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The Muskogee Cimeter. Vol 7 NO RECORD FOR H. N. Johnson The University Recorder of the University of Chicago, writes us that the name of Henderson N. Johnson does not appear upon their record as having been a student of that institution and the President of Rusk University says we have no record for H. N. Johnson and I do not think he was ever a student here. Now brother Gordon who has played lax with truth. These letters can be seen at the Cimeter sanctum. OUR BOYS and THE POOL ROOMS. Why is it that our young boys are allowed to spend day after day in the pool rooms of our city? We have here-to-fore asked this question, and the proprieters to stop our Sons from spending their time in their places, while we their parents are at work. They know how hard it is to keep boys in school or work when such places are open to them to secret and amuse themselves. These proprieters seemingly ought to have consideration for hard working parents and not allow our boys to spend their time in their establishments, knowing that to get money to help them keep up their places, they must use some other means but work. We ask you gentlemen who run these pool rooms to keep our boys out of your places. Keep them out, we beg you and let them go to school or work as it may be. Keep them out we beg you. If you dont keep them out we shall petetion our council to help you do so. A parent. THE NEED OF AN INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION. There was once a time when students attending colleges, had the idea of getting an education, in order that they might find some method of obtaining a living, without manual labor; that is, they had the feeling, that to work with the hands, was not the best thing for a being of the highest type or for Muskogee, I.T., Thursday, May 3, 1906. a lady or gentleman. But this feeling has been changed by the students being taught the dignity, beauty and civilizing power of intelligent labor. There are three combined evils that constitute social diseases of the colored race in the United States viz: poverty, ignorance, and degradation. To deliver us from this triple malady is to improve and elevate the race, and thereby putting it on equal footing with any race in the world, in the sacred right to life, liberty, and sursuit of happiness. It can not be obtained by a classical education alone, an industrial education is needed by which we may have methods to ail us in our classical education. So that we may be enabled to use our hands as well as our brains. And by so doing we can be sut in possession of the means of getting a living where ever our lot may be cast in life. Every day begins with a lesson and ends with a lesson that we must learn trades; must find new employments; new modes of usefulness in society; we have Orators, Authors, and other professional men and women, but these reach only a certain class, and get respect for our race in certain circles. To live here as we ought we must fasten ourselves to our countrymen through their everyday, cardinal wants. Some people think that industrial education is opposed to literary training, opposed to the highest development. It is a mistake, the more mind an individual has, the more satisfactory would be the results in industrial education. As a race there are two things we must learn to do—one is to put brains into the common occupations of life, and the other is to dignify common labor. If we do not we can not hold our own as a race. Ninety per cent of any race in the world earns its living at the common occupation of life, and the colored can not be an exception to this rule. We must awake to the fact that we are face to face with a new civilization. The old order changeth giving place to the new; we must adjust ourselves to the changed conditions or be left behind in the march of progress; we must catch the spirit of modern progress and achievements or be rooted out by those who have. The great- PHOTOGRAPHS AT GREEN'S STUDIO "Not the Cheapest but the Best" All the Latest Styles in Photographic Art. "Cloudy Days" as Good as Sunshine. Lace, Drapery and Flowers. Lady in Attendance. Studio open Sunday from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. 125 SOUTH 3RD STREET. est men of this generation are not Orators or Poets. The richest rewards of intellectual effort go to those who know how to bring the forces of nature to aid the processes of production. We have women among us who the capacity for taking active and effective part in the development of our resources, for the management of mills and factories, for contributing skilled labor to the passioning of crude material into finished product, these are the women who will reap the mighty harvest and the men who will possess and rule our country. If our own children can not be prepared to take their part in the great work, strangers will reap and enjoy the harvest. We learn by doing and rise on stepping stones of our dead selves to higher things. Of storms and clouds, of doubts and Fears across the eternal sky must Lower, before the glorious noon appears. So, Let us then be up and Doing with a heart for any fate; Still achieving, still pursuing, Learn to labor and to wait. Yours For The Race Miss. Virginia M. Johnson Womack, I. T. FOR SALE. Two (2) Lots in Great Muskogee for $100. if taken in 20 days, a bargain. Good Title, Warranty Deed—Address Y. Box G Muskogee I. T. For the next thirty days I will sell lots 25 by 140 feet deep for $10. in the town of Grayson I. T. A strictly colored town of 600 inhabitants and all colored officers. This is a growing town and lacated in the center of a splendid farming country. Coal has recently discovered in the town and investments made now are sure to pay a splendid dividend—Agents wanted. Address Y Box G. Muskogee I. T. No 32 AN OBSERVER We acknowledge that man has the right or privledge of doing as he pleases, but is it expedent for him to always do so! if not then our professional men and ministers should stay off of the street corners, holding a half or probaly a dozen others there to the determent of every Negro in Muskogee. Stay in your office and Scantums where we your patrons and members can find you. Our street corners are too contented day after day with our people. We are to poor to be idle, we should work or stay in doors. We hope that this administration will not be so lenient as to allow the street corners and sidewalks to be blockaded as in the pass. Let them move on. A thoughfull person will not stand on the sidewalks, hallways and street corners blocking the way of pedestrians. We wonder what is the opinion of a strangers when they see a half hundred able bodied men standing on the street corner in our beautiful city, and among them professional men and ministers, known by their appearance and dress. AGENTS WANTED We want energetic hustling agents for this paper and will pay liberly for good work. If you want to make money, write at once—W. H. Twine. THE WILLIAMSON HAFFNER CO OUR CUTS TALK ENGRAVERS - PRINTERS DENVER Muskogee Cimeter. W. H. TWINE, Editor. MUSKOGEE. IND. TER. INDIAN TERRITORY NEWS A private grist mill is being erected on the J. J. McAlester ranch near Crowder City. It takes a woman to know her husband's bad faults and not believe it when somebody else does. The secrdetary of the treasury has designated the American National bank of South McAlester a government depository. The commercial club and the Thisty-thousand club of Sulphur have decided to employ a press agent to boom the town. Ground will soon be broken at Checotah for the elevator to be built by the Lawrence Grain and Elevator Co. Part of the building material has arrived and work will be commenced as soon as the remainder of it comes. "When a woman makes up her mind kill a hen these days," says Alma Todd, she's always careful in selecting one that hasn't shown any tendency to want to 'set' and one that hasn't been a particularly good layer." An oil company of Knnsas has leased a large tract of land adjoining Madill and will put down a well at once. The machinery is on the road and will probably arrive next week. The lease calls for a thirty-day limit to begin operations. The gas wells being drilled by parties at Estella is now nown a little more than 600 feet. The drill is making only nine or ten feet a day. The oil or gas sand struck at about 400 feet has not been shot. It is the intention to drill at least 1,000 feet. Excitement is running high in Bennington over the discovery of a flow of natural gas in a well one and a half miles north of town. The well is only thirty feet deep and the sound of escaping gas can be heard quite a distance. Teachers in the Indian Territory who will attend the summer normals in June are to be instructed in a course of agriculture, in order that it may be properly taught to the 10,000 Indian pupils in the schools of the territory. There was a revival over at Beggs, last week and several converts were taken into the churches. The same week a tent show loomed up there and the attendance was so small that the show broke up and the actors and actresses scattered. The eighty seventh-anniversary of the I. O. O. F. lodges of the United States will be celebrated at Ward park in Afton on Thursday, April 26, under the management of the Afton Odd Fellows. There are fifteenn lodges in this district which will take part in the celebration. Miss Lola Smith, 18 years of age, was burned to death Thursday afternoon at the home of her stepfather, John Tacket, three miles northwest of Tahlequah. The young lady was working in the field about a stack of burning cotton stalks, when her clothes caught on fire. The Deming Investment company, has been granted a ten year exclusive gas franchise at Wagoner by the city council, the price of gas to be 25 cents a thousand. If they accept the franchise they will have to put up a forfeit of $2,000 to guarantee that gas will be furnished in six months. The farmers Co-operative and Educational union is working on a plan of mutual assistance to its members in the purchase of land for actual homes for its members. They will try to find plenty of 6 per cent money and would aid each other in securing it in time to secure some of the surplus Indian land. INDUSTRY MECHANICS A TREE HOUSE. Directions for Building a Most Attractive and Commodious One for Summer Use. Almost every boy has built a hut at some time or another, whether it was of boards, brush, tree boughs or straw thatched between rushes that were gathered from the marshes. Huts and houses in the woods are always inviting retreats for boys, and many happy hours are often spent in them during Saturdays or vacation time. One of the most interesting retreats to own is a tree house built high enough to be inaccessible to the outsiders, but not too high for comfort in getting up or down. A house of this kind is shown in the drawing, and it is securely constructed between two trees of substantial size to bear it and not rack it when the wind blows. The details of A B B fig. 2. fig. 1. its construction are given by the St. Louis Globe-Democrat as follows: It is 12 feet above the ground and is reached by a straight or a rope ladder, which may be hauled up after the occupants are at home. Select two good trees 10 or 12 feet apart, with trunks not less than 12 inches in diameter. Twelve feet above the ground cut laps in the trunks, as shown in Fig. 1, so a cross timber eight inches wide and two inches thick can be spiked securely to the trunk, as shown in Fig. 2. These cross timbers are eight feet long and near each end notches are cut, as shown at Fig. 2A, so the ends of the braces, BB, will fit into them, and a splike or two will hold the parts together. There is more of the timber on one side of the trunk than on the other, because there is a landing at the front of the house two feet wide. Below the ```markdown ``` THE FRAME. braces, BB, a plate of wood is spiked fast to each trunk to lend additional anchorage, as you can see in Fig. 2. The cross timbers and braces are arranged at the inside of the trunks facing each other, as shown in the drawing of the frame. Be careful to get both crossbars the same height from the ground, or so that a beam laid across them will be level. Obtain five spruce poists two by four inches and place them on edge across the timbers, as shown in the drawing of the frame. Spike these securely to the tree timbers, then lay a flooring of six inch matched boards, as the drawing will show. Of two-inch square spruce sticks construct a frame six feet and six inches high at the front, five feet ten inches at the back, and arrange a middle rail on all sides against which to nail the sheathing boards, as you can see in the drawing. The sheathing can be of six-inch matched boards that may be purchased at a lumber yard for three and a half or four cents a square foot; they should be planed on one side, or if they can be had with two planed surfaces it will greatly improve the interior appearance of the hut. A sash containing small panes of glass and a door can be had at the mill, but if the door is too expensive one can be made from boards and battens, as shown at Fig. 3, which is an inside view. The top and bottom battens are within six inches of the ends of the door, and the top of the diagonal strip extending between battens begins at the lock side and the lower Z f/1g.3 end stops at the hinge side. The roof of the house is made from matched boards and afterward covered with a thickness or two of tarred paper and painted to make it watertight. The platform or landing outside the house at the front is protected at one end with a rail made from two-inch square spruce. The ladder is made from two straight pine saplings, with hickory rungs lashed fast to them with strong twine, bound round the joint, as shown at Fig. 4. The rungs must be flattened also less than one and one-quarter inches in thickness. The size of the saplings used for side rails will depend on the G THE TREE HOUSE COMPLETE. length of the ladder, but at distances of 12 inches apart the wood is cut away slightly to make a flat place for the rung to lie against. The rungs must be flattened also where they touch the side rails, so the union can be made more secure than two round surfaces bound together. A rope ladder can be made from hickory rungs and rope a little stouter than a clothes line, as shown in Fig. 5. Each rung is cut away near each end, so the rope will lie snugly to the stick; then two lines of rope extend down each side, and are securely lashed with stout cord and tied frequently, so there will be no slipping. Loops made at the top of each line of rope can be dropped over stout wooden pegs driven at the edge of the platform, as shown at the right side of Fig. 5. The advantage of this rope ladder is that when the owners or occupants of the house are within the ladder may be raised and undesirable callers can be excluded. A cot or bunk may be constructed across the back of the hut, and if one or two boys want to sleep here over night an old mattress and a pair of blankets will make that pleasure possible. Some crude furniture may be constructed from pieces of boards with steel wire nails or screws for the fastenings. Lap joints should be made so as to insure a stronger union and not allow the furniture to rack easily. The bench shown in the drawing is 16 inches high, 12 inches wide and 24 inches long. The two ends are made from three pieces of board, then braced with two diagonal sticks at each side. The chair is 16 inches high to top of seat, the seat is 16 inches square and the back is 32 inches high from the floor. All the framework, legs, rails and braces are of wood three inches wide and seven-eighths of an Chair. Bench. Fig. 5. Fig. 10. FURNITURE FOR HOUSE. inch thick, and securely held together with clinch nails or screws. Bench sets may be built along the sides of the hut, or chairs can be used instead. This twin tree house is more secure than one built in a single tree; it is easier to construct and the two trees make it possible to anchor it more securely as well as to construct it on a larger scale. Tree houses similar to this have been built by boys all over the country, and each summer the tree hut is becoming more popular, for it can be used from year to year with but little labor spent on repairs. TO PREVENT SEASICKNESS. Russian Seeks to Overcome the Effect of the Motion of Waves by Electric Rocking Chair. There are almost as many recipes and methods for avoiding seasickness as there are for curing colds, and the latest is an invention by a Russian in a chair actuated by electricity and intended to lessen or counteract the rolling, heaving and settling. The seat of the chair is movably arranged with respect to the legs, arms and back, and ```markdown ``` CHAIR DESIGNED TO PREVENT SEA SICKNESS. the sharp up-and-down movements are given by a small electric motor which connects by means of a belt with an eccentric moving the seat. The speed and intensity can be regulated at will, and on the preliminary trial of the machine, which took place upon the European liner Patricia, it seemed to work well; but, then, all remedies for seasickness and colds work well for some people and at soem times. In commenting on the invention the National Tribune says that it seems likely that the machine would only aggravate the malady. Closer Linking of the } American Republics | —————————— Te Conta Pe arate etal a Ttele—A “Stato i There ts no little truth in the criti- cism of the English that we of the United States presume when we call ourselves Americans. In so doing we not only forget that the Canadians have that right, but that down below the Isthmus of Panama there is a pretty big territory whose people have very good right to call themselves Americans. Of late we have been waking up to the existence of South America, and it is quite probable we shali some day sit up straight with our eyes wide open. If the United States has neglected South America, there are other coun- tries that have not—namely, Germany, Great Britain and Italy. We ave neglected commercial relations with ym aN SSS MA ‘i Wea ‘ D> | ee sae NP if il + >a WY WV A if wer | a 7 (fe Kaige ed Peli iy : 1 By) ‘i N \\ WA wy / yj y]] Y | A Za YY Wi fe al ; OUR AMBASSADOR TO BRAZIL, the South American states, we have neglected cementing friendships, Next July a Pan-American congress is to be held in Brazil, at Petropolis, situated 20 miles from Rio de Janeiro. The United States ambassador to Bra- zil, Lloyd Griscom, will represent his country, and the conference is to be honored by the attendance of Elihu Root, secretary of state, who does not go as a formal delegate, but to pay a visit to Brazil and meet with the representatives from the various re- publics, When Secertary Root first made known his intention to attend the congress, it was readily recognized the move was a plece of diplomacy. But it seems foreign diplomats have thought well to lessen its value, for just at present it looks as though this country was being “queered” with Latin America by means of subtle in- sinuations of her representatives. The Latin-American wants to be felt a world power himself, does not espe- cially relish that Uncle Sam feels him- self necessary as protector and de- fender, The Latin-American likes the way European nations minister to his sense of dignity, does not relish the way in which the United States has more or less ignored his existence. Wherefore what Secretary Root de- signed to accomplish by his visit of state to Brazil—traveling on a United States transport and escorted by a squadron of first-class cruisers—may be frustrated by the foreigners’ influence: A Washington correspondent last De- cember wrote of a “hemisphere solidi- fied,” as a probable result of Mr. Root's journey to Brazil, a hemisphere solidi fied against European aggression; but it looks now as though the European aggression would have considerable to say about solidifying. Let us review previous Pan-Amer- ican conferences and also various at- tempts that did not bring the desired response. It is popularly supposed Mr. Blaine was the father of such con- ferences, but before his time eftorts were made to bring about the union of the people of the Americas. Back in 1826 there was held in Panama a conference of delegates representing various nations of America, come to- gether for the consideration of subjects of common interest, the movement for organization of an American con- federacy largely set on foot by Simon Bolivar, president of Colombia, The United States was invited to send del- egates to the congress, and acceptance of the invitation was favored by Pres- ident Adams and Henry Clay, secre- tary of state. When the president in his annual message announced min- isters would be commisioned to at- tend there followed a most heated de- bate in congress; among the various objections raised was the one that the United States should be slow to com- mit itself to the policy enunciated in the Monroe Woctrine. But finally two envoys were appointed and an appro- priation yoted for the mission, One of the envoys died on the journey, the other did not arrive until after the close of the conference. Only four countries were represented at the Pan- ama congress; it did not turn out a success, Following this failure various at- tempts were made to bring the Amer- ican republics in conference with a view to binding them in closer union. In 1847 a congress was held at Lima, delegates present from five South American republics; tnis resulted in treaties of confederation, of com- merce and navigation, a postal treaty, a consular convention. A second con- gress at Lima in 1864 arrived at no practical results. At a third congress, held in 1878, treaties of extradition and international law were prepared. In 1881 the central states isstied invita- tions for a congress of American re- publics at Washington, the purpose of such a congress being the “consider- ing and discussing of methods of pre- venting war between the nations of America; “but a war in progress be- tween Chile, Bolivia and Peru and the failure of our United States con- press to grant an appropriavion, caused the withdrawal of the invitations, And now we come down to the congress LAG = es Yi 141g as yf’ LAIN Ne BS. a7} i Le Be os ‘ oe Ne ee om P . Ce Py Be w4 PSS Chay vo \ Gi. WE auceir hy ROOT. under the presidency of Mr. Blaine. In October, 1889, a congress repre- senting every American republic save San Domingo, met at Washington. A number of recommendations were made relating to the free navigation of American rivers, a uniform system of weights and measures, a uniform Standard ot value, a common shiver coin throughout America, an {nterna- tional banking system, reciprocity, uniform sanitary regulations, the es- tablishment of a bureau of information concerning the commerce and re- sources of the American republics; but few of the recommendations were ever adopted by the governments inter- ested. Our government suggested holding the congress which met in the City of Mexico in October, 1901, which was really Pan-American. The work here consistetd of a number of protocols, treaties, conventions, resolutions and recommendations. Mention should be made of the protocol of adhesion to The Hague convention for settlement of international disputes; a treaty of compulsory arbitration, which was signed by ten delegations; resolutions favoring construction of a Pan-Amer- ican railway, The work of the Pan-American con- gress to be held in Brazil next July will be watched with closest interest, the people of the United States now “aware” of South America, CHRISTOPHER WEBSTER. Driven from Home, “Jinx had to put up at the hotel last night; he had quarreled with the cook.” “Why, the idea! What was Mrs. Jinx doing, to stand for a thing like that?” “Mrs, Jinx was the cook.”—Houston Post. Motive. “Whatever started the story that robbery was the motive of the kill- ing?” “Well, you know, it looked at first as if death had resulted from an op- eration for appendicitis.”—Life, FLOWER GUILD WORK rarhatene: vateiie IN NEW YORK MADE HAPPY, Window-Boxes Furnished for the Summer Season to Hundreds, Including All Nation- alities, New York.—Five hundred window boxes are’in process of manufacture for the benefit of New York's sub- merged tenth and 500 families are to be made happy this coming summer with the boxes filled with flowers. The New York city branch of the Na- tion Plant, Flower and Fruit Guild has started its warm weather work, and this is one of the most {mpor- tant features of it. The orders are sent in early that they may be com- pleted before the rush season begins, and by the last of April or first of May the 500 boxes, filled with flowers, will be in place in as many tenement house windows. The boxes are 31 inches long, made to fit a tenement house window. They have no drainage holes, and are war- ranted positively not to drip. All are filled with the same kind of plants, hardy ones that, will grow with the slightest encouragement under adverse circumstances, There are three or four geraniums in each, two English ivies and one other vine. Screws and wires are an important part of the flower box outfit and are furnished with each. The florist de- livers the boxes, but does not put them in place. There is a ten-dollar fine for every box which falls from a window, whether it chances to hit a head or not, and the individual put- ting the box in place is responsible for it. Every nationality in New York, ex- cepting only the Chinese and Japanese, got window boxes last year, and this summer the Chinese are to be includ- ed, and if anyone knows a Japanese settlement or mission through which the Japanese may be reached they may have them, too, Last year 205 window boxes were distributed in the city and the result was more satisfactory than the guild could have hoped. In only one in- stance did the flowers in the boxes die, and this was through an accident in a settlement. Guild visitors called at the different places where boxes had been distributed and gave instructions in the care of the flowers. The guild's work is limited only by its finances. The boxes cost $1.25 each, and to anyone wishing to pur- chase them they sell at wholesale rates. Jt costs 90 cents to refill a box, and in some of the city schools the boys are making boxes which the guild will fill with flowers, Czar Is Hard Worker, An interesting light is thrown on the czar's life at his palace of Tsarskoe Selo in a private letter from an officer of the imperial bodyguard, who has been attached to the czar’s entourage for the past two years, “Ever since ‘Red Sunday,’” he writes, “the czar’s existence has been one un- ending series of anxieties, which have told very heavily upon him. Only among his family does he apparently forget the menace of the revolution, threatening news of which reaches him with the merciless regularity of the ticking of a clock. These are, indeed, his only moments of happiness and relaxation from the worries and cares of state, and perhaps the rare excep- tion of a walk or a ride in the park, which, however, has become a very rare occurrence of late. Dr. Hale’s Advice. Dr, Edward Everett Hale attributes his excellent health at the age of 84 to the serenity with which he takes life, sleeping nine hours a night and always keeping his mind occupied, Dr. Hale offers this advice to his fel- low man: “Speak every day to some one whom you know to be your supe+ rior.” The blue mark on your paper means subscription out and paper starts at once. Pool rooms that permit boys under age to loaf in them and meet women of lax morals must go. They are a public nuisance. In the city court this morning were boys charged with theft and visiting houses of prostitution. We with-hold their names this time because the belong to good familes and hope they will reform but if it occurs again the world shall know their names. Boys you had better quit the gate that leads to rain. All minor children of Creek Citizens that were living on Maroh 4th,1906 can be enrolled. Any Notary Public can make out the applications for you. Go and see them. Old man Gordon says only hoodlums are howling against good men, evidently he means Friday and says Friday will lead just the same. Meaning we presume that Friday will retain his position. Well its only a question of time and we won't beleive it until Friday has been selected by the Board. All application for positions in our public schools should be filed at once as the Board will take up and pass on application on the 11th. inst. The Curtis Bill became a law on the 26th., of April and within 60 days from that date all lots in Government townsites that have not been paid for and the time has passed for payment must be paid for or the persons to whom the lots have been scheduled will loose out. The police force of our city are making things lively for law breakers, loafers and street walkers. This is exactly right and will save our people lots of trouble because its the low class above named that commit burglary and robbery. We are informed that Mr. L. Norwood and F. W. Reed have been appointed on the police force, both of these men are good Republicans and are making good officers, they have already landed on some of the law breakers. They are good men and will make good officials. Hugh Disney, who achieved fame in Shawnee county some years ago while acting as justice of the peace at Oakland, is attending the convention. Disney is now employed in a federal position in Oklahoma. He made his name in Topeka by sentencing a jointist to twelve years in jail and to pay a fine of $3,003 —Kansas City Journal. Wonder if this is the Disney who now lives in Great Muskogee and who is prominent in Republican politics here! H. O. Flipper Lutenant in U. S. Army who was court marshaled some 13 years ago has been restored to his position. It comes late but it is the Square Deal given by President Roosevelt. It is well known that some of Flippers fellow officers put up a job on him on account of his color to get him out of the service. The immoral preacher, teacher and the smaller gang of immoral reprobates are on the run, there is no resting place for such degenerates in our fair city. They are going and at a rapid gait. The tide is too strong for Old Man Gordan, he is side stepping now at a lively gait and will cut a double shouffle getting out of the way of the car of progress before May 11th. "Cusses like chickens come home to roost" Respectfully dedicated to the preacher and teacher who took the job of stopping this Great Religious Weekly from making its periodical visits. FRISCO Special Train Excursion to KANSAS CITY, MO., Saturday, May 5, '06. $3.25 Round Trip. Leave Muskogee, Saturday May 5, at 3:10 p. m., arriving at Kansas City Sunday, 6:45 a. m. Returning Special train leave Kansas City, 11 p. m., May 6. J. E. NOON, Ticket Agent, AGENTS WANTED We want energetic hustling agents for this paper and will pay liberly for good work. If you want to make money, write at once to—W. H. Twine. Is located on South 2nd St. in their own building. They can fill your order for anything you want in the Grocery line at prices that can't be duplicated. PHOTOGRAPHS AT GREEN'S STUDIO "Not the Cheapest but the Best" All the Latest Styles in Photographic Art. "Cloudy Days" as Good as Sunshine. Lace, Drapery and Flowers, Lady in Attendance. Studio open Sunday from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. 125 SOUTH 3RD STREET. ODD FELLOWS REGALIA At special rates. Household of Ruth Regalia a specialty including banners badges and Jewels, Time is short. Write at once for special quotations. The above statement is correct PHOTO AT GREE "Not the Chic All the Latest S "Cloudy Days Lace, Drapery and Studio open Sund 125 SOUT ODD FELLOW SECOND S At special rates. Home including banners badges at once for special quotation Regalia for all o Address, Okmu The DAILY $4.00 PER YEAR Muskogee WEEKLY $1.00 PER YEAR Phoenix --- The official paper of the Interior Department for the Territory. Publishes the official lists of lands offered for sale. The list of lands sold each week. All department rules, regulations, congressional legislation and court decisions affecting Territory affairs, Indian allottees and land. All the news that is news when it is news. The PHOENIX is a paper your little girl can read Your postmaster is our agent. Clarence B. Douglas, Editor. CHECOTAH ITEMS. Nice farming weather a n d farmers are busy. Merchants are fishing. A. J. Temple's business calls him out of town very often. He is on a flying trip to Okema, I. T. Miss Amanda Burl is critical ly ill with pneumonia. Rev. G. L. Prince continues to draw large audiences at oach service. His stern manner of preaching and lecturing impresses the better class of people. He preached the Home Mission sermon Sunnay night and much encouragement is being manifested. The B. Y. P. U. is awakening quite an interest. Some of the children are developing a talent in writing papers and rendering excellent programs. Below is one culled from Sunday's program. PAPER READ. Subject一A GREAT NAME. By Leon Marshall, 13 years old, Checotah Ind. Ter. Now I thought how can a man have such a great name, when one man is no more than another, see that Thirteen, Fourteen, and Fifteenth amendment to the Constitution of the United State make them equal, yet there are some obtained a great name. Then it must be what a man makes himself. Then I say to you boys, let us have a great name; how can we do this? let's see! by being prompt to our union, fill our places when called on, it will fill our mothers heart with joy. Now I say to you young men, if you want a great name, you can, let me tell you, when we little boys fail in our struggle and fall, you give us your hand and lift us up and show us the way; You will not be forgotten. Now I say to our fathers, lead us as far as you can, then you will not be forgotten. What re-kindles the fire in ever true hearted citizen of American? It is the name of George Washington. What rekindle the fire in every heart of the Negroes? It is the name of Abraham Lincoln. When you talk about what great things he has done, setting free four and half million of Negroes, gave him a great name; yet he is dead but in the mind of the people he still live's. Now I say by chance I heard our present President address when he visited my town last fall, in his address I noted this: "The men who are holding office now, 50 years to come will have pass away and you little boys will will fill our places" How can we do that? Let's see prepair our selves by being prompt, by studying to koow something, seeking to have great name. Now a word to our mothers: Plant your kinkness in our hearts that we will always remember your great care and your loving kindness. Now to our ladies of our union, you can be remember; for in our lesson this morning we read a bout a great deed was done to Jesus by a woman and yet she sinner and Jesus forgive her sins. So I say let us all try to raise ourselves higher in life by our great deeds. BOYNTON NOTES. Since our communication some thing has been doing in our town. A file on Kenefick Ave., destroyed several frame business houses, at a lost of about $700.. Capt Robinson is out again after a spell of pneumonia. The following name persons are building nice residences: Dr. A. J. Alston, R. E. L. Mitchell and J. B. Smith. Frank Beecham, contractor and builder has opened a shop with W. J, Parr, E. B. Maxie and Wm Williams. Mr. Beecher has the contract for building the above mentioned houses. The rally at Allen A. M. E. Church last Sunday amounted to $75. The remaining debt on this church is $26. Rev. William H. Berchanan, spent Saturday night here. He was returning from the District Conference at Sugar Creek. Miss. Petree, a teacher is here visiting her mother and brother. Mrs. Ida L. Robinson and Mr. J. S. Carter were visiting in Muskogee this week. Jimmy Petree have returned from Oka. School closed last Friday. Rev. Key Wesson of Muskogee, preached for Mt Zion Baptist church one night last week. The little flock have lost all hopes of ever seeing J. D. Morrow here again and have called another pastor the J. M. His name must stand for Judge and D for deceiver. He got these peoples confidence and money and skipped. St James M. E. Church have bought a lot on which to build a church. IN COLORADO people put aside all thought of an outing in Oz. because they are accustomed to consider this great playgrounds as one of those impossible to their means. Time was when a visit to the "Continent" was a great luxury, as high as, but not so today. You can spend the Summer or a part of the Summer in Colorado and live as reasonably as you do at home, and the quick service and low tourist and excursion rates afforded on Rock Island lines bring the Rockies with your easy reach. Rockets and Folders give the whole story.—Wr. E.O. H. LEE, J. S. McNALLY, Gen. Pass. Agt. Div. Pass. Agt. Little Rock, Aak. Oklahoma C Many people put aside all thought of an outing in Colorado because they are accustomed to consider this greatest of American playgrounds as one of those impossible things beyond their means. Time was when a visit to the "top of the Continent" was a great luxury, as high as in altitude, but not so today. You can spend the Summer or a part of the Summer in Colorado and live as reasonably as you do at home, and the quick service and low tourist and excursion rates afforded via Rock Island lines bring the Rockies within your easy reach. Our Booklets and Folders give the whole story.—Write today. GEO H. LEE, J. S. McNALLY, Gen. Pass. Agt. Div. Pass. Agt. Little Rock, Aak. Oklahoma City, O. T. ROCK ISLAND. John B John Powers Sueeessor Ben Estes. John Powers Sueeessor Ben Estes. PURE DRUGS Pioneer neer Abstract IOWA BUILDING This Company makes absolutely correct abstracts of title. Go there for correct information. Next to Bank of Mu DURFEY HALL IN Shelf and Heavy Ha Monarc Ranges. H Tools, etc. All kinds of Tin Work and Pl to Bank of Muskogee, Muskogee, FEY HARDWARE COM INCORPORATED DURFEY HARDWARE COMPANY. INCORPORATED 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. New TimeCard <table><thead><tr><th colspan="3">WEST</th><th colspan="3">EAST</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>No. 53</td><td>Leaves</td><td>7:45 a. m.</td><td>No. 52</td><td>Leaves</td><td>11:25 a.m,</td></tr><tr><td>No. 51</td><td>“</td><td>1:10 p. m.</td><td>No. 56</td><td>“</td><td>7:45 a. m.</td></tr><tr><td>No. 57</td><td>“</td><td>2:00 p. m.</td><td>No, 54</td><td>Arrives</td><td>7:45 a. m.</td></tr><tr><td>No. 55</td><td>Arrives</td><td>7:00 p. m.</td><td>No. 58</td><td>“</td><td>10:00 a. m.</td></tr></tbody></table> WEST No. 53 Leaves 7:45 No. 51 “ 1:10 No. 57 “ 2:00 No. 55 Arrives 7:00 No. 55 & 56 Local Accomodations Daily Except Sunday between Fayetteville and Muskogee and Nos. 58 and 57 Local except Sunday between Okmulgee and Muskogee. No. 51 will connect at Okmulgee for north and south. No. 52 will connect ar Fayetteville for St. Louis and all intermediate points; Eureka Springs line and west from Monett and to Memphis, Birmingham and Bryand to Springfield. PHONE 302 H. E. HARKRIDER. Ag't. MUSKOGEE TITLE & TRUST CO. GENERAL BANKING ABSTRACTS of TITLE, INSURANCE, SURETY BONDS and REAL ESTATE Farm Loans a Specialty FRISCO SYSTEM FROM HERE TO THERE. all thought of an outing in Colorado ustomed to consider this greatest of as one of those impossible things Time was when a visit to the "top is a great luxury, as high as in day. The Summer or a part of the Rocko and live as reasonably home, and the quick service and excursion rates afforded times bring the Rockies within s give the whole story.—Write today. J. S. McNALLY, gt. Div. Pass. Agt. k, Aak. Oklahoma City, O. T. Powers successor en Estes. Agent for Eureka Springs water and the original Claremore water. Abstract Co. Muskogee, Muskogee, I. T. RDWARE COMPANY. CORPORATED "It's a Fact When depressed and out of spirits the chances are that your liver is to blame. Try that greatest of all liver remedies, Simmons Liver Purifier. Put up in tin boxes, price 25c per box. Extinction of Chinchillas Chinchillas have been so much in request for furs in the last few years that the species is in danger of extinction in Chili and Bolivia. 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 Char. H. Hitchens. In Use For Over 30 Years. The Kind You Have Always Bought. It is said that white will prevail in millinery this spring. Garfield Tea purifies the blood. Garfield Tea cures sick headaches. The "Dead Line." Look around the world to-day, and see what some of the men who have long passed the "dead line" are doing, and what they have accomplished. Look at the young old military leaders in little Japan who conquered great Russia. Oyama was 20 years past his fatal line when he won his great victories, and all of his corps commanders were past 50. Marquis Ito, the grand old man of Japan, her greatest statesman, and the one who has done more than any other to make Japan what it is to-day, is still active in the service of his country.—Success Magazine. Cheap and Filling Food. Now these be the virtues of the cereals; they are cheap, easily swallowed and of moderate nutritive value. There is an element in the average human mind, half puritanic, half stingy, which is inclined to count as a virtue the ingestion of any food which is not especially attractive but believed to be nutritious. In fact, to eat that which is cheap and filling is one of the petty vices.—McClure's Magazine. Word of Warning to Girls. Girls, we never tried it, but it is our opinion you had better be an old maid than to be the slave of some worthless man, and there is a great quantity of them in circulation. So don't be in a hurry to marry, you can do that almost any time. Those who have tried it say it is quite a task to cut loose from a stick of a man after you tie up to one. FOUND OUT. Trained Nurse Discovered Its Effect. No one is in better position to know the value of food and drink than a trained nurse. Speaking of coffee a nurse of WilkesBarre, Pa., writes: "I used to drink strong coffee myself and suffered greatly from headaches and indigestion. While on a visit to my brothers I had a good chance to try Postum Food Coffee, for they drank it altogether in place of ordinary coffee. In two weeks, after using Postum, I found I was much benefited and finally my headaches disappeared and also the indigestion. "Naturally I have since used Postum among my patients, and have noticed a marked benefit where coffee has been left off and Postum used. "I observe a curious fact about Postum used among mothers. It greatly helps the flow of milk in cases where coffee is inclined to dry it up, and where tea causes nervousness. "I find trouble in getting servants to make Postum properly. They most always serve it before it has been boiled long enough. It should be boiled 15 or 20 minutes and served with cream, when it is certainly a delicious beverage." "There's a reason" for Postum. Care of the Teeth. Cracking nuts, biting thread, and want of cleanliness are injurious to the teeth. After eating the mouth should be rinsed with lukewarm water, and such pieces of food as are not thus washed away removed carefully by a toothpick. The toothbrush should be elastic and not too hard. Rub up and down as well as across the teeth. A great many do more injury than good by rubbing the teeth so hard as not only to injure the enamel by excessive friction, but also to hurt the gums. No care will preserve them as they should be kept without consulting a dentist. Lewis' Single Binder cigar—richest, most satisfying smoke on the market. Your dealer or Lewis' Factory, Peoria, Ill. Anyone can be a power for evil it takes character to be a power for good. WAS WEAK AND DIZZY Dr. Williams' Pink Pills Restored the Patient to Perfect Health And Strength. Mrs. Mary Gagner, of No. 576 South Summer street, Holyoke, Mass., has passed through an experience which proves that some of the greatest blessings of life may lie within easy reach and yet be found only by mere chance. A few years ago while she was employed in the mills she was suddenly seized with dizziness and great weakness. "I was so weak at times," she says, "that I could hardly stand, and my head became so dizzy that it seemed as if the floor was moving around. "My condition at last became so bad that I was obliged to give up work in the mill, and later still I became so feebly that I could not even attend to me household duties. After the slightest exertion I had to lie down and rest until I regained strength. "A friend who had used Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People urged me to try them. I bought a box and began to take them. The benefit was so positive and so quickly evident that I continued to use the pills until I had taken altogether six boxes. By that time I was entirely cured, and for two years I have had no return of my trouble. I am now in the best of health and able to attend to all my duties. I am glad to acknowledge the benefit I received and I hope that my statement may be the means of inducing others who may suffer in this way to try this wonderful medicine." The secret of the power of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills in cases of debility, such as Mrs. Gagner's lies in the fact that they make new blood, and every organ and even every tiny nerve in the body feels the stir of a new tide of strength. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills are sold by all druggists or will be sent, postpaid, on receipt of price, 50 cents per box, six boxes for $2.50, by the Dr. Williams Medicine Company, Schenectady, N. Y. Coffee Stains. Coffee stains, even when there is cream in the coffee, may be removed from delicate silk and woolen fabrics with the aid of pure glycerin. Brush the glycerin on the spots, then wash them with lukewarm water and press on the wrong side with a warm iron. The glycerin absorbs both the coloring matter and the grease. Pitiful. Tramp—I'd like ter do something to pay for all this, but I'm a cripple, mum. Housekeeper—You don't look it. What's the matter? "Writer's cramp, mum. I've been keeping a list of all the people wot offered me work, mum."—Chicago Journal. Cream Cake. One cup of maple sugar, one egg, one-half teaspoonful salt, one cup sour cream, $1 \frac{1}{4}$ cups of flour, one teaspoonful soda. Add the soda to the cream, when it foams add the egg well beaten, next the sugar and salt, last the flour. Bake in a quick oven. A Colored Wash-Dress. If you are doubtful whether a muslin or print dress will wash well, preface the washing by soaking it for ten minutes in a pail of tepid water, into which a teaspoonful of turpentine has been stirred. "It did not kill me, but I think it would if it had not been for Hunt's Cure. I was tired, miserable and well nigh used up when I commenced using it for an old and severe case of Eczema. One application relieved and one box cured me. "I believe Hunt's Cure will cure any form of itching known to mankind." Russia wouldn't have believed in January that a war with Japan could go on for more than two months without a single Japanese coast city being bombarded. In a Pinch, Use ALLEN'S FOOT-EASE. A powder. It cures painful, smarting, nervous feet and ingrowing nails. It's the greatest comfort discovery of the age. Makes new shoes easy. A certain cure for sweating feet. Sold by all druggists, 25c. Trial package, FREE. Address A. S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y. Foulards, voiles and other loosely woven fabrics will be again in favor. 50% MORE CREAM FROM SAME COWS. Don't accuse your cows of being unprofitable. Give them a square deal and they will pay you well. If you are not using a centrifugal cream separator from 20 per cent, to 50 per cent. of your cream is thrown away with the skimmilk just wasted—and the cows accused of not earning their feed. In addition your own time and labor are being wasted. LAVAL cream separator, stop these leaks, and double your profits. A DE LAVAL machine may be bought upon such liberal terms that it will more than earn its cost while you are paying for it and still be good for 20 years more of clear profit use. As compared with other separators the superiority of the DE LAVAL is seen in the fact that over 700,000 DE LAVAL machines, ten times the number of all others combined, have been sold to date. You may have ample trial of a DE LAVAL free of all cost. Now is the time to get a DE LAVAL while cows are making the largest product, and savings count biggest. Write to-day for free catalogue and full particulars. THE DE LAVAL SEPARATOR CO. Randolph & Canal Sts. CHICAGO 74 Cortlandt Street NEW YORK HOLD UP! and consider THE POMMEL BRAND SLICKER LIKE ALL TOWER'S WATERPROOF CLOTHING. Is made of the best materials, in black or yellow fully guaranteed, and sold by reliable dealers everywhere 417 STICK TO THE SIGN OF THE FISH TOWER CANADIAN COLLISION, A1 TOWER CO. TORONTO, CAN. BOSTON, MASS, USA. That Delightful Aid to Health Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic W. N. U., Muskogee, No. 18, 1906. AWFUL SUFFERING. From Dreadful Pains from Wound on Foot—System All Run Down—Miraculous Cure by Cuticura. "Words cannot speak highly enough for the Cuticura Remedies. I am now seventy-two years of age. My system had been all run down. My blood was so bad that blood poisoning had set in. I had several doctors attending me, so finally I went to the hospital where I was laid up for two months. My foot and ankle were almost beyond recognition. Dark blood flowed out of wounds in many places and I was so disheartened that I thought surely my last chance was slowly leaving me. As the foot did not improve, you can readily imagine how I felt. I was simply disgusted and tired of life. I stood this pain, which was dreadful, for six months, and during this time I was not able to wear a shoe and not able to work. Some one spoke to me about Cuticura. The consequences were I bought a set of the Cuticura Remedies of one of my friends who was a druggist, and the praise that I gave after the second application is beyond description; it seemed a miracle for the Cuticura Remedies took effect immediately. I washed the foot with the Cuticura Soap before applying the Ointment and I took the Resolvent at the same time. After two weeks' treatment my foot was healed completely. People who had seen my foot during my illness and who have seen it since the cure, can hardly believe their own eyes. Robert Schoenhauer, Newburg, N. Y. August 21, 1905." Too Busy. Some of us think life is a holiday, when the fact is, we hardly have time enough to shout "Hooray!" and be happy.—Atlanta Constitution. Garfield Tea, the herb laxative, is mild, effective, health-giving—a faultless preparation. It cures constipation. The Eyes. When the eyes have been irritated through excessive use a compress of fine linen wet with very cold water will generally bring relief. An eyewash that is particularly excellent when inflammation has set in can be made by combining 15 drops of spirits of camphor, one teaspoonful of boric acid and two-thirds of a cupful of boiling water. Cool, strain through muslin and apply every hour with an eyecup. Veils with thick, heavy dots are extremely bad for the eyes, and they are not half as pretty as the finer French veils with a large dot scattered here and there. Reading in the twilight or continuing to do fancy work when the eyes are tired should be forbidden. Evaporated Fruits. If apricots, prunes, peaches and other evaporated fruits are soaked over night in water they will be very much improved. They should be allowed to stand in barely enough water to cover them, as too much will make them flat and insipid. If they are prepared in this way the taste will be much better ar1, although it is hardly appetizing to admit it, much cleaner. DODD'S KIDNEY PILLS FOR ALL KIDNEY DISEASES CURES RHEUMATISM BRIGHT'S DISEASE CHE DIABETES BACKACHE The use of our products has discontinued the use of our products The public may rely in their mentions of limitations. Sold only in bureaus. PENSIONS NEW LAWS SENT FREE. Write Nathan Bickford, 914 F St., Washington, D. C. PENSIONS NEW LAWS SENT FREE. Write Nathan Bickford, 914 F St., Washington, D. C. Saved Him. Helena, O. T. not using a centrifugal cream separator from 20 per cent. to 50 per cent. of your cream is thrown away with the skimmilk — just wasted—and the cows accused of not earning their feed. In addition your own time and labor are being wasted. Why not get a DE Whitens the teeth—purifies mouth and breath—cures nasal catarrh, sore throat, sore eyes, and by direct application cures all inflamed, ulcerated and catarrhal conditions caused by feminine ills. Paxtine possesses extraordinary cleansing, healing and germicidal qualities unlike anything else. At all druggists. 50 cents LARGE TRIAL PACKAGE FREE Life-Weary Women Life-Weary Women brought to despair through the suffering caused by female diseases, should take heart. There IS a cure for all your pain and misery. Mrs. John A. Keeton, of Cephas, Va., writes: "Life was a burden to me for years. All that my dear doctor did, brought no relief. Cardui helped me more than SEVEN YEARS OF SUFFERING Ended at Last Through Using Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. Selina Jones, of 200 Main St., Ansonia, Conn., says: "If it had not been for Doan's Kidney Pills I would not be alive to-day. Seven years ago I was so bad with pain in the back, and so weak that I had to keep to my room, and was in bed sometimes six weeks at a spell. Beginning with XV Doan's Kidney Pills, the kidney weakness was soon corrected, and inside a week all the pain was gone. I was also relieved of all headaches, dizzy spells, soreness and feelings of languor. I strongly recommend Doan's Kidney Pills." Sold by all dealers. 50 cents a box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Marriage is a safety pin that often comes unfastened. READ AND YOU WILL LEARN That the leading medical writers and teachers of all the several schools of practice endorse and recommend, in the strongest terms possible, each and every ingredient entering into the composition of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for the cure of weak stomach, dyspepsia, catarrh of stomach, "liver complaint," torpid liver, or biliousness, chronic bowel affections, and all catarrhal diseases of whatever region, name or nature. It is also a specific remedy for all such chronic or long standing cases of catarrhal affections and their resultants, as bronchial, throat and lung diseases (except consumption) accompanied with severe coughs. It is not so good for acute colds and coughs, but for lingering, or chronic cases it is especially efficacious in producing perfect cures. It contains Black Cherrybark, Golden Seal root, Bloodroot, Stone root, Mandrake root and Queen's root—all of which are highly praised as remedies for all the above mentioned affections by such eminent medical writers and teachers as Prof. Bartholow, of Jefferson Med. College; Prof. Hare, of the Univ. of Pa.; Prof. Finley Ellingwood, M. D., of Bennett Med. College, Chicago; Prof. John King, M. D., late of Cincinnati; Prof. John M. Scudder, M. D., late of Cincinnati; Prof. Edwin M. Hale, M. D., of Hahnemann Med. College, Chicago, and scores of others equally eminent in their several schools of practice. The "Golden Medical Discovery" is the only medicine put up for sale through druggists for like purposes, that has any such professional endorsement—worth more than any number of ordinary testimonials. Open publicity of its formula on the bottle wrapper is the best possible guaranty of its merits. A glance at this published formula will show that "Golden Medical Discovery" contains no poisonous or harmful agents and no alcohol—chemically pure, triple-refined glycerine being used instead. Glycerine is entirely unobjectionable and besides is a most useful ingredient in the cure of all stomach as well as bronchial, throat and lung affections. There is the highest medical authority for its use in all such cases. The "Discovery" is a concentrated glyceric extract of native, medicinal roots and is safe and reliable. A booklet of extracts from eminent, medical authorities, endorsing its ingredients mailed free on request. Address Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y. Unhandy—a statue of Venus. That Constant Misery Nesselrode Pudding. This is an extra troublesome pudding to make, but is very delicious. Line the bottom of an ice-cream mold with thin slices of sponge cake that have been soaked in sherry wine; put a layer of all sorts of candied and preserved fruits on this, cut up very fine; then more cake, and so on until the mold is nearly full. Make a custard of a quart of milk, sugar to taste and six egg yolks, with a cake of grated chocolate; add two tablespoonfuls dissolved gelatin bolling hot, strain and let cool; pour this over the cake and fruit in the mold, seal carefully and pack in ice. When turned out it makes a beautiful dish. Serve with whipped cream sweetened and flavored to taste Far Advanced. "Is your daughter progressing nicely with her music?" inquired the visitor of Mrs. Goldrox. "I should say she was," said Mrs. Goldrox, with enthusiasm. "She's got so she kin play the 'Carnival of Venice' with variations, besides doing all them little physical exercises with her hands crossed."—Milwaukee Sentinel. There is more Catarrch in this section of the country than all other diseases put together, and until the last few years was supposed to be incurable. For a great many years doctors pronounced it a local disease and prescribed local remedies, and by constantly failing to cure with local treatment, pronounced it incurable. Science has proven Catarrch to be a constitutional disease, and therefore requires constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrch Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the only Constitutional cure on the market. It is taken internally in doses from 10 drops to a teaspoonful. It acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. They offer one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure. Send for circulars and testimonials. Address: F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio. Sold by Drummists, 75c. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation. There's no use in living in the sorrowful country while the hills of halleujah beckon us on. Never Disappoints. "Many extensively advertised remedies are failures when put to the test. Hunt's Lightning Oil is an exception. Confidence in it is never misplaced—disappointment never follows its use. It is surely the grandest emergency remedy now obtainable. For cuts, burns, sprains, aches and pains, I know no equal." Geo. E. Padilock, Doniphan, Mo. After the sixth cocktail a fellow doesn't care whether it's made right or not. Garfield Tea is Nature's remedy for liver and kidney diseases. Most people's ideas of saving money is to buy baker's bread instead of wasting it on flour. Lewis' Single Binder straight 5c cigar is good quality all the time. Your dealer or Lewis' Factory, Peoria, Ill. We are apt to regret the bad taste shown by people who don't like us. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. For children teething, softens the gums, reduces inflammation, allays pain, cures wind colic. 25c a bottle. It is a bad thing to be known as a good thing. e'Will Restor eole' Hair Restorer is a Perfect Life- brought to despair through take heart. There IS a Keeton, of Cephas, Va., that my dear doctor did, all the medicines I ever took. Now I am well and happy, and have all the pleasures of life before me." It relieves pain and regulates the functions. PILES·NO MONEY TILL CURED·SEND FOR FREE. ILLUS. TREATISE ON RECAL DISEASES. WITH NAMES OF PROMINENT MEN CURED DRS. THORNTON & MINOR·1031 OAK ST. KANSAS CITY, MO. (BRANCH OF FICE AT 57 LOUIS.) WINE OF CARDU They Should. "My honest conviction, based upon my own experience and that of my friends, is that 'Hunt's Cure' will cure a larger per cent. of skin trouble, especially of an itching variety, than any other remedy. Certainly those afflicted with any form of itch should try it." J. O. Monroe, Atchison, Kas. The poet never wishes the offspring of his muse many happy returns. Doctor Brigham Says Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound The wonderful power of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound over the diseases of womankind is not because it is a stimulant, not because it is a palliative, but simply because it is the most wonderful tonic and reconstructor ever discovered to act directly upon the generative organs, positively euring disease and restoring health and vigor. Marvelous cures are reported from all parts of the country by women who have been cured, trained nurses who have witnessed cures and physicians who have recognized the virtue of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and are fair enough to give credit where it is due. If physicians dared to be frank and open, hundreds of them would acknowledge that they constantly prescribe Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound in severe cases of female ills, as they know by experience it can be relied upon to effect a cure. The following letter proves it. Dr. S. C. Brigham, of 4 Brigham Park, Fitchburg, Mass., writes: "It gives me great pleasure to say that I have found Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound very efficacious, and often prescribe it in my practice for female difficulties. "My oldest daughter found it very beneficial for female trouble some time ago, and my youngest daughter is now taking it for a female weakness, and is surely gaining in health and strength. "I freely advocate it as a most reliable specific in all diseases to which women are subject, and give it honest endorsement." Women who are troubled with painful or irregular periods, bloating (or flatulency), weakness of organs, displacements, inflammation or ulceration, can be restored to perfect health and strength by taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. If advice is needed write to Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass. She is daughter-in-law of Lydia E. Pinkham and for twenty-five years has been advising sick women free of charge. No other living person has had the benefit of a wider experience in treating female ills. She has guided thousands to health. Every suffering woman should ask for and follow her advice if she wants to be strong and well. W. L. DOUGLAS $3.50 & $3.00 SHOES FOR MEN W. L. Douglas $4.00 Gilt Edge Line cannot be equalled at any price. W.L. DOUGLAS SHOES ALL PRICES BEST IN THE WORLD THE WORLD'S GREATEST SHOE MAKER SOLE AGENTS FOR W.L. DOUGLAS SHOES ESTABLISHED JULY 6, 1876. CAPITAL $2,500,000 $10,000 REWARD to anyone who can disprove this statement. If I could take you into my three large factories at Brockton, Mass., and show you the infinite care with which every pair of shoes is made, you would realize why W. L. Douglas $3.50 shoes cost more to make, why they hold their shape, fit better, wear longer, and are of greater intrinsic value than any other $3.50 shoe. W. L. Douglas Strong Made Shoes for Men, $2.50, $2.00. Boy's School & Dress Shoes, $2.50, $2, $1.75, $1.50 CAUTION.—Insist upon having W.L.Douglas shoes. Take no substitute. None genuine without his name and price stamped on bottom. Fast Color Eyellets used; they will not wear brassy. Write for Illustrated Catalog. W. L. DOUGLAS, Brockton, Mass. TWENTY-FIVE BUSHELS OF WHEAT TO THE ACRE Means a productive capacity in dollars of over $16 per acre. 160 ACRE FARMS IN WESTERN CANADA FREE Means a productive capacity in dollars of over $16 per acre. This on land which has cost the farmer nothing but the price of tilling it, tells its own story. The Canadian Government gives absolutely free to every settler 160 acres of such land. Lands adjoining can be purchased at from $6 to $10 per acre from railroad and other corporations. Already 175,000 farmers from the United States have made their homes in Canada. For pamphlet "Twentieth Century Canada" and all information apply to Supt. of Immigration, Ottawa, Canada, or to following authorized Canadian Government Agent—J. S. Crawford, No. 125 W. Ninth Street, Kansas City, Missouri. (Mention this paper) Big Interest OnYour Money All profits paid in dividends. Others have made one hundred per cent. in same business. Sure income for life—and valuable legacy for family. Real estate deeded to Philadelphia trust company for protection of investors. Beautifully illustrated booklet and paper free. Write at once. I. L. and D. Co., Dept A, 725 Drexel Building, Philadelphia, Pa. If afflicted with} sore eyes, use} Thompson's Eye Water W. N. U., Muskogee, No. 18, 1906 THE MKT MISSISSIPPI KANSAS & TEXAS DOLLAR. Trave ess. 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. FRISCO SYSTEM COMPLETELY AND COMFORTABLY SERVE WESTERN MISSOURI AND EASTERN KANSAS TO THE PRINCIPAL CITIES EAST, WEST, NORTH, SOUTH. PULLMAN SLEEPERS, RECLINING CHAIR CARS. TRAINS LIGHTED AND VENTILATED BY ELECTRICITY. The Direct Route to the "WORLD'S FAIR CITY" SAINT LOUIS For detailed information, call on nearest representative FRISCO SYSTEM, or address L. W. PRICE, Division Passenger Agent. JOPLIN, MO. TO THE PUBLIC TO THE PUBLIC We have re-opened the TRIGG'S HOTEL for business, with everything up-to-date and first class. The patronage of the public is cordially invited. None but respectable people need apply. HOME! HOME! Any one will find a home like place when they stop at this Hotel. Our beds and rooms are neat, and we have good lights. We serve first class meals and refreshments at all hours. Madam Trigg, Pro'r. AGENTS WANTED We want energetic hustling agents for this paper at once, will pay liber= The question should be asked many of our young men from whence and where do you get your training. it's HOTEL up-to-date f the public respectable ME! FRIS Special Train KANSAS C Saturday, M $3.25 Rou FRISCO Special Train Excursion to KANSAS CITY, MO., Saturday, May 5, '06. $3.25 Round Trip. Leave Muskogee, Saturday, May 5, at 3:10 p. m., arriving at Kansas City Sunday, 6:45 a. m. Returning Special train leave Kansas City, 11 p. m., May 6. J. E. NOON, Ticket Agent, Phone 302. D AT- FEED. Is and ours. igg, Pro'r. STUDY LAW AT HOME THE ORIGIN tion by ma Recognized Experience ors. Takes courses—Pr lege. Prep better your in business. everywhere particulars special FREE. THE SPR CORRESPON SCHOOL OF 844 MAJESTRI DETROIT, I CIMETER JOB PRINTING QUICK MAIL ORDER H STUDY THE ORIGINAL SCHOOL. Instruction by mail adapted to everyone. Recognized by courts and educators. Experienced and competent instructors. Takes spare time only. Three courses—Preparatory, Business, College. Prepares for practice. Will better your condition and prospects in business. Students and graduates everywhere. Full JOB PRINTING CO. AIL ORDER HOUSE THE GIMETER JOB PRINTING GO. THE QUICK MAIL ORDER HOUSE ¶We do business by fair competition and conservative methods :: :: :: ¶Reasonable rates made consistent with first-class printing :: :: :: ¶Try us once and you will always send us your work :: :: :: :: South Second St., Muskogee, IA BUILDING (IN THE REAR) ON FIRST FELLOWS REGAL SECOND SUNDAY IN M real rates. Honsehold of Ruth Regalia runners badges and Jewels, Time is special quotations. alia for all orgaingations made to o ss, Okmulgee Regalia Co Box 102 Okmulgee, In St., Muskogee, Ind. Ter. THE REAR) ON FIRST FLOOR OWS REGALIA SUNDAY IN MAY. A hold of Ruth Regalia a specialty— and Jewels, Time is short. Write ingations made to order. ree Regalia Compauy 102 Okmulgee, Ind. Ter. At special rates. Household of Ruth Regalia a specialty including banners badges and Jewels, Time is short. Write at once for special quotations. The Canadian Valley Trust Company Has a number of applicants who desire to rent houses. Owners of three, four, five and six room houses can secure desirable tenants by listing their property with us. REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT Canadian Valley Trust Co. --- --- ```markdown ```