Muskogee Cimeter

The Muskogee Cimeter. Vol 7 Mrs. F. D. Nickens, of Muskogee I. T. Discusses the article that appeared in the Kansas City Journal, February, 25th. under the above head. Mr. Editor, after reading the article discussed by Howard Herrick. Press Representative tor Thomas Dixon's play, "The Clausman," we believe the columns of your paper are open for an answer. Of this play he says, "It has been the most phenominal success in the theatrical annals of the country, not since the first production of Uncle Tom's Cabin over fifty years ago, has a nation been more stirred over a mere play." It may be true the play is a phenominal success, but where? Not the country over as he says. I venture to say its greatest success was in Georgia and South Carolina (and surprised that Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas were not mentioned) two of the most prejudiced states against the Negro, states that are full of race haters, their blood boiling over at the thought of the coming Negro as being their equal in all lines. Whatever they can do, the Negro can also do. Mr. Dixon can write a play to stir the country against the Negro (so he thinks) so can the Negro write a play to stir the country against the men of his class. We have seen Mr. Dixon's photo, and at a glance you can tell to what class he belongs, it is not the aristocratic class of the south, but that class of bush whackers, cut throats and klu klux clan of which the Negro asks nothing, takes nothing and wants nothing. Uncle Tom's cabin stirred the nation, that is true and the book and play were truths, and things that actually did occur, Thomas Dixon's book is supposition. Further he says, "the play is a warning and a prophesy," let it be a warning, let it be a prophecy, but we say here your warning and your prophesy have come too late. The prophesy was given in the good book where it reads thus, "And Ethiopia shall stretch forth her hands." The warning should have been taken by your forefathers when they were buying Negroes, and having more shipped in as fast as they could. In the south he says this ques- Muskogee, I.T., Thursday, March 1, 1906. tion hangs like a mill-stone around the neck of the present generation and he (Thomas Dixon) believes it should be settled now and forever and not left as an awful heritage for future generations. Why is it hanging like a mill stone around the necks of the generation in the south? And probably heavier around his neck than many and many others. Why is the Negro hurting him so much? What is he doing to him? We answer the questions, nothing. He simply sees black men his equal and scores his superior, he sees our young generation as smart and a brain as capable of absorption as his young generation, and he hates this, it hurts him, and the fiery thoughts are eating the very life out of him, and in search of peace, he must write, and in doing so put fire in his pen in hopes that all who read may ignite and therefore form a tremendous fire of hatred against the Negro. We say to, the question should be settled now and for always, but how would Mr. Dixon, have it settled? we do not know just what course he would take, but we do know how it will not be settled, And we earnestly hope that Mr. Dixon, his representative, and none of his class, will get it in their heads that the education of the Negro in the higher branches is to implant in his mind aspirations and ambition that can never be realized. Yes we are aspirants, we are ambitious, and our aspirations and ambition shall be realized, if not in your day and mine it will be in our childrens day when we can't help it. Again, he says, "The white people of the South annually expend about ($6.000.000) six million dollars of their own tax money on the education of the Negro." He need not speak of this, it is due us, and more. Go back and figue for your-self what is due the Negro and what the Southern white man owes him. As a basis, take just (1. 000.000) one million of slaves working for the white man's accumulation for 240 years, at a small earning of 50 cents per day, of which the class of men to which Dixon belongs, got the benefit, and you will see the immense amount of money made for the white man, and as God would have it, some is being spent on our present generation. He says, "A racial war is inevitable unless something is done, and done quickly." Start some quick work, and in speaking of a "racial war," when a thing is inevitable let it come. Take an educated Negro (as you say) And because he won't work where he is needed (by a white man) And when he is valuable, (to a white man) is a great demonstration to you that education is a ruination to him, and makes him have a more determind desire for what he calls his rights. Dont you want yours? The fear of amalgamation, there has always been some amalgamation as far back as we can count, it was all on your side, so nothing was said, but now and then there is a case where a black man steps over and you say the whole race wants to mix. No, some of our men and women, like your men and women are to proud for a mixture, and yet, if a Negro man wants his son to marry a white man's daughter we will come pretty near finding her in our race. And if the daughter wants a white man's son she can find him with-out going over the mark. It has not only been claimed that Mr. Dixon, is trying to create prejudice, it is true, he is trying to create prejudice and in some places he is, but that's nothing. We have read "The Clansman,"(Have not seen the play as yet) and of his three good Negroes, the plain, old fashioned Negro who knows his place, and is liked by every white man of the south. We know about him, he is liked because he is bowing and scraping, stepping off of side-walks, taking his hat off sticking it under his arms when he sees a white man coming, but his generation have nearly all passed away and in just a few more years you will see no more of that. We are not going to do it, the generation to which we belong know nothing about that. He says, "There will always be danger of racial strife as long as the fifteenth amendment to the constitution remains in force." Wipe it out, it wont effect us, for we are free American Citizens, we know nothing of slavery, only what we read in books, and what is told us, to which we listen with interest No 24 as we would to any other story. Regardless of what Mr. Dixon has to say, right will prevail and the inferior race, as we are termed and which Dixon says, are lagging in the rear, are Marching, Marching onward while his class are sleeping. B. D. MEANS "BAD DEVIL. Today's Democrat has an article in which an evangelist who sails under the euphonious sobriquet of Pruitt, and who writes B. D. after his name, attempts to make the Republican party responsible for an altercation that Bad Devil had with Editor Douglas. We called on Mr. Douglas and learned that the matter was entirely a personal one, and Mr. quen's taste.. Bad Devil then rushes into print and attempts to make his fight a racial one. The truth of the matter is Bad Devil is a broken down political preacher who takes the livery of heaven to serve his master the Devil. Who appointed this Bad Devil as custodian of the political rights of the negroes of Muskogee in order that he might trade with the Democracy for a consideration? Now it is well known that Bad Devil was at one time a minister in Arkansas and for the good of the church and reasons best known to himself he migrated to the Indian Territory without the endorsement of such noted Baptist divines as Revs. Robinson, Knowles and Brooks and breaks into our fair land with his hellish practices. Bad Devil also has a record here and if necessary we will turn on the electric light. It is this kind of political hacks that do the race an irreparable injury. We are now at the place where we can fix the status of our people for the future that will mean prosperity if we are conservative and judicious or we can damn them for all time to come by following the leadership of such ministerial misfits and gospel pirates as Bed Devil and other gripsack leaders. These political acrobats should be consigned to oblivion. No self-respecting Democrat will have anything to do with them and the Republicans will not buy them. They cannot sell the race for a mess of uotage and are repudiated by the race. Bad Devil and his cohorts are very hungry hunting a sack but the negroes will not be used as tools to assist them. Hell is so full of such ministerial monstrosities as he that their legs are sticking out of the windows. REPORTER. Affidavit Taylor and All Vacant Jones had an altercation recently in which some choice epithets were passed. It is said that All Vacant applied the epithet of you are the son of a lady dog to Affidavit and Old Affidavit denied the charge and made a break at the disciple of Blackstone who vanished in the dust with his cane hanging on his pedal extremities. FOR EMERGENCIES AT HOME And for the Stock on the Farm NOTHING BQUALS i Ge BB WER Uta Avail The dren Antal Ae Nitra cee PRICE, -— 25 Cts. } /AT0 CURE THE GRIP £4 = SOS INDHE DAY t x ) i S 18 GUARANTEED TO CURE / Fi vee] GRIP, BAD COLD, HEADACHE AND NEURALGIA. WS WO CUAL POR HE co I won't sell Anti-Gripine to a dealer who won't Guarantee t A HEADNER 1t._ Cali for your MONEY BACK IF IT DON’T CURE. dea F. W. Diemer, M. D., Manufacturer, Springfield, Mo, Rich or poor alike are habitually constipated. It poisons the entire system, The train of evils that follow is almost limitless. It slays its victims by thousands, although some other name goes into the death certificates, Drugs will not cure. Throw physic to the dogs. 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Infor- mation has come from one of the inspectors who is there to the effcet that they have sixteen herds, aggre- gating 1,800 head, that have been driven into Oklahoma from _ the Chickasaw nation, and that the offl- cers will at once begin to drive them ‘back across the line and exclude them from the territory. Effective steps will be taken to enforce all the provisions of the law and pro- tect cattle in the territory from con- tamination.” Lawton, Okla—At a conference of Assistant Attoxney General Don Smith, Secretary Tom Morris of the Okiahoma live stock santitary com- mission, and other government cat- tle inspectors in Lawton it was de- cided to enforce the quarantine laws very rigidly, regardless of the oppo- sition. ‘The inspectors, assisted by a sheriff's posse, are driving about 2,000 cattle which were held here by them back across the quarantine line into Indian Territory. The cat- tlemen who so desire will be per- mitted to drive back their own cat- tle, which were brought across the line unlawfully. ‘This misunder- standing of the cattlemen was brought about by a decision of the probate court holding that the terri- tory quarantine board had no au- thority to make rules, HEIRS CAN SELL LANDS. Restrictions on Homesteads Expire With Death of Owner. Muskogee, I, T.—Frank L, Camp- bell, assistant attorney general of the United States, in a communica- tion to Inspector J. George Wwight, renders a decision of far-ree*hing im- portance to the people of Indian Territory, to which he sums up in the following sentence: “After careful consideration, I am of the opinion, and so advise you, that the restriction upon the allena- tion of homesteads of Choctaw and Chickasaw allottees terminates with the life of allottee.” This settles a much mooted ques- tion as to whether heirs could sell the homestead of an allottee after the death of the latter. A few land buyers have purchased homesteads In this manner, but most of the buy- ers have been afraid to take the risk, The assistant attorney general in his opinion continues: Paragraph 12 of the agreement with the Choctaw and Chickasaw na- tions, ratified by act of July 1, 1902 (32 statutes, 641), provides that each allottee shall designate a “homestead” out of his allotment, “which shall be aliening during the life time of the allottee, not exceed- ing twenty-one years from the date of certificate of allotment.” A separate certificate and patent 5 issued for the homestead, RHEUMATIC PAINS Disappear When Dr. Williams’ Pink Pilis Purify the Blood and Heal Infiamed Tissues. Rheumatism is a disease of the blood, caused by the failure of the body to cast off certain poisons. External applica- tions are of use only in securing tempo- rary relief from pain—the cure for rheumatism lies in purifying and en- riching the blood. Mrs. Frederick Brown, of 40 Sumpter street, Sandy Hill, N.Y., was a sufferer from inflammatory rheumatism from the time she was sixteen. She says: “Tt first appeared in my knee joints, then in my hips and waist. It became a regular thing that I would be Pah all winter. The rheumatism affec mostly my hands, hips, feet and shoulders. My hands were all puffed up and my feet became deformed. 1 lost my appetite, couldn’t sleep and sometimes I was compelled to cry out, the pain was so intense. «Por several winters T was under the doctor’s care and while bis medicine re- lieved the pain for a little while there seemed no prospect for a permanent cure. I was confined to my bed, off and on, for weeks at a time. ay limbs swelled dreadfully at times and I was reduced almost to nothing. “In the spring of 1904, upon the ad- vice of a friend, I began to use Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills. At that time I wasn’t able to do anything and could barely eat enough to keep alive. I felt a change for the better in about a month, I began to eat heartily and I saffered less pain. Of course I kept on the treatment, using care in my diet, and in about three months I was cured. I am entirely well today and do all my own work.” Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills cured Mrs. Brown by driving the rheumatic poisons, out of her blood. But you must get the genuine Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills, sold by all druggists and by the Dr. Williams} Medicine Co., Schenectady, N.Y. - Chinese Persimmons. There is a curious thing about Cht-, nese persimmons—the greater portion, are grown from grafts on the “black date” tree. The young date tree is cut off square, and the graft made on top. This results in a most curious appearance of a mature persimmon orchard. To a hight of about four feet there is the rough dark bark of the date tree, and then a_ sharp change to the light-colored smooth bark of the persimmon tree, How “Shoddy” is Made. Manufacturers pleasantly name shoddy “manufactured wool.” The term is speciously descriptive, for the material is made from wools which havo passed through the process of manufacture, oft worsted rags of any kind—old stockings, or soft cloths made from long-stapled wools—are cleansed and torn into soft fluff in a machine resembling the willow, Musical Jewelry, Musical jewelry is not unknown, A Milanese named Fassicomo {g said to have given his wife a bracelet which tinkled forth three different tunes. ee Sou NAN) A rf 4, aa ° A KIDNEY 2 SHOX MES Oi 4 soos NSS) Ree eae Ra Itt RE ey Deg RASS Sud) 10a r OMT TPT ny Gy Sd tor aN aE oe fens LP Ye ol Pr fot! Ne Inued the use Y Si bes Pa on INSURE Your dwelling, Farm property - or stock of merchandise in the MERCHANTS & PLANTERS INSURANCE CO, Of Muskogee, I, T, Woe want a Good Agent in every town in the Indian Territory- HIS ONE WEAK SPOT. Prominent Minnesota Merchant Cured to Stay Cured by Doan's Kidney Pills. O. C. Hayden, of O. C. Hayden & Co., dry goods merchants, of Albert Lea, Minn., says: "I was so lame that I could hardly walk. There was an unaccountable weakness of the back, and constant pain and aching. I could find no rest and was very uncomfortable at night. As my health was good in every other way I could not un- A. H. derstand this trouble. It was just as if all the strength had gone from my back. After suffering for some time I began using Doan's Kidney Pills. The remedy acted at once upon the kidneys and when normal action was restored the trouble with my back disappeared. I have not had any return of it." For sale by all dealers. 50 cents a box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N.Y. Seagutls Rob Fishermen. Seagulls invaded a boatful of herring at Nanaimo, Wash., while the fishermen were away. When the fishermen returned sixty had eaten so much that they could not fly away. The fishermen lifted them into the water and they just managed to swim to the shore, where they lay down to recover from their dinner. Praises Korean Women. An English missionary to Korea, John Perry, wrote to an English friend defending the good looks of Korean women, saying that "they have very good complexions, are tall and graceful, and when seen in their own rooms exceedingly picturesque, their pretty colored clothing often sweeping the ground, and they are also most attractive and affectionate." Nature's Way Is Best. The function strengthening and tissue building plan of treating chronic, lingering and obstinate cases of disease as pursued by Dr. Pierce, is following after Nature's plan of restoring health. He uses natural remedies, that is extracts from native medicinal roots, prepared by processes wrought out by the expenditure of much time and money, without the use of alcohol, and by skillful combination in just the right proportions. Used as ingredients of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, Black Cherrybark, Queen's root, Golden Seal root, Bloodroot and Stone root, specially exert their influence in cases of lung, bronchial and throat troubles, and this "Discovery" is, therefore, a sovereign remedy for bronchitis, laryngitis, chronic coughs, catarrh and kindred ailments. The above native roots also have the strongest possible endorsement from the leading medical writers, of all the several schools of practice, for the cure not only of the diseases named above but also for indigestion, torpor of liver, or biliousness, obstinate constipation, kidney and bladder troubles and catarrh, no matter where located. You don't have to take Dr. Pierce's say-so alone as to this; what he claims for his "Discovery" is backed up by the writings of the most enilent men in the medical profession. A request by postal card or letter, addressed to Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y., for a little book of extracts from eminent medical authorities endorsing the ingredients of his medicines, will bring a little book free that is worthy of your attention if needing a good, safe, reliable remedy of known composition for the cure of almost any old chronic, or lingering malady. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure constipation. One little "Pellet" is a gentle laxative, and two a mild cathartic. The most valuable book for both men and women is Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser. A splendid 100s-page volume, with engravings and colored plates. A copy, paper-covered, will be sent to anyone sending 21 cents in one-cent stamps, to pay the cost of mailing only, to Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y. Cloth-bound, 31 stamps. PEOPLE'S COMMONWEALTH MEDICAL ADVICE OF MEDICAL Don't Worry. Learn to take things as they are marked on the calendar of life. Remember that it is not to-morrow that you will live, but it is to-day that you are living. SCRATCHED WILL ON THE ICE. Queer "Document" Put on Record In Connecticut. "On a Connecticut pond," said a lawyer, "a clergyman was skating one day alone. Suddenly the ice broke, and he plunged into the cold, deep water. He could not swim, but he managed to keep up by holding to the edges of the ice about the hole he had made. If he tried to climb up on the ice, though, it broke under him. So, without moving, he shouted for help. "No help came. The place was lonely. The parson realized before long that he was in a bad way, and with his knife he scratched on the ice his last words—a brief farewell, and a bequest to his wife of all he possessed. Better Education for Girls. The greatest problem of education unsolved to-day relates to girls. Heretofore their education has been a mere copy of that long ago established for boys. Some day a genius will come along and conceive thoughts which shall form the basis of an education which shall help girls to all their best possibilities without dissipating their strength on lines of effort established for natures in some respects entirely different.—Collier's Weekly. Cures Rheumatism and Catarrh Medicine Sent Free. Send no money—simply write and try Botanic Blood Balm at our expense. Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. B.) kills or destroys the poison in the blood which causes the awful aches in back and shoulder blades, shifting pains, difficulty in moving fingers, toes or legs, bone pains, swollen muscles and joints of rheumatism, or the foul breath, hawking, spitting, droppings in throat, bad hearing, specks flying before the eyes, all played out feeling of catarrh. Botanic Blood Balm has cured hundreds of cases of 30 or 40 years' standing after doctors, hot springs and patent medicines had all failed. Most of these cured patients had taken Blood Balm as a last resort. It is especially advised for chronic, deep-seated cases. Impossible for any one to suffer the agonies or symptoms of rheumatism or catarrh while or after taking Blood Balm. It makes the blood pure and rich, thereby giving a healthy blood supply. Cures are permanent and not a patching up. Drug stores, $1 per large bottle. Sample of Blood Balm sent free and prepaid, also special medical advice by describing your trouble and writing Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga. Love's Labor Lost. A canvasser who was genially entertained at a house, finally asked the man who had talked with him for his vote. "I'm not on the register," was the response. "I'm only a bailiff."—London Answers. 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. When a man is invited to a girl's house to dinner, and is told that she did the cooking, that's bait. Don't Delay. The season of coughs and colds is not yet past—they will be prevalent for some months to come. Do not neglect or experiment with them. Use the safe and sure remedy—Simmons' Cough Syrup. It heals the soreness and stops the cough. A good memory depends very largely upon how much of a load it is carrying. TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets Drug-gists refund money if it fails to cure. E. W. GROVE'S signature is on each box. 25c. About all some men are good for is to keep up the fires. DR. COFFEE'S 80 - PAGE EYE BOOK FREE It tells how to cure eye diseases at home without visiting a Doctor—Write to DR. W. O, COFFEE. 360, Century Bldg., Des Moines, Ia. W. N. U., MUSKOGEE, NO. 9, 1900 4 Backache, "The Blues" Both Symptoms of Organic Derangement in Women-Thousands of Sufferers Find Relief. Mrs. J. G. Holmes Emma Cotrely A Special Representative Wanted (Man or Woman.) Best of references required. Address H. S. HOWLAND, 1 MADISON AVENUE, - - NEW YORK CITY. Gallantry. The average female brain, we learn from a lecture by Dr. Hollander, is about five ounces lighter than the male brain. It is astonishing what a number of men one meets who, no doubt from motives of gallantry, lead one to believe that the matter is the other way about.—London Punch. Important to Mothers. Examine carefully every bottle of CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for infants and children, and see that it Bears the Signature of In Use For Over 30 Years. The Kind You Have Always Bought. Self conceit fits some women like a squeaking shoe. Backache, Both Symptoms of Org Women—Thousands of Mrs. J. G. Holmes How often do we hear women say: "It seems as though my back would break," or "Don't speak to me, I am all out of sorts"? These significant remarks prove that the system requires attention. 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If I had only known how much suffering I would have saved I should have taken it months sooner—for a few weeks' treatment made me well and strong. My backaches and headaches are all gone and I suffer no pain at my monthly periods, whereas before I took Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound I suffered intense pain." Mrs. Emma Cotrely, 109 East 12th Street, New York City, writes: Dear Mrs. Pinkham:— "I feel it my duty to tell all suffering women of the relief I have found in Lydia E. Pink- C.C.C.-C.C.C.-C.C.C.-C.C. A Special Repres (Man or Best of references H. S. HO Don't worry about the bad news you get in letters. If the news was really bad it would have been telegraphed. Are You One? Itching troubles appear to be epidemic at this time. Are you so afflicted? If so, give Hunt's Cure a trial. It is positively guaranteed to cure any form of itch known. A failure means it costs you nothing. Montaigne: The most manifest sign of wisdom is a continual cheerfulness. A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES. Itching, Blind, Bleeding, Protruding Piles. Druggists are authorized to refund money if PAZO OINTMENT falls to cure in 6 to 14 days 50c. The best policy is paid-up life insurance. "The Blues" Organic Derangement in of Sufferers Find Relief. Emma Cotrely ham's Vegetable Compound. When I commenced taking the Compound I suffered everything with backaches, headaches, and female troubles. I am completely cured and enjoy the best of health, and I owe it all to you." When women are troubled with irregular, suppressed or painful periods, weakness, displacements or ulceration, that bearing-down feeling, inflammation of the female organs, backache, bloating (or flatulence), general debility, indigestion and nervous prostration, or are beset with such symptoms as dizziness, faintness, lassitude, excitability, irritability, nervousness, sleeplessness, melancholy, "all gone" and "want-to-be-left-alone" feelings, blues and hopelessness, they should remember there is one tried and true remedy. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound at once removes such troubles. No other medicine has such a record of cures of female troubles. No other medicine in the world has received this widespread and unqualified endorsement. Refuse to buy any substitute. FREE ADVICE TO WOMEN. Remember, every woman is cordially invited to write to Mrs. Pinkham if there is anything about her symptoms she does not understand. Mrs. Pinkham is the daughter-in-law of Lydia E. Pinkham, her assistant before her decease, and for twenty-five years since her advice has been freely and cheerfully given to every ailing woman who asks for it. Her advice and medicine have restored to health innumerable women. Address, Lynn, Mass. C.C.-C.C.C.-C.C.C.-C.C.C. resentative Wanted Woman.) required. Address OWLAND, BOYNTON NOTES. Where is J. D. Morrow, he who was elected pastor of Mt. Zion Bautist church of Boynton? He who reported for duty six weeks ago, held a five day union revival in the African Methodist church, receiving all gold about $55, established a real estate office, announced that he would found an industrial school and departed to parts unknown leaving his little flock without a shepherd? He who ten days ago wrote send me five dollars more and I will be there next Tuesday, but failed to show up? He who was going to build his little flock a church forthwith, but who now says "the last five dollars sent is your joining fee; the six dollars is for drawing plans of your church, and when you shall have paid into our company the sum of ninety dollars we will let you know whether we can make the loan?" He who collects money to send for his "little choir" to assist in his revival work? He who plays that game everywhere he goes. Morrow, who five weeks ago said, "I will be back next Thursday." Where is Pastor Morrow, who has not met his congregation in five or six weeks? And where is J. A. Wade, Morrow's manager, who fitted up an office here in January and disappeared about the same time his chief did? Why this thinness on the part of the revivalist-pastor-capitalist? Pastor gone, money gone, confidence gone. Rev. Wm. H. Buchanan has moved his family to Okmulgee. Attorney A. L. J. Merriweather has been gone a week visiting towns of the territory on business. Capt. Geo. T. Robinson, superintendent of Allen C. E., for the territory, filled the pulpit at Allen A. M. E. church last Sunday. His subject was the "Way of Escape," from 1st Cor. 13:13. W. J. Ezell is recovering from a mild case of smallpox. No new cases. Mrs. Joe Cleveland is on the sick list. B. C. Makins spent last Sunday in uskogee. The First National Bank, white, is in its handsome new two-story brick. It's a daisy. RED BIRD ITEMS. Hen. A. S. McRea attorney at law, and Mr. E. A. London of Buxton, Iowa, were visitors in Red Bird last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Gilkey of Oley, Ark., moved to Red Bird last week. Quite a numebr of farmers have moved to this country in the last ten days, most of them settling around Red Bird. Why don't some enterprising colored man come to Red Bird and build some houses to rent. One thousand dollars invested now will pay 100 per cent. Mr. James Johnson of Red Bird was buying last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Sonnie Williams spent Sunday in Coweta visiting Mr. William's parents. It is very encouraging to the Red Bird company the way the people of Mississippi, Arkansas and Texas, in fact all the states are buying lots in the town of Red Bird. We will soon have a town population greater than any town on the M. O. & G. R. R. Pref. Kinney has quite a large number of scholars now in attendance. The Arkansas and Mississippi farmers seem to lead all the other states in immigration to Red Bird and vicinity. We look for them on every train. Rev. E. L. Barber was in the city of Muskogee this week. Don't fail to visit Red Bird, the future educational center of the Creek nation, if you are looking for a home. Don't forget hat Red Bird is a negro town, owned and controlled by negroes. Do you want a farm? Come to Red Bird. Do you want to go in the grocery business? Come to Red Bird. Do you want to go in any kind of business? Come to Red Bird. RED BIRD. Red bird, red bird, singing so gay. In the Creek nation, not far away: Colored man, colored man, do not delay. Hasten to the territory right away. Chorus. That song sounds so loud and clear, Wake up, wake up! why linger here? Make up your mind this very day, Hasten away, no longer stay! Red Bird is the only town Where our people can be found, Ready to build and ready to live, Nothing to loan and nothing to give Manhood and womanhood are at par, Liberty's door is still ajar. Colored man, colored man, come Colored man, colored man, come alon While that red bird sings his song. The whole world I've traveled round. But that red bird have just found. There I'll go, help build that town. Be a man to wear a crown. Written for Mr. A. L. Goodwin, an admirer of Red Bird, at Hillsboro, Texas, at his own suggestion. CHECOTAH ITEMS. Checotah still improves with the colored people. There are a number of new houses going up in town and several contracts have already been let for other new buildings. Mr. Israel Isabells house got burned last Saturday night. Insured for $250. It is well to have your house insured; you can't tell when it is going to burn. It is well for everybody to pay their board bill, especially when you are working at the oil mill. Your board mistress is liable to stop your pay. Think of Mr. S. Brown. Mr. Johnnie Malvern is on the sick list at Eufaula. Mrs. Emma Collins is in Checotah again to make this her future home. Mr. Ervin will move to Shawnee in a few days to make that his future home. Mr. Fred Love is still feeding cattle for the oil company. It is a surprise to everybody how industrious he is. The new colored school soon will be ready to be occupied. It has been under construction for some time. I guess the school board will be glad when it is completed. Mr. A. J. Adkerson is doing lots of building for the colored people and they seemed to be well pleased with his work. Mr. M. C. Perry went to Muskogee Monday to see after his legal interests there. Mr. I. W. Scott, the barber, is planning to get in possession of some of the Creek land through some of the female freed women of the Creek nation. Mr. Jim Cheny has gone to Le- high, I. T., to visit his family. Don't forget to see Temple. He will write you in the Cimeten. The announcement of Mr. C. E. Hart for the position of tax collector appears in this issue. Mr. Hart is a courteous officer, kind and obliging and has many friends who wish him well. We regret hat he is a Democrat, as that is the only thing against him. The announcement of Mr. J. B. Campbell for city recorder appears in this issue. Mr. Campbell is an old citizen, one of the boys, a good Republican and a strong man who 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. "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. DURFEY HARDW INCORPO Shelf and Heavy Hardware, Monarc Ranges. Every one Tools, etc. All kinds of Tin Work and Plumbing, Re Pioneer Ab IOWA BU DURFEY HARDWARE COMPANY. Shelf and Heavy Hardware, Tinware, and Celebrated Monarc Ranges. Every one Guaranteed. Builders' Tools, etc. All kinds of Tin Work and Plumbing, Refrigerators and Ice Coolers. Pioneer Abstract Co. IOWA BUILDING This Company makes absolutely correct abstracts of title. Go there for correct information. Next to Bank of Muskogee, Muskogee GLOYD LUMBER COMPANY GLOYD LUMBER COMPANY TAKING THE STUMP 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. ```markdown ``` has a host of friends who will stand by him. The announcement of Carroll S. Bucher for the office of city recorder appears in another column of this paper. Mr. Bucher is a good Republican, competent and able. The announcement of G. A. Alexander (another old timer) for the position of recorder, appears in this issue. The announcement of Ben Cobb for marshal appears in this issue. Mr. Cobb is an old citizen and has had considerable experience as an officer. THE MK AND T MISSISSippi, Kansas & Texas PALIMAX Good Meals for Travelers. Our dinning stations are owned and operated by the Company. This assures uniform quality and service. The meals are nominal in price (50c) and a little better than you ever for the money. They have satisfied others—we know they will satisfy you. If there is any information you would like, about a prospective trip write me I'll gladly give you the information and if possible have my representative call on you and personally assist you in every way. Think of my offer when you next have occasion to travel Address W. S. ST. GEORGE. Gen'l Pass. & Ticket Agent, Wainwright Bldg., St. Louis. WARE COMPANY. ORATED e, Tinware, and Celebrated ne Guaranteed. Builders' Refrigerators and Ice Coolers. abstract Co. BUILDING e, Muskogee, I. T. BER COMPANY Lumberman --- If a girl slammed at the dishes with a dishing as carelessly as she slams at her face with a powder rag, how everyone would abuse her! Deafness Cannot Be Cured by local applications, as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is only one way to cure deafness, and that is by constitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by an inflamed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is inflamed you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is entirely closed, Deafness is the result, and unless the inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to its normal condition, hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases out of ten are caused by Catarrh, which is nothing but an inflamed condition of the mucous surfaces. We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Deatness (caused by catarrh) that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Send for circuliars, free. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. Sold by Druggists, 75c. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation. Land of Original Blackmail. England, according to Justice Phillimore, enjoys in some foreign countries the reputation of being the home of the blackmailer. Certainly Great Britain was at least the land of the original "blackmail," the "mail," rent or tribute paid on the Anglo-Scottish and Highland borders by farmers to freebooters in return for immunity from their visitations. In Ireland a similar institution was known as "black rent." The old word "mail," meaning rent, and coming either from the Anglo-Saxon "mael," a portion, or the old French "maille," a halfpenny, is quite a different word from the postal "mail," which is simply "male," a bag. To Coke and Blackstone "blackmail" had an innocent significance, meaning rent paid in labor or produce, as opposed to "white rent" paid in "white money," silver.—New York Globe. Taa Names. In the Canton dialect "Pekoe" means "white hair." and for this kind of tea the very youngest leaves of all are gathered, so young that the white down of babyhood is still upon them—whence their name. "Congou" means "labor"; considerable trouble and labor being taken in its preparation at Amboy, these are perpetuated in its name. "Bohea" is called after a range of hills in Fo-Kien. "Soochong" expresses no sentiment, but a bald fact, being Cantonese for "the small kind." "Hyson" signifies "flourishing spring." FOOD AND STUDY A College Man's Experience. "All through my high school course and first year in college," writes an ambitious young man, "I struggled with my studies on a diet of greasy, pasty foods, being especially fond of cakes and fried things. My system got into a state of general disorder and it was difficult for me to apply myself to school work with any degree of satisfaction. I tried different medicines and food preparations but did not seem able to correct the difficulty. "Then my attention was called to Grape-Nuts food and I sampled it. I had to do something, so I just buckled down to a rigid observance of the directions on the package, and in less than no time began to feel better. In a few weeks my strength was restored, my weight had increased, I had a clearer head and felt better in every particular. My work was simply sport to what it was formerly. "My sister's health was badly run down and she had become so nervous that she could not attend to her music. She went on Grape-Nuts and had the same remarkable experience that I had. Then my brother, Frank, who is in the postoffice department at Washington city and had been trying to do brain work on greasy foods, cakes and all that, joined the Grape-Nuts army. I showed him what it was and could do and from a broken-down condition he has developed into a hearty and efficient man. "Besides these I could give account of numbers of my fellow-students who have made visible improvement mentally and physically by the use of this food." Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. There's a reason. Read the little book, "The Road to Wellville," in pkgs. Muskogee Cimeter. W. H. TWINE, Editor. MUSKOGEE. IND. TER. Walls have ears and plants can see. Exchanges of confidence should be up in the air. "The automobile has come to stay," remarks an enthusiast. We thought it had come to go. So, there is no revolution in Colombia? Oh, well, let the item stand. We will do for to-morrow. There may be a lot of money in literature, but the average writer finds it difficult to get it out. But if every man were as big as he feels there would be standing room only in the United States. "Why is man born with the closed fists" asks the Talmud. We can imagine John L. Sullivan's reply. A London doctor says death is a bad habit. And, unlike many other bad habits, it is almost always fatal. Sing Sing penitentiary is to be moved nearer to New York city. The desire to save time is becoming almost a mania. The new king of Denmark greatly admires the Americans. He is evidently a wise and discriminating monarch. It would be an awful blow to King Alfonso now if the Princess Ena should decide that after all she can not love him. Vermont has fourteen citizens who were formerly governors of the state, but most of them have succeeded in living it down. There is a distressing rumor that Harry Lehr has been trying to do things in Wall street, and his wife has limited his pin money. A country banker on his way to Wall street to invest $48,000 was relieved of his roll by other confidence men, who met him on the train. There's one consolation, if you do not have a bank account. No swindler can mulct you by forging your signature to worthless checks. A league has been formed in Paris to promote the cause of upright writing. The time may come when Paris will also think of upright living. What a calamity it would be if the New York state house should fall down just when all the lobbyists were assembled, holding a convention. Another odd showing by the statistics experts is that it is mainly the rich who get divorces. The poor either get along, or do without them. Plants, according to a scientist, can see and, perhaps, also hear. It is fortunate that they cannot speak, for think of the secrets they might reveal. This report that New York society brides pay $25,000 for their trousseaux is misleading. Some of them are frugal and pare the cost down to $10,000. President Fallieres has been in the limelight for a long time now, and the only accusation that has been made against him is that he used to write poetry. A beautiful harmony and unity of purpose was revealed by the Algeciras delegates on the question of imposing a tax on Morocco. In fact, only the Moroccans objected. HAD CATARRH THIRTY YEARS. Congressman Meekison Gives Praise to Pe-ru-na For His Recovery. CONGRESSMAN MEEKISON PRAISES PE-RU-NA. Hon. David Meekison, Napoleon, Ohio, ex-member of Congress, Fifty-fifth District, writes: "I have used several bottles of Peruna and I feel greatly benefited thereby from my catarrh of the head. I feel encouraged to believe that if I use it a short time longer I will be fully able to eradicate the disease of thirty years' standing."---David Meekison. ANOTHER SENSATIONAL CURE: Mr. Jacob L. Davis, Galena, Stone county, Mo., writes: "I have been in bad health for thirty-seven years, and after taking twelve bottles of your Peruna I am cured."—Jacob L. Davis. If you do not derive prompt and satisfactory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case, and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis. Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, O. HOW SHE WOULD SAVE JULIET. Simple Soul Saw Salvation for Heroine of Tragedy. Mrs. Drinkwater, wife of the genial colonel, spent some weeks last summer in northern Maine, at the comfortable farmhouse of an honest widow, Mrs. Brand, who adds to her income by keeping summer boarders, says a writer in the Boston Herald. Recently Mrs. Brand made her first visit to Boston, and while there met Mrs. Drinkwater, who took her to see Julia Marlowe in "Romeo and Juliet." Mrs. Brand had never before been to a theater. "Camp meetin'" had been her wildest dissipation. Mrs. Drinkwater's interest was equally divided between her companion and the stage. When they left the theater Mrs. Brand was silent. Her usual volubility had quite deserted her. Mrs. Drinkwater respected her silence, and said nothing until they were well on their homeward way. At last she ventured to ask: 'How did you like it, Mrs. Brand?' Mrs. Brand turned toward her, and the tears started to her eyes as she said: "Oh, Mrs. Drinkwater, I couldn't help thinkin' how different that play might have ended if the nuss had been a different kind of a woman, and pointed Juliet to Jesus." Also, Elsewhere. In England it is not what you know that is of importance, but whom you know; not what you are, but who you are; not what you do for yourself, but what others will do for you.—London Truth. 5 Tons Grass Hay Free. Everybody loves lots and lots of fodder for hogs, cows, sheep and swine. The enormous crops of our Northern Grown Pedigree Seeds on our seed farms the past year compel us to issue a special catalogue called SALZER'S BARGAIN SEED BOOK. This is brim full of bargain seeds at bargain prices. SEND THIS NOTICE TO-DAY. and receive free sufficient seed to grow 5 tons of grass on your lot or farm this summer and our great Bargain Seed Book with its wonderful surprises and great bargains in seeds at bargain prices. Remit 4c and we add a package of Cosmos, the most fashionable, serviceable, beautiful annual flower. John A. Salzer Seed Co., Lock Drawer W., La Crosse, Wis. King is Great Linguist. The king of Greece is the greatest linguist among monarchs. He reads twelve languages and speaks most of them. Not Disappointed This Time. "I have been often disappointed in the use of some widely advertised remedy, claiming to cure this or that trouble. Nevertheless, on the strength of one of the testimonial letters published, I decided to try a box of Hunt's Cure. My trouble was eczema of the lower limbs, from which I long suffered. One box cured me. I have had a pleasant, peaceful summer, thanks to Hunt's Cure." Mrs. Alice Fortune, Shell Knob, Mo. HIGH CLASS DRUGGISTS AND OTHERS. The better class of druggists, everywhere, are men of scientific attainments and high integrity, who devote their lives to the welfare of their fellow men in supplying the best of remedies and purest medicinal agents of known value, in accordance with physicians' prescriptions and scientific formula. Druggists of the better class manufacture many excellent remedies, but always under original or officinal names and they never sell false brands, or imitation medicines. They are the men to deal with when in need of anything in their line, which usually includes all standard remedies and corresponding adjuncts of a first-class pharmacy and the finest and best of toilet articles and preparations and many useful accessories and remedial appliances. The earning of a fair living, with the satisfaction which arises from a knowledge of the benefits conferred upon their patrons and assistance to the medical profession, is usually their greatest reward for long years of study and many hours of daily toil. They all know that Syrup of Figs is an excellent laxative remedy and that it gives universal satisfaction, and therefore they are selling many millions of bottles annually to the well informed purchasers of the choicest remedies, and they always take pleasure in handing out the genuine article bearing the full name of the Company—California Fig Syrup Co.—printed on the front of every package. They know that in cases of colds and headaches attended by biliousness and constipation and of weakness or torpidity of the liver and bowels, arising from irregular habits, indigestion, or over-eating, that there is no other remedy so pleasant, prompt and beneficial in its effects as Syrup of Figs, and they are glad to sell it because it gives universal satisfaction. Owing to the excellence of Syrup of Figs, the universal satisfaction which it gives and the immense demand for it, imitations have been made, tried and condemned, but there are individual druggists to be found, here and there, who do not maintain the dignity and principles of the profession and whose greed gets the better of their judgment, and who do not hesitate to recommend and try to sell the imitations in order to make a larger profit. Such preparations sometimes have the name—"Syrup of Figs"—or "Fig Syrup" and of some piratical concern, or fictitious fig syrup company, printed on the package, but they never have the full name of the Company—California Fig Syrup Co.—printed on the front of the package. The imitations should be rejected because they are injurious to the system. In order to sell the imitations they find it necessary to resort to misrepresentation or deception, and whenever a dealer passes off on a customer a preparation under the name of "Syrup of Figs" or "Fig Syrup," which does not bear the full name of the California Fig Syrup Co. printed on the front of the package, he is attempting to deceive and mislead the patron who has been so unfortunate as to enter his establishment, whether it be large or small, for if the dealer resorts to misrepresentation and deception in one case he will do so with other medicinal agents, and in the filling of physicians' prescriptions, and should be avoided by every one who values health and happiness. Knowing that the great majority of druggists are reliable, we supply the immense demand for our excellent remedy entirely through the druggists, of whom it may be purchased everywhere, in original packages only, at the regular price of fifty cents per bottle, but as exceptions exist it is necessary to inform the public of the facts, in order that all may decline or return any imitation which may be sold to them. If it does not bear the full name of the Company—California Fig Syrup Co.—printed on the front of every package, do not hesitate to return the article and to demand the return of your money, and in future go to one of the better class of druggists who will sell you what you wish and the best of everything in his line at reasonable prices. IS A PEACEMAKER. President Roosevelt Writes Letter to John Mitchell. New York.—John Mitchell, president United Mine Workers, Francis L. Robbins, president Pittsburg Coal company, W. C. Perry of the Southwestern Coal association, and B. F. Bush, of Gould soft coal interests held a long conference and it was decided to hold a national convention of the United Mine Workers at Indianapolis, March 15, and try to reach an agreement with the operators and thus avoid the strike set for April 1. The president's letter to Mitchell follows: "White House, Washington, D. C., Feb. 24. I note with very great concern the failure of your late convention on the joint interstate agreement to come to a basis of settlement of the bituminous mining scale of wages. You, in this business have enjoyed a great industrial peace for many years, thanks to a joint trade agreement that has resulted in the action of your successive conventions. "The strike such as is threatened on April 1st, is a menace to the peace and general welfare of the country. I urge you to make a further effort to avoid a calamity. "You and Mr. Robbins are joint committee of the National Civic Federation, and it seems to me that this imposes an additional duty upon you both and gives an additional reason by which each of you should join in making a further effort. "Very respectfully, "THEODORE ROOSEVELT." SCHOOLS NEED NOT CLOSE. Commissioner Leupp Says Bill for Maintenance Will Pass. Muskogee, I. T.—J. D. Benedict, superintendent of schools in Indian Territory, has received the following telegram from Commissioner Leupp: "Your letter of February 8 received. Inform teachers that the Secretary of the Interior has received abundant assurance that the bill relating to schools, etc., will pass in time." This telegram means that unless some unforeseen delay occurs, the schools of Indian Territory will not be discontinued March 4, but will finish out their terms, running until June. The monthly payroll of teachers in the rural schools amounts to $45,000, and nearly 1000 teachers would be thrown out of employment if the Curtis bill should not pass within the next ten days. To Test Commercial Leases. Vinita, I. T.—Judge L. F. Parker, Jr., has granted an injunction against Whitcomb, Smith Lee & Palmsmer et al. in favor of the Associated Producers' Oil company to restrain them from pumping oil from wells already drilled and from drilling a well on land that has been purchased by the plaintiff and on which a commercial lease was later filed by one of the defendants and then sold to Whitcomb. A commercial lease in Indian Territory is a lease given by a freedman on his allotment, excepting his homestead, or by an Indian by blood on land upon which the restrictions upon the alienation of same have been removed. This is the first step in the process of testing the validity of a lease made by a Cherokee freedman on land which he had a right to sell, but which the secretary of the interior claims he cannot lease for oil and gas purposes without the approval of the secretary. AWFUL PSORIASIS 35 YEARS. Terrible Scaly Humor in Patches All Over the Body—Skin Cracked and Bleeding—Cured by Cuticura. "I was afflicted with psoriasis for thirty-five years. It was in patches all over my body. I used three cakes of Cuticura Soap, six boxes of Ointment and two bottles of Resolvent. In thirty days I was completely cured, and I think permanently, as it was about five years ago. The psoriasis first made its appearance in red spots, generally forming a circle, leaving in the center a spot about the size of a silver dollar of sound flesh. In a short time the affected circle would form a heavy dry scale of a white silvery appearance and would gradually drop off. To remove the entire scales by bathing or using oil to soften them the flesh would be perfectly raw, and a light discharge of bloody substance would ooze out. That scaly crust would form again in twenty-four hours. It was worse on my arms and limbs, although it was in spots all over my body, also on my scalp. If I let the scales remain too long without removing by bath or otherwise, the skin would crack and bleed. I suffered intense itching, worse at nights after getting warm in bed, or blood warm by exercise, when it would be almost unbearable. W. M. Chidester, Hutchinson, Kan., April 20, 1905." Penalties of Riches. Money is a mere medium of exchange until you begin to want more of it than you need. Thereafter in every increasing ratio the law of compensation exacts the payments and the penalties of riches.—John A. Howland. 4 Treat That Rover Missed. Tales of the siege of Paris during the Franco-Prussian war have been many. One of these yarns was as follows: A much-loved collie dog had been preserved by its owners from the death that befell all pets during that time of starvation. There came at last a day, however, when it, too, had to go, and the sorrowing but famished family met their pet for the last time in the soup tureen. They ate in silence until nothing remained but a heap of bones. Then the master of the house, an absent-minded person, looked round in search of something, and said with a sigh: "How poor old Rover would have enjoyed those bones!" Oil Your Catarrh With Hunt's Lightning Oil, and it changes its tune. For colds in the head and catarrh it affords instant relief. Use it by inhaling through the nose and see how quick it gets in its work. Human Needs. "Man wants but little here below," mused the philosopher, "but if he's thorough, he wants it right. If it's a little bird, he wants it hot; and if it's a little bottle he wants it cold."—Baltimore American. Reversing Things. "A man's hunt for health," said the philosopher, "is not conducted on the usual rules of races, for he never starts in pursuit of it until he finds it is already run down."—Baltimore American. Do a man today; he'll do you tomorrow. Rays of Radium Are Common. Although it cannot be said that radium is plentiful in nature it has been discovered that the rays or influence which radium gives off are common everywhere. Very many of the most plentiful things and some of the most opposite character are known to be radioactive. To Get the Best Out of Life: Order the life habits to conform to the laws of hygiene, take proper rest, food, drink and exercise, have plenty of light, fresh air and sunshine, and take a cup of Garfield Tea daily. This mild laxative insures Good Health. Druggists sell Garfield Tea. Struggle for Lucky Pins. According to an ancient bit of Sussex folk lore, when a bride returns home from church her single friends at once rob her of all the pins in her dress, under the impression that every maiden who is lucky enough to possess one will be married during the course of a year. 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 drug-gists, 25c., 50c. and $1.00 per bottle. What has become of the marriage certificate that hung on the parlor wall? Bury your conscience, and just at the time when you think you have it safe covered, it wriggles to the top. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. For children teething, softens the gums, reduces inflammation, allays pain, cures wind colic. 25c a bottle. It is never too late to love or go home. THE @IMETER, W H. TWINE Editor. R WOOD, Ass't Editor. J. T. TRIMBLE Gen'l Solicitor E D. NICKENS, Advertising Manager. The blue mark on your paper means subscription out and paper starts at once. The democrats are up in the air, they don't know whether they are afoot or horseback but they do know that they can't elect the whole ticket again. Let the republicans nominate a ticket composed of business men and the battle will be one that will do honor to our party and bring victory to our banner. The newspaper reports a Negro fined $50.00 and sentenced to six months imprisonment in Texas for kissing a white girl. we have nothing to say about this only that if a lot of those fellows in Texas were given the same dose for the same offense with colored women there would be less amalgamation, Atty G. W. P. Brown and A. S. McRea made a splendid fight to keep Stephens and Will Turner from being returned to Arkansas and up to date have succeeded. All the colored lawyer needs is a chance to do good work. A certain Negro preacher a few years ago accepted five dollars from a democrat candidate for mayor just before election and then said, "I can't vote for you but I must keep the five." The fellow is at his tricks again He thinks black berries are ripe. We shall keep an eye on him. The democrats promised to give the laboring men all the work possible during their administration, and they bought a machine that will do the work of forty men. We presume the forty men will out vote the machine on the ides of April. Preachers who quit their business of dispensing the gospel to get in the game of politics and boost for some cheap white lawyer are not worth their room in hell. A few days ago one of these cusses quit selling coal to operate a pet scheme of this kind. There is a receptacle hotter than his coal can make, waiting for his advent, and his present tactics will get him there soon. It is reported that the principle of the colored school said: "Don't pay any attention to the little newspaper comments, they don't amount to anything" He also accused some of the teachers of tattling to the Cimeter and to get even with some whom he claimed had been giving out the truth, he proceeded to circulate a lie touching one of his subordinate's actions. Such a fellow ought to be fired instantly. We do not ask or get any information from any teacher and no teacher knows what we are going to say until it is said. We have our own way of keeping up with the mogul. A DASTARDLY OUTRAGE. Recently a colored woman by name of Mary Ayles came here from Louisiana and her husband * * * * reports that he gave his wife $500.00 to come here and buy property, We are informed that the woman stopped with one Pendergast and his family and that a young Negro became infatuated with the woman and peruaded her to part with the money. The husband came and there was a row, the poor man was heartbroken and nearly crazed. After being arrested and fined for disturbing the peace he went home leaving the woman to her choice. In our opinion it is this kind of trouble that causes such killings as that which occured here recently when a husband killed wife and her consort. The regions of the damned do not contain a place hot enough for such scoundrels that break up a happy home and make life a living hell for the bread winner. OUR SCHOOLS There are some teachers in our school who are fit and competent, and right here we say that competency includes something else besides being able to pass examination. Among the competent ones are Mrs. Florence Arrington a splendid teacher of long experience and one who is having great success in giving her pupils the proper training and who lays the proper foundation by her life and conduct. Mrs. Arrington taught several years in the Ft. Smith schools and stands at the head of the profession. Any school can be proud of having such a teacher and all parents who have the welfare of their children at heart love her. We need her in our schools. Miss Hettie Bradley is a young teacher, about whom there has never been a breath of suspicion, she is competent and E. A. ESTES For your Drugs, School Books and STATIONERY. 106 Main Street. 500 LOTS FOR SALE! CARNARD ADDITION We made the blocks larger than usual, we believe most persons purchasing a home this distance would want at least three or four acres : : : : Fiftee minutes walk to street ear line. The first street running north and south, is 30th St. The first street running east and west, is Okmulgee. Then Broadway, etc. loved and respected by her pupils and all who know her. It is a pleasure to see a young lady fighting the battle of life so nobly and conducting herself so as to win the respect of the community. Such an example is encouraging to the children over whom she has control and such a lady is and honor to her family, her country and a blessing to her race. We need her in our schools. (to be continued.) E. A. E. For your Drugs, S. STATION 106 Main When you want CALL OR PHONE TO Lewis & COAL and W 316 EMPORIA STREET Prompt delivery to all parts Official Statement of the Commercial Muskogee. Indi 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 $1,141,152 64 The above statement is correct 500 LOTS IN CARNARD A We made the blocks larger most persons purchasing a want at least three or four To the City of 120 acres platted into the kogee. North of Fifteen minutes walk The first street running north The first street running east Then Broadway, etc, This is handsome pro WARRANTEE DEED For further information, call on, J. B. McCC Muskogee, I. T. CIMETER ```markdown ``` GO YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS EVOLUTION OF THE AUTO Many Centuries Ago Great Minds Were Grappling With the Problem-Roger Bacon's Prediction Early in the dawn of human intelligence there came the dream of unrestricted, individual locomotion. It was toward the end of the thirteenth century says R. T. Sloss in his "Book of the Automobile,' that the learned Franciscan friar, Roger Bacon, wrote: "We will be able to propel carriages with incredible speed without the assistance of any animal." At the same time he predicted the coming of the steamship and the flying machine. The scientific character of Bacon's imagination has been completely vindi- ```markdown ``` DUTCH. SAIL WAGONS, SEVENTEENTH CENTURY DUTCH.SAIL WAGONS, SEVENTEENTH CENTURY cated in the ocean liners and the swiftflying automobiles and partially so in the recent efforts of Santos-Dumont and others. The horseless carriage first took tangible form in the seventeenth century, when Johann Haustach of Nuremberg contrived a vehicle propelled by a huge coiled spring, the action being on the principle of clockwork. Haustach was known as "a manufacturer of chariots going by spring and making 2,000 paces an hour." The spring was controlled by a lever in the hands of the chauffeur, and, in the absence of a steering device, the "chariot" could be propelled only in a straight line, which would have rendered its progress through the loop district of Chicago somewhat difficult, even at its advertised rate of a little more than a mile an hour. Haustach seems to have paid more attention to the ornamentation of the body of his vehicle than to its propulsion. About the same time probably the general utilization of the winds of heaven in the windmills of Holland suggested the idea of "sail wagons," used to some extent on the flat plains of that country. These were called "seylende windwagen," and consisted of the rigging of a ship attached to wheeled platforms. In 1644 a patent of Louis XIV, granted to "Jean Theson the privilege of employing a little four-wheel carriage set in motion without any horses, but merely by two men seated." The supposition, in the absence of detailed drawings, is that the "men seated" propelled the vehicle by strenuous leg work. Sir Isaac Newton is said to have invented a steam carriage, after others had conceived the idea of propelling vehicles by steam power. The development along this line followed closely that of the steam railroad. The latter appeared so much more feasible to the inventors that it was followed and the steam carriage idea was not original fundamentally, it is said, but copied after the original steam engine of Hero of Alexandria, who broke into the steam-engine business about 200 B. C. Newton's model --- was propelled by the reactionary force, or kick, of a jet of steam escaping from a nozzle in the rear. In 1769 Nicholas Joseph Cugnot, with state funds placed at his disposal by the Duc de Choiseul, constructed a steam gun carriage and the following year he produced an improved auto which is still preserved in Paris. The machine had but three wheels, the boiler overhanging in front on the theory that its weight would be counteracted by the load on the carriage. The engine was directly behind the boiler A and consisted of two 13-inch single-acting cylinders. The movement of the piston was transmitted to the axle of the driving wheel by two ratchet wheels. The engine could be reversed at will. There was a steering gear, and the vehicle proved its capacity for carrying a load of two and one-half tons at a speed of three miles an hour. Napoleon Bonaparte caused the appointment of a commission of the institute to investigate the invention, but the revolution suddenly put an effectual check on the further development of the automobile. It is interesting to note that in the matter of the production of a practical automobile A CLOCKWORK CHARIOT OF A CLOCKWORK CHARIOT OF THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY. France led the world in the eighteenth century, as she now leads the world in the building of racing machines of tremendous power. Dr. John Robinson is said to have suggested to James Watt, the reputed inventor of the steam engine, in 1759, the idea of building a steam-propelled carriage. Watt, apparently, did not take kindly to the suggestion, for he did not adopt it; but in 1874 he himself patented a steam carriage. ably impressed with the idea, but denly asked: "Do you teach at a bridge, Sir Richard?" The reply affirmative and the visitor in an to another question mentioned comfortable sum he was "Well," quoth Mr. Carnegie who decided change of manner, "all t can say is that any university can afford to waste as much money that on Greek doesn't need any me!" --- 4 The first American Inventors to tackle the steam propelled vehicle problem were Oliver Evans of Maryland in 1878, and Nathaniel Read of Massachusetts in 1790. Richard Trevithick of England in 1802 patented a steam carriage that was a distinct advance over previous efforts. By this time it came to be believed that ordinary wheels were insufficient to secure traction, and mechanical legs were devised as propellers. The Gordon machine, patented in 1824, was a six-legged affair, the pedals being operated by steam. Goldworthy Durney about the same time produced a steam carriage which used legs as auxiliaries. The steam coach patented by Walter Hancock and named the "Autopsy" was placed in commission, with four others, between Stratford and Paddington in 1836 and did a lively passenger business.—Chicago Record Herald. Prejudiced Against Typewriters. The late Associate Justice Gray of the Supreme court was very eccentric. Among his prejudices was a deep and lasting aversion for a typewriter. That machine did not come into general use until Justice Gray was an old man and he never became reconciled to it. It made him furious if a lawyer filed with him a motion or other court paper typewritten. He invariably returned it with a brusque request that the matter to be submitted be written in longhand. He had a stenographer at his disposal, but never utilized his services, as he wrote all his letters as well as his opinions. He notified the clerk of the Supreme court not to send him any typewritten paper, no matter how important it might be. He never neglected an opportunity to denounce typewriters. The result of his hatred for these machines was that he did three times as much work as the other justices. Had Sufficient Money to Waste. Not long ago the University of Cambridge sent Sir Richard Jebb, the professor of Greek, to see Andrew Carnegie, with a view to securing a large subscription for some needed extensions. The millionaire seemed favor- THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY. ably impressed with the idea, but suddenly asked: "Do you teach at Cambridge, Sir Richard?" The reply was affirmative and the visitor in answer to another question mentioned the comfortable sum he was paid. "Well," quoth Mr. Carnegie with a decided change of manner, "all that I can say is that any university that can afford to waste as much money as that on Greek doesn't need any from me!" --- WEED BRINGS PROSPERITY TO DISTRICTS OF NORWAY. Steady Demand for Natural Product Has Revolutionized Conditions in Provinces Along the Coast of the Northern Kingdom. Along the shores of Joderen, on the southwest coast of Norway, the seaweed grows in veritable forests; not the common grass variety, but actual trees from five to six feet in height, with stems like ropes and leaves as tough as leather. It begins to sprout in March and April, and gradually covers the ocean bed with a dense, impenetrable brush. In the fall the stems become tender, the roots release their suctionlike grip on the rocky bottom, and the autumn winds wash it ashore in such great quantities that the weed looks like a huge brown wall along the entire coast. The fall crop is of comparatively small value. The only use that can be made of it is for fertilizing purposes, because it is only in the spring that it can be successfully burned, and at this time there is such a demand for it that every stalk and leaf is gathered as if it were pure coin. The weed burning season is the busiest of the year and every member of the household is drafted to assist in gathering, drying and burning. At the close of each clear day the whole coast seems to be aflame from the thousands of bonfires that are kept burning far into the night. This is one of the many natural resources that is unexpectedly developed in Norway, and no one ever dreamed twenty years ago that this seemingly worthless weed would in a few years, as a source of income, surpass the fisheries, which have been the mainstay of the people for ages, or rival that of agriculture in one of the leading agricultural districts in Norway. Yet such is the case to-day, and those who are fortunate enough to own land abutting the seashore can reap the most profitable crop of the year. Owners of farms located where the weed seems to have a predilection to drift can burn as much as three thousand kilos a year. During this time the carrying capacity of the Stavanger and Joderen railway is taxed to the utmost, as many tram loads a day, collected at different stations, are shipped to Stavanger, whence from two to three shiploads a week are sent to Great Britain. The subsequent uses and treatment of the ashes are veiled in scientific mystery, and the good people of Joderen are not concerned about it as long as there is an increasing demand and the English agents at Stavanger are willing to pay good prices for their wares. These ashes contain many valuable chemical properties, among which iodine is the most important. This relatively large supply of money has wrought great changes in the economic conditions of the district. Old debts have been paid off, small farms that were isolated and surrounded by unproductive land have had their boundaries extended by the draining of marshes and clearing of rocky wastes, and this very land which has been considered worthless and unfit for cultivation, has by this evolution become productive. Not more than twenty years ago there was not a mowing machine in the entire district, while now there are mowers, hayrakes, harrows and other modern machinery on nearly every farm. Much Cheaper. "How would you like to hear your children crying for bread, sir?" importuned the beggar. "I'd welcome the change," said the man, hurrying on; "they're forever crying for chocolates now!"—Stray Stories. Muskogee Cimeter. W. H. TWINE, Editor. Muskogee, I. T., March 1, 1906. INDIAN TERRITORY NEWS. A company has been organized at Martinsville to sink a test well. A company has been organized to build a free bridge over the Durdeen creek at Gritts. Two car loads of homeseekers have arrived at Muskogee and will settle in that vicinity. About 200 acres of potatoes have been planted near Fort Gibson, and the good work goes on. Mrs. Rose Bryan of Cleveland is the mother of a baby which weighs only one and a half pounds. Paul C. Williams has been appointed U. S. deputy at Muskogee under Marshal Leo E. Bennett. Skiatook has struck it. A well recently shot developed such force as to blow the top of the derrick off. Sulphur has organized a club to increase the population to 30,000. It is known as the Thirty Thousand club. The Muskogee dailies, Times and Democrat, have been consolidated and will be known as Times-Democrat. The St. Louis Business Men's league has sent a strong delegation to Washington to urge joint statehood. A prominent potato grower says there will be 2000 cars of potatoes shipped out of Indian Territory the coming season. Wa-cha-che, the greatest of the medicine men and prophets of the Creek Indians, died at his home at Bald Hill. Freight traffic is reported heavy on all trains coming into the Territory, and some of the roads are almost swamped. The following postmasters have been appointed: A. H. Heflin, Chase; Lura M. Badgett, Velma; J. H. Mills, Wheeler. Steps have been taken to have an encampment of the Indian Territory Volunteer Cavalry at South McAlester this summer. The Midland Valley will begin service on its road from Muskogee to Tulsa March 1, with two trains each way daily. The recruiting station at Muskogee has sent 147 men to the army since last May. In the same time 489 were rejected. Anton Cahay of Keokuk Falls made 1000 gallons of wine last fall from three acres of grapes raised in Pottawatomie county. Mr. F. F. Merriam, Mrs. M. E. Merriam and Mr. Clark B. Day have sold their interests in the Muskogee Phoenix to Clarence B. Douglas. Mrs. J. A. Tulk of Muskogee, who came to Indian Territory in 1832 and is now 100 years old, and who has been quite active until recently, is not expected to live. It is announced that Lieut. John R. Thomas, Jr., of Muskogee, but now with the Seventeenth Infantry, U. S. A., is to be married to Miss Florence White of Chicago. A very important provision of the Curtis bill established public highways in the Choctaw, Chickasaw and Seminole nations, and are to be paid for out of the tribal funds. TO HOMESTEADERS Three Thousand Farms in the Big Pasture of Oklahoma TO BE SOLD TO HIGHEST BIDDER Each Purchaser Limited to a Quarter Section and Five Years Residence Required Guthrie, Okla. — It now seems probable that there will be another "opening" in Oklahoma before very long, but it will be neither a horse race, like the opening of old Oklahoma and the Cherokee strip, nor a lottery such as characterized the opening of the Kiowa and Comanche country. The "big pasture" in Kiowa and Comanche counties, where President Roosevelt had his famous wolf hunt last year, is to be the next extensive tract of land opened to settlement. The bill introduced by Congressman Stephens of Texas, authorizing such action, was passed by the house some time ago, and has been favorably reported by the senate committee on Indian affairs, which would seem to insure its final passage. The pasture, which is located along the Red river bottoms, and includes some of the finest agricultural land in the territory, contains something over 480,000 acres,which would mean 3,000 farms of 160 acres each to be occupied by Oklahoma farmers. When the rest of the Kiowa and Comanche country was sold, this tract was set aside for pasturage purposes, the rentals to go to the Indians. They are still very much opposed to the cutting up of the pasture, and Chief Quanah Parker of the Comanches, may go to Washington to protest against the bill. The measure now before the senate provides for the sale of the land in 160 acre tracts, to the highest bidder, but in no instance less than $1.50 per acre. Under a ruling made by the secretary of the interior last fall, several thousand acres of the pasture have been leased for agricultural purposes, and according to the Stephens bill, all sales shall be subject to these leases, the rentals to go to the purchasers after the sale. The lands are to be paid for in five equal installments, and the purchaser must reside on the land during the five years in which these payments are being made. This is expected to insure the purchase of the lands by bona fide settlers, and to prevent speculation in the lands, as nearly as that can be done. IT BURNS NO MORE. Fire of Big Gas Well at Ramona Is Extinguished. Ramona, I. T.—The big gas well which has been burning here since March 1, 1905, has been extinguished. The well is located about two miles from Ramona and has resisted every effort to put out the fire. Charles O. Shepard, special agent for the Department of the Interior, recently visited the scene and ordered that immediate steps be taken to extinguish the blaze and plug the hole. This was accomplished by the use of a huge iron hood and six-inch lead pipe, which required the assistance of about twenty men to handle. The well is located near the Santa Fe track and has attracted great attention from travelers. PAYMENT IS ENJOINED. Two Law Firms Affected by Injunction Against Choctaw Officials. South McAlester, I. T.—The United States government has fired the first gun in its battle with the officials of the Choctaw nation, which has been brewing for over a year. In an acion brought before Judge T. C. Humphrey of the central district, against Peter J. Hudson, auditor, and George W. Scott, treasurer, of the nation, an injunction was issued forbidding the issuance or payment of any warrants to Mansfield, McMurray & Cornish, McCurtain & Hill and D. W. Mulvane. The two firms mentioned have been employed as attorneys for the nation, while Mulvane, who lives in Kansas, is said to have been the beneficiary of profitable contracts with the Choctaws and Chickasaws. The action is brought by the United States at the relation of the Choctaw nation, and is based upon an alleged intent to pay out money under authority of acts of the Choctaw council which have not been approved by the President of the United States. The Atoka agreement provides that no act, ordinance or resolution of the council of either the Choctaw or Chickasaw tribes in any manner affecting money of the tribe, except appropriations, for the regular and necessary expenses of the government of the respective tribes, shall be of any validity until approved by the President, and the injunction, which is based upon this provision, forbids the payment of moneys to any persons, except under acts which have been so approved. The action is brought under instructions from the department of justice at Washington. PURE FOOD BILL. Misdemeanor to Manufacture or Sell Adulterated Foods. Washington—After fifteen years of more or less serious consideration of the subject, the senate passed the pure food bill by a decisive vote of 63 to 4. A vote was taken after a day devoted almost exclusively to debate of a desultory character on the measure. Several efforts were made to amend the bill and the committee accepted a number of suggestions, but only those thus accepted were incorporated in the bill as passed. The bill makes it a misdemeanor to manufacture or sell adulterated or misbranded foods, drugs, medicines or liquors in the District of Columbia, territories and insular possessions of the United States and prohibits the shipment of such goods from one state to another or to a foreign country. It also prohibits the receipt of such goods. A punishment by fine of $500 or by imprisonment for one year or both, is prescribed. In case of corporations, the officials in charge are made responsible. The treasury department and departments of agriculture and of commerce and labor are required to agree upon regulations for the collection and examination of the articles covered by the bill, but no specific provision is made for investigation, except by the department of agriculture. Grading Material Arrives. Davis, I. T.—Messrs. Kaughman and McMurry of Kansas City, who hold the contract for the nine miles of grading between here and Sulphur, have shipped a large consignment of mules, scrapers and other material for use on the line, and will complete the road on June 1. This road is nearly two miles shorter than the electric line grade recently bought by the Commonwealth Trust company of St. Louis. Five Thousand Full Blood Creeks Perfecting Plans TO GO TO MONTEZUMA REPUBLIC To Make Treaty With President Diaz, Who Has Written Letters Saying "Come." Muskogee, I. T.—D. L. Berryhill, commonly known among the Creek people as the "Old War Horse of the Muskogee Nation," is the leader of the movement to settle 5000 full blood Creeks in Old Mexico, and has spent ten years of his life on the project. "I have no enmity again the government or my white friends," said Mr. Berryhill to a press representative, "but the sad truth is, the Indian cannot thrive under the white man's laws and cutoms; and he must move somewhere else—must seek in a new land some place where he can till the soil and live in his home as he wishes to live to preserve the traditions of his people. Then if white men crowd us out, the full blood will bow to his fate without a murmur." The delegation to secure lands in Old Mexico consists of L. C. Perryman, former chief of the Creeks; P. L. Berry hill, Joseph Deer and Thomas Long, the last two being full blooded Creeks. At the City of Mexico they will be met by a deputation from the government, and President Diaz himself, the greatest living Indian, will meet them and advise them as to the best place in which to settle. This delegation has power to make a treaty with Diaz's government, and what they do will be binding upan the 5000 Indians, who are only waiting the opportunity to move to the Aztec republic. "Diaz is a great and good man," said Mr. Berryhill "and I have many letters from him, all of them in the kindliest spirit. He says 'Come to me; I am an Indian and you are Indians; we shall understand each other and live in peace and brotherly love.'" TO INVESTIGATE LEASES. After Men Who Promised Improvements and Failed to Comply. Ardmore, I. T.—It was learned here that S. A. Mills, who has been investigating agricultural leases for the government in the Choctaw nation, and who is now Atoka, working under the direction of Indian Agent Dana H. Kelsey, would arrive in Ardmore and begin an investigation in the Chickasaw nation. Under the act of March 3, 1906, the secretary of the interior is authorized to investigate leases in the Choctaw and Chickasaw nations. It is generally known here that land men have been taking five year leases on land of the full blood Indian, and setting up improvements to a large amount, when in reality, the land was never improved. The government has found cases where an Indian leased his land for five years and the lessor agreed to place improvements on the land to the extent of $1,000. Investigation showed that not over $20 worth of improvements had been made. Where it is known that this has been done, the lease can be set aside by the secretary. AMERICA'S FIRST FREE SCHOOL THE HOME OF THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY ORIGINAL VERMONT STATE HOUSE THE HISTORY OF THE HOME MUCH TOO PRECIOUS TO LOSE. The Bartender's Mistake Corrected by the Rollicking Youth. The rolllicking youth came into the uptown cafe a little wobbly and leery, but with something of a look of triumph, withal. The well-meaning bartender regarded him critically a moment, and then, in a tone of confidence, said to him: "Say, I can mix you up something that will knock that jag of yours dead in less than ten minutes," and he began mixing. "Wazzat?" said the wobbly youth, bracing himself and closing one eye to get a better focus on the bartender. "Miss up sussin' t' knocks zis zhag? Why, hully g—hic—gee! 'Sma'r you? I been all af'noon c'lec'n the goods t' geh zis zhag, 'neh cos' more'n sev—hic—sev'n dorrars, 'n I've zhis star' dout t' giv't an airin', 'n here's a duck wa'st' butt in 'n miss up sussin' t' knock't dead ih tem—hic—temmince. Say, son! Yzshis miss me up a Scoshshigh ball! Ussstamme? Miss me up a Scoshshigh ball, by gee, 'n leh—'n leh—'n leh ziss zhag o' mine zhag! Ain't nobody goin't spoil zhag all af'noon t' c'lect, by gee, 'n cos more 'n sev—hic—seven dorrars! Ch'lifeth' ain't! Uzzstamme? Scoshhigh ball, son! Semmup!" And the bartender withdrew his good intentions, set out the Scotch o' mine ih tem—hic—temmince 't took high ball, and let the jag go on jagging.—New York Son. Unconscious Admission. Several years ago a senator from central Ohio who was planning to take his wife to Washington with him was a little uncertain as to her general intelligence about her own home, so before the journey he said to her, "My dear, when any one asks you where you are from you must say, 'I am from the interior of Ohio.'" Shortly after they were settled in the great capital they attended one of the social functions with which the season opens and were introduced right and left. During one of the lulls in conversation a prominent statesman standing near Mrs. H. said, "Madame, may I ask what part of the state you are from?" - She looked up and smilingly replied in a high, penetrating voice, "I am from the inferior part of Ohio."—Lippincott's Magazine. Divulging a Secret. Joseph R. Grismer, a playwright, was of a group who discussed recent financial manifestations the other day. One man expressed the opinion that the most significant incident of 1905 was Russell Sage's getting out of a sick bed to go down to Wall street to lend money when the rate on call loans went soaring to 90. "The old man's doing it," said Grismer, "went far to bear out a story of him I had heard years before. He was seen by a clerk in Wall street to stoop to the pavement, pick up a pin and carefully stow it in his lapel. “‘Say, Uncle Russ,’ called the clerk, 'when does a man get enough money, anyway?' ‘‘When he gets $100 more,’ was Sage's reply, as he ambled on to the apple stand where he daily took his luncheon.” New York's "Fighting Parson." Dr. William S. Rainsford, who on account of continued ill health has resigned as rector of St. George's parish, New York city, earned his title of "the fighting parson" immediately after taking charge of that pastorate. He opened a mission in a saloon over on the east side and was conducting a meeting when an intoxicated man began to raise a disturbance. Dr. Rainsford ordered him to leave, whereupon the fellow swore violently. The preacher walked over and after some vain parley with the burly disturber suddenly knocked the fellow down. The man scrambled to his feet and hurried out. Later he was one of Dr. Rainsford's most ardent admirers. First Free Public School Building. How many people could answer the question, "Where was the first public school located?" The honor, for such it is, belongs to the early pioneers of Dorchester, Mass., who, on May 20, 1639, authorized the construction of a schoolhouse which was to be free to the general public. In this day and age, when a school is talked of there arises to the mind's eye a magnificent structure of brick and stone, three or four stories high. Imagine, if you can, the youth of the present times going to school in one little room, the walls of which were constructed of boards roughly hewn from the tree. Such, however, was the first free public school in America, if not in the world, and for over seventy-five years this little building did good service in the cause of education. Although called free, it is a fact not generally known that no one was allowed to attend who did not possess an elementary knowledge of the three R.'s. Thus came into existence the private schools of which Samuel Mandel was the master from 1797 to 1825, where scholars who were desirous of entering the public school could gain the necessary rudiments. This private school was originally located on what is now known as Hendry street, but was afterward removed to Bowdoin ORIGINAL The first state house in Vermont is still standing in Rutland, dilapidated, but an interesting relic of the early days when Ethan Allen and his followers were regarded as the personification of all that embodied strength of manhood and integrity of purpose. This old structure was erected before the revolutionary war and stands near Federal square on the east side. Within were held the sessions of Within were held the sessions of COFFEE The Mandel Private School House. street, there to be used as a general merchandise store until it was torn down some few weeks ago. In 1714 it was decided that a new public school was needed, so a building slightly larger than the original was erected at a cost of $115, but the increasing demand for education soon compelled its removal, and a more commodious structure was erected, but of the same rough material, its VERMONT STA Old State House, Rutland, Vt. the general assembly, which met alternately in Rutland and at Windsor, the district court under the federal government, the supreme court of the state, the courts of common pleas and the courts of probate for the district of Rutland. A movement is under way to preserve this structure as a museum of natural history, and it has been proposed that the Daughters of the Amer- --- John Hancock's Summer Mansion. rafters being hewn out of solid oak, and it stands to this day a reminder that our forefathers built better than they knew when they established the first free public school. Names familiar to all the people of New England appeared on its roll, among them being the Humphreys, the Pierces, the Clapps, the Capens, and last, but not least, Edward Everett, who in later years made a pilgrimage to Dorchester to look once again on the school he attended as a boy. After outliving its usefulness as a school the building was sold and removed by its purchaser to the corner of Pleasant and Commercial (now known as Hancock) streets. Very few know that John Hancock once had his summer residence on Commercial street and that after the war of the revolution the citizens in a burst of patriotism decided to honor the signer of the Declaration of Independence, and so changed it to Hancock street. Stripped of all its former glory, the third building to be used for a public school is now used as a private residence by descendants of those who authorized its erection, although not now located on its original site, which was on the western slope of Meeting House Hill, where to this day can be seen the bowlder which formed a part of its foundation and fireplace. ATE HOUSE ican Revolution stand sponsor for the plan to raise a sufficient sum of money to purchase the land and building from the citizens who now own it, repair the interior and start a collection of relics dating back to the time when Rutland was first settled, including minerals of the state, curiosities of ancient origin from the battlefields of the vicinity in which Indians took a prominent part. WIMUTTTIELE AF UIE EA LLY, (Copyright, 1906, by Daily Story Pub. Co.) Andrews had come to the point where he had to tell somebody else of his great happiness. As long as there had been no assurance that his love was returned, he had proud- ly and resolutely eschewed confi- dants, but now that che thing was settled even beyond his most san- guine hopes, an equal sense of pride and determination assailed him to share his glorious secret with the world. It was after 10 o'clock, and he had already frittered away the best part of two hours dreaming before the fire, reading sentimental nonsense and poring over the photograph which had arrived in the afternoon post. It was the picture of a strikingly beautiful woman, hovering close on_ thirty. The eyes were wide and intent and full of a charm that nearly everybody realized without analysing; the mouth below, was soft and humid and laugh- ing. The red of her cheeks appear- ed only as an indication of some par- ticular emotion; ordinarily, her skin was warmly pyle, with just a sugges- tion of rose beneath the satin sur- face. Her brows were fine and black, contrasting in a ravishing way with the shining pile of seal-brown hair with its illusive glints of gold. Andrews placed the picture on a table beside him, and closing his eyes, drifted off into a delicious rev- erie. A clock striking 11 roused him. He sat up and looked about the room half-guiltily. At the same time, there came a burried rap on his door, fol- lowed immediately by Preston him- self. “Thought I wasn’t coming, didn’t you? Well, I had the devil of a time making . Had a breakdown five miles from town and was forced to walk in nearly half the distance be- fore I could get a car.” Andrews had pulled himself to- gether and got up to help the other off with his coat. “What about the machine?” he laughed, waving Preston to a chair and taking the one opposite. “I sent Brown out with his ‘wreck- Ine. ear.’ I'll get my engine next week, I presume, along with the in- fuitable Brown's Dill.” Andrews smiled and shook his head Js So AN YC FY hy Se auf aaa Sentimental nonsense, as he slit the paper on a fresh box of cigars. His friend kept his eyes pretty well on Andrew's face, trying sharply to make out its radiant significance, un- observed. Presently, the sleepy valet came noiselessly in response to his mas- ter’s imperative ring, and reappear. ed almost immediately with the cock- tails. The next fifteen minutes slipped by in comparative silence. Preston was ing his best to muster the requisite courage to commence. Finally he said: “I suppose you have no idea, old man, why I was so particular about your coming here to-night?” “Not the slightest.” Andrews cleared his throat and took 4 fresh light with assumed delibera- tion. For such a staid lawyer in business hours, he felt that he was acting half a simpleton in this new role of ardent lover. Preston laughed and grabbed him by the hand. “Congratulations are in order, I see,” he remarked, regarding the oth- er with a half-sympathetic, half-ac- cusing glance. Andrews flushed furiously and at once became painfully dignified. , “You are right,” he said. “Con- gratulations are in order—and num- berless ones at that. It is not often that a man—that a woman—” Preston interrupted him with an in- dulgent gesture of protest. “I understand,” he observed in a pacifying tone, “I happen to have veen in love myself once.” “But you never realized——” “I realized the whole thing, Dick; I married her.” His expression un- derwent a swift change. Andrews contemplated him in st lence a second. When he spoke, his voice was more subdued. “IT never knew,” he said. __ Preston smiled a little bitterly at his friend’s abrup. solemnity. “Oh, she didn't die,” he hastened to add, “better if she had.” Another silence. Preston was the first to break it. “I did not mean to be dragging up | skeletons,” he apologized, “I wouldn’t for the world throw a shadow across | this new joy of yours. But a fellow | sometimes—" he broke off and turn- ed away. Andrews bent and laid a sympa- thetic hand on his friend’s arm. “Of course not,” he said, “there is nothing that can shadow my happ!- ness, but—I am sorry for you all the same.” Preston dismissed the topic, and when he looked toward the other again, his face was quite cloudless. “When is it to come off?” he ques- tioned, fingering the leaves of a maga- zine on a table beside him. “Not until my return, I am leav- ing town to-morrow for an absence of eight weeks. During that time, Lucile will be in New York arrang- ing for her trousseau and the great event.” Preston made no response. He felt his lips grow positively numb and the color ebb from his face. It was ab- surd, of course, but somehow, the name had struck him like a slap in the face. Certainly, it was not such an uncommon name—there were prob- ably a hundred Luciies in the city After a little, he collected himself and rose to go, andrews rose too and held out his hand, “I wish I could take you to see her right away,” he said, “but as that is out of the question, I'll let you look at her photograph any- way.” He produced the picture’ with trembling hands and exhibited it pridefully, | “You don’t blame me?” he asked, as Preston stood gazing as though transfixed at the likeness. “How—could—I?” he managed to get out in sheer desperation. He | caught his breath in a little sharp spasm as he placed the photograph carefully on the table. Lad Andrawe haan tase infatuated perceptions to notice the other's tense excitement. As it was, he could only attribute Preston’s appar- ent feeling to some of the keen ad- miration which blessed him so en- tirely. “What is her other name? You didn’t tell me that, did you?” he ask- ed with an assumption of careless- ness. He turned away as he spoke and went over to the mantel. “Carweli-—her father’s name, al- though she has been married. She left her husband when they had been married but a year.” “Why?” Preston turned again and came pack eagerly, no thought of im- propriety in the question occurring to him in his intense excitement. Andrews lost color for an instant as he replied: “I've never questioned her about this to any extent, but from what I can glean, the fellow must have treated her rather brutally.” “Brutally! God!” thou,ht, the oth- er with a swift rush of bitterness. Then a quick revulsion seized him. They had never been congenial, even | | pa an " | i af. oo a Fy, 2h te ! ae “What is her other name?” as lovers. Their married lifo had been decidedly uncomfortable, as far as he was concerned, although he felt that he had done the best he could. She was not the sort of woman for him; he was certainly not the man to make her happy. Perhaps the very difference had been a daily cru- cifixion to her; had been as a raw lash on her sensibilities! He looked again at Andrews’ illumined face. No; there could be no doubt of the gen- uineness of his love. Nor, looking at the face in the picture, could there be any doubt that she was perfectly content. For a brief moment, Preston thought with keen resentment of the things she had done to make their brief wedded life all the more unbear- able, Then he caught the smile on his friend's eye—a smile of unalloyed happiness—and the past vanished. Andrews had been the best friend he had ever had, and he could’ not bring himself to that! If anything could re- claim her, it was a love like ee: And if, in the old days, his had been the blame in any degree, ke owed it to her now to keep silence. At midnight he shook hands with Andrews for the last time, giving his promise to come and stay with him and his wife on his return the follow- ing summer, But he never saw him again. Stage Fright. Very few persons acquit themselves nobly in their maiden speech. At a wedding feast recently the bridegroom was called upon, as usual, to respond to the given toast, in spite of the fact that he had previously pleaded to be excused. Blushing to the roots of his halir, he rose to his feet. He intended to imply that he was unprepared for speech-making, but unfortunately plac- ed his hand upon the bride's shoulder, and looked down at her as he stam. mered out his opening (and conclud. ing) words: “This—er—thing has been forced upon me,” SMART LITTLE JOKES HOT FROM THE PENS OF THE HU- MORISTS. One Potnt on Which Fudge and Smudge Were Agreed—One Papa Not Conceited—Polkley’s Procrasti- nation With Him to the End. Foiled! She (sternly)—Will you please ex- plain the generally battered and dis- reputable condition in which you came home last night? He—Certaintly, my dear. It was my misfortune, not my fault. The fact is, I didn’t want to alarm you by tell- ing you at the time, but I was held up on my way home——” She (coolly)—Yes, I know you were. I saw your friends run as I opened the door after they had put you on the doorstep. When Women Carry Pistols. Evidently the man was a footpad. The woman did not quail. On the contrary, she took a pistol from her muff. “You horrid thing,” she said, “if this was loaded and I knew how to cock it I'd make you go right away.” Before he got over his astonishment the police arrived. A Later Consideration. “How long do you think it will take to build the Panama canal?” said the inquisitive person. “I haven't begun to figure on that,” answered the expert. “What I am trying to ascertain now is how long it will take to get the building actual- ly started.”—Washington Star, Our Proud Bird. “This is indeed the age of com- mercialism,” said the man of sentl- ments. “What makes you think so?” “Some of our statesmen never men- tion the American eagle any more and are continually applauding the work of the American hen.” His Habit. Towne—Yes, Polkley is dead, after a two weeks’ illness. Browne—You don’t say? What was the trouble? Towne—Heart failure. Browne—Well, well, slow as usual. The'idea of taking two weeks to die of heart failure, Agreed. f ae om AR fan hm Pea AO Bren tae Se ag em tea is b A Son ee; Sen Ree ane fen ED r 1 Vee is ay ae i AA N ih i 9 br, BY Ye Fudge—Troublesh never comsh shingly. Thash by 'sperience. Smudge—Mine, too. I'm married m'shelf, ol’ man. Down and Out. Lazee—My boss told me to-day that I ought to go away somewhere and rest, Mrs. J.azee—How kind of him! How long did he say you should rest? Lazee—Well—er—he said, “indefi- nitely.” Hard Work. “What do you think is Mr, D’Au- ber’s greatest work?” “Selling the pictures he paints,” RENTIESVILLE, I. T. more town lots yet to be sold. If you want a good home now is the time to buy while the lots are cheap. Tuis is a handsome property for res- idences, For further information call on or write J. J. Hudson, no- tary public, Rentiesville, I.T. We have two churches—the Mis- sionary Baptist and A. M. EB. church, Rev. N. A. Roberson is pastor of the Baptist and the Methodist are with- out a pastor just now, but will call ‘one in the near future. Both churches have well attended Sunday echools, Wiion in Rentiesville call on the colored business firms and see the progress they are making. Rentiesville townsite meeting met lest Friday night. it was quite an interesting meeting. Mr, J, P. Pointer has a full line of staple and fancy groceries. He hes built an addition to his store. Mr. W. M. Rentie is doing an ex- cellent business handling several hundyed dollars worth of goods an- nually, We have several secret orders with a large membership. Now is the time to buy you an in- eubstor—see M. T. Williams. Little Lula Magness went to Mus- kogee Friday night with her school tearver, Miss M, L. Bryant, both re- turning Sunday night. Mr. Leroy Neris and family moved tere last week from St. Louis, John Adkins from Checotah was in town Saturday on business. little Mattie Murral and Miss Ro- berta Square are on the sick list this week, JD, Chambers, our first class eee Ea has all the work he can 0. Mr. Fred Paul, who lives across Fl Creek and who has been confined to his home six weeks, is up. T, M. Fullbright, H. Warren and C, Roberts, our first class carpenters, “re working in Checotah this week. Miss Oakla Pack of the Chierokee nation visited Miss M. L. Bryant Sunday. Co to J. D. Knox for hardware and other notions. Prot, N. A. Paul of Shreveport, La,, is expected to arrive soon and begin the erection of a two-story building for business purposes. Mrs, E. M, Cooksy has just brought on a lot of ladies’ and children’s spring hats. Call and see them. Mrs, Cora Jackson went to Checo- tah Monday on business. Mis. S. MeGuggins is suffering from a sevre attack of rheumatism Peer Cotton died at his home Monday night with heart failure Only sick two days, Mr. Prince Cooksy and Miss Ethe! BP. Kirk, both of Rentiesville, were united in lgoly matrimony on the 19th inst. They will be at their new heme to thein many friends in Ren: tiesville. Miss Ethel is a swift clerk in W. M. Renties’ sore. She wil still hold her position as clerk, fo without her there would be no cus tomers, D, C, Martin has a full line o furnishing goods. If you want nice fresh candy, nut: and friuts, go to J. J. Hudson, Little Bernice Abron visited hei ggnandma Sunday at Paradise. Mr. Ketter moved his family her from Texas this week. G. W. Cooksy has just brought ot some new canned goods. He als has a nice line of dry goods in on side of his store, Dr, J, J. Lowe has quite an ex tensive practice, For first closs hair cut and shav go to Nealie Shannon’s. Mr. Allen Hill and his littl brother are both seriously ill. market in town. We have two meat markets here now. _ Mr. L. Green of Anniston, Ala., ‘ig expected here early in April to be- ‘gin the erection of a gin plant. _ The farmers of this vicinity are plowing getting ready for farming. _ Take your butter and eggs to Ren- tie, Cooksy & Pointer, Wanted—Men and their teams in Rentiesville, I. T., for cutting and hauling ties. Three miles east of town, See J. M. McNeal. Miss Willie Hill died Tuesday morning at her home. She left a father, mother, three brothers, six sisters and a host of friends to mourn her loss. The funeral as con- First Baptist church Wednesday morning. The remains were laid to rest in Honey Spring cemetery. She as loved by all and one of the bright- est pupils in her class at school. She led a Christian life, Precious one from .us is gone, Voice of loved is still; Her place is vacant in our school and home, Which never can be filled. God in His wisdom has ,ecalled, The bocn His love had given; And though her body moldering lies, Her soul is safe in heaven. REPORTER. ANNONUNCE,.@NTS. The Cimeter is authorized to an- nounce the candidacy of Mr. J. B. Campbell for the nomination for the position of city recorder, subject to the action of the Republican party of Muskogee, The Cimeter is authorized to an- nounce the candidacy of C. E, Hart for the office of tax collector, subject to the action of the Democratic pri- maries, We are authorized to announce Mr. Bent Cobb as a candidate for the office of city marshal, and he de- spectfully asks the support of the voters. The Cime er is authorized to an- nounce the candidacy of Mr. Carroll S. Bacher for the position of city recorder at the ensuing election, sub- ject to the action of the Republican neminating convention. The Cimeter is authorized to an- nounce the candidacy of Mr. G. A. Alexander for the position of 1 corder a: the ensuing election, sub- ject to the action of the Democratic primary, MAA Papers Fublisned by wWisite Men Say. The Muskogee Cimeter is doing good work among the colored people of this vicinity, and is pursuing a policy editorially which commends it to the conservative element, of the country. The Cimeter believes in the education of the negro and also says that every member of the race will be respected in proportion to his merit, and for the street. corner loafer and loud-mouthed idler it has only contempt. The negro race needs more such papers as the Cime- ter.—Muskogee Phoenix, Just that way, and such a paper called the Western Advocate, is pub- ‘ished at Fort Gibson. Ft. Gibsor Post. ° pen Every colored man in Okmulgee should take the Muskogee Cimeter It is full of sensible suggestions t¢ the colored man, and should bé widely circulated among these peo ple.—Okmulgee Chieftain, 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 PHILIPS, Box G, Muskogee, Ind, Ter. — "4 e tig New ‘PimeCard an Effeetive January 17th vu PROM HERE TO THERE, WEST EAST No. 53 Leaves 7:45 a, m.| No, 52 Leaves 11:25 a.m, No. 51 ve 1:10 p, m.| No. 56 “ 7:45 a. m. No, 57 e 2:00 p.m.|No, 54 = Arrives —_7:45 a. m. No. 55 = Arrives 7:00 p. m.| No, 58 Py 10:00 a. m, No. 55 & 56 Local Accomodations Daily Except Sunday be- tween Fayetteville and Muskogee and Nos. 58 and 57 Local ex- oe Sunday between Okmulgee and Muskogee. No. 51 will connect at Okmulgee for north and south. 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