Muskogee Cimeter

The Muskogee Cimeter. Vol 9 That Washington Trip. August 17, 1907 the delegation of Colored men elected to go to Washington to protest against the constitution, left on the evening flyer and arrived in St. Louis the next morning. After a short stay in this city they departed and reached Washington on Saturday evening October 19. Work w.s begun at once and every effort was put forth to accomplish the desired end. A visit was made the Hon. W. T. Verion, register of the United States treasury, and his aid secured. Mr. Vernon is a race man and one of nature's noblemen whose generous courtesies permpted him to render all possible assistance to the delegation. He has put the Negroes of Oklahoma and Indian Territories under lasting obligations to him for his kindness and aid in this hour of need. The first step taken was the filing of the brief with the Attorney General which was done October 22. The Attorney General received the delegation in that kind and affable manner for which he is noted and after some considerable conference the delegation retired, feeling that they had a friend in Mr. Bonapart. An audience was secured with Senator Curtis of Kansas whose conversation showed that he was on the side of justice and right and through whose influence and assistance the delegation was permitted a conference with the Secretary of the Interior. Mr. Garfield was found to be courteous and willing to do all he could for our people. After visiting several other men of prominence the delegation secured an interview with President Roosevelt and briefly stated their cause. The same consideration was shown us as was accorded by the President to other delegations. The impression was received by the delegation that the chief executive was a man who believes in the doctrine of a square deal to every man no matter among what class of citizens his lot chances to fall. Irre- spective of tangible results, we yet believe that the protest was the proper course to pursue. Members of the delegation were L. A. Bell, J. A. Roper, J. A. Roper, A. V. Jones, Willie Bradford, A. G W. Sango, J. W. Simmons, W. H. Twine. Just befor the conference with the President. J. C. Johnson, Morris Sango, Rvv. Henry Resd and Attorney Harrison of Okla homa city, joined the delegation. Some of the delegates visited the Jamestown Exposition but the greater number returned home. While in Washington the members of the delegation were invited to the splendid homes of the Hon. W. T, Vernon and Prof. A. J. Lankford, where they were entertained in royal style. The work has been done and eagerly are results awaited. Prof. Reynolds. It was Prof. C. W. Reynolds of the Dunbar scool of this city who receved an offer of $1500 a year to be one of the Supervisors of the Colored scuplols at Washington, D. C., instead of Mr. Fuller, as was stated in yesterday's Phoenix. An error was made in the name.—Phoenix. Anacostia. While in Washington it was my good fortune, in company with J. A. Roper and W. H. Twine, to visit Anacostia and Cedar Hill the home of Old Man Eloquent, sometimes called the sage of Anacostia, the Hon. Frederick Douglass. It is an inspiration for any Negro to visit the home of this departed patriot and view some of the scenes so intimately connected with the life and works of this mighty giant whose influence was felt during the critical period of American history. To visit the library where the old patriot did such great work for his race and country; to walk over the garden, the orchard, the grounds where he once trod is to breathe an inspiration of patriotism and race love which all Negroes should enjoy. Moreover, when viewing these familiar haunts of our honored hero, the trials and struggles of that gloomy period during which most of his great works were performed one receives such an impression of the wonderful change which has been wrought in our condition that the present situation cannot wholly efface. There is a mortgage on the old home that should be raised and every race loving Negro should send a contribution, be it ever so small. Send the contribution to Mr. W. Mc Kinley, Anacostia, D. C. Mr. McKinley and family reside in the Douglass mansion and are doing their very best to restore the house and grounds to theii old time condition. It is a beautiful place situated on a high hill overlooking Washington giving a splendid view of the national capital. At night to sit on the porch and view the distant city gives the appearance of some vast moving picture show flashing across a mighty canvass in a continuous performance for the delight of anacastia. This place can be made a Mecca for Negroes of the United States and they should visit it in the same spirit of reverence with which white Americans visit Mont Vernon. Should you ever visit the National capital you will miss the best of your trip if you fail to go to Anacostia, climb Cedar Hill and gaze with ecstacy, pleasure, awe and pride upon the last residence of one of grandest actors in the history of our country and one of the world's great men though the hot blood of the African tropics flowed through his veins. Every business man, both Colored and white should patronize the Afro American Bakery. It is the best in town. WHY PAY RENT? We sell you a house and lot for $10 to $200 cash. Balance like rent. We also sell lots on payments. Get our prices. MARTIN & QUARLES, Phone 1234. 3121/2 West Okmulgee Street No 5 1907. Race War in school. WHITE PUPILS DRIVE INDIANS FROM SCHOOL HOUSE DOORS School is Closed and Moved WHITE CHILDREN WERE ENCOURAGED TO ACT BY THEIR PARENTS Fifteen Indian children driven from the Star school near Coweta, I. T., by white children, who were encouraged by their parents in making their attendance disagreeable, resulted in the issuance of an order today by Supt. J. D. Benedict closing the school and locating it elsewhere. The school was originally established for Indians but whites were allowed to attend. This is the first instance of this kind in Indtan Territory. Supt. Benedict says there has been a tendency for some time to crowd the full bloods out of the white school and when the government gives up the schools after statehood this question will bring about trouble between the races. The matter was reported to Supervisor Falwell by Miss Eva K. Coleman, who teaches the Star school. There are forty students who atted the school and fifteen of those were Indians. All manner of ill-treatment is said to have been used on the Indian children, especially the full-bloods. The teacher Miss Coleman, is the young woman, who a year ago married Harry Marshall, and left him shortly after her honeymoon in a Tulsa hotel when it was proven to her that he was a bigamist and had wives in Kansas and New Orleans. Muskogee Phoenix. Again we ask that every Negro paper in the Union make the request of their Congressmen and Senators to stay with us in the fight against the constitution and against the President's issuing a proclamation. Muskogee Cimeter. W. H. TWINE, Editor. MUSKOGEE, IND. TER. Tact In Conversation. Pleasant conversation, among intelligent people, should be flowing and natural, neither stilted nor frivolous. It should be instructive, without pedantry, and polished without being affected. Those who really converse reason without arguing, joke without punning, skilfully unite wit and reasons, maxims and sallies, ingenious raillery and severe morality. They speak of everything in order that every one may have something to say; they do not investigate too closely, for fear of wearying; questions are treated with rapidity; precision leads to elegance, each one giving his opinion, and supporting it with few words, says the New York Weekly. No refined person attacks wantonly another's opinions, no tactful person defends his own obstinacy. They discuss in order to enlighten themselves, and leave off discussing where dispute would begin; every one gains information; every one recreates himself, and all go away contented; nay, the sage himself may carry away from what he has heard matter worthy of silent meditation. The coyote is a much despised animal of the wild and woolly west, and even Mark Twain's vivid description of its powers of speed is not sufficient to establish it in popular respect. But it seems Colorado farmers have come to the opinion that the coyote has qualities heretofore unsuspected and which if they do not add to his reputation for morality indicate a higher grade of intelligence than he has been credited with possessing. Colorado is renowned in various ways; among other things for raising the finest melons. Now it appears the coyotes have not only developed a taste for the melons, but the sagacity to pick out the ripest, best and sweetest. As a consequence, says the Troy Times, the melon farms are frequently raided by the beasts and the farmers are heavy losers. Ordinarily a coyote is held in such contempt that little or no attention is paid to him. But when he becomes a destroyer of Colorado's choicest melons he is daring fate too much. It is now likely to be war to the death, and the coyote crop will be killed off in order to save the crop of melons. Last year German yachts which came here to race for the Roosevelt cup were defeated. This year our boats contesting for the Emperor William cup at Kied, Germany, were badly beaten. Yacht-designers usually succeed best in building for home waters and for weather conditions to which they are habituated. These international races, however, are not without their usefulness. Yachting, a clean, beautiful sport, is of great value in its influence on the important science of ship-building. The word tram is derived from a man's name—Outram—Thomas Outram. Outram lived in Derbyshire, England, and in the beginning of the last century he invented a peculiar sort of track that diminished the friction between wheels and roadbeds. These tracks of Outram's, though nothing like a trolley track, were called at first outramways, then tramways, and when street lines and street cars came into existence they were dubbed respectively tramways and trams. "We Have Many Similar." The following is an extract from a letter received from Mr H. H. Meyera of Stutgart, Ark.: "You would greatly oblige me if you would introduce Hunt's Lightning Oil at Millidgeville, Ill., as I have many friends and relatives there, in whom I am much concerned, and I understand the Oil is not kept there. I can recommend it as the best medicine I ever had in my house. It cured me of a bad case of the Bloody Flux in less than one-half hour, and it cured my grand-daughter of a bad case of Cholera Morbus in a very short time." Omissions of History. Henry VIII. had taken another wife. "How many does that make?" he asked his private secretary. "Six, your majesty," answered that functionary. "Are you sure?" "I have kept the count correctly, your majesty." "Well, I'll stop at that," he said. It was with some reluctance, however, that he kept his promise by dying before he had a chance to marry No. 7.—Chicago Daily News. Had Tried It. "You ought to wear glasses. They'll save your eyes," said his friend. "Nuttin' in it," contemptuously answered Bill de Bruiser. "I t'ought dey would meself wunst, an' I put on a pair when I heerd a big chap wuz layin' fur me. It's agin de law, ye know, to hit a man wid glasses on 'im. Well, sir, de big chap happened along. He reached over, lifted dem glasses off me face, an' den he bunged me eyes up, good an' proper." Single Blessing. Pearl—They say blessings never come singly. Ruby—Yes, but blessings come single sometimes. Pearl—Single? What do you mean? Ruby—Why, Belle captured an old bachelor worth a cool million. He was a single blessing, wasn't he? Reciprocity. "Every father thinks he has the finest baby in the world." "Yes," answered the cynic, "and once in awhile, but not nearly so often a baby grows up to think it has one of the finest fathers in the world." TAKE THEM OUT Or Feed Them Food They Can Study On. When a student begins to break down from lack of the right kind of food, there are only two things to do; either take him out of school or feed him properly on food that will rebuild the brain and nerve cells. That food is Grape-Nuts. A boy writes from Jamestown, N. Y., saying: "A short time ago I got into a bad condition from overstudy, but Mother having heard about Grape-Nuts food began to feed me on it. It satisfied my hunger better than any other food, and the results were marvelous. I got fleshy like a good fellow. My usual morning headaches disappeared, and I found I could study for a long period without feeling the effects of it. "My face was pale and thin, but is now round and has considerable color. After I had been using Grape-Nuts for about two months I felt like a new boy altogether. I have gained greatly in strength as well as flesh, and it is a pleasure to study now that I am not bothered with my head. I passed all of my examinations with a reasonably good percentage, extra good in some of them, and it is Grape-Nuts that has saved me from a year's delay in entering college. "Father and mother have both been improved by the use of Grape-Nuts. Mother was troubled with sleepless nights and got very thin, and looked care worn. She has gained her normal strength and looks, and sleeps well nights." "There's a Reason." Read "The Road to Wellville" in pkgs. Cheapness vs. Quality In the matter of food you can't afford to sacrifice Quality for Cheapness. Economy is right and good but inferior food products are dear at any price. KC BAKING POWDER is economical—not Cheap. Try it. The best at any price or your money back. JAQUES MFG. CO. Chicago. Guaranteed Pure and Wholesome. This is What is Being Done on South Texas Land. Dr. Chas. F. Simmons Has Cut Up His Ranch of 95,000 Acres and is Selling Truck and Fruit Farms of From 10 Acres to 640 Acres (Including Two Town Lots) For $210. Payable $10 a Month Without Interest. The Hon. Joseph Daily, of Chillicothe, Ill., who owns thousands of acres in the Illinois Corn Belt, says: "I am one of the heaviest taxpayers on farm lands in Mason and Tazewell Counties, Illinois, and I have been familiar with the conditions around San Antonia for 12 years. Any thrifty farmer can get rich, and make more money off of this cheap land, acre for acre, than any land in the State of Illinois, that sells from $150 to $225 per acre." Investigate this before the land is all sold. For full particulars and beautiful views of the ranch, write 215 Alamo Plaza, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. PILES NO MONEY TILL CURED. SEND FOR FREE ILUS. TREATISE ON BECTAL DISEASES, WITH NAMES OF PROMIENT NEW CURED DRS. THORNTON & MINOR 1030 GAK ST. KANSAS CITY, MO. 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The new regulations make it possible for entry to be made by proxy, the opportunity that many in the United States have been waiting for. Any member of a family may make entry for any other member of the family, who may be entitled to make entry for himself or herself. Entry may now be made before the Agent or SubAgent of the District by proxy, (on certain condition by the father, mother, son, daughter, brother or sister of intending homesteader. "Any even numbered section of Dominion Lands in Manitoba, the North-West Provinces, excepting 8 and 26, not reserved, may be home-staged by any person the breadth of age, or male over 18 years of age, to the extent of one quarter section, of 100 acres, more or less." The fee in each case will be $10.00. Churches, schools and markets convenient. Healthy climate, splendid crops and good laws. Grain-growing and cattle raising principal industries. For further particulars as to rates, routes, best time to go and where to locate, apply to J. S. 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One box of Hunt’s Cure is unfail- ingly, unqualifiedly and absolutely guaranteed to cure any form of SKIN DISEASE. It is particularly active fn promptly relieving and permanently curing all forms of ITCHING ‘known. ECZEMA, TETTER, RINGWORM and all similar troubles are relieved by one application; cured by one box. How It Happened. Gyer—I was in a railway wreck seven years ago, and I never got over ee Myer—You must have been badly hurt. Gyer—I wasn’t hurt at all. I didn’t get over it because I crawled from un- der. See?—Chicago Daily News. Its Dangerous. To neglect a cold the results are too often very serious. Bronchitis, Pleurisy, Pneumonia and Consump- tion are frequently the consequences. Upon the appearence of a cold, sore throat. or chest, use Simmons’ Cough Syrup. It soothes the irritation, loosens the phlegm and promptly cures you. A Simple Method. “How do you make the distinction between popular and _ classical music?” asked the very young man. “Oh, that’s easy,” answered the dis- penser of home-grown philosophy. “It's popular if I enjoy it and it's classical if I don’t.” Important to Methers. Examine carefully every bottle of CASTORTA, @ safe and eure remedy for infants and children, and see that it Bears the Signainre ot VTech Ja Use For Over 30 Years, Tho Kind You Have Always Bought, Queer Books, The British Museum contains books written on oyster shells, bricks, tiles, sones, ivory, lead, iron, sheepskin and palm leaves. IF YoU USF BALL BLUE. Get Red Cross Ball Blue, the best Ball Blue. Large 2 cz. package only 5 cents. There is nothing more unsatisfac- tory than an unkissed kiss. | AN Undisturbed. “Does the strike you have on hand seriously inconvenience your com- pany?” “No,” answered Mr. Dustin Stax; “on the contrary, it affords us a bet- ter excuse than usual for the bad serv- ice that is constantly complained of.” —Wasbington Star. FITS, St. Vitus Dance, and all Nervous Diseases permanently cured by Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer. Send for Free $2.00 trial bottle and treatise, Dr. R. 1. Kline, Ld., 931 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. Many a man*would rather lie when asked for information than say: “I don’t know.” Catarrh Cannot Be Cured with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot reach the seat of the disease, Catarrh 1s a blood or const! tutional disease, and In order to cure {t you must take internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken ine ternaily, and acts directly on the blood and Mucous turfaces. Hall's Catarrh Cure is not a quack medi cine. 1t was preroribed by one of the best physicians in thts country for years and is a regular Prescription, It 18 composed of the best tonics’ known, combined with the best Piood part Sery, sctiag directly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect combination of the two ingredients {4 what produces such wonderful ro- sults {n curing eatarrh. Send for testimonials, froe. F. J. CHENY Y & CO., Props., Toledo, O. Bold by Druggists, price 720, Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation. What ripens fast does not last.— Shakespeare, AER, eae ‘4 it aN ey 4 aa Ei ee a oi ahs a SS x a ve . re RT en an Fost ees rs ri Set a ae it “i Roy 6 R75 art ayes > DO YOU KNOW \ “\), THE WET WEATHER \e DAA COMFORT AND WANS) ~PROTECTION VP ‘ ee d te ‘s Wah en | asnabie™ Cy SES Naterpoot NJ DRS wt sare Sciiciay” 0°) A ATONER OD OnOTEN NSE, W. N. U., MUSKOGEE, NO. 44, 1907. 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Douglas shoes. If he cannot supply you Givoss tn Eathcos, cad aaah averewiiare be wall fatnlos ince: WE Dennis Bene tee THE @IMETER, W H. TWINE . . . Editor. C. T. HUME, Advertising Manager. PUBLISHED EVERY WEEK IN THE INTEREST OF THE NEGRO BY CIMETER PUB. CO ENTERED AT THE POST OFFICE AT MUSKOGEE, I T., AS SECOND CLASS MAIL MATTER L. A. Bell, the representative from the banner Republican county of the Territory, Wagoner, worked like a Trojan and even went to N. Y. City for aid. The New York City boys are with us. NEVER GIVE UP IS OUR MOTTO. WE HAVE MADE THE FIGHT TO THE LAST DITCH AND IF NECESSARY WILL DIE IN THE DITCH. Okmulgee should be proud of Hon. J. A. Roper and Willie Bradford, Esq. They did what few other men would have done at such tremendous cost in advertising their growing city. Every member of the delegation to Washington worked hard in the interest of the cause for which they went and so each is due credit for the work performed no matter what the results may be. IT WOULD BE MIGHTY BAD POLITICS FOR THE REPUBLICAN PARTY TO DISFRANCHISE 50,000 VOTERS IN THE NEW STATE. THAT IS THE QUESTION BEFORE THE COUNTRY NOW. President Roosevelt is a Republican as we see it and we believe he will give the black men of the new state a square deal and will see to it that the door of hope is not closed against them. Negroes of the United States to a man are in sympathy with their brothers in the new state of Oklahoma. Democrats out counted the Republicans in this county. As a matter of fact there were hundreds of Negro voters who could not get to vote and hundreds in this county whose refusal to vote was caused by the negligence of the campaign managers. It is all over and come to think of it the officers are alright only they don't wear their politics straight. The failure of our people to contribute the means for the expenses of the delegation is a lasting shame and disgrace, Small donations came in from Taft, Summitt, Turner, and Muskogee. The delegates had to bear the balance. The Muskogee crowd never slept when there was anything to be done for the cause and they never forgot to boost greater Muskogee. Annual A. M. E. Church conference is in session here at Ward's Chapel. A large number of prominent churchmen from all over the country are present. The Elks Lodge gave a banquet Thursday night that was a success in every particular. The lodge is growing rapidly and is the foremost in this part of the country. Judge Reed the sage of Lee, and Morris Sango of Old Aency, got the in time to shake hands with our strenuous chief executive. Negroes Protest Against Oklahoma Constitution. Delegation on Way to Washington to Voice Their Objections Attorney W. H. Twine of Muskogee leader of the delegation of Negroes from Indian Territory who are en route for Washington, D. C., to file their protest with President Roosevelt against the admission of Oklahoma to statehood, arrived in St. Louis yesterday, accompanied by Attorney, A. V. Jones and J. A. Roper and William Branford of Okmulgee, and left on a 1 o'clock train over the Pennsylvania line for Washington. While in the city they were the guests of J. Milton Tuaner, former United States Minister who for the past twenty five years has been their legal representative at Washington. Mr. Turner, in explanation of the mission of the delegation to Washington, said: These people are justly apprehensive on account of the persisent assaults of the Constitutional convention upon their rights and the outragaeous frauds perpetrated upon them at the election held for the purpose of ratifying the constitution of the proposed state. They have the best of reason to fear that the first legislature held under the new state constitution will make the abrogation of their property rights the prime subject of legislation. There is nothing political in the movement. The thoughtful Negroes have long since concluded that they can not govern where they do not own. Many influential Negroes throughout the United States have determined to make a final stand for citizenship in the Indian Territory, where they already own and are in possession of 4,800,000 acres of land. Organizations are springing up all over the country, especially in the South, for the peaceful invasion of that territory, making this landed ownership a nucleus about which to culminate the redistribution within the cotton belt of Negro labor."—Globe Democrat. WARNING ORDER. In The United States Court for the Wertern District of the Indian Territory Sitting at Muskogee, I. T. Celia Stephens, plaintiff, vs. Elisha A. Stephens, defendant. Equity, Number 7972. The defendant, Elisha A. Stephens, is warned to appear in this court within thirty days, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Celia A. Stephens. Witness, the Honorable Judge R. Lawrence. Judge of said court, and seal thereof, at Muskogee. Indian Territory. this the 7th day of October, A. D. 1907. R. P. Harrison, Clerk. Dipon Van Wormn, Deputy. Merriwether & Jones, Attorneys for Plaintiff. W. H. Twine. Attorney for non-resident Defendant. Notice. Let us pay off your mortgage and save your place. I have several neat new houses and lots to sell on installments—Easy terms. Every man and woman who trades with me able to buy a home, I loan money at 8 per cent interest. Come to see me to-day. Wm. P. FIELDS. NO. I ENGLISH BLOCK. The Afro-American BAKING CO. 311 NORTH CHEROKEE ST. Solicits your trade we are in the front rank in our line and only ask that you give us a trial and we know you will always be our customer. Call and see us. EXCURSIONS FRISCO ST. LOUIS And Return; daily to Sept. 30; rate $19.20 CHICAGO And Return; daily to Sept. 30; rate 27.55 MILWAUKEE And Return; Daily to Sept. 30; rate 31.45 Final return limit, Oct. 31, 1907. Jamestown Exposition Norfolk, Va., Round Trip; Season tickets: 50.80 60-day tickets: 43.35 15-day tickets: 34.55 via New York at slightly higher rates, ENVER, CGLORADO SPRINGS and PUEBLO, COLORAO; On sale daily until Sept 30; 24.05 Final limit Oct. 31; Stop over all points in Colorado. F. A. Stubbins, Agent Frisco lines Muskogee, I. T. Phone 302 105 South Main Street MUSKOGEE. IND. TER. FRISCO SYSTEM COMPLETELY AND COMFORTABLY SERVE WESTERN MISSOURI AND EASTERN KANSAS TO THE PRINCIPAL CITIES EAST, WEST, NORTH, SOUTH. PULLMAN SLEEPERS, RECLINING CHAIR CARS. TRAINS LIGHTED AND VENTILATED BY ELECTRICITY. The Direct Route to the "WORLD'S FAIR CITY" SAINT LOUIS For detailed information, call on nearest representative FRISCO SYSTEM, or address L. W. PRICE, Division Passenger Agent. JOPLIN, MO. STUDY LAW AT HOME Prepare for success at the bar, in business or public life, by mail, in the ORIGINAL BONOOL, Founded in 1800. Successful graduates everywhere. Approved by bar and law colleges. 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RESOURCES Loans and Discount 1,098,363.96 Overdrafts 5,146.62 Bonds and Premiums 262,000.00 Real Estate, Furniture and Fixtures 10,975.08 Cash and Exchange 310,713.79 $1,687,199.45 LIABILITIES Capital $ 200,000.00 Surplus and Profits 52,946.54 Circulation 200,000.00 Deposits 1,234,252.91 $1,787,199.45 The above Statement is Correct. E. D. SWEENEY, CASHIER D. N. FINK, VICE PERSIDEFT. : Kirshbaum : GENTS FURNISHING GOODS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. Shirts, Hats, Underwear, Suit Cases W. E. McCLURE Knox Agency, English Block. E. A. Estes For your Drugs, Shool B00ks and STATIONERY. SHERMAN BUILDING --- HETTICK BROS., GROCERS High Class Goods at Lowest Prices Country Produce, Fresh Vegetables Everything You Eat Prompt delivery Your Patronage Solicited 27 West Okmulgee Phone 891 --- ar sn PRESIDENT FAVORS BURWELL. It Is Belleved That the Enid Man Will Get the Bench Job. Washington, D. C.—The talk among the Oklahoma politicians here Friday is that President Roosevelt was in- clined to settle the controversy over the appointment of United States judge for the western district of the new state by naming Justice B. F, Burwell. Although it was not defl- nitely stated that Mr. Roosevelt had decided to appoint Burwell, even Burwell’s opponents admitted that hie chances were better than those ot any other candidate. The friends of the other candidates hope to prevent his appointment by charging that he is supported by railroad influences. Mr. Roosevelt will be informed that Burwell's strongest indorsements come from railroad sources. It is said that M. A. Low of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific was active in his behalf and that other indications showed that he was the railroad candidate. Among Burwell’s endorsements — is said to be that of Senator Knox of Pennsylvania, Senator Knox served as attorney general in President Roosevelt's cabinet and the president has great confidence in his judg- ment. Burwell also has other strong support. The claims of Justice Bur: ford, now chief justice, will be urged upon the president. Burwell and Buford are rivals for the same place and should not be confused. *: CONCESSION TO COTTON MEN. Guthrie, Okla.—An emergency tariff becaming effective at once, has been established by the Missouri, Kansas & Texas and St. Louis & San Fran- cisco railroads in compliance with a recent appeal of the cotton buyers and shippers odf Oklahoma City and Shawnee asking that they might be permitted to pass the presses of the Gulf Compress Companyin Oklahoma Cigy and Shawnee owing to the re- cent increased tariff charged by the Gulf company. The emergency tariffgranted will open up the shipping of cotton to McAlester, Sapulpa, Chickasha and other points without extra concen- tration charges and in the opinion of the’ shippers force the Gulf Company to rescind its recent increased charg: es. PROTEST IN VAIN. Guthrie's Opposition to Oklahoma Prohibition Not Heard. Guthrie, Okla—Ledrue Guthrie of Oklahoma City must carry his pro- test against the prohibition provis- jon of the proposed state constitu- tion to Attorney General Bonaparte. The canvassing board here refused to recognize it. Mr, Guthrig is rep- resenting Henry Schafer, the El Re- no wholesale liquor dealer, in making this protest. He says that the state- wide prohibition provision is illegal because it never was legally adopt- ed by the constitutional convention, that the convention never has ad- journed sine die and that prohibi- tion did not receive a majority of the votes cast. MUST BETTER ITS SERVICE. Writ Granted Against Western Union in Oklahoma, Enid, Okla.—Judge Milton Tuesday granted an alternative writ of man- damus ordering the Western Union Telegraph Company to better its service or show reasons for not do ing so. Attorney General Cromwell represented the territory in the pro ceedings. The Western Union was not represented. The court held that the telegraph company 1s a common carrier and must provide sultbale service for the accommo- dation of the public. Bond Issue. Sapulpa, 1. T.--Sapulpa is arrang- ing for a special municipal election to determine the proposition of a supplemental bond issue of $50,- 000. The money is wanted for a water system and school purposes, Sapulpa voted $50,000 improvement bonds a few months ago, but so rapidly is the town growing that more money for other needed im- provements must be had, TELLS READERS HOW TO CURE RHEUMATISM AT HOME, Directions to Mix a Simple Prepara- tion and the Dose to Take—Over- comes Kidney and Bladder Trouble Promptly. There is so much Rheumatism every- where that the following advice by an eminent authority, who writes for read- ers of a large Eastern daily paper, will be highly appreciated by those who suffer: Get from any good pharmacy one- half ounce Fluid Extract’ Dandelion, one ounce Compound Kargon, three ounces of Compound Syrup Sarsapa- rilla, Shake these well in a bottle and take in teaspoonful doses after each meal and at bedtime; also drink plenty of good water. It is claimed that there are few vic- tims of this dread and torturous dis- ease who will fail to find ready relief in this simple home-made mixture, and in most cases a permanent cure is the result. This simple recipe {s said to strength- en and cleanse the eliminative tissues of the Kidneys so that they can filter and strain from the biood and system the poisons, acids and waste matter, which cause not only Rheumatism, but numerous other diseases, Every man or woman here who feels that their kidneys are not healthy and active, or who suffers from any urinary trouble whatever, should not hesitate to make up this mixture, as it is certain to do much good, and may save you from much misery and suffering after while. THE NUMBER OF ANIMALS. Recent Attempts to Tabulate the Beasts That Perish. Every now and then some natural- {st endeavors to make an approximate numerical count of known animal species. This kind of attempt is sure- ly not without interest, but it must be acknowledged that its results are very uncertain. We are far from knowing all species, and there is yet a delight- ful prospect ahead for those who love systematic zoology and for zoologists who bestow mutual honors by giving each other’s names to some animal hitherto unknown. As Nurmann remarked to a recent meeting of naturalists at the museum, to which he presented his “Catalogues Mammalium,” the species, of rodents known in 1880 were only 970 in num- ber; now they are 1,900. The num- ber has thus, at least, doubled in 27 years. The number of living species of this creature now known is about 1,500, divided among 160 genera. This family is the most numerous of the class of mammalia.—Wissen fur Alle, BABY IN TERRIBLE STATE, Awful Humor Eating Away Face— Body a Mass of Sores—Cuticura Cures in Two Weeks. “My little daughter broke out all over her body with a humor, and we used everything recommended, but without results. I called in three doc- tors, but she continued to grow worse. 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' New York.—It is about 30 years since the Germans acquired the vast region now known as German East Africa, They had no idea then that any part of the colony, which is only a little south of the equator, could ever become the home of white settlers. Much to their surprise, they have found that about a sixth of the coun- try is so rich-in soil and stands so high above the sea that white men may engage in manual labor there the year around, The regions that invite white col- onization are distributed in large and small areas among the Usambara mountains, near the sea; on the vast, high plain south and west of Mount Kilimanjaro; in the mountains and rich valleys of Uhche to the south- west; on the high tablelands of Urun- di and Ruanda near the Congo Free State and in other districts. Already about 2,000 peasants from Germany and the Transvaal have settled there, though it was only last year that Ger- many got ready to admit colonists. In some places there are only two or three settlers, while in other re- gions there are scores of families. It is still an untamed wilderness and Germany holds out no glittering in- ducements. In the circular of the colonial gov- vernment last year colonists were told that they would be accepted only if they were well, strong and temperate. They must be prepared to endure bravely the privations inseparable from pioneer life. There was little prospect of acquiring wealth, but the diligent man could make a home for himself and his family and become in- dependent. The great regions of Urundi and Ruanda, the most populous parts of German East Africa, about 800 miles from the Indian ocean, are not yet open to settlement, as orderly rela- tions with the natives are not yet fully established. These are the only re- gions adapted for white occupancy that are not yet accessible to colon- ists. The government will ultimately sell the land, but at present it is leased to settlers for a few cents an acre. As soon as the settler has one-tenth of his holding under cultivation or otherwise devoted to useful purposes, he is en. titled to purchase twice as much land as he has improved at about 1( or 20 cents an acre, The government requires all settlers to bring at least $500 into the coun —C_—_—_—<—<—X—XKX—¥<—KX<X<E—¥—£_£*_=*__]______Llha=aEE_E EVARTS A GREAT WAG. Some Instances of the Brilllancy of His Wit. Hon, Willlam M. Evarts, secretary of state during President Hayes’ ad- ministration, was celebrated not only fas a statesman and a lawyer, but also as a great wit. On one occasion he was at a large stag dinner given by Edward Potter in New York. The five Potter broth- ers were among the numerous dinner guests. Toward the end of the dinner Mr. Evarts was called on for a speech, to which he responded: “As I look around this table, I am reminded of a story of a young Pres- byterian divine, recently licensed to preach, who was holding his first service, “In leading the first prayer the nervous young clergyman began: ‘ es eee cen try. They must paddle their own canoe in a financial wey. It is a little different, however, with the German Poles, who are as yet the chief German immigrants. For each family a little cabin and two outhouses are constructed, a few cat- tle and some farming implements are provided and the government is reim- bursed in small regular pay1ents. All the settlers live in small cabins built of wood, stone or tiles. Many of them give most attention to the rais- ing of cattle, sheep and goats, and produce only sufficient crops to feed their families. _ The Germans have been greatly surprised to find how large a variety of European farm crops can be grown on these wide-spreading lands from 4,000 to 7,000 feet above the sea. Some ' Cae » 2a Petes ; ne eee. Yin, 1. ——— \ Scoala == daa dS i LOIN Tet Y bi ete 4 oe en German Post 450 Miles Inland. settlers are «ctually raising wheat as fine as any land produces, Wheat is destined to be a great crop, 800 miles inland, in the region of the central African lakes. The first crop sown on the second plowing of the land yielded about 40 bushels to the acre, the only trouble being that it ripened in patches, so that a whole field could not be cut at once. European vegetables grow finely, small fruits do well and cotton and tobacco are an assured success. Mil- lions of coffee trees have been planted, tobacco’ and sugar cane thrive and sisal hemp introduced from Yucatan on the government experimental farms several years is already an im- portant export. The white settlers all over German East Africa are loudly protesting against the tardy development of the railroad system, planned several years ago. Letters from colonists on Vic- toria Nyanza say it is a disgrace to the German flag that they have to send their products to the sea by the British steamers and railroad. These protests are producing some effect and there are signs that rail- road building will soon be pushed with some degree of vigor. “We thank thee, oh, Lord’—- He stopped, cleared his throat, and then went on: * “We thank thee, oh, Lord’— “Again he paused, and then in des- peration said: “We thank Thee, oh Lord, thai Thou art the Clay and we are the Potters!’” The guests were convulsed, and his speech was an instantaneous hit, al- though none but Mr, Evarts would have dared to do it. On one of his trips abroad * Mr. Evarts landed at Liverpool. The steamer was proceeding slowly up the river to the wharf, and Mr. Evarts was standing on deck, looking medi- tatively at the muddy waters of the Mersey, Suddenly he turned to his com- panion, and with a quizzical gleam in his eye said: | “Evidently ‘the quality of Mercy is not strained,’”"—Washington Post. STATE CAPITAL LETTER ee a a ee oc eee © eae my watches probably than any other man in Oklahoma. But they are not costly ones. They are the kind that cost a dollar each, and are “warrdnted to keep correct time for a year.” His costly and better watch he keeps at home in a bureau drawer. He believes it is cheaper to carry a dollar watch than it is to own a high-priced time piece, If the cheap watch is broken, the loss {is slight, and another is easily obtained. The first political speech ever made by Governor Frantz was at Ada, I. T., shortly after he became governor. He does not claim to be “all the candy’ as an orator, and was considerably disturbed as to what he should say and how he should say it. He grew rather nervous at his hotel, waiting for the hour when he should begin, and reaching Into his vest pocket drew out one of his “tin” watches and looked at it. A moment later he drew another “tin” watch from his coat pocket, looked at the slowly moving hands, and replaced it. A third time he looked at a watch, this one coming from his trouser’s pocket. A traveling man sitting in the hotel was looking at the performance curt- ously. Addressing Frantz, the strang: er said: “I do not wish to be inqusi- tive, but really I would like to know why you carry so many watches, gov: ernor.” ‘That's easy,” replied the governor with a twinkle in his eye; “I want to get all the ‘time’ possible to make this speech.” Under statehood the crime against the federal statutes of boot-legging whisky among Indians will become practically obsolete. The traffic has been troublesome for years in both Oklahoma and Indian Territory, most of the defendants on the court dock ets having been persons charged with boot-legging. The federal statutes provide that intoxicants may not ‘be sold to an Indian who has not taker his allotment of land, and whose tribal relations have not been dis solved. This statutes has been held valid in the face of a later act of congress declaring the Indian to be an American citizen, with the right tc vote, ete, Practically all the Indians in Okla homa and Indian Territory have taker their allotments, and with the coming of statehood their tribal relations wil be dissolved, and their tribal govern ments pass cut of existence, Intoxi cants then may be sold to Indian: without running into the noose of federal law. The boot-legger will live and flourist as in other days, however, the state instead of the federal government being his prosecutor, Under th terms of the enabling act, the stat obligates itself to enforce prohibitior in the Indian Territory portion of th state. The boot-legger will be ther with his contraband traffic. Before another issué of this news paper appears, the federal patronag ai” Wiiati hehe insite banner Before another issué of this news: paper appears, the federal patronage in Oklahoma undar statehood may have been dispensed ‘by President Roosevelt. All the candidates are in Washington, engage in a final strug- gle for individual supremacy. Street gossip is unreliable, but at Guthrie the air is filled with stories that seem to carry discredit to a number of the candidates. It would seemr ag if there was no way of getting an appoint: ment to a federal position without be- coming a suppliant to the corpora- tions, The friends of this and that candidates boast that they will win because this or that railroad company has thrown all its influence to their man, Even the Standard Oil company is alleged to be in the game, C has found In the last two years that the servant question has grown more annoying than even the increasing price of groceries. Six or seven years ago it was possible to employ negro servants at reasonable prices. Now, however, the negro servant de- mands twice as much as was asked in earlier years, and the cook refuses to do the washing and the laundress refuses to do the cooking, making the increase about four times greater than the original wages. The demand for cotton pickers, and the high price paid for picking, en- abling women and even girls to make as much in two days as formerly they earned in a week is largely respon: sible for the changed condition. In some of the larger towns in the new ‘State negro domestics have formed a “union” in an effort to maintain a scale of wages. The minimum price is about fifteen cents an hour, in- cluding meals. Many times it is dif- ficulty to get domestics, even at this price, and housewives unaccustomed to such work, have been compelled in many instances this fall to stand over their own washtubs. But a small ray of light has shown in the darkness, that may lead to an abundance of reliable help at reason- able prices. Scores of Japanese labor- ers came to the cotton fields of Okla- homa this fall. They are industrious and eager to learn American ways. A plan is under way to induce these men to remain in Oklahoma during the winter months as home servants, Most of them have to be taught how to do laundry work, and cook, but they are quick to learn, and after being taught make admirable ser- vants. This plan has been tried in many Nebraska towns with success. The Japanese field laborer in Ne braska, upon changing from ¢gld work to house work, is satisfied with $15 a month and his board. The contracting agent for these Japanese in Oklahoma lives at Okla- homa City, and has been asked to es- tablish an agency for Japanese ser- vants in Oklahoma, So many inquiries are received at the office of the governor of Okla- homa, concerning the legal fees that may be charged by notaries public, that Governor Frantz lately issued a public letter of information. Many of the inquiries were complaints against the charging of excessive fees. Gov- ernor Frantz said: ‘The Fee and Salary act of 1897 is the act fixing the compensation to which notaries public are entitled for services, and specifically set forth in Section 39 of Chapter 15, Session Laws of 1897. Section 39 reads as fol- lows: , For protest and record of the same 25 cents. For each notice of protest, 10 cents. For certificate and seal, 25 cents. For all other services, the same fees as are allowed to the clerk of the district court for like services, The attorney general, in an opin- ion to me under date of January 15, 1907,, reaffirms an opinion by former Attorney P. C, Simons, to the effect that the statute is imperative, and that notaries must not charge fees in excess of those fixed by Section 39 of Chapter 15, Session Laws of 1897, In one complaint which recefitly reached this office, It appears that a notary charged the sum of $4.50 pro- test fees on a check for $10, when the proper charge, according to the stat ere. cata, eee eee wer of TO MEN OF COLOR To Our Colored Friends Throughout the United States, We send you Greeting. The Indian Territory and Oklahoma are now a new State. thousands of our native people are land holders, and have thou sands of Acres of Rich Lands to rent and to Lease. We prefer to rent and to leaseour lands to Colored People. Our terms will be found reasonable. GOOD LAND, GOOD WATER. GOOD SCHOOL ON FOOT, BERT CLIMATE IN THE WORLD. You are invited to come and share and enjoy our us prosperity in the New State of Oklahoma, The land of the free and the home of the br For further particulars write either of the following: ARROWS, Tuskahoma. I. T., REV. E. W. SMITH. M. E. Chuch at Talihina and Tuskahoma) Talihina. RY WLLIS, Talihina. Brown. President H. C. Paek. The Borwn Real Estate Co REAL-ESTATE OF ALL KINDS Buys, Sells Landr in Creek and Cherokee Nations FARMS & CITY PROPERTY You are invited to come and share and enjoy our lands and ous prosperity in the New State of Oklahoma, "The land of the free and the home of the brave" For further particulars write either of the following: D. BARROWS, Tuskahoma, I. T., REV. E. W. SMITH. (Pastor A. M. E. Chuch at Talihina and Tuskahoma) Talihina, I. T. HENRY WLLIS, Talihina. REAL-ESTATE OF ALL KINDS Buys, Sells Landr in Creek and Cherokee Nations --- --- You are invited to come and ous prosperity in the New "The land of the free and For further particulars wi D. BARROWS, Tuskahoma. I. tor A. M. E. Chuch at Talihina HENRY WLLIS, Talihina. 8. H. Brown. President The Real Estate REAL-ESTATE Buys, Sells Land @heroke FARMS & CIT 1023 WALNUT. Thanksgiving. Then and Now. Of all the monthly talks that Dr. Edward Everett Hale has given the readers of Woman's Home Companion, none have been more delightful than that in the November issue on "Thanksgiving—Then and Now." With his wonderful power of reminiscence, Dr. Hale talks, rather than writes, to his readers on the earliest New England Thanksgivings in their Puritanic setting, and then of our later day celebrations, still strong of the old-time flavor, yet pregnant with possibilities in which twentieth century steam cars and motors play a large part. No one could have written so deligthful a Thanksgiving homily but Dr. Hale. --- and share and enjoy our lands State of Oklahoma, I the home of the brave" ite either of the following: T., REV. E. W. SMITH. (Pas nd Tuskahoma) Talihina, I. T. H. @. Pack. See. jj Borwn state Co. OF ALL KINDS dr in Creek and e Nations TY PROPERTY COFFEYVILLE, KAS. Notice. Let us pay off your mortgage and save your place. I have several neat new houses and lots to sell on installments—Easy terms. Every man and woman who trades with me able to buy a home, I loan money at 8 per cent interest. Come to see me to-day. W.M. P. FIELDS. NO. I ENGLISH BLOCK. My mild Combination Treatment is used by the patient at home. Years of success. Hundreds of testimonials. Endorsed by Physicians, Ministers, Etc. It destroys cancerous growth, eliminates disease from system. No matter how serious your case—how many operations you have had—do not give up hope. Write at once for FREE BOOK—"Cancer and Its Cure." DR O. A JOHNSON, 1233 GRAND AVE. ROOMS 60-67. KANSAS CITY, MO. Dr. O. A. Johnson—Your home treatment aured the cancer on my face. I recommend it to sufferers. S. A. Walker, Glencoe, OK. R. 2. --- Official Statement of the Condition of the Commercial Nation'l B Muskogee. Indian Territory At the Close of Business, Thursday August 22 RESOURCES Commercial Nation'l Bank. Muskogee. Indian Territory. At the Close of Business, Thursday August 22, 1907. RESOURCES Muskogee. Indian Territory. At the Close of Business, Thursday August 22, 1907. Loans and Discount 1,098,363.96 Overdrafts 5,146.62 Bonds and Premiums 262,000.00 Real Estate, Furniture and Fixtures 10,975.08 Cash and Exchange 310,713.79 Capital Surplus and Profits Circulation Deposits he above Statement is Correct N. FINK. VICE PERSIDEFT. $1,687,199.45 LIABILITIES Capital $ 200,000.00 Surplus and Profits 52,946.54 Circulation 200,000.00 Deposits 1,234,252.91 $1,787,199.45 above Statement is Correct. E. D. SWEENEY, CASHIER N. FINK. VICE PERSIDEFT. The above Statement is Correct. E. D. SWEENEY, CASHIER D. N. FINK. VICE PERSIDEFT. DR. HENDERSON The Old Reliable Doctor—Oldest in age and longest located. A regular Graduate in Medicine. Over 83 Years' special practice—Over 30 years in Kansas City. ESTABLISHED 1867. Authorized by the State to treat all Chronic, Nervous and Special Diseases. Cures guaranteed or money refunded. All medicines furnished ready for use—no mercury or injurious medicines used. No detention from business. Patients at distance treated by mail and express. Medicines sent everywhere, free from gaze or breakage. Charges low. Over 60,000 cases cured. Age and experience are important. State your case and send for terms. Consultation free and confidential, personally or by letter. Cures guaranteed or money refunded. All medicines furnished ready for use - no recury or injurious medicines used. No detention from business. Patients at a distance rated by mail and express. Medicines sent everywhere, free from gaze or breakage larges low. Over 60,000 cases cured. Age and experience are important. State your use and send for terms. Consultation age and confidential, personally or by letter. Cures guaranteed or money refunded. All medicines furnished ready for use — no mercury or injurious medicines used. No detention from business. Patients at a distance treated by mail and express. Medicines sent everywhere, free from gaze or breakage. Charges low. Over 60,000 cases cured. Age and experience are important. State your case and send for terms. Consultation free and confidential, personally or by letter. Seminal Weakness and Sexual Debility, the results foilites and excess—causing night losses and loss of sexual power, pimples and blotches on the face, confused ideas and forgefulness, bashfulness and aversion to society, etc., cured for life. I stop night losses, restore sexual power, nerve and brain power, enlarge and strengthen weak parts and make you fit for marriage. Send for free book and list of questions. Stricture Radically cured with a new Infallible Home and Gleet Treatment. No instruments, no pain, no detention from business. Cure guaranteed. Book and list of questions free—sent sealed. Hydrocele and Permanently Phimosis few days without pain or danger. Book free. Varlcocele Enlarged veins in the serotum—causing nervous debility, weakness of the sexual system, etc., permanently cured without pain. Syphilis, That terrible disease, in all its forms and stages, cured for life. Blood poisoning and all private diseases permanently cured. BOOK for both sexes—96 pages, 27 pictures, with full description of above diseases, the effects and cure, sent sealed in plain wrapper—free. Read this Book for the 1 formation it contains. Pioneer A IOWA B Pioneer Abstract Co IOWA BUILDING This Company makes absolutely correct abstracts of title. Go there for correct information. Next to Bank of Muskogee, Muskogee, I. T. --- PAINLESS DENTIST SET TEETH..... $5.00 BEST GOLD CROWNS ..... $4.00 BRIDGE WORK ..... 3.00 FILLINGS ..... 50 cts up EETH Extracted Without Pain.....50 ts EXAMINATION FREE. Phone 93 EETH Extracted Without Pain...50 ts EXAMINATION FREE. Phone 938 EETH Extracted Without Pain...50 ts EXAMINATION FREE. Phone 938 Dr. G. L. KNEBEL 4th & Okmulgee. State Building, Rooms 1-2-3. Muskogee, I. T --- A $ 200,000.00 52,946.54 200,000.00 1,234,252.91 $1,787,199.45 BOOK for both sexes--56 pages, 27 pictures, with full description of above diseases, the effects and cure, sent sealed in plain wrapper—free. Read this B ok for the 1 formation it contains FREE MUSEUM OF ANATOMY FOR MEN.