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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-07-20
Liued On Wild Onions For
Nine Days
~, --- NJ u s..i
An Oddity of Greek County
(Hy Matt Duhr)

counties are the results of his nursery
enterprise.
Some years ago he removed to his
ranch in Creek county, where he en-
jOys himself hugely. A large number
cf Industrious Euchee Indians are
his nearest neighbors Before the
white settlers came in Polecat creek
valley, the Euchees deposited their
dead children in hollow trees, and the
squaws weep bitterly when cruel men
cut the aboreal mansoleums down or
when winds or fire destroy those
trees.
Mr. Donaldson's residence is close
TO large forked tree that has a
strange Euchee history The Indians
say that a very good Euchee couple
were blessed with an extra beautiful
10y papoose; that before the child
could walk a very reliable misfortune
teller, after looking at the papoose
for several minutes, shook his. head
and said: that papoose never will be
man he will be killed by a deadly
snake" The terror-stricken parents
quickly erected little papoose cot
between the forks of the tree under
which they camped, and kept the
child there most OF the time, so that
10 snake could get at him. But the
soothsayer's prediction came true be-
fore long. One day, while the child's
Parents were working in their little
held, chicken hawk with a snake
IN its claws hovered over the tree
and the sleeping papoose's dormitory,
Suddenly the serpent got disentangied
e.. Il
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-07-20
Election Board Says Voters
Must Vote as They Register

cover this and they will be in the
hands of the inspectors who are
thoroughly to enforce same.
If man has been in town during
the registration and has not register
ed he has no redress and cannot vote.
AS there Is no independent ticket dur
ing the primary man who registers
Independent will lose his vote.
The state will make up the ballot
with names put on alphabetically and
This board suggests that the county do
the same thing; still if they have
adopted anv { ther plans it will be
well to carry them out Respectfully,
BEN w. RILEY.
Secretary State Election Board.
1t would appear from the above
10 vote in the coming primaries as
there is no Independent ticket in
the field. 1t has been the opinion of
some that as they desired TO see that
good men We're nominated they would
Lave the privilege of making choice
netween the candidates on the differ
ent tickets at the primary. Such isl
rot the case and the next best thing
tor the Independent voter to do is to
compare and study the Democrat and
Republican and Socialist tickets, de
eide which offers the better men and
then register for the primary as either
. Democrat or Republican or Social |
st. In the general election in Novem- /
Der the voter is privileged TO vote for
? hom he pleases.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-07-20

Special to The Daily Leader.
McAlester, Okla, July 20--More
than ten years behind prison bars,
1--WE of which We're spent in the coal
mines of the Lansing. Kansas. penl-
ltsntiary, and a clear prison record as
the elimination of hi. bitter expert
eace. is one of the chief facts exhib-
ited by Mort D. Perkins, who IS now
endeavoring to gain his liberty from
Gov. Lee CTuce. Perkins was arrest
&c IN February, 1902. charged with
the murder of Joseph Beenblossom,
convicted in Lawton and sentenced TO
life imprisonment.
Jose9h Beenblossom was killed on
q road between Rush Springs and
Lawton. Il was declared by the
that Perkins. George Mo
ran and Bert Casey were the perpe-
traitors OF the crime. il being alleged
that the murder followed the robbery
Of the Beenblosson party, the mem
bers OF which were enroute to Lawton
for the opening. Perkins and Moran
v ere arrested and both sent to prison
Eor life. Moran was qardoned in 1903
By Governor Haskell Casey was new
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-07-20

There has been inquiry concerning
Who is privileged to- vote in the pri-
mary election For the benefit of
those VINO are uncertain, who may be
Independent voters, prdbibitionists
and others, the following 1etter was
just received by Secretary M. G. Web
er. Of the county election board. Mr.
Weber wrote to the state board to
) find out who might be privileged to
vote in primary election and the
letter is in answer TO his query:
Oklahoma City, July 19, 1912
Mr. M II. Weber,
Sec. Washington 90, Election board.
Dear Sir: @
Yos are correct A man must vote
according to his registration certf-
icate. A Republican, or Socialist
cannot vote Democratic ticket. /
have prepared a. special AFFIDAVIT to
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-07-20
Ten Years Behind Bars;
Perkins Asking Parole

Ter captured, but remained fugitive
from justice more than year 1t is
lsaid that he was member of a band
of outlaws operating in the western
part of Oklahoma, and that he was
killed by member of the band about
"a year after the Beenblossom murder.
After the killing for which Perkins
was arrested, men were picked up at
various points in the state and taken
To Lawton. where they were subject
ed to examination and Identification
tests before the members OF the MUIR
dered mans 9arty. Beenblossom
father declared that one Lee Reed.
federal prisoner in Iawton jail was
one of the band. The father went so
far as to draw a revolver on the pris-
oner and it was only by the timely
Interference of officers that Reeds
life was saved. Reed was later re
leased, proving a complete alibi
Out of the men picked up. the
prosecution declared Perkins and Mo-
ran TO be the guilty ones. Both were
identified by members OF the Been.
blossom party. and were convicted on
the evidence of identification.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-07-20
HAD BAD CASE:
Of HEM0RRHO|DS
itching and Burning, Could NOT
Sleep or Rest. Afflicted Parts
Irritated and lnfamed. Cured by
Cuticura Soap and Ointment.

sJkszoua. Ark. --.t.I had q bad case Of
stchfnr and burning piles. and tried many
rsrusufes without relief ] could not sleep
nor rest xt night The affected parts were
grrstatcd. also innamed. and my family
physician said would have 70 undergo an
operation.
III bashed good with Cuticura Soap In
pure water about fifteens minutes. then l
applied the Cuticura 0futment did this
four times day for two weeks. then thfee
tiuues q day for another week. and in the
space az three weeks / was cured sound and
ven one boz Of CutIcna Ointment with
Creicura soap cured my case Of piles Of six
years standing. When I Icommenceo 70 use
The c,lticiira Soap and the Cuucura Oint-
xne1t dnIy weighed one hnndred and
fweuty -eight pounds. NQE weigh one
hundred and eighty eight ptunds (signeD
Floyd Wescfi. Dec. n. 1s4 49,
Pcr pfrnples and blackhekas shsfozlo~i
A 4 most effective and economical treat
m-ut: Gently smear the a6eeted parts with
f,saicura oinf1nent. on the end Of the finser.
nus ~ not rub. Wash OF the Cuticgta
Ointment N 11ye minutes With Catfcsra
,,,s., ead hot water knd eronue bathing
go 's.,rsz zss..sssss. This tFsain1eat IS best
g, |r,x.,k and retiring, As other iinnes uss
rs.tlr,S,rs sosp frseiy for the toilet and bath.
,e .ss,f.t Il preuenfinK h1zmnaAtion. irri-
,.l,sn and clokxinz Of the pores. Sold
.h,c.,ehout the world sample OF each
,..iIed ffse. with s2-p. skin Book Address
49,. Earl cnlicura. Dept T Boston-
ka-T-od.r fsoed men should use Cufieurs
60 shzvins stick. 2sc. ssnple free.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-07-20
'cUssED" WHEN
]. DOG BARkED;.
\ IS FINED.
WOMAN HAD MAN AR
RESTED FOR "CUSSIN' HER
DAWG AROUN"

Frank Kubne was fined 81 and 81
costs by Municipal Judge Caverly in
in the Chicago, Sheffield avenue,
court yesterday.
He was arraigned on a charge
pl eferred against him by Mrs. Ida
'veader. his next-door neighbor,
who swore to a complaint charging
him with disorderly conduct.
ale swore at me, Judge" the
young woman said when she was
called to testify. Il am too much
of a lady to repeat what ne said
but 1t was something awful"
We'll" said the Judge, II have
found that some women have rather
strange ideas as 10 what profane
language really is. Sc If you come
up here and whisper in my ear ]
will know Just how awful 1t was"
No one heard what passed be-
tween the woman and the court, but
from the frownl that passed over the
Judges face when she stepped down
from the stand every one thought
it really had been awful
what have you to say for your
self, young man." Judge Caverly
asked in cold tones.
Your honor" Kuhne answered, Il
did not swear at Mrs, Vedder. l do
not know what she whispered to you
just now. but whatever it was | did
not say it to her"
We'll, who did you say 1t to?" in
terrogated the Judge.
1T was this way, if your honov
please. was mailing some boards
on the fence that divided our yard
from Mrs. Vedder's. | was getting
along all sright until Mrs. Vedder's
bulldog came out into the yard and
commenced barking at me. | am
afraid or that dog and | climbed on
to the fence, but 1t continued bark
ing and leaped around beneath my
feet. l seldom swear, Judge, but
forgot myself then.
Mrs. Vedder Insisted on fine.
Il guess you are right said the
Judge, and he imposed the fine.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-07-20
READ THIS

The Texas Wonder cures kidney
and bladder troubles, removes
gravel, cures diabetes, weak and
lame backs, rheumatism, and irregu-
larities of the kidneys and bladder
in both men and women; regulates
bladder trouble in children. If not
sold by your druggist, it will be
sent by mail on receipt of 81. One
small bottle is two months treat.
ment, and seldom fails to perfect a
cure. DR.. L. W. Hall, 1926 Olive
Street, ST. Louis, Mo. Send for tes-
timonials from this and other states.
Sold by druggists.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-07-20
SHOOTING
Show GIRL. Z
APPEARS
PONROD, WHO SHOT
MILLIONAIRE STOKES, IN
LIMELIGHT AGAIN

New York July 20--Whether or not
they are seeking new histrionic fame
lin sister act is a matter OF con-
lecture. but at any rate those shoot.
ling show girls" Lillian Graham and
Ethel Conrad, who pumped three bul'
let's into w, K. d. Stokes, millionaire
proprietor of the Hotel Ansonia, way
back a year ago last June, and were
acquitted on charge. OF attempted
murder, have jimmied their way into
the public prints again.
Vaudeville impresarlos take notice,
for those girls" may have improved
| in their art since their last appear
lance in Hammerstein's, where they
ldisplayed as much grace as pair
lCf elephants doing toe dance and
sang as beautiful as tiger warbling
for its morning meal of raw beef and
/ blood
Be that as it may. Ethel, all dollcd
lup in her very best, was found by Po-
lliceman Bartholdt this morning in a
let at One Hundred and Eighty-First
street and Fort washington avenue.
with handkerchief saturated with
some liquid bound around her face
land a six ounce empty vial few feet
away from where she lay.
Little could be cleaned from Ethel,
there being no press agent nearby to
prompt her, and when she partially
revived she steadfastly refused to
Igive her name or address. All that
she could'murmur was Lillian who,
Iby the way. was her partner in the
i.'sister act"-and the mystery deep
ened. Finally she admitted that she
had been down town visiting Lillian,
and after leaving her friend the "tur-
lrible" events that followed were too
lhazy to recollect.
She did recall that a young man
followed her through One Hundred
and Eighty-First street while she
was on her way home to mamma and
seeming danger she quickened her
footsteps
Heavens alive, he quickened his
lrace, too
What was TO become of poor girl
lleft alone at the "moicy of a deep
dyed-in-the-woo villyun bent on some
Iatrocious deed?'
"viIIyun" Still Pursues
She murmured a prayer, IS she
sped on through the park. with the
l"villyun' close on her heels ready to
lassassinate her at any moment Ann
then a sweet pungent odor permeat-
led the air. her eyelids dropped and,
| try as she would, she couldn't shake
loff the sleepy feeling that came over
her. and hse knew nothing until
found.
so the police found Lillian in an
iapartment in One Hundred and Tenth
street and she promptly threw six fits
Ia rapid succession when told of
Ethel.
At the Washington Heights hos
lTital whittier Ethel was removed. it
was found that she was suffering
from hysteria. but as for being chic
reformed or rendered senseless-l1ix.
Ethel has recovered completely at
noon and went to her mothers homo
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-07-20
BOOZE GOT his GOAT; !. !
TN A FISH, " HE CRIED

4 ID Il UsH
With this exclamation James
OsBrien. a sailor OF Buffalo, n. Y,
Ieaped from the deck Of the steam
ship Bethlehem, this morning and
swan about in the river uttering
strange sounds. Five minutes later
he seized a rope thrown to him by
y rst Mate A. Norson and was pull
ed aboard.
O'Brian wag taken to the Chicago
avenue police station. where Dir.
Roy Cox. after an examination de-
clared he was suffering from a
slight attack of deliTeum fremens.
lie was taken to the house of cor
rection hospital for treatment.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-07-20

lis too important a matter for a
woman to be handicapped. by weak
ness. bal blood or foal breath. Avoid
these kill-hopes by taking Or. Kings
Life Pills. New strength fine com.
plexion, pure breath, cheerful spirits
things that win men-follow their
use. Easy, safe, sure. 25c all
Druggists,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-07-20
HoW,s Triits

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re.
ward for any case of Catarrh that
connot be cured by Halls Catarrh.
Cure. i. J. CHBNEY., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known
F. j. Cheney for the last Is years.
and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions N ana
financially able tolcarry out any OBJ
ligations made by This firm. s~''--''- -
WALDlNG. KlNNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrah Cure Is taken in.
ternally acting directly upon the
biood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Testimonials sent free.
Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists.
Take dall's Pills for constipation.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-07-20
SOME WORKING.
GIRLS LOSE TOO
I MUGHfTIME
Two Girls Tell How To
Avoid Il.

There is nothing that teaches more
than experience. We therefore quote
from the letters of two girls who suf-
fered and were restored 70 health. The
same remedy is within reach of all.
Brooklyn. N. Y. - Prior to taking
the first bottle of Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound suffered agony
every month, but after your wonderful
medicine had been taken while ! felt
little better, and after taking seven bot
ties of it feel that ] can truly say
have no more lain or Inconvenience.
"As am out in tie business world rs
stenographer. come inscontact with
many girls, and when the opportune mo-
ment arrives tell them about the Veg
etable Compound and | know that quite
few are taking it HELEN CANEr,
556 Dean St -
Another Girls Experience.
Tishomingo, Okla. ia hn . stenog-
rapher and bookkeeper, and Lydia E.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-07-20

hnkhan1 8 Vegeta-
bIa Compound has
saved myiife. ! am
enjoying the best of
health now but l was
suffering from fe-
male troubles and
painful periods,
and W ould h ave
hackache, headache
and fainting spells.
If any woman would
hke To write 10 me
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-07-20
WHERE TO REGISTER

Precinct /. Ward 1, COG East
Cleyeland-E. G. Dodd, Inspector.
Precinct 2, Ward l., 607 East Har-
rison-4Chas. Woods, Inspector.
Precinct l, Ward 2, 410 East Ok
lahoma--Sam Evans, Inspector.
Precinct 2, Ward 2, Room 10 Gray
Building-E. F. Shinn, Inspector
Precinct /, Ward 8, Hotel Royal
--'Will Brooks, Inspector.
Precinct 2, Ward 3, Collars Store
on Harrison-Harry H. Dodd, In
spector.
Precinct 1, Ward 4, 614 West
Logan-P. r.. Finch, Inspector.
Precinct 2, Ward 4, Corner Fifth
and Oklahoma Ave-M. White, In
spector.
Precinct /, Ward 5, 14O7 West
Washington. d. Maurice, Inspec-
tor.
Precinct 2, Ward 5, 1901 West
Cleveland-A. Myers, Inspector.
Persons can register any place in
the city where they can find the In
spectors OF their precincts.
FRANK TIlNDATA.N.
Secretary Logan County Election
Board.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-07-20

win gladly answer her letter and tell
her what Lydia E. Pinkham's Veeetable
Compound has done for me. ~ Mrs.
MATTE G CoPENHAvER. Tishomingo, Okla.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-07-20

Wheat is going UP but the Square
Deal Grocery gives 100 lbs. of Moses
Pest Flour away each week. Phone
500 and ask him. about 1T.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-07-20

II YOU are d housewife you can!
not reasonably hope TO be- healthy
or beautiful by washing dishes,
sweeping and doing housework all
day, and crawling into bed dead
tired at night. You must get out
into the open air and sunlight. II
You do this every day and keep your
stomach and bowels in good order
by taking Chamberlains Tablets
wnen needed, you should LIB
both healthy and beautifuil 30r sale
by all Dealers.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-07-20

Tor CATARRH of the nose, throat,
= stomach, bowels and more delicate
organs, be sure to take Hoods Sarsa-
parlla ii is A RADICAL CURE.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-07-20
Another Girrs Ekperience.

Tishomingo, Okla = - 'hm Q stenog-
rapher and bookkeepsr, and Lydia E.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-12-13
CHAPTER Xxx.
The lady's Plan,

must have remained there an hour
undisturbed. listening to faint sounds
in the rooms above, and peering out
between the iron bars at little
square of blue sky. and some waving
branches. Once, with ear pressed
against the door. | could distinguish
the regular steps of a sentinel pacing
back and forth, and out of the window
caught the silhouette OF cooked
hat and brown gun barrel Seldom was
evidently guarding me with the ut,
most care.
By the light judged the time some
what beyond noon. when the door
opened suddenly. and Peter appeared
bearing a tray. He was as mysteri-
ously silent and professional as upon
his first visit. not even favoring me
with a glance, his mind apparently
intent upon his duties, moving about
roiselessly, wiping the table, and plac-
ing hic load of dishes thereon with
great care that all should be arranged
in perfect order. The door remained
ajar during these preparations. a
Queens Ranger standing there mo-
tionless. leaning ca his gun. and eye
ing us steadily. At last Peter drew
up chair. busted it, and with wave
of the hand invited me to be seated
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-12-13

your humor. but not mine. What is
the meaning of your words. Mistress
Claire? Are you shameless. forgetting
the pledge between us?"
She turned her face toward him as
queen might. her head held high,
her cheeks flaming
You have said your answer once
for ALL Captain Grant There is no
pledge between us"
But, daughter" broke in the colonel,
still bewildered by this sudden explo-
sion. q can scarcely comprehend;
surely it was understood that you were
a1lanced to this son Of an old neigh
Dor"
Understood. yes, by those who kind
ly arranged the affair. but the fact
that might possess a heart Of my
oySl WIS entirely overlooked AS a
child I permitted you to plan my fu-
ure without protest am a woman
now; / have been out in the world:
the war has taken all girlhocd from
me. II This We're not true the way
Captain Grant has watched my every
action in Philadelphia would have dis.
gusted me with the thought of ever
,ntrustinE my happiness to him, He
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-12-13
DAM BROKEN TO SAVE A MAN
Oregon Farmers lmperiI the Seasons
Crop In an Effort to Save
Human Life.

Moro, Ore.-A message by tele-
phone that a man had fallen into an
irrigation reservoir near here and was
drowning, brought DR.. o. j. Coffin of
Moro and DR.. Sam C. Slocum of Port.
land In n borrowed automobile three
miles over rough and winding coup-
try in a little less than five minutes,
When they arrived at the reservoir
the body of man. Charles G. James
of Portland, who had been working
on the ranch of Ben Shull as harvest
hand. had not been recovered. Search
ing could not locate the body in the
depths OF the reservoir. which. held
back by e dam of rocks, dirt and
planks was about 40 feet wide. 600
feet long and ~ feet deep
Break the DAM" shouted a man
ITS the only way to gec tie water out
and find the body"
A man with an ak sprang at one of
the wooden braces and began to chon
Then with drastic intensity the work
of demolishing the dam began.
Then these men stood and watched
the precious water of the reservoir
which meant lifegiving irrigation to
their crops, flow over the dam without
protest. Their anxiety was for
James.
His body was recovered and the
doctors worked for two hours to
resuscitate him. but in vain.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-12-13

Mr.. Seldom, shall leave you in charg.
OF the prisoner until We return"
He took n step toward the door
then turned to his daughter.
Il shall expect you to be ready tt
ride with us on our return to Philadel
phia. Claire" he said kindly. at I.
evidently not safe for you to remain
here alone"
Very well. father"
Come. Grant. we shall have to ride
hard to overtake our men,"
| The captain started reluctantly
scowling at me as he passed.
| Il should enjoy having the privilege
OF being left in charge here" he said
! for my benefit.
No doubt. SIR" returned Mortimer
coldly. But l have already selected
Mr.. Seldom for that duty"
They left the house together, and
watched them ride past the window
followed by dozen soldiers. AS they
| disappeared Seldom turned his eyes
to my face. He was rather pleasant
looking young man. but possessed an
aggressive chin.
While have no orders to that eff.
feet. major" he said quietly. 81 would
take the responsibility of accepting
your parole"
Are you not rather reckless?"
"Oh, think not" smilingly. "a
would have you give it to Mistress
Mortimer-surely under those condi-
tons you would never run away"
She stole a swift glance at me.
shaking her head.
That would be too strong an i'm
prisonment." responded instantly
Under all conditions | prefer not to
give my parole"
Very well, SIR" more stifily, his
geniality vanishing with my rather
curt refusal. Then | shall take all
necessary precautions to prevent es-
cape" He stepped aside to the hall
door You may send two men in
here, Ferguson"
They entered quietly. CHANGING about
with some curiosity. but taking posi-
ton on either side of me at Seldon's
command. Claire stood beside the
table in silence. her glance out the
window. Only as we wheeled about to
mine. That swift glimpse beneath the
dark lashes caused me to leave the
room with swiftly beating heart. AT
the door | stole another glance back
ward, but she had sunk into chair.
her face concealed in her hands. With
Seldom ahead. and the two guards be-
hind. tramped down the stairs into
the basement, and was again locked
within the walls of the strong room
AS the lock clicked sat down upon
the bunk far from being disheartened
Fate had been playing strange pranks,
but | was not left without hope, for
| felt assured | had read correctly the
swift message of those uplifted blue
eyes. She had not wished me to ac.
cept parole; then there must be some
plan of escape already formulated in
her mind could only wait quietly,
striving to solve the meaning of those
suddenly upliited blue eyes. and the
promise they contained