The Guthrie Daily Leader. (Guthrie, Okla.), Vol. 19, No. 65, Ed. 1, Friday, February 7, 1902 Page: 1 of 8
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Weather Forecast Tonight nnd Saturday generally fair.
The Guthrie Daily Leader.
THE ONLY EVENING ASSOCIATED PRES8 PAPER IN OKLAHOMA TERRITORY.
VULUME IP.
EIQHT PAQE8.
GUTHRIE OKLAHOMA FRIDAY FEBRUARY 7 1002.
EIGHT PAGE8.
NUMBER or
OFFICIAL SAURIES
IN THE TERRITORIES
ADMIRAL SAMPSON
BEFORE RETIREMENT
FIRE IN CHICAGO
CAUSES A PANIC
Delegate Smith Accuses Appropria
tion Committee of Discrimination
By Associated Press.
Washington D. C Feb. .The
nouse in committee of the whole re-
sumed consideration today of the
i KlBlatlve appropriation bill.
Delegate Smith (Ariiona) offered
m amendment as a text for an as-
sault upon the appropriation commit-
tee for discriminating against Arizo-
na New Mexico and Oklahoma and
in favor of Hawaii in the mattor of
salaries for exocutlvo and judicial of-
ficers. Tho amondmfiu; was ruled
out on a point of ordor.
Tho appropriation for Oklahctma
are as follows:
For salary of tho govorpor of Ok-
lahoma $3000.
For salary fit tho secretary of Ok
lahoma $1800.
TEDDY JUNIOR
ON SICK LIST
Files a Brief Insisting That He
Was in Command at Santiago
For contingent expenses of gov
ernor of Oklahoma $1000.
For per diem of Oklahoma legisla
ture $24360 ; provided that the legis
lature does not consider the proposl
tlon of removing the capital of the
territory or enter Into a contract or
make an appropriation for a capital
building.
Pension Bill Passed.
Washington D. C Feb. 7. -The
sonato passed tho ponsicm appropria
tion bill and resumed consideration
of tho Philippine tariff bill. Turner
(Wash.- Bpoko against tho bill nnd
tho general policy of tho Republican
party In connection with the Islands.
RAILROAD BONUS
i GETS GOOD BOOST
Perfect Fire Drill Probably Saves
the Lives of Many Pupils
By Associated Press.
Washington D. C Feb 7. Coun
sel for Rear Admiral Sampson called
at the White house today and filed
with the President a brief In the
Sohley case. The document is short
and w'jlle It has not been made pub
lic It ca nix? stated It is devoted en-
tirely to one subject namely a pro-
test against Uie clnt mset up In
Schley's nppoal that he was hi su-
premo command during the battle off
Santiago.
The papor will be consldorod by the
President in connection with Schley
appoal and the navy department's
comment
Suffering From Pneumonia
But Condition Not Con-
sidered Alarming
Col. Nathaniel McKay Tel
egraphs $1000 From
Washington
By Associated Press.
Washington D. C Fob. 7. Owing
i Illness of Theodore Koosovolt jr.
who. it is said is suffering from
pneumonia at Qroton Mass. Mrs.
Roosevolt will leave for Oroton this
afternoon whoro "ho will probably
remain some days. Mrs. Roosevolt is
obllgod to cancel nil engagements in
Washington for tho present.
Young Roosevolt Is quit III but his
ondltion Is not considered alarming.
SOON HAVE DIVIDENDS.
Verde
Grande Copper
Branching Out.
Company
Mr J. C. MoKoon fiscal agent of
ihe Verde Grande Coppor company.
js in tho city for a fow days.
The Vordo Grande mine Is one of
;be richest properties ever opened In
Old Mexico. It Is thoroughly devol-
ved and contract was let Oils week
'or tho erection of a large smelter on
the proporty. It is practically an as-
ured fact that the Verde Grando
will pay large monthly dividends for
he next twonty-flve years. Similar
properties near the Venle Grande
now in operation are paying from 3
o 25 per cent dividends monthly
Mr McKeon will be glad to give
n't particulars to any onaj calling
-n him nt Hotel Royal.
A substantial boost was glvon tho
Fort Smith and "Wostorn bonuB today
by tho addition of a subicrlptlon from
Colonol McKay of $1000. Major Ball
and M. Wolnborgor nro in charge to
day of tho subscription department
at tho Guthrie club rooms nnd thoy
roport that tho required amount is
slowly but suroly being roachod.
Officials of tho "Katy" today sub
mitted to the local committee G. M.
Barnes L.N. Beadles and Horaco
Speed a plat of tho proposed survey
Into this city. It Is said tho road will
enter from the south and that tho do-
pot will bo located on South Division
street. This in merely rumored
however.
Tho principal point in he brlof is
the allegation that It was Snrapons
custom whoin moving about amonar
his fleet to hoist the signal: "Disre-
gard movements of flagship" but he
Invariably hoisted a specific signal
when going boyond signal distance of
Ids fleet directing the second in com
mand to nssuine command.
The brlof nays this signal had been
brought on deck of the New York but
had not been hoisted when the New
York returned to join In the battle.
Sampson is Retired.
Washington D. C Fob. 7. Secre-
tary Long today Issued the following
ordor regarding tho retlramr.it of
Roar Admiral Sampson:
Sir: In notifying you of your re-
tirement the department recognizing
your services and deeply bympathlx-
Ing with you In your Impaired health
quotes with pleasure tho following
"HAMLET."
letter of the late President McKiuley.
'Executive Mansion Washington
March 13 1899-
' M Dear Sir I am In receipt of
your very considerate letter of the
9th tnst.. in which you express the
desire that without reference to your
own interest other naval officers
who rendered such conspicuous eerv-
ices tn the naval ramoalKn in the
West Indies have the advancement
which you recommend for thorn and
in which yon ask nothing for your
Self. I highly commend this disinter-
ested action on your part. Let me
assure you that 1 have Hie highest
appreciation of your services as commander-in-chief
of the Atlantic naval
fcrce during the Spanish war in
blockading Cuba co-operatlug with
the army directing the movements of
the great number of vessels mid or
your orders and at last after the
most effective preparation consum-
mating with the gallant officers and
men under your command lu the de
struction of the Spanish fleet. It was
By Associated Press. .died pupils of the ('IiIi.iro liuhims.
Chicago. III. Feb. 7. A fire that college marched out in pood m.W
destroyed the Sisnford building 38 One woman almost mi (To. ated. was
Randolph street early today almost carried out by fliennu Seeral
caused a panic among the tenants of small explosions nmong paint a m tho
the twelve Wory Trurte bulftUnsi iflre frightened tho bpertntors and
which adjoins the burned structure several firemen wore hurl by fnlbng
and among the employes of the cloak .bricks. Loss $GO000.
factory of Marshall Field & Co. Tho losers are Geo. K. Watson
In the Tntde building several htm 'paints and ons; Roscbo pianos
COMPLIMENTARY TO
CHIEF JUSTICE.
Judge Burford Gives Oklahoma Top.
of Column Ad.
Chief Justice Uurford litis returnod
from Washington. Wnpflfngton pa
ivers spank In complimentary langf
uage of Mr. Uurford. The Star says:
'Chief Justice Uurford of Oklahoma
has been In Washington several days
on business with the department of
Justice. Yesterday at the solicita-
tion of a number of Oklnhoroans he
WICHITA GROCER
COMMITS SUICIDE
appeared liefore ihe committee on
in recognition of your services and of i territories and in glowing terms told
your groat skill that I recommended; of the growth and progress of the
you to the senate for the advancement neweist territory in the union.
which you had earned. Very truly
Danker Nichols of Alva Succeeds A.
J Ross Resigned.
Governor Ferguson today reap
pointed Frank J. Wycolf as member
or board of regents of the A. and
M. colue at Stillwater. W. II. Mor-
ten o! this city was appointed a mem-
ber oi tfs same board to succeed W.
II. Coyle.
R. Nichols a banker at Alva was
appointed a member of the board of
regents of the Alva Normal to sue
reed A J. Ross resigned.
At the Brooks' Theater Monday Feb
ruary 10.
yours William McKlnlcy."
Admiral Sampson Slowly Dying
Washington D. C Feb. 7. Alarm-
ing rumors ae afloat today to the
effect that Admiral Sampson had
itaken a serious turn for the worso
Iwlthin the last twenty-four hours. In
quiries at Admiral Sampson's resi-
dence and of navel physicians develop-
ed there bus been no decided change
In the admiral's condition but that a
steady retrogression is in prpgross.
this great tragedy and those samo
people have not enjoyed the perform-
ance and no wonder as thore have
been more failures by commendable
actors in "Hamlet ' than In any other
diameter on tho stage. This 1b so
much not the fault of skill on the
part of the actor but tho lack of a
peculiar temperament for a perfoot
eharaoteritatlon of ''Hamlet" Is de-
pended upon the temperament of the
Mr. Arthur has this tempera-
John Arthur supported by the
Slayton Now York Stock oompauy
will piny "Hamlot" Shakespeare's
greatest tragedy.
As Mr. Arthur has made an envlabl"
reputation for himself In his charac
terization of "Hamlet" "R'e may look actor.
forward to a treat not often to be ob jnient and lives '.he character through-
tained. 'out the play
Many people have seen "Hamlet ' j The most severe critics say he
attempted and have left the theater gives an Intelligent and strong tutor
with an Idea that they had really si en pretatlon. full of thought and passion.
"Air! Burford says Oklahoma should
be made a state and Is In favor of
any reasonable plan for building one
large state ot Oklahoma and Indian
territory."
No Motive Assigned; Was
to Have Been Married
Sunday
LEADERETTES.
"An Enemy to the Queen."
The Farmer City Sun Farmer City
(11 . Oct 26 1901.
The Slayton New York Stock com-
pany supporting the talented srtor
John Arthur appeared at the opera
house last Saturday evening In "An
Enemy to the Queen." Tho house quick results
nas comfortably filled by those who
hae u fancy for heavy acting and' Bishop Brooke
their wish was gratified by the per-1 caption by the
formanco of the star. The company on the occasion of his recent visit to'
however is woll balanced not a poor that ity
haraeter being In the cast. Every-
body knew their lines and there was
no friction during the entire play.
John Arthur in the dual role of Don the incandescent lamp
Caesar and Ruy Bio struck the pop game of hlde-and seek
ulrtr chord and had his audience from!
the very first sentence. His acting The Mechanics' union has servtd
to very natural and Impresses one notice on local ontraetors tli it after
that it is realism and not acting Mr. 'April 1st the scale of wages fi stone-
Local Happenings of City and Terri-
tory Briefly Told.
John Holt Is reported -ill wltli pneu
raonia at El Reno.
The Loader "want" column brings
was tendered a re
cltisens of Lawton
Tin street lights weie again non
est last night and for several hours'
played
rthur's support is perfect.
The enemy will be nut Tuesday
utght at the Drooks'
Work on tho city hall foundations
is progressing rapidly and everything
will bo In readiness for the corner
atone laying February 12.
masons will be forty cents an hour
and for brick masons fifty cents an
hour i
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CITY COUNCIL ALLOWS BILLS.
Expenditures (or January Amounted
to Nearly $5000.
The city council last night allowed
bills on the various funds as follows:
Fee and salary fund $1110.03
Water works bond fund . . 848.51
Street lighting fund 108.33
Street and bridge fund 2G.17
Script fund 81.11
Special fund 80.0B
City hall fund 781.65
Fire and wafer fund . . 687.70
Sewer fund &07.75
Sinking fund 7.63
Main tap fund 267.00
Contingent fund 10-78
Sanitary fund 20
Total $1018.57
BIG DRY GOODS FIRM.
Uy 4bsoc!atod Press.
Wichita Kas. Fob. 7. Geogo Sut
ton a grocor and n bachelor 4G yoani
old was found dead in hln brothor'a
store this morning. Ho had been shot
nnd a rovolvor 'ay at his aldo. All
Indications point to sulcido although.
no motlvo Is known. Ho was to bo
married noxt Sunday and apent lna
evening with his llnncC1 Tho police
are not fully satlsflod nnd suspect
inurdor.
WILL MEET IN GUTHRIE.
Hirsch &. Kaufman a Leading Guth
ric Firm to Put In a $60000
Stock.
(Enid Eagle.)
Yesterday Hirsch He. Kaufman one
of the largest general merchants in
Guthrie closed a lease with Messrs.
Loewen and MJlUr for their brick
i.niLitnirK on the south side ot
Officers of the Oklahoma Racing and
Fair Association.
H. F. Hamilton of Shawnoo ccrc-
Uiry aunounaes a mooting of tho Ok
lahomn Racing and Fair association.
He states that a meeting of the prcsl
dents and secretaries of the different
Fair associations of this terrltor will
be held In this city on the afternoon
or February 10 at 2 30 o'clock The
meeting will be held in the Comnicr
clal club rooms. At this meeting
i"e fcr the circuit for this ai will
be arranged. It 1b the wish of .! of
fleers of this 'association u onolt
date with the clrculU of Oklahoma
ami Tpxas for this reason. N t ear
It Is planned to form a tri a-oi Utfi
with Kansas. Oklahoma and T. xa-
Bilious ColTc.
II Beever a carpenter and buthUr
of Kenton 'lenn. when Buffering in
tensely from an attack of btliou
colic sent to a near by Urug store for
something 'o relievo hluu The orup
the gist ient him a bottle of Cliamlx i
square. They rent the rooms 60x100 Iain's Colic Cholera and Dlanhotj.
feet for a term of one year with the iiemeay. mree noses oi wuicn wu
privilege of continuing Ave years. od a permanent euro. This is thu
Hlw-h & lUufman will put In a only remedy that can bo depended
$.0000 stock composed trf dry goods upon In the most sevore case of
i toots shoos aau niiinnery gooes. k "'- -. - -
- . r VIm linn
inaae a special i.uiu w. "'"
The Arm is rated at $S000Q0 and
-a ill begin to build up a busines
tiom the start using all honorable
imans to secure trade. Mr. Hirsch
i-dwt Guthrie tor tucf east today
.ml good will '--gin to arrive be-
i.im uiu building is completed. They
a ill open March 1st if the rooms are
n-ttrty
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Uromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund th money
If It falls to oure. E. W. Grove's sig-
MRS. T. DE WITT TALMAGE.
Auioilg the (liuruaui. uiulioi '.I W UiiiKli.i. v .-l .- Mm ialmage
wife of Dr. T. Ie A Ut Taltu u- 1U noted pulpit orator lr aud Mrs.
Tnlmne recently lntnjduced to Wubblngton wckIcIj their beuUful adopted
daughter. Miss Ueueccu Collier.
A Lsgaey of the Grip
ti often a run-down system. Weak
hubs nervousness lack of appetite
energy and ambition with disordered
'liwr and kidneys often follow an at
i rk of tkl wretched dbaBe The
greatest need then la Elictrlc Hitierw
the splendid tontc blood puriti r ami
'regulator of Stomach Liver and K"1
'neys . Thousands have proved that
they wonderfully strength! the
I nerves build up the system and re
store to health and good spirits aftor
an attack of Orip. If suffering try
them Only 60c. Perfect satisftction
giwranteed by A. E. Gray.
glsta know this and recommend
when siirU a medicine is called for
For sale by C. R. Renfro tlruggist
it
ANOTHER BURGLARY.
Bmktey's Second Hand Store Robbed
of Watch and Revolvers.
Iiinkli v s second hand itoro mi
tfirond htreet was burKlartiiel latrt.
nisht tho Uiieves secuiin eveiil
ai Ik and revolvers that er Iri
it. hhuw window The ulpi it brok"
;i hole in the glavis of ihe window
tliiKiiKh whlth an arm oull be m
t. i ti 1 1
Tn. sk "ooks bluer the suu shines
lnns-h'1 1 feeling of youin ami
strength creeps over the soul after
taking Rocky Mountain Tea made by
the Madison Medicine Co 36 eta.
Ask your druggist
Spring walking bats just recive4
at tho Fair.
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Niblack, Leslie G. The Guthrie Daily Leader. (Guthrie, Okla.), Vol. 19, No. 65, Ed. 1, Friday, February 7, 1902, newspaper, February 7, 1902; (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc75839/m1/1/: accessed May 13, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.