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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-12-11
How to Skin an Eel.

When hooked, an eel will tie
line into many thousand intricate
knots without any apparent diff
Guilty. He is slippery and should
be seized near the middle, with the
middle finger over, the rest under
his body. In this position he can
only wind himself around your
wrist and cover your sleeve with
slime. Said slime often, if dried, is
nearly as adhesive as the skin.
If skinned before his demise, he
is as lively as ever, and half cooked
four inch pieces will wriggle freely.
To remove the cells outer gar
ment grasp firmly with a mittened
hand, cut through the back of the
neck ill the spinal column is
broken. then through to the skin in
front, seize the exposed meat with
a bit of paper to prevent slipping
and steadily pull the hide toward
the tail, turning il wrong side out.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-12-11
The Doc In History.

In all Jewish history there is not
single allusion to hunting with
dogs. though mention is frequently
found of nets and snares. The
Hindoos likewise consider the ami
NAL unclean and submit to various
publications if they accidentally
come into contact with one. believ-
ing that every dog is animated by
a wicked and malignant spirit con
demned to do penance in that form
for crimes committed in a previous
state of existence. Even in Egypt
dogs now are as much avoided as
they were once venerated. How
ever, in Greece and Rome the beast
was highly estimated. Alexander
the Great built city in honor of 1
dog.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-12-11
THREE TALL STORIES.
incidents With Bindings Contrary to
All Human Experience.

All Human Experience.
81 have got just $4,000 to spend
IN building a house." said the con-
fding man who had dropped into
the office of the architect, land |
want you to draw me the plans for
good two story frame dwelling
that can be built for that sum,
counting materials, work and all"
So the architect drew the plans
and specifications for a $4,000
house, and the man subsequently
built it for that sum, with S6.37 to
spare, which he spent in giving the
architect a dinner at down town
restaurant.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-12-11

lures proceed toward the choIf. the
one with confident air beating it's
wings VIGOROUSLY, the other hest
tating and timid, I supposed there
was wedding afoot.
And of this | was sure when saw
AT the high altar a magnificent bee
tie with green and gold chasuble.
assisted by two lesser bugs as AGO.
iytes, approach the bridal party
with gesture seemingly of benedic-
ton.
My eyes glued the crevice; I lost
not a single detail of the august
ceremony. With eager curiosity l
watched the crowd as It gradually
dispersed, while the freflies extin-
gmshed their lights one bv one.
Then noiselessly | turned to trace
on the moonit path the course of
the newly welded COUPE after ex-
Treating themselves from the tu-
multuous throng.
Where would they go? Would
they fly away for their HONEYMOON
toward some distant nuptial flower.
uhuer warmer azure. beneath
more ardent stars? Or would they
content themselves with the first
convenient corolla invitinqlv open
under the discreet curtain OF leaf2
Wherever fancy leads YOU. oh.
gentle bride and bridegroom. NAV
the god of insects ephemeral and
flowers quickly fading to YOU be
kind! May YOU have much hanpi-
ness IN the few hours Of YOUR brief
springtimc.
Never may the sabOt of a peas
ant or the slipper of woman who
perchance seeks repOse under a tree
cause you fear as YOU wing YOUR
flight so close one 10 the other. over
moss clad bank, from bush to bush
May the dewdrops that YOU sip to-
gether bc ever perfumed to your
taste. May the chalce proffered
never refuse an odOrous lodging!
And il YOU should fall into the
clutches of some cruel child NAV il
be the same little hand that seizes
YOU both so that you may suffer and
die together"
While was breathing these
heartfelt wishes for their happiness
the two insects had not flown away;
they had climbed up the length of a
Bengal rose bush, the topmost rose
of which surmounted the ledge of
my window. and saw them disap-
pear inside the flower, whose petals,
half gone, closed softly over the ten
der pair.
Not for one instant would | have
thought of returning TO my room bv
the window as had left-a rustling
Of the leaves would have disturbed
the rapt lovers in their first init
macy. | started, therefore, toward
the door, where | happened to OBJ
serve on the stone ledge another
bug, which had not perceived be-
fore and who without doubt had fol-
lowed the others.
What was its business here?
Why had it come? Was it a rela-
tive of the bride Or-who knows
a rival OF the bridegroom?
Many a man has suffered under
the windows of nuptial chamber,
and among insects, perhaps, as with
us, IT Is the misfortune of some that
becomes the happiness of Others.
The poor little creature remained
mOtionless. close by the rosebush.
l touched it with the end of my
finger very gently. 1t stirred not.
Alas! | knew, then, that it was
dead.-Translated From the French
For Commercial Advertiser.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-12-11
THE DAYLIGHT IS GONE.

Come. desre~t- the daylight 10 gonr,
The stars ere unwilling to thee:
Come. wander. my loved one. alone.
IL siooe thou wouidst call Il with me.
Let Ne 20 where The vfid towers bloom
Amid the soft dews OF the night,
where the orange dispels its perfume
And the rose spesks q love and delight
hsnemoer. love, ] must soon leave thee
To wander mid stranger, alone;
AT eve thy sweet smile will not greet u<
Nor thy gentle voice az morn
bot. oh. twin be sweet 10 remember
That though I am Tar. far from thee.
lis the hand 81 tate Only can sever
Thy lasting affection for me-
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-12-11

Curses on my folly suddenly
exclaimed Mr.. Jrobinson when
about half way down town.
1t was a beautiful day. and there
was not a cloud in the sky.
He had donned hS high silk hat
and forgotten his umbrella.
Still-mark the statement-it did
not rain.
In fact. it didn't rain for nearly
two weeks after that.-Chicago
Tribune.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-12-11
A woman awoke in the middle {

A woman awoke in the middle Of
the night with a shrek.
John" she cried 10 her husband.
my sister Jane is dead. I know -
l have just had frightfully vivid
dream about her"
But her husband quoted her, and
presently she went TO sleep, her
cheeks still wet with tears.
Then he noted the exact hour at
which his wife had had her dream.
The next day, as can be verified
by anybody who is skeptical. no mes
senger Of any sort came with a tele-
gram containing the sad news of
the death of her sister Jane. who,
at last accounts, was still alive and
well.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-12-11
THE CLARK ECOURIER
JOHN o. CROWN.
EDiron AND PRorRrEroR

THE CLARKE COURIER is published
TceS iy az oNE DoLLAK AND Frrrr CENTS. ~
SPA" iN AoF,NcE when not paid in advance
-" i'.tar, wiil oe invariably charged
ADFh"r'9'NFNrs viii beinserted at the rate
oI y1e Dollars and Fifty Cents per square
seen hne-i for three insertions and Eiffv
tHls iar square for each additional inser-
d. Aifer-i.ements inserted by the half
Ar Or year AZ less rates
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-03-27

When children have earache, satu-
rate peiee Of cotton with Ballard's
Snow Liniment and place it in the
ear. 1t will stop the pain quickly.
Price 25 and so cents. Peoples drug
store. DIV
John NJ. Miller was here from his
farm on Horse creek yesterday and
says the treaty will get very few votes
in his section.
To all Good people of Vinita
i am still in the race for marshal Of
Vinita. There may be one republican
in town yet. l. l.. GILsTRAP.
Couldn't help getting a cold never
cures it; but carrying home bottle
of Ballard's Horehound Syrup, and
using it as directed, will cure the
worst kind OF cough or cold. Price,
25 and so cents. Peoples drug store.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-03-27

No one knows the unbearable tor
ture one undergoes from piles unless
they are so afflicted. Tablers Buck
eye Pile Ointment is quick, safe and
painless cure. Price, so cents in bot
ties, tubes rs cents. Peoples drug
store. DIV
M. e. Milford was in from his
country home today. He says one
thing he lacks on the farm is good
watch dog.
Children often Inherit feeble diges-
tive power and collie of more or less
severe character results, when food is
taken which is at all difficult TO di-
gest. Whites Cream Vermifuge acts
as general and permanent tonic.
Price, 25 cents. Peoples drug store.
DIV
The Ladies Experience social at the
Methodist church has been postponed
till Friday evening April the 9Th, and
the program will be announced later.
Stop your hair falling out. "Erysip-
elias resulted in entire loss Of my hair;
two bottles Beggs' Hair Renewer gave
me Inc growth. John A. Linder,
editor Advocate, Humeston, Ia.
Guaranteed for all scalp diseases: re-
stores natural growth and color. Peo-
ple's drug store. "
Crazy Snake has violated his prom.
ise To enroll aud take his allotment
and Marshal Bennett has given him
until certain date to comply or be
re-arrested
Are you sick? If so, investigate the
merits of Herbne. 1t is a concen-
trated medicine, the dose is small,
yet it quickly produces the most graf
flying results, digestion improves, the
lips and cheeks lose their pallor, the
eye becomes bright and the step elias
tic. Price so cents. Peoples drug
store. DIV
Federal Attorney Soper was the re-
cpient today Of numerous congratu-
lations because Of his appointment.
Many kilograms were received, among
the latter being a message from Judge
John r. Thomas expressing his pleas
ure because Of the action Of President
Mckinley in naming Mr.. Soper to
succeed himself.
For all pulmonary troubles Billiards.
Horehound Syrup, taken ia the early
stages, proves a certain and sure spe-
ciic. IL is equally effective in Group
and whooping cough, and if used IN
season prevents the further develop
ment Of consumption. Price p aud
80 cents. Peoples drug store. DIV
The new artesian well on the res
idence property OF Preston Davis, is
now 455 feet deep. IL viii be drilled
10 a depth Of J75 feet.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-03-27
cIty nolItIcs IS ..lI.t a bIlIIal.N

City politics Is "llst a biHln''
Fresh groceries at Balentines
Attorney W. II. Thomson returned
from Muskogee last night
A great many nice things for the
kitchen at the New Hardware Store.
New stock Of queensware at Balen-
tines.
J. f. Donohue came in last evening
from Sapulpa.
Cash paid for butter and eggs at
Balentines.
Wire mats-cheap, durable and just
the thing for the porch at Ed Lees,
Rev. Jesse Lamar of Alton spent
the day in town yesterday.
See Tony before selling your house
hold goods, buys all kind Of second
hand goods. u
Miss Lille Burns went to Alton
yesterday evening TO visit friends.
Aluminium stove polish at Ed Lees,
in > and A ounce BOTTLES, at 10 and %
cents. ii
Our band boys will make some mu-
sic for the Jumbo millinery opening
tonight.
The Marie Fountain Co. in the
grearest Of all rural plays, "In Old
Vermont, at the opera house March
30. 50
The Marie Fountain Co. carry their
own uniformed ban1 and orchestra,
Watch for the street parade Friday.
80
The board Of equalization is in ses-
sion at the council chamber this af-
ternoon.
Ifyou wish TO have beautiful, clear
white clothes, ask for Red Cross ball
blue. Refuse limitations. DIV
Cabinet photographs S10O per
Doz. until April lst. Flashllght
Studio. DIV
Edgar Mars left on the Frisco to-
day for Sapulpa where he has accepted
a position in drug store.
Parties seeking remuneratye en-
ployment, sunshine and hard mental
work are invited TO call on or address
Jas. p. Scott, Vinita, l. Il.
Any women can sharpen lead pen
Gil If you give her plenty Of time and
plenty of pencils but with one Of Ed
Lees cook stoves cooking is easy.
Misses Fortner and Byrd came IN
from the ranch near Tulsa last even
ing where they have been visiting
Pure Havilian china in sets or by
the piece at Burns Racket.
The Vinita Photo car is located be-
tween Jumbo and Badgett's store and
is prepared to do a genera photograph
business. Prices away down; it's bus
mess we're after.
Vienna -four 81 20 per hundred at
Burns Racket
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-03-27
TO GET A PASS.
Candidate Ironsides Said to be Dis
tributing Them Literally.

The members of the "Jokers'
club are having a good deal Of
sport out of the present campaign
at the expense of some of the cam
didates.
Since the naming of the Citizens
ticket they have "framed" up sew
eral schemes to make the mo-
ments between now and the close
of the polls unpleasant for the as
pirants. The first Joke" to be
sprung was to invite every one of
their friends to call on Bob Iron
sides, candidate for councilman,
and receive season passes Tor the
theatre which, they gave the as
surance, be was issing with o lib
eral hand.
The result was that Bob was
called upon by half hundred or
more constituents with a request
for a pass. Mr.. Ironsides threatens
to resign from the ticket in sheer
self-defense.
1t isunderstood that the "jokers"
have Bill Raines next on the list.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-03-27

February %. March ., u, 10 end %,
April ?. g, l6. % and 30, 1901. On the
above dates the Frisco line aili sell
one way tickets TO Los Angeles, San
Diago. San Francisco and iutermedi-
ate points a. $3.50 from Viniil.
b. z. WALKER. Local Agent.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-03-27

Croquet sets 76c and UP at Burns
Hammocks, 75c upat Burns Racket.
A nice Office room to rent. See J..
G. Gray. l3O.tf
A. L. Churchill returned to the city
today.
A large new stock of leweIry at
Foreman's.
Rev. King has been lndsposed for a
few days.
Best quality Of babbtt metal for
sale at this Office at l0c. pound.
Mrs. W. ]. Wade is here from Nc
Alester.
Another shipment of garden seeds
at Ed Lees
Judge Gill returned yesterday from
Muskogee.
Yale brand coffee is best; at Burns
Racket.
Rev J. E. Wolf returned from Tex
as last night.
Red Cross bail blue is the best in
the world. Large 2 oz package costs
cents. DIV
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-03-27

For Vinita and vicinity:
Fair tonight and Thursday.
Frost tonight.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-03-27

An echo is the only thing that can
iim-Gam woman out of the last
word when she wants one Of those
nice cook stoves st Ed Lees
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-03-27
Today's Chicago Market.

J The appended quotations were re-
4 ceived today direct by wire from the
4 Chicago Stock Exchange by Mr.. @.
J B. Muropulos who receives quotations
1 hourly during the session Of the
4 board. and who executes orders for
J purchase or sale for May delivery:
! OPENING CLOSING.
! NheaJ ')5s'.. .-,-..... .....-..l5 baI6
: Corn 42& Observation-Disclosures .42ls
I Pork 1919. -............. .>..... .l5.72H
Cotton IN Observation-Disclosures. .7.73
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES XNNNl
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-03-27
WANTS..

wanted-Eour pigs from s. to s. 80 apiece.
Apply here. SIC
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-03-27

wanted-whlte girl for house work. Mrs.
JOS Gill. 14G
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Weather Prediction.

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Furnlshed room to remit apply here 4
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Good COW for sale. vlnita rlow 90. u
Evening star., 1901-11-07
TO REPRESENT THIS CoIxTuy
on the New Chinese
Fiscal Commission

w. w. Rockhill, who represented this
government in the final settlement in China
as embodied in the protocol signed at Pc
kim September Z, 1901 called at the Treas
ury Department yesterday and had con-
ference with Assistant Secretary Taylor in
regard to the representation of the United
states on the commission of bankers who,
py the terms of the final protocol, are
charged with the duty of receiving and
paying over to the several governments in
interest the sums to be paid by China as in
demnity.
These payments will cover a period Of
tnlrty-nlne years and the protocol provides
that the several sums and interest shall ha
pald monthly to a commission of bankers
at Snanghal, each member representing one
or more of the beneficiary powers. AS there
is no American bank in Shanghai the oues-
@ lioli arises as to who should represent the
government on the commission. The Amer
lean consul at Shanghai recommends that
tnc British Shanghai bank be designated TO
act Tor the United States, but Mr. Rockhill
does not favor that suggestion. and his
V!sit 10 tne treasury was for the purpose
or ascertaining whether or not the feasibiI-
lty OF an American banking institution I'm
China of undoubted strength and recognized
standing might not be considered by leading
hnanciers at this time
Mr. Rockhill believes that in view of the
changed conditions in China, such a hank
would do profitable business, and at the
same tlme prove a great benefit to Ameri-
can commercial interests in the far east
ana also give this country proper represen-
tation on the commission provided for in
the Pekin protocol. The matter will receive
the consideration Of the treasury officials
The share of the United States in tbe in
demnlty to be paid by China Is about s25.-
Uoo,oOO, with per cent interest
Evening star., 1901-11-07
BE TRAYED HIS TRUST
Charles B. Thompson Defaulter to
the MacCabees.
WAS SUPREME FINANCE KEEPER
Lost the Money in Trying to Avoid
Bankruptcy
SHORT $4,000 ON ACCOUNT

PORT HURON. Mich. November =
Charles b. Thompson of this city. supreme
finance keeper Of the Supreme Tent.
Knights Of the Maccabees, is a self-con-
fessed defaulter in the sum Of S57 600 Tho
order, however. is protected from loss by
Thompson's surety bond
The shortage is acknowledged in the fol-
lowing letter to ID. P. Markey supreme
commander of the order:
ID. p. Murkey, Supreme Commander X 0.
T NJ:
Dear Sir-It is with a feeling Of distress
and shame that l tender herewith my res
ignation as supreme finance keeper of the
order of which you are the head. And
this step is taken with bitter realization
that | am no longer worthy the companion
ship and association of my fellow officers
l have held the position since the order
was founded, have during most of that
time been officially associated with the
present supreme officers and never until
now did in any way betray my trust.
How He betrayed His Trust
/ was engaged in a legitimate business
venture in which 1 had made a large in
vestment and found myself in a position
when further money was necessary TO save
myself from bankruptcy and ruin.
There was apparently no chance for loss.
/ then betrayed my trust and used the
funds of the order, at the time believing
there was no question of my ability TO re-
place them within a short time. The
amount | used was so 600 | have no hope
of being able to repay this amount. 1
know the order is protected from loss by
the surety bond of nearly twice the amount
in perfectly responsible company. but this
does not llessen my mental suffering nor
relieve from the disgrace Of having
betrayed the confidence reposed in me.
Nothing that may occur can increase the
tortures which l have suffered and am still
suffering. i can only await such action as
may be taken and abide the consequence.
No punishment can be greater and no SUI
fering so intense as that resulting from the
loss OF the respect and esteem Of the
membership of the order and the suffering
necessarily caused to my family.
(SignetD CHAS. B. THOMPSON.
Evening star., 1901-11-07
MIR. COOPER RESIGNS,
A New Private Secretary to the Al.
tOrney General

"A new Pr1Vate secretary to the At
tOrney General.
c. o. L. Cooper, who was private secre-
tary to Attorney General Griggs while the
latter was at the head of the Department
of Justice and has since Mr. Griggs' re-
tirement filled the same position under At
torney General Knox, has resigned, and at
his own request has been assigned to an
other position under the Department of
Justice, one that is really a promotion for
him. Mr.. Cooper will be succeeded by
Charles c. Long of Brookline, Mass, a
young man Of excellent training for the no.
sition he is called to occupy Mr. Long is
highly recommended. The change will take
effect November 10.
Mr.. Cooper came to Washington with
President Mckinley and remained at the
White House as stenographer and type-
writer under President Mckinley until the
death of Walter Biandford, who had been
private secretary to Attorney General Nc
kenna, and began in the same capacity for
Mr.. Griggs. Then Mr.. Cooper was appoint
ed to the vacancy and has remained at the
Department of Justice since.
Mr. cooper occupied positions of promi-
nence In Ohlo for many years before COM
ing here. He had served Major Mckinley
as private secretary for a long time before
the latter was elected as President and
knew the late President intimately. Prior to
his association with Mr.. Mckinley he had
been private secretary to Governor Fora
ker and to Mr.. Richards, who was then at
torney general Of Ohio. Mr.. Cooper is well
known among Ohio people and is liked by
them.