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VOL.15. GAS METERS. Sheepskin Play a Leading Role in the Work of the Registers. Consumers of gas are usually so unfamiliar with the operation of a gas meter, simple as it is, that it will be surprising to many to learn that sheep skin plays an important part in the meter's work. It is used, according to Gas Dogie, in connection with the diaphragms, or the two bellows from which the gas is drawn when the gas is lighted. A stock of 40,000 sheep is required each year to repair the gas meters used in Mumbai and Bronx boroughs, New York city. These skins cost about $40,000 a year. To repair the meters used throughout the United States in a single year about 300,000 sheep are required. Great care has to be taken in the selection of perfect skins before they are put into use. Each pelt, before it is accepted, is examined in a dark closet by a man who passes it over a table in which there is a hole about four inches square, through which a light is thrown upward. By this means it can quickly be determined whether or not the sheep whose skin is being examined has ever had experience in bramble bushes. Thin places, made by pricking of the brambles or by the skin having been injured in the dressing process, render it unfit for use in a meter. MIDDLE NAMES In England at One Time People Were Hanged For Having Them. People have not always been allowed the pleasure of having as many names as they wish. Indeed, 400 years ago not even a middle name was allowed to England. It was illegal. The old English law was definite and admitted of no infraction of its ruling. The only exception made to this iron-clad regulation was in the case of persons of royal rank. If they really wished it they could boast a middle name, but woe to the person of ordinary rank who was sufficiently unwise or obstinate to insist on having more than two appollitions. For the first offense he would very likely be tied to a whipping post and severely lashed. For a second offense he would endure some more lasting punishment, perhaps the removal of this thumbs or his ears. And if he still persisted in his stubbornness he would be hanged. There is a case on record of a poor man, in all probability half demented, who insisted on signing four names every time he wrote his signature to any paper. Of course he passed through all the legal stages of punishment until he was finally hanged.—Chicago Tribune Mother of Invention. John and Mary married impeccably on $30 a week and went to live in a "walk up" apartment, two flights up. Then baby came and, besides adding to the family, added to the impecuniousity. Ingenuity went far toward solving the problems of living for two in an inexpensive place. Baby strained that ingenuity further. At first it was no impossible task to carry him upstairs, but he grew, as babies will, and Mary's back became weary daily as she carried him up. What was to be done? Oh, for an elevator! The dumb waiter? Of course! Thereafter, when Mary and baby came in, baby was put in the dumb waiter. Then Mary walked upstairs and hoisted baby. Baby liked it, Mary liked it, and if you don't like it that doesn't matter.—New York Post. Changes of Climate. A scientist who recently investigated the causes of secular variations in temperature at the earth's surface thinks that they are more probably due to changes in the amount of carbonic acid in the atmosphere than to variations in the heat of the sun. If the amount of carbonic acid that the air now contains was diminished a little more than half the mean temperature all over the earth would, it is stated, drop about eight degrees, which would be sufficient to bring on another glacial period. On the other hand, an increase of carbonic acid between two and three times its present amount would raise the mean temperature fifteen degrees and renew the hot times of the seascene epoch. - Boston Post. She Know Without His Asking. Tramp-It is needless to ask the question, mum; you know what I want. Mrs. Workhard-Oh, yes, I know what you want; but I've only got one piece of soap in the house, and we're using it. Come again tomorrow.-London Stray Stories Advice. "My cup of joy is very full," sings a poet. Well, let it be, gentle one. Don't try to change places with the cup.-New Orleans Playaway. The Muskogee Cimeter. OLDEST COLORED PAPER IN OKLAHOMA. MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA, MAY. 10. 1913. BRIGHT OUTLOOK SOUTH. Plenty of Room For Thrifty Workers Rev. J. W. Hair's Success. Jackson, Miss.—Misssssippi is full of opportunities for the young colored American despite the much talked of race prejudice. Many of them are taking advantage of the opportunities and pushing to the front and are being heard from in various walks of life. Perhaps it would be a source of inspiration to the public and especially the young people from time to time to hear something about those who are forging to the front. In the pulpit many strong men are taking the places of the men who are growing less active. Then the medical, law, dental and other professions are claiming the attention of both men and women. In the pulpit one of the strongest men is the Rev. J. W. Hair, D.D., pastor of the Pearl Street A.M.E. church in this city. In this he is serving his fifth year and is one of the leaders in the educational work. He was born in Sumter county, Ala., about thirty-nine years ago of slave parents. His father, Ned Hair, was a politician of wide influence during the reconstruction period. The Rev. Mr. Hair became active as a Christian worker at the age of fifteen, superintendent of the Sunday school at the age of sixteen and was licensed to exhort in 1855, district superintendent of Sunday schools, Vicksburg district, A. M. E. church, 1875; local preacher in 1808, admitted to the annual conference on trial at Vicksburg in 1809 by Bishop W. E. Derrick, entered the itinerant ministry at Yazoo City in 1901 and was assigned to the Indianola mission with five members and no church. Here he demonstrated the fact of his ability as a leader and an organizer of men. Within nine months' time he had increased the membership from five to twelve and built a church worth $2,500. At this place the conference allowed him to remain for five years, in which time he raised the charge from a mission to a full fledged church, leaving it clear of debt and with one of the most refined and cultured congregations in the state. He was ordained deacon by Bishop E. Tyre in 1902 and elder in 1903. His second charge was in Yazoo City. He served this charge one year and broke all previous records. At this place he again showed wise and safe leadership. Amidst confusion and discord he conducted a successful revival and added eighty-four members to the church and paid a $600 debt and reported $120 of what is known as dollar money. Rev. Mr. Hair was appointed to his present charge by the late Bishop E. W. Lampton three years ago. He has reduced the church debt from $47,000 to less than $1,700. He is much interested in all that makes for race advancement. He is one of the pioneer members of the Woodmen of Union and is now the supreme secretary of that fraternity. He is the supreme governor of the Fishermen of the Red Cross Relief society, which is having a wonderful growth under him as its supreme head. He is broad, generous and just. He has a devoted and loving wife and four children. He also possesses a little of the world's goods. He is destined to be a great leader in the councils of his church and race. TASK FOR SUPREME COURT Mississippi Jimcrow Car Muddle Up For Final Settlement. Whether the "Jimcrow" car laws of a state apply to interstate passengers as well as to interstate travel is being tried out in the supreme court of the United States on an appeal brought up from the supreme court of the state of Mississippi by Miss Pearl Morris, a white woman, who has been awarded $2,000 damages by the supreme court of Mississippi for being compelled by a railroad company to occupy a Pullman coach in which three Negroes were traveling. The case is being watched with deep interest. A decision for Miss Morris may mean that the Pullman company must provide special sleepers for the colored people. If the plaintiff is not sustained colored Pullman passengers will ride through Mississippi without let or blindrance and an antiquated issue will have reached a happy settlement. Not a Mind Reader Mistress (whose chauffeur has just informed her that Fido has been shut up in the stable because he leaped up at a strange lady in the road)—How odd of him! Do you suppose he thought it was me? Chauffeur—Couldn't say what he thought, my lady,—London Punch. As He Diagnosed It "I fear you do not really love me," said the young doctor. "Why do you say that?" demanded the girl. "Your pulse does not seem to accelerate any when I hold your hand." —Washington Herald. Age does not make us childish, as TEST YOUR BAROMETER. It Is a Tricky Instrument and Must Be Treated With Respect. Don't expect a barometer to tell you the truth about the weather until you have tested it thoroughly. Two common causes for unreliability are air and water mixed with the mercury in the tube. These can be expelled by boiling the mercury. In order to test a barometer let it hang for a time in the proper position then gently and with care incline it so that the mercury may strike against the glass tube. If there is no air with in you will hear a sharp metallic click but if the sound is dull and muffled it indicates the presence of both air and moisture. The presence of air alone is shown by minute bubbles. If at any time the mercury seems to adhere to the tube even in the slightest degree and the convex surface as assumes a more flattened form it is safe to conclude that either air or moisture is present. In any of these cases the instrument should be put into expert hands for rectification. There are several kinds of barometers. The ordinary "weather glass" in common use is more or less unreliable and is easily made more so by careless handling. In fact, any barometer must be treated with great respect in order to retain its usefulness - Harper's Weekly. CHURCHES IN CHILE They Are Always More or Less In an Uncompleted Condition. When walking through the streets in any large town in Chile one is immediately struck by the fact that church buildings are always undergoing repairs. One day you will pass a church which for weeks has had about six ladders resting against the walls. Then an other day you will find that they have been changed to the other side. This constant changing of ladders goes on year in and year out, but no one ever seems to be made of the ladders though, perhaps, a new brick or a bit of plaster will occasionally be added to the building. There would seem, however, to be a very real reason for the presence of these ladders. The Chilean government, in fact, levies a tax upon church buildings, but only when they have been completed. In order to evade this tax, therefore, no church ever has been completed. The law surely might be altered, then, for the eternal presence of these ladders—certainly an ingenious idea—does not add to the appearance of the buildings or to the comfort of pedesains in the streets.—London Answers King Robert Bruce's Watch. In Dazell's "Fragments of Scottish History" is the following: "The oldest known English watch was made, it is sold, in the sixteenth century. There exists a watch which, antiquarians allow, belonged to King Robert Bruce." In tracing this subject further was found a letter in the Gentleman's Magazine dated Forfar, Aug. 20, 1785, and signed J. Jamleson, who therein states that the watch was offered for sale to him by a goldsmith hawker of Glasgow, who afterward sold it for 2 guineas, and it was next sold for 5. The letter does not trace the curiosity further, but we find in a little work by Adam Thompson, entitled "Time and Timekeepers," that it subsequently found its way into the collection of King George III. - Philadelphia. Inquirer. "Pall Mall." Even the British, the London British are not agreed upon the proper pronunciation of "Pall Mall." The Pall Mall Gazette has published scores of letters on the subject, one from J. Henderson Couter, being in part as follows: "I really does not seem to matter much whether Pall Mall used to be 'Palle Malle' or 'Pawl Mawl.' Both are probably incorrect etymologically. I had an old grandmother, one of the old school Were she alive today she would be about 110. She always spoke of it as 'Pell Mell.' But, then, she preserved most of the old fashioned pronunciations, such as 'laylock' for illac 'oblege' for oblige, 'sassengers' for sausages and 'gould' for gold. This may have been, and probably was, a sheer affectation on her park. Anyhow, she tested a new manservant by hearing how he could knock on a front door." Wanted It All. "Darling," he murmured as soon as they had been seated in the high priced restaurant. "you can have anything you want on the bill of fare. Shall I read it off to you?" "No," replied the dear girl; "Just read it to the waiter."—Milwaukee Daily News. The Proper Thing to Do. He (at masquerade ball)—That's a singular looking costume you're wearing. What do you represent? She—Opportunity. He—Indeed! Then let me embrace you. Boston Transcripts CURIOUS MANX LAWS. Food and Drink Alone Are Taxed and Debtors Are Imprisoned. In some respects the Isle of Man is one of the most backward portions of the British empire. All the revenue is raked by taxes on food and drink. There are no death duties, no property tax, no land tax. The working classes are unprotected as well as over taxed. No factory laws exist, and no attempt has ever been made to limit the hours of shop assistants, although Mansfield is essentially a nation of shopkeepers. Then, although usury is forbidden by law, imprisonment for debt is still legal and is commonly resorted to. Yet Many laws, although backward in some respects, are in other ways well advanced. Every woman, widow or solitary, in the Isle of Man, be she owner, occupier or lodger, enjoys the parliamentary franchise. Every widow enjoys half her husband's personal estate and has a life interest in his real estate, and she cannot be deprived of this by will. The sale of cigarettes and intoxicants to children was forbidden in Man for years before such a prohibition was enforced in England. Englishmen have legislated mildly against money lenders. The highest interest that can be charged in the island is 6 per cent, and that has been the law for over 200 years.—Chicago News. LUXURIOUS KITCHENS. They Used Silver Lined Saucepans in the Old Daves In Rome. While the housewife today prides herself, and with reason, on the equipment and convenience of her establishment, she need not think that centuries ago other women in other lands were not equally well provided. Indeed, the kitchens of Roman women were much more luxuriously fitted out than are most kitchens of today. Now in the days when the Roman empire was at its height, if you went into the culinary department of an elegant establishment you would find sconepans lined with silver and pails of various description richly inlaid with arabesques in silver and shovels that were handsomely and intricately curved. Egg frames, too, that would cook twenty eggs at once and pastry molds shaped like shells and an infinite assortment of griddles, frying pans, cheese graters and tart dishes. The toilet tables of the Roman women were well supplied in the same lavish fashion. Ivory combs, perfumes, cosmetics, hairpins, even an elaborate hair net of gold, have been recently unearthed. Safety pins, too, which have for a long time been considered a strictly modern invention, could be found on their tables. But they had no brushes nor any glass mirror, the kind they used being of silver or other white metals.-Chicago Tribune. The Greater Attraction. A correspondent of the Boston Transcript says that "in looking over some memoranda made by John Whittier of East Haverhill (father of the poet) I find this item, made under date of Feb. 13, 1819: 'First snowstorm of the year.' This is possibly the storm his son commemorates in 'Snowbound.' The lad was then in his twelfth year. The item immediately preceding the one I give above is dated May 9, 1816 'An elephant came to town.' As President Monroe 'came to town' that same day, it is odd that his coming is not also chroniced as equally memorable.' He Knew. "You say that a straight line is not the shortest distance between two points?" exclaimed the grouch. "Why you must be an idiot." "No, I'm not," replied the stranger "I'm a taxi driver."—Cincinnati Enquirer. Sounde Plausible "Pop, why does the moon get full?" "I don't know. Don't bother me." "Pop, I guess if the moon would only stick to the Milky way it wouldn't get full, would it?" - Lippincott's. Nothing of worth or weight can be achieved with half a mind, with a faint heart and with a lame endeavor - Isaac Harrow. Specialist in Rural Education Work. Professor Harold W. Fought, an employee of the United States bureau of education, is making encouraging headway in his work for rural schools and teachers of such schools in the middle west. He is the author of several interesting books on rural education. Professor Fought is regarded as a specialist in his line. City Secretary For Y. W. C. A. Work. NG CLUMNS imeter. OMA. 0, 1913. GENIUS OF A PAINTER. Da Vinci's Prayer and Triumph of Art While Still a Pupil. It is told of Leonardo da Vinci that while still a pupil, before his genius burst into brilliance, he received a special inspiration in this way: His old and famous master because of his growing imitates of age felt obliged to give up his own work and one day bade Da Vinci finish for him a picture which he had begun. The young man had such reverence for his master's skill that he shrunk from the task. The old artist, however, would not accept any excuse, but persisted in his command, saying simply, "Do your best." Da Vinci at last tremblingly seized the brush and, kneeling before the easel, said the following prayer: "It is for the sake of my beloved master that I imbure skill and power for this undertaking." As he proceeded his hand grew steady, his eye awoke with slumbering genius. He forgot himself and was filled with enthusiasm for his work. When the painting was finished the old master was carried into the studio to pass judgment on the result. His eyes rested on a triumph of art. Throwing his arms around the young artist, he exclaimed, "My son, I pain no more." KADIAK ISLAND BEARS. White and Furry, They Are Monsters In Size and Weight. The biggest bears in the world are to be found on Kadikau island, in the guttu of Alaska, south of the great shoulder of territory that stretches out into the Pacific. The Kadikau bears are of the polar breed, perfectly white, with long, heavy fur, and at full growth are twice as large as the black bear of the Rocky mountains. They weigh 2,400 to 3,000 pounds, stand as high as an ordinary cow and are the biggest carnivorous animals living. The tracks they leave in the snow have often measured 10teen inches in length and ten inches in width. They are savage and fight desperately when attacked. Bear traps are usually baited with honey, but the Kadikau trappers use a pig. Bears are uncommonly fond of pork, and a pig when imprisoned in a trap makes a demonstration which attracts the attention of the bears at a longer distance than the odor of home. Kadikau is wooded and mountainous but it has good natural harbors. There is a population of some 1,500, mostly Eskimos, living on the coast and engaged in the salmon fishing industry - Chicago Tribune. Savage Angel Fish Many fishes, like the knights of old, fight among themselves for the love of fighting or because they have nothing better to do, according to a bulletin of the New York Zoological society. There are others, however, which fight to protect themselves or their young. Speaking of the fights among fishes in the aquarium, the bulletin says: "The angel fishes, beautiful as they are in appearance, have perhaps the most devilish disposition of all. A tank of angel fishes reminds one of the notorious, even tempered family who were all mad all the time." The watchfulness of attendants usually prevents the fatal terminations of these misunderstandings, but occasionally a fatal injury is inflicted. "Such a case," the bulletin adds, "happened when two large green morays engaged in a violent encounter, during which one of the combatants was disemboweled and had to be killed. These eel-like fishes are extremely powerful and active and coil and strike like snakes.—New York Tribune. Art Tamed the Tigers A privileged few may have seen the interesting sight of a sculptor making his studies and models from life for the starties of the two tigers which guard the entrance to Nassau hall at Princeton. The studies were made for the most part in the animal houses near the Arsenal in Central park. At first considerable prodding by the keepers was necessary to induce the zoological samples to come forward when the sculptor wanted them. After a time, however—this is upon the sculptor's solemn word—the beasts got so First Use of the Monocle. The monocle, usually associated with the sterner although perhaps not less valn sex, has been worn for a hundred years. The first person to screw a glass in his eye was, according to Sir Horace Rumbold, a Dutch exquisite, Jongeheer Breese, whose monocle started the diplomats assembled for the congress of Vienna. The fashion spread rapidly. In Dr. Kitchiner's "Economy of the Eyes," published nine years after the congress, he deplores the fact that a "single glass set in a smart ring is often used by trinket fanclers merely for fashion sakes. These folk have not the least defect in their sight and are not aware of the mischievous consequences of such irritation."—New NO 2 HIS PAST DIDN'T BOTHER HIM When Swinburne Was Very Close Unte Death by Drowning. In Mr. Edmund Gossen's reminiscent article, "Swinburne at Eretnet," in the Cornell Magazine he relates the poet's bathing adventure that nearly cost him his life in the late summer of 1908. The timely appearance of a fishing snack on the scene prevented the premature silencing of the voice that was presently to entrance the world (or some part of it) with the "Songs Before Sunrise." "I asked him," writes Mr. Gossen, "what he thought about in that dreadful contingency, and he replied that he had no experience of what people often profess to witness—the concentrated panorama of past life hurrying across the memory. He did not reflect on the past at all. He was filled with annoyance that he had not finished his 'Songs Before Sunrise' and then with satisfaction that so much of it was ready for the press and that Mazzul would be pleased with him. "And then he continued, 'I reflected with resignation that I was exactly the same age as Shelley was when he was drowned.' (This, however, was not the case. Swinburne had reached that age in March, 1807, but this was part of a curious delusion of Swinburne's that he was younger by two or three years than his real age.) Then when he began to be, I suppose, a little numbed by the water his thoughts fixed on, the clothes he had left on the beach, and he worried his clouded brain about some unfinished verses in the pocket of his cont." So here again, comments the Dial, we have an instance of the failure of an actor in a real life drama to rise to the dramatic possibilities of his part. They do these things better in fiction. SULPHUR SHOWERS Not Sulphur at All, Only the Pollen Greeks, Bristle Trees Many persons are aware that in spring, and especially in early spring, it happens that after a shower the edge of every pool of water in the streets and along the sidewalks will be bordered by a rim of pale yellow color. As the water evaporates this ring remains as a fine powdery mass, so much resembling sulphur as to have given rise to the name "sulphur showers." This so called sulphur is, of course, not sulphur at all. When examined under the microscope it is found to be made up of a mass of the yellowish pollen grains of pine trees. Instead of consisting of a single cell, as do most pollen grains, that of the pine consists of three cells, the two larger end ones being filled with air and the other containing the ordinary fertilizing principle. The two air containing cells are larger than the other and act as balloons to buoy it up in the air. In pines and allied trees fertilization of the cones, by which they are enabled to set and develop seeds, is accomplished by the wind—that is, the pollen is produced in immense quantities and is transported through the air to the cones, which are often on separate, widely distant trees. Thus it often happens that the pollen gets up in the higher currents of the air, is carried for long distances and is only brought down to the earth by the rains, producing the so called shower of sulphur.—Harper's Weekly. How Wheat Perspires. When you are perspiring furiously in the dog days it may or may not console you to think that an ordinary field of wheat is giving off moisture quite as furiously. Between the months of April and July, according to Sir James Dewar, a field of wheat perspires sufficient moisture to cover the surface of its ground to a depth of nine inches. Another interesting fact is that it requires three and a half pounds of water to produce sixteen grams of wheat. Speaking of the solar radiation in tropical places, Sir James says that in six hours about four-tenths of a square mile receives heat equivalent to the combustion of 1,000 tons of coal while an area of 1,300 square miles receives in one year heat equivalent to 1,000,000,000 tons of coal—the whole estimated coal output of Europe and America.—Philadelphia Ledger. A New Experience "Dropped a little at roulette while I was abroad," remarked the ice man. "Can't beat that game," said the cost man. "Wasn't trying to. I just wanted to see how it feels to lose money."—Louisville Courier Journal. Where It Was. "Why don't you get some labels on your suit case to show where it's been? "The pawnbrokers don't furnish its bels"—Louisville Courier-Journal Long and Short of it. It is hard for a man to look digni The Muskogee Cimeter W. H. Twine. Editor. E. H. Twine Collector & Asst Manager. F. W. Reed Gen. Agt. & Circulation Solicitor The blue X mark on your paper indicates that your subscription has expired and the paper will be stopped. We have on our desk the report of the Masons and also the report of the Knights of Pythias. Both reports show the respective lodges to be in splendid condition. Hon, S. T. Wiggins, Past Grand Master of Masons and a prominent U. B. F. passed through our city Friday and paid our sanctum a visit. Rev. Robinson of Rentiesville was in the city Thursday, and we understand poured oil on the troubled waters among the men of the cloth. Rev. Robidson knows how and came at the right time. Read the May number of the Theosophical Path; it is rich and will give you food for thought for many moons. A number of Muskogee business men in Boley this week attending the meeting of the Business Men's League. The schools close this month, and the boys will be hunting the old swimming hole and the shade of the "old apple tree," until theides of September. The Democrats of Tulsa are not afraid of their Negro allies. There are two on the police force and one deputy sheriff, all of them efficient men. We are personally acquainted with patrolman Williams and deputy sheriff Cleaver, and they are among the most progressive of our race leaders and are making a record of which all may be proud. Our visit to Tulsa Wednesday was an eye opener. Tulsa is the busiest and best town today in Oklahoma. Muskogee at one time had that honor and will have it again when our rulers get sense enough to stop killing the town and use business methods instead of sentiment, to push our town forward. Go to Tulsa, take a look around and come back home and you will note the diffence instanter. What is good for Tulsa can be used to the advantage of Muskogee. News Items [Chisolm News Service.] Lawton, Okla., (Special) A few days ago a petition was mailed to the members of the House of Representatives purporting to come from some of the people of Oklahoma, whose sense of morality and pride had been wounded, and who allege that the State Colored University is not being properly conducted. The petition was printed in Guthrie, mailed from Coyle Okla., on the train of the Eastern Oklahoma R. R., although almost all the names of the signers indicate they live in Ardmore Tatum and thereabouts. This may not be significeranf but new theless is a fact. This petition recites the following allegations: Practice of immorality among the students of the University Nepotism law violated by the President, as the petitioners allege that President Page has his wife and daughter employed; that each graduate costs the State of Oklahoma approximate by $10,000, the petitioners claim ing that within the fifteen years over half a million dollars has been spent, and that according to the latest catalogue there are fifty two graduates. The petition being presented just at this time, when the appro priation for the school was under consideration, caused a deal or comment. President Page of the University, learning of an effort on the part of a few citizens to interfere with a liberal appropriation from the present legislature immediately to Oklahoma City from the Dry Farming Congress Association at Tulsa and present himself before the legislature for investigation of himself and the school. The House of Representatives immediately advised Prof. Page that the Lenox Committee had been to his school and brought back a most favorable report, and to the delight of Dr. Page told him that no petition against him and the school were in order at this time. In the Senate a committee was selected to visit the school and make a special report. This committee in de a favorable report of the conditions and concerning the management. The only complaint lodged was that there were too many forcing students in the school for the comfort and proper care of the Oklahoma students. The committee reported that the accommodations and surroundings are all that could be expected, and recommender an appropriation sufficient to cover the cost of installing a water works system and a few other special needs. Fort Worth, Texas. The first English peas marketed in Tarantt county were raised by the students of the colored school here. Prof. I. M. Terrgll is the supervisor of the schools, and an ardent supporter of the industrial idea. Attached to the school is a farm of 16 acres where the students are given practical lessons in agriculture. The boys seemingly take much interest in the work, and are especially proud of being so early on the market with their produce. The farm each year yields a hand some profit. Houston. Tex.—Another fight seems to be brewing among the United Brothers of Friendship. For several years now the Texas juridiction has been at outs with the National organization. Now a Texan, Dr. Speed of Jefferson is National Grand Master; but apparently he and W. F. Bledsoe are as much at outs as was Bledsoe and Gaines. Dr. Speed, in with his official duties has issued a National call for Thanksgiving exercises on the fourth Sunday of this month; the officials of the Texas jurisdiction have issued circulars instructing the members to observe Sunday, May 18, the third Sunday. F. W. Gross the State Grand Secretary, stated in a recent letter that the Texas circulars were issued first. Many Texas members are wondering by what authority they were issued first. NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the matter of Terry Flake, late of the city of Muskogee, County of Muskogee, State of Oklahoma, deceased, No. 1768. All persons having claims against the said Terry Flake, deceased, are required to exhibit the same, with necessary vouchers to the undersigned, daily ap pointed and qualified administrator of said deceased, at Muskogee Oklahoma, and that four 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 this the 2nd day of May, 1913. Administrator J. J. BRUCE, Attorney, Room 200, Carter Bldg. NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the matter of the Estate of J. H. Harrison, late of the town of Taft, County of Muskogee, State of Oklahoma, deceased. All persons having claims against said J. H. Harrison, deceased, are required to exhibit the same with the necessary vouchers, to the undersigned duly appointed and qualified Administrator of said deceased at Taft, in the County of Muskogee and State of Oklahoma, and that four months after the first publication of this notice has been limited to 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 11th day April, 1913. A. HARRISON, Administrator. AGENTS: $10 per day selling Yoko Sachet Tablets. Sample and particulars 25 cents silver. With each package a beautiful present. Send name and address of two ladies. J. E. BRISCOE. Constipation For many years I was troubled, in spite of all so called remedies I used. At last I found quick relief and cure in those mild, yet thorough and really wonderful DR. KING'S NewLife Pills Adolph Schinges, Buffa', N.Y. 25 CENTS PER BOTTLE AT ALL DRUGGISTS. KELLEY'S CAFE GOOD THINS IO IAT. For clean home cooking. Sani ary kitebeh. Eat at Kelley's Cafe. W.1. Kelley. 325 S. Second Muskogee, Okla SOLICITORS WANTED Colored men or women solicitors to call at Wood Hotel, Room 51, from 8 to 10 a.m., 5 to 9 p.m. FOR RENT URNISHED ROOMS wi th bath. Mrs. Collict, 907 S. 2nd $10.00 100% profit; sells to every colored man man and woman on earth; this is the quickest kink of easy money; send 15 stamps or coin 50 cents sample and terms; money back if not satisfied at first glance. INTERNATIONAL SPECIAL TIES COMPANY. Republic Bldg., Chicago, Ill. TRY The New Discovery. Magic Shaving Powder. Guaranteed to shave YOU clean without using a razor. Will send half pound can by mail, postage paid, for 25c in stamps. AGENTS WANTED Write The Shaving Powdde Co. Savannah, Ga. PNEUMONIA left me with a frightful cough and very weak. 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There is Only One "BROMO QUININE" Look for signature of E. W. GROVE on Real Colored People We are the largest Importer facturer in this line. Plats, Wi Braids, in stock or to order. All our goods guaranteed to sting and Washing, and to hold and crimp. All shades matched difficult; Mixed Gray a specialty There is Only One "BROMO QUININE" That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE look for signature of E. W. GROVE on every box. Cures a Cold in One Day. 25c. Real Colored People's Hair We are the largest Importer and Manufacturer in this line. Plats, Wigs, Pomps; Braids, in stock or to order. All our goods guaranteed to stand Combing and Washing, and to hold their color and crimp. All shades matched; none too difficult; Mixed Gray a specialty. SEND TWO CENTS FOR CATALOGUE Straightening Combs and Toilet Articles our specialty. THE ONLY AND OLD RELIABLE Mme Baum's Hair Emporium ing Combs and Toilet Tiles our specialty. LY AND OLD RELIABLE Hum's Hair Emporium ```markdown ``` The Commercial National BANK A Bank For All The People Capital $250,000 Surplus & Profits $100,000 To Henryetta, Dustin, Calvin, Wapenaucka, Durant and Denison, also points reached via Ft. Smith & Western via Dustin and Rock Island via Calvin, daily 8:50 a.m. To Wagoner, Coffeyville and north 6 a.m. (11:15 a.m. daily except Sunday), 6 p.m. daily. To Wagoner, Ft. Smith, Little Rock and south 8:55 a.m. 8:00 p.m. ```markdown ``` RELIEVES PAIN AND HEALS AT THE SAME TIME The Wonderful, Old Reliable Dr. Porter' Antiseptic Healing Oil. An Antiseptic Surgical Dressing discovered by an Old R.R. Surgeon. Prevents Blood Poisoning. Thousands of families know it already and a trial will convince you that DK PORTER'S ANTISEPTIC HEALING OIL, is the most wonderful remedy ever discovered for Wounds, Burns, Old Sores Ulcers, Carbamides, Granulated Eye Lids Sore Throat, Skin or Scalp Diseases and all wounds and external diseases whether slight or serious. Continually people are finding new uses for this famous old remedy. Guaranteed by your Druggist Wmean it, 25c, 50c, $1.00 That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE every box. Cures a Cold in One Day. 25c. Oored People's Hair largest Importer and Manu- sline. Plats, Wigs, Pomps, k or to order. is guaranteed to stand Combo- ing, and to hold their color all shades matched; none too Gray a specialty. Toilet orium Mail Orders Promptly attended to RIVERS AND GREAT CITIES Wherein the Thames and London Are Different From Others. London without the Thames is unthinkable. Not only is it the source of the great wealth and trade of the world's metropolis, but it brings food and drink to its many millions. Yet this is not the case with other great cities of the world whose rivers have had little to do in the building of their fame and position. In "The River of London" Mr. Hilsaire Belloc points the contrast: "Little sea borne traffic reaches Paris by the Seine; the Tiber could never be a street for Rome; Vienna neglects the Danube; Antwerp protects no great crossing nor has ever been the nucleus of a state, and Rouen, the nearest parallel, was not the strategic pilot of Normandy nor ever formed, as London forms, a chief fraction in the economic power of its province. The two rivers which are sacred to Lyon never fed that town; the Rhone watered but did not lead to Arles. The towns of Lombardy depend upon the fertility of the Po valley, but the stream is nothing to their commerce or to their political eminence, and Milan and Venice and Turin are independent of it. Saragossa was the mistress of Aragon, but the Ebro did not make Saragossa, and, as for Madrid, the trickle which runs below Madrid is best described in the story of the Spanish patriot who was dying of thirst after battle, but upon being offered a cup of water said, 'Give it to the poor Manzanares'—the river upon which Madrid stands.' CHILD WEDDINGS IN INDIA Candy Kept the Baby Partners Quint During the Ceremony. Four hundred marriages were performed simultaneously at the last wedding celebration at Surat among members of the Lewa Kumbi caste. None of the brides was more than twelve years of age, the majority being from one to seven years old, while the bridegrooms varied from three to nine. Most of the contracting parties sat or lay on the laps of their parents during the ceremony and were given sweets to keep them quiet. The caste only celebrates every ten or twelve years. These baby brides, of course, do not join their husbands when they are married. They wait until they reach the age of ten or eleven, when there is a second marriage. Should a baby bride's husband die before she reaches the age for the second marriage she becomes a widow and has to remain so all her life. In such cases the widow at once loses caste. Her ornaments are taken off her, and she becomes a sort of outcast, hardly treated, looked down upon and generally made a household drudge. The husband, on the other hand, should his baby bride die before the second marriage, may marry again. In fact, he is expected to do so within a few months of the death of the bride. Bombay Cor. Philadelphia Ledger. WALL STREET BANKS. As a Rule They Make Loans on a 20 Per Cent Margin. Most Wall street banks insist on having a twenty point margin behind each loan. That means that a msu borrowing $100,000 must put up as security stocks or bonds of $120,000 market value. If the securities decline to a point where the $20,000 margin is reduced to $15,000 the borrower is called upon to put up additional securities. Most brokerage houses do not wait for such a summons, but send the necessary collateral to the bank as soon as they see that the price of their securities has declined. But the banks are guided always by the character and the financial standing of each borrower. Each bank has a list of favorite borrowers who can secure whatever money they need in times of stress or in times of calm. The loan clerks know who the favorites are and show them every courtesy. It means a good deal for a Stock Exchange house to get on the "favored list" of a Wall street bank. Some borrowers, in order to stand well with a bank, never complain when the bank raises the rate on their loans. They go on the theory that it is foolish to dispute a rate with a bank when the difference between 2 percent and 2½ means only $1.39 a day on the interest charge for a $100,000 loan. New York Post. Piece For Little Brother The family had been composed of just Raymond, his mother and his father. One evening when Raymond came home from school he was taken into the room where a little mite of humanity lay and was told that it was his baby brother. Raymond stood silent for a moment and then said, "Well, pop, we'll have to cut the pie in more than three pieces, now, won't we?"—Indianapolis News. She Knew It. One day a teacher was having a first grade class in physiology. She asked them if they knew that there was a burning fire in the body all of the time. One little girl spoke up and said: "Yes'm. When it is a cold day I can see the smoke"—National Monthly. An Instance. "How can you cite a case where two opposite agree?" "Take the case where a girl gives a positive answer in a decided negative." —Baltimore American. The only knowledge that a man has is the knowledge he can use.—Macauley. Real Hair Grower Found At LAS. Golderene. The newly discovered hair beautifier and straightening pomade New and different from any are better than all others. Will positively grow hair in 30 days and we can prove it. Some of the momenten doctors consider Goldenene the most wonderful discover of the century. Price 50 cents. Skin whitening cream and wri- kle remover. For the face, hands, neck, arms, etc. Will re m o v e wrinkles, whiten your sk i n and make it soft, smoothe and beauti ful. Price 50 cents. SNOW DROP. Liquid face bleach. A harmless but efficient remedy for bleaching the skin two or three shades lighter ```markdown ``` and Dandruff Cured. people's hair. Send us a sample or look of your hair and we will mail you a wig, switch, braid, transformation, puff, or whatever desired. All styles of hair can be combed same as your own. We guarantee satisfaction or money refunded. Send us a sample of your hair today. We match all shades of hair. No one too difficult. Fur prices are lower than others. Transformations . $1.00 up Puffs . 1.00 up Braids . 1.00 up Switches . 1.00 up Wigs . 2.50 up Cucumber Cream Complexion Ladies' combingsmade up into any desired style. All our products guaranteed under the Government's Pure Food and Drugs Act, June 30, 1906. Serial No. 30898. All goods mailed (postage paid) on receipt of price to any address in the United States. Send money by registered letter (2 cent stamps accepted same as cash.) Address all mail to Golderene Manufacturing Co. 330-332-334 Liberty street, Plainfield, N. J. Enclose stamp for reply to all nquiries. NOTICE. NOTICE The Cimeter is not even remotely connected with any other paper. It has repeatedly been brought to our Notice by advertisers and subscribers that some people have been circulating the lie that this paper is the same as some other paper. This is not true. Advertisers and subscribers will take due notice and govern themselves accordingly. We dont want to secure advertisement by false pretense and we won't stand it any longer for any other paper to secure advertising and subscription by claiming to be just the same as the Cimeter. Chronic Diseases: All diseases and conditions of both men and women treated on positive guarantee. Santine Company, box 632, McAlester, Okla. (adv.) This paper will never under any circumstances cut advertising rates to the detriment of the craft. The people who do that kind of business are killing the business and not help- MEN AND WOMEN---Sell guar- anteed hose. 70 per cent. profi- c. Make $10 daily. Full or part of your time. Beginners investigate. WEAR PROOF,3038 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. Mention this paper when you answer above it. Attention California Tourists Making Your Trip To LosAngles California Be sure to make your Headquarters at Mrs. H.H. SPILLER'S Hotel Everything Modern. Newly Furnished Rooms, Hot and Cold baths nail rooms. Electric Lights and at a Moderate Prices. No. 542 CERES AV. NEAR SOUTHERN PACIFIC DEPOT LosAngles. Cal. When in the city CALL AT Mrs. CaroIina Shumake For Good ROOMS PRICE; 25c-50c-75c 609-611 N. 3rd Street. Cures Old Sorces, Other Remedies Won't Cure The worst cases, no matter of how long standing, are cured by the wonderful, old reliable Dr. Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil. It relieves Pain and Heals at the same time. 38c, 50c, $1.00. Electric Bitters Made A New Man Of Him. "I was suffering from pain in my stomach, head and back," writes H. T. Alston, Raleigh, N.C., "and my liver and kidneys did not work right, but four bottles of Electric Bitters made me feel like a new man." PRICE 50 CTS. AT ALL DRUG STORES Read the advertisements in this paper and patronize those who advertise, they deserve vipr patronage. There are many bargains that will attract your attention. Tell them you saw the ad. in this paper For Weakness and Loss of Appetite The Old Standard general strengthening tonic GROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC, drives on Malaria and builds up the system. A true tonic and sure Appetizer. For adults and children. 500 COAL! COAL! Prepare for real cold weather. Gas may play out. Better lay in some other fuel. We sell best Henryetta Coal $5.25 per ton delivered Office and yards 5th and Elgin. NOTICE OF MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS. To the Stockholders of the Pickens Realty and Trust Co.: You are hereby notified that a meeting of the Stockholders of said Company will be held at the office of the Company in the city of Muskogee, Oklahoma, at 3 o'clock p. m., on the 12th day of June, 1913, for the purpose of decreasing the capital stock of said company from $50,000 to $10,000, and to transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting. This, the 10th day of April, 1913. R. PICKENS. President MARIE JACKSON, Sec'y VIRGINIA HARDIN. Directors. For Sale AT A BARGAIN 250 Shares in the Mollie Grov Mining Co. One Share in the Union Industrial Investment Association Call at this office Room 1. Twine Ballroom 1 Dependable Train Service equipment that adds to your comfort, schedules that serve your convenience. These are features that will appeal to you if you make your next trip via MKT 613 When You Go To St. Louis You will miss a travel treat if you fail to ride in the FRISCO LINES splendid Electric lighted all-steel trains, with berth lighted Pullmans, and Diners serving Fred Harvey Meals. By all means go. FRISCO LINES The Frisco Agent stands ready to help you plan your trip, check your baggage through, etc. See him today for any desired information, write either of the undersigned. R. H. Phinney, Gen'l Agt. Muskogee, Okla. C. O. Jackson, D. P. A. Oklahoma City, Okla. Experienced agents wanted to sell oil and gas claims to colored people in proven field in Oklahoma. Fine proposition for purchasers, and agents make big money. Write us for contract and literature. Lincoln Oil & Gas Co., McAlester, Okla. (adv.) MONEY TO LOAN ON ALL ARTICLES OF VALUE Unredeemed Articles For Sale At 7. MILLER'S 103 North Main treet. To Cure a Cold in One Day Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine. It stops the Cough and Headache and works off the Cold. Take GERONIX QUININE. It stops the Cold. W. GROVES' signature on each box. 20 Electric Bitters Succeed when everything else fails. In nervous prostration and female weakness they are the supreme remedy, as thousands have testified. FOR KIDNEY, LIVER AND STOMACH TROUBLE It is the best medicine ever sold over a druggist's counter. Read our advertisements and trade with the advertisers. They deserve your trade. The fellow who does not advertise is entitled to nothing no matter who he is or where he hails from; he is a back number and the people will General Electric Toaster. Price for Either $ .350 SCHOOL CHILDREN--STUDENTS ALL OF US LIKE GOOD TOAST. The best way to get good toast quickly is with an ELECTRIC TOASTER. For breakfast, for lunch, for "after school" it is ready in a mo- ment and toasts faster than two can eat. The cost for electric current is trivial. Electric toaster do away with fire, dirt, burnt toast, cold toat and inconvenience. They ornament any table or sideboard. They are growing as popular as the ELECTRIC FLAT IRON, and once used seem always necessary. Buy them from any Dealer in Electrical Supplies. Muskogee Gas & Electric Co. FARMER'S HORSE REMEDY CO., Central Blvd., Kansas City, Mo. 80710. Mail in request to manatee.rm.rehills.com or call 815-265-2222. For Box 2: $5.00. SOLICIC POINT: 11 $5.00. For Box 3: $5.00. LING POWDER. $5.00 Box; 6 Boxes Sighs; no better; $1.00 Per Box; LING POWDER. Distemper; Inflammable; Co.30. FORSALE CHEAP ON PAYMENTS Six One Acre From Hear of the $50 DOWN. Deed and Abstract at fir for home for poor man Chickens and Truck Write for further W. H. TWINE, 211 S. Second St. Twi Reference: Ed C. Alley, 11 One Acre Traces of Land 1 year of the city. $300.00 P DOWN. $5 per month until Abstract at first Payment. Lplendid one for poor man. Plenty Room to raise kenns and Truck Gardening. Call at one Write for further information to TWINE, or FRANK W. Second St. Twine Building. MUSKO Ed C. Alley. 114 N. Main St. MIDLAND VALLEY ARKANSAS RIVER ROUT Six One Acre Tracs of Land 1 1-2 miles From Hear of the city. $300.00 Per Acre. $50 DOWN. $5 per month until paid for Deed and Abstract at first Payment. Lplendid Socation for home for poor man. Plenty Room to raise Hogs, Chickens and Truck Gardening. Call at once or Write for further information to W. H. TWINE, or FRANK W. REED 211 S. Second St. Twine Building. MUSKOGEE, OKLA Reference: Ed C. Alley. 114 N. Main St. MIDLAND VALLEY IMPORTANT-CHANGE OF TIME. Effective Sunday February 4th of passenger trains. Advance notice showing thi will be published in this paper This advance notice is give themselves of information revi plate as much as possible the usually occur by reason of ch Complete information can EUGENE MOCK, Gen. Pas Sunday February 4th important changes will be made for trains. We notice showing time of trains to and from prison finished in this paper on or about February first. Advance notice is given our patrons in order that the information relating to changes in time of train such as possible the many embarrassing circuits or by reason of changes in time of trains. The information can be obtained from any agent or K MOCK, Gen. Pass. Agent, Muskogee, Okla. Effective Sunday February 4th important changes will be made in time of passenger trains. Advance notice showing time of trains to and from principal stations will be published in this paper on or about February first. This advance notice is given our patrons in order that they may avail themselves of information relating to changes in time of trains, and obviate as much as possible the many embarrassing circumstances that usually occur by reason of changes in time of trains. Complete information can be obtained from any agent or EUGENK MOCK, Gen. Pass. Agent, Muskogee, Okla. Telephone No. 3415. ```markdown ``` r$.350 DENTS BOAST. is with an ELECTRIC it is ready in a mom- rnt toast, cold toat and eboard. the ELECTRIC FLAT essary. Electrical Supplies. Gas Co. 15. Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Your druggist will refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure any case of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 10 to 14 days. The first application gives Base and Rest. 50c. Do You Know That You Ought to Buy your Drugs and Sundries Where there is a Chance To SAVE? $1.00 Scott's Emulsion.....79c $1.00 Electric Bitters.....85c $1.00 Pinkham's Compound.....79c $1.00 Wine of Cardui.....79c $1.00, 50c and 25c Bell's Pine Tar and Honey.....79c, 40c, 20c $1.00, 50c and 25c Foley's Hone ey and Tar.....79c, 40c and 20c $1.00 and 50c King's New Discovery.....79c and 40c 25c White Pine Mentholated Cough Sore.....90c Cough Syrup.....202 26: Week's Break. Up a Cold 25c Week's Break Up a Cold Tablets ..... 20c 25c Bromo Quinine ..... 20c 1 lb Epsom Salts ..... 10c 1-4 lb Peroxide ..... 10c Etc., Etc., Etc. REMEMBER OUR PRESCRIPTIONS. We always Have it for Less FREE DELIVERY CHICAGO DRUG CO., 321 N. THIRD Phone 1720 NOTICE TO CREDITORS. All persons having claims against Lerora Farthings (nee Ross) deceased, are required to present the same with the neces sary vouchers to the undersigned Administrator, at 458 Tower Hill Bouleyard, Muskegee, Oklahoma for allowance, within four months after the date of this publication or the same will be forever debarred. Dated this 10th day of April, 1913. Wm. FARTHING, Administrator. PRICE & EDWARDS Attorneys. Are you reading your neighbors paper? Now Is The Time To Subscribe When you think of NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY you naturally think of Biscuit. When you think of Biscuit you naturally think of Uneeda Biscuit The only Soda Cracker possessing National- Biscuit- Goodness Sold only in Moisture Proof Packages 5¢ A Regular Bookworm The story is told of a certain multi-millionaire whose early education had been somewhat neglected who, finding himself rich, built a fine mansion and asked a friend to procure for him a library of books. The friend obeyed and received a letter of thanks thus worded: "I am much obliged to you for selecting the books for me. I particularly admire a grand religious poem about Paradise by a Mr. Milton and a set of plays (quite delightful) by a Mr. Shakespeare. If these gentlemen should write and publish any thing more be sure and send me their new works."—Denver Republican. His Virgil and Poetry "You ought to remember," said g worthy master to a boy bungling over a passage of Virgil, "that you are translating poetry." "It's not poetry when I translate it," said the boy with puttable veracity—A. C. Benson in Journal of English Studies. Envy. "Bilgins is one of those who envy others the slightest elevation above or dinny surroundings." "Yes. His family can't eat a meal without being afraid he'll get jealous of the baby and want the high chair." -Washington Star. The Usual Way "Poor chap. Let's get busy now and say a lot of the nice things about blime that he would have been glad to hear." ~ Chicago Record Herald "It is that, my son, which causes a man to think he can beat a trog swimming or a widow at her own game"—fudge. Fault of the Auto. Hifam--The doctor says Ezra is suf- feing from autoinflammation. Silas- Guess that's it, b'gosh! The feller act- ed jest like any one else until he got that automobile.-Judge. PARISIAN SHARPERS. A Decoy Bishop Who Happened to Ra- Caught Off His Guard. It should not be supposed that the get-rich-quick man is coined to this country. In fact, there are those who assert that alongside the average Pis- sian promoter American sharpers are in the infant class. Here is a sample of French methods in such cases which may be characterized as spectac- ular at least. A concern known as the Auxiliaire Internationalale was launched recently, and those who attended the organiza- tion meeting found themselves facing a dignified chairman dressed in a violet soutane. On inquiry they were told that the prelate who had consented to lend his presence and influence to this worthy eleemosynary enterprise was the bishop of Antioch. Everybody was enormously impressed, and there is no telling what a gold en harvest would have been reaped. I one restless would be investor but not changed to stroll back into the meeting room after the affairs of the day were concluded. There sat the bishop of Autoch, his cassock pitched over a chair and a large black cigar in the corner of his mouth, discussing one of his associates the best system for roulette. The police who raided the next meeting discovered that the bishop of Autoch was a unitre'd hotel, who received 5 shillings an hour for playing his episcopal part—New York Post. A YAWN AND A STRETCH. They Help the Nerves and Muscles and Rest the Whole Body. Did you know that a good, white open matted yawn is a splendid thing for your whole body? This is the opinion of an English hygienist. It is one of nature's most evident demands for a rest. Some people think they yawn because they are sleepy. But that is not true. They yawn because they are tired. They may be sleepy, too, but that is not the reason of their yawning. You are sleepy because you are tired, and you yawn because you are tired. Whenever you feel like yawning just go ahead and yawn. Don't try to supress it unless you are out in very formal society, where your hostess would be grieved. If you can stretch at the same time that you yawn do that, too, for it is another way of nature's stretching and relaxing the muscles. Indeed, if you are very tired and do not feel like yawning there is nothing that will rest you so quickly as to sit on a straight backed chair and lift the feet from the floor, push them out in front of you as far as possible, stretch out the arms and put the head back. Then open the mouth and make your self yawn. Your tense nerves will re-lax the contracted muscles will stretch and the whole body will be rested. Chicago Tribune. No Inventions—Barbarism What would the world be today without invention? The most vivid imagination could not picture the state of trade, industry and society if no ingenuity in the various fields of human endeavor had been exercised during the ages. The world today would be stagnant in all things in which it is active and progressive if genius, enjoying full play and granted adequate rewards, had not provided thousands of alms to every phase of human activity. Scholars and philosophers talk of the dark ages, when man was but little removed from a dumb animal. Yet those ages would have been prolonged had not inventive genius in countless ways, generation after generation, added to the enlightenment of humanity and to its comfort and well being.-Judge His First Experience "So your boy Jim has decide," he a dentist, eh?" said Mr. Bithers, meeting Uncle Silas at the postoffice. "Yaas" said the old farmer. "How did he ever discover that he had a liking for it?" asked Mr. Bithers. "Oh, he must help me pullin' stumps out o' the caw pasture," said the old man.—Harper's Weekly. Almanacs In Pepys' Time. Almanacs in Pepys' Time. The almanacs of Mr. Pepys' time were overwhelmingly of the prognostication order, and he enjoyed them much as we enjoy "Old Moore" now. Thus, on June 14, 1667, "we read and laughed at Lilly's prophecies this month in his 'Almanac' this year." The prophet certainly seems to have made a record bad shot. For, as the Lord Braybrooke notes, he observed: "The several lunations of this month do rather portend sea fights, wars, etc., than give hopes of peace, particularly the several configurations do very much threaten Holland with a most strange and unusual loss at sea, if they shall dare to fight his majesty's forces. * * * Strange news out of Holland, as if all were in an uprout. We believe they are now in a sad and fearful condition." And June, 1667, saw the Dutch in the Medway.—London Express. Ruskin on Doctors' Fees. The problem of the doctor and his fee was admirably stated by Ruskin in his "Crown of Wild Olive." Writing of doctors, he said: "They like fees, no doubt—right to like them—yet if they are brave and well educated the entire object of their lives is not fees. They on the whole, desire to cure the sick and—if they are good doctors and the choice were fairly put to them—would rather cure their patient and lose their fee than kill him and get it. And so with all other brave and rightly trained men their work is first, their fee sec—and very important always, but still second."—London Standard. Philosophio Little Harry. "Oh, mamma!" exclaimed little Harry, all out of breath. "I've just been playing with the Wilson children, and they've been exposed to the mumps. Now can I eat all the cake I want, 'cause I'm goin' to be sick any how?" - Chicago Record-Herald. Cutting It Short Barber (beginning the hair cut)— Have you heard the story about the guy that (resuming business)—want it short, sir? Customer (a tired editor)— Yes. A more synopsis will do—Judge A Old Shoes Made New. Try Us and be Convince NEW STATE SHOE SHOP TOM CARUTHERS 111 Court St. "THE SHOE DOCTOR" Phone 3611 Muskogee, Okla If you are a wide awake, energetic bustler, this means you. Many men and women have made their fortunes by selling town lots. You may do the same. Write MIDLAND VALLEY Effective Sunday February 4th important changes will be made in time of passenger trains. Advance notice showing time of trains to and from principal stations will be published in this paper on or about February first. will be published in this paper on or about February first. This advance notice is given our patrons in order that they may avail themselves of information relating to changes in time of trains, and obviate as much as possible the many embarrassing circumstances that usually occur by reason of changes in time of trains. Complete information can be obtained from any agent or EUGENE MOCK, Gen. Pass. Agent, Muskogee, Okla. Groceries and Coal Call Clark's Grocery 401 Elgin Do YOU WANT A HOME? YOU WANT TO SAVE? $10.00 cash and $5.00 per month buys a lot in the best Addition to Muskogee. Every lot guaranteed to be desirable and c Convenient to business center. Write or call This property is not in the country but in town with all city improvements, close to street car, gas, water and paved streets. Bound to double in value in very short tmie. Let us show you now while the prices are low and the seletion of good. This is unquestionably the lowest priced proposition in real estate in or near Muskogee. You had better take advantage of it to day TERMS: One dollar down and one dollar per week Reeves Realty Company. 217 Flyor-Ames Building, Phone 920. Muskogee, Oklahoma. Cold Storage & Meat Market. FINEST EQUIPPED MARKET IN OKLAHOMA. Oysters, Fish & Poultry a Specialty Give Us A Call. PHONE No. 215 105 N. Main t Muskogee, Oklahoma Agents wanted C. O. Grimes, 211 New Phoenix Building Muskogee, Okla. Beautiful Lots In