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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-06-10

A SACRIFICE TO SILENCE
Marital preparedness" is being
preached by Mrs. Anna Steese Rich
ardson to the girl employees of a New
York department store.
In seeking reasons for poor ba-
bies, l found poor mothers" says
Mrs. Richardson. In seeking the
cause Of poor mothers, found ignOr-
ance, neglect, faulty education, care
Iessness and pTudeTy."
Mrs. Richardson has found what
has been discovered a score of times
before, but what must be said 100
times in 1000 ways in 100000
places before much profit will come
of it.
Kingdoms may be overturned but
not fatherhOOd, somebody says. And
whoever hunts for the cause of poor
babies must frequently come up
against the unfit father. For the
best babies there must be the best
fathers as well as the best mothers.
But from the quantity Of preach
ing for girls and the lack of teaching
of any kind for young men, it would
appear that only the mOther-sex is
ignorant of the duties of parenthood.
The fact is that a much needed
propaganda of the times is the spread
of knowledge which the future
fathers of the race ought to have.
Why does the hospital follow the
honeymoon Of many lovely young
bride?
What causes the enormous death
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-06-10

as any kind of marital prepared
ness" so long as our silence protects
any father at the sacrifice Of an in
nocent wife and babe.
1870
CONVENTIONAL VERSE
TEN little favoTite sons sitting on
the fence,
One lost the primaries and HE
WENT HENCE.
NINE little favorite sons all full of
hope.
One, at a county fair, talked the
wrong dope.
EIGHT little favorite sons taking
their ease.
One lost the German vote and died
with a wheeze.
SEVEN little favorite sons all in a
row.
A bad newspaper dealt one a body
blow.
SIX little favorite sons, six, count
'em, six.
One hit the mat when the BOSS
said, Nix"
FIVE little favorite sons all full Of
pep.
One shot the chutes when the voters
got hep.
FOUR little favorite sons stretching
out their hands,
One lost out on his pork barrel plans.
THREE little favoTite sons holding
the fort.
One died on first when his dough ran
short.
TWO little favorite sons with an
anxious look.
One talked too much and he got the
hook.
ONE little L f. S. clone favorite sony,
A dark horse kicked him and THEN
THERE WAS NONE
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-03-20
GERMANY TO ENROLL
NEUTRAL FOREIGNERS

London March Is Au Aust rlm
dispatch says ihc municipal anihofl
tics tn Germany have been instructed
- take census ol neutral foreigners
an aho have iiyoA en.nterrupfedly cor
fiy years in Germany VIII bc regarded
as Germans and fable 90 military
serN lce
These men win BE- enrolled u the
army but viii not be sent 10 the front
They viii bc pui 10 Bork in otfic So
as To release men OF the l.audsrum.
who via ihus be able to iafo heir
places IN the fighting line
q Is said there ar about 10000
foreigners 81 fighting are in Germaby
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-03-20
HAVE COLOR IN YOUR CHEEKS
Be Better Looking Take
Olive Tablets

II your skin Is yollow-compleyion
pallid-tongue coated appetite poor
YOU h-ve a bad taste IN your mouth--a
lazy, no-good feelins-you should tako
Olive Tablets
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets sub
stltute for calomel-wcre prepared by
Dr. Edwards after Il years Of study
with his patients.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets are pure
" vegetable compound mixed with olive
oil You will know them by their olive
color
If you want a clear. pink skin. bright
eyes no pimples "a feeling Of hnuNancy
like childhood days, you must get at tie
cause,
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets act on the
liver and bowels like calomel-yet have no
dangerous after effects.
.,They start the bile and overcome con-
Htipaton. That's why millions of boxes
are sold annually at Ice and 25c rer box.
All druggists
Take one or two nightly and noto the
pleasing results
The Olive Tablet Company, Columbus O
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-03-20
FOLEY KIDNEY PILLS
FOR sAckAcHe KIDNEYS AID BLADDER
ALFALFA BILLS 'BACCY
"B|LL' IN A DEBATE

WASHINGTON March Is During the
discussion in the house Of an item in
the legislative appropriation bin pro-
,idlne for the eslablis ment OF a bur
eau to De known as the division OF
cotton and tobacco statistics. Con.
gressman Bin Murray Of Oklahoma
rose to remark that he favored the
bureau. as advocated by Congressman
Eelm. Of Kentu ky especially as Kea
iucAy is fun Of oolonels and the
colonels are fun OF corn and tobacco
Congressman Barkley Of Kentucky
Interrupted to inquire as to the pc.
cuiar stlmalant required by the sage
OF Tishomingo. wao replied
NY sumulau. sir. is to1acco.
smoked in ihe form Of cigar or in
a pipe
Congressman Thomas Of Kentucky
in reply. admitted all Mr. Murray had
said Of the Keltu BY colonies, bat
that there We're others
The gentleman from Oklahoma
told tie house h. used 10 acco 10 the
form OF cigars and in pipe Wis
Mr Chairman. I have given him. since
j have been mere at least 81. wortl
OF chewing tobacco Of the ind tat
/ now hold in nay hand because he
viii not buy a cents worth
4 admit that ] DO not eaeW enough
tooacco 10 Justify 1ugn- il fe
Piled Mr. Murray. 'but | want to ask
the gentleman II de eTpe IS 20 cat
Of my suplfg
4 viii ether have TO tut o.f tae
gentlemans supply or re- my salarg
raised in some way IN order 10 supply
him. I do not know What the gentle.
man means Is saying that he does
not use enough tobacco to Justify hia
huyisg IL presume be must mean.
from the quantity that be bess daily
from me. lat BIS salar5 is not s'f.
nc.ent to justify him ia bu'ing the
supply Of tabocco that Ae uses
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-03-20
MANY TROUBLES
DUE TO AN
INACTIVE LIVER

NAW n fUn troubles ~ Ele such
.il.He nilaestlon. cnnstipa
Nun anl lFs Of cnrf are due to In
fM INef
CRlGsnYS liVVERLAx Is ma.
mne umrd Tint viii zee
nr NIrr rHlt aad make these
naHI. ppeaf u haa none Of
81. HaHe# uf dHaateeahle after a.
her u aumel
D.ta 0e 0r 81 1ottle of this spen
n8 raW our druggist 10
w hostile Heaf the likeness
k grfa Nho guarantees It
roaah iNN nma and stationery
Store
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-03-20

f0tkod Oh tAe street corners open
% acs and TO the water front
Cne OF the machines IN the air sud.
ioily turned toward Deal and flew
across the town IFS passage being
marked by the explosion Of mum
lel Of bombs The first three bombs
fen at virtually the same moment
phereupon ha,i The crowd tn TIE opon
places fled to shelter Later three
oihr bombs fen at Intervals of about
tprty seconds Thanksgiving serv
ices were held during the evening In
al the local churches.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-03-20
7 % WEAK
To f 6 \ 7.

The 0mefaeH #HH was really
never doYnand- 0ai fl.s weakened
condition Dc anse 0f o.era0rk. iaet
81 elercis. Improper eating and ff
itg demand tm'aiian 70 satisfy
tse cfg for aeaItHsIflae appetite
aAd Ne refre alae leea ntal
strength GOLD MEDAL Iomism
CiI Capsules. tAe National Remed 81
Holland wlil go 'ae sofk Thcl ar
wonderlnli Thfee of tsese eaHsg'ee
each day al pa q Hf1 eH BIZ feet
before he SHOWS ii Raeihe aH
froniles comes from uric ali poison
Ing. the kldno zra 81 0r s'oae in
t1e bladder fomara arrangement
90 other a.iment tlai ae'sl. Gee sfar.
zealous American Don't salt nni1
lou are entire' losn.a Geuf. ilf
take taem foIa Yuag drasaist sii
-.8dlg refund snar money e tfe d.
rot beB oa zle. 7Nc and s. V4 Daf
ho1. Accept 10 substitutes Look
,or the name COLD MEDAL on eFcrr
box. The are tie pure. original. im-
ported Harlem OIL Capsules.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-03-20
Heals Skin Diseases

1t is unnecessary for you TO suffer
with eczema. rngworm. rashes and SIM
liar skin troubles. \ little zemO, gotten
at any drug store for 2jc. or Siu0 Tor
extra large bottle. and promptly applie'.
will usually give instant relief from Itch
ing torture. II cieanses and sootnes tire
skin and heals quickly and effectively
most skin diseases.
Zemo is a wonderful disappearing liquid
and doe. not smart the most delleate skin.
II is not greasy. Is easily applied and
costs little. Get il today aud save Oh
further distress.
Zemo. Cleveland.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-03-20
65 AJRSIIIpS IN RAID
ALONG BELGIAN COAST
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE

CONTINUED FROM PAGE oNEl
air squadron which rose In pursuit
twisting and turning in every direc-
t.n in their maneuyers to get quick
Il TO the required altitude to combat
tae invaders. AS this stirring sun
Gaya.ternoouentertainmentpro
cay afternoon e. tertanment proceed
ID. the people. regardless Of danger,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-03-20
OIL and Gas Lease BIanKs.

oil and gas lease blanks for sale at
The Leader office Conform iu AN
late supreme court decisions
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-03-20

an0H f1 1850 0r tae reas.
flst aae 1otle reatf aarihl
nnt fi-s teasnoouSian
fff Hn. excellent cough medicine.
Heine mnea af hame Vta one
aHIafef SUGAR and one.
nnar 0fe bottle am
laaftf0ec Na sadlrenf Cor
ElHi.s -iHH'1 Raile the
rUt uf tte 0h0rainarY
Ne Nnis of medicine sould
H.fRneH ST. aad 81 q Is nrenlr.
rrU harmless plants con-
absolutely on h.ouiorm Oh.
of ANS aiAe narcotic
mmnM irfrs 1s i0 most cough
uNt H ean therefore be-
.NIHr.a fa perfect aiety
aant l1 Ake ani chHirel
of NNsontolF no risk
mn n m 'ne This rem.
r Nr ahote positive euann.
SehumN Prop. St
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-03-20

Oil and gas lease blanks for sale al
The Leader office. Conform to all
late supreme court decisions.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-03-20

Is 4 for rent2 Try The Leader
Want Columns.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-03-20
FLAMED ECZEMA
ON CHILD s FACE
Spread All Over Nose and Mouth,
IlChed and Burned. Child Very
Frotigl. Badly DisfgI'ei,
HEALED BY CUTICURA
SOAP AND OINTMENT

"tfy utile sH h41 ntema 90 ter face
Ta rsaha fnl started IS 90 aHse ap
y d amai rlmala nfalslne aut Is5t 4Haaf
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-03-20
!. Y RIG
CON T f S T

t lre lalsfng names for the con.
tesi Oh tte Overland car every after
noon nod evening Contestants should
write name plainly on sheet Of paper
ad hand e la - box office All con-
testanis Nfa enter by March 10th will
accrive 900 complimentary votes.
Votes afe now given a. box office IN.
stead Of coupons Al coupons issued
win te redepmcd for five votes for
each coupon
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-03-20
FOLEY KIDNEY Pills
f0R HAckACht Nnstfa AsD ntAuotF

f9 aar Want Al
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-03-20

office ruoc Soc. 8 iof 800
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-03-20
Sample Each Free BY Mail

Mth 81-p. tin iipot 20 request ta-
dfta posfclai e tutieurs. Dspi. ! Ess-
toa." soli Throughout tas sgfil.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-06-15
SYNOPSIS

Mr.. Blithers. multimillionaire, discusses
with his wife the possibilities Of marrying
on his daughter, Maud Applegate, to the
Prince OF Graustark, who is visiting Mr..
and Mrs. Truxton King in America in an
ticipatton Of getting some one to take up
the loan Russia holds A Mr.. Scoville is
attentive to Maud
Prince Robin is accompanied py count
Quinnox. minister of war: Lieutenant
Dank and Hobbs the valet. The prince
had baked at a matrimonial alliance with
the Princess of Dawsbergen. both OF them
wishing to choose for themselves. Mr.
Blithers visits the Kings unlimited.
Mr.. Blithers discusses the Russian loan
and gently hints at $20.OOOOOO his daughter
VIII get when she marries the right man.
Bankers suddenly refuse to handle the
ioan Count Quinnox and King arrange a
meeting with Blithera King suspects him
Of blocking the deal.
Blithers promises to consider the loan
His wife prepares a ball for the Prince
Ind Maud. who suddenly balks at the af-
mir and doesn't attend.
Meeting the prince out for a stroll Blitn.
RS chats on matrimony. Robin says he is
not for sale but agrees to meet Maud
when he learns she is opposed to her par
ents' wishes.
Maud again evades the prince, who re-
ports he must leave for Graustark at
once. Maud writes she IL off for Europe
m the Jupiter with aged companion
Ter father schemes to get them both on
he same ship
The prince as Mr.. Schmidt sails on the
Jupiter. Blithers buys SO. 900 900 of Graa-
stark bonds. A young lady disputes Rob-
ms right to a table and deck chair.
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lrs. CASTOR" were the names he

"Mrs. CASTOR" were the names he
read.
Americans" he unused. "Young
lady and chaperon. that's it. A real
American beauty And Blithers loud
ly boasts that his daughter is the
prettiest girl in America! Shades OF
Venus! Can there be such thing on
earth as prettier girl than this
one? Can nature have performed the
impossible? Is America SO full of
lovely girls that this one must take
second place to daughter of Blith-
ers? l wonder If she knows the I'M
perial Maud. II! make it point to
inquire"
Moved by a sudden restlessness, he
decided that he was in need of exer-
Use. After completely circling the
deck once he decided that he did not
need the exercise after all. His walk
had not benefited him in the least.
He returned to his chair. AS he turn
| ed into the dry, snug corner he came
to an abrupt stop and stared. Miss
Guile was sitting in her chair, neatly
iANooCa IA a INV ohNdth vi
gray that covered her slim body to
the waist.
She was quite alone In her nook,
and reading. An astonishing intrep-
idity induced him to speak to her aft
er lapse of five or six minutes, and
so surprising was the impulse that he
blurted out his question without pre-
amble.
"How did you manage to get back
SO Quickly?" he inquired.
She looked up, and for an instant
there was something like alarm in
her lovely eyes. as of one caught in
the preparation of guilty act
81 beg your pardon" she said.
rather indistinctly.
81 was away less than eight min
utes." he declared, and she was con-
fronted by wonderfully frank smile
that never failed to work its charm.
To his surprise, a shy smile grew In
her eyes, and her warm red lips
twitched uncertainty. He had expect
ed cold rebuff. "You must have
dropped through the awning?"
Your imagination is superior to that
employed by the author of this book"
she said. sand that is saying a good
deal. Mr.-Mr."-
schmidt" he supplied cheerfully.
"Many l inquire what book you are
reading?"
"You would not be interested. 1t is
by an American"
9" have read a great many Ameri-
can novels" said he stif1y. "My
father was an American. Awfully
jolly books, most Of them"
81 looked you up in the passenger
list a moment ago." she said cOolly.
"Your home is in Vienna. like
Vienna"
He was looking rather intently at
the book. now partly lowered. "Isn't
that the passenger list you have con-
cealed in that book?" he demanded.
at u.s." she replied promptly. "You
will pardon a natural curiosity?
wanted to see whether you were from
New York"
"May l look at 1t, please?"
She closed the book. at isn't neces-
sary. am from New York.
"By the way. do you happen to
know Miss Blithers-Maud Blith-
ers?"
Miss Guile frowned reflectively.
"Blithers? The name is familiar
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CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK }

AT that very instant II. Schmidt
opened his eyes. 1t must have been a
kindly poke by the god Of sleep that
aroused him SO opportunity; but. even
so. the toe OF a shoe could not have
created a graver catastrophe than that
which Immediately befell him. He
completely lost his head. II one had
suddenly asked what had become OF
1t he couldn't have told. not for the
life of him. For that matter he
couldn't have put his finger, SO to
speak. on any part of his person and
proclaimed with confidence that 1t be-
longed to R. Schmidt Of Vienna. He
was looking directly up into pair OF
dark. startled eyes, in which there was
a very pretty confusion and far from
impervious blink.
II beg your pardon" said the Older
woman without the faintest trace OF
embarrassment-in with some
asperity-T think you are occupying
one OF our chairs"
He scrambled out of the steamer
rug and came to his feet. blushing to
the roots of his hair.
II beg your pardon" he stammered
and found his awkwardness rewarded
by an extremely sweet smile-in the
eyes Of the one he addressed.
I'VE were looking for letter that
am quite sure was left in my chair
said she.
"A letter." he murmured vaguely
and at once began to search with his
eyes.
From her father" volunteered the
elderly one. as II 1t were necessary
bit of information. Then she jerked
the rug away. and three pairs Of eyes
examined the place where r. Schmidt
had been reclining. That's odd. Did
you happen to see 1t when you sal
down. sir?''
II am confident that there was nc
letter. began he and then allowed
his gaze to rest on the name card al
the top of the chair This happens
to be my chair. madam" he went on
pointing to the card. "'R. Schmidt
{ am very sorry"
1.-The steward must have put that
card there while you were at lunch
con. dear. What right has he to sell
our chairs over again? 1 shall report
! this to the captain
II am quite positive that this is my
chair. SIR" said the girl. red spot in
each cheek. "It was engaged two
days ago. / have been occupying II
since-but 1t really doesn't matter. II
has your name on 1t now. so sup
pose shall have to-
"Not at ALL" he made haste to say.
at is yours. There has been some
miserable mistake. These deck stew
ards are always messing things up
Still, 1t Is rather mystery about the
letter. I assure you saw no.
"No doubt the steward who chang
ed the cards had sufficient intelli-
gence to remove all discriminating
evidence" said she coolly. eve shall
find 1t among the lost, strayed and
stolen articles. no doubt. Pray retain
the chair. Mr. She peered at the
namv card-"Mr. Schmidt"
Her cool insolence succeeded in net
thing q nature that was usually most
gentle. He spoke with characteristic
directness.
"Thank you. shall do SO. W.
/ thereby manage to strike fair av'
erage. I seize your deck chair. yor
seize my table. We are quits"
She smiled family. ar. Schmid'
did not sound young and gentle. blu,
old and hateful. That Is why ! seized
the table. ] expected to ind r
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ITO be continued next weekly
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-25
WILL LEAD CONVENTION

New York, May 25-Raymond Robins has been chosen to be the temporary chairman of the progress slye convention,
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-25
DEMOCRATS IN
 A DEAD LOCK

Juneau, May 25-special to Alas kan--The delegates In the Demo- cratic TerritUrial convention, elect ed George Forregt as the permanent chairman of the convention. He tooK over the gavel and pounded long and hard before the cheers of his supporters could be stopped. He then gave fifteen minutes speech on the great field to be covered by the party at the coming election. -
 Harry Morton was elected as per- manent secretary. Grisby win be nominated for attorney general. Thomas Donahoe for national con- mitteeman. The followers of Chen ev are making hard fight on, the nominations. It will probably be settled this afternoon,
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-25
tiernans with Enormous Losses Take Strategic Position, shrieks of Wounded snaOthereh by Noise From Battlefield.
WADE THRU SEA OF BLOOD
GelmSn F7ag FHes Over Proud French Fort. Final Charge Sees Column Aftee Column of Troops Moved Down By Heavy Fire.

London, May 25-The murderous struggle for the possession of the strategic position offered to the Oe- crpauts of Fort DauamOnt waB con imued during the night and at an early hour this morning. The fort has faLeu into tho hands of the Germans. The advancing troops were forced to wade through sea Of blood to capture the French pos session.
 The losses on the German side were enormous. A stubborn and frenzieo resistance was put for ward by the tired and worn French troops. Shell after shsf burst on the ramparts Of the fort before the general advance charge was sound- ed.
 The approaching columns were time a''ar time moved down by the big guns from the fort, To save ammunition firing wac terminated until lhe invaders Reared the fcCt at the final and decisive hour Then with every gun in fort splitting deatb and destruction to the Ger mans, the French oDened up their last defense. The hSagens were ablaze with the flames from the cannons, the shrieks of the dying and wounded were smothered by the voluminous roar of the pound ing canponade. At last the flag was hauled down and the emblem of the Germans Haunted victory in the face of the riddled battlefield.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-25
BLE lBQl81 F0R !
 uHITE H0RSE

N
 ghe White Pass Athletic club
 has chartered train to take the skagway icelebrators to Whiyehorst on June Std. The special excursion train will leave this city at 5:SO a. m. and arrive in Whtehorse at III a. III. on June Srd. The return schedule will be leaving White horse ag g7 p. m. June Srd and ar irving in skagWay l a. mo June 4th also a train will leave Whitehorse at a, m. June 4th and arrive here ag p. m. June 4th.
 The club is anticipating large crowd and have orderde speedy fa- cilities to. carry the passengers to ard from thein destination with as much ease as possible. Mir. Put nam has charge of the excursion. The tickets will be placde on sale today. They are in the hands of W. R. Hinery and W. c. Blanchard.
 The skagway bank accompanied by the band from Klukwan will go with the excursion. Plcn;y of mu-, sic is. assused along With the good time. The usual time for celebrat- ing with our border neighbors has been en May 24th, but it has besn postponed from that date to June ?rd, this year. On July 4th or a date near that the Whitehor3e peoz. pie will return the visit and skag- way will be thelr hosts to jolly fes- tivities.
 Tse baseball team is daily putting in the hard licks on the local grounds to prepare for the games to be played there on that day. TreaG- well will also compete in the series and meet Skagway here on, Jnne 4th.
 In order to facilitate transpor- tation matters the committee would the purchasing of tickets at an early date. 1pS
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-25
Assumes Tactics Used by
 Germans at Verdun. Big Guns
 Pump Lead Into City from Dist
 ance. #
ITALIANS D1soRGANIzED
GIcenza is Objective Point. If Captured will be Used as Supply Base and Headquarters for Di- vision.

Rome, May !25-The Austrians are advancing through the passes Of the mountains which lead in- Q the rivery valleys forming a na- tural pass into the northern parts of Italy.
 The heavy rain of fire and shell bieng poured into the city of Ari- sec is causing suffering which can not stand up much longer under the strain. The attack assumes the same tactics as is followed by he German campaign ct Verdun. Big guns pour shot and shell into the city from a distance. The Italians are not equipped to return the fire and rout out the ap- preaching columns.
 Vicenza is the objective point that 1he Austrians are anxious to get control of. This will be used as a rase for further attacks in the north and extend to the coast. The capturing of the coast towns would throw the ports open for transpor- tation into the interior for sup plies and ammunition now shut off through the North Sea.