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VOL. XIV. ROOSEVELT NOT A GOOD VOTE-GETTER MIS POPULARITY NOT SHOWN BY THE VOTES HE HAS RECEIVED. RECORD WILL SURPRISE MANY In New York When He Ran for Governor He Did Not Get Full Party Support—Presidential Vote When Analyzed Is Not to His Advantage. Colonel Roosevelt is regarded everywhere as a marvelous vote-getter. "We are for Teddy because he will elect our county ticket," chorused the Roosevelt shouters prior to the nomination of President Taft. And even now, when, having failed to get the Republican nomination for a third term, he is heading a bolting Third Party organization, there are many Republicans who seem to think that he has a strong hold upon the people. The fact is the record shows that he is not a successful vote getter. The belief which prevails in some parts of the country that Roosevelt has a magic hold upon the people is not supported by the facts. Mr. Roosevelt's own activity in self-advertising is largely responsible for the belief. Take, for instance, his home state of New York. Here are the figures of the Republican vote cast in the three elections of 1896, 1898 and 1900, the two years before and the two years after Roosevelt was a candidate for governor: 1896, Black ..... 787,516 1898, Roosevelt ..... 661,707 1900, Odell ..... 804,859 When Roosevelt ran as a candidate for governor he had behind him his prestige of service in the war with Spain. He made a spectacular campaign with a number of uniformed soldiers riding with him upon the rear platform of his special train. Even with this advantage he polled 125,000 less votes than Black and nearly 145,000 less votes than Odell. This shows that in his own state he is not the vote-getter which he claims to be. Polled Less Votes Than Taft. Colonel Roosevelt received an enormous plurality when he ran for president in 1904, but that was because 1,280,000 Democrats declined to vote for Judge Alton B. Parker. The real test of Roosevelt's plurality is the number of Republican votes cast for him. He polled 7,623,486 votes, but even this number was 55,000 less than were cast for Taft in 1908 with Bryan in the field and practical Democratic harmony restored. Do these figures show Roosevelt to be a great vote getter? The figures as to Illinois are also interesting and instructive. In 1904 the total Republican vote for Roosevelt was 632,645, but this was 1,384 less than were cast for Charles S. Deneen for governor. Roosevelt was supposedly the idol of the Republican party while Governor Deneen's nomination was secured at the end of a three weeks' convention in which bitter factional fighting developed. Yet Deneen, as stated, received 1,384 more votes for Roosevelt. An attempt is made to demonstrate Colonel Roosevelt's popularity by citing the fact that his plurality in Illinois in 1904 was 305,000, while Taft's was only 179,000 in 1908. The fact is that in 1904 Roosevelt received 632,645 votes. In 1908 Taft received 629,929 votes, so that out of about 630,000 votes the only difference between Roosevelt's popularity and Taft's popularity as shown by the total Republican vote was 2,713. Illinois is cited merely because it is typical of other states. Some Primary Figures. As Republican candidate for president last spring, Colonel Roosevelt polled 61 per cent of the total vote cast at the Illinois primaries, but only 42.37 per cent of the Taft 1908 vote. A majority of the Republicans of Illinois have not expressed a preference for Colonel Roosevelt for president. In a recent statement Colonel Roosevelt said: "The primary in Illinois last spring definitely decided that I was the choice of the Illinois Republican voters for president." Colonel Roosevelt should be informed than 42.37 per cent of the Republican vote in Illinois does not decide what 57.63 per cent shall do with a bolter who denounced their party because it would not nominate him. Similar conditions prevail in other states. The foregoing record proves that Colonel Roosevelt, without regard to his other essential deficiencies, is not a powerful vote-getter. The "win-with-Teddy" buncombe is quite popular with Colonel Roosevelt and his supporters with the hope of dragging into line timed voters and pot-hunting politicians. The facts show that as The Muskogee Cimeter. OLDEST COLORED PAPER IN OKLAHOMA. MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA, OCT. 26, 1912. WILLIAM H. TAFT a vote-getter toosevelt never had been as strong as his party. He was not as strong as Black or Odell in New York, where he is best known; although running against a cripple in Judge Parker, he man more than a million votes behind his party strength; he was not as strong as Taft in the country at large; and he was not as strong as Taft and Deneen in Illinois. The current belief, stimulated by toosevelt's own expressions, that Roosevelt is a powerful vote-getter, is disproven by the facts. NEWS ITEMS. The fight is "on." Ananlases multiply. Better throw bouquets than brick-bats. Failure is caused from germs from within. A gib talker is nine-tenths liar. Watch it! No patriot will ask for pay for his vote. There is plenty of "standing room" at Armagedon. To settle an argument, just call the other fellow a liar. Nevertheless and notwithstanding, our optimism is unshaken. Are you really a reformer, or merely an agitator, seeking office? And now we have the "Negro millionaire"—else than on paper. The Fifteenth Amendment is still a part of the organized law of the land. The true race journal must be an advocate, as well as a newspaper. The friend who is always willing to oblige his fellows is a busy man. It takes "grease" to make the wheels of any enterprise to run smoothly. This is a bad year for "white horses." "four-flushers," and false leadership. The B. M. C. may go to Boston in 1914. To be forewarned is to be fore-armed. Give President Newman, of Howard University, a chance to prove his worth. The spotlight shines for all who deserve to be included within its rays. Don't shove! That eminent nensmith and platform chieftain, W. Allison Sweeney, as "come back." Nashville will give the National Medical Association the time of its next August. No big leader can justly be held responsible for the pig-headedness of his tool "friends." A yellow might have some money, if he didn't find it necessary to buy so many things he doesn't need. Let it not be forgotten that it was President Taft who put peonage "on the blink" in the Southland. No big man should be blamed for the tallies of his foot friends—of which he is sure to have an abundance. Halli has another new cabinet. Its terms will be determined by circumstances, rather than by law. No boy or girl trained at Tuskegee Institute has been known to fall in the battle of life. Stick a pin there. Bishop Charles Henry Phillips is making the welkin ring in many quarters for the historic C. M. E. church. In almost any kind of a "Congress," the fool with a notion gets more notoriety than the scholar with an idea. Who is it that does not wish to be "boss" of something? Why this concerted yell against the so-called "boss?" Keeping peace among his followers is one of the first and most exacting tasks to which a "leader" must direct his talents. Marriage between the races may be right, but it is doubtful expediency—as a number of recent incidents will illustrate. If a bunch of bachelor girls enter into a common agreement not to get married, is that a "combination in restraint of trade?" No "Gyp, the Blood" or "Lefty Louie" has appeared among the Negroes of the land. We are not the farthest down in either crime or poverty. "Church expansion" in Zion is postponed, but the spirit is not dead. It will be greatly in evidence at the Louhville general conference in 1916. The success the Negro is achieving in retaining their hold upon the Elks, Knights of Pythias, etc., leading black men to try to become Red Men. The shoe dealers, anxious to work off their winter goods, are arousing the comfort-loving populace to the dangers of wearing low shoes after October 1. "Top-speed" must be made every day, if you would win out in the fierce competition of the times. There is no such thing as "slacking up" in the race. No "Wood" Knox is not named after "Woodrow" Wilson, as far as we have been able to find out. His cognomen is a contraction of "Elwood"—so there. The marvel of the decade is the steady growth of Tuskegee Institute. There is onething of the mushroom about Booker T. Washington's "Black Belt" beehive. The reporter is yet to be born who can satisfy all of the conflicting elements that make up a political, religious or fraternal convention. Try it, you who "know it all." The hat of Dr. J. B. Colbert is still in the ring for the Zion bishopric in 1916, emphasizing the golden opportunities of the Church of Varick in the productive West. It is charged that many of the delegates to the Charlotte conference of the Zion church went there not to elect anybody, but to keep somebody from being elected. While at Howard University, President Thirkield said "go South" to aspiring young colored men. Bishop Thirkield, now at New Orleans, says "come South." Sage advice. As far as we have been able to observe, the effect of prohibition is to make men drink more liquor—and of an inferior grade. "This true, 'tis a pity; and pity 'tis, 'tis true." The colored Baptists, according to statistical report made at the Houston convention, now number 2,441 losses, is reported for a recurrent fear. --- RELIGIOUS FAITH OF PRESIDENT TAFT RELIGIOUS FAITH OF PRESIDENT TAFT REV. DR. JOHN WESLEY HILL'S SERMON IS ELOQUENT ANALYSIS OF TAFT' CHARACTER. FAITH IN GOD AND CHRIST Praises the Sunday School as an Institution of Greatest Importance and Shows His Sympathy for All Forms of Religious Belief. Rev. Dr. John Wesley Hill, president of the International Peace Forum of New York city, recently preached to a large audience at All Souls' church, Chicago, a sermon on "The Religion of President Taft." Dr. Hill began by paying a high tribute to the United States as a Christian nation, and said that it was a striking testimony to the religious character of the American people that they have always insisted upon the elevation of devout, conscientious, godly men to the highest office within their gift. He asserted that President Taft met these requirements, stating that the president had gone farther to conserve the cause of Christianity in its home and foreign propaganda, no less than in the application of its principles in social and civil justice, than any of his illustrious predecessors. "Born of godly parents," said Dr. Hill, "and reared in an atmosphere saturated with the Puritan spirit, his character and career rest upon that religious basis which has developed his sense of personal accountability to God, love of truth and justice, sensitiveness to the feelings of others, reverence for sacred things, adherence to law and order, fidelity to duty and devotion to the spread of Christian civilization." Dr. Hill, discussing President Taft's religious belief, said that the president, as a Unitarian, belongs to the Channing school, believing as clearly Christ as did Edward Everett Hale, whose prayers were always offered in the name of Christ. To show that his faith constantly manifested itself in Mr. Taft's public addresses, Dr. Hill quoted from a speech delivered by the president at the Tompkins Avenue Congregational church in Brooklyn, wherein he praised the Sunday school as "an institution of the greatest importance to our country, where the lessons of the Bible are unfolded, and where boys and girls learn of God and of Jesus Christ, and so lay the foundation of enduring religious character. Dr. Hill pictured President Taft as a man of simplicity, sympathy and Christian democracy, who practices Christianity in helping the poor and needy, and who, while president of the United States, after addressing a vast audience in Carnegie hall, New York, found time to visit the Bowyer Mission and utter encouraging words to an audience of a thousand wretched, fallen, discouraged and despairing men. Dr. Hill asserted also that President Taft is a man of prayer and that his reliance upon God is the secret of that great self-control which is the crowning virtue of his character Dr. Hill's analysis of the president's religious belief was accompanied by numerous citations from the president's speeches, delivered on various occasions to religious audiences. He insisted that there is nothing of bigotry or intolerance in the religious life of President Taft. "His addresses," said Dr. Hill, "breathe the spirit of Christian catholicity and strive for union of all true believers in sympathy and loving cooperation." His breadth of religious view was shown when addressing the Catholic summer school at Cliff Haven, N. Y. He said, "I am not a Catholic," and then added that he believed Christians are growing more tolerant and are no longer cherishing narrow views which spring from religious bigotry, but are able to recognize and appreciate the virtues exhibited by the heroes of every and any Christian faith and creed. Before a Methodist audience President Taft elogized Methodism as an affirmative, aggressive, pushing, practical church militant, and, according to Dr. Hill, he has always shown the widest sympathy for every religious belief. After elogizing President Taft's efforts to secure world-wide peace as the crowning point of his career, Dr. Hill concluded as follows: "Measured, therefore, from all these viewpoints; by his faith in Almighay God; his belief in Christ, Christian education, evangelism, missions and civilization; his unfaithful dependence upon Providence; his familiarity with the Word of God, and his sincere attempt to bring his life into harmony with the precepts of that word; his habit of prayer; his simple and steady confidence in the ultimate triumph of the right; his reproduction of the spirit of the Master as seen in the gentleness of his treatment of his enemies, the patience with which he endures opposition, being reviled, and NO.17 terning not again; by his reverence for the Sabbath, his church-membership, and his respect and love for all the churches, and co-operation in their work; his consecration to the cause of peace; his love of truth and justice; his ablorrence of sham and hypocrisy; his sympathy with humanity; his adherence to the right as God enables him to see the right; his sterling, unquestionable integrity; his noble moral sentiments and high ideals; his enthusiasm in the advancement of every good cause; his practice of moderation in all things; his ex- Some Republican Facts Business never better. Wages never higher. Factories running full time. Railroads crowded with traffic Labor in great demand. Bank deposits increasing. Everybody busy and hopeful Why Change When All's Well? Some Democratic Facts Bread lines a mile long. Soup houses everywhere. Banks mostly busted. Three million men idle. Ten million children hungry. Homes plastered with mortgages. Nobody making any money. Why Have Hard Times Again? Taft's Fight Is Your Fight Do you remember the years 1893-4—the free soup houses, bank failures, thousands of men out of work and the bread line? Do you remember that at this time we had a Democratic president, Grover Cleveland? Woodrow Wilson, the Democratic candidate, and his free trade doctrine will bring this condition on again and it is your duty to see that he is not elected. How can this calamity be prevented? Don't throw away your vote on the Theodore Roosevelt, because it is utterly impossible for him to be elected and a vote for him is a vote for Wilson, as it splits up the Republican party. Can Wilson be prevented from being elected? Yes, there is but one way, put a cross on your ballot as follows: (X) REPUBLICAN WHAT A DEMOCRATIC VICTORY WOULD MEAN. The abolition of the protective tariff or the substitution for it of a tariff for revenue only, as proposed by the Democratic platform, would plunge this country into the most widespread industrial depression we have yet seen, and THIS DEPRESSION WOULD CONTINUE FOR AN INDEFINITE PERIOD. From Theodore Roosevelt's Confession of Faith delivered at Chicago, August 6, 1912, before the Progressive national convention TALKING ABOUT STRAWS. The Billings (Mont.) Daily Gazette, which has been a strong Roosevelt paper until recently, has come over to Taft, the editor giving his reasons for the change in a double-column article, declaring that he sees no hope for the success of the Third Term party, and is convinced that the cause of real reform can be best promoted by continuing the Republican party in power. The article particularly emphasizes the danger of bringing about adverse business conditions through a change in administration, and points out the steady advance which has been mad under Republican policies. It is most significant editorial, and as the Gazette is the most important paper in Montana, its influence upon the election can hardly be measured. It is only another one of the innumerable signs that the Third Term party has collapsed, that the country realizes the fight is between the Republican party and the Democratic party, and that no possible benefit could be derived from a change. The Muskegee Cinema W. H. Twine, Editr. Ralph Phillips, Mgr The Muskegee Cinema W. H. Twine, Editr. Ralph Phillips, Mgr Published Every Week in the Interest of the Negro by the Globe- Publishing Co. Entered at the Postoffice of Muss- egue, Okla., as Second Class Man- atter. Red mark on your paper indicates that your subscription is past due. Subscribe for the Cimetier $1.00 per year. WANTED—Young ladies and gentlemen to solicit for The Muskogee Cimetier. Apply at rooms 1, 2, 211 South 2d street. Meet me tonight in Dreamland—Reevesville. When business men refuse to advertise in some one of the colored papers of the city then the people should refuse to patronize them and it matters not whether they are colored or white. A negro who refuse to patronize the press does not deserve your trade. It is distinctly understood that Jacob Jones' only chance for election in Agency township as an independant is that some will steal the election for him, but that wont go, Sam Lewis is the Republican nominee and will be elected. The good colored women of the city will take steps to protect the boys and girls from the immoral influences that are incident to city life and we look to them to keep up the good work. The Times-Demoerat and the Phoenix both had spasms of the mouth and managed to over the Jack Johnson incident, and while we feel in a way just as they do, yet we can't forget that white men have been, and are even now, using innocent and ignorant colored girls and women in the same way. White women are not responsible for the thousands of white negroes but white men are, and its these fellows who should quit their devilment, because they are the white Jack Johnsons and are just as detestible in every way to decency as their black libertine brother and are no better. The unfortunate killing of Mr. W. E. Harlan by a colored man named Colton was not the result of politics as has been intimated by both daily papers, but was the result of some business trouble between them for which neither the negro race nor any political party is responsible. Bishop Chapple of the A. M. E. church is holding annual conference this week. There are many able ministers here from all over the state. Great interest is being taken in the work and great good will result from the endeavors of the faithful workers. The cowardly assault upon Col. Roosevelt is regretted and condemned by all real Americans and especially by the colored American because the assault is simply an attempt at lynching, a crime that is perpetrated against our people more so than any other people on earth. We are glad to know the Colonel will recover from the wound inflicted and hope that none of the other candidates will suffer from similar outrages. Vote for Sam Lewis for Justice of the Peace, Agency Township. Sam should get the entire vote of the party. Judge Dickerson stands a good chance to be U. S. Senator from Oklahoma. Watch and see. The Judge is an able campaigner and is whooping up things all along the line. Mr. Wickham, of New Orleans, La., and fatner of our old friend Dr. Wickham, ofaskell, paid our sanctum a visit Tuesday. Mr. Wickham an interesting character and entertained our force with history of ante and post bellum days. He is one of the most prominent men of Louisiana, and while not a politician, is a royal Republican and a race leader. The son is a chip of the old block. In this campaign you can't loose the negro. If the Democrats win, Patterson is it. If the Bull Moose wins then Dr. Waterford is it, and if the Republicans win (and they will), then L. A. Bell of Wagoner is it. So mote it be. Hon. Wade S. Stanfield, District Judge of Okmulgee and Creek counties is a Republican to the backbone and partisan to the core, and withal a fair and just judge. The advocates of grand father get poor conolation in the court of a square deal. Stanfield is O. K. Col. A. E. Patterson the brilliant leader of negro Democrats in Oklahoma left last Tuesday to campaign among the faithful in Illinois, Missouri and Kansas. If the Democrats win Pat. will be it. The negro will vote the National ticket, will vote for the electors all of them, and then let the matter be settled later as to the Bull Moosers and the Regulars. Those who advise our people to scratch the electors are not right. The white fellows who are running the party permit more Bull Mooses on the ticket than stand-patters are wrong when they advise the rank and file to scratch. Start the scratch biz and the local ticket has no more chance than a snow ball in hades. The campaign is nearing the end and it has been the most quiet campaign we have ever known. In this country there are two tickets, Republican and Democratic, both tickets are composed of white men who stand well in the community. We are Republican and shall support our ticket. Bull Mooses and all but at the same time we have nothing to say against the personnel of the opposite ticket. They are as we said all white men and belong to the same lodges, churches and social circle and are equals and after this campaign is over they will all be together as before the campaign. Some of them are now holding office and have been square with the people. Of course our fellows will do better but we can elect our men without vilifying the opposition. If mud-slinging is done then let white men do it. Our fellows can do their duty without making enemies for the future. Our advice to our people is vote as your conscience dictates. Ours says, vote the Republican ticket, and we won't fall out with our friends who think differently. We prefer Wm. H. Taft as president, and that the people of these United States will have something to be thankful for on Thanksgiving day. Wilson's free trade platform beats him and the real fight is between Teddy and the Rpublican party the republican party will win. Meet me, where? "In Dreamland." Don't forget to take a Reevesville car and step off at the main entrance. Roller skating and dancing for all who desire. M. C. HALL. Published Oct. 12, 17, 19, 26 and Nov. 2, 1912. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. In the matter of the estate of Rachel Nance late of the city of Muskogee, County of Muskogee, State of Oklahoma. Decased. All persons having claims against said Rachel Nance, deceased, are required to exhibit the same, with the necessary vouchers to the undersigned, duly appointed and qualified executor of said deceased, at his office in Muskogee, in the County of Muskogee, and State of Oklahoma, and that six months after the first publication of this notice has been limited by order of the County Court of said Muskogee County, as the time for creditors of said deceased, to exhibit and present claims against said estate. Dated the 5th day of October 1912. M. E. PICKENS. Executor. WHO! WHO!! IF YOU· ARE WISE READ THE CIMETER A wise old owl lived in an oak The more he saw, the less he spoke The less he spoke the more he heard Why can't we be like that wise old bird? OWLETS Watch the chicken coops the preachers am in town an dey all lak chickens en de larty mus get em by fare means er fowel. Some one got er-feller ter go ter Okla Sity to watch de prechers an odders dar en report on dar good knoduck en also hired one ter do de same in Skogee dar am a konference here en a sosation dar. Which will be de mos citing time will tel. De ole men dat am korten yung gals en de ole wimen dat am smilin at de little boys must stop er else dis burd gwine give em tuch ob hi life en den sum. Dis burd kick on culud gurls wurkin in drug stores where it am sed liker am sold en wimen of easy virtue en men of de same fix lofe at dis time de burd won't say more, but nex time he gwine ter herv to der line en let d chips fall whar dey will. Sum Dr. sed dat he thot de paper wuld let Drs. lone en dat sumpin dat bis burd sed get us in truble, but just go hed it am de hit dog dat hollars en dis am rite. Tuke up er kollection en go head ergin kep outen our line ob fire, kant play der same game twice. Dar aint no house run by culud females dat skludges culud men fur white. De chief er perlise put em out er biz. Joe am all rite and so am the mose ob de fellers under him. The owl saw a white feller conductor o nthe street railway holding close conversation with a colored female passenger and this bird thought what would have happen if it had been a negro man living out on pranting social quality. Now if de white foks don't stop dis den sum negro yuth will break dis ductors' hed en den dar will be L to play. De white fokes better let the hibrown lone an save truble or de Reeves condishum line en Fon du Lae line. De kulled women was yaller, shown dat soshal quality had done been fractured an de konductor wanted keep it up. Dis burd don't lak de social quality ob de conductor en culled wimmen an he suah de ductors wife doan edder. 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Notice by Publication. In the Superior Court of Muskogee County, State of Oklahoma. Lee Anna Bemore, Plaintiff vs. Willie Bemore, Defendant. No. 2722. The defendant, Willie Bemore will take notice that he has been sued in the above named Court by the plaintiff, Lee Anna Bemore for divorce and custody of children and that unless he answer the petition of the plaintiff, alleging abandonment and desertion, on or before the 24th day of October, 1912, the allegations set forth in said petition will be taken as confessed and judgment rendered accordingly. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand as Clerk of the Superior Court and affixed the seal thereof this the 9th day of September, 1912. W. Scott Brown, Jr., Attorney (or Plaintiff. Notice of Hearing Petition for Probate of Will. NOTICE. Notice is hereby given to all persons interested in the estate of Terry Flake, deceased, that on the 12th day of September, 1912, Wm. Flowers, produced and filed in the Probate Court of the County of Muskogee, and State of Oklahoma, an instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Terry Flake, deceased, and also filed in the said court a petition praying for the probate of said will, and that Letters Testamentary issued thereon to Wm. Flowers, the executor named in said will. Pursuant to an order of said Court made on the 12th day of September, 1912, notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of September, 1912, at the hour of 9 o'clock a. m., of said day, that being a day of the regular July term, 1912, of said Court has been appointed as the time for hearing petition and proving said will, at the robate Court room in Muskogee, in said County of Muskogee, when and where all persons interested may appear and contest the same. In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Probate Court this 12th day of September, 1912. THOS. W. LEAHY, Probate Judge. (SEAL) First Published Sept. 14, 1912. NOTICE. NOTICE. In the Justice Court before E. D. Jefferson, J. P., in and for Agency Township, Mukogee County, Oklahoma. Wm. Ragadale et al., etc. Plaintiffs, V. Josephine Winatead, et al., Defendants. To Josephine Winstead: BROWN & STEWART, Justice of the Peace. Hopewell's HAIR HEALTH The wonderful new dressing for kinky or curly hair. Its use makes stubborn, harsh hair softer, more pliable and glossy, easy to comb and put up in any style the length will permit. Write for testimonies telling how this remarkable remedy makes short, kinky hair grow long and wavy; best dressing on the market for dandruff, licking of the scalp and failing out of the hair. Beware of imitatoids. Get the genuine put up in 50c and $1.00 jars. Sold by Druggists or sent direct on receipt of price. The Hopewell Co. Dept. 21. Cox 2787. Boston, Mass FREE COUPON NAME..... STREET No..... CIT Yor P. O..... STATE..... Cut out this coupon and mail it The Hopewell Co., Dept. 21. Box 2787, Boston, Mass., a Free Letter of Advice regarding "H. H. H." will be sent you prepaid. Agents Wanted Everywhere IN THE COUNTY COURT IN AND FOR MUSKOGEE COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA. In the Matter of the Estate of WILLIE CHATMAN, DECEASED. A. S. MCREA, ADMINISTRATOR. No. 2347. U. S. NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT OF ANNUAL ACCOUNT AND PARTIAL DISTRIBUTION Notice is hereby given, that A. S. McRea, the duly appointed and qualified administrator of the estate of Willie Chantman, deceased, has heretefore towit: August 10th. 1912, rendered and presented for settlement, and filed in Court his annual account and report of his administration as such administrator, and his petition for partial distribution of said estate; and that Thursday the 12th day of December, 1912, being a day of a regular term of said Court towit: Of the October term A. D. 1912 at 9 o'clock in the forenoon of said day, at the County Court room, in the City of Muskogee in said County of Muskogee, has been duly appointed by the Court for the settlement of said account, and making partial distribution of said estate, and for hearing said petition, at which time and place, any person interested in said estate may appear and file his exceptions in writing to the account, and making partial distribution and contest the same. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 8th day of October, 1912 THOS W. LEAHY, County Judge. Published Oct. 12, 19, 26 and Nov. 2, 1912. The Benevolent Mutual Union Burial League of the C. Q. B. P. wants a special organizer for Muskogee and county. It takes in persons from 1 to 90 years old at $1.25 per member. Pay a policy from $140.00 to $500.00. Policy matures every twelve years. Address S. D. Brown, Box 492, McAlester, Okla., and get prospectus and terms free. ROOMS FOR RENT A few splendid office rooms the very best in the city and at a reasonable rental. Also two store rooms, best location and best price. Call on or write North Wainwright is the most beautiful and addition to Wainwright and is a haven of rest for Colored Folk. It is the best city on the M. O. & G Ry, and has natural gas and plenty of good water. A splendid Colored School, is now being built. Lot Sales $10.00 Cash and $5.00 per month. Prices, $50, $60, $75, without interest on deferred payments. Title perfect. Wainwright is the best city on the M. O. & G. railroad or its age We have City Water Natural Gas. A. Good Brick Plant, and one of the finest Agricultural countries in the state. For further information write to Frank W. Reed, Agt. 211 S. 2nd St. Twine Building, Muskogee, Okla. NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE. In the County Court of Muskogee County, State of Oklahoma. In Re Guardianship of Harry Island, Minor, C. J. Island, Guardian. Probate No....State. Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of an order of the County Court of Muskogee County, State of Oklahoma, made on the 18th day of September, 1912, the undersigned Guardian of the estate of Harry Island, minor, will sell at private sale to the highest bidder at Court Room of County Court in Muskogee, Oklahoma, or after on the 15th day of October, 1912, at 10 o'clock a.m. subject to the confirmation of said court, all the right, title and interest of said Harry Isand in and to the following described real estate situate in Muskogee County, State of Oklahoma, to-wit: S2 of NW4 of SE4 and NW4 of SW4 of SE4 of Sec. 36. Twp. 13 N. R. 18 East; and SE4 of NW4 and SW4 of NE4 of Sec. 20. Twp. 12 N. R. 20 East in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. Said real estate to be sold or the following terms and conditions to-wit: For cash. Bids therefore must be in writing and must be deposited with the County Judge of Muskogee County, or with the Guardian, or with the undersigned attorney for the Guardian at his office in the City of Muskogee, Oklahoma and must be accompanied by a certified check for at least ten cent. of the amount of the bid. NEWS ITEMS. NEWS ITEMS. The story of the success of others, helps von to succeed. That is the underlying spirit that keeps the National Negro Business League alive and causes it to grow stronger with the years. Architect W. Sidney Pittman is making a brilliant success in Texas. He is the son-in-law of Dr. Booker T. Washington, but does not "trade" on the fact. He just sails in and wins on his own merits. The authorities are to widen the roadway approaching the White House offices at Washington. Must have gotten word that the redoubtable George Washington Chivis is on his way to see President Taft. Mrs. Laura A. Hamilton, a colored woman, has secured the position of postmistress at Fort Ethan Allen Vermont, by civil service examination. This is where the Tenth cavalry was stationed upon its return from the Philippines. George W. Hayes is the only Negro in the employ of the United States Court at Cincinnati, Ohio, being a court erler, a position he has held with honor to himself and credit to our race for more than thirty years. He is also an exmember of the Ohio legislature, a member of the S. C. M. of the Odd Fellows and is prominent in the religious and educational affairs of his home community. One Dr. Knopf, at a recent conference of medical experts, makes the belated announcement that "danger lurks in the kiss." Many disasters can be traced directly to this form of expressing the affections of men and women. No matter how exasperating the emergency, safe and sane Emmett J. Scott has never been known to lose his head. This remarkable young man has a brilliant future before him, based upon solid character and meritorious achievement. The National Negro Business League goes to Philadelphia next August, and to Muskogee, Okla., in 1914. Both are excellent selections. Dr. Washington believes in carrying the league to the people, alternating between the North, South, East and West. Now that President George A. Gates is to retire from the headship of Fisk University, another fine opening is made for a competent colored educator. This opportunity to recognize Negro brains and executive ability should not be overlooked. The news that Dr. J. A. Kemney has been tlected president of the National Medical Association seems almost too good to be true. The N. M. A., though, is one of the few organizations that can always be depended upon to do the right thing at the right time. In our statement concerning the business of the National Baptist Publishing House, we should have said that its property is valued at a total of $350,000 and that its receipts last year amounted to $178,000. The Boys, father and son, know how to make business hum. Thanks to the herculan efforts of John E. Bush, Scipio A. Jones, William Alexander, Dr. E. C. Morris, Prof. Joseph A. Booker, Dr. D. B. Gaines and others of like energy and influence, the infamous "grandfather clause" has been knocked out of the Arkansas constitution. The American Bar Association insists that it must be a close corporation social club, instead of a sturdy defender of the majesty of the law and a conserver of the American Constitution. It has been demonstrated that this 2x4 organization is dominated by mice, father than men. So be it. It just looks odd to see Brother Ira T. Bryant lauding the wisdom and lofty courage of a certain well-known Bishop of the A. M. E. church, but it indicates that circumstances alter cases and that church politics, like the common or garden variety, makes strange bed-fellows. That's all. Miss Mabel Scott, daughter of Blissop I. B. Scott, charmingly rendered a piano solo at one of the sessions of the business league in Chicago and made a fine impression as an accomplished musician. Miss Scott has taken charge of the musical department of the Institute for the Draf and Dumb, at Austin, Texas. Gurley Brewer, orator, phil sopher statesman and journalist, becomes second vice president of the National Negro Press Association. He halls from Indiana, the commonwealth made famous by the illustrious Oliver P. Morton Benjamin Harrison, Richard W. Thupner, the elder, James Whitcomb Riley, Edward E. Cooper and George L. Knox. S. H. Dudley will soon control all of the colored theaters in the Tidewater region of Virginia, drawing on an immense colored population (not less than 200,000), and giving steady employment to an army of colored performers. Norfolk, Newport News, Hampion, Phoebe, Fortress Monroe, Portsmouth, Suffolk and other towns are located in this "Tidewater" belt. Major John R. Lynch, retired, formerly paymaster in the United States army, was among the throng that attended the business league meeting in Chicago. The major lives in Chicago and not 'ong as took into himself a blushing bride. He is in excellent health and his friends remarked that he has not seemed to grow a day older since that memorable hour when he mounted the platoon in the Chicago convention of 1884 as the temporary chairman of the Republican national convention. The so-called "business men" of Bluefield, W. Va., showed that modern civilization had done nothing for them by ordering the colored business men to move off the principal streets of the town or run the risk of having their places dynamited. These are white people who insist upon living "behind the sun," and these Bluefield "crackers" are the most helpless examples of that type we have heard of in many a moon. With Negroes building airships in stead of air castles, making cigars constructing railroads and steel bridges, designing sky-scrapers bringing the first bale of cotton to market, and accumulating a half-million dollars worth of property in ten years, the race may be said to be "going same." Go to the meetings of the National Negro Business League and take on some race pride! Dr. Jamts E. Shepard, the virile president of the National Religious Training School at Durham, N. C., be a doctor of divinity, by the unanimous vote of the trustees of the exclusive Muskegum College, Ohio, and the polished and popular Register J. C. Napier is a doctor of laws, by a similar vott of the trustees of grand old Wilberforce / University, in the same state. Both honors fall upon shoulders of men who are serving well their day and generation. Dr. C. V. Roman, Nashville's luminous specialist, went down to Texas ther day and received an ovation that a king might well have envied. He is the intellectual genius of the A. M. E. church, as well as a shining light in the medical profession, and proper recognition will yet come to him at the hands of his church brethren. He is "sitting tight" and watching developments. The eminent Nashvillian is undoubtedly "the noblest Roman of them all." Dr. Booker T. Washington says: "There are places in the South today for 5,000 additional Negro dry goods stores, 8,000 grocery stores, 1,500 millinery stores and 2,000 Negro banks. In order that the Negroes in this country shall advance in economic directions, the teacher, the minister, the business man, and all others who are interested in race and national development must cooperate." To which all thinking Negroes will say "Amen!" When asked at the Chicago meeting of the National Negro Business League if the hair they wore was the result of the use of the hair growers they manufactured, the ladies who spoke on the subject hesitated about answering, and the point was established by the chivalrous president and delegates that the matter was a purely personal one and that the lady speakers need not make any confessions on the subject. Right! If the ladies look all to the good, it is none of mere man's business now they manage to do it. Prof. Charles H. Moore, to whose herculean labors a large measure of the success of the past three or four conventions of the National Negro Business League is due, is trying to retire from the position of national organizer of the league, and has served notice that he cannot go through another campaign for the cause, as other interests are demanding his attention. It is hoped that he can be induced to change his mind, as he is just the kind of a man needed for the work of the league, and such well-equipped men are hard to find. MONEY 10 LOAN ON ALL ARTICLES OF VALUE Unredeemed Articles For Sale At 1. MILLER'S 103 North Main Street. Colored Farm Tenants Wanted. Share crops. Everything furnished. Want only large families of workers. If you do like poor people do you will always be poor. Do different. Write full particulars. C. K. Marks, Room 430, Equity Building, Muskogee, Okla. What Does a Change Mean For YOU? With our abundant crops and prosperity in all lines of business in the country, our farmers, our laborers, and our business men are going to think twice before voting for a change in the republican management of our national affairs. The following wise words of Chairman Hilles, of the national republican committee, are worth wondering over by the voter: Two groups of zealous politicians are crying to the country for a change in our national administration. But for you, the workers and taxpayers, this contest is serious business, and you should weigh the consequences with a serious mind. Don't take mere words. Seek facts. Out of this whirlwind of language which the "spellbinders" send beating about your ears, what is it that stands out, first and all the time? The present administration, after nearly four years' hard work, has finally succeeded in restoring the country's business to a prosperous basis. The mills are running full time. Mines are operating all their shifts. Factories are working to capacity. Commerce is thriving. The country is free of labor troubles and financial troubles. The working man is steadily gaining better wages. The farmer is growing steadily more prosperous. The market for farm products has never been so broad and generous. The railroads report the heaviest freight and passenger traffic in their existence. Shipping is everywhere active. Public works on a great scale are everywhere under way. Trade is moving smoothly, in ever-increasing volume. The savings banks are overflowing with money. The United States is on the threshold of the greatest boom in its history. Within six months, under present conditions, we will dwarf the great period that followed the Spanish War. And our prosperity will be here to stay, for we are on sounder ground than we were in '98. The trust problem has been settled—and settled right. "Big Business" has been put in its proper place, and this without halting industry or disorganizing affairs. The currency question is understood as it never has been, and will be solved along sound lines as soon as the heat of partisan political controversy dies down. The tariff is gradually being placed on a business basis, and soon will be out of politics, as it should. Everything is shaping to give the American people a long, unbroken, unparalleled period of peace and plenty. And at this time of all others, along come these political gentlemen shouting for a change. Do you want to change? Do you want to check prosperity just as you are about to pluck its choiceest fruits? Would you, the workers who must pay, commit the mad folly of taking your government out of tried and proven hands and turning it over to the self-seekers who are clamoring for its control? When President Taft took over the government the country was prostrate. Industry was paralyzed. Business was chaotic, uncertain, suspicious. Millions were out of employment. Investors, wherever possible, had withdrawn their capital. Enterprise was dead. All this was the result of the panic of 1907, the "talking panic." The "Rich Man's" Panic, it was called. But do you remember any poor man who was not hurt? It took the Taft administration over three years to repair the damage of this panic. It required infinite patience, skillful management at home and abroad, unfinishing enterprise, good judgment and vast prudence to bring the country out of that black pit. And now that the pit is covered, and the country is basking once more in the level sunshine of prosperity, do you want to take a chance on being thrown back? Do you want to take a chance on being talked into another and a needless panic? The question is not to be settled by talk, no matter how smart. The huzzals of the hustings may make sweet music, but in the background of the future you may hear the mutterings of a people unemployed. Your family stands with you at the dividing line, which has happiness and prosperity on one side and unhappiness and even want on the other. If you are a tramp, without kindred and without responsibility, by all means follow the adventurers. But if you own a stake in the country, if you have kith or kin dependent on the job you hold, weigh carefully the words and deeds of those who would lead you in a mad gallop to the precipice of experimental government. Remember, a change at Washington would mean everything for them. But what would it mean for you? Would Mr. Taft's defeat help you? Would the theories, untreated and unproven, on which the politicians are seeking to ride into office, benefit your wife and family? Brush aside all the fine language of the orators long enough to dig out answers to these questions. You will then have a reasonably safe guide on election day, for, like true charity, true politics begins at home. The intelligent man votes for that which is best for himself and those dependent on him, and not for that which is best only for the other fellow. He is not misled by the shadow of the bone in the water. The American people, for the first time in years, have the bone of prosperity firmly between their teeth. Are they prepared, like the dog in the fable, to drop its, to chase elusive shadows? BENNETT But for you, the workers and taxpay business, and you should weigh the com mind. Don't take mere words. Seek far. Out of this whirlwind of language wh beating about your ears, what is it the time? "We want a change in Washington." A change for what? To what? The present administration, after nee- has finally succeeded in restoring the co- perous basis. The mills are running full time. M shifts. Factories are working to capaci- The country is free of labor troubles and The working man is steadily gaining his growing steadily more prosperous. T ucts has never been so broad and gener- The railroads report the heaviest fre- in their existence. Shipping is every- on a great scale are everywhere under smoothly, in ever-increasing volume. T flowing with money. The United States is on the thresho- its history. Within six months, under dwarf the great period that followed And our prosperity will be here to s- ground than we were in '98. The trust problem has been settled: Business" has been put in its proper pla- ing industry or disorganizing affairs. understood as it never has been, and lines as soon as the heat of partisan poli- the tariff is gradually being placed on will be out of politics, as it should. Everything is shaping to give the A- broken, unparalleled period of peace and And at this time of all others, along men shouting for a change. Do you want to change? Do you was as you are about to pick its首选? Would you, the workers who must p of taking your government out of tri- turning it over to the self-seekers who are When President Taft took over the g prostrate. Industry was paralyzed. B tain, suspicious. Millions were out a wherever possible, had withdrawn their dead. All this was the result of the panic of The "Rich Man's" Panic, it was calle- any poor man who was not hurt? It took the Taft administration over damage of this panic. It required infini- ment at home and abroad, unfinchin- ing and vast prudence to bring the country. And now that the pit is covered, a once more in the level sunshine of prosp- a chance on being thrown back? Do on being talked into another and a need. The question is not to be settled by a The huzzaz of the hustings may make background of the future you may hear unemployed. Your family stands with you at the happiness and prosperity on one side want on the other. If you are a tramp, without kindred by all means follow the adventurers. the country, if you have kith or kin deeds weigh carefully the words and deeds of t a mad gallop to the precipice of experi- Remember, a change at Washington them. But what would it mean for you Would Mr. Taft's defeat help you? Would the theories, untried and unpatients are seeking to ride into office, be Brush aside all the fine language on to dig out answers to these questions, sonably safe guide on election day, for politics begins at home. The intelligent is best for himself and those dependent which is best only for the other fellow shadow of the bone in the water. The American people, for the first time of prosperity firmly between their teeth, the dog in the fabric, to drop it, to chase They want to take charge of the nation. They want to administer public affairs. And they promise wildly, eagerly, what they will do in return—if only they are granted control. From Maine to California, their words fill the air. And have you, the workers and taxpayers, whose affairs those gentlemen would control, stopped to analyze their proffers and promises? To the politicians themselves these proffers and promises are of no special importance. They have nothing to lose. They have everything to gain. Even if they lose, they win; for the contest will keep them in the limelight. STATEMENTS WHICH ARE OF INTEREST IN ALL SECTIONS OF THE COUNTRY. TARIFF REVISED DOWNWARD Opposition to President Taft Stimulated by Magazines Which Were Made to Pay Additional Postage, and Thus Relieve the People's Additional Cost of Postal Service. A Republican voter in Grand Rapids, Mich., recently addressed a letter to the headquarters of the Republican National committee in Chicago, in which he said: "I have been a Republican all my life, and for 30 years have been voting nothing but a straight Republican ticket for president of the United States." He does not say that he will do otherwise this year, for he believes President Taft to be honorable and worthy of the many honors that have come to him. He adds, however, that the Republican platform of 1908 called for a downward revision of the tariff and that this solemn pledge has not been kept. He also asserts that the large majority of the laborers in the wool on mills are foreigners instead of Americans, and are employed at starvation wages instead of being paid wages upon which people in this country can live decently. He further calls attention to the fact of a statement that English automobile manufacturers are forming a trust to compete with American companies that are said to be ruining the English market. In conclusion, he wants some information about the made of 1807. The explanations and information desired by this Republican voter are so general in their character that the answer forwarded to him will certainly be of interest to other voters in every section of the country. The reply says: Tariff Revised Downward. "The past four years have indeed been most prosperous ones, with few industrial or other disturbances, and with conditions generally satisfactory. And, after all, is not the real test of any administration the conditions which exist in the country while it is in power? "It is doubtful if you could find a statement of Mr. Taft in which he said there had been no promise of a revision downward. His letter of acceptance states clearly that he did so construct the pledge of the platform in 1908. Furthermore, the tariff was revised downward. The impression to the contrary is due to three sources. One is the attack made upon the Payne law by the magazines. That attack was prompted chiefly by the bitter resentment toward President Taft because he had recommended that the second class postage rate be advanced so that the magazines would come somewhere near paying the government what it cost to transport their editions. It costs the government now about $60,000,000 a year to carry the magazines through the malls, and they pay it in postage about $10,000,000, leaving a clear subsidy of $50,000,000 a year. The president suggested to congress that this was not a square deal toward the government, and the magazines determined to break him down." Opposition to Taft Explained. The reply further stated that the opposition of the metropolitan press to President Taft is due to the fact that he declined to put print paper on the free list, while the third source from which the people derive the impression that the Payne law shows revision upward instead of downward was the declaration by Mr. Champ Clark in his speech opposing the bill when it was before the house of representatives. Mr. Clark, speaking as a prophet and not as an historian, said that the duties under the Payne bill would show an average increase of 1.71 per cent. over the Dingley law. The letter continued: "That statement went out to the country, and was accepted as a fact, when it was merely a guess. But the law has been in operation now for nearly three years, and we do not have to guess, because we know. And these are the facts shown by the books of the treasury department: "Under the Dingley law 44.3 per cent. of all imports were on the free list. Under the Payne law 51.2 per cent. are free. "Under the Dingley law the average duty on all dutiable imports was 25.5 per cent., while under the Payne law the average duty has been 20.1 per cent. "In other words, the Payne law shows a reduction of ten per cent. below the Dingley law on dutiable goods, while on all goods imported it shows a reduction of 21 per cent. This is not prophecy, as Mr. Clark's statement was, it is history." Mr. Roosevelt, in a signed article in the Outlook, said: "The Payne law is better than the one it succeeded, and very much better than the McKinley law." Wool and Woolen Cloth. Regarding wool, it is stated that the last Democratic wool schedule revision put the sheep growers out of business and closed up 90 per cent of the woolen factories. It is also stated that the average manufacturer's profit on the cloth which goes into the average suit of clothes is an average of 30 cents. This sum would not be saved by the purchaser of the suit if all of it were taken away from SOCIAL WORKERS BEGIN DUTIES Sent Out by National League on Urban Conditions. FIRST TO ENTER THE FIELD. Organization Composed of Members of Both Races Seeks to Improve Industrial Opportunities Among Afro-Americans—Miss E. A. Walls and J. H. Hubert Well Qualified For Work. New York—Mr. James H. Hubert and Miss Ellis A. Walls, M. A., have been during the past year pursuing studies at the New York School of Philanthropy and Columbia university and have gained practical experience in social work in New York under the direction of the National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes. Mr. Hubert at the completion of his course of training was called to take charge of the social betterment activities at Gay Head, Mass., a community of mixed Indians and Negroes. He has supervision of the amusements and recreational and educational activities of the community. Mr. Hubert is a graduate of Atlanta Baptist college, Atlanta, Ga. Miss Walls has become one of the staff of the National Urban league and is on some special work in Baltimore in co-operation with a social betterment committee which is being organized in that city. At the completion of her work in Baltimore she will 1910 JAMES H. RUBERT. go to Nashville, Tenn., to develop work in connection with the Nashville league and the social science department of Fisk university. Miss Walls is a graduate of Fisk university and at the end of her year's work in New York received a master of arts degree from Columbia university. Both of these social workers for a year have been on fellowships furnished by the national league and are the first trained workers sent out according to a plan which the league is developing. During the present year the league has three other fellows in training. The National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes is an organization composed of white and colored people throughout the country, who are banded together for the betterment of conditions among colored people in cities. The object of the organization is stated in its constitution as follows: To bring about cooperation and coordination among existing agencies and organizations for improving the industrial, social and spiritual conditions of Negroes and to develop other agencies and organizations where necessary; to secure and train Negro social workers; to make studies of the industrial, economic, social and spiritual condition among Negroes; to promote encourage, assist and engage in any and all kinds of work for improving the industrial, economic, social and spiritual conditions among Negroes. Influence of the Christian Home. "Our churches and religious journals are discussing and looking for a worldwide revival. If we are to have this revival it will not be started by the laymen's missionary movement, nor the men and religion forward movement, nor by the church with its ponderous religious machinery, but by the Christian home," says the Rev. Dr. A Clayton Powell. "The home is the springing of the race. From it must flow the streams that shall revive our religious activities and cause the desert places to rejoice and blossom as a rose." Opportunity Which Should Be Used. While much satisfaction is expressed for the good record of many of our young men and women in the public and high schools, attention is called to another class of young folks whose duties are such that they cannot attend day school, but they can go to school at night and thereby obtain a liberal education. This is an opportunity which they should not neglect. CONDITIONS IN THE SOUTH. Optimistic View of the Situation by Dr. W. D. Weatherford. Dr. W. D. Weatherford knows men and conditions in the south. He is a southerner through and through and is spending his life in and for the south. In all of his writing and speaking he has been discriminating, sane and fearless. Through patient study, wide observation and sympathetic touch with men of all classes and races in the southland he has worked out in theory and in practice a plan of action which appeals to men who are vitally interested in the advancement of humanity. About two years ago Dr. Weatherford wrote "Negro Life In the South" for southern white college men who wanted to have before them the facts of modern Negro life. The little volume has been used in two years by over 10,000 southern college men who belong to Y, M, C. A. study groups. The call came for a new book on race relationships, and Dr. Weatherford again showed his mastery of a difficult problem by giving the public "Present Forces In Negro Progress," which is dedicated to that group of sympathetic men in the north whose united interest in the Negro race is a prophecy of a better day." In the preface of "Present Forces" the author expresses his appreciation of the help that he has received from students and professors in white and colored schools and from farm demonstrators and educators. Thus he shaves the head is a man who can co-operate successfully with other men. He asserts very emphatically "The supreme need of the hour is that men shall face facts rather than spin theories." The various chapters discuss traits of Negro character, race leadership and the growth of race pride. Negro population and race movement. The relation of the white churches to the Negro, and the work of the Y. M. C. A. With rare keenness of mind and frankness of expression. Dr. Weatherford has analyzed the race problem as it affects the Negro himself and his white neighbor, both of whom are economically and socially interdependent, and, therefore, have a common interest which should not be lost sight of either through ignorance or wilful neglect. The solvent of the race problem must include co-operation in the broadest sense, race pride and race consciousness. Christian leadership, reduction of the infant and adult death rate, revival of interest in rural life, conquering the enemies of southern farm life—the tenant system, the one crop system, improvement of the public rural schools, the local churches, the average small farm and the adoption of a sound public health policy BUSINESS LEAGUE ECHOES. Macedonian Cry Heard From Afro- Americans in Providence, R. I. We have read with great satisfaction the report of the doings of the National Negro Business League con- vention held recently in Chicago, says the Providence (R. I.) Advance. From such reports we must come to the posi- tive conclusion that the Negro, not only in business but in all lines, is coming rapidly toward the front rank. While Rhode Island sent no de- legates, Boston did. Along this line there seems to be something the matter with the Negroes in this state, and especially in this city. We appear to be leagueness and leaderless, and our condition has remained the same for the past several years. THE POLITICAL SITUATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA. The Charleston Messenger Makes Suggestions and Offers Advice. There seems to be a spirit on the part of the southern white man to drive the Negro out and drive him back into politics again, says the Charleston (8. C.) Messenger. Nothing proves this more conclusively than the consent of Governor Woodrow Wilson to have Rev. Richard Carroll, a Negro Baptist preacher, the Booker T. Washington of South Carolina, take the stump in behalf of a Democratic candidate for president. It has been and is a question now as to whether the Negro should enter politics in that way. It seems to us that the Negroes should all stand still, wait and at the proper time come in and cast their votes for the best man in a solid plan, be he Democrat or Republican. There should be no buying in or selling out. Men in every walk of life should be allowed to cast their votes at their own dictation without any intimidation whatever. There should never be an attempt by either party to disfranchise the other party black or white. This is the spirit that has upset the country. God has drawn his sword against the race which desires to humiliate another race and rise at its expense. The intelligent white and black men should ever be reasonable citizens, the one respecting the rights of the other as Americans. There is quite a number for and against Rev. Carroll becoming a public speaker for the Democratic party in South Carolina. Politics in this state has got down to an indefinite point, and politicians are guessing as much as nonpoliticians as to who will be the next president. Rise of M. H. Garner in Postal Service. There are forty-six Afro-Americans employed in the Little Rock Ark. postoffice. Mr. H. H. Garner, who entered the service many years ago, now holds the position of superintendent of carriers. ```markdown ``` JOHN B. HARRIS R. T. Daniel believes in progress. He believes the small oil and gas investor is entitled to a square deal. He yill make it a point, when elected to congress, to see to it that the Secretary of the Interior removes obnoxious restrictions from lands in the Third district, so the man with small means can get his proper returns from his efforts, investment and energy. R. T. Daniel, candidate for Congress, started life on a farm. He spent a few years in the mercantile business, and several years in cattle ranching and mining. He is a man of wide and diversified experience and knows the needs and wants of all the people of this section. A vote for him for Congress is a guarantee that your interests will be looked after by a real servant of the people, who is rich enough and broad guaged enough not to be tempted by anybody with evil motives. He is ideal material for Congress, and should be elected by a large and enthusiastic majority A vote for R. T. Daniel for Congress is a vote for progress. The Third District is one of the wealthiest in the United States. It is a business district, and needs a business man to represent it in Congress. R. T. Daniel of Tulsa, is the right man for the job. He's broad enough to drop partisan lines and work for the interest of the whole people. DANIEL WILL GET RE SULTS R. T. Daniel has spent years in the study of waterways and navigation, both in this country and abroad. He knows the Arkansas River can be made navigable, and he believes he can get congress to make an appropriation for that purpose. When once the Arkansas is declared navigable for practical purposes railroad freight rates will be reduced from 25 to 75 per cent. The Trinity River in Texas and the Arkansas in the state of Arkansas have been declared navigable, and Ft. Smith, Dallas and Fort Worth get freight hauled in and manufactured goods hauled out for 25 to 75 per cent less than Oklahoma points for the reason that congress has made the rivers navigable. The Arkansas SHOULD be made navigable in Oklahoma, and Mr. Daniel will see that it is done when once in Congress. He has done bigger things than that in his life—he knows how; and has the desire and determination to do things. Send him to Congress and we will get what we are entitled to, and which we should have had a long time ago if the proper man had been our servant in Washington. In the Superior Court of Muskogee County, State of Oklahoma Ira I. Ramey, Plaintiff, vs. Alma G. Clark, Defendant. No. 2739. NOTICE OF PUBLICATION NOTICE OF PUBLICATION. Said defendant, Alma G. Clark, will take notice that she has been sued in the above named court for annulment of marriage upon the grounds that she had a living husband at the time she was married to said plaintiff and must answer the petition filed therein by said plaintiff on or before the 9th day of November, 1912, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment for said plaintiff for annulment of marriage between the said plaintiff and the said defendant will be rendered accordingly. ROBERT TOOMER. Clerk Superior Court. Published Sept. 28, Oct. 5 and 12 and 19. 1912. (Seal) ```markdown ``` McCALL'S MAGAZINE McCall Patterns will enable you to make up your own home, with your own hands, clothing for yourself and children which will be perfect in style and fit. Price—more higher than 10 cents. Your own free Pattern Catalogue. We Will Give You Free for setting subscriptions among your friends. Premium Catalogue and Cash Prize Offer. THE McCALL COMPANY, 239 to 239 West 375 St., NEW YORK Old Shoes Made New. Sewed Half Soles 75 cents. Try Us and be Convinced, NEW STATE SHOE SHOP. TOM CARUTHRES 111 Court St. "THE SHOE DOCTOR" Phone 3611 Muskogee, Okla. William W. Wright, an attorney of Washington, D. C., has been sending letters broadcast to persons supposed to be or claiming to have rights as citizens, agreeing to represent them before the courts, the Department or Congress as their attorney and secure their enrollment or allotment. He asks that his prospective clients pay him $25 cash and a balance of $160 when he has performed his services. If you are a wide awake, energetic hustler, this means you. Many men and women have made their fortunes by selling town lots. You may do the same. Write The proposition seems fair on its fact. As a matter of fact, however the decision of the supreme court in the Whitmire case has doubtless settled the matter forever. All the available Cherokee lands are already allotted and the money will soon be finally distributed. Wright's scheme is to get $25 a head from as many "suckers" as he can find and of course he will be gainer to just that extent. Colored persons should in investigate very carefully before they part with hard-earned money, especially when it costs $25 to "sit in the game." South MUSkOGEE TOWN CO ESTES BUILDING. MUSKOGEE, OKLA. Order for Hearing Petition to Sell Real Estate by Guardian. State of Oklahoma. Groceries and Coal Call At Clak's Grocery 40l Elgin In County Court. No. 135 St. In the matter of the guardian ship of Claude Roosevelt Jacksote minor. Now on this 30th day of July 1912, comes James Jackson as the guardian of the estate of the above named ward having filed herein his petition for the sale of the real estate of said ward for the reasons in said petition stated. It is ordered that said petition be and hereby is set for hearing on the 4th day of September, A. D. 1912, at 10 o'clock a.m., at which time the next o'clock and all persons interested in the estate of said ward are required to appear and show cause required to appear and show cause if any they have, why an order should not be granted for a sale of so much of the real estate of said ward as is necessary for the reasons in said petition stated. Nothing Old Here! EVERYTHING NEW. Fresh Meats, Pure Lard, Eggs, Etc. Game in Season. Hocker Meat Market. V. W. HOCKER, Prop. Convention Hall. White's Hotel ROOMS AND BATHS It is further ordered that a copy of this order be published for three successive weeks in the Muskogee Cimeter of Muskogee, Oklahoma, and by posting notices in three public places in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, and by mailing to the heirs and next of kin or by service as required by law. BAGGAGE LINE GEO. W. WHITE. Propr. MUSKOGEE. OKLA. Dated this 30th day of July 1912. YOUR DOCTOR KNOWS Oklahoma City, Okla., 10-1-1912 Mear Dear Editor: and will tell you that unless his prescriptions are filled with the utmost honesty--purest and freshest drugs--all his ability to cure you will be wasted- That's why we buy only the best drugs and make prescriptions our specialty. Ask your doctor about I am herein asking you to publish the following in your valuable paper for at least two publications and if possible three. I am sure the subject matter will commend itself favorably to you and I shall know that it did by publishing the same as per request. St. Luke's Pharmacy. Farewell Reception October 22, 1912. From 8, to 4:14, R. M. From 8 to 11:14 P.M. Rev. W. H. Jernagin, D. D., has been called to the pastorate of a large church in Washington, D. C., and will be give nby his many friends in connection with his entire membership a farewell and final reception at the Tabernacle Baptist Church on the day and date above set out. 228 North Second Street. Phone 172. Muskogee, Oklahoma During his seven years' pastorate 'in this city and state Rev. Jernagin has proven himself to be a great gospel preacher—both by becept and example—an ardent, zealous and safe race leader—an exemplary neighbor and most desirable citizen. Large-heartedness, unlimited liberality or purse, the deepest sympathy for those less fortunate and those in distress and the continued practice of the golden rule are a few things that characterize this great man. ONE DOLLAR PER WEEK. This property is not in the country but in town with all city improvements, close to street car, gas, water and paved streets. On or before the 22d of October, 1912, those desiring to send donations, gifts, presents, etc., either within or without the state may send the same and are herein requested to send the same to Lawyer William Harrison, Chairman of the Deacon Board. All gifts, presents, etc., will be published with the name of the giver and place of residence. We are certain that his many friends will be glad to see that he will be given this grand reception and those who cannot be present will their gifts will avail themselves of this opportunity. Done at any office this 1st day of October 1912. Around to double in value in very short time. Let us show you now while the prices are low and the seletion is good. This is unquestionably the lowest priced proposition in reales, tate in or near Muskogee. You had better take advantage of it today TERMS: One dollar down and one dollar per week. Reeves Realty Company, WILLIAM HARRISON. Chairman Deacon Board. 201-3 Baum Blds 217 Flynn-Ames Building, Phone 920. Muskogee, Oklahoma.