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TRUSTEES SALE

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The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-08-03

ments that stimulate and nuurish the
body and the brain. has it's moral az
Well as its physical benefits? There are
cases on record proving the benefits Of
public school cooking, where the do
nestle sky has ben perfectly cleared of
clouds simply because good food was Of
Tered, where it had ben, badly cooked,
ana consequently did not properly nour-
Ism. In one home the substitution of a
weH-cooked cup of cocoa for the sloppy,
herby tea that had become component
part OF every morning meal, and a nice
indian cake or plate of mullins for the
dry bakers loaf, began a work of re-
FORM The father was proud of the
daughters skill as a cook; the mother,
who had grown careless and shiftless
and Indifferent, was shamed by it. The
consequence was better provision on the
part of one, and more care in prepara-
ton on the part of another. The mother
was by no means above turning to ac-
count some of the practical knowledge
the daughter had acquired under such
competent training, and she began also
to brush up her own knowledge that she
mad carelessly allowed to fall into dis
use The result is a happy home, a
united family, a cheerful, contented,
BUSY wife, and a man who puts into the
family larder what formerly went to the
saloon.-Sallie Joy White.
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when Papa's Sick.
When papa's sick, my goodness sakes!
Such awful, awful times it makes,
lie speaks in oh! such lonesome tones,
And gives such CHASTITY kind of groans;
And rolls his eyes and holds his head,
And makes ma help him up,to bed;
While Sis and Bridget run to heat :.
Hot water bags to warm his,feet,
And l must get the doctor quick
We have to jump when papa's sick.
When papa's sick ma has to stand
Right side the bed and hold his hand.
While Sis she has to fan an fan,
For he says he's "a dyin' man.
And he wants his children round him to
Be there when "sufferin' pa gets
through"
And kiss us all and then he'll die:
linen means and says his breathin's
It's awful sad when papa's sick.
When papa's sick he acts that way
Until he hears the doctor say.
ouve only got a cold, you know,
You'll be all right'n a day or So
And then-well, say. you ought to see
HES Inherent as a man can be.
Ana groWls and scolds from noon to
night
Just cause his dinner amt cooked
right,
And all he does is fuss and kick
We're all used up when papa's sick.
Joe Lincoln
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-08-03

Packing Eggs-We pack our eggs
when the price is low for winter use;
then in the winter sell our fresh eggs at
winter prices. sometimes pack in salt.
Last winter packed in brine made of
salt and lime, and lost none, although
some had been in the brine six months.
Pack1ng NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. who
40 not have recourse to a creamery
would find it good Investment to pack
butter when cheap for a better market.
VI course the butter must be properly
salted and worked. l put my crooks on
salt on the cellar bottom. I put a cloth
on the top of the butter, leaving sDace
OF u inches which l kept filled with
strong brine, and occasionally washed
the outside of the crock with a strong
brine to fill the pores of the crock. Tn
this way we have kept butter for
months without it's losing either flavor
or quality.
Economy in Buying-Some articles
are much cheaper when bought bv tho
quantity, such as tea, coffee, SOAP. raj
SINS, etc. Tea and coffee should be kent
from the air. Remove the wrappers
from the soap and put up to dry; it will
last longer. l stem the raisins and mt
IN Mason jars, then sprinkle sugar over
them They are ready for use and will
keep a long time. l have a suDplv
shelf where | keep my stores. When
ind that any need replenishing, I make
a note OF it on a slate kept for that mr.
pose in the kitchen.
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Our Ideals.

Ideals are the inspirations of life
lhey are perfected forms that we endow
with qualities far above those of ma
terlallsm. They are ethereal pictures
conceived by an intellectual mind. hay.
ing in their composition all that is good
and true, and beautiful. Being thus de-
veloped, they are to us as a wondrous
moulding and qualifying us with the
influence aid us to see the perfection
OF the unreal, and the imperfection of
the real. The contrast is so much in
evidence that we exert our powers to
the utmost in order to accomplish the
realization of our ideals.
But we know, even while we strive
and sigh for perfection, that we can
not attain it. We know that these ideals
are but images of air-shadows of flow
ers blooming in the land of pernetua1
life. We know that they are but glim-
mering stars by whose unsteady light
we shape the wavering course of exist-
ence. And yet they seem to whisper
hope, while ministering STRENGTHENING
faith to the faltering SOUL.
Our ideals, though we may not heed
them, live on, shedding sweet inau-
ences. AS the snowy lily, by sending
forth its incense, makes some golden
minute brighter, SO our ideals of life
increase the shining purity of our
thoughts, words and deeds. We may
not comprehend the beauty of pure
thought and lofty purpose which the
mind originates under the influence of
such sublime perfection. The inyaria-
BILE power that inspires the soul to
higher aims, to greater deeds. mani
tests its presence by imparting to others
CLEANS of the radiance that crowns
the souls thus influenced. Advances
toward perfection are not gained by
simple contemplation of ideals alone.
But great effort of the intellect. the di-
rect inspiration of idealism, is indispen-
sable to the attaining of so worthy an
end.
While we model our characters. COM
pretending none but the rough outlines,
we begin to discern hidden traits of
beauty. Gradually we catch the SUBJ
Unity of the graceful curves of our
ideals, and unconsciously transfer it to
cur forms of clay. We may think we
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have accomplished our end, as we
proudly survey our handiwork.
While we dream, fancy peoples our
idealized realms with shadowy forms.
They reach out their white hands to-
ward u.s." and we hear them calling.
sweetly, family, that they are some OF
our ideals. Come" they say, here is
perfection" We read. in their impor-
tunate beckonings and wistful eyes,
that before we reach them we must
struggle up that thorny, weary path
stretching far before us into the un-
certain future. We long to be there.
too; but as our cry Of anguish and de-
spair ascends to those fairy ministers of
comfort, they smile benignantly and
fade from sight. Then, as the shining
brightness is succeeaed 10y impenetra-
BILE mists, we believe, We know, that
somehow, somewhere, "dour ideals Of
life will be realized.
MINA5BM4LE PRICE.
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BrOOms as Germ Breeders.

Psychologists devote themselves to
the detection isolation and destruction
OF bacteria, and strange to say. they do
not appear to have given much atten-
ton to the danger that turks in the or
binary articles of household USE For
example, the common house broom is
both the habitation and breeding place
for whole colonies of bacteria, and
cases OF disease have been traced to this
apparently inoffensive article At Ko-
nlgsberg course in bacteriology is
given by physician, in which he main
tains that the strictest sanitary and
hygien1c conditions in things pertaining
to, the house should be incu,cated and
in this country in the Boston COOKING
school, and doubtless elsewhere +bore
are many lectures given on bacterial
ogy. The refrigerator is one Of the
danger spots, for psychologists tel, nc
that the minutest organisms may thrive
even in melted ice, and putrefactiye bao-
terra once gaining access to the house
hold refrigerator will breed and con-
taminate butter, milk, meat and other
food kept therein. Cupboards and clos
cts also afford an excellent breeding
place for the ever-present microbe, and
housekeepers will do we'll to look to
such articles as refrigerators, brooms,
busters, etc. .sss u. sscrs .ee
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The VarniSh Tree.
BY Lizzie De Almond.

| BY Lizzie De Almond
The beautiful black Japan varnish
comes from tree that grows wild to
great extent in China and .Tapan. II ;s
| termed by the Chinese "tsi shoo." This
tree is also cultivated in plantations
and thus yields much larger profit.
In appearance it somewhat resembles
| the ash, but it's leaves are shaped like
those of the laurel; they are of a pretty
light green color, and very soft and
doWny to the touch Not until they are
at least seven years old do they furnish
a supply of the precious varnish. which
is collected in the following manner.
About the middle of summer a num-.
Der OF laborers, furnished each with
crooked knife and a great many hollow
shells, somewhat larger than oyster
shells, proceed to the plantations of
these trees With their. knives they
make various missions in the bark
about two inches long; under each cut
they place the edge of a shell, pushing it
well into the soft wood; this must no
done in the evening, as the yarnisb on1v
flows at night
Next morning the shells are found to
be wholly or partially filed: the con-
tents are carefully scraped into a vessel
used for that purpose, and the shells
thrown into basket at the foot Of tho
tree. The same operation is repeated
every night through the summer Or
until the varnish ceases flowing. Fifty
trees can be attended to by q single
workman, and it is said they will give a
pound of varnish every night.
When the harvest is ended a thin cloth
is loosely suspended over an earthen
vessel, and the varnish strained through
it; the impurities remaining in tho
strainer are used for medicinal pur-
poses. ~
Preparing this varnish is a very dan
gerous business, and the greatest pre-
caution is necessary to prevent tn.
loathsome eruptions that follow the
slightest amount of careessness. The
workmen having full knowledge of til.
evil, use the ounce of precaution that is
worth many pounds of cure ~ /
They first rub their bodies we'll with |
prepared oil, wash themselves with a
decoction of herbs and bark, and take a |
regular course of medicine. Now as to |
the clothes they must wear.
whenever they are at work their
heads are wrapped in linen wells with
two holes cut for the eyes; they also
don close leather dress and have long
gloves reaching to the elbow; it is only
by these precautions they are able to
from the suffering and disease
generated by the poisonous properties of
the varnish.
Work has to be done in the dry sea-
son, when the north wind blows. The
varnish is brought to market in large
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-08-03
HOme-Masie Sewing Table.

The most convenient sewing table
ever saw was made from large square
box of the right height. The. top and
bottom were removed, and the inside of
the box papered with wall paper. It
was then turned so that the open ends
formed the sides, and the inside was di-
vided by a shelf. This shelf was also
papered. The box was then mounted
upon castors. The top was plainly COW
cred with oil CLOTH and the two sides
were fitted with two rows of pockets
each, that were made like large shoe
bags, and fastened into place with gilt
headed lacks. The open ends hal
curtains of the same material (blue
DENIM, that were shfrred top and bot
tom to wires, there being two curtains
to side. These could be easily showed
back when one wanted to get to the in
side of the box
A square of the denim was hemmed
and worked with white cotton, and
when the top was not wanted bare to
trace or haste upon, this cover was put
over it cornerways, and lamp or pot
Of plants placed upon it, The; table was
placed in the center of a room. and the
pockets were marked with white cot
ton SO that a glance told what each
contained. The hose to be darned occu-
pied one pocket, while the pieces usei
for patching and the darning cotton
occupied another. One was devoted to
pieces of white muslin and scraps of
embroidery; another to pieces of Innings
OF all sorts. The pockets up one side
were narrow, and the two rows came
close together; these pockets held pat
terms, neatly rolled and marked. The
reason that two sides were left open
was that it was nearly a yard square.
and it was much easier to have shelves
but Is inches wide. | forgot to state
that the inside was divided so that each
side was by itself, SO it had to have two
sides open. 1t was pretty and no one
but busy housewife knows how handy
1t is. The curtains being fastened ton
and bottom, prevented them from blow
ing out and letting dust in. The oil
cloth top was as good as a wooden ton
to basic or trace upon, and looked much
better.
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Pure Leaf Tobacco for Sale.

Besides heavy winter, the soulless
trusts now rob and gouge all who use
store tobacco. My pure leaf tobacco, of
my own raising, is free and untaxed,
and. cheap. Now, If you want to save
money and help a brother Populist,
who, with voice. pen and purse has done
his share to promote and perpetuate
the immortal principles of the PEOPLES
party, write me for prices on my pure
leaf tobacco. Address, VIM. L. Parks
Port Royal, Tenn.
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ment; issue greenbacks upon all the
values Of all the people of our common
wealth. and let these greenbacks d.
rectly to the people for 5, 10, Is, 20 or
30 years, If need be, at or per cent in
terest, and you will give them a lever
age by which they can do something.
II this is done, believe our people will
eagerly seize upon the opportunity to
better their conditions, and we will
soon have thrifty and contented popu-
lace. May this condition soon come to
our people.
w. r. KENDRICK, M. D.
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.The.H0ine.
Wofnar's Department.

When We Grow Old.
When we grow old, dear love, and from
my eyes 4 -~~ g !.
The light and brilliance of my hot youth
dies, y s-sse4's -. 49,
And all the fairness you are praising
Casts but it's wrath Ger lip and cheek
and brow, 49, - '~-s
While one by one our golden visions
lice ne -.r,n.4
ask you-will you love me faithfully
When we grow old?
: = r. ~ :. Ass So.
When time shan turn these sunny locks
to gray;s ~~~@
From my trim form all beauty take
away,
When grace and ease and elegance are
And naught is left Loves fires to feed
You. whom 1 chose my king among all
men,
Still your hearts queen Shall I be reign
ing then
When we grow oid2
God keep you ever happy by my side!
Though age may stem this feyered
passiOn-tide, '7''~4'@r
When worn and weary down Life's vale
we stray,
BE my hearts anchor as you are today;
Be my true love that shall the closer
cling
Through all the changes coming years
may bring; ,~.>az.--,....
Our faith upheld-count this our last
ing gain
That we so live that Love undimmed re-
main
When we grow old!
Pail Mall Gazette.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-08-03
Cherry SOup.

With the advent of the cherry close
at hand. 1t is we'll to bear in mind that
cherry soup is novelty not to be de-
splsed on warm day. To make it, put
a quart of sour cherries and a quart OF
cold water over the fire; when boiling,
add half a cupful of sugar, press
through colander, and return to the
nre. Thicker with one tablespoonful of
arrowroot stirred to paste in a little
cold water, cook moment, add table
spoonful of lemon juice and take off the
fire. Serve cold in glasses, with little
cracked ice.
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me readers OF this paper will be pleased
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upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of the
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ana assisting nature in doing its work. The
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Send for list Of testimonials. Address
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Sold by druggists, 75c
Halls Family Pills are the best
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-08-03
The Ostrich.

The Arabs have a curious legend to
account for the ostrich's residence in
the desert. On certain appointed day,
SO the story runs, all created beings met
together to decide upon their respective
order and precedence. All went smooth
ly until the ostrich, pleading its In
ability to fly, disowned the birds, and
claimed to take rank with the animal
kingdom. These, however, would have
nothing to say to a creature clothed
not with furs, but with feathers, while
the birds, when it went dejectedly back,
repudiated it as a traitor to it's race.
The ostrich, however, was equal to the
occasion, and declared that, being
neither mammal nor bird, it must be
an angel, whereupon all the other ami
mails Indignantly rushed upon it and
drove it before them into the desert
where it has lived in solitude ever since.
with no one to contradict.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-08-03

Fishes.
Under water they breathe, and they eat
and they sleep,
And all round the world they swim in
the deep.
They are very shy, and I've heard peo-
pie tell
That they do not have ears, but I'm sure
they hear we'll
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-08-03

So, continued the advanced woman.
after expounding for 80 minutes her OBJ
jections to men in general for the bene
tit of the gentleman next her at dinner.
you see l am quite plain" EYES," an
swered the horrid man, 81 see you are"
and the advanced woman was so sorry
that she ate two courses without saving
word.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-08-03
A Maltese.

A little girl of old New York de-
scent, in whose presence the family
slorles were often talked about was
overheard lately rebuking her pet kit
Ten. Hoidlng pussy by her forepaws,
ana looking her full in the face. she re-
marked: I'm ashamed of you, Kitty,
1or being so naughty, and just think.
your grandmother was Maltese."-
Harper's Bazaar.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-08-03
Good Food and Temperance.

When man does not get the stimu-
lating nOurishment which his nature
Graves, he resorts to liquor to supply
the want. With this fact staring one in
the face, is 1t not wise to teach that un-
'failingly good food, with all the ele-
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tubs; its natural color is white. but
when exposed to the air It net:u..es
black
In Tonquin the best glue in the world
is prepared from it.-Hearth and Home,
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-08-03
ChildreiA's Department.
When Papa's Sick.
tEDITED BY AUNT CLAPA

Washington School, Minneapolis.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-08-03
The Peterson Improved Electric Belt.
The Egyptian
Water Cure
Secret.

That has been sold, by
others, to millions of our
citizens for $500, and is
worth many times that
price to suffering human
ity, will be given free to
purchasers Of these Belts.
Send for illustrated cir
culars and price lists,
which will be sent free to
any address,
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-07
College Notes.

About seventy-iye new pupils are
expected Monday.
Mrs. Morrison is able to be up once
more after being i'll a couple of days.
Macon Myrick, Of Lonoke, Tex, has
entered the college for the following
term.
Miss Ludie Duncan living near At
ton, will be in in few days to at
tend college.
Miss Jobelle Eolcomb will not re-
turn to the college this term and it is
not yet decided who will take her
place.
The partition in the ant room has
been removed, making the room much
larger and more convenient for pupils
TO work
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-07
A Puzzle Party.

A most pleasant time was had last
evening at the home of DR.. and Mrs.
Hill by a few Vinita young people.
An hour was spent at very interest
ing puzzle contest. Several cards, on
which were written familiar QUOTA
tions were passed around and direc-
tions given to those present to learn
and remember what was written
thereon. The cards were then cut in
to small pieces and silver souvenir
spoon offered for the one putting the
largest number together. The prize
was won by Sam Crockett. Refresh
ments were served and those present
expressed themselves as highly pleased
with the evenings entertainment.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-07
Gospel Meetings.

The ladies of the W. c. T. U. will
have gospel meetings at the room oc-
cupied by Clark's Business college
Sunday afternoon at 2:30 O'Clock, and
Sunday evening at 7;30. The meet
ings will be conducted by Mrs. Mary
Kuhl, of Champagne, H., national
organizer of the W. c. Il. U, A cor
dial invitation is extended TO all to be
present.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-07

Rev. M. L. Butler ofiiciated at the
funeral ofthe child'of T. D. Cox IL
the north part Of town this morning.
Hon, John S. Little, member of
congress from Arkansas 10 letter to
a gentleman In this city states that
he win take pleasure in introducing a
measure providing for sanitary regula-
tions for the Indian Territory at an
early date.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-07
Pleasantly Entertained.

Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Gunter enter
tanned few of their friends last even
ing at their elegant home on South
Wilson street. Among those present
were Misses Emma Masterson, Glen
Dawson, Agnes Ficklin and Messrs.
Guy Masterson, Arch Goodykoontz
and Joe Knight.