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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-05-27

sue eestions Regarding the proper Teach
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sue festions Regarding the proper Teach
ing Of children.
II seems strange that nny mother
who loves her child should ever in
still into his mind anything but the
noblest motives for conduct Children
easily appreciate high motives and
learn 70 despise unworthx. ones. II is
great mistake to ask . child to be
good because some one Is looking at II,
or for some paltry reward or from fear
Of punishment. The motive from which
q child acts should be more carefully
considered than its action. Consclen-
tious children are often guilty Of
grievous blunders. The child in such
a case needs only instruction, and never
condemnation. So long rs the motive
was sincere the action Is Of trivial con-
sideration, because II does not affect
the formation Of character. On the
other hand, most worthy action may
sometimes be clouded by contempti-
BILE motive. Where II Is clearly shown
that child acts merely from love OF
praise the matter Is one for the serious
consideration Of the mother. No trait
Of character is more easily acquired by
a child and none Is more disagreeable
or difficult to overcome than that OF the
infantile ptig. Self-sufilciency Is a com
mon fault Of petted children, and one
that Is particularly unlovely.
Until taught by motives Of fear or
greed TO be cunning and underhanded a
child Is naturally frank, and Is easily
susceptible to tho noblcst motives. The
mother should appeal to the little one
to be good and truthful. because good
ness Is lovely and because such a course
Is the only noble one. IL is rare that
the child does not instantly appreciate
the motive. Nature has implanted in
every childish heart . natural love of
beauty and truth. IL is instructive for
q child TO speak the truth until fear
causes him to do otherwise. A vivid inn
agination sometimes causes children
to relate wonderful tales Of their expe-
riences. This is not to be considered as
untruthfulness. but the habit is one TO
be watched, for IL may develop in adult
life into an unhappy habit Of exaggera-
ten. The child should be questioned
and taught 20 distinguish between the
unreal world Of its fancy and the real
world In which II lives. The habit Of
exact and truthful statement cannot
be formed too early.
All the instruction Of the child Of to-
day tends TO make him methodical in
thought. A bright child soon recog-
nizes inferior motives and estimates ac-
cordingly those who advance them. II
you expect to retain the respect OF
your children do not give them a motive
for action that you yourself would de-
spise. Teach them to understand and
live up - the highest standard.-N. Y
Tribune.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-05-27
Around the House.

The Roman silk scarfs which were
so popular some years ago make nice
drapery for pictures or 10 throw across
the table corner.
Chamois skins should be washed in
warm water 10 which a little ammonia
has been added. Never squeeze and
wiring the chamois. but press IL and
shake It, and hang II where IL will dry
rapidly when taken out of the water.
Prn IL and stretch IL while ID dries, and
the skin win retain its softness and
pliability.
A prettlly furnished hall gives an air
of elegance and comfort that one can
not afford TO do without. The ma
jority Of halls are built much like rooms
end should be furnished like a cozy
reception room. Handsome quartered
oak chairs, pretty rugs, Chinese um.
brella jar. lamp, a small table and a
Towering plant OF two, with pretty
mantel curios and few suitable drupe
ries, will transform a hall into a de
lightful reception room.-Chicago Rec
ord.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-05-27
The Indian. First Parents.

The famous summer resort, Mount
Desert island, was the tradltionnry
Garden OF Eden Of the northwestern
Indians. According TO their story the
first man was youth with golden hair
and eyes like the hazel berry. His Eve
came TO him from the clouds. She Inn
medintely proceeded 10 make herself
disagreeable by cutting of Adams
golden locks. These she began 10 weave
into a cord. At this stage the Indian
god Of evil appears and binds her with
the cord she has made. She stops grow
ing, but not working. From a tall
green stalk she gathered yellow seed
out OF which she made bread After
these first people had taught their chill,
dren how 10 raise and use the grain they
were translated 10 the constellation
stars known as the Sickle, whence they
still watch over their earthly home.-
Chicago Times-llerald.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-05-27

A handy foot rest Is made Of heavy
felt or chamois skin, the latter pre-
ferred. as being far handsomer than the
felt and more adaptable TO snowy work.
II chamois skin is used, select skin
large enough 10 easily cover the top, as
fiawless and smooth as possible. Cut
IL In a circle the size wished and finish
the edges in clusters Of scallops, an eye
let hole In the center Of each. The orna-
mentation on top consists Of single
leaves embroidered In vivid autumn
colors In silk floss, into which glimpse
Of tinsel is introduced. The top is now
ready for use. Have circular box
made, heavy enough 10 keep II from
toppling over easily, and pad its sides
well with cotton or hair. Over this
stretch a width Of velvet or plush, a
deep green or crimson, fastening IL In
place by tiny tacks. Through the holes
in the top run heavy silk cord. lacing Il
crosswise all around the box.-St. Louis
Republic
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-05-27
Terms Proposed.

The following are the terms pro-
posed by the United States COM
missioners in negotiating with the
Cherokees:
First-That there be an equal
division of all the lands Of the
tribe amongst all its citizens, ex-
cept such town lots and mineral
lands as are not susceptible Of equal
division, and that the United
States put the citizens in posses
sion OF the land set apart TO them.
Second-That the town lots and
mineral lands be disposed of in
such manner as may be agreed up
on, and the proceeds divided equal
ly among the citizens, or used fol
such other purposes as they may
desire.
ThiTd--That provision be made
for laying off townsites, and the
Incorporation of towns in the ma
ton.
Fourth-that the jurisdiction o
the tribal courts be transferred tC
such United States courts as have
been or may be established in thu
limits of the territory.
Fiith--An equal division by th'
United States amongst the citizeni
of all invested funds not devoted
to school or charitable purposes,o %
such other disposition Of thes
funds as may be desired by tn
Cherokee nation.
Sixth-The settlement of an.
other matters between the Chero
kee nation and the United State
within the authority of this com
mission.
Seventh-The present tribal gov
ernment to continue in existenc
until after the lands are divide
and the citizens put in possessio
OF their lands, after which tn
United States may establish o gov
ernment for the territory.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-05-27

A dainty table is a mark Of good
breeding. and an untidy table pro-
claims TO all beholders lack In the
housewife Of oil the finer sensIbillties.
II really does not take a great deal OF
time or much more trouble to set the
table attractlyely, and 70 serve the
food In a dainty, appetizlng way. and
the gain Is inestimable. A little green
for garnishing the meat plate can al
ways be procured; water Is plentiful In
most places, soap Is cheap and every
day is "a hours long, 30 that there Il
small excuse for soiled linen on the
table There Is no place where thought
ful care Is more needed or more produc-
tive Of gratifying results.-st Louii
Republic.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-05-27
BREAD STORIES.
The Breton Peasant believes In the Power
of Crumbs.

HE breton ftnsHnN BflcNfs IN the EONeE
OF Crumbs-
IL Is supposable that bread, home
made or bakers, being free from adul-
terations, would be a singularly simple
and honest substance and therefore
have no power in regard 70 the evil eye,
but Il seems that IL has. Nothing can
be more beautiful than the act of the
Breton peasant who, before cutting his
loaf. makes the sign OF the cross on Il.
If he stopped there, expressing his
thanldulness for food, that would be
well, but superstition carries him much
farther. II child Is born 20 him, a
crumb Of that bread, especially n Il be
rye bread, is put into the infants sleeve
and then the chances OF the baby's hav-
ing the collie are diminished. II a COW
shows signs of sickness or a horse Is
lame a crumh Of the bread is supposed
10 benefit the animal.
In Bavaria, when you go into the
woods. especially that portion infested
by spirits, only put a crust OF bread
in your mouth and no ghost, sprite or
witch can trouble you. Somehow many
retain an idea OF the peculiar sanctity
Of bread. For instance, IL Is all right 10
leave a bit Of meat on your plate, but II
is wicked TO leave piece Of bread.
Very good fathers and mothers incul-
cate that idea and little children believe
then that there is something particu-
larly sacred about bread which po-
tato does not possess, and this is sheer
nonsense. All waste Is TO be avoided
hut there is no more special goodness In
bread than there is in a sausage.-N. Y
| Times.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-05-27

Portable veascia Tor Use In south America
New lden In shlpbuiiaine.
p, The task OF building steamship, set
ting it up, and then shipping Il to South
America In boxes, such as was per-
formed recently at Nixon's shipyard, In
Ellzabcthp.rt, was novel In shipping
experiences in this country. Portable
houses have been common for many
years. Portable steamers have been not
uncommon In this country. They have
been set up on many lakes, especially In
the west, where there has been no fa-
cilities for building such craft The
two vessels that ply on Devils lake, In
North Dakota, are instances Of that for
they were brought from the banks OF
The Mississippi even IN the days when
the hostile Sioux ranged through North
Dakota. Such vessels have usually been
slowed away on monster trucks. They
have usually been of wood.
The one that Mr.. Nixon sent TO the
United States Of Colombia, TO ply on the
MnRdalena river, had 10 be put In boxes,
big and little. Altogether there were
something like 200 Of these boxes. They
Allied three lighters and we're loaded
from the lighters TO a tramp steam
ship. The name Of the portable steamer
was the Maria Hanabergh. OF course
Il was a small affair, but II was built
with as much care as larger vessel. IL
was built on ways, as II Il were TO be
launched here. Every plate and beam
was put in place, all the woodwork was
fitted, the engine and every part OF the
craft was made TO fit just as II the boat
was 70 ply in these waters. The rivets,
however, were not put in. The vessel
was painted blue on ono side Of the in
terror and white on the other side OF the
interior. This was 10 facilitate the
erection of the vessel on the Magdalena
river. Every plate, bolt, and frame was
marked 70 correspond with the plans,
and then the little craft was taken apart
and this and that part packed away In
boxes. The boilers, Of course, needed
no boxes, but each piece Of the ma
chinery and each part Of the hull was
slowed away without difficulty.
Mr.. Nixon viii send one of his assist
ants to the destination Of the vessel to
superintend her erection. She VIII be
put together on ways and launched pre-
clsely as she would have been launched
had she remained in this country. II
"a simply n question Of riveting the hull
together, and of fastening the parts Of
the engine together, and then the yes
sci viii be complete. 1t is interesting to
know that Mr.. Nixon had foreign COM
petition in securing the contract for
The vessel. He underbid three foreign
shipyards as TO price, and also guaran-
teed to deliver the vessel quicker than
any other bidder. He built the craft In
almost exactly 90 days.--N. Y. Sun.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-05-27
DIMNsR CARDS.


How 10 Make the BITS of Pasteboard
Provoke Merriment
These dainty bits Of pasteboard can
be charmirgly quaint and original, or
elJe, - We often see. absolutely without
ornamentation, or what is worse, dec.
Grated in the poorest manner.
There is no reason why the ingenuity
and art expended on all the other de.
tails Of the table should not be extend.
ed 10 these cards. Many a time one sees
q little scene or flower In water colora
which has all the appearance of being
cribbed from a Christmas card. Pen
and ink sketches are seldom noticed
and yet there one has scope for origi'
nality. Some little bit taken from 4
funny paper, or, II clever enough, out
of one own head, has all the attraction
OF novelty. Cupids, flowers, love let
tiers and slippers for women; pipes,
horses and dogs for the men. A clever
Idea is 10 sketch in fanciful letters the
words; "Who the (then draw devil)
sits here?" II the hostess desires 70
touch up the little vanities and weak
nesses of her guests here is her OPP
portunity. Upon the authors card may
be drawn a figure writing in the book
OF fame; for the musician, a muse play
ing on a Tyre; for the man who talks
too much, a parrot, shrieking: "Words,
words. words" and for the college girl.
Cupid IN cap and gown, etc.
Another source Of comfort 20 be de
rived from the artistic cards would be
the final death OF that most awkward
pause when the women are removing
their gloves and the weather and the
opera have not yet become the sub
jccts Of disinterestea conversation.
With these merry bits of pasteboard
at each plate an occasion for laughter
end jest would be given.-Philadelphio
Press.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-05-27

She was tall and graceful.
Her carriage, which was imperious,
had a coat OF arms on II. IL stood at
the door. She entered the china store
and looked inquiringly about her.
Il desire some eggshell ware" she
said.
'Yery sorry, madam, ne Joined the ac-
commodating salesman, but we are
Just out. Might l venture 10 suggest
Limoges, Seyres OF Dresden?"
Impossible" she said. with a frown.
which corrugated her delicately chiseled
forehead. II desire 10 give an incu-
bator tea"
And she swept out Of the store with a
noticeable frou-frou OF her brocaded
ekirfs.--N. Y. Herald.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-05-27
ChrI.lmn. rruIt Cnke.

Beat ten eggs until very light. Beat
a pound OF butter and pound OF sugar
together. Add the eggs, then a pound
OF sifted -four, one grated nutmeg, one
tenspoonful Of cinnamon, mace, all
spice, and half o teaspoonful Of cloves,
the Juice and rind Of one lemon. Beat
well, and then sprinkle In two pounds
Of seeded raislns, one pound Of cur
rants, aud same of anely-chopped
citron. Dredge the raisins and curnnta
with -four. Rake from three 20 four
hours In a moderate oven. This cake
win keep until next Christmas II put
way In tin box, and age improves ID
Ladies' World.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-05-27
Roast Partridges.

Partridges for roasting should be
young and carefully plucked, drawn
and washed. A very delicious method
Of serving partridges is TO cover the
breasts with thin slices OF lemon ire
moving all the rInd). and then encase
the birds In thin slices Of bacon se-
cured with strings or skewersi place In
a hot oven, and baate frequently; cook
about rs minutes; serve with clear
gravy, 10 which Is added some allspics
and lemon juice. Bread sauce Is fire.
quently served with roast partridge
Serve with currant jelly. = Ladies'
Home Journal.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-05-27

The Cherokees will make no
mistake if they follow the lead OF
Dennis Bushyhead in ther nego-
tiations with the Dawes commits
sion. He today stands and has
for years stood above them all, not
alone in the Cherokee nation but
in the Indian Territory. Bushy.
head has the respect OF more pub
lic men at Washington than all
the delegates sent from the terri
tory, because he met them on
higher level Of pure statecraft and
not in the lower strata where the
wriggling politician abounds
There may be better statesmen IL
this territory than Dennis Bushy
head, but they have kept their tai
ents hid heretofore. South Meal
ester Capital.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-05-27

Some Of the PrnRsian girls have an odd
way OF finding out which Of a number
viii DO married hrst The girls take
acme corn and make a small heap OF
II on the noor, and IN Il conceal one
Of their Anger rings. A chicken Is then
introduced and let loose beside the
little heaps OF corn. Presently the
bird bcqins 20 cat the grain, and which
ever ring Is first exposed the owner
of II Win be the first 10 MARRY Chicago
"a. ..,.ltIn
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-05-27
no serve with ths salad Course.

course are made without sugar as fol-
lows: Beat three eggs very lightly and
stir into them three ounces Of butter,
which should be beaten 10 a cream add
alternately q cupful Of sour cream and
six ounces OF flour. Lastly, stir In a
quarter Of teaspoonful Of soda dis
solved In little water and bake.--La-
dies Home journal.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-05-27

In Siam they settle lawsuits in a pc
culiar manner. They place both the
contestants under water, and the one
who can stand IL longest wins the
case"
That's nothing; the principle Ia
Just the same with MS, only we apply
the test 70 the lawyers instead"
what is the principle" ?"
Lung pOwer."-Up-to-Da
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-05-27

"Boresum means well. but he's rather
queer, isn't he?"
"How so2"
81 mean as 10 his notion Of what con-
stitutes a good time. lie invited sew
eral Of us fellows up TO his house to
dinner yesterday, and what do you sup
pose he did TO entertain us?"
"Giye II up!"
"Unfolded his views on the monetary
question for three-quarters Of an hour
straight. .r-Bufialo Courier.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-05-27

A delicious oriental comfit, and one
quite new 10 us westernera, Is the rics
candy. 70 be had az some OF the shops
dealing In eastern imports. While Il
may be had 10 the plain ice variety, u
y most popular IN raspberry or snssa-
frnH, those havors being delicately dls-
titled in . most agreeable way.-chica-
60 Trioune.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-05-27

sniiiiefeg-I have had my genealogy
traced by an expert, Mr.. Groper, aud he
assures me that my ancestry rams back
directly TO the Mayhower.
0obilworth-n you had gone 10 Tac-
ton you could have had your ancestry
traced back 70 william the Conqueror
at the very least and he'd have done II
for half The nsy,--Bcsiou Transcript.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-05-27

One Of the initiated, on being
asked what II meant by the initials
~. 8. G.. S." stated that they
meant, "Uncle Sans Girl Squeez-
ers. p--Wagoner Sayings.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-05-27
STOCK BRANDS

Not occupying more space than
the first following will be inserted
at $500 per year. The verdict 'ol
men owning large or small herds
is that it pays to advertise the
brands.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-05-27

Advertising is like breathing. You
can't do enough Of II In day 10 last a
month.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-05-27

Excited Novice latter Is misaes) Il
must he1e killed that bird; no one else
fred.
Kernff en- mon, I'm thinking the
pure bIta aat ||a Nd a natural death.
london 81 . I1I''
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-05-27

Some for ten, some for twenty and
some for thirty years have suffered
from piles and then have been quickly
and permanently cured by using De-
Wits witch hazel salve, the great
remedy for piles and all forms Of skin
diseases. p Shanahan. 8
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-05-27

w. b. johnson, Newark, o., says
tone minute cough cure saved my
only child from dying by Group" IL
has saved thousands Of others suffer-
ing from Group, pneumonia, bronchitis
and other serious throat and lung
troubles. y. Shauahan. 8
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-23
FO1LED A KIDNAPPBR.
A Fourteen Year old Girl Leaps from
q Carriage.
Special to the .1e,sep Citu Nears.


Special to the .ycfsev Cftu Nearx
WATERFORD, Jan. g, lSs7.-A strange
young man in a buggy made a bold at
tempt yesterday afternoon to abduct
Annie Miller, the fourteen year old
daughter of Henry Miller of Waterford.
The fellow drove up to the town school
house and asked a boy for Conrad Rapp.
Rapp was not at the school, and the
stranger drove away. Shortly afterward
he returned and was met by Miss Alethia
Haines, the teacher, tor whom he smirk-
ingly asked for some scholar who was
going by way of Spring Garden.
Miss Haines gave the young man some
evasive reply and he finally asked fol-
Annie Miller. When the girl appeared
the man told her he was going to her
fathers house, and would take her there
The girl got in the buggy and went with
the stranger as far as Raum's. place, q
half-mile from the town. The Language
used by the man frightened the girl. ane
she asked him to let her put so that She
could go back and get a book she hac
left at the scho~oiIouses@
Instead of letting the child out the
stranger whipped up his horse. "Yol
will go with me-. he said. The girl
seeing Mr.. Raum in his yard, told the
stranger he was her father. Preferrine
to take her chances, the child arose tt
spring from the rapidly-moving buggy
The stranger OWNED her intention, ant
seized her. h struggled y~aliantly, an
jumped from the vehicle, breaking the
fellows grasp and tearing her clothing
Besides she was severely hurt by the fal
to the ground. The stranger drove rapidly
away and made his escape. It is sup,
posed that he Is a stranger who has beer
stopping at Hammonton. Miss Miller /.
III as a result of the fright she sustained
h indignant citizens here are making
every effort to capture the man.