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The Forrest City times., 1891-06-26
NATURAL DISCUSSES.
People Who Cloak Their Real Character in Manncrisms Accomplishments.

Most of us hide behind disguises.
 Some do it innocently from shyness they shrink from standing in naked personality before the world So they cloak themselves in mannerisms. Usually there are lonely souls which brood over themselves. Thus in isolated farm houses, whither the poets send us for simplicities of nature, one is likely to find more aifectation and tricks of manner than in our city dwellings, says Harpers Bazaar
 The atfectation of quality, of an accomplishment, is covert roguery. The overt rogue picks your pocket in his game of hide and seek with society. But the man who would win your esteem. admiration, affection, conf- dence, by appearing to be what he is not Is a rogue so subtle that he often ends in deceiving himself.
 There is the sweet, infantile creature who simpers and writhes and drops her chin to look up from under her lashes and uses all manner of guile to show you how guileless she is. There is the strong minded woman who talks in chest stones, is always positive and holds advanced opinions on all points borrowed opinions, since the strength of her mind is not in the direction of originating any. There arc the ignorant people who affect culture.
 This sort of dishonesty gulls only the dullard Such affectations are open advertisements of poverty. since no one affects what he possesses,
The Forrest City times., 1891-06-26
HOW TO BATHE.
De Clean and In All Lik elihood You VIII
 Be Healthy.

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 De Clean and in All Likelihood You Will l Be Healthy.
 The first and common object of the bath is cleanliness The great im- portance of abstersion. and the neces- sity of keeping the skin clean and in its normal activity, will be more fully appreciated when we consider the im- portance of the function which the skin has to perform. One-third of all tho morbid matter in the system aris- ing from tissue change is thrown ofi through the skin. the other two-thirds being exGreted by the kidneys and lungs.
 The excretion through the skin is accomplished by the action of about 2,5O0, 900 of little sweat glands. Each of these glands is surrounded by a plsyus of blood vessels, aud has duct extending to the surface, the average length of which is one-fourth of an inch. The aggregate length of these duets as computed is about ten miles Taink of it. A system of human sewerage ten miles in extent! The deleterious effect upon the organism caused by stoppage of this great system of drainage will be perceived as glance. The effete matters of the body, which in state of health are excreted by the skin nature now endeavors to get rid of through the kidneys and lungs.
 The effect on these organs of tho great increase of functional activity necessary to maintain the harmony be- tween tissue waste and tissue repair results in their disease, and the entire system becomes deranged from the poisonous effects of this accumulated matter Then, too, in health respira- tion is carried on, in measure. through the skin by the absorption of oxygen and the giving off of carbonio acid, thus aiding the lungs in their interchange of gases; in this manner direct effect is produced upon these organs by checking of the normal activity of the skin.
 For purposes of cleanliness the hot bath will be found to be of the great est service. Friction of the body with soap will aid in dissolving and remov- ing the accumulated matter which fills the mouths of the little ducts, and leaves them open and free for the egress of the natural secrctions. This bath should be followed by cold shower to restore the tone to the skin and avoid tho depression which always fellows prolonged immersion in hot water. Right here l wish to say word to deprccate the pernicious prac- tice indulged in by many of taking frequent hot baths.
 For the purpose just mentioned a hot bath is never necessary oftener than once or, at most, twice week, pro- vided a person takes daily tepid or cold sponge bath, which should be in- dulged in by every one as matter of health. Taken oftener than this, tho hot bath is enervatlng and depressing. It produces lowered state of vitality, which not only lowers the powers of resistance to disease. but may actually induce disease by encouraging the development of any latent abnor- nal condition to which the person may be subject. New York News.
The Forrest City times., 1891-06-26
HOW JAPANESE SMOKE.
They Usc Small Pipes, Which Holt
 Enough for Only One Whin.

To be quite Japanese we will begin by taking from our girdle the little brass pipes and silken tobacco bags, filling the Kisey'n, and inhaling one or two fragrant whitfs of tho delicate Ja- panese tobacco writes Edwin Arnold in Scribner's In their use of the nic- otian herb, as in very many other things the Japanese display supreme refinement The rudest coolie, the coarsest farm laborer, equally with tho lady of rank the pretty geiSha. and the minister of state, is content with this tiny pipe which does not hold enough to make even Queen Nab sneeze. They stuff little rolled pill of the fne-cut leaf into bowl smaller than the smallest acorn cup, thrust it in the glowing charcoal and inhale deep into the lungs just one fragrant whiff of the blue smoke, which they expel by mouth and nostrils. Then they shake out the little burning plug into the bamboo receptacle and load up again for second ippuku; valuing only the first sweet purity of the light ed luxury. and always wondering how we can smoke a great pipeful to the
 bitter end" or suck for half an hour at huge Havana puro
The Forrest City times., 1891-06-26
'She started up and ran to catch the old woman in the black bonnet"

''She started up and ran to catch the old woman in the black bonnet"
 And did she catch her?"
 'Shc caught a shiver-nothing morer'
 After this resolved to give up the Hall at once. sacrificing four months rent for the sake of my wife and chil- dren, whose nerves would have soon become shattered had we remained. I went to Mir. Harold and told him how disagreeable the place was to us He was grave and very guarded in man. ner, confessing that no tenant stayed more than couple of months at the Hall-that his client certainly made considerable in consequence-that he had done his utmost to find out what was wrong with the house, but all in vain. Mr J. would not speak about it, and when strenuously urged to explain, replied emphatically, I shall never tell you the story of that house.
The Forrest City times., 1891-06-26
The Jug Handle.

Little Johnny Hooks-Paw. Shak- spere says, "All the worlds stage, and"-
 Paw Hooks (the real estate agenD- Huh, That shows how narrow Shake was between the eyesl Son, all the worlds a jug, and if you want to suc- ceed keep on the handle side of it. You but mount your pony and ride over the bluff and build good smudgy fire over there. so that can point out the smoke to those newcomers whom told that the new railroad would be in sight of town this afternoon.
The Forrest City times., 1891-06-26
A Millionth or an Atm osphere.

It is announced that the construction of perfect pendulum has been accom- plished at last It was done ty sus- pending lead shot by single fibre of cocoon silk in vacuum produced by . Sprengle pump. The shot one-six- teenth of m inch in diameter, weigh ing one-third Of a grain. is suspended by 2-foot fibre. and is placed in a tube three-fourths of an inch in internal diameter. It has vibrating range on each side of the midposition. the vacu- um being equivalent to one-tenth of a millionth of an atmosphere.
The Forrest City times., 1891-06-26
AN INFATUATED LEG.
Why It FeeAs-A Sing gular Form of Neu.
 ralgia.


 A very singular form of neural gia is that affecting the nerves of amputated limbs. It not rarely happens that after an amputated stump has healed the nerves of the stump, being compressed In the scar, become exceedingly pain ful. Curiously enough, the pain is not felt in the stump but seemingly in the extremity of the limb. which has probably been buried for year or. more. In one case coming under the notice of the writer man whose arm had been amputated above the elbow often referred to the pain he felt in his little finger of the severed member for years after the operation. An old, one legged soldier, applying for anincrease of pension, said: Il have moro pain in the foot that ain't than in the one that are" This was his terse way of saying that he continued to have pain in the foot which was lost on the bat tle-feld years before.
 The explanation of this curious phenomena consists in the fact that the terminal filaments of q nerve arc its most sensitive parts; they arc the 'feelers, the points from which the sensations start on their course to the brain, where they give notice that something is wrong with the outlying districts. When the nerve is injured in this continuity the sensation is often referred to the terminal ends Every one who has struck his crazy bone Al.
 ulnar nerve is very superficial and easily injured must have noticed how much the sensation was affected in the little finger, the pain being often greater than that at the point where the blow was struck St. Louis Re. public.
The Forrest City times., 1891-06-26
To the Farmer.

An old English drinking mug 0 china, brought to famous New Yorl jewellers to be ornamented. had thi quaint inscription: Let the wealthy rejoice, Roll in splendor and state,
 l envy them not, l declare it. l eat my own lamb, My chickens and ham,
 l sAear my own fleece and wear it have lawns, have bowers, have fruit, have flowers.
 The lark is my morning alarmer; So jolly boys, now, Here's godspeed to the blow,
 Long life and success to the farmer
The Forrest City times., 1891-06-26
Chaining the Courts.

In spite of the lack of faith in cer- tain juries Tn New Orleans the people there keep up a custom which is in- dicative of the deepest respect for the courts. Visitors to the city are apt to encounter chains stretched across inn portant streets and traffic suspended thereon. Inquiry brings the answer that the streets are closed because they lead by the courts and the courts are in session. When the courts adjourn the chains are tossed aside and traffic goes on again.
The Forrest City times., 1891-06-26
ARemarkable I.roducs.

Saccharin. coal tar product dis covered within the last few years, is, in many respects. the most remarkable of the many odd materials found in coal. First 1t is the sweetest known substance. One-half pint Of 1t in 35.- 0ou pints of water will give the water a sweet taste equal to one part of cane sugar in 2So parts of water; solution oi one pint of saccharine and 2.5o0 gallons of water is intensely sweet. In appearance it is white crystalline powder. Its scientific name Is benzoyl sulphonic amide.
The Forrest City times., 1891-06-26
Is Is Good Authority,

4 couple appeared before Jackson county. Mo, justice of the peace to be married. Before commencing the ceremony the justice drew bottle from his pocket and took long swig. and then offered it to the bridegroom. The latter refused. and was fined el0 for contempt of court which. rather than make scene he paid. This Is vouched for by the Kansas City Ga aattA
The Forrest City times., 1891-06-26
A Noble Society.

There is noble society in Vienna. It is called the Vienna Housewife's society, and was started about seven years ago. and has taught the noble art of housekeeping to moro than 1000 girls, and is now to give courses of instruction to urse-maids and gov. ernesSeS.
The Forrest City times., 1891-06-26
MILK Ivory.

A Norwegian invention for the pro- duction from skim milk of . new ma terlal which has been called lactite, or milk-ivory, has just taken practical shape, and factory for it's production is about to start operations in Iceland. This new material bears close resem- blance to real ivory. and. in addition, can be made in black or any color de- Sira1
The Forrest City times., 1891-06-26
The Great OrloT Diamonds.

The great Orlof diamond, which surmounts the Russian imperial scep- tre, is the first in size and third in value in the world. It once formed the eye of the idol in temple near Seringhain. India, and was stolen by French adventurer. It weighs 185 karats, and is valued at $2. .399. 40 in United States currency.
The Forrest City times., 1891-06-26
They're All Deceivcrs.

Miss O'Hallehan-Shure. an niver trust perliceman. They're desavin lot
 Mrs. O'Grogan--They arc that. Me man Moike was completely taken in by one last noight, an hasn't got out yet.-Harvard Lampoon.
The Forrest City times., 1891-06-26
PROPOSAL.

Tho violet loves . sunny bank, Tho cowslip loves the lea Tho scarlet creeper loves the elm,
 But love--only thee. The sunshine kisses mount &ld vale, The stars they kiss the sea, The west winds kiss the clover bloom,
 But kiss-thee The oriole weds his mottled mate, The ily's bride O the bee Heavens marriage ring is round the earth
 Shall wed thee?
 -Bayard Taylor.
The Forrest City times., 1891-06-26
Gathering Corn.

There is call for a new inventor to apply his genius to the product of the corn field. About the only farm work that cannot now successfully be done by machinery is husking corn. It is still done about the same old wAy,
The Forrest City times., 1891-06-26
The Bess Locker.

Mrs. Lillie Devereux Blake. tho best looking of tho noted women sui fragists of America is descended from Jonathan Edwards and consequently one of tho choicest rollcs ske possosses
The Forrest City times., 1891-06-26
Just the WaY.

Some people appear never to be hap py except when complaining of being miserable. Herald Democrat.
The Forrest City times., 1891-06-26

is . yellow silk gown that was worn by Aaron Burr's mother, the great d. vane's daughter.
The Forrest City times., 1891-06-26


 ance that had excited such turmoil in my family standing near the table. A frightful face--a short-set woman dressed in black-gown, shawl. bonnet this was the impression I received. But she looked quite human-quite everyday-there was nothing ghostly in her air-only the evil face curdled ones blood. stared at her, and then I took up folded newspaper and threw it at her. My motive in so doing was to frighten her who had frightened my wife so much. Courtesy such a creature need not expect from me, being, as her villainous countenance proved, one of the criminal class. The newspaper fell upon the floor. after | apparently going through the figure | and there was a vacuum where it had been. was not much shaken, how ever, although my theory of human trickster dressed like woman seemed overturned"
 Did you tell Mrs. Henniker what you had seenp"
 Naturally did At this period we talked of nothing else. She saw the apparition twice herself. Once she entered our dressing-room and saw the | figure bending over the sleeping child Git faded as she looked); another time she was with me in the drawing room, when she laid down her book and whispered. See, see near the door! There. sure enough, was the appari- ton that had visited me in the study in clear daylight did not make hel out quite as distinctly now, because oul candles did not light up that end O the long room, or my older eyes wort not as good as Angelas."
 s.What did Mrs Henniker dol"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-11-26
NOTES FROM oOwALA.

The cold winds from the icy north tell the
approach of coming winter.
The late prairie ares have done much de-
structive work
our Vicinity viii soon be enllvened by the
return Of the young ladies from school
We offer many thanks for the late rains,
which the farmers wheat crops needed badly
The poultry yard contains very dgniGed
fowl, but his hopes will soon be yanquished.
Mr. W. P Mcclellan has been the guest
Of his brother. c NJ. Mcclellan the past
week
Hon. Watt. Starr, the ex-judge and judge
elect has returned from Tahiequah where he
went to receive his commission.
-C. V. Rogers and c. N Mcclellan, two Of
our most esteemed citizens, have been attend
ing y. s court at unskogae the past week.
The usual congregation at our church Is
very small; all are invited to come. We es-
pecialiy invite the children to attend Sunday
school
Miss Shasta Lane has returned home from
yinlta, where she has been attending school
at Willie Halsell Institute She is now at
tending the Oowala public school
quite number OF our citizens went to
Coneyyille last Friday night. to attend their
respective lodges, among whom we're Messrs .
F. NJ. MusgroYe, John Prichard. }. G Llpe'
II A. Musgrove, A. G. Cunningham and
others. We would not be surprised if some
other object were not IN view.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-11-26
MUsKOGEE GENERAL NOTES.

The cold wave has found many unprepared
Thanksgiving VIII be observed; Court viii
suspend and business houses close on that
days there viii be no contentlon-except over
the turkey
= - weak minded negro was convicted SAT-
urday Of aggravated assault. His LAWYER
went upon the stand and testified as evidence
OF hts clients insanity that he agreed to nav
his fee in manual labor, which the poor fellow
faithfully performed Ifthis attempted proof
OF insanity is a burlesque. other defendants
may justly be indignant Lawyers are pleased
when clients are demented sufficiently to pay
respectable fees.
Geo. Belstede has surrendered to the oni-
GERS after scouting for some time from several
charges lie is now held here for larceny; Ft
Smith court wants him for assault and at
tempt, Last Summer George was passing
near the Katy" tank, and, finding tramp
peacefully slumbering in the embraces Of
Morpheus, he proceeded to disturb the Sleep
er BY shooting Oh his great toe II Is needless
to state that the professional pedestrian awoke
from his slumbers
Mrs. Fannie Miller enjoys the distinction
OF being the only officer of her sex riding
within the Indian Territory. She Is posse for
Dept B. c. Uantrell and for seven years has
been connected with the force in way of de-
tective. She is smart. handsome and brave
as she is witty cowboy hat. long buckskin
gloves, belt and pistol ornament blue sailor
suit trimmed with gold braid. She is Eve feet
two inches high, twenty-five years Of age,
has dark hair, blue eyes, and is as nervy as
any officer on the force She has helped In
number Of arrests, on one occasion following
Ell. kinsley and Hogan, cattle thieves, Eve
days over the mountains Of the Cherokee Na-
tion, and finally, meeting Kinsley face to face
arrested him. Mrs. Miller is well educated
and enjoys the duties imposed upon her. She
keeps a record Of each day and makes stopping
places with good people
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-11-26
A GOOD Man Gone.

All over this country THE CHIEFrAIN
will find readers who will be panied TO
learn, this Thanksgiving day, that Rev.
J s. Williams is dead. lie was seen
on the depot platform at Wagner
Monday night by some Of our citizens
aud Tuesday came dispatch that he
died at four a. m. Of that day and
would be buried there Wednes-
day. Mr.. Williams physiognomy was
always the subject of joke through
out this country, but nobody could
ever see anything about his heart to
excite anything but admiration. His
heart was all right, was all goodness,
all love, and how anyone could know
j. S. Williams and donbt the existence
Of God, and that there is reward Tor
the just, is beyond the writer's COM
prehension He was probably near
eighty years of age, and has been in
the active pursuit Of his duties as
minister to the day of his death. He
was in charge of the Methodist church
at this place about eight or nine years
ago.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-11-26

Mrs NJ. Mcdaniel was up last week from
Catoosa
-roney Matney has taken trip up in our
nelghborng state-Kansas.
Mr.. John serimsher is making prepara-
tions to build house in town
We are glad TO learn that Rev Burk has
been stationed here again for another year.
Look ont for the coming city election; the
lssue between the two tickets is "cider or no
cider"
We hear that DR. J. NJ. Rolling is going to
erect building and put In complete stock
Of drugs.
Nearly everybody from onr town went to
Muskogee last week to attend court surely
we must have 0 tough town
Miss Ellen Spencer returned home Monday
after three months visit to her sister in Au-
rora, Mo. She reports having splendid time.
The Masons OF Claremore and vicinity are
having the hall over Chambers drug store re-
paired, and they Will be in shape to do some
good work In the near future.
"A word 10 the wise is sufficient +" Look
out for your turkey roost The ladies' Of the
different churches are going to give a musical
concert and Thanksgiving superior Thursday
evening,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-11-26
Aor,cE or DELAWARE rAHmEsr.


| viii be at the Delaware pay house on Light
ming creek, on the morning Of Nov 30, 1891 !,
prepared 10 enroll TIE names Of those children
whose births have not heretofore been reported
TO me At noon ossaid day the rolls viii be
completed and closed aud after which no name
can be added The payment VIII begin at 2
O'Clock, p. m, on the said day amt that after
noon and each day thereafter, | VIII pay as
heretofore, In alphabetical order, until all
have had an opportunity to draw. The names
will be called from the door, and the annu-
tants viii be expected to promptly appear, or
their names may be passed until the second
calling Of the roll.
Heads OF families viii be paid the shares OF
their children who are under age rs years.;
others must draw for themselves
Guardians will not be paid the shares OF
their wards until they shall first produce sat
sfactory evidence of the legality and validity
Of their appointment, and satisfy me that they
are In oil respects properly qualified to dis
charge the trust intelligently and faithfully
and that there is no doubt whatever, but that
their wards will receive the full benefit OF
their money.
Fakirs, gamblers, whisky peddlers and
"sich" are warned to give a Wide berth TO
fHiA pay 9lhtht1 1hn fNtig lhthuh WililA tnt power
fthis agency viii be exerted to protect the
annuitants In this payment. All wheels Of
fortune or other devices, whether run for
money, marbles or chalk" /" will be burned,
and the operators or others concerned arrested
and dealt with under the law. The Delawares
are expected 10 assist In advising me Of the
presence upon the grounds, or anywhere With
In the neighborhood thereof, OF aay intoxi-
eating liquor, such as whlskey, alcohol wine,
beer, ale, malt, hop-tea, ginger, cider, ex-
tracts, or any other substance or article sold
as drink, whether specifically named above
or not. and all persons are hereby warned !
against having the same in their possession.
The principal men Of the Delaware tribe are
cautioned that If they permit or suffer any in
toxieation among their people during this pay |
ment, will suspend the same until such time |
as can secure the suppression thereof,
Very respectfully,
LEO. f. BrNEkrr,
u. s. Indian Agent |
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-11-26
Prices at Vinita.

Yinita is as cheap place TO live in
as can be found in the southwest. A
house can be rented for five to twelve
dollars month and this is the item
which looks highest. Here are some
prices Of provisions Beef or pork
steak, best, SIC, roasts &c, boiling
pieces sc, lard 10, hams l2lc, bacon Zoe
butter 25c, eggs l5c, potatoes, Irish or
sweet, 75e, turnips 30e, onions 75c, ap-
pies 75c, grauulated sugar 20 lbs for 81,
lat Chetopa they sell Is lbs) light
brown sugar % lbs. Tor 81, ArLuckle
coffee Zoe, tea soc, best patent flour
$3.50 per cwt, straight grade $780,
canned tomatoes, lbs. Zoe, corn, lbs
Zoe, peaches, lbs. 15c, coal oil l5c,
wood So per cord, coal $3.50 per ton.
These prices of country produce are OF
course much higher than during the
summer and early fall. when butter lie
10 to -, eggs 10 and potatoes 40 to so.
Dry goods and other articles of house
hold use are sold at proportonate
price with provisions.