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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1902-12-22

Vinita, l. r., Dec. 8, 1902
Dear Santa C1aus-Wi1l you please bring me q few
books and and do not what else you bring me.
You have been so good to me feel that can trust
you just is something nice do not care. like
the books because am fond Of reading and then
loan theLl to my friends and we ak about them.
years old; my birthday is Christmas 50 what
- 60 = 7 - 2 '' MAMIE GROSS.
Echo, l. r Dec 13, 1902
Dear, good Santa CIaus---You have always been
nice to bring me what like do not hesitate to ask
for uice story book to read. have tried to be q
good little girl all the year, both at home and at the
school. can help mamma Edo up and wash the
Dishes and help my papa feed the cows have two
little orphan Cousins, and you must not forget TO
bring them something; also a little nephew named
Francis Conner please bring him little gold ring.
/ will not be at home Chri -tmas but you will find
at my grandmother's house-her name is grandmother
Smell and she lives Southwest City. Please
bring her something nice for she may not be here
another Chr stmas. My age is 10 years Yours with
love- ZOE BALLARD
Vinta, l. IT, Dec H. 1902.
Deah Santa Tlaus-I five yeshs old. haven't
eveah been to tool yet; tan pell little, but taint
I want frashinmachine and twain, tandy and
tuen dunn We dot old long fellah heah dat TIED
to tick twain off the twack and stwaned his knee,
and he is little tippled eveah since. Bring him
vinita, T. r., Dec Iy,l1e02
that Christmas is coming Dear Santa, you must give
all the poor and orphan children something. My
father is dead; eleven years old. Santa, you'll
find things good to eat the kitchen he table.
and good fire in the stove. Santa If yhu want to,
bring me something. MARY F. MUNCHALL
VinitB, /. r. Dec. is, 1902
Dear Santa Caus-I have heen Carrying in wool of
evenings for nickels to for Christmas, but Ray
mond Akin accidentally hit in the face with>n6
stick Friday evening, at school, and my face i so bad
caut get out in the cold, please bring pain
of rubber boots and some skates. The Good Book
says do good for evil, don't forget the little boy
that hit me, for he wants something, too. I ten
years old Your little friend, OWEN PARKS.
Vinita, l. T., Dec. I6 1902
Dear Santa Claus-I am years old. Please bring
me doll and doll carriage with parasol to it; and
dishes little stove, and table and little chair,
candy and things and that little train. That's all
want Goodbye, dear Santa Claus
WORLEY STANBERy.
Vinita I. T., Dec is, 1902
Dear Santa Claus Christmas win soon be here and
wheu you down stovepipe be sure you have
a boy doll and little cup and saucer. would like
to have some nuts and candy, Don't forget to come
to rs West Illinois ave.
LUCY F. RAMSEY, age years.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1902-12-22

Coughs, Colds and Constipation.
Few people realize when taking
cough medicines other than Foley's
Honey and Tar, that they contain
opiates which are constpating be-
sides being unsafe, particularly for
children. Foley's Honey and Tar con-
tains no opiates, is safe and sure aud
will not constipate. Sold bylPeopless
drug store. dw
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1902-12-22
EoiIs a Deadly Attack.

my wife was SO i'll that good ply
sicIans were unable TO help her, .
writes M. NJ. Austin, OF Winchester,
Ind, "but was completely cured by
DR.. Kings New Life Pills" They
work wonders in ST mach and liver
troubles. Cure constipation, sick
headache. 25c at Peoples and A. w
ForelGan's drug stores. dw
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1902-12-22

It should be the am bition Of the
people Of Vinita 70 open the doors
Of it's free schools TO every child
within reach, and to open them
wide enough for each one to get an
education. Raise the grades until
the puplic school will be q high
school.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1902-12-22
Those who get the idea that the

Those who get the idea that the
rich have no sympathy for the
poor should study the recent act
ion Of one of Americas richest
men: Mr.. J. Ogden Armour. whose
little daughter was recently saved
from life Of suffering by an oper-
alton will express his gratitude in
q form at once practical and beau.
tiful. The little girl was treated
for congenital dislocation OF the
hip by the German surgeon,
Doctor Lorepz, Mr.. Armour
has now announced his
intention Of building and endow-
ing, at an expense Of three million
dollars, an institution where the
children of the poor can be treated d
for the same deformity, without
charge. my daughter has pracsi-
cally been given back to me-" he
says, "and my wife and | are CRATE
ful. Other parents are joyless be-
cause their children are afflicted
with the same trouble. / want to
make them happy too" Could
there be better expression OF
gratitude than this?
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1902-12-22
II you feel i'll and need a pill
Why not purchase the best?
De Wits Early Risers

Are little surprisers,
Take one--they do the rest.
W. H. Howell, Houston, Tex, writes
II have used Little Early Riser Pills
in my family for constipation, sick
headache, etc. To their use am in
debted for the health of my family" I"
A. w. Foreman. DIV
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Fairland, I. r., Dec, is, 1902.
Dear Old Santa Claus-It nearly Christmas;
please bring me little farmer wagon and some shats
for it, aud bow and arrow. If you come down to
this country you will have to in boat for 1t
has been raining for long time. wish you merry
FLOYD PERRY.
Alton, 1. T. Dec. IA, 1902.
NY dear Santa-You will not be surirised to hear
from me as write you letter every Xmas. Last
Xmas you brought me lots of nice things, please
don't forget me this time. Don't forget my little
brother and grandma and all the little boys
and girls who have no parents to love and care tor
them. Mamma reads lots of sad stories about
poor little children in the far north ho suffering
with cold and have nothing to eat If was rich
like you are, Santa Claus, would give them all
present and make them happy, for know how hap,
py am when wake up on Xmas morning and find
my stockings full. I want picture book, little
piano and broom, SO can help my grandma keep
house. Now, good bye, Santa Claus little
girl most six years old and my name is
MADALEN DONOHOO.
Echo T. T Dec I6, 1902
Dear Santa Claus--I have written several times to
you, through the Leader, and have always failed to
win the prize but there are so many others who
have failed, too, do not feel discouraged think,
if you don't succeed, ''try. try again. don't ask
very much of you this year. but will be pleased with
anything you wish to bring me; and want you to
not forget my big sister, Sarah She is away at col
lege and will not be at home She is good girl and
will he pleased with anything you take her. Ny age
12 years With love, ETHEL BALLARD.
Vinita, /. T. Dec. IS, 1902
Dear Santa Claus-I thought I would write you
letter to let you know that am we'll You must not
forget my and my little brothers and my
papa the poor cildren, Santa. will have fine fire
for you and you can find something to eat on the
table will be eleven years old the 4th day OF Jam
uary and my little brother is s. 40 and papa
4S years old. live at No, 5, South Smith street.
Santa after you have given all the poor children and
my mamma, little brother and papa something then
if you have anything left you can bring me some
thing also. had rather have testament than any
thing Santa, will always remember you as long
as five. will have to close; goodbye. Remem-
Der mamma. ANNA THOMPSON.
Vnita, /. IT, Dec. 6, 1902
Dear Sar9a ciaus-I little girl, ten years old
and az II is nearly time for you to come and visit us
little folks, thought would write and let you know
what want 1 want doll and little trunk to keep
my dolls clothes in little stove and set OF dishes.
But, Santa, if you wovld rather give me money than
the presents asked for could take it and buy some
thing for some poor little child that you might not
visit. remain, as ever, one of your little girls,
MARY CHANDLER.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1902-12-22
school Directors Election.

The election Of school directors Sat-
urday resulted 10 the election OF
Judge Joseph A. Gill and Or Oliver
Bagby. The board ~ now constituted
is Davis Hill, w. r. Badgett, Geo. 3.
McCuiloh, Sam E. Parks, Judge Gill
and DR.. Oliver Bagby.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1902-12-22

At this season OF coughs and colds
It is we'll to know that Foley's Honey
and Tar is the greatest throat and
lung remedy. 1t cures quickly and
prevents serious results from q cold,
Sold BY Peoples drug store. dW
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1902-12-22
Congregational Meeting.

There will be a CONGREGATIONAL
meeting at the Presbyterian Church
tonight at 7:3O O'Clock. Imporoant
business is to be transacted and full
attendanceis desired.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1902-12-22

r. H. Foster, Sls s. ID Street, Salt
Lake City, writes: II have been
bothered with dyspepsia or indiges-
tion for 81 years, have tried many
doctors without relief. but | have
found cure 10 Herbine. recon-
mend 1t to all my friends, who are af-
fiicted that way, and it is curing them
too" soc at Peoples drug store. DIV
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Official Paper Of the City.

Happy should be the one who
wears q big stocking about this
time Of year. No one should be
ashamed Of the largest size on
Christmas morning.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1902-12-22

Boys Life saved From NJ emoran-
Gus Group.
c. w. Lynch. prominent citizen OF
Winchester, Ind, writes. MY little
boy had severe attack Of membran-
ons Group, and only got relief after
taking Foley's Honey and Tar. He
got relief after one dose and l feel
that IL saved the life Of my hoy" Re-
fuse substitutes. Sold By Peoples
drug store. o"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1902-12-22
|AAAxA ~ AAAAA AAAAAAAAAMAAA
ole Judges Decision

In The Golden Contest. wherein $1,000 will be dis.
among children writing the incest letters to Santa Claus will
be published in the Daily Wednesday, In the meantime The
all who desire reach Santa Claus
a ew letters
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Reportfrom the Reform School,

HepoftIfOHi tI's Ho'o o' III
J. G. Gluck Superintendent,
Pruntytown, w. Va, writes: AFTER
trying all other advertised cough me-
dicines we have decided to use Foley's
Honey aud Tar exclusively in the
West Virginia Reform School. l find
it the most effective aud absolutely
harmless" Sold by Peoples drug
store. ow
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1902-12-22

Joe Davis has caught the spirit OF
the times and got Vinita move on
himself by purchasing the finest set
of BARRIERS furniture perhaps ever
shipped into the territory. The outfit
consists Of four chairs Of the very best
and latest make with mirror, marble
top fountain. and every thing usually
found In city barber shop. Vinita
is to he congratulated on the possession
Of such swell tonsorIal parlor. Joe
has a good patronage and deserves i
all.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1902-12-22

To Cure Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. This signature S~E
on every box. .25c. 0MxZyvUz
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-08-29
GREAT SALT LAKE REcEDiNG.
Fall Of the Level Since 1894 Amounts
to Nearly Six Feet.

Great Salt LAKE, in Utah, which for
several years has been slowly but
steadily receding, has, according to
Director Murdoch of the United States
weather bureau, now reached the low
est level recorded since observations
have been taken by the department
Up to Aug. / the lowest mark v re-
corded was on July II. Since that
time the lake has recedsd four inches.
The fall of the water since 1894
amounts to nearly six feet, and on
the low, fiat eastern shore this has
resulted in a recession Of the water
line during that time of fully three
quarters Of a mile. Speaking Of this
phenomenon Director Murdoch said:
Utah has been in a dry cycle for
seventeen or eighteen years. In this
period the precipitation has been
much below the average. Precipi-
tation sometimes moves in cycles Of
this kind and duration, and l think a
prolonged period of increased precipi.
tation is nearly due. But 1t will take
several years TO bring the lake back
to its former level.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-08-29
HAWK N CROWS FIGHT

Druid Hill Park, near Superintend-
ent C~assell's residence, was the scene
on Sunday of one of the flercest bat
ties ever fought between crows on
the n side and a large chicken hawk
on the other, and, perhaps, the only
battle of its kind in which the hawk
suffered defeat, says the Baltimore
Sun.
II is a ~well.known fact that the re.
lations between hawks and crows have
been strained perhaps since creation,
hawks neglecting no opportunity to
destroy young crows before they leave
the nests. Representatives of the
two species Of birds rarely meet with
out a battle. They usually fight in
midair. This is no doubt the reason
why the hawk has won so many vic
tories.
Fully twelve or fifteen crows took
part in Sundays battle. The hawk
was attacked in midair while lowering
over a crows nest. The onslaught
made him furious and he retaliated
by swooping down on the tree In
which the nest was built. The crows
we're determined TO drive of the
enemy and made a systematic and
concerted onslaught on the intruder.
First one and then another would
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-08-29
TO rs
Illinois Grain Dealers association Dis.
cusses Question

Illinois Grain Dealers Association DIs-
cusses Question
A Chicago, August q, dispatch says:
In an effort to devise a plan for pre-
venting a recurrence of corners i'm oats
and corn, such as those of last month,
directors and officers of the Illinois
grain dealers association held a ron
ference here today. The members said
tina: some satisfactor. arrangement
would be made before the end Of the
meeting. The consensus of opinion
seemed to be that the association
should ask the directors of the board
OF trade To assist the grain dealers in
this crisis by making a commercial
basis of difference in prices by which
the grain grading below contract may
be applied at a uniform difference on
such grain grading below such contract
grades.
The system Of grain inspection as
applied In Illinois was condemned by
several of the members.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-08-29
THE GUEST

Take it as one will. there is some.
thing impressive in the danger or
demise of royalty. We mortals have
builded up and exalted the worldly
fabric of u existence as high as we
can. We have constructed outposts
and redoubts and inner and outer
walls, and keep and sanctuary, and
some of us have placed high up and
over and above all a king.
And now there comes a time for the
gloriication of this brave work, when
the king shall take his place upon his
throne. and his lords and vassals and
people throughout half the world shall
rejoice. There shall be great pomp
and gorgeOusness. and ancient rite
and ceremonial, ard revclry and feast.
ing.
In a magnificent old cathedral the
rich light shall simmer and reflect
on innumerable jewels. and on gar.
ments OF cloth of gold and ermine.
and here shall be assembled the pride
and pomp and chivalry OF a great
nation to do honor AID homage to
their sovereign lord.
Suddenly. in the midst OF all the
gaudy preparation there comes an
unbidden guest, a guest that enters
the royal palace with the same mien
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-08-29

drive at him and in a short time tne
ground under the tree was strewn
with feathers.
The hawk fought with bin and
claws, while the crows used only their
bills. The fight became so hot that
the hawk was compelled to leave the
tree, and, being too exhausted to fly,
sank to the ground. There he made
a final stand, and the battle was an
interesting one, passengers on the
Emory Grove cars being among the
spectators. First one crow and then
another would give the hawk a dig
with his bill and then jump back to
escape the savage plunges OF the
hawk.
The hawk fought as long as he
could stand on his feet. Even while
lying on his side or back he kept up
the struggle. The crows, however,
were relentless and kept pecking
away until their adversary fell dead.
Then they flew off a considerable dis.
lance and patched up their cuts and
bruises as best they could. Not a
single one of their number was killed.
New York Press.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-08-29
Size Of Head No Test,

II has been a popular belief, espe
cially since the invention of phrenol
ogy, that the size and shape of the
head are intimately related to the in.
tellectual capacity. Almost every.
body is accustomed to form dogmatic
judgments Of men based upon this
p~ostulate. But the results of statisti.
cal investigation make it appear very
doubtful whether the belief in cues.
ton rests upon a sound foundation.
says the Cosmopolitan. The conclu.
sion is that there exists, in the gen.
eral population, very insignificant
correlation between ability and either
the size or the shape of the head.
Very brilliant men may have a slight.
ly larger head than the average, but
the increase is so small that no
weight can be laid on 1t in our iude.
ment of ability. This is in accord
with the results of other ATTEMPTS IN
apply a scientific test to the assumn.
tons of %phrenology.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-08-29
ACHAST OVER THEIR KING
spanish People Almost Ready 10 Believe
Their Ruler Insane

spanish People Almost Ready to Believe
Their Ruler Insan.
A Madrid, August q. dispatch says:
A correspondent learns confirmatory
details OF the suspicious eccentricity
OF King Alfonso's behavior during his
recent provincial tour. His majesty
repeatedly ave evidence OF q lack Of
mental balance. and almost drove Gen.
eral Pacheco. his chief attendant, fran
tic.
At the Ovedio reception the king
complained OF being bored and asked
why he could not go to bed. Pacheco
explained that etiquette demanded that
the people must leave first. A moment
later. during a hush. the king doubled
his fists and placed them to his mouth
In imitation Of a bugle and sounded
taps. Everybody stood aghast and
looked toward the king, who again
sounded taps. stretched his arms and
yawned. The people took the hint and
filed out.
At Leon the king was met by a bril-
liant procession to escort him to the
town hall. On his way the triumphal
arch attracted his attention. In q loud
voice he called On his driver to stop,
unslung his camera and took pictures
OF the arch from every conceivable
position, delaying the procession ten
minutes.
At S%antander the king received the
city's keys or a street stand. As the
keys were handed to his majesty the
people shouted Long live the king"
In the stiffness which followed. the
king leaned toward Duke Deveragua.
who was on another stand. and shout
ed:
Say. duke. you did not get any
thing this time, lid you? No long life
for you"
Then he laughed b~oisterously at the
dukes confusion. While at Cabadonga
he visited a famous shrine, accompan-
led by the bishop. When shown the
sacred relics he laughed at them and
said he did not believe in such non
sense These are a few of the typical
doings of the king. His actions have
caused the people of the provinces to
fear their ruler Is really demented.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-08-29
Cigars for Crowned Heads.

Making cigars for princes and po.
tentates and crowned heads is a great
business in Havana. II is a good ad.
vertising feature. II gives the cigar.
makers a prestige which they cannot
get in any other way, King Edward
has his cigars specially made. All the
cigars that are made for crowned
heads by Cuban manufacturers are
bought by the men they are made
for, and scrupuloUs care is exercised
In the matter. The only men who
ever get any of these cigars either
get them on orders from royal per
sonages or they get them as guests
of the royalty. A particular. kind of
tobacco is used In the manufacture Of
these cigars, Take the case, for in
stance. of the car Of Russia. Cigars
that are made for him are branded
with the Russian "a of arms, and
he buys all the cigars the factory a
make ont of the material and in the
way ~GJecifed by his ~ ~.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-08-29
Melody, Cash. and Ice Cream.

iii give a dollar to have the violin
list repeat that solo" exclaimed a
man, who said he was from Alabama,
TO Evangelist Charles H. Yatman at
the young peoples meeting in the tenn
pie this morning. The young woman
referred to was Miss Cecilia Bradford,
who had just finished playing Safe in
the Arms Of Jesus"
You'll have to bid higher, brother"
replied Leader Yatman.
We'll. two dollars, then" the man
from Alabama shouted back.
Make il five and III ask Miss Brad
ford TO repeat the SOLO" retorted Mr..
Yatman.
Here's the money" said the south
erner. handing the evangelist a bank
note.
Miss Bradford played the hymn
again. When she had finished Mr..
iatman said: Half OF this money |
will turn into the fund being raised
for the marine carnival on Wesley
lake and the other half | will give
to Miss Bradford to spend for ice
cream
The donor OF the bill expressed his
satisfaction and as soon as the meet
ing adjourned the talented violinist
gathered her chums about her and
started for an ice e parlor.-
Ocean Grove Correspondence New
York Press.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-08-29

borhood. ! was the hoodlum Of the
neigh borhood. And that by was
thrown up to me morning, noon ard
night. | never did anything aOsolu.
tely vicious or wrong, but ! was sim
ply a tough kid, at the 80 Of all
the boyish deviltry going on and never
out Of mischief.
That fellow was a marvel of all
that was g~oody.goody in a boy. He
never got into mischief. He never
got in trouble with his folks. He was
the whole thing as to tidiness, pune
tuality at school. lesson.learning and
all that sort OF thing. So. OF course.
he was thrown at my head constantly.
My mother and all Of my sisters every
time ] got into some sort Of a scrape
that required a whaling would wind
1t all up by asking me why ] couldn't
be like little So.and.so, naming that
fellow. Naturally | grew TO hate him.
I couldn't help hating him.
I longed to kick the daylights out Of
him, but | was solemnly assured that
II | W. did so | would be put in a
reform school and that scared me.
But I woke up and went TO bed hat
ing that model boy.
We'll. now he's a booze bum and
he braces me on the public street for
a dollar. Time is a pretty hot old
boy, isn't he? But I'd rather give all
the money | have on earth TO build a
Nor mon church than ever hand that
ex.model boy one cent