Muskogee Cimeter

The Muskogee Cimeter. Muskogee, LYNCHING. THE MOST BRUTAL, HEINOUS CRIME OF THE AGE. The recent lynching of James Garden at Henryetta, Oklahoma was one of the most brutal, cowardly, heinous crimes that ever disgraced a state, even it was the first black spot on the record of the new state of Okla and a Christmas gift to President Roosevelt and the Nation. Lynch law is always the result of ignorance and cowardice. Every man connected with the outrage unites himself with traitors and scoundrels. A hundred cowards murder one defenseless man. Brave men meet their foes on an equal basis but a sklking sneak is always seeking an opportunity to hide his own cowardly carcass while he is murdering the defenseless. At Henryetta there are some of the most degraded whites that ever breathed the breath of life and it was this class that perpetrated the outrage against justice at Henryetta December 24.1907. The many rumors sent out from that town were sent for the purpose of persuading Governor Haskell to send troops to murder more Negroes. Happily though, the better element of citizens of the state informed the Governor of the true condition of affairs and troops were not sent. As a matter of fact Negroes were not making any threats against the town and did not gather for that or any other unlawful purpose. White coal miners would raise h-1 every night by shooting on the outskirts and then rush into town reporting that Negroes were about to charge on the town. These practices fired the passions of the ignorant and vicious causing them to commit more crimes. There will and must be an investigation of the lynchers Vol 9 and the guilty parties punished. They cannot hide behind the Governor because he does not believe in lynch law, rapine and murder. He is Governor of the entire people, and as such he is obligated to uphold the law which we believe he will do. [Name not visible in the image] BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH Of Prof. C. A. Biggers Charles Arthur Biggers was born in Oswego, Kansas, April 12, 1881. His early life was spent on the farm. He entered the Oswego High school in 1898 and after finishing the high school course, he entered the George R. Smith College, Sedalia, Missouri and in 1903 was made president of the graduating class, and completed with honors, the business course; coming to the Territory the same year, and after several months' experience in writing for the public and doing court reporting in the U. S. courts, he established the Twentieth Century Correspondence school of stenography, enrolling students from Missouri, Kansas, Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Indian Territories. Hemp. the second term he again turned out the same number of graduates. Being diligent in business, Biggers has made a wide reputation for himself in the business world, and in the past two years, has been requested to accept a position in Rust University, Cookman Institute and St. Joseph high school. And since serving as principal of the Ardmore schools, has been elected principal of the Commercial department of George R. Smith College, and also of New Orleans University; but desiring to remain in the beautiful Indian Territory, and being interested in the place where he was most needed, he refused to accept. He has recently taken a mail course in the Eastman Business College, New York, and has established the Twentieth Century Business College and Correspondence School at Guthrie, Oklahoma. His total enrollment since 1903 is J.39. He has twenty two graduates at work. Biggers is well known throughout the Centra South west and is admired for his application to duty. I's poem on "Great Muskogee" appears elsewhere in this paper. Our enemies are doing all in their power to prevent a Negro from attending the National Convention as a delegate. We propose to stand for the place because of our loyalty to the Republican party and in spite of lily white combinations we can win. H. E. P. Stanford, senator from Okmulgee and Wagoner counties owes his election to the Negro voters of those counties and yet he dodged the question when the Jim Crow vote came up and far has the 2 centounced that state in effect road has dis- spect is one in a suit West has for hearing Association addavoring that the is true, change in the procedure in Oklatween chosen as follows: ratic Wells, Oklahoma C H. Kellogg, South Neurer. S. S. Lawrence, ford? Is it not better to support an open enemy than a secret one? Douglas of the Phoenix, so we are informed, has written a letter to a party that oppose the doughty Colonel's senatorial aspirations threatening to get even. That sudden burst of temper which caused the Col. to make that damphool move is to be deplored. While we have always opposed him since his open and hostile opposition to our race, still it was wished that he might improve since his victory in getting the honor of caucus nominee (whatever that may mean) of the Republican party for United States senator. "You may break or destroy the vase if you will but the scent of of the roses will cling to it still." D. W. Echols has been inspired and the result of the inspiration appeared in the Muskogee Republican. When one reads the article and then reads what preceeds it, one may easily see the source of the inspiration and also the cause of that inspiration. The poor old cuss does not deserve passing notice and the fellows who have used him as a tool have given more than they received. Negroes of Oklahoma are not asking for social equality nor do they desire any social mixing whatever. They ask that their rights under the law be respected. 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I have investigated every phase of the Simmons proposition, and I am willing to say that his proposition is perfectly fair, honorable and legal, and the property is now worth more than the price asked for it, but in not more than two years cannot be bought for four times the price he offers to take. With regards, I beg to remain, Yours very truly, J. S. CHRISTIAN, M. D. Investigate this before it is too late. Land is selling fast and will soon be gone. Write today for literature fully describing the ranch and pictures showing views on same. DR. CHAS. F. SIMMONS. RED CROSS FEVER & HEADACHE POWDERS A sure and immediate relief for Headache, Neuralgia, Cold in the Head, Sleeplessness, Nervousness and all kinds of Pains in the Head. If your druggist does not keep them in stock, send us 25c and we will mail you a box, or send us 2c postage stamp for a sample Powder. Prepared only by JOHN SCHAAP & SONS DRUG CO., Ft. Smith, Ark. 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I not represented, but really the half has not anger an uncertainty, and the land is as I have investigated every phase of the ling to say that his proposition is per- the property is now worth more than more than two years cannot be bought for like. very truly, J. S. CHRISTIAN, M. D. late. Land is selling fast and will soon the ranch and pictures showing views on same. F. SIMMONS, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. S FEVER & E POWDERS Neuralgia, Cold in the Head, Sleeplessness, Head. If your druggist does not keep them in box, or send us 2c postage stamp for a sample MAAP & SONS DRUG CO., Ft. Smith, Ark. SPOT CASH FOR SOLDIERS AND HEIRS All federal soldiers and sailors who served 90 days between 1861 and 1866 and who homesteaded less than 160 acres before June 23, 1874, are entitled to additional homestead rights which I buy. If soldier is dead, his heirs can sell. Talk to old soldiers, widows and husbands. Find some soldier and buy them. We don't about after. Find the war and homes eaded government land. Get busy and make some easy money. Write HENRY N. COPP, Washington, D.C., for further particulars. DEFIANCE Cold Water Starch makes laundry work a pleasure. 16 oz. pkg. 10c. W. N. U., MUSKOGEE, NO. 1, 1908. ly Old 00, retail. THE SENATE HASKELL'S GOAL. Gore's Place Preferred to a Chance at the Presidency. Guthrie, Ok.—In a few days Governor Haskell probably will reach a decision as to whether he will enter the race for the senatorial nomination against Thomas P. Gore, who drew the short term and is now at home planning his re-election. Some of Haskell's intimate friends have been trying to bring together a few things that might attract national attention to Haskell as a possibility for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1912. This has been pleasing to Haskell, but he is too shrewd not to see that mayn things may happen before that time that might upset the best laid plans. One of his friends said that Haskell saw with a business eye that the realization of smaller things at hand might be moer desirable than the uncertainty of something bigger in the remote future. hesitate in declaring his candidacy for the senate, according to one of his friends, is his unwillingness to relinquish his opportunity as governor to do constructive work in establishing a state government that would be in advance and superior to any other. His election was due, in a measure, to promises of reform he made to the people and his desire to give substance to theories pronounced by many to be fanciful and unsound. Friends of Haskell assert that with Haskell and Owen in the senate the state would have as strong a representation as any other state in the union. They look upon Haskell as even superior to Owen in ability to do things, and feel that this is the time of all times for him to make the race for the senate. Accidents happen even in politics, and in two or three years things may have flattened out in a way that would shelve Haskell and cause his prestige to fade. Early election to the senate, however, would come at a time when his gubernatorial administration should be at high tide, and the failure of subsequent governor's would only add luster to his achievements. OKLAHOMA COAL OUTPUT. Amount Produced on Indian Territory Sinde Is Interesting. Washington, D. C. The coal production in the Indian Territory section of Oklahoma is slightly on the increase, according to the annual report of Mine Inspector William Cameron, just made to the interior department. The production of coal for the year amounted to 3,410,756 tons, an increase of 443,944 tons over the preceding year. There has been no general suspension of work, during the year, although, notwithstanding the agreement entered into between the operators and the United Mine Workers of America, to the effect that differences should be adjusted without suspension, at several mines the men have quit work and left the mines idle for a time. This, however, has not been a large factor in decreasing the production. The total value of coal produced was $6,856,746, and the average selling price per ton of mine-run coal at the mines was $2.1. The value of the coal produced during the year ended June 30, 1906, was $5,446,099, and the average selling price was $1.83, showing an increase in value for the past year of $1,310,647, and an increase in the average selling price of $0,175. The production of coke was 36,679 tons for the preceding year, showing a decrease of 22,409 tons. The average selling price of coke for the year was $4.43 per ton. IS DIVISION NECESSARY. Washington, D. C.—Attorney General Bonaparte now has under consideration the question as to whether it is necessary for oengress to enact a law dividing the two federal judicial districts of Oklahoma into divisions and fixing the boundary lines. Opinion is divided. If the attorney general rules that it is necessary a bill in line with his recommendations will be introduced by Se) Curtis of Kansas. If such legislation is not deemed necessary, then deputy clerks will be named for the various court towns. Oklahoma's Superintendent Has Plan for Expenditure of Funds. Tulsa, Ok.-State Superintendent Cameron, in an address to the Oklahoma State Teachers' Association, which closed its first annual session Saturday, said he favored, and will insist upon the Indian Territory school fund being invested in school houses in old Indian Territory. It is his plan to build school houses in 3,000 school districts the coming year. He is further in favor of three additional normal schools to be located in eastern Oklahoma. Tulsa is the strongest bidder for the Northwetser Normal school. The following are the officers elected for the ensuing year: President, Charels Evans, Ardmore; vice president, C. L. Kezer, Stillwater; secretary, Maude Widaman, Anadarko; treasurer, W. R. Robinson, Pawnee; chairman executive committee, O. F. Hayes, Chandler; member executive committee, Snowden Parlette, Guthrie; member executive committee, S. J. Payne, Wetumka. PLAN $250,000 BUILDING. New Oklahoma University Will Rank With the Best. Norman, Ok.—Plans for the erection of a $250,000 steel framed, absolutely fireproof building to replace the one destroyed last Friday, were made at a special meeting of the board of regents of the University of Oklahoma, held Monday. A bill appropriating $200,000 towards the structure will be introduced upon the reconvening of the legislature at Guthrie next week. This, with the insurance money from the burned building, would enable the construction of a main hall ranking with any institution in the west. NAMES FIVE MORE REGENTS. Haskell Announces Appointments for Oklahoma University Board. Guthrie, Ok.—Governor Haskell has announced the appointment of these five additional members of the board of regents of Oklahoma State University. Judge Clifton Pratt, Oklahoma City, W. E. Rowsey, Muskogee; John J. Hickman, Perkins; Dr. J. M. Cordon, Weatherford, and Flowers Nelson of Tulsa. Lee Cruce of Ardmore and Judge Rittenhouse of Chandler have previously been appointed by the governor. As a bill which recently passed the legislature increased the number of regents to ten, three more members are yet to be appointed. The governor also appointed W. F. Hendricks of Grant county, who, was a delegate to the constitutional convention, assistant to the secretary of the school land commission. JUSTICE WINGS A BURGLAR. Takes Wounded Man, Who Was Robbing Store, to Hospital. McAlester, Ok.—A deputy sheriff from Featherston brought in a wounded burglar here Sunday and had him placed in the hospital. The refuses to give his name. He was shot Saturday night by August Timmerman, a justice of the peace at Featherston, while robbing the latter's store. Timmerman heard the burglar, and took a winchester and investigated. He saw two men in the act of leaving the store with well filled bags, and ordered them to halt, but they started to run. Timmerman fired four times, bringing one of the men down. The other escaped. Teh bags were dropped just outside the store. 2 Cents Per Jan. 1st. Guthrie, Ok.—The Fort Smith & Western Railway, which thus far has failed to comply with the 2 cent passenger fare, has announced that it will put the reduced rate in effect on January 1. That the road has disobeyed the law in this respect is one of the allegations made in a suit which Attorney General West has filed and which is set for hearing January 2. BUT ONE RAILROAD OUT. Attorney General Says Ft. S. & W. Alone Violates Oklahoma Law. Shawnee, Okla.,—After sharing the arguments from both sides in the case in which Attorney General West seeks to forfeit the charter of the Fort Smith & Western railway company and have a receiver appointed, Judge Maben of the district court took the case under advisement, announcing that he will render a decision not later than Thursday. He set the date for hearing the receivership argument for January 2. General Solicitor Charles E. Warner and Judge Frank Dale, representing the railroad, filed an application for removal of the case to the federal court. Attorney General West, in concluding his argument, declared that the Fort Smith & Western is the only railroad in Oklahoma violating the law. BARS EVEN TWO PER CENTS. Oklahoma Law Prohibits Sale of "Near Beer." Guthrie, Ok.—An opinion rendered by Assistant Attorney General Reeves who has charge of prohibition enforcement under the attorney general holds that near beer joints can be put out of business in the new state without additional legislation. The opinion is in answer to an inquiry from C. B. Leedy, prosecuting attorney of Ellis county. It cites the authorities to show that violations of the prohibitory law can be prosecuted even though the drinks contain less than 2 per cent of alcohol on the ground that alcohol is intoxicating, no matter how much diluted. In some parts of the state 2 per cent joints are running wide open. Appointments Announced. Guthrie, Ok.—Governor Haskell has announced the following appointments: W. F. Hendricks of Grant county to be assistant secretary of the school land commission in charge of the bond and mortgage department. Regents of the State University—Hon. Lee Crue, Ardmore; Clifton J. Pratt, Oklahoma City, (former attorney general of Kentucky under republican rule;) W. E. Rowsey, Muskogee; Judge A. J. Rittenhouse, Chandler; Hon. John P. Hicken, Perkins, and Dr. J. Matt Gordon, Weatherford. Three more regents are yet to be appointed. The announcement will be made later. Mr. Hendricks was a delegate to the constitutional convention and is president of the fanners' caucus. When Zebulion Pike Sailed Up the Arkansas. Mexico City.What is considered a very important historical discovery has resulted from the efforts of Dr. Herbert E. Belton, the American historian, who is here engaged in research work under the auspices of the Carnegie institution of Washington. This discovery consists in the unearthing in this city of 18 or 21 documents taken from the person of Lieutenant Zebulion N. Pike, of the United States army, by Spanish soldiers in 106 when he was captured while n.aking his famous trip up the Arkansas and Missouri rivers, visiting the Osage and Comanche Indians at the instance of General James Wilkinson, then governor of Louisiana. The whereabouts of the other three documents cannot be learned. So important is the discovery considered in the United States that Secretary Root has just sent Dr. Belton his congratulations. Would Retain Oklahoma's Civil Code. Oklahoma City, Ok.-Just before the adjournment of the annual meeting Friday the Oklahoma State Bar Association adopted a resolution asking that the legislature make no change in the present code of civil procedure in Oklahoma. Officers were chosen as follows: President, Frank Wells, Oklahoma City; secretary, F. H. Kellogg, South McAlester; treasurer, S. S. Lawrence, Guthrie. No Two-Cent Fare Yet by This Road. Oklahoma City, Ok.-Dorset Carter, president of the Oklahoma Central railway, now being extended to Chickasha, said Saturday that his road would not put into effect the two-cent passenger rate until forced at the end of a bitter suit. Gave Friend a Drink. Hobart, Ok.—Charged with two offenses against the prohibitory law, of giving a friend a drink of whisky and conveying the bottle of liquor from his farm to Hobart, John Causby, a farmer boy, was placed on trial before Judge Mansell and acquitted by the jury. Proprietor Dead. Oklahoma City, Ok.-T. P. Mellon, proprietor of a large department store in this city, died of lung trouble at 1:30 o'clock last Saturday. He was a relative of the wealthy Mellons of Pittsburg, Pa., having came to this city on account of his health. $200 Reward. Guthrie, Ok.—Governor Haskell has offered a reward of $200 for the capture of Elbert Hawkins, who shot and instantly killed Henry D. Nelson near Roosevelt, on November 20, and is a fugetige from justice. The sheriff of Kiowa county has also offered a reward of $50 for the capture of Hawkins. Are Not Entitled to It. Guthrie, Ok.—Assistant Attorney Attorney General Reeves holds that holders of saloon licenses which were issued by the county commissioners for one year, which term was not expired November 16, last, are not entitled to the pro rata share for the unexpired term for which the licenses were issued. Killed By Gun Shot Tulsa, Ok.—Charles M. Dow, Jr., son of Charles M. Dow of Jameston, N. Y., bank president, and one of the most prominent oil producers in the United States, was killed by the accidental discharge of his gun Friday. The accident occurred on a lease of the Shawnee Oil Company north of this city. Dow was 28 years of age. Candidates for Congress. Guthrie, Ok.—Senator Davis of Bristow states that Senator R. A. Billups of Cordell and Representative Riddle of Chickasha are being talked of among members of the legislature as candidates for congress in case the bill introduced by Senator Gore in the United States senate, providing for two additional congressmen for Oklahoma, goes through. Greater Oklahoma Banquet. Guthrie, Ok.—Governor Haskell has received an invitation to attend a "Greater Oklahoma" banquet to be tendered by the chamber of commerce of Shawnee next Tuesday night. The invitation to out of town guests also includes all state officials, members of the supreme court, presiding officers of the legislature, United States senators and republican nominees for United States senate. Double Cousin. Guthrie, Ok.—Representative Milton Bryan of Shawnee is a double cousin of William James Bryan, who was appointed United States senator from Florida by oGvernor Broward recently. The grandfather of Milton Bryan was a United States senator from Florida before the civil war and was the second southern senator to give up his seat after the southern states began to secede. ONE TOWN IS WIDE OPEN. McAlester, Ok.-The lid came in here Sunday and everythings, including theaters, was wide open here. This was the result of a decision made late Saturday in a test case brought by the county attorney, case being dismissed on the ground that proceedings could not be brought under the criminal code. Today cigar stores, drug stores, and restaurants were open for business. The Lyric theater, which has never run on Sunday, gave a performance Sunday night. County Attorney Dean stated that he would carry the case to the supreme court of the state. THE @IMETER. W H. TWINE Editor. C. T. HUME, Advertising Manager. Published Every Week in the Interest of the Negro by Cimeter Publishing Co Entered at the Post Office at Muskogee Okla., as Second Class Mail Matter. COMPARISONS. When this part of the state was Indian Territory, there were no lynchings. In 1896, S. M. Rutherford, now U. S. marshall arrested the Buck gang and brought them to Muskogee and placed them in the U. S. jail here. Being our first visit here, things were closely watched and it is an established fact that the stand taken by the United States marshalls prevented the prisoners from being lynched. And Rutherford is a Democrat. Later an attempt was made to drive the Negroes from Sapulpa and put lynch law into force. At that time Leo E. Bennett was U. S. Marshall and P. L. Soper U. S. Attorney, and thejr firm stand for law and order prevented a lynching. When J. R. Thomas was Judge, the only lynching that occurred was the burning of the Indians at Wewoka, and THE LEADERS WERE SENT TO THE PEN. THERE WAS NOT A SINGLE LYNCHING IN THE WESTERN DISTRICT of the Indian Territory when C. W. Raymond was Judge and Wm. Melletle was District attorney. The infernal, cowardly, treacherous, prejudiced scoundrels waited until the United States could not call them to question before beginning their hellish practices. These devils do not belong to any particular political party but are to be found in all political organizations. Their acts show that the cowards are in the majority in some communities. This goes to show that the best class of white people in any community are in favor of equal and exact justice to all people regardless to race or color or creed. (Of course this means that all races here are opposed to the so called social commingling.) Republicans of the city must organize and get busy if they would win victories. The enemy is not idle and if there is anything left of the old gaurd it is time to get busy. The way to prevent lynch law is for every citizen, both black and white, to own a good gun; learn to use it and then when the time comes use it in the protection of law and order. The Negro must obey the law but he should fight for his rights. God hates a coward and if the Negro wants the love of his Creator he must fight for the right. "Trust in God and keep your powder dry." THE NEGRO CAN, WILL, AND MUST MAKE A RECORD IN THE NEW STATE-one of which Negroes of the world may be proud. A mob is a cowardly outfit at best and any brave man can afford to give his life in order to teach the cowards a lesson. There is no better place in which to teach the lesson than the new state. "Great Muskogee BY PROF. C. A. BIGGERS. If you want to find a city That they say is "out of sight,' Just locate in Muskogee And you will be alright. For it's the booming city, The greatest in the West; That mighty, mighty city Where money has no rest. The "Cimeter" can tell you Of laurels to be won In this city where people Are aiming at the sun. It will tell you of land And how it can be bought It will tell of our shorthand, And how it can be taught We're now in the capital city Of the Oklahoma state Whe the democratic legislature Is trying to seal the Negro's fate. But Muskogee, great Muskogee Is where the Negro is doing well Where to find him doing better. "It will take a God to tell." There is hustling and bustling Tustling and rustling; In this great growing city Nothing lays rusting. Editors are busy PAINLESS DENTIST SET TEETH..... $5.00 BEST GOLD CROWNS ..... $4.00 BRIDGE WORK ..... 3.00 FILLINGS ..... 50 cts up Dr. G. L. KNEBEL 4th & Okmulgee. State Building, Rooms 1-2-3. Muskogee, I. T CREEK UNDERTAKERS BILLINGS AND CULLUM Caskets and Funeral Reaglia Always on Hand IN OFFICE DAY & NIGHT. PHONES 986 & 481 If you can't get on one phone, try the oiher. 200 S. 2nd. St. Muskogee, I. T. 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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 lands and our 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. PEOPLE WHO KNOW Goods Goods When They See Them And appreciate bargains when they need them can be found day by day attending our great reduced price sale YOU SHOULD CALL AND LOOK THROUGH OUR LINE Our stock is heavy and must be turned inso cash. To take advantage of this opportunity of getting your holiday gifts, will be equal to finding money. Our Combs, Bracelets, Rings, Lockets and other Jewelry is as staple as wheat. We have a line of Christmas Toys that for quality and price can not be equaled in Muskogee. If you by your children's Christmas presents here you not only buy something that is sure to please them but something that will last. You also save your yourself money. Muskogee Jewelry & Novelty Co. 128 S. 2ND ST. R. A. GIVENS, MGR. THE CIMETER JOB PRINTING CO. 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 :: :: :: :: 3 South Second St., Muskogee, Ind. Ter. Nickens & Nickens. Prps. EXCURSIONS FRISCO Two Cents per Mile ST. LOUIS $ 8.60 KANSAS CITY 5.15 MEMPHIS 7.60 CHICAGO 14.25 --- WINTER TRIPS Florida and Southern Texas ROUND TRIP RATES. 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Approved College Law Course and Business Law Course. Liberal Terms Special Offer New. Catalogue Free. Sprague Correspondence School of Law. 733 Majestic Blvd., Detroit, Mich 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 1230. 312½ West Okmulgee Street W. H. TWINE, Editor MUSKOGEE, OKLA. OKLAHOMA STATE NEWS Patrons of the Shawnee-Tecumseh interurban line have filed a complaint with the state corporation commission to compel the company to supply heat for their cars. L. G. Disney, republican candidate for congress in the Fourth congressional district against Congressman Carter, has been appointed clerk of the circuit court of the Eastern district of Oklahoma with headquarters at Muskogee. Nearly seven hundred teachers attended the meeting of the Oklahoma Teachers' association in Tulsa last week. A trip to the Glenn Pool oil fields was one of the amusements offered. Fully six hundred teachers visited this field. Assistant Attorney General W. C. Reeves has rendered an opinion holding that sheriffs must not be allowed to collect fees unless they have actually performed the service for which fees are claimed. A bill intended to defeat the book "trust" in Oklahoma is in course of preparation. It provides for the creation of a school book commission and the printing of all school books within the boundaries of the state. The bill will be introduced soon after the convening of the legislature. Ralph Crowell of Woods county has been named by Congressman E. L. Fulton as a cadet to West Point. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Crowell of Alva, and is attending a military school at Roswell, N. M. This is the first cadet appointment to be made from the new state. Judge John C. Pollock of the Kansas federal court has been assigned to sit in the circuit court in Oklahoma during 1908 at Muskogee and Guthrie. His assignment covers the entire year, but in calls upon him to leave his work in Kansas to take care of the Oklahoma courts are expected to be not very frequent. Assistant United States Attorney Lee has been busy for the past few weeks visiting the various federal jails and classifying the prisoners. Those who are held on what is termed strictly federal cases are being recorded as such. This is done so that when the prisoners being held by the federal authorities are ordered turned over to the state authorities there will be no delay. Indian Agent Thackery and the Shawnee people who were so bitterly assailed by the senatorial committee report on the Kickapoo land trouble are preparing to open the investigation again. Agent Thackery is writing a statement that may throw some light on the Curtis-Teller senate report and through Senator Owen will ask congress for an early consideration of his side of the matter. J. H. Cotteral, judge of the Western federal district, has announced the following banks on the west side of the state depositories for the referees in bankruptcy appointed some time ago: Guthrie, Guthrie National bank and National Bank of Commerce; Shawnee, State National bank; Oklahoma City, Western National and Oklahoma City National; Kingfisher, People's National; Enid, Enid National; Lawton, City National and First National. In a ruling at Shawnee last week Judge Carter held that Sunday theaters were not in violation of the Oklahoma laws. In a case wherein the managers of moving picture shows were arraigned for Sunday law violation, Judge Carter held that the Oklahoma statutes forbid only servile labor and public sports, and that amusements cannot be classed as either. The action was brought by the county authorities and is the first ruling of its kind ever made in Oklahoma. OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT'S VIEW OF PEOPLE AND THINGS THE MEAT TRUST TO RECEIVE ATTENTION Governor Haskell May Make Official Inquiry Into Packing Industry— Senatorial Aspirants are Plentiful— Gossip of Other State Affairs That Thomas Pryor Gore will not be re-elected to the United States senate without great opposition is a certainty. The field will be against him, and various combines for his defeat are now under way, though none of them points unmistakably to the election of any other particular candidate. Opponents of Gore urge that the state should be represented in the United States senate by a man without any kind of physical handicap. Thep go further by saying that Gore has received reasonable compensation in a two years' term for whatever service he may have rendered his party, and that with even this tenure he has been given personal distinction that should place him on "easy street" for the rest of his life. He is an eloquent platform orator, whose senatorial success should give him enough publicity to enable him to follow the lecture platform profitably all his life. Governor C. N. Haskell, naturally, receives first consideration as a possible candidate. He has a large following in the state that believe he could be elected for the asking. Haskell's political prestige was never higher than now. There has been whispered into his ear many prophecies favorable to his being a candidate for the democratic presidential nomination in 1912, a prospect that might stir a man even less ambitious than C. N. Haskell. As the pioneer governor of a state pioneering in the enactment of laws intended to safeguard more closely the rights and property of the common people, he has opportunity for doing wonderful things in the four years of his administration, the importance of which might give him national reputation. It is harder to read the remote future than it is to understand the immediate present, and this fact is said to have impressed Governor Haskell with the desirability of a seat in the senate if it could be obtained in the next two years. He is reluctant, however, to allow anything to interfere with what he has planned to be an ideal constructive administration of the state's affairs, and would like as a matter of pride to remain in office until the close of his term. An intimate friend of Governor Haskell said this week that in a short time Governor Haskell would make known to his intimates his decision as to whether or not he would stand for the United States senate. With Haskell out of the race, there would be strife among the candidates to succeed Gore. M. L. Turner of Oklahoma City is regarded practically as a candidate. He was against Gore for the first nomination. Roy V. Hoffman of Chandler may decide to enter the race again. "Interests that fear Gore are seeking to induce Henry Furman of Ada again to become a candidate that he may divide with Gore, and thereby weaken the latter, the vote of what Furman calls the "broom corn Willies,"—the farmer democrats. Among these voters is Gore's greatest strength, and by splitting up this vote at statewide primaries Gore would be weakened. The segregation and allotment of lands in the Osage Indian reservation, almost coincident with statehood, will be of immense advantage to the cattle industry in Oklahoma. For decades the Osage country with its miles of open pasture range has been filled with cattle shipped from the fever infected regions of the south. Being an Indian reservation, it was controlled by the department of the interior, whose secretary looked only to the financial welfare of his Indian wards and disregarded conditions established by white men in adjacent territory. Governor Haskell has had called to his attention what he designated as the difference in price between "beef in the hide and beef in the skillet," that has been taken as tribute from consumers of meat—and that means everybody—in Oklahoma for the last five or six years. Governor Haskell may decide to make the matter a subject of official inquiry. It is asserted that a meat trust, controlled by the big packing houses in outside states, is no less a reality in Oklahoma than the coal trust, and the oil trust, etc., and that the retail price of meats is fixed arbitrarily, regardless of the price of beef on the hoof. The fluctuations of the live stock markets make little impression upon retail markets, the latter varying almost imperceptibly in the course of a year. It has been claimed for a long time by Oklahoma butchers that they dare not cut the price of meat below what is charged by their competitors, as they would be driven out of business by a reduction forced by packers to less than the cost of meat on the hoof. Furthermore, butchers complain that the profits go to the packers, rather than to themselves. The producers of live sock do not participate in the earnings of the alleged trust. The question is one that would attract a great deal of attention to an official inquiry by the state, as the monthly meat bill is one of the burdens of a family in these days of high prices. The Oklahoma constitution is unfriendly to trusts, and Governor Haskell is one of the foremost champions of the constitution. An inquiry might at least establish the cause of the high price of meats, a bit of information that every meat buyer would paste in his hat. A man having practical experience daily in the coal mines of Indian Territory said that the cost per ton to mine operators to put coal on board cars was not more than $1.10. When asked if mining in the older portions of the Indian Territory field was growing more difficult and thereby more expensive, he said that the increased cost was not sufficient actually to make any great difference in the price. In Oklahoma McAlester coal costs $8 a ton at retail, or $6.90 a ton more than the cost of producing the coal. When asked who enjoyed the enormous profits that were plainly visible this man smiled and said that the state corporation commission could crack the nut. Domestic consumers in the McAlester field pay $5 a ton for this same quality of coal, notwithstanding the fact that the same coal is delivered in Kansas City wholesale at $4.50 a ton. This same man said that despite contrary statements, he believed the coal resources of the state had been barely touched and that when the coal region was developed Oklahoma would be one of the top-notch coal producing states of the union. Already the introduction of a bill in congress by United States Senator Thomas P. Gore, for two more congressmen in Oklahoma, is bringing out aspirants for the places. It is assumed that until a proper census is taken, the two congressmen would be elected at large, if the bill should become a law, making a total of seven members of congress for the state. Certain members of the state senate, knowing the support rendered Senator Gore by Representative R. A. Billups of Cordell, are booming Billups for one of the places, while for the same reason members of the house are boosting Representative A. S. Riddle of Chickasha. Friends of Billups who are planning for his political happiness gave him a systematic ovation at the Bryan banquet at Guthrie, and with such vigor that the youngest member of the democratic national committee blushed with pride. Senator Henry S. Johnson, president pro tem of the state senate, proved the other had that he had been reared on a farm, and still had some of the muscle gained in mauling rails. The gavel-sounder in the senate was a piece of beautiful white marble until it came within reach of Senator Johnston on the day the senate adjourned for the holidays. In his excitement Senator Johnston struck the marble a terrific blow that shattered it into fragments. Pieces may be obtained as souvenirs by applying to the sergeant-at-arms of the senate. DRUNKEN MAN OPERATED ON BY RAVING MANIAC SCALP TORN FROM HEAD OF HIS VICTIM Dr. Harry of Crusher, Insane Physician, Causes Death of Dan Dirgin Searches for an Imaginary Scalp Wound and Removes Covering SULPHUR: Charged with cutting and tearing the scalp of Dan Dirgin Indian fashion and then hammering the bleeding wound with a probe and using a rock as a hammer, while searching for an imaginary wound, Dr. Harry of Crusher has been brought here and placed under the care of guards and doctors following the charge of murder made after Dirgin died in the physician's office. Dirgin staggered into Harry's office while the surgeon was performing a minor operation on another patient. Witnesses declared that Dirgin was drunk, but Harry declared that he had been wounded by a blow on the head and decided to operate immediately for the imaginary wound. Calling to his assistance two men who happened to be passing the office Harry ordered Dirgin placed upon a bed, in the absence of an operating table. Seizing a keen-bladed surgeon's knife, he slashed the scalp of the unconscious man from front and back, then grasping the ragged edges with his fingers, he pulled the scalp away from the skull while Dirgin groaned in unconscious pain. Harry then took a probe and, hammering with a whet rock about over Dirgin's skull, tried to find the supposed fracture. Failing, he coolly sat on the bed beside his victim and smoked a cigarette. The helper, suddenly suspecting the physician had gone mad, notified the officers of the bloody operation and called another physician in an effort to save Dirgin's life. He died shortly afterwards. There is no question in the minds of the officers as to Harry's insanity. Since the bloody deed he has become almost unmanagable. It is the belief that he is addicted to drugs or liquor. Little is known of him, though unopened letters found in his pockets indicate that lie has prominent relatives in Pennsylvania. Dirgin, a one-armed man, was employed as a water carrier by the Crusher company. His associates buried him at Crusher after a coffin had been sent at the county's expense from Davis. He came here from Maryland. WOULD BUILD SCHOOL HOUSE9 Oklahoma's Superintendent Has Plan for Expenditure of Funds TULSA: State Superintendent Cameron, in an address to the Oklahoma State Teachers' association, which closed its first annual session here, said he favored, and will insist upon the Indian Territory school fund being invested in school houses in old Indian Territory. It is his plan to build school houses in 3,000 school districts the coming year. He is further in favor of three additional normal schools to be located in eastern Oklahoma. Tulsa is the strongest bidder for the Northeastern normal school. The following are the officers elected for the ensuing year: President; Charles Evans, Ardmore; vice president, C. L. Kezer, Stillwater; secretary, Maude Widaman, Anadarko; treasurer, W. R. Robinson, Pawnee; chairman executive committee, Snowden Parlette, Guthrie; member executive committee, S. J. Payne, Wetumka. Farmers to Travel by Special Train SHAWNEE: Arrangements have been completed for a special train to leave Shawnee January 5 to carry all Oklahoma delegates to the National Farmers' union convention to be held at Memphis. Delegates from all sections of the state will meet the officials at Shawnee and go in a body to Memphis. Costume Suggested Would Have Made Youth Look Like Circus Freak. Not long ago a large clothing house in New York received a letter from the remote southwest to this effect: "What is the proper dress for a groom in the afternoon?" The clerk who opened the mail referred the inquiry to the livery department, and the head of that department dictated a brief reply: "Bottle green coat, fawn-colored trousers, with top boots, silk hat and cockade. We can make you prices." In about a week came a plaintive note: "I always knew it was expensive to get married, but can't you suggest something a little less elaborate?" SUFFERED TWENTY-FIVE YEARS. With Eczema—Her Limb Peeled and Foot Was Raw—Thought Amputation Was Necessary—Believes Life Saved by Cuticura. "I have been treated by doctors for twenty-five years for a bad case of eczema on my leg. They did their best, but failed to cure it. My doctor had advised me to have my leg cut off. At this time my leg was peeled from the knee, my foot was like a piece of raw flesh, and I had to walk on crutches. I bought a set of Cuticura Remedies. After the first two treatments the swelling went down, and in two months my leg was cured and the new skin came on. The doctor was surprised and said that he would use Cuticura for his own patients. I have now been cured over seven years, and but for the Cuticura Remedies I might have lost my life. Mrs. J. B. Renaud, 277 Mentana St., Montreal, Que., Feb. 20, 1907." Self-instruction is the one great object of rational education. In mind as well as body we are children first, only that we may afterwards become men. Arnold. Grow Vegetables in Alaska. With the aid of steam heat and electric lights vegetables and flowers are being grown in Fairbanks, Alaska. Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna acts gently yet promptly on the bowels, cleanses the system effectually assists one in overcoming habitual constipation permanently. To get its beneficial effects buy the genuine. Manufactured by the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. SOLD BY LEADING DRUGGISTS - 504 per BOTTLE LEWIS' SINGLE BINDER STRAIGHT 50 CIGAR You Pay 10c. for Cigars Not so Good. F.P. LEWIS Peoria, Ill. NEWS OF THE WEEK Most Important Happenings of the Past Seven Days. Interesting Items Gathered From all Parts of the World! Condensed Into Small Space for the Benefit of Our Readers. Personal. Judge Pollock, of the United States circuit and district courts of Kansas, has been designated to preside at the sessions of the United States circuit court in Oklahoma. The mother of Gov. Folk was taken ill at St. Louis recently where she had gone to attend her niece's wedding. Clarence Darrow, chief counsel for the defense in the Petibone case, has been compelled to withdraw on account of illness. Theadore Teichraeber, a prominent miller of Lindsborg, Kan., recently dropped dead in a barber's chair in Emporia, where he had gone to attend the funeral of a brother. John Chandler Bancroft Davis, for the past 24 pears reporter for the federal supreme court, and former minister to Germany, is dead in Washington. Kinsa Belt, one of the captors of Jefferson Davis, is dead at Thornville, O. Congressman Calderhead, of Kansas, is seriously ill with pneumonia at his hotel in Washington. Senator Dolliver is to tour Iowa shortly in the interest of Senator Allison for re-election as against Gov. Cummins. Admiral George Dewey celebrated his 70th birthday recently. His callers drank his health in wine 50 years old which was poured out of a decanter that once was the property of George Washington. Leopold Vilsack, a millionaire banker and brewer of Pittsburg, Pa., dropped dead at his home in that city recently. President Amidor, of Panama, has returned to Colon after several months absence in Europe and the United States. James Benslow, 87 years of age, inventor of the spoon oar and maker of oars for most of the boat clubs of the country, is dead at Poughkeepsie. N. Y. The body of the late Senator Mallory, of Florida, has been buried at Pensacola, with simple ceremonies. President Roosevelt, his wife and eldest son have gone to Pine Knot, Va., to spend a few days. For the first time in the history of W. J. Bryan, of Jacksonville, Fla., has been appointed United States senator to succeed the late Senator Mallory. He is a relative of William Jennings Bryan. John M. Paley, editor of the Jewish Daily News, was recently found dead in his home in New York from asphyxiation by gas. Mrs. William Luck, of Roanoke, Va., recently gave birth to four children, two boys and two girls. Judge Howard Gray, of Carthage, Mo., judge of the Jasper county circuit court, has resigned. Miscellaneous. After a fierce fight with three men who robbed the bank at Camden Point, Mo., the citizens of the town captured two of the bandits and placed them in jail. A portion of the $2,500 taken by the robbers was recovered. A suit to test the right of the president to discharge the negro soldiers concerned in the Brownsville, Texas, affair has been instituted in the United States district court in New York. The home of John Clark at Watertown, Mass., was recently destroyed by fire. Every member of the Clark family met death in the flames. Whitelaw Reid, American ambassador to England, recently addressed the New York Teachers' associa- Three persons were killed and 17 others injured in a rear-end collision on the elevated tracks of the Pennsylvania railroad at Camden, N. J., recently. A Worchester, Mass., boy, who sent a Christmas present to the president received a ten dollar bill and a personal letter in acknowledgement. The first saloon keeper placed on trial in Chicago for violation of the Sunday closing law was acquited by a jury. The enrollment of teachers at the annual state association was smaller this year than usual, less than 1,000 being present. Forty-two damage suits against the Central Illinois Traction company on account of a wreck on the road last September have been settled for $41,000. The situation between the line and staff officers in the navy has become so acute since the resignation of Admiral Brownson that congress will probably be called upon to settle the controversy. At Havana on Christmas day the University of Louisiana football team defeated the University of Havana team by a score of 56 to 0. Senator Dillingham, chairman of the Immigration commission, says no recommendations for important legislation will be made to congress for at least a year. The United Churches of God at Des Moines, Ia., have been accused of accepting money for support from saloons. A Cleveland, O., philatelist recently paid $4,000 for a stams issued at Alexandria, Va., in 1847. Admittance to a dancing academy was recently refused at San Francisco to a member of the crew of the cruiser Philadelphia, because of his uniform. The matter will be reported to Washington. Sister Theresa, a Catholic nurse at a Milwaukee hospital, was recently shot and killed by an insane patient. C. E. Lovely, postmaster at Ocean Park, Cal., has been arrested charged with embezzlement of government funds. The American ship Atlas has reached San Francisco from Baltimore after a voyage lasting 275 days. One hundred and twenty thousand people were fed in New York on Christmas by the Salvation army. U. S. Griffin, of Jefferson county, Kansas, has been appointed inspector of denatured alcohol in the transMissouri district. He will have headquarters at Kansas City. The Prairie Oil and Gas company, of Kansas, has doubled its capital stock and is now a $20,000,000 corporation. The only Chinese woman in Pittsburg, Pa., fell dead Christmas day from smoking too much opium. Five men alleged to have robbed the bank at Aldrich, Mo., on December 12 have been arrested at Cario, Ill. A phonograph with a number of records of the voices of all the great singers of the present day has been deposited in a specially prepared vault in Paris which is not to be opened for 100 years. Fire in San Francisco destroyed an entire block of business buildings causing a loss of more than $200,000. President Roosevelt has received and accepted the resignation of Rear Admiral Brownson as chief of bureau of navigation. Capt. Winslow has been appointed to succeed the admiral. The Missouri supreme court has issued a temporary rule prohibiting Judge J. L. Fort from trying the Kansas City theatrical cases until the court decides on the constitutionality of the law creating the second division of the Jackson county criminal court. Admiral Evans has reported the arrival of the battleship fleet at Port of Spain, Trinidad, to the navy department. Secretary Metcalf sent Christmas greetings to officers and men. Thousands Have Kidney Prevalency of Kidney Disease. Most people do not realize the alarming increase and remarkable prevalence of kidney disease. While kidney disorders are the most common diseases that prevail, they are almost the last recognized by patient and physicians, who content themselves of kidney disease. While kidney disorders are the most common diseases that prevail, they are almost the last recognized by patient and physicians, who content themselves with doctoring the effects, while the original disease undermines the system. There is comfort in the knowledge so often expressed, that Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy, fulfills every wish in curing rheumatism, pain in the back, kidneys, liver, bladder and every part of the urinary passage. It corrects inability to hold water and scalding pain in passing it, or bad effects following use of liquor, wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant necessity of being compelled to go often during the day, and to get up many times during the night. The mild and the extraordinary effect of Swamp-Root is soon realized. It stands the highest for its wonderful cures of the most distressing cases. If you need a medicine you should have the best. Sold by drug-gists in fifty-cent and one-dollar sizes. book that tells all about it, both sent free by mail. Address Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y. When Home of Swamp-Root. writing mention this paper and don't make any mistake, but remember the name, Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and the address, Binghamton, N. Y. Sleeping Strength. Diffident Lover (trying to feel his ground—nervously)—Do you know, I—er actually dreamt that I proposed to you last night. Now—er what can that mean? Practical Girl (promptly)—Mean! Well, it means that you are a lot more sensible asleep than you are awake, Freddy. ONLY ONE "BROMO QUININE" That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE. Look for the signature of E. W. GROVE. Used the World over to Cure a Cold in One Day. 25c. Clemency can never exist itself with more applause than when there is the justest cause for resentment.—Pliny. RED CROSS BALL BLUE Should be in every home. Ask your grocer for it. Large 2 oz. package only 5 cents. Sweet are the uses of adversity for our neighbors. DODD'S KIDNEY PILLS FOR ALL KIDNEY DISEASES FOR RHEUMATISM BRIGHT'S DISEASE DIABETES. BACKACHE 375 "Guaranteed CARTER'S LITTLE LIVER PILLS. Genuine Must Bear Fac-Simile Signature Brett Wood REFUSE SUBSTITUTES. DR. HENDERSON 811 to 815 WALNUT ST., KANSAS CITY, MO. 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 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 of youthful foilies and excess—causing night losses and loss of sexual power, pimples and blotches on the face, confused ideas and forgiveness, 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 deten ion from business. Cure guaranteed. Book and list of questions free—sent sealed. Hydrocele and Permanently Phimosis few days without pain or danger. Book free. Varicocele Enlarged veins in the scrotum—causing nervous debility, weakness of the sexual system, etc., permanently cured without pain. Syphilis, 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 B ok for the 1 formation it contains. FREE MUSEUM OF ANATOMY FOR MEN. Insurance Money to Loan H. P. SHOWALTER GENERAL INSURANCE. Assoia Milwaukee Mechanics Fire Insurance Co. $ 2,759,179.00 Norrhwestern National Insurance Co. 4,365,095.00 Michigan Commercial Insurance Co. 843,835.00 Columbia Insurance Co. 756,028.00 Cosmopolitan Fire of New York 733,830.00 Ohio German Insurance Co. 628,311.00 Merchants & Planters Insurance Co. Home Co. Lloyds Plate Glass Insurance Co. 1,000,000.00 Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland 6,188,569.00 Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. 220,000,000.00 Pacific Mutual Accident Co. 10,803,293.00 Official Statement of the Condition of the Commercial Nation'l B ommercial Nation'l B Muskogee. Indian Territory, At the Close of Business, RESO Loans and Discount Overdrafts Bonds and Premiums Real Estate, Furniture Cash and Exchange LIABILITIES Capital Surplus and Profits Circulation Deposits The above Statement is Correct the Close of Business, Thursday August 22, RESOURCES Loans and Discount 1,098,363.90 Overdrafts 5,146.00 Bonds and Premiums 262,000.00 Real Estate, Furniture and Fixtures 10,975.00 Cash and Exchange 310,713.70 $1,687,199.70 LIABILITIES Capital $ 200,000.00 Surplus and Profits 52,946.50 Circulation 200,000.00 Deposits 1,234,252.00 $1,787,199.70 Move Statement is Correct. E. D. SWEENEY 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 $1,687,199.45 Capital $ 200,000.00 Surplus and Profits 52,946.54 Circulation 200,000.00 Deposits 1,234,252.91 $1,787,199.45 D. N. FINK, VICE PERSIDEFT. Pioneer A oneer Abstract This Company makes absolutely correct abstracts of title. Go there for correct information. Next to Bank of Muskogee, Muskogee, I. T. I have recently purchased a LANDIS wax thread, lockstitch, harness machine. This machine uses hard wax and does work far superior to hand work, pulls the stitches in tighter and makes more stitches to the inch than hand work. It is absolutely guaranteed that harness sewed on this machine will wear longer than the best hand work. I will continue to use the best number one oak tanned leather, but will reduce the price of harness because the machine will do the work of ten men and therefore greatly reduce the cost of making harness. A farmer who cradles his wheat cannot afford to sell his grain as cheap as the farmer who uses a self-binder. This is a machinery age and the same rule applies to the harness business. Of course there is a vast difference between "factory" made harness and harness made on a Landis machine in my shop because the factory uses poor material, as well as cheap labor, whereas I use the best of leather and thread, and construct the work myself. Mail orders promptly filled. Send for prices. Address all letters to 209 East Broadway Phone 210. FROM CIVIL SERVICE NEW APPOINTEE TO INDIAN AGENCY IS AN ALABAMA NEGRO. The workings of the civil service commission is the cause of considerable consternation among the stenographers and other employees of the Union agency here. Some time ago Indian Agent Dana H. Kelsey received a letter from the civil service people stating that W. D. Nicholson had passed the requirements of the service and had been assigned from Birmingham, Alabama to Mr. Kelsey's department at Muskogee as stenogopher. The new appointee would arrive in a few days, said the letter. "All right, I can use him" was the mental note made by Mr. Kelsey at the time. Yesterday while the agent was busy over the papers on his desk a man entered the office. "My name is W. D Nicholson," he said, "I'm from Birmingham. I have just been assigned to this place by the civil service commission." Mr. Kelsey looked up. Before him stood a well dressed, intelligent looking Negro. As the employees of the agency are for a great part composed of southerners the assignment of a Negro to a clerical position stirred up no little comment. Under the civil service rules there is nothing for Mr. Kelsey to do but carry out his instructions. He had not assigned Nicholson to work last night. This is the first appointee to be sent here under the new civil service rules and the first Negro to be assigned to a clerical position in the agency. Phoenix. Yes the young man is competent and able the only drawback is that God in his wisdom painted his skin black. It is understood that some of the white employees of the agency have threatened to resign. If they do resign they will regret it for there are many other people both colored and white who are capable and willing to accept such positions Government pay is certain. But after all there is no danger of anyone leaving the service as it is only the poor devils who are raisng h—1. The decent white folks are too sensible to object to an order of the government.—Ed.