Muskogee Cimeter

CHRISTMAS NUMBER, SECTION ONE. The Muskogee Cimeter. RED BIRD. Editor of Cimeter—Please allow space in your paper for a few lines to my people about Red Bird. We spent a day at Red Bird and found the location much better than it is advertised and will say that the TownsiteCompany has not gone far enough in advertising that town. We found the ocation to exceed any in the country. Fine water and coal is right in the town. There, we saw more hogs than we had seen for years. COL. C. B. DOUGLASS. The editor of the only daily in the Indian Territory, was in the lead in the fight against Sequoyah, and one of the factors in the building of the new state of Oklahoma. He is an aggressive republican and a hard fight er for what he believes to be in the interest of the party, he belives republicans should hold the offices when republicans are in power. We found corn piled in kilns all around the town. Cotton and corn grow side by side. We can say this is the best town in this country that I have seen for the Negro who wants to make money and get a home that will be a credit to himself and family. People are moving to Red Bird every day and we will say if you want to get in on the ground floor, come to Red Bird now, and see for yourself. This is really the Negroe's last chance. Our present home is at New Port, Ark., but in a few weeks our address will be Red Bird, I. T. Success to the Cimeter, you have caused us to work. R. C. WALTOC, New Port, Ark. Muskogee, I. T., Thursday, December 28, 1905. NEGROES' LAST CHANCE. This is a very bold statement yet it is true. This is the Negro's last chance to get homes and increase his wealth, etc. On the 19th of December my wife and I purchased a ticket a ticket at Perkins. Ill., for Muskogee, in the meantime we observed that four hundred home-seekers were aboard the train, all whites and the most of whom were land owners, having sold their property at a sacrifice to better their conditions. Besides the four hundred, others were wetting on all the way till we reached Springfield, Mo, where they numbered seven hundred, and only five colo ed people in that number. Dear reader can you not see why it is his last J. B. JUDGE W. R. LAWRENCE Was sworn in as United States of the Indian Territory on Tuesday court the next morning. Fident that all men will have a "s well and is in keeping with the turn district for the four years the right man in the right place Muskogee. is United States Judge 'for the Territory on Tuesday afternoon' next morning. From the very beginning will have a "square deal" in the keeping with the record of the course the four years just ended, Just in the right place. He will resid Was sworn in as United States Judge for the Western District of the Indian Territory on Tuesday afternoon' He began holding court the next morning, From the very beginnig it is evident that all men will have a "square deal" in this court, This is well and is in keeping with the record of the court in the Westrn district for the four years just ended, Judge Lawrence is the right man in the right place. He will reside permanently in Muskogee. last chance' Simply because he is too slow. The colored man, it seems.can not be convinced of the advantages this section affords, until some one comes and returns and make a dozen speeches, then when the head of the house finally decides to go, family trouble is the result. The wife will protest, saying we have a little home here. Massa Jimmie gets a little mad sometime, but Lor' a massey I can put up with that better than I can go way out yonder. The boys and girls will get in line with the mother, and that settles it. The white man reads, thinks, and then acts quibkly, gets in on the ground floor and t en when the poor Negro does make M. H. Judge for the Western District day afternoon' He began holdom the very beginnig it is evi square deal" in this court, This is record of the court in the Wesust ended, Judge Lawrence is He will reside permanently in No 11 uphis mind he is pushed to the rear. It has been asked why are the railroads giving such low rates to the territory? If you come and look at this land and country as I have, you will know. Since I have been in the Territory traveling over the different railroads I see fine timber hauled and thrown away here; then I saw in my little town, Perks, Ill., for the mill men to make lumber out. Well, why is that? Simply want these colored men East South who are able to take advantage of their opportunities, come out here, form corporations, get them mills, buy [Picture of a man in a suit and tie]. One of the best known Negro leaders in the B. I. T. He has served several prominent positions. Was the promoter of the Negro statehood convention and cut this lumber up for buildings. It is much needed. I see the finest Walnut sawed log length put aside to rot and (continued on last page.) It is certain that P. L. Soper is a dead-cock in the pit; that is, so far as National Committeeman, he is nit. That his endorsement at Washington is not worth a Tinker's—Soper's treachery to the colored Republicans at Claremore when he opposed their representation on the Territorial Committee, like Banguos Ghost will not down; and like Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth, he will find that there are a hundred Richmonds in the field. Who remember the Battle of Bosworth?(the political battle at Claremore) But of this we will say more in the future. MEN HAVE HORROR OF DIMPLES. Willingly Pay Money for Removal of "Beauty Spots." Female scoffers who deny that men have been blessed by nature with so seductive a charm as a dimple will change their tune when they hear what the beauty doctor has to say on the subject. "Dimples are just as common among men as among women," says that apostle of the good advantage. Beard and mustache combine to hide their charm. Anyhow, men are not proud of dimples. They consider them a sign of effeminacy. Now that smooth faces are the fashion, the man with a dimple in cheek or chin is hard put to it to hide that beauty mark. In his extremity he seeks relief from me. "What can I do with these devilish dimples?' says he. "Take 'em out,' I advise. "Can you do it?' he asks. "Sure,' says I. "All right,' says he: go ahead." "Then I begin treatment. In the past year I have removed sets of dimples from men's faces that any woman of their acquaintance wouldl have paid $100 for. All men with money to spend patronize the beauty doctor more shamelessly than they used to; out of all the miracles they wish performed there is none they insist upon so stoutly as the removal of dimples." IS HAPPIEST AWAY FROM POMP. Austrian Emperor Finds Rest in Society of Grandchildren. Although Francis Joseph of Austria is a central figure in the most exclusive of European courts his dinners are quite informal in tone except on rare state occasions. Usually his majesty converses in the liveliest manner with his guests. In the smoking-room, to which he almost invariably accompanies the men, he joins in the general chat, laughs at the jokes and shows marked preference for the frankest replies to his questions. Since the tragic death of his son and wife the emperor leads a solitary life for a greater portion of the year. In summer, however, he makes his way to his lovely villa at Ischl, in the beautiful Salzkammergut and here is surrounded by his daughters and their children. It is then that pathetic old man is happiest, playing "grandfather" with the bables, taking walks with them and forgetting for a brief season the trials and sufferings, misfortunes and disappointments which life has brought him. A New Americanism. Henry James has made, during his American visit, a collection of curious phrases and expressions—he calls them "Americanisms." At a dinner in New York Mr. James, chuckling a good deal, repeated an Americanism that he had heard that day. "A philanthropic lady," he said, "one of those ladies whose delight is to do good, summoned a parlor maid and said earnestly: "'Jane, I take a real interest in your welfare. Now, tell me, is there anything serious between you and the grocer's delivery man?" "'Well, ma'am,' Jane answered, blushing, 'we are keeping company.' "‘Keeping company? Do you mean by that odd phrase that you are betrothed?' "No, ma'am, not yet. We've only got as far as waisting.'" Helpfulness. Helpfulness. A cheerful look will help to light The gloomy path that many tread; Will help illumine their darkest night, Dispelling clouds of dread. Grief-stricken hearts will gladly hail The kindly aid that you can give, Your cheerful looks and words prevail, And drooping spirits live. This world has many a rugged road Where pilgrims pass with aching feet Help where you can to lift their head The recompense is sweet. A hand to help, a kindly voice, A cheerful, earnest look of love; And care-worn hearts shall yet rejoice To find their home above. —John M. Morse. It takes a strong woman to hold her tongue. I am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved my life three years ago.—MRS. THOS. ROEBINS, Maple Street, Norwich, N. Y., Feb. 17, 1900. It takes a wise woman to conceal her rage. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. For children teething, softens the gums, reduces inflammation, allays pain, cures wind colic. 25c a bottle. The smallest fish often inspire the biggest tales. You never hear any one complain about "Defiance Starch." There is none to equal it in quality and quantity, 16 ounces, 10 cents. Try it now and save your money. So many men want the earth that there isn't really enough to go round. Taylor's Cherokee Remedy of Sweet Gum and Mullen is Nature's great remedy—Cures Coughs, Colds, Croup and Consumption, and all throat and lung troubles. At druggists, 25c., 50c. and $1.00 per bottle. Wealth isn't essential to happiness, but it helps some. More Flexible and Lasting, won't shake out or blow out; by using Defiance Starch you obtain better results than possible with any other brand and one-third more for same money. Yes, the cup of love contains many spoons. Resembles the Others Mayor Dunne of Chicago has now submitted to the city council his fourth plan for municipal ownership of the street railways. The fourth plan, however, resembles the other three in the probability that it won't work.—Hartford Times. 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If your blood is impure, thin, diseased, hot or full of humors, if you have blood poison, cancer, carbuncles, eating sores, scrofula, eczema, itching, rinsings and lumps, scabby, plimply skin, bone pains, catarrh, rheumatism, or any blood or skin disease, take Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. B.) according to directions. Soon all sores heal, aches and pains stop, the blood is made pure and rich, leaving the skin free from every eruption, and giving the rich glow of perfect health to the skin. At the same time, B. B. B. improves the digestion, cures dyspepsia, strengthens weak kidneys. Just the medicine for old people, as it gives them new, vigorous blood. Druggists, $ per large bottle, with directions for home cure. Sample free and prepaid by writing Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga. Describe trouble and special free medical advice also sent in sealed letter. B. B. B. is especially advised for chronic, deep-seated cases of impure blood and skin disease, and cures after all else fails. The Girdle to the Corset. The Girdle to the Corset. "Goodness, but you are tight!" said the girdle to the corset. "Well, you see I've been on a bust," answered the stays, with a merry laugh."—Cleveland Leader. STOP! WOMEN, Many women suffer in silence and drift along from bad to worse, knowing full well that they ought to have immediate assistance, but a natural modesty impels them to shrink from exposing themselves to the questions and probably examinations of even their family physician. It is unnecessary. Without money or price you can consult a woman whose knowledge from actual experience is great. Women suffering from any form of female weakness are invited to promptly communicate with Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Mass. All letters are received, opened, read and answered by women only. A woman can freely talk of her private illness to a woman; thus has been established the eternal confidence between Mrs. Pinkham and the women of America which has never been broken. Out of the vast volume of experience which she has to draw from, it is more than possible that she has gained the very knowledge that will help your case. She asks nothing in return except your good-will, and her advice has relieved thousands. Surely any woman, rich or poor, is very foolish if she does not take advantage of this generous offer of assistance. — Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass. PILES NO MONEY TILL CURED SEND FOR FREE ILLUS. TREATISE ON RECIPIET DISCASE WITH NAMES OF PROMPT MEN CURED DRS. THORNTON & MINOR-1031 OAK ST. KANSAS CITY. NO. (BRANCH OFFICE AT ST. LOUIS.) That in addressing Mrs. Pinkham you are confiding your private ills to a woman a woman whose experience with woman's diseases covers a great many years. You can talk freely to a woman when it is revolting to relate your private troubles to a man—besides a man does not understand—simply because he is a man. Many women suffer in silence and drift along from bad to worse, knowing full well that they ought to have immediate assistance, but a natura modesty impels them to shrink from exposing to selves to the questions and probably examination even their family physician. It is unnecess. Without money or price you can consult a woman whose knowledge from actual experience is g Mrs. Pinkham's Standing Invitation: Women suffering from any form of female wness are invited to promptly communicate with Pinkham at Lynn, Mass. All letters are received, read and answered by women only, woman can freely talk of her private illness to woman; thus has been established the eternity confidence between Mrs. Pinkham and the woman of America which has never been broken. Out of the vast volume of experience which she has to draw from, it is more than possible that she has gained the very knowledge that will help your case. She asks nothing in return except your good-will, and her advice has relieved thousands. Surely any woman, rich or poor, is very foolish if she does not take advantage of this generous offer of assistance. — Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass. Following we publish two letters from a woman who accepted this invitation. Note the result. First letter. "Dear Mrs. Pinkham:— "For eight years I have suffered something terrible every month with my periods. The pains are excruciating and I can hardly stand them. My doctor says I have ovarian and womb trouble, and I must go through an operation if I want to get well. I do not want to submit to it if I can possibly help it. Please tell me what to do. I hope you can relieve me."-Mrs. Mary Dimmick, 59th and E Capitol Sts., Benning P.O., Washington, D.C. Second letter. Second letter. 'Dear Mrs. Pinkham:— After following carefully your advice, and taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, I am very anxious to send you my testimonial, that others may know their value and what you have done for me. PILES NO MONEY TILL CURE DRS. THORNTON & MINOR 1031 OAK ST. A half sheet of note paper has position and magnitude, but no weight. Lewis' Single Binder straight 5c cigar. Made of extra quality tobacco. Your dealer or Lewis' Factory, Peoria, Ill. Only fools think that they can't make mistakes. A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES. Iteching, Blind, Bleeding, Protruding Piles. Druggists are authorized to refund money if PAZO OINTMENT falls to cure in 6 to 14 days. 50c. Some men have so much self-esteem that it makes them stoop-shouldered If afflicted with some eyes, use Thompson's Eye Water WE DON'T HAVE TO SPEAK FOR COUNCIL HILL BECAUSE COUNCIL HILL SPEAKS FOR ITSELF! COJNGIL HILL is a new town, but a few months old, located on the M. O. & G. railroad, 25 miles from Muskogee. It is surrounded by a vast area of the best agricultural land in the Creek Nation. A brick railroad station with cement platforms, a two-story modern school house, 12-foot granitoid sidewalks with curbing through the business section are but a few of the substantial improvements. Never has there been such an opportunity for a business location or a profitable investment. For particulars address Union Townsite Company, Muskogee, Indian Territory. along that they natural using them- nations of necessary. A woman is great. tion: male weak- with Mrs. received, only. A access to a eternal women Out "As you know, I write you that my doctor said I must have an operation or I could not live. I then wrote you, telling you my ailments. I followed your advice and am entirely well. I can walk miles without an ache or a pain, and I owe my life to you and to Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. I wish every suffering woman would read this testimonial and realize the value of writing to you and your remedy."—Mrs. Mary Dimmick, 50th and E. Capitol Streets, Benning P. O., Washington, D. C. When a medicine has been successful in restoring to health so many women whose testimony is so unquestionable, you cannot well say, without trying it, "I do not believe it will help me." If you are ill, don't hesitate to get a bottle of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound at once, and write Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn. Mass., for special advice it is free and always helpful. BUY LAND IN TROPICAL MEXICO While you can buy it cheap. Hundreds of Americans going there. No richer lands in the world. Abundant rain-fall. Every known Tropical Product grown successfully. 80 to 100 bushels corn per acre. We own the land we are selling. Titles perfect. Splendid shipping facilities and good markets. Land values rapidly advancing. Next excursion Jan. 4th, 1906. Join our American Colony and write us for prices and full particulars. MEXICAN AGRICULTURAL LAND CO. NORMAN, OKLAHOMA WANTED FOR UNITED STATES ARMY; able-bodied unmarried men, between ages of 21 and 35; citizens of United States, of good character and temperate habits, who can speak, read and write English. For information apply to Recruiting Officer, Post-Office Building Oklahoma, Guthrie, Shawnee, Enid, O. T., or Tulsa, I. T. DEFIANCE STARCH—16 ounces of the package other starches only 12 ounces—same price and "DEFIANCE" IS SUPERIOR QUALITY. Send the blank below to our address and receive one of the best magazines on the market today. The Cimeter and Adams Magazine $1.00 per year. Please send me Adams Magazine for one year. Name ... Post Office ... County ... State .. FOR RENT 500 acres of land in cultivation, known as the Peters land about four miles west of Muskogee. Good land. Price reasonable. See or write DR. R. H. WATERFORD. Muskogee, I. T. Cures Female Troubles, Diarrohea, Dyspepsia, Sick Headache, Nervousness and Painful Menstruation Call or write MRS. A. G. STEELE, P. O. 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It is worth many $5 to every one interested in Indian Territory. Order today or you may be too late. Sent post paid $1. U. S. and Canada; foreign countries $1.50. COMMONWEALTH PUB. CO. Oklahoma City. be sure to mention this paper. Holiday Rates Cheap rates for those desirous of spending Christmas at the old home, for visiting friends. EXCEPTIONALLY LOW RATES. VIA MISSOURI, KANSAS & TEX. RY Tickets on sale at all stations, Dececember 22, 23, 24, 25. 30, 31, 1905, and Jan. 1, 1906, for return. ASK THE AGENT for the rates and about the train service. The excellent train service will make your Holiday Trip nominal in cost and comfortable and convenient if via M. K. & T. Ry. Plan your trip now. W. S. ST. GEORGE, General Pass, and Ticket Agent St. Louis, Mo. DR. JESSIE C. DICKERSON, Special attention to diseases of women and children. Suite 17, Jones Building OFFICE HOURS 9 to 10 a. m. PHONE 747 2 to 4 p. m. 7 to 9 p. m. "If you have anything to trade or sell in the way of Real Estate, write to KIMBER REAL ESTATE AGENCY Co., 810 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. It makes no difference what you pant to sell or where it is located, this company will send you buyers. Lots for Sale in Grayson, Ind. Ter. Lots 25 feet front by 140 feet deep for $25.00, half cash, balance in six months' time. 320 acres of land for lease, five years at $1.00 per acre per year. For bargains in lots, call or write RALPH PHILLIPS, Box G, Muskogee, Ind. Ter. FRISCO SYSTEM COMPLETELY AND COMFORTABLY SERVE WESTERN MISSOURI AND EASTERN KANSAS TO THE PRINCIPAL CITIES EAST, WEST, NORTH, SOUTH. PULLMAN SLEEPERS, RECLINING CHAIR CARS. TRAINS LIGHTED AND VENTILATED BY ELECTRICITY. The Direct Route to the "WORLD'S FAIR CITY" SAINT LOUIS For detailed information, call on nearest representative FRISCO SYSTEM, or address L. W. PRICE, Division Passenger Agent. JOPLIN, MO. 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FOUR MEN ASSAULT GIRL MISS BESSIE HEISLER TAKEN FROM ESCORT TO WOODS AT POINT OF REVOLVER, Festus, Mo., Dec. 27.—The community is greatly excited here over the fact that Miss Bessie Heisler, 18 years old, was taken from her escort. Mervin George, at the point of a revolver, by four men last Saturday night as the couple was returning from a Christmaf eve entertainment, forced to go into the woods, where she was assaulted, and then allowed to go home, arriving almost unconscious. Oharley Kelley, Harry Bozarth, Paul Bischer and Win. Mason have been arrested on warrants. Bozarth is a nephew of Miss Heisler's uncle, with whom she has been visiting for three months.—Phoenix. The above shows that others besides the Negro commit the brutal and hell.sh crime of rape. No brute can commit a more devlish crime than the white brutes above named and one was a kinsman. Had these scions of hell just blackened their faces as is their custom when committing such outrages. then four Negroes would have been mobed; just any four that could be found. Hell with its torches and terrors is the only fit place for such scoundrels, be they white or black. FOLLIES OF FOOLISH RICH. It is exceedingly difficult to comprehend the moral and mental make-up of that class of men and women who compose the so-called fashionable set in our larger American cities, and who in days like these can find no higher or saner purpose for the expenditure of their time and money than in feeding their vanities and indulging their pampered appetites. With millions dying from starvation in Russia, with hordes of men and women desperate with hunger and privation marching through the streets of London, with a thousand appeals for help and service arising from every quarter of our own land, what but a heart inrusted with selfishness and filled with greed and foolish pride could be main o durate and unresponsive! Such must have been the character of the rich and fashionable family out in Louisville, Kentucky, who gave a birthday luncheon to a pet dog the other day, with all the accompaniments of a high class so in function. The beast was the guest of honor, and around the board, we are informed, "were persons prominent in society." An e'abofate menu was provided, and the dog was served from a silver platter. Of course no blame can be attached to the dog, who apparently had the wisest head of all engaged in this silly business, but as to the other creatures who surrounded "the board," there hardly be but one opinion among intelligent and conscientious men and women. Their proper status, we should say, was several grades below that of the dog. It is precisely such exhibitions as these, and such a use of wealth, that furnish ample fuel to the anarchist, and other enemies of the existing social order.—Leslie Weekly. Wonder what uncle Henry Watterson of the Courier-Journal will say about these Kentucky snobs? He has been giving the Aristocrats of Gotham hades about the same kind of foolishness. And again the same people who attended the dog banquet belong to that class of Americans who raised h—l and made the most insulting remarks toward our good President because he took dinner with another famous American, Dr. Washington. "What fools these predjudiced Americans are when the Negro is brought in quettion." [Name not provided] Dr. Briscoe, of Topeka, Kan. has opened a dental parlor in the Fue Building, 6044 S.2nd street. Dr. Briscoe is prepared to do all kinds of dental work, having been actively engaged in the practice of dentistry for the past five years. The office is modernly equipped and the services rendered will be of the highest order. Calland get your work done so you may properly enjoy the holidays. The Creek Grocery Company is now located is it's own building on S. 2nd. street, near the city Market Square. Their old friends and customers are invito continue their trade with the old reliable company. Courteens treatment and a square deal is their motto. Last! A Negro dentist has at last come to our city. WASHINGTON ON THE NEGRO IN BUSINESS. Booker T. Washington has an extremely interesting article in the American Illustrated Magazine for January, entitled "The Negro in Business." He tells of the really remarkable success of a particular Negro, Groves by name, and tells what Groves says about it. Mr. Washington says: But why is Mr. Groves called "The Negro Potato King?" Let me answer. Last year he produced upon his farm two thousand one hundred and forty-five bushels to the acre. So far as reports show, this was twelve thousand one hundred and fifty 74 W. H. TWINE, Lawyer Editor of "The Cimeter" bushels more than any other individual grower in the world produced. And besides, the potatoes raised on his farm, Mr. Groves buys and ships potatoes on a large scale. Last year he bought from white growers in the Kay valley, and shipped away twenty-five cars of white potatoes. He also bought fourteen cars of fancy seed potatoes in North and South Dakota, which he sold to growers in the Kaw valley, and in Oklahoma and Indian Territory. Mr. Groves says that he ships potatoes and other farm produce to nearly every portion of the United States and to Mexico and Canada. At the recent meeting of the National Business League in New York, Mr. Groves was asked how he was able to conduct so varied and large business enterprises, when he had had no education as a business man. "You have children, haven't you." Mr. Groves replied. "Yes," said the other. "Some of them are grown up now." "How do you manage your grown up children?" "Oh, I get along with them," replied his friend laughing. "You see I have known them a long time." "That's just the way with my business." said Mr. Groves. "I started in with it when it was a baby, and I have had a chance to get thoroughly acquainted with it as it grew up." TIME TABLE Missouri, Oklahoma & Gulf Railway. On the schedule train No. north bound will leave Muskogee at 8: a. m. and arrive at Wagoner 8:50 a. m. Train No. 6 north bound will leave Muskogee at 6:00 p. m. arrive at Wagoner 6:50 p. m. Train No. 1 will arrive from Wagoner at 9:45 a. m. Train No. 5 will arrive from Wagoner at 7:50 p. m. Train No, 3 south bound leaves Muskogee at 9:50 a. m. arrives at Dustin 12:40 p. m. Train No. 4 leaves Dustin 2:30 p. m., arrives Muskogee 5:20 p. m. [Name] RALPH PHILLIPS, Stenographer in W. H. Twinc,s law office, and Real Estate A'gt Have Dr. Briscoe to do that Bridge work before Christmas. 3041 S, 2nd. street? Phone 694? Why, that's Dr. Briscoe's our dentist. Tuesday is calling day at Dr. Briscoe's Dental Parlors. The Lincoln Conference school will begin it's winter term Tuesday, Jan, 2nd, 1906 at Spencer Chapel M. E. Church, 543 N 7th, street. For further information address the principal. H. R. Pinkney, Muskogee, I. T, Officers of Damon Lodge No 12, K. of P. D. Richardson, C.C., J. Trimble. N. O., C. C. Jackson, M of F., Alex. Coals, Prelate; W. E. Murdock, M. of F., A. C. Spahnn, K. of R. & S., J, B, Beason, M. of A. GUIDED BY BIBLE TEACHINGS New England Manufacturer Conducts His Large Business on Christian Principles. THE DOOR OF HOPE I J. PRESCOTT GROVESNOR Every morning before the wheels and shuttles of a big slipper company at Worcester, Mass., are set in motion a half-hour prayer service is conducted by the owner of the factory, J. Prescott Grosvenor. While the machinery of the neighboring plants is whirring and clanking, the strains of a hymn may be heard coming from this big brick building. There is a brief scripture reading, a prayer, another hymn, and then the signal is given, the steam is turned on, and the confusing roar of a big shoe factory takes the place of the Sabbath calm. Mr. Grosvenor has a small chapel in the factory, which he has named the Pauline Memorial Chapel, and here the services take place. Attendance is not compulsory, but a goodly proportion of the 250 employees are present. "Religion," says Mr. Grosvenor, is inseparable from every part of a man's life. There is no reason why a man should go to church on Sunday, and try to deceive in his business dealings on Monday. For eighteen years I have conducted my business according to the dictates of my conscience, and, to the best of my belief, I have done no injury to a single mortal. I have no sympathy for men who do not conduct their business on Christian principles. The teachings of the Bible are the only guide for a man who is brought in contact with others, whether in the relation of customer, buyer or employe." Mr. Grosvenor has been in business in Worcester for twenty-one years. His factory has grown from one with an output of 100 pairs of slippers a day to one with 3,000 pairs. He is of medium height, and looks about 50 years old. His hair and mustache are gray, and he always dresses in black. Twenty-one years ago Mr. Grosvenor began business as a manufacturer of slippers. For three years he had a hard struggle, but at the end of that time he received, as he says, the spirit of God, and became a Christian, joining Plymouth church (Methodist) in Worcester. "It was on March 11, eighteen years ago, at 10:45 in the evening, that I received light," said Mr. Grosvenor. 89 and from that moment to the present I have prospered, prospered wonderfully, more than commensurate with my ability, and this prosperity I can but attribute to the fact that I try to follow the teachings of the Bible and the dictates of my conscience, the word of Christianity as given to me by the holy ghost, the spirit of God. "For twelve years I was engaged in business on Mechanic street in Worcester, but I was so successful that the business outgrew the factory, and I moved to my present location six years ago. During these six years I have been more successful than ever; until a month ago I was obliged to notify my customers that I could fill no more orders for a month. "Although the concern is called a company, there is no company. I am the sole owner and proprietor, and for the reason that I did not wish to form a business alliance with men who were not actuated by, or did not conduct their lives according to, the spirit of God. In my early years I was made to suffer on this account, and yet I considered that suffering a boon, and to-day I look back upon it with pleasure. "It is one of my ideas that the greatest lesson of Christianity is the helping of others. And so, if any of my employees fall ill, are visited by death, or get into any sort of difficulty, I pay all their bills, and then let them make returns to me, if they are able, at the rate of a dollar or two a week. And some of my employees, I am proud to say, have been with me for more than fifteen years." And if there be any doubt as to whether or not Mr. Grosvenor is popular with his help, it is but necessary to talk with any of them. For the lowest office boy to the foreman there is but one opinion, that he is the best friend that they have, and that, unlike other friends, if they chance to fall into trouble he will stand by them and still be their friend. Not only does this man conduct his manufacturing business, but he works among his employees just as though he were one of them. When the factory is closed at night and on Sundays he leads missions and prayer meetings and delivers sermons. Indeed, every Sunday he preaches three times in churches for the colored people. Recently he was requested to take charge of a Bible class composed of young men in Grace church, one of the largest churches in Worcester. But he declined, feeling that his duty lay with the more unfortunate members of society rather than with the fashionable parishioners who frequent that church. "Though I have not been ordained of man, I have been ordained by God, and so I feel thoroughly at ease when I preach. Why, last summer I preached two sermons of an hour each in Grace church, while the regular pas- tor was away, and when I had finished many of the congregation were weeping. I told them of experience, of practical life, and not of dreams or shibboleths." And though this missionary-manufacturer is so busy with his regular duties, he finds, now and then, a spare moment to indulge in his favorite pastime of charcoal drawing. And he really has talent. He designs his own patterns. There is scarcely a chavitable institution in the city or county of Worcester that does not reckon Mr. Grosvenor as a friend. Only recently he bought a farm which he gave to an institution for orphans. "Eleven years ago," he said, "I opened a mission down on Green street. Every evening I held a prayer meeting, and in connection with the mission I ran a restaurant and waited on the tables myself, and this in addition to my work in the factory. "Some six years ago I started the 'Door of Hope,' for women, and its success surpassed even my fondest hopes. More than 400 unfortunate women have lived in it during these six years, and many of them have come into Christian life. "You must understand that I never forced or urged any one to enter the church. I believe that a person who comes in unwillingly is converted in form only, and not in spirit. And in all my meetings, in all my missions, I never employ any of the modern methods of securing converts, methods which I consider and call mechanical devices.'" Unlike so many who have endeavored to run a big business on strictly Christian principles, Mr. Grosvenor has succeeded. Many say that the essence of his Christianity and the secret of his success is his big heart. Where Marriage Pays. "Married people have the best of it in ocean traveling," said a sea captain, "for they have a stateroom to themselves. People traveling alone, unless they are willing to pay a good deal extra, have to sleep in the same room with strangers—an unpleasant thing. "Some of these lone travelers, to secure privacy, pay the extra fare. Others—many, many others—try to secure privacy by giving us lies instead of money. "One man will tell the chief steward that he has an intolerable snore. Another will say he is subject to epileptic attacks, wherein, in the small hours, he becomes a shrieking and dangerous maniac. Another will say that in the throes of acute seasickness, from the beginning of the voyage to the end he fills the cabin day and night with dismal noises. "No matter. They all have to share their staterooms with strangers. The only way out of it is to plank down the coin." RICH. BUT WORKS MILLIONAIRE OFFICE BQY IN NEW YORK CITY. Fellow Employes Find It Not Difficult to Realize That He Does Not Have to Live on His Salary-What the Blond Typewriter Thinks. New York has a millionaire office boy, who owns automobiles, racing motor boats, wears six suits of clothes a week to the office in which he works, and takes his wealthy employer's beautiful daughter to luncheon. He works for a salary of $8 a week and spends twice that sum for hjs luncheons; yet he is working faithfully, licking stamps and addressing letters, answering the phone, and running errands without a whimper. The boy is the son of Dr. V——, one of the most prominent and wealthy physicians on Manhattan Island, and, through his mother, heir of great riches besides what he will receive from his father. He is the marvel of the lower west side, where he works, and the disturbing element for scores of fair typewriter girls who watch for a chance to win a smile of a glance from the office boy. The office boy is nearly 21 years of age, and he was "flunked out" of college, so his father ordered him to go to work and, despite his wealth and influence, the best he could do was to find a position as office boy with a big chemical manufacturing company on the lower west side, the owner of which was a friend of his father. "Look," said the blond typewriter, bending her fair head toward where the office boy was licking postage stamps. "It's a shame to make him work that way. He's wearing the sixth suit of clothes he's had on this week. He's worn a blue suit, a black suit, a brown, a worsted, and a tweed, and that frock he had on yesterday." "You must watch him pretty close, Mame," remarked her companion. "I'm not losing any chance to catch him. Wish he'd take me out to lunch like he does the old man's daughter. "Say, it's awful. Every time that girl comes down here to touch the boss for a couple of hundred extra for a new dress that office boy he just drops work and joins out with her—and the old man don't kick at all. They go over to the Astor house. The bookkeeper tells me he don't turn in any expense account and one luncheon will cost him more than he makes in a week. "He's all right. He always treats me politely, but somehow I can't snub him like I did the other office boy. One day at noon he came over and asked me to typewrite a short letter for him. He was polite about it; too polite to mention money; so I said 'Sure.' "And say, what'd you think he dictated? He wrote to a F ench automobile manufacturer ordering a new auto, price $4,200. Wouldn't that jar you?" Still Smiling. The visitor in the south was offering his sympathies to the old colored parson. "It's a shame, uncle," said the visitor, "that the congregation should drop buttons in the plate when you were collecting your salary." "Dat doan matteh, sah," replied the old man with a luminous smile, "Ah kin use dem on dat old paih ob trousers de kernal gib me." "Well, they dropped nails in the plate also." "Just what Ah need, sah. Yo' see Ah'm guine to build a cohnhouse en Ah'll need de nails to drive in de shingles." "But the lead nickels. What are you going to do with them, throw them away?" "No, sah; Ah'm guine to make sinkers foh mah fishing lines. Glory, halleluyah!" ALL WARSHIPS OUTCLASSED BY THIS MARINE MONSTER OUTBOARD PROFILE UPPER DECK ENVIED STORY TELLER'S GIFT. Made Presence of Mind a Very Secondary Consideration. C. K. Sober was showing a group of Pennsylvania statesmen over his famous chestnut farm near Shamokin. "I have been told," said an insurance inspector, "that on a good chestnut farm each tree yields $100 profit. "That is impossible," said Mr. Sober, laughing. "That is quite impossible. It is such a whopper that it reminds me of life in the west. "A friend of mine sat one cold night before the red-hot stove in a western saloon. "At the bar a number of tall stories were being told. Every man had an illustration to present of his own bravery or generosity or Lotharioism. One chap said: 'I was once crossing a long, high, one-track railroad bridge on the ties when I seen a train coming toward me. The bridge was too narrow for me to draw to one side or the other and to jump into the boiling waters below meant sartin death. In a flash I grasped the situation and started on a quick run toward the locomotive. When within a few feet of the great machine I concentrated all my nerve and muscle in one effort and leaped straight up in the air. The terrible loco shot under me and I came down safe and sound on the bridge, preserved from death, but seriously shaken by the descent.' "At the conclusion of this tale a groan went up from the assemblage and an old miner with a white beard said bitterly: "What's the use of presence of mind when a man can lie like that?" Story of a Medford Warrior. Capt. James C. D. Clark of the Lawrence Light Guards of Medford, Mass., was a speaker at a recent camp fire of civil and Spanish war veterans, and related the following story: A Medford man, a quaint character of Irish birth, returned from the civil war with an undisputed record of hard and perilorous service in the army. The younger generation, hearing of his bravery, tried unsuccessfully to get his own version of his part in the bloody struggle. One day, finding himself besieged by a number of persistent questioners, the modest warrior consented to speak. "We'd get up in the mornin' at 5 o'clock," he began, "an' have breakfast. Begin fightin' at 6, knock off at 12. Begin shootin' agin at 1, knock off at 6 an' ate supper, an' turn in to sleep. Every day the same old thing; that's all." Good-by, Old Year, your mission ends With midnight chimes and all is done; The records writ with joy or less. The deeds fulfilled and guerdons won Are hung as trophies round thy rime. And thou art named with olden time. Forevermore; oh, fateful past, That saw so much no law can change; Beginning and the end of things That were to be, the new and strange The old and worn and bloom and blight. Passed to the dark or born to light. And, oh, for some a happy year; Sweet wedding bells rang joyously; Old friends clasped hands and strangers met, And sunshine fell so glad and free On buoyant youth, and smiles were fair, And laughter bantered pain and care. Some tears must fall in every year; Your portion came when grief had set A badge of mourning on the hearts Of some whose love could not forget, And hopefully, without dismay They covered friends of yesterday. Good-by, Old Year; we greet the New; When we recall your gifts and cost May then a double portion show Thy favors won over which was lost. Good-by! A hand at parting; then A benediction and amen. —Clifford Kane Stout. Acknowledged Expert on Diamonds. The credit of being the greatest diamond expert in America is generally awarded to Gen. Mindil, who for ten years has had charge of the jewel-room in the appraiser's office, New York. The importer who can bambooz Gen. Mindil as to the value of a previous stone has not yet come to the front. Members of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers and officials of the Brooklyn Navy-Yard were much interested yesterday and discussed in detail the plans and description of Anson Phelps Stokes marine monster, the Ultima, designed by the young millionaire to sweep the seas. The Ultima is described as a globuloid naval battery. The trials of the model built by Mr. Stokes were held in the government model basin, Washington. It is learned that the Ultima will have a capacity for 2,600 tons of coal, enabling her to steam at full power eleven days with only a normal supply of coal. If all available space is used for storing coal the boat can steam for thirty days. The sides of the Ultima present a small effective target, being only about onehalf the length of the latest battleships. In addition to her guns there are four submarine torpedo tubes forward on lower deck, while additional tubes can be placed aft. The armor of the vessel will consist of Krupp's cemented steel, ranging in thickness from one inch on the berth deck to thirteen and one-half inches covering the sides of the berth and magazine decks. Including the late Japanese-Russian war, there is no record of six-inch Krupp armor on a battleship ever being pierced. As future naval battles will probably be fought at a range of five miles, the armor provided for is thought to be sufficient. Provision has been made for carrying one sixty-three-foot submarine, one fifty-foot launch, two thirty-six-foot power-cutters, two thirty-foot power cutters and a number of smaller boats, including lifeboats under the armor protection. The wardroom officers' rooms are about twice as large as usual, Mr. Stokes believing that it will be for the good of the service to make quarters comfortable and attractive, giving space for general furnishings, where there will be facilities for studying and draughting. "If these facilities were better on existing battleships," says the inventor, "we might have a larger number of papers from officers at sea." The plans show accommodations on board for over 1,500, including all officers, crew and marines. In urging the adoption of his plan, Mr. Stokes said: "Ships can be built abroad in much less time than we require, and it is necessary for us to take a decided leap ahead if we would not build battleships that are antiquated and outclassed before they are ready for use. The building of a 30,000-ton Ultima here would be very discouraging to foreign competition." New York World. THREE COVEYS IN ONE SEASON Quail Hen Known to Have Raised Fifty-four Birds. An interesting incident in reference to the breeding of quall was told recently by a gentleman living in the vicinity of Cypress. He says that an old quail hen nested in his yard and that during the year three separate coveys of young birds were raised. The party mentioned watched the old bird during the breeding season and was careful that nothing molested her or her eggs. Early in the summer the first covey came off with twenty birds, all of which were raised. Then another covey of sixteen was raised, and finally, late in the summer, another hatch of eighteen birds was brought off. That makes a total of fifty-four birds raised by one hen this season. The incident offers several interesting suggestions—namely, that the present closed season on the bird is about correct to cover the entire breeding period. It also shows that the killing of quail in September and October is nothing short of murder, as the old birds are too poor from caring for their young, and the young birds too young to be of any value for eating.—Houston Post. "If you have anything to trade or sell in the way of Real Estate, write to KIMBER REAL ESTATE AGENCY Co.. 810 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. It makes no difference what you pant to sell or where it is located, this company will send you buyers. Lots for Sale in Grayson, Ind. Ter. 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"I don't believe your father will ever consent, dear," George had said, very gravely, his very shoulders bowed under the weight of his grief. He was fully 19, and this was the first time he had ever been really in love. Of course there had been fancies, back there in the days of his youth. But he was 19 now, and he knew his own mind. He knew that Sidney Lee was the one woman in all the world who had been foreordained to become Mrs. George Armitage. Guess a man of 19 knows affinities when he meets them—and when the girl throws her arms about his neck and cries because her father won't let her be his—that is, the man's who knows affinities when he sees them. "But maybe he will consent if you work hard and we wait a few years, George," Sid ventured, hopefully. "Wait!" echoed George, drearily. "I have not time to wait. I love you too much to wait. I can't wait. Life is too short. Think what a few years meant." There was no question that a few years would shorten George's span terribly. Then he spoke like the true knight. "If your father won't give his consent, Sid," he said firmly, "let's get married without it. What right have parents to wreck the happiness of their children's lives?" "You mean to run away—to elope?" gasped Sidney, in an awful voice. "Why, father would never forgive us T. R. S. S. "Wait!" echoed George drearily, "I love you too much to wait." in the world. Besides, dear," she said, practically, "do you make enough for us to live on? won't it be better to wait for a raise in your salary? If we clope, father would discharge you, you know." "I did not think you were mercenary, Sid," the young man replied severely. "I really did not." He said it so tragically that Sidney was miserable again. "I did not mean to be mercenary. $ George, dear," she said tearfully. "But you know we must live." "Well, looking at the matter from the most practical side," said George, as if that was making a great concession to the sensible, "I get $14 a week now. I can get a job any time at Morrow's. The old man has asked me to work for him and you know about Nell." "Yes, I know that Nell would give her neck to have you work for her father," said Sidney, a little spitefully and all jealously. "I know that she comes into your place just on purpose to see you. Papa has told me all about it." "There's nothing between us at all, dear," George hastened to say, for he saw he was on dangerous ground. "Your father has often joked me about it too and I just led him on, for that keeps him from suspecting that it is you I love. Besides," he concluded, with an injured air, "I guess Nell can come to see me if Jim can hang around you." "Oh, he is just a friend," answered Sidney airily. "I don't care a rap about him, though I believe that papa would like me to marry him. He says that would unite our warring commercial houses and make allies out of competitors, or something of the sort." "I thought he had a grudge against old Morrow," grinned George, but Sid wasn't in any mood to joke. A woman has no sense of humor anyhow, they say. The upshot of it was that Sid refused to get married without her father's consent and George looked so down in the dumps for two or three days that the old man noticed it. "What's the matter, George,?" he asked cheerily, giving the bookkeeper a friendly nudge, for he was a jolly old chap. "Has Nellie given you the shake?" George grinned lugubriously. "I am sure, sir," he said, longing to kick the old man under the desk "that it is tough to have a girl love you and to have your happiness wrecked by a hard-hearted old fellow that has forgotten he was ever young himself." George took a savage delight in knocking the effigy of Sidney's father about the office in this vicarious manner. "So the old man won't give his consent, hey?" replied the old gentleman. "Well, why don't you get along without it?" George gasped. "Get along without it!" That was the scheme that was ever uppermost in his thought, but Sidney would not listen to it. The mere fact that the old man had the honor to be his employer had made the mistake of supposing that the daughter of his ancient business rival was the girl in the case was a mere incident. A daring thought struck him. "If, I only dared, sir," he said, with & hypocritical reluctance. "I am afraid you would not forgive me." "Why, what have I to forgive?" asked the old man in surprise. "I should like to get ahead of the old curmudgeon. I'll help you all I can, young man. By Jove! If you run away with the girl you love, I'll give you two week's pay and raise your salary $3 a week when you get back! Brace up, young man. By jingo! I was young myself once. Faint heart never won fair lady. I keep pretty close track of my own girl, and it is old Morrow's business to take care of his. Anybody who gets the best of me under my very eyes will know it." The old man chuckled at the thought of assisting in a scheme that would make old Morrow furious. He was almost as much interested in the affair as though it were he himself who was going to elope. "Darling," said George, enthusiastically, "your father is going to help us. He says that I may elope with the girl I love if I want to and he will raise my salary in the bargain. Only you must not breathe a word of it. It will all come right in the end. Isn't it just splendid." Many and mysterious were the conferences held between the two conspirators and finally it was all arranged that Mils. Sidney was to take the carriage and drive George to Morrow's and take Nell for a drive. Then they would go to Higginsville and get married by the parson at that place, returning the same day. Nell came into the store for some books and eyes on the day agreed upon and that young lady was greatly astonished when the old man slyly A "Why don't you get along without it?" pinched her ear. The clerks wondered why the "old man" chuckled so much that day and they wondered still more when, at closing time, George got into the Lee carriage and drove off with Sidney. Her father stood in the door waving his hand and chuckling. The first he knew of the true state of affairs was when Bud Tucker brought him a message about 9 o'clock that night. It was sent from Higginsville and read as follows: "Dear father-in-law: Sidney forgot to drive over to Morrow's. We will drive over to-morrow! George." What he said belongs to another chapter, to be devoted to the elasticity and expressiveness of the English language. This is only a one chapter story. But he forgave them in the long run. Lame Theory. "Do you believe," queried the long-haired passenger, "that people will have the same vocation in the next world as they have in this?" "No," replied the hardware drumfer. "That would be impossible in many cases." "Why do you think so?" asked the l. h. p. "Because," explained the knight of the sample case, "there are quite a number of ice dealers in this world." THOUGHTS ON HIS PROFESSION. Doctor Forgot for the Moment He Was Not Operating. Senator Beveridge desired to illustrate forcibly the force of habit. "In Sullivan, where I spent my boyhood," he said, "there was a physician whom everybody liked; a hardworking, modest, absent-minded man. "This physician was the guest of honor one Thanksgiving at the house of a leading citizen and when the gay assemblage entered the dining room the leading citizen said to him: "Now, doctor, on account of your surgical skill, I'll ask you to carve. That bird is a twenty-four pounder and he is as young and tender as a spring pullet. None but you could do him justice." "The physician, his mind on other things, smiled absently, took the head or the table, raised the knife and made a deep incision in the breast of the turkey. "Then he frowned, rummaged in his pocket and brought out some absorbent cotten, a roll of bandages and a paper of pins. With these he proceeded to dress and bind up the wound he had made. "The guests were stricken dumb. They looked on in utter amazement. The doctor inserted the last pin and patted the neat dressing he had made. Then he looked up and smiled. "And now,' he said, 'let us hope that in a week, with rest and care our patient will be on his feet again.'" FARM-BRED MEN CALLED FOR. Country Boys to Be the Future Kings of Commerce. The time is fast approaching when the intelligent, industrious and energetic farmboy will occupy a more prominent place in the affairs of the state and nation than he has occupied in the past. The rapid pace which has to be taken by people engaged in the professions and in mercantile pursuits in order to successfully meet the competition on every hand is not conducive to the mental endowment of the descendants, and the farmboy of rugged constitution and industrious habits will be in greater demand to take their places than has ever been known. Much as has been written in regard to the prominent part that such breeding and early training in the country have contributed to the successful management of great enterprises and the successful prosecution of professional matters, much more will be said in the same direction in the future.—Manchester, N. H., Mirror. Knew the Price. They had all been to church, and the young minister was coming home to dine with them. While at dinner they were discussing the new stained glass window a member had given. "It is a most beautiful piece of workmanship," said one, "and must have cost a great deal of money." "Do you have any idea how much?" "I really do not," replied the minister, "but far into the hundreds, I should imagine." "No it didn't, either," said little Harold. "I know how much it was. It cost fourteen dollars and ten cents," "Why, Harold, how do you know anything about it?" "Because, mamma, it said at the bottom of the window, 'Job 14.10.'" Two Famous Russian Writers. A significant parallel may be drawn between the work of two peasant writers recently brought into prominence—Maxim Gorky and Peter Rosegger. Both are children of ignorant parents, to whom education was a self-accomplished task and literary genius an inherent quality rather than a developed faculty. Gorky was a child of the slums, Rosegger a son of the soil. Gorky revels in pictures of slum life and human viciousness. Rosegger's inspiration leads him along heights of ideality and religious mysticism. ENTERED AT THE POST OFFICE AT MUSKOGEE, I. T., AS SECOND CLASS MAIL MATTER W. H. TWINE . . . . Editor. R. WOOD, . . . . Ass't Editor. J. T. TRIMBLE . . Gen'l Solicitor E D. NICKENS, Advertising Manager. Mr. E. D. Nickens is responsible for the illustrated part of this edition. The cussing is due him. There will be more splendid brick blocks erected in Muskogee during the ensuing year. We not at a stand still, just moving right along. It looks like Great Muskogee will get a public building if Congressman Murphy can help in getting it. We all are praying that Murphy will be successful. We understand some Democrats are fighting Judge Swain's appointment. The of course will oppose a stalwart Republican and we hope they will get what they need, a rebuff. Since Mr. Benedict has accepted the place of Master in Chancery, we hope Mr. Falwell, the Supervisor of Creek Schools will succeed him as Supt. The Cimeter is up to-date, read it and you will say no other paper published by colored men this territory keeps in touch with events as they happen and gives the news to the public. Orlando Swain, the U, S. Commissioner, is a candidate to succeed himself. Judge Swain has made a splendid official and the man that beats him can feel proud of the victory. We would be glad to see Swain retained. We hope the Councilmen for the Third ward will remember we need lights at the Fourth and Fifth street railroad crossings. It's dangerous indeed for the public at night with two railroads to tangle up with in the darkness. More light is badly needed and it wont hurt the man who wants to be re-elected to give us this aid. Attorney Hymes is a candidate to succeed Judge Leekly. Without saying anything against Hymes, we desire to say that Judge Leekley has made a splendid commissioner. While we have not agreed with him on many things, we believe he has been honest in all his dealings and decisions, and we know he has given all the law yers an "equal break." We have not the space to take the clandestine masons of the north end under consideration this week, but we will give them due consideration in the first issue of the New Year. these cusses need some hot shot and we have some of that kind of stuff in store for them, and it's coming. Every train from the south brings emigrants asking for the colored town, Red Bird, and when they go home singing the praise of the town aud the splendid farming country surrounding it. This is indeed a Garden of Eden for the colored people. Come to the B. I. T. The colored men of the new state should begin now to lay plans for getting their best blood in the Constitutional Convention and the first state legislature. We want nothing but good men. The street corner loafer and grip seek leader should be given to understand at once that they are not wanted The colored contingent of the Republican party are very mhidest indeed. Up to date no one has asked for an appointment; but this won't be the case when we get statehood. The patriots will be numerous with "all four feet and toe nails dragging." Judge L. F. Rarker, Sr., and son both werer in the city today. Not much was said about the confirmation of the Judge, but he seems hopeful. Evidently things are interesting about the National Capital; so interesting that Soper will be there when Congress re-convenes. There are white men, Democrats and Republicans, living in Muskogee who have dined with Booker T. Washington and are not ashamed of it. Yet, any one of them would hide his head in shame should he be invited to a "dog feast" such as happened to the white aristocracy in Louisville, Kentucky recently. The Times gives some one a devil of a rip about the sidewalks on South Second street. We desire to inform the Times man that we people on South Second street have paid for the grades several times that was given us by the city. We certainly would not spend hundreds of dollars to put in improvements for the purpose of having them torn down. We kicked about building the sidewalk up in the air in front of our office, and were informed it must go there or nowhere; and rather than have the people struggle in the mud, we placed splendid granitord sidewalk on our part and we will just be eternally-blessed if it shall go town. J. When you want GOAL and WOOD CALL OR PHONE TO XTREMELY LOW RATES MAS HOLIDAYS Excursions North, East, and SOUTHEAST December 21, 22, and 23, 1005 Full Information From Your Nearest Ticket Agent ROCK ISLAND SYSTEM GEO. H, LEE, Gen. Pass, Agent Little Rock, Ark. J, S. McNALLY, Div. Pass, Agent, Oklahoma City O T While the City Council is extending waterworks and sewerage system, it should not forget South Fourth and South Fifth streets; they have been sadly neglected. Even the Street Commissioner has forgot our existence. We seem to be remembered only by the tax assessor and tax collector. Gentlemen, this is not right, to say the least. Visit Dr. Briseoe's Dental Parlors. The Lincoln Conference school will begin it's winter term Tuesday, Jan, 2nd, 1906 at Spencer Chapel M. E. Church, 543 N 7th, street. For further information address the principal. Muskogee, I. T, 3041 S, 2nd. street? Phone 694? Why, that's Dr. Briscoe's our dentist. Tuesday is calling day at Dr Briscoe's Dental Parlors. CHRISTMAS NUMBER, SECTION TWO. The Muskogee Cimeter. Muskogee, I. T., Thursday, December 28, 1905. EX-JUDGE C. W. RAYMOND Who served four years as Judge I di n Territory, and who made ty and square dealing, equaled none. Judge Raymond will res where he has much valuable inten leaders and has an immence Who served four years as Judge of the Western District of the Indian Territory, and who made a record for honesty and integrity and squire dealing equaled by few judges and excelled by none. Judge Raymond will reside in Muskogee permanently, where he has much valuable interest. He is one of the Republican leaders and has an immense following in the Ind. Ter. AN ESSAY ON, THE NEWSPAPERS. In a certain little country school literary exercises are regularly indulged in every Friday afternoon during the term. A twelve-year old boy read an original essay on "The Newspaper." The letter he composed read like this: "Newspapers are sheets of papers on which stuff to be read is printed. The men look over the paper to see if their names is in it, and the winmen use it to put on shelves and such. I don't know how newspapers came into the world, and I don't God doe'. The Bible says nothing about editors and I never heard of one being in heaven. I guess the editors is the missing link them fellows talk about. The first editor I ever heard of was the fellow who wrote up the flood. He has been here ever since. Some editors belong to the church and some of them raise whiskers. All of them raise hell in their neighborhood and all of them are liars, at least all I know, and I know and I ```markdown ``` Vol 7 of the Western District of the a record for honesty and integriby few judges and excelled by side in Muskogee permanently. rest. He is one of the Republi following in the Ind. Ter. know only one. Editors never die. At least I never taw a dead one. Sometimes the paper dies, and the people feel glad, but some one starts it up again. Editors never went to school, because editors never got licked. Our paper sf a mighty poor one, but we take it so that ma can use iton her pantry shelves. Our editor don't amount to much, but pa says he had a poor chance when he was a boy. He goes without underwear in the winter and wears no socks. Pa hasn't paid his subscription in five years, and don't intend to. Ex. Lots for Sale in Grayson, Ind. Ter. Lots 25 feet front by 140 feet deep for $25.00, half casb, balance in six months' time. 320 acres of land for lease, five years at $1.00 per acre per year. For bargains in lots, call or write RALPH PHILLIPS, Box G, Muskogee, Ind. Ter. "If you have anything to trade or sell in the way of Real Estate, write to KIMBER REAL ESTATE AGENCY Co.. 810 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. The 160 acres was built up into handsome city blocks, and still he claimed his every foot, till finally he succeeded in get The citizens of Eufaula are requested to read the "Cimeter" and keep up with the times around the town and around the world. [Name not visible] HON. JOHN D. BENEDICT, Master in Chance y, Has resigned the position of Supt. of Schools of the Indian Territo accept the above tendered him by Judge Lawrence. Mr. Benedict is one of the Republican leaders in the Indian Territory, and has the confidence of the people regardless of political affiliations. The appointment made by Judge Lawrence meets the approval of the Republican party and the people in general. NEGRO EX=SLAVE DIES MILLIONAIRE John Bowles Flanagan, the old Negro who came into a property valued at more than a million dollars in Omaha City, after a long contested suit in the courts, and who recently died at the advanced age of 114 years, was a native of Fluvanna County, Virginia. He was born near Palmyra, in 1791. Falling in with some adventurous spirits, who were going up into Nebraska to establish a newspaper and boom a town, he was offered work and disembarked with them at Omaha, then a place of fourteen houses. After working for three years, turning the printing press, the newspaper enterprise failed, and he was given for his services 160 acres of land, northwest of the town. Money was scarce in that day and land was plentiful. No 11 ting legal ability interested and instituted a suit which dragged on for many weary years. But the old man never despaired and in 1602 a decree of court put him in possession of over a million dollar's worth of property. EUFAULA. Miss Emma Tucker paid South McAlester a short visit this week. Mrs. Lon McNeil is visiting Boley during the holidays. Mr. Joe Teaster made a business trip to Boley during Christmas, and seems to like the town well. Christmas trees were had at both churches on Saturday night, December 23rd. Both were a success. Mr. J. Jackson and Miss Ella Barge were united in the Holy bonds of Wedlock Wednesday night, December 20th, midst the great/joy and well wishes of their many friends. NEW IDEA IN TOMBSTONES George A. Flagg, of Boylston, Mass., Plans to Show World How He Made His Money GEO. A FLAGO The four corner posts represent the embloss of industry by which a competence was obtained Didn't Need Cash An American judge, who used to wear very long, wavy hair, and a very heavy beard, one day was on his way to court when he was accosted by a little street bootblack, with an exceedingly dirty face, with his customary "Shine, sir?" He was quite importunate, and the judge, being impressed with the terrible state of the boy's face, said: "I don't want a shine, but if you will go and wash your face I'll give you a dime." "All right, sir." "Well, let me see you do it." The boy went over to the hydrant and made his abulition. Returning, he held out his hand for the dime. The judge said, "Well, you've earned your money; here it is." The boy said, "I don't want your money, old fellow! You take it and have your hair cut;" and forthwith scampered off. UNSIGHTLY BALD SPOT. Caused by Sores on Neck—Merciless Itching for Two Years Made Him Wild—Another Cure by Custicura. "For two years my neck was covered with sores, the humer spreading to my hair, which fell out, leaving an unsightly bald spot, and the soreness, inflammation and merciless itching made me wild. Friends advised Cuticura Soap and Ointment, and after a few applications the torment subsided, to my great joy. The sores soon disappeared, and my hair grew again, as thick and healthy as ever. I shall always recommend Cuticura. (Signed) H. J. Spalding, 104 W. 104th St., New York City." Submarine Boat Experiment. The greatest depth to which a submarine boat is known to have descended, under full control and without injury, is 138 feet. That record was made in experiments in Europe, by a vessel designed by the American inventor, Simon Lake. How's This? We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for an case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, C. We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm. WALDING, KINNAN & MARYN, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Sold by Hall Druggist. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by Hall Druggist. Price 75 cents per bottle. House for Servants. Belgian women take a pride in doing their own work. If asked why they engage no help, they are very apt to reply that servants are kept only by lazy, incompetent, extravagant, or sick persons. Insist on Getting It. Some grocers say they don't keep Defiance Starch. This is because they have a stock on hand of other brands containing only 12 oz in a package, which they won't be able to sell first, because Defiance contains 16 oz. for the same money. Do you want 16 oz. instead of 12 oz. for same money? Then buy Defiance Starch. Requires no cooking. Society uncovers a multitude of feminine shoulders. Stop That Cough. If you have a cough, cold, sore throat, or chest, don't delay a moment—cure it. Simmons' Cough Syrup is a sure remedy. It makes you well. Beneficial Effects of Whistling. Swedish physicians say whistling will do much toward the development of a robust physical frame. TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets. Drugstore refund money if it falls to cure. E. W. GROVE'S signature is on each box. 25c. This would be a thankless world if we got what we deserve. You always get full value in Lewis' Single Binder straight 5c cigar. Your dealer or Lewis' Factory, Peoria, Ill. Solitary and alone a hotel landlord is a host in himself "The emblems on the four corners of this lot represent the different kinds of business in which I have been engaged." So reads the inscription on a marble tombstone in a cemetery at Boylston erected by George A. Flagg to himself. Mr. Flagg is not dead yet. Far from it; he is engaged in a prosperous business, cider-making and house-building; but he wanted to have his tombstone made to suit him, so he had it done now, in order to supervise the job. And it is certainly unique. The heavy block of white marble bearing the above inscription stands in the middle of the lot, while at each of the four corners there is a smaller one of almost the same shape. But in the smaller ones the top is hollowed, and within this hollow on the first stone there is a marble representation of a pile of cordwood; in the second of a cow; in the third of a cider barrel, and in the fourth a house. In the meanwhile, he is alive, and is willing to tell all those who ask by word of mouth. His shrewdness is still with him, and he even looks upon the monument as a bit of good advertising. As he says, many a stranger has gazed at the monument, inquired about him out of curiosity, found he made good cider, and has ordered some. He is still young—only about 40. He is rather short of stature, has black hair, black eyes, a black mustache and the ruddy cheeks of a boy. "How did I happen to erect such a monument?" he repeated, in reply to a question put to him. "Well, I'll tell you. Ever since I was 'knee high to a grasshopper' I've been going through cemeteries looking at the tombstones. I used to like to read the inscriptions, and then wonder about the men. On most of them there wasn't much but 'Here Lies Tom Grant,' or 'Here Lies Jim Smith.' Now, that doesn't tell a fellow much. What did I know of the man when I got through reading that? I could have hunted up some of their friends and found out, probably, but that isn't the point. Here was I, a stranger, just passing through, and naturally curious to know something about the fellows who had done their work and retired. "The more I got to thinking about this, the more I made up my mind that when it came my turn I wouldn't leave anybody who happened to pass by my tombstone in the same quandary. If I put on just 'Here Lies George A. Flage' they wouldn't know me from John Smith. So I said: 'I'll tell 'em something about George A. Flagg and how he made his money.' "There are just four ways that I've done this—by dealing in cattle, in cider, in wood and in houses. So I had the things carved to stand for these four things, and that made just a neat block for each corner. Then I had the middle block with my name on it and the sentence which tells just what the meaning of the other is. There is another thing about that middle block that people don't know; it is just my height from top to bottom and from corner to corner. "I had a good deal of trouble in getting that monument put up. Three or four contractors figured on it, but they had to give it up because they couldn't get the right kind of marble. One of the things I insisted on was that the stone should be white without a single flaw. It was hard to find a block weighing ten tons, which is what that middle one weighs, without a flaw of some sort. "Then a lot of people objected to having the monument there anyway. But I ain't ashamed of it, and I ain't ashamed of how I made my money. The more they talk the more advertising I get, anyway." "I make about 5,000 barrels of elder a year, and sell it all over the country. Somebody buys a barrel, and they tell their friends about it, and that is the way it goes. "And I have sold thousands of cords of wood, too. That's why I have a wood pile on one of the small stones. Sometimes in the winter I have as many as fifty men chopping for me. Of course the wood isn't all cordwood; some of it goes in for lumber. With this lumber I have built houses, when I didn't want to sell it, and that's kept the cost of building down for me. For I tell you lumber is a great item when it comes to building a house, and I've got twenty-one houses to-day that I own and every one of them is full of good paying tenants." Mr. Flagg's home, where he lives with a wife and seven children, is on the road between Worcester and the town of Boylston, about two and one half miles from the latter. Mr. Flagg built it himself. It stands on the site which has been used for houses for four generations of Flaggs. In the rear of the house are large barns, and directly across the street another barn in which is the cider mill. The trolley cars which run from Worcester to Fitchburg pass directly by the door, and from them one can look into the crib of the cider mill into which apples are dumped. Just back of the house runs a ledge of rock, and in this ledge there is coal. One day, while playing about the woodshed, a boy, Levi Lincoln, found a big chunk of something that he thought was a stone. But it glistened and sparkled so that he recognized it wasn't any ordinary stone, and carried it to his father. Mr. Flagg, in turn, became interested, and showed it to some of the engineers and other men whom he always has working for him. One of the engineers, after picking at it for a few moments, said: "Why, that's coal." Mr. Flagg went to Clark university and submitted the chunk to some of the mineralogy experts there, and they, after a thorough analysis, confirmed the statement of the engineer that it was coal. The ledge in which this find was made runs directly behind the house, not twenty feet from the back door. In fact, a part of it is under the woodshed. From the house it extends some 300 feet, cropping out above the ground here and there, until it apparently ends in the barnyard. No sooner had the experts of Clark university declared that the specimen Mr. Flagg had shown them was coal that some of them went out to see the ledge, and, after making observations and drilling here and there, they told him that he certainly had a coal mine on his land. But what kind of coal it is Mr. Flagg doesn't know, or rather has forgotten. "I don't remember what they called it," said he, "but it is very soft, and it burns just like tinder. Many a time the children go out there and dig pieces out and burn it. So far I have only done a little toward developing it, because, although the experts have said it was coal, I really don't take much stock in the idea that I have a coal mine. "However, when I heard what those men said I decided to spend $300 investigating. Of course, $300 don't go far in mining, but that $300 I put in came so near knocking to pieces my house, that cost about $8,000 for me to put up, that I have never spent any more on it. But I reckon I shall try it again." And so it is possible Mr. Flagg may have to add a fifth stone. This will contain a lump of coal.—Boston Herald. WITHTHEHUMORISTS WITHTHEHUMORISTS SOME BRIGHT THOUGHTS AND WITTY SAYINGS. Another Proof of the Small Boy's Proverbial Luck—Books Absolutely Necessary for College Education Fault of the New Memory System. Won on Points. The animals were playing football. The fox snapped the ball back to the porcupine. The porcupine started around the end with it. Whereupon the other animals fell upon the porcupine. But they didn't do it a second time. The game ended right there. The Conservative. "And are you in favor of the square deal?" t. y asked of Senator Rebates. "Yes," replied the senator. "In a modified form I'm for it. Of course, good, sane judgment will dictate that the corners ought to be slightly rounded off so that no one will be injured by the sharp edges."—Kansas City Times. Jealousy. "Why are people so angry about the trusts?" inquired the tourist from abroad. "Well," answered Mr. Dustin Stax, "after seeing how easily the trick was done, a good many are cross and disappointed because they didn't get in on the ground floor." The Artistic Temperament. Ascum—I hear you've an order from Mr. Roxley to paint his wife's portrait. I suppose you expect to have a good time on the money you are to get for it? D'Auber—No. I've already had a good time on the money I expect to get for it. Mnemonics. "How is the new memory system you are studying?" "It's like all the rest," said the man who struggles to improve his mind. "It goes on the theory that it is easier to remember a whole lot of things you are not interested in than one that you are." Uncertainty. "You seem in a quandary." "Yes," answered the conscientious man, "I haven't been able to decide which candidate I ought to vote for. And after I do make up my mind I doubt whether I'll be able to mark my ballot correctly." Very Fortunate. He Was Good. Miss Askham—And do you paint nothing but animal pictures every day? Mr. D'Auber—Well, on Fridays I paint fish. "Professor" Bell, aged forty years, a St. Louis clairvoyant, eloped from Whiting, Ind., with Miss Maud Eaton, aged eighteen years. The couple went to Chicago and were married. Bell had known the girl only four weeks, and when her parents refused consent to the marriage the elopement followed. Miss Eaton was well known socially in Whiting. Poor little Maudie! When she is twenty-eight years of age and wishes to be alive and having fun, papa clairvoyant with a tobacco breath and with holes in the heels of his stockings, will prefer to sit close to the fire all the evening and read "Myrtle's Revenge; or, Why Did He Elope With the Cook?" When Maud is thirty-eight years of age and keeping boarders, her clearvisioned one will be sixty, and his teeth will have dropped out. Girls, it never does any one any harm to look ahead a little, but, of course, we do not expect you to do that.—Minneapolis Journal. It cost New York city $537 to bury a dead alderman, $80 going for mourning badges. Grief like this may be called "excessive."—Minneapolis Journal. He Doesn't Curse Now Washington, Kans., Dec. 25 (Special)—Jesse E. Mitchell is a telephone lineman, and also a well known resident here. Everybody acquainted with Mr. Mitchell knows that he was a man who held very positive views about Patent Medicine. Hear what he says now:— "I used to curse all kinds of Patent Medicines, for they never did me any good, but Dodd's Kidney Pills have caused me to change my mind. For twelve years I suffered from Kidney Trouble. There was a hurting across my back that made it positive agony to stoop, and as I am in a stooping position nearly all day, you can imagine how I suffered. After a day's work that any man would think nothing of, I would be tired and worn out. In fact, I was always tired. I began using Dodd's Kidney Pills and after taking four boxes I feel like a new man, I am as fresh at night as when I begin work in the morning. I have no pain in my back now, and I am stronger than ever." Spirit of Contentment She was an old woman, a woman aged and poor, but sunny and serene. Some one asked what in the world she could find to make her happy, to which she replied: "Well, I hain't got but two teeth, but, thank goodness, they hit." Certainly Fair. Of all troubles humanity is subject to none perhaps cause more acute distress and more frantic efforts for relief than many forms of itching skin troubles. We will tell you a remedy that rarely ever fails—Hunt's Cure. One box only is absolutely guaranteed to cure any one case of itching trouble—no matter the name. If it fails, your money is cheerfully refunded. "Did you know Joe White?" "Yes." "What kind of fellow is he?" "Putty fair." "Is he honest?" "Honest? I should say so. 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This fact puts it in a class all by itself, bearing as it does upon every bottle wrapper The Badge of Honesty, in the full list of its ingredients. The "Golden Medical Discovery" cares, weak stomach, indigestion, or dyspepsia, torpid liver and biliousness, ulceration of stomach and bowles and all catarrhal affections no matter what parts or organs may be affected with it. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the original little liver pills, first put up 40 years ago. They regulfate and invigorate, stomach, liver and bowels. Much imitated but never equaled. Sugar-coated and easy to take as candy. One to three a dose. PUBLISHED EVERY WEEK IN THE INTEREST OF THE NEGRO BY CIMETER PUB. CO ENTERED AT THE POST OFFICE AT MUSKOGEE, I. T., AS SECOND CLASS MAIL MATTER W. H. TWINE - - - Editor. R. WOOD, - - - Ass't Editor. J. T. TRIMBLE - - Gen'l Solicitor E D. NICKENS, Advertising Manager. A happy New Year to all. Don't sign security notes for one year and you will find you have money and friends. If you sign them you lose both. When the time comes for the Freedmen and the Indian to take sides with political parties that party that has done most for the citizens of the various nations will receive their support. It is easy to locate that party. Judge Lawrence, the Judge of the Western District, took the oath of office Tuesday and began his work at once. The judge seems able physically and mentally to hold down the obstreperous set known as the Muskogee Bar Association. New people are coming in every day from all parts of the Southland. Some are going to Red Bird, others to Rentiesville, Grayson and Boley. Surely our people are becoming interested in the B. I. T. We welcome you to this Garden of Eden. The New Year brings statehood for the Indian Territory and Oklahoma, and all of the good things incident thereto. It will be necessary for the political parties to live up and see who is "It." The majority will and should rule. The Republicans have the majority, if they will only quit fighting among themselves. The city needs to turn on more light in the South part of town. South Fourth street and South Fifth street should have lights at least. We have been denied water and sewerage and yet we pay the same tax as those farther south who have water, light, and sewerage. Now, gentlemen of the Council, give us light, and that will be starting to do right. Christmas went off quietly. There was no drunkenness to amount to anything, and no homicides. The old topers were as dry as bone and they did something besides pray for. Bud Ledbetter who had confiscated the entire output of booze sent in for Christmas and thereby saving a lots of trouble. The United States Marshalls' office certainly kept things quiet. Hon. J. Milton Turner of St. Louis, who is a candidate for Recorder of Deeds at Washington, D. C., is in the city as guest of Attorney L. T. Brown. Itmight not be a bad idea for the laws of Oklahoma to be extended over the Indian Territory, pending statehood. There are many ways in which this would be advantageous. The Flynn machine in Oklahoma seems to have gone to pieces and they are trying to patch it up with boaads from the B. I, T. and get it in running shape by the first of October. The real Constitutional Convention that will be in session next year will make a Constitution for the people that will be adopted by the people of the new state and the rights of all will be protected. We never saw the attack made on us in Gordon's sheetlet until it was clipped by the Pioneer. The sheetlet is such a bum affair that you can't read an article or know what the damphool is striking at until some paper clippps it. Thanks, brother Pioneer. Senator Warner of Missouri has a heavy burden on his shoulders as he has a large constituency in Missouri who draw regularly on his time, and the Republicans in the Indian Territory who have no Senator have chosen him as their Senator: hence can carry the sobriquet of the Senator from Missouri and the Senator from the beautiful Indian Territory. STUDY LAW AT HOMES Prepare for success at the bar, in business or public life, by mal, in the ORIGINAL SCHOOL. Founded in 1950. Successful college law school. By bar and college. Regorian College Law Course and Business Law Course. Liberal Terms. Special Offer Now. THE WILLIAMSON HAFFNER CO OUR CUTS TALK ENGRAVERS PRINTERS DENVER Why buyYour They live here and will treat you right. Yard located west of Jones' Building, near Masonic Hall. BUY FRUIT EACH APPLE ORNAMENTALS, TREES EAR GRAPE & ROSES & SHRUBS LUM BERRIES OF GLOYD LUMBER COMPANY XTREMELY LOW RATES MAS HOLIDAYS Exeursions North, East, and SOUTHEAST December 21, 22, and 23, 1005 Full Information From Your Nearest Ticket Agent ROCK ISLAND SYSTEM GEO. H, LEE, Gen. Pass, Agent Little Rock, Ark. J, S. McNALLY, Div. Pass, Agent, Oklahoma City O T Official Statement of the Condition of the Commercia Nation' Bank, Muskogee. Indian Territory, RESOURCES Loans and Discounts $712,003 95 Overdrafts, cotton, 25,989 61 Bonds and Premiums, 206,080 49 Furniture and Fixtures 7,985 11 Cash and Exchange 189,093 48 LIABILITIES Capital $200,000 00 Surplus and Profit 21,572 39 Circulation 150,000 00 Deposits 759,530 25 $1,141,152 64 $1,141,152 64 The above statement is correct D N FINK, Cashier, To tell about our lumber. It is put forward to win the approval of the lumber users of this section and when its good points are appreciated it will certainly do so. We see no satisfaction or profit in handling low grade stock. Neither will consumers when they learn that the finest lumber does not piece by the foot but by the inches. Copyright LESTER PIANOS Just arrived at the BOLLINGER MUSIC HOUSE, it will will pay you to see them before buying. We have a fine variety of other makes. Terms to suit the customer. Remember the place:— BOLINGER MUSIC HOUSE. BOLINGER MUSIC HOUSE. WALTER R. DUNN COPYRIGHT 1895 Circular Letter No.1. Muskogee, I. T., -, 1905. To M. C. or U. S. S.. Dear Sir:-The Associated Press Dispatches from Washington, D.C. on December 16, 1905 says:Representative Murphy of Missouri addressed the house Committee on Territories Friday and made some sensational remarks concerning the influence he declared attempted to defeat the PROHIBITION AMENDMENT to the Hamilton Statehood bill. Mr. Murphy displayed a telegram, which he and other Missouri members recived last night from St. Louis, reading as follows: ALL THE BREWING TIRMS of MISSOURI INSTRUCTED me to KINDLY request you to vote AGAINST, and use your INFUENCE to INDUCE your COLLEAGUE to do likewise, on on the AMENDMENT proposed on the Oklahoma Statehood bill, which is to be voted upon at the caucus of the Republicans supposed to be held this day. Missouri Brewers' Association, by PHILIP STOCK After giving the committee a short history of Philip Stock's public career, Mr. Murphy said: The committee has DECIDED against me on the SEQUOYAH IDEA, and it is now my purpose to incorporate in the enabling act as much of the CONSTITUTION adopted at the Muskogee Convention as POSSIBLE. One of the questions under DISCUSSION is that of. PROHIBITION for the new state of OKLAHOMA, which they ADOPTED in the CONSTITUTION, at Muskogee by a vote of 59,000 to 9,000. It is the MOST STRINGENT LAW ever PASSED by any STATE or GOVERNMENT. The only ELEMENT opposing PROHIBITION in the proposed state is the Railroad ATTORNEYS, whose EMPLOYERS carry BEER and BOOZE into OKLAHOMA by CARLOAD and the Missouri Brewers' Association, through Philp Stock, its secretary. I rise and DENY in thunder tone that "the only element opposing Prohibi J. S. BROWNLOW. MANAGER. tion is the Railroad Attorneys." Every element, representing every walk of life, high and low rich and poor, white black and red, prominent and obscure think it is time we should be given an opportunity to enjoy the American Idea as a freeman and as a citizen capable of governing his own business, his own appetite. The people of the Indian Territory and Okla homa are like the Committee on Territories; if given a chance, will decide against Mr, Murphy and his Sequoyah Idea. We have good reasons down here to believe that Mr. Muryhy does not even represent Missouri, the land of long-eared mules, Brewery farm, beer gardens, corn and wine, distillery plantations, gin mills and har cider presses, etc. Some few ministers, and lady missionaries, non tax payers are Prohibitionists in an abstract sense, in Oklahoma and the Indian Territory, for certain reasons, which they discuss behind closed doors. There are a few who go from here to Washington, D. C as paid lobbies. They claim that their hearts are in the movement, but there is a strong belief down here that their stomachs are against Prohibition. They want liquors for medical and scientific purposes, only. All we ask of you law-makers is, to give us a chance to say for ourselves at the ballot box what we desire on the liquor question and I feel safe in saying that we will show to the world that we build up and maintain by our own thrift and intelligence a commonwealth strong enough and bread enough to hold all Nations; except Carry Nation. We are tired furnishing money and thirst while Kan., Missour'. Arkansas and Texas furnish the thrift and Booze. Three cheers for the House Committee on rerritories. Give us liberty or give us death. I will endeavor to furnish you with all further information you desire on this or any other subject. We ask you to give us a "Square Deal;" nothing more nor nothing less. Yours for succes. Dr.M. L. FLINN. 307 W. Broadway PEOPLES MUTUAL AID ASSOCIATION OF LITTLE ROCK, ARK Offers Better Sick, Accident and Death Benefit Policies than company in the Territory. Reliable agents wanted. Good Call on J H Ellis, Supt., Room 10 Jones B MUSKOGEE. Or write C. B. 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