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The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1909-04-17

the death of VIM. T. Onyon having
been sworn according to law, and hav-
ing made such inquisition, after in
specting the body, and hearing the tes-
timony adduced, upon our oaths, each
and all do say, that we find the deceas-
ed was named VIM. T. Onyon, was ma
tive of California, aged thirty five
years, that he came to his death on the
18th day of April, A. D. 1909, in this
county, from the effect of gunshot
wound inflicted by person unknown
to this jury.
All of which we certify by this in
quisition, in writing, by us signed, this
18th day of April, A. d. 1909.
j. R. McCRODEN, Foreman.
E. J. GAYNOR.
J. w. PEARSON.
H. H. RYKER.
A. P. SCOTT.
F. w. RIDDLE.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-01-15

Some Of Mr.. Creager's pre-
tended friends are trying to
make the public believe there is
IA break or clash between Mr..
Creager, Chairman Norris and
National Committeeman Cade.
The wish is father To the
thought but there is nothing in
it.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-01-15

The Negro vote in Mcintosh
County will be the balance of
power in the county site cleo
tion, both towns in the fight
seem to he asleep on reaching
this vote. After election some
one will be wiser. \ still hunt is
like an alahi. its awful strong
and sure if you win lut break
one link and all is lost.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-01-15

More than seventy five c"lored
teachers flOm the Creek Nation
attended the Culorpd State
Teachers Association at Okla
homa City last week. The
teachers had u special train
thereby putting Jim Crow" to
the bad For once the East side
stood together and Prof G. b.
Bryant was elected president.
Prof. Bryant is principal of
Douglas School, Muskogee, and
one Of the most prominent edu
Gators in the state. lie is u
splendid presiding officer.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-01-15

The fellows who are trying to
make Il cabinet for Pres. Taft
have struck Il slay and can't
get any information. There
will be no scoop for any paper
until march 4th and then there
will he Il few surprises.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-01-15
THE @lNcrER.
" II. TWlNE Editor.
Published Every Week In the Interest
II the Negro by Cimetcr Publishing Co.
Entered at the Post once at Muskogee.
Okla, as Second Glass Mail Matter.

j. l.. Carver, =. NJ. and 1. G.
Copeland, IA prominent business,
man, Of Taft, were in the city
Monday looking after an enter.
prise that means thousands of
dollars To that thriving little
city.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-01-15

county, boil, EufauIa and Che
cOtah are OH the still hunt for
the honor of being the county
capital. The Negro vote will
cut quite Il figure in tile result.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-01-15

Teddy has thrown the liar
poOn into Senator Tillman and
now old pitchfork is kept to
busy defending himself to cuss
Negroes. He has been caught
with the goods on him.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-01-15
THE BEE SECONDS THE
MOTION
THE CIMETER SAYS
AMEN
From Dallas Express


There are many colored folks
who talk race pride because il
Is popular among members of
their own race, but they never
practice it. There are many of
these lying hypocrites in Dallas
who have never read an issue of
the Dallas Express, but will
have their subscriptions paid in
advance for some white paper
when they die. God save the
marks!
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-01-15

County Court has adjourned
There were many convictions
and IA few acquita!. The coun
ty attorney and his assistants
had the entire bar ut Il lisad
vantage as the law and order
league had members present all
the time watching their friends
on the jury.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-01-15

There is II quiet county site
fight going on in Mcintosh
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-01-15

Is there any fair minded white
man who will say the Negroes
are not entitled to Il High
School! Will any one sav that
Douglas School should not he
enlarged. Will any one say
that Dunbar should not he Ell.
larged! We think not and we
must have these improvements.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-01-15

The DISTINGUISHING Of the Ne.
gro by the grand father route
will nevc take place in OklallO
ma. Among the many reasons
why stands the fact that quite IL
number Of fair minded Demo
Gratis are opposing it and then
again the Negro Democrats are
against il and these men are
a power Will, the democrat ma
chine and there are many other
potent reasons why the moss
back element Of our citizenship
cannot accomplish their desires.
The waterwOrks of Muskogpe
proved To- he not worth three
whOOpS IL, the eriOnS
of Pluto and we have spent
thousands of dollars for Il wafer
works system that wont work.
What in the ell is the matter!
Has graft got in his work.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-16
JUST PLAIN ORDINARY GRAFT

ero II occasion for paid commission
creates such
members Of the Senate Is nduging species Of
111peuy.
Irrespective of the A. Hemenway Indiana
public wrong he
nw 1880 of the
- expired
the senate of the United States
service other
members
OF the senates MISUNDERSTANDING the
nembersare excluded
Of to
TO q an period
0oang which should are dull
<4ontcd is-GRAFT.
After having squandered of hundred
foolish attempt
sne civil service the council men getting ready the
VIII probably submitted
mt get the required twohirds vote unless
Ek98ange ther attitude
This Init
un evidently the sole purpose of
~ Advertising
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-16

THE GREEDY BUNNY

A mother rabbit once had two
baby Dummies, one was white and
the other brown. The white
bunny was good, but the brown
one was greedy and selfish In the
extreme. He always wanted the
best of everything.
One day each was given a nice
carrot for breakfast. The brown
bunny ate his very slowly, for he
thought If he made it last longer
he would be able to eat while his
white little brother could only
look on.
A little mouse saw the carrots
and being hungry himself, asked
the brown bunny for a bite of his
carrot.
go away" said Brownie, 81
need all this myself"
Then the mouse went over to
the white bunny and asked for a
bite of his carrot.
Certainly, take some, if you
are hungry" said the white bun
ny. And the mouse began to nib
BILE the carrot.
"Why!" the mouse exclaimed,
after tasting the carrot, "your
carrot is sweeter than the other
one."
This made the brown bunny en-
vious and, although he had more
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-16

Some
Facts

earthquake spawn from Messina.
Let them import several shiploads
of it to plant along the survey of
the canal, from Colon to the Pa
cific. 1t ought to flourish in that
volcanic soil and that tropical cli-
mate. The RESULT will take
root and thrive. Effect of the re-
sult--a cataclysm! The two con-
will be driven apart. With
the debacle, the two seas will
flow together. No grading, no
expense. no locks, no necessity for
upkeep. A perfectly useful sea
level canal by the .handiwork Of
nature and the brainwork of Maj.
Byers!"
Jim thought a while.
"What becomes of the earth
quake spawn? Does it keep on
causing earthquakes?"
"Tut, tut, James; no! I intend
to ship 1t back to Messina."
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-16

Who wouldn't be nervous with
a headache?
Headache. my doctor says, is
caused by too much blood being
forced into the head, and the re-
lief obtained by the usual head
ache powder is measured by the
amount of depression produced
on the heart. OF course, the same
depression is noticeable on the
whole system.
Have you ever noticed how the
color leaves the face, how blue
the lips become, and what dark
circles there are under the eyes
after taking several headache
powders?
How much more scientific It
would be to draw the blood from
the head by putting the feet into
hot water or filling the lungs with
fresh air. Either of these will
help cure a headache.
We should not overlook the
cause in each individual headache
as by removing 1t we help nature
to restore the normal blood sup.
ply.
If 1t is brought on by menta
overwork. or IL one Is worn out by
lack Of sleep, rest would be indi
lcated-absolute quiet. II by
worry, occupy the hands with
some pleasing diversion.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-16
by Fred schaefer.


Il intend to solve the Panama
canal problem" observed Major
Byers dreamily. between sips of
his coffee in Jim's lunch wagon.
go to it, Maje.," said Jim,
slapping gobs of hamburger on
the skillet. Make the answer"
"The question, James, is two
fold" resumed the major. zone
is how to finish the canal in the
most economical way, and the
other Is to establish whether It is
to be lock or sea level. notice
that the administration is commit
ted to the lock plan. Nevertheless,
1t will give way when my pro-
ject is presented. I intend to fin
fish the canal at one stroke"
Bully for YOU" said Jim.
Nov, you have doubtless
heard of mushroom spawn" the
major paused.
Yes. Jim had heard of 1t, he adj
mitted, but had never eaten any.
WELL" said Mai. Byers, II in.
tend to have Mr.. Taft plant spawn
on the isthmus. Not mushroom
spawn. but earthquake spawn
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-16
This Business of Life.
BY Stuart M. Stone.)

She was petite and blond, with
deep blue eyes that reflected the
-four years of the garnering of
wisdom just come to an end at
Vassar. The moonbeams gave
her hair the CLINT of sparkling
gold, and she had knack of
assuming graceful, goddess-like
attitudes In the small rowboat on
the little lake. He was fresh
from his technical school and
very serious with his set purpose
in life condemning ill-lit, ill-ven-
tilated tenements in the work of
a sanitary engineer. He was dark
haired, dark-eyed, well-knit and
stern as Jupiter Olympus. They
were both somewhere near %.
The discussion had been solemn
enough for graybeard pedants. 81
will write my name with Clara
Barton and Florence Nightingale,
Rober." vowed the girl. "If it
were not for that" She allow
ed the delicious alternative to
find expression in a moving sigh.
"And I, Editha," announced
the young man, will preserve the
lives of children hitherto doomed
to disease and death for lack of
Gods light and air. If>ft were
not for that" He then allow
ed his delicious alternative to find
expression in glance at the girl
that put a tinge of pink into her
cheeks.
They sighed in unision, so en-
barrassingly Obvious. that the
man Owed into the bottom of the
boat for a mandolin and the girl
turned and looked at the moon.
The man struck up an old Spanish
air, and the girl, in a voice Of
pure charm, sang a ballad of a.
dark-eyed Andalusian maid wait
ing and whispering behind the
gratings of old Cadiz for the man
with the lutte and the sash. As
the little boat grated upon the
sands, the don and the maid we're
kissing through the bars, and
things like sanitary engineering
and settlement work seemed to-
have gone from the world to
make way for moon beams and
sentiment. They said no word
all the way up the winding path
to the summer hotel. And then
|it was only goodnight"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-16

The dingiest death trap that
Robt. Boyle discovered that win
ter was the West-side barracks.
AS he c1attered down the rickety
stairs with the agent, he scolded
and threatened with the strong
arm of the law. At the foot of
the steps, glimpse through an
open doorway had him bounding
unthinkingly through it. In the
little, bare room, were Miss
Editha Payne, philanthropist and
|slum worker, and Mrs. Dennis Me
earthly and her. family of seven
young and hopeful McCarthys.tsI
"Editha!" exclaimed the sanil
tary inspector, so that the agent
grinned. ls
Robert" cried the settlemerit
worker, so that the shrewd, kind
ly Mrs. Mccarthy shrugged her
shoulders. s
"Sh-h-h-! Little Patrick,s
sick,' warned Editha. 1--WE been
singing songs to him."
"She has, indade. She's an an
GEL" said the discerning Mrs. Nc
Carthy, winking at young BoyiA
The inspector sat down awed
in the presence of the girl by the
sick bed, wonderful tenderness
in his heart.
Hes the man that makes the
cruel landlords give us fresh air
and light" continued Mrs. Nc
Carthy. "He's a man-angel."
Then she winked at Miss Editha.
There was an awkward pause,
while Patrick, in his fever, called
for ice cream sandwiches. Then
Mrs. Mccarthy observed:
Its fosne work ye're doing,
only 1 don't see how We do it
alone. Now, Dennis comes home
of nights from the big hotel
where he rolls trunks all the live
long day, and he says it's me and
the seven children that gives him
heart for his career
The good lady paused to let
the moral soak in, and the young
people, looking up surreptitiously,
let their gaZes encounter. Some
how, a great light had come to
young Boyle. Crossing the room,
he put out his hand toward Miss
Editha Payne.
Mrs. Mccarthy is right" he
said. 1--WE known all the time
1 lacked something-and it is
you"
-"I think began to know when
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-16
SIGNS CON7RAC'
FOR BIC PIPE
Line

Contractor George Milton Say,
age yesterday signed up for thu
construction of the big pipe lin
from South Tacoma to the sit
Of the new standpipe in the Yves
End, and he declared he woult
start work Wednesday.
The job will cost over $45,00,
and will give good pressure and
plenty of water to the high ser
vice in the west and north ends
of the city.
This big main was urged three
years ago by City Engineer Davis
when the council first began talk
ing about developing the South
Tacoma we'll plant. The council
never would heed his recommen-
dalton, however,, until Commits
sioner McGregor advanced the
proposition.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-16
BUCKEYE CLUB
Is FORMALLY
LAUNCHED

The Buckeye club, composed of
former Ohio people, 100 strong,
in federal court room
last night. Officers were chosen
as follows. President, DR.. A. E.
Goldsmith; vice presidents, T. l..
Stiles, P. B. Egbert; correspond
ing secretary, DR.. 8. M. LeCrone;
recording secretary, Mrs. A.
Knight; treasurer, DR.. P. I. Sweet.
The club will prepare a direc-
tory of all former Ohio people,
giving their present address and
their old address in Ohio. All
Ohio visitors to the exposition this
year will be given a means in this
manner of looking up old ac-
Quaintances.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-16
SMOKING PUT
UNDER THE BAN I
BY EMPEROR

BERLIN, March 16.-Whether
women will follow the idea re-
Gently expressed by the kaiser IL
an order forbidding officers of tn,
army and navy to smoke in restau
rants and public places wher
there are women, is a moote,
question here today.
The custom among the fair sex
of putting cigarettes at restau-
rants and social functions is grow
ing and the kaiser is said to have
hit upon the idea of checking it by
first prohibiting the practice
among his subordinates.
The officers are ordered to re-
frain from smoking in the pses-
ence of women in evening dress
at court, hotels, restaurants,
clubs and elsewhere.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-16
T.MllKS2
AAE66S

Boil six eggs hard and take off
the shells. Cut a small piece of
each end so 1t will stand upright,
as did Columbus famous egg. OF
a tablespoonful of butter and an
other Of flour make a cream
sauce. When mixed smooth add
one cup of milk or cream, little
cayenne pepper and a bit of salt.
Stir until it boils and thickens
and then place the eggs upright
on round pieces of toast. Serve
with the sauce.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-16
cUSHMAN VOTES AGAINST
THE PEOPLE: REMEMBER THIS

years people yes
Knocked of the machine at Washington
@wedge driven that split
tasty from bottom II people
tof political independence.
of 1913 killed
kr Cannon conservative special pvi
y ~ DEAL and by vote
enthoned for the guidance of the which will
1bes every proposition
l1ct = thrown into the legislative hopper.
Cannon reseated few
from his wings and he will
not set much In the but they something
have defeated the cut dried
Inlnfstration machine
livery Citizen Of this should
edsy and remember it. 1t will be when
e wm show that
80 time for the against people.
Several days the word given in WASH
ington dispatches that Cushman slated for something
good by the BOSSES He evidently
4 chem and stick in people, has been
IN apparent for several that the
this section, who comes home and brags about his
H.. ety and his people
81 ~ Impress the masses, has been playing the
4 sleek political sycophants
81 people and then sell them
a for the old rules against the amendment in
ehe rules weak though 1t is because it the door
slightly for the
81 people
humiliation of the bosses
rause congressman. Spokane
A. y0ted against Cannon and he voted for the
And word from Washington he is to be
fned By the machine given on
znrnttses and patronage withheld s intmated
put and Cushman
= boosted by
because Cushman helps bosses and Poindexter
II vdtes for people.
n the exultation of the people victory
1--we been larger but for such politics
r W. Cushman. &-e
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-16
ECONOMY IN DATES

Few housekeepers realize the
value and economy of dates. They
can be bought during a large pro-
portion of the year for about 5
cents a pound or half the price of
raisins. Dates are more whole
some than raisins, currants or
fruit peel, and are quite as delic-
ious as substitute in pudding
or sauce. But the quantity of
fruit called for in the recipe
should be slightly increased.
Dates in apple sauce make a
new and delicious winter relish.
Pare and quarter the apples and
parboil them, then add about half
the qutntity of dates stoned and
halved. Stew until the fruit Is
tender.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-16
|OFLNTEREST T0WOMEN|

There are so many varieties of
cereals there is no excuse for
Baked apples are an appetizing
dish for breakfast. Prepare the
apples by washing and coring.
Put them into q pan with little
water, filling the hole where the
core was removed with sugar, but
ter and sprinkling of cinnamon
over all. These should bake un-
til perfectly clear and jellied. One
served ON a plate with spoonful
of jelly and one of whipped
cream makes as delightful and
satisfactory a breakfast dish as
can be found anywhere.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-16

Roy, Wash, March IL, 1909.
I1ltor vfmes---In publishing
4 ~ bobbed up at the court
Gzeo again with entirely a new
1klon for q new county road.
~ made . mistake for 1t was
y. Henderson and five others of
Nv nelghbors. l appeared at the
oHrk house but It was Mr..
1nbereon that got up this petit
M md NOT me; and II was the
<bors that begged the COM
|cners to build this same
n that we've been asking for
- lnn< years: begging the
amissioners to take pity on
coo little children that have to
lk through water, climb fences
~ logs to get to the school
0un9. Yours respectfully,
FRANK COFFEL,
Roy. Wash.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-16
GOOD BREAKFASTS

Few families make the break
fast a hearty meal, but some
thing more than rolls and coffee
is necessary for the school chill
dren and members of the family
who go out to business.
Fruit, a hot cereal during the
winter months, and a cold cereal
for the warmer ones, eggs with
coffee and bread and rolls makes
a satisfying meal to begin the day
with.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-16
GIVES up GLORY
FOR REAL
MONEY
(By United Press Leased Wire. }

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
BELLINGHAM, WASH, March
16.-Rather than lose an $4,000
water main contract on which he
was the lowest bidder, but which
was not awarded him because of
his position, ]. L. Likins, a local
contractor, has resigned as men,
Der of the Bellingham civil service
commission. Commissioner Lik-
ms resignation was accepted and
the contract awarded to citizen
Likins.
The position of civil service
commissioner carries no emolu-
nent except the honor, and Likins
lost no time in making his selec-
tion between glory and real
money
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-16
WIRELESS AGAIN
PROVES VALUE
(By United Press Leased Wire.)

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
PORT TOWNSEND, March Is.
telegraphy saved the
British ship Marion Inglish a long
trip going to Chimbote yesterday.
There has been no customs house
at Chimbote so the vessel had to
clear by way of Callao. After
starting, wireless message re-
ceived by the tug Tyee announced
a customs station had been es-
tablished at Chimbote. The tug
rushed out to sea and caught the
British ship and saved her several
hundred miles.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-16
WILL IMPROVE
M'KINLEY PARK
HILL DISTINCT

The big Mckinley park hill dis
trict is to be graded up afl put
on the market by the Tcoma
Land company. Dibble &lHaw-
thorne have taken the conflict to
grade the streets which willwind
around the hills and thus hvoid
as much as possible the steep
grades.
Work will be started in a hort
time. The property is between
East I and L and South Thirty
second and Thirty-fourth STREETS.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-16

that big stick before he gets
through.
Visitor: / suppose you are
quite proud of your family ties.gl
Small boy: Well, pas new red
ones peach, but / don't like
this old blue one he makes me
wear. tCf
They've incorporated Burbahks
|spineless cactus. Burbank should
now see that the stock is water
less.
WAS ! ever married before?"
repeats Fanny Rice, the actress,
In puzzled manner, as she puts
her finger to her forehead. "Why
really, I forget" But Fanny has
been reading about the trials of
some of these trust magnates.
The first wheeled carriages
were used In France in 1859.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-16
To Cook Cauliflower

Cook cauliflower in milk and
water, a little more than half
water. The vegetable will be-
come very white and have a much
richer flavor than when cooked
In water alone. Dress it with
drawn butter, pepper, salt and a
dash of lemon juice and you have
a most palatable dish.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-16
TEA

A card for an afternoon tea re-
quires no immediate acknowledge
ment. If you are present, leave
your card as a sign of that fact
to your hostess. If you cannot
attend mail the cards to reach her
on the day of the tea.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-16
To the Editor Of the Times:

Two Of my neighbors and /
took your suggestion last week
and wrote to Cushman asking
him to vote right for once on the
question OF changing the house
rules. No doubt "CuBh' heard
from scores of citizens, but / mo-
tice that he voted against the
people yesterday just as / expected
he would. Cushman cannot be re-
formed. He has played the game
In Washington. d. c.. too long. IT
VIII be a waste OF time to bother
with or.about him until the next
comes on.
Yours.
w. N. B.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-16
Daily Short Story

you left me that night at the
hotel" said the girl.
And Mrs. Dennis Mccarthy
clapped her hands so loudly that
little Patrick desired to know
where was the circus parade.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-16

THE REGULAR monthly social
and business meeting of the
1--WE Brothers" Sunday school
class of the First Methodist
church will be held this even
ing at 8 O'Clock in the Sunday