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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-05-16

BECOMES
FIRE HERO
IN HIGH COLLAR AND
FROCK COAT HE COM.
BATS FLAMES

ST, Louis, May ia minister
handicapped by a frock coat, stir
shirt and a high collar, fought due
near here yesterday with the com
bned and uiiucImbere5 torcas OF
fire, wind and water and the minste ter
won. Yesterday he was Rev. Fred
eric II. Knight district superintendent
of the Methodist Episcopal church of
Edwardsyille, III. Today he is the
hero of our town
He Discovers The Fire
The battle was staged on the cor
ner OF the i'0of Of neighbor's home
which had taken fire. Rev Knight,
immacnlate in his Prince Albert, was
passing the house when he saw the
blaze. Being member of the bucket
brigade. he climbed to the seat Of the
fire and began the battle. but the
flames rapidly gained the advantage
Like Boy on Burning Deck
lI'iremen arrived and fought the fire
with heavy hose. Suddenly the min
lister saw ladder bearing three fire
men slipping under their weight. lie
grabbed the ladder and braced himself
against wall just then he recey-
ed the full force of stream of water
from another side of the house. This
had no sooner ceased when the wind
using a chimney as ammunition hurled
a broadside of mortar, bricks and SCOT
against the minister The flames by
this time surrounded him until he
emnIated the hoy who stood on The
burning deck
But He Held On
But remembering the three men on
the ladder the minister held on until
one by one the elements We're over
come Then he descended to the
street and received the thanks of the
firemen. the cheers Of the crowd ana
the name Our hero
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-05-16

scratch until sores came.
got Remedies and the treatment did
mo good but did harm and made IL perfectly
rough. ] saw an advertisement to cure
eczema for ten dollars and sent fo- it and
used IL about one month and II did not do
any good. learned "a few years ago uf a
friend using Cnticura Soap and Ointment
tried Cuicra soap aDd Ointment and
they relieved me OF the itching and burning
At once. In week time my erzsma Wa
cured One cake Of Cuiicura Soap and on
box Of Cuiiciira Ointment completed the
cure fSisned g B Jordan. Julg ,. Iaig
Why not have clear skin. soft whi,.
eands a clean scalp and good hair, Il is
your birihright. Cuiicura Soap with an
'ccasionai use Of Cuiicnra Ointment viii
srins about these coveted conditions in
oiost cases when all else fails Sold through
cut the world. Liberal sample Of each mailed
rec, with - .. skin Book Ad,lue.s post
ard tuiieura. Dept T. Boston
- Men Who shave and shampoo with Gu |
dc'sa soap viii nnc 1t best Tor skin and scs.ip.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-05-16
ADMITS
MURDER
Of THREE
BOY USED CLUB AND THEN
CUT 1HROATS OF HIS
VICTIMS

Chicago, May leliariey Beard. Il
years old, arrested here Friday a.
ternoon, confessed to the murder o
three persons on farm near lronton
O., Wednesday afternoon.
Beard, with perfect calmness in tht
presence Of the several detectives
said he first beat his victims on the
head with stick of wood and cone
pleted the work with a razor.
Who Victims Were
Those he killed We're Robert MasSie.
As years old his sister, Mary, 46 years
old, and their mother, Mrs. Nancy
Niassie, 50 years old
Beard was arrested at the home Of
his sister, Mrs D. f. Day
Il went to work for the Massies
last September said Beard, (his
words were carefully written down BY
i detective
Il worked for them all winter and
We got along all right although on
the whole they treated me pretty
rough, particularly Bob. Last Mon
day morning at ; 80 or O'Clock Mart
and ! got up and hitched up the rle
for Bob He said he was going to
lronton, or to Arlington. to buy some
furniture Mary followed me to my
room and when ordered her out We
quarreled Then her mother came and
scolded me and when ! tried to an
swer back that | was not at fault. she
wouldn't listen.
Bod got home about o'clock
that night and Mary's story was told
to him He didn't say much to me
Tuesday, but "Wednesday afternoon
while he was mailing a board on a
fence he tried to hit me with the
hatchet which he was using. ward
ed this blow off. but the next one
landed and he said he would cut off
my head"
Finished With Razor
The confession recites that after
this Robert started for the house, |
Beard following The fight was re-
newed and Beard picked MP a stake
By this time they reached the stair
way of the house. Beard hit Robert |
pver the head knocking him down
stairs Mary ran up and was also
'eled The aged mother was simi-
arlv struck
q had razor in my room. con-
inued Beard, "and as | did not think
he Massies were dead ! cut their
hroats"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-05-16
A TEXAS WONDER

The Texas Wonder cures kidney
ana bladder troubles, dissolyes gravel,
cures diabetes, weak and lame backs,
rheumatism, ana all irregularities of
the kidneys and bladder in both men
and women. Regulates bladder trou
bles in children. IT not sold by your
druggist, will be sent by mail on re-
ccipt of $100. One small bottle Is
TWO months treatment, and seldom
fails TO perfect = cure. Send for tes-
timoniaIs from this and other states.
Dr. T. w Hall, 1926 Olive Street, st
Louis, Mo. Sold by druggists ADV.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-05-16

their graduating recital in oratory,
assisted by Docia Smith, mezzo :
soprano. at the First Methodist
church. Sy
On Thursday evening, in the uni
versity chapel, the piano pupils of
Miss Lillian Dechman will give a
public recital.
Beginning next Friday afternoon
there will be on exhibition in the art
rooms of the university specimens of
the work of pupils in art and design
under Miss Florence I.eFever The
exhibition will be open evenings when
other events are scheduled at the
university building.
On Friday evening, at the First
Methodist church. the pupils Of Mr.
IT. RI. Ryan in violin and other or
chestral Instruments will appear in
recital There will be solo and en-
semble numbers by advanced pupils,
as well as by the latest beginners.
These events are all free of charge
and friends and patrons are invited
to attend.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-05-16

The largest factor contributing to Z
mans success is undoubtedly health
t has been observed that a man /.
seldom sick when his bowels are reg
nlar-he is never well when they ar,
a"nsiipated. For constipation you
will find nothing quite so good as
chamberlain's Tablets They not only
move the bowels but improve the ap-
petite and strengthen the digestion
They are sold BY all dealers.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-05-16

as a dollar and became dis
tressing. itching and burning.
They said it was eczema and
1t would take a long time to
cure H. | had the eczema
on both hands and wrists. 1t
was SO bad that ! could hardly
use my hands for anything.
1t itched and burned so
badly that | had to rub nr
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-05-16

expected to have to
undergo an opera
tion, but the first
b o title | took Of
Lydia E. Pinkham 8
Veg e t a bic Com
pound relieved me of
the pains in my side
and | continued its
use until | became
r regular and free
from pains. | had
asked several doc
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-05-16

Dr Kings New Life pills keeps
stomach liver and kidneys in healthy
condition Rid the BODY Of poisons
and waste Improve your complexion
hv flushing the liver and kidneys. y
got more relief from one hoX of DR.
KINGS New Life Pills than any medi-
sine ever tried" saws C. E Hatfield
Of Chicaro. ILL., 25c. at your druggist.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-05-16

The lighthouse reservations on the
Great Lakes az. able 10 gfor Ell the
white cedar needed for spsE baogs in
their district
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-05-16

OF the As criminal cases set for the
June term Of district court l6 are on
appeal from the city court in booze
cases. City Attorney Tibbetts will
have his hands full during June.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-05-16

The famous Death Valley In cali
fofDia rs the lowest point ON the con
tinent Of North America. being 275
feet below the level Of the sea
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-05-16

Most OF the cocoa imported into the
United States is produced IN, the
West Indies and Central and South
America.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-05-16
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
G. a $ r O RIA
q y q r. " ID " * ~ " FIR xH y
u BATH HOUSE NOTES n

Miss Jessie Conway of Oklahoma
City, came in This morning and Will
take course of 2 baths and mas
sage treatments.
The Mozart club is giving a recital
in the sun parlor this afternoon.
Mrs. c. +, Shnler returned to Ex-
celsior Springs. Mo, yesterday.
The Nappa Phi fraternity had ar
ranged to spend the day on Skeleton
river, but on account of the rainy
weather brought their lunch and en-
ioyed 2 delightful swim at the bath
honse
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-05-16
HOW WOMEN
AVOID
OPERATIONS
By Taking Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound.

Cleveland, Ohio = my left side
panied me so for several years that
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Steers. prime. $3.50 to 1850.
Cows, e<50 TO $3.50.
Feifers. prime. $3.50 to Ss.Sa.
Rhinehart hogs. $3.50 to Ss<s
Hides. green salt. lie
iraln and Hay
Wheat. per bu.. noe.
Corn. per bn. zoe.
Alfalfa hay. per ton. sl4oc.
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Markets by Wire

MdIhctS ny WlIc
| CATTLE:
Kansas City, Mo. May l6-
Receipts. 200.
Market, steady
Dressed beef steers, sS.5s 10 $40.
Prime fed steers. s. e. TO $3.50.
Cows and heifers $3.50 TO $500.
HOGS:
Receipts, $50
Market. strong
Bulk of sales, $3.50 to $40
Top price. sSi5.
WHEAT:
Kansas City. MO. May 10
May. sS -; split.
July. 81 "a.
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May. II 7-s.
July. 60 rs. split
Evening star., 1914-05-31

Henry Van Dyke Of Princeton: Mary
Paul of Philadelphia Helen Hyde. Doro-
thy Dennis, Dorothy Cramp and Alice
Dickson. Their frocks were white taf-
feta made precisely like that of the maid
of honor. Their large shepherdess hats
were also like hers. but in addition to
bluets and wheat with daisies a cluster
of red poppies frightened their hats, and
their large sheaf bouquets also had vivid
red poppies mingled with the blue corn
flowers, yellow of the daisies and yellow
wheat. These bouquets of wheat and
flowers were a novelty.
Miss Hope Norman was one of the
most attractively gowned guests at the
marriage recently of Miss Anne Pendle-
ton Rogers and Mr.. John Griswold Webb,
which took place in st. James Church,
Hyde Park, N. Y. She wore tunic of
cream-colored embroidered cloth of Rus
sian pattern with dove-gray accordion
plated skirt and natter blue cape. Miss
Anna Wright. who was one of the guests.
wore suit of dark blue embroidered
with dull gold. Other guests were Mrs
George Won L. Meyer, jr., Mr.. and Mrs
Thomas Newbold and Mr.. and Mrs. Chal-
mers Wood. Mrs. Vincent Astor was
modestly gowned in a morning costume
of voile, dotted in dull colors, with a
simple long overskirt and a natter blue
sash. Her blue straw hat was mod
erately tilted.
Evening star., 1914-05-31
At Recent Marriages.

At the marriage last week in New York
of Miss Lydia Colt Butler. the elder
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William Allen
Butler. and a great-granddaughter Of
Gen. Benjamin F. Butler, and Maitland
Dwight. the son Of the Rev. Franklin 3.
Dwight and Mrs. Dwight Of the Holt.
Morristown, n j.. the bridal gown was
of white satin. having a short bolero Of
white satin over the bodice Of old rose
point. The short sleeves were Of chiffon
and rose point and long, plain satin
court train. bordered inside with lovers
knots in ribbon. hung from the shoul-
ders The bridal veil was long scarf
of point d'esprit bordered with point
lace. 1t was laid fatty across her fore
head in a straight line, her golden brown
coiffure rising in a high pointed knot at
the top of her head She carried a large
cluster of white llacs. showing tiny
sprays of pink button roses Her jewels
were diamond and emerald pendant and
diamonds the sift of the bridegroom and
Of her uncle. Clarence L. Collins. and a
diamond bracelet She wore no gloves.
The maid Of honor was Miss Louise
Tracy Butler. the younger sister of the
bride. She wore corn-co]ored frocaf a
crepe gown that had a little Jacket with
a shaped belt which looked Hne Il Dou.c..
It had doubled turned-back white net
collar edged with fine plaitings. The
skirt was draped so that sort of double
box plait draping came at each side. the
center plait being very short and held
down by a yellow passementerie orna-
ment. Below the skirt Of taffeta came
another of white edged by three-inch
fine plating. The elbow-length sleeves
had circular ruff1es of the crepe as a
finish.
Her large snow white hat was banded
and faced with electric blue and two
streamers of electric blue velvet fell at
the back where a spray of wheat and
bluets was caught. She carried sheaf
bluets.
The bridesmaids were the Misses
Elaine Van Dyke, daughter Of Rev.
Evening star., 1914-05-31
Canoe Club Opening

Friends and members of the Raccar
Canoe Club. in celebration of its opening
day last Sunday. enjoyed a delightful
time at its camp. After spending the
day canoeing and in games dinner was
served. After dark the camp was beau
tifuIly Illuminated with japanese Ian
terms and refreshments were served.
Those present We're Misses Helen Mars
ton. Louise Naecker, Louise Collier,
Beulah BornitZ, Clara HeinZmann, Maude
Rogers. Mary Rogers, Carrie Rogers.
Doris Talbert, Margaret Cogan, Ger
trude Upperman. Fannie Hallock, Ade-
laide Smith. Lottie Pennell, Miss O'Con-
nor and Sadie Lyle and Messrs. Roswell
Boothby, Ralph Brown, Harry Pitts,
Frederick Ramsdell. George Won Eff,
Louis Allwine. Robert L. Schwerin,
George Gentner. Birnie Heidenreich,
George Wright. Archie Farrell, Frank
Curtis ]. T. L. Wright, Eugene Stobbe.
Mr. Schuyler. Ray Evans, Paul J. Bergh
and B. Gersdorff.
Evening star., 1914-05-31

here by reason of Congress are still de-
batting not so much where they will go
as when
The usual June visit to Annapolis which
each year is the most important of events
to the debutantes. past and prospective.
connection with the graduation festivi-
ties. is due. A bevy of Washing
ton bellies and matrons is looking forward
to these events with great pleasure. De
partures for Annapolis began yesterday
and will continue this week
The return of the Secretary of the
Treasury and Mrs. McAdoo from their
honeymoon stay at Harlakenden House
at Cornish. N. H., is expected this week.
1t has not vet been announced when the
White House family will again take pos
session of it's summer home, as the date
likely depends entirely on Mrs. Wilson'S S
wishes in the matter
Evening star., 1914-05-31
Porter-Campbell.

The marriage of Miss Clara Virginia
Campbell and Mr.. Frederick Porter took
place Wednesday. May q. at noon at the
parsonage of Ryland NJ. E. Church, Rev
w. 1. McKenney officiating. in the pres
ence Of the family and a few intimate
friends. The bride was dressed in a
handsome blue crepe suit with white ha,
trimmed with plumes and corsage bou-
quet of lilies Of the valley and orchids
She was attended as matron of honor by
her sister. Mrs. Mamie R. Durisoe, who
wore a black crepe suit with black hat
trimmed in white gardenias. and cor
sage bouquet Of white sweet peas and
gardenias. Mr. H. Crockett was bes,
man. Mr.. and Mrs. Porter have gone tc
Boston. Newport, New York and other
points. and after June Is they will be
at home at the Nolando apartments.
Evening star., 1914-05-31

@HE social events of wide inn
portance last week-the White
House musical Wednesday
afternoon and the Martha
Jefferson breakfast the day
following-were accompanied by the dis
comforts of intense heat and the first
named had the outdoor program cut
short by a thundershower. 1t was prob
ably the first time in history that
member of White House family gave
q musical program almost alone at
formal entertainment there. although. as
is well known several of the latter day
residents in the Presidents home had
the ability to do So other than in
vocal way. Precedent-making goes there
fore gayly on at the White House. and
the new form it will take is looked for
ward to with increased interest and
wonder Only small percentage of the
Wednesday afternoon guests had heard
Miss Wilson sing, SO that participation
in such an occasion was pleasure long
to be remembered. Any number of
smart frocks and hats We're seen in the
east room, a glimpse of preparations for
summer time festivities of value to those
who can never decide what they IKE IN
the modes until they are seen on some
one else The daughters of the President
and Mrs. Wilson are quite equal to the
role which the latter'S absence from
social affairs has given to them, and
their enjoyment of the events which
crowd their home with their offlclal
and other friends is pleasant thing to
watch.
The Martha jefferson breakfast was
entirely devoid of speechmakins. etc,
which has become a regular feature OF
similar events of late years, and IN winch
many Washington women excel Even
the promised sketch of the historical per-
sonage whose name marked the 1911
woman's feast at the capital was by
stress of circumstances omitted II would
have been very acceptable. notwlthstand-
ing the heat and humidity prevailing.
which make it difficult to give a thought
to anything in the way of a formal pro-
gram until cool weather.
frequent Yesterday ard We're the chief
incidents of the day. Weddings Will con-
stitute the main diversion of the socially
minded this week. with the Ponce Sana-
torium bridge and a few other sim
liar affairs arranged with a view to help
ing special charities before the fashion,
able world separates for the summer.
No attractions like the Devon horse
show for day-to-day pleasures are sched-
uled hereabouts. but life at the country
clubs presents comfortable way OF
spending an idle evening.
The congressional families or those kept
Evening star., 1914-05-31
In Foreign Cities.

The bridesmaids at the marriage in
London last week of Lady Beryl lie Poer
French and the Hon. Richard Philip
Stanhope wore very beautiful dresses OF
pale blue chiffon over satin of the same
shade, with bodices Of shadow lace veil
ed in the chiffon.
Their Medici collars were of silver lace,
and they wore hats of gray straw faced
with black and trimmed with ribbons
drawn across the crown and caught at
the edge OF the brim on each side with
pink roses.
The brides dress was of brussels lace
mounted on ivory-tinted satin. Her brus-
sells lace veil. loaned by Dowager Lady
Bristol. was held by wreath of orange
blossoms.
One of the smartest events of the Lon
don season was Lady Cheylesmore's CO
tillon for the coming of age of her son
Mr.. Francis Eaton The ballroom was
elaborately decorated with pink sweet
peas and the dainty favors for the cotillor
made a glowing collection in large
alcove. There were several hundred
guests
notwithstanding the court mourning
London is having a very gay season. ant
no less than four or five large balls are
held every night. the smart folks rush.
ing from one to another.
The Chilean minister and Nine. de Bit,
tencourt gave a rose ball for their de-
butante daughter Elita- The arches in
the ballroom were decorated with large
shells of pink chiffon outlined with tiny
rosebuds, from which hung festoons OF
pink roses and white orchids. The whi 8
columns were turned with orchids an
roses. rising from groups of rare pitcher
plants around the base.
In the foyer gold and white screens
covered with pink rambler roses and
hanging baskets filled with roses made g
most effective decoration. The debutante
received with her mother. wearing a sill
Evening star., 1914-05-31
Luncheon and Shower.

Miss Louise Eiker gave a beautiful
luncheon and shower yesterday at her
home in Chevy Chase in honor to Miss
Florida Clevenger whose marriage to
Mr.. Leigh l.. Nettleton of Salt Lake
City will take place Thursday, June 4.
Among those present We're Miss Ada
linda Jacobsen. Miss Emily Hetfield.
Miss Anna Heider. Miss Natalie Furt-
ner, Miss Mary Aitcheson. Miss Mar
jorie Cox. Miss Maude Eiker and Mrs.
B. c. Burlington.
Evening star., 1914-05-31
Birthday Party.

The sixth birthday anniversary of
Hilda May Springmann was celebrated
Wednesday evening from to 10
o'clock The guests were Virginia Rab-
garet Schallenberger. Mary La Fon-
taine, Anna La Fontaine, Alvira SPRING
mann. Mary Springmann. Thelma Gately,
Angela Dement,, Hazel Bane, Bernetta,
Violet, Dorothy and Glaydes Spring
mann, and George Duvall. Thomas King,
John Riorden, Alton Harris. James La
Fontaine, Millard La Fontaine. Golden
Yeatman, Clarence Yeatman, Mrs. Lu-
cien Davis. Mrs. Florence Bane Mrs
Grace Schaffer and Miss Mary and Ella
Imfrie
Evening star., 1914-05-31
Annual Dinner.

Patriots Memorial Chapter will give fU
annual dinner in honor OF the president
general. Mrs William Cumming Story,
June 5 at pm. at the Powhatan- All
daughters are invited. Tickets can be
obtained through the regent Mrs. Ed
ward B. Olney. 2117 0 street Tho hst
will be closed after June 3.
Evening star., 1914-05-31

At the debut ball which the Belgian
minister and Countess de Lalaiag gave
for their daughter. Countess Isabelle at
the Ritz Hotel. the decorations We're en-
tirely of sweet peas, shading from Grim
son to pale pink. These beautiful flowers
were arranged in gold baskets hanging
from the ceiling, with festoons of smilax
and asparagus vines falling between.
and crescent moons and true lover 8
Evening star., 1914-05-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Heilbrun will be
at home today, 11OS Columbia road, from
8 to 10 o'clock, in honor of the confirma
ton of their daughter Ruth.
Evening star., 1914-05-31

yer tissue dress with blue and silver
bead trimming and pink roses on the
bodice.
Evening star., 1914-05-31

Mr. and Mrs. J. Lesser of 1106 Columbia
road will be at home today from 8 to II
clock in honor of the confirmation o
their daughter Fannye.
Evening star., 1914-05-31
At Homes Today.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Picard, 1914 Irv
ing street. will be a home today from
s to 10 O'Clock in honor of the confrma-
ton of their daughter Elsie.
Evening star., 1914-05-31

Mr.. and Mrs Louis Ring will be at
home. 1877 l. street northwest, Sunday
evening, May 81, from I to 10 pm, in
honor of the confirma ton of their daugh-
ter Freda.
Evening star., 1914-05-31

Mrs. NJ. Ring is entertaining the con-
firmation class of the Eighth Street Tenn
pie at a, party this afternoon in honor Of
her daughter Freida. who is a member
of the class
Evening star., 1914-05-31

knots, also Of sweet peas. bosdered ths
entire room.
Evening star., 1914-05-31

Waynesboro, Pa, will receive at the home
of the latter's sister. Mrs. Caroline Site
bel, 2123 18th street, from 30 to 1890
o'clock, in honor of the confirmation Of
their daughter Hortense
Evening star., 1914-05-31

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Schwab will re-
ceive this evening at the home of Mrs.
Caroline Stiebel. 2123 18th street. from
7:3O to 1890 o'clock, in honor Of the
confirmation of their daughter Camille
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-03

A perpetual water right
your water supply for all
time to cOme-at a low cost
and practically on your own
terms.
Lands now selling rapidly to
California people who are i'm
position to demand THE
BEST.