The Oklahoma Workman (Guthrie, Okla.), Vol. 14, No. 1, Ed. 1 Friday, January 1, 1909 Page: 3 of 8
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THE OKLAHOMA WORKMAN
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THE FLIGHT OF TIME.
How many of us consider that thb
moments are fleeting by, bringing us
nearer and nearer to the end of life's
journey? Seconds, minutes, hours,
days, all following one another in
their regular order, stretching out into
the years and centuries. We, of today
move along, struggling and fretting,
hoping and praying. As the night fol-
lows day, we work and we sleep, watch
ing and waiting for whatever may be
in store for us in the inscrutible future.
The past we cannot recall, and the fu-
ture we know nothing of. When we
talk of the mysteries of death we
scarcely understand that we have little
to do even with so-called life.
Is it worth while to waste the timt,
we have in either amassing wealth or
in frivolties that bring with them only
a bitterness worse than death? If
we, so-called Christians, would only
follow the Golden Rule, how much bet-
ter it would be for us all, and how much
bettor the world would be to live In
When we talk of our modern civilization
the lessons learned from some of the
savages brings the blush of shame to
our faces. When we talk of their wor
shipping idols and the cruelties extant
among them, let us not forget our frail-
ties. Now-a-days the "golden calf" is
placed on a pedestal among us and is
worshipped more than Confucius or
Buddha. In most cases the Christian
religion Is thrown to the winds when It
clashes with "business," and we even
break the most sacred of ties to place
ourselves above our fellowmen. The
honest man Is looked for, where all
should be above suspicion, and charity
is becoming rare indeed. Men, women,
and even little children are on our
streets begging for a meal, with no place
to lay their heads, while the majority
hurry by afraid to touch their rags.
Is it any wonder the list of suicides
and murders are increasing every day?
Only those who face the cold world,
without food or raiment, know how hard
it is to continue living until death comes
in the natural course of events. Many
seek the mysteries of the future in pref-
erence to those looming up In this
world, and they leave It to a just God
•to judge whether a crime has been com-
mitted in taking from him the life He
gave surely the world is large enough
and there is happiness In it for all of
God's creatures. If this Is true, then
there is a great responsibility on all of
us, for which an account must be given
some time. We may reveal in the pres-
ent taking and hoarding all that comes
within our reach; but the conscience of
each man is an accuser that will not
keep silent, and we know that there
should be no poverty or misery in this
world of ours. The Divine command to
"feed the hungry; give drink to the
thirsty; solace the widow and orphan
and bury the dead." is as binding to-
day as it was two thousand years ago.
The doing of this is imperative, and we
fail in the work for which we have been
placed on this earth if we neglect to car-
vy it out. We may soothe the conscienct
by taking pride to ourselves for any and
every little act of kindness performed;
but where is the man who cannot find
some desolate home, some place when
he can do good any and all the time.
In our Order are hundreds of men who
have not once raised their voices, or
made one movement to avert from some
women and children a miserable exist-
ence. Every day, every hour, aye, every
minute, some head of a family is going
nearer to the end of life, without mak-
ing provision for helpless women and
little ones. A word from ope of our
members might cause him to pause ana
consider how he can help those depend-
ent on him. Without shattering the
"golden calf" that word can be spoken.
It will cost us nothing and will be of
a great deal more value to us some day
than all the wealth we can accumulate.
Tn that land, where words and deeds are
treasured more: where gold is dross and
our past will be an open hook; where
those we succored will give evidence be-
fore a Tribunal that deals justly with
all, there we will need proof of our char-
ity. Time Is but a fleeting moment
compared with the eternity before us.
In the hereafter friends and foes will
meet: the recording angel will then
show how we have earned an eternal
reward. The wealth of this world will
be as nothing compared with the ever-
lasting content apportioned to those who
aid their fellows here. God only knows
why we do not take more considera-
tion of that future; but It is not to pon-
der on the responsibilities before us In
this world. High and low, rich and poor,
we all have responsibilities, and the
sooner We shoulder them the better. Tin-
beaten path is before us. leading to. ft
home that was not made by mortal
hands. Sooner or later we all will reach
that bourne, and how gladly will we lay
down our burden if we know that we
have helped others to attain something
that has made for them peace and con-
tentment when they preceded us to a
higher and better home, where time
gives places to eternity.—British Colum-
bia A. O. U. W. Record.
MONITOR ISMS.
Economize only on luxuries. It is
dangerous to temporize with necessi-
ties.
The fraternal system grows largely
by the laws of inheritance and sur-
roundings.
Well has it been said that the great
error in tnodern times is in mistaking
erudition for education.
The fraternal certificate represents
a money indemnification for the de-
struction of a valuable human life.
Modern fraternal operation is neither
more nor less than co-operative effort
brought to a definite science.
The confidence of the people in fra-
ternal institutions is growing daily.
This is shown by the progress made.
The man in the vigor of his health
should consider the proposition that
insurance is only issued to those who
ire strong and well. When loss of
health sets in the opportunity for in-
suring is past.
More thorough organization and strict
attendance to business of local bodies
will enliven meetings and add to the in-
terest of the members. Indifference is
always the result of carelessness.
Hon. E, C.Cooper, Insurance Com-
missioner of North Dakota, says that
fraternal societies "have done in the
past and are now doing and will lis
the future do an incalculable good to
mankind.''
The fortieth anniversary of the An-
cient Order of United Workmen was
celebrated the 27th of October. This
grand old organization is entitled to
the co-operation of every fraternalist
in the land.
Over 150,000 lives are annually de-
stroyed by the fell visitations of con-
sumption. The value in money is
represented at $1,000,000,000. Are not
the loss of life and the financial waste
thus entailed appalling?
It must be expected that there will
be succeses and failures in all lines
of endeavor. These are the moving
causes to earnest and untiring effort
on the part of those charged with the
conduct of our great enterprises
Every member of a fraternal society
is helping himself when he helps the
organization he belongs to. Every
word that he speaks in its favor, every
applicant he secures or other assist-
ance he can render—these go far to-
ward swelling the great result.
Insurance Commissioner McComb
of Oklahoma, says that insurance "is
the ripened fruit of every duty, a halo
of glory round the vacant chair. It is
the faithful and zealous trust of the
earnings and savings, and promise to
the widow and orphan a guarantee
againts misery and want."
THE ROAD TO SUCCESS.
John G. Johnson, Philadelphia's fa-
mous lawyer, was talking in the smok-
ing room of a liner about work.
"In my youth," said Mr. Johnson, "I
was ambitious. Ambitious in an aim-
less and desultory way. In early youth,
of course, one understands neither life
nor one's self.
"An aged millionaire questioned me
one day good humorediy:
" 'You are ambitious?' he said.
" 'I am,' I agreed.
" 'Why,' said the millionaire, 'do you
want to rise?'
" 'So that I can do as I like,' I an-
swered.
"The millionaire smiled and shook his
head.
" 'Ah, my boy,' he said, 'it's only
when we do as we don't like that we
succeed.' "—New York Times.
FUEL FURNISHED.
When Charlie came to this country
a bosom friend named Pat McCarty
made the voyage with him. Pat died
on the way over, and preparations
were made for the burial at sea. The
lead weights customarily used in such
cases were lost. Chunks of coal were
substituted. Everything was finally
made ready for the last rites, and long
and earnestly Murphy looked at his
friend. Finally he said, "Well, Pat, I
always knew you were going there,
but T didn't think they'd make you
bring your own coal."
SAYINGS OF A CYNIC.
A fault of your own would probably
be a sin in others.
The bottom soon drops out of quickly
made friendships.
Honesty pays in the end—but you
must be at the right end.
Have a way of your own—then keep
out of other people's way.
Many an upright man has failed to
score a downright success.
A good idea is one that can be car-
ried out and exchanged for coin.
No, Alonzo, the rats women wear in
their hair are not caught in traps.
Life would be awfully monotonous if
we didn't make an occasional enemy.
Never judge a man's good or bad
qualities by what his relatives say about
him.
Nothing jolts a small-minded man like
being forced to admit that he is in the
wrong.
Some people manage to beat his Sa-
tanic majesty about the bush by lying
with their mouths closed.
Any man could earn a living by utiliz-
the time he wastes in trying to con-
vince the world that it owes him one.
"I will try this day to live a simple,
sincere and serene life, repelling prompt-
Iv every thought of discontent, anxiety,
discouragement, impurity and self-seek-
ing: cultivating • cheerfulness, magnani-
mity, charity and the habit of holy sil-
ence; exercising economy in expendi-
ture, carefulness in conversation, dili-
gence in service, fidelity to every trust
and a child-like trust in God."
The woman who laughs outside when
she is crying Inside, who wears a smile
on her face when there are tears In her
heart, has mastered the art of all arts.—
self control.—Anonymous.
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YOUNG HIGH-FLYER.
H. K. Adair, the brilliant western
detective, was discussing the murder
that had stumped him in Duluth.
"I had nothing against Blank," he
said to one of the characters in the
tragedy. "I could not arrest him. Yet
Blank, in a vague way, made me sus-
picious. He said such queer, knowing
things.
"He reminded me of a millionaire's
son I once shadowed at Harvard. This
boy at 17 was a high-flyer. With eight
motors, a flat in New York, and an al-
lowance of $10,000, what boy wouldn't
have been, eh?
"But I wanted to tell you of one of
the boy's speeches. A Harvard profes-
sor's wife at a football game said to
him reproachfully:
" 'You never come to tea any more
You never call on us after dinner.'
" 'Well, you see.' said the boy, 'those
beastly motors of mine keep me goln' all
day, pretty much.'
" 'But,' said the lady, 'what do you
do at night?'
The boy leered
" 'Ah.' he chuckled, 'that's what the
g ivern-r would like to know.' "—New
York Sun. ,
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IN DESPERATE STRAIGHTS.
A Wild-looking man rushed into a
dentist's office, nearly upsetting the
butler at the door.
"Do you give gas here?" asked the
newcomer.
"We do," replied the dentist.
"Does it put a fellow to sleep "
"It does."
"Sound asleep, so you can't wake
him up."
"Yes."
"You could break his jaw or black
his eye and he wouldn't feel It?"
"He would know nothing about it."
"How long does he sleep "
"About a minute, probably a little
less."
"I expect that's long enough. Got
it all ready for a fellow to take?"
"Yes; take a seat In the chair and
show me the tooth."
"Tooth nothing! said 'the excited
caller, beginning rapidly to remove
his coat and vest. "I want you to
pull a porous plaster off my back."—
Todies' Home Journal.
CHARTER ANNULLED.
Muscatine, Iowa, Dec. 4, 1908.
To whom It may concern:
The corporation known as the Grand
Lodge of the Ancient Order of the
United Workman of British Columbia
heretofore affiliated with th« Supreme
Lodge of the Ancient Oruer of Unit-
ed Workmen, which is the Supreme
governing body of the society known
as the Ancient Order of United Work-
men, has severed its relations, both
in their corporate and social, and fra-
ternal relations, from that society
known wherever it exists as the An-
cient Order of United Workmen, by
refusing to pay Fraternal Aid Fund or
per capita tax, and lias become a sep-
arate and distinct organization, re-
fusing to reoogrnize the Supreme
Lodge of the Ancient Order of United
Workmen in any form whatever and
by legislation, adopted March 11-12,
1908, at New Westminister, B. C„ sev-
ered all affiliations with the Order at
large; and assuming control of all
subordinate lodges of the A. O. u. W.
within its jurisdiction.
NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of
the authority in me vested as Supreme
Master Workman, I hereby publish
and promulgate to the members of the
said Grand Lodge and to Subordinate
Lodges and members thereof and to
the subordinate Lodges under the
jurisdiction of the Supreme Lodge. A.
O. U. W„ an official declaration of
annullment, cancellation and revoca-
tion of said Grand Lodge Charter, and
do declare that the charters of said
Grand Lodge and of all Subordinate
Lodges rendering allegiance thereto
and holding fraternal relations there-
with are hereby cancelled, annulled
and revoked, of all of which you will
take due notice and govern yourself
accordingly.
TN WITNESS WHEREOF, T have
hereunto signed my name in my of-
ficial capacity and have had this pro-
mulgation duly attested by the Su-
preme Recorder under the seal of the
Supreme Lodge on this, the 4th day
of Drcember. 1908.
WILL M. NARVIS.
Supreme Master Workman,
M. W. SACKETT,
Supreme Recorder,
The foregoing notice is hereby pro-
mulgated in the Grand Jurisdiction of
Oklahoma.
S. L. JOHNSON.
Attest. G. M\ W.
W. R. WELCH
DESERVED "KIND WORDS."
Forty years of progress. Forty years
of experience. Forty years of success.
Forty years of usefulness. Forty years
of protection. Forty years of education.
Forty years of co-operative insurance.
Forty years of hope for widows. Forty
years of care for orphans. Forty years
of mutual help. Forty years of safety
for the home. Forty years of confidence
for the breadwinner. Forty years of
peace and love. Forty years of teaching
how to live. Forty years of encouraging
manhood. Forty years of cherished
womanhood. Forty years of doing the
golden rule. Forty years of inspiring
the youth of the land. Forty years of
wiping tears from the eyes of sorrow.
Forty years of sunshine in the home.
Forty years of emptying the poorhouses.
Forty years of closing the jails. Forty
years of making good citizens. Forty
years of loyalty to the best things of
life. Forty years of loyalty to the
">ine.—A. O. U. W. Emblem.
The above is given as descriptive of
the forty years of operation of that
grand old organization, the Ancient Or-
der of United Workmen. For forty
years it has continued the work for
which it was organized. It has strewn
upwards of $1fi7,000,nnn among the ben-
eficiaries of its members. Surely, were
its career to close today, Its existence
would have been one fraught with ac-
complishment and work well done. The
Ancient Order of United Workmen blaz-
ed the way for present day fraternal
operation. It was the pioneer In the
work. From nothing it has grown to
widespread proportions. All societies
owe to it a debt of gratitude. It paved
the way for them and made their work
easier. No one should have aught but
kind words to say of it and its accom-
plishments.—Fraternal Monitor.
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Leatherman, W. J. The Oklahoma Workman (Guthrie, Okla.), Vol. 14, No. 1, Ed. 1 Friday, January 1, 1909, newspaper, January 1, 1909; Guthrie, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc272319/m1/3/: accessed April 24, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.