Tulsa Star

Negro Citizens Driven Out of Kiefer, U. S. A., By a Mob of Whites! National N. P. A. Denounce Republicans! VOL. 6 Nation RACE EDITORS HOLD INTERESTING SESSION NEGROES TO HAVE WAR CORRESPONDENT. Nashville, Tenn., Feb. 16.—"Representatives of one hundred and twenty-six Negro publications, forming the National Negro Press Association, opened its annual sessions in this city at 12 o'clock Thursday. Jos. L. Jones of Cincinnati, editor of the Fraternal Monitor, called the Negro editors together in executive session. C. J. Perry, the president, and a veteran newspaper editor of thirty-five years' continuous service, presided at the regular session, while special addresses were delivered by W. E. King, for more than a quarter of a century editing one Negro newspaper in Texas; J. A. Hamlett, editor of one of the largest religious journals in the country, of Jackson, Tenn.; A. U. Craig of Washington, D. C., and others. The association will continue in session until Saturday. Many important matters affecting Negro journals are up for consideration, and have been recommended by the executive committee. Among them will be the sending of a Negro war correspondent to the war zone to report first-hand information concerning the work of the Negro troops somewhere in France. The expense of this correspondent is to be prorated between the Negro newspapers who will use their own code service in cabling messages to the United States, after which it will be retransmitted through the special reciprocal news service. The proposed monument for Negro soldiers and sailors under House bill 7914 was indorsed, and also the appointment of Emmett J. Scott by President Woodrow Wilson as special assisitant to the War Department. Publishers, in Convention, Condemn Republican Executive Committee. To Syndicate News on World Democracy. The plans to syndicate news items on the world democracy, which include the Negro, were adopted. A resolution was also passed condemning the action of the Republican executive committee at St. Louis for its failure to seat Perry-W. Howard as member of the National Republican Committee after the facts had been shown he was elected by a majority in his state. The editorial utterances of daily papers were warmly commended for the stand taken against lynching and lawlessness. The plan of the Nashville Negroes co-operated in by the National Baptist Publishing Board to put a national jubilee melody song book and Bible into the hands of the Negro soldiers was indorsed and a pledge of their support promised. An invitation to participate in the presentation of the service flag at Meharry Medical College Friday evening was accepted, and W. E. King of Dallas, Texas, appointed as special speaker to represent the press. A committee consisting of C. J. Perry of Philadelphia, H. A. Boyd of Nashville, W. E. King of Dallas, Texas, was appointed to place at the disposal of Mr. Hoover, the food administrator, the immense circulation of the membership in the press association, and to co-operate with the government in educating their one million three hundred thousand weekly readers in food conservation. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION Official Organ of The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows and The Knights and Ladies of Harmony of the World, Oklahoma Jurisdiction TULSA, OKLA.. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 1918 Victim of the Rowe Tragedy The above cut was made from a post and instantly killed by his brother San The above cut was made from a post card picture of Web Rowe who was shot and instantly killed by his brother Sanday, Feb. 9th Invitations were extended from Roger Williams University, Dr. A. M. Townsend, president, and A. and I. State Normal, W. J. Hale, president, to the association to visit these institutions. An address is to be delivered by John H. Murphy of Baltimore, Md., who is seventy-eight years of age, and who has been an editor for forty years. W. W. Williams of Nashville, the editor of the Benevolent voice, is chairman of the local entertainment committee, while Dr. J. A. Lester of the Mehairy News, H. B. P. Johnson of the Union-Review, J. W. Whitfield, R. H. Boyd, C. V. Roman, A. N. Johnson, G. W. Allen, W. S. Ellington, J. A. Sharp, Mrs. L. Landers, Dr. A. M. Townsend and others are co-operating as members on the local committee" The Saturday morning session, which was held in the rooms of the National Baptist Publishing House, was the scene of more activity them had characterized the entire previous days' meetings. Special address on "The Negro Physician and His Relation to the World's Crisis," was delivered by President Geo. W. Hubbard, of the Meharry Medical College The officers elected for the ensuing year were C. J. Perry, Philadelphia, Pa., president; W. L. Porter, Knoxville, Tenn.; W. E. King, Dallas, Tex.; vice-presidents; J. A. Hamlet, Jackson, Tenn., recording secretary; H. A. Boyd, Nashville, Tenn., corresponding secretary; J. H. Murphy, Baltimore, Md., assistant recording secretary; B. L. Davis, Atlanta, Ga., treasurer; E. A. Williams, Cincinnati, Ohio, auditor; Jos. L. Jones, Cincinnati, Ohio chairman of the executive committee; Chas. Stewart, Chicago, Ill., chairman of the committee of the Address to the Country. The election of the executive committee was not completed up to the noon recess. Among those, however, named were D. B. Gaines, Little Rock Ark.; M. D. Potter, Tampa, Fla.; J. Finley Wilson, Washington, D. C.; W. S. Cannon, Atlanta, Ga.; Nick Childs, Topeka, Kan.; R. E. Jones, New Orleans, La.; E. P. Jones, Vicksburg, Miss.; G. Grant Williams, Philadelphia, Pa.; W. W. Williams, Nashville, Tenn.; D. T. Shelton, Galveston, Texas. An advisory committee was also authorized, but not named. Order The Star Today --- ward picture of Web Rowe who was phot ay, Feb. 9th ROWE MURDER TRIAL IS POSTPONED Preliminary Hearing of Douglas Rowe and His Father to Come up Monday. A large crowd of spectators were present at the court house last Monday morning to hear the Rowe murder case and to see the principals. Douglas Rowe, who shot and killed his brother Webb Sunday, February 9, and his father, S. D. Rowe, who is being held as an accessory to the crime, but the case was postponed until next Monday morning, when again the hour house will be packed with morbid minded spectators. Virgil Rowe, another prothes, is paying an active part in the prosecution. Mary Dam Wants Heart Balm Breach of Promise Suit to Be Heard in First Baptist Church. A mock trial will be held in the First Baptist church next Thursday night to determine the amount of damage a man should pay for his failure to keep his promise to marry a girl. The incognito name of the plaintiff is Mary Dam and the defendant, Grass Hopper. Judge H. A. Guess will preside, while the lawyers will be E. J. Saddler and Alexander for the plaintiff and G. W. Hutchins and J. H. Goodwin for the defense will wage the legal fight. The selection of the jury has already been made, and is as follows: Mrs. O. W. Gurley, foreman; Mrs. Mrs. Katie Walker, Mrs. Alice Gist, W. H. Hudson, Mrs. Dan Whitlow, Mrs. Hattie Johnson, Messrs. Cunningham, Ed Howard, Ed Waters and Jack Douglas. R. Huff will be sheriff, F. T. Smith, court bailiff; F. E. Smith, court clerk. With the jury composed of eight women and four men it will be an easy matter to anticipate the verdict of the jury unless the four men can out talk the eight women in the jury room, and this is next to the impossible. At any rate this will be a very interesting play, which is being promoted by O. W. Gurley. BY BLACK SAMPSON. Mrs. Calla McGregor called to the Great Beyond. Obsequys at the First Baptist Church Sunday, February 10, 1918. The black spurgeon, the Reverend Dr. Abanathey, officiated. A vessel of honor translated. The last sad rites were rendered by the Daughters of the Tabernacle. The Calanthians and the Eastern Star organization. DEATH That grim monster who looks in our face And grapples us tightly at no certain place; His giant-like strength forces us down While he stairs in our face with his groblin-like frown; His cold stinging touch shortens the breath And smothers his victims until life has left paralyzing the body and freezing the bone, Left Calla McGregor cold when breath was gone; Called beyond the pearlie gates Where Calanthians, Daughters and Storksuit Star's await, Standing before the mercy seat Knealing at the Saviour's feet To praise him forevermore Assembling and decending from sho Assending and decending from shore to shore. Eastern Star, what are you when you sit and look so true? sit and look so true? True as the shepherds watched the lamb; Do you guide us to Bethlehem? Eastern Star, what are you when you sit and look so true? sit and look so true? The commonwealth is watching you Your good work is never through An Eastern Star should be in haste To guide the race to a higher place. Of all the lodges here and afar, Is a few compared with the Easter a few compared with the Eastern Star. DOUGLAS ROWE The slayer of his brother whose pro- liminary trial will be held Monday. BUSINESS LEAGUE BOOSTERS NUMBER ONE. By Albon L. Holseu. Fundamentally, the National Negro Business League concerns itself with the "bread and butter" problems of the race. Those men of rare vision and foresight who founded the organization realized that efficiency in business, commercial and industrial endeavors would increase the individual earning capacity of members of the race and insure for them prosperity, independence and the better life. To accomplish these ends, they undertook, as an immediate object, to encourage the establishment of more business enterprises and the combination of Negro brains and capital, because these things more than any other agency promote race unity and provide opportunities for the edu- cated, ambitious and trained young men and women of the race. cated, an illustrious and trained young men and women of the race. A race that is deep-rooted into the business and commercial fabric of a country becomes indispensable to that country's progress. Such a foundation for the Negro race was regarded by Dr. Washington and his associates as necessary for the race's progress and security. With unswerving devotion to the ideals of its founder, Hon. J. C. Napier has assumed the mantle so richly honored by Dr. Washington, and he, with Mr. Emmett J. Scott, the secretary, Dr. Robert R. Moton, chairman of the executive committee, and the other official officials, is pledged to carry forward the work of the league in the spirit of true service to the race and to humanity. Great economic changes are taking place today and the business life of our people cannot go through the turmoil untouched and unaffected. We believe that the business league is going to be a most potent factor in the adjustment of business conditions among the colored people by stimulating greater interest in business opportunities. The slogan of the business league, "More Co-operation and Greater Efficiency," should become the battle cry of every community. (To be continued next week.) Few people right here in Oklahoma (especially colored people) realize the vast opportunities to be found in the oil business. Oil has been the salt in the making of Oklahoma and has produced more millionaires than any other industry in or out of the state. And yet comparatively few colored men have put their money into the game. The Black Cow Oil and Gas Company of Clearview is now holding out to every deserving race man and woman in Oklahoma. A splendid opportunity to invest their money in the oil game and many of our people are availing themselves of the new opportunity thus affirmed. J. E. Thompson, himself a large land owner and a man of means, is secretary of this company and is personally visiting many places in the state selling stock in this company. Many of the most substantial citizens of Tulsa and other towns have shown their good judgment by investing in the oil business, because, aside from fastering a race concern, it opens a new avenue of thrift. Every man or woman who can possibly spare $5 $10 or $100 should put it into some good oil company as an investment. Of course it would not be wise to invest money before investigating the men who are behind the thing you desire to put money into. The men forming the oil corporation knuwn as the Black Cow Oil and Gas Company are well known, reliable and responsible citizens. Mr. Thompson, who is secretary and treasurer of the company, is one of the best known colored men in the state and does not object to an investigation of his business ability and of his character, morally and financially. For any information concerning the Black Cow Oil and Gas Company write J. E. Thompson, Clear view, Okla. Nearrows Plan Memorial Richmond, Va., Feb. 22.—The executive committee of the colored citizens' patriotic league of the United States last night decided to name a committee to proceed at once to build a Richmond temple as a memorial to negroes in the present war. licans! Missouri Governor Names Negro Comission PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEGRO INDUSTRIAL COMMITTEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISI CUSSION. February 12th, 1918. 1. For the general welfare of the Negroes of this state. 2. Better education. 3. The retention of the negroes on the farm. 4. The study of their moral and social conditions. 5. Food conservation. 6. Improved health conditions. 7. Obligation of citizenship. The Negro Industrial and Educational Commission appointed by Governor Gardner met at Jefferson City, Feb. 12th in the executive chamber of the governor at 10 o'clock. The governor called the committee to order and delivered his address outlining the object, and and purpose of the commission, after which he gave each member his formal appointment which was a document signed by himself and the secretary of the state with the great seal of the state thereon. He extended the commission an invitation to be the guest of the state at a special meatless dinner. The commission's attention was especially called to reforms that he had brought about, especially the abolishing of the prison contract system and its many degrading influences; and his effort to make the institution a paying institution through its establishment of factory Continue THE SPIRIT OF OUR HOME DEMOCRACY. Irate Citizens Will Not Have Negroes Living in City and Riot Followed. Sapulpa, Feb. 22.—The case of the state of Oklahoma versus Bert Higgins, Jim Oney and Carl Lowry, charged with riot, was disposed of in Judge George H. Jennings' court Thursday. The citizens of Kiefer will not permit negroes to live in the town. About one month ago Frank Frazier, a merchant in Kiefer, had some negroes in his employ. The citizens became angered at having them in the town and on the night of January 14, about fifty men mobilized and went to Frazier's home, telling the negroes they would have to leave. On January 15, Frazier came to Sapulpa and filed complaint against Oney, Higgins and Lowry. When the three men were advised that a $1,000 bond was required they asked that it be set at $1,000,000, but were refused this favor. They reappeared the next day with the names of 115 business men of Kiefer who were willing to go their bond. Lowry failed to appear for trial Thursday, forfeiting his bond. Higgins and Oney were dismissed. And this is the treatment the race is being accorded in good old U. S. A. while our boys are bleeding and dying on the battle fields (or will be) for a world-wide democracy. Note the hand the court played in this little game. Kiefer is a little town located a few miles south of Sapulpa, on land that was formerly owned by colored people. THE TULSA STAR Printed weekly by the Tulsa Star Printing and Publishing Co. at 116 N. Greenwood. A. J. Smitherman, Editor and Publisher. Harry R. Graham. Associate Editor Subscription Rates By Mail One Year ..... $1.50 Six Mantha ..... 1.00 Three Months ..... .60 One Year. Six Mantha Three Months Entered as second class mail matter at $1.50 1.00 .60 cond class mail matter at the Tulaa, Okla., post office. Entered as second class mail matter at the Tulsa, Okla., post office. SIGN THE PETITION DLEADINGS AND PETITIONS are given sections of this country in behalf of been condemned to death in Texas. prayers for ciemency to "Our Boys" and the shameful reflection upon our repeated in the care of these five conspirators. Sign the following petition and no Wilson: TO THE PRESIDENT, WHITE HOUSE. WASHINGTON, D. C. The undersigned respectfully request of death imposed upon the Colored Seat Houston, Texas. We are proud of the line and we intend to live up to it. We desire now to serve notice on that The Star will soon launch a vigor editor of this paper is in possession of are in league wit hthe gamblers and do that even some of our officers are silent. It is a notorious fact that certain place open" every day with "lookouts" station. This kind of law violation could not go of the flicers, unless they are criminally. We hereby serve notice to all concealed places unless they are immediately closed will be no truce when we start until the and padlocks placed on the doors. It loafering, boisterous, vile and vicious chan money to buy bad whiskey and to join the dens. From such places goes forth the murderer! No doubt, there are man off but for these gambling dens; man better fed and clothed but for the place drinking are the chief virtues. It is women and children of Tulsa that The places. They must go. If not of the must go! AND PETITIONS are going up to President Wilson from all over this country in behalf of the five Negro soldiers who have been sent to death in Texas. It is hoped that these soul inspired men of the "Our Boys" will receive our impartial hearing for a useful reflection upon our democratic government will not be the care of these five condemned soldiers. Following petition and mail it to day to President Woodrow Wilson. PRESIDENT, THE HOUSE, WASHINGTON, D. C. Designated respectfully requests you to disapprove the sentence issued upon the Colored Soldiers in the Court Martial at Fort S. S. Date Name Place THE GAMBLER AND THE BOOTLEGGER MUST GO. STAR during its five years 'existence in Tulsa has established a mission for advocating and espousing the cause of the race, and vigor opposing those things which are daily destroying our lives. We are proud of the reputation we have made along this road to live up to it. Now to serve notice on the gambling and bootlegging element, we will soon launch a vigorous campaign against them. The paper is in possession of evidence that some of our "big men" wit the gamblers and dispensers of bad whiskey. It is said that our officers are silent partners in this nefarious business, as fact that certain places on Greenwoo dare running "widely with" "lookouts" stationed at the front and back entrances. Now violation could not go on so openly without the knowledge unless they are criminally stupid. We serve notice to all concerned that The Star will expose these they are immediately closed to gambling and boozing. There we when we start until these places are closed by order of court placed on the doors. It is these places that attract the idiotous, vile and vicious characters who would do anything to get bad whiskey and to join in the games of fleece that go on in from such places goes forth the thief, the burglar, the cutthroat. No doubt, there are many homes in Tulsa that would be better these gambling dens; many little boys and girls who would be clothed but for the places of amusement where gambling and the chief virtues. It is for the good homes, the deserving children of Tulsa that The Star is demanding the close of these must go. If not of their own volition, then otherwise they DLEADINGS AND PETITIONS are going up to President Wilson from all sections of this country in behalf of the five Negro soldiers who have been condemned to death in Texas. It is hoped that these soul inspired prayers for clemency to "Our Boys" will receive our impartial hearing and the shameful reflection upon our democratic government will not be repeated in the care of these five condemned soldiers. Sign the following petition and mail it to day to President Woodrow Wilson: The undersigned respectfully requests you to disapprove the sentence of death imposed upon the Colored Soldiers in the Court Martial at Fort Houston, Texas. THE GAMBLER AND THE BOOTLEGGER MUST GO THE TULSA STAR during its five years' existence in Tulsa has established a reputation for advocating and espousing the cause of the race, and with unrelenting vigor opposing those things which are daily destroying our social standards. We are proud of the reputation we have made along this line and we intend to live up to it. We desire now to serve notice on the gambling and bootlegging element that The Star will soon launch a vigorous campaign against them. The editor of this paper is in possession of evidence that some of our "big men" are in league with hite gamblers and dispensers of bad whiskey. It is said that even some of our officers are silent partners in this nefarious business. It is a notorious fact that certain places on Greenwoo dare running "wide open" every day with "lookouts" stationed at the front and back entrances. This kind of law violation could not go on so openly without the knowledge of the officers, unless they are criminally stupid. We hereby serve notice to all concerned that The Star will expose these places unless they are immediately closed to gambling and boozing. There will be no truce when we start until these places are closed by order of court and padlocks placed on the doors. It is these places that attract the idle liaofing, boisterous, vile and vicious characters who would do anything to get money to buy bad whiskey and to join in the games of fleece that go on in these dens. From such places goes forth the thief, the burglar, the cutthroat, the murderer! No doubt, there are many homes in Tulsa that would be better off but for these gambling dens; many little boys and girls who would be better fed and clothed but for the places of amusement where gambling and drinking are the chief virtues. It is for the good homes, the deserving women and children of Tulsa that The Star is demanding the close of these places. They must go. If not of their own volition, then otherwise they must go! DID THEY MEAN IT? THE KANSAS LINCOLN DAY CLUB memorated the history of the Grat and splendor, discussed world democracy no doubt that these patriotic race men have high ideals and wonderful vision sound inspiring and hopeful, but—but resolutions adopted forgotten and lauglour of these annual gatherings. We are. We republish the third, fourth, fifteet of resolutions, which to our view of as a race idealism, if these gentlemen we and practice, teach, preach and live it extracts a careful perusal, graft the sea about its realization in word and deed: That as colored men, with a com- favor of all matters that are right, and all things that are wrong, regardless of white or black, high or low, rich or poor That we will eliminate all race pre- our lives that others will be compelled That we will co-operate wit hthe head of our educational institutions, in kind and the advancement of our civil; That we will look with increasing spoiler of female virtue, and that we womanhood, and that we will oppose, by do not act in accordance with this prince AS LINCOLN DAY CLUB met at Topeka February 12, commenced the history of the Great Emancipation with much warmth, discussed world democracy, resoluted and adjourned. There is these patriotic race men who compose and make up his bodyals and wonderful visions. They say many good things that sing and hopeful, but—but are the sentiments expressed and the opted forgotten and laid aside immediately following the annual gatherings. We hope not in this case. Usually they wish the third, fourth, fifth and sixth sections of their adopted sons, which to our view of thinking, are worth incalculable value, if these gentlemen will carry it in their own every day life, beach, preach and live it. We ask our readers to give these useful perusal, graft the sentiment into your soul and help bringation in word and deed: colored men, with a common cause, we will stand together in batters that are right, and that we will stand together against our wrong, regardless of whom such wrong may affect, be high or low, rich or poor. will eliminate all race prejudice in ourselves, and will so conduct others will be compelled to do likewise. will co-operate wit hthe pulpit and the press and those at the educational institutions, in all things for the betterment of man's advancement of our civilization. will look with increasing disfavor upon the libertine and delicate virtue, and that we will do all we can to protect young and that we will oppose, by all honorable means, all persons who accordance with this principle. THE KANSAS LINCOLN DAY CLUB met at Topeka February 12, commemorated the history of the Great Emancipation with much warmth and splendor, discussed world democracy, resoluted and adjourned. There is no doubt that these patriotic race men who compose and make up this body have high ideals and wonderful visions. They say many good things that sound inspiring and hopeful, but—but are the sentiments expressed and the resolutions adopted forgotten and laid aside immediately following the glamour of these annual gatherings. We hope not in this case. Usually they are. We republish the third, fourth, fifth and sixth sections of their adopted set of resolutions, which to our view of thinking, are worth incalculable value as a race idealism, if these gentlemen will carry it in their own every day life and practice, teach, preach and live it. We ask our readers to give these extracts a careful perusal, graft the sentiment into your soul and help bring about its realization in word and deed: That as colored men, with a common cause, we will stand together in favor of all matters that are right, and that we will stand together against all things that are wrong, regardless of whom such wrong may affect, be he white or black, high or low, rich or poor. That we will eliminate all race prejudice in ourselves, and will so conduct our lives that others will be compelled to do likewise. That we will co-operate wit hthe pulpit and the press and those at the head of our educational institutions, in all things for the betterment of mankind and the advancement of our civilization. That we will look with increasing disfavor upon the libertine and despoiler of female virtue, and that we will do all we can to protect young womanhood, and that we will oppose, by all honorable means, all persons who do not act in accordance with this principle. THE FRED DOUGLASS HOME REDEEMED IT IS REPORTED from Boston that of the Douglass home at Anacostia efforts and hard labor of Mrs. Mary Association of Colored Women. Deed of Columbia showing a clear title, all properly made. The movement to raise preserve it as a memorial of our saint of our race about one year ago. It was N. A. C. W., under the leadership of Mr. Dr. Washington during his lifetime for this purpose through race contribute always stand as a monument to the ra of our race to take up the movement a home will be put in first-class condition. ARTED from Boston that the last dollar due on the mortgage of Doughlass home at Anacosta has been raised and paid through the hard labor of Mrs. Mary B. Talbert, president of the National Colored Women. Deeds have been recorded in the District showing a clear title, all incidental debts satisfied and transfer. The movement to raise a fund to free the Doughlass home and a memorial of our sainted patriot was started by the women out one year ago. It was conducted under the auspices of the under the leadership of Mrs. Talbert.ington during his lifetime conceived the idea of raising a fund through race contributions and redeem the home so it would as a monument to the race. It remained for the loyal women take up the movement and bring it to a successful end. The input in first-class condition and used as the permanent head IT IS REPORTED from Boston that the last dollar due on the mortgage of the Douglass home at Anacosta has been raised and paid through the efforts and hard labor of Mrs. Mary B. Talbert, president of the National Association of Colored Women. Deeds have been recorded in the District of Columbia showing a clear title, all incidental debts satisfied and transfer properly made. The movement to raise a fund to free the Douglass home and preserve it as a memorial of our sainted patriot was started by the women of our race about one year ago. It was conducted under the auspices of the N. A. C. W., under the leadership of Mrs. Talbert. Dr. Washington during his lifetime conceived the idea of raising a fund for this purpose through race contributions and redeem the home so it would always stand as a monument to the race. It remained for the loyal women of our race to take up the movement and bring it to a successful end. The home will be put in first-class condition and used as the permanent headquarters of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs and all else relating to the history of the Negro race in the United States will be stored in this historic home of a great man who made so many sacrifices for the liberation of his people. Every Negro in this country should be proud of this splendid achievement, and Mrs. Talbert and her associates deserve high commendation for the hard task they have brought to a realization. HON. WILL H. HAYS, a young lawyer and widely-known politician of Sullivan, Ind., was elected chairman of the National Republican Committee at the St. Louis meeting last week. He is said to have written a thesis on the "Negro Problem" in 1914, when he received his degree of Associate Editor M. A. It now remains to be seen just what his position the mooted question of "Negro Democracy," and what towards the race in its political recognition in the coming AST LOUIS MAN claims he has invented a bullet-proof will stop any bullet shot from revolver ten or fifteen rifle that will shoot through six inches of pine wood. THE PATRIOTIC RACE WOMEN of Greenville, Miss. efforts of the Women's Aid Society, raised $100 for Comfort Committee at Washington. THE GOVERNMENT is mailing 400,000 checks most of men in the military service of the United States do it? M. A. It now remains to be seen just what his position is now in 1918 on the mooted question of "Negro Democracy," and what his attitude will be towards the race in its political recognition in the coming national election. A ST. LOUIS MAN claims he has invented a bullet-proof vest, and says it will stop any bullet shot from revolver ten or fifteen feet distant, or a rifle that will shoot through six inches of pine wood. THE PATRIOTIC RACE WOMEN of Greenville, Miss., have, through the efforts of the Women's Aid Society, raised $100 for the Colored Soldiers' Comfort Committee at Washington. THE GOVERNMENT is mailing 400,000 checks monthly to dependents of men in the military service of the United States. How long can we do it? SAND SPRINGS DEPARTMENT Wm. LANE, Editor A representative of Sand Springs has recently accepted a position on the editorial staff of the Star. Watch the columns of this paper and you shall hear much of this thriving city. There is a general tendency on the part of the persons who regard Sand Springs at all, to refer to it as a suburban part of Tulsa. This, however, is not the case. Sand Springs is a separate and independent city from Tulsa and is the most enterprising city of its size in the state. Manufacturing is the chief occupation of its inhabitants. Negroes, too, I am glad to say, receive their pro rata of the factory work. Several colored men hold responsible positions and receive salaries upward of a hundred dollars a month. The churches here are adequate, and the school facilities are equal to those afforded by many larger cities. Another remarkable feature about this busy city is the fact that fully sixty-five per cent of the negroes living here own the property in which they reside. SAND SPRINGS LOCALS Miss Grazia Corneal appeared at First Baptist Church Feb. 16, in a violin recital, assisted by Miss Elsie Hailey of Coffeyville, Kan., and the Washington high school chorus of Tulsa, directed by Mrs. Julia Jackson. The performances proved a tremendous success. Miss Corneal appeared under the auspices of the B. Y. P. U. Mr. Wm. Lane managing. Grand Secretary H. T. Hutton and Grand Master Ed Jefferson, of the G. U. O. F. set a new lodge here last night, with 32 of Sand Springs 'best citizens. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the Superior Court of Tulsa County, State of Oklahoma, Birdie Walker, Plaintiff, vs. Felix Walker, defendant. No. 5252. To the above named Defendant: You will take notice that you have been sued in the above named Court by the above Plaintiff, for a divorce on the grounds of extreme cruelty and that unless you answer the petition filed by this plaintiff in said Court by the 5th day of April, 1918, said petition will be taken as true and judgment granting to the plaintiff a divorce, cancelling, setting aside and holding for naught the marriage contract with you, and for all other proper relief rendered according to the prayer thereof. Witness my hand and the seal of said Court this 20th day of February, 1918. FRANK INGERHORN, Clerk. HATTIE MAY PURDY, Deputy. The Ladies of Household Ruth 2802, U. N. B. of Friendship, gave a lovely spread at Cherry & Cleaver's hall February 19, complimentary to the most noble governor of Household Ruth, Mrs. Fannie Morgan. Several members from Household 5028 were present to enjoy the feast, among whom were Mrs. H. E. Hollinsworth and Irene Evans. As a token of respect for such excellent services rendered during the past year, Mrs. Hattie C. Johnson, as spokesman for the Household, presented Mrs. Morgan with a beautiful comb and brush, with the fillownig resolution: We, the members of 2802, with pride present this token of our high appreciation for your valuable leadership during the year, in which the Household has made such rapid prigress. Amount now in the treasury $107. at what his position is now in 1918 on arcy," and what his attitude will be tion in the coming national election. vented a bullet-proof vest, and says it revolver ten or fifteen feet distant, or es of pine wood. of Greenville, Miss., have, through the day, raised $100 for the Colored Soldiers' 100,000 checks monthly to dependents the United States. How long can we GEORGE WASHINGTON BIRTH- DAY ANNIVERSARY OBSERVED. The Starlight band of the A. M. E. church under the auspices of Miss Prof. Woodford, rendered a very interesting program at the A. M. E. church last night, celebrating the birthday anniversary of George Washington. A large audience was present and enjoyed the program. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the Superior Court of Tulsa County, State of Oklahoma. DOLLIE BANNER, Plaintiff, vs. CLARRENCE BANNER, Defendant To the above named Dendant. You will take notice that you have been sued in the above named Court by the above Plaintiff, for a divorce on the grounds of extreme cruelty and that unless you answer the petition filed by this plaintiff in said Court by the 25TH DAY OF MARCH, 1918, said petition will be taken as true and judgment granting to the plaintiff a divorce, annulling, canceling, setting aside and holding for naught the marriage contract with you, and for all other proper relief rendered according to the prayer thereof. 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The commission returned to the Capitol building, went into executive session and proceeded with the election of officers and the appointment of the several committees. The governor's address was taken up and analyzed and the following statement relative to the same was sent out: "We find ourselves in hearty co-operation with his views and urge upon all people concerned to assist in the work of prosecution of the same. We congratulate his excellency, the governor upon being the first executive of any state to launch out upon such a broad democracy. He is the first to give this group of citizens such an active and potent part in shaping the destiny of our citizenry. The commission is empowered to make surveys in any and all matters concerning our weal throughout the state with his authority and aid. The following were the members of the Commission present and the officers elected: N. C. Bruce, Dalton, Mo.; Dr. J. Meade Benson, St. Louis; John Nunnelly, Bluffton; B. F. Butler, Auxvasse; C. K. Robinson, St. Louis; E. D. Salsbury, Huntsville; Ephram Rucker, St. Joseph; O. F. Nelson, Louisiana; Alex Hicks, Columbia; Mrs. Jas. Gordon, St Joseph; Wm. J. Tompkins, Kansas City; H. A. Smith, St. Louis; John B. Coleman, Columbia. The officers were N. C. Bruce, president; Dr. J. Meade Benson, vice-president; John Nunnelly, treasurer; B. F. Butler, secretary. The following committees were appointed: (a) General Welfare—B. F. Butler, chairman; C. K. Robinson, Mrs. Wm. S. Carrion. (b) Better Education—J. B. Coleman, chairman; A. C. Macklin, R. S. Cobbs. many low prices you will find in g-inch tops, in gray, s heel; reg. $12.50 val... $9.95 dy lace boots, in black 0 values. Special for... $4.95 gunmetal and patents; lace and values to $4.00 $2.95 and patent leathers; button or lace week, regular $4.95 $2.45 ne kangaroo, in black and brown; lasts, regular $8.50 1. All the latest lasts. 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(i) Ways and Means—Dr. Wm. J. Thompkins, chairman; J. B. Coleman, John Nunnelley. The governor assigned to the commission a room in the Capitol building to be fitted up and designated as the Negro Industrial and Educational Room with a statistical secretary in charge. FILM PLAY THAT LIBELS RACE CANNOT BE SHOWN IN ATLANTIC CITY. Mayor Bacharach Threatens to Close Theatre If Decree Is Disobeyed. Atlantic City, Feb. 18.—Mayor Bacharach has issued a decree forbidding the Colonial theatre to show the film play "Birth of a Nation." Elaborate plans had been made by the theatre management to run the film for three days. The matter was brought to the attention of the mayor by public spirited colored citizens. He immediately sent the following message to the Colonial's manager: "It has been called to my attention that you are thinking of bringing the "Birth of a Nation" to Atlantic City on February 14th, 15th and 16th. I desire to notify you that you should cancel this picture at once, as it will not be permitted to be shown in this city. If you attempt to do so, I shall be compelled to use the power vested in me as mayor of the city and close your theatre. 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The public is cordially invited. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE IN JAIL FOR DISTURBING THE PEACE Justice Howard, the legal restorer of peace and arbitrator for the colored people who lives out in the additions, was arrested last Sunday along with his son for attempting to kill a man named Crawford. Both the justice and his son are being held for assault with intent to kill. --- FHONE 4710 JACKSON Undertaking Company One Price to All—Why Pay More? OPEN DAY AND NIGHT Terms Reasonable. 607 E. ARCHER ST. TULSA, OKLA. HIGH SCHOOL TO RENDER PROGRAM. "A Night With Negro Composers" is the style of a special entertainment to be given by the Washington high school about the middle of next month. It will be an evening of music, recitations and readings and every member will be selected from some of the best negro composers of verse and song. Assisting the High School Glee club and the choral members in the entertainment will be both local and out-of-town talent. 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FORD'S ROYAL WHITE SKIN LOTION MAKES THE SKIN LOGO WHITEN AS SOON AS IT IS PUT ON EXPLAIN FOR PIMMES, ROUGH SKIN AND LOCAL SKIN DISEASES PRICE 25¢ A BOTTLE FORD'S PATENT TWO PIECE SHAMPOO WHAT'S DOING IN TOWN? attending the Board of the B. Y. P. U. They report a successful meeting. Amount of money raised, $93.49. Mrs. T. H. Elliott, who has been in the hospital in Fort Smith, returned Wednesday. Mr. Baughman left Saturday night for Muskogee. Mrs. P. H. Travis, who has been visiting her husband, Dr. P. H. Travis, at training camp for several weeks, is home again. J. B. Stadford has gone to Chicago on business. Mrs. O'Neal of North Elgin is in Texas on the account of sickness of relatives. Rev. F. H. Alexander, presiding elder of the C. M. E. Church, held the first quarterly service for this conference year last Sunday at Brown's Chapel. The choir of Wesley Chapel is preparing to present the drama, "East Lynne" with home talent. Watch the Star for date. Rev. H. T. Johnson will lecture at the public library Sunday afternoon at 3 p. m. Subject, "The Price of Success." The public is invited to hear him. Tulsa will be looking forward to many social gaieties since the organizing of the Bachelor Girls Club last week. The Mt. Zion Sewing Circle was entertaine! Thursday by the president, Mrs. Amos Lee, at the home of Mrs. C. A. Jackson, 612 East Haskell. After a few days vacation, Rev. R. A. Whitaker has returned to his pastoral wrok and members whowelcome his return. Mrs. Clarice Tinsey, 406 North Frankfort, will be hostess Tuesday at 4 p. m. to the Ladies' Aid Society of the M. E. Church, and at 8 p. m. at Thompson's apartment, 420 Easton. There will be an apron and tie social. A "jolly gude time" will be the prize for all who attend. Capt. T. D. Jackson was in Claremore this week. Mrs. B. L. Gillium, teacher in Jenks, NLANGED VIEW OF IMPINGED NERVE MEDICAL OF IMPINGED NERVE FRED. H. RUBEL, D. C. (DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC) HOURS: M TO 12 M, 2 F M, TO 5 F M. F TO 10 F M, TO 8 F M. If you are sick and have tried everything else without satisfac- tory results, why not try Chiro- practic Adjustments and get well? CHIROPRACTIC (Ki-ro-prak-tik) obluxations (displacements) in the spinal at the purpose of removing the pressure in the only place where nerves pass nerves; therefore it is the only place nerves attracted, and it matters not what part of nerves in the spinal column. well you where you are affected. Chiro- sis the cause of disease. No drugs, no air hands, and the whole object is accom- Paralysis, deafness, loss of voice, catarrh, endicitta, neuralia, neurasthenia, epilepsy, stomach, liver, kidney, bladder trouble, ankly and permanently disappear under We remove the cause of disease and on tree. Investigation costs you nothing in Detroit Is the science of adjusting the subluxations (displacements) in the spinal column, commonly called back bone, for the purpose of removing the pressure from impinged nerves. The spinal column is the only place where nerves pass between two hard, bony, movable surfaces; therefore it is the only place nerves can be impinged or the nerve supply restricted, and it matters not what part of the body or organ is affected, the cause is in the spinal column. We simply analyze the spine and tell you where you are affected. Chiropractic is the only science that removes the cause of disease. No drugs, no pain, no knife. We use nothing but our hands, and the whole object is accomplished when the nerves are released. Paralysis, deafness, loss of voice, catarrh, gall stones, overweight, rheumatism, appendicitis, neuralgia, neurasthenia, epilepsy, St. Vitus dumor, eye, ear, throat, lungs, stomach, liver, kidney, bladder trouble, bad habits, lost vigor, all quickly and permanently disappear under Chiropractic adjustment, properly given. We remove the cause of disease and nature cues. Analysis and consultation tree. Investigation costs you nothing and means your life, health and happiness. 511 North Detroit ```markdown ``` If it's Something to Eat You Want. Visit The The Square Deal Cafe F. W. WOODARD, Prop. OPEN DAY and NIGHT 606 East Archer St. The Presley Rooms 108 1-2 North Greenood less Rooms with Modern face All Neatly Furnished Quinty Presley, Prop over the Economy Drug Store First Class Rooms with Modern Convenience All Neatly Furnished Mrs. Quinty Presley, Prop Over the Economy Drug Store Mrs. A. P. Plakemore of Chelsea was the guest last week of Mrs. M. M. Robinson. B. W. Filmore left Sunday morning on a trip to Boley. Mrs. H. T. S. Johnson has been confined to her bed for several days in her home at the parsonage of Wesley M. E. Church. Morris Nealy has been suffering with a slight attack of tonsillitis. Mrs. Anna Steveson has a "pet arm" resulting from injuries received in a fall last Friday. Leroy George was fined in the municipal court Monday $25 for carrying a concealed weapon and $5 for disturbing the peace of his wife. Mr. P. L. Thompson of Boley was in town last week on business. The members of the Eastern Star are heartily expressing their appreciation to Mrs. J. W. Hughs, who entertained them so delightfully last Friday afternoon at her home on North Detroit. Mrs. Nancy of North Exter received word this week that her son James Dupree died in Silver City, New Mexico. He was 23 years old and a victim of tuberculosis. His body is being shipped here for burial. J. W. Williams is confined to his bed with injurie received when he was run against Tuesday night by a car driven by a white woman. Mr. and Mrs. Chester A. Scott of Chicago were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Gaddis, 301 North Hartford. At Dunbar school Sunday, :45 p.m., the Epworth League of Wesley M. E. Church will have a patriotic service. Subject for discussion, "Our Duty as Americans." Special music. You are invited to be present. Prof. H. M. Magill, prompted by his wife's love for music, presented to her as a birthday's greeting a beautiful Victrola. Mrs. Hixie Blackman is sick with la gripe. Reverends D. W. Bryan and C. Dearman spent last week in Eufaula. ```markdown ``` HOURS B.A.M. TO 12 M. 2 F.M. TO 5 F.M. AND 7 F.M. TO 9 F.M. South Haven Addition. Jake Ensley has purchased some lots in this addition and has started to build a two-story cement block building, fire-proof 25x50 feet, which he hopes to have completed in the next 40 or 50 days. There will be twelve or fifteen rooms for rent. The building is located four miles west of Tulsa on the Red Fork car line. Ensley is also engaged in making cement blocks for sale and is competent to do all other kinds of stone work, brick flues also. He has teams to do hauling for any one. Postoffice, Red Fork, or phone me at Red Fork bank. At your service. JAKE ENSLEY, Red Fork, Okla. THE TULSA STAR spent the week end in Tulsa. Thrive by thrift THE FORCE OF INDEPENDENCE Bny War Saving Stamps Will Owens of Shawnee arrived in Tulsa Sunday night to make it his home for a while. Attorney I. H. Spears spent Monday in Muskogee and Wednesday in Vinita on legal business. The home of Mrs. Frank Gaylord was a scene of beauty and pleasure last Thursday night when the ladies of the M. E. Church with friends celebrated St. Valentine's Day. NEGRO SOLDIER IN OUR WAR (NEW BOOK) Mr. and Mrs. Smith left Monday night for Kansas City. Tells all about the war; it is fair to Colored people; everyone buys; a tremendous seller. Price $20,000; agents making $8 to $18 per person. Send 292. AUSTIN JENKINS CO., F. Street, Washington, D. C. J. W. Barber of Broken Arrow was in the city this week. Mrs. Wadley of Las Vegas, New Mexico, is in the city to attend her daughter, Miss Minnie Foster, who is sick. SANTAL CAPSULES MIDY CATARRH of the BLADDER reloved in 24 HOURS Each Cap touches the (MID) Bearer of counsel Mesdames Ada B. Huff, Mary Hughes and Hattie Bird entertained Wednesday with a reception at the home of Mrs. Huff, 206 East Archera. Mr. J. S. Reed has been on the sick list. PILES ETS Don't submit it to an operation for files until you have treated Dr. Jones' pre-programs. We treat you 30 days into the treatment if it causes you nothing. Send no money. Write at once enclosing this ad for guaranteed treatment to phone. JONES & ALLEN CO. Dep. A.2014 Look up. New York City's most comprehensive collection of cases free for years of alt access of FIX, K驿路, Calling Blossoms, com-munication, after using a sumptuous DR. of a NEW EXPRESSAGE on FREE ERIAL BOTTLE if you CUT OUT and Return This AD in Mrs. Clyde Benton is home again after spending several days in Louisiana with her mother. The Star office was stormed about noon yesterday by a party of friends who "dropped in" to pay respects to the editor. Those in the party were Profs. W. E. Day of Sapulpa, W. H. Fort, Okmulgee, J. C. Leftwich and Mr. Leathers of Bookertee. D. W. Filmore has returned from Boley where he spent the first part of the week on business. While there he was a constant booster for his home paper—the Tulsa Star. ARRILLER WONDERFUL HAIR SUCCESS NO newspaper can succeed without advertising, therefore we dictate the patronage of our readers for those who by their advertising efforts make this paper possible. MARIA MAYORA A WORD OF THANKS. We sincerely thank our friends and neighbors for their kindness in our bereavement and for the beautiful floral offerings. Removes Dandruff, Cures Scalp Disease, Stops the Hair from Falling Out, Helps it to Grow Long and Beautiful—No Matter How Stubborn and Short it may be. Treit it and convinced. Arriller System Taught. Graduates Get Diplomas. Pupils Solicited. Agents MRS. LULU M. ROWE. A CARD OF THINKS. Mme. ADA L. FUE MANUFACTURING CO. 739 Indianapolis Avenue MUSKOGEE, OKI$AHOMA It being impossible for me to meet and thank each of the friends personally for their assistance rendered me during the illness of my son Eugene, I take this method of expressing my heartfelt thanks to all those who so nobly helped me, and helped me in sharing my sorrow. Special thanks are given to Court of Calanthe for their beautiful floral offering and to Mr. W. C. B. Lewis for his magnanimity of spirit in assisting me in such a noble way. May the spirit of God bless you all. Phone 0.931 MRS. LULA WILLIAMS. 314 N. Greenwood. CAVER'S FRENCH DRY CLEANERS HATTERS & DYERS THE HOFF-MAN HIGH CLASS CLEANING OF LADIES' FINE GARMENTS Caver's method is the best. We renovate your clothes sanitary and make your suit look new. Beware of the inexperienced cleaner. The cheap cleaner is the most expensive to you, when he gets thru with your nice garments and they look worse than they did before. So send them to us and don't be uneasy because we will make them look like new. We will make your old hats look nek. New suits made to your order. All wool guaranteed. Wagon will call and deliver. Phone 3132 8 N. Cincinnati St. 8 N. Cincinnati St SPECIALS FOR TODAY AT THE UNION GROCERY STORE THE HOME OF PURE FOOD PPDUCTS The management of this store desires to show thier appreciation of the liberal patronage being given them by offering the best in their line at considerably reduced prices as compared with other stores. We are endeavoring to give our patrons not only "Service" courteaus treatment, etc., but all around satisfaction. If we fail to please you it is not because we do not try. We guarantee everything we sell. If you are not satisfied with what you buy here, return the goods and get your money back. Fresh Meats of all kinds at enually low prices. Watch for our specials Every Saturday. THE UNION GROCERY & MEAT MARKET being made selling our new book *Troughest and Achievements of the Colored People* by Prof. Kelly Miller, showing the wonderful doings and new opportunities of our race. Low prices, many pictures, lightning seller. Ask for tinfo. Write quick. AUSTIN JENKINS CO. F. Street, Washington D. C. PARKER WASHINGTON BROADWAY 1000 WASHINGTON STREET 1000 WASHINGTON STREET WHITENER Whitens dark or brown skin. Bleaches and clears sallow complexions, removes all blemishes and causes the skin to grow whiter. See that you get the genuine. MI DO NOT ACCEPT IMITATIONS Sold by druggists or direct for 25c. postpaid. Write JACOB'S PHARMACY. Atlanta, Ga. AGENTS WANTED WRITE FOR OUR LIBERAL TERMS FREE FREE! AGENTS WANTED! ```markdown ``` SAM WILLER HUMAN HAIR GOODS CO. P. O. BOX 298. SHREVEPORT, LA. ELECTRIC STRAIGHTENED BOOKERTEE BENEFIT (Incorporated under the Inst Headquarters in the Love B Strictly a Negro Insurance Co race throughout the state for suppo reasonable. Agents wanted in eve agents can make good money. J. M. LOVE, President HAIR GOODS CO. 20-in MEREVEPORT, LA. Each STRAIGHTENING CO. FREE BENEFIT und under the Insurance ins in the Love Building ro Insurance Company state for support. Tal wanted in every town good money. ident BOOKERTEE BENEFIT ASSOCIATION (Incorporated under the Insurance Laws of Oklahoma) Headquarters in the Love Building, Muskogee, Okla. Strictly a Negro Insurance Company, that's appealing to the race throughout the state for support. Take a policy in same. Rates reasonable. Agents wanted in every town in Oklahoma. Hustling agents can make good money. J. M. LOVE, President MUSKOGEE, OKLA IMPE YOUR FORD'S HAIR POMADIL IF YOUR HARSH, K AND SNA OVER YOU IMPROVE YOUR HAIR IF YOUR HAIR IS HARSH, KINKY, N AND SNARLS UP OVER YOUR HEAD IMPROVE YOUR HAIR FORD'S HAIR POMADE PRICE 50 CENTS MADE ONLY BY OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. Sharpe Ford Co. CHICAGO, U.S.A. IF YOUR MAIR IS HARSH, KINKY, NAPPY AND SNARLS UP ALL OVER YOUR HEAD USE FORD'S HAIR POMADE THE NATURAL OIL PRODUCT AND YOU WILL FIND A GREAT IMPROVEMENT. FORD'S HAIR POMADE MAKES THE HAIR SOFTER, MORE PLIABLE, EASIER TO COMB AND PUT UP IN ANY STYLE THE LENGTH WILL PERMIT FOR SALE BY DRUGGISTS AND DEALERS TO TOILET ARTICLES OR DIRECT UPON RECEIPT OF PRICE 2.5¢ AND 50¢ A BOTTLE IN SENDING DIRECT ALWAYS SEND MONEY BY P.O. OR EXPRESS MONEY ORDER OR REGISTERED LETTER FORD'S HAIR POMADE IS A NATURAL OIL PRODUCT GUARANTEED TO CONTAIN NO VASELINE OR PETROLEUM OR ANY OTHER MINERAL OILS OR POTIONOUS DRUGS MANUFACTURED ONLY BY THE OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. 46 W.KINZIE ST. CHICAGO, ILL. DR I J. McKEEVER DENTIST Phone 4743 GETER & NUNLEY THE COLORED HABERDASHERS Special Line of Ladies Hosiery and Notons. JOHN GETER CHAS. V. NUNLEY Proprietors FOR CLEANING, PRESSING, REPAIRING That's Right. EVANS TAILORING CO. IS THE PLACE Suits Cleaned and Pressed and De livered to you in a Short Time. H. D. EVANS, Prop. 609 E. Archer Phone 3787 Benevolent Investment Don't forget the Benevolent Investment Company in case of needs and short Loans. Phone 1757. Residence 617 E. Archer. HOTEL GIVENS MR. and MRS. R A. GIVENS THE JEWELERS 226 226 Elgin Phone 2137 MUSGOKEE, OKLA. MRS. E. M. SIMPSON SANITARY BEAUTY SHOP Poro System Manicuring, Facial Massaging, Shampooing and Dressing. Phone 6790 Woods Bldg. FREE! Catalogue of the Latest Styles of FINE CREOLE HAIR We are the largest dealers in Creole Hair Goods. New Hair by the pound, Electric Combs, etc., in this country. We also show a larger variety of styles and sell more Fine Creole Wigs than any other manufacturer in the United States. Write for Catalogue—it is FREE. 20-inch Creole Switches 25c Each; 24-inch 50c Each. FINING COMBS 25c AND UP EFIT ASSOCIATION (Insurance Laws of Oklahoma) Building, Muskogee, Okla. Company, that's appealing to the port. Take a policy in same. Rates very town in Oklahoma. Hustling Company QUIET AS A MOUSE. SAFE AS A DANK. Bring Your Family.