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The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1908-07-17
okFUskEE COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
A Strictly CoIored Mans Town.
5oo-LoTs FOR SALE-5so

This town is situated 25 miles
east from Boley, the largest and
best Negro town in the world. and
is on the Ft. Smith and Western
railroad.
Plenty farmers made from one
to two bales of cotton TO the acre
In the past year. Good water, plen-
~ hay, and good amount of forest
Any thrifty man can come and make
good honest living free from the
many set backs found in the south.
ern country. We need settlers and
that bad
These lots cost you from s35 to
5000 each; 25x140, sold one fourth
down and balance on easy monthly
payments. Good titles to any and
all lots.
We have 400 residents, a postof.
flee, several stores, all run by col
ored men. Come now while there
are many inducements to good farm
ers. Plenty land to sell, lease or
rent. Call or write,
w. L. JACKSON,
Townsite Manager and Owner
Clearview, Okla.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1908-07-17
Defeated by Women's Votes.

Women's votes were responsible for
the defeat OF the proposal to establish
municipal waterworks system at
Seneca Falls. y. Y. An unprecedented
number OF women voted. and they were
almost unanimously against the scheme.
The vote was 293 TO 2Sl against the
proposition.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1908-07-17
For Sale.

Lot 100 feet front, two houses on
the lot one four room house and
one two room house. Houses rem.
SIS per month. Good location high
and level. Lot in block 235 Mus
kogee price $4,000. See or write
w. II. Twine, Jr,, Box G, Muskogee,
Oklahoma.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1908-07-17
By ELIJAH W. SELLS. C.P. A.

Oy SLSSS, -. =. ~.
The position OF the public accountant
IN respect to corporations and their
management is always an independent
one. Unlike the attorney. he is not
expected TO make out case. The
character OF the service he renders is
impersonal. All he can do Is to tell
what the facts are. and they exist for
his examination In forms so tangible
and so subject to other scrutiny than
his own that even If he were willing
to prostitute his calling he would never
dare to do so. 1t is equally true that
the knowledge he obtains of the af-
fairs OF corporations is necessarily in.
innate, accurate and substantially
complete.
We are told that the corporation man
ayers are dishonest. that they exploit"
the people and their utilities. that they
put their own enrichment above their
duty TO the stockholding interest or to
the patronizing public and that before
there can be II return Of the splendid
prosperity we were enjoying the cor.
poration must be regulated and the
government must step In with a sharp
eye and big stick.
My experience In the conduct OF In.
dependent and impartial examinations
OF books OF account and affairs has
covered many years and has been con-
cerned with the federal government.
state governments and city govern.
ments. IL has covered the field also
OF railway, street railway, light. pow.
er and other public service corpora.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1908-07-17
FOR SALE.

Groom house and so II. lot close in,
$s5OOO.
Two-room house and lot for $4,000.
Lot I'm Factory Addition, $500.
Lot in Lincoln Park, $4,000.
Write w. II. TURNE, Box G. Mus.
kogee, Okla.
AGENTS WANTED-16x2O crayon
portraits, 40 cents, frames 10 cents.
and up, sheet pictures one cent each.
You can make 400 per cent profit or
s36 per week. Catalogue and sam.
pies free.
FRANK w. WILLIAMS COMPANY.
1908 w. Taylor st. Chicago, II,
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1908-07-17
A Municipal Rip Van Wrinkle.

Warsaw. with population OF SOO.-
600. has just substituted electric for
horse cars. The city has owned the
system for nearly twenty years. The
new system will be operated by a COM
pany under lease from the city
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1908-07-17

Municipal ownership Is the finest
thing In theory and the worst In prac-
tice Of anything we have in this gseat
country Lawrence tKan.) Gazette
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1908-07-17
AN EXPERT OPINION,
Corporate and Government Man.
agement Clearly Contrasted.

A Public Accountant Estimate Of tho
Men Who Handle Our Great Busi-
ness Observation-Disclosures, Econ
omy, Honesty, at a Premium-Such
Qualities Often Lacking In the Ad-
ministration Of Government Bureaus.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-01
DEAD BODY IN CAsKET.
Was by Photograph offered as ES-
 hibit in Trial.

Hartford, May 1.-Judge William J. Malone offered an unusual exhibit in the superior court yesterday dur ing the trial of the suit of Paul Therrien of Bristol, as administra- tor of the estate of his 4-year-old son, George, against the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company. The exhibit was in the nature of a photograph of the little boy taken as he lay in a casket in the home of his parents in Bristol, day or two after he was killed on the third-rail tracks. He was killed on June 22, 1905.
 The casket was shown in the pho- tograph was light-colored one, the top in its full length swinging back on hinges and the whole length of the boys body being shown. His little hands were folded across his chest and in his clasped hands he held small bouquet of flowers. This exhibit was not offered by Judge Malone until after Benedict D. Flynn, an assistant actuary for the Travellers Insurance company, had testified that the prospect for a boy of years was that he would live to be 50 years of age. The ex- hibit was then offered to show that when the boy was killed he was a healthy, robust little chap.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-01
The American Boy.

The fine picture of yacht bowl ing along under a full spread or canvas on the front cover of the May American Boy speaks eloquent ly of the seashore and warm sum mer breezes. He will be curious boy whom the contents of this mum
 Der does not fully please. Jimmy Jones, Pirate; Four Boys on the Mississippi, and That Dillingham; Boy increase in interest. Among the short stories are Hanging a Bear, showing how presence of mind brought boy safely out of dan gerous situation; For Uncle Jer- rvs Sake, fine story of Memorial Day; Five Hundred Thousand Dol lars and Management of Railroad Saved by Boy, is the story of a boys pluck and determination to succeed; Major Billy, tells of the various pets of Uncle Sam's sailor boys. The Boy on His Muscle and the popular science department will also be found of special interest, while Forty Stunts in Magic, Hints on Trapping, Keeping Tab on the World, A Paris Cemetery for Pets, Talks with the Doctor, and the vari- ous departments are full of pleasing and instructive information, In ad- dition there are SS illustrations.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-01
sAvIN ROCK CYCLONE.
Small Piers and Numerous Boats
 Washed Away by the Storm.

New Haven, May 1.--One of the severest cyclones which has struck Savin Rock since the Sons of Dowie held it's annual convention there last year, occurred last night when waves twenty feet high swept over the long pier up onto Beach street and filled the yards and cellars of the people whose homes border that thorough fare The excitement reached the height about o'clock, when the wind was blowing a gale and with an un- usually high tide the waves were car rying everything before them. Nu- merous small piers which have been repaired or built during the past few weeks were swept away and some of the boats which early shore residents have launched were carried out into the sound.
 Owing to its strong foundation The Collonnade was not affected by the storm, which was of short duration The street, however, was badly wash ed out and a great many repairs will have to be made on the adjoining propertys
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-01
WHAT HUSTON SAYS.
Tells Why Pool Experts Make Best Three-Cusion Artists at Billiards.

That question is asked of me often," remarked Tommy Hueston, champion of the world at pool, the other day. bystander bad just asked him why expert pool players usually are great three-cushion carom players. Hueston remarked that he thought pool players made the very best three-cushion players, and named over the lost Of players of the top grade, remarking at the same time that each and every one is first-class player at the difficult angle game.
 Hueston thereupon started to ex- plain to an interested little company the reasons for this.
 First of all, a pool player can shoot the length of the table, or ten feet. and hit an object ball far thin ner than billiard player can." he said. "The game of pool requires this. Tn billiards. you know, the players usually keep the Dails closely within reach and long attempts sell dom are necessary. On the other hand, the pool player must constant ly practice at shooting the length of the table.
 The result of this is that he gets wonderful mastery over the cue ball and can guide it just as he pleases. at the same time accomplishing the shot he is after. Thin shooting forms a great part of three cushions. In ball-to-ball billiards thinness of play is pretty much done away with.
 Another thing that helps a pool player when at three cushions is the fact that at pool he learns long, free stroke with long bridge. This is ideal for three cushions where there Is much driving and force necessary. The balkline players strike must be free and loose. but it is cramped compared to the pool players. dispute the statement often made that billiards is a more skillful game than continuous pool I claim that there is just as much, if not more, room to display skill in pool than in billiards"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-01
PreIates Resting To-day.

New York, May 1.-Excepting the pontifical yotive mass to the Sacred Heart at the St Patrick's cathedral, there was no other event to-day on the programme of exercises in honor of the centenary of the diocese of New York. It will be day of rest for the distinguished prelates and priests who have taken so active a part in the ceremonies of the week and give an opportunity for final preparation to those in charge of the details of to-morrow's great process sion when 1t is estimated that more than 10000 clergy and laymen will be in line.
 This procession will be reviewed by Cardinal Logue, Cardinal Gibbons, Archbishop Farley and prominent prelates from grand stand erected in front of the cathedral which will accommodate 5000 persons At to- days mass in the cathedral the Right Rev pr Charles H. Colton, bishop of Buffalo, was the celebrant. The Rev William O'Brien Pardow, an eminent Jesuit orator, delivered the sermon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-01
USsANITARY FLY.
Known Certainly that Typhoid Germs
 Are Carried by This Insect

So much success has been achieved by exterminating mosquitoes in set- l tied districts that the scientists are
 now after the house fly, and for a
 very good reason. It seems certain
 that this pestiferous insect Is dis seminator of typhoid fever, 2 disease
 which carries of many valuable lives each year and which is one of the
 most painful to pass through even in case of recovery, says the Phila- delphia Inquirer.
 The fly has always been nuisance especially about o'clock of sum- mer morning. when you want to go to sleep, or while you are trying to take an afternoon nap, hut only re- gently has been discovered to be a dangerous beast Not many years ago it was discovered that typhoid was caused solely by taking it's germs into the alimentary canal aud 1t was assumed that this was generally done by drinking water that xGs contam- mated Then began a crusade for pure water which has had beneficial results. It now appears that the work is only half completed and that we must get rid of the fly if we are to be immune from this terrible disease.
 At first such contest seems hope less. The flies are innumcrable and they breed so rapidly that there is little chance of eradicating them un- less the eggs are destroyed. A normal fiy working at ihe average rate can produce an enormous num- her of her kind in a season. a num- Der so large as to appear yell nigh incredible. But as 1t is easy to get rid Of mosquitoes if they are denied stagnant water In which 10 breed, so flies can be exterminatsd 1T we get rid of stables or If the stables are properly cleaned It is the stable or in places Of similar Latare that almost all flies are bred. Cleanliness Is the watehword in this aght and it means a struggle against ignorance and inertia. but in time t will suc- ceed.
 The ay transmits typhoid through !ts feet It can carry thousands of bsciili on each foot and ;f ii lights  on food and the food Is eaten disease is apt to follow. The hy does not wipe his feet and there is 70 use ih trying to train him to do 50. The only resource is to get rid cf him enc tirely All careful honsekeereFs have their windows and toirs pcr n- ed. but this is valuable largely e. a matter Of comfort. C does -ot @ to the rot Of the trouble Tbe aies infest bafther shoIs and groelF stores and we shall never le Immuna until We attack the ay 4s aE en emg Of societs
 This czn be done hT rcrzis ent Work. and scienfists szF that in hrs yezrs of co1ceatrste1 eH9rf Ia fes- ting pare water. sanils y seueee systems and destroying siFs. tgrhot1 can be eifnlnzfef That "a wurfh working Ior aaf C mast 1e 6e1< 1E
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-01
Praise for Booker T. Washington.

In the May American Magazine Ray Stannard Baker writes of An Ostra- cized Race in Ferment- It Is the story of the two great factions of negroes ih this country. In the course of his article Mr Baker pays the following tribute to Booker r. Washington.
 -I have not said much thus Tar in these articles about Booker T. Wash Ington. but as have been travcling over this country. south and nor;h.l studying Negro communities. ! have found the mark or him everywhere iu happier human lives. Wherever I fuund prosperous Negro enterprise. thriving business place. gEEl home. there ! was almost sure Co find Booker IT. wshlngton's picture over the fire place or a little framed In1tto expressing his gospel of work anal ser vice. I have bearl bitter things said about Mr Washington by both coisr- ed people and wbite ] have waited and investigated many uf these stories and ] am telling here what have saen and known of his inauenes among thousands of elmnlon sirug- Siing human leinEs Many highly el- ucated Negrpss. esI~eiailF in the uertf dislike him and oppose him. but he has brought a new hofse znd siven now cssuragr to the masses nf Dis raep He has given flrm q working plan ef life. And is therr ssziser fest ef usefulneSSt Measured hy any sfxn.I- ard. white er i5aek. w2shihztnn auust tre rrEzrIRzl to-day as eae er .le e7txt men of this cuuntry- and Ia tss f1fnre he wi1 te hunsrr.l
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-01
THE MAYFLowER.
Whatever You Call By That Name, It
 Certainly Blooms in April.

There is one fact about the may flower concerning which there seems to be agreement-it blooms in April. As to the other facts there is no agreement, especially as to what
 flower is the mayhower.
 If you take two or three New York CTS hailing from different parts of the country and ask them what the may flower is you will likely get as many answers as you have listeners.
 One will tell you the trailing arr butus is the mayfiower, another the hepatica, still another the myrtle. The dictionary will tell you that the mayfloWer of the United States Is the trailing arbutus and in England is the hawthorn or maybloom, the cuckoo flower or the marsh marigold.
 The dictionary should guess again. Up in New York state the hepatica bears the distinctive name of the month in which it doesn't bloom It peeps out in moody recesses as soon as
 the snow is gone.
 It's pretty little flower, all red and white, but in ever so large Il bunch you will get no fragrance to speak of or smell of. Apparently the cold has robbed 1t of vitality.
 Elsewhere in nearby states they give the myrtle the name of May. Not the true myrtle; the myrtle tree is so named-we haven't that--but the running myrtle, or periwinkle, which trails its evergreen length across the ground, sending up here and the delicate blue flowers. They too lack fragrance
 The lily of the valley is known also as the May lily, and in some parts they call it the mayfower.
 Whether or not the trailing arbu- tus is the mayf1ower, it is deserving of any gracious name you may give it, It's fragrance is sweet and com polling. A small spray of it scents an entire room
 The bloom is delight to the eye, faintly blushing from waxen white to rose. It has been in the market all through April and has held up it's head in timid pride among its more stately companions.
 But to see the trailing arbutus- or the mayfiower, as those who so know it love to call it-at it's loveliest you must be boy or girl again and go into the woods on the first warm day of spring. If you are boy and a girl together, so much the better.
 You find a place where the trees have been partly cleared away, place where the sun of returning spring has had full chance to warm the earth, Hidden here and there among the dying tree trunks, embedded in springy moss, you will find the may flower, blushing rosily as you spy it.
 Maybe you alone know the places in the woods where the mayhower- your mayfiower grows in abun- dance. So when you have gathered all you wish to carry home you gather more and more with an eye to busi- ness.
 Then, hands and arms full, you seek again the beaten paths of the wood and wait. Soon others in qups4 of flowers and not so fortunate as you come along.
 hNie uO gou Stl them. they ask, and you smile mysteriously and answer not.
 If they are grownups they will gladly exchange bit of silver for part Of your spells, and you accept the offer with seeming reluctance But you will keep some of your flow CTS for the reward of geGtle smile which you know is awaiting you at home
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-01
Two Stores Burned.

Baltimore, Md, May 1.-AdvicesI to the general office of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad from Rowlesburg, West Va, which was threatened with de- struction by fire last night report that the blaze was extinguished af- ter two stores and three dwellings had been consumed. All the burned buildings were frame and stood in a row opposite the Baltimore and Ohio station. Teh fire was started in Hooten's general store it was said by burglars blowing open a safe. Nc damage was done to railroad prop erty
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-01
Taft Was Endorsed.

Hartford, May 1.--At republi- can convention of the fourth sena- torial district held here to-day, Sec retary Taft was endorsed as the presidential candidate and Charles Hopkins Clarke, who was a Taft ad- voeate. was suggested as national delegate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-01
Former Actor kiIIs Himself.

Middletown, \. Y.. May 1.--James H. Wallaek. former actor and own CT of the play ''The Bandit King. z committed suicide in hotel in this city to-day by shooting himself Mr Wallack owned farm in Middle town.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-01
J. NJ. Sweeney a Delegate.

Naugatuck. May 1.-At a repub- lican convention of the fourteenth senatorial district held here this af- ternoon, John M. Sweeney of Nauga- tuck and. Halsted Bishop of Wood bridge were named delegates at large to the republican state convention.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-01
Fleet at Monterey.

Delmonte, Calf, May 1.-The bat tleship fleet arrived at Monterey hay to-day. anehoring of the city at 6 a. m.. one hour earlier than sched- ule time. There were great crowds of people along the short awaiting 1he appearance of the fleet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-01
Coin Sold For SAYS.

London, May LA ten dollar token issued by the Cincinnati Mining com pany in 1S49 was sold at auction at Sotheby's and purchased for America for S2,1T5. There is only one other similar token extant.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-01
Caldwell Gets Ten Years.

New Haven, May 1.-clifford Cad well, who some months ago shot and severely wounded his wife and her sister, was sentenced to-day to from ten to twelve years in state prison. in the superior court. Both the wo- men recovered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-01
Corners Stands by Convention.

Albany, N, Y., May 1.-Chairmar Corners of the Democratic state com mittee issued statement in which ht upholds the action taken by the recent Democratic state convention in appoint ing the state committee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-01

TO RENT-Five room tenement, 815 East Main st, first floor, all i'm provements. Inquire New York Grain and Feed store, 120 Meadow st. Telephone 143-S. 4-30-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-01
Russians Invade Persia.

London. May LA dispatch from Teheran to the Times states that trust worthy information has reached there that the Russian forces have occupied twelve miles of Persian territory.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-01
ABSTRACT OF WATERBURY ss. PRO

nISTRICT or WATERBURY SS. PRO-
 BATE Court, May lst. 1908.
 Estate of Ellen Griffin, late of Waterbury in said district deceased.
 Upon the application of John. William and Daniel Griffin by their attorney, F.. B. Kelley. praying that letters of administration may be granted on said estate as per application on file more fully appears. it Is
 Ordered. That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Water bury. in said district on the Sth day Of May A. D.. 1908, at o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given Of the pendency of said application and the tune and place of hearing thereon. by publishing the same one time in some newspaper having a circulation in said district
 By order Of Court
 James J, Cassin Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-01
FOB SALE

$500 down will take thIs three family house in the north end. Price s5 900; 1t pays over ten per cent I have several good bargains in real es- tate. If you are looking for a home call and see
 F. ". LAWLoR- cE. Esla N fso. ( Tel 77-l s,s. errts
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-01

TO RENT--At West Haven shore, furnished rooms, with bath, gas and city water; one block from troll ley; terms reasonable. J. J., 102 Thomas st, West Haven. 30-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-01
Judge Huntington Wore.

woodbury. May 1.-Judee James Huntington's condition was reported as worse to-day. and there were doubts expressed as 10 his surviving the day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-01

TO RENT--Large corner store suita- ble for any business; would make good place for drug store; corner Baldwin and Liberty sts. Apply to John Casey on premises. 4-30-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-01

FOUND--A sum of money in store on Wednesday, April 8. Owner may obtain same by calling 1t 46 West Clay st. 4-29-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-01

WANTED You to know that we loan money on furniture, pianos, etc, that can be paid back in small weekly payments. Strictly confi- dential; 43 East Main st, room 37, . over 5 and Decent store. 4-29-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-01

TO RENT--Tenemen of 3 rooms, with improvements; suitable place for man and wife, at 22A Walnut ave. Inquire at store, A7 Abbott ave, or TIT Walnut st. 4-30-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-01

TO Tenement of five rooms, with or without furniture Apply on the premises, 210 South Leon ard st. 4-30-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-01

WANTED Horses to pasture; charge $1 week; reliable party; good pasture, excellent water. Ad- dress Frank E. Schreier, Oakville, Conn 4-30-1m
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-01
WANTED

WANfIED-Lady canvassers; big moneg for hustlers; salary or com mission. Inquire 194 Bank st.
 4-30-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-01

MALE HELP WANTED--Ask any chauffeur or garage man where to learn the automobile business. They will say New England Auto School. Why? Because they know that cur graduates secure positions and make good. New England Auto School, Towle's Garage, Wa terbury. f-29-6