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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-11-24
WEEKS HIGHWAY RECORD.
Progress in Southern Road and Street
Improvement.
Bonds Voted.


Pawhuska, OKLA Strlke.AXe town
ship of Usage county voted $50, 600
bond issue for road construction.
Towson, Md. Baltimore county
voted $l,500.0o bond issu for roads,
Bonds to Be Voted,
Boston Tex Bowie county will vote
on S500,000 bond issue for road i'm.
proyements.
Bryan. Tex Hrazos county viii
vote on $2000J0 bond issue for road
improvements.
Decatur, Ala Dekalb county viii
vote December on Sa00o0 bond issue
for road Improvements
Fort Gaines. Ga clay county viii
vote December on $50 600 bond issue
for road construction.
FORSYTH, Ga Monroe county VIII
vote on 100000 bond issue for road
Improvements
Guntersville, Ala Marshall county
viii vote on $l250OO bond issue for
road construction
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-11-24
ALLEGED IRREGULARITIES
IN MAKlNG RETURNS
Movement Started to Ask Tatl
to Delay Statehood and Con-
greSS TO Order New Poll
Special to the Daily Leader

Special TO the Daily Leader
Santa Fe n. NJ, Nov. PA move
ment has been started to ask Presi-
dent Taft to delay issuing the procla-
nation declaring New Mexico "A state
on account of alleged irregularities in
the recent election. The idea Is -
have congress take steps to call an
other election to be held at the time
OF the general election next Novem-
ber The election two weeks ago
was held under local laws and also
under the enabling act
There was confusion in practically
every county Under the local laws
the certified returns are sent to the
county seat. under the enabling act
they were to be sent to Santa Fe, but
many election boards nevertheless
sent the certified returns to the
county seat.
In two precincts in Roosevelt coun-
ty no election was held, and the re
suit is so close on the supreme
iudgeships that those two precincts
might have changed it.
There are also indications Of fraud
and bribery, and altogether il is be-
lieved that enough Of showing can
be made to persuade President Tafl
to withhold the proclamation, AMI for
congress to order a new election as
| neither the Republicans. who lost the
governorship, and seven Of the state
officers besides four district judges,
nor the Democrats, VINO lost the leg
islature and eight OF the state OH
GERS as we'll as four district Judges.
are satisfied.
Delegate W H. Andrews, however
will oppose this movement, as he be-
lives he has enough members OF the
legislature pledged to elect him
United States senator.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-11-24
fpy Leased wire.)

baltimore. Md. Nov. 24-TWelve
days prisoner in the cold and black
hold OF a ship, without drop OF wat
ar to drink, sucking the sweat from
the steel plates ip the hull TO quench
his thirst and having only raw pota,
toes 10 eat and welcoming swarms Oh
rats that nestled about him 70 get the
warmth OF their bodies, was the eX'
nerience or Waiter Purding, a stow
away on the steamship plstermoIet
Can't. Gcwan, in port from Liverpool.
When the Ulstermore was about to
leave Liverpool, Nov. 4, Purdine
stowei away in hatch No ). because
il contained potatoes. but in two days
these palled on him and thirst at
tackled him.
Seeking to relieve his agony ne
sucked the steel sides of the ship
which rocked with moisture, but VIII
the drops of filthy water came the
lead paint and added to his suffer
ings.
The ship ran into the vicinity o
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-11-24
MEETS HUSBAND
She THOUGHT DEAD
AFTER FIVE YEARS


. South Bend. md. Nov. 81 {
9 Under the belief that her hus {
= band had been dead toy five
G. years, Mrs Nellie Rykman. OF .
. Pittsburg, sustained "a shock to Z
9 day when he accidentally met :
g her face to tace on Michigan 6
g street the busiest thoroughfare :
g in South BEND 9
g He admitted his identity, but .
. refused to have anything TO do :
- with the woman {
. When she protested against 6
- his action ne called policeman 9
Z; and the woman was locked IN .
y Her explanation that she had .
:; been deserted led to an investl- 6
e, cation. with the result that vii. 9
- liam Rykmann proved he had q
- secured divorce in this city .
= Service WAS procured hy publ .
. cation 6
& . o G o 9 . . 9 c. . O . . . .
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-11-24
STDWAWAY ON OCEAN FREIGHT
STEAMER ENDURES TERRIBLE
SUFFERING BEFORE RELEASED

icebergs. Hail fell on the sides OF
the ship and converted the stow
aways quarters into a veritable re-
frigerator
Purding said that the swarm OF
rats nestled on his breast and he
did not fight them, because they kept
him warm. They sought no blood or
bone, but only the warmth of mis-
body. The stricken man said he
petted them.
When released Nov. I6 by the en-
gineer, who entered TO make repairs
in hatch 3. Purding was with difficulty
restrained from jumping overheard.
so desperate was he at the sight OF
water to slake his thirst.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-11-24

HENRY CLAY BEATTIE ,JR.,
ELEcTROCUrED AT
EARLY HOUR
REFUSES EnTREATIES
TO ACKNOWLEDGE GUlL1
Goes 10 Death Chair Unshaken
and One Minute After Shock
Is Pronounced Dead
o G o 9 @ G o 9 Q 9 . 6 G 0 @
8 AN ALLEGED CONFESSION
lRy Associated Pressl

Q Richmond, Va, Nov. "a
g Henry Clay Beattie, Jr.. before
. his death in the electric chair s
9 this morning, confessed to the
Q murder of his wife. This state
@ ment was given out in the ro-
o tunda OF q down town hotel at =
y ter his death. The confession
g follows:
Q n, Henry Clay Beattie, Jr., de-
q slrous of standing right before
q Cad and man, do on this TWEEN
q ty.third day of November. nine
O teen hundred eleven, confess my
q guilt to the crime charged I
o against me Much that was pub {
q lisned concerning the details was I
o not true, but the awful fact
D without narrowing circumstanc.
@ es remains For this action |
o am truly sorry and, believing
Q am at peace with God, and am
q soon to pass into His presence
G this statement is made
g The statement was followed
q by statement of the two at !
. tending ministers, saying it had
Q been made in their presence and
@ was the only statement. They
g said Beattie desired to thank !
9 his friends for sympathetic let
q tiers and the pubic for whatever
y sympathy II felt
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-11-24
HUNDREDS OF CHAUFFEURS AND
BELLBOYS HUNT ELOpING TEXAS
WOMAN IN GREAT METROPOLIS

been neighbor Of the Sneeds for
several wears. Unwilling To believe
his wife's words because OF their II
years Of happiness, he told the detee-
tiyes. ne employed three alienists To
examine into Mrs Sneeds sanity.
The physicians. he said, advised that
she be placed IN the Fort Worth
sanitarinm, 1850 Nssfe 9i a8
Several DAYS later. the detectives
explained, Mrs Snee1 disappeared
from the sanitarium.
When she left Fort Worth, accord
ing 10 MIR Sneed, she was wearlns
several diamond rings and ear orna-
ments. She had with her also an eN-
pensiye diamond brooch. she is we'll
and tastily dressed. Mr.. Sneed said.
and walks erect with quick step.
The Sneeds and Bosees have
known each other for many years.
The two families moves from George-
town. Texas. to the ~ Panhandle
I Mr. Boyce is ~ accord
Z ing to Mr.. Sneed .requent Wis
.tor to his home.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-11-24
Novelty Corset Covers

The kimono idea is shown IN tair
proportion ct the nightgowns io'
spring and las also iayaded the cor
set-cover field. saws the Dry Goods
Economist. s novel vet practical
garment has been brought ont in cor
set covers the extension over tht
arms taking on the lines oi the
kimono cut The extension comes
out under the arms and tapers up 20
a point over the shoulder slightly be
vond the line OF the arm-size. thus
making a covering for dress shields
when worn with dresses OF diaphan
ous materials These numbers are
made OF fine nainsook or lawn ana
trimmed simply with linen insertion
and lace.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-11-24
TO DEDICATE C0TTERAL
New West Side School to Be
Opened December p
Fine Structure

Thursday evening, December 7th IS
the time set by the board OF educa-
ton for the dedicatory services at the
new Cctteral School on the West Side.
A splendid program has been arrang-
ed Light 1unch viii he served by
the domestic science department OF
the city schools, The lunch viii be
prepared and served by the class m
domestic science under the supefVl-
sion of Miss Ault of the home econ
omics department Good music, a
number Of good addresses and real
treat is in store for all who attend.
Besides this souvenir post cards
showing the interior and exterior OF
the building viii he distributed
Handsome engraved programs have
been prepared The following is the
program
Music, America ..... Audiehce
Invocation ~ Rev. II. w Lewis
Music Autumn Days ........
........... Sixth Grade Pupils
Address - Mayor Frank Olsmith
Music Oklahoma School Children
Address . Rev w. G. Coleman
Address ...... Judge a. II Huston
Music "A Morse Lullaby .
. Seventh and Eight Grade
What our schools Stand Fer
- Supt +. d. Brooks
Dedication ..-..,.,...,.ta,. .'..''
Dr. c. +. Cotteral Pres. Board
..... of Education
What the Chimney Sang .,...
Miss Francis Arnold super.
- visor ol Music
Vocal-"The swallows ..-.-.......
Address .....- ZION. Joseph 49, ."',.,.s.l
BenedictiOn ..... KEY. >. y. W N.Y.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-11-24
GOOD ENTERTAINERS

The Peck Comedy Trio doing vande-
vile at the Elite are as good as they
were recommended. They are trio
OF clever young black face comedians
that are entertaining and laugh pro.
,ducers. One will not miss the time
white there.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-11-24
Fashions in skirts

: FashlOns m oklrts
The tendency in evening dresses IL
for the draped or trimmed skirt says
the Dry Goods Economist When the
material is OF rich texture such as
velvet, brocade or heavy satins,
lraperies are used in graceful effects.
Some show long tunics, while Others
are slightly drapped in at the side
or the material is cut so as 10 give
the wrapped.in effect Tde smart
evening dresses worn by the more
youthful actresses. who prefer dia-
phanous materials. show "a succession
of both wide and narrow ruffles. most
Is of lace or chiffon Some gowns OF
taffeta. too. are made with ruifles
which are frequently cut in seallop
effect
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-11-24
8 8 Q @ @ @ 9 O @ C C C C C C @
(By Associated Press.)

Richmond, Va, Nov. 24-Henry
clay Beattie, Jru was electrocnteo
IN the state penitentiary at 1920 a,
m One minute after the shock he
was pronounced dead. He went 10
the death chair ,unshaken, and al
though eiltreatei by his spiritual ad'
wiser to confess to the murder OF
his wife, smiled in dissent he
didn't acknowledge his guilt
Rev. J !. Fix, Beattie's pastor, ap-
peared at the prison ions before dawn
and with prayer besought Beattie to
teu the truth about the crime. TO
go before your Maker with a lie up
on your lips is sacrilese,' said the
pastor. III guilty, speak"
Heattie Refuses TO Confess
Beattie smiled family but logged
II shook his head. Il have nothing
TO say, now or later" he declared.
Beattie passed a fairly peaceful
night, though his sleep was broken
During the reading OF the death war
rant he retained his composure
When the reading was finished ne
swayed perceptibly.
II am ready, gentlemen, he sald'
as the death march began When the
procession approached the chair all
lights were turned out save one
one which lighted up the death seat
It's bright clamps flashed with terri
!. ble radiance. Beattie sat down
clamps and straps and the hood-like
football guard were adjusted and the
warden raised his hand, Beattie
body stiffened, then relaxed, A MIN
ute later he was dead.
II is the general belief he died with
sealed lips to shield his father,
Sensational Crime, Swift Justice
The crime for which Henry Clay
Beattie, Jr., was executed today was
one of the most sensational in the
criminal history of Virginia. Interest
Continued on Page Two)
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-11-24
MAY MEAN MORSE PAROLE
(By Associated Press

Washington. D. c. Nov. "a Presi-
dent Taft today ordered Charles W
Morse, the New York banker trans.
ferred from the Atlanta penItentiary
to the army hospital at Fort MePher-
son on account OF IN health This
action is believed 80 forecast an
early parole
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-11-24
Lithoaraphed commissions

The city clerk is issuing nice, new
autographed certificates of appoint.
lment to the lately appointed officers
of the city and park members They
are beauties and those receiving them
are very proud OF their new commits
sions OF authority.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-11-24
MlSTRlAL WILL RESULT
IS GENERAL OPINION
Three Confessed Members Of
Party Sentenced 10 Ono Year
EaCh In jail
lRy Associated Press. J

Lincoln Center. Kan. Nov - go
Ed Ricord Miss Chamberlain's de.
coyer was sentenced his afternoon
to one year In iail
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-11-24
45 DROWN
CBy Associated Press

VBy H18VVIdVVU 3V7'7
Toxic Nov = The Japanese de
stroyer Harnsame foundered of the
coast Of china IN storm taday Forty
hye of her crew Of sixty pershed.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-11-24

New Orleans, Nov "a Oklahoma:
Friday night and Saturday fair;
warmer tonight,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-06-09
ALUMNI MEETING.
Continued from First Page.)

though; Qf disputes arise) he might
have to take us all into court; he
certainly can't court us ALL
And lastly curious Pilgrim who
comes from far down town to cure
you while you wait, and he will
keep on hand a pill for her that
Graves 1t.
Fortunate society, the Perrysburg
Alumni Association, to be thus served,
even If the figure head is an old
maid of the deepest dye'-dating
back to the class of 66-the first to
graduate, the first to be Alumna-and
from that class comes a voice well
coming to this company the last and
latest gift of our Alma Mater, the
class of 1911, which has so recently
stepped from the stage TO meet a
waiting world; leaving duties done,
all questions settled both of Church
and State, and bearing a burden of
knowledge almost too weighty for
youthful shoulders. sc to 1911 greet
ing. And when the years shall have
left your commencement as far in the
past as ours; may your ranks be un-
broken, your past serene, your future
hopeful.
Also in the name of the Perrysburg
Alumni Association, a body growing
larger each year-16 to one this year
represented in SO states (not to
mention the state of .matrimony)
adorning all professions, beautifying
many homes. 1t is to this company
you are welcomed, o, class of 1911
Welcome to our banquets and balls,
our dues and our duns and what you
will, 1t is all yours.
And now farewell! the society
soon sinks into her yearly hiberna-
ton. One might almost say "And
there was revelry by night but at
morn only a banquet hall deserted"
Hufford of the class of 1911 re-
sponded and pledged his class to as
sist in maintaining the high dignity
of the p. H. S. Alumni.
Miss Lena Zurhuh was called for
remarks and spoke very entertaining
ly both of old school days, and of
her experience teaching in the schools
of Japan.
"Auld Lang Syne" was then sung
by the audience, after which there
was reunion, and refreshments
were served
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-06-09
Why the Women Ely.

A man observer has found out why
Washington society women are taking
such an active interest In aviation.
Many have delved deeply into the lore
of aeronautics and several of the more
daring even have been tempted aloft
The reason Is because the feminine
students of flying wish to wear the
strikingly becoming costume which
Gladys Hinckley has devised for her
self and her sisters who soar Miss
Hinckley, when she practices flights
from the Speedway, Is dressed in a
gown of pale lavender corduroy, fitted
tightly. The waist, also of corduroy,
is made with what are known as
peasant Sleeves" and has a Dutch
neck. The hat is an effective as 1t
is novel, but after all, 1t Is the boots
which take the eye of the women and
make them desire to play at aero
planning, even If they never get off the
ground. The boots are of soft tan
leather, and lace to the knee. The
skirt Is short enough 30 the footgear
is by no means hidden. Many of the
aviation enthusiasts are planning to
have machines sent to their summer
homes, and In the fall 1t is intended
to have meet in which debutantes
and matrons will compete.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-06-09

Judge Brodrich of Marysvllle, who
had been called in by Judge Baldwin
to hear the trial of the case against
Edward Beverstock, indicted for en-
bezzlement, heard arguments this past
week on a motion to continue the case
to the September term of court on the
ground that one of the witnesses for
the defendant was absent, and came
over from his home Saturday, an
nouncing that he had decided to grant
the continuance. This was done
against the request of the state to be
heard, the court acceding to the re-
quest of the defendants and declining
to hear arguments by the prosecutor.
This means that the case which had
been docketed to open on next Mon
day, the 18th of June, will not be
heard until probably some time along
the latter part of September or the
fore part of October.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-06-09
A Bird Sanctuary.

It is the custom during the summer
months to leave the ventilating panes
open in the old church at Hamstall
Riwane, Staffordshire. A robin took
advantage of this lately and built It's
nest in the wooden case of the organ
behind the false pipes, whero 1t did
no harm to the instrument. II was
sitting when discovered and was al
lowed for this once to hatch and rear
its brood, one solitary chick. A few
leaves from an old prayer-book formed
part of It's nest. The hen sat quite
steadily during the service and took
no notice OF the organ. But the cock
would not face the congregation end
only ventured TO appear at the win
dows with food in his bill. but did not
dare to come In A thrush also built
in low laurel bush at the church
door, where everyone looked into It.
but the boys all agreed It must not be
touched and the eggs Matched quite
safely.-From Field.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-06-09

The State against Oliver Tyson,
charged with burglary and larceny in
having entered chicken coop and ap-
propriated nine chickens belonging to
one George Franks near North Bal
timore, acknowledged taking the
chickens, but says the coop was not
locked and that he did not "forcibly
enter" as charged in the indictment.
He claimed his family were in desti-
tute condition and that he took the
chickens to sell for food and shelter
for his wife and three small children,
and that he has since paid for the
chickens. The jury brought in YER
dict guilty of the larceny of $40 worth
of chickens. Judge Baldwin gave
Tyson good lecture and then SEN
fenced him to be confined in Jail for
II days-one day for each chicken
and to pay the costs of suit. This light
sentence was given that Tyson might
get to work and support his wife and
three babies.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-06-09
oeep-seated Motion About READING,

The desire to make persons read Is
one of the most curious obsessions of
the American librarian. Where It does
not take the pestiferous form of try
ing to browbeat people to read use
full" and instructive" books when they
want amusing books, II becomes an
attempt to turn reading for pleasure
into reading for duty. 1t will appor-
emily take generations to remove from
the heads OF many persons the deep
seated notion that the reading of a
book (no matter how noble as a work
of literature) simply and purely and
absolutely for pleasure with no ulte-
rior motive of pecuniary gain, increase
of knowledge, education or culture,
that such reading is not little sinful.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-06-09
LIAR SHOULD BE REGULATED
Prevalence Of Unofficial Ananias Clubs
Tends to Degrade the High Art
Of Prevarication.

The growing custom of establishing
Ananias clubs should be discouraged
for the reason that 1t is becoming RI
diculous.
If the country had one properly or
ganized Ananias club 1t would be a
good institution and would have a
large and distinguished membership
But such club should not be hap
hazard affair, and initiation to 1t
should be solemn and interesting
function.
There is no distinction. no salts
faction, In belonging to a fraternal So
ciety that Is open to every conner and
In which a nomination is equivalent to
an election. The way these small. pri-
vate Ananias clubs are run Is q dis
grace to all concerned.
One man calls another q liar, and
the latter Immediately becomes "a
charter member OF an Ananias club
and is permitted to wear regalia and
participate in the mystic rites.
One result of the prevalence OF
these unofficial clubs Is the degrade
ton Of the grand old name OF liar. 1t
fs being shorn OF Its dignity. Time
was when to be a successful liar
amounted to something Distinction
in that line meant that a man pos
sessed many admirable qualities, in
Guiding originality and initiative.
No man Of sluggish mental equip
ment ever became first-class liar. To
tell fish story and make 1t sound
like the truth required pronounced
talent
The word has been so misused and
.overworked that many citizens be-
come incensed when referred to pub
licly as liars and some resort to vio-
lence in their resentment The word
is los'n" its proud significance and
soon VIII be in the same class with
ladies" and gentlemen"
The country needs law prohibit.
ing citizens from establishing Ananias
clubs without due authority from the
department of Justice or some other
bureau. ALI clubs should be chartered
and registered, and no man should be
permitted to nominate another for
membership without the consent OF
the nominee.-Emporia Gazette.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-06-09

The oil dressing given to Front and
Main streets has laid the dust" most
thoroughly, and while it makes the
streets rather disagreeable for a few
days, 1t is an Improvement to the
street and worth more than the actual
cost, The duty that rests with our
citizens is to make sure that Front
street is placed on the list of roads
to redress by the Commissioners next
year. A top dressing fine stone with
the asphalt binder will make the
street equally as good for travel and
In appearance as an asphalt pavement
and the work can be done by the
Commissioners If our Council will take
up the subject with the Commission.
ers at the proper time Too much
money has been spent in building this
road to allow 1t to go to ruin for want
OF proper care at this time,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-06-09

If you are a kicker and see the
shadows of failure in everything that
is proposed to help the town, for
heavens sake go into some secluded
canyon and kick your own shadow
on the clay bank, and give the men
who are working to build up the town
a chance. One longfaced, hollow
eyed, whining, Gaping, chronic kicker
can do more to keep away business
and capital from a town than all
the drouths, short crops, chinch bugs,
cyclones and blizzards combined
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-06-09

Pull together, brethren. We are
all here for the same purpose. Then
live and let live. The best way to
build up town is for each and every
man to pull together and not strive
to rend and tear down. All the resi-.
dents Of a town are partners, not
opponents. In all likelihood the most
business done by your rival the more
you will do. Every merchant who
treats his customers honestly and
fairly will get his share and the
more business that can be secured
by united effort, the better it will be
for all.