The Guthrie Daily Leader. (Guthrie, Okla.), Vol. 23, No. 21, Ed. 1, Thursday, February 11, 1904 Page: 1 of 8
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Tonight and Friday fair warmer Friday and In west tonight.
Tae Guthrie Daily Leader
THE ONLY EVENINQ ASSOCIATED PRESS PAPER IN OKLAHOMA TERRITORY.
VOLUME 23
GUTHRIE OKLAHOMA THURSDAY FEBRUARY 11 1901.
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(By Associated Press.)
LorTdon Fob. 11. A dispatch from
Toklo dated 7 o'clock last night says
that unofficial roport was curront
thero that tho Russian fleet had beon
destroyed four battleships and threo
cruisers bolng sunk and! that twa
Japanese warships had been damaged
In an engagement yesterday off Port
Arthur the Japanese getting between
the Russians and tho entrance to tho
harbor boforo tho fight commoncod.
Toklo Awaiting Big News.
Toklo Feb. 1L Tho navy depart-
ment does not confirm tho roport that
tho Japaneso fleet Is still off Port Ar-
thur. Advices of a genoral naval en-
gagement aro hourly expected. Tho
success of Japan on tho sea would
carry an onormous advantago and
practically docldo tho war. Tho des-
truction of the Russian cruiser Varlag
arid tho gunboat Korlotz at Chomu po
Tuesday Is officially conflrmod but
details are lacking. The loss of lifo
and tho effect of shells on tho Rus-
sians Is unknown. Tho Japanese did
not lose a mart and their ships aro not
Injured.
London Feb. 11. A Shanghai dis-
patch says It 1b generally believed
that a Japanese warship has destroyed
the Russian mail steamer Mongolia
bound from Shanghai for Dalny.
London Feb. 11. A dispatch from
Tien Tsln confirms tho roport that
tho Manchurlan ral road has b'oou
blooked by tho blowing up of a
brldgo on tho lino nnd that thirty Rus-
sians were killed. It Is reported that
the Russian stoamors Nonnl and Muk-
don bo onglng to tho Chlnoso East-
ern railway have boon captured by
tho Japanese.
Paris Receives Information.
Paris Fob. 11. Tho foreign office
has received n dispatch dated yostor-
day reporting that 5000 Japanese
troops nro oncampod near Seoul
Korea some of which have ontered
tho town.
A dispatch from St. Petersburg an-
nounces that bombardment of Port
Arthur occurrod day boforo yostorday
and again yostorday and says the Jap-
anoso floot withdrew after having suf-
fered gevoro loss. Today it la addod
all is quiet off Port Aruthur.
The Temps says it has received
connrma'Ioo from official sources of
the report from Port Arthur that the
Japanese attempted to make a land-
ing at the bay of Port Arthur and
were -Immediately repuised.
Advices recelvod by the foreign of-
fice ate to the effect Uiat the damage
sustained by the Russian battesblp
Auxilliary of Masonry
in Session at the
Temple
Czarevitch boached at Port Arthur
Is not so sorlous and that sho will be
able to rosuino actlvo sorvlec shortly.
The cutting of cables compols official
messages from Korea to come hero by
wny of St. Petersburg causing a de-
lay of twolvo houre. Therefore no
official confirmation has boon receiv-
ed of tho report that tho omporor of
Korea had sought rofugo in the
French legation.
Jananese Land at Seoul.
Washington D. C Fob. '11. Two
cablegrams wore received at the stalo
department today from Minister Allon
at Soou dated Fob. 10 both roforrlng
to tho naval ongagomonts off Chomul-
po on tho 8th and 9th. Thoy confirm
former dispatches of engagements nnd
add thafHwonty-flvo hundred Jnpanoso
troops aro In Seoul.
St Petersburg Feb. 1L It Is offici-
ally announced that VJciroy 'Alaxfeff
has boea appointed to tho supreme
command of tho Russian land and soa
forces.
London Feb. 11. A dispatch from
Port Arthur says:
The Japanese fleet on Wednesday
attempted to land men In several bays
In the neighborhood of Port Arthur
under the protection of cruisers. It
is asserted however the attempt was
unsuccessful.
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AttractsLeaclinffOkla-
homa.FruitGrowers
to Guthrie
The eleventh annual meeting of the
Territorial Horticultural society con-
vened at Convention hall at 10 o'clock
this morning being called to order by
J A. Taylor of Wynnewood I. T.
president of the society. The Rev. C
J. Howes pastor of the First Metho-
dist church delivered the Invocation.
Following the Invocation O. It. Fe-
gan president of the Commercial
club dellvere-J tho address of welcome
extending to the delegates and mem-
bers of the society a hearty welcome
to the ci'y In behalf of the citizens.
J. A Taylor responded nnd among
other things said that "the tocety was
always glad to meet In Guthrie .situ-
ated as It was In the center of the
Lest fruit growing Bee' Ion of the Uni-
ted States."
A paper on "Truck Farming" was
read by J. K. Doom of Shawnee fol-
lowed by a discussion led by Henry
Schwab pf Uiis city
The "Apple Orchard" was dlscusse i
III an entertaining manner by N. P.
Willi of Bason. Jas. W. Stephens.
J. A. Lopeman of Enid and W. F.
I) room of McLoud also spoke on this
subject.
"The Peach Orchard" was the sub-
ject of J. J. Christian's address to the
conventlfM Colonel J. C. Jamison
owner of the well known Highland
fruit farm near Guthrie and A. W
Henry of Waterloo also discussed the
subject.
R. Kleiner of Wheatland addressed
the convention on the Bubject of
"Fmit Growing In Oklahoma fm
Proflt." Mr. Kleiner and J. A. Urn-
merson of Bnld1 led in the discussion
of this subject
C. A. McNnbb of Oklahoma " City
spoke of "Profltablo Grapo Culture In
Oklahoma" nnd L. C. Fouquet and
Frank Dlmon of Chandler and oth-
ers gave Interesting talks on grape
culture.
"Oklahoma's Opportunity to Create
a Local Pomology" was discussed by
Secretary J. D. Thoburn of the board
of agriculture.
Prof." O. M. Morris of the A. & M.
oollege at Stillwater discussed
"Spraying" His address being fol-
lowed by a general discussion. I
The folowlng is the remainder of
the program which will be discussed
this afternoon and this evening:
"Strawberries for Oklahoma" A. S.
Perry Yukon.
Discussion Paul IJesbltt Watonga.
"Cherries" Frank Deebe Jones City.
Discussion R. Kleiner Wheatland.
"Pears" Jas. W. Stephens Yale.
Discussion J. W. Pfeson King-
fisher. "Plums" C. C. Ailing Perry.
Discussion Frank Deebe Jones
City.
"Marketing Fruits and Vegetables"
J. A. Taylor Wynnewood.
The general repor b of the commit-
tees ani the election of fflrers will
also take place 'his evening
"VJ&
Judge Frank Olsmlth gave a good
Imitation of Madame Fouchard in de-
ciding a peace disturbance case the
other day The Judge placed himself
on record as being a resolute union
man. but Anally administered a fine
to the defendant before him an the
hoard ground that tho brotherhood of
man fared better under the strews of
Supposed to Have
Destroyed Cleveland
County CourtHouse
(Dy Associated Press.)
Norman Okla. Feb. 11. The coun-
ty court house wasj destroyed by fire
today supposed to be of incendiary
origin. Practically all the records
were destroyed.
COLONEL LYMAN CONE DEAD.
I tranquility.
I
Prepared O. lahoma Exhibits for Chi-
cago World's Pair In 1893.
Word was reeeived in the city today
of Uie duafli at Harden Kansas of
Colonel Lyman Cone father of Mrs.
Harry Gray and Jerry Cone of this
city.
About eight months ago Mr Cone
received a stroke of paralysis from
which be did not entirely recover.
Since that time lie has been falling
rapidly and death baa been expected
for several weeks. Mrs. Gray left
severa weeks ago for liurden and
Mr. Cone and Mr. Gray eft last week
and were at the bedside at the time
death came.
Colonel Cone wae well known
throughout the territory as welt as his
own state having prepared the ex-
hibit for the world's fair held at Chi-
cago in IMS. He also took an active
pert in the management of various
Texas and Kansas fairs. The name
of the deceased is familiar to many
residents of Oklahoma and the news
of his death brings deep regret.
The grand chapter of the Order o(
the Eastern Star held a reception at
the temple last evening attended by
all the visiting ladles an. members ot
the order here In Gu hrie. Geary
Chapter No. 22 of Oklahoma City
exemplified the work in very pretty
drill and marching which called fort I.
hearty applause.
This morning the opening exercises
were held. The address of welcome
was given by Mrs. Mary Harrington
of Guthrie anil was responded to by
Mrs. Ollle Wnrtlwell ot Oklahoma
City chapter. A reception to the vis-
itors and sls'.or grand jurisdictions fol
lowed. The session this afternoon
was held1 In the hall of Lodge No. x
In the new Masonic building. This
wns caused by a voto of tho grand
commandery which desired to use the
hall occupied by tho ladle at the
ladles at the morning session.
The appointment of commttloos wnsi
made at the nfteruoon sasslon which
was followed by the address of the
grand matron Mrs. Ida M. Lewis of
Tocumsoh. The addross wns follow-
o by an address by Thos. A. Sanford
of 131 Reno grand patron.
Tho roport of tho committee on
credentials was then submitted.
Mrs. Mattio Eagloton tftio gttinll
socrotnry and Mrs. P. M. L. Ray
grand treasurer of this city submit-
ted tholr annual roporta which woro
adoptpd.
Tho momortnl sorvlco by Outhrlo
Chapter No. 2 was hold this aftor-noon.
Tonight tho oxompllflcation of tho
ritualistic wqrfctyy. tho Oklahoma City
Chapter NqQvIII bo given as will
also the exemplification of tho floral
work by Shawnoe Chapter No. 11.
The session tomorrow will com
mence promptly at 0 o'cloek when the
reporta of tlte committees will l
submitted and aoted upon. Tomor
row afternoon the annual oleotlon of
officers will take place followed by
the transaction of any miscellaneous
business.
The installation of the grand offi
cers will take plaoe Prlafcy evening.
A lhu of the ladies in attendance
who had registered at 1 o'clock fol-
lows: Alva Mrs. J. P. Renfrew Mrs. L.
F. Fleher.
Pawnee Mrs. Mattle ISagleton.
Perry Mrs. V. O. Welch Mrs. Jas.
Lobeltz.
Hennessey Mrs. J. Jones Mrs. S.
P. Richardson.
Shawnee Mr. Dusham Miss Em-
ma Kltchel Mrs. U M. Williams Mrs
Harry Mead .Mrs. Thomas Fisher
Miss Lena Kurnse Miss Mgble
Kurnse Mrs. 11. O. Rally Mrs. L.
Wheeler Miss Johnson Mrs. Samuel
Penn Miss Adallotee Mrs. Myrtle
Nichols.
Tecumseh Mrs. Ida M Lewis.
Silllwater Miss Kitvy Lcp Aber-
cromble Mrs. M. A. Button. Mrs. P.
D Miller Mrs. Ella Putnam.
Tonkawa Vlra 15 Cass.
Pawhuska Miss Elsie Campbell
Stroud Mrs Ida K Missman Mrs.
Luis D Evans.
Lawton Mrs LUzle Kern Mrs W
R. Records.
Jennings Mr. Harrah Ilarnard
Cheyenne Alfred Q. Gray
Guthrie Mrs. 1'. L. 81 rough Mrs
Hortense Doye Mina Adler
Joplln.Mo Mrs. Lorena Darnell
The delegates of Geary Chapter No
22. O. IE. 8. In the city are:
Mtsdames C B. lilackeu. Mary K.
McKuls'er. C M. Drake C. K. HolUjn-
beck J W Dean. G. C Hanaan. V A.
Sweet E IS. Miller and Misses Lotella
Overmirre an J ISmraa Meek
Those who are taking part In the
work from Oklahoma City are:
Mrs. Lfitle Dials worthy matron;
Mrs Leach worthy patron; Mrs.
Elizabeth Cole asst M . Mrs Ollie
Wardwell cond Mrs Anna Noble.
aast cond Mrs Sarah Walker secy
Mrs. Margie Uoff trees ; Mrs Blanche
Hawlsy. Ahad; Mrs. Allle Hlghiey.
Ruth; Mrs. Eunice Munger Esther ;
Mrs. Jennie Sut'on. Martha; Mrs
(Continued on page 8.)
Government's Policy of Suppre;
mg War Dispatches Keeps
Natives Guessing Which Pre
ably is Best for That Pro
Feeling.
Calls on Almighty.
St. Petersburg Fob. 11 Thol
(Dy Associated Press.) Russia wit out the encourage mrl
St Petersburg Feb. 11. The rigid England an America
censorship still prevents the newspa- Tho Russian newspaper n tn.l
per this afternoon from receiving ( the two new Japanese warships
war news irom ouner nussian or ror- saved from oapture bj a Ru
elgn sources. No news has been re- squadron bound for the. Far J3a
oelvetl since Viceroy AlexlefTs dls-dtr Admiral Wlrolus by th nctJ
patch and the publio consequently Is the commander of a British b
still completely In the dnrlc. All ship In plnolng his voascl ncros
manner of rumors are afloat. The Suez canal and hoisting a sign
government however has taken moas- distress thus delaying the IUtsI
tires to counteract their publication two days.
forbidding tho retail salo of tho prin-
cipal offender tho St. Petersburg
Gnzetto. Tho govommont oxproesod
great dlsploasuro at Uto publication of clnl mossengor contains tho "sup
ttie report ot a Jiusslan victory ana mnnlfosto" which Is In reality a
the raising of false hopes among tho lnra'Ion ot war. Tho manifest
population. Nevertheless rumors ( cites the negotiations between
circuiaioa vorunny nro groouuy nwai- two countries and sayB
lowed. -Wo with unshaken faith In
According to ono roport horo tho Almighty nnd with tho firm oxi
Rttsslnn armored crulsor Qromobol tlou of and rollanco upon tho u
recently sailed out of Vladlvostock mous willingness of all our loyal
antl dostroyod twonty Japaneso trans- joota to stand with us In defon
ports off SoMUiorn Koroa and wns the fatherland ask God's blossln
liicnnl t ia 1r ltir Tntwi iinan iiii lnVra I . ...
"""' ouitn. uj i' "'"" vu our utniwari iana nnu i
Anotnor story ciaimuu inai iour oi mo rorcos."
Vladlvostock warships under Admiral
Staokelborg had sunk four Japaneso
transports. Tho most circumstantial
Hay's Note Finds Favor.
London Fob. 11. Dealing will!
story current in SL Petersburg is a Hay's nolo to tho powers upon
subject of preserving the intcgrli
China the Chinese minister said.
"The neu'rallty of China was
suggested by my government Jl
report of tho sinking of tho Russian '
cruiser Varlag off Chemulpo. Still
another is to the effect that tho re
cent Japanese attack on Port Arthur
was a felat to protect the passage of certainly will agree mohr heartily
transports bound to Shan I ml kwnn the IIsv'h trntxwitlfn "
to land Japanese trodps there and toj Newspapers comment faornblj
eirect a conjunction with tae rorcea on the note.
of Yuan Shi Kal the Chinese com-
mander In chief and attack the Rus-
sians in the rear.
These are but samples of reports
current in tho Russian capital. All
Russian navigation companies having
vessels in far eastern waers are anx-
ious abou lteir fae
this morning attended service at the JjUmecl tO Ucatll
church of St. Nicholas. The tone of I
press comment today Is less bitter i
against japan una tnis is peruana
significant.
a Kansas Citv Fin
(Dy Associate J Press )
Kansas City Mo. Feb 11
Jesslf Averill age I 20 wan j.urm
Sceptical But Enthusiastic. Uetth n(l for bt'rH innr' ' "n"
8t. Petersburn. Feb H.-Skeptlclsni h'" rttt '" '" ''R '"'
Is expressed in certain quarters that lroed " lrtmen hou A
i.o f..ii i. .f i?...i.n !-. vn Jumped from the stcon.i .r.l 1
not been given out bu In govern- tory wlws The inj.... t
ment circles tb oir.clal bulletins aie Wa Ir"h- Uai1' birn' '' "J "'
accepted as acoura'ely representinK "lly. inrtiap. fatally Mi 11
the extent of tho disaster the general "nelllng. far- and bar. burl
...i ki .i.. .uQ n..i.. ... burned Kerlotis; Mts M.m.i KlJ
VAjil -"i.riJj tUllip) iiaoi. mid ivunatau .
iliorl 1- did not exoect early suct-e. fBCe and ' burnt"'' "' ri'"
Minnie tayior neaa ami tuuei- ht
burned arm broken The Dr.'
stove in MUs Averllln inum
stove I nMlus Averlll'n room
especially at sea j
Extraordinary scenes were witness-
ed last night in and around the news
naner offlcea and neoole literally bu
sieged the ministry of Interior Thi.rl llvt' ur awa' Kansasl
Associated Press representative call
ing on a well known editor tound him
Hanna's Condition
surrounded by a throng of officers and
prominent cithtenv. Imploring him 10
read to them teiograms he had Jiixt
jrecehed The crowds expressed sorl
oiis I m patience at the fact that noth-
ing a said about Injuries inflicted
upon Japanese warshlpe
The Mholo empire Ih fired by the
war fever Public festivltlen have how effe t of fever Mn. i. nip
. lu-tn roiiri ( rmandeii Mid the Red Hire lit noon was IOZ Z I ' 1-iiinH
1 Cross Horlety Ih bexd-lted with appli-
'cuuIm anxious tu gu to the front At
J theatres last night the people de
man-od the national anthem. More
(remarkable was the refusal or drivers
to acep' money from officer whom
I they drove to the palace
TV. t . "r"
in or. lincouracui
1 9
(Dy Associated Pruas j
Washington D. C KH 11 A
et!n Istied today by Senator Una 3
physicians ssys:
"Hanna weaker this momum
there ar no compllc-atlons '
The Klude club will meet ith I
Judge UuiJois Friday af'enexja tl
clock.
Lleed tu 1 he an.ouni of $';'" 1
1 1 corded by the register of i
terday.
Hot Against Outsiders.
SL Petersburg Feb. 11. The 1
Bourse Owtotte aays: The National laaurauce com pan. I
"The upstart pigmy Japan would building up a big business in Ol
not have dared to attack the giant huroa and Indian territory
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