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The commonwealth., 1915-08-28
WHERE ARE WE NOW?

The COMMONWEALTH its diplomatic survey of the
complications with Germany and the United States
editorials ago The United States last Ger
many plain that she did stop orpedong passenger
ships neutral passengers board the United States would
exhaust the policy laid down by nerna
guaranteeing freedom neutra from mOsaton the
We said that Germany would ignore the principle the
The Kaiser has answered by the destruc
on and human cargo of innocent neutras the
which the Luana and others have been destroyed
Will this Government keep word? Roosevelt yes Perhaps
Rchstag and thus avert further boodshed
While in Lewisburg W. Va Wednesday evening" August 8
Editor Lyon read his paper Organc Union of Mhodm the
United Staes great gathering of people, composed Of
of the PLATFORM The inter
est created profound and of appreciation and
agreement were in evidence from many quarters
The commonwealth., 1915-08-28
EDITOR LYONS TRIP THROUGH WEST VA.

visit however popular center, the
public banquet rendered him Riverside Hotel of which Mr. Miller
fifty leading citizens among
Mesrs Jackson Aingswort Branson Mae Craft Mason Harris
Lewis Wood Jones' Hoings Dixon Hull Graham Wright Holly
Newman, Gloucester, Kennedy Franklin Turner, FOUNTAIN
Turpeau and others.
Among the beautiful public buildings which visitor ought
after visit the Island kind and sub
ected like Ancient Egypt annual nnundaons OF the river are
the Ohio Valley Hospital unlike hospitals in Baltimore of
the patients get what they able for
without any reference color The Public Pumping Sta
popeng capable Of distributing forty millions OF gal
Ions Of water daily for civic consumption The Board of Trade
whole the
which used for public Offices hall and reception purposes
lower story IS the public market Many magnificent churches and
eemosynay institutions and last but least the beautiful City
of the city officers through the good and
Jackson The Chief of Police especially deserves notice simon
Republican.
remarkable that although the colored people only
small proportion of the population nevertheless they given
representation m IN anost most every OF In tne + 2
are on the police force the water works. the lighting ana see
cleaning departments the department Of correction warden jail
keepers patrol drivers and detectives We bade adeu to this beau
fu center its attractive surroundings and hQbe people mid
night company with host and the Rev Dr. Fountain who also
Ens Dun and Roncverte distance of three hundred and
fifteen miles.
very ccuitous but gave opportunity to
the mountain Districts the wide of uninhabted country
with it's mountaneer population stop Grafton,
reached 430 in the morning. and train not
scheduled 9 A. NJ succeeded in locating
eating house. which, after investigation found contained only
bed and that occupied by the proprietor Tired and sleepy
the held hay council and decided lay it, and like the
Germans Warsaw him Of the necessary and take
charge the bed and this did The triple alliance then
stretching ourselves position, which
brought forcb minds the Scrptua phosm of the short
Of the bed and OF the covering This not
however, the only inconvenience had suffer- for discovered
had battle with the cowardy inhabitants of
many wooden BEDS which take advantage of the
hide themselves the and joints and like thieves
IN the down their helpless and unoHendng
The proprietor notwithstanding the punishment under
went foy-ve for breakfast and the privilege
than three hours We reached Ron
0 that night Here the guest of Mr. Green
and sister, Mrs Jackson until boarded the
miles, the
of Ourd destination
Further the Editors trip and mention of the District
Conference will appear in the next issue.
The commonwealth., 1915-08-28
PHYSICIAN HEAL THYSELF.

The Baltimore Sun EDITORIAL Sunday, August 22nd char
acerzed Haiti having apsed barbas We admit that the
conduct the what would applaud but into what
have the Germans Allies Europe apsed? The cold
booded neua by German submarines notably
the Arabic Into what has the State OF Texas
lapsedwen deliberately helpless human being and burned
him at stake the sight Of gentle and innocent
chren Georgia apsed when its best people deb
erey take prisoner condemned life imprisonment
orderly process of law and hang him most brutal
evidences Of barbasm Will the Sun tell us? A phys-
cian tyse casting the beam of thine
order maye clearly to cast out the mote out Of
Hati's eye.
The program African Methodist Episcopal Preachers
desk 1t than
is directory full important information which reflects great
credit on its compiler The subjects assigned the various speakers
recognized the art OF public speak
inc will furnish information Of wide
The Editor COMMONWEALTH assigned place the
rroran for March 13 which time he invited read
paper on "The Union of Negro Methodists."
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1915-05-15
MCAliSter Dots


Tho Ladies' Of the city Federation
gave O prize box social at Robinson
Hail Tuesday night Mrs. Glad ys 81
Gray drew the priao box containing The
prize.
Re. Seth Neal C. G.. NJ. Of * aud D
aud Y. was I'm McAlester aud vicinity
his week on officiol usinc-s.
Mrs. L. W, South is visiting relative
in Muskogc.
Tho Frderation ofN. W. c. met in
thcir regular monthly meetion las
friday az the ltcuding Room. Some
very good work was planned for this
month along civic lines.
The Culture club met a. r.. r.. Sat
urdaJ The subject for the afternoon
was. what shoulp young girls know of
lhccare Of children before marriage.
Mrs. f. 5. Norris road q splcudid paper
Same was ably discussed by several OF
aides, Visitors always are welcome
Mrs. NJ. G.. obinson Pres
M,admcs, Allison, Hulsey and Brigl
am entertained the CLUBS Thursday las
at the home OF Nlis A An en.cyaDl,
,ime wa, had
The Tulsa star can be purchased a
Sts. Auue Nelson's caic every sund.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1915-05-15
Lansston, Arimore, Musko-
zee and McAlister; Okla,
May 3lst--August 9th.
1915.

The Sixth Summer Session OF the
C. A. & N. University viii be held at
Langston, Ardmoro, Muskugee ana
McAloster This session viii begin on
the 3lst Of May. and Will close ON th,
9th OF August. 1915.
Object.
The University ms TO give those
who desire II. an opportunity to i'm
prove their scholarship, ana To give
such instruction to candidates for the
profession OF teaching as viii enable
them to secure County and state Ger.
tihcates.
instructors.
instruction will be given by mem
bers Of the Faculty of the University
and teachers recommended by County
Supcrintendcnts.
Coufoe Of Study.
The following courses are offered:
l. Education Theory and Practice
OF Teaching and Child Study.
2. Observation-Disclosures, Alge
bra and Germetry.
3. Language - English, Including
Grammar. Spelling. Reading, Compost
tion, Rhetoric and Literature; Latin
4. The Physical and Natural Scien
ces.
6. Penmanship.
6. Vocal Music.
7. History General. Oklahoma and
United States.
s. Economies.
0. Political Scienco-Clyics and
Sociology.
10. Bookkeeping.
IL. Domestic Science.
~. Agriculture.
10. Manual Training.
Examinations.
Teachers exam nations will be held
at the end of the July term The ques.
tions will be furnished by the stat,
Superintendent OF Public Instruction,
and will be the same as those used by
the various County Normals and sum
mer Schools conducted by other Stat,
institutions. The examination foI
credits viii be held at the close of III,
session. Students who attend thy
University during the regular soss oi
will be given the benefit OF all credit.
made during the Summer Session.
Expenses.
In all departments OF the Uniyer
sity tuition will be- free. A fee OF s.
will be charged each applicant for tn,
Teachers Examination. II viii be
necessary TO charge n small fee a
some OF the branch Normals In ordc
TO defray actual expenses. Board AM
lodg ng will be furnished at cost no
TO exceed 81 a week. Bed clothing vii
not be furnished at the University. Al
charges must be paid In advance.
Text Books.
While all candidates for admission
are advised to bring the texts whic
they have been using. Il will be IN
policy Of the schools to connne itsci
as far rs poss BILE to the use of th
textbooks which have been adopt
by the State.
For further information. address,
lNMAN Il, PAGE,
Langstun. Okla.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1915-05-15

reassured her, and told her he was
her father and asked for her mother
The girl told him her mother was al
dinner at a downtown restaurant With
friends.
Rundal found the restaurant and
entered, picking out his wife from
the members Of the party. Walking
up to her he said;
Hello, Anna! I've brought the gro
ceries home. Let's go up and have
supper"
The wife tainted, but a man at her
side ordered Rundal to get out.
"Why?" asked Rundal.
Because she's my wife," replied the
other. Henry Pickering, who married
Mrs. Rundal, ten years ago after all
hope of Rundals return had been
given up.
Rundal was on the floor when a po
liceman arrived. Later he was ar
raigned In police court.
Il just went away" he told the
judge. Il went to Warren Center, Pa,
where I've been ever since. | thought
I'd like to see my family again and
came home"
Go back to Warren Center and
never come to Lestershire again. You
are discharged" said the Judge.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1915-05-15
Paper By
Mrs. Morris

Madam President and Ladies' OF the
Culture Club.
On receiving one of our beautiful
year books, and after turning a few
pages, and chasing few subject IN
amazement my eyes behCld this sub
jCCt.
What should young girls know OF
the care of children before marriage? %
! wondered why this subject should
hC assigned me; but after quickly re-
ilecting I said perhaps it is because
! have II little girl nearing the age
of puberty; and as all mothers and
respectable persons know that some
time In life girls are 10 be Wooed and
welded, and TO enter into matrimon-
ial life without some experience Of
the care of children by prccopt or
example, she would Dee totally unfit
20 master the situation. For within
few years doubtless the great cal
amity lshould / be allowed to use the
word calamity Of child-bearing will
take place. While there are some
exceptions. But long, long in after
years when We have reached our
heights and are on the decline, we
would be gla dto have one child to
embrace us tonderly even when pass
mg out of this life.
] assure you that il is with much
pleasure, that ] have accepted this
number of our Programme Committee
TO discuss before this dis .mguished
assembly of Ladies'. the above named
subject II is however, possible that
the committee who made this assign
mont intended that the discussion
should have special reference 90
r.Ils But knowing as ! do, that the
Negro women of America can not
stay in the home and train our chill
drON as our Caucasian sisters. that
We have TO so out and help fight this
battle OF life, / would that the sub
ieot had Of read this
what girls and boys should know
Of the care Of children before marri-
age"
Allow me to say that ! have hus-
band ard he is not henpeckod eth
cr.
Rut ] think that both the girl and
boy should be taught the care OF chill
drcu Ihe girl should be taught every
detail of the care OF children. begin
ming with conception, some doubtless
would think that this was premature,
but ! venture TO say. that il we as
uothcrs had been t.ught along this
line. our children by nature would
nave been better / have heard the
phrase used That women should be-
gin to train their children four years
before they are born; 10 which / say
Amen. Girls should really know that
as they are I'm measure their Off
spring shall be, that their lives are
trarsmissihle They should know
that the Bible SAYS that woman
should be a joyful mother Of children
and by so doing they are not commit
ting a social evil They should know
well the laws of hyviene, this is the
real foundation Of a happy child. They
should know what diets should be
given children In proportion to their
ages and at what times they should
be changed. So many mothers ig-
norantly yet innocently have caused
their little infants TO fill premature
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1915-05-15
Pittsburg Coun
tvColored Nor
NAL Institute
ATTENTION TEACHERS.

a Z ~ lON GNSIlEhO'
The PttsburE County Colored Teach
ors' Normal has been made branch
OF the Langston University for a sum
mer session OF ten weeks beginning
May 3lst, 1915.
The same work and credits can be
taken and made as at Langston, so
this is rare opportunity for the
eachcrs of Pittsburg and surrounding
counties to make Advancement The
instruction will be Academic and pro-
Tess oual, with special work for the
new teachers.
Finance.
For the Normal Institute fund, there
win Dee collected an enrolment fee Of
three dollars. an incidental fee Of $l00
and am examination fee of $500, pay
able in advance to the County Super
iutgndcnt who will turn all collections
over 10 the County Treasurer of Pitts
burg County.
Course Of Study.
The new course of study based up
ON the new adopt on of texts in Okla
hOma will be used. instruction will
be given in all subjects in first, sec
oud third grade and state certificates.
Special attention will be given the
new branches introduced into ouf
cou q Of study. School methods must
he taken by al who enroll.
Expense.
Board and room can be secured
from $50 TO $500 per week.
Requirements for Certificates.
n is the duty of every teacher and
principal to attend some Normal In
So tutc or summer school. We believe
that 10 is an investment, and know
that it is necessary for the best re-
suits I'm your work. 1t is "A time of
gaining new ideas of methods and of
storing Information for use in future.
The piJshurg County Normal lnsti-
uto win render every service posi-
ble TO advance your interest and the
interest of the cause of education.
For further information, see or
write County superintendent, McAles-
ter, Oklahoma,
Faculty.
j Wilson Pettus Conductor, Nc
AlCster
p w Watman, instructor Lang
ston
j. r. Coffcy instructor Lima.
]. b. McCUtcheon, instructor, Atoka.
Mrs. j. II, McRiley, instructor, Rol-
ey.
T. T. LEWIS,
Supt. of Public Instruction,
Pittsburg County.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1915-05-15
Sixth Summer Session Of The
COlOred Agricultural and
Normal University
BartleSVilIe News

There was a great time at the A. NJ.
r. church last Sunday as 1t being
Mothers day, seemed as everybody
attended church and they had a big
basket dinner ON the ground. every
body enjoyed themselves and the raj.
ly was a success, they realized $5I07c
Mr.. win Black died at his home in
Pauls Valley after "a long illness, he
was formerly of our city and the
many brave boys here regret his
death.
Mr.. Tom Brown was in the city
last week ON business but have re-
turned TO Cushing Okla.
Mr.. VIII Western has gone 20 Cush-
ng TO play the piano for Mr. Tom
Brown.
Mr. Joseph Slaughter left Monday
night for Gushing 90 take charge Of a
barber shop for Mr. Tom Brown.
The Bartlcsville Blues and the
World All Nations ball teams played
lere May 7th the scores were TO
n favor Of all Nations.
Miss Lucille Ewing left last Satur-
day for Kansas city to spend n few
weeks visiting her mother and friends
The G. NJ. r.. church is getting along
nicely.
We will soon have an odd Fellow
Lodge In our city as the association
ls getting along fine
The Exchange Insurance Assucia-
lion Is doing fine Garry your protoc.
uon with the Exchange, office 1903
Dewey ave. +. r. Dickson, agent
The Tulsa star ON sale every Satur.
1av at +. H. Dicksons Tailor Shop
1903 Dewey ave.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1915-05-15

graves on this account. They should
also know how to dress them prop
crly, not 0.lot them go half clad in
mid-winter to be called cute, but
should be dressed snugly and warm.
And permit me to add that | firmly
believe that the care of children
should be impressed upon the minds
Of the girls of the present generation
for their benefit, and for the genera
tiun yet unborn.
Box SIS
MRS. FRANCES A. MORRIS,
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1915-05-15
Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City, May 9.-The Sump-
er Fidelis Club of this city was enter
tanned last night at the residence Of
Mrs Harvey, with Mrs. Harvey
and Mrs. n, r.. DebnOur as hostesses.
A very pleasant evening was spent
and all seemed delighted with the
manner the hostesses to entertain
hem. Among the guests present was
'ditor A. J. Smitherman Of the Tulsa
star.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1915-05-15
WENT ON ERRAND,
STAYED 21 YEARS
When Papa Returned With Gro.
ceries He Found Second Hus-
band Was the Better Man.

Binghamton, ~ Y.-Twenty-one
years ago Adam Rundal of Lester.
shire obeyed his wife's request to go
downtown on Saturday night to get
groceries for Sunday. He returned
home late Tuesday night with the
groceries on the list which his wife
gave him 21 years ago.
He knocked at the door and then
walked in His daughter, grown 20
womanhood, met him and screamed
in fright, thinking him burglar. He
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1915-05-15

For fresh and cured meats,
flour, meal, butter and eggs,
Come and buy of us, Cash
paid for country produce.
Our barbecued meats are
well cooked. Tel 1919.
32I N. Greenwood.
J. w. Ashford, Prop.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1915-05-15

most important position in the laun-
lry business and during This time of
the year checker and marker has
ull control of the marking from 100
to- 1000 pieces a week which is much
due to her credit
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1915-05-15

Its a neat little grocery
with just what you want to
eat. You will not find a
great big Stock" but its all
fresh. Come and you will
find all that the other stores
carry.
MRS BERTHA DSUTRERLAN
535 Exter.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1915-05-15

Cornered.
That chauffeur was a gr<~t Dssp
p0intnent"
y thought he would be"
-Bu, you gave 1im 4 letter ~ recola
usnda,ion
20. course ara I advise yOu 20 DO
30 rsUe l,r the only way 10 art him
o. ~ pvacaaA'Y
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1915-05-15
MuSkOGe0 Notes


10y JOllu w w hllAlhAAtNsI
Mr.. G. c. Collins one Of Muskogee's
most prominent young men, was bad
~ disappointed in his wedding, which
was to have been pulled off last Mon
day night; the brideto-bc being one
he city teachers at the public High
School at Taft, Okla. The same night
he wedding was so be pulled off the
Young lady left for Memphis, Tenn,
without notifying the young man that
she had decided to not marry. The
following morning Mr.. Collins rcceiv-
I'd letter from the young lady, stat
ing that she had gone to De with her
people. and that the wedding was de-
clarod off so far as she was concern
ed Mr.. Collins to his surprise was
Grief stricken from the result OF this
letter. and the whole of Muskogce
joins him in his sorrow.
Prof. j. l. Jones, principal Of the
public school al Euiaula, Okla, had
TO close his school this year on the
account of short funds i'm the city
treasury department of the latter city
Mr.. II. c. Slaughter one of the pop
zone IN Anstin. Teyas. TO be absent
for two months.
Mr. and Mrs Omn Aipsworth IS
coicbrotinr The arrival of a tenlb.
baby girl at their home ON 10th st.
Mrs George Davis Of Boyntou. Okla
tbis wook
A numbor Of the preachers Of the
iectcd nrominont building down
town and are conducting a meeting
each day at 1900 o'clock for the ben
The meetings are wen attended and
mony prominent people are highly
impressed with the movement
--
Mr.. L. ] Moore formerly OF Greens
vile. Miss, viii open mp swall gro
Gerry and paint store on about the
18th Of May, az Sos $. 2nd ST., with
bcred that Mr. Moore mas hcen lhe
hCOkkcepcr FOR the Page Lumber 20.
for a number of years and has made
q host Of friends. during his rmark-
able career In business.
Rc0d the Dallas ENpress ana me-
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1915-05-15
The Turner Hotel
In New Location
Twine Bldg, I'll SO. Second St.
Muskogee, Oklahoma

We cordially invite all old friends and nevv>ones to
visit in quarters. Everything new with all mod
accommodations. Convenient to all railway depotsN
Mrs. Rebecca Turner, Prop
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1915-05-15

Miss Georgia Wright. formerly Of
Clartsville, Tex. VINO recently sue
ceeded Miss Ella Bridges as checker
and marker for the Excelsior Steam
Laundry Co, should be congratulated
for her remarkable success; this po-
sition is considered to be enc Of the
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1915-05-15
SPECIAL INFORMATION
bARBECUED MEATS.

For fresh barbecued meats,
chilli, lunches, pies, cakes,
soda-pop and ice cream,
come to IIS N. Elgin Ave.
Phone 1855.
w. M. GILL, Prop.
ll9 n ELGIN
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1915-05-15

Roy T.. a. Wilson, the active pas.
tor OF the First Baptist church, ac'
companicd by his pIiyate secretary,
Mr. II. II. Mayberry, Will leave this
week for Galveston, Tex where he
goes to conduct a series OF meetings
tor Rev Edward II. Barber OF that
city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-05-27

also a prisoners aid society. It gets
working tools. clothing and necessi-
ties of life for released prisoners az
succeeds in making good citizens
and preventing crime.
An idea OF the amount OF work
zone by the association in the last
fourteen years may be gathered nom
lie 1ouoWing facts:
1oLal number OF men aided by the
central nowara Association aurIng
lie fourteen years Oh It's history
Il ,557.
Number replaced or ASST sled more
than once-s4e.
The percentage OF paroIeu men who
complete parole with circuit Is a
per cent.
The average earnings per month OF
paroied men is S33.13.
The estimated total earnings OF pa
rolled men during 1914 was $685.
44l.O0 and the average cost per man,
OF assisting all applicants for year
was S5.49.
mis- association is supported entire
| ~ by voluntary subscriptions, Quite
number of Grand Rapius people are
| interested in the association and are
lending it valuable assistance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-05-27
IN MEMORY OF
JOHN A. GAYNOR

Contributed
Grand Rapids sobs in bitter sorrow
For the spirit that has flown.
For brave defender crossed the
Lime
When Gaynor passed away.
And the many friends tar AWAY
send responses to our grieYing
That has touched our hearts today.
Grief and tears cannot replace him
His Heavenly Father called HIM
home.
And his great soul with faith un-
flinc hing
Crossed the path all mortaIs go.
Grand RapiSs holds the scroll unfair
nished
OF his life-work nobly done.
And is proud to show the record
OF her dear departed son.
Never lived one NOR devoted
To the cause OF right and lib ty,
Meier a hand was raised more often
With blow at wrong.
brave he was in grief or danger
Changeless he in woe or veal;
And from his dark gray eyes his soul
onone ever kind and warm.
Place his name among the sages,
Counselor and leader true anu
tried
GRAND Rapids cause has lost hero,
When brave, true7hearted Gaynor
died.
In the hearts of countless hundreds
Ever shrined his name win be;
And -..= land will place a halo
Round his sacred memory.
May he rest in peace. Amen!
NJ. G.