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The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1904-06-16
Land! Land! Land!

Land! Land! Land!
BARGAINS:
Lot 100 X 14O in the resident
district, $4,000.
A lot 80 X 140, near oil wei
$4,000.
A fractional lot for $4,000.
A house and lot for $4,000,
Call or write w. H. Twine.
Notice to Home Seekers. If
you want to buy a decided farm
in the Creek Nation, now is the
time 10 buy before the prices 60
skywarG. l can sell you a farm
at q reasonable price.
For further information see or
write
w. H. Twine,
Muskogee, I. T.
Citizens who desire to sell their
land or borrow money at a low
rate of interest on ten years time
to improve your land. See Twine.
To the New Conner. If you want
to BUY a farm at a reasonable
price, See Twine.
A S McRea
ATTORNEYS -AT-LAW
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1904-06-16
10th Century Colored
Photograph Gallery.
Opposite u. S. Court House.

Photoes of all kinds made in the Ia
test styles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-23
PLEA FOR ART IN CITY
Sculptor Decries FlatirOn Building
and 4Subzgay dds.

Some sharp criticisms on the art or lack OF ART
of the city made by William Ordway Part
ridge the sculptor dinner Of the Munlclpal
Club held in the Kings County Democratic Cluo'
Brooklyn, last night He argued that IN order 10
develop beautiful types of humanity with char
acter it was necessary to have beautiful surround
ings.
1t would not be too much If you had an artist
for every block" he said. 1T is enough TO stasger
a man to go to the Brooklyn Bridge and watch
the faces that pass. In Brooklyn you have a
desert with a few here and there But you
have the advantage In that you can still tear
down. We in Manhattan cannot tear down the
FIatiron Building 1t Is disgraceful blot upon
civilization. Now we are debating whether we
will allow them to further outrage our feelings by
Decorating the subway. We must not only see
that dirt and filth taken off the surface Of our
streets. but also that are rid of the dirt and
filth that are stuck up before eyes
Mr.. Partridge said the courthouse Of the Appel
late Division of the Supreme Court in Manhattan
had been made plaything of because the stat
that surmount it are out of scale Prospect
Park, he declared did not compare in point Of de-
tail with Central Park. The sculptor spoke for a
national and said that the great note to strike
was the character note If that note is struck.
he declared mot our hideous modern cos
tune Tor men which looks like an arrangement OF
stove pipes Will keep us from attaining a consid-
cradle eminence. To have art you must have an
Before the addresses of the evening warm dis
cussion precipitated by suggestion OF the en-
De engaged by the club give his lecture Spain
with The moving pictures of the buleht, " hich
recently were barred out of the lecture by the
management of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and
Sciences An objection raised that it would
cost too much. Then William S. Hurley, president
Of the Kings County Democratic Club, offered TO
give the use Of the clubs theatre for the lecture
ON condition that the buIlhght" b. pulled on"
Oher persons argued that the Municipal Club
ought to see that the pictures of the bul1ght be
seen in Brooklyn If for no other reason than that
a lot of old Mrs. Grundes in the Institute objected
TO it. II was decided that the lecture should be
given under the auspices OF the Municipal Club on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-23
TO BEAUTIFY STATEN ISLAND.
subcommittee on Municipal Art To Be-
Formed There

Calvin Tomkins. president of the Municipal Arr
Society. made an address last evening municipal
art before the Staten Island Chamber of Commences
and the Woman's Club. the First National Bank
Building. St George. Staten Island. II IS proposed
10 form subcommittee municipal art in Staten
Island the local committee to Law out a plan for
streets and other developments in that borough
Mr.. Tomkins said there wider opportunity
for a comprehensive plan for the Borough OF Rich
mond than for any OF the other bOrOughs. That
section Of the city should not spring up without
forethought 20 its street location and park sys-
tenn. and the Municipal Art Society. through tEa
local committee 10 be formed. would report on 2
plan 10 se presented 10 the city authorities.
Charles r. Lamb. chairman OF the COMMITTEES on
thOrOughfares OF the society. gave a resume OK
the work accomplished by the society, and toiI
what hoped would be assured IN the near
future through the cooperation of the city edlI-
istratiOu, not the least of which would De the M
provements in the Borough Of Richmond, especlai4y
with reference 20 the park system
J. g. Phelps Stokes spoke on civic centres 49,
Martin, chairman of The committee on auVeTusiS
signs Of the society. told what had been accom-,
plIShed in trying 10 suppress the poster nuisale'
in the subway -.
Mr. Tomkins. Mr.. Lamb Mr. stokes, Mr- NaluA
and Dr. Milo r NIaltbi-. secretary OF the sIL4Sl
pal Art Commission. expect this week or AeAt = =
so over Staten Island in an automobile 70 $50 i.
the opportunity there for park and street te'sOP'
msnTs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-23
STREET SIGNS FOR ENTIRE CITY.
Ahearn Told How Money Now Used for
Lighting Designations Can Be Better Used.

Borough President Ahearn yesterday received a
letter relative the placing Of street signs IL Man
haitian from the street sign conference of munich
nal organizations. The communications was sub
1nItted 10 Mr.. Ahearn BY the committee represent
ing the various organizations at a meeting yeSteT-
dav in his office. The committee was composed
OF members of the following organizations, which
form the conference city club. Harlem bcafu Of
Commerce. independent club Of the NXIst As
serohIy District Merchants Association OF New
York Municipal Art Society, NeW-York Board Of
Trade and Transportation. Real Estate Board OF
Brokers. Riverside and Momlngside Heights Asso-
citation Washington Heights Taxpayers AssoIia-
ton and West End Association. The letter follows
in part:
There have been installed about 100 signs OF
designs which require special Lighting, Tor "Hlth
the city Is paying each year, as cost OF HldlhIeH-
Our examination into the subject has led US to
the belief that this expenditure Is absolutely IN
necessary, and that by the adoption OF better
kinds OF street signs the cost OF Illuminating me
signs can be reduced 10 nothing, and that by using
he 500 600 thus saved the city can within three
expense above The present cost OF maintenance,
and thereafter the city can save the $4,000 which
now is spent in maintenance.
We therefore request:
FYrst-That the city be completely signed ac-
cordlng 10 the following plan:
situate on shall have placed thereon
the so-called reflector signs, except IN streets N
which the elevated railway structure IS situate.
On All where il is necessary 10 the
walls OF buildings shall have atlXed metal signs,
blue enamel, with white letters, of suitable size so
as 10 be easily read.
(c1 All gas lamps situate on street corners shall
have placed thereon signs Of blue fash glass. with
white letters.
ID Two elevated railway pillars at each street
intersection snail have af5Xed metal signs blue
10 be easily read
second-Ihat this work be begun Immediately.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-23
SHORES DISTURB PLAY.
Policeman Assigned to Theatre Duty
Goes to Sleep.

Just as the curtain rose yesterday afts-noon (
Hammerstein's Victoria Theatre. and team. ~
acrobatic Arabs started 20 open the bin the AUDI
ence was startled 10 hear loud SHORES from one -
the boxes next the stage \ policeman Vas ron' :
asleep in one of the boxes.
PatroIman Joseph O'Brien. detailed 20 The tn--
atre from the West FOrty-seventh-st- station hs I
chairs -
which he was peacefully dreaming. covered pa
TALLY by some of the heavy drapertes
Mr.. Hammerstein instructs- Two ushers. BON -
whom are Coored, to aroWse the sleeper and ask
him 10 step outside The officer OF the law objected
strenuOusy TO being ordered about by COlUred men.
and struggled and shouted until ne arrived outside
door. The assistance of four policemen
was required The arrival of ROundsuan HaCkaru
seemed 10 awaken OGBrien 10 what he was doing.
for he quoted down and taken 20 The West
Forty seventh-st. station, followed by a crowd %
several hundred.
Police Surgeon Nesbitt pronounced o. Brisn's casa
overinduIgence in alcohol.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-23
ALDERMAN ARRESTED IN DENVER
-Four Others Held on Charges of Conspiracy
TO Prevent Electors Voting.
fBT TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. I

Denver, Nov. 22.-Charged with violating the
federal election laws and the Constitution by
conspiring TO prevent duly qualified electors
voting Alderman Michael Mahoney. Constable
Frank KTatke. Joseph Ray and Charles Kovsky.
election judges, and Edward OMAHA, clerk OF
election. were to-day arrested on warrants is
sued by United States Commissioner Capron.
Alderman Mahoney and Constable Kratke are
charged with throwing Adolph J. Reimer out
Of the polling booth in which the other defend
ants were at work, and The judges and clerk
with assisting IN the outrage. The accused
We're held in $1,000 bond for examination. Three
other arrests on similar charges were made to-
day on federal warrants. The accused are all
prominent il Democratic circles here
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-23
SUES ASA BIRD GARDINER FOR $4,000
Plaintiff Wants COrtelyou, Metcalf and
Sargent Examined.

Theodore T. Reed, member Of Reno Post G. y
R. Of Spring Valley, \. y. has begun an action
in the supreme Court TO recover from Colonel Asa
Bird Gardiner $4,000 damages for libel SANDER and
defamation Of Character. Justice Amend yesterday
made q order authorizing the examination, before
trial of George B. Cortelyou, chairman Of the Re
publican National Committee; Victor H Metcalf
secretary Of the Department OF Commerce and
Labor, Mr. CoIteiyou's successor. and Frank 2
Sargent mrnigFat!on General COMMISSIONER, that
the plaintiff may frame his complaint
Mr.. Drew IS anxious know from Alessrs Met
calf, Corte1you and Sargent whether a copy of a
letter by Colonel Gardiner Colonel George
A. Drew commander of Reno Post was semi In
authorities in Washington
Reed makes three separate charges in ca n OF
which he seeks $1,000 damages. lie saws Colonel
Gardiner wrote = letter TO Colonel Drew in which
he charged Reed with obtaining money under false
pYotences Reeds second charge is that Colonel
Gardner u copy Of this letter to tho Depart-
Of persons that Reed had embezzled between SG0n
Colonel Ga rdirer in his answer saws he Was ms
tined IN making the charges but denies that he
sent a letter to Washington. He felt IL his tiutv
ir view If certain acts of Reeds while acting as
n member Of the Grand Army OF the Republic to
report such acts to the commander of the post
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-23
w. SLOANE TO sLuEJAcKsTs

The large auditorium of the Naval Young Mems
Christian Association Building. which Miss Helen
Miller Gould erected in Sands-st Brooklyn for
the bluejsckets Of the navy, Allied 10 overflow
ing last night by company OF sailors and marines
They were invited there by William Sloane. who
was married at st. Bartholomews Church IN the
afternoon, TO Miss Frances Church Croker the
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. George Augustus Crock
err There delegations of men from the flag
ships Kearsage, Minnes polls ard Texas from the
batfieshps Illinois ard Kentucky from the receiY-
ing ship Hancock. The sunboats Chattanooga and
Tacoma. as wei as 4 goodly representation from
the marine barracks. After the ENTERTAINMENT "a
iuneneon was served. AT. Sloane is one Of the
members of the committee having the oversight OF
The work for sailors and IS also the chairman Of
The army and navy department OF the International
Committee OF Young Mems Christian Association
rhe sailors telegrsphed CONGRATULATIONS thanks
and gave many cheers for him and his bnde.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-23
ROB HOUSE IN BROAD DAYLIGHT.
Mistress Returns to Find Maid Bound and
Gagged-Latter's Condition Critical.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

Baltimore Nov. 22.-Clara Kerchner a young
woman, was bound. gagged and roughly handled
by robber In the home of Or. Frederick Jewett
her employer. Fulton-ave.. to-day. that tonight
woman found in the dining room unconscious,
with her feet and hards bound with stout cord
and gag of rags in her mouth
After recovering consciousness she said she was
alone in the house, Mrs. Jewett having gone down
town shopping. when she had just turned
from the door because he nsoent, entered the
house. attacked bound and gagged her, and was
gathering up the silYerware when Mrs. Jewett re-
turned. The had locked the front door Mrs
JewetJ. after ringing the bell in vain entered the
house by door. The robber escaped.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-23
MORGAN HAS BLOCK FRONT
BUYS FROM MRS. STOKES.
She ReDurchaSes Old Home across
MadiSOR-aUe.

J. PieTpont Morgan now owns the entire block
front on the east side of Madison-ave, from
Thirty-sixth-st. to Thirty seventh-st He
bought yesterday through William II. Vince
lock, representing Douglas Robinson, Charles $.
Brown * Co, Mrs Arson Phelps Stokes's house,
No. 229 Madison-ave., a parcel at the southeast
corner of Thirty-seventh-st, with frontage Of
65.10 feet in the avenue and of 157 feet in the
street For some years Mr.. Morgan has owned
and occupied the house at the northeast corner
OF Thirty -sixth-st. and Madison-ave, He re-
Gently bought the Dodge house, No. 225 Madi-
son-ave. on a plot G5.1O by 1871 feet, for about
$4,000 He also owns. with the exception Of
the Park-ave. corner, the block front the
north side Of Thirty-sixth-st.. between Madison
and Park ayes. In the rear of the house he oc-
cupies he is erecting an annex which will be
used almost exclusively for his art and library
treasures.
The Dodge house Is the only one between that
in which he lives and the Stokes house. which
was rented last year for the winter TO E II.
Hartman. What Mr.. Morgan intends to do with
the Dodge and Stokes parcels is not known He
has not yet made public his plans On account
G the magnitude of his realty purchases many
euesses were made yesterday by real estate
brokers to what he would do with his realty
holdings. one real estate man said he thought
81. Morgan would Ia The near future Toe The
ON i4tl OF the NnOl2 DOCK bounded by Thirty
sixth ana IhlTty-SeVenth stS., Madison and Park
ayes and that ne would then erect there a large
house 1oi his OWE occupancy. with q greater an
mex for his art ana library treasures Still an
other said he was firmly of the opinion that MI
Morgan had bought the Stokes house to protect
his home Another broker said he thought Mr.
Morgan would build on the block museum and
library building which he would endow and then
present as q gift to the city. As 10 the value Of
The block as q permanent high class residential
site realty men have only one opinion, and that
is that 1t is one of the choicest on Manhattan
Island.
The price paid by Mr.. Morgan for the Stokes
house was not made public. one report was
that he paid $1.VDO0O for the property The
Stokes and Dodge houses are in many WAYS
similar, and they occupy plots of the same size
The assessed valuation of the Dodge plot is
S@1ooOO, and of the plot and house $500 600;
for the Stokes house $500 600 and for the house
and plot S4JOOJO Mr. MorSan's home prop
erty, 300 feet deep is assessed at $500 COO
The Morgan purchase not the only big
realty transaction in the Murray Hill section Of
Madison-aVe. yesterday. for Mrs. Arson Phelps
Stokes bought. through Pease & Gilman fro m
Mrs. Anne NJ. ArChbold wife of John d Arch
bold. vice-president Of the Standard oil Com
Tany, the house at the southwest corner Of
Thirty seventh-st. and Madison-ave on a lot
2ISX9J feet Mrs. Stokes formerly owned the
property. She sold it about fifteen years ago.
She viii make extensive altera tons and then oc-
cupy the house
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-23
SALE or J. J. GILBERT COLLECTION.

Jay Gilbert collection at the American Art Gal
leries. antique furniture sold brought 81 SCI The
Fairfax chairs sold to James Breese for 5000
Governor RIlkley of Connecticut paid $2.400 for a
jefferson table. and James J. Higginson, Of Boston
secured twelve Heppewhite chairs for s. $40 The
pictures put up At the evening sale brought 81 So 80
dispute over the bidding the Interior OF the
Cathedral Utrecht tkraffts. 1870 ran the price
OF that picture from SIT 50 10 500 The picture
first knocked down to man bidding 81, 30. W. T.
Strang protested that he had bid the same amount
the same time and that the other man was not
entitled TO the picture After further argument
the picture again put up. y third then
took part in the bidding, and the price was run up
to 500 Mr.. SJrang getting at that price. The
Interior Of the Church of NOtre Dame" the archi-
tectural detail by Nefs, and the figures 10y Tenier
and a small three-Quarter portrait of Admiral S.~
Cloudesiey Shovel. by Kneler. were bought by 4
w. Day for $500 and $40 respectively II. Carroll
Brown paid $52 so for an artists proof etching by
Jennie BrownsCOmb.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-23
TEACHERS IN REVOLT OVER MUSIC
Woman at Stamford, Conn, Resigns-Ap-
peal to School Board.
10y TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. l

Stamford. Conn. Nov. 22.-Miss Florence L. Shad-
bolt teacher in the public schools here for fifteen
years. has resigned her position in anger and all
the teachers in the public schools the verge
Of revolt because OF a recent ruling Of School
Superintendent willard and Musical Instructor
Bowen compelling them TO attend class in musical
instruction after school hours.
Recently the school committee placed music on
the same basis as other studies Musical iustruc-
ton included in the normal school training OF
most OF the teachers and they did take kindly
the after school classes established by Mr.
Bowen. Miss Shadbolt the first to rebel openly.
The last straw came when principals assistant
IN Elul-st excused from musical instruction
and Miss Shadbor directed to take her class
The teachers viii appeal 70 the school board for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-23
GOODWIN KNOCKS OUT HIS TRAINER.
Actor Was sparring with Him to Reduce
His Weight.
fBy TELEGRAPH TO The TRIBUNE.

Pittsburg, Nov u aI- HoOdWIN hH00ATu
Andy Walsh. a prize fighter, senseless while
sparring with him at the Nixon Theatre yes
terday afternoon. Goodwin weighed 167 pounds
and engaged Walsh to train him to reduce his
weight Walsh put the gloves on with Goodwin
on the Nixon Theatre stage He danced around
Goodwin, and tried TO draw his pupil on He
slapped Goodwin repeatedly while talking with
him which ratified the actor who finally swung
with his right and caught Walsh under the
Jaw and hoisted him off his feet. Walsh fell
fat in a faint on the stage.
Goodwin aud a stage carpenter worked with
Walsh some time before they restored him to
consciousness.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-23
BROKERS SON IN AUTO ACCIDENT.
Act of POliteness the Cause-Narrow Escape
for Edward Hatch.
Dx TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

Stamford Conn. Nov. 22.-An act Of politeness
was responsible for the wreck of the automobile
OF a. J. Hatch, a NewYork broker, whose home
is in this city. Mr. Hatch's son, Edward, had
remarkable escape from injury in the accident
About l p. m young Hatch dashed up Atlantic
st alone in the automobile. As he was passing
I,uther-st. a young woman acquaintance passed
He raised his hat her and he did so the ma
chine caught in the tracks, sWerNeo suddenly
and dashed against the curbng out OF his control
The collision demolished the front Of the machine
and hurled Hatch headlong on the sidewalk, but
stranRav enough he was uninjured. fire hydrant
sinne prevented the machine dashing into the plate
glass window of a business house.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-23
LEAVES $4,000 TO CARE EoR CARS

IsY TELEGRAPH ~ THIS TRIBUNE
NeIrose Mass. Nov. 2.-After leaving WV :"
the Nelrose Methodist church for memorial wa" "a
dow TO herself Mrs. sarah Fl Hunt found dead -
her Roxbury apartments. gave the balance OF hs'
estate to be devoted 10 the care OF sick and hoa'
less cats The residue amounts 70 sac" Nt ~,
Will be invested 10 provide an incotle, ~ sss-
novel fund 10 ls administered by the Aniin34 ~
League.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-23
wFE,s ADMiRER SLABS HUSBAND.

Hampstead Long Island. Nov. % CSpeciaD-As the
result Of "A quarrel over the attentions of John
Jackson, of East Meadow Brook. to Mrs Corse.
wife OF Thomas Corse Jackson is evading arrest
and Corse is in the Nassau Hospital. at MineoIa
and in a serious condition. His left eye cut out
with a huskng knife and he received two deem
gashes across the face in fight with Jackson
When Corse was getting the worst OF the fight he
grabbed carving knife and slashed jackson twice
Jackson managed 20 make his escape after Corse
was taken to the hospital
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-23
NO ONE TO WELCOME HERRICK.
Returns from Havana-Nothing TO Say
About Politics or Future Plans.

d. Cady Herrick returned yesterday the Moro
Castle from Havana. Accompanied by James Far
rem, of Albany Mr. Herrick drove to the Hoffman
House. and in the afternoon took train for Albany
He said he felt much benefited in health by his
trip but his appearance did not bear his state
ment. He looked pale and white he did
through the campaign.
Regarding politics and his future plans he had
nothing to shy. No at the pier meet
him, When asked if the Tammany Hall politicians
Swer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-23
DOUBTS WORTH OF MAINE DIVORCE.

Despite the fact that William II Young obtained
an absolute divorce Maine in April of this year
from his wife, Anna Young, the ground Of
abandonment. Justice Clarke. IL the Supreme
Court yesterday ordered Young 10 pay to her Sis
4 month alimony in her suit for a separation on
the ground OF desertIon. Mrs Young urged that
her husband did not acquire bona ide domici!e
81 Maine. The court held that while this could not
be determined on afacavIts, she had raised q seri-
doubt in his mind 20 the validity of the
Maine divorce.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-23
FUNDS TO FIGHT SOUTH.
Increment to Reduce Representation
We'll Backed, Keifer Says.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

Springfield. Ohio, Nov. 22.-Congressma elect
Keller, formerly Speaker of the State House of
Representatives, in pursuance of his promise to
do all in his power limit the representation of
Southern States with a large population Of dis
franchised negroes, is now preparing bin 10 that
effect, under the terms Of the Fourteenth Amend
ment. Mr.. Keifer declares that in his efforts In
this direction, he is supported by national or
ganiGation, with headquarters in New-York,
which is supplied with large funds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-23
MUSEUM TO BE FREE TOMORROW.

The American Museum Of Natural History will
be open free 10 the public from to o'clock
Thanksgiving Day. and viii have a special exhibit
Of birds appropriate to the day At $40 p. M
there will be given a lecture Illustrated by stere-
opticon views. on "Russia-the Land and the Peo-
required.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-23
cHlLpREN,s AID oFEIcERs.

At the annual meeting Of the Chuerens Aid So
cety yesterday the following officers and trustees
We're elected: William Church OS'orn, presieeh''
A. 3 Hepburn, treasurer; G. l. Brace; secr sb .
and William ID. Sloane. r. Dela4O Weekes, Arcs,t-
bald u Russell. Evert Jansen Wendell and Chariss
r Richards trustees TO serve Chree years