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The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-05-25

Down South the white men
mob Negro men and then like
Richard the Third make love
to the women. In a great
many instances the women
spurn them with contempt; a
few are SO weak as to accept
their proposals and these are not
worth their room in hell.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-05-25

Mr.. f. E. Mcdaniel the famed
r. r. contractor and builder, is
building 100 miles of railway on
the Midland Valley. Nc. is the
only Negro r. Il. contractor in
the world. he is up-to-date and
is giving work to hundreds of
Negroes in various parts of the
country. He is a member of
the "Stand Pat Club"
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-05-25

Doug is certainly the friend
of the "nigger' as he put it in
Sundays issue of the Phoenix,
and we say d--n such friends as
the lion tanner.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-05-25

FoUND-Have taken up amp
have in my possession one Bay
Mare, l6 hands high. No brands
Hind feet white. Owner please
call at my farm 2 l-2 miles west
of Muskogee, prove and redeem
same.
Douglass Mcintosh.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-05-25

Clarence Douglas forgot to
name any Negro as prominent
possibility for Congress. He
even left out his man Friday.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-08-31
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~AS.,L9S<T 6-s&NV
A PORTRAIT.

Hes nothing much to look at when you
see him here in town.
His coats not in the fashion-its a but
ter-nIitty brown.
His trousers bag unseemly and they
ready-made were bought;
He doesn't wear a necktie, as all we'll
dressed people ought;
His hair is somewhat jagged In the matter
Of its trim,
And wild barbaric whiskers are good
enough for him.
I know you would not think II; It is hard
to understand,
But back in Jimson county he's power
in the land.
To seem him In the city almost any one
would say
Thai he. IN common parlance, was typ
zeal old jay.
They'd jeer at his umbrella and his old
wool wide-brimmed hat;
The carpet-bag he carries, they would
have their fling at that.
His speech would quite amuse them with
it's funny rural twang,
They'd smile to see him rubber" as they
call II in their slang.
The trouble IS he's treading on an un-
familiar ground.
But back in Jimson county, why, he
makes them stand around.
Yes. way back there in Jimson you'd ap-
preciate his rank;
He owns the elevator; his judgment runs
the bank
He's chairman OF the county board. and
when they celebrate
The Fourth, or almost enything, his
speech is simply greaS.
A citizen Of prominence, he's always In
the lead.
They don't laugh at his whskers there In
Jimson-nO. indeed.
He's not much in the city. where he looks
a trihe green,
But back in Jimson county he runs the
whole machine.
Chicago Daily News.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-08-31

Soon after her merry laugh came rip
pling out OF the garnet window Then
all was quiet for half an hour. when
mother called:
"Katrinal Lunch"
When Katrina came she uttered a
long "Oi" for mother had the lunch
spread on the grass under the apple
tree.
And mother said the same kind OF
an "oi" when she saw Katrina: for
she had dressed herself In a quaint
old blue silk that she found in great
grandmother's deorskln trunk. with
a wreath Of red paper roses on her
head she was a funny little picturs
as she came trailing down the steps.
holding up her skirts with both hands.
I'm Mrs. Liberty. motherl" she
cried In CLEO. AN that isn't all OF
the s'prlse. They's more In a bag in
my lap"
This isn't ali OF my surprise.
either" said mother. There's q sec
ond course"
The tablecloth was mothers pref.
AANnAf anu ANNAN WNt' NAoihAAn anu
warm maple strip. There we're sand.
wiches with ham in them. and cookies
and Katrina ate and ate. Then
mother went for the second course.
Katrina said a bigger "Ol" than
ever when she saw It.
"Currant tartsl o, motherl Just
love en-"
NOW what's your other surprise,
little girl?"
"Fireworksl" said Katrina: and she
opened the bag and showed a heap
OF old dried chestnuts.
Firecrackers and torpedoes never
popped so merrily as did the chest.
nuts when laid on a shovelful OF red
Goals. Katrina said, as she set the
last one on the shovel:
TITS better than real picnic,
mother. an I'd rather have you than
40 bo's."-Boston Globe.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-08-31

sent hoEze rore than once FOR lighting
and other deSiltry.
II was midsummer when came back
again. travelled up the river road
past our islaad refuge of that dark
night; past the sweeping. low-voiced
currents that bore me up; past the
scene Of our wreck in the whirlwind;
past the great gap In the woods, to
stand open, God knows how long.
was glad to turn my face to the south
shore, sor in Canada there was now
a Geld welcome for most Yankees, and
my fists were sore with resenting the
bitter taunt l crossed in a boat from
Iroquois, and D'ri had been waiting
for me half a day at the landing. |
was never so glad to see a man-never
but once. Walking home | saw corn
growing where the forest had been
acres Of Il.
"D'ri," said /, in amazement, ''how
did you ever do It? There's ten years
work here"
God helped us" said he, sooerly.
"The trees went over n the windfall
slammed 'em down LUX tenpins fer a
mild er more-an' we jes' burnt up the
rubbish"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-08-31
KATRINA's SURPRISE.
Bow She and Her Mother Had a Good
Time Though They Didn't
Go to the Picnic.

I'VE can't so TO the picnic. Rosy"
said Katrina ruefully TO her doll.
Sister Nell won't take us. cause she
aaid she didnt want to be bothered
with kids. Sister Nell's got DO. A
'bo' is a young man with kid gloves
on. an he takes her TO ride In a buggy,
an you wear your best hat with the
roses on, an your stiff-newest muslin
dress.
When he comes 20 call you set in
the front parlor. an those nights you
don't have to wash tbs dishes; an you
hurry upstairs the minute you've ct
your jam and cake. so's't you'll have
time to curl your hair fore he gats
here.
Il like II. Rosy. when Sister Nell
has DO. cause mother lets me scrppe
the jam dish. an / have a little pan
OF soapsuds an wash the Sutter dish
es. so's't l won't be running In tho
parlor an botherin'. ThatN cause
Sister Nell, she said Mother, Wish
you'd keep Katrina out OF the parlor
when Jack calls She hears ever.
thing. an next day l hear her sayin'
EN- over 20 her old doll
Il do tell you. Rosy. cause you're
my best friend. next 10 mother, an
you understand me awful wen.
Jack used 20 be a very nice DO. an
be used 20 take me In his buggy an
let me hold the rclns while h. was
waiting for Sister Nell 20 md her
coral pin. Last year he brought me
some real hrecrackers on the Fourth;
bot they're gagged now, an | guess
he's forgotten about roe. | fought BIO
was gQin' TO take me 10 the picnic.
an mother she said she would ask
him 10 leave me with Mrs rrS;t;
but sister Nell she put her foJ right
down on me. an so ! got to stay home.
you see. mother - jellyin' cur.
rants and things. an they didn't jeii
or somethln'. an she's gotter do EN-
over. so she can't take me. an IN
fearful dls'plnted."
Katrina rose delectedly from the
front porch. tucked Rosy under her
arm. and went around 10 the kitchen.
where mother was dipping the clear
red liquid into the tumblers.
Mother. did you have DO 20 take
you TO picnics2"
Yes. Katrina. your dear father
used 20 take me-"
Like Jack does Men.
Just the same. dearle."
Mother sighed I'VE must try Is
make each other happy. little girl"
"All right. mother. What could I
DO 10 make you happyf"
I'm tell you. Katrina. Let's think
OF a surprise for each other 20 cello.
brato the day"
4 don't know can sprlse you.
mother. You know everything"
"Well. you try Now. run away.
and don't come IAN call you TO
lunch"
Katrina trottod on. wondering
what she could do 20 "s'prise' mother.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-08-31
THE WHITE MANS BORDEN.
lie Not Only Carries ~ ut the once.
but Must Lug "a Around
at Home.

He had won his Ethel after a pro
tracted courtship. and now. although
he was filled with a sense OF delighted
security, he thought Il wise to ask
one or two questions. relates an ex-
change.
Il am sure you are not the sort OF
girl who would tell OF domestic trou-
bles before a man had eaten his din
ner." he said. with confidence. but .
rising infection.
mo. indeed" said Ethel
"And when I seem a little RULED or
worried you'd be the very one 20 say
soothing things. Now. wouldn't your
proceeded Henry.
Certainly. should" said Ethel,
"and you'd like to do It. too. know"
DO what? asked Henry. With .
sudden fall to earth.
"The soothing and comforting snd
putting me In good humor when the
cook had been called TO her aunt's
funeral for the third time. and your
business friends were coming 10 din
ner," said Ethel, gently.
"Ye-es Of course should try to-"
faltered Henry.
"And when you'd been bored at the
Office with your cousins from the
country you'd never speak OF IL tin
dinner was all over, would you. dear
Henry?" said the trusting Ethel. Il
know the sort OF man you are, whe
wants to carry his share Of the bur
dens, don't II"
IL hope you do" said Henry, lA
a disheartened tone. "Let us speak
of the new magazines. Ethel, and why
not go out on the piazza, where II =
cooler"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-08-31
TAKE CARE OF YOUR DOG.
Simple Ways in Which You Can Pro-
vide Comfort for Your De
voted Friend.

Keep a dish Of fresh water where
your dog can get at It at night OF by
day. Dogs need to drink often. says
Our Fourfooted Friends. and many OF
the diseases of dogs are caused by the
need of fresh water.
II YOU keep your dog in kennel see
that 1t is raised at least six inches
from the ground. A damp kennel
causes rheumatism.
When a dog is getting old and in
firm do not allow him out on the street
alone. An old dog. lost and bewildered,
Is a pitiful sight.
Do not keep a dog chained; 1t viii
make him stupid, sullen or vicious,
and is q cruelty to such an active ami
NAL House dogs should be exercised
twice a day.
Do not let your dog follow your BIZ
Cycle or automobile, unless you wish
him to have fits or drop with exhaus-
ton and heat-Detroit Free PresA
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-08-31

and lifted him of his feet, and, faithl
know my eyes were as wet as my
trousers. Then, as we sat down,
told him how had taken to the river
Lucky ye done it," said he. "Jer-
ushy Janet It Is terrible lucky They'd
Jack on the back O. my hand, there
n Cornwall, n put EN- after me. But
was bound n determined they'd never
TEX me alive, Deverl Ell ever dew
any fight tin, I amt a-goin' { be fer
England, nut by a side O. sole-leather.
med up my mind I'd begin the war
right then an there"
THAT fellow never knew what hit
him." remarked. He did MT get up
for half a minute"
"Must "a swatted i'm powerful"
said D'ri, as he felt his knuckles.
"Gol-dum Their pictursl Go n try Z
yank a man right of a boat like tibet
air when they hahn no right T. tech
i'm. Ell d. "a he'd OF Beeswax, some
on 'em d "a got hurt"
How did you get here?" inquired.
"Swum," said he. Gould MT go no
where's else. Current fetched me here.
Splits ct the head o. the island-boun'
ter land ye right here. Got L be NOV
in. They'll be efter us, mebbe-'s the
fust place they d look"
A few logs we're stranded on the
stony point Of the island. We withed
three others to mine, setting sail
with two bits of driftwood for paddles.
We pulled for the south shore, but the
current carried US rapidly down-river.
In a bay some two miles below we
found, to our Joy, the two sections of
the big raft undergoing repairs. AT
daybreak D'ri put on in the woods for
home.
Don't like the idee o. goin' int the
British navy" said he. "D ruther
chop wood n ketch bears over n St
Lawrence county. Good-by, Rayi TEX
care O. yerself"
Those were the last words he said 10
me. and soon was on the raft again
floating toward the great city of my
dreams. had a mighty fear the
schooner would overhaul us, but saw
nothing more Of her. got new clothes
in Montreal, presenting myself in good
repair. They gave me hearty welcome
those good friends Of my mother, and
/ spent a full year in the college, al
though, to be frank. was near being
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-08-31

| far thunder beat upon Il. put out
my hands to take a stroke or two as
lay on my back. and felt something
f1oating In the water. The feel of il
filled me with horror. ! swan faster;
it was at my heels. knew full well
Wbal my hand had touch ed-a human
head floating face downward: I could
feel the hair in my fingers. I turned
and swan hard. but It still followed
me. My knees ait upon IL. and then
my feet Again and again could
feel it when l kicked. Its hand
seemed TO be clutching my trousers.
thought | should never get clear of the
CHASTITY thing. remember wonder
ing If II were the body of poor D'ri.
| turned aside swimming another way,
and then l felt II no more.
In the dead OF the night | heard
suddenly a kind of throbbing in the
breast of the river. It grew to a noisy
heartbeat as / listened. Again and
again / heard it, striking, FLASHING,
light football, and coming neal sr.
Somehow | got the notion OF a giant,
like those OF whom my mother had
told me long ago, striding in the deep
river could hear his boots dripping
as he lifted them. l got an odd fear
that he would step on me. Theu
heard music and lifted my ears above
water. II was a voice singing in
the distance-it must have been
mile off-and what | had taken for
near football shrank away. | knew
now that it was the beat of oars in
some far bay.
A long time after I ceased to hear
it, something touched my shoulder and
put me in a panic. Turning over, l
got a big mouthful of water. Then |
saw it was a gang Of logs passing me,
and quickly caught one Now, to me
the top side of log was as easy and
familiar as a rocking chair. In a mo-
ment / was sitting comfortably on my
captive A bit OF rubbish, like that
the wind had sown, trailed after the
gang OF logs. | felt It over. finding
straw hat and a piece Of board some
three feet long, with which latter |
padded vigorously.
II must have been long past mid
night when / came TO an island loom
ing in the dark ahead. ! sculled for
it, stranding on a rocky beach, and
alighted, hauling the log ashore. The
moon came out as ! stood wringing
my trouser legs. | saw the island rose
high and narrow and was thickly
wooded. remember saying something
to myself, when | heard a quick stir
in the bushes near me. Looking up,
saw a tall figure. Then came a IA
miliar voice.
tibet you. Ray? Judas Priestl"
l was filed with Joy at the sight Of
D'ri, and put my arms about him
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-08-31
A MARINE TELESCOPE.
Device Which Any Boy Can Make
and Which VIII HelI Him to
See Below Water.

There are many uses to which a
marine telescope may be put when you
are anoat. and It is especially useful
in ascertaining the state OF the water
and its depth in fishing-net TO mem
ton the wonderful things you are like.
ly to discover below the surface.
The materials required are very sim
pie, consisting OF a few feet OF thin
board, a small oblong piece OF glass.
some wire nails. and a piece Of sealing
wax. The glass may be three by four
inches or larger.
Saw from quarter-inch boards four
pieces of the same length, 20 inches.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-08-31

two each OF widths TO correspond with
dimensions OF the glass dig, -. Nail
these together into the box shown open
al both ends. Lay the piece OF glass
aver one end and fasten securely In
place with pins driven into she wood
and twisted over Gig. p. Large
headed tacks may be used instead. n
desired. the tacks being driven in tho
Rood and their neads overlapping the
glass edges. thus holding the glass Ia
place. Then make the glass end water
tight by closing up all seams with the
sealing wax.
when In use. says the Chicago Inter
Ocean. the glass end Is placed In the
water while you look down through
the open end. The light Is thus shut
out from all parts except that which
mus; come through the glass end. an
inch or two under water. The water
telescope "a long enough for you % sit
comfortably IN the boat and still watch
the world under water at the same
time
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-08-31
he sat Impassively resting IT upOa ma

he sat impassively resting II upoa hm
knee.
zone thin s sure" said Foster; "ef
Arv sh'u'd cuff an Injun with tibet air
he'll squ'sh i'm"
"Squ'sh Inn" said Arv, with a look
of disgust "Tain't med { sQu'sh with.
eallate Z pint IL at em n jab."
And SO. as the evening wore AWAY
and sleep hushed the timid, a better
feeling came over us. | sat by Rose
Merriman on the steps, and We had
no thought Of Indians. | was looking
into her big hazel eyes. shining in the
freight. and thinking how beautiful
she was. And she, too. was look
ing into my eyes, while we whispered
together. and the sly mink read my
thoughts, know, by the look of her.
Great flames were now leaping high
as the timber-tops at the edge of the
clearing. A dead spruce caught fire
as We were looking. The fama
threw over It a lacy. shimmering.
cracking net Of gold, Then suddenly
IL burst into a red, leaping tower. A
few moments, and the cavern OF the
woods, along the timber side, was
choked with fire. The little hamlet
had become a spring OF light in the
darkness. We could see the stumps
and houses far adeld. as If IL had been
MONDAY. Suddenly we all jumped to
our feet A wild yell came echoipg
through the woods.
There they bel" said Asher East
man, as he cooked his gun. Il toll
ye so"
As matter OF fact, he had told US
nothing Of the kind. He was the one
man who had said nothing.
Arv Law stood erect, his pike-pole
poised in both hands. and we were all
ready for action. We could hear the
rattle Of many hoofs on the road As
soon as the column showed In the fire.
light, Bill Foster UP with his mus
ket and pulled the trigger. | could hear
the shot scatter on stump and stone.
Every man had his gun TO his eye
Wait till they come nearer" said
Asher Eastman.
The Indians had halted. Far behind
them we could hear the wild hallooing
Of many voices. IN moment we could
see those on horseback go galloptng
OF in the direction whence they had
come. Back I'm the house a number
OF the women were praying. My
mother came out. her face whittier than
had ever seen Il before and walked
to my father and kissed him without
ever saying a word. Then she went
back into the house.
'Scairt?" inquired. turning b
Rose. who now stood beside me.
Il should think | was" she Whis-
pered. Il m all Of a trembls"
II anything happens. ia Ike
something to remember you BY"
'What?' she whispered
I looked at her beautiful red iiDA
She had never let me kiss them.
"A kiss. II nothing more" an
swered.
She gave me a kiss then that tOld
me something OF what was In her
heart. and went away into the house.
Coin Z surround US" said ArV
Law-"thet s whut = tn natter"
Mus be ready Z rassle 'em any
minute" said Asher Eastman. az he
sided over 10 a little group.
A young man came out OF the house
and took his place in line with a bic
squirt-gun and a pail of steaming-hot
water.
ITO Be Continued.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-08-31
Light for Thirsty Travellers.

Arizona desert has a lighthouse TO
guide travellers on the land. II con-
sists Of a lantern placed on a tall cot
tonwood pole, and marks the only
place for miles where water can be
found. The light can be seen for q
long distance, and this guides thirsty
travellers t. che water they need.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-08-31
III. DisEruntIed view.

"ohl" exclaimed gushing Miss Flut
terby, I'm told that the Chinese buy
their wivesi That's horrible system.
isn't it2"
Should say So" growled Uncle
Goshall Hemlock. TITS bad enough Ia
have trubbel showed onto ye, without
havin' TO pay out good money fer H.
Philadelphia Press.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-08-31
What He said.

Tess-Yes, he was an old fame o
mine. Did you tell him was engaged
to Jack Hanson?
Jess-O, yesl
Il suppose he wondered how soon
would be married to him"
mo; not how soon.' but 'hau
long "-Philadelp his ProaA
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-08-31
LOST THEIR LUCK.
Why a Good Many People Fail 20
Realize succsss-Thing
Young Man to Avoid.

In dawdllnG.
In indecision.
At the racetrack.
In poor Judgment.
In worrj and fretting.
In magaifying dihicultiea
In a bal business location.
In Trusting unworthy people.
In trying 10 get rich quickly.
In letting their ambition cool.
In ovsrsangulne expectations.
at the end OF a fishing rod"
In not daring to take chances.
At cheap. demoralizing shows.
In not mastering their moods.
In getting into the wrong place.
In making a business OF pleasure.
In not quite knowing their business.
In waiting for something 10 turn up.
IL went down in drink and up in
smoke.
In trying to take short cuts 20 success.
In working only when they felt like
H.
In not working to a plan or pro.
gramme.
In neglecting their personal appear
ance
In looking on the dark side OF every.
thing.
In oyerconfdence born Of first easy
victory.
In choosing a silly. extravagant girl
for a wife.-Orison SWEET Marden, IN
Success Magazine.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-04-21
Good News.
Many Columbia Readers Have
Heard 1t and PrOfited
Thereby.

"Good news travels fast" an
the thousands of bad back suEer
ers in Column bia. are glad to learn
that prompt relief is within their
reach. Many a lame, weak and ach-
ing back is bad no more, thanks to
Dosn's Kidney Pills Our citizens
are telling the good news of their
experience with the Old Quaker
Remedy Here is an example worth
reading:
james A. Childress of rs Wharf ave.
Nashville. wholesale produce business
with headquarters at j. Hills pro-
duce and commission house, 1873 North
Market street, Nashville, Tenn says:
"For seven or eight wears when
suffering from attacks of kidney com
plant and backache used we'll known
patent medicines, mineral waters,
and went away every year for awhile
to springs where 1 got some relief.
Finally my back grew so lame and sore
that | could not lift at all and l was
compelled to quit work. When you
have spent hundreds of dollars in
tinkering with medicines, when you
have almost given up hope of ever be-
ing cured, and when from loss of sleep
during the night, due to kidney com
plant you rise in the morning totally
mint for days work, and you at
last stumble across a medicine which
brings you good sound health, you
naturally endorse it to the public. To
say | endorse Doan's Kidney Pills,
feebly expresses my opinion of them"
Plenty more proof like this from
Columbia people. Call at Adams &
Martins drug store and ask what their
customers report.
For sale by all dealers, price so cents.
Foster Milburn, Co., Buffalo, N. Y, sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-anc
take no other. 20