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Official Organ of The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, And The Knights And Ladies of Harmony of The World, Oklahoma Jurisdiction Oklahoma Makes Good To The National Legue Dr. Booker T. Washington Delivers Master Mind Address Vol. 2, No. 43. Oklahoma Dr. Booker T. Delivers Ma Addr The meeting of the National Negro Business Men's League at Muskogee last week was without question one of the most interesting and spectacular held since the organization of the League at Boston 15 years ago. Fully 8,000 people of the Colored race visited Muskogee during the three days' session and nowhere in the world was there ever a more orderly crowd. The Convention Hall on South Second street was used for the meeting place and at nearly every session standing room was hardly available. On Wednesday night when Doctor Washington delivered his annual address, the hall was packed to its utmost capacity, until even standing room was unavailable. The evening was very warm and sultry, but the people were so anxious to see and hear this great man that high temperature and humidity were forgotten. Men, women and children vied with each other for standing space, long before the time for the program of the evening to commence. The welcome address of Mayor Garrett of Muskogee was delivered by Superintendent Munroe of the Muskogee City Schools. He told of the Negro's progress in Muskogee and the good relationship existing between the races there and closed his remarks with an eloquent eulogy to the man of the hour, Dr. Booker T. Washington, who a short while before had entered amid a deafenig roar of incessant applause which continued for several minutes. His speech in part follows: ADDRESS OF BOOKER T. WASHINGTON BEFORE THE NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE AT MUSKOGEE, AUGUST 19, 1914. Throughout the world the ten million and more of the black people in the United States are being observed and studied in a larger measure than is true of any similar group of black people in existence, or perhaps that has ever existed. People from all parts of the world interested in the civilization of black people are coming to the United States to study the condition and progress of the American Negro; for after all is said, if there is any place where the Negro has a chance to show his metal, it is right here in the United States. For this reason, as well as for the aske of ourselves, it is a matter of extreme importance that we not disappoint ourselves nor those who are studying and observing us. Within the fifty years of our freedom, and even before physical freedom came, great and almost marvelous progress has been made, but we must not rest upon the past; we must continue to go forward. Hon. John L. Morris, the Secretary of the treasury for the Republic of Liberia, a man who has come in contact with black people in many parts of the world, after meeting our people in this country and nearly every section for several weeks, remarked to me that the Negro in America is making more progress than anywhere else in the world. I state this, not to tempt us to swell with pride, but that we may note the responsibility that rests upon us and to cause us to double our efforts. The Negro National Business League, under whose auspices we are gathered today in the new State of Oklahoma in such large unmbers, is simply one of the many agencies employed to promote furher progress The Leading Race Paper in The State of Oklahoma TULSA, OKLAHOMA, SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 1914. MATRIX MATHS This National Negro Business League has a unique history. Organized by a small group of men and women in the city of Boston, Massachusetts, in 1900, it has grown in power and influence until its spirit is felt and is being carried in the form of local Business Leagues, or similar organizations, in nearly every centre of Negro population throughout the United States. Getting its strength and its standing from those Local Leagues, the National Negro Business League at each annual session, grows in dignity and influence. Before beginning the body of my remarks there are a few fundamental but simple things to which I wish to direct the special attention of each Local League. These things I ask in order that the usefulness of the League may be still further felt in and among the ten million of our people. First of all, do not fritter away too much time in your meetings on technicalities known as parliamentary rules. 2. Let each Local League study the condition and needs of our people in its community, and devote itself to doing that which will promote the commercial, industrial, educational, professional and moral life of our race in that community. 3. Have a regular time of meeting and always have a meeting at that time. 4. Strive to have a regular place of meeting, one that shall be attractive and convenient. 5. Have for each meeting a carefully arranged program that shall strike at some definite thing. A general pogram means little; serving refreshments often helps. 6. Each Local League should strive to gather into its membership every man and woman who is interested in any kind of honorable business, no matter how humble that business may appear to be. 7. Each League should have for one of its objects the bringing of the white man, by whose side we live, into friendly and sympathetic contact with the progress of the race. One way to do this is to invite successful white men to visit and speak to the Local Leagues. The white man will help and we will be helped. 8. Try to stimulate competition and up-to-date business methods. Having said this much covering some of the details of this organization, let me give attention as best I may to the main thought in my mind. I believe that the time has come when we as a race should begin preparing to enter upon a new policy and a new program. In plain but in emphatic words I want to suggest whether the time has not come when we should get off the defensive in things that concern our present and future, and begin to inaugurate everywhere an aggressive and constructive progressive policy in business, industry, education, moral and religious life and in our conduct generally. We must follow the teichings of the Master when he said "Overcome evil with good." A general, however able, who contents himself with merely holding the territory that he occupies, or merely devotes himself to defending himself against the assaults of the enemy, is not the general who gains renown for genuine leadership or gains the confidence of the world. A general who occupies much of his time in explaining the weakness of the enemy or the unjust assaults or tactics of the enemy is not the general who wins many battles, so it is in business of every kind. For example, the merchants who merely contents himself with holding his present trade without covering new ground in the way of increased patronage and trading in new territory, is not the merchant who gets much of a rating for success in the business world. The merchant again, who spends his time pointing out the weakness of another's business is not getting very far on the road to business success. All the energy you have to "knock" with, all the energy you have to voice complaints, coin that energy into improved methods of handling your merchandise. And so with general race matters, damning the other fellow does not push us forward. His damning us cannot permanently hold us back. Now, having said this much to indicate in a rather general way my thought, let me be a little more definite in applying these ideas to conditions in Oklahoma and nearby States. What is said of these States can be applied, I think, with profit to other States. Many farmers in this section, and likewise in every section of the South are not making the most of their opurches in the form of chickens, hogs, and cattle, which they can possess by simply letting down their buckets where they are. While the Negro farmer is neglecting his opportunity of raising live stock, the prices are continually getting higher. Beef is being imported from Australia and from South America. Eggs by the shipload are being sent to us from China. There is no special color line in stock and poultry raising. If the Negro has cattle for sale, they will bring the same prices on the market that the white man's cattle will bring. The black man's leghorn chickens, if properly cared for, will lay as many eggs as the white man's, and he will get the same price in the market." In few other parts of the world is there a greater chance for the Nero." Thursday morning, as Wednesday morning was devoted to the general discussions of various enterprises in a way calculated to be of the most benefit to those present. These discussions were led by men from all parts of the United States who had made a success in their respective line, but any one of the audience was permitted to ask questions. No one could possibly attend one of these sessions and come away without vauable information and new inspiration, no matter what his line of business. Early Thursday, it was reported from the committee room that the League was more than $800 in the hole. This D B. W. Owen the subject of this sketch was born in Tyler, Texas, September 17, 1876, and live there with his parents till he was 17 years old. He attended public school there and afterwards moved to Navaro County, Texas, where he enlisted in the 10th calvary of the United States Army. After serving three years he was honorably discharged and entered the Baptist College at Little Rock. But he could not overcome the fiastration of the soldier life and after one year in the Baptist college, where he had gone with the aid of his officers, he returned to the army enlisting in the famous 9th calvary where he served in troop "M" six years without a single mark against him. Mr. Owen now holds three excellent discharges one from the 10th United States Calvary and one from the 9th calvary. His record as a soldier is far above the average in the war department. He came to Tulsa in 1913 and has borne a splendid reputation since. He was appointed patrolman on the police force of this city last June and his record as an officer has been beyond reproach. Conditions in the East End have been better since his appointment than ever before and are still growing better. Mr. Owen is an ideal officer and is sure to make good. report was verified by Doctor Washington himself in open session, and an appealer for popular subscription was made, with the result that more than half the amount was raised in a very few minutes, nearly all of which, however, came from people who live outside of Oklahoma. T. J. Elliott, the famous Muskogee merchant, president of the State League, was called upon by Doctor Washington, but this gentleman very dexterous shifted the responsibility by dodging the issue and calling on Dr. Waterford to come to the rescue. This action on the part of Elliott was the occasion for many uncomplimentary comments from home folks as well as from visitors. Several Oklahomaans gave $25 each but not many of these came from Muskogee. However, all of the deficiency was raised. Thursday afternoon, the best and longest industrial parade ever seen in OUR SUBSCRIPTION LIST MAKES A VALUABLE MEDIUM FOR ADVERTISING Subscription $1.00 Pər Year AFRICAN HOLDINGS OF EUROPE ARE VAST AFRICAN HOLDINGS OF EUROPE ARE VAST Possessions of the Nations Now At War are Immense in Extent and Value. THREE TIMES AS LARGE AS THE UNITED STATES England, France, Germany and Belgium Have Immense Possessions Lying Around Loose; the White Population. WASHINGTON, Aug. 27.—The African possessions and proxectorates of the European powers now at war are more than three times as large as continental United States. They are more than three times as large as all of Europe now plunged in war, and are eleven times larger than England, France, Germany and Belgium, which control them, says the national Geographic society at Washington, D. C., in a statement issued today. They occupy 9,667,531 of Africa's 11,513,000 square miles. "The largest individual holder of African territory is France, with 3,812,000 square miles more than a million and a half of which is the Sahara Desert," says the society's statement. "England controls 2,618,245 square miles; Belgium with Belgian Kongo as its sole possession 802,000 square miles, and Germany, 1,035,086 square miles. These figures make surreising contrasts with those of the European holdings of these countries. European France consists of 207,054 square miles; England, 121,391 square miles; Belgium, 11,373 square miles, and Germany, 208,780 square miles. "England leads in the population of her African depe deciens, with a total of 49,458,500 inhabitants, more than two million of whom are Europeans. The bulk of her white population is in the Union of South Africa, which consists of Good Hope, Natal, the Transvaal and Orange Free state, and in which dwell nearly 1,500,000 'freigners.' There are approximately 10,000,000 people living in French African possessions, more than a million of whom are white. The center of France's white population is Algeria, where nearly 800,000 Europeans and 5,000,000 natives live. There are 15,000,000 people in Belgian Kongo, 5,465 of whom are white, and 12,265,500 German subjects in her dependencies, of whom nearly 20,000 are Europeans. Thirteen thousand of these live in German South-west Africa. "The natural resources of many of these African possessions are among the richest in the world. The Union of South Africa, under British control, exported in 1910 $154,503,000 in gold and $40,199,000 in diamonds. The imports and exports of Algeria, a French possession, exceeded $233,000,000 in 1912. Belgian Kongo's exports to pass the $15,000,000 mark annually, while Germany's colonies are sending to other countries about $25,-000,000 worth of produce annually. "The principal British possessions in Africa and the East Africa Protectorate, Bechuana land, Rhodesia, the Union of South Africa, Northern and Southern Nigeria, Gold Coast Uganda Protectorate, Somaliland, and Nyasaland. France numbers among her possessions Algeria, Tunis, Ivory Coast, Dahomey, Congo, Madagascar, Senegal and the Somali Coast. Germany controls Togo, Kamerun, German Southwest Africa and German East Africa." the southwest marched through the streets of Muskogee. This parade was worked up by Rev. S. S. Jones who headed the parade on a big spirited steed, followed by various kinds and styles of floats, representing every conceivable kind of trade or industry. A very spectacular feature of the parade was the float of Jake Simmons of Haskell, Okla., followed by an imposing cavalry of 500 Negro cowboys on horseback, led by a banner which read: "Jake Simmons and His Cowboys." In this group of real western cow punchers rode a number of pretty girls dressed in cowboy style, and they were loudly applauded all along the line. The parade was indeed an exceptionally good one, and Rev. Jones is entitled to the praise for it. The fact that Elliott is one of Rev. Jones' bitterest opponents caused some people to be Continued on page four When in Town Call t The Peoples’ Cafe 29 North Boston First Class Meals Served at All Hours Open Day and Night J. L. Lockard, Prop. RR eens J. B. STRADFORD Real Estate, Loans and Investments Lots for Sale on Easy Terma | PHONE 3386 301 N. GREENWOOD ~ |! TULSA, OKLAHOMA | WELDY BROS. 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AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS LULA O22 DA, OTAR As a race, perhaps, we are too prone to emphasize the evil some few of the whites do ue, and too inconsiderate of the good that others,of the same race do for us; too rebellious against the wrongs that some white men inflict upon us and too unappreciative of the benefits others of the white race be- stow upon us; too hasty, at times, in our sweeping denunciations because of some discriminating statute some white legislator would have enacted, and too unmindful of the unostenta- tous, forcible and unselfish service other white men are rendering us; 90 assiduous in.our perusal of white an- tagonistic publications for bitter criti- cisms of the race and too lax in noting the splendid editorials and helpful ar- ticles other white publications are pub- lshing on and for us; too apt to make @ country-wide issue out of the dis- missal of some $660 negro federal la- borer, while overlooking the large con- tributions of efforts and money that white philanthropists are making for our uplift. In short, we augment the wrongs and minimize the good the whites do us. In the last 20 years white friends in this country have privately con- tributed to exceed $20,000,000 for the cause of negro education and to exceed $5,000,000 for our benevolent and re- Ngious institutions. Hampton and Tuskegee, the two greatest exclusive {ndustrial educational institutions, white or black, in the country, espe- clally established and maintained for the benefit of the negro, are endowed from the private purses of white friends, Fisk, Atlanta and Wilberforce colleges, types of so-called negro inst!- tutions for higher education, and every hegro educational institution in all tue southern states, except the negro de- nominational schools, were established, have been fostered and maintained from the private means of white friends. And many of the denomina- tlonal schools have benefited from the private means of helpful white friends. ‘We open our eyes, stand aghast and denounce, with that volatile propensity characteristic of our own and the Latin races, the mere introduction of a re- strictive legislative measure offered merely to appease a partisan sectional constituency, but too frequently fail to awake to and applaud the beneficent gifts made by philanthropic white friends to aseist racial advancement. ‘The gifts of a Rocekefeller to negro educational institutions and for colored Y.M. C, A, establishments are too soon forgotten in our zeal to denounce the antagonism of some Tillman. The splendidly large bequests of a Carnegie to help along race advancement are overlooked while we stop to anathema: tize some Vardaman for opposing the appointment of some negro to an In- conseqential office—inconsequential in {ts Influences in making up the sum total of race progress. We fail to con- gregate and publicly thank some Jew- ish philanthropist like Mr, Rosenwald for his munificent gifts to negro edu- cation and colored Y. M. C. A. work, while making haste to call mass meet- ings to protest against the cheap po- Mtical antagonism of 6ome man, who caters to a ribald hostility. “The city has been owing me 50 cents for almost half a century,” said M. H, Scott, as he presented a yel- low slip of paper, which was a check for 50 cents, signed by H. Bartling, mayor of Topeka, 40 years ago. It was cashed by City Treasurer Albert Hale. It 1s the fine optimism of Dr. Booker T. Washington that causes him to take no note of the intermittent shots fired by isolated race enemies, while he ts pursuing a constructive program for race betterment and reciprocal feeling between the races; It is well, perhaps, that we note and voice respectful protest against any and all attempts to abridge or restrict our rights and privileges vouchsafed by the Constitution, It is also urgent: ly necessary, as an evidence of grate- ful appreciation, that we note and voice publicly our approval of the splendid, helpful, vitalizing assistance of our good white friends, The silent, helpful white factors out: side of legislative halls and executive offices, rather than the antagonistic minority within, are the ones who are actually helping to solve the race prob: lem. Political and social freedom, ex. cept in a few instances, has always come through persuasion ‘The good office and contributions of white friends alone incited the race to reduce its {Iliteracy to a point where we can boast that but 17 per cent of the 11,000,000 negroes of this country are {Iliterate, There is no effort or intention of European governments having posses- sions in West Africa, or of Europeans having business interests here, to col- onizo these possessions at present or in the future. Though thousands of Huropeans are engaged in the service of the various governments and trad- ing and mining companies, they do not intend to make West Africa their home. They are usually on contract with one of the governments or with trading or mining companies for one, two or three years, at the end of which periods they return to their European homes. Government officials claim that the country is being developed solely for the native, and that there is neither purpose nor hope to make it a “white man’s” country, At pres- ent, at least, this appears to be the purpose of the various governments, excepting Liberia, the negro republic, which invites colonization of American negroes of financial means and educa- tion, Even Syrians and Hast Indians coming to West Africa to engage in trade return periodically to their Asiatic homes. Of the few American negroes who have found their way to West Africa to settle n Liberia, 99 per cent are unprepared to meet the economic conditions and express re- gret at having left America. These, excepting a few who cannot secure passage money, return to the United States. Some have been assisted by the consul in securing passage on sail- ing vesuels returning to America. Few, othe: than well-educated American negroes, can accommodate themselves to the existing racial, religious and economic conditions, the natives al- ways considering them foreigners. In sociologic symbolism, the “pov- erty line” and the “color line” must not be confused. The burden is not peculiar to this land; all the world over, people living under such condi- tions as those in which the bulk of ‘our negro population is placed are af- fected by their environment, and re- Act upon it, just as the American ne- gro does. Poverty and ignorance are no respecters of social differentiation. But race consciousness 1s not merely Ineradicable, it is a desirable thing, it 18 a beneficial necessity: “Life does ‘not develop toward uniformity but to- ward richness of vartety in a unity of beauty and service. In the light of natural law and ultimate physical one- ‘ness of the human races becomes as chimerical as the disappearance of the rich diversity of winged forms in favor of an Ultimate Bird.” Racial differences are not marks of superior- {ty and inferiority. The white race needs to lose not its regard for ractal purity and differentiation but its prej- udice, and the black race needs to cherish its entity, with faith in its own fitness for some pecullar “service which it, and !t alone, can render in richest measiire to the great Brother- hood of Man.” Althougit she does not say go, the author of “In Black and White,” Mrs. L. H. Hammond, would probably indorse as a motto for both black and white folks: True altru- ism begins at home. An explosion in a Michigan mine killed all the rats, and the miners re- fused to return to work until a fresh supply was obtained. They are re- garded as a necessity in these mines, and are known as the miners’ friends. They act as scavengers and give warn- ing of impending danger, thus saving miners’ lives, The conscience of humanity de- manded and secured justice for Drey- fus the Jew in France; humane treat- ment for the blacks in the Congo and freedom for the mixed peoples in Cuba, Then, too, the conservation of cul- tural values can also be better secured ‘through race sympathy than through tace antipathy. The production of euch ‘Values may depend upon particular Muces, not necessarily, however, their conservation. ‘ne race may raise the flower and give the seed to others, The more one race after another shares in the Intellectual wealth of the world, the raore humanity progresses. These very values are produced on the high- er levels, and race antipathy belongs to lower levels. We must depend upon Tace sympathy for their conservation, Therefore, 1t seems clear that what- ever good purpose race antipathy has hitherto served can now be better served by race sympathy. 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LESSON FOR AUGUST 23 THE WEDDING FEAST. would I have gathered thy children to- gether, even as a hen gathereth her own brood under wings, and ye would not.” Luke 13:4 R. V. To catch the full significance of this parable which {s alone recorded by Matthew we need to be more or less familiar with the Jewish pride of race and thelr feeling of superiority over all “heathen” or outstders, and the his- tory of their treatment of God's rep- resentatives, the prophets. Following upon the parable referred to in our last lesson the Pharisees per- ceived that Jesus spake of them and they sought to arrest him (ch, 21:46). In this lesson the figure of the king- dom {s changed from a vineyard to a feast. Relation to His People. 1. The King’s Invitation Rejected, w. 1-7. The change of figure just re- ferred to suggests not alone an occa- sion of festal joy (Luke 14:16), but also Christ's relation to his people, which is that of a husband to his wife (he being the son referred to, see I Cor, 11:12; Eph. §:24-82; John 3:29). ‘These Jewish leaders and their nation were first to be invited to the mar- riage. This had been done by the prophets of old and later by John’ the Baptizer. Under this figure of a mar- riage our Lord speaks of three differ- ent invitations. ‘The first one was re- ceived with indifference, but indiffer- ence never removes responsibility. The second invitation was received with hostility. Nothing more fully reveals the foolishness and hardness of the human heart than the way in which men treat the gracious invita: tlons of God's love. $ Wonderful indeed {s the forbearance of God. ‘The sin of rejecting the cross, God's offer of grace, 1s immeasurably greater than that incurred by those Jews who rejected “the “Man of Gall- lee.” Question of Worthiness. Il. The King’s Invitation Accepted, w. 810, Those invited had judged themselves “not worthy.” Now go to the parting of the ways where people congregate and “gather them in.” Our worthiness is in that we accept, and if we reject we are “not worthy.” This command to go outside was a prophecy of the time when the Gentiles should likewise be “partakers of grace.” Those who finally accepted the king's {nvitation were both good and bad (y. 10), but the act of acceptance was not an assurance of position as we can see from the last part of the parable. It {s sad to think of the many servants of the king who have neg: lected his command thus to go forth and recruit the banquet feast. Final. ly (v. 10) we read that “the wedging was filled.” Heaven will not be an empty place, Rev. 7:9-14. Ill. The Unprepared Guest, vv. 11-14. Every guest was scrutinized by the king. It was a strange sight to see ‘one who had neglected to avail him self of the garment freely provided in which to appear on such an occasion. ‘This robe {s symbolical of the robe of righteousness with which God will clothe all who accept his invitation, Isa, 61:10; Rev. 19:7, 8; Eph. 4:24; Rom. 13:14. For this man to present himself clothed in his own garment was to insult the king, so our own righteousness {s as “filthy rags” in his sight, Isa. 64:6; Phil. 3:9 R. V. When questioned about this act of insolence the guest was “speechless.” So like wise will all unbelievers stand one day before the great king. The Teaching of this parable em phasizes our privileges in the king: dom of God. A full realization of that Kingdom means joy, gladness and per fect satisfaction. On a previous occa sion Jesus gave up the parable of the Great Supper which so much resem bles this. Both of these parables have to do with the attitude of men to the Gospel invitation. There {s the further emphasis upon the nature of the an swer of men to this invitation, The first is that of men who are blind to the glory and beauty of that which 4s offered to them, though their refusal was not final. Men, still blind, treat this {invitation contemptuously and turn to their own interests, seeking satisfaction, while others shamefully treat the king's messengers. This treatment ia followed by swift judg: TULGA- ORLA. STAR Het ty ot A | He Allan's Deinh~ ae AWomans Dritke = <a ‘ x > , pes <8 Gy , Greryhodys Deink RS. j rx ue fie or CE ia aN ESB oO (Ar of > is LID ewan / Sotho Lr ya - wy Ps , ey as ANC teas \Ga@s! ren Sl Ai Pey | Seti \, aes (i gail ae CRUE) Vigorously good — and keenly delicious. Thirst-quenching and refreshing. The national beverage (eg —-and yours. aly | fa Demand the genuine by full name— . WATS J Nicknames encourage substitution, Py Vote o 5, THE COCA-COLA COMPANY Geant Atlanta, Ga. CA ae e err of Coca-Cola. . ie tek | “Repeater” Smokeless Shells. T£you want a good low-priced Smokeless powder ‘‘load,”” { Winchester Factory Loaded ‘‘ Repeater” Shells will surely suit you. They are loaded with the standard brands of powder and shot, good wadding and with that same care and precision which have made the Win- chester ‘*Leader”’ the most popular and satisfactory high-grade shell upon the market. Some shooters insist that Winchester ‘ Repeaters” are better than other makers’ highest grade shells. A trial will tell the tale, Don’t forget the name: Winchester “‘ Repeater,” THE YELLOW SHELL WITH THE CORRUGATED HEAD. The Bold Fisherman. “So you went fishing again?” “Yes.” “Catch anything?” “Yes. Biggest catch of the season. Thad the ten, jack, king and ace of dia- monds and caught the queen.” The Real Handling. “Whom is this crook play presented by?” “Indon’t know, but from what I saw of it, it ought to be presented by the grand jury.” For Burns and Scalds. In case of burns and scalds apply Hanford's Balsam of Myrrh and get relief. Apply it to cool the skin and take the fire out. Have a bottle al- ‘ways on hand to use in case of accl- dents. Adv. One of Nature's Laws. “According to what law do germs propagate and destroy human life?” “The law of eminent ptomaine.” Cures Old Soros, Other Remedies Won't Cure, ‘The worst cases, no matter of how long standing, are cured by the wonderful, old rellable Dr. Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil, It relieves Pain and Heale at the same time. 25, $0c, 81.00 As Usual. “What was the most pleasant feature ef your vacation?” “Getting home again.” How To Give Quinine To Children FEBRILINE is the trade-mark name given to an Improved Quinine, It is a Tasteless Syrup, pleas- fant to take and does not disturb the stomach. Children take it and never know it is Quinine. Also especially adapted to adults who cannot take ordinary Quinine, Does not nauseate nor rie nervousness nor ringing in the head. Try the next time you need Quinine for any pur- pose, ‘Aik for ounce original package, The Bame FEBRILINE Is blown in bottle. as cente Some men would die young if they were compelled to work for a living. Eskimo Sleds for Stefansson. When Vilhjalmur Stefaneson start- ed on his Arctic expedition wulch was brought to an abrupt end January 16, 1913, by the sinking of his ship Karluk in the ice floes, he carried dog sleds made by Eskimos at Nome, Aalska. The plans were furnished by the ex- plorer, but the work was left entirely to the natives under the guidance of a mission priest. Strength and lightness were the two essential features in the construction work. A minimum amount of lumber was used, but every Joint was braced and reinforced. Eight of the snow vehicles were made, and when completed they were strong enough to carry all that could be loaded into them. Possibly Both. It amateur golf players are to be considered as jeopardizing their status because they write newspaper articles describing their game, golf literature will suffer a serious eclipse—or should it be called a reform?—New York World. To Kill Weede. If a small can, such as is used to oil a machine, is filled with kerosene, and one drop {s put at the root of each weed, it will die at once. After one treatment there never will be any more trouble. Belgrade’s fire Toss ts about eleven thousand dollars a year. es We hear of new uses of Hanford’s Balsam of Myrrh. In dehorning cat- tle, light applications help to stop bleeding, making the use of a hot iron unnecessary. Adv. When one gets on the right side of him the tough 1s generally an easy aanad.: What is Castoria | ASTORIA is a harmless substitute for Castor Oil, Paregoric, Drops ‘and Soothing Syrups. It is pleasant, It contains neither Opium, Morphine nor other Narcotic substance. Its age is {ts guarantee. It destroys Worms and allays Feverishness. For more than thirty years it has been in constant use for tho relief of Constipation, Flatulency, Wind Colic, all Teething Troubles and Diarrhoea, It regulates the Stomach and Bowels, assimilates the Food, giving healthy and natural sleep. The Children's Panacea—The Mother's Friend. 4 ‘The Kind You Have Always Bought, and which has been in uso for over S0years, has borne the signature of Chas. H. Fletcher, and has been made under his personal supervision since its infancy. Allow no one to deceive you in this, All\Counterfeits, Imitations and "‘Just-as-good’” are but Experiments thas trifle with and endanger the health of Infants and Caildren—Eexperience agsinst Experiment, QM. Genuine Castoria always bears the signature of y ? ENTIRELY A PRIVATE AFFAIR Group of Surveyors Really Had No Right to “Peek” at Couple Far Out on the Lake. Far out on Lake Erie, nearly a mile from Edgewater park beach, there was a speck of black on the water. Nearer shore there were other and larger specks. Close in the specks be- came boats, containing fishermen and other people. There must have been @ hundred, all told. On the hill that borders the park beach a party of city engineers were at work. Resting for a moment, an engineer looked out over the lake, He saw the farthest tiny speck. “I wonder what that boat ts doing way out there,” he mused, And he re- marked to the others about him. So they brought one of those things surveyors look through to ascertain distance and straighten a line, They trained {t on the speck, and, taking ‘turns at looking, they saw as plainly as if the boat rested only a few hun- ‘dred feet away. - Aman wearing a white shirt snd a girl wearing a white waist were in that boat. They sat together on the center seat. An arm of each embraced the other. A stir, The girl used her other arm to reach into the man’s pocket. She extracted a cigarette, lghted it, and then blew smoke in the man’s face. “Oh, let's quit and be gentlemen,” said the surveyors. “They wouldn't enjoy it at all {f they knew somebody | was looking.”—Cleveland Plain Dealer The Cook. Little Lillan's parents were well to do, and kept several servants, She was allowed to go for a visit to a friend's house whose family did their own housework. When Lillian returned home, she was telling her mother about the good time she had. “But, mother, dear,” confided the child, solemnly, “they do one thing that is very dreadful! I hate to tell you about it, for it is really kind of cruel, and I'm afraid you won't let me go there again.” “Why, Lillian,” urged the mother, In some Alarm, “you must tell me, dear.” “Well, mother,’ replied the ehild, in a shocked whisper, “they use their own grandmother for a cook!”—Har- per’s Magazine. Helpful Parent. “Young Twillerby 1s always boasting of the big business enterprises he is interested in.” “I fear he draws on his {magina. tion.” “Perhaps 60, I kuow he draws on his father.” Modest Admiesion. The intensely patriotic Cambrian, of course, took a personal interest in the recent victory of “Freddie” Welsh at Olympia. A flushed and elated man from Cardiff was asked who had won the fight. “Welsh,” he repiled—“if I do say it myself.”"—London Globe. Her Advantage. The Slum Worker—You look like a very worthy person. The Fiattered One—Oh, I'm all right, ma'am. I manage to get along first ‘rate. I ain't got nobody to support. I'm a single woman.—Cleveland Plain Dealer. ou ow pRUagIER WHEA,7EL4,Y00 Cee EE Rue epoiet Sisco al iui ote A man may be a cheerful neighbor and still be a dangerous business partner. Kind words are never lost—unless a women puts them fn a letter and gives it to her husband to mail. To stop bleeding use Hanford's Bal: gam. Ady. It the bride has seven gowns the honeymoon will last at least a week. TAKES “GRIT”? = TO WIN This really means keeping the system full of vim and vigor, | the blood pure and the general health good, all of which must come trom perfectly digested food, and liver and bowel regularity. This is an especially good reason why you should try HOSTETTER’S Stomach Bitters Both Changed. “You used to sit and hold my hands before we were married.” “And you used to sit and hold your tongue.” if you wish beautiful, clear, a Juthes, use Red Cross Ba) Blue, At rood grocers. Adv. Were it not for wine and paseion, some men would never speak the truth. You can safely place faith in Ham ford’s Balsam of Myrrh. Ady. People who live in glass houses should have rubber proof curtains. DICKEY'S OLD RELIABLE EYE WATER coulis and aootiies sure eyee Adv. Swedish mines employ 166 woman and 2,764 children. Backache Is a Warning Palarenittel Fill Meee give the kidneys prompt help and ‘avoid a aes es ecKitngy trouble te. duogerous thing, be An Oklahoma Case. ez) A McKinley Ave. and 6 Ma Paina were. terribiy SAM ieee hue tine Lathe ag ana from that day mma Agee <0 this I haven't wuf- a o sp fered. I can't be too i= A grateful.” Get Doan’s at Any Store, 50c a Box DOAN’S "AN" PILLS FOSTER-MILBURN CO., BUFFALO, N. ¥. LOSSES SURELY PREVENTED Masses may, ait Mi Rescate flee LEG ‘ase iens rn 80-dose pig. Biaskieg. Pills, «i | cite eopertrity of Gutter proeta e due to dro, EES cee Tad arene yeti ras ‘The Cutter Laboratory, Berksiey, Cal. or Chicage, 1 | IF YOU HAVE _—_—. Malaria or Piles, Sick Headache, Cost! ewes, ‘pumb‘Ague,” Sout Stouinchy ang Bait le A es ans td i it i ill | will remedy these troubles. Price, 25 cents. caren ee ue W. N. U., Oklahoma City, No, 34-1914 THE TULSA STAR Printingand Publishing CO. Published Every Saturday at 501 North Greenwood Street. Entered as second class matter April 11, 1913, at the Post Office at Tulsa Oklahoma, under the Act of March 3, 1879. A. J. SMITHERMAN EDITOR AND PUBLISHER H. R. GRAHAM Associate Editor Mrs. O. B. Smitherman Society Editor A. P. BLAKEMORE Traveling Representative SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year $1.00 Six Month .60 Three Month .35 Where were the officers of the local business league during the parade at Muskogee? If you are not doing anything for your town, for the sake of prosperity step aside and let a worthier man fill your place One's worth to a community is weighed by the service he renders that community. Have you figured out just what you are worth to Tulsa? It is rumored that T. J. Elliott, the big Merchant of Muskogee, President of the State League, took Booker T. Washington to a restaurant or Cafe for dinner one day last week where all classes of people had gathered to eat. Who can explain? An up-to-date "White Way" is being promoted for the East end business district by O. W. Gurley. This is a worthy effort and should receive the support of every property owner between Archer and Brady on Greenwood. Dr. Washington's presence in Oklahoma has already been very beneficial to both the white and black People of this State, and much good is yet to follow. To much praise can not be given Mr. Emmit J. Scott, Secretary of the Tuskegee Institute and the National Business Men's League, for his splendid work in securing such excellent delegations to attend the National League meeting at Muskogee. To his quick insight and his tireless activity in keeping the people of this country posted through the medims of our papers, is due much of the success of the National League. Mr. Scott is now recognized as a coming leader of his people. The New Williams Theatre on Greenwood is a credit to Tulsa and the people of this city should support it, because it was constructed by a Negro for Negroes at a cost of more than $10,000.00. Besides this building adds wonderfully to the worth of property in this end of town. If you are in debt to the Star, please pay up and thus help us to meet some pressing obligations. If you do not owe us subscribe for this paper for yourself or me of your relatives. Do it today. They would thank you. And so would we. LITTLE "BIG MEN" AMONG NEGRO LEADERS The meeting of the National League at Muskogee was a great success viewed from the visitors point of view; but viewed from the viewpoint of the "inside" homefolks, it was not such great success. In fact it was a gigantic failure. For several weeks it has been current gossip that the "big men" of Muskogee who had in hand the job of preparing for the delegates and visitors to the National League, had reached a disagreement and that each had accused the other of grafting and stealing the money given by the people of Muskogee white and black to entertain the National League. Up to the coming of the delegates to Muskogee a threatning storm was overshadowing the "big men" council, and for a time there was considerable uneasiness manifested. However, the rough places were finally smoothed over and the machine put in working order just in time to save a threatened exposure. It seems now that there has all along been a deal of dissatisfaction against T. J Elliott, president of the State League, and R. Emmit Stewart, chairman of the executive committee. Just what caused the dissention is not definitly known and we will not attempt here to conjecture on the question. There are some things we desire to discuss however, which is very important to the thinking Negroes and which is not a matter of conjecture. If any of the officers of the State League have used the influence of such office for any personal purpose or to fatten their purse illegitimately we think they should be exposed to the people of Oklahoma, and the Star will certainly expose them if the proper information is furnished us. On the other hand if there is no foundation for such rumors they should be hushed immediately. But there must be something wrong, and the Star is inclined to think the base of trouble will be found at the head of the State League. We are positive that the president of the State League is faulty and insincere if the National Negro Business Men's League is to promote and encourage enterprises among Negroes. It is a well known fact that T. J. Elliott, the Muskogee merchant, and president of the State Business League, does not encourage race enterprise of any kind save his own, which he has a hobby of boosting in white news, papers to the exclusion of papers of his own race. The Star has known this for some time past but have preferred to boost him and his business rather than take other steps, in the hope of cor- EDITOR AND PUBLISHER Associate Editor SocietyEditor Traveling Representative TULSA. OKLA. STAR verting him finally to the principles of the National Negro Business League. Every reader of the Star may easily recall how liberal this paper has been in advertising Mr. Elliott and his business for which we made no charges and have of course received nothing. They may also recall that during the last two and a half months the Star has faithfully devoted itself to the task of lauding the State League and trying to keep the coming of the National League before the people. The Editor of the Star has even toured the State in the interest of a Special Edition as a souverner to the National League meeting and while engaged in this work and finding this great meeting so poorly advertised he and his associate Mr. Goodwin, who gave his time to promote the interest of the State League by working up a Special Booster Edition, for their benifit, took up their time persuading farmers and others who did not even know of the coming of this great body to Oklahoma to attend the League at Muskogee. The Tulsa Star has therefore been of more service to Mr. Elliott both from a veiwpoint of his personal business and as president of the State League than all the other papers in or outside of Oklahoma. In exact figures we have spent $54.85, boosting Mr. Elliott and his league in the last two and a half months. We made no charges for this, of course, and have received nothing for it. We did not expect any pay, but we did expect and had a perfect right to expect, that if any money was to be spent by the league for newspaper advertisements that the Star would come in for its share of it. But not so. A half page Ads were run in two dailies of Muskogee for which Mr Elliott and his League henchmen paid approximately $100.00. There are three Colored papers in Muskogee. How much did they receive for advertisement from the league? It is just the kind of hypocrisy that the National league is triving to overcome and for our own good our local leagues must eliminate these kind of hypocrites. It may seem to some that we have gone to the extreme in referring to these things, but we serve notice now that the Star will no longer hold its peace while this kind of rottenness is being practiced among our big leaders. We want the principles of the National League upheld and we intend to insist that they be upheld in Oklahoma. The Star has done more for the league in Oklahoma than any other publication anywhere and have received less courteoutsy and appreciation because of the littleness of one or two "big little men" one of whom was T. J. Elliott. The Boley delegates turned over to Mr. Elliott money for 53 Complimentary tickets with the understanding that Muskogee was to furnish an equal number and Okmulgee ball that number and that members of the National Press Association were to be furnished Complimentary round trip tickets to Boley, but the Star did not receive a ticket for which we have to thank Mr. Elliott. Now we submit that there is something radically wrong, and we conclude by suggesting that this wrong is to be found in T. J. Elliott president of the State league and one of the "big men" among Negro "Leaders" of Muskogee. Facts About The Colored People of Tulsa The Colored people of Tulsa have long boasted of their greatness, and the Tulsa Star has given liberal space and money to herald their pretended greatness to the outside world. We have done this continually and without reserve since we began our work here, because we believed in those who have posed as leaders here. Recent developments, however have convinced us that the Colored people of Tulsa are far behind the Colored people in nearly all of the other towns in Oklahoma, when it comes to home pride and home boosting. More than two months ago the Star started out to work up a Booster edition for the mutual benefit of the Colored people of Tulsa. We advertised this in every issue of the Star up to and including August 25, and made personal appeals to all the business and professional men and women we could reach in Tulsa, in an effort to get them to take part in this Booster edition in order that the thousands of delegates and visitors to the National Negro Business Men's League would get through the medium of the Star an insight of the true worth and progressiveness of the Tulsa Negroes. It was not long after launching this scheme, however, till we were convinced that we would have to let down the bucket in other localities if we succeeded in getting out a creditable edition to take to the National League at Muskogee. This we did, and considering the short time left, we succeeded remarkably well. We went to Muskogee with the largest and best Negro paper ever exhibited at any session of the National League since its organization 15 years ago. The Special Edition we printed was read by more than 5,000 people during the session at Muskogee and hundreds of copies were sent to various parts of the country by visiting delegates who were anxious for their friends and relatives to see the progress of our people in Oklahoma. Our efforts were lauded by Dr. Booker T. Washington and other great men of the race. What does all this mean? It means that Tulsa gets the credit for having the best Negro newspaper published in the southwest. So it has, but the people as a rule do not appreciate it. Some day, perhaps, they will realize their mistake when it is too late. What the Star has done for Tulsa is a matter of record, and we aer proud of this record. We have always advocated what we conceived to be the very best for all the people of Tulsa and we shall continue this policy as long as we are in the newspaper business. The local League here for the last few months has been a dead letter because of the petty jealousy between the "leaders," and the Star has taken the initiative in trying to bring about harmony between the two factions. When we saw this was a vain effort, we went to the expense of printing and circulating 1,000 handbills, calling a mass meeting of the citizens to elect a queen and provide for a float for Tulsa to take part in the industrial parade at Muskogee. This was also a failure. Arriving in Muskogee and finding other towns, much smaller than ours, well represented in decorated floats, we again made a final effort to hold up for Tulsa. We personally appealed to the proud Tulsaans who were there, to contribute to the expense of a creditable float, hoping that we could even at the last minute save the name of Tulsa. Four men responded to this appeal, giving a total sum of $5, which was refunded to them when we learned that our efforts were in vain. Thus it was that we proud Tulsans stood by and looked complacently on while that most wonderful parade passed with nearly every town in a radius of 100 miles well represented—except Tulsa. This is a serious reflection on the business men of Tulsa and especially the officers of the local league. The secretary of the state league is a resident of Tulsa and even he was unable to or at any rate did not make any showing for his town. This shows that the colored people here are fast asleep and need to be awakened. It is folly for us to to continue to talk about our greatness, while these conditions exist. Let us face the facts and set about to remedy the evil. Tulsa holds wonderful possibilities for the thrifty Colored man, and there are a few race-loving, thrifty Colored men here, but what we most need now is a "get together spirit" which will enable us to join hands in an uphill push for our own moral financial, industrial and social good. The tSar will be found at all times ready and willing to do everything possible to promote the interest of our town, although, we may be forced to do so at a sacrifice, as we have done in the past. Now let us have a family meeting, reorganize the local League and keep it live—make it the banner League in the state and go to the next meeting of the National League and redeem our good name. It can be done. There are men here who will see that it is done if given the chance. It must be done. WIFE WANTED WANTED--To correspond with a young woman, of refinement and means. By a young man age 35 who manufactures human hair and hair dies. Also manufactures Straightening Combs. patent United States Patent office, Washington, D.C. serial Number 798,947 and Hair Dressing school in connection. Who would interest and help me in my profession. Christian Lady preferred. I want some ore who will help and appreciate a good husband Matrimony, if mutually suited. In business at the present address for three years. Formorly business in New York, N. Y. Will exchange photographs. J. E. Laing Mfg. Kansas City, Mo. Oklahoma Makes Good to National League (Continued From Page One) lieve that the latter would take no part in the work of the local League of which he is not even a member, but this deserving man has shown his enemies their smallness as well as the bigness of his own heart. The newspaper men had a hearing Friday afternoon. D. A. Hart, of Nashville, Tenn., and B. J. Davis, editor of the Atlanta Independent, led the discussion of "Negro Newspaper Publishing." Nick Chiles, editor of the Plaindealer of Topeka, Kan., exploded a bombshell, when he in disagreeing with Editor Hart of Nashville, accused the southern editors of cowardice in dealing with the southern white man. Ben Davis, however, went away with the honors when he very ably defended the southern editors, who are standing their ground in a sane defense of the race, and who would ultimately acquire wealth and influence and success from the ruins lie in the south by "brave editors" who had become frightened and ran away to other climes. Nick Chiles, he said, used to live in North Carolina, but it got too hot for him there and he ran away to Kansas. The session closed Friday night with a very elaborate banquet in the Convention Hall, where a formal reception was given. Saturday morning a special train left Muskogee via Boynton and Okmulgee for Boley, the great Negro metropolis. At Boynton the train stopped fifteen minutes while Doctor Washington talked to the people of that town who had turned out in great numbers for miles around to hear and see him. At Okmulgee the special stopped more than two hours while the citizens there entertained Doctor Washington and the delegates. Here too, Doctor Washington delivered one of his characteristic addresses, urging his people to take advantage of the opportunities at hand to improve their condition, and pleading with the white people for a square deal for the Negro. After a very pleasant stay in Okmulgee the special train continued the journey to Boley where the citizenship had turned out to meet the distinguished visitors. The Boleyites proved themselves equal to the occasion in welcoming and entertaining the visitors. Here Dr. Washington was the subject of the greatest ovation of the journey. In his talk to the people of Boley he paired them for the wonderful progress they had made, for their self-government and for their beautiful little city. All of his talk here was pregnant with the theme of racial development and improvement. With logic and eloquence peculiar to this great man he held the throngs of people spellbound for more than an hour. The gates of the city were thrown wide open and the visitors were made to feel the generous hospitality of the citizens of this black metropolis. The special returned to Muskogee Saturday night and Sunday the delegates departed for their various homes. The Booker Washington special also departed Sunday. WANTED INFORMATION REGARDING Farm or Business for sale. Not particular about location. Wish to hear from owner only who will sell direct to buyer. Give price, description, state when possession can be had. Address. L. DARBYSHIRE, Box 9000 • Rockston, N. Y. News Around the City J. S. KIRBY, City Circulator RESIDENCE,--215 E. Cameron The Knights of Tabor are in Grand Session at Okla City this week. A number of Tulsans are there in attendance. Mrs N E Prytle, who was called to La. at the death of her mother about two weeks ago, returned home last Thursday. Mrs. James Cherry left for Memhis last week where she will undergo a surgical operation. She will remain there about four weeks D. F. Rosebough of Merrion Okla, visited J. S. Kirby this week. The Colored people of Haskelp are planing to hold a two days picnic Sept 22-23rd 1914. The Peoples Drug have it.-ADV. Miss. J. B. Stradford who has been visiting relatives in Ganton Miss., for three months or more returned to home Tuesday and was warmly welcomed by her husband. Try The Peoples Drug Store for it. Adv. Prof. J. W. Hughes have set some practical examples in home beautifying this week. He has cut all the weeds on his property along Greenwood, trimed the grass and removed all trash from the premises. This is the first results we have seen in Tulsa of the doctrine preached by Dr. Washington at the league in Muskogee last week. Bully for Prof Hughes. Who will follow next? Mr. Robert Malone of E. Eastern, St. is very sick from the effect of Malaria fever. The Humane Society will meet at the First Baptist Church Monday night 8 P. M. August 31st. Everybody is envited to attend. J. S. Kirby, Pres C. w. Henry, Sec. Pete Worthey's Florida Blosgoms, a genuine Negro Musical Comedy Company will show in Tulsa Sunday night Aug 30 at Williams Theatre This is one of the best going. Dr. Washington Talks to White Folks Following the address of Doctor Washington to the League at Muskogee Wednesday night, August 21, which was heard by a number of white citizens of Muskogee, an invitation signed by a score or more of the leading white people of Muskogee was extended to Mr. Washington, asking him to deliver an address to the white people of Muskogee in the Gaiety theatre. The invitation was accepted and the great educator talke3 one hour and twenty minutes to the largest corwd that ever gathered in that theatre. Long before the time for Mr. Washington to appear, the house was filled to its fullest capacity and great crowds gathered about the windows in their eagerness to see and hear this great American citizen. In a style all his own, the noted educator told of the progress of his race in America and of his own life work. He was frequently interrupted with prolonged applause, when he told a humorous story, which he invariably used to drive home a telling point to substantiate his argument on the race question. He pleaded manfully with the white people for just and fair consideration for his people, telling them that the Negroes are not seeking political domination or social equality; that all they ask is a man's chance. He thanked the white people of Muskogee for the help they have given the Colored people there and for the friendly relationship between the races. At the conclusion of his remarks, Mr. Washington was given a great ovation. City Grand Lodge Directory of The G. U. O. of O. te For And H. H. of R. Official Route For The Okla. Delegation to The Meeting of The B. M. C. of The G.U. O. of O.F. Office of J. E. Tombs, Endow Sec'y District Grand Lodge, no. 35, G. U. O. of O. F. Transportation committeeman for Oklahoma Delegation to the B. M. C. Boston Mass. Box 625, Guthrie, Okla. To the Delegates: In connection with the meeting of the National Convention G. U. O. O. F. which will be held at Boston Mass. September 14th to 19th. The "Official Route" for the Oklahoma delegation will be the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway. "Katy" to St. Louis, Mo., ILL. Central Ry., to Chicago ILL., Michigan Central Ry., to Buffalo, N. Y., (via Niagra Falls) New York Central Lines to Albany, N. Y. thence the Boston and Albany Ry., to Boston. This route will take us 300 miles across Canada via Historic St. Thomas, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is desired to have the entire Oklahoma delegation together and we have arranged that delegates use the following trains and schedule: Leave Durant, Okla, M. K. and T. Ry., train no 10-12:55 A M. Sept. 10th 1914. Leave McAlester Okla. M. K and T. Ry., train no 10-2:9 A. M. Sept. 10th 1914 Leave Muskegee Okla., M. K. and T. Ry, train No. 10-4:33 A.M. Sept. 10th 1914. Leaves Parson Kan., M. K. and T. Ry., train No. 10-7:50 A. M. Sept. 10th 1914. Arrive at St. Louis Mo., M. K. and T. Ry., train No. 10-7:20 P. M. Sept. 10.h '914. Leave St. Louis Mo., Illinois Central Ry., train No. 18-9:10 P. M. Sept 10th 1914. Arrive at Chicago Ill, Illinois Central Ry., train No. 18-7:15 P. M. Sept. 11th 1914. Leave Chicago, Ill, Michigan Central Ry., train No. 14-3:00 P. M. Sept. 11th 1914. Arrive at Buffalo N. Y., Michigan Central Ry., train No. 14-6:40 A. M. Sept. 12th 1914. Leave Buffalo N. Y., N. Y. C. and H. R. Ry., train No. 20 7:55 A. M. Sept. I2th 1914 Arrive at Albany N. Y., N. Y. C. and H. R. Ry., train No. 20-2:30 A. M. Sept. 12th 1914. Arrive at Boston, Mass, Boston and Albany Ry train No 40-10:50 P.M. Sept. 12th 1914. Low round trip summer tourist tickets will be on sale from all points in Oklahoma, stop-overs in either direction within final return limit of October 31st. The following fares will apply from some of the principal points in the State. Ardmore..... $58.90 Bartlesville..... 50.10 Durant..... 57.70 McAlester..... 54.70 Muckogee..... 52.20 Guthrie..... 55.50 Oklahoma City..... 56.00 Shawnee..... 56.00 Vinita..... 49.60 Wagoner..... 51.60 Tulsa..... 52.20 Crowder..... 5 .10 If sufficient number make this trip the Committee will arrange to place a Tourist sleeper at Muskogee for the party and will arrange other details to the satisfaction of the party and it is desired that all delegates who are going to write the undersigned at once so necessary equip- Read The Star (Oklahoma Jurisdiction) E. D. Jefferson, G. M., Muskogee. F. C. Pennington, D. G. M., ElReno. James Stephenson, G. S., Boley. R. H. Clayton, G. T., Carney. Dr. E. T Butlar, G. M. R., Muskogae. R. L. Perry, G. D., Webbers Fall. J. M. White, Treas., Okmugee ENDOWMENT BOAR E. D. Jefferson, President. S. T. Wiggins, Sec'y., Wagoner. G. C. Adams, Treas., Muskogee. E. D. Jefferson, President. J. E. Tombs, End't Sec'y., Guthrie. HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH District M. N. G., Mrs. Emma Jones, Oklahoma City D. R. N. G., Mrs. E. O. Wiggins, Wagoner. D. W. R., Mrs. Jennie Walker, Boynton. D. W. L., Mrs. Jennie Smith. D. G. D., Mrs. Lizzie Fitzpatrick, Coffeyville. G. D. E. B., Mrs. B. A. Nance, Ok- mulgee. Member Auditing Committee, Mrs. M. E. Thompson, P. M. N. G., McAl- ester. If you are particular about your eating. and want to relish what you eat. The Evans Cafe 126 N. Greenwood Three meals daily and short orders any time, day or night. H. D. Evans, Prop. Democratic State Ticket of Okla. Democratic State Ticket of Okla. For Governor—Robert L. Williams. For Lieutenant Governor—M. E. Trapp. For Secretary of State—J. L. Lyon. For State Auditor—E. B. Howard. For Attorney General—S. P. Freeling. For State Treasurer—W. L. Alexander. For State Superintendent—R. H. Wilson. For Examiner and Inspector—Fred Parkinson. For Chief Mine Inspector—Ed Boyle For Labor Commissionea—W. G. Ashton. For Commissioner Charities and Correction—W. D. Matthews. For Insurance Commissioner—A. L. Welch. For President Board of Agriculture —Frank M. Gault. For Corporation Commissioner—A. P. Watson. For Clerk Supreme Court—William M. Franklin. For United States Senator—Thomas Pryor Gore. Representative in Congress First District—James A. Davenport. Second District—W. W. Hastings. Third District—Charles D. Carter. Fourth District—William H. Murray. Fifth District—Joe B. Thompson. Sixth District—Scott Ferris. Seventh District—J. V. McClintic. Eighth Dsstrict—Henry S. Johnston. ment can be secured. We are going to have a few hours in St. Louis, and eight hours in Chicago and see Niagra Falls early in the morning of the second day. You cannot afford to miss this opportunity of seeing the sights of the eastern cities and ask that you make arrange ments to go with this party. Yours very truly, J. E. Toombs. 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HUNT, Prop' NOTICE To The Traveling Public When You Come to Sdpulpa Remember THE GREAT WESTER HOTEL THE KELLY HAND LAUNDRY A Strictly First Class and High Class Stopping Place For Transient or Boarding Guests Every Possible Comfort Accorded Our Guests. Private Hotel Buss Meets Every Train. Free Baths And Faee Stationary. E. D. GLASS, Proprietor SAPULPA, OKLAHOMA FREEMAN L. MARTIN J. H. ROBERTS Residence Phone 3274 Notary Public MARTIN & ROBERTS ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW SUITE 301-202 WILLIAMS BUILDING THONG 2157 TULSA OKLAHOMA Just received a consignment of 1000 samples of woolens for suits, and they are hobby ones too. We are leaders in low prices. Handlers of all kinds of second hand goods, Cleaning, Pressing, and Repairing work called for and delivered, 518 E. Archer. Phone 2573, Partee Bldg. Wm Walker Prop. VISIT US Phone 817 P "Murderer" N. E. PYRTLE, Proprietor The Popular Drug Store Patent Medicines. Toilet Articles. And Special Sundries Ice Cream And Cold Particular Things For Particular People J. I. Stausberry Prop. 127 East Grand McAlester Oklahoma. 410 N. Greenwood Is InNeed Of Help. $1.00 a Day Salary Call At Once S.M. Kelly, Prop. W. R. Robinson Dealer in Staple And Fancy Groceries Meat Market In Connec tion Prompt Delivery to All Parts of City Phone 598 827 E Grand Ave. McAlester Oklahoma. GIVE US YOUR JOB WORK! WE DO ALL KINDS. OF PRINTING. FORTIFICATIONS AROUND NAMUR Dhuy Lonkee Meux Warisoulx Denis Comette Daussoulx Bousset Omines Thimnes Vedrip Lyne-les-Dunes Marc Champion Servais Bouge Temploux Flainpne Floryfoux Prys Malonne Lorffe Wimon Noville-les-Bos Tillier Pontillar Hart-la-Chausie Marchnolette Frank-Waret Hingebon Celoresse Horvines Voxin March-la-Dunes Mimoche Layn Thon Marzor Frount Boxes Murine Hirde Lan Sart-Bernard Sarinne Forts JAPAN SENDS ULTIMATUM GERMANY GIVEN SEVEN DAYS TO WITHDRAW FROM THE FAR EAST OR TAKE THE CONSEQUENCES Demand Includes Removal of all Warships and the Restoration to China of German Colony of Kiau-Chau Toklo.-Japan sent an ultimatum to Germany at 5 p. m., Sunday, demanding the withdrawal of warships from the Orient and the evacuation of Kiau Chau and giving Germany until Sunday, August 23, to comply with the demand. Otherwise, the ultimatum states, Japan will take action. The general expectation here is that the ultimatum will be followed by war. Takaaki Kato, Japanese foreign minister, simultaneously with the dispatch of the ultimatum, conferred with George W. Guthrie, American ambassador, and made to him a broad statement calculated to assure the United States that American interests in the Far East would be safeguarded and the integrity of China upheld. Owing to doubts whether communications with Berlin were insured, Japan, to insure the arrival of the ultimatum, forwarded it to Berlin by six channels, including Washington, London, and Stockholm. The government Yoshihito, the Mikado. also notified Count Von Rex, German ambassador to Japan, and likewise retarded the time limit for a reply until August 23. Count Okuma, the Japanese premier, invited the peers, newspaper men and leading business men of Tokyo to come to his office at noon, at 4, and at 6 o'clock in the afternoon, respectively, when he made known to them the terms of the ultimatum and announced that he would give out the negotiations in connection with the alliance. The ultimatum follows: "We consider it highly important and necessary in the present situation to take measures to remove the causes of all disturbances of peace in the far east and to safeguard interests as contemplated by the agreement of alliance between Japan and Great Britain. "In order to secure and firm and enduring peace in eastern Asia, the establishment of which is the aim of the said ultimatum, the imperial Japanese government sincerely believes it to be its duty to give the advice to THE FRENCH FRONTIER BRUSSELS LIEGE GERMANY BELGIUM NAMUR MONS LAON LUXEMBURG LONGWY RHEINIS VERDUN STRASSDURG COLMAR MEIHLAUSEN ALTKIRCH BASEL CONSTANCE FRANCE BERN SWITZERLAND the imperial German government to carry out the following two propositions: "First—To withdraw immediately from Japanese and Chinese waters German men of war and armed vessels of all kinds and to disarm at once those which cannot be so withdrawn. "Second—To deliver on a date not later than September 15, to the imperial Japanese authorities without condition or compensation, the entire leased territory of Kiau Chau with a view to the eventual restoration of the same to China. "The imperial Japanese government announces at the same time that in the event of it not receiving by noon on August 23, 1914, an answer from the imperial German government signifying its unconditional acceptance of the above advice offered by the imperial Japanese government, Japan will be compelled to take such action as she may deem necessary to meet the situation." Americans Can't Be Drafted Washington.—In response to inquiries from foreign-born residents of the United States, Secretary Bryan has announced that "the United States is not a party to any treaties under which persons of foreign origin residing in this country may be compelled to return to their country of origin for military service, nor is there any way in which persons may be forced into foreign armies against their wills as long as they remain in the United States." Alsace Crepe Removed. The crepe festoons which for forty years have hung from the monument of the city of Strassburg, capital of Alsace-Lorraine which stands in the Place de la Concorde, were torn down last week and replaced with flowers and palm branches, while a tricolored sash was draped about the figure. The ceremony was conducted by 2,000 members of the Federation of Alsatian societies in Paris. Joseph Sansboeuf, mayor of the Eighth arrondissement, embraced the statue. Austrians Make No Progress London.—Two boat loads of Austrian soldiers were sunk near Belgrade by Servian artillery. All attempts by the Austrians to pierce Servian territory on the Danube at Tekia, near the junction of the Austrian, Roumanian and Servian frontiers, have failed. Austrians Again Repulsed London.—A Reuter dispatch from Nish, Servia, says Austrian troops again tried to pass the Save river under protection of artillery but were compelled to retire in disorder by a well sustained Servian cannonade. Many were taken prisoners. TULSA. OKLA. STAR ENCH FRONTIER PAIX LA CHAPELLE LIEGE GERMANY LUXEMBURG LONGY VERDUN STRASSBURG COLMAR TIELHAUSEN ALTHURCH BASEL CONSTANCE BERN SWITZERLAND GREATESTBATTLE OF ALL HISTORY DUE TO BEGIN THIS WEEK ALONG THE GERMAN AND FRENCH FRONTIERS LINE WILL EXTEND 260 MILES Military Situation Begins to Look Dark for Germany and Austria in Attempt to Fight Against Overwhelming Odds Brussels.—Grimly waiting in battle array for the vast German army to sweep aside the stubborn but thin line of Belgians at Liege, the allied army of English, French and Belgians is waiting near Namur to hurl itself against the invaders and the greatest battle in history will then be on. The allies are now believed to have assembled an army of nearly a half million men, while the Germans are believed to be almost as strong. At Liege the Germans are still pounding the Belgian forts and the gallant soldiers of King Albert are still holding like grim death only to hold the Germans in check as long as they can and then be swept back like chaff before the clouds of Germans in front of them. The Belgian resistance of the Germans has been magnificent in face of great odds and the knowledge that in the end they must lose. They have been fighting only to hold the enemy at bay while the allies poured troops into Belgium to form the real barrier against the German advance against Paris. There seems to be two possible moves on the part of the allies. They may remain where they are, draw back the Belgians from the defense of the forts at Liege and allow the Germans to push on to a contact with the allied army, or they may advance and under the protection of the forts attempt to drive the army of the kalser back into Germany. All concede that Germany must push her campaign into Belgium or abandon it soon on account of the great Russian army that is threatening Berlin itself on the east. With two million men marching against the capital of the empire it is declared that the kaiser will need every available man of his vast army to protect his greatest city from capture and destruction by savage Cossacks and ignorant moulkls who hate all things German. The number of men that France has in Lorraine is, of course, a mystery, but the fact that they have been able to drive back the Germans in that section and take fortified towns is proof that they are at least numerous. The Austrians are reported to be moving against this army, but Austria-Hungary has her hands full on the east where Russia has mobilized a million men. Montenegro has invaded her on the south and though this would be but minor detail under ordinary circumstances, it has vast importance when it is known that the natives are assisting the invaders. Austria-Hungary has not been so successful in her attempted invasion of Servia, and a good part of her army is busy in that section. This army is said to have been driven across the river Drina and Servia cleared of all Austrian troops. The bombardment of Belgrade continues, but the Austrians seem to have found as much of a surprise here as the Germans found at Liege. The Triple Alliance has depended on Bulgaria to spring at the throat of Servia as soon as war was declared on account of the treatment the latter country WORLD'S GREATEST RIDING ACT ENGAGED FOR BIG STATE FAIR A World's greatest equestrians just engaged to put on their wonderful act at the Oklahoma State Fair and Exposition, Oklahoma City, Sept. 22 to Oct. 3. The European war is responsible for the engagement of George Holland and Rose Dockrill, the world's greatest equestrians, to appear daily at the eighth annual Oklahoma State Fair and Exposition. Oklahoma City, Sept. 22 to Oct. 3, 1914. When word reached America that May Wirth, who was engaged months ago to come to the Oklahoma State Fair and Exposition this fall, is marooned in Europe, unable to return to this country in time to fill her engage- World's greatest equestrians just en at the Oklahoma State Fair an 22 to Oct. 3. ments her booking manager at once made a deal with Holland and Dockrill to call off their proposed trip abroad and remain in America. Holland and Dockrill were scheduled to leave for Europe about the time Miss Wirth had planned to leave Russia. It was a case of "money talks" and the result will be a more/expensive act than had been promised the patrons of Oklahoma's great fair this year. No Puzzel for Her No Puzzel for Her (By Allie Younger.) The sharp-nosed man looked dubiously after the retreating figure of the stenographer. "I'm in a quandry what to do with that girl," he said. "I don't know whether to fire her or raise her salary. I don't know what to make of her. She is the quintessence of either innocence or deceit, I can't figure out which. Any way, she's got me into a pretty pickle. "About two months ago some misguided member of a certain benevolent society sent me two tickets for a charity ball. I was surprised to get these tickets, for I supposed everybody who knew me knew my sentiments in regard to charity. "I don't believe in it. I don't believe in giving things away. I have to work for every cent I have and I expect other people to do the same thing. To my mind these folks that dance for charity and sing for charity and cut all sorts of didoes for benevolent purposes are only degrading the masses they are supposed to benefit. I had expressed this opinion so often that I was amazed that anybody should ask me to countenance a benevolent scheme by buying tickets for a ball. Naturally, I hastened to send the tickets back. I put them into an envelope and handed them to the stenographer. "Here, Miss Drew," I said, 'you know what to do with these.' Thought He Liked Flattery. One of the wittiest occupants of the judicial bench in England is Judge Rentoul, the North-country Irishman, who presides at the famous court, known as Old Bailey. The judge has just been telling another good story against himself. Once he went on a political mission to Wales, to tell the voters what to do. He spoke first, and in English. All the subsequent speakers, however, used Welsh as the medium of their thoughts. As a matter of policy he applauded strongly whenever there was a clap among the audience, although he would not understand a single word that was said. "I learned afterwards," said Judge Rentoul, "that every time I applauded a speaker it was when he had paid a strong personal compliment, either to myself or to my speech." She Was Right at That. "Who can tell me what a cape in?" queried the teacher of the junior class in geography. "A cape," replied a bright little miss, "is a coat that hasn't any sleeves." Holland and Dockrill are equestrians who have been playing at the New York Hippodrome for the last two years. When the Hippodrome closed this summer, the act was transferred to the White City at Chicago, where it has been the sensation of the year in the Windy City. They have four Arabian horses that are nothing short of superb, while the costumes are beautiful in the extreme. The two principals, Holland and Dockrill, are said to be supreme casters of the reins and their act will be one of the un engaged to put on their wonderful act d Exposition, Oklahoma City, Sept. usual features of the Oklahoma State Fair and Exposition. In addition to Holland and Dockrill, there will be many other high class acts at the State Fair this year, including Power's Hippodrome elephants, the New Brundage Shows, Thaviu's band and operatic singers; a cabaret trio and tango team; Louis Disbrow and other famous auto racing champions; high class harness and running races, a big football gave and 15,000 wonderful exhibits. "Yes, sir," she said. "Thank you." "It struck me then that there was no occasion for her to thank me for requesting her to perform her regular routine of duties, but I didn't give the matter a second though until three weeks later, when a representative of the benevolent society called to collect $10 for the ball tickets. "But I didn't use the tickets," I said. "I don't believe in charity." "I beg your pardon," he said. "They were used. Here are the numbers sent you and here are the tickets bearing the same number which were taken in at the door. If you didn't want them you ought to have returned them to us at once, as requested in our communication to you." "But I did return them," I replied. Then I called in the stenographer. "Miss Drew,' I said, 'didn't I give you two ball tickets some time ago to be returned to the benevolent society?" "Why, no,' she said, 'you didn't say anything about returning them. You simply said I knew what to do with them.'" "And what did you do with them?" I asked. "I went to the ball,' said she. 'I thought that was what you meant.' "I was furious, but I saw the benevolent society had the drop on me, and I paid the $10. The worst of it is the girl seemed so sweet and innocent and sorry that I haven't had the courage either to discharge her or deduct the money from her salary. I can't make up my mind to this day whether she really thought I meant to make her a present Readin' Not Wrintin' A little girl, visiting away from home, received a joint letter from her parents. Papa's half was typewritten, mamma's postscript written by hand. Said Marion in reply: "Dear dad, the letter from you and mother jest came, the part from you was nicest, 'cause it was readin' and hers was writen" All Waste in Coal Done Away With All Waste in Coal Done Away With Waste in coal has practically been eliminated. Even the waste from the culm-bank washers is now being utilized, for it is flushed into the mines and party fills old workings where it cements together and furnishes support to the roof when the coal previously left for pillars is removed. Destructive Golf Bug "British scientists have discovered a golf bug that destroys the grass on the links." "Pshaw, they're nothing new! We had a lot of trouble with them at our golf club, but we got out of the difficulty by posting-signs saying: 'Please replace turf cuts.'"—Buffalo Express. C. HARRIS & EWING --- Philip C. Hanna, American consul general at Monterey, is one of this country's agents who suffered at the hands of the federalals. He was put in jail and left there until released by the constitutionalists. CARABAJAL FLEES THE CAPITAL MAINFESTO DECLARES ACT IS TO PREVENT BLOODSHED Federal Army to Surrender Unconditionally to Constitutionalists In a Very Short Time Mexico City.—When the inhabitants of the capital awakened last Thursday the arsenals were empty, the barracks deserted and the provisional president of the republic as well as his cabinet had vanished. Provisional President Francisco Carabajal left the city on a special train for Vera Cruz. He left a manifesto to the nation saying he had done his best to save the country from further bloodshed but his peaceful overtures had been met by constitutionalists with uncompromising demands for an unconditional surrender. Two paths lay before him, he said, to fight or to accede to the constitutionalists. Perfect quiet reigns throughout the city. Surrender Unconditional. Teoloyucan. — The peaceable surrender of the city of Mexico to constitutionalists was arranged at a conference between Carranza and the Brazilian minister. According to the arrangement the federal army will surrender unconditionally. Only details of disarmament and the entry into the city remain to be arranged. At the meeting were General Carranza, United States Consul John R. Silliman, Isidro Fabela and Robles Dominguez. After the question of surrender was settled Carranza went into conference with Iturbide, governor of the federal district of Mexico; General Obregon and Gonzales and Robles Dominguez. President Carabajal has turned over the executive authority to Iturbide, who, in turn, will surrender to Obregon, who will take the advance guard of constitutionalists into the city of Mexico. Federal troops will be retired and disarmed at the hands of Obregon at the first opportunity. The federalers have about 5,000 men, a few kilometers from here and 15,000 further south with eighty generals and about 30,000 troops in the city itself. TWO MORE CASES OF PLAGUE Total of Seventeen Now Recorded at New Orleans. New Orleans.—Two more cases of bubonic plague, making seventeen since the first case was discovered June 27, were diagnosed here, according to announcement of Dr. W. C. Rucker, assistant surgeon-general in charge of the plague fight here. The new victims were Herman Schulz, a 17-year-old boy; he became ill thirteen days ago but his trouble was not diagnosed as plague at first. His sister, Mrs. J. Bua, was taken from the same house after her illness had been diagnosed as plague. The other victim was Anthony Guerovich, aged 52. He was employed at the French market, the largest market in the city. Two more plague-infected rates were reported. FOOD PRICES ARE SOARING WAR TORN EUROPE WANTS TO BUY PROVISIONS FROM UNITED STATES. SUPPLY OF RAW MATERIAL SMALL Packers Unable to Fill Demand; Meat Shows the Greatest Advance. Some Items Have Doubled. Chicago.—An increased market for food supplies, because of the European war, together with charges that farmers and stock raisers are holding hogs and cattle for further price advances, were listed as causes for a considerable increase in prices at which food supplied are being sold. An investigation whether the prices are justified will be begun by a Chicago council committee, which, according to its chairman, will meet with state officials, heads of civic organizations, expert economists and representatives of wholesale and retail dealers. An increase in wholesale meat prices ten days is shown in the following table: September ..... $11.90 $12.70 October ..... 11.37 $12.52½ January ..... 10.30 $11.45 Lamb ..... 13.25 $13.92 Beef cuts ..... 15.16 $16.00 "Retail prices are going up no faster than the cost of raw material," said F. E. White, a director of Armour and Company. "All classes of meat are advancing. This is only natural because we are cahed on to live off our own supply of cattle and hogs and at the same time Europe wants to buy from us being unable as yet, to import from South America and Australia. "Tinned and barreled meats, principally pork, are especially adaptable to army use. We cannot manufacture these goods fast enough for the demand. We were caught with low stocks which means sky-high prices." A comparison of retail meat prices shows an increase since last week as follows: Now A week ago Round steak ...25@28c 22c Sirloin steak ... 28c 25c Porter house ... 35c 30@32c Rib roasts ... 28c 25c Pork chops ... 30c 22@24c Lamb chops ... 30c 25c Leg of la...mb... 24c 22c Veal steak ... 35c 30@32c Veal chops ... 28c 25c Similar advances have been made in the prices of other food stuffs within ten days as follows: Flour—Barrels, now $6.00@7.00; August 1, $5.50@5.75. Flour—24½-lb. sack, now 85c; August 1, 75c. Sugar—Pound, now 6@7c; August 1, 5½c. Beans—Pound, now 7@8c; August 1, 5c. Eggs—Dozen, now 30c; August 1, 26c. Lemons—Dozen, now 35@40c; August 1, 25c. FEDERALS GIVE UP THE CAPITAL Withdraw Outside City to Await Amnesty Proclamation. Washington.—The peaceful transfer of the Mexico City government from the Carabajal administration to the constitutionalists has actually begun, according to official advices to the state department. Federal troops evacuated the capital leaving the city in charge of municipal police, who, by agreement, were to be reagarded as neutral. The federals withdrew to a nearby point, there to await an announcement of amnesty from General Carranza. Should guarantees be refused, officials here do not doubt that an immediate counter revolution will be set in motion. The Brazilian minister to Mexico who is caring for American interests, Governor Iurbide of the Mexican federal district, and a commission of two others, left for Tula, north of Mexico City, where General Obregon, commander of one of the three big constitutionalist army divisiona, has headquarters. General Carranza is expected to go there immediately. The commission is endeavoring to arrange details of the constitutionalist entry. No definite word has been received here as to provisional President Carabajal, but it was understood he would leave for Vera Cruz within twenty-four hours. TULSA, O'KLA., STAR MRS. P. V. PENNYBACKER Mary E. Mrs. Percy V. Pennybacker of Texas was re-elected president of the General Federation of Women's clubs at the biennial convention in Chicago. TO DISSOLVE HARVESTER TRUST FEDERAL COURT DECIDES FOR THE GOVERNMENT. Last of Long Series of Sherman Law Prosecutions Decided at St. Paul. St. Paul.—The International Harvester Company was declared to be a monopoly in restraint of interstate and foreign trade and was ordered dissolved by a majority decision filed here by Judges Smith and Hook in the United States court. Judge Walter H. Sanborn dissented, Unless the corporation submits a plan for dissolution within ninety days the court will entertain an application for a receivership. Chicago.—The harvester case will be taken to the supreme court of the United States as soon as possible, according to a statement made here by Cyrus H. McCormick, president of the International Harvester company. Mr. McCormick said: "The adverse decision is a great disappointment. As I understood it, it is not based on actual wrongs done in the conduct of the business of the International Harvester Company, but upon the elimination of competition more than ten years ago between the companies whose properties were purchased by it. "The opinion acquits the company and its officers and directors of the charges of over-capitalization and unfair and oppressive policies and practices. "The conclusion arrived at seems to be that the harvester is a good but illegal trust. "The decision is by a divided court and the case will not be ended until the supreme court has said the last word." MANY PEACE TREATIES ARE READY Expected to Be Ratified By Senate Soon With Little Opposition. Washington.—While war raged in Europe, peace treaties were discussed all day by the United States senate behind closed doors. Twenty special treaties with foreign nations, recommended for ratification by the foreign relations committee were under consideration and Secretary Bryan remained at the capitol for consultation with the senators while the debate progressed. No vote was reached after prolonged debate. Administrators leaders predicted that the treaties would be ratified and that not more than ten votes would be recorded against them. Secretary Bryan, who negotiated the pacts, at the direction of President Wilson, explained them to many senators, who professed ignorance as to their effect. Late in the day Robert Lansing, counsellor of the state department was sent for advice on international law involved. JENNINGSBEGINS HIS CONTEST CLAIMS NOMINATION OVER WILLIAMS BY PLURALITY OF MORE THAN 10,000 ROBERTSON WILL NOT CONTEST His Investigations Fail to Develop Material for Proving Fraud, in Counties Where Recount Has Been Made Oklahoma City.—Claiming that he is the nominee of the Democratic party for governor and that the correct vote of the primary will show it, and that Joe S. Morris, secretary of the state election board, illegally issued a certificate of nomination to R. L. Williams, and also that Williams did not state the correct amount of his expense account, Al Jennings filed his petition in the district court of Oklahoma county asking that certificate issued to Williams be cancelled. Jennings claims that fully 15,000 votes cast in the election were counted for other candidates when they should have been counted for him; that in over two hundred precincts in the state watchers were refused and that in many other precincts fraudulent ballots were used against him that had not been sent out by the state election board. Many of the ballots, he claims, were mutilated so as to be unrecognizable as evidence, therefore "the election in said precincts is void, and the ballots cast therein cannot be counted in the final tabulation of the returns for the primary election for governor on the Democratic ticket." The court is asked, in the petition of Jennings, to cancel the certificate JOHN BURTON Al J. Jennings. of Williams, that it be declared void and of no effect, and that the election board be directed to place Jennings' name on the official ballot to be voted for in the general election in November. Claims the Nomination Jennings declares he received 37., 431 votes in the election, Williams 24., 432, and Robertson 23,500, other candidates also receiving some votes. Although Jennings had filed notice that he would contest long before Morris as secretary of the election board, issued a certificate to Williams, thereby making public acknowledgement that Williams was the nominee, when Jennings in fact had been elected, Jennings wants the action of the secretary voided. He also further wants the certificate cancelled on the ground that Williams did not set out the true amount in his expense account. Williams filed an amount of $1,986.25, while Jennings claims it could not be less than $25,000 that was expended to secure Williams' nomination. Jennings asks that the ballots in the counties where fraud and mistake, or either, have occurred, be recounted wherever possible. He asks that a certificate of nomination for governor on the Democratic ticket be given him. Robertson Drops His Contest Judge J. B. A. Robertson has withdrawn the protest he filed several days ago against the nomination of Judge R. L. Williams for governor on the democratic ticket, and in a letter to Williams he congratulates the Durant man on his victory and pledges him his loyal support in the coming campaign. This action was taken by Judge Robertson upon the receipt of a report from his attorneys that the counties where the recount had been made in accordance with the protest nothing had been unearthed which would enable them to prove fraud or irregularity in the nomination of Williams. SPUR FARM LANDS Many farmers are making a hard or doubtful living on high-priced lands in localities cursed with insect pests, or floods, or drought, or weed plagues, or other enemies to successful farming. The end of each year finds time and energy practically wasted—no progress made. Spur Farm Lands offer relief from these conditions. The tenant on the high-priced lands further east can make a payment and be master of his own acres here. Any good farmer can pay for them from the products thereof. The Spur Farm Lands offer productive, virgin lands—easily cultivated—at low prices and on easy terms. Splendid crops are raised without irrigation. No boll weevil ever known here. Altitude 2,000 to 2,600 feet. Considering the reliable production of these lands, prices are lowest in Texas; new country, settling fast; splendid climate, no malaria, chills or fever; good churches and schools. We offer the homeseeker a wide range for selection and are selling direct—no commission to anyone. The purchaser receives full value in his lands in dealing direct with the owner as opposed to paying a middleman several dollars per acre. Stock Farms and Small Ranch Tracts. We also offer fine grazing tracts, perfectly adapted to this purpose—one section to fifty—at prices from $5.00 per acre up. Free illustrated booklet, giving all particulars, on application to Chas. A. Jones, Manager for S. M. Swenson & Sons, Spur, Dickens County, Texas.—Adv. It is always better to live so that your neighbors will not feel like congratulating your widow. CHINESE NO-BOTTLE BLUEING The only scientifically correct blueing. Does not visit the mother to teach the children of with Fine for the warm water. Send live and grow the for supply. Chinese Bluing Co. Detroit, Mich. Adv. Not the Least. "Why do you call the baby Bill?" "He was born on the first of the month."—Buffalo Express. "What a temper that man has! He's regular furnace." "Well, he's a hot air furnace." Pa Explains. "Pa. what is a strategical error?" "Pa, what is a strategical error?" "That's the kind of error your father makes, my boy, when your mother is giving a party and he forgets to enter the house by the back door." Passing the Time. Spokane wants to change from western to mountain time in order to gain an hour in the evening. Why go to all this trouble when, by getting up earlier in the morning, the Spokanites can gain all they want and have an interesting hour in the garden?—Tacoma News. The Young Idea. Johnny was putting some questions to his father on the subject of astronomy, in the course of which he asked if the moon was inhabited. "Oh, yes," said the parent; "there are people living in the moon." "Are there many?" queried the youngster. "Yes, lots," was the reply; "far more than in this world." "Why, then," said the youth, "aren't they crowded a good deal at half-moon?" DISAPPEARED Coffee Alls Vanish Before Postum. It seems almost too good to be true, the way headache, nervousness, insomnia, and many other obscure troubles vanish when coffee is dismissed and Postum used as the regular table beverage. The reason is clear. Coffee contains a poisonous drug—caffeine—which causes the trouble, but Postum contains only the food elements in choice hard wheat with a little molasses. A Phila, man grew enthusiastic and wrote as follows: "Until 18 months ago I used coffee regularly every day and suffered from headache, bitter taste in my mouth, and indigestion; was gloomy and irritable, had variable or absent appetite, loss of flesh, depressed in spirits, etc. "I attribute these things to coffee, because since I quit it and have drank Postum I feel better than I had for 20 years, am less susceptible to cold, have gained 20 lbs. and the symptoms have disappeared—vanished before Postum." Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Read "The Road to Wellville," in pkgs. Postum comes in two forms: Regular Postum—must be well boiled, 15c and 25c packages. Instant Postum—is a soluble powder. A teaspoonful dissolves quickly in a cup of hot water and, with cream and sugar, makes a delicious beverage instantly. 30c and 50c tins. The cost per cup of both kinds is about the same. "There's a Reason" for Postum. —sold by Grocers. When you want a nice quick lunch for youself or your family think of BEN'S PLACE The quick lunch stand in rear of the Sand Spring Depot OPEN ALL HOURS ICE CREAM AND COLD DRINKS A SPECIALTY One Out Of Three THE BEST, THATS ALL! The Old Reliable Crystle Cafe Serving One Big Mid-day Meal Every Day We Cater To Particular People Meals 25cts. Short Orders, All Hours Ice Cream, Cold Drink Fountain In Connection Cigars, Tobacco And General Confectionary C. G. Gipson, Prop. 110 N. Greenwood Tulsa Okla. THE HOME OF THE MAYFIELD MUSEUM The above is the home of Prof. & Mrs. T. R. Debnam of Oklahoma City. Prof. Debnam is Principal of the Douglas School at Oklahoma City. LANSING, MICH., State House Executive Office. - For more than an hour a poor Colored woman, poor in the goods of the world, but rich in her mother love, sat in the outer office awaiting the arrival of Gov Osborn. In her face was a look of yearning, of hope, yet of fear. The Governor came, the Colored woman was shown into the executive office. more entitled to talk to me, be you, a mother whom I cannot live because I love my own me you are here to plead for you as my mother would plead for You are as welcome to this as my mother would be, and to mothers I always try to pay most respect. I cannot do ju you de ir me to do at this time It was her boy she had come to talk about. Her boy had gone wrong and was confined in the Penitentiary. She pleaded for a pardon as only a mother can plead. Her boy had been a good boy in prison. He knew he had done wrong, but would never do it again. She wanted him at liberty once again. These stories the Governor is forced to listen to daily, and always they are new; always they touch him deeply, more especially because in most instances it would not be good public for him to comply with the request of the mother. He told her of the situation and she listened with tears rolling down her cheeks. Presently two nators and a newspaper man entered. The Gov. greeted them and the Colored woman rose. "I am intruding Governor," she said, as 'he tears flowed afresh. "I want to thank you for hearing me, but I will go now. I am in the way, but I wanted to tell you of my boy." Instantly Gov. Osborn was on his feet. His hand was held out to the old Colored woman. "I invite you to be seated," he said "You are not intruding. You are as welcome as the President of the United States and are more entitled to talk to me, because you, a mother whom I cannot but I ve because I love my own mother, you are here to plead for your son as my mother would plead for me. You are as welcome to this office as my mother would be, and to the mothers I always try to pay the most respect I cannot do just as you de ire me to do at this time, but I can possibly do something a little later. I am only sorry that as Governor it is not given to me to make every mother happy, to grant every wish of all those mothers. But all I can do now is to advise you. You take the matter to the parden board They meet soon. They will investigate the case of your boy and I will ask them to investigate it throughly If their investigation shows it be proper in the interest of all the people and all the mothers that he should be released, I shall most certiably release him, and I want to assure you that nothing I could do would give me greater pleasure than to give you back the boy whom you love" In the little crowd present every eye was dimmed. The old Colored woman rose, took the proffered hand of the Governor of Michigan and as she, in choked voice thanked him, kissed his hand and went away with the firm conviction that the Governor of Michigan loves the poor mothers as he loves the rich, and that some day when it shall be for the good of all the mothers of the State, then he have returned to her, her boy. Meantime she realizes as Particular attention may be given to the following subject, since there are hundreds of thousands using the EUREKA COMB throughout the United States and Isles. They give the best satisfaction as to our recommend, streightening the hair beautirully with one stroke, and as assistance in causing a rapidgrowth Evidences coming to us from every source, of which is pleasing, that the EUREKA COMB performs precisely as advertised. No belter comb on the market for purposes as have been advised that other combs are toys, when it comes to benefits and effectual in uences when used as to directions, for which every comb placed goes with instructions, how to use and for what purposes. Wherever introduced the Eureka preferable. Merchants and agents are successful when they are placed conveniently in quantities for the public. They are usually sold for $1.50 [one dollar and fifty cents] each complete. The only thing is to be careful in the purchase as there is no other comb that will answer the purposes so well as the Eureka. We wholesale the Eureka Comb, being the manufacturers and promoters, and are the only wholesalers of this special device; if there are others we would be pleased to be informed. The devices are patented and registered. For prices and further information write TULSA; OKLA., STAR LAMP CAP Particular attent hundreds of thousand amp Isles. They g the hair beautirully Evidences coming EUREKA COMB performs precise ses as have been advised that other ences when used as to directions, for and for what purposes. Wherever are successful when they are placed o They are usually sold for $1.50 is to be careful in the purchase as the the Eureka. We wholesale the Eure the only wholesalers of this special o ed. The devices are patented and r EVERYTHING A MAN NEEDS $1 Complete Shaving Outfit $1 10 ARTICLES 10 To advertise our Universal Shaving Outfit and Universal Products we will for a limited time only, send htls well worth $3.00 Shaving Outfit for $1.00. We sell our products to the consumer direct and therefore you save all agents' profits which as you know are very large. THE PEOPLES DRUG CO. Dealers in High Class Drugs, Toilet articles and Sundries. Invites you to visit their Store. Cold Drink Fountian in Connection. THE PEOPLES DRUG CO. Dr. D. S. Bryant, Mgr. 101 N. Greenwood. Tulsa, Okla. CARR'S CAFE When in Tulsa go to Carr's cafe for good things to eat, meals like those that mother cooks at home. Good service always. REMEMBER THE PLACE 114 North Greenwood St. A. Carr. Prop. STRAIGHTEN YOUR HAIR BEFORE AFTER "PRESTO" STRAIGHTENS THE MOST OBSTINATE, STUBBORN, KINKY HAIR. 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