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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-01-23
WILSON MAY LOSE
HIS LAND


to his statement of fact, Mrs. Axsor
Elliott, the presidents sister in la "
visited the valley to investigate it,
date growing possibilities, and he solt
her sixty acres. This she subse
quently turned over to Mrs. Wilson
who decided it to her husband. The
remaining twenty acres were sold tC
another party, and in each instance
King guaranteed title
In the meantime King published no
tice of location and filing of claims
in the Coachella Valley News. The
| government and office found a typo
graphical error in the legal notice
and ordered publication. In his
! pleading King alleges that Compton,
as owner of the News, failed to make
re- publication and in the interim ad-
yised mis- sister to file d homestead
entry on the land Compton testified
todd9 HO"t'cl, tihl lt Was nOl tult-
or of the News, which is at Indio, but
OF the Coachella Submarine, published
at Thermal.
King Loses His Title
Before Mrs Hensie filed her home
stead claim the government had for
feited Kings claim. King asserts he
did not know this until Mrs. Iensie
took possession. While he was pre-
pairing a contest, he alleges, Mrs.
Hensie, on September 27 1913, relin-
quished her homestead claim to HON.
er l.. Goddard. who supplanted it with
desert lanG entry. The points to be
decided by the land office officials
are:
Was King responsible for the fail
ure to publish notice of the filing
made by him and had the govern
ment land officials the right TO for
felt his claim?
All Make GOOD Profit
Mrs Hensie and her brother testi- |
fled today there was no cons tracy
between them. Several more Witness
es are to be heard and the contest
may not be decided for a day or
TWO.
The record of the land transaction
shows interesting features. Goddard
,aid Mrs. Hensie $3.50 for her relin-
luishment For the outright and sup
,osedly final title to the land. Mrs
largaret Axson Elliot paid King ST.
00 She Immediately sold the place
o Mrs. Woodrow Wilson for $1,000.
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The funeral OF ex- Congressman and
Judge John r. Thomas, who was kill
ed in the mutiny at the state prison
in McAlester Monday. was held from
his home yesterday at Muskogee.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-01-23
Want Their Coin Back.

When Gray and Adkins OF Choteau
Okla, bought the allotment OF Tom
Sequoyah a Cheroke Indian from
which the restrictions had been re-
moved they had no way OF telling
that the Dawes commission would
also allot Johnson vann upon a por
ton Of the same tract OF land When
the survey was completed it was dis
covered that part Of Sequoyah's land
had been allotted to Vann a negro.
Seqpyah got $3.50 for the allotment
from Gray and Adkins. Through
Davenport they have
appealed to Commlssioner of Indian
Affairs Cato sells to'ask congress TO
reimburse them for their purchase.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-01-23
THE GUTHRIE DAILY LEADER FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 1914
Praises This Remedy
for Lung Trouble

Many people are led 10 believe that
Lung Trouble is a disease which can
not be conquered. This Is wrong, aa
many have fully recovered :heir health.
A change OF climate has helped some.
but many more have been restored to
health by breathing the freshest air.
eating wei cooked wholesome food, be-
ing temperate IL their habits and adding
the tonic qualities Of E.ckmaa's Alternative
a medicine for Throat ana Lung TTou-
bles. Investigate this case.-
Bowling Green Ky, Il No. 4
Gentlemen. The spring nj 1905 !
had a severe cough for six months. I
tried ali the melicne that my doctors
recommended TO me, but no resu.ss came
for the better | had night sweAts. and
would cough and spit until | go; SO weak
could hardly do anything. But. a. last.
James Deering, 81 Glasgow junction. IN
sisted that ! try your medicine In one
weeks time there was quite an improve
mem in ms condition. and after | had
taken several bottles I folt as well as
eyer in my lfe firmly believe that
Eckman's Alternative win relieve auy case
Of lung trouble il taken before the last
stage
fAffidaa-if) \ & BETFrfcI, syl-oI, TIL
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-01-23
Struck Oil.

That is what you get when you
call for Memo Oil-the bright pure
burning no smoke OIL Phone 1881
Lesh Ind. Oil Co.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-01-23
Candidates Announcing.

sAnnoun aements for county officers
are being made in several counties
of the state. The campaign for state
and county offices will begin early
this year.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-01-23

Each year the month of January
numbers its list of victims from influ-
enza, la grippe, bronchitis and pneu-
monia. The prompt use OF Foley s
Honey and Tar Compound will cheek
the onset OF cold and stop 4 cough,
preventing the development o more
serious conditions. Keep It on hand.
For sale by all druggists.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-01-23

Bull Dog Floor Sweep--in meta!
drums made correctly with the proper
floor oil. No explosions from it.
Phone 1881. Lesh Ind. Oil Co. :.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-01-23
ChamberIain's Couch Remedy

This remedy has no superior for
coughs and colds. 1t is pleasant to
take. 1t contains no opium or other
narcotic. 1t always cures. For sale
by ell dealers.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-01-23
School, p. M. Exam.

The civil service commission has
been authorized to hold an examina-
ton of applicants for appointment as
postmaster at Schoolton, Seminole
county, Okla.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-01-23
Wants New Postoffice.

Congressman Davenport has taken
up with the postoffi,e department the
question Of establishing new post
office at Casey, Pawnee county. Okla,
between Hallock and Pawnee
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-01-23

TYPEwRITERs, all makes. sold
rented and exchanged Ribbons ana
carbon papers. Typewriter Exchange
Guthrie, Okla. Phone Z.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-01-23
lA'fIdav.N \. G. RErTERswloRrn.


(Above abbrevlat, d; more on request)
Eckmans Alternative has been proven
b. many years test to be most effca-
cious for severe Throat and Lung Affec-
lons, Bronchitis. Bronchial Asthma,
Stubborn Colds and in uobuildng the
system Contains no narcotics. poisons
or habit forming drugs For sale by Owl
and other leading druggists Write the
Eclman Laboratory Philadeipma. ra..
for .ooslet telling Of recoveries and addi-
'ionah evidence.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-01-23
Wa It's Dec sion Reversed.

Congressman Jim Davenport be-
iieves that George II. Norvell of
Tulsa, Okla, is entitled to a pension
of Sl.oo a day under the total dis
ability clause Of the act Of May, 1912.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-01-23

Bull Dog Floor Sweep-in metal
drums made correctly with the proper
floor oil. No explosions from it.
Phone 1881. Lesh Ind Oil Co.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-01-23

Don't forge; the earantee-NemC
Oii-pure. no watc-. all oil-every
ounce OIL Lesh md oil Co.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-01-23

Nice lodge hall on Harrison avenue.
rtll at Leader office for particulars.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-01-23

Memo Oil-no water, no smoke. pure
oil. Lesh Ind. Oil Co.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-01-23

OFr'J O'Fe b'fONFO GOTF
That is LAXATIVE Bromo Quinine
Look for the signature of Z. w.
COVE. Cures a Cold in One Day.
Cures Grip in Two Days. 25c.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-01-23
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New Families.

New Families.
Five new families moved to Guth-
rie yesterday. LA
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-01-23

c. S. Cresser the contractor, can be found at
Weinbergers on Oklahoma avenue; Phone 1441.
Mr. Cresser will gladly impart all desired informa-
ton.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-01

LEADER
SLAIN
4 HANDSOME WOMAN OF HAM.
STEAD, N. v, WAS SLAIN IN A
PHYSICIANS oFFIce-MvsTERy
SURROUNDS DEATH AND THE
POLICE ARE SEEKING MOTIVE.

Freeport. N. Y. July 1.-The police
are seeking a motive for the murder
Of Mrs. william Bailey OF Hamstead.
handsome society leader killed last
night in the residence office OF DIR.
Edward w. Carman. member OF one
OF Long Islands wealthiest families.
The physician said the woman had
never visited him before and that as
she entered the office hand was
thrust through the window glass and
she was shot. The police found wire
screen before the window, apparently
making 1t impossible TO thrust hard
In from the outside. Bailey did not
know his wife had gone to see the
physician. Mrs. Bailey was S6 and
leaves a daughter II and son OF IL.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-01
TICK ERADICATION
IN. OKLAHOMA
Large Number Of Inspector Fighting
the Pest Which Causes
Great Damage.

Oklahoma City. Okla. July WIN
twenty-five inspectors actively At work
and hearty cooperation between Fod-
eral. State and county authorities, The
work OF tick eradication In this Stats
win be pushed in July at rate never
before known. Eight additional m
spectors began work today.
To still further Increase the forces
fighting the pest. which annually
causes thousands Of dollars to cattle
owners in Oklahoma and Texas, the
Legislature this winter will Be asked
to double the biennial approprlation
Of $4,000 for this work.
In several counties community
watts" for the dipping Of cattle have
been built. thus affording q central
place available to all with but q slight
expense to each individual.
During July the inspectors viii
work in Delaware. AdaIr, Cherokee'
sequoyah. Mayes, Wagner, Nusko'
gee. Mcintosh, Tulsa. 0kmulgee, ~
Claim and Jefferson Counties, eradu'
ally pushing the line Of defense south
ward.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-01
CONDITION
ACREAGE
REPORT
coNDITIoN or CROP ON JUNE rs
AND TOTAL ACREAGE PLANTED,
COMPARED WITH FoRmE r
yEARs-wEArHER CONDITIONS
IN DIFFERENT SECTIONS.

Washington. July LA total area Of
&c 100000 acres OF cotton is in culti-
walton in the United States. according
TO the preliminary estimate OF the De-
partment OF Agriculture announced to-
day. This COMPARES with 37.45s.0oo
acres, the revised estimate OF acreage
In cultivation year ago; 37,oss.ooo
acres picked last year; 34.2s3.000 in
1912. and Ss.o45.o0O acres in 1911.
The condition OF the growing crop
on June 25 was 1916 per cent OF nor.
NAL as compared with 74.S per cent
on May 25 this year. s1.s per cent on
June 25 last year, and so.7 per cent
the ten-year average on June 25.
The month began with one OF the
severest drouths ever known In the
eastern portions OF the cotton belt.
II greatly retarded growth OF early
planted cotton and delayed the germi-
nation OF late planted. In the western
portions OF the belt the first week OF
the month was excessively wet. This
prevented any Improvement In the
plants and made cultivation and plant
ing difficult.
Better conditions prevailed during
the second week. the plant making
good progress IN the eastern and CEN
trail portions OF the belt. while the
western portion had the most favor
able weather for several weeks.
During the third week local showers
In the central and eastern portions OF
the belt greatly Improved the outlook
and early planted cotton generally was
reported in good condition. but later
planted was backward and needed
rain. Highly favorable weather con
tinued in the western part OF the belt.
The final week of the month was
reported as the most favorable thus
F, far this season. good rains having fal
len over much of the central and east
ern portions and the plant havinl
made excellent growth. over the west
ern portions warmth. with occasiona
showers. permitted rapid growth an'
the outlook greatly improved. Bol
weevils we're reported as numerous
in Louisiana. Mississippi and Ala
bama.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-01
TWO NEW COURSES
ADDED At A. & NJ.
[By Associated Pressl

College Station, Tex, July Car
rying education to the farm, which In
the Agricultural and Mechanical Col
lege work has become equally import
ant with training those who come in
person seeking training. was still fur
ther enlarged today by the addition
of courses In cotton CHASING and mar.
keting and in creamery management
and butter production to the CORE
spondence courses offered by the col
lege.
The cotton classification course Is
/. intended for the farmer and the mer
chant who buys cotton on a small
scale.
All problems entering into the diar,
industry will be treated in the course
on that subject. which is to aid II
/ increasing and bettering results in on'
OF the most important adjuncts o
farm life.
Prof. J. b. Bagley will be in charg'
of the cotton course, and Prof. ]. W
Ridgway of the dairying course
Twenty-eight correspondence courses
are now offered by the college to
steadily increasing number of people
The courses include many phases o
agricultural and engineering sciences
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-01
Looking for Young Lady.
fBy Associated Pressl

Freeport. n. Y. July 1.-The detec-
tiyes learned that well-dressed
young woman. greatly agitated. took
the first train away right after the
crime. They are seeking her. The
physicians story was supported by
finding a mark on an instrument case
where bullet fired from the window
would have ploughed its way toward
the woman.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-01
mount LASSEN
AGAIN ERUPTS

Red Bluf. Cal. July 1.-Mount Las
sens fourteenth eruption today was
stupendous.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-01
COURT DECISION
HELPS OUT STATE
Thousands to Come Through oross
Taxes on Express Companies
Operating on Intsrurbans

Austin. Tex July 1.-The Third
Court Of Civil Appeals today held that
express companies operating on Texas
interurbans are subject TO the pay
ment Of the same gross receipts tax
that Ia imposed upon express com
panies operating on steam railroads.
As result, hundreds of thousands in
such taxes are now collectable.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-01
T|GHTENED UP
ON DIVORCE LAW
Court uphoIds Nevada Law Requiring
Years Residence In
That State.
fBv Associated rressr

Carson City. New, July 1.-The
State Supreme Court today sustained
the validity OF Nevada's new divorce
law requiring one years residence Of
applicants.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-01
MEXICO IS AFTER
ANOTHER BIG LOAN
VIII BE Used In Part In Paying Fixed
Charges on Mexican National
Railways.
Ipy A.socIa.sa Prsssl

Mexico City. July LA bill author.
izIng new internal 6 per cent loan
OF sO.Ooo.oOo pesos was submitted to
the Chamber OF Deputies last night
II will be partly used in paying the
fixed charges on the Mexican National
Railways.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-01
WHITE W|THDRAWs
FOR COMPTROLLER

Austin, Tex, July L. Charles B.
White, candidate for Comptroller, yes
terday issued an announcement Of his
withdrawal from the race. Mr. White
gives as his reason that he does not
believe two prohibition candidates can
win against one anti-prohibitionist,
and that as Mr.. Franklin win not with
draw, he will.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-01
WALL STREET PAYS
BIG INCOME TAX
A Two-mile Square Section in New
York City VIII Yield One
Billion Dollars.

New York. July 1.-Income tax col
lectors announce that receipts from a
certain part OF New York two miles
square will be one billion dollars. The
section includes Wall street.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-01
Many Americans in Mexico

Mexico City, July 1. "A thousand
Americans are still here. The Ameri-
can school reopened today.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-01
.|NTERFERED WITH
MED|AT0RS' PLANS
LBy Associated Press,

Niagara Falls. Ont, July THE
United States rather disrupted the
plans of the mediation conference to
take an indefinite recess, by suggest.
ing 1t might be generally interpreted
as disruption of the proceedings.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-01
Peacemaker Coming.
fBy Associated Press1

El Paso. Tex. July 1.-Miguel Diaz
Lombardo. the Constitutionalist Paris
representative. cabled today that he
was leaving for this city. 1t is taken
to indicate that he is to act as unof-
fetal peace commissioner between
Carranza and villa. He is also friend
Of General Felipe Angeles.
Evening star., 1914-11-15

for results and keeps out ill by hook or crook
it gets them. If I. Bretherton man is deep
in this business, we are all destroyed
I'VE must kill him.
"Ah, it's the first thought that came
to you! SO it will be up at the lodge
Didn't | say to you that it would end in
murdcr??7
Sure, what is murder? Isn't it common
enough in these parts:
1T is, indeed; but it's not for me to point
out the man that is to be murdered. I'd
never rest easy again. And yet is our own
nccks that may be at stake. In Gods name
what shall do?" He rocked to and fro in
his agony of indecision.
But his words had moved NlcNlurdo deep
". 1t was easy to see that he shared the
others opinion as to the danger, and the
need for meeting it. He gripped Morris's
shoulder and shook him in his earnest
ness.
See here Mani he cried, and he almost
scrcechcd the words in his excitement. You
won't gain anything by sitting keening like
an old wife at a wake. Let's have the facts.
Who is the fellow? Where is he? How did
Evening star., 1914-11-15
THE VALLEY OF FEAR


YOU hear OF him? Why did YOU come to me?'
Il came to you for YOU are the one man
that would advise me. told you that | had
a store in the East before came here. | left
good friends behind me, and one OF them is
in the telegraph service. Here's a letter that
| had from him yesterday. It's this part
from the top of the page. You can read it
for yourself
This was what McAIurdo read:
How are the Scowrers getting on in your
parts? We read plenty OF them in the papers.
Between you and me | expect to hear news
from YOU before long. Five big corporations
and the two railroads have taken the thing
up in dead earnest. They mean it, and you
can bet they'll get there! They are right deep
down into it. Brethcrton has taken hold under
their orders, and his best man, Birdy Edwards,
is operating. The thing has got to be stopped
right now.
"Now read the postscript
Of course what give you is what l learned
in business. 50 it goes no further. It's queer
cipher that you handle by the yard every day
and can get meaning from.
NIcAIurdo sat in silence for sometime,
Evening star., 1914-11-15

with the letter in his listless hands. The
mist had lifted for a moment, and there was
the abyss before him.
Does anyone else know of this?" he
asked.
Il have told no one else
But this man-your friend-has he any
other person that he would be likely to
write to?'
well, l dare say he knows one or two
more
"Of the lodge?'
Its likely enough
Il was asking because it is likely that he
may have given some description OF this fel-
low Birdy Edwards-then we could get on
his trail
We'll, it's possible. But l should not
think he knew him. He is just telling me
the news that c2mc to him by way Of bust
ness. How would he know this Bretherton
m2n2
McMurdo gave violent start. "By
GOSH" he cried 1--WE got him! What a fool
| was not to know it! Lord! but were in
luck, We will fix him before he can do any
HARM See here, Morris, will you leave this
thing in my hands,
Sure, if you will only take it off mine.
I'll do that. You can stand right back
and let me run it. Even your name need not
be mentioned. ii take IL all on myself, as
if it were to me that this letter has come.
Will that content YOU
Its just what | would ask
Then leave it at that and keep your head
shut. Now I'll get down to the lodge, and
We'll soon make old man Bretherton sorry
for himself
"You wouldn't kill this man.
"-rhe less you know, Friend Morris, the
easier Your conscience will be, and the bet
ter you will sleep. Ask no questions, and
let these things settle themselves. | have
hold of it now
Morris shook his head sadly as he left. Il
feel that his blood is on my hands, he
groaned.
"Self-protection is no murder, anyhow
said AIcAIurdo, smiling grimly. Its him
or us. guess this man would destroy us all
if we left him long in the valley. Why,
Brother Morris, we'll have to elect you
Bodymaster yet; for you've surely saved
the lodge!7
To be concluded next Sunday
Evening star., 1914-11-15

that hasn't ever been used" she returned
swcctlv, "and I'm going to try II over on
YOU and the Alderman. think YOU both
need to be wiscd up to a lot of foolish old
laws that are hanging around on the statute
books and need only to be busted off to be
as good us new.
THE door behind them opened, and the
1 portlv Saloonkceper who graccd the
CITY Council came putting in, widc-eyed
with surprise. Miss McNIullen was no
stranger to him. He knew her for a power
in his ward, one who could go far toward
making or breaking ambitious politicians
in that district il she put her mind to the
work
"Ah! Good morning, Miss McAIullen!7
he exclaimed What is ii | can do for
vou?'
a whole lot, Alderman. she returned,
with the simple dircctneSs that character
lied her, "and you're going to do II too.
This human iceberg here has tangled up a
young kid whose mother is a friend OF mine,
and got him into all kinds of trouble. You
know what mean-I don't have to tell
YOU Barstow's business But | want Bar
stow to hand me what doesn't belong to
him for this boy, and all the notes he has
against him-and | want YOU to tell him to
give them to me.
Alderman Schultz blinked helplcssly at
her. and then at his fuming tenant. "Ale?'
he said. why should l do this, Miss Nc
Mullen, | can't butt in on Mr.. Barstows
business.
mo? Maybe you'd rather haze the
States attorney butt in on it, she retorted.
"And while he's on the job, maybe you'd
be keen to have him butt in on your busi-
I n
it's against the law to rent premises for the
carrying on of an illegal business. Ever
hear of that? And can you see BarStow
getting up in court and proving that usury
is nice, clean, legal calling, that charging
one hundred and eighty per cent. year on
his piking loans isn't a penitentlary otfense!
What do you Think"
The loan shark rose, gasping for breath.
"'rhis is an outragc!" he shouted.
Wait minute minute, the Al
dcrnan counselcd. Lets talk this over a
little His brain was a tumble of unquiet
thoughts concerning Investigations and in
dictments and elections-with the capable
Miss McAIullen behind them all.
Either YOU talk it over now-with Bar
stow-or I'll do lot of talking around this
ward Birdie declared. You'd have a
swell chance to be elected next spring if l
went out after you with this little hammer,
wouldn't you? And don't waste any time:
I'm in hurry she added.
The Alderman turned to Barstow. Il
told YOU couldn't stand for no trouble on
account of you, he said. "Now see what you
have got me into! Give the lady what she
asks-why don't you?
But she has no right to it! It's black
mail" Barstow shouted.
That's enough" Schultz exclaimed.
You would insult lady who is a good friend
Of mine like this! Now YOU give her this
money what you took off her friend! You
fix it up like she wants, or out you go the
first of next month That's alll'
Barstow scraped his chin with a lean fore
finger and thought a minute.
Hurry up." the Alderman ordered, warm
in BRIDES cause when he thought he had