooga in charge. The following
appointments were made for the COM
ing year.
c. NJ. Brook, Saltwater conference
superintendent; Alva, II. II. Bowman;
Alva circuit, w d. Lutte. Blackwell,
G. e. Helsel; Barr. S. c. Altman;
Campbell, w II. Profftt; Cress ent, l..
Cell; Dacoma, s. n. Randabach; Elk
City, +. j. Ewell; Eden chapel, l.. A.
Pertache; Enid to be supplied, Goltry
C. f. Welch; Glencoe, T. p Eaton;
Hennessey, +. B. Pawley; Mutual cir
cult, j. A. Bingham; Woodward cir.
cult, L. T. Terry; Medford, ]. B,
Law; Maramec, w. A. Marion; Oklaho'
ma City, J. l.. Burkel; Pond Creek, 5,
c. Slocum: Pawnee, j. f. Reevis;
Peach Grove, |. Robertson; Saltwater,
Il. N. limbaugh; Shawnee. l.. w Nine;
Thomas, d. l.. Daub; Tonkawa, w. j.
Foosher; Wanette. to be supplied;
Lone, f. NJ Higgins; Bartlesville. r.
Adalas Ketchum, J. L. Culp; Capitol
Hill. r. II. Stockbur; Rev. Mrs. Ella
Sharp, conference evangelist; G. G.
Heisel, treasurer.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-10-27
WAS A STIFF FIGHT
THROUGH SNOW FORESTS
ATduous Week Of Struggling
Through Dense Wilderness
Of Canada
(By Associated Press.)

fhiooutiini, Que, or. i27.--Thor
Uughly fatlgaed and showing plenuiu
marks OF an aIdnous week OF strug
CLING through the dense wilderness b
nOrthern Canada, Messrs Hawley ano
Pest. the Unsuitable aeronauts, who
according 10 available data, sailed
the America II nearly 70 miles farther
than any other contestants in the bic
balloon race tOr the Gordon Bennett
cup, arrived here Wednesday evening
Theg landed al 3 10 Wednesday after
noon, October 19, l.500 feet UP on the
face Of an unnamed mountain, which
as nearly as they could reckon, lies
about IS miles north OF Chicoutiml
and about miles north OF Lake Tsh-
issigam.
For three nights they were obliged
so sleep In the open air. II was a
stiff fisht through snowy forests The
weather was exceedingly cold Then
the camp oi trapper was struck on
the River Alours, and days rest
was enyoyedi in the deserted hui.
Again live tlappers appeared and took
them down the streams in their can
oes to ST, AMBROSE, little settlement
fory miles from here. A six hours
drive brought them here. Tonight the
expect to be in Quebec.
According TO their reckoning they
covered i,i5O miles in the air, during
46 hours
Story of the Flight.
Mr.. Post, acting as spokesman, told
the story OF the trip tonight.
we had a beautiful trip" said Mr..
Post I'VE crossed Lake Michigan
and Lake Huron, and followed what
should judge to be the proposed route
Of the Georgian bay canal, and if you
ask me, there's water enough in that
section OF the country not only 10 suit
the can,l, but to float all the ships in
the world.
Then we crossed the Ottawa aud
fioated over the forests of northern
Quebec, passing over innumerable
lakes and rivers. The country below
US always was densely wooded. Fin
ally, on Wednesday morning. we
found thai we we're north of the Lake
st. John and going well, an,- We hae
hopes that we would be able to con
tinue the trip until we struck the La
bfsdor coast
Unfortunately, about 3 o'clock on
"Wednesday afternoon, the 18Th,
storm came mp, aud II became neces-
sary TO make landing. We picked
out a mountain aud came DOWN upon
y and made an easy binding at an
elevation Of about 1900 feet
This was at B 45 D. m. II was near
nightfall. aud we knew tlat we were
considerable distance from any set
tlement, SO We decided TO pass the
night in the basket OF the balloon
Snow Storms.
The next morning we started for
civilization heading south. We had
three day OF strenuous exercise with
no more TO eat than was absolutely
necessary as we had to carry all our
food as well as the blankets to cover
US at night And we needed them
badly. for We had two snowstorms on
the way.
On the fourth day we found the
camp OF Jack Matters. trapper. Tn
fortunately, he was away from home
We. however, stayed there and enjoy
cd the hospitality OF his hut for a
day Ct much-needed rest Then four
FrenchEanadian trappers turned up.
and like good fellows, brought us out
by canoe to St Ambrose. where We
arrived this afternoon.
"As near as we can figure, our land
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-10-27

ing place was about fIfty-eight miles
north cf Chicoutimi There is rather
a large lake near where we landed
Lake Pscocami-and we landed be
tween five and eight miles north,
Two smaller likes were also passed
by us as We made our way through
the woods The country there Is
very rough, and our travel was neces-
sarily slow aud arduous in the ex-
treme, as there we're no trails we
could follow
The brush was very dense and ae
had hard time fighting our way
through. but did not suffer any severe
hardships.'
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-10-27
A NEW CONTRACT FOR COLLINS

New York. Oct. Edward Trow-
bridge Collins. better known as "Ed-
die" Collins. second haseman of the
Philadelphia Athletics is to marry
Miss Mabel Harriet Deane OF Clifton
Heights, suburb OF Philadelphia, on
Thursday evening, November g.
Collins is New York boy, having
been graduated from Columbia IN the
lass of 1907, He played on the var
sitv team while Sin that Institution, II
was during his last year atcollege tnat
a scout of Connie Mack signed him
up for the Philadelphia team. Collins
made good from the start, being sec
ond among the hitters of the major
leagues last season.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-10-27
Notary Appointments

The following persons we're appoint
ed notaries public by Governor Has
kell: Claude h. Brasher, Chelsea, Rog-
ers county; Theo. Klafke. Oklahoma
City; w. G.. Rea Roii, pontotoc
county; S. j. Mathies, Frederick, Till
man county; s. J. Deming, snyder,
Swanson county; Mike Donnelly, Okla.
homa City: Robert Landers, l.awton,
Comanche county; c. II. Piunkett,
Bartlesyille. Washington county; j. NJ.
Pieratt, Enid Garfield county.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-10-27
THRD0GH SLEEPER Ta,RHliR}IllO

The winter traffic into Texas is
about due to come In full blast and
the Santa We is preparing for 1t by
putting a sleeper on the Denver, Enid
& Gulf from K'owa. Kansas 70 Anar'l
10. Texas, beginning November 9TH.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-10-27

The author OF The Garden of AL,
lah." and The Holy Land has writ
ten a new novel, "The Dweller on the
Threshold which The Century is to
publish in six parts, beginning In the
November issue. It is a taie of psysl-
cal research; and "The Dweller on the
Threshold" the author explains, is. OF
course. the soul contemplating its
double
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-10-27

The new Fish and Game law will he
In affect after .Inna Il Every one In
teressed should have cnpv of the
new law We sell them for zs cents
the single copv Write for nrices on
quantities. Leader Printing Company,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-24

day. but by Sis it was showing pam
". On the returning Las cruces ex-
cursion the comet was the center OF
attraction last night and the exeur-
sionists watched 1t as the train pulled
into FL Paso.
The 1910 comet is one of but four
or five comets visible during the past
century that has had sufficient brill
Iiancy TO make it visible In daytime
When it was first discovered in South
Africa ii was two degrees west, four
degrees south of the sun and moved
four degrees east and two and one-half
degrees northward daily until 1t passed
the SIM on January 1S- Observers in
all of the big astronomical ooserva-
tories in the country are watching the
comet with the same attention an In
ventor gives to delicate instrument he
has inst invented. At Lick observatory
i'm California. the Lowell observatory
at Flagstaff. Ariz., and in all of the
old world observatories the most mi
nute records are being kept of the
tramp comet
The 1910 comet is one OF but four
pished bv the scientific sharps is: The
body of the comet differs greatly from
comets in general although 1t resem-
bles the great comet Of 1882 The spec
trum of the comets nucleus is con-
tinuous, crossed by the bright radium
lines extending into the comet. The
striking orange color of the comet head
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-24
The Comet Still Attracts
Attention: Visible Tonight Again

It's not old Halley's comet but it's q
comet just the same. Discovered first
In johannesburg. South Africa. the tale
or the comet has been told around the
world the past week Modern as the
new Tungsten lights. the comet works
as well in day time as it does at night.
Since last Monday morning this comet.
which has been dubbed the 1910
comet" for want of better name and
to distinguish it from the one old DIR.
HALEY worked so hard to discover. has
been showing its head, and tail to the
people of the world at different angles
in the sky
In Ell Paso and Juarez the comet has
attracted more than usual attention.
even for a comet. The clarity of the
atmosphere and the brilliancy with
which the comet shines over the Juarez
mountains in the evening causes Il to
rival the other star attractions at the
various local theaters. The streets of
Juarez were filled with people watching
the strange looking star in the western
sky Saturday night.
Many people in Ell Paso were out on
the mesa to see the brilliant star Sat
urday and Sunday evening, but 1t could
De seen plainly from downtown. The
navy condition of the atmosphere after
sundown prevented a good view of the
1910 comet early in the evening Satur-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-24
The Associated Charities

vHE Associated women Charity
association needed;
charity good
measured alated
for the heart spirit
Charity generosity.
worked without reward
their individuals
practically they
Quoting
Charity fo
complete reports of all its
poyed experienced charity
power brought by
Der
ISOLATION has noby
discharged its whit available
Buster says money Wonder he would call
races?
papers hrOw their
thu boycott spread like w1dfire"
Iceland had an earthquake ought to be able
nblor viii follow
Pnchot fired.
property risk If they hurry
body else viii land that paving fund
No, Claudio necessary hop joint
do they get material for making beer from these establishments
Juarez carrying Elephants it all
having Might expected to throw dampe
on things
offers the that
Of
for they rapidly disappearing the modern
0 left
irrigation If the SEN
irrigation projects including Elephant
undertaking, would be finished up
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-24

This morning a party comprising the
White Oaks surveying corps left Tor
three months trip over the line IN Ne"
Mexico. In the party were chief engi-
neer Lowrie. J. H. Robinson, j. L. On
derhiT. J. Y Work, F. B. Walsh, Z. h
Starin. R. L. Mackley, A. E. Taloot'
Nessrs Wicker and Owens, W. h
Smith. Mr.. Mulligan. The corps car
ried three tents, instruments and Inc
of drugs and provisions
Tt is suggested that those opposed
m free silver secure some one TO enter
into a debate with w. ]. Bryan next
Saturday.
The plaza is greatly-in need OF an
arc, light and the councilmen Will De
urged to place one there
Last night Ell Paso lodge 13S, Ancient
Order of United Workmen, elected the
following officers: Fred W1dman, NJ.
w M Mulcahy, observer; Alfred
Cooner. guide; c. c. Kiefer, recorder
and fnancier; A. B. Putnam, receiver;
7. w. Faust, inner workman Isaac
Goodman. outer workman.
AT the annual election of the knlghts
Templar held last night the following
officers were chosen for the ensuing
wear. Eminent commander, Geo. r.
Triton; generalissimo, II. e Myles'
captain general, Chas F. SLACK pre-
late. E. c. Pew; treasurer, j. Z. Lack
land: recorder, W. E. Race; senror
warden. J. B. w. Burton. junior war
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-24
From The Herald of this date, 1885,
Y ars Ago
To-
day
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR AND WORK:
MEN HOLD ANNUAL ELEC lions

den, Fred Schaefer; standard bearer,
R. C. Lightbody; sword bearer, S. c.
White; warder; B. F. Mawer; sentinel,
]. W. Dormer. After the election a
banquet was held there being 80
knights in attendance. The speakers
were James Magoffin, George Tilton
and sir knights Julian, Dean, Cour-
chesne, Putnam, Myles.
The fourth court of civil appeals at
San Antonioh yesterday reversed the
finding Of the Ell Paso jury in the
case of H. Keller VS.. H. S. Beattie.
which was in favor of the defendant
and granted rehearing.
J. H. Behan and Joe Barnett are
shooting a match this afternoon at
Sportsmans park for $500 side. Each
is to shoot 20 birds
The McGinty orchestra had an excel
lent rehearsal last night in preparation
for the coming blowout which will be a
rather extended affair
Company H, 18th infantry, has gone
to Fort Hancock for two weeks
tramp. Upon its return company D
will take the same march.
George Ade of the Chicago Record,
is in the city and will remain here till
after the carnival
Al Howard has bought a residence
on the corner of Mesa avenue and Mis-
souri, streets for $4,000.
Metal market: Silver, 81; lead, go;
copper, .OS%; Mexican pesos. ga.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-24

Editor FL Paso Herald:
/ 1t is surprising and discoura ging tn
have Rabbi Zielonka attack the Wo-
mems Associated Charities 1t is s11r-
prls1ng because the rabbits voice has
been prominent in every one of the
councils that have been called since No
vember to discuss the lettering of char
ity and social service in FL Paso. and
the first and foremost watchword of all
these councils has been cooperation,
The rabbi, along with many other intel
ligent and honest business men and we
men. workers in the community for the
good of the community, has practically
pledged himself TO cooperation in char
lty efforts, and it is surely not a CO.
operative effort to try to tear down an
old and established charity like this OF
the women.
For seven years the Women's Charity
has been the only general worker in the
service of FL PasO'S poor and distressed
1t has gladly and generously cooperate
ed with every church and every So
ciety and every individual worker who
has asked its aid
'The Clique.
Rabbi ZielOnka says that the cbarftv
is run by a clique. If he means II ia
run by a few, it is true. All volunteer.
unpaid public work is always done nv
q out the menu
bership, in the WOmen's Charity is OMEN
to any woman. The elections ara as
free and open as invitations, ureings-
writings, and proddings of all sort can
make them The members are urged to
attend. TO vote, and to hold office. ana
the result is every year that few
only will accept the work This few
keeps changing every year. New names
come In, old names come and go.
The officers of the Women's Charity
and the executive board can hardly be
said TO belong to any ring. They are
not OF one church, they are not neigh
bors, they are not all fashionable or nm
fashionable, they do not an belong to
the same bridge club. they are not even
all calling acquaintances. But the few
women happen TO come together m
work for charity
Has Advisory Board.
Besides this, the government of the
Charity includes an advisory hoard
composed OF the mayor. the county
judge, the city health officers. business
men, and ministers. To these men, with
the executive board of the Women's
Charity. are submitted the reports, the
plans, the hopes, and the fears of the
association. The rabbi says that the
Continued on PAGE TWelye)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-24
With The Exchanges

need. The Ell Paso Herald and Santa
Rosa Sun give an example of this when
they say:
Advertising often brings results long
after it has been scattered. Only this
morning letter came to the Herald
fnquiring for lands in the vicinity OF
FL Paso and stating that the writer
had been attracted to this section
through an address delivered by Ell
Paso's delegate to the Dry Farming
Congress in Cheynne, Wyo., in Feb
ruary 1909, almost year go."-El
Paso Herald.
To which the Santa Rosa Sun Says:
Which reminds us of a case at point
happening last year in Santa Rosa. One
year ago last fall there appeared N
the Sun an advertisement of a fruit
company in California selling dried and
canned fruit direct to families, freight
prepaid We had no such advertise
ment this season, but four families of
Santa Rosa ordered fruit from them
this season, two of them coming to us
for the address of the company as ad-
vertised more than a year ago. You
can't always tell when or where the
advertisement is going to get in it's
work 1t, surely pays to advertise"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-24
DOTTIE DIALOGUES
Bandy Trapped Phrises While skating
By Walter A Sinclair
By Walter A Sinclair.

e6D Ut where do I stand?" I in
IN quired, protestingly. At that
moment my skates described
a lovely semicircle and 1 sat very
spontaneously and completely upon the
ice. Personally, 1 would have pre-
ferred to remain in the restful posi-
ton for time at least, for it is very
exhausting work to skate around
dragging a young woman who cannot
or will not exert herself But Dott1e
was gazing at me reproachfully, and
several other skaters Uttered pleasant
ly as they sculled past
Are you skating or coasting?" she
asked, Jelly That was natural, for
the thermometer was lowering around
the exclamation or CO.. mark.
.I was taking observations" 1 an
swered, apologetically, rubbing my
skull solicitously.
SUM"
NO. stars" I replied. What has
become of Halley's comet?''
I'm sure 1 haven't got it," replied
Dottie, shaking her muff to show that
it was empty.
-It was beautiful" I said. but it
flashed by so fast-almost as fast as
a joy rider. I'm sure the scientists
will be disappointed
DO YOU intend to remain there?" she
asked. Jelly. COR vii it be necessary
for. me to offer you my hand?"
This is more than 1 have a right
to expect" I cried. grasping the out
stretched hand 'Only, in this case, 1t
seems to be the icy NIT"
But I believe in the uplift, she re-
sponded. while scrambled to my feet
IF you intend to skate you look much
better standing"
Anyway I have proved that am
not wicked I asserted.
How is that?" she inquired, sus-
piciously.
well, the good folks quote that the
wicked stand IN slippery places, ana
certainly. didn't stand" 1 explained
you've also proved that you have
no right to propose to a girl-that is
if your skating is any sign," she hint
ed.
.sWen, what's the answers" de-
nanded. why not?"
Because yon can't support one' she
rejoined-
Maybe not In my ice transactions
Int did you see that phenomenal rise
in steel when my skates flew up? L
demanded.
Eyes, but it was Immediately 1ollo"-
Cd nv sudden drop" she parted
And L didn't even make an impress
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-24
A CONSUMERS UNION.
FL Paso, Texas, Jan. "a.
or FL PaSO Herald.

FL Paso, Texas, Jan. "a.
Editor FL Paso Herald:
In this mornings paper 7 NOTICE !.
communication signed by Henry Walk
er' IN which he miscOnstrues nv re-
mar ks 10 your paper, through what I
DTiIeFe d mistaken inference from what
hao 10 say about a Consumers Union
am somewhat acquainted with Mr..
walker, and from my knowledge az
{ MIN, believe him TO be a lust man
idir IN MS dealings, faithful to his
principle, and unprejudiced towards anv
Other organization or element of men
and his remarks in his comuunfcotion
are simply his misunderstanding of my
meaning, and not desire on his mart
10 place me In wrong position.
II mad meant that labor unions
were responsible for high prices, espe-
cialIy IN articles of consumption Mr.
walkers position would be well taken
out had no such intention, because INV
opinion is not such
WhiIe L may not agree in every ,re-
spect with labor unions in their Dlans
OF action at times. in their efforts for
seIr protection, yet all in all. 1 believe
II is the proper thing for laboring men
10 organize in order to protect them
serves from industrial slavery as wen
as from want, and to maintain the re-
spect due them from the other elements
OF people with whom they live.
Ny opinion is.B that the combination
or capital, known as trusts. is respon-
SIDE for 50 percent Of the rise of val
ues, and Of course the same trusts are
responsible for every mutual protectio1
organization that exists and that NAV
exist, because Of circumstances brought
ABOUT by the said trusts. which couDel
said organizations.
A consumers union is but a naturaI
sequel OF where patience and resigua-
ton ceases 10 be a virtue lust as n
ceased 10 be virtue with the laborinc
people before the organization OF labor
unions for their own self preservation-
and advancement
1t is but reasonable that should the
rank and file of the people who paw mn
Just and exorbitant prices for these ar
Iieles of consumption (outside of thosa
who are interested in the rise of values
themselves) organize for their own self
preservation and refuse to buv that
which is exorbitant and unjust if seems
70 me 1t would certainly solve the truss
problem, and until those concerned
which is the great majority of the peo-
pie, do this. they will have to stand the
exacion and extortion natural to the
demands Of greed
l write this as an explanation that 7
might be properly understood in nv
suggestion that a consumers unfon
would be the best weapon against the
destructive system of exorbitant prices
arranged through combinations re-
gaIdless of the law of supply and de-
mand.
Felix Martinez.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-24

sion on the ice" I remarked. sadly,
looking at the spot, usually indicated
in diagrams as Y, where 1 struck.
'T could admire fancy skater" she
sighed.
''Why?" I demanded. Possibly he
could scull around and write your
name and his on the ice, and If it was
so secluded that it remained unspurned
by every foot the sun would melt it
in time and it would vanish. No power
of his could prevent it. And if the sun
eventually drew that same water up
to the clouds and then rained it back
into the drinking supply We would have
the spectacle Of him swallowing his
own words"
time, swinging along in perfect time
Before US doomed a park bridge The
arrangement of the electric lights and
the trees made the space below the
bridge as dark as a tunnel. 1t looked
rather inviting. As we started beneath
the bridge we heard a sound ahead like
that with which the driver urges for
ward steed-a pleasant, labial chirp-
At this disconcerting noise / seized her
and swung back from the place.
Did you hear it?" giggle Dottie.
"Hushr I commanded. This is one
of those places where angels fear to
tread"
Copyright, 1910. by the New York
Evening Telegram New York Herald
company All rights reserved.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-24

= UNCLE WAITS
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Copyright 1905. by psorz. Matthew. Ao.r IOaexnla~e
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-24

DENOUNCES POLL TAX
Editor FL Paso Herald:
Inc state Of Texas has some very ba
laws on the statute books. One of tn
worst is the pOn tax law which ma,
ticularly disfranchises the workineu9aT
as very few OF them can afford 70 10,
IT. why should any American cftizes
pay Tor what is his inaIienabie riIbf
viz The right to vote. = ~
The idea Of paying for the right n
elect a lot Of grafters and poIiticiars
20 oIuce SO that they can get their fling.
ers In the political pie. I fair 70 Sc
where they take any trouble to batta,
ire condition Of the laboring man. an
great many states there is NO src,
th1ng as poll tax Then wbv =
Texas? Because that law was enactel
by lot of Democratic legislators fol
me benefit OF the politicians. Whas 4
the remedy? Try and elect men to Of
ice who viii pledge themselves TO worl
for its repeal
An OhScrxno-