Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-05-16

. oil splitboitoms. but OF different slzcl
--cnch chair looked like tho last re
mains Of n former set The bureau hu,
enough timber IN II 20 mako hal
dozon modorn bureaus The looking
glass was ornamcntcd with a trans
verse crack which distorted ones i'm
ngo into harmony with tho surrounding
circumstance A ncw-mndo maui wa,
on tho hearth seasoning, several plscci
Of nxo-handlo timbor were In tho cor
nor OF tho room; tho gun was over IN,
door; n bunch Of long, snoot-lIko carr
Of corn wore hanging from tho colllnf
on ono side, while on tho opposite aid
woro oaught and suspended various
strings OF dried apples This II what
saw NJ my first glance Another glanu,
az tho bods and | snw, almost con.
coalcd, the short stubby logs Of two
trundo-bcds, which looked odd, ns tho
coverings OF the upper bed came just
low enough 20 remind ono OF short
skirts An old straw hat. with numor.
Gus sweat marks on its calico lining.
WIS lying In tho contcr OF tho floor; a
kick from tho farmer mado II disappear
as II by magic.
'Tako thnt 'ar place"
IIo pointed and | sat down. Tho
Kitchen was very long and looked a.
though Il was mado up Of scgmonts-
now addition at tho birth Of each
child
''Dyo 20 bolong tur mcotln'P'
'No, siri' replied, thon ! quickly
remarked, however. III have boon raised
n Methodist" did not know but what
"belongin' tur mootln' was ono Of tho
qualifications OF school teacher Tho
farmer bowed his hoad and said grace
40 low, that, rs had closed my eyes,
they were all eating before I know H.
This wGs a bit Of accidental hypocrisy.
for thoy thought was praying,
snow, help yersoli TO what yo see.
We live tur homo hur."
Tho farmer. his wife. his youngest
child and two eldest daughters wcrc at
the table; whore tho other children
wore | could not guess. Presently
hoard thcm In tho front room. They
must have gained an entrance by n
flank movement around tho house. Tho
meal passed. In almost complete silence.
Tho shynoss OF tho two girls made mo
bashful, but at last vcntured 10 look
at them. Ono OF them arose and went
into tho front room; tho othor said;
"faR don't you want u fresh goord OF
wator" and left tho room Thoy wero
both strong, healthy, country girls
They were so devoid OF tasto that not
single device OF civilization could en-.
h0nco their beauty.
After supper was over we returned
TO the front room. tho rest Of the family
haviag evacuated this portion OF the
house, had rotrcatod 10 ,hu rear
Chairs were brough, "a, aud / felt tho
delightful aud vlvifying sensations
which arc the results OF frugal meal
TO a healthy stomach. Tho kitchen
door oponod but onco-to admit tho
mother | saw tho family arranged
nround tho table. standing like eml-
grants around n lunch-counton
Ben WosL yitg" asked Mr.. Wilklh
Yes, sir | have Travelled SOME over
tho West"
''liow do yo like Kausaspn
Tho finest country for poor man. ="
'What kind o. settlers tharf'
"WelL II Is made up OF all classes
All churches have representation.
rhero IL n large foreign element but
this Is TO DO lamcnted as many Of thom
are of a rowing disposition"
"Singlo, ] s'poso9'
'los, there are too many ranches In
tho West and not enough houscA II
takes homes 10 develop a country
Nov you've sod H.
This, however is disadvantage all
new countries have 10 labor against.
You can't have homes Il you have no
womon,"
mo womon In tho West. ehp"
''Not noar 50 many as In the East"
"Wal. think IN 90 wosL"
This soomcd TO be the conclusion OF
his limo OF thought Tor we sat In silonco
tho most Of the evening. Il was about
eight o clock whom Mr. Mlkiu arose
and said, "lts bout bed time, so Of We
have no objections. we'll first step out
doors moment" Hc stepped out the
front door aud l followed him. did
not know ;he purpose OF his action.
We stood outside Tor perhaps i've min.
utes thon walked back into tho house
The trundlo-bcds were out Ia the mid.
die OF the door and were full OF chill.
drcn, tho mother had retired.
You'll sleep with Bul. thar"
bul was the eldest son. The old man
began removing his boots followed
him.
"PGt your clothes on that ar cheer.n
After he had removed all his clothes
excepting his shirt and pantaloons. no
stood stlll and seemed - DO waiting on
mo ] kept on undressing. The house
was so silent | could hear my watch
ticking just as / was uniastening my
suspoudcrs, the old man sAlew out tho
lamp, and remarked; "NUNlAEe're all
Of enc color"
l doubted very much II | could fad
my bed After got undrcssod be-
gun my search, | met friendly hand.
which gdossed belonged TO Bnl. AT
last lay buried in the bed as COM
pletcly As II were buried In drlit Of
snow.
II was broad day whom awoko The
room was devoid Of occupants. arose
and dressed. A head opened the
Kitchen door
"PApll ho In. minute"
! sat down. Mr. Wilhin entered.
'los, sur. Tn goin' 10 Kansas"
! gave my assent with an approving
look.
Come out 10 breakfast after that
Wen see bout your bordln' place"