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The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-31

pervlsion and construction OF the same.
Most of the civilized governments of
the old world have built their roads by
government appropriations. y
Government appropriations for good
roads would not be felt, but would be
benefit by way of clearing farms of
stone and giving employment to labor
The Importance of roads for
military purposes, leading into the in
terror territories and to the frontier
was early appreciated, and some i'm
portant routes were opened by the gen
eral government; as the national road
from Baltimore through Wheeling and
Cincinnati to St. Louis, and that from
Bangor to Houlton, in Maine
1T has been estimated that $20,000,-
geo appropriated by the government
among the several states in proportion
10 their agricultural population, and
that sub-divided and distributed among
the counties OF each state in proportion
10 the agricultural population of each
county, would give the average ag-
ricultural counties of this state from
$4,000 to S25,0O0 each, and in 10 or Is
years time the counties would be pro-
vided with good macadamized roads,
provided stone were reasonably acces-
sible, ] believe in liberal APP
preparations for all the departments of
our government. but | cannot see why
the great agricultural interests should
be neglected. If our billiordollar con-
gresses would appropriate the small
amolnt of 100000 a year for good
roads, il could not, in my judgment, be
better applied in developing our coun-
try and, at the same time, meet the
wants of our people, especially in the
agricultural districts.
The importance of good roads is be-
coming so well recognized that they are
4 probability of the near future, and
their cause should be championed in
congress as soon rs possible. Thus far
Of late years, all moneys used in the
construction Of good roads have been
secured by direct tax upon the people
living along the lines of such roads, OF
those living in the counties or states
where such roads are located and has
proven heavy burden upon those peo
pie. ~ The government car
conduct this matter much better thar
states. and ;he revenue required te
meet the expenditure would be so small
that 1t would not be even felt by tht
people. The Golfers of the
government ara now being filed Il
oNerfowing under the present system
of revenue, and the war taxes could bt
reduced many times and yet have suf
hcient funds to meet this appropria
ton Of 10000. 900 annually for goot
roads. and. at the same time, leave al
other departments Of the governmen
well provided for.
II believe that If member Of con
gress would champion government ap
preparations for good roads, that h'
would find no difficulty in securini
petitions signed by large majority o
the people, urging the enactment o
| such a law. Let the peopl
wake up on the subject of good road
and national appropriations for tn
same, for ii will benefit the farmer NOR
than any other improvement that
know Of, aud Civ employment to labor
and would likewise prove advantage
Gus 10 all interests of the country es
pecially to interior cities and villages
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-31
From Baby in the High chair

to grandma in the rocker Grain-O is good for
the whole family. 1t is the long-desired sub
stitute for coffee. Never upsets the nerves
or Injuries the digestion. Made from pure
grains it is food in itself. Has the taste
and appearance of the best coffee at I the
price. 1t is a genuine and scientific article
and is come to stay. 1t makes for health
and strength. Ask your grocer for Grain-O.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-31

Mrs. Fatpurse-You paint pictures to or
Great Artist-Yes, madam.
"Well, want landscape with lots OF
deer and bucks, and quail, and partrldges,
and pheasants, and cattle, and sheep, and
and an ocean in-fresh and salt water, You
know; and be sure to have plenty of fish
swimming around, because it's for the din
ing room. boston Globe.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-31
when True Love Quits.

If the engagement lasts long enough, the
girl grows careless and makes her appear
ance before her steady in her kitchen
clothes, and with her hair uncombed. Then
Love, in the mans heart. folds its tired
hands on its breast and breathes its last
Atchisou Globe,
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-31
EFFECTIVE SNOW PLOW.
.i,bourb Easily Made at Home. III
Has No superior for breaking
Country Highways.

Breaking roads in winter is always
laborious work, and, worst OF all, 1t not
infrequently happens that great deal
Of the energy, expended is wasted. 10
push the snow. for example, out at the
sides of the road simply results in a
deep cut which soon fills up, especially
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-31

When a development of fruit buds Is
wanted. pruning the tree when in a dor
mant state will best secure this re-
suit. Pruning during growth produces
growth Of wood.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-31

Dropsy treated free by DR.. H. H. Green's
Sons, of Atlanta, Ga. The greatest dropsy
specialists in the world Read their adver-
tisement in another column of this paper
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-31

"What made you lose your place in the
lne?'
Because | wasn't going to be kissed by
the lieutenant right after he had smacked
that odious, peppermint chewing Bagley
girl."-CIeveland Plain Dealer.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-31

The first six or seven years in the life
Of fruit tree are usually spent best in
growth. Too early fruit bearing Is IN
furious.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-31

Pleasant, Wholesome, Speedy, for cough
is Hale's Honey OF Horehound and Tar
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-31

'T always want introductons to long
haired men," Why" 81 like to discover
what subjects they are foolish on."-Chi-
cago Daily Record.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-31

We think Piso's Cure for Consumption i
the only medicine for Coughs. : jennie
Pinckard. Springfield, ILL.,, Oct. !, 1894.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-31

There is, after all, no man so ornery as the
one who marries his landady to avoid pay
ing his board bill.-Atehison Globe.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-31

Success consists in persuading others t,
take you at your own valuation.-loW7
Topics.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-31

New Form Of an Old Question.-"So yon
wish to marry my daughter" Yes, sir"
"Well, can you support her in that condition
customed Chicago Daily Record.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-31

A captured ostrich always means feather
in somebody's cap.-Chicago Daily News.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-31

Even a bear story may not be the naked
truth.-L. A. W. Bulletin.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-31
To Cure "A Cold I'm One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-17
WOMEN AT THE FRONT,
what They Are Doing in the Trenches
in the Philippines.
From the Kansas City Journal

FROM the Kansas City Journal.
When the deeds of courage and vaIor in
the Philippines have become a part of
familiar history one of it's brightest pages
VIII be given to the wives and maidens who
bore part nobly with the Kansas
troops They were present in the trenches.
ready with their bandages to give first aid
to any stricken soldier and about the hos
pitals their cheerful presence and deft
nursing gave comfort to many a wounded
boy. In the letters written to home folk by
the Kansas wounded we find mentioned the
names of Mrs Funston wife of the colonel.
Mrs. Schlieman. wife of the chaplain: Mrs.
Buchan. wife of the Kansas City CAPTAIN:
Mrs. Whitman, wife of the junior major.
and perhaps more frequently yet the names
OF Miss Bradner and Miss Ollie O'Brien.
MISS Bradner went from Kansas to India
several years ago as missionary. With the
breaking out Of the Spanish war she pro-
ceeded to Hong Kong, and then. after Ma
Mia had fallen, to the Philippine capital.
where she at once installed herself as a
nurse in the 10th Kansas. She kept at the
front with the boys all through the late
campaign and applied the first relief to all
the wounded that came within her reach
1t is related by one Kansas boy that during
one OF the fierce engagements this young
woman sat by his side in the trenches,
coolly passing cartridges to him as fast as
he could fire.
Miss Ollie OBrien is Topeka girl who
went to Manila last summer on pleasure
Dent She accompanied Mrs. Stutensburg
WIFE OF regular army officer who is now
serving with the volunteers from Nebraska
w men the wounded commenced to come
from the front she volunteered to go into
the hospital as a nurse. and she has at
tended TO her duties faithfully and we'll
MISS o Brien is naturally of the army
When BIT of babe she was adopted into
the family of Capt. NJ. O'Brien, and the
people of Hays City remember well the
pretty little girl who used to fit about
thelr town when the captain was stationed
at the nearby fort
Miss o Brien is tasting for the first time
IN her life the delight of being something
| In the world besides social favorite. She
writes to friends that there is no other
| word but glorious" She is learning TO he
thrilled by the crash of guns, the tramp of
men and the blast of bugle. The flag Is no
longer pretty rag fiuttering in the whilom
breezes-it is the soul of a nation, speaking
us ser1o is thoughts. When she wraps the
wounds of patriots she feels that she is
| soothing the hurts of her country, and the
strength and broadness of it Is coming to
| her like great light out of darkness. All
| OF this Miss OBrien tells in her letters. and
| she says she is not shocked nor grievine
| out happy-hercely happy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-17
Not Always True.
is not alone on the street cars tn
les of beautiful young things in cor
y are earnestly DESTROYS of treating ca,
er out of their purses. They seem qui
anxious TO treat each other to so,
err. After they have all finished the
ling drinks very slowly one of the
Cost of Presentation.
From the Kansas City Star.


1t costs more to make ones debut in Eng
land than in America, for over there a girl
is not properly introduced till she has been
presented at court, and the cost of launch
ing a daughter in society is something to
drive mpecunious fathers into a lunatic
asylum. One girl who came UP from her
Berkshire home to be presented this spring
and what her fathers pocket book suffered.
First, large, aristocratic and handsomely
furnished house was rented in London for
the season-nearly every one rents his town
house now-and a big rent charged. Then
began the work of laying in wardrobe.
This girl first paid a visit to place where
corsets are made to order. She had pref
~ figure, but madame insisted that she
must have an eighteen-inch waist to be
beautiful. She was measured and fitted for
riding, opera and ordinary corsets and the
bill came to $780, Twenty-Five pairs of the
smartest boots and slippers added to the
bills. A score of pretty hats. to go with
various dresses, made a big hole IN $500
and three times the amount went to the
dressmaker. A riding habit cost $50, BIZ
cycle suit the same, and several dozen pairs
of gloves to match were no small item
The presentation dress cost 5000 though
1t was plainly made of exquisite white satin
broche. For fee of S15 a lady came and
taught the young woman the court bow,
the way to courtesy and carry her train.
This was hard work for a debutante and
she said she was tired after an after
noon with her teacher as though she had
spent the time on the golf links. And after
all the time and trouble 1t was but a few
brief seconds she spent in the royal pres
ence. But she was properly launched and
happy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-17

sprays never fails to win the admiration
and ready francs of the rich woman, but
they are not within the means of most,
especially when the dealer proudly alludes
to the name of some well-known flower
painter as the artist. The painting of para
soils and fans. to say nothing of gowns,
often affords a needed income to many a
clever woman art student in the Quarter
Latin There are women there who can do
such work well, but who will never be able
to accomplish the masterpieces they hope
for and but for this might be compelled
to look despair or starvation in the face.
They Match the Rest.
In selecting a parasoi the fad at present
is to see that 1t matches or harmonzes
with the chapeau. Black and white Is
probably the most up-to-date combina alton
of colors on parasols. This Is of course,
PARTIALLY because these are more service
able than those of other shades, for black
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-17
The. Latest Lamp Shades.


There are styles I'm everything from shoes
to diamond necklaces. and in household
matters as well. The day OF the ballet girl
lamp shade. with its Voluminous skirts is
past 1t was pretty. but frail and infiamma-
tie. Now the empire and early Victorian
designs rule-one with its Wreaths and
painted faces: the other has pictures from
old-time fashion books and sporting prints
inaid upon the vcllum surface. Even the
Cctagor-shaped cameo or Parian porcelain
shade, which some of us have seen packed
away in the garnet years ago, is coming I'm.
The fad of the hour, however, is the golf
bonnet lamp shade. Ii is shirred on wires
made from Powered silk lace at the edge
and at the top a brass ring 10 protect the
chimney. But instead of a laughing face
a bright flame shines under the bonnet II
will revive talk Of sunny days on the golf
links when hearts were balls and Cupid
c&ddie.
Apropos of lamp shades a funny thing
happened lately In family of vivacious but
not over-wealthy girls. They are all ingen-
iOus-the kind to make a dress in the midst
of fun and chaff. then dance in IL all night.
The clcverest daughter recently made a
beautiful shade for the piano lamp from
pink evening dress and trimmed it with
roses from her last summers hat. That
evening young man called on her, and TO
low-toned music they chatted
How do you like our new lamp shade?'
she asked demurely.
He studied it for a moment. The last
tima l saw it, he replied, Il was dancing
with it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-17
H 0 u S E H OIL HINT S

In selecting Strawberries for canning or
preserving, be sure that they are ripe, dry
and freshly gathered as possible. Ber-
ries that have lain in market over night
are not worth the trouble of handling See
to it that the cans to be used are sterilized
tops and all, and the rubber entirely new.
If preserved according to the American
custom. allow three-quarters of a pound Of
sugar to each pound of berries, pound
for pound, If preferred. Do not allow the
berries that are to be canned to stand in
the sugar, as 1t extracts the juice ard
toUghens the berry. Pack the fresh fruit
into the cans, shaking down well, but not
allowing the berries to become crushed
Have ready hot sirup made of sugar and
the juice squeezed from other smaller ber-
ries. and slowly pour the hot strip over
the fresh berries In the jars, leaving an
inch space at top. Have ready a common
wash boiler half full of water that is about
the same temperature as the cans holding
the hot strip. Set the cans on wooden
rack fitted to the bottom of the boiler and
place straw or kitchen towels between the
cans to prevent their knocking together
Put the covers on the cans. but not the
rubbers- Bring the water in the boiler TO a
boil. and as soon as the strip in the lars
rises, showing the contents to be scalding
hot, lift the jars out on to dry board
Fill each trimming full with th, scaldinc
strip left in the saucepan, put on the rub
bers and screw on the covers as tightly as
possible. Tighten again when cold wrap
each can in paper, and set in n COOL dry
cellar. where the temperature does not
rise above 40 degrees. Put up in this way
which closely resembles the celebrated
Wiesbaden process. the berries will keep
for years, retaining color and lavor.
While great many varieties of pineap-
pies come to our market, the sugarloaf
pine, which reaches its lowest price about
this time, is generally conceded to be the
best for canning and preserving. The early
strawberry pineapple, while excellent for
use on the spring breakfast table, is too
acid, requiring too much sugar to be eco
nomical, and it comes too early in the sea-
son. The sugarloaf pine so called from it's
conical shape, is pure white fruit with a
shallow eye, which can readily be cut out
While cooking school teachers advocate the
use of a silver knife in peeing the pine. on
account of the powerful acid of the apple
small, keen-edged boning knife will do
the work so much more rapidly that in pre-
pairing quantity of pineapples 1t is better
TO use 1t. What is necessary is rapidity-
| in which case the fruit Is not contaminated
with the flavor of the steel. The pineapple
after peeling may be shredded with q sill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-17
India Shawl Droperies.


India shawls have fallen from their high
estate There is probably no article of mer-
chandise in the stores today which is so
marked down from its original value of a
few years ago the famous India
shawls, which, when they were in the
mode. used to bring anywhere from 5000
or $500 to 81 900 or 81, 900. Fashion has an
parently for good and all relegated the big
square shawls to the realms of innocuous
desuetnde and now one can buy for S25
what at one time was only within the
means of the very wealthy
To possess a real India was at one time
a mark of social distinction. Now the
only use to which it is put is for draper
les. the foundation of a Turkish corner or
to cover a doorway unpleasantly obtrusiye.
That Queen Victoria still presents these
shawls to those of her maids of honor who
enter the blessed state has not been suffi-
Gent to restore popularity, even royal favor
failing 10 stem the tide of popular disap-
prevail. The immense amount of work on
an India shawl, the beautiful coloring, are
often lost sight of now that the article is
NO longer fashionable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-17
Stand Up to Fit u Shoe,

ffoIn the New York Herald
People would find less difficulty with
ready made Shoes said the experienc ed
salesman, IF they would stand up to fit
th>m on instead of sitting down. Nine per-
sens out OF ten, particularly women, want
comfortable chair while they are fitting
shoe. and 1t is with the greatest difficulty
you can get them to stand for a few min
utes, even after the shoe Is fitted Then.
when they begin walking about, they won
der why the shoes are not so comfortable
as they were at first trial. A woman's foot
Is considerably smaller when she sits in a
cnair imam when she walks about Exer-
else brings larger quantity of blood into
the feet. and they swell appreciably. The
muscles also require certain space. In buv.
ing shoes this fact should be borne In mind
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-17

From the New York Sun.

1t is said that the wife of Ii Hung Chang
possesses more gowns, to say nothing of
her supply of extra coats and trousers
than any other living woman. Mrs. Lii Is
credited with having no fewer than 1000
gowns, and is said to have 1000 waiting
women in attendance on her. Probably 500
women are hired to spy on the other 500
and keep them from making inroads on
Mrs. Lis wardrobe. The Princess of Wales
mas an extensive supply of gowns but the
Princess of Sasan is said to be stin better
supplied with frocks. The Countess of Cas-
tellane has on- of the largest wardrobes In
the world, II the gossips may bs believed.
They say she never wears the same even
ing gown more than two three times
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-17
Pity for the Man.

From the Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph
Il see.' remarked the observant boarder.
chat a San Francisco man, accompanied
only by cat, has started In a boat thirty
feet long to circumvigate the globe'
I'm sorry for the man." said the cross
eyed boarder.
'Why?"
We'll. the cat viii come back
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-17

coaching back, is very smart and in very
good form for a driving cloak. but when
THESE cloaks are used as street garments,
as they have been and are in increasing
numbers. the fitted back is more graceful.
The high collar of the cloak illustrated was
lined with gray satin. and the cuffs were
Of satin also. As this coat was designed
SIMPLY as a complete covering for a frOck
until its owner reached her destination, a
severe hat is not necessarily worn with Il.
In fact, one sometimes sees very charming
combinations of lace and feathers worn
with these cloaks, and the gloves and para
sol also betray the fact that the gown un-
derneath is more elaborate than the cloak
by which ii is covered.
Although these coats are as far removed
as is possible from the linen busters which
were such a discouraging feature OF the
travelling public's toilet years ago. yet there
are some linens made now which make eN-
cellent cloaks: they not. OF course. OF
the yellow shade, which took the fancy OF
a generation ago, nor do they muSs and
rumple. They are weaves Of linen which
resemble grenadine in effect. and come in
all the dark and neutral shades. When
made of linen these cloaks are not any cool
er than when made Of lightweight silk or
the thinnest mohair. but they have the
merit of being washable, no matter what
their color. and they are more reasonable.
as an excellent linen of the weave described
can be bought for ~ cents a yard. Ii Is
quite yard wide. While mohair can never
be had in good quality for less than IL
IL
wide.
Better Made of POngee.
An American version of the automobile
cloak which commends itself 10 the Ameri-
can woman on account of her fondness for
trim effects was sent home recently from a
smart tailor's. 1t was of gray pongee silk,
with high collar and turnover cuffs of
black satin. 1t had a fitted back. a half
fitted front. and fastened on the side. 1t
also had a wide circular ruffe about the
skirt which gave ii a graceful finish and
took away from its severity.
The only ornama mt beside the ruffs and
collar of black satin was the rows upon
rows of stitching which finished the ruffie
and went down the flap, where il fastened.
A Few very graceful dust Cloaks which
are nothing more nor less than circulars
made on the lines OF last winters opera
cioaks, only modernized to meet the ext
gencies of the princess gowns hey will
cover. have been imported. These can be
made of handsome material as one
pleases, and it has occurred TO one frugal
woman that for country wear she will
simply make over her opera cloak. Which
happened to be quiet in color and thus I've
ready TO meet the demands of Dame FASH
ion when she calls for long cloaks.
MABEL BOYD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-17

unearthly hour?'
IS all ri my dear 1 been celebratin'
queens birthday"
THE queens birthday What an idea!''
Yes m dear. An funniest thing bout it
is that Ina, ha, ha-didn't know she had
a birsday until pieeceman jus tol1 me SO
at d-door. Cleveland Plain Dealer